This command queries the device for the SDI-12 compatibility level, model number, firmware version, and serial number.
Command format:
aI!| a | Device address |
| I | Send identification command |
| ! | Command terminator |
Response:
a13ccccccccmmmmmmvvvxxxxxxxx<cr><lf>| a | Device address |
| 13 | The SDI-12 version number, indicating SDI-12 version compatibility; for example, version 1.3 is encoded as 13 |
| cccccccc | 8-character vendor identification Vaisala_ |
| mmmmmm | 6 characters specifying the sensor model number |
| vvv | 3 characters specifying the firmware version |
| xxxxxxxx | 8-character serial number |
| <cr><lf> | Response terminator |
Example:
0I!013VAISALA_WXT530103Y2630000<cr><lf>