CALibration:STRing
Syntax
CALibration:STRing "<string>" [,{<slot>|MAINframe|DMM}]
CALibration:STRing? [{<slot>|MAINframe|DMM}]
Description
This command allows you to store one message in calibration memory in the mainframe, a digital module, or the internal DMM. For example, you can store such information as the date when the last calibration was performed, the date when the next calibration is due, the instrument's serial number, or even the name and phone number of the person to contact for a new calibration.
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For a more detailed discussion of the calibration procedures, see the Agilent 34980A Service Guide. Please refer to that guide before attempting to calibrate the instrument as improper use of the CALibration commands can adversely affect the accuracy and reliability of the instrument. |
Used With:
34951A Isolated DAC Module
34952A Multifunction Module
Internal DMM
Parameters
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Name |
Type |
Range of Values |
Default Value |
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<string>
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A string of up to 40 characters enclosed in quotes. You can use letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and special characters like "@", "%", "*", etc. |
This is a required parameter |
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<slot> |
Discrete |
{1-8|SLOT1-SLOT8|MAINframe|DMM} |
MAINframe |
Remarks
You can record a calibration message only from the remote interface and only when the instrument is unsecured (see CALibration:SECure:STATe OFF command). You can read the message from either the front-panel or over the remote interface. You can read the calibration message whether the instrument is secured or unsecured.
The calibration message may contain up to 40 characters. From the front panel, you can view only 18 characters of the message at a time. Press [>] to scroll through the text of the message. Press [>] again to increase the scrolling speed.
From the front panel, commas, periods, and semicolons share a display space with the preceding character, and are not considered individual characters.
Storing a calibration message will overwrite any message previously stored in memory.
If the specified slot (CALibration:STRing "<string>", <slot>) does not contain either a 34951A or 34952A module, an error is generated.
The calibration message is stored in non-volatile calibration memory, and does not change when power has been off, after a Factory Reset (*RST command), or after an Instrument Preset (SYSTem:PRESet command).
Return Format
The query command returns an ASCII string enclosed in double quotes. If no calibration message has been specified, an empty quoted string ("") is returned.
Examples
The following commands store a message in calibration memory in the mainframe.
CAL:STR "CAL: 21 Nov 2005",MAIN or CAL:STR 'CAL: 21 Nov 2005',MAIN
The following commands store a message in calibration memory on the module in slot 3.
CAL:STR "CAL: 21 Nov 2005",3 or CAL:STR 'CAL: 21 Nov 2005',3
The following query returns the message currently stored in calibration memory in the mainframe (the quotes are also returned).
CAL:STR?
Typical Response: "CAL: 21 Nov 2005"