SYSTem Subsystem
The SYSTem subsystem controls instrument functions that are not directly related to output control,
measurement, or status functions. Note that IEEE-488 Common commands also control system
functions such as state management.
SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate]
Issues a single beep.
Parameter Typical Return
(none) (none)
Issue a single beep: SYST:BEEP
This command overrides the current beeper state . You can issue a beep even if the beeper is turned
off by SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe.
Programmed beeps may be useful for program development and troubleshooting.
SYSTem:BEEPer:KCLick ON|1|OFF|0
SYSTem:BEEPer:KCLick?
Disables or enables the click tone heard when you press a front-panel key.
Parameter Typical Return
ON|1|OFF|0 0(OFF)or1(ON)
Disable front-panel key click: SYST:BEEP:KCLick OFF
The front-panel key click and instrument beeper settings do not affect each other.
This parameter is not affected by *RST or *RCL.
SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe ON|1|OFF|0
SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe?
Disables or enables the beep heard when an error is generated.
Parameter Typical Return
ON|1|OFF|0 0(OFF)or1(ON)
Disable the beeper state: SYST:BEEP:STAT OFF
The front-panel key click and instrument beeper settings do not affect each other.
A beep is always emitted (even with beep state OFF) when SYSTem:BEEPer is sent.
This parameter is not affected by *RST or *RCL.
Keysight AC6800B Series Operating and Service Guide 151
3SCPI Programming Reference