Sense:Correction:Extension Commands

SENSe:CORRection:EXTension:

AUTO

     | CONFig

     | DCOFfset

     | LOSS

     | MEASure

     | PORT

     | RESet

     | STARt

     | STOP

PORT

     | DISTance

     | FREQuency

     | INCLude

          | [STATe]

     | LDC

     | LOSS

     | MEDium

     | SYSMedia

     | SYSVelocity

     | [TIME]

     | UNIT

     | VELFactor

     | WGCutoff

RECeiver

     | [TIME]

[STATe]

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write)  Sets the frequencies used to calculate Automatic Port Extension. Learn more about calculating Automatic Port Extension.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<char>

Frequencies to be used:

CSPN  Use current frequency span.

AMKR - Use active marker frequency.

USPN - Use custom user span. Use SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:STAR and SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:STOP to specify start and stop frequency.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:CONF CSPN
sense2:correction:extension:auto:config amkr

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:AUTO:CONFig ?

Return Type

Character

Default

CSPN

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Specifies whether or not to include DC Offset as part of automatic port extension. Learn more about Automatic DC Offset. Only allowed when SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:LOSS is set to ON.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<bool>

ON (or 1) - Includes DC Offset correction.

OFF (or 0) - Does NOT include DC Offset correction.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:DCOF 1
sense2:correction:extension:auto:dcoffset off

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:AUTO:DCOFfset?

Return Type

Boolean

Default

ON (1)

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Specifies whether or not to include loss correction as part of automatic port extension. Learn more about Loss Compensation in port extension.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<bool>

ON (or 1) - Includes Loss correction.

OFF (or 0) - Does NOT include Loss correction.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:LOSS 1
sense2:correction:extension:auto:loss off

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:AUTO:LOSS?

Return Type

Boolean

Default

ON (1)

Applicable Models: All

(Write-only) Measures either an OPEN or SHORT standard. When this command is sent, the VNA acquires the measurement with which to set automatic port extensions. This command should be preceded by the CALCulate:PARameter:MNUMber <num> where num is the trace number of a measurement on the specified channel. Learn more about which standard to measure.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<char>

Standard to be measured. Choose from:

OPEN  Measure OPEN standard

SHORt  Measure SHORT standard

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:MEAS OPEN
sense2:correction:extension:auto:measure short

Query Syntax

Not Applicable

Default

Not Applicable

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Enables and disables automatic port extensions on the specified port.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<n>

VNA Port number to enable or disable for automatic port extensions.

<bool>

ON (or 1) - Enable

OFF (or 0) - Disable

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:PORT2 0
sense2:correction:extension:auto:port4 on

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:AUTO:PORT<n>?

Return Type

Boolean

Default

All ports ON (enabled)

Applicable Models: All

(Write-only) Clears old port extension delay and loss data in preparation for acquiring new data. Send this command prior to sending a new series of SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:MEAS. If acquiring both OPEN and SHORT standards, do not send this command between those acquisitions.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:RES
sense2:correction:extension:auto:reset

Query Syntax

Not Applicable

Default

Not Applicable

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Set the start frequency for custom user span. Learn more about User Span.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<value>

User span start value. Must be within the frequency range of the active channel and less than the value set by SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:STOP.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:STAR 1E9
sense2:correction:extension:auto:start 200e6

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:AUTO:STARt <value>?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Start frequency of the current active channel.

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Set the stop frequency for custom user span. Learn more about User Span.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<value>

User span stop value. Must be within the frequency range of the active channel and greater than the value set by SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:STARt

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:AUTO:STOP 1E9
sense2:correction:extension:auto:stop 200e6

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:AUTO:STOP <value>?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Stop frequency of the current active channel.

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the port extension delay in physical length (distance).

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<pnum>

Port Number that will receive the delay setting. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<value>

Physical length of fixture of added transmission line. First specify units with SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:UNIT.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT1:DIST 12
sense2:correction:extension:port2:distance .003

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT<pnum>:DISTance?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

0

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the frequency for the Freq and Loss pair number and for the specified port number.

Learn about Loss Compensation values.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<pnum>

Port Number that will receive the freq/loss settings. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Freq and Loss pair number. Choose from 1 or 2.  If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<value>

Frequency value. Choose a frequency within the frequency span of the VNA.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT1:FREQ1 10E9
sense2:correction:extension:port2:freq2 2E10

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT<pnum>:FREQuency<n>?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

1 GHz

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the ON/OFF state for the Freq and Loss pair number and for the specified port number.

Learn about Loss Compensation values.

Note:  This command affects ALL measurements on the specified channel.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<pnum>

Port Number that will receive the Freq/Loss settings. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Freq and Loss pair. Choose from 1 or 2. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<value>

State of Freq and Loss values for port extension.

0 or OFF  Specified Freq and Loss values are OFF

1 or ON  Specified Freq and Loss values are ON

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:INCL 0
sense2:correction:extension:port2:include2:state on

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT<pnum>:INCLude[:STATe]?

Return Type

Boolean

Default

OFF

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the Port Loss at DC value for the specified port number.

Learn about Loss Compensation values.

Note:  This command affects ALL measurements on the specified channel.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<pnum>

Port number to receive Loss value. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<value>

Loss in dB. Choose a value between -90 and 90

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:LDC 1.5

sense2:correction:extension:port2:ldc .1

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT<pnum>:LDC?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

0

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the Loss value for the specified port number.

Learn about Loss Compensation values.

Note:  This command affects ALL measurements on the specified channel.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<pnum>

Port Number that will receive the Freq/Loss settings. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Loss "Use" number. Choose from 1 or 2. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<value>

Loss in dB. Choose a value between -90 and 90

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:LOSS1 1

sense2:correction:extension:port2:loss2 .1

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT<pnum>:LOSS<n>?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

0

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the media type of the added fixture or transmission line.

See also SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:SYSMedia

Note:  This command affects ALL measurements on the specified channel.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<pnum>

Port Number for which media type is being set. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<char>

Medium type. Choose from:

• COAX

• WAVEguide

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:MED COAX

sense2:correction:extension:port2:medium waveguide

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT<pnum>:MEDium?

Return Type

Character

Default

COAX

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the state of coupling with the system Media type. Learn more.

Note:  This command potentially affects ALL measurements on the VNA.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<bool>

Coupling state. Choose from:

• ON (or 1) - Media type is coupled with the system setting.

• OFF (or 0) - Media type is NOT coupled with the system setting.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:SYSM 1

sense2:correction:extension:port:sysmedia off

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:SYSMedia?

Return Type

Boolean

Default

1 or ON (Coupled)

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the state of coupling with the system Velocity Factor value. Learn more.

Note:  This command potentially affects ALL measurements on the VNA.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<pnum>

Port Number for which system Velocity Factor coupling is being set. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<bool>

Coupling state. Choose from:

• ON (or 1) - Velocity Factor is coupled with the system setting.

• OFF (or 0) - Velocity Factor is NOT coupled with the system setting.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:SYSV 1

sense2:correction:extension:port2:sysvelocity off

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT<pnum>:SYSVelocity?

Return Type

Boolean

Default

1 or ON (Coupled)

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets the extension delay value in time at the specified port. Must also set SENS:CORR:EXT ON.

Note:  This command affects ALL measurements on the specified channel.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<pnum>

Port Number that will receive the extension. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<num>

The port extension in seconds; may include suffix. Choose a number between: -1E18 and 1E18

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT 2MS
sense2:correction:extension:port2 .00025

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT<pnum> [:TIME]?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

0

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the units for specifying port extension delay in physical length (distance).

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<char>

Units for delay in distance. Choose from:

• METer

• FEET

• INCH

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:UNIT MET
sense2:correction:extension:port:unit inch

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:UNIT?

Return Type

Character

Default

METer

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the velocity factor of the fixture or added transmission line.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<pnum>

Port Number for which velocity factor is being set. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<value>

Velocity Factor.

Set SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:SYSV to use the system velocity factor.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:VELF .6

sense2:correction:extension:port2:velfactor 1

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT<pnum>:VELFactor?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

System Velocity Factor

Applicable Models: All

The command set of SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT:XXXX is changed to CALCulate:FSIMulator:DRAFt:EXTension:PORT:YYYY and CALCulate:FSIMulator::EXTension:PORT:YYYY? Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Sets and returns the cuttoff (minimum) frequency of the added waveguide fixture or transmission line.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<pnum>

Port Number for which media type is being set. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<value>

Cutoff frequency in Hz.

This value is ignored when SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:MED is set to COAX for the same port.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:PORT:WGC 1e8

sense2:correction:extension:port2:wgcutoff 100Mhz

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:PORT<pnum>:WGCutoff?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

System Media Cutoff Frequency

Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, P937xA

(Read-Write) Sets the extension value at the specified receiver. Must also set SENS:CORR:EXT ON.

Note: Before using this command you must select a measurement using CALC:MEAS:DEFine. You can select one measurement for each channel.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<Rnum>

Number of the receiver that will receive the extension. If unspecified, value is set to 1
Choose from:

1 for Receiver A

2 for Receiver B

<num>

The electrical length in seconds; may include suffix. Choose a number between:
-10 and 10

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT:REC 2MS
sense2:correction:extension:receiver2:time .00025

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension:RECeiver<Rnum> [:TIME]?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

0

Applicable Models: All

This command is changed to CALC:FSIM:DRAFt:SECTion:EXTension:ENABle <ON | OFF> and CALC:FSIM:SECTion:EXTension:ENABle?. Learn about Using Fixture Simulator.

(Read-Write) Turns port extensions ON or OFF.

Parameters

<cnum>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<ON | OFF>

ON (or 1) - turns port extensions ON.

OFF (or 0) - turns port extensions is OFF.

Examples

SENS:CORR:EXT ON
sense2:correction:extension:state off

Query Syntax

SENSe<cnum>:CORRection:EXTension[:STATe]?

Return Type

Boolean (1 = ON, 0 = OFF)

Default

OFF