Before performing measurements or changing settings, it's often useful to confirm device identity and status. This section covers how to identify your miniSMU MS01 and reset it when necessary.

Device Identification

Identifying your device provides information about its model, serial number, and firmware version, which is helpful for troubleshooting and support.

Identifying the Device

To identify your miniSMU MS01, use the *IDN? command. While this command is executed automatically by the software when connecting, you can also issue it manually to confirm proper communication.

Using the Software Interface:

1. Connect to your miniSMU MS01 through the software
2. Navigate to the "Device Information" or "About Device" section
3. The software will display:
   • Device model: "miniSMU MS01"
   • Serial number: Unique identifier for your device
   • Firmware version: Current software installed on the device
   • Hardware revision: Manufacturing version information

Using the Command Interface:

If your software allows direct command entry, send:

*IDN?

The device will respond with a string similar to:

Undalogic Ltd, miniSMU MS01, v1.0, starship-enterprise-2, FW2.3

This response contains:

• Manufacturer name: "Undalogic Ltd"
• Product name: "miniSMU MS01"
• Serial number: "starship-enterprise-2"
• Firmware version: "FW2.3"

When to Use Device Identification

• When first connecting to verify proper communication
• When troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Before upgrading firmware to confirm current version
• When contacting technical support to provide device information
• When using multiple miniSMU units to confirm which device is connected

Device Reboot

Rebooting your miniSMU MS01 can be helpful when:

• The device is not responding as expected
• You want to return to known default settings
• You're starting a new testing session and want a clean configuration
• You encounter unexpected behavior or errors

Factory Reset

A factory reset returns the device to its original state as shipped:

• Via hardware method (for recovery):
  1. Power off the device
  2. Press and hold the user button on the rear panel
  3. While holding the button, power on the device
  4. Continue holding for 10 seconds until you see a specific LED pattern
  5. Release the button
  6. The device will reboot with factory settings

A factory reset will restore the miniSMU's firmware version to the one shipped from the factory. Calibration values will remain unchanged

Note: Factory reset should only be used when necessary.

Identifying Device Status

Beyond basic identification, you can also query the device status:

• Check system temperatures:

  SYST:TEMP?
  

  Returns temperature readings in CSV format: ADC,Channel 1 output amplifier,Channel 2 output amplifier (in degrees Celsius)

• Check WiFi connection status:

  SYST:WIFI?
  

• Check output status for a channel:

  OUTP1?
  

These commands can help diagnose issues or confirm proper operation before proceeding with measurements.

Next Steps

After identifying your device and performing any necessary resets, you're ready to configure your device for measurements. The next section covers Configuring Output Channels.