FROM WIKIPEDIA: The Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) (often pronounced "skippy") defines a standard for syntax and commands to use in controlling programmable test and measurement devices. Overview In 1990, SCPI became defined with the IEEE 488.2 specification. The standard specifies a common syntax , command structure, and data formats , to be used with all instruments. It introduced generic commands (such as CONFigure and MEASure ), which could be used with any instrument. These commands are grouped into subsystems. SCPI also defines several classes of instruments. For example, any controllable power supply would implement the same DCPSUPPLY base functionality class. Instrument classes specify which subsystems they implement, as well as any instrument-specific features. The physical communications link is not defined by SCPI. While originally created f...
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