Using Rs-232/Ethernet Interface Commands - Fluke 8845A Manual

CALibration:STRing(?) <quoted string>
Description Store calibration information in the Meter's memory. This setting is stored
in non-volatile memory.
Parameters <quoted string> =
Query CAL:STR?
CALibration:DATE(?) <date>
Description Sets the calibration date on the 8845A only since it does not have a real-
time clock.
Parameters <date> = MM/DD/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY.
Examples CAL:DATE 10/25/2007
Query CAL:DATE?
CALibration:VALue(?) <mode>, <value >
Description Sets up the Meter for a calibration point. The mode parameter is the name
of the functional group being calibrated. The value parameter is the
Meter's range for the calibration point. Refer to the calibration procedure
in the 8845A/8846A Service Manual for mode names and values.
Parameters <mode> =
<value> =
Query CAL:VAL?
CALibration:STEP(?) <step #> [,Reference]
Description Specifies the calibration step number and the optional reference value of
the known calibration signal used by the calibration procedure. See the
8845A/8846A Service Manual for a list of calibration steps with values.
Parameters <step #> = (See the 8845A/8846A Service Manual)
Examples CAL:STEP 5
Query CAL:STEP?

Using RS-232/Ethernet Interface Commands

There are four remote commands that are specifically applicable to controlling the Meter
using the RS-232 or Ethernet remote interface.
SYSTem:LOCal
Description Places the Meter in the local mode. Front-panel keys still function.
Example SYST:LOC
Up to a 40 character string.
Retrieves the Meter's calibration string.
MM between 1 and 12
DD between 1 and 31
YYYY between 1970 and 2038
Returns the Meter's calibration date.
See 8845A/8846A Service Manual
See 8845A/8846A Service Manual
Retrieves the Meter's calibration value.
Sets the calibration step to number 5.
Returns the Meter's calibration step.
Remote Operation
Supported SCPI Commands
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