Anritsu MS2026C - SCPI Common Commands

SCPI Common Commands Programming with SCPI
2-2 PN: 10580-00306 Rev. E MS20xxC PM
2-3 SCPI Common Commands
Some common commands are defined in the IEEE 488.2 standard and must be implemented
by all SCPI compatible instruments. These commands are identified by the asterisk (*) at the
beginning of the command keyword. These commands are defined to control instrument
status registers, status reporting, synchronization, and other common functions. The common
commands that are supported by the MS20xxC are shown below.
*IDN?
Title: Identification Query
Description: This command returns the following information in <string> format
separated by commas: manufacturer name (“Anritsu”), model
number/options, serial number, firmware package number. The model
number and options are separated by a “/” and each option is
separated by a “/”.
For example, the return string might appear as follows:
“Anritsu,MS2028C/10/2,62011032,1.23”
*RST
Title: Reset
Description: This command restores parameters in the current application as well as
system settings to their factory default values.
System settings that are affected by this command are Ethernet
configuration, language, volume, and brightness. Note that the
instrument will power cycle after this command is executed.
Front Panel
Access: Shift-8 (System), System Options, Reset, Factory Defaults
See Also: :SYSTem:PRESet
Note
The best practice when starting any remote program is to reset the instrument to a
known state. This is especially important when the instrument is being used in both
remote and front-panel operation. Use the *RST or the :SYSTem:PRESet
command to restore the instrument to the factory default settings. If using Ethernet
to connect to the instrument, then note that the use of *RST resets the Ethernet
configuration and causes the instrument to reboot, which may reset the instrument
IP address. If resetting the Ethernet configuration is not desired, then you may
choose to use :SYSTem:PRESet.
Operating the instrument through the front panel and remotely at the same time
could, under certain conditions, cause the instrument to hang up. To avoid
conflicts, do not mix front-panel operation and remote operation.