Hioki RM3542 - Standard Commands

9.7 Message Reference
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Messages specific to the RS-232C or GP-IB interface are identified by their corresponding symbols
(/).
(1) System Data Command
(2) Internal Operation Command
Standard Commands
Queries device ID
Syntax
Query
IDN?
Response
<Manufacturer's name>,<Model name>,0,<Software version>
Example
HIOKI,RM3542,0,V1.00
The Device ID is HIOKI RM3542, 0, software version 1.00.
For model RM3542-01, the <Model name> is RM3542-01.
Note
The response message has no header.
Initialize Device
Syntax
Command
RST
Description
Command Resets the instrument to its initial state.
Note
•
The communications state is not initialized.
• Initialized settings are not backed up.
• The following methods are available if backup is needed:
Method 1. Use the :SYSTem:BACKup command
Method 2. Use the
:SYSTem:RESet command
Execute Self-Test and Query the Result
Syntax
Query
TST?
Response <0 to 7 (NR1)>
Description
Perform instrument self-test and return the result as numerical value 0 to 7.
Returns zero when no error occurs.
Example

TST?
4
A non-volatile memory error occurred.
Correct measurement may not be possible. Obtain repair before further use.
128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0
unused unused unused unused unused
non-volatile
memory
RAM ROM