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SCPI Command Reference
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6.2 Command Syntax
6.2.1 Commands and command parameters
Common commands and SCPI commands may or may not use a parameter. The following are some
examples:
*RST No parameter used
:FORMat <name> Parameter<name> required
:IMMediate No parameter used
For commands that use a parameter, include a space in between the command and the parameter.
 Brackets [ ]: Some command words are enclosed in brackets. These brackets are used to denote
an optional command word that does not need to be included in the program message. For
example:
:RANGe[:UPPer] <n>
These brackets indicate that :UPPer is optional and does not have to be used. Thus, the above
command can be sent in one of the two ways below:
:RANGe <n>
or :RANGe:UPPer <n>
NOTICE: When using optional command words in your program, do not include the
brackets.
 Angel brackets <>: Angle brackets are used to denote a parameter type. Do not include the
brackets in the program message. For example:
:HOLD:STATe <b>
The <b> indicates that a Boolean-type parameter is required. Thus, to enable the HOLD feature,
you must send the command with ON or 1 parameter as below:
:HOLD:STATe ON
or :HOLD:STATe 1
 Parameter types: The following are some of the more common parameter types:
<b> Boolean: Used to enable or disable an instrument operation. “0” or “OFF” disables the
operation and “1” or “ON” enables the operation. Example:
:CURRent:AC:RANGe:AUTO ON Enable autoranging
<name> Name parameter: Select a parameter name from a listed group. Example: