Command Syntax
Math Specifier Mnemonics
Commands can sp
ecify the mathematical waveform to use as a mnemonic in
the header.
Ta ble 2-6: Math Specifier Mnemonics
Symbol Meaning
Math<x>
A math waveform specifier; <x> is 1 through 4.
Measurement Specifier
Mnemonics
Commands can specify
which measurement to set or query as a mnemonic in the
header. Up to eight automated measurements may be displayed.
Ta ble 2-7: Measurement Specifier Mnemonics
Symbol Meaning
MEAS<x> A measurement specifier; <x> is 1 through 8.
Channel Mnemonics
Commands specify the channel to use as a mnemonic in the header.
Table 2-8: Channel Mnemonics
Symbol Meaning
CH<x> A channel specifier; <x> is 1 through 4.
Reference Waveform
Mnemonics
Commands can specify the reference waveform to use as a mnemonic in the
header.
Table 2-9: Reference Waveform Mnemonics
Symbol Meaning
REF<x>
A reference waveform specifier; <x> is 1 thru 4.
Argument Types
Numeric
Many instrument commands require numeric arguments. The syntax shows the
format that the instrument returns i
n response to a query. This is also the preferred
format when sending the command to the instrument though any of the formats
will be accepted. This documentation represents these arguments as follows:
Table 2-10: Numeric Arguments
Symbol Meaning
<NR1>
Signed integer value
<NR2> Floating point value without an exponent
<NR3> Floating point value with an exponent
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