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Page 3: Table Of Contents
:DM:CORRection:OPTimization ......... 26 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 4 :FREQuency:OFFSet ..........44 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 5 :SWEep:ATTen:PROTection[:STATe] ........59 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 6 :ALTernate:TRIGger:EXTernal[:SOURce]........74 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 7 :OUTPut:IMPairments:PHASe:NOISe[:STATe] ....... . 90 :OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:CONTinuous[:TYPE] FREE|TRIGger ......90 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 8 :LICense:WAVeform ..........106 viii Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 9 :CATalog:DMOD ..........117 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 10 :EXPort[:ASCii]:SEParator:COLumn ........135 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 11 HARDware:DGENerator:IPOLarity:SSYNc ....... . . 147 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 12 :QUEStionable:POWer:CONDition? ........161 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 13 :PMETer[1]|2:MEASure? ..........176 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 14 :POWer............193 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 15 :FM[1]|2:EXTernal[1]|2:IMPedance ........207 :FM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion2:AMPLitude:PERCent..... . . 207 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 16 :NOISe[1]|2:TYPe ..........220 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 17 :PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger ........233 :PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger:EXTernal:SOURce ......234 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference xvii...
Page 18 :FILTer:CHANnel ..........250 xviii Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 19 :SETup:MCARrier:TABLe ......... . . 265 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 20 :MDEStination:AAMPlitude ......... . 287 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 21 :WAVeform:SEGMents ..........309 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 22 :SETup:TABLe:FSPacing ..........325 xxii Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 23 [:STATe] ............341 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 24 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:PHASe:NOISe:F2 ........361 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:PHASe:NOISe:F2:ACTual? ......361 xxiv Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 25 [:STATe] ............378 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 26 :NOISe:POWer:CONTrol[:MODE] ........395 xxvi Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 27 :TRACe? ............409 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 28 Contents xxviii Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 29 Creating and Downloading Files • Creating and Downloading User- Data Files SCPI Reference • SCPI Basics • Basic Function Commands • System Commands • Analog Modulation Commands • Arb Commands • Real- Time Commands Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference xxix...
Page 30 Programming Provides a listing of SCPI commands and programming codes for signal Compatibility Guide generator models that are supported by the Agilent N5171B/72B/73B EXG and N5181B/82B/83B MXG X- Series signal generators. Service Guide • Troubleshooting • Replaceable Parts • Assembly Replacement •...
Page 31: Scpi Basics
• individual softkey, or data field name (i.e. To look up the communication subsystem topic on Default Gateway softkey refer to Default Gateway softkey.) • subsystem name (i.e. To look for the Default Gateway softkey (in the Communication Subsystem), refer to the heading labeled: “communication subsystem keys”.) Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 32: Supported Field
SCPI command. When “All Models” is shown next to this heading, all signal generator configurations are supported by the SCPI command. When “All with Option xxx” is shown next to this heading, only the stated option(s) is supported. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 33: Scpi Basics
<frequency>|MAXimum|MINimum|UP|DOWN, are the parameters (argument for the command statement). There is a separating space (white space) between the command and its parameter. Additional conventions in syntax statements are shown in Table 1- 1 Table 1- Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 34 :TRIGger:OUTPut:POLarity? moves the current path down one level in the command tree. TRIGger is the root level keyword for this Refer to “Command Tree” on page 6 more information on command. command paths. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 35 A <space> between :LEVel and 6.2 is However, you must use white space to separate the command mandatory. from the parameter, but this does not affect the current path. :POWer:LEVel 6.2 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 36: Command Types
Most programming tasks involve subsystem commands. SCPI uses a structure for subsystem commands similar to the file systems on most computers. In SCPI, this command structure is called a command tree and is shown in Figure 1- Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 37: Command Parameters And Responses
Precise talking means that the response format for a particular query is always the same. For example, if you query the power state (:POWer:ALC:STATe?) when it is on, the response is always 1, regardless of whether you previously sent :POWer:ALC:STATe 1 or :POWer:ALC:STATe ON. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 38 1.23 leading signs allowed 4.56E<space>3 space allowed after the E in exponential 7.89E001 use either E or e in exponential +256 leading + allowed digits left of decimal point optional Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 39 Use a colon to separate command mnemonics from each other and a space to separate parameters from command mnemonics. The following are examples of discrete parameters in commands: TRIGger:SOURce BUS TRIGger:SOURce IMMediate TRIGger:SOURce EXTernal Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 40 Real response data represent decimal numbers in either fixed decimal or scientific notation. Most high- level programming languages that support signal generator input/output (I/O) handle either decimal or scientific notation transparently. The following are examples of real response data: 4.000000E010, 9.990000E002 9.990000E002 4.0000000000000E010 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 41 Embedded quotes appear as two adjacent double quotes with no characters between them. The following are examples of string response data: "This is a string" "one double quote inside brackets: [""]" "Hello!" Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 42: Program Messages
In this example, the keyword short form is used. The program message is correct because it utilizes the default nodes of :FREQ[:CW] and :POW[:LEVel]. Since default nodes do not affect the current path, it is not necessary to use a leading colon before FREQ or POW. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 43: File Name Variables
Test_DATA in volatile waveform memory (BBG). Example Using Format 3 :MEM:COPY "SNVWFM:IQ_DATA","WFM1:Test_DATA" The preceding example copies a file named IQ_DATA located in the WAVEFORM directory to a file named Test_DATA in volatile waveform memory (BBG). Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 44: File Types And Directory Structure
The instrument’s directory /USER/NONVOLATILE contains either the internal storage and USB media non- volatile files stored with the filename extensions: .waveform, .list, .markers, .state, etc.- . This directory is useful when ftp is used. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 45: Msus (Mass Storage Unit Specifier) Variable
The following examples illustrate the usage of the variable "<msus>" when it is the only command parameter: Command Syntax with the msus variable :MMEMory:CATalog? "<msus>" Command Syntax with the file system :MMEMory:CATalog? "LIST:" Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 46: Quote Usage With Scpi Commands
The following list shows the identifiers for the formats that require them: • #B identifies the number as a binary numeric value (base- 2). • #H identifies the number as a hexadecimal alphanumeric value (base- 16). Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 47 DBUV or DBUVEMF) using the hexadecimal value 000A: :POW #H000A A unit of measure, such as dBm or mV, will not work with the values when using a format other than decimal. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 48 SCPI Basics SCPI Basics Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 49: Basic Function Commands
Frequency Subsystem ([:SOURce]) on page 39 • List/Sweep Subsystem ([:SOURce]) on page 50 • Marker Subsystem–N5173B/83B ([:SOURce]) on page 63 • Power Subsystem ([:SOURce]:POWer) on page 66 • Vector Modulation Subsystem—N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]:IQ) on page 83 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 50: Correction Subsystem ([:Source]:Correction)
Catalog of USERFLAT Files. The directory path is implied in the command and need not be specified in the file name parameter. For more information on file name syntax, refer to “File Name Variables” on page Key Entry Load From Selected File Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 51: Flatness:pair
[:SOURce]:CORRection:FLATness:STEP:POINts <points> |MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault| [:SOURce]:CORRection:FLATness:STEP:POINts?[MAXimum|MINimum] This command is used to define the number of points in the user flatness calibration step array. See also :FLATness:STEP:STARt :FLATness:STEP:STOP commands. *RST Range 2 to 3,201 # Points Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 52: Flatness:step:start
“File Name Variables” on page :PMETer:CHANnel Supported All Models [:SOURce]:CORRection:PMETer:CHANnel A|B [:SOURce]:CORRection:PMETer:CHANnel? This command selects the channel setting on the external power meter for user flatness calibration. Default Channel A Key Entry Power Meter Channel A B Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 53: Pmeter:communicate:lan:device
Power Meter IP Port Key Entry Standard mode. The command enables standard mode for simple programming. 5025 Telnet mode. The command enables the telnet SCPI service for programming. 5024 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 54: Pmeter:communicate:type
This command selects the USB device to be used for user flatness calibration. The query returns the USB device identification. Key Entry USB Device Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 55: Pmeter:communicate:usb:list
The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. [:STATe] Supported All Models [:SOURce]:CORRection[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:CORRection[:STATe]? This command enables or disables the user–flatness corrections. *RST Key Entry Flatness Off On Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 56: Digital Modulation Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source])
RF path. The variable <val> is expressed in decibels (dB). Example :DM:EXT:INP:ATT 10 The preceding example sets the modulator attenuator to 10 dB. *RST +2.00000000E+000 Range 0to40 dB Modulator Atten Manual Auto Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 57: Dm:external:input:atten:auto
Key Entry :DM:EXTernal:INPut:ATTen:LEVel:MEASurement Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:DM:EXTernal:INPut:ATTen:LEVel:MEASurement This command measures the RMS value of the external I/Q signal. The external input level must be set to Measure. Key Entry Do External Input Level Measurement Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 58: Dm:external:input:atten:mode
The preceding example inverts I and Q signal routing. *RST NORM Int Phase Polarity Normal Invert Key Entry :DM:INTernal:CHANnel:CORRection[:STATe] Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:DM:INTernal:CHANnel:CORRection[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:DM:INTernal:CHANnel:CORRection[:STATe]? This command enables and disables the RF and baseband magnitude and phase corrections across Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 59: Dm:internal:channel:optimization
The equalization filter operates at 200 MHz, so all equalization filters must be resampled to 200 MHz if they are sampled at some other rate. *RST No file selected Key Entry Select Filter Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 60: Dm:internal:equalization:filter:state
The common mode offset range is expressed in units of volts (mV–V). The COARse range corresponds to a pre–existing adjustment range of 2.5 V. When the FINE range is enabled, the common mode offset is limited to 100 mV. *RST COAR Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 61: Dm:iqadjustment:external:coffset
This command is effective only if the state of the I/Q adjustment function is set to ON. Refer to the :DM:IQADjustment[:STATe] command. :DM:IQADjustment:EXTernal:DQOFfset Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:DM:IQADjustment:EXTernal:DQOFfset <value> [:SOURce]:DM:IQADjustment:EXTernal:DQOFfset? This command sets the differential offset voltage for a quadrature–phase (Q) signal routed to the Q output connectors. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 62: Dm:iqadjustment:external:input:gain
Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:DM:IQADjustment:EXTernal:QOFFset <value> [:SOURce]:DM:IQADjustment:EXTernal:QOFFset? This command sets the offset voltage for a signal applied to the External Q Input connector. The variable <value> is expressed in units of volts (mV–V). *RST +0.00000000E+000 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 63: Dm:iqadjustment:external:qskew
(+x dB) to the signal increases the I component and decreases the Q component proportionally. Reducing gain (–x dB) decreases the I component and increases the Q component proportionally. The variable <value> is expressed in units of decibels (dB). Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 64: Dm:iqadjustment:ioffset
The variable <value> is expressed in units of degrees with a resolution of 0.01 degrees. <unit> can be nothing or DEG for degrees. *RST +0.00000000E+000 360.000 to 360.000 Range Key Entry I/Q Phase Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 65: Dm:iqadjustment:qoffset
This command is effective only if the state of the I/Q adjustment function is set to ON. Refer to the :DM:IQADjustment[:STATe] command. Example :DM:IQAD:QSK 4.5 The preceding example increases the phase angle by 4.5 degrees. *RST +0.00000000E+000 1E1 to +1E1 Range Key Entry Quadrature Angle Adjustment Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 66: Dm:iqadjustment:skew
This command sets the digital phase polarity. NORMal This choice selects normal phase polarity for the I and Q signals. INVert This choice inverts the Q channel signal. *RST NORM Int Phase Polarity Normal Invert Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 67: Dm:source
The I/Q modulator is enabled whenever a digital format is turned on. The I/Q annunciator will be shown on the signal generator display whenever the I/Q modulator is ON (1) This choice enables the internal I/Q modulator. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 68 I/Q signals may be present at the rear panel I and Q outputs depending on the rear panel output selection. *RST I/Q Off On Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 69: Frequency Subsystem ([:Source])
MPGSm P- Gsm 900 Mobile BEGSm E- Gsm 900 Base MEGSm E- Gsm 900 Mobile BRGSm R- Gsm 900 Base MRGSm R- Gsm 900 Mobile BDCS DCS 1800 Base MDCS DCS 1800 Mobile Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 70 R-GSM Mobile DCS Mobile PCS Mobile GSM 450 Mobile GSM 480 Mobile GSM 850 Mobile NADC Mobile 800MHz Mobile 1500MHz Mobile Tetra Mobile 380/390 Tetra Mobile 410/420 Tetra Mobile 450/460 Tetra Mobile 870/876 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 71: Frequency:channels:number
3600–4000 TETRA 410/420 Mobile: 800–1200 TETRA 420/430 Base: 800–1200 TETRA 460/470: 2400 through 2800 2400–2800 TETRA 870/876 Mobile: 600–640 TETRA 915/921 Base: 600–940 PHS Standard: 1–255 DECT Standard: 0–9 Channel Number Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 72: Frequency:channels[:State]
Increases the current frequency setting by the value set with the front-panel up-arrow key. Decreases the current frequency setting by the value set with the front-panel DOWN down-arrow key. *RST Option 501: +10000000000000E+09 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 73: Frequency:lspurs:state
CW and FIXed These choices are synonymous with one another and stops a frequency sweep, allowing the Agilent MXG to operate at a set frequency. Refer to the :FREQuency[:CW] command for setting the frequency in the CW mode and to the :FREQuency:FIXed command for setting the frequency in the FIXed mode.
Page 74: Frequency:multiplier
The frequency offset state is turned on when any non–zero value is entered; entering zero will turn it off. Refer to the :FREQuency:OFFSet:STATe command for setting the offset state independent of entering offset values. 0.0000000000000E00 *RST 200 to 200 GHz Range Key Entry Freq Offset :FREQuency:OFFSet:STATe Supported All Models Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 75: Frequency:reference
This command enables or disables the frequency reference mode. When the frequency reference mode is on, subsequent frequency parameters are set relative to the reference value. *RST Freq Ref Off On Key Entry :FREQuency:SPAN Supported All Models [:SOURce]:FREQuency:SPAN <num>[<freq_suffix>]|UP|DOWN Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 76: Frequency:start
Freq Stop :PHASe:REFerence Supported All Models [:SOURce]:PHASe:REFerence This command sets the current output phase as a zero reference. Subsequent phase adjustments are set relative to the new reference. Phase Ref Set Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 77: Phase[:Adjust]
Ref Oscillator Ext Freq Key Entry :ROSCillator:FREQuency:EXTernal Supported All Models [:SOURce]:ROSCillator:FREQuency:EXTernal <value> [:SOURce]:ROSCillator:FREQuency:EXTernal? This command makes External Ref Frequency the active function. The value that you enter sets the frequency of the external reference oscillator. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 78: Roscillator:oven:state
This command sets the current reference oscillator source: INT (internal), EXT (external), or BBG (internal baseband generator). :ROSCillator:SOURce:AUTO Supported All Models [:SOURce]:ROSCillator:SOURce:AUTO ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:ROSCillator:SOURce:AUTO? This command enables or disables the ability of the signal generator to automatically select between the internal and an external reference oscillator. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 79: Roscillator:oven:tune
The user value offsets the factory tuned value (the value is added to the factory calibrated DAC value). The tune value of 0 sets the factory calibrated value. *RST +0.00000000E+000 8192 to +8191 Range Key Entry Ref Oscillator Tune Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 80: List/Sweep Subsystem ([:Source])
Amptd Stop Stop amplitude sweep page 81 a.Execute both commands to start or stop a frequency and amplitude sweep. b.For point to point triggering, see “:LIST:TRIGger:SOURce” on page :LIST:CPOint? Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LIST:CPOint? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 81: List:direction
The dwell time (<value>) does not begin until the signal generator has settled for the current frequency and/or amplitude change. Range 100E–6 :LIST:DWELl:POINts? Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LIST:DWELl:POINts? This command queries the signal generator for the number of dwell points in the current list sweep file. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 82: List:dwell:type
This command sets a list or step sweep point as the current sweep point controlling the frequency and power output. If list or step mode is controlling frequency or power, or both, then the indexed point in the respective list(s) will be used. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 83: List:mode
FM, M, and AM on any list sweep point. Additionally, frequency, power, and/or a waveform transition can be suppressed resulting in no synthesizer, no output, or no waveform playing interruption during a transition. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 84: List:power
(points 1 and 3 will have FM suppressed, points 2 & 4 will have FM enabled). :LIST:POWer Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LIST:POWer <value>,<value> [:SOURce]:LIST:POWer? This command sets the amplitude for the current list sweep points. The maximum number of list sweep points is 3,201. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 85: List:power:points
This choice selects the PULSE BNC as the external trigger source for triggering sweep, point and function generator sweeps. Example :LIST:TRIG:EXT:SOUR PULS The preceding example sets the external trigger source to the PULSE BNC. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 86: List:trigger:internal:source
NEGative The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a falling edge on the source signal *RST Int/Ext Trigger Polarity Neg Pos Key Entry :LIST:TRIGger:SOURce Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LIST:TRIGger:SOURce BUS|IMMediate|EXTernal|INTernal|KEY|TIMer|MANual [:SOURce]:LIST:TRIGger:SOURce? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 87: List:type
[:SOURce]:LIST:TYPE:LIST:INITialize:FSTep This command replaces the loaded list sweep data with the settings from the current step sweep data points. You can load only one sweep list at a time. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 88: List:type:list:initialize:preset
The preceding example loads the waveforms RAMP_TEST_WFM and SINE_TEST_WFM into the waveform section of the List Table. Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. :LIST:WAVeform:POINts Supported N5172B/82B Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 89: Sweep:atten:protection[:State]
The variable <value> is expressed in units of seconds with a 0.001 resolution. The dwell time is the amount of time the sweep is guaranteed to pause after setting the frequency and/or power for the current point. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 90: Sweep[:Frequency]:Step[:Linear]
Due to the integer number of step points, the step size may be adjusted in order to yield a true linear sweep between the start and stop frequencies. *RST 0.00 Key Entry LOG Freq Step :SWEep:GENeration Supported All Models Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 91: Sweep:points
The instrument uses the specified start frequency, stop frequency, and number of points for both linear and log sweeps. *RST Step Spacing LIN LOG Key Entry :SWEep:TIME Supported All Models [:SOURce]:SWEep:TIME <val><units> [:SOURce]:SWEep:TIME? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 92: Sweep:time:auto
To set the sweep time refer to“:SWEep:TIME” on page Example :SWE:TIME:AUTO 0 The preceding example sets the sweep time to manual allowing you to select a sweep time. *RST Sweep Time Manual Auto Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 93: Marker Subsystem-N5173B/83B ([:Source])
The preceding example sets the relative marker power to 4 dB for all markers. *RST 2 dB 10 to +10 dB Range Key Entry Marker Value :MARKer:AOFF Supported N5173B/83B [:SOURce]:MARKer:AOFF This command turns off all active markers. Key Entry Turn Off Markers Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 94: Marker:delta
This command designates the reference marker when using markers in delta mode. The variable <marker> designates the marker number. Example :MARK:REF 6 The preceding example sets marker 6 as the reference marker. *RST Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 95: Marker[0]|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19:Frequency
This command turns a marker on or off. Marker 0 is the default if the marker designator [n] is not specified. Example :MARK6 ON The preceding example turns marker 6 on. *RST Key Entry Marker On Off Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 96: Power Subsystem ([:Source]:Power)
[:SOURce]:POWer:ALC:LEVel <value><unit> [:SOURce]:POWer:ALC:LEVel? This command sets the automatic leveling control (ALC) level. Use this command after setting the attenuation auto mode to On. Refer to :ATTenuation:AUTO command for setting the attenuation auto mode. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 97: Alc:search
If power search fails, the output power of the instrument will be set to minimum and must be recovered with an instrument preset. Refer to the :ALC[:STATe] command for setting the ALC state. :ALC:SEARch:REFerence Supported All Models [:SOURce]:POWer:ALC:SEARch:REFerence RMS|FIXed|MANual|MODulated [:SOURce]:POWer:ALC:SEARch:REFerence? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 98: Alc:search:reference:level
This command sets the start frequency for a span power search over a user specified range. The start frequency has no default value. The start frequency value will be the last value set before powering off the instrument. Key Entry Start Frequency Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 99: Alc:search:span:stop
User’s Guide for more information on ALC leveling, bandwidth, and the power search function. Example :POW:ALC:SOUR DIOD The preceding example selects an external detector as the source (the unit must be connected to the signal generator). *RST Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 100: Alc:source:external:coupling
This command adds device power protection by setting an RF output power protection limit while using the Power Meter Servo mode. The system restricts the actual RF output power to this value and will show UNLEVELED if the desired output power exceeds the value. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 101: Alc:source:pmservo:start
The preceding example sets the threshold from when on Power Meter Servo mode incremental iterations stop and the remaining power is adjusted in one jump to the size of the 3 dB. *RST 1 dB Range 0 to 50 dB. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 102: Alc[:State]
RMS is the default behavior and in most cases is the best choice for this setting. Refer to the User’s Guide for more information on the ALC. :ALCHold:EXTernal:SOURce Supported All Models :ALCHold:EXTernal:SOURce TRIGger[1]|TRIGger2|PULSe :ALCHold:EXTernal:SOURce? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 103: Alchold:external[:State]
For example, if the Alternate Amplitude Delta is set to 174 dB and the RF output amplitude is set to 20 dB, the sum is equal to 154 dB. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 104: Alternate:trigger:external[:Source]
This choice requires an external trigger to the selected rear panel connector (see EXTernal ) to toggle the RF output power between main :ALTernate:TRIGger:EXTernal[:SOURce] and alternate amplitudes. *RST Key Entry Alt Ampl Trigger :ALTernate[:STATe] Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:POWer:ALTernate:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:POWer:ALTernate:STATe? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 105: Attenuation
This command sets the state of the attenuator auto mode function. ON (1) This selection allows the signal generator’s automatic level control (ALC) to adjust the attenuator so that a specified RF power level, at the Agilent MXG’s RF output connector, is maintained. OFF (0) This choice allows for a user–selected attenuator setting that is not affected by the...
Page 106: Attenuation:bypass
This selection disables the optimize harmonics mode. *RST Optimize Harmonics Key Entry [:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSet Supported All Models [:SOURce]:POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSet <value><unit> [:SOURce]:POWer[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSet? This command sets the power offset value. 0.00000000E000 *RST 200 to 200 dB Range Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 107: [:Level][:Immediate][:Amplitude]
–1.10000000E002 (Standard) or 1.44000000E002 (Option 1EQ) *RST Key Entry AMPTD Remarks For information on the ranges for this command and the specified values, refer to the instrument’s Data Sheet. [:LEVel]:MINimum:LIMit Supported All Models w/Option HAL [:SOURce]:POWer[:LEVel]:MINimum:LIMit LOW|HIGH [:SOURce]:POWer[:LEVel]:MINimum:LIMit? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 108: Mode
An example of this feature is when the S/N is off, and the output power is set to –10 dBm, the ALC rises to 0 dBm. The resulting attenuation is 10 dB. When the Optimize S/N is enabled (ON), and the output power is set to –10 dBm, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 109: Protection[:State]
This command sets the power level for the signal generator RF output reference. The RF output power is referenced to the value entered in this command. 0.00000000E000 *RST Range –400 to 300 dBm Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 110 Basic Function Commands Power Subsystem ([:SOURce]:POWer) Amptd Ref Set Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 111: Reference:state
This command sets the last amplitude point in a step sweep. 1.10000000E002 (Standard) and 1.44000000E002 (Option 1EQ) *RST Range Refer to the [:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] command for the output power ranges. Amptd Stop Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 112: User:max
*RST 30 dBm User Power Max Key Entry :USER:ENABle Supported All Models [:SOURce]:POWer:USER:ENABle ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:POWer:USER:ENABle? This command enables or disables the user settable maximum output power limit. Key Entry User Power Max Enable: Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 113: Vector Modulation Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source]:Iq)
N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 [:SOURce]:IQ:AUX:OPERating:MODE DEDicated|MULTiplexed [:SOURce]:IQ:AUX:OPERating:MODE? This command sets the operating mode for real- time applications. NOTE: This command is not supported by all real- time applications Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 114: Aux:output:strobe:slope
There will be roll- off of the noise outside of this bandwidth. *RST 1 Hz Range Option 653: 1 Hz–60 MHz Option 655: 1 Hz–120 MHz Option 656: 1 Hz–80 MHz Option 657: 1 Hz–160 MHz Flat Noise Bandwidth Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 115: Output:impairments:awgn:ebno
For applications that have no clear noise integration bandwidth, such as Dual Arb, the auto mode is effectively OFF. *RST Key Entry Integration Bandwidth Manual Auto :OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN:MUX SUM|SIGNal|NOISe Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN:MUX SUM|SIGNal|NOISe [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN:MUX? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 116: Output:impairments:awgn:power:control[:Mode]
SNR and the rest of the noise settings. The total power, total noise power, and signal power will change as any noise parameter is adjusted to keep the channel noise power and the SNR at their last specified values. *RST Power Control Mode Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 117: Output:impairments:awgn:power:noise:channel
A change to the total power will change the signal power setting appropriately to maintain the S/N ratio. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 118: Output:impairments:awgn:sbrate
N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN:SNRFormat SNR|EBNO [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN:SNRFormat? This command sets the variable controlling the ratio of signal power to noise power in the noise integration bandwidth. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 119: Output:impairments:awgn[:State]
This command sets the desired stop frequency offset of the flat phase noise. The actual value of f2 varies logarithmically. As f2 increases in value, the adjustment becomes coarser. The effect of this value can only be determined by examining the graphic on the front panel or the actual output. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 120: Output:impairments:phase:noise:lmid
Phase Noise On Off Key Entry :OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:CONTinuous[:TYPE] FREE|TRIGger Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:CONTinuous[:TYPE] FREE|TRIGger [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:CONTinuous[:TYPE]? This SCPI command sets the behavior of the per output channel triggering. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 121: Output[1]:Trigger:external:delay
This choice selects the PATT TRIG IN 1 rear panel connector (AUX I/O) as the external trigger source. EPTRigger2 This choice selects the PATT TRIG IN 2 rear panel connector (AUX I/O) as the external trigger source. *RST EPTRigger1 Ext Source Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 122: Output[1]:Trigger:source
Bit 3 - Output has received a trigger since last trigger setup No trigger ever received A trigger has been set in the past Bit 4 - External input clock is phase locked Not phase locked Phase locked Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 123 Out of Sync (shown as “NO SYNC” indicator where normally “UNLOCK” and “DAC OVER” is shown In Sync Bit 6 - MultiBoxSync waiting Not awaiting sync Awaiting sync Bit 7 - MultiBoxSync is synchronized Out of sync In sync Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 124 Basic Function Commands Vector Modulation Subsystem—N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]:IQ) Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 125: System Commands
System Commands This chapter provides SCPI descriptions for subsystems dedicated to peripheral signal generator operations common to all Agilent MXG models. This chapter contains the following major sections: • Calibration Subsystem (:CALibration) on page 96 • Communication Subsystem (:SYSTem:COMMunicate) on page 100 •...
Page 126: Calibration Subsystem (:Calibration)
This command can be sent while the RF On/Off is set to Off and the adjustment will still be valid when the RF is enabled. IQ must be on to perform this adjustment. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 127: Iq:default
Celsius from the ambient temperature at which the previous calibration was run. Key Entry Execute Cal (with Calibration Type User Full set to Full) Remarks Start and stop frequencies will default to the full frequency range of the signal generator. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 128: Iq:start
:CALibration:IQ:TYPE DC|USER|FULL :CALibration:IQ:TYPE? This command sets the IQ calibration type. Calibration Type DC User Full Key Entry Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 129: Iq:[:User]
“:IQ:TYPE” on page This calibration should be run when the ambient temperature has varied by at least ±5 degrees celsius from the ambient temperature at which the previous calibration was run. Key Entry Execute Cal Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 130: Communication Subsystem (:System:communicate)
:SYST:COMM:LAN:CONF DHCP The preceding example sets up the signal generator LAN configuration to use a DHCP IP address. LAN Config Key Entry Remarks The SCPI query returns the current setting, not the saved setting. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 131: Lan:defaults
This command defines the instrument’s web description. The query returns the current saved setting. Remarks If queried and there is no current LAN description the default web description value is returned. LAN description is displayed on the homepage for the Agilent MXG. :LAN:DNS:DYNamic Supported All Models...
Page 132: Lan:dns[:Server]
LAN. :LAN:HOSTname Supported All Models :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:HOSTname "<string>" :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:HOSTname? This command sets the signal generator’s local area network (LAN) connection hostname. The query returns the current setting, not the saved setting. Hostname Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 133: Lan:ip
The query returns the current setting. Default mDNS/DNS-SD Off On Key Entry Utility > I/O Config > LAN Setup > Advanced Settings > Dynamic Hostname Services > Key Path mDNS/DNS-SD Off On Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 134: Lan:restart
(IP) network connection. NOTE An error will occur if the IP address, Gateway, and subnet mask have conflicting settings. Subnet Mask Key Entry Remarks The SCPI query returns the current setting, not the saved setting. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 135: Diagnostic Subsystem (:Diagnostic[:Cpu]:Information)
PC, as opposed to a license key installed on the signal generator. This query includes calibration software licenses but does not return demo licenses for Arb–based applications. Auxiliary Software Options Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 136: License:waveform
This query returns a comma separated list of internally installed signal generator options. Key Entry Instrument Options :OPTions:DETail Supported All Models :DIAgnostic[:CPU]:INFormation:OPTions:DETail? This query returns the options that are installed along with the option revision and DSP version if applicable. Options Info Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 137: Otime
<type_num> variable number. The type variable number is obtained using :LICense:WAVeform command shown on page 106. Zero is returned for non–existent and expired licenses. The value 2^32 –1 (4,294,967,295) is returned for licenses that do not expire. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 138: Display Subsystem (:Display)
Also, the keys that access the frequency, sweep, and user flatness information are disabled. For more information about security functions, refer to the User’s Guide. *RST Activate Restricted Display Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 139: Annotation:clock:date:format
The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. :CAPTure Supported All Models :DISPlay:CAPTure This event command enables the user to capture the current display and store it in the signal generator’s memory. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 140: Cmap:default
Key Entry Update in Remote Off On Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator preset or *RST. However, cycling the signal generator power will reset it to zero. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 141: [:Window][:State]
This command is used to either blank out (OFF or 0) the display screen or turn it on (ON or 1). Remarks *RST and presetting the signal generator or cycling the power will turn the display Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 142: Ieee 488.2 Common Commands
This is a destructive read. The data in the register is latched until it is queried. Once queried, the data is cleared. *ESR? The Standard Event Status Register (ESR) query returns the value of the Standard Event Status Register. Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 143: Idn
*OPT? Supported All Models *OPT? The options (OPT) query returns a comma separated list of all of the instrument options currently installed on the signal generator. Instrument Options Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 144: Psc
*RST uses the factory preset state which is better for automated testing, for example sweep mode is set to single. For a comparison of the SCPI preset commands, refer to Table 3- 1, “Preset SCPI Commands Overview,” on page 178. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 145: Sav
*SRE? The Service Request Enable (SRE) query returns the value of the Service Request Enable Register. Range 0 to 63 or 128 to 191 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 146: Stb
This shows that one or more tests failed. Run Complete Self Test Key Entry *WAI Supported All Models *WAI The Wait–to–Continue (WAI) command causes the signal generator to wait until all pending commands are completed, before executing any other commands. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 147: Memory Subsystem (:Memory)
The signal generator will return the two memory usage parameters and as many file listings as there are files in the directory list. Each file listing parameter will be in the following form: "<file name,file type,file size>" Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 148: Catalog:fir
The signal generator will return the two memory usage parameters and as many file listings as there are files in the directory list. Each file listing parameter will be in the following form: "<file name>,<file type>,<file size>" Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 149: Catalog:list
The signal generator will return the two memory usage parameters and as many file listings as there are files in the directory list. Each file listing parameter will be in the following form: "<file name,file type,file size>" Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 150: Catalog:ptrain
Each file listing parameter will be in the following form: "<file name,file type,file size>" SHAPE Key Entry Refer to “File Name Variables” on page 13 for information on the file name syntax. Remarks :CATalog:STATe? Supported All Models Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 151: Catalog:uflt
This query outputs a list of all the files in the memory subsystem. However it does not include files stored on the Option 653, 655, 656, or 657 baseband generator. The return data will be in the following form: <mem used>,<mem free>,"<file listing>" Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 152: Copy[:Name]
This parameter represents the data and file length parameters. The data in the file <data_block> is represented by the <data_block> variable. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information on programming the status registers. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 153: Data:append
<data_block> variable. The file length parameters are used by the signal generator for allocating memory. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information on downloading and using files. Example :MEM:DATA:APPend "NVWFM:IQ_Data",#14Y9oL Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 154: Data:bit
The path "/USER/BIT/" is implied. • Number of bits in the data block • #12Qz Data block This character indicates the beginning of the data block Number of digits in the byte count Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 155: Data:bit:insert
Number of digits in the byte count Byte count 16 bits of data (ascii representation of bit data) Refer to “File Name Variables” on page 13 for information on the file name syntax. Remarks Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 156: Data:fir
FIR_1. Notice that the signal generator directory path, /USER/FIR, is not needed as it is implied by the command. Refer to File Name Variables information on the file name syntax. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 157: Data:fsk
This variable identifies the value of the first differential state. <diff1>,...<diff(n)> This variable identifies the value of the second and subsequent differential states. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information on downloading and using files. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 158: Data:iq
This command loads custom I/Q data into a file in the signal generator’s non- volatile memory. The query returns data in the following form: <offsetQ>,<num_states>,<i0>,<q0>,<i1>,<q1>,...<i(n)>,<q(n)>,<diff_state>,<num_diff_st ates>,<diff0>,<diff1>,...<diff(n)> This variable string identifies the name of the I/Q file. The filename must be "<file_name>" enclosed with quotation marks. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 159: Data:pram:file:block
:MEMory:DATA:PRAM:FILE:BLOCk "<file_name>", <data_block> This command loads block- formatted data directly into pattern RAM volatile memory (WFM1). Pattern RAM memory describes how memory (WFM1) is used and is not a distinct piece of memory. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 160: Data:pram:file:list
<uint8> This variable is any of the valid 8- bit, unsigned integer values between 0 and 255. [,<uint8>,<...>] This variable identifies the value of the second and subsequent 8- bit unsigned integer variables. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 161: Data:shape
This variable defines each successive fall point, where 1 is full power and 0 is no power. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information on downloading and using files. Example :MEM:DATA:SHAP "Shape_File",6,0,0.2,0.4,0.6,0.8,1.0,2,0.5,0 The preceding example loads shape data to a file named Shape_File in the signal generator’s Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 162: Delete:all
Key Entry Delete All Binary Files :DELete:BIT Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :MEMory:DELete:BIT This command deletes all bit files. Key Entry Delete All Bit Files Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 163: Delete:dmod
Key Entry :DELete:LIST Supported All Models :MEMory:DELete:LIST This command deletes all List files. Delete All List Files Key Entry :DELete:MDMod Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :MEMory:DELete:MDMod Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 164: Delete:mtone
N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :MEMory:DELete:SHAPe This command deletes all burst shape files. Delete All Shape Files Key Entry :DELete:STATe Supported All Models :MEMory:DELete:STATe This command deletes all state files. Key Entry Delete All State Files Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 165: Delete:uflt
This command selects whether the column separator is a tab, ";", "," or a " " during export of CSV/ASCII files. This value is persistent across preset/recall and power cycles. (At the factory the MXG is set to COMMa (“,”).) Refer to :EXPort[:ASCii]:SEParator:DECimal. Export Column Separator Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 166: Export[:Ascii]:Separator:decimal
This command selects whether the decimal point is a "." or a "," during import of CSV/ASCII files. This value is persistent across preset/recall and power cycles. (At the factory the MXG is set to DOT (“.”).) Refer to :IMPort[:ASCii]:PTRain. Key Entry Import Decimal Separator Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 167: Load:list
This command lets you to add a descriptive comment to the saved state <reg_num>,<seq_num>. Comments can be up to 55 characters long. Key Entry Add Comment To Seq[n] Reg[nn] :STORe:LIST Supported All Models Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 168: Store:ptrain
When copying a waveform file from volatile to non–volatile memory, the marker file and file header, associated with the waveform file, will automatically be copied at the same time. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 169: Data
Specifier) Variable for information on the use of the file variables. When deleting a waveform file from memory, the marker file and file header, associated with the waveform file, will also be deleted. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 170: Header:clear
This query returns the unique waveform ID of file "<file name>" . The command is ignored if the file name does not exist. :LOAD:LIST Supported All Models :MMEMory:LOAD:LIST "<file name>" This command loads a List sweep file. Load From Selected File Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 171: Load:ptrain
Writes out the current pulse train list to the PTRAIN file specified. This operation will overwrite any existing file of the same name in the PTRAIN directory with a binary file. Refer to :LOAD:PTRain. Store To File Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 172: Store:wfm:all
This command stores from the internal BBG memory to the active media. The active media is either internal non- volatile memory storage media or an external storage media connected to the front- panel USB port. Store All To Int Media Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 173: Output Subsystem (:Output)
The RF output stays on, if possible, during frequency changes. Refer to the Data OFF(0) sheet. *RST Remarks Refer to the signal generator’s data sheet for information on frequency switching speeds, settling times, and frequency band information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 174: Modulation[:State]
Although you can configure and engage various modulations, no signal is available at the RF OUTPUT connector until this command is executed. An annunciator is always displayed on the signal generator to indicate whether the RF output is switched on or off. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 175: Route Subsystem (:Route)
This command configures the polarity of the TTL input signal at the DATA connector. POSitive refers to normal logic, while NEGative refers to inverted logic. *RST Key Entry Data Polarity Neg Pos This command performs the same function as Remarks “HARDware:DGENerator:IPOLarity:DATA” on page 147. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 176: Hardware:dgenerator:input:spolarity
This command configures the polarity of the TTL input signal at the DATA CLOCK connector. POSitive refers to normal logic, while NEGative refers to inverted logic. *RST Key Entry Data Clock Polarity Neg Pos This command performs the same function as Remarks “HARDware:DGENerator:INPut:CPOLarity” on page 145. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 177: Hardware:dgenerator:ipolarity:data
OUT pin on the rear panel AUX I/O connector. POSitive refers to normal logic, while the NEGative refers to inverted logic. *RST Data Clock Out Neg Pos Key Entry This command performs the same function as Remarks “HARDware:DGENerator:OUTPut:CPOLarity” on page 148. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 178: Hardware:dgenerator:opolarity:data
OUT pin on the rear panel AUX I/O connector. POSitive refers to normal logic, while NEGative refers to inverted logic. *RST Key Entry Data Clock Polarity Neg Pos This command performs the same function as Remarks “HARDware:DGENerator:OPOLarity:CLOCk” on page 147. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 179: Hardware:dgenerator:output:dcs[:State]
POSitive refers to normal logic, while NEGative refers to inverted logic. *RST Key Entry Symbol Sync Out Polarity Neg Pos LINE:PTRigger[1]|2:BNC:SOURce Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :ROUTe:LINE:PTRigger[1]|2:BNC:SOURce BBTRigger[1]|BBTRigger2|EVENt[1]|PTRigger|NONE Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 180: [:Connectors]:Ptrig[:Output]
N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :ROUTe[:CONNectors]:PTRig[:OUTPut] M1|M2|M3|M4|NONE :ROUTe[:CONNectors]:PTRig[:OUTPut]? This command selects a marker (M1–M4) signal to be routed to the rear panel PAT TRIG connector. *RST Route to Event 1 BNC Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 181: [:Connectors]:Sout
This choice routes the swept function done signal (the pulse at the end of each full swept function) to the TRIG 1 connector. This choice routes no signal to the TRIG 1 connector. NONE Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 182: [:Connectors]:Trigger[2]:Output
This choice routes the swept function done signal (the pulse at the end of each SFDone full swept function) to the TRIG 2 connector. This choice routes no signal to the TRIG 2 connector. NONE *RST Route to Trig 2 BNC Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 183: Status Subsystem (:Status)
0). The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 184: Operation:ptransition
Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. :PRESet Supported All Models :STATus:PRESet This command presets all transition filters, enable registers, and error/event queue enable registers. Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 185: Questionable:calibration:condition
(1 to 0). The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 186: Questionable:calibration:ptransition
ALC Heater Detector is cold (bit 4), a value of 16 is returned. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks The data in this register is continuously updated and reflects current conditions. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 187: Questionable:enable
(bit 5) in the Data Questionable Condition Register. The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 188: Questionable:frequency:ntransition
0 to 32767 Remarks The equivalent PTR or NTR filters must be set before the condition register can set the corresponding bit in the event register. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 189: Questionable:modulation:condition
(1 to 0). The variable <val> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 190: Questionable:modulation:ptransition
0). The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 191: Questionable:power:condition
(1 to 0). The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 192: Questionable:power:ptransition
1). The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 193: Questionable[:Event]
0 to 32767 Remarks The equivalent PTR or NTR filters must be set before the condition register can set the corresponding bit in the event register. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 194: System Subsystem (:System)
When there is more than one error message, the query will need to be sent for each message. The Agilent MXG deletes the error messages from the front- panel error queue after viewing the last message.
Page 195: Error[:Next]
+0,"No error" When there is more than one error message, the query will need to be sent for each message. The Agilent MXG deletes the error messages from the front- panel error queue after viewing the last message. Error Info...
Page 196: Filesystem:storage:type
:FILesystem:STORage:EXTernal, :FILesystem:STORage:EXTernal:PATH :FILesystem:STORage:TYPE:AUTO commands. Storage Type Int Ext Auto Key Entry Example :SYST:FIL:STOR:TYPE EXT The preceding example selects the external USB port as the location for non–volatile file storage on the signal generator. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 197: Filesystem:storage:type:auto
The display diagnostic information, shown by pressing the Diagnostic Info softkey, is not affected by this command. :LANGuage Supported :SYSTem:LANGuage "SCPI"|"COMP"|"8648"|"E4428C"|"E4438C"|"E8257D"|"E8267D"|"E8663B"|"E8247C"|"E8257C"|" E8267C"|"N5181A|"N5182A"|"E442XB"|"E443XB"|"E8241A"|"E8244A"|"E8251A"|"E8254A"|"SMU20 0A"|"SMATE200A"|"SMJ100A"|"SMIQ"|"SML"|"SMV"|"SMR"|"SMF100A"|"MG3691B"|"MG3692B"|"MG3 693B"|"MG3694B"|"3410"|"8360"|"8371"|"83732"|"83752"|"8340"|"8644"|"8662"|"8663"|"866 4"|"8665" :SYSTem:LANGuage? This command sets the remote language for the signal generator. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 198 This choice provides compatibility for the Anritsu MG3691B, MG3692B, MG3693B, or MG3694B signal generators which are supported through a GPIB, LAN or USB interface. 3410 This choice provides compatibility for the Aeroflex 3410 series signal generator, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 199: License:aus[:Date]
:LICense:AUS[:DATE]? Supported All Models :SYSTem:LICense:AUS[:DATE]? This query retrieves the latest expiration date of the Agilent Upgrade Service license. :LICense:[FPACk]:WAVeform:ADD :SYSTem:LICense:[FPACk:]WAVeform:ADD "filename" This command assigns a “filename” to the next available waveform slot. Filename should be just the filename, no path information. The file must reside in a non–volatile waveform memory (NVWFM) before it can be licensed.
Page 200: License:[Fpack]:Waveform:clear
If the slot is locked the command returns an error. Key Entry Replace Waveform In Slot Mode > Dual ARB > More 2 of 2 > Waveform Licensing > Replace Waveform In Slot > Key Path Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 201: License:[Fpack]:Waveform:status
The data, Qaz37pY9oL, in the above command are not valid and are shown for example purposes only. Typically, ASCII characters representing data are unprintable. For additional information on downloading and installing licenses for applications, refer to the Agilent License Manager at http://www.agilent.com/find/LicenseManager. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 202: License:list
Modification of the *OPT? query output enables the signal generator, with a set of options, to identify itself as another signal generator when used as a replacement The display diagnostic information, shown by pressing the Diagnostic Info softkey, is not affected by this command. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 203: Pdown
System Commands System Subsystem (:SYSTem) :PDOWn Supported All Models :SYSTem:PDOWn This command turns off the instrument. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 204: Pmeter[1]|2:Channel
Power Meter IP Address Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. Ensure that the power meter IP address is different from the signal generator address. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 205: Pmeter[1]|2:Communicate:lan:port
A power meter with GPIB can be controlled through VXI–11 using a LAN–GPIB gateway. The command enables the power meter for USB control through the signal generator. Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 206: Pmeter[1]|2:Communicate:usb:device
:SYSTEm:PMETer[1]|2:SENSe:AVERage:COUNt:AUTO ON|OFF|1|0 :SYSTEm:PMETer[1]|2:SENSe:AVERage:COUNt:AUTO? This command enables or disables the automatic averaging mode for Channel A or B. The query returns the state of the automatic averaging mode. Averaging Mode Key Entry Default: Auto Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 207: Pmeter[1]|2:Sense:average[:State]
Key Entry Measurement Units dBm W :PMETer[1]|2[:STATe] Supported All Models :SYSTem:PMETer[1]|2[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 :SYSTem:PMETer[1]|2[:STATe]? This command enables or disables the power meter measurements for channel A or B. Averaging Mode > Off Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 208: Pon:type
Description Remarks *RST This IEEE 488.2 Common Command uses the Optimized for automated factory preset settings for the instrument testing preset. :SYSTem:PRESet:PERSistent Only the instrument’s persistent parameters are returned to factory default value. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 209: Preset:all
This choice provides compatibility for the 8656B, 8657A/B signal generator which is supported only through the GPIB interface. 8648 This choice provides compatibility for the 8648A/B/C/D signal generator which is supported only through a GPIB interface. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 210 GPIB, LAN, or USB interface. 8360 This choice provides compatibility for 8360 series signal generators. 83712, or 83732, or 83752 This choice provides compatibility for the 83712A/B, 83732A/B, or 83752A/B Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 211 This choice provides compatibility for the 8340A/B signal generator. 8644 This choice provides compatibility for the 8644A/B signal generator. 8662, or 8663, or 8664, or 8665 This choice provides compatibility for the 8662A, 8663A, 8664A, or 8665A signal generator. *RST "SCPI" Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 212: Preset:persistent
Key Entry Remarks This command presets the signal generator to the saved user–defined state. For a comparison of the SCPI preset commands, refer to Table 3- 1, “Preset SCPI Commands Overview,” on page 178. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 213: Preset:user:save
Signal Analyzer IP Address Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. Ensure that the signal analyzer IP address is different from the signal generator address. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 214: Sanalyzer:communicate:lan:port
The command enables the signal analyzer for USB control through the signal generator. Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. :SECurity:DISPlay Supported All Models :SYSTem:SECurity:DISPlay ON|OFF|1|0 :SYSTem:SECurity:DISPlay? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 215: Security:display:restricted
For more information about security functions, refer to the User’s Guide. Example :SYST:SEC:DISP:REST ON The preceding example enables the security restricted display mode. *RST Activate Restricted Display Key Entry :SECurity:ERASeall Supported All Models :SYSTem:SECurity:ERASeall Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 216: Security:sanitize
1 to 12 Key Entry Screen Saver Delay: Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. Refer to :SSAVer:MODE command for selecting the screen saver mode. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 217: Ssaver:mode
This command sets the time displayed in the lower right area of the signal generator’s display. Range <hour>: 0 to 23 <minute>: 0 to 59 <second>: 0 to 59 Time/Date Key Entry :VERSion Supported :SYSTem:VERSion? This command returns the SCPI version number with which the signal generator complies. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 218: Trigger Subsystem
• arms and starts a single sweep when IMMediate is the trigger source selection This command is ignored if a sweep is in progress. See :INITiate:CONTinuous[:ALL] command for setting continuous or single sweep. See :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce command to select the trigger source. Single Sweep Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 219: Trigger:external:source
This choice selects Pulse Sync as the internal trigger source for triggering sweep, point and function generator sweeps. Example :TRIG:INT:SOUR PVID The preceding example sets the internal trigger source to Pulse Video. *RST PSYN Pulse Video Pulse Sync Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 220: Trigger:output[1]|2:Polarity
The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a rising edge on the source signal NEGative The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a falling edge on the source signal *RST Int/Ext Trigger Polarity Neg Pos Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 221: Trigger[:Sequence]:Source
INT Trigger Key Timer Trigger :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer Supported All Models :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer <period> :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer? This command sets the period of the timer trigger. *RST 1 ms Range .5 ms to 1000 seconds Key Entry Trig Timer Period Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 222: Trigger[:Sequence][:Immediate]
• arms a single sweep when BUS, EXTernal, or Trigger KEY is the trigger source selection • arms and starts a single sweep when IMMediate is the trigger source selection Key Entry Single Sweep Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 223: Unit Subsystem (:Unit)
50 ohm load is connected. PD is the default mode of the instrument. Electro–motive Force This choice sets the instrument to EMF mode where the output voltage assumes no load is connected. the EMF value is twice the PD value. *RST Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 224 System Commands Unit Subsystem (:UNIT) Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 225: Amplitude Modulation Subsystem-Option Unt ([:Source])
Analog Modulation Commands This chapter provides SCPI descriptions for subsystems dedicated to analog commands common to all Agilent MXG signal generator models. This chapter contains the following major sections: • Amplitude Modulation Subsystem–Option UNT ([:SOURce]) on page 195 • Frequency Modulation Subsystem–Option UNT ([:SOURce]) on page 207 •...
Page 226: Am[1]|2[:Depth][:Linear]:Track
The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power- on, preset, or *RST. :AM[1]|2:EXTernal[1]|2:COUPling Supported All Models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:EXTernal[1]|2:COUPling AC|DC [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:EXTernal[1]|2:COUPling? This command sets the coupling for the amplitude modulation source through the selected external input connector. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 227: Am[1]|2:External[1]|2:Impedance
All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion2:POFFset <value><unit> [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion2:POFFset? This command sets the phase offset in degrees or radians of tone 2 in relation to tone 1 of the internal dual function generator source. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 228: Am[1]|2:Internal:dual:function[1]|2:Frequency
This command sets the ramp direction of the selected tone (1 or 2) of the internal dual function generator source when :AM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe is set to RAMP. *RST Key Entry Pos Ramp Neg Ramp Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 229: Am[1]|2:Internal:function[1]|2:Frequency
SINE is the only shape available without Option 303. AM Waveform Key Entry :AM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP POSitive|NEGative [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP? This command sets the ramp direction when :AM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe is set to RAMP. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 230: Am[1]|2:Internal:noise[1]|2:Type
AM Stop Freq :AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe SINE|TRIangle|SQUare|RAMP [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe? This command sets the AM waveform type for the swept function generator. *RST SINE Key Entry AM Sweep Waveform Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 231: Am[1]|2:Internal:sweep:function:shape:ramp
*RST SAWTooth Key Entry AM Sweep Shape :AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME:COUPled Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME:COUPled ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME:COUPled? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 232: Am[1]|2:Internal:sweep:time[1]|2
This choice enables the triggering of a sweep event by an internal Pulse Video or Pulse INTernal Sync signal. This choice enables triggering through front panel interaction by pressing the Trigger hardkey. *RST Key Entry Free Run Trigger Key Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 233: Am[1]|2:Internal:sweep:trigger:external:source
:AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger:EXTernal:SOURce) or internal Pulse Video or Pulse Sync signal (see :AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce) that will trigger a list or step sweep. POSitive The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a rising edge on the source signal Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 234: Am:mode
Key Entry Ext1 Func Gen 1 Dual Func Gen Noise Gen 1 Ext2 Func Gen 2 Swept Func Gen Noise Gen 2 Remarks A 1.0 V input is required for calibrated AM depth settings. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 235: Am[1]|2:State
This choice selects exponential AM type with depth values in units of dB/volt. Example :AM2:TYPE EXP The preceding example selects exponential type depth values for AM path 2. *RST AM Type LIN EXP Key Entry :AM:WIDeband:STATe Supported All Models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:AM:WIDeband:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:AM:WIDeband:STATe? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 236 AM by utilizing an external modulating signal connected to the I Input. *RST Key Entry AM Path 1 2 WB AM Off On Remarks Instruments that have 9kHz as their lowest frequency cannot have wideband AM at frequencies from 9kHz up to 5MHz. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 237: Frequency Modulation Subsystem-Option Unt ([:Source])
This command sets the amplitude of tone 2 of the internal dual function generator source as a percent of the peak analog modulation amplitude. Tone 1 of the internal dual function generator source will make up the remaining amplitude. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 238: Fm[1]|2:Internal:dual:function2:Poffset
This command sets the shape of tone 1 (default) or tone 2 of the internal dual function generator source. *RST SINE Key Entry FM Tone 1 Waveform FM Tone 2 Waveform :FM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP POSitive|NEGative [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 239: Fm:internal:frequency:step[:Increment]
All Waveforms: 0.1 Hz–2 MHz FM Rate Key Entry :FM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:POFFset Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:POFFset <value><unit> [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:POFFset? This command sets the phase offset in degrees or radians of internal function generator source. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 240: Fm[1]|2:Internal:function[1]|2:Shape
NOISe2. *RST Noise Gen 1 Noise Gen 2 Key Entry :FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:FREQuency:STARt Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:FREQuency:STARt <val><units> [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:FREQuency:STARt? This command sets the start frequency for the swept function generator. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 241: Fm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:function:frequency:stop
Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:RATE[1]|2 <val><units> [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:RATE[1]|2? This command sets the sweep rate for the FM swept–sine waveform. The sweep rate function is only available for internal source 1. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 242: Fm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:shape
Key Entry FM Sweep Times Coupled Off On :FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME[1]|2 Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME[1]|2 <val><unit> [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME[1]|2? This command sets the sweep time for the swept- sine waveform. +1.00000000E001 *RST Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 243: Fm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:trigger
PULSe This choice selects the PULSE BNC as the external trigger source for triggering sweep, point and function generator sweeps. *RST TRIGger1 Key Entry Trigger 1 Trigger 2 Pulse Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 244: Fm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:trigger:internal:source
Selects function generator 2 as the modulation source. SWEep Selects the swept function generator as the modulation source. DUAL Selects the dual function generator as the modulation source. NOISe[1] Selects noise generator 1 as the modulation source. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 245: Fm[1]|2:State
This command sets the frequency modulation deviation. Please refer to Data Sheet for more information on FM deviation specifications. 1.00000000E003 *RST FM DEV Key Entry :FM[:DEViation]:STEP[:INCRement] Supported All Models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:FM[:DEViation]:STEP[:INCRement] <value><unit>|GHz|MHz|kHz|Hz [:SOURce]:FM[:DEViation]:STEP[:INCRement]? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 246 This command sets the step increment for the FM deviation of the signal generator. *RST +5.00000000E+003 Key Entry Incr Set Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power- on, preset, or *RST. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 247: Low Frequency Output Subsystem ([:Source]:Lfoutput)
*RST 0.000 rad Range - 6.290 to 6.290 rad - 360.4 to 360.4 deg LF Out Tone 2 Phase Offset Key Entry :DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:FREQuency Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:FREQuency <value><unit> Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 248: Dual:function[1]|2:Shape
• the start frequency for a swept–sine waveform • the frequency for all other waveform types For selecting the waveform type, use the :FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe command. *RST +4.00000000E+002 Range Sine and Dual–Sine: 0.5 Hz to 1 MHz Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 249: Function[1]|2:Period
16 S, the pulse width is limited to a maximum range value of 16 S. +4.00000000E005 *RST 8uS–30S Range Key Entry LF Out Width To change the pulse period value, refer to the command. Remarks :FUNCtion[1]|2:PERiod Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 250: Function[1]|2:Shape
This choice selects 50 Ohm load impedance. 1000000 This choice selects 1 MOhm load impedance. *RST 50 Ohm Load Impedance 50 Ohm 1 MOhm Key Entry :NOISe[1]|2:TYPe Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:NOISe[1]|2:TYPe UNIForm|GAUSsian [:SOURce]:LFOutput:NOISe[1]|2:TYPe? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 251: Offset
Noise Gen 1 Key Entry Func Gen 2 Swept Func Gen Noise Gen 2 Remarks Only MON, FUNC1 and DC are available without Option 303. :SOURce:MONitor Supported All models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SOURce:MONitor FUNCtion[1]|FUNCtion2|SWEep|DUAL Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 252: State
All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:FUNCtion:FREQuency:STARt <val><units> [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:FUNCtion:FREQuency:STARt? This command sets the start frequency for the swept function generator. *RST 400.0 Hz Range 100 mHz to 6.250 MHz LF Out Start Freq Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 253: Sweep:function:frequency:stop
This command sets the sweep rate for the swept–sine waveform. The sweep rate function is only available for internal source 1. *RST +4.00000000E+002 Range 0.5 Hz to 100 kHz LF Out Sweep Rate Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 254: Sweep:shape
:SWEep:TIME[1]|2 Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:TIME[1]|2 <val><unit> [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:TIME[1]|2? This command sets the sweep time for the swept- sine waveform. +1.00000000E001 *RST 1.0mS–65.535S Range LF Out Sweep Time Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 255: Sweep:trigger
This choice selects the PULSE BNC as the external trigger source for triggering sweep, point and function generator sweeps. *RST TRIGger1 Trigger 1 Trigger 2 Pulse Key Entry :SWEep:TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce PVIDeo|PSYNc [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 256: Sweep:trigger:slope
The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a rising edge on the source signal NEGative The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a falling edge on the source signal *RST Key Entry Int/Ext Trigger Polarity Neg Pos Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 257: Phase Modulation Subsystem-Option Unt ([:Source])
This command sets the input impedance for the externally- applied phase- modulated input signal. This choice selects 50 Ohm input impedance. This choice selects 600 Ohm input impedance. 1000000 This choice selects 1 MOhm input impedance. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 258: Pm[1]|2:Internal:dual:function2:Amplitude:percent
This command sets the frequency of tone 1 (default) or tone 2 of the internal dual function generator source. *RST 400.0 Hz Range 100.0 mHz to 6.25 MHz   Key Entry M Tone 1 Freq M Tone 2 Freq :PM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe Supported All Models with Option UNTand 303 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe SINE|TRIangle|SQUare|RAMP Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 259: Pm[1]|2:Internal:dual:function[1]|2:Shape:ramp
*RST. :PM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:FREQuency Supported All Models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:FREQuency <value><unit>|UP|DOWN [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:FREQuency? This command sets the internal modulation frequency rate for the following applications: • the start frequency for a swept- sine waveform Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 260: Pm[1]|2:Internal:function[1]|2:Poffset
[:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP POSitive|NEGative [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP? This command sets the ramp direction when :PM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe is set to RAMP. *RST Key Entry Pos Ramp Neg Ramp :PM[1]|2:INTernal:NOISe[1]|2:TYPe Supported All Models with Option UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:NOISe[1]|2:TYPe UNIForm|GAUSsian Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 261: Pm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:function:frequency:start
This command sets the phase modulation waveform type for the swept function generator. *RST SINE  Key Entry M Sweep Waveform :PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe:RAMP Supported All Models with Option UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe:RAMP POSitive|NEGative [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe:RAMP? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 262: Pm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:rate[1]|2
All Models with Option UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME:COUPled ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME:COUPled? This command sets the couplings between start- to- stop values and stop- to- start values for phase modulation sweep times and rates. The sweep times coupled to on. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 263: Pm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:time[1]|2
This choice enables the triggering of a sweep event by an internal Pulse Video or Pulse Sync signal. This choice enables triggering through front panel interaction by pressing the Trigger hardkey. *RST Key Entry Free Run Trigger Key Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 264: Pm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:trigger:external:source
:PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger:EXTernal:SOURce) or internal Pulse Video or Pulse Sync signal (see :PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce) that will trigger a list or step sweep. POSitive The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a rising edge on the source signal Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 265: Pm[1]|2:Source
> 3% of :PM[1]|2:STATe Supported All Models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:STATe? This command enables or disables the phase modulation for the selected path. *RST M Off On Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 266: Pm[1]|2[:Deviation]
The value set by this command is used with the UP and DOWN choices for the FM deviation command. Refer to :PM[1]|2[:DEViation] command for more information. The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power- on, preset, or *RST. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 267: Pulse Modulation Subsystem-Option Unu And Unw And Option 320 ([:Source])
<value><unit>. The command, used with the UP|DOWN parameters, will change the delay by a user- defined step value. Refer to the :PULM:INTernal:DELay:STEP command for setting the value associated with the UP and DOWN choices. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 268: Pulm:internal:frequency
Example :PULM:INT:FREQ 1MHz The preceding example sets the square wave pulse rate to 1 megahertz. 4.00000000E002 *RST Range 0.1Hz–10MHz Pulse Rate Key Entry :PULM:INTernal:FREQuency:STEP Supported All with Option UNW [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal:FREQuency:STEP[:INCRement] <freq>|MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal:FREQuency:STEP[:INCRement]? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 269: Pulm:internal:period
This command sets the step value for the internal pulse period using the variable <value><unit>. The step value, set with this command, is used with the UP and DOWN choices available in the :PULM:INTernal:PERiod command. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 270: Pulm:internal:pwidth:step
For more information, refer to the :PULM:INTernal:PERiod command. Use PWIDTH1 with the DOUBlet parameter and PWIDTH1 and PWIDTH2 with the ADOublet parameter (refer to :PULM:SOURce:INTernal command). Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 271: Pulm:internal:train:list:preset
Range 120nS to 42S (Option UNU) 20nS to 42S (Option UNW) :PULM:INTernal:TRAin:OFFTime:POINts? Supported All with Options UNW and 320 [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal:TRAin:OFFTime:POINts? This query returns the count of elements in the list of off times. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 272: Pulm:internal:train:ontime
:PULM:INT:TRA:REP 100,20,3 The preceding example repeats the first pulse cycle 100 times, the second cycle to be repeated 20 times, and the third cycle 3 times. Range 1 to 2047 total pulse repetitions Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 273: Pulm:internal:train:repetition:points
This command will cause the pulse train to run once. If the pulse train is already running or off, then this SCPI command has no effect. Trigger Immediately Key Entry :PULM:INTernal:VIDeo:POLarity Supported All with Option UNW [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal:VIDeo:POLarity NORMal|INVerted [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal:VIDeo:POLarity? This command inverts the polarity on the internally generated pulse video signal. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 274: Pulm:source
PULSE connector. The first pulse has a user- defined width and delay (from the rising edge of the Pulse Sync Out signal). The second pulse has a user- defined width and delay (from the rising edge of the first pulse). Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 275: Pulm:state
This command enables or disables pulse modulation for the selected path. When pulse modulation is enabled, the PULSE annunciator appears on the signal generator’s front- panel display. Example :PULM:STAT ON The preceding example enables the pulse modulation. *RST Pulse Off On Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 276 Analog Modulation Commands Pulse Modulation Subsystem–Option UNU and UNW and Option 320 ([:SOURce]) Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 277: Arb Commands
311 • Two Tone Subsystem–N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB) on page 328 All Subsystem–N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]) :RADio:ALL:OFF Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:ALL:OFF This command turns off all digital modulation formats. Remarks This command does not affect analog modulation. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 278: Dmodulation Subsystem-N5172B/82B With Option 431
This choice selects a Nyquist (raised cosine) filter. This filter is adjusted using Alpha. GAUSsian This choice selects a Gaussian filter which is adjusted using Bbt values. RECTangle This choice selects a one symbol wide rectangular filter. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 279: Filter:alpha
The filter alpha value can be set to the minimum level (0), the maximum level (1), or in between by using fractional numeric values (0.001 to 0.999). *RST +5.0000000E001 Range 0.000 to 1.000 Key Entry Filter Alpha Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 280: Filter:bbt
This command clears the header information from the file header used by this modulation format. Clear Header Key Entry The Digital Modulation Off On softkey must be set to On for this command to function. Remarks :HEADer:SAVE Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 281: Iq:modulation:atten
This command routes the selected marker to the Alternate Amplitude function. The NONE parameter clears the marker for the Alternate Amplitude function. NONE *RST None Marker 1 Marker 2 Marker 3 Marker 4 Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 282: Mdestination:alchold
These are the marker choices. The ALC hold feature uses only one marker at a time. Example :RAD:DMOD:ARB:MDES:ALCH M1 The preceding example routes marker 1 to the ALC Hold function. *RST NONE Key Entry None Marker 1 Marker 2 Marker 3 Marker 4 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 283: Mdestination:pulse
This terminates the marker RF blanking/pulse function. M1–M4 These are the marker choices. The RF blanking/pulse feature uses only one marker at a time. Example :RAD:DMOD:ARB:MDES:PULS M2 The preceding example routes marker 2 to Pulse/RF Blanking. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 284: Modulation:ask[:Depth]
To set an asymmetric FSK deviation value, refer to the User’s Guide for more information. :MODulation[:TYPE] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:MODulation[:TYPE] ASK|BPSK|QPSK|UQPSk|IS95QPSK| GRAYQPSK|OQPSK|IS95OQPSK|P4DQPSK|PSK8|PSK16|D8PSK|EDGE|MSK|FSK2|FSK4|FSK8|FSK16| C4FM|QAM4|QAM16|QAM32|QAM64|QAM128|QAM256|QAM1024|UIQ|UFSK|VSAQAM16|VSAQAM32| VSAQAM64|VSAQAM128|VSAQAM256|VSAQAM512|VSAQAM1024 [:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:MODulation[:TYPE]? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 285: Modulation:ufsk
I Gain. Use this command when the :MODulation[:TYPE] is set to UQPSk. The variable <val> is expressed in units of dB and the resolution is 0.01 dB. *RST 0 dB Range - 50 to 50 dB Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 286: Mpolarity:marker1|2|3|4
(ARB Custom) the carrier bit rate is derived from the symbol rate and bits per symbol of the modulation. The carrier bit rate is a saved instrument state that is recorded in the waveform header. The query returns the current carrier bit rate setting. Example Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 287: Noise:cbwidth
This command selects either the Carrier to Noise Ratio (C/N) or energy per bit over noise power density at the receiver (E ) as the variable controlling the ratio of carrier power to noise power in the carrier bandwidth. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 288: Noise:ebno
:RAD:DMOD:ARB:NOIS:MUX CARR The preceding example enables the direct measurement of the carrier contribution to the total power. Default Carrier+Noise Key Entry Carrier+Noise | Carrier | Noise :NOISe:POWer:CARRier Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 and 403 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 289: Noise:power:control[:Mode]
C/N and the rest of the noise settings. The total power and carrier power will change as any noise parameter is adjusted to keep the total noise power and the C/N at their last specified values. Default TOTal Key Entry Total Carrier Total Noise Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 290: Noise:power:noise:channel
(AWGN) to the carrier modulated by the waveform being played by the Dual ARB waveform player. For more information on AWGN, see the User’s Guide. Example :RAD:ARB:NOIS ON The preceding example applies real–time AWGN to the carrier. *RST Key Entry Real-Time AWGN Off On Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 291: Phase:noise:f1
The actual value may vary logarithmically, which is more noticeable at higher frequency offset values. For more information, see the User’s Guide. *RST +3.00000000E+004 Range 1 Hz to 77.50052449 MHz Desired Stop Freq (f2) Key Entry :PHASe:NOISe:F2:ACTual? Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 and 432 [:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:PHASe:NOISe:F2:ACTual? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 292: Phase:noise:lmid
[:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:PHASe:NOISe[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:PHASe:NOISe[:STATe]? This command turns the phase noise impairment on or off. For more information on the phase noise impairment option, see the User’s Guide. *RST Phase Noise Off On Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 293: Phase:noise:trace
[:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:SCLock:RATE <val> [:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:SCLock:RATE? This command sets the sample clock rate. The variable <val> is expressed in units of Hertz (kHz  MHz) *RST +4.00000000E+006 Range 1E3 to 2E8 Key Entry ARB Sample Clock Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 294: Setup
The variable <freq spacing> is expressed in units of Hertz (kHz–MHz). *RST Carrier: NADC <num carriers>: 2 <freq spacing>: +1.0000000000000E+06 Range <num carriers>: 2–100 <freq spacing>: 2  (<num carriers>  1)  80 MHz Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 295: Setup:mcarrier:phase
This command modifies the parameters of one of the available multicarrier digital modulation formats. The variable <freq_offset> is expressed in units of Hertz (kHz–MHz). The variable <power> is expressed in units of decibels (dB). Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 296: Setup:mcarrier:table:ncarriers
The saved file contains information that includes the modulation type, filter and symbol rate for the custom modulation setup. Store Custom Dig Mod State Key Entry Remarks For information on the file name syntax, refer to “File Name Variables” on page Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 297: Srate
• Choosing the trigger type, which controls the waveform’s transmission. • Setting the waveform’s response to triggers: — CONTinuous, see “:TRIGger:TYPE:CONTinuous[:TYPE]” on page 268 — SINGle, see “:RETRigger” on page 263 — GATE, selecting the mode also sets the response Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 298: Trigger:type:continuous[:Type]
RESet The waveform waits for a trigger before play begins. When the waveform receives the trigger, it plays continuously. Subsequent triggers reset the waveform to the Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 299: Trigger:type:gate
PATTERN TRIG IN connector or the PATT TRIG IN 2 pin on the rear panel AUXILIARY I/O connector. To make the connector selection, see “:TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal[:SOURce]” on page 271. For more information on the connectors and on connecting the cables, see the User’s Guide. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 300: Trigger[:Source]:External:delay
The unit of measurement for the variable <val> is in seconds (nsec–sec). *RST +1.00000000E003 Range 1E–8 to 4E1 Key Entry Ext Delay Time :TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal:DELay:STATe Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal:DELay:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal:DELay:STATe? This command enables or disables the external trigger delay function. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 301: Trigger[:Source]:External:slope
This choice is synonymous with EPT1 and selects the PATTERN TRIG IN rear panel connector. EPTRIGGER2 This choice is synonymous with EPT2 and selects the PATT TRIG IN 2 pin on the rear panel AUXILIARY I/O connector. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 302 Digital Modulation Off On Key Entry Mode > ARB Custom Modulation > Digital Modulation Off On Key Path Remarks When On is selected, the I/Q state is activated and the I/Q source is set to internal. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 303: Dual Arb Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source]:Radio:arb)
This command sets the clipping level of the selected waveform segment to a percentage of its highest peak. The variable <value> is expressed in units of percent. This choice clips the composite I/Q waveform. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 304: Doprotection
The filter alpha value can be set to the minimum level (0), the maximum level (1), or in between by using fractional numeric values (0.001 to 0.999). *RST +3.50000000E001 Range 0.000 to 1.000 Key Entry Filter Alpha Remarks To change the current filter type, refer to :FILTer:TYPE. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 305: Filter:bbt
This command specifies the Real- Time Modulation filter type. RNYQuist This choice selects a Root Nyquist (root raised cosine) filter. This filter is adjusted using Alpha. NYQuist This choice selects a Nyquist (raised cosine) filter. This filter is adjusted using Alpha. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 306: Filter[:State]
This means that the filter must have an oversample ratio of two or more. When this feature is active, the Sample Clock Rate is actually the Symbol Rate. Default Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 307: Generate:sine
Range OSR Option 65x: 4E0 to 32E6 OSR Option 021: 4E0 to 256E6 OSR Option 022: 4E0 to 512E6 OSR Option 023: 4E0 to 1E9 Scale: 0 to 1 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 308: Generate:test:waveforms
This variable is the user–measured RMS noise value for the specified carrier. Sets RMS as unspecified, which causes the general RMS value to be used for UNSPecified calculating the relative noise power. Example :RAD:ARB:HEADER:NOISe:RMS:OVER "WFM1:Sine_Wave",.835 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 309: Header:rms
RMS measurement. But, the Marker values are not included in these calculations. Because the signal generator calculation uses so many factors, you may achieve better results calculating your own RMS value. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 310: Header:save
Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:IQ:MODulation:ATTen:AUTO ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:IQ:MODulation:ATTen:AUTO? This command enables or disables the I/Q attenuation auto mode. ON (1) This choice enables the attenuation auto mode which optimizes the modulator attenuation for the current conditions. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 311: Marker:clear
Range <marker>: 1–4 <first_Point>: 1–number of waveform points <last_point>: <first_Point>–number of waveform points Set Marker Off Range Of Points Marker 1 2 3 4 First Mkr Point Last Mkr Point Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 312: Marker:clear:all
50, then after sending this command, the first set point will be 150 (assuming the Test_Data file has at least 150 points and no later set points wrapped around to the beginning of the file). Range – (n – 1) to (n – 1) Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 313: Marker[:Set]
This number must be greater than or equal to one, and less than or equal to the total number of waveform points. If you enter a value for either the first marker point or the last marker point that Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 314: Mbsync
Prior to selecting MASTer, ensure that the trigger type is something other than shown above. If not, the X- Series signal generator generates a settings conflict error and changes the trigger type to TRIGger (continuous play once triggered). Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 315: Mbsync:naslaves
The preceding example enters three as the number of first- generation MXG slaves the current signal generator master/slave setup. Range 0 to 15 (depends on the NSLaves setting) Key Entry Number of MXG-A Slaves Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 316: Mbsync:nslaves
297. To initiate the synchronization signal, see “:MBSync:SSLaves” on page 287. Example :RAD:ARB:MBS:SLIS The preceding example enables a slave signal generator to receive the synchronization trigger. Key Entry Listen for Sync :MBSync:SREFerence Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:MBSync:SREFerence <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:MBSync:SREFerence? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 317: Mbsync:sslaves
This command routes the selected marker to the Alternate Amplitude function. The NONE parameter clears the marker for the Alternate Amplitude function. NONE *RST Key Entry None Marker 1 Marker 2 Marker 3 Marker 4 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 318: Mdestination:alchold
These are the marker choices. The ALC hold feature uses only one marker at a time. Example :RAD:ARB:MDES:ALCH M1 The preceding example routes marker 1 to the ALC Hold function. *RST NONE Key Entry None Marker 1 Marker 2 Marker 3 Marker 4 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 319: Mdestination:pulse
This terminates the marker RF blanking/pulse function. M1–M4 These are the marker choices. The RF blanking/pulse feature uses only one marker at a time. Example :RAD:ARB:MDES:PULS M2 The preceding example routes marker 2 to Pulse/RF Blanking. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 320: Mpolarity:marker1|2|3|4
E (refer to the :NOISe:CNFormat command), the adjustment of the carrier bit rate will have an immediate impact on the carrier to noise ratio as specified by E . The carrier bit rate Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 321: Noise:cbwidth
For more information, refer to “:NOISe:CBWidth” on page 291. Example :RAD:ARB:NOIS:CN 50DB The preceding example sets the carrier to noise ratio to 50 dB. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range –100 to 100 dB Key Entry Carrier to Noise Ratio Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 322: Noise:cnformat
The system will still behave as if both the noise and the carrier are present on the output when it comes to determining the Auto Modulation Attenuation and the RMS level for RMS Power Search. Example :RAD:ARB:NOIS:MUX CARR Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 323: Noise:power:carrier
C/N and the rest of the noise settings. The total power and total noise power will change as any noise parameter is adjusted to keep the carrier power and the C/N at their last specified values. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 324: Noise:power:noise:channel
N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:NOISe[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:NOISe[:STATe]? This command enables or disables adding real- time additive white gaussian noise (AWGN) to the carrier modulated by the waveform being played by the dual ARB waveform player. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 325: Phase:noise:f1
If the value is set less than the start frequency value, the signal generator resets the start value to equal the stop value. The actual value may vary logarithmically, which is more noticeable at higher frequency offset values. For more information, see the User’s Guide. *RST +3.00000000E+004 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 326: Phase:noise:f2:Actual
This query returns the actual Lmid in use with the current set of desired values. This value may vary if the desired f2 value is changed, and may or may not vary when Lmid is varied, based on the capabilities of the hardware. :PHASe:NOISe[:STATe] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 432 [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:PHASe:NOISe[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 327: Phase:noise:trace
The sum of the weighted values indicates the status of all monitored items. Table 5-1 Low and High Bit Position Description Dual ARB is off Dual ARB is on Trigger is not armed Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 328: Retrigger
*RST No Retrigger Buffered Trigger Restart on Trigger Key Entry Remarks This command applies to the single trigger type only. :RSCaling Supported N5172B/82B Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 329: Scaling
The preceding example applies a 50% scaling factor to the Test_Data waveform file. Range 1 to 100 percent Key Entry Scaling Scale Waveform Data Remarks For information on file name syntax, see “File Name Variables” on page :SCLock:RATE Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:SCLock:RATE <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:SCLock:RATE? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 330: Sequence[:Mwaveform]
For example, using the figure below, suppose a waveform is created using two sequences: Sequence_A and Sequence_B. Sequence_A consists of Sequence_B and Segment_Q with Sequence_B repeated four times. The total segment count for this waveform sequence would be eleven. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 331 M1, M2, M3, M4 These choices, either individually or a combination of them, enable the markers for the waveform segment or sequence. Markers not specified are ignored for that segment or sequence. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 332: Trigger:type
There are four parts to configuring the trigger: • Choosing the trigger type, which controls the waveform’s transmission. • Setting the waveform’s response to triggers: Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 333: Trigger:type:continuous[:Type]
The following list describes the waveform’s response to each of the command choices: FREE Turning the ARB format on immediately triggers the waveform. The waveform repeats until you turn the format off, select another trigger, or choose another waveform file. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 334: Trigger:type:gate
For more information on triggering and to select segment advance as the trigger mode, see “:TRIGger:TYPE” on page 302. The following list describes the waveform’s response to each of the command choices: Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 335: Trigger[:Source]
An externally applied signal triggers the waveform. This is the only choice that works with gating. The following conditions affect an external trigger: • The input connector selected for the trigger signal. You have a choice between Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 336: Trigger[Source]:External:delay
For more information on configuring an external trigger source and to select external as the trigger source, see “:TRIGger[:SOURce]” on page 305. The unit of measurement for the variable <value> is in seconds (nsec–sec). *RST +1.00000000E–003 Range 1E–8 to 3E1 Key Entry Ext Delay Time Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 337: Trigger[:Source]:External:delay:state
305. For more information on the rear panel connectors, see the User’s Guide. The following list describes the command choices: EPT1 This choice is synonymous with EPTRIGGER1 and selects the PAT TRIG rear panel connector. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 338: Waveform
“:COPY[:NAME]” on page 122 to copy files to WFM1. "WFM1:file_name" This variable names a waveform file residing in volatile memory:WFM1. For information on the file name syntax, see “File Name Variables” on page Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 339: Waveform:segments
The Dual ARB Player provides a status register to show the status of the following items: • Dual ARB state (off or on) • Trigger arming • Waveform play–back • Multiple BBG synchronization To use the register, see “:REGister[:STATus]” on page 297. *RST Key Entry ARB Off On Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 340: Larb Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source]:Radio:larb)
*RST Key Entry Waveform Off On The Sweep Type softkey must be set to List for this command to function. Remarks Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 341: Multitone Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source]:Radio:mtone:arb)
0 Hz. It scales down the playing I/Q data by 1/square root of 2. *RST 0.000 Range +5.0E7 to –5.0E7 Hz Key Entry Baseband Frequency Offset :BASeband:FREQuency:OFFSet:PHASe:RESet Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:BASeband:FREQuency:OFFSet:PHASe:RESet This command clears the phase accumulation and so zero phase shift. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 342: Header:clear
This command attenuates the I/Q signals being modulated through the signal generator RF path. The variable <val> is expressed in units of decibels (dB). *RST +2.00000000E+000 Range 0 to 50 Modulator Atten Manual Auto Key Entry :IQ:MODulation:ATTen:AUTO Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:IQ:MODulation:ATTen:AUTO ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:IQ:MODulation:ATTen:AUTO? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 343: Mdestination:aamplitude
For a negative polarity, this is when there are no marker points. For setting a marker’s polarity, see :MPOLarity:MARKer1|2|3|4. NOTE Do not use the ALC hold for more than 100 ms, because it can affect the waveform’s output amplitude. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 344: Mdestination:pulse
This causes either no RF output or a continuous RF output. For setting the marker points, “:MARKer[:SET]” on page 283. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 345: Mpolarity:marker1|2|3|4
• To set the bandwidth over which the noise power is integrated for calculating the carrier to noise ratio, refer to“:NOISe:CBWidth” on page 316. • To set the carrier to noise ratio as the active function, refer to “:NOISe:CN” on page 316. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 346: Noise:cbrate
“:NOISe[:STATe]” on page 320. *RST +1.00000000E+000 1.0 Hz Range 1 Hz – 125 MHz (Minimum increment is .001 Hz) Carrier Bandwidth Key Entry :NOISe:CN Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:NOISe:CN <-100dB - 100dB> [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:NOISe:CN? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 347: Noise:cnformat
E has been enabled by the :NOISe:CNFormat command. The query returns the value of E Default 0 dB Range –100 to 100 dB Carrier to Noise Ratio Format E Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 348: Noise:mux
The range varies based on the bounds of the total power that results from the noise settings. Default The appropriate value given the current total power and the current Carrier to Noise (C/N). Carrier Power Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 349: Noise:power:control[:Mode]
In the TOTal control mode, this will adjust the total power once for the specified total noise power level, after which the total noise power could change if any noise parameters are adjusted or the total power is adjusted. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 350: Noise[:State]
The actual value may vary logarithmically depending on the value of the stop frequency. This behavior is more noticeable at higher frequency values. For more information, see the User’s Guide. *RST +1.00000000E003 Range 0 Hz to 77.50052449 MHz Desired Start Freq (f1) Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 351: Phase:noise:f1:Actual
The signal generator has an automatic DAC over- range protection feature that is always on for this subsystem. For more information on the phase noise impairment option, see the User’s Guide. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 352: Phase:noise:lmid:actual
The samples are taken at logarithmic frequency steps and the output is in dBc/Hz. Range <startFreq> 1 Hz to 100 MHz <stopFreq> 1 Hz to 100 MHz <numSamples> 1 to 8192 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 353: Sclock:rate
MTONE files. This information is held in memory until you send the command that turns the waveform on. For information on the file name syntax, refer to “File Name Variables” on page :SETup:STORe Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:SETup:STORe "<file name>" Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 354: Setup:table
The Toggle State softkey has a different softkey path but the same SCPI command when initializing the Multitone table (For the softkey path, refer to “:SETup:TABLe:ROW” on page 326). Remarks To set the frequency spacing, refer to “:SETup:TABLe:FSPacing” on page 325. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 355: Setup:table:fspacing
This choice sets the phase of all tones to the fixed value of 0 degrees. RANDom This choice sets the phase of all tones to random values based on the setting on the random seed generator. *RST Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 356: Setup:table:phase:initialize:seed
This command is the final step in creating a multitone waveform. Refer to “Creating a Multitone Waveform” on page 311 for all four steps. Example Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 357: [:State]
657: +/- 80 MHz Goto Row Edit Item Toggle State Key Entry [:STATe] Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB[:STATe]? This command enables or disables the multitone waveform generator function. *RST Multitone Off On Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 358: Two Tone Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source]:Radio:ttone:arb)
0 Hz. It scales down the playing I/Q data by 1/square root of 2. *RST 0 Hz Range +5.0E7 to –5.0E7 MHz Baseband Frequency Offset Key Entry :BASeband:FREQuency:OFFSet:PHASe:RESet Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:BASeband:FREQuency:OFFSet:PHASe:RESet This command clears the phase accumulation and so zero phase shift. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 359: Fspacing
Refer to the User’s Guide for information on header files. For this command to function, two tone must be on. To turn two tone on, see “[:STATe]” on page 341. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 360: Iq:modulation:atten
This choice holds the attenuator at its current setting or at a selected value. For setting the attenuation value, refer to “:IQ:MODulation:ATTen” on page 312. Example :RAD:TTON:ARB:IQ:MOD:ATT:AUTO ON The preceding example enables the attenuator automatic mode. *RST Key Entry Modulator Atten Manual Auto :MDEStination:ALCHold Supported N5172B/82B Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 361 This terminates the marker ALC hold function. M1–M4 These are the marker choices. The ALC hold feature uses only one marker at a time. Example :RAD:TTON:ARB:MDES:ALCH M2 The preceding example routes marker two to the ALC hold function. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 362: Mdestination:pulse
RF blanking to begin. The RF blanking setting is part of the file header information, so saving the setting to the file header saves the current marker routing for the waveform file. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 363: Mpolarity:marker1|2|3|4
Marker 4 Polarity Neg Pos :NOISe:BANDwidth Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:NOISe:BANDwidth <val><unit> [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:NOISe:BANDwidth? This command sets the flat noise bandwidth value for the two- tone waveform. This value is typically set wider than the carrier bandwidth. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 364: Noise:cbrate
The noise power will be integrated over the selected bandwidth for the purposes of calculating C/N (carrier to noise ratio). The carrier bandwidth is limited to the ARB sample rate but cannot exceed 125 MHz. For more information refer to “:NOISe[:STATe]” on page 338. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 365: Noise:cn
Example :RAD:TTON:ARB:NOIS:CNF EBNO The preceding example sets the carrier to noise ratio format to E Default Carrier to Noise Ratio Format C/N Carrier to Noise Ratio Format C/N E Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 366: Noise:ebno
A change to the total power will change the carrier power setting appropriately to maintain the C/N ratio. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 367: Noise:power:control[:Mode]
C/N at their last specified values. Default Total Key Entry Total Carrier Total Noise :NOISe:POWer:NOISe:CHANnel? Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:NOISe:POWer:NOISe:CHANnel? The query returns the current noise power across the carrier bandwidth in dBm. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 368: Noise:power:noise:total
• To set the carrier to noise ratio as the active function, refer to “:NOISe:CN” on page 335. *RST Key Entry Real-Time AWGN Off On :PHASe:NOISe:F1 Supported N5172B/82B with Option 432 [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:PHASe:NOISe:F1 <value><unit> [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:PHASe:NOISe:F1? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 369: Phase:noise:f1:Actual
This query returns the actual f2 in use with the current set of desired values. This value may or may not vary if the desired f2 value is changed, based on the capabilities of the hardware. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 370: Phase:noise:lmid
This command turns the phase noise impairment on or off. For more information on the phase noise impairment option, see the User’s Guide. *RST Key Entry Phase Noise Off On :PHASe:NOISe:TRACe? Supported N5172B/82B with Option 432 [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:PHASe:NOISe:TRACe? <startFreq>,<stopFreq>,<numSamples> Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 371: Sclock:rate
This command enables or disables the on/off operational state of the two–tone waveform generator function. Example :RAD:TTON:ARB ON The preceding example turns on the two–tone generator. *RST Key Entry Two Tone Off On Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 372 Arb Commands Two Tone Subsystem–N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB) Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 373: Digital Signal Interface Module Commands
This chapter provides SCPI descriptions for commands available with the N5102A Digital Signal Interface Module. Refer to the X- Series Signal Generators User’s Guide for more information on the N5102A module. • “Digital Subsystem—Option 003 and 004 ([:SOURce])” on page 344 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 374: Digital Subsystem-Option 003 And 004 ([:Source])
:DIG:CLOC:PHAS 90DEG The preceding example sets the clock phase to 90 degrees. The clock signal leading edge transition will be delayed by 1/4 of a clock period relative to the leading edge data transition. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 375: Digital:clock:polarity
:DIGital:CLOCk:REFerence:FREQuency <freq> :DIGital:CLOCk:REFerence:FREQuency? This command allows you to specify the frequency of the external reference supplied to the Freq Ref connector. This command is valid only when the clock source is set to internal. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 376: Digital:clock:skew
N5172B/82B with option 003 or 004 or both :DIGital:CLOCk:SOURCe INTernal|EXTernal|DEVice :DIG:CLOC:SOURCe? This command selects one of three possible clock sources. Example :DIG:CLOC:SOUR DEV The preceding example uses the “Device Interface Connector” input clock. *RST Clock Source Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 377: Digital:data:alignment
This command selects an input or output direction for data flow through the N5102A module. Example :DIG:DATA:DIR INP The preceding example selects input as the direction of data flow. *RST OUTP (unless only Option 004 is installed) Direction Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 378: Digital:data:inegate
The preceding example sets the DSIM input attenuation to 20 dB. *RST Auto Range 0.00 to 50.00 Input Atten Key Entry :DIGital:DATA:INPut:ATTen:LEVel Supported N5172B/82B with option 004 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:ATTen:MODE DEFault|MANual :DIGital:DATA:INPut:ATTen:MODE? :DIGital:DATA:INPut:ATTen:LEVel <unit> :DIGital:DATA:INPut:ATTen:LEVel? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 379: Digital:data:input:baseband:frequency:offset
Agilent X- Series vector signal generators provide automatic DAC over–range protection when the offset value is something other than 0 Hz. It scales down the playing I/Q data by 1/square root of 2.
Page 380: Digital:data:input:filter:alpha
(0.101–0.999). Example :DIG:DATA:INP:INP:FILT:BBT 1 The preceding example sets the filter BbT value to the maximum value of 1. *RST 0.500 Range 0.000 to 1.000 Filter Alpha Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 381: Digital:data:input:filter
This choice selects a predefined Nyquist filter with alpha of 0.2 combined with a shaping filter. This satisfies the requirements of ITIA/EIA 102.BAAA Sec- 9 for the APCO- 25 Common Air Interface. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:FILT Nyquist The preceding example selects the Nyquist filter. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 382: Digital:data:input:filter:channel
The variable <value> is expressed in units of percent. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:IQ:SCAL 30 The preceding example sets the amplitude of the I/Q outputs to 30%. *RST Range 1 to 100 I/Q Scaling Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 383: Digital:data:input:mdestination:aamplitude
ALC obtains a sample that accounts for the high power levels within the signal. Example :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MDES:ALCH M1 The preceding example routes marker 1 to ALC Hold. *RST None ALC Hold Key Entry :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MDEStination:PULSe Supported N5172B/82B with option 004 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MDEStination:PULSe NONE|M1 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MDEStination:PULSe? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 384 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MPOLarity:MARKer1 NORMal|INVerted :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MPOLarity:MARKer1? Selects whether marker 1 polarity is inverted or not. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:MPOL:MARK NORM The preceding example sets the marker 1 polarity as not inverted. *RST Normal Marker 1 Polarity Normal/Invert Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 385: Digital:data:input:noise:bandwidth
The query returns the current carrier bit rate setting. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:NOIS:CBR 5 The preceding example sets the carrier bit rate to 5 bps. Default 1.000 bps Range 1 bps to 999 Mbps Carrier Bit Rate Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 386: Digital:data:input:noise:cbwidth
) as the variable controlling the ratio of carrier power to noise power in the carrier bandwidth. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:NOIS:CNF EBNO The preceding example sets the carrier to noise ratio format to E . Set the E value with the :DIGital:DATA:INPut:NOISe:EBNO command. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 387: Digital:data:input:noise:ebno
Auto Modulation Attenuation and the RMS level for RMS Power Search. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:NOIS:MUX CARR The preceding example enables the direct measurement of the carrier contribution to the total power. Default Carrier+Noise Carrier+Noise | Carrier | Noise Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 388: Digital:data:input:noise:power:control[:Mode]
C/N at their last specified values. Total Noise In this mode the total noise power and C/N are independent variables and the Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 389: Digital:data:input:noise:power:noise:channel
In the TOTal control mode, this will adjust the total power once for the specified total noise power level, after which the total noise power could change if any noise parameters are adjusted or the total power is adjusted. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 390: Digital:data:input:phase:noise:f1
*RST +1.00000000E003 Range 0 Hz to 77.500524490 MHz Desired Start Freq (f1) Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 391: Digital:data:input:phase:noise:f2
This command sets the level amplitude of the flat area for the phase noise impairment. This phase noise is added to the base phase noise of the signal generator. The actual value can vary by Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 392: Digital:data:input:phase:noise:lmid:actual
Lmid value and generates an error. NOTE The phase noise is added to the base phase noise of the instrument. The range values are expressed in units of dBc/Hz. 7.00000000E001 *RST 300 to 100 Range Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 393: Digital:data:input:phase:noise:trace? ,,
A change to the total power will change the channel noise power setting appropriately to maintain the C/N ratio. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...

Page 394 The variable <value> is expressed in units of dBm. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:NOIS:POW:NOIS:CHAN 0 The preceding example sets the channel noise power level to 0 dBm. 144 *RST 144 to 30 Range Channel Noise Power Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 395: Digital:data:input:noise[:State]
This command selects the binary format used to represent the transmitted data values. The selections are offset binary or 2’s complement. Example :DIG:DATA:NFOR OBIN The preceding example selects the offset binary format to represent data values. *RST TCOM Numeric Format Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 396: Digital:data:output:igain
The command is valid for serial transmission only. This choice selects a positive polarity. The frame marker is high for the first data Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 397: Digital:data:output:qgain
16- bit data sample. Example :DIG:DATA:OUTP:QG 90 The preceding example sets the gain for Q data to 90%. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range 87.5 to 112.5% Q Gain Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 398: Digital:data:output:qoffset
The variable <value> is expressed in degrees with a range from 0 to 360. Example :DIG:DATA:OUTP:ROT 45 The preceding example rotates the IQ constellation 45 degrees. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range 0 to 360 Rotation Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 399: Digital:data:output:scaling
This command sets the expected time between the DMCS output being asserted and the first TXFS input (during which time the TXFS signal is ignored) for SSI output. Example :DIG:DATA:OUTP:SSI:SDEL 250 The preceding example sets the delay to 250 s. Range 0s–648s SSI Output Sync Delay Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 400: Digital:data:output:stype
This command enables or disables the negation of the Q data sample. Negation changes the sample by expressing it in two's complement form, multiplying by negative one, and converting back to the selected numeric format. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 401: Digital:data:size
(data type and the modulation format) to know the signal generator’s current setup. SAMPles This choice selects DAC samples as the data transmitted. PFSamples This choice selects pre- filtered samples which are unfiltered I and Q data. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 402: Digital:diagnostic:loopback
This choice selects a 2.5 volt CMOS signal as the logic data type. CMOS33 This choice selects a 3.3 volt CMOS signal as the logic data type. This key sets the logic type of the device interface to SSI (simple serial interface). Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 403: Digital:pconfig
The command is valid only when a modulation format is active. Example :DIG:PRES:PTHR The preceding example sets the N5102A module to a preset condition and allows data to pass through unmodified. Pass Through Preset Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 404: Digital[:State]
N5172B/82B with option 003 or 004 or both :DIGital[:STATe] 0|1|OFF|ON :DIGital[:STATe]? This command enables or disables the operating state of the N5102A module. Example :DIG ON The preceding example turns on the N5102A module. *RST N5102A Off On Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 405: Real-Time Commands
Real–Time Commands This chapter provides real–time signal generation SCPI command descriptions for use in either component or receiver test using Agilent X- Series vector signal generators. This chapter contains the following major sections: • All Subsystem–N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]) on page 375 •...
Page 406: Awgn Real-Time Subsystem-Option 403 ([:Source]:Radio:awgn:rt)
This command attenuates the I/Q signals being modulated through the signal generator’s RF path. The variable <value> is expressed in units of decibels (dB). *RST Varies (instrument dependent) Range 0 to 50 Modulator Atten Manual Auto Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 407: Iq:modulation:atten:auto
Power Control mode is set to channel noise power. The variable <value> is expressed in units of dBm. *RST Depends on model and options. Key Entry Channel Noise Power :RATio Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 408: [:State]
The variable <value> is expressed in units of Hertz (Hz–MHz). *RST Key Entry Bandwidth Ratio [:STATe] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:AWGN:RT[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:AWGN:RT[:STATe]? This command enables or disables the operating state of real–time AWGN. *RST Key Entry Real-Time AWGN Off On Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 409: Custom Subsystem-Option 431([:Source]:Radio:custom)
Agilent X- Series vector signal generators provide automatic DAC over–range protection when the offset value is something other than 0 Hz. It scales down the playing I/Q data by 1/square root of 2.
Page 410: Bbt
50 Mbps 50 Mbps 2 bps 37.5 Mbps 50 Mbps 50 Mbps 50 Mbps 3 bps 37.5 Mbps 50 Mbps 50 Mbps 50 Mbps 4 bps 37.5 Mbps 50 Mbps 50 Mbps 50 Mbps Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 411 4- Lvl FSK, 4QAM, C4FM, Gray Coded QPSK, IS95 OQPSK, IS95 QPSK, OQPSK, QPSK, pi/4 DQPSK, Unbalanced QPSK 8- Lvl FSK, 8PSK, D8PSK, EDGE 16- Lvl FSK, 16PSK, 16QAM, VSA 16QAM 32QAM, VSA 32QAM Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 412: Burst:shape:fall:delay
Key Entry Fall Time To change the modulation type, refer to “:MODulation[:TYPE]” on page 392. Refer to Remarks “:SRATe” on page 400 for a list of the minimum and maximum symbol rate values. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 413: Burst:shape:fdelay
“:BURSt:SHAPe:FALL:TIME” on page 382 performs the same function; in compliance with the SCPI standard, both commands are listed. For concept information on burst shaping, refer to the User’s Guide. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 414: Burst:shape:rdelay
SCPI standard, both commands are listed. For concept information on burst shaping, refer to the User’s Guide. :BURSt:SHAPe:RISE:TIME Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:BURSt:SHAPe:RISE:TIME <val> [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:BURSt:SHAPe:RISE:TIME? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 415: Burst:shape:rtime
This choice selects a burst shape that is defined by the burst rise and fall *RST values, SINE as the default burst shape type. This choice selects a user designated file from signal generator memory (non-volatile). "<file name>" Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 416: Channel
This command sets the binary, 4- bit repeating sequence data pattern for unframed transmission according to the modulation type, symbol rate, filter, and burst shape selected for the custom modulation format. #B0000 *RST #B0000–#B1111 or 0–15 Range Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 417: Data:pram
I OUT and Q OUT rear panel connectors and the front- panel RF OUTPUT connector. When the format is turned off, the delay value is unchanged; the query will return the Remarks same delay value if the format is on or off. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 418: Edclock
This choice selects a filter which is a combination of the IS-95 filter (above) and the IS95_EQ equalizer filter described in the IS-95 standard. This filter is only used for IS-95 baseband filtering. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 419: Iq:modulation:atten
This choice enables the attenuation auto mode which optimizes the modulator attenuation for the current conditions. OFF (0) This choice holds the attenuator at its current setting or at a selected value. Refer to the :IQ:MODulation:ATTen command for setting the attenuation value. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 420: Iq:scale
The variable <val> is expressed in units of Hertz and the maximum range value equals the current symbol rate value multiplied by four, limited to 20 MHz. +4.00000000E+002 *RST 0–2E7 Range Freq Dev Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 421: Modulation:msk[:Phase]
The user-defined I/Q file is held in signal generator memory until the command that Remarks selects user I/Q as the modulation type is sent. Refer to “:MODulation[:TYPE]” on page 392 to change the current modulation type. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 422: Modulation[:Type]
E (refer to the :NOISe:CNFormat command), the adjustment of the carrier bit rate will have an immediate impact on the carrier to noise ratio as specified by E . The carrier bit rate Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 423: Noise:cbwidth
For more information, refer to “:NOISe:CBWidth” on page 393. Example :RAD:ARB:NOIS:CN 50DB The preceding example sets the carrier to noise ratio to 50 dB. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range –100 to 100 dB Key Entry Carrier to Noise Ratio Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 424: Noise:cnformat
The system will still behave as if both the noise and the carrier are present on the output when it comes to determining the Auto Modulation Attenuation and the RMS level for RMS Power Search. Example Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 425: Noise:power:carrier
C/N and the rest of the noise settings. The total power and total noise power will change as any noise parameter is adjusted to keep the carrier power and the C/N Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 426: Noise:power:noise:channel
Default The appropriate value given the current total power and the current Carrier to Noise (C/N). Total Noise Power Key Entry :NOISe[:STATe] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 and 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:NOISe[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:NOISe[:STATe]? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 427: Phase:noise:f1
Ensure that this value is less than or equal to the stop frequency value (see the :PHASe:NOISe:F1 command). If the value is set less than the start frequency value, the signal generator resets the start value to equal the stop value. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 428: Phase:noise:f2:Actual
This query returns the actual Lmid in use with the current set of desired values. This value may vary if the desired f2 value is changed, and may or may not vary when Lmid is varied, based on the capabilities of the hardware. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 429: Phase:noise[:State]
This command enables or disables the ARB retriggering mode. The retrigger mode controls how the retriggering function performs while a waveform is playing. ON (1) This choice (Buffered Trigger) specifies that if a trigger occurs while a waveform Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 430: Srate
Range N5172B Opt N5172B Opt N5182B Opt N5182B Opt Symbol Rate Max Symbol Max Symbol Max Symbol Max Symbol Rate Rate Rate Rate 1 sps 37.5 Msps 57 Msps 50 Msps 100 Msps Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 431 8- Lvl FSK, 8PSK, D8PSK, EDGE 16- Lvl FSK, 16PSK, 16QAM, VSA 16QAM 32QAM, VSA 32QAM 64QAM, VSA 64QAM 128QAM, VSA 128QAM 256QAM, VSA 256QAM VSA 512QAM 1024QAM, VSA 1024QAM Symbol Rate Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 432: Standard:select
Playback resumes when the external control signal returns to the active state. The active state can be set to high or low. CONT *RST Continuous Single Gated Key Entry :TRIGger:TYPE:CONTinuous[:TYPE] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:TRIGger:TYPE:CONTinuous[:TYPE] FREE|TRIGger|RESet [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:TRIGger:TYPE:CONTinuous[:TYPE]? Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 433: Trigger:type:gate:active
(inactive state). The waveform playback stops when the trigger signal goes high (active state) and HIGH restarts when the trigger signal goes low (inactive state). HIGH *RST Gate Active Low High Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 434: Trigger[:Source]
AUXILIARY INTERFACE (RS- 232) using the *TRG command. *RST Key Entry Trigger Key :TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal:DELay Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal:DELay <val> [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal:DELay? This command sets the number of bits to delay the signal generator’s response to an external trigger. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 435: Trigger[:Source]:External:delay:state
For more information on configuring an external trigger source and to select external as the trigger source, see “:TRIGger[:SOURce]” on page 404. *RST Ext Polarity Neg Pos Key Entry Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 436: Trigger[:Source]:External[:Source]
This command enables or disables the Custom modulation. *RST Custom Off On Key Entry Remarks Although the Custom modulation is enabled with this command, the RF carrier is not modulated unless you also activate the front- panel Mod On/Off hardkey. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 437: Phase Noise Subsystem-Option
For more information, see the User’s Guide. *RST +3.00000000E+004 Range 1 Hz to 77.500524490 MHz Desired Stop Freq (f2) Key Entry Key Path Mode > More 2 of 2 > Real-Time Phase Noise Impairment > Desired Stop Freq (f2) Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 438: F2:Actual
[:STATe] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 432 [:SOURce]:RADio:PHASe:NOISe[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:PHASe:NOISe[:STATe]? This command turns the phase noise impairment on or off. For more information on the phase noise impairment option, see the User’s Guide. Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 439: Trace
The samples are taken at logarithmic frequency steps and the output is in dBc/Hz. Range <startFreq> 1 Hz to 100 MHz <stopFreq> 1 Hz to 100 MHz <numSamples> 1 to 8192 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 440 Real–Time Commands Phase Noise Subsystem–Option 432 ([SOURce:RADio:PHASe:NOISe) Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 441 16 1’s & 16 0’s softkey Off, On, See custom subsystem keys ALC BW Setting 16PSK softkey Auto, See custom subsystem keys ALC BW softkey, See Dmodulation subsystem keys ALC Hold, 16QAM softkey Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 442 See dual ARB subsystem keys Bit Order softkey, APCO 25 w/C4FM softkey, 264, Bit softkey, APCO 25 w/C4QPSK softkey, 264, Bluetooth softkey, APCO 25 w/CQPSK softkey, boolean SCPI parameters, Apply Settings softkey, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 443 Flatness Off On, 25, Clock Source softkey, Load Cal Array From Step Array, color palette, setting Preset List, display subsystem, Store To File, command syntax, creating a waveform special characters, sequence, dual ARB, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 444 160, 161, Common Mode I/Q Offset, 31, event register, 157, 159, 160, 162, Diff. Mode I Offset, frequency condition register, 157, 158, 157, Ext Input Level (nnn mV) default Man Meas, 28, 37, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 445 Carrier Bandwidth, 257, 256, 265, 258, 257, 258, 257, 258, 264, Off, 284, 265, 250, 267, 264, Patt Trig In 1, 307, 296, 399, 293, D8PSK, 254, 264, 265, 262, 261, Real- Time AWGN Off On, 294, 396, 275, 303, 298, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 446 See power subsystem keys See dual ARB subsystem keys Ext Data Clock Normal Symbol softkey Filter BbT softkey See custom subsystem keys See custom subsystem keys Ext Delay Bits softkey See Dmodulation subsystem keys Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 447 Free Run softkey, See custom subsystem keys list trigger source, See Dmodulation subsystem keys See amplitude modulation subsystem keys See dual ARB subsystem keys See custom subsystem keys Gaussian softkey See Dmodulation subsystem keys Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 448 Input Strobe Free Run User softkey, key and data field reference, Input Strobe Polarity Neg Pos softkey, Insert Row softkey, Insert Waveform softkey, Instrument Options softkey, LAN Config softkey, instruments, number of, 285, LAN identify communication subsystem, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 449 LF Out Amplitude, 217, 221, 222, 219, 221, 222, 218, 223, 224, Marker Delta Off On softkey, 223, 217, 218, 217, 218, 217, 218, 219, Marker On Off softkey, Neg Ramp, 218, 223, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 450 Add Comment To Seq[n] Reg[nn], 137, 121, N5102A Off On softkey, Binary, N5181A or N5182A softkeys, 167, Copy File, NADC softkey, 264, Data PRAM, 129, 133, 134, 132, 133, 134, 135, Name and Store softkey, FIR, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 451 Phase Polarity Normal Invert softkey Oven Oscillator On Off softkey, See custom subsystem keys Oven Oscillator Tune softkey, 48, Phase Ref Set softkey, Oversample Ratio softkey, PHS softkey, 264, PN11 softkey See custom subsystem keys Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 452 Preset hardkey, 178, data questionable calibration event register, 156, 155, Preset List softkey, 21, 156, 163, 157, 158, 161, presetting registers, standard operation event register, 154, presetting, transition filters, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 453 105, 344, 26, Restore System Settings to Default Values softkey, Dmodulation, Revert to Default Cal Settings softkey, dual ARB, rf blanking, 253, frequency, 39, RF blanking/pulse markers IEEE 488.2 common commands, Dmodulation subsystem, LARB, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 454 Select Waveform softkey, SEQ softkey, SMV softkey, 167, sequence, creating, softkey, sequence, selecting, software options, service source guide, xxix reference oscillator, Set ALC Level softkey, Span Type User Full softkey, special characters Set Atten softkey, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 455 See frequency modulation subsystem keys initiate sync, See phase modulation subsystem keys listen for sync, See trigger subsystem keys master/slave selection, Trigger Out 1 Polarity Neg Pos softkey, 56, 190, 203, 214, number of instruments, 285, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 456 Waveform Licenses softkey, 106, unspecified RMS, 278, Waveform Off On softkey, unspecified RMS noise, Waveform Runtime Scaling softkey, Update in Remote Off On softkey, waveform scaling USB device, during playback, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 457 Index files, waveform, creating a multitone, WCDMA softkey See Dmodulation subsystem keys See dual ARB subsystem keys web description command communication subsystem, Word Alignment softkey, Word Size softkey, Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 458 Index Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...

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