SYSTem:DATE
Syntax
SYSTem:DATE <year>,<month>,<day>
SYSTem:DATE?
Description
This command sets the date for the instrument's real-time clock.
Parameters
Name Type Range of Values Default Value
<year> Numeric 2000 to 2099 This is a required parameter
<month> Numeric 1 to 12 This is a required parameter
<day> Numeric 1 to 31 This is a required parameter
Remarks
l The real-time clock is battery-backed, and retains the date and time when power is off.
l Leap years are automatically handled.
l The date and time are unaffected by a Factory Reset (*RST command) or an Instrument Preset
(SYSTem:PRESet command).
Return Format
The query returns the date in the form +2008,+12,+1.
Examples
The following example sets the date to December 1, 2008:
SYST:DATE 2008,12,1
See Also
SYSTem:TIME
SYSTem:DATE
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