Change the byte order in FORMAT REAL

Question

When I use FORMAT REAL for data transfer, the byte order is swapped - the least significant bit is transferred first (little endian). Can I change this?

Answer

Yes, you can change the byte order using the following command:

FORMat:BORDer NORMal | SWAPped

Controls whether binary data is transferred in normal or swapped byte order.

Parameters NORMal – The least significant bit is transferred first (little endian).

SWAPped – The most significant bit is transferred first (big endian).

*RST value NORMal (if the GPIB-Language is set to PNA, then the order is SWAPped).

SCPI, Command Types Confirmed, command or query

Example: FORM:BORD SWAP

Change the bit order to swapped mode.