scpi - SCPI Interaction

Added in version PLT-OS: v2.0

Interact with an instrument using SCPI (USBTMC). Requires a supported USBTMC SCPI instrument.

scpi connect - Connect to SCPI instrument

Checks if a USBTMC SCPI instrument is present and configures it for use.

Usage:

- command: scpi connect <handle>
  [retry: <retryCount>]
  [id: <usbDeviceID>]
  [path: <usbDevicePath>]
  [interface: <usbDeviceInterface>]

Argument	Description
handle	Used to refer to this instrument in further commands.
retryCount	Optional: Number of times to retry the test step
usbDeviceID	Optional: USB device identifiers: `VID:PID`.
usbDevicePath	Optional: USB device path: `port. … .port`.
usbDeviceInterface	Optional: USB device interface: `interface_number`.

scpi command - Send a SCPI command

Send a SCPI command.

Usage:

- command: scpi command <handle> [<command>]
  [retry: <retryCount>]
  [with:
    [- <command>]
    [- <command>]
    [..]]

Argument	Description
handle	Handle of previously connectd SCPI instrument
command	SCPI command (for example: `"*RST"`)
retryCount	Number of times to retry the test step (optional)

scpi query - Perform a SCPI Query

Perform a SCPI Query.

Usage:

- command: scpi query <handle> [<command>]
  [extractKey: <key>...]
  [retry: <retryCount>]
  [timeout: <timeout>]
  [with:
    [- <command>]
    [- <command>]
    [..]]

Argument	Description
handle	Handle of previously connectd SCPI instrument
command	SCPI command query (for example: `"*IDN?"`)
key	Key in which to store extracted text.
retryCount	Number of times to retry the test step (optional)
timeout	Timeout, in milliseconds (default: 5000ms)

Examples

Example Projects > Instruments :
- Tektronix Keithley DMM6500
- Tektronix Keithley PSU 2230 Series