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4.12
Common Commands
The following section describes the common commands according to the IEEE 488.2 specifications.
These commands are applicable for both GPIB and USB interface.
System Data Commands
a)
*
IDN?
- Identification query
The identification query enables unique identification of the device. This query should always
be the last in a program message. It returns a string with four fields:
Manufacturer name
Model name
Serial number (0 if not relevant)
Version number
Command
Type:
Common Query
Syntax:
*IDN?
Response:
B&K Precision, MODEL 4080B,0,V0.82
b)
*OPT?
- Option identification query
The Option Identification Query is used to identify device options over the system interface.
This query should always be the last in a program message.
Command
Type:
Common Query
Syntax:
*OPT?
Response:
No option available.
Internal Operation Commands
a)
*RST
- Reset command
The Reset command performs a device reset. It causes the device to return to the factory
default power up state.
Type:
Common Command
Syntax:
*RST
b)
*TST?
- Self-test query
The self-test query causes an internal self-test to be performed. This test consists of checking
the integrity of the arbitrary waveform memory.
Type:
Common Query
Syntax:
*TST?
Response: ASCII 0 if test passes
ASCII 1 if test fails
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