Get function or unit from multimeter HP34401

[crisdragon]

I need to read what function or unit is set on multimeter. I set multimeter, then i click button in vi and i just read measurement from multimeter, always only one measurement. Measurement will be placed in multicolumn listbox, i need write to multicolumn listbox unit (V, Hz, ...). Problem is i dont set function in code (DC Voltage, AC Voltage, Resistance, Frequency) and i dont know unit from measurement. Is there any way to get function or unit from multimeter?

[crisdragon]

Please help. Is this possible? 

[GerdW]

Hi cris,

Is there any way to get function or unit from multimeter?

Well, the usual way is to read the manual of your device! Did you?

The HP34401 uses SCPI commands. I bet there are commands described in your manual which allow requesting/reading of the current device settings! Just try them…

(What about "FUNC?"?)