SCPI Command Set
2500A Series Operation Manual, 34172 Revision C, March 2008
Table 3-3: Communication Settings
3.2 SCPI Command Set
The SCPI syntax supported by 2500A Series instruments is explained in this section.
NOTE: For information on Automation Xpress and the Automation Xpress Interface, which is the
preferred method of using the 2500A in remote operation mode, refer to the paragraph enti-
tled “What is Automation Xpress?” in this chapter.
3.2.1 SCPI Command Format
SCPI conformance requires adherence to a strict syntax structure. The typographic conventions
employed in the tables within each of the subsystem descriptions under “SCPI Command Subsystems”,
below, are summarized in this section.
Case Sensitivity. SCPI commands are not case-sensitive and can be entered in either uppercase or low-
ercase characters.
Abbreviating Commands. SCPI commands can be abbreviated as follows:
• Letters noted in upper case.
• If entering more than the required letters, the entire command must be entered. For example, if the
command syntax is shown as INITiate, either INIT, init, INITIATE, or initiate can be used.
Optional Commands. If the syntax shows a portion of a SCPI command in square brackets, that por-
tion is an implied command which can be omitted. An implied command is the default command among
the commands available at its level. For example, in the case of the command INITiate:[IMMediate], the
immediate mode is the default mode, therefore, entering INIT has the same effect as entering INIT:IMM.
NOTE: The square brackets themselves are not actually part of the command, hence, they should be
omitted even if the optional command is entered.
Baud Rate 115200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Handshake None
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