Some common commands are defined in the IEEE-488.2 standard and must be implemented by all SCPI compatible instruments. These commands are identified by the asterisk (*) at the beginning of the command keyword. These commands are defined to control instrument status registers, status reporting, synchronization, and other common functions. Examples of common commands supported by the instrument are shown below. See also System Common Commands.
*IDN?
Title
Identification Query
Description
This command returns the following information in <string> format separated by commas: manufacturer name (“Anritsu”), model number/options, serial number, firmware package number. The model number and options are separated by a “/” and each option is separated by a “/”.
For example, the return string might look like: “Anritsu,MT8212E/3/2,62011032,1.23”
*RST
Title
Reset
Description
This command reboots the instrument. Note that the instrument will power-cycle after this command is executed and the IP address might change if the Ethernet configuration is set to DHCP. After executing this command communication will be lost. Wait a minimum of 30 seconds before re-establishing communication.
Note
If the instrument does not operate correctly, this command can be used to restore the instrument to the original default settings and running condition.
SCPI Required Commands
The required SCPI commands supported by the instrument are listed below. These command work in all measurement modes.
SCPI Required Commands
:STATus
:SYSTem
SCPI Optional Commands
Optional SCPI commands that comprise the majority of the command set are described in this document. These commands control most of the programmable functions of the instrument listed in the table below.
SCPI Optional Commands
:ABORt
:CALCulate
:CONFigure
:DISPlay
:DIAGnostic
:FETCh
:INITiate
:INPut
:INSTrument
:MEASure
:MMEMory
:READ
:ROUTe
:SOURce
:TRACe
:UNIT
[:SENSe]
The SCPI optional commands are sorted by measurement modes and commands may be repeated in more than one mode.