Fluke 8845A - Using RS-232;Ethernet Interface Commands

Remote Operation
Supported SCPI Commands
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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 since it does not have a real-
time clock.
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