(Read-Write) When a PNA setting is made while a sweep is in progress, the sweep is immediately aborted by default. This command allows you to change that behavior by specifying a time threshold. When a setting change is made during a sweep and if the total sweep time is less than the threshold time, then the sweep is allowed to finish instead of immediately aborting. In general, PNA setting changes that could cause an aborted sweep are changes that affect how a measurement is made, such as changes in stimulus conditions. For example, with a threshold setting of 60 seconds: Sweeps that require 60 seconds or less from start to finish will be allowed to complete if a PNA setting change is made at any time during the sweep. Sweeps that require MORE than 60 seconds from start to finish will be immediately aborted when a PNA setting change is made at any time during the sweep. Notes: Preset clears this setting. Save state saves this setting. Sweep times are estimated. This setting affects ALL channels.
Parameters
<value>	Threshold time in seconds. Set to 0 to immediately abort a sweep when a PNA setting is made.
Examples	SYST:ABOR:THR 10 'When a setting is made during a sweep, if that sweep requires less than 10 seconds more to complete, it will be allowed to finish instead of aborting.
Query Syntax	SYSTem:ABORt:THReshold?
Default	0 - No threshold time; all sweeps are immediately aborted.

SYSTem:ACTive:CHANnel?

(Read-only) Returns the number of the active channel. The active channel is the channel number that contains the active measurement. The active measurement is the trace that has a highlighted Tr# in the Trace Status area. If there is no active channel, 0 is returned.
Examples	SYST:PRES SYST:ACT:CHAN? 'Returns 1
Return Type	Integer
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:ACTive:MEASurement?

(Read-only) Returns the name of the active measurement. While looking at the PNA display, the active measurement is the trace that has a highlighted Tr# in the Trace Status area. Only displayed measurements can be active. If there is no active measurement, " " (empty string) is returned.
Examples	SYST:PRES SYST:ACT:MEAS? 'Returns "CH1_S11_1"
Return Type	String
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:BEEPer:VOLume <num>

(Read-Write) Sets and reads the volume of the internal speaker.
Parameters
<num>	Relative volume of the internal speaker. Choose a volume between 0 (off) and 100.
Examples	SYST:BEEP:VOL 5 system:beeper:volume
Query Syntax	SYSTem:BEEPer:VOLume?
Default	0

SYSTem:CHANnels:CATalog?

(Read-only) Returns the channel numbers currently in use.
Examples	SYST:CHAN:CAT? system:channels:catalog? 'Returns: "1,2,3"
Return Type	String of comma-separated numbers
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:CHANnels:COUPle[:STATe] <bool>

(Read-Write) Sets and reads the state of channel coupling. This causes the PNA to emulate Keysight 8720 channel coupling. When set to ON, all existing S-parameter channels receive the stimulus settings of the active channel. Subsequent changes made to any coupled channel are changed on all coupled channels. Channels with applications such as SMC, VMC, GCA, Noise, IMD are not affected. Coupling is primarily aimed at stimulus settings (such as start, stop, points, power) but also applies to many trigger settings and to Cal Set pointers.
Parameters
<bool>	ON (or 1) Channels are coupled OFF (or 0) Channels are NOT coupled
Examples	SYST:CHAN:COUP 1 system:channels:couple:state OFF
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CHANnels:COUPle[:STATe]?
Default	OFF

SYSTem:CHANnels:DELete <value>

(Write-only) Deletes the specified channel.
Parameters
<value>	Channel number to delete
Examples	SYST:CHAN:DEL 2
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:CHANnels:HOLD

(Write-only) Places all channels in hold mode. To place a single channel in hold mode, use SENS:SWE:MODE.
Examples	SYST:CHAN:HOLD
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:CHANnels:RESume

(Write-only) Resumes the trigger mode of all channels that was in effect before sending SYSTem:CHANnels:HOLD (must be sent before SYST:CHAN:RESume).
Examples	SYST:CHAN:RES
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:CLOCk[:STATe] <bool>

(Read-Write) Sets and reads the clock visibility state in the VNA status bar.
Parameters
<bool>	ON (or 1) Clock is visible in the PNA status bar. OFF (or 0) Clock is NOT visible in the PNA status bar.
Examples	SYST:CLOC 1 system:clock:state OFF
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CLOCk[:STATe]?
Default	ON

SYSTem:CONFigure <model>,<address>

(Write-only) Restarts as an "N-port" PNA using the specified multiport test set. Learn more about PNA Multiport capability. See other commands to configure multiport test sets.
Parameters
<model>	String - Model of the test set with which to restart. Use "Native" to restart without a test set. To see a list of supported test sets, use SENS:MULT:CAT?
<address>	Numeric - GPIB Address of the test set. Ignored when model = "Native".
Examples	SYST:CONF "NATIVE",0 system:configure "N44xx",18
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:CONFigure:DIRectory? <char>

(Read-only) Returns the directory path location for the specified file type.
Parameters	None
<char>	Type of file. Choose from: STATe - This is the location for the storage of state files. APPLication - This is the location of the PNA firmware executable files. SUPPort - This is the location of private support files for the PNA firmware. See these file locations.
Example	SYST:CONF:DIR? SUPP
Return Type	String
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CONFigure:REVision:CPU?

(Read-only) Returns a number that corresponds to the PNA CPU speed that is visible in the Help, About Network Analyzer dialog box. Learn more. Use the following table to learn the clock speed using the returned value. Reported CPU version - Clock speed 1.0 - 266 MHz 2.0 - 500 MHz 3.0 - 1100 MHz 4.0 - 1600 MHz 5.0 - 2000 MHz 6.0 - 2000 MHz dual core 7.0 - 2200 MHz dual core
Parameters	None
Example	SYST:CONF:REV:CPU?
Return Type	String
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CONFigure:REVision:DSP?

(Read-only) Returns the DSP Revision number that is visible in the Help, About Network Analyzer dialog box. Learn more.
Parameters	None
Example	SYST:CONF:REV:DSP?
Return Type	String
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CONFigure:REVision:DSPFpga?

(Read-only) Returns the DSP FPGA Revision number that is visible in the Help, About Network Analyzer dialog box. Learn more.
Parameters	None
Example	SYST:CONF:REV:DSPF?
Return Type	String
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CORRection:WIZard[:IMMediate] <char>

(Write-only) Launches either the Calibration Wizard or the Version 2 Calibration Kit File Manager dialog box. Remote operation returns immediately after the dialog is launched. This is done to avoid timeout issues with I/O protocols such as VISA. Although it is possible to send commands to the PNA while the dialog is open, this is not encouraged. Application programs should wait until the dialog is closed before resuming remote operations.
Parameters
<char>	Choose from: MAIN - Launches the Calibration Wizard which matches the current channel, such as standard S-params, NoiseFigure, GCA, and so forth. CKIT - Launches the Version 2 Calibration Kit File Manager dialog box. Both display on the PNA screen.
Examples	SYST:CORR:WIZ MAIN system:correction:wizard:immediate ckit
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:DATE?

(Read-only) Returns the system date.
Parameters	None
Example	SYST:DATE?
Return Type	Comma separated numbers representing year, month, day.
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:ERRor?

(Read-only) Returns the next error in the error queue. Each time the analyzer detects an error, it places a message in the error queue. When the SYSTEM:ERROR? query is sent, one message is moved from the error queue to the output queue so it can be read by the controller. Error messages are delivered to the output queue in the order they were received. The error queue is cleared when any of the following conditions occur:

When the analyzer is switched ON.
When the *CLS command is sent to the analyzer.
When all of the errors are read.

If the error queue overflows, the last error is replaced with a "Queue Overflow" error. The oldest errors remain in the queue and the most recent error is discarded.

See list of all SCPI Errors.

Examples

SYST:ERR?
system:error?

Default

Not Applicable

SYSTem:ERRor:COUNt?

(Read-only) Returns the number of errors in the error queue. Use SYST:ERR? to read an error.

See list of all SCPI Errors.

Examples

SYST:ERR:COUN?
system:error:count?

Default

Not Applicable

SYSTem:ERRor:REPort:SUNLeveled <bool>

(Read-Write) Specifies whether or not to report Source Unleveled errors to the SCPI system error buffer. This setting will NOT revert to the default (OFF) setting on Instrument Preset. Use the SYSTem:PREFerences:DEFault command to reset the preferences to their default settings.
Parameters
<bool>	ON (or 1) Report Source Unleveled Errors. Read errors from the system error buffer using SYST:ERR? OFF (or 0) Do NOT report Source Unleveled Errors.
Examples	SYST:ERR:REP:SUNL 1 system:error:report:sunleveled ON
Query Syntax	SYSTem:ERRor:REPort:UNLeveled?
Default	OFF

SYSTem:FPReset

(Write-only) Performs a standard Preset, then deletes the default trace, measurement, and window. The PNA screen becomes blank.
Examples	SYST:FPR system:fpreset
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:MACRo:COPY:CHANnel<cnum>[:TO] <num>

(Write-only) Copies ALL settings from <cnum> channel to <num> channel. Learn more about copy channels. Use SENS:PATH:CONF:COPY to copy ONLY mechanical switch and attenuator settings.
Parameters
<cnum>	Channel number to copy settings from. If unspecified, value is set to 1.
<num>	Channel number to copy settings to.
Examples	SYST:MACR:COPY:CHAN1 2 system:macro:copy:channel2:to 3
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:MACRo:COPY:CHANnel<fromChan>:SOURce <fromPort>,<toChan>,<toPort>

(Write-only) Copies and applies an existing Source Power Calibration to another channel. Learn more about source power calibration.
Parameters
<fromChan>	Channel number of the existing source power correction.
<fromPort>	Port number of the existing source power correction.
<toChan>	Channel number to which the source power correction will be copied.
<toPort>	Port number to which the source power correction will be applied.
Examples	SYST:MACR:COPY:CHAN1:SOUR 1,2,1 system:macro:copy:channel2:source 2,1,2
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:MCLass:CATalog?

(Read-only) Returns measurement classes available on the PNA. Learn more about Measurement Classes.
Parameters	None
Examples	SYST:MCLass:CAT?
Return Type	String of comma-separated measurement class names. See the complete list of measurement class names.
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:MCLass:PARameter:CATalog? <name>

(Read-only) Returns ALL parameters that are supported by the specified measurement class.
Parameters
<name>	String. Measurement Class name. See the complete list of measurement class names.
Examples	'Returns all parameters for Gain Compression. SYST:MCL:PAR:CAT? "Gain Compression" Return: "S11,S12,S13,S14,S21,S22,S23,S24,S31,S32,S33,S34,S41,S42,S43,S44,A,B,C,D,R,R1,R2,R3,R4"
Return Type	String of comma-separated parameters
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:MEASurement:CATalog? [chan]

(Read-only) Returns ALL measurement numbers, or measurement numbers from a specified channel.
Parameters
[chan]	Optional. Channel number to catalog. If not specified, all measurement numbers are returned.
Examples	'Returns all measurement numbers SYST:MEAS:CAT? 'Returns the measurement numbers on channel 2 system:measurement:catalog? 2
Return Type	String of comma-separated numbers For example: "1,2"
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:MEASurement<n>:NAME?

(Read-only) Returns the name of the specified measurement.
Parameters
<n>	Measurement number for which to return the measurement name. If unspecified, value is set to 1.
Examples	'Returns the name of measurement 2 SYST:MEAS2:NAME?
Return Type	String
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:MEASurement<n>:TRACe?

(Read-only) Returns the trace number of the specified measurement number. Trace numbers restart for each window while measurement numbers are always unique.
Parameters
<n>	Measurement number for which to return the trace number. If unspecified, value is set to 1.
Examples	'Returns the trace number of measurement 1 SYST:MEAS1:TRAC?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:MEASurement<n>:WINDow?

(Read-only) Returns the window number of the specified measurement number.
Parameters
<n>	Measurement number for which to return the window number. If unspecified, value is set to 1.
Examples	'Returns the window number of measurement 2 SYST:MEAS2:WIND?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:POWer<pnum>:LIMit <value>

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the power limit for the specified port. Learn more about Power Limit.
Parameters
<pnum>	Port number. Choose any PNA port.
<value>	Power limit in dBm
Examples	SYST:POW1:LIM 5 system:power2:limit 0
Query Syntax	SYSTem:POWer<pnum>:LIMit?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	100 dBm

SYSTem:POWer:LIMit:LOCK <bool>

(Read-Write) Enables or disables the ability to change the power limit values through the user interface. Learn more about Power Limit.
Parameters
<bool>	Power limit lock. Choose from: ON or 1 - Disables the ability to change the power limit values from the user interface. OFF or 0 - Enables the ability to change the power limit values from the user interface.
Examples	SYST:POW:LIM:LOCK 1 system:power:limit:lock OFF
Query Syntax	SYSTem:POWer:LIMit:LOCK?
Return Type	Boolean
Default	OFF

SYSTem:POWer<pnum>:LIMit:STATe <bool>

(Read-Write) Enables or disables the power limit for the specified port. Learn more about Power Limit.
Parameters
<pnum>	Port number. Choose any PNA port.
<value>	Power limit state. Choose from: ON or 1 Enables the power limit for the port<pnum>. OFF or 0 Disables the power limit for the port<pnum>.
Examples	SYST:POW1:LIM:STAT ON system:power2:limit:state 0
Query Syntax	SYSTem:POWer<pnum>:LIMit:STATe?
Return Type	Boolean
Default	OFF

SYSTem:PRESet

(Write-only) Deletes all traces, measurements, and windows. In addition, resets the analyzer to factory defined default settings and creates a S11 measurement named "CH1_S11_1". For a list of default settings, see Preset.

Regardless of the state of the User Preset Enable checkbox, the SYST:PRESet command will always preset the PNA to the factory preset settings, and SYST:UPReset will always perform a User Preset.

If the PNA display is disabled with DISP:ENAB OFF then SYST:PRES will NOT enable the display.

This command performs the same function as *RST with one exception: Syst:Preset does NOT reset Calc:FORMAT to ASCII as does *RST.

Examples

SYST:PRES
system:preset

Default

Not applicable

SYSTem:SECurity[:LEVel] <char>

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the display of frequency information on the PNA screen and printouts. Learn more about security level.
Parameters
<char>	Choose from: NONE - ALL frequency information is displayed. LOW - NO frequency information is displayed. Frequency information can be redisplayed using the Security Setting dialog box or this command. HIGH - LOW setting plus GPIB console is disabled. Frequency information can be redisplayed ONLY by performing a Preset, recalling an instrument state with None or Low security settings, or using this command. EXTRa - HIGH setting plus: ASCII data saving is disabled. Same method to redisplay frequency information as HIGH setting. Mixer setup files (*.mxr) can NOT be saved.
Examples	SYST:SEC LOW system:security:level high
Query Syntax	SYSTem:SECurity[:LEVel]?
Return Type	Character
Default	None

SYSTem:SET <block>

(Read-Write) Sends a definite-length binary block Instrument state and sets the PNA with those settings. This command does the same as saving a *.sta file to the PNA (MMEM:STOR STATE) and then MMEM:TRAN to transfer the file to the computer.
Parameters
<block>	The Instrument state file as definite-length arbitrary binary block.
Examples	SYST:SET <block>
Query Syntax	SYSTem:SET? (This saves the instrument state file to the remote computer.)
Return Type	Definite-length arbitrary binary block.
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:SHORtcut<n>:ARGuments<string>

(Read-Write) Reads and writes the arguments for the specified macro. On the Edit Macro Dialog, this is called the "Macro run string parameters".
Parameters
<n>	Numeric. Number of the macro that is stored in the PNA. To find the number of a macro, either open the Macro Setup dialog and count the line number of the desired macro, or query the titles of all of the macros for the desired macro title.
<string>	Arguments for the specified macro.
Examples	SYST:SHOR1:ARG "http://na.support.keysight.com/pna/help/PNAWebHelp/help.htm"
Query Syntax	SYSTem:SHORtcut<n>:ARGuments?
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:SHORtcut<n>:DELete

(Write-only) Removes the specified macro from the list of macros in the PNA. Does not delete the macro executable file.
Parameters
<n>	Numeric. Number of the macro that is stored in the PNA. To find the number of a macro, either open the Macro Setup dialog and count the line number of the desired macro, or query the titles of all of the macros for the desired macro title.
Examples	SYST:SHOR1:DEL
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:SHORtcut<n>:EXECute

(Write-only) Executes (runs) the specified Macro (shortcut) that is stored in the PNA.
Parameters
<n>	Numeric. Number of the macro that is stored in the PNA. To find the number of a macro, either open the Macro Setup dialog and count the line number of the desired macro, or query the titles of all of the macros for the desired macro title.
Examples	SYST:SHOR1:EXEC
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:SHORtcut<n>:PATH <string>

(Read-Write) Defines a Macro (shortcut) by linking a path and file name to the Macro number. To be executed, the executable file must be put in the PNA at the location indicated by this command.
Parameters
<n>	Numeric. Number of the macro to be stored in the analyzer. If the index number already exists, the existing macro is replaced with the new macro.
<string>	Full path, file name, and extension, of the existing macro "executable" file. To find the number of a macro, either open the Macro Setup dialog and count the line number of the desired macro, or query the titles of all of the macros for the desired macro title.
Examples	SYST:SHOR1:PATH "C:/Program Files/Keysight/Network Analyzer/Documents/unguideMultiple.vbs"
Query Syntax	SYSTem:SHORtcut<n>:PATH?
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:SHORtcut<n>:TITLe<string>

(Read-Write) Reads and writes the name of the specified macro.
Parameters
<n>	Numeric. Number of the macro that is stored in the PNA. To find the number of a macro, either open the Macro Setup dialog and count the line number of the desired macro, or query the titles of all of the macros for the desired macro title.
<string>	The name to be assigned to the macro.
Examples	SYST:SHOR1:TITL "Guided 4-Port Cal"
Query Syntax	SYSTem:SHORtcut<n>:TITLe?
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:TIME?

(Read-only) Returns the system time.
Parameters	None
Example	SYST:TIME?
Return Type	Comma separated numbers representing hours, minutes, seconds.
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:TOUChscreen[:STATe] <bool>

(Read-Write) Enables and disables the PNA-X touchscreen. This setting remains until changed again from the front-panel or remotely, or until the hard drive is changed or reformatted.
Parameters
<bool>	Choose from: ON (1) Enables the touchscreen. OFF (0) Disables the touchscreen.
Examples	SYST:TOUC 1 system:touchscreen:state OFF
Query Syntax	SYSTem:TOUChscreen[:STATe]?
Return Type	Boolean
Default	ON when shipped from factory.

SYSTem:UPReset

(Write-only) Performs a User Preset. There must be an active User Preset state file (see Load and Save) or an error will be returned. Learn more about User Preset. Regardless of the state of the User Preset Enable checkbox, the SYST:PRESet command will always preset the PNA to the factory preset settings, and SYST:UPReset will always perform a User Preset.
Examples	SYST:UPReset system:upreset
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:UPReset:FPANel[:STATe] <bool>

(Read-Write) 'Checks' and 'clears' the enable box on the User Preset dialog box. This only affects subsequent Presets from the front panel user interface. Regardless of the state of the User Preset Enable checkbox, the SYST:PRESet command will always preset the PNA to the factory preset settings, and SYST:UPReset will always perform a User Preset.
Parameters
<bool>	Front Panel User Preset State. Choose from: 0 User Preset OFF 1 User Preset ON
Examples	SYST:UPR:FPAN 1 system:upreset:fpanel:state 0
Query Syntax	SYSTem:UPREset:FPANel[:STATe]?
Return Type	Boolean
Default	0

SYSTem:UPReset:LOAD[:FILE] <file>

(Write-only) Loads an existing instrument state file (.sta or .cst) to be used for User Preset. Subsequent execution of SYSTem:UPReset will cause the PNA to assume this instrument state. Regardless of the state of the User Preset Enable checkbox, the SYST:PRESet command will always preset the PNA to the factory preset settings, and SYST:UPReset will always perform a User Preset. Learn more about User Preset.
Parameters
<file>	String - Name of the file to be loaded. The default folder "C:/Program Files/Keysight/Network Analyzer/Documents" is used if unspecified. Change the default folder name using MMEMory:CDIRectory.
Examples	SYST:UPR:LOAD '1MHzto20GHzUserPreset.cst' system:upreset:load:file 'C:/Documents and Settings/Administrator/My Documents/NewUserPreset.cst'
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:UPReset:SAVE[:STATe]

(Write-only) Saves the current instrument settings as UserPreset.sta. Subsequent execution of SYSTem:UPReset will cause the PNA to assume this instrument state. Regardless of the state of the User Preset Enable checkbox, the SYST:PRESet command will always preset the PNA to the factory preset settings, and SYST:UPReset will always perform a User Preset. Learn more about User Preset.
Examples	SYST:UPR:SAVE system:upreset:save:state
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:WINDows:CATalog?

(Read-only) Returns the window numbers that are currently being used.
Examples	SYST:WIND:CAT? system:windows:catalog?
Return Type	String of comma-separated numbers. For example: "1,2"
Default	Not Applicable

Last modified:

17-Mar-2014	Added note to Abort thres
7-Feb-2014	Changed Active commands to return 0 or "". (A.09.90.10) Moved communicate commands.
15-Nov-2013	Fixed couple in tree
29-Apr-2013	Removed reference to 12 macros
6-Aug-2012	Fixed Meas:CAT and windows cat?
23-Mar-2012	Added Cal All
24-Jan-2012	Updated PSENsor command with 'any'.
5-Jan-2012	Added 6.0 CPU to list
26-Oct-2011	Added Abort command
11-Jan-2011	Minor edit
4-Nov-2010	Security for external sources (9.33)
14-Oct-2010	Added note to PMET:CAT?
16-Sep-2010	Added channel delete (A.09.30)
9-Apr-2010	Added Preset note to 'unleveled' command
30-Nov-2009	Added Help About read commands(9.1)
30-Jul-2009	Added syst:conf:edev and RTOF (9.0)
24-Feb-2009	Added Chan:Coup; Replaced True/False
4-Nov-2008	Added FIFO (8.33)
30-Oct-2008	Added several meas/trace/window query commands (8.33.x)
29-Sep-2008	Removed rev from Psensor example
17-Sep-2008	Added Syst:Pres vs *RST note
28-Aug-2008	Updated Launch Cal Wiz command
11-Feb-2008	Added Noise switch preference (8.2)
5-Feb-2007	Added Extra security and USB power meter commands
23-Feb-2007	Added touchscreen command
15-Nov-2006	Added Unleveled Error reporting
31-Oct-2006	Added PSRTrace command