Chapter 1 Getting Started
Using Commands to Control Key Functions (Examples)
To Check Instrument Identification
Enter *IDN?, and press Return.
A quoted identification string is returned, similar to the following:
To Clear the Error Queue
Enter *CLS, and press Return.
The error message disappears and the scpi> prompt returns.
Changing the RS-232 Serial Port Characteristics
Refer to the subsections “Making Changes to the Serial Port Settings (If Needed)” and “Determining the Serial Port Settings” on page
At first
•Full Duplex is ON (can be turned OFF)
•Baud rate is 9600 (can also be set to 1200, 2400, or 19200)
•Data bits is 8 (set by parity = None)
•Pace is NONE (can be changed to XON)
•Parity is NONE (can also be set to ODD or EVEN for 7 data bits)
If you need to change one of these, enter the desired parameters appended to the following commands for the stated purpose.
To Turn Off Full-Duplex Communication
Enter SYST:COMM:SER:FDUP 0, and press Return.
To Turn On Full-Duplex Communication
Enter SYST:COMM:SER:FDUP 1, and press Return.
To Check If Full-Duplex Communication is On or Off
Enter SYST:COMM:SER:FDUP?, and press Return.
If 1 is returned, duplex is on. If 0 is returned, duplex is off.
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