System-Related Command Summary; Ieee-Std-488.2 Common Commands And Queries - Racal Instruments 3152A Manual

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System-Related
Command
Summary
IEEE-STD-488.2
Common
Commands and
Queries
Racal Instruments © 2001
The system-related commands are not related directly to
waveform generation but are an important part of operating the
Model 3152A. These commands can reset or test the
instrument, or query the instrument for system information.
Command and Parameters
Since most instruments and devices in an ATE system use
similar commands which perform similar functions, the IEEE-
STD-488.2 document has specified a common set of
commands and queries which all compatible devices must use.
This avoids situations
manufacturers use different sets of commands to enable
functions and report status. The IEEE-STD-488.2 treats
common commands and queries as device dependent
commands. For example, *TRG is sent over the bus to trigger
the instrument. Some common commands and queries are
optional, but most of them are mandatory.
The following is a complete listing of all common commands
and queries which are used in the Model 3152A.
*CLS - Clear the Status Byte summary register and all event
registers.
*ESE <enable_value> - Enable bits in the Standard Event
enable register. The selected bits are then reported to the
status byte.
*ESE? - Query the Standard Event enable register. The
synthesizer returns a decimal value which corresponds to the
binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register.
*ESR? - Query the Standard Event register. The synthesizer
returns a decimal value which corresponds to the binary-
weighted sum of all bits set in the register.
SCPI and HS Command Reference 4-21
SYSTem:ERRor?
SYSTem:VERSion?
RESet
*RST
TEST?
*TST?
*IDN?
*OPT?
where devices from various