Common scpi commands – B&K Precision 9171-9174 - Manual User Manual
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section do not have the termination character shown, but it is
required for successful communication with the power
supply.All returned strings after a query command will terminate
with both
VOLT?command may return:
1.234
Common SCPI Commands
The following commands are standard SCPI commands (1995)
supported by the instrument.
*IDN?
Description:
Query the instrument ID, which includes manufacturer
name, model #, serial #, and firmware version all
separated by commas. The last parameter is a “0” and
is unused.
Example:
*IDN?
Return String:
B&K PRECISION,9172,1234567,1.10,0
Format:
version>,0 Description: Clears status and errors Example: *CLS Description: Resets the power supply to its power on state. Example: *RST
*CLS
*RST