Waveform:format; Waveform:points - Rigol MSO2000A Series Programming Manual

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:WAVeform:FORMat

Syntax
:WAVeform:FORMat <format>
:WAVeform:FORMat?
Description
Set or query the return format of the waveform data.
Parameter
Name Type
<format> Discrete
Explanation
WORD: each waveform point occupies two bytes (namely 16 bits). The lower 8 bits are valid and the
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higher 8 bits are 0.
BYTE: each waveform point occupies one byte (namely 8 bits).
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ASCii: return the waveform point in character value format. Each waveform point is returned in
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scientific notation and multiple points are separated by commas.
Return Format
The query returns WORD, BYTE or ASC.

:WAVeform:POINts

Syntax
:WAVeform:POINts <point>
:WAVeform:POINts?
Description
Set or query the number of waveform points to be read.
Parameter
Name Type
<point> Integer
Explanation
The number of waveform points is limited by the current reading mode of waveform (refer to
the :WAVeform:MODE
Return Format
The query returns an integer.
2-332
Range
{WORD|BYTE|ASCii}
Range
NORMal: 1 to 1400
MAX: 1 to the number of effective points currently
on the screen
RAW: 1 to the current maximum memory depth
command).
2 Command System
Default
BYTE
Default
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