command:
*ESR?
syntax:
*ESR?
description:
The standard Event Status Register query *ESR? returns the contents of the
Standard Event Status Register. The register is cleared after being read.
parameters
none
response
The bit value for the register (a 16-bit signed integer value):
Bit
7 (MSB) Power On
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 (LSB)
*ESR? → 21<END>
example:
command:
*IDN?
syntax:
*IDN?
description:
The IDeNtification query *IDN? gets the instrument identification over the
interface.
parameters:
none
response:
The identification terminated by <END>:
For example.
HEWLETT-PACKARD
mmmm
ssssssss
rrrrrrrrrr
*IDN? →
example:
HEWLETT-PACKARD, mmmm , ssssssss , rrrrrrrrrr <END>
Instrument Setup and Status
IEEE-Common Commands
Mnemonic
Not used
Command Error
Execution Error
Device Dependent Error
Query Error
Not used
Operation Complete
manufacturer
instrument model number (for example 8164A)
serial number
firmware revision level
49
Decimal Value
128
0
32
16
8
4
0
1