SYSTem

SYSTem:CAPability?

Syntax

SYSTem:CAPability?

Description

This query returns the Instrument’s capabilities and outputs the appropriate specifiers.

See also SCPI Volume 4: Section 7.1, 1.4.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, and 7.2.3

Usage example

SYSTem:CAPability?

DCSUPPLY WITH (MEASURE|MULTIPLE|TRIGGER)

SYSTem:ERRor:COUNt?

Syntax

SYSTem:ERRor:COUNt?

Description

This query command queries the error/event queue for the number of unread items. As errors and events may occur at any time, more items may be present in the queue at the time it is actually read.

Usage example

SYST:ERR:COUN?

10

Related Commands

*CLS

*RST

SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]

SYSTem:KLOCk

Syntax

SYSTem:KLOCk

Description

This command similar to the SYSTem:REMote command disables all front-panel options except for [Lock/Unlock] icon. You can push and hold the [Lock/Unlock] for a few seconds to unlock the front panel. The system password may be needed if it is set.

Lock state is saved in non-volatile memory. Therefore, the front panel remains locked even after AC power is cycled.

Usage example

SYST:KLOC

Related Commands

SYSTem:COMMunicate:RLSTate

SYSTem:REMote

SYSTem:LOCal

Syntax

SYSTem:LOCal

Description

This command places the Instrument in the local mode during remote operation. All options on the front panel are fully functional.

Usage example

SYST:LOC

Related Commands

SYSTem:COMMunicate:RLSTate

SYSTem:REMote

SYSTem:RWLock

SYSTem:REMote

Syntax

SYSTem:REMote

Description

Use this command to place the Instrument into remote mode for serial (via USB) or Ethernet remote control. All front-panel options are disabled except for [Lock/Unlock] icon. You can push and hold the [Lock/Unlock] for a few seconds to unlock the front panel. The system password may be needed if it is set.

Usage example

SYST:REM

 

Related Commands

SYSTem:COMMunicate:RLSTate

SYSTem:LOCal

SYSTem:RWLock

SYSTem:RWLock

Syntax

SYSTem:RWLock

Description

Places the Instrument in the remote mode for serial (via USB) or Ethernet remote control. This command is the same as SYSTem:REMote, except that all front panel options are disabled, including the [Lock/Unlock] icon.

Usage example

SYST:RWL

Related Commands

SYSTem:COMMunicate:RLSTate

SYSTem:LOCal

SYSTem:REMote

SYSTem:VERSion?

Syntax

SYSTem:VERSion?

Description

This command returns the version of the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) standard with which the instrument is in compliance

Return

The command returns a string in the form “YYYY.V”, where YYYY represents the year of the version and V represents a version for that year.

Usage example

SYST:VERS?

1999.0