Programming
483
This command reads the value of the Standard Event Status Register.
Execution of this command clears the register value.
Variable
Parameter Value
Description Value of the Standard Event Status Register
Data Type Numeric type (Integer)
Preset Value 128
Query Response
{numeric}<newline><^END>
Examples
Dim Var as Long
Ana.WriteString "*ESR?", True
Var=Ana.ReadString
Related Commands
See Status Register
Equivalent Softkey
No equivalent key is available on the front panel.
COM Command Syntax (Internal Control Only)
SCPI.IEEE4882.ESR
*IDN
Type
Query
Syntax
*IDN?
Description
This command reads the product information (manufacturer, model
number, serial number, and firmware revision number) of the E4990A.
Variable
Query Response
{string 1},{string 2},{string 3},{string 4}<newline><^END>
• {string 1}: Manufacturer. "Agilent Technologies" is always read out.
• {string 2}: Model number. "E4990A" is always read out.