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Instrument Functions: P - Z
System
Instrument Functions: P - Z
4.9.7 Show System
Displays the number and description of the options installed in your instrument. It also
displays the instrument model number, product number, serial number, ethernet address,
host ID, firmware revision, revision date, options, and system statistics.
Key Path: System
Annunciation/
Annotation:
Text Screen
Dependencies/
Couplings: Active function is disabled.
SCPI Status Bits/
OPC Dependencies: None
Factory Preset:
Off
Remote Command:
*IDN? Returns four fields separated by commas:
• Manufacturer
• Model
• Serial number
• Firmware version
Example of returned string: Agilent Technologies,E4440A,US00000123,A.01.01
:SYSTem:OPTions?
*OPT?
Returns a string of all the installed instrument options. It is a comma separated list such
as: “BAC,BAH,226” (includes quotes).
Example: *IDN?
*OPT?