Notation; Examples - Stanford Research Systems SIM918 Operating And Service Manual

3.4 Commands

3.4.2 Notation

3.4.3 Examples

SIM918 Precision Current Preamplifier
The following table summarizes the notation used in the command
descriptions:
Symbol Definition
i Bit number (0–7)
j Unsigned integer (0–65535)
m Unsigned integer (1–3)
y, z Literal token
(?) Required for queries; illegal for set commands
var Parameter always required
var Required parameter for set commands; illegal for queries
[var] Optional parameter for both set and query forms
Each command is provided with a simple example illustrating its
usage. In these examples, all data sent by the host computer to
the SIM918 are set as straight teletype font, while responses
received by the host computer from the SIM918 are set as slanted
teletype font.
The usage examples vary with respect to set query, optional parame-
ters, and token formats. These examples are not exhaustive, and are
intended to provide a convenient starting point for user program-
ming.
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