Quantum Composers 9730 Series - Manual (Page 34)

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SCPI Parameter Types
The following parameter types are used:

<numeric value>
o Accepts all commonly used decimal representation of numbers including
optional signs, decimal points and scientific notation: 123, 123e2, -123, -
1.23e2, .123, 1.23e-2, 1.2300E-01.

<Boolean value>
o Represents a single binary condition that is either true or false. True is
represented by a 1 or ON; false is represented by a 0 or OFF. Queries
return 1 or 0.

<identifier>
o Selects from a finite number of predefined strings.
Error Codes
The unit responds to all commands with either:
ok<cr><lf> or ?<n><cr><lf>
<cr> = carriage return, <lf> = line feed
Where "n" is one of the following error codes:
1 Incorrect prefix, i.e. no colon or * to start command.
2 Missing command keyword.
3 Invalid command keyword.
4 Missing parameter.
5 Invalid parameter.
6 Query only, command needs a question mark.
7 Invalid query, command does not have a query form.
8 Command unavailable in current system state.
Programming Examples
Example 1:
20 ms pulsewidth, 2.3 ms delay, internal trigger, single shot operation.
:PULSE0:MODE SING<cr><lf> sets system mode to single shot
:PULSE0:TRIG:MODE DIS<cr><lf> disables the external trigger
:PULSE1:WIDT 0.020<cr><lf> sets pulsewidth to 20 ms
:PULSE1:DELAY 0.0023<cr><lf> sets delay to 2.3 ms
:PULSE1:STATE ON<cr><lf> enables channel A
To start the pulses use either of the following commands:
:PULSE0:STATE ON<cr><lf> starts the pulses
:INST:STATE ON<cr><lf> alternate form to start pulses.