SYSTem:DATE
Syntax
SYSTem:DATE <yyyy>,<mm>,<dd>
SYSTem:DATE?
Description
During a scan, the instrument stores all readings and alarms with the current time and date. This command sets the instrument calendar.
Parameters
|
Name |
Type |
Range of Values |
Default Value |
|
<yyyy> |
Numeric |
The current year |
This is a required parameter |
|
<mm> |
Numeric |
The current month |
This is a required parameter |
|
<dd> |
Numeric |
The day of the current month |
This is a required parameter |
Remarks
When shipped from the factory, the instrument is set to the current time and date for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
The calendar setting 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 three comma-separated values in the form "yyyy,mm,dd".
Examples
The following command sets the calendar to November 21, 2004.
SYST:DATE 2004,11,21
The following query returns the date.
SYST:DATE?
Typical Response: 2004,11,21