Syntax for common commands

Common commands consist of a header preceded by an asterisk (*), and possibly one or more parameters.

Examples of common commands

Command

Long term

Effect on the instrument

*RST

Reset Command

Resets the instrument.

*ESE

Standard Event Status Enable Command

Sets the bits of the standard event status enable registers.

*ESR?

Standard Event Status Register Query

Queries the contents of the standard event status register.

*IDN?

Identification Query

Queries the instrument identification string.