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Instrument Functions: P - Z
System
Instrument Functions: P - Z
4.9.12.1 Option
Activates the alpha editor enabling you to enter the designation for the option to be
installed. An option is a three character string that specifies the option or application that
is to be installed, as found in the catalog. To terminate the entry, press
Enter or Return. An
external keyboard may also be used for this entry. The option number will appear on the
second line of the
Option key.
Key Path: System, Licensing
State Saved: Not saved in instrument state.
SCPI Status Bits/
OPC Dependencies: None
Remote Command:
See
“License Key” on page 270
Example: SYST:LKEY “B78”, “B62A35B37679”
SYST:LKEY? “B78”
4.9.12.2 License Key
Activates the alpha editor to allow you to enter the license key number for the option to be
installed. The license key number is a hexadecimal number that will require entry of both
letters and numbers. Use the front-panel numeric keyboard to enter numerical values. You
will see your entry in the active function area. A license key is a 12-character hexadecimal
string given with the option. The license key is unique to a specific option installed and
instrument host ID. To terminate the entry, press
Enter or Return. An external keyboard
may also be used for this entry. The license key number will appear on the second line of
the
License Key menu key.
Key Path: System, Licensing
Dependencies/
Couplings:
None
State Saved: Not saved in instrument state.
SCPI Status Bits/
OPC Dependencies: None
Factory Preset: Clears the current value.