Remote interface protocol and package mode, 1 introduction, 2 definition of parameters – AMETEK XBT Series User Manual

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5.

REMOTE INTERFACE PROTOCOL
AND PACKAGE MODE

This section presents communication protocol, which includes SCPI instructions
and low-error protocol.

5.1 Introduction

SCPI compliant commands allow remote operation, control and monitoring of the
power supply by connecting to a personal computer (PC) via USB, IEEE-488.2
or RS-232 interface.

5.2 Definition of Parameters

Type Valid

arguments

<boolean> ON or 1 / OFF or 0

<NR1>

The data format <NR1> is defined in IEEE-488.2 for integers. Zero,
positive and negative integer numeric values are valid data.

<NRf>

The data format <NRf> is defined in IEEE-488.2 for flexible numeric
representation. Zero, positive and negative floating point numeric
values are valid data.

<string>

Characters are enclosed by single or double quotes.

<NL>

New line, hex code is 0x0Ah

<Rtn> Return,

hex code is 0x0Dh

<END>

end or identify


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