Remote Operation
Using Commands
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5-36. Command Syntax
The following syntax rules apply to all the remote commands. Information about syntax
of response messages is also given.
5-37. Parameter Syntax Rules
Table 5-8 lists the vocabulary of units accepted in command parameters and used in
responses. All commands and units may be entered in UPPER or lower case.
Table 5-8. Units Accepted in Parameters and Used in Responses
Units Meaning
HZ Frequency in units of hertz
KHZ Frequency in units of kilohertz
MHZ Frequency in units of megahertz
UV Volts in units of microvolts
MV Volts in units of millivolts
V Volts in units of volts
KV Volts in units of kilovolts
UA Current in units of microamperes
MA Current in units of milliamps
A Current in units of amps
PCT Percent
PPM Parts-per-million
DBM Volts in units of decibels referenced to 1 milliwatt into 600Ω load
OHM Resistance in units of ohms
KOHM Resistance in units of kilohms
MOHM Resistance in units of megohms
NF Capacitance in units of nanofarads
PF Capacitance in units of picofarads
UF Capacitance in units of microfarads
MF Capacitance in units of millifarads
F Capacitance in units of farads
CEL Temperature in degrees Celsius
FAR Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
NS Period in units of nanoseconds
US Period in units of microseconds
MS Period in units of milliseconds
S Period in units of seconds