Fluke 8808A - Miscellaneous Commands and Queries; RS-232 Remote; Local Configurations

Operating the Meter Using the Computer Interface
Computer Interface Command Set 4
4-25
Miscellaneous Commands and Queries
Table 4-15 describes miscellaneous commands and queries.
Table 4-15. Miscellaneous Commands and Queries
Command Description
^C (CONTRL C) Causes =><CR><LF> to be output.
FORMAT <format> Set output <format> to 1 or 2.
Format 1 outputs measurement values without measurement units (VDC,
ADC, OHMS, etc.).
Format 2 allows measurement units to be output with measurement units.
(See Table 4-16.) Format 2 primarily is used with RS-232 print-only mode.
FORMAT? Returns the format in use (1 or 2).
PRINT <rate> Sets print rate for print mode. See Table 4-2.
SERIAL? Returns Meter’s serial number.
Table 4-16. Measurement Units Output with Format 2
Measurement Function Units Output
Volts dc VDC
Volts ac VAC
Amps dc ADC
Amps ac AAC
Resistance OHMS
Frequency HZ
DIODE VDC
Continuity Test OHMS
RS-232 Remote / Local Configurations
Table 4-17 describes the RS-232 remote and local configuration commands, which are
used with the RS-232 interface to set up the remote/local configuration of the Meter.
These commands are valid only when the RS-232 interface is enabled.
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