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Contents
Contents
Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference
SCPI Command Summary 131
Simplified Programming Overview 142
Using the APPLy Command 144
Output Configuration Commands 153
Pulse Configuration Commands 166
Amplitude Modulation (AM) Commands 169
Frequency Modulation (FM) Commands 172
Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) Commands 176
Frequency Sweep Commands 179
Burst Mode Commands 187
Triggering Commands 195
Arbitrary Waveform Commands 198
State Storage Commands 209
System-Related Commands 213
Interface Configuration Commands 218
RS-232 Interface Configuration 219
Phase-Lock Commands 223
The SCPI Status System 225
Status Reporting Commands 235
Calibration Commands 239
An Introduction to the SCPI Language 241
Using Device Clear 246
Chapter 5 Error Messages
Command Errors 249
Execution Errors 252
Query Errors 267
Instrument Errors 268
Self-Test Errors 269
Calibration Errors 271
Arbitrary Waveform Errors 272
Chapter 6 Application Programs
Introduction 276
Example: BASIC for Windows 278
Example: Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows 282
Example: Microsoft Visual C++ for Windows 287