SYSTem:TIME
Syntax
SYSTem:TIME <hh>,<mm>,<ss.sss>
SYSTem:TIME?
Description
During a scan, the instrument stores all readings and alarms with the current time and date. This command sets the instrument clock (based on a 24-hour clock).
Parameters
|
Name |
Type |
Range of Values |
Default Value |
|
<hh> |
Numeric |
The hour in 24-hour clock format |
This is a required parameter |
|
<mm> |
Numeric |
The minutes |
This is a required parameter |
|
<ss.sss> |
Numeric |
The seconds, with 1 ms resolution |
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 clock 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 "hh,mm,sss.ss".
Examples
The following command sets the clock to 3:30:23.000 PM.
SYST:TIME 15,30,23.000
The following query returns the current time.
SYST:TIME?
Typical Response: 15,30,23.000