Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 5:
Introduction to SCPI commands
2450-901-01 Rev. B/September 2013 5-5
Command name and summary table
Each instrument command description starts with the command name, followed by a table with
relevant information for each command. Definitions for the numbered items below are listed following
the figure.
1 Instrument command name. Signals the beginning of the command description and is followed
by a brief description of what the command does.
2 Type of command. Options are:
• Command only. There is a command but no query option for this command.
• Command and query. The command has both a command and query form.
• Query only. This command is a query.
3 Affected by. Commands or actions that have a direct effect on the instrument command.
• Recall settings. If you send *RCL to recall the system settings, this setting is changed to the saved
value.
• Instrument reset. When you reset the instrument, this command is reset to its default values. Reset
can be done from the front panel or when you send *RST.
• Power cycle. The settings for this command are not saved through a power cycle.
• Source configuration list. If you recall a source configuration list, this setting changes to the stored
setting.
• Measure configuration list. If you recall a measure configuration list, this setting changes to the stored
setting.
4 Where saved. Indicates where the command settings reside once they are used on an
instrument. Options include:
• Not saved. Command is not saved and must be sent each time you use it.
• Nonvolatile memory. The command is stored in a storage area in the instrument where information is
saved even when the instrument is turned off.
• Save settings. This command is saved when you send the *SAV command.
• Source configuration list. This command is stored in source configuration lists.
• Measure configuration list. This command is stored in measure configuration lists.
5 Default value: Lists the default value for the command. The parameter values are defined in the
Usage or Details sections of the command description.
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