Remote Control Commands
R&S
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SMB100A
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*IDN?
IDeNtification: returns the instrument identification.
Return values:
<ID> "Rohde&Schwarz,<device type>,<serial number>,<firmware ver-
sion>"
Example:
Rohde&Schwarz,ZVA8-4Port,12345,0.10.1.23
Usage: Query only
Manual operation: See "Hardware Options / Software Options" on page 85
*
IST?
Individual STatus query
Returns the contents of the IST flag in decimal form. The IST flag is the status bit which
is sent during a parallel poll.
Return values:
<ISTflag> 0 | 1
Usage: Query only
*OPC
OPeration Complete
Sets bit 0 in the event status register when all preceding commands have been executed.
This bit can be used to initiate a service request. The query form writes a "1" into the
output buffer as soon as all preceding commands have been executed. This is used for
command synchronization.
*OPT?
OPTion identification query
Queries the options included in the instrument. For a list of all available options and their
description refer to the CD-ROM.
Return values:
<Options> The query returns a list of options. The options are returned at
fixed positions in a comma-separated string. A zero is returned for
options that are not installed.
Usage: Query only
Manual operation: See "Hardware Options / Software Options" on page 85
*PRE <Value>
Parallel poll Register Enable
Common Commands