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Phase Noise Measurement Function

Remote Control

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About This Manual

 Associated Documents

The operation manual configuration of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A Signal Analyzer is shown below.

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A

Signal Analyzer Operation Manual

(Main Frame Operation)

Or

MS2830A Signal Analyzer

Operation Manual

(Main Frame Operation)


Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Remote Control)

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A


(Signal Analyzer Function

Operation)

Or

MS2830A


(Signal Analyzer Function

Operation)

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual

(Signal Analyzer Function Remote Control)

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A

Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual

(Spectrum Analyzer Function

Operation)

Or

MS2830A

Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual

(Spectrum Analyzer Function

Operation)


Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Spectrum Analyzer Function Remote Control)


(Phase Noise Measurement Function Operation)


(Phase Noise Measurement Function Remote Control)

I

II

 Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation)

 Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Remote Control)

Description of basic operations, maintenance procedures, common functions and common remote functions of the mainframe

 Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Signal Analyzer Function)

 Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Signal Analyzer Function Remote

Control)

Description of basic operations, functions and remote functions of the signal analyzer

 Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Spectrum Analyzer Function)

 Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Spectrum Analyzer Function Remote

Control)

Description of basic operations, functions and remote functions of the spectrum analyzer

 Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Phase Noise Measurement Function)

 Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Phase Noise Measurement Function

Description of basic operations, functions and remote functions of the Phase

Noise

Table of Contents

About This Manual ........................................ I

Chapter 1 Overview .................................... 1-1

1

2

3

Chapter 2 SCPI Device Message Details .. 2-1

2-4

2.2 Setting Basic Parameter ............................................... 2-11

2.4 Common Measurement Function ................................. 2-34

2.5 Log Plot Measurement .................................................. 2-39

Chapter 3 SCPI Status Register ................ 3-1

3.3 STATus:OPERation Register ....................................... 3-13

III

IV.

Chapter 1 Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the remote control of the Phase

Noise Measurement Function (hereinafter, referred to as “this application”).

1.1

Overview ....................................................................... 1-2

1.1.1

Interface............................................................ 1-2

1.1.2

Controlled Application....................................... 1-3

1.2

Native Mode.................................................................. 1-4

1.3

Setting Numeric Program Data..................................... 1-7

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1-1

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Overview

This application can be controlled from an external controller (PC) by remote control commands using the MS2690/MS2691/MS2692A or

MS2830A Signal Analyzer (hereinafter, referred to as “this instrument”).

The remote control commands are defined by the SCPI format.

1.1.1 Interface

This instrument has GPIB, Ethernet, and USB interfaces for remote control. Those interfaces cannot be used at the same time.

The interface is automatically determined when a command is received at the start of communication. This instrument enters the remote state after the interface has been determined. The front panel lights during remote interface operation, and goes off during

lamp local-interface operation.

Refer to the “MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A Signal

Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Remote Control)” for more details of the basic operations for remote control, such as interface setting.

1-2

1.1 Overview

Two types of the remote control commands can be used with this instrument: commands that are commonly applied to this instrument itself or all the applications (hereinafter, referred to as “Common commands”), and the other commands unique to the applications.

Common commands can be executed at any time and do not depend on the currently controlled application. However, commands unique to an application can be executed at the controlled application. If it is executed at another application, the command is not executed or an error occurs.

In this instrument, multiple applications can be activated at the same time. Only one application resource can be executed at one time per piece of hardware. This application measures an input signal by using the resource of RF Input. Thus, this application cannot be executed at the same time with another application using the same resource such as the signal analyzer function. In order to execute a function unique to the application by using the remote control, you need to select this application while it has been running. Furthermore, this application can be executed at the same time with another application that uses by itself a resource not used by this application, such as the Vector Signal

Generator option.

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1-3

Chapter 1 Overview

1.2 Native Mode

In this instrument, the syntax/format types of the remote control commands are defined as “Language mode.” The language mode has two modes: SCPI and Native.

The SCPI mode processes commands conforming to the syntax/format defined in SCPI (ver1999.0). For programming, you can use character strings in long/short form and can omit definition character strings within square brackets ([ ]).

On the Configuration screen, the SCPI mode is automatically set after transmitting command SYST:LANG SCPI.

The Native mode processes commands that are in this instrument's own definition type. Unless otherwise specified, the character string of a command header is fixed. If application commands are defined only by the SCPI mode, character strings converted according to the conversion rules are the commands in the Native mode. For programming, you cannot use the grammar of the SCPI mode, such as character strings in long/short form and cannot omit any definition character strings within square brackets ([ ]).

On the Configuration screen, the Native mode is automatically set after transmitting SYST:LANG NAT.

Note:

The STATus:QUEStionable and STATus:OPERation registers cannot be used in the Native mode, even if the corresponding commands are converted to Native-mode commands according to the conversion rules.

1-4

SCPI Mode

Command definition

AAAAaa:BBBBbb[:CCCCcc]:D|E <n>

Programming examples:

AAAAaa:BBBBbb:CCCCcc:D 0

AAAA:BBBB:CCCC:D 0

AAAA:BBBB:D 0

AAAA:BBBB:CCCC:E 0

AAAA:BBBB:E 0

SYST:LANG SCPI

Native Mode (Initial setting)

Command definition（Original）

VWXYZ1 <n>


VWXYZ 0

Command Definition (Converted from SCPI) AAAA:BBBB:D <n>


AAAA:BBBB:D 0

SYST:LANG NAT

Figure 1.2-1 SCPI and Native modes

This application is only defined as the SCPI mode commands. You need to follow the conversion rules below in order to control this application by using the Native mode.

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Conversion Rules

[1] Move the numeric parameter in the program header of an SCPI command before the argument. Delete a numeric parameter which only has one value and can be deleted. Describe the argument if it cannot be deleted.

[2] Use the first one if multiple nodes can be selected.

[3] Delete those layers which can be deleted.

[4] Alter all long forms into short forms.

[5] Delete the colon mark (“:”) at the head.

Example

To convert :DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel <real> into a Native mode command.

[1] Delete a numeric parameter in the program header which only has one value and can be deleted.

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel <real>

↓

:DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y:[SCALe]:RLEVel <real>

1-5

Chapter 1 Overview

[2] Delete those layers which can be deleted.

:DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel <real>

↓

:DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y:RLEVel <real>

[3] Alter all long forms into short ones.

:DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y:RLEVel

<real>

↓

:DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:RLEV <real>

[4] Delete the colon mark (“:”) at the head.

:

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:RLEV <real>

↓

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:RLEV <real>

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1.3 Setting Numeric Program Data

1.3 Setting Numeric Program Data

The following character programs can be used for setting numeric program data (numeric parameter).

(1) DEFault

After DEFault is set to numeric program data, the target parameter is set to the initial value.

(2) MINimum

After MINimum is set to numeric program data, the target parameter is set to the minimum value.

(3) MAXimum

After MAXimum is set to numeric program data, the target parameter is set to the maximum value.

In this application, DEFault, MINimum, and MAXimum can be used for the following parameters.

1

<freq>

<real>

<rel_ampl>

<rel_power>

<integer>

<rel_freq>

1-7

Chapter 1 Overview

1-8.

Chapter 2 SCPI Device Message Details

This chapter describes the detailed specifications of SCPI remote control commands for executing the functions of this application. The device messages are listed according to each function. Refer to the

“MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation

Manual (Mainframe Remote Control)” for the detailed specifications of the IEEE488.2 common device messages and application common device messages.

2

2.1

Selecting Application .............................................................................................................. 2-4

2.1.1 Load Application ................................................................................................................. 2-5

:SYSTem:APPLication:LOAD PNOISE ...................................................................................... 2-5

:SYSTem:APPLication:UNLoad PNOISE .................................................................................. 2-5

2.1.2

Selecting Application .......................................................................................................... 2-6

:INSTrument[:SELect] PNOISE|SIGANA|SPECT|CONFIG ........................................................ 2-6

:INSTrument[:SELect]? ............................................................................................................. 2-7

:INSTrument:SYSTem PNOISE,[ACTive]|INACtive|MINimum .................................................... 2-8

:INSTrument:SYSTem? PNOISE .............................................................................................. 2-9

2.1.3

Initialization ...................................................................................................................... 2-10

:INSTrument:DEFault .............................................................................................................. 2-10

:SYSTem:PRESet ................................................................................................................... 2-10

2.2 Setting Basic Parameter ....................................................................................................... 2-11

2.2.1

Carrier Frequency............................................................................................................. 2-12

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:CENTer <freq> .................................................................................... 2-12

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:CENTer? ............................................................................................. 2-13

2.2.2

Start Offset ....................................................................................................................... 2-14

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:OFFSet:STARt <rel_freq> .................................................................... 2-14

[:SENSe]:FREQuency: OFFSet:STARt? .................................................................................. 2-14

2.2.3

Stop Offset ....................................................................................................................... 2-15

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:OFFSet:STOP <rel_freq> .................................................................... 2-15

[:SENSe]:FREQuency: OFFSet:STOP? .................................................................................. 2-15

2.2.4

Reference Level ............................................................................................................... 2-16

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel <real> .......................................................... 2-16

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel? ................................................................... 2-17

2.2.5

RF Attenuator ................................................................................................................... 2-18

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:ATTenuation <rel_ampl> ...................................................................... 2-18

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:ATTenuation? ...................................................................................... 2-19

2.2.6

RF Attenuator Auto/Manual .............................................................................................. 2-20

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:ATTenuation:AUTO OFF|ON|0|1 .......................................................... 2-20

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:ATTenuation:AUTO? ........................................................................... 2-20

2.2.7

Level Offset ...................................................................................................................... 2-21

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet <rel_power> ................................... 2-21

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet? ...................................................... 2-21

2.2.8

Level Offset State ............................................................................................................. 2-22

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet:STATe OFF|ON|0|1 ........................ 2-22

2-1


:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet:STATe? .......................................... 2-22

2.2.9

Pre Amp ........................................................................................................................... 2-23

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:GAIN[:STATe] OFF|ON|0|1 .................................................................. 2-23

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:GAIN[:STATe]? .................................................................................... 2-23

2.2.10

Log Scale Line.................................................................................................................. 2-24

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:LINE <line> .............................................................. 2-24

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:LINE? ....................................................................... 2-24

2.2.11

Reference Value ............................................................................................................... 2-25

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RVALue <real> ......................................................... 2-25

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]: RVALue? ................................................................. 2-25

2.2.12

External Mixer .................................................................................................................. 2-26

[:SENSe]:MIXer[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 ..................................................................................... 2-26

[:SENSe]:MIXer[:STATe]? ....................................................................................................... 2-27

[:SENSe]:MIXer:BAND VHP|EHP ............................................................................................ 2-28

[:SENSe]:MIXer:BAND? .......................................................................................................... 2-29

2.3

Utility Function ..................................................................................................................... 2-30

2.3.1

Erase Warm Up Message ................................................................................................. 2-31

:DISPlay:ANNotation:WUP:ERASe ......................................................................................... 2-31

2.3.2

Display Title ...................................................................................................................... 2-31

:DISPlay:ANNotation:TITLe[:STATe] OFF|ON|0|1 ................................................................... 2-31

:DISPlay:ANNotation:TITLe[:STATe]? ..................................................................................... 2-32

2.3.3

Title Entry ......................................................................................................................... 2-32

:DISPlay:ANNotation:TITLe:DATA <string> ............................................................................. 2-32

:DISPlay:ANNotation:TITLe:DATA?......................................................................................... 2-33

2.4

Common Measurement Function ......................................................................................... 2-34

2.4.1

Measurement and Control ................................................................................................ 2-35

:INITiate:CONTinuous OFF|ON|0|1 ......................................................................................... 2-35

:INITiate:CONTinuous? ........................................................................................................... 2-35

:INITiate:MODE:CONTinuous ................................................................................................. 2-36

:INITiate:MODE:SINGle .......................................................................................................... 2-36

:INITiate[:IMMediate] ............................................................................................................... 2-37

:CONFigure?........................................................................................................................... 2-37

2.4.2

Save Result Data.............................................................................................................. 2-38

:MMEMory:STORe:TRACe [<filename>[,<device>]] ................................................................ 2-38

2.5

Log Plot Measurement ......................................................................................................... 2-39

2.5.1

Measure ........................................................................................................................... 2-41

:CONFigure:LPLot .................................................................................................................. 2-41

:INITiate:LPLot ........................................................................................................................ 2-41

:FETCh:LPLot[n]? ................................................................................................................... 2-42

:READ:LPLot[n]?..................................................................................................................... 2-43

:MEASure:LPLot[n]? ............................................................................................................... 2-43

2.5.2

Average Count ................................................................................................................. 2-44

[:SENSe]:LPLot:AVERage:COUNt <integer> ........................................................................... 2-44

[:SENSe]:LPLot:AVERage:COUNt? ........................................................................................ 2-44

2-2

2.1 Selecting Application

2.5.3

Marker Mode .................................................................................................................... 2-45

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:MODE

NORMal|INTEgralnoise|RMSNoise|JITTer|RESIdualfm|OFF ......................................... 2-45

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:MODE? ................................................................ 2-46

2.5.4

Analysis Width .................................................................................................................. 2-47

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:WIDTh:STARt <rel_freq> ...................................... 2-47

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:WIDTh:STARt?..................................................... 2-48

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:WIDTh:STOP <rel_freq> ...................................... 2-49

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:WIDTh:STOP? ..................................................... 2-50

2.5.5

Marker Frequency Offset .................................................................................................. 2-51

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:X <rel_freq> ......................................................... 2-51

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:X? ........................................................................ 2-52

2.5.6

Marker Result ................................................................................................................... 2-53

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:Y? ........................................................................ 2-53

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2.1 Selecting Application

Table 2.1-1 lists the device messages for setup operations such as starting/selecting/initializing an application.

Parameter

Load Application

Unload Application

Application Switch

Application Status

Initialization

Table 2.1-1 Selecting Application

Device Message

:SYSTem:APPLication:LOAD PNOISE

:SYSTem:APPLication:UNLoad PNOISE

:INSTrument[:SELect] PNOISE

:INSTrument[:SELect]?

:INSTrument:SYSTem PNOISE,[ACTive]|INACtive|MINimum

:INSTrument:SYSTem? PNOISE

:INSTrument:DEFault

:SYSTem:PRESet

2-4


2.1.1 Load Application


Load Application

Function

Activates this application.

Command


Details

This function activates an installed application and registers it to the

Application Switch menu.

Example of Use

To activate this application.

SYST:APPL:LOAD PNOISE


Unload Application

Function

Exits this application.

Command


Details

This function exits the active application and deletes it from the

Application Switch menu.

Example of Use

To exit this application.

SYST:APPL:UNL PNOISE

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2.1.2 Selecting Application

:INSTrument[:SELect] PNOISE|SIGANA|SPECT|CONFIG

Application Switch

Function

Selects the control-targeted application.

Command

:INSTrument[:SELect] <apl_name>

Parameter

<apl_name>

PNOISE

SIGANA

SPECT

CONFIG

Application name

Phase Noise

Signal Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Config

Details

This function selects the control-targeted application.

Example of Use

To switch the control-targeted application into the phase noise measurement function.

INST PNOISE

2-6


Application Switch Query

Function

Reads out the control-targeted application.

Query


Response

<apl_name>

Parameter

<apl_name>

PNOISE

SIGANA

SPECT

CONFIG

Application name

Phase Noise

Signal Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Config

Example of Use

To read out the control-targeted application.

INST?

> PNOISE


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:INSTrument:SYSTem PNOISE,[ACTive]|INACtive|MINimum

Application Status

Function

Selects the control-targeted application by specifying the window status.

Command

:INSTrument:SYSTem <apl_name>,<window>

Parameter

<apl_name>

PNOISE

SIGANA

SPECT

CONFIG

<window>

ACTive

INACtive

MINimum

Application name

Phase Noise

Signal Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Config

Window status

Active status

Inactive status

Minimized

When omitted Active status

Example of Use

To select the phase noise measurement function while the window is active.

INST:SYST PNOISE,ACT

2-8



Application Status Query

Function

Reads out the application status.

Query


Response

<status>,<window>

Parameter

<status>

CURR

RUN

IDLE

UNL

<window>

ACTive

INACtive

MINimum

NON

Application status

Executed and targeted for control

Executed but not targeted for control

Loaded but not executed

Not loaded

Window status

Active status

Inactive status

Minimized

No window display

Example of Use

To read out the application status.

INST:SYST? PNOISE

> CURR,ACT

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2-9


2.1.3 Initialization

:INSTrument:DEFault

Initialization

Function

Initializes the setting and the status of the selected application.

Command

:INSTrument:DEFault

Example of Use

To initialize the setting and the status of the selected application.

INST:DEF

:SYSTem:PRESet

Initialization

Function

This command initializes the setting and the status of the selected application.

Command

:SYSTem:PRESet

Example of Use

To initialize the setting and the status of the selected application.

SYST:PRES

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2.2 Setting Basic Parameter

2.2 Setting Basic Parameter

This section describes parameters commonly applied to this application, such as frequency and level.

Parameter

Carrier

Frequency

Frequency Start

Offset

Frequency Stop

Offset

Reference Level

RF Attenuator

RF Attenuator

Auto/Manual

Level Offset

Level Offset

State

Pre-Amp State

Scale Lines

Reference Value

External Mixer

Mode

External Mixer

Band

Table 2.2-1 Basic Parameter Settings

Device Message

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:CENTer <freq>

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:CENTer?

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:OFFSet:STARt <rel_freq>

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:OFFSet:STARt?

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:OFFSet:STOP <rel_freq>

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:OFFSet:STOP?

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y:[:SCALe]:RLEVel <real>

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y:[:SCALe]:RLEVel?

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:ATTenuation <rel_ampl>

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:ATTenuation?

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:ATTenuation:AUTO ON|OFF|1|0

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:ATTenuation:AUTO?

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet <rel_power>

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet?

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet:STATe

OFF|ON|0|1

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet:STATe?

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:GAIN[:STATe] OFF|ON|0|1

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:GAIN[:STATe]?

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:LINE <line>

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:LINE?

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RVALue <real>

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RVALue?

[:SENSe]:MIXer[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0

[:SENSe]:MIXer[:STATe]?

[:SENSe]:MIXer:BAND VHP|EHP

[:SENSe]:MIXer:BAND?

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2.2.1 Carrier Frequency


Carrier Frequency

Function

Sets the carrier frequency.

Command


Parameter

<freq>

Range

Resolution

Suffix code

Initial value

Carrier frequency

10 MHz to the upper limit, depending on the main unit

1 Hz

HZ, KHZ, KZ, MHZ, MZ, GHZ, GZ

Hz is used when omitted.

2.000 GHz

Example of Use

To set the carrier frequency to 2.000 GHz.

FREQ:CENT 2.000GHZ

2-12



Carrier Frequency Query

Function

Reads out the set carrier frequency.

Query


Response

<freq>

Parameter

<freq>

Range

Resolution

Carrier frequency

10 MHz to the upper limit, depending on the main unit

1 Hz

Value is returned in Hz units.

Example of Use

To read out the carrier frequency.

FREQ:CENT?

> 2000000000

2

2-13


2.2.2 Start Offset


Frequency Start Offset

Function

This command sets the start of offset frequency.

Command


Parameter

<freq>

Range

Suffix code

Default

Start of offset frequency.

10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz

HZ，KHZ


10 Hz

Example of Use

[:SENSe]:FREQuency: OFFSet:STARt?

Frequency Start Offset Query

Function

This command queries the start of offset frequency.

Command

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:OFFSet:STARt?

Response

To set the start of offset frequency to 100 Hz.

FREQ:OFFS:STAR 100HZ

<freq>

Parameter

<freq>

Range

Start of offset frequency

10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz

No suffix code. Value is returned in Hz units.

Example of Use

To query the start of offset frequency.

FREQ:OFFS:STAR?

> 1000

2-14


2.2.3 Stop Offset


Frequency Stop Offset

Function

This command sets the stop of offset frequency.

Command


Parameter

<rel_freq>

Range

Suffix code

Default

Stop of offset frequency

100 kHz, 1 MHz, 10 MHz

HZ，KHZ，MHZ


10 MHz

Example of Use

[:SENSe]:FREQuency: OFFSet:STOP?

Frequency Stop Offset Query

Function

This command queries the stop of offset frequency.

Command

[:SENSe]:FREQuency:OFFSet:STOP?

Response

To set the stop of offset frequency to 1 MHz.

FREQ:OFFS:STOP 1MHZ

<rel_freq>

Parameter

<rel_freq>

Range

Stop of offset frequency

100 kHz, 1 MHz, 10 MHz


Example of Use

To query the stop of offset frequency.

FREQ:OFFS:STOP?

> 1000000

2

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2.2.4 Reference Level


Reference Level

Function

Sets the reference level.

Command


Parameter

<real>

Range

Resolution

Suffix code

Initial value

Reference level

−

120.00 + Offset to 50.00 + Offset (Pre-Amp Off)

−

120.00 + Offset to 30.00 + Offset (Pre-Amp On)

0.01 dB

DBM dBm is used when omitted.

0 dBm

Details

The setting range when Pre Amp is Off is applied if the Option 008

Preamplifier (hereinafter referred to as "Option 008") is NOT installed.

Example of Use

To set the reference level to −15.00 dBm.

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:RLEV -15.00

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:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel?

Reference Level Query

Function

Reads out the reference level.

Query

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel?

Response

<real>

Parameter

<real>

Range

Resolution

Reference level

−

120.00 + Offset to 50.00 + Offset (Pre-Amp Off)

−

120.00 + Offset to 30.00 + Offset (Pre-Amp On)

0.01 dB

Value is returned in dBm units.

Example of Use

To read out the reference level.

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:RLEV?

> -15.00

2

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2.2.5 RF Attenuator


RF Attenuator

Function

Sets the attenuator.

Command


Parameter

<rel_ampl>

Range

Resolution

Suffix code

Initial value

Attenuator value

0 to 60 dB

2 dB step

DB dB is used when omitted.

10 dB

Example of Use

To set the attenuator to 10 dB.

POW:ATT 10

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RF Attenuator Query

Function

Reads out the attenuation.

Query


Response

<rel_ampl>

Parameter

<rel_ampl>

Range

Resolution

Attenuator value

0 to 60 dB

2 dB

Value is returned in dB units.

Example of Use

To read out the attenuation.

POW:ATT?

> 10

2

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2.2.6 RF Attenuator Auto/Manual

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:ATTenuation:AUTO OFF|ON|0|1

RF Attenuator Auto/Manual

Function

Enables/disables the automatic attenuation setting function.

Command

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:ATTenuation:AUTO <switch>

Parameter

<switch>

0|OFF

1|ON

Automatic attenuation setting function On/Off state

Disables the automatic attenuation setting function.

Enables the automatic attenuation setting function (Initial value).

Example of Use

To enable the automatic attenuation setting function.

POW:ATT:AUTO ON


RF Attenuator Auto/Manual Query

Function

Reads out the automatic attenuation setting On/Off state.

Command


Response

<switch>

Parameter

<switch>

0

1

Automatic attenuation setting

The automatic attenuation setting is disabled.

The automatic attenuation setting is enabled.

Example of Use

To read out the automatic attenuation setting On/Off state.

POW:ATT:AUTO?

> 1

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2.2.7 Level Offset

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet <rel_power>

Level Offset Value

Function

Sets the offset value of the reference level.

Command

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet

<rel_power>

Parameter

<rel_power>

Range

Resolution

Suffix code

Initial value

Offset value

−

99.99 to +99.99 dB

0.01 dB

DB dB is used when omitted.

0 dB

Example of Use

To set the level offset to 0.5 dB.

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:RLEV:OFFS 0.5


Level Offset Value Query

Function

Reads out the offset value of the reference level.

Query


Response

<rel_power>

Parameter

<rel_power>

Range

Resolution

Offset value

−99.99 to +99.99 dB

0.01 dB

Example of Use

To read out the level offset setting.

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:RLEV:OFFS?

> 0.50

2

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2.2.8 Level Offset State

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet:STATe OFF|ON|0|1

Level Offset State

Function

Enables/disables the offset value of the reference level.

Command

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:RLEVel:OFFSet:STATe

<switch>

Parameter

<switch>

OFF|0

ON|1

Level Offset State

Disabled (Initial value)

Enabled

Example of Use

To enable the offset value of the reference level.

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:RLEV:OFFS:STAT ON


Level Offset State Query

Function

Reads out the reference level offset function On/Off state.

Query


Response

<switch>

Parameter

<switch>

0

1

Reference level offset function state

Disabled

Enabled

Example of Use

To read out the reference level offset function On/Off state.

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:RLEV:OFFS:STAT?

> 1

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2.2.9 Pre Amp

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:GAIN[:STATe] OFF|ON|0|1

Pre Amp State

Function

Sets Pre-amp to On/Off.

Command

[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:GAIN[:STATe] <switch>

Parameter

<switch>

OFF|0

ON|1

Pre-amp On/Off

Off (Initial value)

On

Details

This command is disabled when the Option 008 is not loaded.

Example of Use

To set Pre-amp to On.

POW:GAIN ON


Pre Amp State Query

Function

Reads out Pre-amp On/Off.

Query


Response

<switch>

Parameter

<switch>

0

1

Pre-amp On/Off

Off

On

Details

Returns “0” (Off) when the Option 008 is not loaded.

Example of Use

To read out the Pre-amp setting.

POW:GAIN?

> 1

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2


2.2.10 Log Scale Line


Scale Lines

Function

This command sets the Log Scale Line of level axis.

Command


Parameter

<line>

Range

Default

Line value

10, 16

10

Example of Use

To set the Log Scale Line to 16

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:SCAL:LINE 16


Scale Lines

Function

This command queries the Log Scale Line of level axis.

Command


Response

<line>

Parameter

<line>

Range

Line value

10, 16

Example of Use

To query the Log Scale Line of level axis.

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:LINE?

> 16

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2.2.11 Reference Value


Reference Value

Function

This command sets the upper limit of level axis.

Command


Parameter

<real>

Range

Resolution

Suffix code

Default

Upper limit

–140 to –50 (Log Scale Line=10)


10 dBc/Hz

–50 (Log Scale Line=10)

–20 (Log Scale Line=16)

Example of Use

To set the Reference Value to –70.

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:SCAL:RVAL -70

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]: RVALue?

Scale Lines

Function

This command queries the upper limit of level axis.

Command

:DISPlay:WINDow[1]:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]: RVALue?

Response

<real>

Parameter

<real>

Range

Reference Value



Example of Use

To query the upper limit of level axis.

DISP:WIND:TRAC:Y:RVALue?

> -140

2

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2.2.12 External Mixer

[:SENSe]:MIXer[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0

External Mixer Mode

Function

This command selects the internal mixer and external mixer.

Command

[:SENSe]:MIXer[:STATe] <switch>

Parameter

<switch>

ON|1

OFF|0

External Mixer Switch

Selects the external mixer.

Selects the internal mixer.

Details

This function is available only when Option 044/045 is installed for

MS2830A.

To set the parameters related to the external mixer, use the Spectrum

Analyzer function.

For details, refer to Section 2.20 “Setting External Mixer” in the

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation

Manual (Spectrum Analyzer Function Remote Control).

Example of Use

To use the external mixer.

MIX ON

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External Mixer Mode Query

Function

This command queries the current mixer mode.

Command


Response

<status>

Parameter

<status>

1

0

External Mixer Switch

Uses the external mixer.

Uses the internal mixer.

Details


MS2830A.

To set the parameters related to the external mixer, use the Spectrum

Analyzer function.




Example of Use

To query the current external mixer switch state.

MIX?

> 1

2

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[:SENSe]:MIXer:BAND VHP|EHP

External Mixer Band

Function

This command selects the band for High Performance Waveguide Mixer.

Command

[:SENSe]:MIXer:BAND <band>

Parameter

<band>

VHP

EHP

High Performance Waveguide Mixer Band

Band VHP (50.0 to 75.0 GHz, 8+) (Default)

Band EHP (60.0 to 90.0 GHz, 12–)

Details


MS2830A.

When using High Performance Waveguide Mixer, set the parameters of the external mixer by using the Spectrum Analyzer function of the mainframe.




Example of Use

To set the band for High Performance Waveguide Mixer to Band EHP.

MIX:BAND EHP

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External Mixer Band Query

Function

This command queries the band of the current High Performance

Waveguide Mixer.

Command


Response

<band>

Parameter

<band>

VHP

EHP

High Performance Waveguide Mixer Band

Band VHP (50.0 to 75.0 GHz, 8+)

Band EHP (60.0 to 90.0 GHz, 12–)

Details


MS2830A.

Example of Use

To query the band of the current High Performance Waveguide Mixer.

MIX:BAND?

> EHP

2

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2.3 Utility Function

Table 2.3-1 lists device messages for utility functions to be measured.

Function

Erase Warm Up Message

Display Title

Title Entry

Table 2.3-1 Utility Function

Device Message

:DISPlay:ANNotation:WUP:ERASe

:DISPlay:ANNotation:TITLe[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0

:DISPlay:ANNotation:TITLe[:STATe]?

:DISPlay:ANNotation:TITLe:DATA <string>

:DISPlay:ANNotation:TITLe:DATA?

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2.3 Utility Function

2.3.1 Erase Warm Up Message


Erase Warm Up Message

Function

Erases the warm-up messages displayed right after activation.

Command


Example of Use

To erase warm-up messages.

DISP:ANN:WUP:ERAS

2.3.2 Display Title

:DISPlay:ANNotation:TITLe[:STATe] OFF|ON|0|1

Display Title

Function

Displays/hides the title.

Command

:DISPlay:ANNotation:TITLe[:STATe] <switch>

Parameter

<switch>

OFF|0

ON|1

Title display On/Off

Off

On (Initial value)

Example of Use

To display the title.

DISP:ANN:TITL ON

2

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Display Title Query

Function

Reads out On/Off of the title display.

Query


Response

<switch>

Parameter

<switch>

1

0

Title display On/Off

On

Off

Example of Use

To read out the title display setting.

DISP:ANN:TITL?

> 1

2.3.3 Title Entry


Title Entry

Function

Registers the title character string.

Command


Parameter

<string>

Character string within 32 characters enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”) or single quotation marks (‘ ’)

Example of Use

To set the title character string.

DISP:ANN:TITL:DATA ‘TEST’

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2.3 Utility Function


Title Entry Query

Function

Reads out the title character string.

Query


Response

<string>

Parameter

<string>

Character string within 32 characters enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”) or single quotation marks (‘ ’)

Example of Use

To read out the title character string.

DISP:ANN:TITL:DATA?

> TEST

2

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2.4 Common Measurement Function

Table 2.4-1 lists device messages for carrying out operations common to all the measurement functions.

Table 2.4-1 Common Measurement Function

Function Device Message

Continuous

Measurement

:INITiate:CONTinuous OFF|ON|0|1

:INITiate:CONTinuous?

:INITiate:MODE:CONTinuous

Single Measurement

:INITiate:MODE:SINGle

Initiate

:INITiate[:IMMediate]

Configure

Save Result Data

:CONFigure?

:MMEMory:STORe:TRACe [<filename>[,<device>]]

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2.4 Common Measurement Function

2.4.1 Measurement and Control

:INITiate:CONTinuous OFF|ON|0|1

Continuous Measurement

Function

Sets the measurement mode.

Command

:INITiate:CONTinuous <switch>

Parameter

<switch>

0|OFF

1|ON

Measurement mode

Single measurement mode

Continuous measurement mode (Initial value)

Details

When set to On, the Continuous measurement mode is set and continuous measurement is started. When set to Off, the Single measurement mode is set and no measurement is performed.

Example of Use

To perform continuous measurement.

INIT:CONT ON


Continuous Measurement Query

Function

Reads out the measurement mode.

Query


Response

<switch>

Parameter

<switch>

0

1

Measurement mode

Single measurement mode

Continuous measurement mode

Example of Use

To read out the measurement mode.

INIT:CONT?

> 0

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2



Continuous Measurement

Function

Starts continuous measurement.

Command


Example of Use

To perform continuous measurement.

INIT:MODE:CONT


Single Measurement

Function

Starts single measurement.

Command


Details

This command is an asynchronous command.

Note that it does not support synchronized control in the continuous measurement mode.

Example of Use

To perform single measurement.

INIT:MODE:SING

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2.4 Common Measurement Function


Initiate

Function

Starts measurement in the selected measurement mode.

Command


Details

This command is an asynchronous command.

Note that it does not support synchronized control in the continuous measurement mode.

2

Example of Use

To start measurement in the selected measurement mode.

INIT

:CONFigure?

Configure Query

Function

Reads out the name of the current measurement function.

Query

:CONFigure?

Response

<mode>

Parameter

<mode>

LPLot

Measurement function

Log plot measurement

Example of Use

To read out the name of the measurement function.

CONF?

> LPL

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2.4.2 Save Result Data


Save Result Data

Function

Saves the measurement result into a CSV file.

Command


Parameter

<filename>

<device>

File name

Character string within 32 characters (not including an extension) enclosed by double quotation marks “ ”) or single quotation marks (‘ ’)

The following characters cannot be used:

¥ / : * ? “ ” ‘ ’ < > |

When omitted, “WaveData date_sequencial number.csv” is automatically set.

Drive name

A,B,D,E,F,...

When omitted, drive D is automatically set.

Details

A sequential number from 00 to 99 is added to the file name when the file name is omitted. No more files can be saved if all the numbers through 99 have already been used.

The measurement result files are saved in the following directory of the specified drive:

/Anritsu Corporation/Signal Analyzer/User Data

/Trace Data/Phase Noise

Up to 1000 files can be saved in the folder.

Example of Use

To save the measurement result into a file under the name “trace” in drive E.

MMEM:STOR:TRAC “trace”,E

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2.5 Log Plot Measurement

2.5 Log Plot Measurement

This section describes the device messages related to log plot measurement.

Table 2.5-1 lists the commands to perform log plot measurement and the queries to read out the results.

Function

Configure

Initiate

Fetch

Table 2.5-1 Device Messages for Log Plot Measurement

Read/Measure

Device Message

:CONFigure:LPLot

:INITiate:LPLot

:FETCh:LPLot[n]?

:READ:LPLot[n]?

:MEASure:LPLot[n]?

Table 2.5-2 lists responses to Parameter n on Table 2.5-1.

n

1 or omitted

Table 2.5-2 Responses to Log Plot Measurement Result

Result

Mode

Response

A/B

The average values obtained through measurement for the average count are returned in the following order, in comma-separated value format.

1. Carrier Level[dBm]

2. Carrier Frequency[Hz]

Note:

Carrier Frequency is the total result of the set carrier frequency and the frequency error.

2

3

A/B

A/B

3. −999.0

4. −999.0

5. −999.0

6. Phase noise level at the minimum offset frequency [dBc/Hz]

7. Phase noise level at the maximum offset frequency [dBc/Hz]

The number of data displayed on the log plot graph is returned.

The data displayed on the log plot graph are returned in comma-separated value format.

Unit: dBc/Hz

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Table 2.5-3 lists the commands to set a parameter for log plot measurement.

Table 2.5-3 Device Messages for Setting for Log Plot Measurement Parameter

Parameter

Average Count

Device Message

[:SENSe]:LPLot:AVERage:COUNt <integer>

[:SENSe]:LPLot:AVERage:COUNt?

Table 2.5-4 lists the commands to set a marker and the queries to read out values at the marker position for log plot measurement.

Marker Mode

Marker Result

Table 2.5-4 Device Messages for Marker of Log Plot Measurement

Parameter

Marker Width Start

Marker Width Stop

Marker Freq. Offset

Device Message

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:MODE <mode>

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:MODE?

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:WIDTh:STARt <rel_freq>

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:WIDTh:STARt?

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:WIDTh:STOP <rel_freq>

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:WIDTh:STOP?

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:X <rel_freq>

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:X?

:CALCulate:LPLot:Marker[n]:Y?

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2.5.1 Measure

:CONFigure:LPLot

Configure

Function

Selects the log plot measurement function. No measurement is performed.

Command

:CONFigure:LPLot

Example of Use

To select the log plot measurement.

CONF:LPL

:INITiate:LPLot

Initiate

Function

Performs log plot measurement.

Command

:INITiate:LPLot

Example of Use

To perform log plot measurement.

INIT:LPL

2

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:FETCh:LPLot[n]?

Fetch

Function

Reads out the result of the log plot measurement.

Query

:FETCh:LPLot[n]?

Response

Parameter

Example of Use

<carrier_level>,<carrier freq>,

-999.0,-999.0,-999.0,

<level_lower>,<level_upper>

(n = 1 or when omitted)

<data_point>

(n = 2)

<level_1>,<level_2>,<level_3>,

......

(n = 3)

<carrier level>

<carrier freq>

<level_lower>

<level_upper>

<data_point>

<level_n>

Carrier level

Carrier frequency

Phase noise level at the minimum offset frequency

Phase noise level at the maximum offset frequency

Number of data

Phase noise level of the data n

To read out the result of the log plot measurement.

FETC:LPL?

> 0.00,2000000000,-999.0,-999.0,-999.0,-50.00,-150.00

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:READ:LPLot[n]?

Read

Function

Reads out the result after the single measurement of the log plot is performed in the current setting value.

Query

:READ:LPLot[n]?

Response

Refer to :FETCh:LPLot[n]?

Example of Use

To perform the log plot measurement in order to read out the result.

READ:LPL?

Related Command

This command has the same function as the following one.

:MEASure:LPlot[n]?

:MEASure:LPLot[n]?

Measure

Function

Reads out the result after the single measurement of the log plot is performed in the current setting value.

Query

:MEASure:LPLot[n]?

Response

Refer to :FETCh:LPLot[n]?

Example of Use

To perform the log plot measurement in order to read out the result.

MEAS:LPL?

Related Command

This command has the same function as the following one.

:READ:LPLot[n]?

2

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2.5.2 Average Count


Average Count

Function

Sets the average count.

Command


Parameter

<integer>

Range

Resolution

Initial value

Average Count

1 to 999

1

1

Example of Use

To set Average Count to 10.

LPL:AVER:COUN 10


Average Count Query

Function

Reads out the setting of the average count.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>

Range

Resolution

Average Count

1 to 999

1

Example of Use

To read out the setting of the average count.

LPL:AVER:COUN?

> 50

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2.5.3 Marker Mode

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:MODE

NORMal|INTEgralnoise|RMSNoise|JITTer|RESIdualfm|OFF

Marker Mode

Function

Sets the marker mode for the log plot measurement.

Command

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:MODE <mode>

Parameter

<n>

1

2

Marker number

Marker 1

3

4

5

6

7

8

Marker 2

Marker 3

Marker 4

Marker 5

Marker 6

Marker 7

Marker 8

When omitted Marker 1

Note:

When Marker Mode is set to Integral Noise, RMS Noise, Jitter, or

Residual FM, the marker is fixed to specified active marker.

<mode>

NORMal

Marker mode

Normal

INTEgralnoise Integral Noise

RMSNoise

JITTer

RESIdualfm

OFF

Initial value

RMS Noise

Jitter

Residual FM

Off

Normal (Markers 1 to 5)

Off (Markers 6 to 8)

Example of Use

To set the mode of marker 8 to Normal.

CALC:LPL:MARK8:MODE NORM

2

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:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:MODE?

Marker Mode Query

Function

Reads out the marker mode for the log plot measurement.

Query

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:MODE?

Response

<mode>

Parameter

<n>

1

2

Marker number

Marker 1

3

4

5

6

7

8

Marker 2

Marker 3

Marker 4

Marker 5

Marker 6

Marker 7

Marker 8


<mode>

NORMal

INTEgralnoise Integral Noise

RMSNoise

Marker mode

Normal

RMS Noise

JITTer

Jitter

RESIdualfm

Residual FM

OFF

Off

Example of Use

To read out the mode of marker 2.

CALC:LPL:MARK2:MODE?

> NORM

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2.5.4 Analysis Width

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:WIDTh:STARt <rel_freq>

Marker Width Start

Function

This command sets the starting position of marker range at log plot measurement.

Command

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:WIDTh:STARt <rel_freq>

Parameter

<n>

1

2

3

4

5

Marker Number

Specifies marker 1

Specifies marker 2

Specifies marker 3

Specifies marker 4

Specifies marker 5

Specifies marker 6

6

7

8

When omitted Specifies marker 1

<freq>

Range

Frequency offset

10 Hz to 10 MHz

Resolution

Specifies marker 7

Specifies marker 8

1 Hz (10 Hz to 100 Hz)

10 Hz (100 Hz to 1 kHz)

100 Hz (1 kHz to 10 kHz)

1 kHz (10 kHz to 100 kHz)

Default

10 kHz (100 kHz to 1 MHz)

1 kHz

Suffix code

HZ，KHZ，KZ，MHZ，MZ，GHZ，GZ


Example of Use

To set the starting position of marker range of marker 1 to 5 kHz.

CALC:LPL:MARK1:WIDT:STAR 5KHZ

2

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:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:WIDTh:STARt?

Marker Width Start Query

Function

This command queries the starting position of marker range at log plot measurement.

Query


Response

<rel_freq>

Parameter

<n>

1

2

3

4

5

Marker Number

Specifies marker 1

Specifies marker 2

Specifies marker 3

Specifies marker 4

Specifies marker 5

Specifies marker 6

6

7

8


<rel_freq>

Range

Frequency offset

Start Offset to Stop Offset

Resolution

Specifies marker 7

Specifies marker 8

1 HZ (10 Hz to 100 Hz)

10 Hz (100 Hz to 1 kHz)





Example of Use

To query the starting position of marker range of marker 1.

CALC:LPL:MARK1:WIDT:STAR?

> 5000

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:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:WIDTh:STOP <rel_freq>

Marker Width Stop

Function

This command sets the stop position of marker range at log plot measurement.

Command

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:WIDTh:STOP <rel_freq>

Parameter

<n>

1

2

Marker Number

Specifies marker 1

3

4

5

6

7

8

Specifies marker 2

Specifies marker 3

Specifies marker 4

Specifies marker 5

Specifies marker 6

Specifies marker 7

Specifies marker 8


<freq>

Range

Resolution

Frequency offset


1 Hz (10 Hz to 100 Hz)

10 Hz (100 Hz to 1 kHz)




1 kHz Default

Suffix code

HZ，KHZ，KZ，MHZ，MZ，GHZ，GZ


Example of Use

To set the stop position of marker range of marker 1 to 500 kHz.

CALC:LPL:MARK1:WIDT:STOP 500KHZ

2

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:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:WIDTh:STOP?

Marker Width Stop Query

Function

This command queries the stop position of marker range at log plot measurement.

Query


Response

<rel_freq>

Parameter

<n>

1

2

Marker Number

Specifies marker 1

3

4

5

6

7

8

Specifies marker 2

Specifies marker 3

Specifies marker 4

Specifies marker 5

Specifies marker 6

Specifies marker 7

Specifies marker 8


<rel_freq>

Range

Resolution

Frequency offset


1 HZ (10 Hz to 100 Hz)

10 Hz (100 Hz to 1 kHz)





Example of Use

To query the stop position of marker range of marker 1.

CALC:LPL:MARK1:WIDT:STOP?

> 500000

2-50


2.5.5 Marker Frequency Offset

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:X <rel_freq>

Marker Frequency Offset

Function

Sets the frequency offset of the marker for the log plot measurement.

Command

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:X <rel_freq>

Parameter

<n>

1

2

3

4

5

Marker number

Marker 1

Marker 2

Marker 3

Marker 4

Marker 5

Marker 6

6

7

8

Marker 7

Marker 8


<rel_freq>

Range

Frequency offset


Resolution

Initial value

10 Hz (100 Hz to 1 kHz)

100 Hz (1 to 10 kHz)

1 kHz (10 to 100 kHz)


100 Hz (Marker 1)

1 kHz (Marker 2)

10 kHz (Marker 3)

100 kHz (Marker 4)

Suffix code

1 MHz (Marker 5)

1 MHz (Marker 6)

1 MHz (Marker 7)

1 MHz (Marker 8)

HZ, KHZ, KZ, MHZ, MZ, GHZ, GZ


Example of Use

To set the frequency offset of marker 1 to 5 kHz.

CALC:LPL:MARK1:X 5KHZ

2

2-51


:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:X?

Marker Frequency Offset Query

Function

Reads out the frequency offset of the marker for the log plot measurement.

Query

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:X?

Response

<rel_freq>

Parameter

<n>

1

2

3

4

5

Marker number

Marker 1

Marker 2

Marker 3

Marker 4

Marker 5

Marker 6

6

7

8

Marker 7

Marker 8


<rel_freq>

Range

Frequency offset


Resolution 10 Hz (100 Hz to 1 kHz)

100 Hz (1 to 10 kHz)

1 kHz (10 to 100 kHz)


Value is returned in Hz units.

Example of Use

To read out the frequency offset of marker 1.

CALC:LPL:MARK1:X?

> 5000

2-52


2.5.6 Marker Result

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8:Y?

Marker Result

Function

Reads out the phase noise level of the marker for the log plot measurement.

Command

:CALCulate:LPLot:MARKer[n]:Y?

Response

<level>

Parameter

<n>

1

2

Marker number

Marker 1

3

4

5

6

7

8

Marker 2

Marker 3

Marker 4

Marker 5

Marker 6

Marker 7

Marker 8


<level>

Phase noise level

Value is returned in dBc/Hz units.

Example of Use

To read out the phase noise level of marker 2.

CALC:LPL:MARK2:Y?

> -150.0

2

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2-54.

Chapter 3 SCPI Status Register

This chapter describes the SCPI commands and the Status register for querying application statuses.

3.1

Querying Measurement Status ............................................................................................................ 3-2

:STATus:ERRor? ..................................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.2

STATus:QUEStionable Register .......................................................................................................... 3-3

:STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?............................................................................................................ 3-5

:STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? ....................................................................................................... 3-5

:STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <integer>.............................................................................................. 3-6

:STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?............................................................................................................ 3-6

:STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition <integer> ...................................................................................... 3-7

:STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition?..................................................................................................... 3-7

:STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition <integer> ...................................................................................... 3-8

:STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition?..................................................................................................... 3-8

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure[:EVENt]? ........................................................................................... 3-9

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:CONDition?....................................................................................... 3-9

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:ENABle <integer> ........................................................................... 3-10

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:ENABle? ......................................................................................... 3-10

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:NTRansition <integer>.................................................................... 3-11

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:NTRansition? .................................................................................. 3-11

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:PTRansition <integer> .................................................................... 3-12

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:PTRansition? .................................................................................. 3-12

3.3

STATus:OPERation Register ............................................................................................................. 3-13

:STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? .............................................................................................................. 3-14

:STATus:OPERation:CONDition?.......................................................................................................... 3-14

:STATus:OPERation:ENABle <integer> ................................................................................................ 3-15

:STATus:OPERation:ENABle? .............................................................................................................. 3-15

:STATus:OPERation:NTRansition <integer>......................................................................................... 3-16

:STATus:OPERation:NTRansition? ....................................................................................................... 3-16

:STATus:OPERation:PTRansition <integer> ......................................................................................... 3-17

:STATus:OPERation:PTRansition? ....................................................................................................... 3-17

3

3-1


3.1 Querying Measurement Status

:STATus:ERRor?

Measurement Status Query

Function

Queries the measurement status.

Query

:STATus:ERRor?

Response

<status>

Parameter

<status>

Measurement

Value = bit0 + bit1 + bit2 + bit3 + bit4 + bit5 + bit6

+ bit7 + bit8 + bit9 + bit10 + bit11 + bit12

+ bit13 + bit14 + bit15 bit0 : 2

0

= 1 bit1 : 2

1

= 2 bit2 : 2

2

= 4 bit3 : 2

3

= 8 bit4 : 2

4

= 16 bit5 : 2

5

= 32 bit6 : 2

6

= 64 bit7 : 2

7

= 128 bit8 : 2

8

= 256 bit9 : 2

9

= 512 bit10 : 2

10

= 1024 bit11 : 2

11

= 2048 bit12 : 2

12

= 4096 bit13 : 2

13

= 8192 bit14 : 2

14

= 16384 bit15 : 2

15

= 32768

Range 0 to 65535

Not measured

Exceeded the level.

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

(Unused)

Details

0 is returned when terminated normally.

Example of Use

To query the measurement status.

:STAT:ERR?

> 0

3-2

3.2 STATus:QUEStionable Register

Fig. 3.2-1, Table 3.2-1, Fig. 3.2-2, and Table 3.2-2 show the layer structure of the QUEStionable Status register.

VOLTage (NOT USED)

CURRent (NOT USED)

TIME (NOT USED)

POWer (NOT USED)

TEMPerature (NOT USED)

FREQuency

PHASe (NOT USED)

DB0

DB1

DB2

DB3

DB4

DB5

DB6

Status Byte Register DB3

MODulation (NOT USED)

CALibration (NOT USED)

DB7

DB8

MEASure DB9

NOT USED DB10

NOT USED

NOT USED

INSTrument (NOT USED)

Command Warning (NOT USED)

NOT USED

DB11

DB12

DB13

DB14

DB15

Fig. 3.2-1 QUEStionable Status Register

Table 3.2-1 Bit Definition of QUEStionable Status Register

3

DB5

DB9

Bit Definition

Unlock Reference Clock

QUEStionable Measure Register Summary

NOT USED

NOT USED

NOT USED

NOT USED

NOT USED

Level Over

NOT USED

NOT USED

Signal Abnormal

NOT USED

NOT USED

NOT USED

NOT USED

NOT USED

NOT USED

NOT USED

DB8

DB9

DB10

DB11

DB12

DB13

DB14

DB15

DB0

DB1

DB2

DB3

DB4

DB5

DB6

DB7

QUEStionable Status Register DB9

Fig. 3.2-2 QUEStionable Measure Register

Table 3.2-2 Bit Definition of QUEStionable Measure Register

DB5

Bit Definition

Exceeded the level.

3-3


Table 3.2-3 lists the device messages for the QUEStionable Status register.

Table 3.2-3 Device Messages for QUEStionable Status Register

Questionable Status Register

Event


Condition


Enable


Negative Transition


Positive Transition

Questionable Measure

Register Event

Questionable Measure Register

Condition


Enable


Negative Transition


Positive Transition

:STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?

:STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?

:STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <integer>

:STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?

:STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition <integer>

:STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition?

:STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition <integer>

:STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition?

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure[:EVENt]?

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:CONDition?

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:ENABle <integer>

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:ENABle?

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:NTRansition <integer>

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:NTRansition?

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:PTRansition <integer>

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:PTRansition?

3-4


Questionable Status Register Event

Function

Queries the event register of the QUEStionable Status register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>

Byte summation of event register

Resolution 1

Example of Use

To query the contents of the event register of the QUEStionable Status register.

:STAT:QUES?

> 0


Questionable Status Register Condition

Function

Queries the condition register of the QUEStionable Status register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>

Byte summation of condition register

Resolution 1

Range 0 to 65535

Example of Use

To query the content of the condition register of the QUEStionable

Status register.

:STAT:QUES:COND?

> 0

3-5

3



Questionable Status Register Enable

Function

Sets the event enable register of the QUEStionable Status register.

Command


Parameter

<integer>

Byte summation of event enable register

Resolution 1

Range 0 to 65535

Example of Use

To set the event enable register of the QUEStionable Status Register to

16.

:STAT:QUES:ENAB 16


Questionable Status Register Enable Query

Function

Queries the event enable register of the QUEStionable Status register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Range 0 to 65535

Example of Use

To query the event enable register of the QUEStionable Status Register.

:STAT:QUES:ENAB?

> 16

3-6


Questionable Status Register Negative Transition

Function

Sets the transition filter (negative transition) of the QUEStionable

Status register.

Command


3

Parameter

<integer>

Byte summation of transition filter (negative transition)

Resolution 1

Example of Use

To set the transition filter (negative transition) of the QUEStionable

Status register to 16.

:STAT:QUES:NTR 16


Questionable Status Register Negative Transition Query

Function

Queries the transition filter (negative transition) of the QUEStionable

Status register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To query the transition filter (negative transition) of the QUEStionable

Status register.

:STAT:QUES:NTR?

> 16

3-7



Questionable Status Register Positive Transition

Function


Status register.

Command


Parameter

<integer>

Byte summation of transition filter (positive transition)

Resolution 1

Example of Use

To set the transition filter (positive transition) of the QUEStionable

Status Register to 16.

:STAT:QUES:PTR 16


Questionable Status Register Positive Transition Query

Function

Queries the transition filter (positive transition) of the QUEStionable

Status Register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To query the transition filter (positive transition) of the QUEStionable

Status Register.

:STAT:QUES:PTR?

> 16

3-8

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure[:EVENt]?

Questionable Measure Register Event

Function

Queries the event register of the QUEStionable Measure Register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

Example of Use

To query the content of the event register of the QUEStionable Measure

Register.

:STAT:QUES?

> 0

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:CONDition?

Questionable Measure Register Condition

Function

Queries the condition register of the QUEStionable Measure register.

Query


Response

<integer>


Resolution 1

Range 0 to 65535

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

3

Example of Use

To query the content of the condition register of the QUEStionable

Measure register.

:STAT:QUES:COND?

> 0

3-9


:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:ENABle <integer>

Questionable Measure Register Enable

Function

Sets the event enable register of the QUEStionable Measure register.

Command


Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To set the event enable register of the QUEStionable Measure register to

16.

:STAT:QUES:ENAB 16

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:ENABle?

Questionable Measure Register Enable Query

Function

Queries the event enable register of the QUEStionable Measure register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To query the event enable register of the QUEStionable Measure

Register.

:STAT:QUES:ENAB?

> 16

3-10

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:NTRansition <integer>

Questionable Measure Register Negative Transition

Function


Measure register.

Command


3

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To set the transition filter (negative transition) of the QUEStionable

Measure register to 16.

:STAT:QUES:NTR 16

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:NTRansition?

Questionable Measure Register Negative Transition Query

Function

Queries the transition filter (negative transition) of the QUEStionable

Measure register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To query the transition filter (negative transition) of the QUEStionable

Measure register.

:STAT:QUES:NTR?

> 16

3-11


:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:PTRansition <integer>

Questionable Measure Register Positive Transition

Function

Sets the transition filter (positive transition) of the QUEStionable

Measure register.

Command


Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To set the transition filter (positive transition) of the QUEStionable

Measure register to 16.

:STAT:QUES:PTR 16

:STATus:QUEStionable:MEASure:PTRansition?

Questionable Measure Register Positive Transition Query

Function

Queries the transition filter (positive transition) of the QUEStionable

Measure register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To query the transition filter (positive transition) of the QUEStionable

Measure register.

:STAT:QUES:PTR?

> 16

3-12

3.3 STATus:OPERation Register

Fig. 3.3-1 and Table 3.3-1 show the layer structure of the OPERation

Status register.

CALibrating DB0

SETTling DB1

RANGing (NOT USED) DB2 Status Byte Register DB7

SWEeping DB3

MEASuring DB4

Wainting for TRIG

Waiting for ARM (NOT USED)

DB5

DB6

CORRecting (NOT USED)

FILE Operating

NOT USED

NOT USED

DB7

DB8

DB9

DB10

NOT USED

NOT USED

INSTrument (NOT USED)

PROGram (NOT USED)

NOT USED

DB11

DB12

DB13

DB14

DB15

Fig. 3.3-1 OPERation Status Register

Table 3.3-1 Bit Definition of OPERation Status Register

Bit Definition

3

DB1

DB3

DB5

Displaying Warm Up

Measuring (fixed to 1 in Continuous)

Waiting for trigger

Table 3.3-2 lists the device messages for the OPERation Status register.

Table 3.3-2 Device Messages for OPERation Status Register

Operation Status Register Event

Operation Status Register Condition

Operation Status Register Enable

Operation Status Register

Negative Transition

Operation Status Register

Positive Transition

:STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?

:STATus:OPERation:CONDition?

:STATus:OPERation:ENABle <integer>

:STATus:OPERation:ENABle?

:STATus:OPERation:NTRansition <integer>

:STATus:OPERation:NTRansition?

:STATus:OPERation:PTRansition <integer>

:STATus:OPERation:PTRansition?

3-13



Operation Status Register Event

Function

Queries the event register of the OPERation Status register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To query the content of the event register of OPERation Status register.

:STAT:OPER?

> 0


Operation Status Register Condition

Function

Queries the condition register of the OPERation Status Register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To query the content of the condition register of the OPERation Status register.

:STAT:OPER:COND?

> 0

3-14


Operation Status Register Enable

Function

Sets the event enable register of the OPERation Status register.

Command


Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To set the event enable register of the OPERation Status register to 16.

:STAT:OPER:ENAB 16


Operation Status Register Enable Query

Function

Queries the event enable register of the OPERation Status register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To query the event enable register of the OPERation Status register.

:STAT:OPER:ENAB?

> 16

3

3-15



Operation Status Register Negative Transition

Function

Sets the transition filter (negative transition) of the OPERation Status register.

Command


Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To set the transition filter (negative transition) of the OPERation Status register to 16.

:STAT:OPER:NTR 16


Operation Status Register Negative Transition Query

Function

Queries the transition filter (negative transition) of the OPERation

Status register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Range 0 to 65535

Example of Use

To query the transition filter (negative transition) of the OPERation

Status register.

:STAT:OPER:NTR?

> 16

3-16


Operation Status Register Positive Transition

Function

Sets the transition filter (positive transition) of the OPERation Status register.

Command


3

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To set the transition filter (positive transition) of the OPERation Status register to 16.

:STAT:OPER:PTR 16


Operation Status Register Positive Transition Query

Function

Queries the transition filter (positive transition) of the OPERation Status register.

Query


Response

<integer>

Parameter

<integer>


Resolution 1

Example of Use

To query the transition filter (positive transition) of the OPERation

Status register.

:STAT:OPER:PTR?

> 16

3-17


3-18.

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