Agilent Technologies N1996A-503 - Idn; IDN? Returns Instrument Identification Information, such as

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IEEE and STATus Commands (Remote Commands Only)
Identification Query
IEEE and STATus Commands (Remote
Commands Only)
Identification Query
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
Mode All modes
Remote Command *IDN?
Example *IDN? Returns instrument identification
information, such as:
Agilent Technologies,N1996A,US45310116,A.01.02
Restrictions and Notes See related key System, System Stats