ILX Lightwave MPS-8033 Series User Manual page 79

C O M M A N D R E F E R E N C E
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C H A P T E R
GPIB Command Reference
MODE:DBM
Parameters
Notes
Examples
MODE:DBM?
Parameters
Response
Notes
Examples
MODE:Watt
The MODE:Watt command activates the linear (mW) display mode.
Parameters
Notes
Examples
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The MODE:DBM command activates the dBm display mode. The dBm scale is defined as decibels
from a 1 mW reference.
None.
This command has the same effect as repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY switch on the 8033 front
panel until the dBm indicator is lit.
This command affects the display only. It has no effect on the output power.
When the output is off the 'setpoint' or desired power is displayed. When the output is turned on the
actual measured power is displayed.
"MODE:DBM" action: Sets the display mode to the dBm scale.
The MODE:DBM? query returns the status of the DISPLAY mode switch with regard to the dBm
scale.
None.
The response of 1 means the dBm scale is selected, and 0 means the dBm scale is not selected.
In local operation, the status of the dBm display mode is determined by visualizing the dBm LED
indicator.
When the output is off the 'setpoint' or desired power is displayed. When the output is turned on the
actual measured power is displayed.
"MODE:DBM?" response: 1, means the dBm display mode is selected.
"MODE:DBM?" response: 0, means the dBm display mode is not selected.
None.
This command has the same effect as repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY switch on the 8033 front
panel until the mW indicator is lit.
This command effects the display only. It has no effect on the output power.
When the output is off the 'setpoint' or desired power is displayed. When the output is turned on the
actual measured power is displayed.
"MODE:W" action: Sets the display mode to the linear scale.
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