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Parameters that use consecutive integers, for example: For the
command :DISPlay:CONTrast , is an integer
value with a range of 1~3.

3. Continuous Real Number
Parameter that must be a continuous real number can have any value
within the effective range and accuracy. For example: The command
CURRent {|MINimum|MAXimum}, is used to set the current
value for the current operating channel. can be any value
within the setting range of the current channel.

4. Discrete
For discrete parameters, only those values that are listed can be used.
For example: The *RCL{0|1|2|3|4|5} command can only use 0, 1, 2, 3, 4,
5.

5. ASCII Strings
ASCII string parameters must use a combination of ASCII characters in a
string. For example: For the command :MODE , must
be an ASCII string.

Command Abbreviations

The syntax for SCPI commands contain a combination of upper and

lower case letters. The upper case letters in a command represent the
short form of that command.

Commands are not case sensitive and can used in both upper and

lower case. Note, however, to use the short form of the command, only
the capital letter part of the command can be used (no other abbreviation
can be used). For example: