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4080 series Function & Arbitrary/Function Generators –Instruction Manual 
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System related instructions: 
*IDN? 
This query will return the instrument’s manufacturer, model number and firmware version. 
Example: B+K Precision 4084AWG V1.00 
*RST 
Reset instrument to the default state 
*SAV {0|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10} 
Save as many as 11 input states of the instrument. Among the 11 states, state 0 is used to 
automatically store the power off setting of the instrument. States 1~10 are user defined. 
*RCL {0|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10} 
Recall on of the states 0 -10. 
Special instructions for RS232 
SYSTem:LOCAL 
This instruction causes the instrument to enter into local state. After receipt of this command, all 
front panel keys are enabled. 
SYSTem:REMOTE 
This instruction causes the instrument enter remote state from local state. After receipt of this 
command, all front panel keys are disabled except of the local key (shift key) which can be used to 
manually revert to local state. 
NOTE: All command strings send to the instrument must terminate with a <new line> 
character. (0x0A or “\n”). 
Wiring diagram of RS232 cable required for remote control (null modem configuration) 
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