2304A SCPI multiple query syntax broken

[pigrew]

Hi,

I'm using a 2304A with firmware A02.

I'm having trouble performing multiple queries using one GPIB command. If I send the command, and read a reply too quickly, it will only return the first response.

For example, if I send "OUTP?;:VOLT?;:CURR:LIMIT?", I often will get the reply "0\n". If I add a delay between the write and read, then I'll get all three responses together (as expected), like ""0;0.000000E+00;2.500000E-01\n".

It looks like I have to only send one command at a time?

Would this be fixed in a later firmware release? If so, is it possible to update the ROM with a ROM programmer or are other hardware changes needed?

Thanks

[Andrea C]

As a work around, try using the *OPC to hold off the GPIB read until all pending commands are complete:
"OUTP?;:VOLT?;:CURR:LIMIT?:*OPC"