SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL Commands

Contains the settings to configure a "Cal All" Calibration.

Use the Guided Cal interface to perform the calibration.

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:

CHANnel:

| PORTs[:SELect]

CSET:

GUIDed:

| CHANnel:LIST?

| CHANnel[:VALue]?

INDependent:

| SOURce:

| CALibrate:

| RANGe:

MCLass:

| PROPerty:

| NAME:CATalog?

| VALue:

PATH:

| CONFigure:

PORT<n>:

| RECeiver:ATTen

| SOURce:POWer:

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SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:CHANnel<ch>:PORTs[:SELect] <value>

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) For each channel to be calibrated, sets and returns the ports to be calibrated. Specify port numbers ONLY for standard channels. Application channels are not necessary because they have designated input/output/LO ports.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<ch>	Channel number to be calibrated.
<value>	Ports to be calibrated for the specified channel. Select any of the native VNA ports (1,2,3,4).
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:CHAN2:PORT 1,2,3
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:CHANnel<ch>:PORTs[:SELect]?
Return Type	Comma-separated port numbers.
Default	1,2

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:CSET:CATalog?

Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the User Cal Set or cal register names that were produced by the cal all session.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:CSET:CATalog? 'returns this format: "MyCalAll_STD_001, MyCalAll_SMC_002" See example program
Return Type	String of comma-separated Cal Set or cal register names
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:CSET:PREFix<value>

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) Sets and returns the prefix to be used when saving User Cal Sets that result from the Cal All session. The Meas Class and channel number are appended to this prefix for each calibrated channel. Use SYST:CAL:ALL:CSET:CATalog? to read the saved cal set names. SENS:CORR:COLL:GUID:SAVE:CSET can also be used to set the Cal Set prefix. If a Cal Set prefix is NOT set using either command, the cal data for each channel will be saved only to cal registers. Learn about cal registers.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<value>	(String) User Cal Set prefix.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:CSET:PREFix "MyCalAll"
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:CSET:PREFix?
Return Type	String
Default	" " (Empty string)

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:GUIDed:CHANnel:LIST?

Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns all cal all guided calibration channels.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
Examples	chan = SYST:CAL:ALL:GUID:CHAN:LIST?
Return Type	String of comma-separated channel numbers
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:GUIDed:CHANnel[:VALue]?

Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the primary guided calibration channel number if more than one channel exists; otherwise, this command returns the one value. Use this value as the <ch> argument for the subsequent Guided:Cal commands.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
Examples	chan = SYST:CAL:ALL:GUID:CHAN:VAL?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:GUIDed:PORTs?

Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the ports to be calibrated during the Cal All Channels calibration. Specify connectors and cal kits for these ports using the Guided:Cal commands. Specify the ports to be calibrated for each channel using SYST:CAL:ALL:CHAN<ch>:PORT.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
Examples	ports = SYST:CAL:ALL:GUID:PORT?
Return Type	Comma-separated list of port numbers
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:IFBW <value>

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) Sets and returns the IFBW for a Cal All calibration. Learn more about this setting.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<value>	IF Bandwidth in Hz. The list of valid IF Bandwidths is different depending on the VNA model. See the list of valid settings. If an invalid number is specified, the VNA will round up to the closest valid setting. This command supports MIN and MAX as arguments. Learn more.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:IFBW 10e3
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:IFBW?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	1 kHz

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:INDependent:SOURce:CALibrate:CATalog?

Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns available ports for independent power calibration.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:IND:SOUR:CAL:CAT?
Return Type	String
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:INDependent:SOURce<n>:CALibrate:RANGe:ADD

Applicable Models: All (Write-only) This command adds a power cal range for a specific port <n>. Note that external sources are valid and specifying a source port is the same as other remote commands. By default this will create a range with the preset start/stop frequency and 201 points. The maximum number of ranges that can be added is 100 (same as the maximum number of segments).
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Port number
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:IND:SOUR3:CAL:RANG:ADD
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:INDependent:SOURce<n>:CALibrate:RANGe:CLEar

Applicable Models: All (Write-only) This command resets all ranges for the given source port <n>.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Port number
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:IND:SOUR3:CAL:RANG:CLE
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:INDependent:SOURce<n>:CALibrate:RANGe:COUNt?

Applicable Models: All (Read-only) This command queries how many ranges are included in the calibration for source port <n>.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Port number
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:IND:SOUR3:CAL:RANG:COUN?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:INDependent:SOURce<n>:CALibrate:RANGe<m>:POINts <value>

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) This command sets and gets the number of points for range <m> for source port<n>.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Port number
<m>	Range number
<value>	Number of points
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:IND:SOUR3:CAL:RANG1:POIN 7
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:INDependent:SOURce<n>:CALibrate:RANGe<m>:POINts?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:INDependent:SOURce<n>:CALibrate:RANGe<m>:STARt <value>

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) This command sets and gets the start frequency for range <m> for source port<n>.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Port number
<m>	Range number
<value>	Start frequency for range <m>
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:IND:SOUR3:CAL:RANG1:STAR 20e9
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:INDependent:SOURce<n>:CALibrate:RANGe<m>:STARt?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:INDependent:SOURce<n>:CALibrate:RANGe<m>:STOP <value>

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) This command sets and gets the stop frequency for range <m> for source port<n>.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Port number
<m>	Range number
<value>	Stop frequency for range <m>
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:IND:SOUR3:CAL:RANG1:STOP 21e9
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:INDependent:SOURce<n>:CALibrate:RANGe<m>:STOP?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CAL:ALL[1-250]:MCLass:PROPerty:NAME:CATalog? [mclass]

Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the unique, settable properties for the current cal all session. See a list of valid properties and values for each measurement class.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
[mclass]	Optional argument. String name of the measurement class for which properties are to be returned. See a list of valid measurement class Application names. The measurement class must be included in the current Cal All calibration.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:MCL:PROP:NAME:CAT? 'with NFX app, returns: "Noise Cal Method,Noise Tuner,AutoOrient Tuner,Tuner In,Tuner Out,Receiver Characterization Method,ENR File,Noise Source Connector,Noise Source CalKit"
Return Type	String of comma-separated properties.
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CAL:ALL[1-250]:MCLass:PROPerty:VALue:CATalog? <prop>

Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the valid property values for a specific property name. See a list of valid properties and values for each measurement class.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<prop>	(String) Property name for which valid values are to be returned.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:MCL:PROP:VAL:CAT? "Noise Cal Method" 'with NFX app, returns: "Scalar,Vector"
Return Type	String of comma-separated values
Default	Not applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:MCLass:PROPerty:VALue[:STATe] <prop>,<value>

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) Sets and returns the property value for a specific property name. See a list of valid properties and values for each measurement class.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<prop>	(String) Property name for which value is to be set or returned.
<value>	Property value. To read a list of valid values, use SYST:CAL:ALL:MCL:PROP:VAL:CAT?
Examples	Example 1: SYST:CAL:ALL:MCL:PROP:VAL "Noise Cal Method","Noise:Scalar" Example 2: SYST:CAL:ALL:MCL:PROP:VAL "Enable Extra Power Cals","Port 1 Src2,Port3" Example 3: SYST:CAL:ALL:MCL:PROP:VAL "Port 1 Src2 Cal Power","-20"
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:MCLass:PROPerty:VALue[:STATe]? <prop>
Return Type	String
Default	Varies with the property name.

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:PATH:CONFigure:ELEMent[:STATe] <element>,<setting>

Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Write-Read) Sets and returns the Path Configuration settings for a Cal All calibration.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<element>	(String) Path configuration element to be set. See a list of configurable RF Path elements and settings.
<setting>	(String) Path configuration element setting.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:PATH:CONFigure:ELEMent "Port1NoiseTuner","Internal"
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:PATH:CONFigure:ELEMent[:STATe]? <element>
Return Type	String
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:PORT<n>:RECeiver:ATTen<value>[,src]

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) Sets and returns the Receiver Attenuator setting for a Cal All calibration.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Receiver port number.
<value>	Attenuation value in dB for a Cal All calibration. Choose a valid value for the VNA model. See valid settings.
[src]	String. (NOT case sensitive). Source port. Optional. Use SOUR:CAT? to return a list of valid port names. While this argument can be used to make settings for ALL ports, it is designed to access ports such as an external source, true mode balanced port, or one of the Source 2 outputs on the 2-port 2-source PNA-X model such as "Port 1 Src2". Otherwise, the <port> argument performs the same function. If both arguments are specified, [src] takes priority.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:PORT2:REC:ATT 10
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:PORT<n>:RECeiver:ATTen?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	0

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:PORT<n>:RECeiver:ATTen:REFerence<num>

Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M9485A

(Write-Read) Sets and returns the reference attenuator setting for a Cal All calibration.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Receiver port number.
<num>	Attenuation value in dB for a Cal All calibration. 0dB or 35dB. If a number other than these is entered, the analyzer will select the next lower valid value. For example, if 19dB is entered, then 0dB attenuation will be selected.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:PORT2:REC:ATT:REF 0
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:PORT<n>:RECeiver:ATTen:REFerence?
Return Type	Numeric. If querying for the standard port, the return value is 0
Default	35

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:PORT<n>:RECeiver:ATTen:TEST<num>

Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M9485A

(Write-Read) Sets and returns the test attenuator setting for a Cal All calibration.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Receiver port number.
<num>	Attenuation value in dB for a Cal All calibration. 0dB or 35dB. If a number other than these is entered, the analyzer will select the next lower valid value. For example, if 19dB is entered, then 0dB attenuation will be selected.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:PORT2:REC:ATT:TEST 0
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:PORT<n>:RECeiver:ATTen:TEST?
Return Type	Numeric. If querying for the standard (M9376A) port, the return value is 0.
Default	35

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:PORT<n>:SOURce:POWer:ATTen<value>[,src]

Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, P937xA (Write-Read) Sets and returns the Source Attenuator setting for the Cal All calibration.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Source port number.
<value>	Attenuation value in dB for the Cal All calibration. Choose a valid value for the VNA model. See valid settings.
[src]	String. (NOT case sensitive). Source port. Optional. Use SOUR:CAT? to return a list of valid port names. While this argument can be used to make settings for ALL ports, it is designed to access ports such as an external source, true mode balanced port, or one of the Source 2 outputs on the 2-port 2-source PNA-X model such as "Port 1 Src2". Otherwise, the <port> argument performs the same function. If both arguments are specified, [src] takes priority.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:PORT2:SOUR:POW:ATT 10
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:PORT<n>:SOURce:POWer:ATTen?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	0

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:PORT<n>:SOURce:POWer:OFFSet <value>[,src]

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) Sets and returns the power offset value for a Cal All calibration. Power Offset provides a method of compensating port power for added attenuation or amplification in the source path. The result is that power at the specified port reflects the added components.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Source port number.
<value>	Power offset value in dB for a Cal All calibration. For amplification, use positive offset. For attenuation, use negative offset.
[src]	String. (NOT case sensitive). Source port. Optional. Use SOUR:CAT? to return a list of valid port names. While this argument can be used to make settings for ALL ports, it is designed to access ports such as an external source, true mode balanced port, or one of the Source 2 outputs on the 2-port 2-source PNA-X model such as "Port 1 Src2". Otherwise, the <port> argument performs the same function. If both arguments are specified, [src] takes priority.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:PORT2:SOUR:POW:OFFS 10
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:PORT<n>:SOURce:POWer:OFFSet?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	0

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:PORT<n>:SOURce:POWer[:VALue] <value>[,src]

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) Sets and returns the power level at which a Cal All calibration is to be performed.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<n>	Source port number.
<value>	Power level at which the calibration is to be performed.
[src]	String. (NOT case sensitive). Source port. Optional. Use SOUR:CAT? to return a list of valid port names. While this argument can be used to make settings for ALL ports, it is designed to access ports such as an external source, true mode balanced port, or one of the Source 2 outputs on the 2-port 2-source PNA-X model such as "Port 1 Src2". Otherwise, the <port> argument performs the same function. If both arguments are specified, [src] takes priority.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:PORT2:SOUR:POW 0
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:PORT<n>:SOURce:POWer[:VALue]?
Return Type	Numeric
Default	Preset power of the VNA model. See the data sheet for the power level for each model.

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:RESet

Applicable Models: All (Write-only) Resets all properties associated with the Cal All session to their default values.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:RES
Query Syntax	Not Applicable
Default	Not Applicable

SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL[1-250]:SELect <value>

Applicable Models: All (Write-Read) Sets and returns the list of channels to be calibrated during the Cal All session.
Parameters
[1-250]	Calibration number. The default is 1.
<value>	Channel numbers to be calibrated. These channels must already exist.
Examples	SYST:CAL:ALL:SEL 1,2,3
Query Syntax	SYSTem:CALibrate:ALL:SELect?
Return Type	Comma-separated channel numbers.
Default	Existing channels