System subsystem, System:cdescription? < number, System:ctype? < number – HP E1459A User Manual
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HP E1459A SCPI Command Reference
SYSTem Subsystem
The SYSTem Subsystem returns module-specific information. This information
includes module type and description, and error messages.
Syntax
SYSTem
:CDEScription? <
number>
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:CTYPe? <
number>
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:ERRor?
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:VERsion?
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SYSTem:CDEScription? <
number>
Returns the module description.
Parameters
Comments
•
a single instrument (logical address).
•
The command returns the following string:
"64-Channel Isolated Digital Input / Interrupt"
Example
SYSTem:CDEScription? 1
Requests the module description.
SYSTem:CTYPe? <
number>
Returns the module card type.
Parameters
Comments
•
a single instrument (logical address).
•
The command returns the following string:
"HEWLETT-PACKARD,E1459A/Z2404B,0,revision"
(revision is the revision of the driver, for example A.01.00).
Example
SYSTem:CTYPe?
Requests the module card type.
Parameter Name
Parameter Type
Range of Values
Default
<
number>
Numeric
1
None
Parameter Name
Parameter Type
Range of Values
Default
<
number>
Numeric
1
None
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