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Utility and Control/Sweep Functions
Utility Functions
Utility and Control/Sweep Functions
Identification Query (Remote Command Only)   Returns a string of instrument identification 
information. The string will contain the model number, serial number and software 
revision.
The response is organized into four fields separated by commas. The field definitions are as 
follows:
Manufacturer
Model
Serial number
Software version
Option Manager 
Displays the System Stats menu that enables you to use the Option Manager to:
• View installed options
• View installable options (by user and by factory)
• View installation information
• Install an option
Installed Options   Displays a table that lists the options that have been installed and are 
licensed on your analyzer. If an option has been installed but not licensed, then it will not 
Mode All modes
Remote Command *IDN?
Example *IDN? Returns instrument identification information, such 
as:
Agilent Technologies,N1996A,US45310109,A.01.02
Remote Command Notes There is no equivalent key. But this information can found on 
the instrument “Splash Screen” by pressing the Mode key.
Parts of this information are also found by pressing System, 
System Stats, and System, Option Manager, Install Info.
Key Path
No equivalent key. See related key System, System Stats, 
Identification Query (Remote Command Only) 
Mode All
Key Path
System, Option Manager