GW Instek GDS-2000 series Programming manual - Manual (Page 17)

GDS-2000 Series Programming Manual
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3. Remote Control’s Commands
This oscilloscope can be operated from computer via the GPIB port, RS-232, or
USB port. The remote commands of this oscilloscope are compatible with IEEE-
488.2 and SCPI standards partially.
SCPI
SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) is a standard that
created by an international consortium of the major test and measurement
equipment manufacturers. The IEEE-488.2 syntax has been adopted by SCPI to
furnish common commands for the identical functions of different programmable
instruments.
SCPI
IEEE-488.2 IEEE-488.2
SCPI IEEE-488.1
A A B B C C D D
Interface Function
Syntax & Status Data Structure
Common Command & Queries
SCPI
Figure 3-1: the relationship between IEEE-488.1, IEEE-488.2, and SCPI.