Basic V3500A Commands - Keysight V3500A User Manual

Basic V3500A commands

Command Name
Description
Syntax
Response
Command Name
Description
Syntax
Response
Return value
Comments
Command Name
Description
Syntax
Response
Comments
Command Name
Description
Syntax
Response
Comments
V3500A User's Guide
Reset
This command resets the V3500A to its factory
power- on state.
*RST<LF>
OK
Triggered power read
This is the basic measurement command for the V3500A.
*TRG<LF>
<Value>
Returns the present V3500A reading.
The present read cycle of the V3500A is interrupted, and a
new one is started. The measurement from the new cycle
is returned.
Non-triggered power read
This command returns the present reading of the V3500A.
PWR? <LF>
<Value>
This is a non- triggered measurement. If the input power has
changed during the present measurement cycle, the measured
power may be unpredictable.
Zero command
This command zeroes the V3500A.
ZERO<LF>
OK
This internal correction routine removes offset errors in the
measurement. This is necessary to preserve accuracy when
measuring low- level signals.
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