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CALibration:STRing(?) <quoted string> 
Description  Store calibration information in the Meter’s memory. This setting is stored 
in non-volatile memory. 
Parameters  <quoted string>   =   Up to a 40 character string. 
Query  CAL:STR?    Retrieves the Meter’s calibration string. 
CALibration:DATE(?) <date> 
Description  Sets the calibration date on the 8845A only. 
Parameters  <date>  =  MM/DD/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY. 
      MM between 1 and 12 
      DD between 1 and 31 
      YYYY between 1970 and 2038 
Examples CAL:DATE 10/25/2007 
Query  CAL:DATE?  Returns the Meter’s calibration date. 
CALibration:VALue(?) <mode>, <value > 
Description  Sets up the Meter for a calibration point. The mode parameter is the name 
of the functional group being calibrated. The value parameter is the 
Meter’s range for the calibration point. Refer to the calibration procedure 
in the 8845A/8846A Service Manual for mode names and values. 
Parameters <mode> =   See 8845A/8846A Service Manual 
  <value>   =    See 8845A/8846A Service Manual 
Query  CAL:VAL?   Retrieves the Meter’s calibration value. 
CALibration:STEP(?) <step #> [,Reference] 
Description  Specifies the calibration step number and the optional reference value of 
the known calibration signal used by the calibration procedure. See the 
8845A/8846A Service Manual for a list of calibration steps with values. 
Parameters  <step #> =  (See the 8845A/8846A Service Manual) 
Examples  CAL:STEP 5  Sets the calibration step to number 5. 
Query  CAL:STEP?  Returns the Meter’s calibration step. 
Using RS-232/Ethernet Interface Commands 
There are four remote commands that are specifically applicable to controlling the Meter 
using the RS-232 or Ethernet remote interface.  
SYSTem:LOCal 
Description  Places the Meter in the local mode. Front-panel keys still function. 
Example SYST:LOC