SYSTem:TIME
Syntax
SYSTem:TIME <hour>,<minute>,<second>
SYSTem:TIME?
Description
This command sets the time for the instrument's real-time clock.
Parameters
Name Type Range of Values Default Value
<hour> Numeric 0 to 23 This is a required parameter
<minute> Numeric 0 to 59 This is a required parameter
<second> Numeric 0 to 59.999 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 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 time in the form +13,+5,+1.000.
Examples
The following example sets the time to 1:05:01 p.m.:
SYST:TIME 13,5,1
See Also
SYSTem:DATE
SYSTem:TIME
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