HP 53181A - Page 6

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Configuring the HP-IB 3-4
To Set the HP-IB Mode and Address 3-4
To Connect the Counter to a Computer 3-6
Remote/Local Operation 3-6
Overview of Command Types and Formats 3-7
Common Command Format 3-7
SCPI Command and Query Format 3-7
Elements of SCPI Commands 3-8
Subsystem Command Syntax 3-8
Common Command Syntax 3-8
Abbreviated Commands 3-9
Keyword Separator 3-9
Optional Keyword 3-10
Parameter Types 3-11
Parameter Separator 3-12
Query Parameters 3-12
Suffixes 3-12
Suffix Elements 3-12
Suffix Multipliers 3-13
Command Terminator 3-13
Using Multiple Commands 3-14
Program Messages 3-14
Program Message Syntax 3-14
Overview of Response Message Formats 3-16
Response Messages 3-16
Response Message Syntax 3-16
Response Message Data Types 3-18
Status Reporting 3-20
Status Byte Register and Service Request Enable Register 3-22
Status Byte Register 3-22
Service Request Enable Register 3-24
Standard Event Status Register Group 3-25
Standard Event Status Register 3-25
Standard Event Status Enable Register 3-28