GW Instek APS-7000 Series Programming Manual

APS-7000 Programming Manual
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Command Syntax
Compatible
Standard
IEEE488.2
Partial compatibility
SCPI, 1999
Partial compatibility
Command
Structure
SCPI commands follow a tree-like structure,
organized into nodes. Each level of the command
tree is a node. Each keyword in a SCPI command
represents each node in the command tree. Each
keyword (node) of a SCPI command is separated
by a colon (:).
For example, the diagram below shows an SCPI
sub-structure and a command example.
RMS
MEASure
SCALar
VOLTage
FREQuency
CURRent
RMS
MEASure:SCALar:FREQuency?
Command types
There are a number of different instrument
commands and queries. A command sends
instructions or data to the unit and a query
receives data or status information from the unit.
Command types
Simple
A single command with/without
a parameter
Example
*IDN?

GW Instek APS-7000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	GW Instek
Model	APS-7000 Series
Category	AC Power Distribution
Language	English