Remote Commands
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Parameters that are only returned as the result of a query are indicated as Return
values.
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Conformity
Commands that are taken from the SCPI standard are indicated as SCPI con-
firmed. All commands used by the R&S FSW follow the SCPI syntax rules.
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Asynchronous commands
A command which does not automatically finish executing before the next com-
mand starts executing (overlapping command) is indicated as an Asynchronous
command.
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Reset values (*RST)
Default parameter values that are used directly after resetting the instrument (*RST
command) are indicated as *RST values, if available.
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Default unit
This is the unit used for numeric values if no other unit is provided with the parame-
ter.
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Manual operation
If the result of a remote command can also be achieved in manual operation, a link
to the description is inserted.
11.2 Common Suffixes
In the Spectrum application, the following common suffixes are used in remote com-
mands:
Suffix Value range Description
<ch> 1..18 (TX channel)
1..11 (ALT channel)
Channel
<k> 1..8 (Limit line)
1 | 2 (Display line)
Line
<m> 1..16 Marker
<n> 1..16 Window
<t> 1..6 Trace
11.3 Common Commands
Common commands are described in the IEEE 488.2 (IEC 625-2) standard. These
commands have the same effect and are employed in the same way on different devi-
ces. The headers of these commands consist of "*" followed by three letters. Many
common commands are related to the Status Reporting System.
Available common commands:
Common Suffixes