9X-Series Programmers GuideIntroduction to Programming X-Series Applications1 Introduction to Programming X-Series ApplicationsHow to Use this ManualThis chapter provides overall information regarding remote programming of X-Series instruments, and how to use theprogramming documentation provided with the product.This chapter includes the following topics:• “X-Series Programming Options” on page 10• “Hardware Connection Formats” on page 11• “Interchangeable Virtual Instruments (IVI-COM, IVI-C) Drivers” on page 11• “VISA Driver Options” on page 12• “Keysight VEE Pro” on page 13• “Programming Documentation Roadmap” on page 14The second chapter, “SCPI Programming Fundamentals” on page 15, provides an introduction to Standard Commands forProgrammable Instruments (SCPI), which is the most popular and versatile protocol for programming X-Seriesinstruments.The chapter “Developing and Deploying VISA Projects” on page 35 provides basic information about X-Seriesprogramming with the Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA), using various popular programming languages.The chapter “Program Samples” on page 39 describes all program samples that are included in the \progexamplesfolder of the X-Series Documentation DVD, and provides information about how to find other X-Series program samples.