RIGOL
II DL3000 Programming Guide
Document Overview
This manual is your guide to programming the RIGOL DL3000 series programmable DC power supply.
Main Topics in this Manual:
Chapter 1 Programming Overview
This chapter introduces how to set up remote communication between the electronic load and the PC, the
remote control methods, the syntax, symbols, parameters, and abbreviation rules of the SCPI commands.
Chapter 2 Command System
This chapter introduces the syntax, function, parameters, and usage of each command.
Chapter 3 Application Instances
This chapter provides some application instances of the basic functions of the electronic load. Each
application instance is composed of a series of commands, which are used to realize the specified basic
function.
Chapter 4 Programming Instances
This chapter illustrates how to control the DL3000 series by programming in Excel, MATLAB, LabVIEW,
Visual C++, and Visual C#.
Chapter 5 Appendix
This chapter provides default settings and warranty information for the DL3000 series.
Tip
For the latest version of this manual, download it from the official website of RIGOL (www.rigol.com).
Format Conventions in this Manual:
1. Key
The key at the front panel is denoted by the format of “Key Name (Bold) + Text Box”. For example,
Utility denotes the “Utility” key.
2. Menu Softkey
The menu softkey is denoted by the format of “Menu Word (Bold) + Character Shading”. For
example, Interface denotes the “Interface” menu softkey under Utility.
Content Conventions in this Manual:
DL3000 series programmable DC electronic load includes the following models. Unless otherwise specified,
this manual takes DL3031A as an example to make a detailed introduction about the commands of the
DL3000 series, and lists some application instances and programming examples of DL3031A.