## Introduction to the SCPI Language

SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instrument) is a programmable instrument standard instruction set based on IEEE 488.2 and is usually divided into two sections: IEEE 488.2 Common Commands and Control Commands defined for SCPI Instruments.

Common commands, the syntax and semanteme of which follows the provisions of IEEE 488.2, are defined by IEEE 488.2 and must be supported by the instrument. The common commands work independently of measurement and are used for controlling the reset, self-test and status operations. For more detalis, refer to IEEE 488.2 Common Commands.

Control Commands defined for SCPI Instrument are used to measure and read data, control the on/off switching and so on, involving all measurement functions and some specific functional functions.

The topics of this section:

Syntax

Symbol Description

Parameter Type

Command Abbreviation