Comma Separators
The multimeter can display readings on the front panel with or without
a comma separator.
This feature is available only from the front panel.
08.241,53 VDC
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The display format is stored in
non-volatile
memory, and
does not
change when power has been off or after a remote interface reset.
The comma separator is enabled when the multimeter is shipped
from the factory.
•
Front-Panel Operation
:
7: COMMA (SYS MENU)
See also “To Turn Off the Comma Separator,” on page 37.
Firmware Revision Query
The multimeter has three microprocessors for control of various internal
systems. You can query the multimeter to determine which revision of
firmware is installed for each microprocessor.
•
The multimeter returns three numbers. The first number is the
firmware revision number for the measurement processor; the second
is for the input/output processor; and the third is for the front-panel
processor.
•
Front-Panel Operation
:
8: REVISION (SYS MENU)
•
Remote Interface Operation
:
*IDN?
returns
“HEWLETT-PACKARD,34401A,0,XX-XX-XX”
Be sure to dimension a string variable with at least 35 characters.
REV XX-XX-XX
08.24153 VDC
With comma separator
(factory setting)
Without comma separator
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Chapter 3 Features and Functions
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Summary of Contents for 34401A
Page 12: ...1 Quick Start 1 ...
Page 26: ...2 Front Panel Menu Operation 2 ...
Page 50: ...3 Features and Functions 3 ...
Page 103: ...4 Remote Interface Reference 4 ...
Page 135: ...SCPI Status System 4 Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference The SCPI Status Model 135 ...
Page 170: ...5 Error Messages 5 ...
Page 182: ...6 Application Programs 6 ...
Page 196: ...7 Measurement Tutorial 7 ...
Page 214: ...8 Specifications 8 ...