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Instrument Functions: P - Z
System
Instrument Functions: P - Z
Remote Command:
:SYSTem:TIME:ADJust <seconds>
Example: SYST:TIME:ADJ 3600 will advance the time one hour.
SYST:TIME:ADJ -86400 will back the date up one day, without changing
the time of day (minutes or seconds).
4.9.3.5 Set Date
Allows you to set the date of the real-time clock. Enter the date in the YYYYMMDD format.
Key Path: System, Time/Date
State Saved: Survives Preset and power cycle, but not saved in Instrument State nor
restored by
System, Restore Sys Defaults.
SCPI Status Bits/
OPC Dependencies: None
Factory
Default: Not affected by “
Restore Sys Defaults.”
Terminators: Unitless
Range: Year (YYYY): 1970 to 2029
Month (MM):01 to 12
Day: 01 to 30 or 31 (depending on the month)
Remote Command:
:SYSTem:DATE <year>,<month>,<day>
:SYSTem:DATE?
Example: SYST:DATE 2000,12,24 Sets the date to December 24, 2000