Introduction; Chapter Summary; Where To Find Some Specific Information - HP 53131A/132A 225 MHz Programming Manual

Chapter 3 Programming Your Universal Counter for Remote Operation

Introduction

Introduction
This chapter provides remote operation setup, and programming information that
helps you operate the Counter as a remote device.

Chapter Summary

Configuring the HP-IB
Overview of Command Types and Formats
Elements of SCPI Commands
Using Multiple Commands
Overview of Response Message Formats
Status Reporting
Command Settings for Optimizing Throughput
How to Program the Counter for Status Reporting
How to Program the Counter to Display Results
How to Program the Counter to Synchronize
Measurements
How to Program the Counter for Math/Limit
Operation
How to Program the Counter to Define Macros
Writing SCPI Programs
Programming Examples

Where to Find Some Specific Information

To Set the HP-IB Mode and Address
To Connect the Counter to a Computer
Remote/Local Operation
Common Command Format
SCPI Command and Query Format
Abbreviated Commands, Keyword Separator
Optional Keyword
Implied Channel (Optional Numeric Keyword Suffix)
Parameter Types
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