SYSTem:TIME <
hour
>, <
minute
>, <
second
>
SYSTem:TIME?
Sets the time for the instrument's real-time clock. Use SYSTem:DATE to set the date.
Parameter
Typical Return
<
hour
> 0 to 23
<
minute
> 0 to 59
<
second
> 0 to 60
20,15,30.000
Set instrument time to 20:15:30 (8:15:30 PM):
SYST:TIME 20,15,30
l
The real-time clock is used for Mass Memory (MMEMory) system file time stamps.
l
The real-time clock is battery-backed and retains the date and time when power is off.
l
The date and time are not affected by
or
l
The real-time clock does not adjust itself for time zone changes or daylight savings time. Be sure to set
the date and time when you first receive your instrument.
SYSTem:UPTime?
Returns the amount of time that the instrument has been running since the last power-on.
Parameter
Typical Return
(none)
+8,+2,+13,+50
Return time that the instrument has been running:
SYST:UPT?
l
Typically used to verify that the instrument is warmed up sufficiently before calibration.
l
The numbers returned indicate days, hours, minutes, and seconds, respectively.
SYSTem:VERSion?
Returns the version of SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) that the instrument
complies with. There is no front panel equivalent. See
Introduction to the Introduction to the SCPI Lan-
for details.
Parameter Typical Return
(none)
1994.0
Return the SCPI version:
SYST:VERS?
Keysight True
volt
Series Operating and Service Guide
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SCPI Programming Reference