Chapter 2 Command Summary
HP 53131A/132A Command Summary
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HP 53131A/132A Command Summary
This section summarizes both the IEEE 488.2 Common and
HP 53131A/132A Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI)
commands in tabular format. IEEE 488.2 Common commands are listed first,
followed by SCPI commands.
SCPI Conformance Information
The SCPI commands used in the HP 53131A/132A are in conformance with the
SCPI Standard Version 1992.0. The SCPI command set consists of the following:
• Common commands as defined in IEEE 488.2-1987—listed and summarized
in Table 2-1.
• SCPI Subsystem commands as confirmed (and listed) in the SCPI Standard—
the commands defined in Table 2-2 as “Std.”
• SCPI Subsystem commands designed for the instrument in conformance with
SCPI standards but not yet listed in the SCPI Standard—the commands
defined in Table 2-2 as “New.”
Details of all HP 53131A/132A commands can be found in Chapter 4, “Command
Reference” of this programming guide.
Information on the SCPI commands format, syntax, parameter, and response types
is provided in Chapter 3, “Programming Your Universal Counter for Remote
Operation,” of this programming guide.