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1 Before You Start . . .
Introduction 1-2
Getting Started 1-3
How to Use This Guide 1-3
New Users 1-3
What You Should Understand 1-3
Learning to Program the Counter 1-4
Experienced Programmers 1-4
Applications 1-5
Programming Guide Contents 1-6
Assumptions 1-6
Related Documentation 1-7
2 Commands Summary
Introduction 2-2
Chapter Summary 2-2
Front Panel to SCPI Command Maps 2-3
HP 53181A Command Summary 2-16
SCPI Conformance Information 2-16
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands 2-17
HP 53181A SCPI Subsystem Commands 2-20
Std/New Column 2-20
Parameter Form Column 2-20
*RST Response 2-32
3 Programming Your Counter for Remote Operation
Introduction 3-2
Chapter Summary 3-2
Where to Find Some Specific Information 3-2
Where to Find HP BASIC Programming Examples 3-3
Where to Find QuickBASIC Programming Examples 3-3
Where to Find Turbo C Programming Examples 3-3
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