HP 53150A Series Programming Manual page 6

Contents
Connecting the Counter to a Computer
To Connect With the HP-IB
IEEE 488.1 Interface Capabilities
To Connect With the RS-232 Serial Interface
Remote/Local Operation
Overview of Command Types and Formats
Common Command Format
SCPI Command and Query Format
Elements of SCPI Commands
Subsystem Command Syntax
Common Command Syntax
Abbreviated Commands
Keyword Separator
Optional Keyword
Parameter Types
Parameter Separator
Query Parameters
Suffixes 3-17
Command Terminator
Using Multiple Commands
Program Messages
Program Message Syntax
Overview of Response Message Formats
Response Messages
Response Message Syntax
Response Message Data Types
Status Reporting
Status Byte Register and
Service Request Enable Register
Standard Event Status Register Group
The Operation and Questionable Data Status Register
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