SYSTem:VERSion?

34980A

SYSTem:VERSion?

Syntax

SYSTem:VERSion?

Description

This command returns the version of the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) standard with which the instrument is in compliance. The instrument complies with the rules and conventions of the indicated version of the SCPI standard.

You cannot query the SCPI version from the front panel.

Return Format

The command returns a string in the form "YYYY.V", where "YYYY" represents the year of the version and "V" represents a version for that year (e.g., 1994.0).  

Example

The following query returns the SCPI version.

SYST:VERS?

Typical Response:  1994.0