SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess
Syntax
SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess <address>
SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess?
Description
This command assigns the instrument's GPIB (IEEE-488) address. Each device on the GPIB interface must have a unique address.
Parameters
|
Name |
Type |
Range of Values |
Default Value |
|
<address> |
Numeric |
Any value between 0 and 30. |
9 |
Remarks
Your computer's GPIB interface card has its own address. Be sure to avoid using the computer's address for any instrument on the interface bus.
The GPIB address is stored in non-volatile 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 the GPIB address in the form "+9".
Examples
The following command sets the GPIB address.
SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR 15
The following query returns the GPIB address currently being used by the instrument.
SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR?
Typical Response: +15