How do I locate the serial number for my 34980A Mainframe?
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Summary
2 methods for identifying the serial number for my 34980A MainframeQuestion
How do I locate the serial number for my 34980A Mainframe?
Answer
The serial number for the 34980A is located on the rear of the mainframe, on the left vertical face of the connector-cluster section by the LAN and USB connector (see the image below).
The serial number can also be retrieved programmatically from the instrument by sending the IEEE 488.2 common command string "*IDN?" to the instrument, and looking at the third returned value (after manufacturer and model).
> *IDN?
< Agilent Technologies, 34980A, MY44002648, 2.19-1.05-2.07-1.05
In this returned string, "MY44002648" is the serial number; yours will be different.