8.6 Message Reference
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Messages specific to the RS-232C or GP-IB interface are identified by their corre-
sponding symbols.
System Data Command
Internal Operation Command
Standard Commands
Queries device ID.
Syntax
Query
∗
IDN?
Response <Manufacturer's name>,<Model name>,0,<Software version>
Description
Query Queries the device manufacturer's name, model name and software
version.
Example
Query
∗
IDN?
Response
HIOKI,BT3562,0,V1.00
The Device ID is HIOKI BT3562, 0, software version 1.00.
Note
• The response message has no header.
• The model name of the Model BT3562-01 is "BT3562-01".
• The model name of the Model BT3563 is "BT3563" or "BT3563-01".
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
∗
TST?
Response <0 to 3>
0 ....... No Errors
1 ....... RAM Error
2 ....... EEPROM Error
3 ....... RAM and EEPROM Errors
Description
Query Perform instrument self-test and return the result as numerical value 0
to 3.
Example
Query
∗
TST?
Response
1
A RAM Error occurred.