Controls and queries settings that affect the VNA system.
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See Also
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) When a VNA 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, VNA 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:
Notes:
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<value> |
Threshold time in seconds. Set to 0 to immediately abort a sweep when a VNA 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? |
0 - No threshold time; all sweeps are immediately aborted. |
Applicable Models: All (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. |
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Examples |
SYST:PRES SYST:ACT:CHAN? 'Returns 1 |
Return Type |
Integer |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets and reads the active marker |
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<mkr> |
Active marker. |
Examples |
SYST:ACT:MARK 1 |
Return Type |
Integer |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:ACTive:MARKer? |
1 |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets and reads the active measurement class. |
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<string> |
Active measurement class. |
Examples |
SYST:ACT:MCL "Standard" |
Return Type |
String |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:ACTive:MCLass? |
Standard |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the name of the active measurement. While looking at the VNA 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. |
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Examples |
SYST:PRES 'Returns "CH1_S11_1" |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the active measurement number. |
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Parameters |
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<mnum> |
Measurement number for each measurement. There must be a selected measurement on the trace. If unspecified, <mnum> is set to 1. |
Examples |
SYST:PRES |
Return Type |
Integer |
1 |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Gets the active source port number. |
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Parameters |
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Examples |
SYST:ACT:PORT:SOURce? |
Return Type |
Integer |
1 |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Gets the active test port number. |
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Parameters |
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Examples |
SYST:ACT:PORT:TEST? |
Return Type |
Integer |
1 |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the active sheet number. |
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Examples |
SYST:ACT:SHE? 'Returns "1" |
Return Type |
String |
1 |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the active trace number. |
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Examples |
SYST:ACT:TRAC? 'Returns "1" |
Return Type |
String |
1 |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets or gets the active window number. |
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Parameters |
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<wnum> |
The active window number. |
Examples |
SYST:ACT:WIND 1 |
Return Type |
Integer |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:ACTive:WINDow? |
1 |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) This command generates a beep for the notification of the completion of an operation. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:BEEP:COMP:IMM |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets the beeper on or off. |
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Parameters |
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<bool> |
ON (1) or OFF (0). |
Examples |
SYST:BEEP:STAT 1 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:BEEPer:STAT? |
1 |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, M9485A, P937xA (Read-Write) Sets and reads the volume of the internal speaker. |
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Parameters |
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<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? |
0 |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) This command generates a beep for the notification of warning/limit test results. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:BEEP:WARN:IMM |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the channel numbers currently in use. |
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Examples |
SYST:CHAN:CAT? system:channels:catalog? 'Returns: "1,2,3" |
Return Type |
String of comma-separated numbers |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets and reads the state of channel coupling. This causes the VNA 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. |
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Parameters |
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<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]? |
OFF |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets and reads the group of channels for the mult-DUT parallel measurement. |
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Parameters |
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<array> |
{<number of group>, <start channel No.>, <end channel No.>, ... } The first item means number or groups. Next pairs show start/end channel numbers of the group. 1 pair for 1 group. Example: {0} Global coupling (default setting) {1, 1,4} Couples channel 1-4 {2, 1,3, 5,7} Couples channel 1-3 and 5-7 independently |
Examples |
SYST:CHAN:COUP:GRO 2,1,3,5,7 system:channels:couple:group 1,1,4 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CHANnels:COUPle:GROup? |
0 |
Applicable Models: M9485A, M980xA, P500xA/B, E5080B, E5081A, M983xA (Read-Write) Sets and reads the Multi DUT parallel measurement state. SYST:CHAN:COUP should be also turned on when Multi DUT parallel measurement is performed. |
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Parameters |
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<bool> |
ON (or 1) Multi DUT parallel measurement are enabled OFF (or 0) Multi DUT parallel measurement are NOT enabled |
Examples |
SYST:CHAN:COUP:PAR 1 system:channels:couple:parallel OFF |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CHANnels:COUPle:PARallel[:ENABle]? |
OFF |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, M9485A, P937xA, M983xA (Read Only) Gets the information if the parallel measurement is executed in the last sweep, for the targeted channel. |
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Parameters |
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<value> |
Channel number |
Examples |
SYST:CHAN:COUP:PAR:STAT? 1 system:channels:couple:parallel:state? 2 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CHANnels:COUPle:PARallel:STATe? |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: M9485A (Read-Write) Sets and reads the Noise Figure Dual-band Parallel Measurement state. SYST:CHAN:COUP should be also turned on when Noise Figure Dual-band Parallel Measurement is performed. This function is supported only for M9385A which has options both 028 and 720. |
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Parameters |
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<bool> |
ON (or 1) Noise Figure Dual-band parallel measurement are enabled OFF (or 0) Noise Figure Dual-band parallel measurement are NOT enabled |
Examples |
SYST:CHAN:NOIS:PAR 1 system:channels:noise:parallel OFF |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CHANnels:NOISe:PARallel[:ENABle]? |
OFF |
Applicable Models: M9485A (Read-Write) Sets and reads the group of channels for the Noise Figure Dual-band Parallel Measurement. This function is supported only for M9385A which has options both 028 and 720. |
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Parameters |
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<iarray> |
<num of groups>, <first channel of group #1>, <second channel of group #1>,<first channel of group #2>, <second channel of group #2>, … ,<first channel of group #n>, <second channel of group #n> Two consecutive channels can be assigned into one group. Example: {1, 1,2} measures NF channels 1 and 2 in parallel. {2, 3,4, 8,9} measures NF channels 3 and 4, then 8 and 9 in parallel. |
Examples |
SYST:CHAN:NOIS:PAR:GRO 1,1,2 system:channels:noise:parallel:group 1,1,2 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CHANnels:NOISe:PARallel:GROup? |
0 |
Applicable Models: M9485A (Read-Write) Sets and reads the group of channels for the Noise Figure Dual-band Parallel Measurement. This command allows you to setup any two channels in one group. This function is supported only for M9385A which has options both 028 and 720. |
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<iarray> |
<num of groups>, Several channels can be assigned to one group Example: {1, 2,1,3} measures NF channels 1 and 3 in parallel. |
Examples |
SYST:CHAN:NOIS:GRO:PAR:LIST 2, 3,1,3, 2,5,7 system:channels:noise:parallel:group:list 2, 2,1,3, 2,5,7 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CHANnels:NOISe:PARallel:GROup:LIST? |
0 |
Applicable Models: M9485A (Read Only) Gets the information if the parallel measurement is executed in the last sweep, for the targeted channel. This function is supported only for M9385A which has options both 028 and 720. |
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Parameters |
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<value> |
Channel number |
Examples |
SYST:CHAN:NOIS:PAR:STAT? 1 system:channels:noise:parallel:state? 2 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CHANnels:NOISe:PARallel:STATe? |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Deletes the specified channel. |
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Parameters |
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<value> |
Channel number to delete |
Examples |
SYST:CHAN:DEL 2 |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Places all channels in hold mode. To place a single channel in hold mode, use SENS:SWE:MODE. |
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Examples |
SYST:CHAN:HOLD |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (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). |
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Examples |
SYST:CHAN:RES |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, P937xA, M983xA (Write-only) Sets up multiple channels for manual trigger and provides a method of triggering multiple channels using manual trigger. There are several prerequisites for using this command:
If the above conditions are not met, then the command will generate an error which describes what is at fault. If the above conditions are met, then the trigger count for the specified channels is set to 1. Issuing an *OPC? query will indicate when the first channel is armed (ready for manual trigger). It is not necessary to wait for *OPC? before sending INIT:IMM to trigger the first channel. After the first channel is triggered, *OPC? will indicate when all armed channels have finished acquiring data. Channels will be sorted by channel number, and acquire in order from lowest channel number first to highest channel number last. |
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Parameters |
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<chanNums> |
Existing comma separated list of channel numbers. |
Examples |
SYST:CHAN:SING 1,3,4 System:channels:single 1,3,4 |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: M937xA, P937xA (Write-only) Sets the trigger count on the list of channels to ONE, and then combines the channels into a single efficient acquisition. The index line stays high during the entire acquisition. |
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Parameters |
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<chanNums> |
Existing comma separated list of channel numbers to combine. |
Examples |
SYST:CHAN:SING:COMB 1,3,4 System:channels:single:combine 1,3,4 |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets and reads the clock visibility state in the VNA status bar. |
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Parameters |
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<bool> |
ON (or 1) Clock is visible in the VNA status bar. OFF (or 0) Clock is NOT visible in the VNA status bar. |
Examples |
SYST:CLOC 1 system:clock:state OFF |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CLOCk[:STATe]? |
ON |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, P937xA (Write-only) Restarts as an "N-port" VNA using the specified multiport test set. |
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Parameters |
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<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 |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns whether VNA FW is 32 bit application or 64 bit application. Returns the word size (32 or 64). |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CONF:BIT? |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the directory path location for the specified file type. |
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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 VNA firmware executable files. SUPPort - This is the location of private support files for the VNA firmware. |
Example |
SYST:CONF:DIR? SUPP |
Return Type |
String |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, P937xA (Read-only) Returns a number that corresponds to the VNA 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 (PNA), 2.53 GHz dual core (E5080A) 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 8.0 - 1600 MHz quad core |
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Parameters |
None |
Example |
SYST:CONF:REV:CPU? |
Return Type |
String |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the DSP Revision number that is visible in the Help, About Network Analyzer dialog box. Learn more. |
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Parameters |
None |
Example |
SYST:CONF:REV:DSP? |
Return Type |
String |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the DSP FPGA Revision number that is visible in the Help, About Network Analyzer dialog box. Learn more. |
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Parameters |
None |
Example |
SYST:CONF:REV:DSPF? |
Return Type |
String |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns the Synthesizer Revision number. Synthesizer Versions 5.0 - Direct Digital Synthesizer to generate frequencies from 10 to 250 MHz, one synthesizer per assembly. 6.0 - Improved filtering and reliability improvements, one synthesizer per assembly. 7.0 - Direct Digital Synthesizer to generate frequencies from 10 MHz to 6 GHz, two or four synthesizers per assembly. Index Definitions for Synthesizer Versions 0 - LO synthesizer 1 - Src1 synthesizer 2 - Src 2 synthesizer 3 - Src 3 synthesizer |
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Parameters |
None |
Example |
SYST:CONF:REV:PNA:SYNT:VERS? "6.0" |
Return Type |
String |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: All (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 VNA while the dialog is open, this is not encouraged. Application programs should wait until the dialog is closed before resuming remote operations. |
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Parameters |
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<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. RESP - Launches the Response Cal Type Selection. BASic - Launches the Basic Cal dialog. CALL - Launches the Calibrate All Selected Channels dialog. These display on the VNA screen. |
Examples |
SYST:CORR:WIZ MAIN |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
MAIN |
Applicable Models: All (Write only) Add a request to copy the contents of the specified measurement into shared memory. Call this command once for each measurement definition. Once the shared memory is setup, there is no need to send more SCPI commands. The shared memory is filled automatically on every sweep. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
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<string> |
The following elements separated with colons (:). <Ch>:<MeasNum>:<dataFormat>:<numPoints>:[<repeatCount>] where:
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Examples |
SYSTem:DATA:MEMory:ADD "2:3:SDATA:201" 'copies the data for channel #2, measurement #3, complex data, 201 points into the shared memory buffer. |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read only) Returns a list of all the allocated shared memory buffers Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:CAT? |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Closes the specified memory mapped buffer. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
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<memName> |
String. Name of the memory mapped buffer. |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:CLOS "VNA_MemoryMap" |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Closes the specified memory file. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
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<fileName> |
Memory file name. |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:CLOS "c:\temp\myfile.dat" |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write only) Allocates the memory mapped buffer. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
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<memName> |
String. Name of the memory mapped buffer. This must be a unique name, and cannot conflict with other shared memory buffer names. Use this command in your program when connecting to the shared memory. See SYSTem:DATA:MEMory:NAME? |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:COMM "VNA_MemoryMap" |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write only) This command creates the memory buffer and saves the buffer to a file. This command is an alternative to using the SYST:DATA:MEM:COMMIT command. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
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<fileName> |
String. Name of the memory mapped buffer file. This must be a unique name, and cannot conflict with other shared memory buffer file names. Use this command in your program when connecting to the shared memory. See SYSTem:DATA:MEMory:NAME? |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:COMM:FILE "c:\temp\myfile.dat" |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write only) Deletes the specified memory mapped buffer. |
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Parameters |
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<memName> |
String. Name of the memory mapped buffer. This is the unique name that is used in the COMMit command. |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:DEL "VNA_MemoryMap" |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write only) Initializes the shared memory setup buffers. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:INIT |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read only) Returns a unique, auto-generated name that can be used in the COMMIt command. By using this generated name, a client can be sure not to conflict with any other used shared memory regions. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:NAME? |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read only) The shared memory is a contiguous block of memory. Each measurement takes up a subset of this contiguous block. This command returns the offset (in bytes) into the shared memory for the most recently added parameter. The offset is a number that specifies the starting index (in bytes) of the data. This query can be sent after sending SYST:DATA:MEM:ADD. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:OFFS? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write only) This command resets the current repeat index to 0. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:REP:RES |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write only) Deletes all allocated shared memory buffers. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:RES |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read only) Returns the size of the memory mapped region. Send this immediately after SYST:DATA:MEM:COMMit. The result is the total size (in bytes) of all the measurements in the shared memory region. Refer also to Shared Memory Example in C#. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:DATA:MEM:SIZE? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the system date. |
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Parameters |
None |
Example |
SYST:DATE? |
Return Type |
Comma separated numbers representing year, month, day. |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, E5080A/B, E5081A (Read-only) Returns the disk drive version. The format is S.XX.YY.ZZ. |
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Parameters |
None |
Example |
SYST:DISK:REV? |
Return Type |
Comma separated numbers representing year, month, day. |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: All (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:
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. |
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Examples |
SYST:ERR? |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the number of errors in the error queue. Use SYST:ERR? to read an error. |
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Examples |
SYST:ERR:COUN? |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (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. |
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Parameters |
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<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? |
OFF |
Applicable Models: M93xxA/B, P937xA, E5080B, E5081A, M980xA, P50xxA/B, M9485A (Read-Write) (M937xA/P937xA) Sets and returns the coupler state. This command is not effective for SMC class. (E5080B, M980xA, P50xxA, M9485A) Turn off the system calibration. When you perform a 8/12-term error model calibration (measuring raw measurement data, calculating error term using external software and then performing correction with calculated error terms and measured raw data), the following setup is required for calibration using external PC: 1. 8-term error model:
2. 12-term error model:
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Parameters |
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<char> |
Choose from: OFF AUTO |
Examples |
SYST:FCOR:CHAN:COUP AUTO |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:FCORrection:CHANnel<cnum>:COUPler[:STATe]? |
Return Type |
Character |
AUTO (for ENA/PXI) OFF (for PNA) |
Applicable Models: M980xA, E5080A/B, E5081A, P50xxA/B, M9485A (M9376A only) (Read-Write) Enable and disable the RF gain ranging state .When you perform a 8/12-term error model calibration (measuring raw measurement data, calculating error term using external software and then performing correction with calculated error terms and measured raw data), this command allows you to control the RF ranging state. See SYST:FCOR:CHAN:COUP:STAT. |
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Parameters |
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<bool> |
Choose from: OFF - 0 (Fix the RF gain range) ON - 1 |
Examples |
SYST:FCOR:CHAN:COUP:RFR 0 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:FCORrection:CHANnel<cnum>:RFRange[:STATe]? |
Return Type |
Boolean |
1 |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Performs a standard Preset, then deletes the default trace, measurement, and window. The VNA screen becomes blank. |
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Examples |
SYST:FPR |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: E5080A/B, E5081A, M9485A, M980xA, P50xxA/B, P93xxB, M983xA (Read-Write) Sets and reads the status of the Initial Source Port Control feature (to switch the stimulus output in the trigger hold state to a test port). |
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Parameters |
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<bool> |
ON (or 1) Source is outputted only when measurement is done .Source is not outputted during hold state. OFF (or 0) Source is always outputted. |
Examples |
SYST:ISPC 1 system:ispcontrol OFF |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:ISPControl[:STATe]? |
ON (E5080A), OFF (P50xxA, M980xA, M9485A, E5080B) |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Sets the local/remote state to local. |
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Examples |
SYST:LOC |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: All (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. |
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Parameters |
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<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 |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All
(Write-only) Copies settings only, or settings and measurements, traces, markers, and limit lines from an existing channel, <fromChannel>, to a new channel, <toChannel>. Traces can be copied into the Active Window, a user specified window, or a new (next available) window. . |
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Parameters |
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<fromChannel> |
Channel number to copy settings from. If unspecified, value is 1. |
<toChannel> |
0 for next available channel, or N for channel number to copy settings to. |
<toWindow> |
-1 will create a new window, 0 will use the active window, and N will use the specified window N. <toWindow> is ignored when <copyScope> is "stimulus" |
<copyScope> |
must be "stimulus" which copies only settings, or "state" which copies settings, measurements, traces, markers, and limit lines. |
Examples |
SYST:MACR:COPY:CHAN1:STAT 2,0,"stimulus" Copies only settings from channel #1 to channel #2. This is equivalent to SYST:MACR:COPY:CHAN1 2 SYST:MACR:COPY:CHAN1:STAT 2,-1,"state" Copies settings, measurements, traces, etc. from channel #1 to channel #2. Traces are placed into a new window (next available window), and additional windows will be created as necessary so that all traces are copied. SYST:MACR:COPY:CHAN1:STAT 0,-1 Copies settings, measurements, etc. from channel #1 to the next available channel and places traces into the next avaialble new window. |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Copies and applies an existing Source Power Calibration to another channel. Learn more about source power calibration. |
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Parameters |
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<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 |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns measurement class names available on the VNA. Learn more about Measurement Classes. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:MCLass:CAT? "Standard,Differential I/Q,Gain Compression,Gain Compression Converters,IM Spectrum,IM Spectrum Converters,Modulation Distortion,Modulation Distortion Converters,Noise Figure Cold Source,Noise Figure Converters,Phase Noise,Scalar Mixer/Converter,Spectrum Analyzer,Swept IMD,Swept IMD Converters,Vector Mixer/Converter,TDR" |
Return Type |
String of comma-separated measurement class names. See the complete list of measurement class names. |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns ALL parameters that are supported by the specified measurement class. |
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Parameters |
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<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 |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns valid measurement class names available on the VNA. Learn more about Measurement Classes. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:MCLass:VALid:CAT? "Standard,Differential I/Q,Gain Compression,Gain Compression Converters,IM Spectrum,IM Spectrum Converters,Modulation Distortion,Modulation Distortion Converters,Noise Figure Cold Source,Noise Figure Converters,Phase Noise,Scalar Mixer/Converter,Spectrum Analyzer,Swept IMD,Swept IMD Converters,Vector Mixer/Converter,TDR" |
Return Type |
String of comma-separated measurement class names. See the complete list of measurement class names. |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns ALL measurement numbers, or measurement numbers from a specified channel. |
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Parameters |
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[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" |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the channel number of the specified measurement. |
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Parameters |
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<n> |
Measurement number for which to return the channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1. |
Examples |
'Returns the channel number of measurement 2 SYST:MEAS2:CHAN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the name of the specified measurement. |
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Parameters |
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<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 |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the measurement number associated with the measurement name. |
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Parameters |
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<measName> |
Measurement name. |
Examples |
'Returns the measurement number of My_Measurement SYST:MEAS:NUMB? "My_Measurement" |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the trace number of the specified measurement number. Trace numbers restart for each window while measurement numbers are always unique. |
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Parameters |
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<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 |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the window number of the specified measurement number. |
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Parameters |
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<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 |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) This command allows you to modify the manufacturer name returned by the instrument’s *IDN query response. This is intended to be used for Agilent backward identity compatibility. For example, "Agilent Technologies” or “Agilent”. However, it could be used for other purposes such as emulation of another vendor’s instrument. The change to the manufacturer string will not take effect until after an instrument reboot. The manufacturer string does not allow commas in the name. If a comma is detected an error is returned. Also, if an invalid manufacturer is detected, an error is returned. The manufacturer string used for Keysight is “Keysight Technologies”. |
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Parameters |
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<string> |
Name of the manufacturer. |
Examples |
SYST:PERS:MAN "Keysight Technologies" |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:PERSona:MANufacturer? |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets and returns the instrument's original manufacturer identification state following the next instrument reboot. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:PERS:MAN:DEF |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:PERSona:MANufacturer:DEFault? |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) This command allows you to modify the product model returned by the instrument’s *IDN query response. This is intended to be used for model compatibility. If not specified, the default model of the instrument is used. The change to the model string will not take effect until after an instrument reboot. The model string does not allow commas in the name. If a comma is detected an error is returned. Also, if an invalid model is detected, an error is returned. |
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Parameters |
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<string> |
Product model name. |
Examples |
SYST:PERS:MOD "33220A" |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:PERSona:MANufacturer? |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets and returns the instrument's original product model name following the next instrument reboot. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:PERS:MOD:DEF |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:PERSona:MODel:DEFault? |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Shuts down the system. |
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Parameters |
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<n> |
Shutdown or restart. Choose from: 1 - Restart. 0 - Shutdown . |
Examples |
'Shuts down the system SYST:POFF |
0 (Shutdown) |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) (M937xA, P937xA: Read-Only) Sets and returns the power limit for the specified port. Learn more about Power Limit. |
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Parameters |
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<pnum> |
Port number. Choose any VNA port. |
<value> |
Power limit in dBm |
Examples |
SYST:POW1:LIM 5 system:power2:limit 0 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:POWer<pnum>:LIMit? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
100 dBm |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets and returns the calibration power limit for the specified port. Learn more about Power Limit. The values set by this command are not applied automatically during the calibration. Users need to call SYSTem:POWer:LIMit:CALibration:STATe to apply the calibration power limit during calibration. |
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Parameters |
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<pnum> |
Port number. Choose any VNA port. |
<value> |
Cal power limit in dBm |
Examples |
SYST:POW1:LIM:CAL 5 system:power2:limit:calibration 0 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:POWer<pnum>:LIMit:CALibration? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
100 dBm (Factory default. Preset does nothing) |
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Save/Recall |
No (but stored in ProgramData) |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets and returns the calibrating state for the calibration power limit feature works properly from remote UI. Learn more about Power Limit. Calibration power limit is not automatically applied when calibration is started from SCPI. Users need to call this command properly to apply the calibration power limit during calibration. To enable the power limit during calibration feature, users need to call SYST:POW:LIM:CAL:STAT ON before starting calibration and need to call SYST:POW:LIM:CAL:STAT OFF after the calibration finished. |
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Parameters |
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<bool> |
Choose from: ON or 1 - Calibrating OFF or 0 - Is not calibrating |
Examples |
SYST:POW1:LIM:CAL:STAT 1 system:power:limit:calibration:state 0 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:POWer:LIMit:CALibration:STATe? |
Return Type |
Boolean |
0 (OFF) |
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Save/Recall |
No |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) (M937xA, P937xA: Read-Only) Enables or disables the ability to change the power limit values through the user interface. Learn more about Power Limit. |
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Parameters |
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<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 |
OFF |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) (M937xA, P937xA: Read-Only) Enables or disables the power limit for the specified port. Learn more about Power Limit. |
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Parameters |
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<pnum> |
Port number. Choose any VNA 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 |
OFF |
Applicable Models: All (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 VNA to the factory preset settings, and SYST:UPReset will always perform a User Preset. If the VNA 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. |
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Examples |
SYST:PRES |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sets and returns the display of frequency information on the VNA screen and printouts. |
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Parameters |
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<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:
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Examples |
SYST:SEC LOW |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:SECurity[:LEVel]? |
Return Type |
Character |
None |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Sends a definite-length binary block Instrument state and sets the VNA with those settings. This command does the same as saving a *.sta file to the VNA (MMEM:STOR STATE) and then MMEM:TRAN to transfer the file to the computer. |
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Parameters |
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<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. |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns comma separated list of visible sheets. |
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Parameters |
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Examples |
SYST:SHE:CAT? 'Returns: "1,2,3" |
Return Type |
String of comma-separated numbers |
1 |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Reads and writes the arguments for the specified macro. On the Edit Macro Dialog, this is called the "Macro run string parameters". |
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Parameters |
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<n> |
Numeric. Number of the macro that is stored in the VNA. 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://www.keysight.com/pna/help/PNAWebHelp/help.htm" |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:SHORtcut<n>:ARGuments? |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Removes the specified macro from the list of macros in the VNA. Does not delete the macro executable file. |
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Parameters |
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<n> |
Numeric. Number of the macro that is stored in the VNA. 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 |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Executes (runs) the specified Macro (shortcut) that is stored in the VNA. Note: If Enable Remote Drive Access is unchecked in the Remote Interface dialog, this command will return an error. |
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Parameters |
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<n> |
Numeric. Number of the macro that is stored in the VNA. 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 |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (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 VNA at the location indicated by this command. |
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Parameters |
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<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(x86)\Keysight\Network Analyzer\Documents\unguideMultiple.vbs" |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:SHORtcut<n>:PATH? |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-Write) Reads and writes the name of the specified macro. |
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Parameters |
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<n> |
Numeric. Number of the macro that is stored in the VNA. 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? |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: Simulator only
(Read-Write) Set/get trace sNp file for dummy DUT. Preset & Save/Recall does not work for this command |
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Parameters |
<string> sNp file to be set to dummy DUT |
Examples |
SYST:SIM:FILE? |
Return Type |
string |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: Simulator only
(Read-Write) add some noise on simulator measurement. Preset & Save/Recall does not work for this command |
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Parameters |
<bool> Noise state. |
Examples |
SYST:SIM:DUT:NOIS:STAT? |
Return Type |
bool |
ON |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the system time. |
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Parameters |
None |
Example |
SYST:TIME? |
Return Type |
Comma separated numbers representing hours, minutes, seconds. |
Not applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, E5080A/B, E5081A (Read-Write) Enables and disables the touchscreen. This setting remains until changed again from the front-panel or remotely, or until the hard drive is changed or reformatted. |
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Parameters |
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<bool> |
Choose from: ON (1) Enables the touchscreen. OFF (0) Disables the touchscreen. |
Examples |
SYST:TOUC 1 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:TOUChscreen[:STATe]? |
Return Type |
Boolean |
ON when shipped from factory. |
Applicable Models: All (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 VNA to the factory preset settings, and SYST:UPReset will always perform a User Preset. |
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Examples |
SYST:UPReset system:upreset |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (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 VNA to the factory preset settings, and SYST:UPReset will always perform a User Preset. |
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Parameters |
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<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 |
0 |
Applicable Models: Alll (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 VNA to assume this instrument state. Regardless of the state of the User Preset Enable checkbox, the SYST:PRESet command will always preset the VNA to the factory preset settings, and SYST:UPReset will always perform a User Preset. |
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Parameters |
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<file> |
String - Name of the file to be loaded. 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 |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Saves the current instrument settings as UserPreset.sta. Subsequent execution of SYSTem:UPReset will cause the VNA to assume this instrument state. Regardless of the state of the User Preset Enable checkbox, the SYST:PRESet command will always preset the VNA to the factory preset settings, and SYST:UPReset will always perform a User Preset. |
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Examples |
SYST:UPR:SAVE system:upreset:save:state |
Query Syntax |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the window numbers that are currently being used. |
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Examples |
SYST:WIND:CAT? system:windows:catalog? |
Return Type |
String of comma-separated numbers. For example: "1,2" |
Not Applicable |