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Remote Operations Using the IEEE 488 Interface
Calibration Commands and Messages
Exit from Calibration
EXITCAL
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Exit from Calibration
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EXITCAL
Exits calibration mode giving the operator the option of entering a due date, or bypassing
it as shown in the syntax diagram.
Date string
Represents a string which should contain 8 ASCII characters, indicating the date next due
for external calibration. Any format is suitable, and the date can be returned using the
EXT_DUE? command. It can also be displayed by a front panel user, who can enter a
new date only via the (protected) calibration mode menu.
Execution Errors
If the calibration switch is not in the enabled position.
Set Instrument Serial Number
This number is originally set at manufacture to match the serial number on the rear panel
plate and stored in non-volatile RAM.
It can be changed only when in special calibration mode. User-access has been provided
so that an inventory or asset number can be used to replace the manufacturer’s serial
number.
SERIAL 12 chars
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Set Instrument Serial Number
SERIAL
Allows access to change the serial number.
chars
ASCII printing characters.
The number is in quotes to allow a free format to be used for the serial number itself. It
can be recalled together with the manufacturer’s name, model number and firmware
level, using the standard IEEE 488 identification message *IDN?
Execution Errors
Occur if special calibration is not enabled.
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