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WaveStation SCPI Command Reference Manual
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IDN Identification Command
DESCRIPTION
The *IDN? Query returns the instruments identification data. The response includes manufacturer, model, serial
number, software, and firmware version.
QUERY SYNTAX
*IDN?
RESPONSE FORMAT
*IDN ,<device id>,<model>,<serial number>,<software version>,<firmware
version>
<device id>:= WST is used to identify instrument.
<model>:= A model identifier (less than 14 characters).
<serial number>:= A nine- or 10-digit decimal code.
<software version>:= Software version.
<firmware version>:= Two digits giving the major release level followed by a
period, then one digit giving the minor release level followed by a period and a
single-digit update level (xx.y.z).
EXAMPLE 1
This query retrieves the instrument’s current version information.
*IDN?
Return:
*IDN WST,WaveStation 2052,00011122,1.01.02.19,00-00-00-17-22
(The exact return values may differ)