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8.6 Message Reference
8.6.1 Standard Commands
Messages specific to the RS-232C or GP-IB interface are identified by their
corresponding symbols.
(1) System Data Command
(2) Internal Operation Command
Queries device ID.
Syntax
Query
Response
∗
IDN?
<Manufacturer's name>,<Model name>,0,<Software version>
Example
Response
HIOKI,3541,0,V1.00
The Device ID is HIOKI 3541, 0, software version 1.00.
Note
The response message has no header.
Initialize Device
Syntax
Command
∗
RST
Description
Command Resets instrument settings (other than saved data) to factory defaults.
Operation returns to the initial display after initialization.
Note
• The communications state is not initialized.
• To initialize saved data as well, send the :SYSTem:RESet command.
Execute Self-Test and Query the Result
Syntax
Query
Response
∗TST?
<0 to 3 (NR1)>
0: No Errors
1: RAM Error
2: EEPROM Error
3: RAM and EEPROM Errors
Description Perform instrument self-test and return the result as numerical value 0 to
3.
Example
Query
Response
*TST?
1
A RAM Error occurred.