HP 8163A Programming Manual page 76

command: :READ[n][:CHANnel[n]][:SCALar]:POWer[:DC]?
syntax: :READ[n]:[CHANnel[n]][:SCALar]:POWer[:DC]?
description: Reads the current power meter value. It provides its own software triggering
and does not need a triggering command.
If the software trigger system operates continuously (see
":INITiate[n]:[CHANnel[n]]:CONTinuous" on page 75), this command is
identical to ":FETCh[n][:CHANnel[n]][:SCAlar]:POWer[:DC]?" on
page 74.
If the software trigger system does not operate continuously, this command
is identical to generating a software trigger
(":INITiate[n]:[CHANnel[n]][:IMMediate]" on page 74) and then reading
the power meter value.
NOTE
parameters:
none
response: The current power meter reading as a float value in dBm, W or dB.
NOTE
read1:pow? → +1.33555600E-006<END>
example:
affects: All power meter modules
command: :SENSe[n]:[CHANnel[n]]:CORRection[:LOSS][:INPut]
[:MAGNitude]
syntax: :SENSe[n]:[CHANnel[n]]:CORRection[:LOSS][:INPUT][:MAGNitude]
<wsp><value>[DB]
description: Enters a calibration value for a module.
parameters: The calibration factor as a float value
If no unit type is specified, decibels (dB) is implied.
response: none
example:
sens1:corr 10DB
affects: All power meter modules
Introduction to Programming
Measurement Functions – The SENSe Subsystem
The power meter must be running for this command to be
effective.
If the reference state is absolute, units are dBm or W.
If the reference state is relative, units are dB.
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