HP 34970A User Manual

Chapter 5 Remote Interface Reference
SCPI Command Summary 181
Simplified Programming Overview 201
The MEASure? and CONFigure Commands 207
Setting the Function, Range, and Resolution 214
Temperature Configuration Commands 219
Voltage Configuration Commands 223
Resistance Configuration Commands 224
Current Configuration Commands 224
Frequency Configuration Commands 225
Scanning Overview 226
Single-Channel Monitoring Overview 237
Scanning With an External Instrument 239
Mx+B Scaling Overview 244
Alarm System Overview 247
Digital Input Commands 255
Totalizer Commands 256
Digital Output Commands 258
DAC Output Commands 258
Switch Control Commands 259
State Storage Commands 261
System-Related Commands 264
Interface Configuration Commands 269
RS-232 Interface Configuration 270
Modem Communications 274
The SCPI Status System 275
Status System Commands 286
Calibration Commands 292
Service-Related Commands 294
An Introduction to the SCPI Language 296
Using Device Clear 302
Chapter 6 Error Messages
Execution Errors 305
Instrument Errors 309
Self-Test Errors 314
Calibration Errors 315
Plug-In Module Errors 317
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HP 34970A Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	34970A
Category	Switch
Language	English