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Anritsu Spectrum Master User Manual

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Spectrum Master
Ultraportable Spectrum Analyzer
MS2760A-0032 - 9 kHz to 32 GHz
MS2760A-0044 - 9 kHz to 44 GHz
MS2760A-0050 - 9 kHz to 50 GHz
MS2760A-0070 - 9 kHz to 70 GHz
MS2760A-0090 - 9 kHz to 90 GHz
MS2760A-0110 - 9 kHz to 110 GHz
Anritsu Company
Part Number: 10580-00427
490 Jarvis Drive
Revision: C
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
Published: July 2017
USA
Copyright 2017 Anritsu Company

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  • Page 1 MS2760A-0070 - 9 kHz to 70 GHz MS2760A-0090 - 9 kHz to 90 GHz MS2760A-0110 - 9 kHz to 110 GHz Anritsu Company Part Number: 10580-00427 490 Jarvis Drive Revision: C Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Published: July 2017 Copyright 2017 Anritsu Company...
  • Page 2 European Union. For Products placed on the EU market after August 13, 2012, please contact your local Anritsu representative at the end of the product’s useful life to arrange disposal in accordance with your initial contract and the local law.
  • Page 3 Proposition 65 Notification Notification for California customers: Chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm may be present in these products or their related accessories. For information, see: https://oag.ca.gov/prop65 Chinese RoHS Compliance Statement MS2760A UG PN: 10580-00427 Rev.
  • Page 4 Anritsu Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3—Graphical User Interface MS2760A Spectrum Master Software GUI Overview ....... . 3-1 Title Bar .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents (Continued) 3-11 MODE MEAS Menu ............3-17 3-12 MEAS SETUP Menu (Spectrum) .
  • Page 7 Table of Contents (Continued) 4-12 Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) Measurement ........4-13 Required Equipment .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents (Continued) Chapter 7—SCPI System Commands System Common Commands ..........7-1 System Mode Commands.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1-General Information

    Anritsu follows a practice of regular improvement to our software; we recommend users check Note http://www.anritsu.com to ensure you have the latest versions. Refer to the MS2760A Spectrum Master Technical Data Sheet for the latest options, available accessories, and performance specifications for your instrument model. MS2760A UG PN: 10580-00427 Rev. C...

  • Page 10: Initial Inspection

    All Anritsu spectrum analyzers are assigned a unique seven digit serial number, such as “0701016”. The serial number is printed on a label that is affixed to the unit. When ordering parts or corresponding with Anritsu Customer Service, please use the correct serial number with reference to the specific instrument's model number.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2-Installation

    • Super speed USB 3.0 (required) Installing the MS2760A Software Application and Drivers Both the Spectrum Master application and drivers must be installed before using the Spectrum Master MS2760A instrument. Follow the steps below as a guide for proper installation.
  • Page 12 Figure 2-1. Anritsu Welcome Screen 3. Select Next. Figure 2-2. Spectrum Master License Agreement 4. Read the license agreement and select “I Agree”. The Select shortcut options dialog opens. 5. Select the desired options to be installed. PN: 10580-00427 Rev. C...
  • Page 13 Installation 2-3 Installing the MS2760A Software Application and Drivers 6. Press Next. Figure 2-3. Select Shortcut Options Dialog 7. To use the default directory for the program installation, press Install. If you choose not to have the Device Monitor launch after installation, you will have to launch it Note manually before the MS2760A will connect to the software.
  • Page 14 2-3 Installing the MS2760A Software Application and Drivers Installation The software loads and installs to the selected location. Figure 2-5. Installing Dialog 8. Select Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-6. Anritsu Spectrum Master Installation Complete PN: 10580-00427 Rev. C MS2760A UG...

  • Page 15: Ms2760A Ug Pn: 10580-00427 Rev. C

    Installation 2-3 Installing the MS2760A Software Application and Drivers During the first installation, the following dialog may display and can be ignored. It has no bearing on the installation process or functionality of the MS2760A. Figure 2-7. Installation Driver Dialog MS2760A UG PN: 10580-00427 Rev.

  • Page 16: Status Indicator And Connectors

    2-4 Status Indicator and Connectors Installation Status Indicator and Connectors Connectors and status indicator for the Spectrum Master are shown below in Figure 2-8. Index Description TRIG -External Trigger Connector: MCX(f), 50 Ω Status Indicator Initialization - Will blink red intermittently during the process.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Personal Computer, Laptop, Or Tablet

    4. Attach the standard connector of the USB cable to the personal computer, laptop, or tablet. The MS2760A will go through an initialization process. Wait for the “MS2760 Spectrum Master is ready” message to display. If the software is run immediately after connecting the spectrum analyzer and before the ready message is displayed, the software will time out.
  • Page 18 2-5 Connecting to a Personal Computer, Laptop, or Tablet Installation 5. Run the MS2760A Software. Figure 2-11. MS2760A Connection to Tablet PN: 10580-00427 Rev. C MS2760A UG...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3-Graphical User Interface

    MS2760A Spectrum Master Software GUI Overview The MS2760A Spectrum Master software controls the MS2760A spectrum analyzer which can be run from a Windows-based desktop PC, laptop, or tablet via USB 3.0 connectivity. The main window is composed of a title bar, status panel, display bar, control panel menu pane, and an x- and y-axis.

  • Page 20: Title Bar

    3-1 MS2760A Spectrum Master Software GUI Overview Graphical User Interface Title Bar The Title Bar is the top portion of the GUI and it provides a variety of information and actions as described below. Figure 3-2. Title Bar The left side of the instrument title bar displays the system date and time. Clicking the three bars presents device connection information and gives options for setting the default screen size and screen shot action.

  • Page 21: Measurement Display

    Graphical User Interface 3-1 MS2760A Spectrum Master Software GUI Overview Measurement Display The main data/trace display in the application window. The x-axis bottom grid line of the display is also used to indicate the position of the trace being drawn across the screen with a progressive purple line.

  • Page 22: Control Panel

    3-1 MS2760A Spectrum Master Software GUI Overview Graphical User Interface Control Panel The Control Panel contains measurement mode and setup buttons, marker and peak search buttons for measurement analysis, system, file management, and execute command buttons. The MODE MEAS and MEAS SETUP buttons allow you to select the type of measurement to perform and set up Limit lines for testing if desired.

  • Page 23: Y-Axis

    Graphical User Interface 3-1 MS2760A Spectrum Master Software GUI Overview Y-axis Displays the amplitude of the measurement’s frequency. Its settings can be changed by clicking the AMPLITUDE button. Status & Trace Panel The top portion of the Status Panel displays the current status of the frequency and amplitude parameters.

  • Page 24: Freq / Span Menu

    3-2 FREQ / SPAN Menu Graphical User Interface FREQ / SPAN Menu CENTER FREQ: Press the CENTER FREQ button to enter the desired frequency using the pop-up keypad or the PC/laptop keyboard. If entering a frequency using the keypad, the button labels change to GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz.

  • Page 25: Amplitude Menu

    Graphical User Interface 3-3 AMPLITUDE Menu AMPLITUDE Menu REF LEVEL: The reference level is the top graticule line on the MEASUREMENT DISPLAY, and can be set from +30 dBm to –150 dBm. A value may be entered from the keypad, use the minus sign for a negative value.

  • Page 26: Bandwidth Menu

    3-4 BANDWIDTH Menu Graphical User Interface BANDWIDTH Menu RES BW: The current resolution bandwidth value is displayed under the RES BW button. The RBW can be changed using the keypad or the arrow keys. When using the arrows, bandwidth values increment in a 1 to 3 sequence, from 1 Hz to 3 Hz to 10 Hz, or from 10 Hz to 30 Hz to 100 Hz, for example.

  • Page 27: Sweep Menu

    Graphical User Interface 3-5 SWEEP Menu SWEEP Menu SWEEP/MEAS Single/Continuous: This button toggles between continuous sweep and single sweep. In single sweep mode, the results of a sweep are displayed on the screen while the instrument awaits a trigger event to start a new sweep. Depressing the SINGLE / CONT Button on the CONTROL PANEL performs the same function.

  • Page 28: Trace / Detector Menu

    3-6 TRACE / DETECTOR Menu Graphical User Interface TRACE / DETECTOR Menu SELECT TRACE: Selects Trace 1-6. Selecting a Trace that is off will Turn On the Trace. TRACE TYPE will be Clear / Write, TRACE MODE will be Active, and DETECTOR TYPE will be Peak.
  • Page 29 Graphical User Interface 3-6 TRACE / DETECTOR Menu DETECTOR TYPE: Selects one of three DETECTOR TYPES. Several detection methods tailor the function of the instrument to meet specific measurement requirements. There are often more measurement points across the screen than display points. The various detection methods are different ways of dealing with how measurement points will be shown at each display point.

  • Page 30: Trace / Detector Menu (Spectrogram View)

    3-7 TRACE / DETECTOR Menu (Spectrogram View) Graphical User Interface TRACE / DETECTOR Menu (Spectrogram View) When the Spectrogram view is selected via the MODE MEAS button on the Control Panel, a Spectrogram Select button is added to the TRACE / DETECTOR menu allowing you to select between Spectrogram Position, and Spectrogram Time.

  • Page 31: External Trigger Menu

    Graphical User Interface 3-8 EXTERNAL TRIGGER Menu EXTERNAL TRIGGER Menu SOURCE External/Free Run: Free Run: In this mode, a new sweep is started immediately upon completion of the current sweep. No trigger event is required to initiate a sweep. External (TTL): A TTL signal applied to the External Trigger MCX input connector causes a single sweep.

  • Page 32: Marker Menu

    3-9 MARKER Menu Graphical User Interface MARKER Menu SELECT MARKER: Turns on the Selected Marker if it is Off or makes it the Active Marker if it is On. Depressing the MARKER Button on the CONTROL PANEL the first time will turn on Marker 1 as a Normal Marker at the Center Frequency and launch the MARKER MENU.
  • Page 33 Graphical User Interface 3-9 MARKER Menu For the Marker Settings panel, refer to Figure 3-12, “Marker Settings Panel” on page 3-15 for definitions of the table components. You can change a Marker’s component by selecting the Marker, clicking on the desired component, and selecting the new value from a list or entering a numerical value.

  • Page 34: Peak Search Menu

    3-10 PEAK SEARCH Menu Graphical User Interface 3-10 PEAK SEARCH Menu SELECT MARKER: If the Selected Marker is off it will be turned on and the Selected Marker is positioned at the Peak of Trace 1. If the Selected Marker is On, then it becomes the Active Marker and any subsequent actions in the PEAK SEARCH menu will apply to the Selected Marker.

  • Page 35: Mode Meas Menu

    Graphical User Interface 3-11 MODE MEAS Menu 3-11 MODE MEAS Menu MODE: This button currently lists only Spectrum Analyzer. New measurement modes will be listed as they become available. MEASUREMENT: Select the desired measurement type from the following list: • Spectrum •...

  • Page 36: Meas Setup Menu (Channel Power)

    3-13 MEAS SETUP Menu (Channel Power) Graphical User Interface 3-13 MEAS SETUP Menu (Channel Power) MODE MEAS > MEASUREMENT (Channel Power) > MEAS SETUP AVERAGE/HOLD: Specifies the number of measurement averages used to calculate the measurement result. Preset = 10, Range 2 to 1000. AVERAGING: Turns averaging On or Off for the Channel Power measurement.

  • Page 37: Meas Setup Menu (Occupied Bw)

    Graphical User Interface 3-14 MEAS SETUP Menu (Occupied BW) 3-14 MEAS SETUP Menu (Occupied BW) MODE MEAS > MEASUREMENT (Occupied BW) > MEAS SETUP AVERAGE/HOLD: Specifies the number of measurement averages used to calculate the measurement result. The average is displayed at the end of each sweep. After the specified number of average counts, the averaging mode (terminal control) setting determines the averaging action.

  • Page 38: Meas Setup Menu (Spectrogram View)

    3-16 MEAS SETUP Menu (Spectrogram View) Graphical User Interface 3-16 MEAS SETUP Menu (Spectrogram View) MODE MEAS > MEASUREMENT (Spectrum) > View (Spectrogram) > MEAS SETUP AVERAGE/HOLD: Specifies the number of measurement averages used to calculate the measurement result and can be set from 2 to 1000 averages. In this case, each trace on the spectrogram represents X number of traces averaged together.

  • Page 39: Save / Recall Menu

    Graphical User Interface 3-17 SAVE / RECALL Menu 3-17 SAVE / RECALL Menu SAVE AS: saves a setup file immediately with the name under the SAVE AS button. The number in the name is incremented automatically so that the new name is ready for the next setup file to be saved.

  • Page 40: Display Menu

    DISPLAY LINE: Turns On and Off a Display Line at the specified value. STATUS PANEL: Turns the STATUS PANEL On or Off. The Status Panel at the left edge of the Spectrum Master program is removed from the window. This allows for a larger measurement display area.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4-Measurement Functions

    Chapter 4 — Measurement Functions Introduction Spectrum analyzer measurements include the use of additional functions beyond frequency, span, amplitude, and marker functions. “Making Spectrum Analyzer Measurements” explains setup procedures and settings for making spectrum analyzer measurements. The remainder of this section discusses the following topics and related content: •...

  • Page 42: Required Setup

    4-2 Making Spectrum Analyzer Measurements Measurement Functions Required Setup Connect the input signal or antenna to the RF In test port. Setting the Spectrum Measurement Mode 1. Press the MODE MEAS button on the Control Panel. 2. Click the pull-down list for Measurement. 3.

  • Page 43: Setting Sweep Parameters

    Measurement Functions 4-2 Making Spectrum Analyzer Measurements VIDEOBW can be set two ways – manually or by auto coupling. Auto coupling of the VIDEO BW links the video bandwidth to the resolution bandwidth, so that VBW varies in proportion to RBW. Auto-coupling is indicated on the left side of the X-axis display with the VBW label and followed by one to three digits and the frequency units;...

  • Page 44: Resolution Bandwidth

    10 MHz. Sweep Limitations Anritsu products are designed to relieve the user from having to calculate the sweep speed or experiment to discover a sweep speed that yields accurate results. When changing the RES BW and VIDEO BW, the sweep speed automatically changes to the fastest sweep speed that will yield accurate results.

  • Page 45: Low-Level Cw Signal Notes

    Measurement Functions 4-6 Low-Level CW Signal Notes Low-Level CW Signal Notes The following actions, listed in decreasing order of effectiveness, can facilitate the detection of low-level CW signals: 1. Decrease the reference level and attenuation. Refer to “AMPLITUDE Menu” on page 3-7.

  • Page 46: Setting Up Limit Lines

    4-9 Setting Up Limit Lines Measurement Functions Setting Up Limit Lines Two types of limit lines can be specified, lower limit lines and upper limit lines. Limit lines can be used for visual reference only, or for pass/fail criteria using the limit alarm. Limit alarm failures are reported whenever a signal is above the upper limit line or below the lower limit line.

  • Page 47: Edit

    Measurement Functions 4-9 Setting Up Limit Lines Edit When EDIT is selected the (Upper/Lower) Limit Points table opens adjacent to the Control panel or to the MEAS SETUP menu if still open. The Upper Limit Points or Lower Limit Points table is determined by the setting Select Limit in SETUP.

  • Page 48: Move

    4-9 Setting Up Limit Lines Measurement Functions Move • Center: Pressing this button moves the center of the existing limit line to the center frequency of the measurement. The span of the existing limit line is not changed by doing this. Use this button as an easy way to get an existing limit line on screen.

  • Page 49: Channel Power Measurement

    Measurement Functions 4-10 Channel Power Measurement 4-10 Channel Power Measurement Channel power measurement is one of most common measurements for a radio transmitter. This test measures the output power, or channel power, of a transmitter over the frequency range. Out-of-specification power measurements indicate system faults, which can be in the power amplifiers or in filter circuits.

  • Page 50: Procedure

    4-10 Channel Power Measurement Measurement Functions Procedure 1. Click the FREQ SPAN button in the Control Panel. The FREQ/SPAN menu displays. 2. Set the desired values for CENTER FREQ, SPAN, START FREQ, STOP FREQ, FREQUENCY STEP, and FREQ OFFSET. The associated pop-up keypad will display when clicked. 3.

  • Page 51: Occupied Bw Measurement

    Measurement Functions 4-11 Occupied BW Measurement 4-11 Occupied BW Measurement Occupied Bandwidth (OBW) is a common measurement performed on radio transmitters. This measurement calculates the bandwidth containing the total integrated power occupied in a given signal bandwidth. There are two different methods of calculation depending upon the technique used to modulate the carrier. •...

  • Page 52: Procedure

    4-11 Occupied BW Measurement Measurement Functions Procedure 1. Click the FREQ SPAN button in the Control Panel. The FREQ/SPAN menu displays. 2. Set the desired values for CENTER FREQ, SPAN, START FREQ, STOP FREQ, FREQUENCY STEP, and FREQ OFFSET. The associated pop-up keypad will display when clicked. 3.

  • Page 53: Adjacent Channel Power (Acp) Measurement

    Measurement Functions 4-12 Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) Measurement 4-12 Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) Measurement Figure 4-4. ACP Measurement Example Required Equipment • The appropriate antenna for the frequency bands being measured. Set the Adjacent Channel Power Mode 1. Press the MODE MEAS button. 2.
  • Page 54 4-12 Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) Measurement Measurement Functions 7. Press the MEAS SETUP button. The MEAS SETUP menu for ACP is displayed. 8. Set the desired values for AVERAGE/HOLD, AVERAGING, INTEGRATION BW, MEAS METHOD, LIMIT TYPE, and LIMITS. 9. Press the SINGLE CONT button on the Control Panel to take either a single measurement or continually take Adjacent Channel Power measurements.

  • Page 55: Spectrogram

    Measurement Functions 4-13 Spectrogram 4-13 Spectrogram A Spectrogram is a multi-dimensional representation of frequency, time, and power useful for identifying intermittent interference. Color is used to represent power levels. Figure 4-5. Spectrogram Display Example Required Equipment • The appropriate antenna for the frequency bands being measured. Set the Spectrogram View 1.
  • Page 56 4-13 Spectrogram Measurement Functions 6. Set the desired values for RES BW, VIDEO BW, VBW/AVERAGE TYPE, RBW:VBW, SPAN:RBW, and RBW FILTER. The associated pop-up keypad will display when clicked. 7. Press the MEAS SETUP button. The MEAS SETUP menu and COLOR SETUP menu for Spectrogram are displayed.

  • Page 57: Chapter 5-File Management

    Below the Save and Recall buttons are On/Off switches to enable or disable Save On Event functions. The SAVE/RECALL button on the Control Panel displays the SAVE/RECALL menu. See Figure 3-1, “Anritsu Spectrum Analyzer GUI Overview (sample display elements)”.

  • Page 58: Save

    5-2 Saving Files File Management Save Save a file manually by pressing the SAVE button to open the SAVE panel. A list of entry fields are displayed. Fill the entry fields accordingly. Figure 5-1. Save Panel • FILE LOCATION: Enter the location manually or click on the box with three dots to navigate to the desired folder.

  • Page 59: Save On Event

    File Management 5-2 Saving Files Save On Event The buttons are used to automatically save measurement data to the current save location or to save, then stop the measurement after a selected event type. Set the switches as desired. This menu is not available in all modes of operation.

  • Page 60: Recall Files

    5-3 Recall Files File Management Recall Files Press the RECALL button to open the RECALL panel. A list of entry fields are displayed. Fill in the entry fields accordingly. Figure 5-2. Recall Panel • FILE LOCATION: Enter the location manually or click on the box with three dots to navigate to the desired folder.

  • Page 61: Chapter 6-Programming With Scpi

    Chapter 6 — Programming with SCPI Introduction This chapter provides an introduction to Standard Commands for Programming Instruments (SCPI). The SCPI standard defines a set of programming commands and standards for use by all SCPI compatible instruments. SCPI is intended to provide a consistent environment for program development. It does so by defining standardized controller messages, instrument responses, and message formats for all SCPI compatible instruments.

  • Page 62: Command Syntax

    6-2 Remote Programming Setup and Interface Programming with SCPI Command Syntax The command statement usually starts with a colon “:” and includes a number of keywords and parameters. The leading colon is optional, but each subsequent keyword must be separated by a colon “:” and may be followed by a parameter setting when they are available.

  • Page 63: Data Parameters

    Programming with SCPI 6-2 Remote Programming Setup and Interface Data Parameters Data parameters, referred to simply as “parameters,” are the quantitative values used as arguments for the SCPI commands. The parameter type associated with a particular SCPI command is determined by the type of information required to control the particular instrument function.

  • Page 64: Query Commands

    6-2 Remote Programming Setup and Interface Programming with SCPI Query Commands All commands, unless specifically noted in the commands syntax descriptions, have a query form. As defined in IEEE-488.2, a query is a command with a question mark “?” appended to the command. For example: :OPTions? When a query form of a command is received, the current setting associated with the command is placed in the output buffer.

  • Page 65: Scpi Command Types

    Title: Identification Query Description: This command returns the following information in <string> format separated by commas: manufacturer name (“Anritsu”), model number/options, serial number, firmware package number. The model number and options are separated by a "-". For example, the return string might look like: Anritsu,MS2760A-0070,62011032,1.23...

  • Page 66: Scpi Required Commands

    6-4 SCPI Command Types Programming with SCPI SCPI Required Commands The required SCPI commands supported by the instrument are listed below. These commands work in all measurement modes. Table 6-3. SCPI Required Commands :STATus :SYSTem SCPI Optional Commands Optional SCPI commands comprise the majority of the MS2760A command set. These commands control most of the programmable functions of the instrument.

  • Page 67: Scpi Command Programming Examples

    Programming with SCPI 6-5 SCPI Command Programming Examples SCPI Command Programming Examples Command statements read from left to right and from top to bottom. In the command statement below, the :FREQuency keyword immediately follows the :SENSe keyword with no separating space. A space is used between the command string and its argument.

  • Page 68: Spectrum Trace Data Via Scpi

    6-5 SCPI Command Programming Examples Programming with SCPI Spectrum Trace Data via SCPI This section provides an abbreviated example of setting up and capturing spectrum trace data via SCPI commands. SCPI commands are sent to port 9001 of the local PC. //Set the Start and Stop Frequencies SENS:FREQ:START 88 MHz SENS:FREQ:STOP 108 MHz...

  • Page 69: Scpi Commands

    Programming with SCPI 6-6 SCPI Commands SCPI Commands Command subsystems control specific instrument functions and some general purpose functions as described earlier in this text. All command subsystems are identified by the leading keyword in a command statement, as in :INITiate:CONTinuous. The following information is provided for each command described in this: •...
  • Page 70 6-6 SCPI Commands Programming with SCPI 6-10 PN: 10580-00427 Rev. C MS2760A UG...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7-Scpi System Commands

    Title: Identify Description: This command returns the following information in <string> format separated by commas: manufacturer name (“Anritsu”), model number/options, serial number, firmware package number. The model number and options are separated by a “/” and each option is separated by a “/”.
  • Page 72 7-1 System Common Commands SCPI System Commands *RST Title: Reset Description: This command clears any pending operations on the instrument. Parameter(s): none *SRE <numeric_value> *SRE? Title: Service Request Enable Description: This command provides access to the Service Request Enable Register. Refer to IEEE 488.2 for more information on the contents of this register.

  • Page 73: System Mode Commands

    SCPI System Commands 7-2 System Mode Commands System Mode Commands System mode commands control all instrument functions and some general purpose functions. All system mode commands are grouped into the following functional subsystems: • Section 7-3 “INSTrument Subsystem” • Section 7-4 “MMEMory Subsystem” •...

  • Page 74: Mmemory Subsystem

    MMEMory Subsystem The Mass MEMory subsystem contains functions that provide access to the instrument’s setup and data storage. For commands involving the directory, the default directory used is located at C:\Users\<this user>\Documents\Anritsu. :MMEMory:CATalog:DIRectory? <string>,<string> Title: Memory Catalog Directory Description: Returns the non-recursive contents of the memory specified by the MSUS and DIRECTORY parameters.
  • Page 75 SCPI System Commands 7-4 MMEMory Subsystem :MMEMory:COPY <string>,<string>,<string>,<string> Title: Copy File Description: This command copies the specified source file into a new file located at the specified destination location. Four parameters are required for this command: 1. Source File Location: The file path to the file to be copied. 2. Source MSUS: The mass storage device the file is located in (i.e.
  • Page 76 7-4 MMEMory Subsystem SCPI System Commands The query command takes two parameters. 1. File Path: The path to the file to be retrieved. 2. Msus: The mass storage device to retrieve the file from. The file is returned in block data format with an ASCII header The query command will return a #10 if the file cannot be found.
  • Page 77 SCPI System Commands 7-4 MMEMory Subsystem :MMEMory:LOAD:TRACe <string>,<string>,<string> Title: Load Trace Description: This command recalls the specified measurement. The file location is resolved using the MSUS and file path parameters. These parameters are case sensitive. Parameters: 1. Label: Used to specify which trace to recall. Currently, the label only supports recalling all traces.
  • Page 78 7-4 MMEMory Subsystem SCPI System Commands A common cause of the command failure is not having enough space available on MSUS to save the setup. Use :MMEMory:CATalog:DIRectory query command to retrieve the total space available on MSUS. Parameter(s): <numeric_value>,<string>,<string> :MMEMory:STORe:TRACe <string>,<string>,<string> Title: Store Trace Description: This command saves the current trace to the specified file location.

  • Page 79: System Subsystem

    SCPI System Commands 7-5 SYSTem Subsystem SYSTem Subsystem This subsystem contains commands that affect instrument functionality that does not directly relate to data collection, display or transfer. :SYSTem:DEFault:RESet:FACTory Title: Factory Default Reset Description: This command presets parameters in all applications as well as system settings with the exception of Ethernet settings (DHCP On/Off, static IP, Static Gateway, Static Subnet) to their factory default values.
  • Page 80 7-5 SYSTem Subsystem SCPI System Commands :SYSTem:OPTions? Title: Query Options Description: This command retrieves the options that are currently set. The response is returned in “/” delimited form. An empty string is returned if there are no options installed. Parameter(s): none :SYSTem:PRESet Title: Preset Description: This command presets parameters in the current application to their factory default...

  • Page 81: Chapter 8-Scpi Spa Commands

    Chapter 8 — SCPI SPA Commands Mode Commands SCPI SPA commands control all instrument spectrum analyzer functions and some general purpose functions. The commands are grouped into the following functional subsystems: • Section 8-2 “ABORt Subsystem” • Section 8-3 “CALCulate Subsystem” •...

  • Page 82: Calculate Subsystem

    8-3 CALCulate Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands CALCulate Subsystem The commands in this subsystem process data that has been collected. :CALCulate:ACPower:LIMit:ADJacent:ABSolute <numeric_value> {DBM} :CALCulate:ACPower:LIMit:ADJacent:ABSolute? Title: Adjacent Channel Power Adjacent Absolute Limit Description: Sets and queries the amplitude of absolute limit for ACPR adjacent power. Parameter(s): <numeric_value>...

  • Page 83: Calculate:acpower:limit:alternate:lower:fail

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-3 CALCulate Subsystem :CALCulate:ACPower:LIMit:ALTernate:LOWer:FAIL? Title: ACPR Limit Alternate Lower Fail Description: This command queries the result of a limit check on lower alternate channel power. Parameter(s): none :CALCulate:ACPower:LIMit:ALTernate:RELative <numeric_value> {DBM} :CALCulate:ACPower:LIMit:ALTernate:RELative? Title: Adjacent Channel Power Alternate Relative Limit Description: Sets and queries the amplitude of relative limit for ACPR alternate power.

  • Page 84: Calculate:acpower:limit:state <0|1|On|Off

    8-3 CALCulate Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :CALCulate:ACPower:LIMit:STATe <0|1|ON|OFF> :CALCulate:ACPower:LIMit:STATe? Title: Adjacent Channel Power Limit State Description: Sets the ACPR limit state to be ON or OFF Parameter(s): <0|1|ON|OFF> Query Return : 0 | 1 Default Value : OFF :CALCulate:CHPower:LIMit <numeric_value> {DBM} :CALCulate:CHPower:LIMit? Title: Channel Power Limit Description: Sets and queries the amplitude of limit on channel power.

  • Page 85: Calculate:chpower:limit:state <0|1|On|Off

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-3 CALCulate Subsystem :CALCulate:CHPower:LIMit:PSD:FAIL? Title: Power Spectral Density Limit Fail Description: This command queries the result of a limit check on channel power spectral density Parameter(s): none :CALCulate:CHPower:LIMit:STATe <0|1|ON|OFF> :CALCulate:CHPower:LIMit:STATe? Title: Channel Power Limit State Description: Sets and queries the state of limit on channel power. The set form of this command sets the limit state to be ON or OFF.
  • Page 86 8-3 CALCulate Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :CALCulate:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:CONTrol[:DATA] <numeric_value> {HZ|KHZ|MHZ|GHZ}, {<numeric_value> {HZ|KHZ|MHZ|GHZ}},... :CALCulate:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:CONTrol[:DATA]? Title: Limit Control Data Description: This command sets or queries the control data (X-axis values) for the specified limit. The numeric suffix on LIMit specifies which limit number to query or set data. If the suffix is omitted, the command will refer to limit 1.

  • Page 87: Calculate:limit:envelope:offset {Dbm

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-3 CALCulate Subsystem :CALCulate{[1]}:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:CONTrol:SHIFt <numeric_value> {HZ|KHZ|MHZ|GHZ} Title: Limit Control Shift Description: Move a limit line along the control axis. This command changes the value of :CALCulate<n>:LIMit<k>:CONTrol[:DATA]. Issuing this command multiple times will change the limits each time. For example, sending CALC:LIM1:CONT:SHIFT 1 Hz CALC:LIM1:CONT:SHIFT 1 Hz CALC:LIM1:CONT:SHIFT 1 Hz CALC:LIM1:CONT:SHIFT 1 Hz...

  • Page 88: Calculate:limit:envelope:point

    8-3 CALCulate Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :CALCulate:LIMit:ENVelope:POINt <numeric_value> :CALCulate:LIMit:ENVelope:POINt? Title: Number of Limit Envelope Points Description: This command sets the number of inflection point for the limit envelope. Parameter(s): <numeric_value> Query Return : Numeric Default Value : 21 Range : 2 to 41 :CALCulate:LIMit:ENVelope:SHAPe <SQUare|SLOPe>...

  • Page 89: Calculate:limit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:Lower:envelope:create

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-3 CALCulate Subsystem :CALCulate:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:LOWer[:DATA] <numeric_value> {DBM}, {<numeric_value> {DBM}}, ... :CALCulate:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:LOWer[:DATA]? Title: Lower Limit Data Description: This command sets or queries the lower limit data (Y-axis values) for the specified limit. The numeric suffix on LIMit specifies which limit number to query or set data. If the suffix is omitted, the command will refer to limit 1.

  • Page 90: Calculate:limit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:Lower[:Trace]:Points

    8-3 CALCulate Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :CALCulate{[1]}:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:LOWer:SHIFt <numeric_value> {DB} Title: Lower Limit Shift Description: Move the lower limit up or down by a relative amplitude. This command changes the value of :CALCulate<n>:LIMit<k>:LOWer[:DATA]. Issuing this command multiple times will change the limits each time. For example, sending CALC:LIM1:LOW:SHIFT 1 dB CALC:LIM1:LOW:SHIFT 1 dB CALC:LIM1:LOW:SHIFT 1 dB CALC:LIM1:LOW:SHIFT 1 dB CALC:LIM1:LOW:SHIFT 1 dB...

  • Page 91: Calculate:limit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:Upper:envelope:create

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-3 CALCulate Subsystem If a limit of the specified number does not already exist, a default limit will be created first (having empty data, with state set to ON). Parameter(s): <0|1|ON|OFF> :CALCulate{[1]}:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:TRACe{[1]|2|3|4|5|6}:CHE Ck <0|1|ON|OFF> :CALCulate{[1]}:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:TRACe{[1]|2|3|4|5|6}:CHE Title: Limit Trace Check Description: This command turns the limit check for a specific trace on and off.

  • Page 92: Calculate:limit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:Upper[:Trace]:Points

    8-3 CALCulate Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands In ABSolute mode, the control value of the limit line is defined by absolute physical values (dBm). In RELative mode, the control value of the limit line is relative to the reference level (dB). If a limit of the specified number does not already exist, a default limit will be created first (having empty data, with state set to ON).
  • Page 93 SCPI SPA Commands 8-3 CALCulate Subsystem :CALCulate:MARKer{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12}:MAXimum Title: Marker Move To Highest Peak Description: Moves the marker X value to the point in the marker’s assigned trace that has the highest peak. Parameter(s): none :CALCulate:MARKer{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12}:MAXimum:LEFT Title: Marker Move To Left Peak Description: Moves the marker X value to the point in the marker’s assigned trace that is the next highest peak to the LEFT of the current X position of the marker.

  • Page 94: Calculate:marker:peak:excursion

    8-3 CALCulate Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :CALCulate:MARKer{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12}:MOVE:RIGHt Title: Marker Move To Right Description: Moves the marker X value to the next display point to the RIGHT. Parameter(s): none :CALCulate:MARKer:PEAK:EXCursion <numeric_value> :CALCulate:MARKer:PEAK:EXCursion? Title: Marker Excursion Description: Sets the excursion for a marker. The excursion is the vertical distance from the peak to the next highest valley which must be exceeded for a peak to be considered a peak in marker max commands.

  • Page 95: Calculate:marker{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12}:Reference :Calculate:marker{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12}:Reference

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-3 CALCulate Subsystem :CALCulate:MARKer{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12}:REFerence <numeric_value> :CALCulate:MARKer{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12}:REFerence? Title: Marker Reference Description: Sets the reference marker for the specified delta marker. This setting will be applied only if the marker mode set to DELTa. Parameter(s): <numeric_value> Query Return : Numeric Default Value : 0 Range : 0 to 12 :CALCulate:MARKer{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12}[:SET]:CENTer...

  • Page 96: Calculate:obw:limit {Hz|Khz|Mhz|Ghz

    8-3 CALCulate Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :CALCulate:MARKer{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12}:Y <numeric_value> {DBM} :CALCulate:MARKer{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12}:Y? Title: Marker Value Description: Set/Get the marker Y value. The user defined Y marker value will be applied only if the marker is in Fixed mode. Parameter(s): <numeric_value> {DBM} Query Return : Numeric (dBm) Default Value : 10 dBm Default Unit : dBm Range : -150 dBm to 30 dBm...

  • Page 97: Configure Subsystem

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-4 CONFigure Subsystem CONFigure Subsystem This set of commands prepares the instrument for the selected measurement. It disables any currently-enabled measurements and activates the specified measurement. It sets the instrument to single sweep mode, waiting for an :INITiate command. It will not initiate the taking of a measurement. Current instrument settings may be changed to default values.

  • Page 98: Diagnostic Subsystem

    8-5 DIAGnostic Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands DIAGnostic Subsystem :DIAGnostic:SWEep:TIME? Title: Measured Sweep Time Description: This command queries the measured sweep time, in number of milliseconds. This command will return “nan” if no measured sweep time is available, which happens if the sweep was reset and the instrument has not yet swept enough to measure a full sweep.

  • Page 99: Display:view:spectrogram:bottom {Dbm

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-6 DISPlay Subsystem :DISPlay:VIEW:SPECtrogram:BOTTom <numeric_value> {DBM} :DISPlay:VIEW:SPECtrogram:BOTTom? Title: Spectrogram Scale Bottom Description: The spectrogram scale bottom indicates the amplitude that corresponds to the least intense color in the spectrogram waterfall display. This is used in conjunction with the spectrogram scale reference command to establish the color gradient scale.

  • Page 100: Display:view:spectrogram:hue

    8-6 DISPlay Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :DISPlay:VIEW:SPECtrogram:HUE <numeric_value> :DISPlay:VIEW:SPECtrogram:HUE? Title: Spectrogram Hue Description: The spectrogram hue command indicates the color that represents the highest amplitude in the spectrogram waterfall display. All of the other amplitudes are represented by colors starting at this hue setting and following a color wheel. Parameter(s): <numeric_value>...

  • Page 101: Display[:Window]:Trace:y:scale:rlevel {Dbm

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-6 DISPlay Subsystem :DISPlay[:WINDow]:TRACe:Y:SCALe:RLEVel <numeric_value> {DBM} :DISPlay[:WINDow]:TRACe:Y:SCALe:RLEVel? Title: Reference Level Description: Sets the reference level amplitude value for the y-axis. This value is the display reference level, which means it has the reference level offset applied. It also means that a change to the reference level offset will change this setting (though the actual, unadjusted reference level will stay the same).

  • Page 102: Fetch Subsystem

    8-7 FETCh Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands FETCh Subsystem This set of commands returns the most recent measurement data of the active measurement. They will not switch to another measurement. To make a new measurement, use the INITiate command. To get new measurement data, use the READ or MEASure query commands :FETCh:ACPower? Title: Fetch Adjacent Channel Power Ratio...

  • Page 103: Fetch:chpower:chpower

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-7 FETCh Subsystem :FETCh:CHPower:CHPower? Title: Fetch Channel Power and Density Description: Returns the most recent channel power measurement result. It returns only the channel power, not the channel power density. Use :FETCh:CHPower? to get both channel power and channel power density.

  • Page 104: Initiate Subsystem

    8-8 INITiate Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands INITiate Subsystem This subsystem controls the triggering of measurements. :INITiate:CONTinuous <0|1|ON|OFF> :INITiate:CONTinuous? Title: Sweep Type Description: Specifies whether the sweep/measurement is triggered continuously. If the value is set to ON or 1, another sweep/measurement is triggered as soon as the current one completes. If continuous is set to OFF or 0, the instrument remains initiated until the current sweep/measurement completes, then enters the idle state and waits for the :INITiate[:IMMediate] command or for :INITiate:CONTinuous ON.

  • Page 105: Measure Subsystem

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-9 MEASure Subsystem MEASure Subsystem These commands take the instrument from its current state, enable the specified measurement and put the instrument into single sweep mode. They correct any parameters that are invalid given the new measurement state such that a valid measurement can take place.

  • Page 106: Mmemory Subsystem

    8-10 MMEMory Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :MEASure:CHPower:CHPower? Title: Measure Channel Power Description: Sets the active measurement to channel power, sets the default measurement parameters, triggers a new measurement and returns channel power as the result. To measure both channel power and channel power density use MEASure:CHPower? It is a combination of the commands :CONFigure:CHPower;...

  • Page 107: Mmemory:stoevent:eosweep:mode

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-10 MMEMory Subsystem :MMEMory:STOEvent:EOSWeep:MODE <CONTinuous|SINGle> :MMEMory:STOEvent:EOSWeep:MODE? Title: End of Sweep Save On Event Mode Description: Specifies the stop mode of the end of sweep save on event system. Setting the value to CONTinuous will cause the instrument to keep saving traces at the completion of every valid sweep.

  • Page 108: Mmemory:stoevent:limit:mode

    8-10 MMEMory Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :MMEMory:STOEvent:LIMit:MODE <CONTinuous|SINGle|INTerval> :MMEMory:STOEvent:LIMit:MODE? Title: End of Sweep Save On Event Mode Description: Specifies the stop mode of the limit save on event system. Setting the value to CONTinuous will cause the instrument to keep saving traces at every limit line failure. Setting the value to SINGle will trigger a save trace on the next limit line failure and then automatically turn the end of sweep save on event feature OFF automatically.

  • Page 109: Mmemory:stoevent:timer:interval {Us|Ms|S|Min|Hr

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-10 MMEMory Subsystem :MMEMory:STOEvent:TIMer:INTerval <numeric_value> {US|MS|S|MIN|HR} :MMEMory:STOEvent:TIMer:INTerval? Title: Timer Save On Event Interval Description: Sets the time interval to save when :MMEMory:STOEvent:TIMer[:STATe] is enabled. The queried value is always in milliseconds. Parameter(s): <numeric_value> {US|MS|S|MIN|HR} Query Return : Numeric (ms) Default Value : 240000 ms Default Unit : ms Range : 0 ms to 3600000 ms...

  • Page 110: Read Subsystem

    8-11 READ Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :MMEMory:STORe:LIMit <string>,<string>,<string> Title: Store Limit To File Description: This command stores the limit data into the specified file location. The file location is resolved using the MSUS and file path parameters. Intermediate folders specified by the file path parameter are automatically created.

  • Page 111: Read:chpower:chpower

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-11 READ Subsystem :READ:CHPower? Title: Read Channel Power And Density Description: Triggers a new channel power measurement and returns the results: channel power and channel power density. It is a combination of the commands :ABORT; :INITiate; :FETCh:CHPower? The channel power measurement must be the active measurement (specified by the command :CONFigure:CHPower).

  • Page 112: Sense Subsystem

    8-12 SENSe Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands 8-12 SENSe Subsystem The commands in this subsystem relate to device-specific parameters, not signal-oriented parameters. [:SENSe]:ACPower:BANDwidth|BWIDth:ADJacent <numeric_value> {HZ|KHZ|MHZ|GHZ} [:SENSe]:ACPower:BANDwidth|BWIDth:ADJacent? Title: Adjacent Channel Power Adjacent Integration Bandwidth Description: Sets the adjacent channel bandwidth for adjacent channel power measurement. Integration bandwidth must be less than or equal to span Parameter(s): <numeric_value>...
  • Page 113 SCPI SPA Commands 8-12 SENSe Subsystem [:SENSe]:ACPower:BANDwidth|BWIDth:SPACing <numeric_value> {HZ|KHZ|MHZ|GHZ} [:SENSe]:ACPower:BANDwidth|BWIDth:SPACing? Title: Adjacent Channel Power Spacing Description: Controls the channel spacing which is the distance from the modulated carrier signal to the upper or lower Adjacent Channel. Parameter(s): <numeric_value> {HZ|KHZ|MHZ|GHZ} Query Return: Numeric (Hz) Default Value: 10350000 Hz Default Unit: Hz Range: 10 Hz to 200000000000 Hz...
  • Page 114 8-12 SENSe Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands [:SENSe]:AVERage:TYPE <NORMal|MINimum|MAXimum|AVERage|RMAXimum|RMINimum> [:SENSe]:AVERage:TYPE? Title: Sense Average Type Description: Specifies how successive traces are combined to produce the resulting display value. Only applies to trace 1. Setting the TYPE to NORMal will cause the displayed value for a point to be the current measured value for that point.
  • Page 115 SCPI SPA Commands 8-12 SENSe Subsystem [:SENSe]:BANDwidth|BWIDth:SHAPe <FLATtop|NUTall> [:SENSe]:BANDwidth|BWIDth:SHAPe? Title: Resolution Bandwidth Filter Type Description: This command sets the RBW filter type, Flat Top window or Nutall. Parameter(s): <FLATtop|NUTall> Default Value : FLATtop Range : FLATtop|NUTall [:SENSe]:BANDwidth|BWIDth:VIDeo <numeric_value> {HZ|KHZ|MHZ|GHZ} [:SENSe]:BANDwidth|BWIDth:VIDeo? Title: VBW Description: Sets the video bandwidth.
  • Page 116 8-12 SENSe Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands [:SENSe]:BANDwidth[:RESolution]:AUTO <0|1|ON|OFF> [:SENSe]:BANDwidth[:RESolution]:AUTO? Title: RBW Auto Description: Sets the state of the coupling of the resolution bandwidth to the frequency span. Setting the value to ON or 1 will result in the resolution bandwidth being coupled to the span. That is, when the span changes, the resolution bandwidth changes.
  • Page 117 SCPI SPA Commands 8-12 SENSe Subsystem [:SENSe]:CHPower:BANDwidth|BWIDth:INTegration <numeric_value> {HZ|KHZ|MHZ|GHZ} [:SENSe]:CHPower:BANDwidth|BWIDth:INTegration? Title: Channel Power Integration Bandwidth Description: Sets the integration bandwidth for channel power measurement. Integration bandwidth must be less than or equal to span Parameter(s): <numeric_value> {HZ|KHZ|MHZ|GHZ} Query Return : Numeric (Hz) Default Value : 10350000 Hz Default Unit : Hz Range : 10 Hz to 200000000000 Hz...
  • Page 118 8-12 SENSe Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands [:SENSe]:FREQuency:OFFSet <numeric_value> {HZ|KHZ|MHZ|GHZ} [:SENSe]:FREQuency:OFFSet? Title: Frequency Offset Description: Set a frequency offset, which will be added to the start, stop, and center frequencies. This offset is for display purposes only and does not affect the frequency range being measured.
  • Page 119 SCPI SPA Commands 8-12 SENSe Subsystem [:SENSe]:FREQuency:SPAN:LAST Title: Set to Last Span Description: Sets the frequency span to the previous span value. Note that changing the value of the frequency span will change the value of the coupled parameters, Start Frequency and Stop Frequency and may change the Center Frequency.
  • Page 120 8-12 SENSe Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands [:SENSe]:OBWidth:PERCent <numeric_value> [:SENSe]:OBWidth:PERCent? Title: Occupied Bandwidth Percent Description: This command sets the percentage of carrier power used to measure the occupied bandwidth. This value is used in the measurement if :SENSe:OBWidth:METHod is set to PERCent.
  • Page 121 SCPI SPA Commands 8-12 SENSe Subsystem [:SENSe]:REFerence:EXTernal <0|1|ON|OFF> [:SENSe]:REFerence:EXTernal? Title: External Reference State Description: Enable or disable the use of an external 10 MHz reference as a reference source. Parameter(s): <0|1|ON|OFF> Query Return : 0 | 1 Default Value : OFF MS2760A UG PN: 10580-00427 Rev.

  • Page 122: Status Subsystem

    8-13 STATus Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands 8-13 STATus Subsystem The commands in this subsystem relate to the current operating state of the instrument. :STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? Title: Get Operation Status Description: This command requests information about the current status of the instrument. Each bit of the return value represents some operation.

  • Page 123: Trace Subsystem

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-14 TRACe Subsystem 8-14 TRACe Subsystem This subsystem contains commands related to the transfer of trace data to and from the instrument. :TRACe:CLEar <numeric_value> Title: Trace Clear Description: This command clears the trace’s history and trace data for the trace number entered. Parameter(s): <numeric_value>...
  • Page 124 8-14 TRACe Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :TRACe{[1]|2|3|4|5|6}:DETector[:FUNCtion] <POSitive|RMS|NEGative> :TRACe{[1]|2|3|4|5|6}:DETector[:FUNCtion]? Title: Trace Detector Type Description: Sets the detection method for the specific trace. The detection type determines how the display point is derived from its associated measurements. POSitive Peak detection displays the maximum value of the associated measurements. RMS detection displays the average power of the associated measurements.

  • Page 125: Trace:preset:all

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-14 TRACe Subsystem :TRACe:PRESet:ALL Title: Preset All Trace Description: This command preset all traces which turn Traces 2-6 off and set Trace 1 to Clear/Write, Active, Peak Detector. Parameter(s): none :TRACe:SELect <numeric_value> :TRACe:SELect? Title: Select Trace Description: The selected trace is used for making certain measurements, like Channel Power and Occupied Bandwidth.

  • Page 126: Trigger Subsystem

    8-15 TRIGger Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :TRACe{[1]|2|3|4|5|6}:TYPE <NORMal|MINimum|MAXimum|AVERage|RMAXimum|RMINimum|RAVerage> :TRACe{[1]|2|3|4|5|6}:TYPE? Title: Trace Type Description: Specifies how successive sweeps are combined to produce the resulting display value. Setting the TYPE to NORMal will cause the displayed value for a point to be the current measured value for that point.

  • Page 127: Trigger[:Sequence]:Atrigger:state <0|1|On|Off

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-15 TRIGger Subsystem :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:ATRigger:STATe <0|1|ON|OFF> :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:ATRigger:STATe? Title: Trigger Auto State Description: The trigger auto state indicates whether or not a measurement should be triggered automatically after the Trigger Auto Period elapses. Parameter(s): <0|1|ON|OFF> Query Return: 0 | 1 Default Value: OFF :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:DELay <numeric_value>...

  • Page 128: Unit Subsystem

    8-16 UNIT Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:HOLDoff:STATe <0|1|ON|OFF> :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:HOLDoff:STATe? Title: Trigger Holdoff State Description: The trigger holdoff state turns trigger holdoff on/off. Parameter(s): <0|1|ON|OFF> Query Return: 0 | 1 Default Value: OFF :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SLOPe <POSitive|NEGative|ANY> :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SLOPe? Title: Trigger Slope Description: The trigger slope indicates whether the trigger point is on the rising or the falling edge of the external trigger signal.

  • Page 129: Unit:power

    SCPI SPA Commands 8-16 UNIT Subsystem :UNIT:POWer <DBM|DBUV> :UNIT:POWer? Title: Measurement Units Description: Sets the default amplitude units for input, output and display. Available units: dBm, dBuV. Parameter(s): <DBM|DBUV> Default Value : DBM Range : DBM|DBUV MS2760A UG PN: 10580-00427 Rev. C 8-49...
  • Page 130 8-16 UNIT Subsystem SCPI SPA Commands 8-50 PN: 10580-00427 Rev. C MS2760A UG...

  • Page 131: Appendix A-Scpi Error Table

    Appendix A — SCPI Error Table This section lists the error code/messages returned from the device when an error occurs during the execution of the SCPI command. Error messages are classified by error number as listed in table below. Error Number Error String Description EEPROM read/write error...
  • Page 132 SCPI Error Table Error Number Error String Description Indicates that an exact value, from a list of possibles, was -224 Illegal parameter value expected. -230 Invalid trace data Data corrupt or stale Indicates that the version does not match the version expected -233 Invalid version by the device.
  • Page 133 Alphabetical SCPI Command List Appendix B — Alphabetical SCPI Command List :ABORt ................8-1 :CALCulate:ACPower:LIMit:ADJacent:ABSolute <numeric_value>...
  • Page 134 Alphabetical SCPI Command List {DBM}}, ................8-9 :CALCulate:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:LOWer[:DATA]? .
  • Page 135 Alphabetical SCPI Command List :CALCulate{[1]}:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:DELete ........8-7 :CALCulate{[1]}:LIMit{[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}:FAIL? .
  • Page 136 Alphabetical SCPI Command List :FETCh:OBWidth{[1]|2}? ............8-23 :FETCh:PEAK?.
  • Page 137 Alphabetical SCPI Command List :MMEMory:STOEvent:TIMer:SIZe? ........... 8-29 :MMEMory:STOEvent:TIMer[:STATe] <0|1|ON|OFF>...

  • Page 138: [:Sense]:Acpower:bandwidth|Bwidth:adjacent

    Alphabetical SCPI Command List :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:HOLDoff? ........... . . 8-47 :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:HOLDoff:STATe <0|1|ON|OFF>...
  • Page 139 Alphabetical SCPI Command List [:SENSe]:DETector[:FUNCtion]? ............8-37 [:SENSe]:FREQuency:CENTer <numeric_value>...
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