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Configuration - Screens and Control Fields
Data Length Display User Messages
Data Length
This field specifies the number of bits used for each word of serial data
when using the serial port.
This setting is retained when the instrument is turned off.
Screen(s) Where Field is Present
I/O CONFIGURE
Date
This field specifies the current date for the internal clock. The date can
be read by a controller using HP-IB and printed on test results.
The format is MMDDYY (Month Day Year), using two digits for each
term. When entering months January through September (01-09), the
leading zero is not displayed when entered. Example; May 5, 1993 is
entered as 050593, but is displayed as 50593.
The internal clock still functions when the instrument is turned off.
Screen(s) Where Field is Present
INSTRUMENT CONFIGURE
Display User Messages
This field controls whether or not user messages and prompts are
displayed at the top of the screen when a user action is required or an
error occurs.
Screen(s) Where Field is Present
INSTRUMENT CONFIGURE
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