Waveform:mode; Waveform:format - Rigol DS1000Z Series Programming Manual

Chapter 2 Command System

:WAVeform:MODE

Syntax
:WAVeform:MODE <mode>
:WAVeform:MODE?
Description
Set or query the reading mode used by :WAVeform:DATA?.
Parameter
Name
<mode>
Explanation
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Return
The query returns NORM, MAX or RAW.
Format
Example
:WAVeform:MODE RAW /*Set the reading mode to RAW*/
Related :WAVeform:DATA?
Command

:WAVeform:FORMat

Syntax
:WAVeform:FORMat <format>
:WAVeform:FORMat?
Description
Set or query the return format of the waveform data.
Parameter
Name
<format>
Explanation
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bits are valid and the higher 8 bits are 0.
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in scientific notation and separated by commas.
Return
The query returns WORD, BYTE or ASC.
Format
Example
:WAVeform:FORMat WORD
DS1000Z Programming Guide
Type Range
Discrete {NORMal|MAXimum|RAW}
NORMal: read the waveform data displayed on the screen.
MAXimum: read the waveform data displayed on the screen when the instrument is
in the run state and the waveform data in the internal memory in the stop state.
RAW: read the waveform data in the internal memory. Note that the waveform data
in the internal memory can only be read when the oscilloscope is in the stop state
and the oscilloscope can not be operated.
If the MATH channel is selected, only the NORMal mode is valid.
Type Range
Discrete {WORD|BYTE|ASCii}
BYTE: a waveform point occupies one byte (namely 8 bits).
WORD: a waveform point occupies two bytes (namely 16 bits) in which the lower 8
ASCii: return the waveform points in character number. Waveform points are retuned
/*Set the return format to WORD*/
RIGOL
Default
NORMal
Default
BYTE
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