SYSTem:DATE
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 current 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 returns three comma-separated values in the form "yyyy,mm,dd".
Examples
The following command sets the instrument date to September 12, 2009.
SYST:DATE 2009,09,12
The following query returns the date.
SYST:DATE?
Typical Response: 2009,09,12