When you use the PXI VNAs, you can control the M9379A amplifier through the VNA firmware. The following commands are available when the launcher includes the M9379A.
SENSe:AMPLifier:M9379 | COUNt? | MODule | :CHASsis | :PATH | :SLOT
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Click on a keyword to view the command details.
Applicable Models: PXI VNAs (Read-only) Returns the total number of M9379A amplifier modules that are connected to the VNA firmware. |
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Parameters |
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<cnum> |
Any existing channel number; if unspecified, value is set to 1. This command is common for all channels and the setting is ignored. |
Examples |
SENS:AMPL:M9379:COUN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Default |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: PXI VNAs (Read-Write) Sets and reads the attenuation of the M9379A amplifier 1. |
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Parameters |
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<cnum> |
Any existing channel number; if unspecified, value is set to 1. |
<mod> |
Module number of M9379A. The number starts from 1 for the leftmost module of M9379A. |
<att> |
Attenuation in dB from 0 to 28 with 2 step |
Examples |
SENS:AMPL:M9379:MOD1:ATT
10 |
Query Syntax |
SENSe<cnum>:AMPLifier:M9379:MODule<mod>:ATTenuation? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
28 |
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Applicable Models: PXI VNAs (Read Only) Returns the chassis number where the specified M9379A module is located. |
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Parameters |
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<cnum> |
Any existing channel number; if unspecified, value is set to 1. This command is common for all channels and the setting is ignored. |
<mod> |
Module number of M9379A. The number starts from 1 for the leftmost module of M9379A. |
Examples |
SENS:AMPL:M9379:MOD1:CHAS? sense2:amplifier:m9379:module2:chassis? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not applicable |
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Applicable Models: PXI VNAs (Read-Write) Sets and reads the status of M9379A control. |
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Parameters |
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<cnum> |
Any existing channel number; if unspecified, value is set to 1. |
<mod> |
Module number of M9379A. The number starts from 1 for the leftmost module of M9379A. |
<bool> |
Module control state. Choose from: O or OFF - Skips to control the M9379A at the specified channel. 1 or ON - Enables to control the M9379A at the specified channel. |
Examples |
SENS:AMPL:M9379:MOD1:CONT ON sense2:amplifier:m9379:module2:control 0 |
Query Syntax |
SENSe<cnum>:AMPLifier:M9379:MODule<mod>:CONTrol[:STATe]? |
Return Type |
Boolean |
1 or ON |
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Applicable Models: PXI VNAs (Read-Write) Sets and reads the path for the M9379A amplifier 1. |
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Parameters |
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<cnum> |
Any existing channel number; if unspecified, value is set to 1. |
<mod> |
Module number of M9379A. The number starts from 1 for the leftmost module of M9379A. |
<char> |
Path. Choose from: THRU - Through. AMPLifier - amplifier 1. NFReceiver - NF receiver switch (NF measurement only) |
Examples |
SENS:AMPL:M9379:MOD1:PATH THRU sense2:amplifier:m9379:module2:path amplifier |
Query Syntax |
SENSe<cnum>:AMPLifier:M9379:MODule<mod>:PATH? |
Return Type |
Char |
THRU |
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Applicable Models: PXI VNAs (Read-Write) Sets and reads the status of M9379A power. |
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Parameters |
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<cnum> |
Any existing channel number; if unspecified, value is set to 1. This command is common for all channels and the setting is ignored. |
<mod> |
Module number of M9379A. The number starts from 1 for the leftmost module of M9379A. |
<bool> |
power control state. Choose from: 0 or OFF - Power off 1 or ON - Power on |
Examples |
SENS:AMPL:M9379:MOD1:POW ON sense2:amplifier:m9379:module2:power 0 |
Query Syntax |
SENSe<cnum>:AMPLifier:M9379:MODule<mod>:POWer[:STATe]? |
Return Type |
Boolean |
0 or OFF |
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Applicable Models: PXI VNAs (Read Only) Reads the slot number where the M9379A is located. |
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Parameters |
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<cnum> |
Any existing channel number; if unspecified, value is set to 1. This command is common for all channels and the setting is ignored. |
<mod> |
Module number of M9379A. The number starts from 1 for the leftmost module of M9379A. |
Examples |
SENS:AMPL:M9379:MOD1:SLOT? sense2:amplifier:m9379:module2:slot? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not applicable |
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Applicable Models: PXI VNAs (Read-Write) Sets and reads the path for the M9379A switch |
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Parameters |
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<cnum> |
Any existing channel number; if unspecified, value is set to 1. |
<mod> |
Module number of M9379A. The number starts from 1 for the leftmost module of M9379A. |
<char> |
Path. Choose from: A - Path A B - Path B NFSource - NF source switch (NF measurement only) NFLO - NF LO switch (Option 720 only) NFReceiver - NF receiver switch (NF measurement only) |
Examples |
SENS:AMPL:M9379:MOD1:SWIT:PATH A sense2:amplifier:m9379:module2:switch:path b |
Query Syntax |
SENSe<cnum>:AMPLifier:M9379:MODule<mod>:SWITch:PATH? |
Return Type |
<char> |
A |
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