Lake Shore Model 421 Gaussmeter User’s Manual
Remote Operation 4-11
4.2.1 Interface Commands
Q
IDN?
Identification Query
Input: QIDN?[term]
Returned: <manufacturer>,<model>,0,<date>[term]
Format: aaaa,aaaaaaaa,n,mmddyy
<manufacture> Manufacturer ID
<model> Instrument model number
0 Indicates no serial number included
<date> Instrument firmware revision date
Example: LSCI,MODEL421,0,070199
Q
RST
Reset Command
Input: QRST[term]
Remarks: This command resets the instrument to its power up state. Similar to turning the power off
and back on again.
BAUD Set Serial Interface Baud Rate
Input: BAUD <baud>[term]
Format: n
<baud> 0 = 300, 1 = 1200, and 2 = 9600 baud
BAUD? Serial Interface Baud Rate Query
Input: BAUD?[term]
Returned: <baud>[term]
Format: n (Refer to command for description)