COMMAND REFERENCE
FORMat[:DATA]
Syntax:
FORMat[:DATA] INTeger[, 8 | 16]
INTeger,8
INTeger,16
Query form: FORMat[:DATA]?
Response:
INT,8 | INT,16
INT,8
INT,16
Description:
Programs the number of bits of the trace data points. If the oscilloscope is in the
analog mode, error -221 "Settings conflict;Digital mode required" is generated.
After a
RST command, the number of bits is 16.
*
Example:
→
Send
FORMat INTeger,8
→
Send
TRACe? M1_4
←
Read
<trace_block>
Note:
This only works when a trace was stored before in M1-4.
Trace point of 8 bits (one byte).
Trace point of 16 bits (two bytes).
Trace point consists of one byte.
Trace point consists of two bytes.
Programs the resolution at 8 bits.
Queries for trace 4 in memory register 1.
Each trace point consists of 8 bits.
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