9.4 Message Reference
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Queries device ID.
Syntax
(Query)
∗IDN?
Queries manufacturer's name, model name, and software version.
(Response)
<Manufacturer's name>,<Model name>,0,<Software version>
Example
(Query)
∗IDN?
(Response)
HIOKI,3174,0,V1.00
The Device ID is HIOKI, 3174, Model code 0 (standard model), software ver-
sion 1.00.
Note
A header is not added to the response message.
Initialize Device
Syntax
(Command)
∗RST
This resets all settings, apart from saved data, to the default factory
settings.
After initialization, the screen returns to the initial screen.
Note • Send the :SYStem:RESet command if initialization of saved data is
required.
• The settings of the interface command "START", communication conditions
(the PC interface, GP-IB address) and the inter-lock function cannot be reset.
• The memory of the set values cannot be reset.
• For items to be initialized, refer to "11.4 System Reset" (p. 198)
Execute Self-Test and Query the Result
Syntax
(Query)
∗TST?
Perform instrument self-test and return the result as numerical value 0
to 3.
(Response)
<0 to 3 (NR1)>
0....... No Errors
1....... RAM Error
2....... EEPROM Error
3....... RAM Error and EEPROM Error
Example
(Query)
∗TST?
(Response)
1
A RAM error occurred.
Error
The execution of this command in a state other than the READY state causes an
execution error.
Note
A header is not added to the response message.