SYSTem Subsystem
SYSTem:VERSion?
Returns version of the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) that the instrument complies with.
Cannot be determined from front panel.
Parameter Typical Return
(none) 1994
Return the SCPI version:
SYST:VERS?
Interface Locking Examples
The following series of commands illustrates usage.
Initial State = unlocked, Count = 0
<FROM USB> SYST:LOCK:REQ?returns 1 (request successful)
State = locked, Count = 1
<FROM LAN> SYST:LOCK:REQ? returns 0 because USB has lock
State = locked, Count = 1
<FROM USB> SYST:LOCK:REQ? returns 1 (request successful)
State = locked, Count = 2
<FROM USB> SYST:LOCK:REL
State = locked, Count = 1
<FROM USB> SYST:LOCK:REL
State = unlocked, Count = 0
Note that for each successful lock request, a lock release is required. Two requests require two releases.
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