5 Series MSO - Programmer Manual - Supports FW version 1.12.x

Oct 29, 2026

Programmer Manual for the Tektronix 5 Series MSO (MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP) and 6 Series MSO (MSO64), describing remote communications and programming interfaces for instrument control. Coverage includes hardware and software setup for Ethernet, USB, VISA, LXI Web Page and e*Scope, and a socket server approach. The manual also provides detailed command syntax, command/query structure, command entry, constructed mnemonics, argument types, and organization of command groups across acquisition, display control, math, measurements, Ethernet, file system, and more. It applies to FW version 1.12.x.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages1284

Reading Time53 h 56 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Getting Started

Setting Up Remote Communications Hardware

Setting Up Remote Communications Software

Table of Contents

Using VISA

Using the LXI Web Page and e*Scope

Using a Socket Server

Documentation

Dynamic programmatic interface

Implicit activation

Creating, deleting, and listing dynamic instances

Command Syntax

Command and Query Structure

Clearing the oscilloscope

Command Entry

Constructed Mnemonics

Argument Types

Command groups

Acquisition command group

Calibration command group

5 Series MSO (MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP) 6 Series MSO (MSO64) Programmer Manual *P077130505* 077-1305-05 5 Series MSO (MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP) 6 Series MSO (MSO64) Programmer Manual Supports FW version 1.12.x [www.tek.com](www.tek.com) Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered byU.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Speciﬁcations and price change privileges reserved. TEKTRONIX and TEKare registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc . FlexChannel, FastFrame, OpenChoice, iView, Pinpoint, RT-Eye, TekVPI, FastAcq, and e*Scope are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc . TekSecure is a trademark of Tektronix, Inc . 5 Series MSO, 6 Series MSO Programmer Manual. 077-1305-04. Released July 16, 2018 . Contacting Tektronix Tektronix, Inc . 14150 SW Karl Braun Drive P.O . Box 500 Beaverton, OR 97077 USA For product information, sales, service, and technical support: In North America, call 1-800-833-9200 . Worldwide, visit [www.tek.com to](www.tek.com to) ﬁnd contacts in your area. Table of Contents Preface .............................................................................................................. iii Getting Started .................................................................................................... 1-1 Setting Up Remote Communications Hardware ......................................................... 1-1 Ethernet .................................................................................................. 1-1 USB ....................................................................................................... 1-2 Setting Up Remote Communications Software .......................................................... 1-3 Using VISA .............................................................................................. 1-3 Using the LXI Web Page and e*Scope ............................................................... 1-4 Using a Socket Server .................................................................................. 1-5 Documentation .......................................................................................... 1-7 Dynamic programmatic interface .......................................................................... 1-7 Implicit activation ........................................................................................... 1-7 Creating, deleting, and listing dynamic instances ........................................................ 1-8 Command Syntax ................................................................................................. 2-1 Command and Query Structure ............................................................................ 2-1 Clearing the oscilloscope ................................................................................... 2-3 Command Entry.............................................................................................. 2-3 Constructed Mnemonics .................................................................................... 2-5 Argument Types .............................................................................................. 2-7 Command groups ............................................................................................... 2-11 Acquisition command group ............................................................................. 2-11 AFG Command Group .................................................................................... 2-12 Alias command group ..................................................................................... 2-13 Bus command group .........................

FAQs

Which instrument series and models are covered by this programmer manual?

It covers the 5 Series MSO (MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP) and the 6 Series MSO (MSO64).

Which remote communication methods are described in the Getting Started section?

The manual describes setting up remote communications hardware and software using Ethernet, USB, VISA, the LXI Web Page and e*Scope, and a socket server approach.

Does the manual specify a firmware version requirement?

Yes. It states support for FW version 1.12.x.

Oct 29, 2026

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