*IDN?
*IDN?
Syntax
*IDN?
Description
This query reads the instrument's identification string, which includes the manufacturer name, the model name and firmware version information.
Return Format
For the 34970A, the query returns a string with the following format:
HEWLETT-PACKARD,34970A,0,XX-Y-Z
where:
XX
Measurement processor firmware version
Y
I/O processor firmware version
Z
Front panel processor firmware version
For the 34972A, the query returns a string with the following format:
Keysight Technologies,34972A,<serial#>,i.ii-o.oo-fp-fpga
where:
i.ii
I/O processor firmware version
o.oo
Measurement processor firmware version
fp
Front panel processor firmware version
fpga
FPGA version
Example
The following query returns the instrument's identification string for a 34972A.
*IDN?
Typical Response: Keysight Technologies,34972A,MY12345678,1.01-1.00-01-0002
The following query returns the instrument's identification string for a 34970A.
*IDN?
Typical Response: HEWLETT-PACKARD,34970A,0,13-2-2