IEEE 488.2 Common Commands
The following table lists the IEEE 488.2 Common (*) Commands that apply
to the RF Multiplexer module. The operation of some of these commands is
described in Chapter 4 of this manual. For information on Common
Commands, refer to the HP B-size configuration guide or the ANSI/IEEE
Standard 488.2-1987.
Command Title Description
*IDN?
*RST
Identification
Reset
Returns identification string of the switchbox.
Opens all channels, and invalidates current channel list for Opens all
channels, and invalidates current channel list for scanning. Sets
ARM:COUN 1, TRIG:SOUR IMM, and INIT:CONT OFF.
*TST? Self-Test Always returns 0.
*OPC
*OPC?
*WAI
Operation Complete
Operation Complete Query
Wait to Complete
See note below.
See note below.
See note below.
*CLS
*ESE
*ESE?
*ESR?
*SRE
*SRE?
*STB?
Clear status
Event status enable
Event status enable query
Event status register query
Service request enable
Service request enable query
Read status byte query
Clears all status registers (see STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?).
See note below.
See note below.
See note below.
Enables status register bits (see Chapter 4 for operation).
See note below.
See note below.
*TRG Trigger Triggers the switchbox to advance the scan when scan is enabled and
trigger source is TRIGger:SOURce BUS.
*RCL
*SAV
Recall instrument state
Store instrument state
See note below.
See note below.
Note: These commands apply to many instruments and are not documented in detail here. See the
appropriate HP B-size or C-size configuration guide, or the
ANSI/IEEE Standard 488.2-1987 for more information.
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