
Section 6: SCPI command reference
Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
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:SYSTem:PASSword:NEW
This command stores the instrument password.
Type
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Command only
Rear-panel LAN reset
Nonvolatile memory
admin
Usage
:SYSTem:PASSword:NEW "<password>"
<password>
A string that contains the instrument password (maximum 30 characters)
Details
When the access to the instrument is set to protected or lockout, this is the password that is used to
gain access.
If you forget the password, you can reset the password to the default:
1. On the front panel, press
MENU
.
2. Under System, select
Info/Manage
.
3. Select
Password Reset
.
You can also reset the password and the LAN settings from the rear panel by inserting a
straightened paper clip into hole below LAN RESET.
Example
SYST:PASS:NEW "N3wpa55w0rd"
Change the password of the instrument to
N3wpa55w0rd
.
Also see
(on page 6-140)
:SYSTem:POSetup
This command selects the defaults that are used when you power on the instrument.
Type
Affected by
Where saved
Default value
Command and query
Not applicable
Nonvolatile memory
RST
Usage
:SYSTem:POSetup <name>
:SYSTem:POSetup?
<name>
Which setup to restore when you power on the instrument:
•
Power on to
*RST
defaults:
RST
•
Stored setup 0:
SAV0
•
Stored setup 1:
SAV1
•
Stored setup 2:
SAV2
•
Stored setup 3:
SAV3
•
Stored setup 4:
SAV4