Can I change the *IDN? response of my X Series Signal Analyzer for code compatibility?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)SummaryThis article shows how to change the *IDN? response of the N9000A/10A/20A/30A/00B/10B/20B/30B/40B/41B X series of analyzers. This is sometimes useful for programs that were written for other units, and are hard coded to expect another instrument.QuestionCan I change the *IDN? response of my X Series Signal Analyzer for code compatibility?AnswerYes you can.   There are 3 choices:    Setting                                                         Format of *IDN? command Factory Keysight Technologies, model, serial, software versionAgilentAgilent Technologies, model, serial, software versionUserAnything you want!  This is editable.   On your X Series Signal Analyzer, press the System Hardkey.   Then: On the multitouch units: You should see:     Some examples of *IDN? query with the different setting: Factory:   Keysight Technologies,N9020B,MY55470107,A.24.57 Agilent:    Agilent Technologies,N9020B,MY55470107,A.24.57 User:       Hewlett Packard, E4407B, MY55470107,A.24.57 On the A models (legacy Gui) press System, I/O Config, System IDN Response  to find the equivalent settings.