Programming Guide (Scpi); Scpi Command Syntax; Commands Relevant To J7211A/B/C - Keysight Technologies J7211A Operating And Service Manual

Programming Guide (SCPI)

SCPI command syntax

The following conventions are used for SCPI command syntax for remote interface programming.
– Square brackets ([]) indicate optional keywords or parameters
– Braces ({}) enclose parameter choices within a command string
– Angle brackets (<>) enclose parameters for which you must specify a value
– A vertical bar (|) separates multiple parameters

Commands relevant to J7211A/B/C

To set attenuation level
The commands below are used to set attenuation level of attenuation control unit.
[INPut]:ATTenuation <numeric>
If <numeric> is beyond the range specified, a return error value will clipped to minimum or
NOTE
maximum attenuation value. You may encounter 2 error messages if value is not within range
specified.
Error Messages:
– + 12, "Value clipped to Max"
– + 11, "Value clipped to Min"
The compatible remote command: ATTN <numeric>
[INPut]:ATTenuation?
This command is to query current attenuation selected. This command confirms attenuation level
NOTE
before begin measurement.
To increase and decrease attenuation level
The following commands are used to increase or decrease attenuation value for attenuation control
unit.
[INPut]:[ATTenuation]:INCRease [<numeric>]
[INPut]:[ATTenuation]:DECRease [<numeric>]
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