Introduction - HP 53131A/132A 225 MHz Programming Manual

Chapter 4 Command Reference

Introduction

Introduction
This chapter describes the SCPI Subsystem commands and the IEEE 488.2
Common commands for the HP 53131A/132A 225 MHz Universal Counter. The
information in this chapter will help you program the Counter over the HP-IB.
The commands are presented in alphabetical order.
SCPI Subsystem commands are described on pages 4- 4 thru 4-121.
IEEE 488.2 Common command descriptions start on
page 4-122.
Device Clear and Group Execute Trigger descriptions are also included on
pages 4-31 and 4-42, respectively.
For each command description:
where the phrase "Sets or queries" is used, the command setting can be
queried by omitting the parameter and appending a "?" to the last
command keyword.
For example,
:INPut:COUPling [AC | DC]
can be queried with
:INPut:COUPling?
unless otherwise noted, a command described as an event cannot be
queried.
unless otherwise noted, the command setting is affected by save/recall.
the square brackets, [ ], are used to indicate that the element(s) within the
brackets are optional. Note, the brackets are NOT part of the command
and should not be sent to the Counter.
the vertical bar, |, is used to mean "OR" and is used to separate alternative
options.
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