
Table of Contents
Preface.............................................................................................................. iii
Getting Started
Getting Started ............................................................. .. .. .. .. ............................... 1-1
Using the USB ............................................................................................... 1-1
Using the GPIB .............................................................................................. 1-1
Command Timing............................................................................................ 1-2
Command Syntax................................................................................................. 2-1
Command and Query Structure ............................................................................ 2-1
Command Entry.............................................................................................. 2-3
Command Groups ................................................................................................ 2-7
Status Commands............................................................................................ 2-7
Save and Recall Commands................................................................................ 2-8
System Commands .......................................................................................... 2-8
Diagnostic Commands ...................................................................................... 2-9
Synchronization Commands................................................................................ 2-9
Trigger Commands .......................................................................................... 2-9
Measurement Commands................................................................................. 2-10
Source Commands......................................................................................... 2-10
Bus Command Group ..................................................................................... 2-11
Commands Listed in Alphabetical Order .................................................................... 2-13
Status and Events
Status and Events................................................................................................. 3-1
Status Reporting Structure.................................................................................. 3-1
Registers ...................................................................................................... 3-3
Queues ........................................................................................................ 3-8
Messages and Codes......................................................................................... 3-8
Appendices
Appendix A: ASCII Code Chart............................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: Programming Examples......................................................................... B-1
Appendix C: Default Setup..................................................................................... C-1
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