Firmware Revision Query; Scpi Language Version Query - Agilent Technologies 33250A User Manual

Firmware Revision Query

You can query the function generator to determine which revision of
firmware is currently installed. The revision code contains five numbers
in the form "m.mm-l.ll-f.ff-gg-p".
m.mm = Main firmware revision number
l.ll = Loader firmware revision number
= I/O processor firmware revision number
f.ff
gg = Gate array revision number
= Printed circuit board revision number
p
• Front-Panel Operation: Press
from the "Test / Cal" menu. The revision code is listed as one of the
messages on the front-panel display.
• Remote Interface Operation: Use the following command to read the
function generator's firmware revision numbers (be sure to dimension
a string variable with at least 50 characters).
*IDN?
This command returns a string in the form:
Agilent Technologies,33250A,0,m.mm-l.ll-f.ff-gg-p

SCPI Language Version Query

The function generator complies with the rules and conventions of the
present version of SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable
Instruments). You can determine the SCPI version with which the
instrument is in compliance by sending a query from the remote interface.
You cannot query the SCPI version from the front panel.
• Remote Interface Operation:
SYSTem:VERSion?
Returns a string in the form "YYYY.V", where "YYYY" represents the
year of the version, and "V" represents a version number for that year
(e.g., 1997.0).
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System-Related Operations
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