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Programmer’s Guide HP 8590 E-Series an d L-Series Spectrum Analyzers and HP 8591C Cable TV Analyzer Did HEWLETT PACKARD HP Part No. 08590-90235 Supersedes: 5962-5023 Printed in USA June 1995.
Notice. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Certification Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration meas.
Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Hewlett-Rzckard products. For any assistance, contact your nearest Hewlett-Rzckard Sales and Service Office. Safety Notes The following safety notes are used throughout this manual.
General Safety Considerations Caution Before switching on this instrument, make sure that the line voltage selector switch is set to the voltage of the power supply and the correct fuse is installed. Warning This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord).
How to Use This Guide This guide uses the following conventions: Front-Panel Key] This represents a key physically located on the instrument. Sof tkq” This indicates a “softkey,” a key whose label is determined by the instrument’s firmware. Screen Text This indicates text displayed on the instrument’s screen.
HP 8590 D-Series and E-Series Spectrum Analyzer Documentation Description In addition to the programmer’s guide, the following guides are shipped with your spectrum analyzer: The Calibration Guide for your Spectrum Analyzer w Tells you how to test your spectrum analyzer to determine if the spectrum analyzer meets its specifications.
Contents 1. Preparing for Use What You’ll Learn in This Chapter ...................... Connecting Your Spectrum Analyzer to a Computer ............. Configuring Your Computer System ..................... Connecting the Computer to the Spectrum Analyzer .
2. Writing a Program What You’ll Learn in This Chapter ...................... 2-l Writing Your First Progra m .......................... 2-2 Composing the Program .......................... 2-2 Program Example for the HP-IB Interfac e ..............
4. Creating and Using Downloadable Programs What You’ll Learn in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-l WhatisaDLP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-l WhyUseaDLP?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Programming Commands What You’ll Learn in This Chapter ...................... Syntax Conventions ............................. ABORT Abort ............................... ABS Absolute ............................... ACP Adjacent Channel Power ...
COMPRESS Compress Trace ........................ CONCAT Concatenate ........................... CONTS Continuous Sweep ......................... CORREK Correction Factors On ....................... COUPLE Couple .............................. CRTHPOS Horizontal Position of CRT Display .
GDRVGT Window Gate Control ....................... 5-194 GDRVGTIM Gate Trigger to Marker Position for the Time Window ...... 5-196 GDRVPRI Pulse Repetition Interval ..................... 5-198 GDRVPWID Pulse Width .......................... 5-200 GDRVRBW Couple Resolution Bandwidth to Pulse Width .
LSPAN Last Span ............................. MDS Measurement Data Size ........................ MDU Measurement Data Units ....................... MEAN Trace Mean ............................. MEANTH Trace Mean Above Threshold ................... MEASOFF Measurement Off .
NRL Normalized Reference Level ...................... 5-384 OA Output Active Function Value ...................... 5-386 OBW Occupied Bandwidth ......................... 5-387 OBWPCT Occupied Bandwidth Percent ................... 5-389 OL Output Learn String .
RLPOS Reference-Level Position ...................... RMS Root Mean Square Value ........................ ROFFSET Reference Level Offset ...................... RQS Service Request Mask ......................... SAVEMENU Save Menu .....................
Figures l-l. Connecting the HP 9000 Series 200 Computer to the Spectrum Analyzer ... l-2. Connecting the HP 9000 Series 300 Computer to the Spectrum Analyzer ... l-3. Connecting the HP Vectra Personal Computer to the Spectrum Analyzer ... l-4. Connecting the Personal Computer to the Spectrum Analyzer .
Xhbles l-l. Setting of HP ThinkJet Printer Mode Switches ................ 3-l. Measurement Units ............................ 3-2. Summary of the Trace Data Formats .................... 4-l. Cataloging a RAM Card ........................... 5-l. Syntax Elements .
1 Preparing for Use What You’ll Learn in This Chapter This chapter tells you how to connect a computer to your spectrum analyzer via the Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB) or the RS-232 Interface and how to connect a printer or a plotter. The remainder of the chapter covers procedures to follow if a problem is encountered.
Connecting the Computer to the Spectrum Analyzer For the HP-IB Interface Refer to Appendix B for a detailed description of the HP-IB interface. Appendix B contains instructions for connecting the spec.
HP-IB Connections for the HP 9000 Series 200 Technical Computers Equipment n HP 9816, 9826, or 9836 Series 200 technical computer w HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer with Option 041 n HP 10833 (or equivalent) HP-IB cable Interconnection Instructions Connect the spectrum analyzer to the computer using the HP-IB cable.
Test Program To test the connection between the computer and the spectrum analyzer, turn on your spectrum analyzer and follow the instructions below. 1. Your HP 9000 Series 200 computer may have either a soft-loaded or built-in language system. If your language system is built-in, remove any disks from the drives and turn on the computer.
HP-IB Connections for the HP 9000 Series 300 Technical Computers Equipment n HP 98580A, 98581A, 98582A, or 98583A Series 300 technical computer n HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer with Option 041 n HP .
Test Program To test the connection between the computer and the spectrum analyzer, turn on your spectrum analyzer and follow the instructions below. 1. Your HP 9000 Series 300 computer may have either a soft-loaded or built-in language system. If your language system is built-in, remove any disks from the drives and turn on the computer.
HP-IB Connections for the HP Vectra Personal Computer Equipment w HP Vectra personal computer, with option HP 82300B, the HP BASIC Language Processor n HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer with Option 041.
Test Program To test the connection between the computer and the spectrum analyzer, turn on your spectrum analyzer and follow the instructions below. 1. Refer to the HP 82300 Language Processor documentation to install the language processor board in your computer and load the BASIC programming language into your computer.
RS-232 Connections for the HP Vectra or IBM PC/AT Personal Computer Equipment n HP Vectra or IBM PC/AT personal computer n HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer with Option 043 w n HP 24542U g-pin to g-pin RS-232 cable for computers with a g-pin female RS-232 port Note Refer to Appendix C for information on wiring cables.
Test Program The program shown below is written to work with computers using BASICA (version 2.0 or later) or GW BASIC. To test the interconnection, first load the BASIC language for your computer and specify a communications buffer of 4096 bytes.
Printing or Plotting You may wish to obtain a permanent record of data displayed on the spectrum analyzer screen. This can be done using the lcopvl key of the spectrum analyzer, and a printer or plotter. Note The HP 7470A plotter does not support 2 plots per page.
Note Because HP-IB cables can be connected together, more than one instrument can communicate on the HP-IB. This means that both a printer and a plotter can be connected to the spectrum analyzer (using two HP-IB cables). Each device must have its own HP-IB address.
. Press RF MX80 SML LAG if the spectrum analyzer is connected to a MX-80 Epson or other compatible g-pin print-head printer. Pressing this key to underline SML will print two printouts to a labels if desired. See step 7 Pressing this key to underline LRG will print only one printout to a softkey .
Plotting Using an HP-IB Interface Note The HP 7470A plotter does not support 2 plots per page. If you use an HP 7470A plotter with an HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer, you can select one plot per page or four plots per page, but not 2 plots per page. Equipment w HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer with Option 041.
6. With PLTS/PG 1 2 4 , you can choose a full-page, half-page, or quarter-page plot. Press PLTS/PC 1 2 4 to underline the number of plots per page desired. 7. If two or four plots per page are chosen, a function is displayed that allows you to select the location on the paper for the plotter output.
Printing Using an RS-232 Interface Equipment w HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer with Option 043. w One of the following cables: q HP 245426 g-pin to 25-pin RS-232 cable q HP 24542U g-pin (f) to g-pin .
7. Select the configuration for your printer by pressing the appropriate key. Note that the softkey is activated when the key title is underlined. Set Colr Printer Press this key to print in color if the spectrum analyzer is connected to a Hewlett-Packard color printer, then select the appropriate printer.
Plotting Using an RS-232 Interface Equipment n HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer with Option 043. n HP 245426 9-25 pin RS-232 cable n HP C2932A 9-9 pin RS-232 cable (for use with LaserJet 4P and 4Plus) n Any of the following Plotters: q HP 7440A ColorPro plotter with an RS-232 interface.
Note For a multi-pen plotter, the pens of the plotter draw the different components of the screen as follows: Description Draws the annotation and graticule. Draws trace A. Draws trace B. Draws trace C and the display line. Draws user-generated graphics and the lower-limit line.
Printing Using a Parallel Interface Equipment w HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer equipped with Option 041 or 043. n HP C295OA parallel printer cable. n Printer with parallel interface, choose one of t.
Set B%W Printer Press this key to print in black and white, then press one of the following keys to select the appropriate printer mode. . Press HP B%W PRINTER if the spectrum analyzer is connected to a Hewlett-Packard printer. Selecting any Hewlett-Packard printer results in three printouts per page prior to formfeeding the page.
Plotting to an HP LaserJet Printer Equipment w HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer with RS-232 or Parallel Interface w HP 245426 g-pin to 25-pin RS-232 cable n HP C2932A g-pin (f) to g-pin (m) RS-232 cab.
Printing after Plotting or Plotting after Printing Pressing [copvl without changing COPY DEV PRNT PLT produces the function last entered (a print or a plot). w To print after doing a plot, press (CONFIG), COPY DEV PRNT PLT (so that PRNT is underlined), then IcoPv].
If There Is a Problem This section offers suggestions to help get your computer and spectrum analyzer working as a system. The test programs provided in this chapter let you know if the connection between the computer and the spectrum analyzer interconnection is working properly.
2 Writing a Program What You’ll Learn in This Chapter This chapter introduces spectrum analyzer programming. The first section of this chapter, “Writing Your First Program, n helps you write your first spectrum analyzer program and introduces programming fundamentals.
Writing Your First Program When the spectrum analyzer has been connected to a computer via HP-IB or RS-232 interface, the computer can be used to send instructions to the spectrum analyzer. These instructions tell the spectrum analyzer such things as frequency span, resolution bandwidth, and sweep mode.
Finally, in line 60, we end the program with the END command. (If you forget to include the END command, the computer will give an error message.) Enter the program lines, press (RUN) on the computer, and watch the spectrum analyzer display as it completes each instruction.
Modifying the Program Remote operation of the spectrum analyzer is similar to manual operation. Remote measurements are executed by commands that correspond to front-panel keys and softkeys. The first chapter in the spectrum analyzer operating manual shows you how to make a simple measurement using the calibration signal.
When a certain measurement is repeated often, a computer program can save time. In addition, the computer is less likely to make an error than an operator manually entering the same instructions from the front panel. Program Example for the RS-232 Interface First, we set the center frequency to 300 MHz.
Enhancing the Program with Variables In the last program, specific center frequency and span values were set. By modifying the program, we can cause different values to be set each time the program is run.
Program Example for the RS-232 Interface In the following program, the apostrophe (‘) allows the words that follow to be ignored by the computer. Thus, they serve as comments in the program.
Getting Information from the Spectrum Analyzer The first part of this chapter demonstrated techniques for setting spectrum analyzer parameters. This section demonstrates a technique for getting information out of the spectrum analyzer.
Finally, we print the values on the computer screen: "THE SIGNAL PEAK IS . . . dBm AT . . . MHz" Before we end the program, we return the spectrum analyzer to continuous-sweep mode and local control.
Programming Guidelines 1. Perform the measurement manually, keeping track of the sequence of functions used. 2. In the written program, execute an instrument preset (IP) and set single-sweep mode (SNGLS) before setting other spectrum analyzer functions.
3 Programming Xbpics What You’ll Learn in This Chapter This chapter contains the following advanced programming techniques and topics. n An example of moving and saving trace data from the spectrum analyzer into the computer. n An example of how spectrum analyzer states are saved with the computer, then returned to the spectrum analyzer.
Controlling Trace Data with a Computer Using sample programs, this section shows you how to read trace data and store the data with your computer. Reading Trace Data The following program, which has been annotated with comments, reads a trace from the spectrum analyzer and stores the trace data in a variable.
Program Example for the RS-232 Interface 10 'File = 232PROG5 20 OPEN "COMl:9600,N,8,1" AS #l 30 'create a 401-point trace array 40 DIM TRCA(401) 50 PRINT #1 "IP.
Saving Trace Data The trace data in the previous program can be stored on a computer disk by making three program modifications. 10 !FILE: "IBPROGG" 20 !create a 401 point trace array: 30 RE.
Program Example for the RS-232 Interface 10 'File = 232PROG6 20 OPEN "COMl:9600,N,8,1" AS #l 30 'create a 401-point trace array 40 DIM TRCA(401) 50 PRINT #l,"IP;" 60 &apo.
Reading Trace Data from a Computer Disk If we want to return trace data to the spectrum analyzer for later viewing, we must work the “saving” process in reverse. The following program reads a trace previously stored on a computer disk and stores the trace in an array variable.
Saving and Recalling Instrument States The spectrum analyzer’s control settings (or its “state”) can be saved with a computer and retrieved later to streamline test sequences or repeat manual measurements. Control settings can be stored in one of eight state registers in the spectrum analyzer, in computer memory, or on a computer disk.
Program Example for the HP-IB Interface 10 !FILE: "IBPROG8" 20 !define 202 character string: 30 DIM Learn_string$[202] 40 !create 401-point array to store trace: 50 INTEGER Trace,a(l:401) 60.
The HP-IB version stores the trace in the variable called Trace-a(*). The state of the spectrum analyzer is stored in the variable Learn-string& These two variables are then saved in a file called STATE.
Program Example for the RS-232 Interface 10 'File = 232PROG8 20 OPEN "COMl:9600,N,8,1" AS #I 30 'Define 202-character string 40 DIM LEARN$(202) 50 'Create 802-character string.
430 T5=601 440 TR6$=TR4$ 450 GOSUB 620 460 'convert last two characters 470 L2$=MID$(TRS$,l,l) 480 Yl(80l)=ASC(L2$) 490 L2$=MID$(TR5$,2,1) 500 Y(802)=ASC(L2$) 510 'data is now formatted, wri.
Returning the Spectrum Analyzer to its Former State The following programs read a trace stored in a file and load it into a variable. Program Example for the HP-IB Interface 10 !FILE: "IBPROGS&qu.
Program Example for the RS-232 Interface 10 'File = 232PROG9 20 OPEN "COMl:9600,N,8,1" AS #I 30 DEFINT X,Y,I 'integer variable 40 'define 202-character string 50 DIM LEARN$(20.
350 GOSUB 500 360 TR3$=TR6$ 370 12=601 380 GOSUB 500 390 TR4$=TR6$ 400 'format last two characters 410 TR5$="" 420 TR5$=TR5$+CHR$(Yl(80l))+CHR$(Y1(802)) 430 'write to spectrum anal.
Measuring Harmonic Distortion The harmonic distortion program presented here illustrates how the spectrum analyzer can be directed by a computer to make a complete measurement.
330 OUTPUT @Sa;"MKPK HI; TS;" 340 OUTPUT OSa;"MKTRACK ON; SP IOOKZ; TS;" 350 !turn off signal track: 360 OUTPUT QSa;"MKTRACK OFF;" 370 !find the peak of the signal; move .
840 !calculate the percent distortion: 850 Prcnt,distort=SQR(Summ,sqr)/Fund~amptd,v*lOO 860 GOSUB Clearscreen !clear the alpha screen: 870 !Output,data: 880 !send data to the screen of the computer: 890 OUTPUT CRT USING "7/,lX,K"; "HARMONIC DISTORTION RESULTS" 900 OUTPUT CRT USING "llX,K,DDDD.
Program Example for the RS-232 Interface IO 'File = THDTEST 20 OPEN "COMl:9600,N,8,1" AS #I 30 'allow user to change the number of harmonics 40 MAXHARMONIC= 50 DIM HARMONICV(lO>.
460 PRINT #l,"MKSS;" 470 'set the fundamental frequency units to MHZ 480 FUNDAMENTAL=FUNDAMENTAL/lOOOOOO! 490 FOR NUMBER = 2 TO MAXHARMONIC 500 PRINT "MEASURING HARMONIC # ";N.
Different Formats for Trace Data Transfers Two different ways to format trace data using the TDF command were introduced earlier in this chapter (TDF P and TDF B).
Example of Using the P Format This example sends trace datatothe computer and backtothe spectrum analyzer using P format. Note The spectrum analyzer mustbeinthelog amplitude scale to use the TDF P format. 1 REAL Trace_data(l:401) Declare an array for trace data.
B Format The B format allows you to receive or send trace data in a binary format. The B format provides the fastest data transfer and requires the least amount of memory to store data. Each data point is transferred in binary as two 8-bit bytes. The data points are in the internal representation of measurement units (0 to 8000).
The following programming converts binary data to dBm. 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 ! 859X binary data to real numbers Sa=718 ASSIGN (OSa,bin TO Sa;FO.
A-Block Format The A-block format is similar to binary format in that each data point is sent as two 8-bit bytes (this, too, is in the internal representation of measurement data). A-block format also transfers a four-byte header before the 401 points of trace data.
I-Block Format Note The I-block format is not recommended for use with the RS-232 interface (Option 043). The I-block format transfers data points as two 8-bit bytes in the internal representation of measurement data. In addition to transferring trace data, I-block format also transfers the characters I‘#” and “I”.
M Format The M format is for sending trace data only. It formats the trace data in the internal format used by the spectrum analyzer, also known as measurement units. Refer to Figure 3-1. The displayed amplitude of each element falls on one of 8000 vertical points with 8000 equal to the reference level.
Index Number 1 ‘Ihble 3-1. Measurement Units Description A number within the range of 8161 to 32,767 measurement units is obtainable with trace math operations only. The area from 8000 (reference level) to 8160 (1.6 dB above reference level) represents the amount a trace element’s amplitude can exceed the top graticule and still be valid.
‘Ihble 3-2. Summary of the Trace Data Formats Trace Data Format TDF P TDF B TDF A TDF I TDF M Description Real Number Format Binary Format A-Block Data Format I-Block Data Format Measurement Data Format Remarks Spectrum analyzer must be in log scale to use TDF P.
4 Creating and Using Downloadable Programs What You’ll Learn in This Chapter This chapter provides fundamental information about downloadable programs (DLPs). This chapter contains the following sections: w Creating a DLP. n Executing a DLP n Storing DLPs on a RAM card.
Creating a DLP This section contains information about how to create a DLI? This section contains the following procedures: w Use a user-defined function within a DLP.
‘lb Use a User-Defined Function within a DLP A user-defined function is created by using the FUNCDEF command. 1. Begin the user-defined function definition by using the FUNCDEF command, the label (function name) for the function you are creating, a comma, and then a delimiter.
To Use a User-Defined Variable within a DLP User-defined variables are variables that you create with the VARDEF or ACTDEF commands. User-defined variables remain in spectrum analyzer memory and retain their values until redefined, disposed of, or altered by MOV or math commands.
To Use a User-Defined Trace within a DLP Like variables, you should define user-defined traces outside of functions. User-defined traces retain their values until redefined, disposed of, or altered by the MOV command or a math command. User-defined traces are global in scope.
To Enter Values into a DLP To allow the spectrum analyzer user to enter a value into a user-defined variable with the analyzer front-panel keys use the active function definition command (ACTDEF).
To Create a Modular DLP A modular DLP is a DLP that is made up of several user-defined functions. Within a modular DLP, there may be a main FUNCDEF which calls subordinate FUNCDEFs. A subordinate FUNCDEF is a user-defined function that usually performs only one task, and is called by another FUNCDEF.
File name Date and author's name Program Description Define variable Define trace DefineFUNCDEF DefineFUNCDEF DeAneFUNCDEF DefineFUNCDEF DeEneFUNCEDEF Define Main FUNCDEF 10 !File name: EXAMPLE 2.
Executing a DLP This section contains information about how to execute a DLP This section contains the following procedures: n Execute the DLP by using a softkey. H Execute the DLP within a program. To Execute a DIP by Using a Softkey There are two ways to execute a DLP.
Storing DLPs on a RAM Card If the spectrum analyzer has a memory card reader installed in it, you can store the DLP on a RAM card, and, at a later time, load the DLP into analyzer memory from the RAM card.
To Load DLPs from a Memory Card into Analyzer Memory Once a DLP has been stored on a RAM card, it can be loaded back into spectrum analyzer memory when desired. DLPs remain in spectrum analyzer memory until disposed of with the DISPOSE command, ERASE command, or ERASE DLP MEM.
Determining the Amount of Memory Needed for a DLP FUNCDEFs, user-defined variables, user-defined traces, on event commands (for example, ONSRQ, ONEOS, and TRMATH), and user-defined softkeys all consume some amount of spectrum analyzer memory.
3. Determine the number of records on the RAM card that are in use. The number of records stored on the RAM card can be determined by cataloging the card, finding the starting record address for the last catalog entry, adding the number of records used for the last catalog entry to the starting record address, and then subtracting one.
‘lb Delete a DIP from Spectrum Analyzer Memory w Use the DISPOSE command to delete the DLP item from spectrum analyzer memory. A FUNCDEF can be deleted from analyzer memory remotely by using the DISPOSE command. The DISPOSE command can also be used to remove softkey functions, user-defined variables, and user-defined traces.
Using the DLP Editor The DLP editor functions allow you to create or modify a DLP with only an external keyboard connected to the spectrum analyzer (an external controller is not required). This section contains the following procedures: n Connect the external keyboard to the spectrum analyzer.
‘Ib Access the DLP Editor . Press (SAVE) or (RECALL), then INTERNAL CARD (so that INTERNAL is underlined), Catalog Internal , CATALOG ALL, and then Editor. Press IPause) on the external keyboard. Editor or m accesses the DLP editor. There are some differences between using Editor and IPause) however.
To Create a DLP 1* Press HEW EDIT, NEW EDIT to enter an individual DLP item (FUNCDEF, VARDEF, or TRDEF) into the buffer of the DLP editor. 2. Use the external keyboard keys to enter the DLP item. Because you are not using an external computer, the spectrum analyzer commands are entered without an OUTPUT or PRINT statement preceding them.
lb Modify the DLP 1. If necessary, press m to reenter the DLP editor. 2. If the DLP is not displayed, press EDIT LAST to display the previous contents of the DLP editor.
‘lb Modify a Catalog Item 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press (‘1 or m, then INTERNAL CARD (so that INTERNAL is underlined). Press Catalog Internal , CATALOG ALL , and then Editor. (You can use one of the other catalog softkeys instead of CATALOG ALL . For example, you could press CATALOG DLP if you wanted only the DLPs cataloged.
DLP Programming Guidelines This section contains some suggestions that can make it easier to write a DLP, read and understand the DLP code, and find problems in a DLP. lb Make the DLP More Readable Here are a few suggestions which help make any program, including a DLP, more readable: n Write short program lines.
If a DLP causes the spectrum analyzer not to respond normally (for example, the spectrum analyzer seems to be in an infinite loop or an error message is displayed), try one or all of the following suggestions: n Press [PRESET]. n Press I-), More I of 3 , ERASE DLP MEM , ERASE DLP ME!! .
5 Programming Commands What You’ll Learn in This Chapter This chapter is a reference for the HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer command language. It is a command dictionary; commands are listed alphabetically.
Syntax Conventions Command syntax is represented pictorially. CHARACTER OR REPEAT I NG COMMAND SECONDARY SYNTAX SYNTAX MNEMON I C KEYWORD ELEMENT ELEMENT RECOMMENDED OPT I ONAL PATH TERMINATOR cul14e Figure 5-1. Command Syntax Figure n Ovals enclose command mnemonics.
Syntax Elements are shown in the syntax diagrams as elements within rectangles. ‘Ihble 5-1. Syntax Elements Syntax Component analyzer command DellnitionlRange Any spectrum-analyzer command in this chapter, with required parameters and terminators.
Syntax Component predeflned variable ‘able 5-1. Syntax Elements (continued) Definition/Range The values of the following variables change depending on the current instrument settings. Each variable represents the value of the command function that has the same name as the variable.
In the syntax diagrams, characters and secondary keywords are shown within circles or ovals. Characters and secondary keywords must be entered exactly as shown.
‘Ihble 5-2. Characters and Secondary Keywords (Reserved Words) (continued) Element Description FM Frequency modulation. FMV Frequency modulation detection. FREE Free run. FREQ or FRQ Frequency. GATE Gate. GE Greater than or equal to. GHZ Gigahertz (unit).
‘Ikble 5-2. Characters and Secondary Keywords (Reserved Words) (continued) Element NONE NR NRM or NORMAL NTSC or NTSClS OA ODD OFF ON P PAL or PAL15 PALM PER PKAVG PKPIT POINT POS PSN RECALL RS232 S SA SAVE SC SECAML SLOPE SMP SP SR STATE STEP STORE SWT t TG TRA TRB TRC TV UA UNIFORM UP UPLOW UPPER us uv uw Description No units.
‘Ihble 5-2. Characters and Secondary Keywords (Reserved Words) (continued) Element V VERTICAL VID W YTF XTAL * 0 1 50 75 ? Description Volts (unit). Vertical triggering. Video trigger. Watts or word (for MDS command). YIG-tuned filter. Crystal. Asterisk (used as a wildcard).
The alternate commands (listed in the left column of Table 5-3) provide compatibility with commands used by the HP 8566A/B, HP 8568A/B, and HP 70000 Series instruments. The equivalent commands for the HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer are listed in the right column.
‘Ihble 5-3. Summary of Compatible Commands (continued) Alternate Description HP 8690 Series Commands Command Ml Marker off MKOFF M2 Marker normal MKN M3 Marker delta MKD MA Marker amplitude MKA? MC .
This functional index categorizes the programming commands by the type of function that the command performs. The functional index contains the following information: the programming command mnemonic, the softkey or front-panel key that corresponds to the command’s function, and a brief definition of the command.
Function Category IUXILIARY :ONTROL ,continued) MNDWIDTH ‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Command Corresponding Description Key Function COMB* COMB GEN ON OFF * Turns on or off the comb generator. DEMODt DENOD GN OFFt, Turns the demodulator on or off, and DENBDANFNt selects between AM, FM, or quasi-peak demodulation.
‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Category :ALIBRATION Command AMPCOR AMPLEN Corresponding Key Function Azip Cur functions Description Applies amplitude corrections at specified frequencies. Returns the number of frequency-amplitude correction factors that have been entered.
‘able 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Command Corresponding Description Category Key Function CONFIGURATION PREFX Change Prefix Specifies or changes the prefix used in [continued) save and recall operations. PRNPRT PRN PORT HPIB PAR Directs the printer output to HP-IB or parallel ports for Option 041.
Function Category ;RAPHICS ‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Command Corresponding Description Key Function CLRBOX Clears a rectangular area on the spectrum analyzer display. CLRDSP Erases user-generated graphics and text. DA Accesses the current address of the display list.
‘able 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Cateccorv NFORMATION continued) NPUT and OUTPUT ,IMIT LINES REV RQS SER SRQ STB EE EK ENTER EP DA DL OUTPUT RELHPIB TA TB I’DF lRA TRB TRC LIMIDEL .
Function Category LIMIT LINES :continued) dARKER ‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Command Corresponding Description Key Function LIMILO Allows you to specify a Axed trace as the lower limit line. LIMIMIRROR Reflects the current deilnition about the amplitude axis at the largest frequency or the largest sweep time in the definition.
‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Command Category rlARKER (continued) MKFC’ MKFCR* MKMIN MKN MKNOISE MKOFF MKP MKPAUSE MKPK Corresponding Key Function NX COUNT ON OFF * CNT RES AU.
‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Command Corresponding Description Category Key Function MARKER (continued) PKSORT PK SORT FRQ AI@ Selects how the signal peaks listed in the peak table are sorted: by decreasim amplitude or by ascending frequency.
‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Category dATH (continued) dEASURE/USER Command RMS SQR Returns the root mean square value of the trace in measurement units. Places the square root of the source into the destination. STDEV SUB Returns the standard deviation of the trace amplitude ln measurement units.
lfdble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Category MEASURE/USER Icontinued) Command FFTMM FFTMS Corresponding Key Function BARKER -> BID SCRIU MAXKER -> FFT STOP Description Changes the FFT midscreen frequency of the spectrum analyzer to the frequency of the FFT marker.
‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Command Corresponding Description Category Key Function IPERATOR ENTRY DN El Reduces the active function by the applicable step size. EE Enables front-panel number entry. EK Enables front-panel knob control.
‘able 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Category RECALL or SAVE Command PSTATE PURGE RCLS RCLT SAVES SAVET SAVRCLF SAVRCLN SAVRCLW STOR’ Corresponding Description Key Function SAV LOCK ON OFF Protects all of the spectrum analyzer’s user state and trace registers from bein] changed.
‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Command Corresponding Category Key Function 3PAN (continued) SP SPAN SPZGGM SPA2 2OOI Description Changes the total displayed frequency range symmetrically about the center frequency.
ltdble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Category 3WEEP (continued) 3YNCHRONIZATION DONE rRACE AMB A- B -> A ON OFF GDRVSWP* Corresponding Key Function T WINDOW SNP TINE* GDRVUTIL* GATE UT.
‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Function Command Category rRACE (continued) TA TB TRA TRB TRC TRCMEM Corresponding Key Function Description Returns trace A data.
Function Category rRIGGER ‘0ble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Command Corresponding Description Key Function ONEOS Performs the command list at the end ol sweep. ONSWP Performs the command list at beginning of sweep. SNGLS @miFswp), Selects single-sweep mode.
Function Category USER-DEFINED WINDOWS ‘Ihble 5-4. Functional Index (continued) Command Corresponding Description Key Function TRDEF Declares a user-defined trace. USTATE Transmits information that has been stored in the analyzer by the user. VARDEF Creates a user-defined variable and assigns it a value.
ABORT Abort ABORT Abort Stops the execution all user-defined functions and readies the instrument for the next command received. Syntax ABORT Related Commands: ACTDEF, FUNCDEF, REPEAT/UNTIL, RETURN. Example In the example below, ABORT is in the function called D-LP.
ABORT Abort Description If ABORT is encountered in a function that has been executed by pressing a softkey, the function is interrupted and front-panel control is returned.
ABS Absolute ABS Absolute Places the absolute value of the source values in the destination. Syntax 7 destination - b user-defined trace d h trace range / b predefined variable / user-defined varioblej Item User-de&ted trace User-defined variable PredeEned variable A command that acts as a variable.
ABS Absolute Example 10 OUTPUT 718;“IP;SNGLS;” 20 OUTPUT 718;“VARDEF P,OINT,O;” 30 OUTPUT 718;“ABS P-OINT,-2;” 40 OUTPUT 718;“P_OINT?;“; 50 ENTER 718;Second 60 DISP Second 70 END Description Initializes spectrum analyze?; stops sweeping.
ACP Adjacent Channel Power ACP Adjacent Channel Power Performs the adjacent channel power measurement. Syntax ACP XACP Equivalent Softkey: AD3 CfiAN POWER. Related Commands: ACPPAR, ACPSP, ACPBW, ACPSNGLM, ACPCONTM, ACPGRAPH, ACPGR, ACPMK. Example OUTPUT 718;"ACP;" F&forms the adjacent channel power masurewsnt.
ACP Adjacent Channel Power ACP Measurement Results Variable or Trace Description units 1CPERR A variable that indicates if setup errors occurred for the ACP measurement. None If ACPERR is 0, no errors occurred. If ACPERR is greater than 0, an error occurred.
ACPBW Channel Bandwidth ACPBW Channel Bandwidth Allows you to specify the channel bandwidth used for the adjacent channel power (ACP), adjacent channel power extended (ACPE), and channel power (CHP) measurements. Syntax ACPBW Item Description/Default I Range Number Any real or integer number.
Description The value of ACPBW is used when calculating the results of the adjacent channel (ACP), adjacent channel extended (ACPE), or channel power (CHP) measurement. The value of ACPBW is also used when ACPPAR is set for automatic coupling the spectrum analyzer settings for the ACP, ACPE, or CHP measurement.
ACPCONTM Continuous Sweep Measurement ACPCONTM Continuous Sweep Measurement Changes the spectrum analyzer’s sweep mode to continuous sweep, and then performs the previous power measurement (occupied bandwidth, adjacent channel, or channel power) at the end of every sweep.
ACPE Adjacent Channel Power Extended Performs the adjacent channel power extended measurement. Syntax ACPE Equivalent Softkey: AKl CRAM PWR extd . Related Commands: ACPPAR, ACPSNGLM, ACPSP, ACPBW. Example OUTPUT 718;"ACPE;" &forms the adjacent channel power extended meamrewznt.
ACPE Adjacent Channel Power Extended 10. If no error occurred, query trace A (TRA) for the trace results of the ACPE measurement. ACPE Measurement Results Variable or Trace 1CPERR KPPWRTX LCPMAX LCPLOWER k?PUPPER ‘RA Description A variable that indicates if setup errors occurred for the ACPE measurement.
ACPGR Adjacent Channel Power Graph On or Off Determines if the adjacent channel power (ACP) graph function is enabled or disabled. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: ACPGWR ON OFF . Related Commands: ACP, ACPE. Example OUTPUT 718;"ACP;" F&yfoms the adjacent channel power measurement.
ACPGR Adjacent Channel Power Graph On or Off Setting the ACPGR to - 1, does the following: n Turns off the display of the ACP graph in trace C. n Calculates and displays the ACP numeric results. n Removes the GRPH MKR ON OFF softkey from the menu. n Turns off the ACP graph marker.
ACPGRAPH Compute the Adjacent Channel Power Graph Computes and displays an adjacent channel power (ACP) graph. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: none. Related Commands: ACP, ACPE. Example OUTPUT 718;"ACP;" Performs the adjacent channel power measurement.
ACPMK Adjacent Channel Power Marker On or Off ACPMK Adjacent Channel Power Marker On or Off Determines if the graph marker function is enabled or disabled for the adjacent channel power (ACP) graph. Syntax xacpmk Equivalent Softkey: GRPH ON OFF . Related Commands: ACPGR, ACPGRAPH, CHPGR, ACPSNGLM, ACPCONTM.
ACPPAR ACP Manual or Auto Determines if the spectrum analyzer settings used for the adjacent channel power (ACP), adjacent channel power extended (ACPE), channel power (CHP), or occupied bandwidth (OBW) measurement are set manually or automatically. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: PARA?! AUTO MAN .
ACPPAR ACP Manual or Auto ‘able 5-5. Spectrum Analyzer Settings, ACPPAR is Set to Automatic Measurement Res Video Span Step Sweep Bandwidth Bandwidth Size Time Adjacent Channel Power Highest setting that does 10 x RB ACPSP Auto WJ’) not exceed 0.025 x (400 x ACPSP) ACPBW’ INT[< (4OOxACPSP) ~xACPSP+I.
ACPSNGLM Single Sweep Measurement Changes the spectrum analyzer’s sweep mode to single sweep, performs a take sweep (TS), and then performs the previous power measurement (occupied bandwidth, adjacent channel, adjacent channel power extended, or channel power).
ACPSP Channel Spacing ACPSP Channel Spacing Allows you to specify the frequency spacing between channels. Syntax - channel spacing 7 - HZ Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. 1 kHz to 999.9 MHz. Equivalent Softkey: CHANNEL SPACING, Initial Value: 25 kHz.
ACPSP Channel Spacing Query Response chonne I r spacing output termination ---) 5-46 Programming Commands.
ACTDEF Active Function Definition ACTDEF Active Function Definition Creates a user-defined active function. Syntax function name / ACTDEF character text for active function readout / del imi ter cha.
ACTDEF Active Function Definition Item Description/Default Range Character (function name) Any valid character. Use the function name as the remote 2 to 11 characters command name. long, A through Z and the underscore (the underscore should be used as the second character of the label).
ACTDEF Active Function Definition Example 2 This example uses ACTDEF in a downloadable program that is created by the KEYDEF command. In this example, the ACTDEF function D-SPAN is assigned to softkey 1. When softkey 1 is pressed, ENTER FFT SPAN is displayed on the spectrum analyzer display.
ACJTDEF Active Function Definition Refer to the following table for a description of the different unit parameter. Behavior of Unit Parameters for ACTDEF Command Parameter INT STEP NONE HZ ABSHZ SEC D.
ACTDEF Active Function Definition Querying both “ACTDEF” and the ACTDEF function’s name returns the definition of the function. For example, execute OUTPUT 718 ; "ACTDEF TEST.
ACTVF Active Function Returns a “0” if the given function is not active. A “1” if it is active. Syntax ACTVF active function / character Prezef ined function path only Item Description/Default tinge Character Any valid character. Any active function name.
ADD Add ADD Add Adds the sources and sends the sum to the destination. Syntax ADD ADD 7 destination - 7 destination - k user-defined trace / k user-defined trace / k k trace range trace range / / % pr.
ADD Add Example Add 38 MHz to the center frequency, then store the sum in a user-defined variable. 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"CF 300MHZ;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"VARDEF N,EW,O;.
AMB Trace A Minus Trace B AMB Trace A Minus Trace B Subtracts trace B from trace A and sends the result to trace A during every sweep of the spectrum analyzer. Syntax AMB OFF ON Preset State: AMB OFF. Related Commands: CLRW, CONTS, MXMH, SNGLS, TS, VAVG, VIEW.
AMB Trace A Minus Trace B Example 2 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"MOV TRA, 8000;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"VIEW TRA;" 40 OUTPUT 718;"MOV TRB,7000;" 50 OUTPUT 7.
AMB Trace A Minus Trace B Description The AMB command subtracts trace B from trace A (point by point), and sends the result to trace A. The AMB function remains in effect until it is turned off by executing “AMB OFF;“.
AMBPL Trace A Minus Trace B Plus Display Line Subtracts trace B from trace A, adds the display line value to the difference, and sends the result to trace A during every sweep of the spectrum analyzer. Syntax OFF / ON Equivalent Softkey: NORMLIZE ON OFF .
AMBPL Trace A Minus Trace B Plus Display Line Description The AMBPL command subtracts trace B from trace A (point by point), adds the display line value to the difference, and sends the result to trace A. The AMBPL function remains in effect until it is turned off by executing “AMBPL OFF;“.
AMPCOR Amplitude Correction Applies amplitude corrections at specified frequencies. Syntax HZ KHZ number MHZ Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Frequency: 0 to 1000 GHz Amplitude: dB. f327 dB. Equivalent Softkeys: the softkeys accessed by bp Car .
AMPCOR Amplitude Correction 80 OUTPUT 718;"AMPCOR?;" 90 ENTER 718;A$ 100 PRINT A$ 110' END Because AMPCOR is ofi “0,O” is displayed. Description Use AMPCOR to compensate for frequency-dependent amplitude variations at the spectrum analyzer input.
AMPLEN Amplitude Correction Length Returns the number of frequency-amplitude correction factors that have been entered. Syntax AMPLEN ,+a v Xined function path only XAMPLEN Related Commands: AMPCOR.
ANLGPLUS Analog Plus ANLGPLUS Analog Plus Turns on or off the Analog+ display mode. Syntax ON / OFF XANLCPLUS Equivalent Softkey: ZWBLOG* ON OFF . Required Option: Option 101 or 301. Preset State: ANLGPLUS OFF Related Commands: DOTDENS. Example OUTPUT 718;"ANLGPLUS ON;" Turns on the Analog+ display mode.
ANLGPLUS Analog Plus Query Response ON output ’ termination --) OFF (102 5.66 Programming Commands.
ANNOT Annotation ANNOT Annotation Turns on or off the display annotation. Syntax OFF / ON P i 0 ‘.. . . . . .._. .’ w 1 ? Equivalent Softkey: ANNOTATN ON OFF . Preset State: ANNOT ON. Related Commands: GRAT, TITLE. Example 10 OUTPUT 718 ; "ANNOT ON ; ‘I Turns on the annotation.
APB Trace A Plus Trace B Adds trace A to trace B and sends the result to trace A. Syntax APB Related Commands: CLRW, SNGLS, TS, VIEW. Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"TS;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"VIEW TRA;RL -2ODM;CLRW TRB;" 40 OUTPUT 718;"TS;VIEW TRB;" 50 OUTPUT 718.
AT Attenuation AT Attenuation Specifies the RF input attenuation. Syntax /- attenuation Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer. Default units are dB. Input attenuator range of spectrum analvzer. Equivalent Softkey: ATTI$?J AUTO #AM is similar.
AT Attenuation Caution Signal levels above + 30 dBm will damage the spectrum analyzer. Query Response termination + 5-70 Programming Commands.
AUNITS Amplitude Units AUNITS Amplitude Units Specifies the amplitude units for input, output, and display. Syntax DBM DBMV Equivalent Softkey: Aruptd Units . Related Commands: CAL, DL, MKA, RL, TH. Example OUTPUT 718.“LN*” OUTPUT 718 ; “AUNITS DBMV ; " Changes spectrum analyzer to linear mode.
AUTO Auto Couple Couples the active functions automatically. Syntax active r function Related Commands: AT, DL, HD, MKA, MKD, MKF, MKFCR, MKN, RB, SRCPSTP, SRCPSWP, SRCPWR, SS, ST, TH, VAVG, VB, VBR. Example OUTPUT 718."AT AUTO-" OUTPUT 718;"HD;AUTO;" Couples the attenuation.
AVG Average AVG Average Averages the source and the destination. Syntax AVG 7 destination - b user-defined trace / L trace range / h predefined variable d user-defined variable/ b user-defined trace /.
AVG Average Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"SNGLS;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"DET POS;TS;" 40 OUTPUT 718;"VIEW TRA;" 50 OUTPUT 718;"DET SMP;" 60 OUTPU.
AXB Exchange Trace A and Trace B AXB Exchange Trace A and Trace B Exchanges trace A and trace B. Syntax AXB Equivalent Softkey: A <- -? f3. Related Commands: CLRW, SNGLS, TS, VIEW. Restrictions: Not available with Analog+ display mode. See “ANLGPLUS” for more information.
BAUDRATE Baud Rate of Spectrum Analyzer Specifies the baud rate of a spectrum analyzer with Option 043 (the RS-232 and parallel interface) installed in it. Syntax baud rate XBAUDRATE Item Description/Default Number Any valid integer number. Range 4 to 57600.
BAUDRATE Baud Rate of Spectrum Analyzer Query Response baud rate / output termination + Programming Commands 5-77.
BIT Bit Places the state (“1” or “0”) of a bit in the destination. Syntax 7 destination 7 ,, predeflned variable buser-defined variable) L trace element / I- source -- number / b predefined va.
BIT Bit Description The BIT places either a “0” or a “ 1” in the destination. A “0” indicates the bit is off. A “ 1” indicates the bit is on. Specifying the bit number: When you specify the bit number, remember the following: n The bit number is limited from 0 to 63.
BITF Bit Flag Returns the state (“ 1 n or “0”) of a bit. Syntax I BITF predefined variable Item User-defined variable Predefined variable Predellned function Trace element Number (source) Numbe.
BITF Bit Flag Example 10 CLEAR 718 20 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"BITF STB,5;" 40 ENTER 718;Err 50 IF NOT Err THEN DISP "NO 'I; 60 DISP "ERROR PRESENT"; 70 END Description Clears HP-IB bus. Initializes spectrum analyzer L3etermines the value of bit 5 of status byte.
BLANK Blank Trace Blanks trace A, trace B, or trace C and stops taking new data into the specified trace. Syntax Equivalent Softkeys: BLANK A , BLAXK B , and BLANK C .
BML Trace B Minus Display Line BML Trace B Minus Display Line Subtracts display line from trace B and places the result in trace B. Syntax BML Equivalent Softkey: B - DL -> B . Related Commands: BLANK, CLRW, SUB, TS. Restrictions: Not available with Analog+ display mode.
BTC Transfer Trace B to Trace C Transfers trace B into trace C. Syntax BTC XBTC Equivalent Softkey: B -> C . Related Commands: BLANK, CLRW, SNGLS, TS, VIEW.
BXC Trace B Exchange Trace C BXC Trace B Exchange Trace C Exchanges trace B and trace C. Syntax BXC Equivalent Softkey: B <--? C . Related Commands: BLANK, CLRW, SNGLS, TS.
CAL Calibration Initiates self-calibration routines. Syntax Example OUTPUT 7 18 ; “CAL FREq ; ” &forms the frequency correction routine. Description The CAL command controls calibration functions. CAL initiates action according to the CAL parameters.
CAL Calibration Note Execute CAL STORE after successful completion of the self-calibration routines. Connect a cable between CAL OUT and the spectrum analyzer input before running the CAL FREQ, CAL AMP, or CAL ALL correction routines. FREQ initiates the frequency correction routine and corresponds to CAL FREq .
CAL Calibration Note Using the default calibration data may cause the calibration routine to fail. If this occurs, execute “OUTPUT 718; CF -37HZ; ” before performing the CAL FREQ or CAL ALL calibration routines. The take sweep (TS) and DONE commands can be used to indicate that the correction routine has finished.
CAT Catalog CAT Catalog Catalogs either spectrum analyzer memory or the memory card and returns the catalog information to the controller. Syntax Equivalent Softkeys: the functions accessed by Catalog Internal or Catalog Card. Related Commands: LOAD, MSI, STOR.
CAT Catalog 70 I=I+l 80 Pas-lf=POS(User$,CHR$(lO)) Checks for line feeds. CHR$(IO) repre- sents the line feed, the ASCII code for a line feed is “10. ” 90 Catalog$(I)=User$Cl,Pos,lf -21 Extracts catalog line. 100 OUTPUT CRT;Catalog$(I) Displays catalog line.
CAT Catalog Information File name File Type Data Type Start Record Length Time of creation Position within Description String 1 through 10 Name of the file.
CAT Catalog If you want to catalog all user-defined variables, user-defined softkeys, or user-defined functions in spectrum analyzer, use the asterisk without “prefix,” “reg,” or “on” preceding the asterisk.
CF Center Frequency CF Center Frequency Specifies the center frequency. Syntax c CF / frequency value number Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. Frequency range of the spectrum analyzer. Equivalent Softkey: CEHTEH FREQ .
CF Center Frequency Description The CF command specifies the value of the center frequency. Query Response 5.94 Programming Commands.
CHP Channel Power CHP Channel Power Performs the channel power measurement. Syntax CHP XCHP Equivalent Softkey: ClUNNEL PCIVER . Related Commands: ACPPAR, ACPCONTM, ACPSNGLM, ACPSP, ACPBW, CHPGR, ACPMK. Example OUTPUT 718*"CHP*" , , Flyforms the channel power rneasur~t.
CEIP Channel Power CEIP Measurement Results Variable or Trace Description Units ACPERR A variable that indicates setup errors for the CHP measurement. The value of ACPERR indicates the following: n If no errors occurred, ACPERR is 0. n If ACPERR is 1, channel bandwidth > frequency span.
CElPGR Channel Power Graph On or Off CHPGR Channel Power Graph On or Off Determines if the channel power graph function is enabled or disabled. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: PWkGRAPH ON OFF Related Commands: CHP Example 10 OUTPUT 718; “CHP; ” Fkyforrns the channel power masurmt.
CLRAVG Clear Average Restarts video averaging. Syntax CLRAVG Related Commands: AMB, CLRW, MINH, MXMH, VAVG. Example OUTPUT 718;"IP;" Initializes the spectrum analyzer: OUTPUT 718;"VAVG 100;" Initializes video averaging. WAIT 30 OUTPUT 718*"CLRAVG-" , , Restarts wide0 averaging.
CLRBOX Clear Box CLRBOX Clear Box Clears a rectangular area on the spectrum analyzer display. Syntax Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer number. For xl or x2, -40 to 471. For yl or y2, -22 tb 233. Related Commands: CLRDSP. Example The following programming line results in the spectrum analyzer display shown in Figure 5-2.
CLRJSOX Clear Box Description lb use CLRBOX, you must specify the rectangular area of the box. You can also specify whether the annotation or trace planes are to be cleared.
CLRDSP Clear Display CLRDSP Clear Display Erases user-generated graphics and text, Syntax CLRDSP Related Commands: CLRBOX, DA, DRAWBOX, DSPLY, PA, PD, PR, PU, TEXT. Example OUTPUT 718;"CLRDSP;BLANK TRA;BLANK TRB; Blanks the spectrum analyzer screen, ex- GRAT 0FF;TH 0FF;DL OFF;" cept for trace C and annotation.
CLRW Clear Write Clears the specified trace and enables trace data acquisition. Syntax XCLRW Equivalentsoftkeys: CLl%R WRITE A, CLEAR WRITE B, and CLEAR WRITE C. Preset State: CLRW TRA. Related Commands: BLANK, DET, MINH, MXMH, VAVG, VIEW. Restrictions: CLRW TRB and CLRW TRC are not available with Analog+ display mode.
CL!3 Clear Status Byte CLS Clear Status Byte Clears all status bits. Syntax CLS Related Commands: RQS, SRQ, STB. Example OUTPUT 7 18 - “CLS * ” , , Description The CLS command clears all the status bits in the status byte. (See “SRQ” for more information on the status byte.
CMDERRQ Command Error Query The CMDERRQ command returns the current buffer of illegal commands and then clears the illegal-command buffer from the spectrum analyzer. Syntax Example OUTPUT 718;"CMDERRQ;" Initiates the command. ENTER 718;A$ Gets the response from the spectrum anu1yze.
CNF Confidence Test CNF Confidence ‘I&t Performs the confidence test. Syntax CNF XCNF Equivalent Softkey: COhfF TEST . Example OUTPUT 718; “CNF; ” Description The CNF command initiates a confidence test of the resolution bandwidth, video bandwidth, and step gain.
CNTLA Auxiliary Interface Control Line A Sets the control line A of the auxiliary interface high or low. Syntax CNTLA OFF / ON XCNTLA Equivalent Softkey: CNTL A 0 1 . Related Commands: CNTLB, CNTLC, CNTLD, CNTLI. Example OUTPUT 718 ; "CNTLA ON; I’ Sets control line A high.
CNTLB Auxiliary Interface Control Line B CNTLB Auxiliary Interface Control Line B Sets the control line B of the auxiliary interface high or low. Syntax OFF / ON XCNTLB Equivalent Softkey: CNTL B 0 1 . Related Commands: CNTLA, CNTLC, CNTLD, CNTLI. Example OUTPUT 718 * "CNTLB ON - ‘I 9 9 Sets control line B high.
CNTLC Auxiliary Interface Control Line C Sets the interface control line C of the auxiliary interface high or low. Syntax OFF / ON Equivalent Softkey: CNTL C 0 1 . Related Commands: CNTLA, CNTLB, CNTLD, CNTLI. Example OUTPUT 718."CNTLC ON*" t # Sets control line C high.
CNTLD Auxiliary Interface Control Line D CNTLD Auxiliary Interface Control Line D Sets the interface control line D of the auxiliary interface high or low. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: CNTL D 0 1 . Related Commands: CNTLA, CNTLB, CNTLC, CNTLI. Example OUTPUT 718 ; "CNTLD ON ; I' Sets control line D high.
CNTLI Auxiliary Interface Control Line Input Returns a “ 1” when the interface control line I of the auxiliary interface is high, and “0” if the line input is low. Syntax function path only XCNTL I Equivalent Softkey: DISPLAY CMTL I . Related Commands: CNTLA, CNTLB, CNTLC, CNTLD.
COMB Comb COMB Comb Turns on or off the comb generator. Syntax XCOMB Equivalent Softkey: CO?!E! GEN ON OFF . Model Required: HP 8592L, HP 85933, or HP 85963. Example OUTPUT 718;"COMB ON;" Turns onthecombgenerator: Description To use the comb signal, a cable must be connected from the COMB OUT connector to the spectrum analyzer input.
COMPRESS Compress Trace Reduces the number of trace elements while retaining the relative frequency and amplitude characteristics of the trace data. Syntax COMPRESS 7 destination r algorithm 7 XCOMPRESS Item Description/Default Range User-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command Any valid trace name.
COMPRESS Compress Trace Example This example compresses trace B into “C-0MPTRAC” using the positive (POS) algorithm. 10 OUTPUT 718."IP-" 20 OUTPUT 718;"TR;EF C-OMPTRAC,lOO;" 30.
CONCAT Concatenate Combines two traces. Syntax CONCAT 7 destination b user-defined trace I b trace range J ,- source 1 ' V user-defined trace / v trace range / V predefined variable / user-defined variable ,- source 2 .
Example CONCAT Concatenate 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"SNGLS;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"TS;VIEW TRA;" 40 OUTPUT 718;"CLRW TRB;TS;" 50 OUTPUT 718;"CONCAT TRC,T.
CONTS Continuous Sweep Sets the spectrum analyzer to the continuous sweep mode. Syntax CONTS Equivalent Softkey: SWEEP COMT SGL (when CONT is underlined). Preset State: CONTS. Related Commands: SNGLS, ST, TM. Example OUTPUT 718; “CONTS; ” Description The CONTS command sets the spectrum analyzer to continuous sweep mode.
CORREK Correction Factors On CORREK Correction Factors On Returns a “1” if the correction factors are on, a “0” if they are off. Syntax function path only XCORREK Equivalent Softkey: CORRECT ON OFF .
COUPLE Couple Selects direct-current (dc) coupling or alternating-current (ac) coupling. Syntax XCOUPLE Equivalent Softkey: COUPLE AG DC . Model Required: HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 85963.
CRTHPOS Horizontal Position of CRT Display CRTHPOS Horizontal Position of CRT Display Specifies the horizontal position of the text and graticule on the spectrum analyzer’s display. Syntax horizontal r position XCRTHPOS Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer number.
CRTVPOS Vertical Position of CRT Display Specifies the vertical position of the text and graticule on the spectrum analyzer’s display. Syntax vertical CRTVPOS Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer number. 10 to 58. Equivalent Softkey: CRT VERT POSITION .
CE4 Convert to Absolute Units CTA Convert to Absolute Units Converts the source values from measurement units to the current absolute amplitude units and then stores the result in the destination.
CTA Convert to Absolute Units Description The result of the CTA command depends on the reference level, the current amplitude units, and the amplitude scale (log or linear). Measurement units are the internal binary data representation of measured results.
CTM Convert to Measurement Units CTM Convert to Measurement Units Converts the source values to measurement units and places the result in the destination.
DA Display Address Accesses the current address of the display list. Syntax display Item Description/Default Number Any integer number. Range 0 to 16383.
DA Display Address Restores the display address. LXspla ys the meSSage “‘Done” on the analyzer screen, and replaces the text ‘Signalfound” and the blank spaces that were in the display list. The text ‘Measurement77 remains on the spectrum analyzer dis- play and in the display list.
DA Display Address Note Assigning random values to the display address can have undesirable effects. Restrictions: You cannot alter earlier entries to the display list without rewriting all subsequent entries in the display list.
DATEMODE Date Mode DATEMODE Date Mode Allows you to set the format for displaying the real-time clock in either the month, day, year format or the day, month, year format. Syntax XDATEMODE Equivalent Softkey: DATENODE MDY DMY . Example 1 OUTPUT 718;"DATEMODE DMY;" Sets the date mode to day, month, yearformat.
DEMOD Demodulation Turns the demodulator on or off, and selects between AM, FM, or quasi-peak demodulation, Syntax DEMOD Equivalent Softkey: DEKOD ON OFF is similar. Option Required: Option 102, 103, or 301. Related Commands: DET, FMGAIN, HAVE, MKPAUSE, SP, SPEAKER, SQLCH.
DET Detection Mode DET Detection Mode Selects the spectrum analyzer detection mode. Syntax XDET Equivalent Softkey: DETECTOR PK SP NG or DETECTOR SMP PK.
DET Detection Mode When used as a predefined variable, DET returns a number. The number that is returned corresponds to the DET parameter as shown in the following table.
DISPOSE Dispose DISPOSE Dispose Frees spectrum analyzer memory that was previously allocated for user-defined operands. Syntax xdispose Item Description/Default Jser-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command. Jser-defined variable A variable defined by the VARDEF or ACTDEF commands.
DISPOSE Dispose Example OUTPUT 718;"VARDEF T-EMP,lO;" D@.e.s a vam’able for use in a program. When the variable is no longer needed, it can be deleted using the DISPOSE command OUTPUT 718;"DISPOSE T-EMP;" Deletes T-EMP from spectrum analyzer memory.
DIV Divide DIV Divide Divides source 1 by source 2 and places the result in the destination. Syntax DIV - dest inot ion user-defined trace I L trace range / % predefined variable / user-defined variable/ Item User-defined trace User-defined variable Predeflned variable A command that acts as a variable.
DIV Divide Example OUTPUT 718*"IP-" OUTPUT 718;"SNk;" OUTPUT 718."TS-" OUTPUT 718;& TRB,TRA,2;" OUTPUT 718;"VIEW TRB;" Description Initializes the spectrum analyzer Activates single-sweep mode. Updates trace information.
DL Display Line DL Display Line Defines the level of the display line in the active amplitude units and displays the display line on the spectrum analyzer screen. Syntax Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default units are dBm.
DL Display Line Query Response 5-136 Programming Commands.
DN Down DN Down Reduces the active function by the applicable step size. Syntax ( DN XDN Related Commands: See the list of active functions listed in the description for DN. Example OUTPUT 718;“SS 1MHZ;CF 1GHZ;DN;” Setscenterfrequency to 1 GHz. OUTPUT 718;“SP 40MHZ;MKPK;DN;” Decreases the frequency span.
DONE Done Allows you to determine when the spectrum analyzer has separated the spectrum analyzer commands and has started to execute all commands prior to and including DONE. The spectrum analyzer returns a value of “1” when all commands in a command string entered before DONE have been started.
DONE Done Description As shown by the example, if a take sweep (TS) precedes the DONE command, DONE is executed after all the preceding commands have been completed. Use a take sweep (TS) to ensure all previous commands have completed before DONE returns a “ 1.
DOTDENS Dot Density Sets the dot density value in the Analog+ display mode. Syntax dot XDOTDENS Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer number. 1 to 40. Equivalent Softkey: BNfiOG+ ON OFF . Option Required: Option 101 or 301. Preset State: 15.
DRAWBOX Draw Box DRAWBOX Draw Box Draws a rectangular box on the spectrum analyzer display. Syntax DRAWBOX ‘.w.... XDRAWBOX For xl or x2, -40 to 471. For yl or y2, -22 to 233. For x thickness, 1 to x2 - xl, for y thickness, 1 to y2 - yl. Related Commands: CLRDSP.
DRAWBOX Draw Box Description You must specify the rectangular area and the thickness of the horizontal and vertical borders of the box. Specifying the rectangular area: You specify the rectangular area by specifying the coordinates of the lower left corner (xl, yl), and the upper right corner (x2, y2) of the rectangle in display units.
DSPIX Display DSPLY Display Displays the value of a variable on the spectrum analyzer screen. Syntax field decimal predefined variable / *user-defined vorioble) % predefined functton / b trace element / XDSPLY “Field width” specifies the number of digits displayed, including sign and decimal point.
DSPLY Display Example OUTPUT 718;"CF BOOMHZ;” Sets center frequencz/ to 300 MHz OUTPUT 718;"PU;PA 50,lSO;DSPLY CF, Center frequency is displayed to three oT.ecirnal 13.3;" places in a field width of 13. Description The DSPLY command displays the value of a variable anywhere on the spectrum analyzer display.
DT Define Terminator DT Define Terminator Defines any character as a label terminator. The label terminator is only used with the LB command. Syntax character XDT Item Description/Default Rtae Character Any valid character.
EE Enable Entry Sends the controller the values entered on the spectrum analyzer numeric keypad by the operator. Syntax < EE XEE Related Commands: RQS. Example The following example works with both RS-232 and HP-IB interfaces; however, the address (718) must be changed for RS-232 operation.
EE Enable Entry Description Unlike enter parameter (EP), EE does not terminate the entry mode when the operator completes an entry. The EE command is used generally in the following sequence of events: 1. A program loop prevents the controller from using the entered value until the operator signals that the entry is complete.
EK Enable Knob Allows data entry with the front-panel knob when the spectrum analyzer is under remote control. Syntax ( EK Example 1 PRINTER IS 1 10 OUTPUT 718;"MKN;EK;" 20 PRINT "USE KNOB TO PLACE MARKER" 30 PRINT "PRESS CONTINUE WHEN DONE" 40 PAUSE XEK Activates a marker and enables the front-panel knob.
ENTER Enter From HP-IB ENTER Enter From HP-IB Allows the spectrum analyzer to receive data from other devices on the HP-IB. Syntax ENTER - HP-IB address format / f predefined variable / user-defined variable/ Item Number User-defined variable Predefined variable A command that acts as a variable.
ENTER Enter From HP-IB Note Disconnect the computer before pressing softkey 1 or execute ABORT 7, LOCAL 7 from the computer. To execute the P-OP function, the spectrum analyzer must be the only controller on the HP-IB.
EP Enter Parameter Function EP Enter Parameter Function Sends values entered on the spectrum analyzer number keyboard to the present active function value.
ERASE Erase Clears trace A and trace B, disposes of the contents of the user memory, and resets the state registers and the spectrum analyzer to the instrument preset state. Syntax Related Commands: DISPOSE, ONCYCLE, ONDELAY, ONEOS, ONMKR, ONPWRUP, ONSRQ, ONSWP, ONTIME, PSTATE, TRDEF, TRMATH, VARDEF.
EXP Exponent EXP Exponent Places the exponential of the source in the destination. The EXP command is useful for converting log values to linear values.
EXP Exponent Example 1 This example converts the marker amplitude to power units. 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" Initializes the spectrum analyzer 20 OUTPUT 718;"SNGLS;" Activates the single-sweep mode. 30 OUTPUT 718;"VARDEF P-MW,O;" Initializes variable P.
EXP Exponent Description The EXP command first divides the source by the scaling factor, then uses the quotient as an exponent of 10: 10source/scaling factor is placed into the destination. The EXP command can be used to evaluate a natural exponential function by using 2.
FA Start Frequency Specifies the start frequency. Syntax Item Description/Default R-e Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. Frequency range of the spectrum analyzer. Equivalent Softkey: START FREQ . Step Increment: Frequency span divided by 10.
FA Start Frequency Description The FA command specifies the start frequency value. The start frequency is equal to the center frequency minus the span divided by two (FA = CF - SP/2). Note Changing the start frequency changes the center frequency and span.
FB Stop Frequency Specifies the stop frequency. Syntax Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. Frequency range of the spectrum analyzer. Equivalent Softkey: STOP FREQ . Step Increment: Frequency span divided by 10.
FB Stop Frequency Description The FB command specifies the stop frequency value. The stop frequency is equal to the center frequency plus the span divided by two (FA = CF + SP/2). Note Changing the stop frequency changes the center frequency and span.
FFT Fast Fourier Transform Performs a discrete fast Fourier transform on the source trace array and stores the result in the destination array. Syntax FFT - destination user-defined trace ,- window - user-defined trace user-defined trace Item I Description/Default User-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
FFT F&t Fourier Transform OUTPUT 718;"FFT TRA,TRA,TRB;VIEW TRA;" OUTPUT 718;"MKPK HI;" OUTPUT 718."MKD." OUTPUT 718;"MKPi NR;" OUTPUT 718;"MKREAD FFT;" OUTPUT 718."MKF'." , * , ENTER 718;A DISP A Executes the FFTjimction with the trace window function.
FFT, F&t Fourier Transform The FLATTOP window has the greatest frequency uncertainty of the windows, but it has outstanding side lobe suppression and amplitude flatness. Use FLATTOP to transform periodic signals. The HANNING window is a traditional passband window found in most real-time spectrum analyzers.
FFT Fbst Fourier Transform 80 .90 00 I I 1 i I I I I 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 VI -A -50 E -60 0 -70 E -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 Figure 5-5. Uniform Filter Window Figure 5-6.
FFTAUTO Marker to Auto FFT Performs a fast Fourier transform (FIT) on the signal on which the marker is placed. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: MARKER -> AUTO FFT . Prerequisite Commands: Use a marker command to place a marker on the signal of interest.
FFTAUTO Marker to Auto FFT “Measuring Amplitude Modulation with the Fast Fourier Transform Function” in Chapter 4 of the HP 8590 E-Series and LSeries Spectrum An&zers User’s Guide. You can use the results of the FFTCLIP command to determine if the FFT data is valid.
FFTCLIP FFT Signal Clipped Indicates if the FFI’ results are valid. Syntax FFTCL I P Prerequisite Commands: FFTAUTO, FFTSNGLS, FFTCONTS. Related Commands: FFTSTAT. Example OUTPUT 718*"FFTCONTS-" , 9 Starts the FFI: OUTPUT 718."FFTCLIP'.
FFT.CONTS FFT Continuous Sweep FFTCONTS FFT Continuous Sweep Performs a fast Fourier transform (FFT) continuously on the current signal. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: CONTINUS FFT . Prerequisite Commands: LN, Sl? Related Commands: FFTOFF, FFTSNGLS. Example OUTPUT 718; “SP OHZ; ” Sets the spectrum analyzer to zero span.
FFTMKR FFT Markers Activates the FFI’ markers and displays the FFT annotation on the spectrum analyzer display. Syntax FFTMKR Equivalent Softkey: FFT MARKERS . Related Commands: FFTCONTS, FFTOFF, FFISNGLS, FFTPCTAM, FFTPCTAMR, MKA, MKF. Example OUTPUT 718;"RCLT TRA,l;" Recalls the FFl’ trace.
FBTMM FFT Marker to Midscreen FFTMM FFT Marker to Midscreen Changes the FFT midscreen frequency of the spectrum analyzer to the frequency of the FFI marker. Syntax FFTMM Equivalent Softkey: M&lXER -) KID SCRN . Prerequisite Commands: FFTAUTO, FFTSNGLS, FFTCONTS.
FFTMS FFT Marker to FFT Stop Frequency Changes the FFT stop frequency of the spectrum analyzer to the frequency of the FFI marker. Syntax FFTMS Equivalent Softkey: MARKER -? FFT STOP. Prerequisite Commands: FFTAUTO, FFTSNGLS, FFTCONTS. Related Commands: FFI’MM, MKA, MKF.
FFTOFFFFTOff FFTOFF FFTOff Exits the fast Fourier transform (FFT) measurement and FFl’ settings. Syntax FFTOFF Equivalent Softkey: FFT OFF . Prerequisite Commands: FFTAUTO, FFTSNGLS, FFTCONTS, FFTMKR. Related Commands: FFTMKR, FFI’AUTO, FFTCONTS, FFTSNGLS.
FFTPCTAM FFT Percent Amplitude Modulation Turns on or off the percent AM function. Syntax 0 / '._.__.' r on 7 1 I / XFFTPCTAM Equivalent Softkey: FFTPCTAM is equivalent to using X AK UI? OFF during an FFT measurement. Prerequisite Commands: FFTCONTS, FFI’MKR, FFTSNGLS, FFTAUTO.
FFTPCTAMR FFT Percent Amplitude Modulation Readout FFTPCTAMR FFT Percent Amplitude Modulation Readout Returns the percent of amplitude modulation (AM). Syntax FFTPCTAMR XFFTPCTAMR Prerequisite Commands: FFTCONTS, FFTMKR, FFTSNGLS, FF”IAUT0, FFTPCTAM.
FFTSNGLS FFT Single Sweep Changes the spectrum analyzer’s sweep mode to single sweep mode (if necessary), and then performs a fast Fourier transform (FFT) on trace A. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: SINGLE FFT . Prerequisite Commands: LN, Sl? Related Commands: FFI’CONTS, FFTOFF Example OUTPUT 7 18 .
FFTSNGLS FFT Single Sweep FFTSNGLS uses the following when performing an FFT: w The flat top filter window. See “FFT” for more information about the flat top filter window. w Trace B and trace C. If you want to save the trace data that is in trace B or trace C, you should save the trace data before executing FFIAUTO, FFTCONTS, or FFTSNGLS.
FFTSTAT FFT Status Returns the status of the spectrum analyzer’s FFT measurement functions. Syntax FFTSTAT Prerequisite Commands: FFI’AUTO, FFTSNGLS, FFTCONTS, FFTMKR. Related Commands: FFTCLIP. Example OUTPUT 718*"FFTCONTS*" OUTPUT 718;"FFTSTAT?;" Starts the FFT Qv.
FFTSTOP FFT Stop Frequency FFTSTOP FFT Stop Frequency Sets the FFI’ stop frequency of the FFT measurement. Syntax Item Description/Default R-e Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. Range is limited by the range of the sweep time for the Prerequisite Commands: FFI’AUTO, FFTSNGLS, FFTCONTS.
FFTSTOP FFT Stop Frequency Query Response stop frequency / output termination + QFFTSTOP 5-176 Programming Commands.
FMGAIN FM Gain FMGAIN FM Gain Sets the total FM frequency deviation for full screen demodulation. Syntax FMGA IN / frequency value HZ -...._.: T--*0-+ / I / ..’ ..’ ..’ / J XFMGAlN Item I Description/Default R=r3e Number Any real or integer number.
FOFFSET Frequency Offset Specifies the frequency offset for all absolute frequency readouts such as center frequency. Syntax FOFFSET / frequency value HZ . . ..._..’ Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz.
FOFFSET Frequency Offset Description The FOFFSET command selects a value that offsets the frequency scale for all absolute frequency readouts (for example, center frequency). Relative values such as span and marker delta are not offset. After execution, the FOFFSET command displays the frequency offset in the active function readout.
FORMAT Format Card Formats the memory card. Syntax / label imi ter character Equivalent Softkey: FORMAT CARD . XFORMAT Item Character Delimiter Description/Default Range Any valid character. 0 to 6 characters long, A through Z and the underscore (the underscore cannot be the Arst character of the label).
FS Full Span FS Full Span Sets the frequency span of the spectrum analyzer to full span. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: FULL SPAN . Related Commands: CF, FA, FB, HNLOCK, SP, SS. Example OUTPUT 7 18 ; “FS ; ” Puts the spectrum analyzer in full-span mode.
FUNCDEF Define Function Defines a routine consisting of spectrum analyzer commands, assigns the routine a label, and stores the routine and its label in the user memory.
. FUNCDEF Define Function Example Connect CAL OUT to the spectrum analyzer input. IO OUTPUT 718;“IP;” 20 OUTPUT 718;“VARDEF H-SPAN,O;” 30 OUTPUT 718;“FUNCDEF S,HIFT,O”; 40 OUTPUT 718;“DI.
GATE Gate Turns on or off the time-gating. Syntax GATE OFF / ON KATE Equivalent Softkey: lGgTE ON OFF . Option Required: Option 105. Preset State: GATE OFF’. Related Commands: GATECTL, GD, GDRVUTIL, GL, GP Example Connect the HI SWEEP IN/OUT connector to the GATE TRIGGER INPUT.
GATECTL Gate Control GATECTL Gate Control Selects between the edge and the level mode for Option 105, the time-gated spectrum analysis capability. Syntax XGATECTL Equivalent Softkey: GATE CTL EDGE LVL . Option Required: Option 105. Preset State: GATECTL EDGE.
GC Gate Preset Presets Option 105, the time-gated spectrum analysis capability. Syntax ( GC XGC Option Required: Option 105. Related Commands: GATE, GATECTL, GD, GL, GP. Example OUTPUT 718;"GC;" Description The GC command sets the following time-gated spectrum analysis functions: n GATE to OFF.
GD Gate Delay GD Gate Delay Sets the delay time from when the gate trigger occurs to when the gate opens. Syntax c GD I- time value - us / ‘...._..’ ;gY L / XGD Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is seconds.
GDRVCLPAR Clear Pulse Parameters Clears the pulse parameters (pulse width, pulse repetition interval, and reference edge) for a time-gate measurement by setting the pulse parameters to 0. Syntax XGDRVCLPAR Equivalent Softkey: CLE&R PARAM . Option Required: Option 105.
GDRVGDEL Gate Delay for the Frequency Window GDRVGDEL Gate Delay for the Frequency Window For the frequency window only, GDRVGDEL sets the time delay from when the gate trigger occurs to when the gate is opened. Syntax / XGDRVGDEL Item I Description/Default R=u3e Number Any real or integer number.
GDRVGDEL Gate Delay for the Frequency Window Query Response GDRVGDEL? returns the last value entered for GDRVGDEL. To determine the current gate delay, query the gate delay (GD) command.
GDRVGLEN Gate Length for the Frequency and Time Windows GDRVGLEN Gate Length for the Frequency and Time Windows Adjusts the gate length in both the time and frequency windows. Syntax - octe lenath - Item Description/Default hnge Number Any real or integer number.
GDRVGLEN Gate Length for the Frequency and Time Windows GDRVGT Window Gate Control Turns on or off the gate in the frequency window. Syntax gate r off 7 GDRVGT 0 r . . ..._..’ gate on / Equivalent Softkey: GDRVGT is equivalent to GATE Ohl OFF when using the gate utility (GATE UTILITY ) functions.
GDRVGT Window Gate Control Query Response r off 7 I 7< 0 output termination + Programming Commands 5-l 95.
GDRVGTIM Gate Trigger to Marker Position for the Time Window Activates the gate trigger marker, and then places it at the given value in the time window. The trigger marker readout shows the time between the gate trigger edge and the current marker position.
GDRVGTIM Gate Trigger to Marker Position for the Time Window Query Response GDRVGTIM? returns the last value entered for GDRVGTIM. If you want the current value for the gate trigger marker, make the marker active with MKACTV, and then use MKF?.
GDRVPRI Pulse Repetition Interval Enters the specified value as the pulse repetition interval. Syntax GDRVPR I pulse repetitioninterval 7 d us f+ Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is seconds. Range is from the sweep delay (GDRVSWDE) to the sweep time plus the GDRVPRI is equivalent to ENTER $31 .
GDRVPRI Pulse Repetition Interval Query Response GDRVPRI returns the current value for the pulse repetition interval. pulse repetition r interval 7 output termination - Programming Commands 5-l 99.
GDRVPWID Pulse Width Enters the specified value as the pulse width. Syntax GDRVPWI D / .._._.: Item Description/Default Raw- Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is ps. Range is from the sweep delay (GDRVSWDE) plus the sweep time to the Equivalent Softkey: E#m WIDTH .
GDRVPWID Pulse Width Query Response GDRVPWID returns the current value for the pulse width. pulse /- width output termination - Programming Commands 5-201.
GDRVRBW Couple Resolution Bandwidth to Pulse Width Couples or uncouples the resolution bandwidth to the specified pulse width. Syntax uncoupled , Equivalent Softkey: CPL RBW OM OFF. Option Required: Option 105. Option 101 is recommended. Preset Value: Uncoupled.
GDRVRBW Couple Resolution Bandwidth to Pulse Width Query Response GDRVRBW returns a “1” if the resolution bandwidth is coupled to the pulse width, or a “0” if it is not coupled.
GDRVREFE Enter Reference Edge Allows you to enter the position (in time) for a reference edge. Syntax GDRVREFE ‘._._.’ / XGDRVREFE Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is p.s. Range is from the sweep delay (GDRVSWDE) plus the sweep time to the I I sweep delay.
GDRVREFE Enter Reference Edge Query Response reference / edge output termination + Programming Commands 5-205.
GDRVST Couple Sweep Time to Pulse Repetition Interval Couples or uncouples the sweep time to the pulse repetition interval Syntax uncoup I ed .._._..’ coupled / XGDRVST Equivalent Softkey: CPL SWP ON OFF. Option Required: Option 105. Option 101 is recommended.
GDRVST Couple Sweep Time to Pulse Repetition Interval Query Response GDRVST returns a “1” if the sweep time is coupled to the pulse repetition interval, or a “0” if it is not coupled.
GDRVSWAP Update the Time or Frequency Window Makes the window (either the time or frequency window) that is currently not the active window, the active window. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: GDRVSWAP is equivalent to UPDATE TIMEFREq , or pressing ml. Option Required: Option 105.
GDRVSWDE Delay Sweep for Time Window GDRVSWDE Delay Sweep for Time Window Allows you to specify the delay from the edge of the gate trigger until the sweep is started in the time window. Syntax Item Description/Default R=t3e Number Any real or integer number.
GDRVSWDE Delay Sweep for Time Window Query Response GDRVSWDE? returns the last value entered into GDRVSWDE. To determine the current value of the sweep time delay, query the gate delay (GD) command.
GDRVSWP Sweep Time for the Time Window GDRVSWP Sweep Time for the Time Window Specifies the sweep time for the time domain window of the gate utility. Syntax /- sweep time - / XGDRVSWP Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is second.
GDRVSWP Sweep Time for the Time Window Query Response GDRVSWP? returns the last value entered into GDRVSWP To determine the current value of the sweep time in the time window, query the sweep time (ST).
GDRVUTIL Gate Utility GDRVUTIL Gate Utility Turns on or off the gate utility. Syntax utility r Off 7 0 / ..___... utility /- on 7 Equivalent Softkey: GATE UTILITY . Option Required: Option 105. Option 101 is recommended. Example OUTPUT 718;"MOV GDRVUTIL,l;" Turns on the gate utility.
GDRVUTIL Gate Utility Restrictions Executing GDRVUTIL exits the following functions: windows display mode (WINON), N dB point measurement (NDBPNT), the FFT menu measurements (FFTAUTO, FFTCONTS, FFISNG.
GDRVVBW Couple Video Bandwidth to Gate Length GDRVVBW Couple Video Bandwidth to Gate Length Couples or uncouples the video bandwidth to the gate length. Syntax XGDRVVBW Equivalent Softkey: CPL VBU ON OFF. Option Required: Option 105. Option 101 is recommended.
GDRVVBW Couple Video Bandwidth to Gate Length Query Response GDRVVBW returns a “1” if the resolution bandwidth is coupled to the pulse width, or a “0” if it is not coupled.
GETPLOT Get Plot GETPLOT Get Plot Initiates output of the spectrum analyzer display to the active plotter port. GETPLOT is meant to be used within a downloadable program. Syntax XGETPLOT Item Description/Default Number Any real or integer number. R=u3e Number within the plotter Related Commands: FUNCDEF, GETPRNT, SNGLS, TS, PLTPRT.
GETPLOT Get Plot Description The GETPLOT command transfers the trace data, graticule, and annotation of the spectrum analyzer screen to a plotter via the spectrum analyzer interface (softkey labels excluded). The data is transferred in ASCII, HPGL format.
GETPRNT Get Print GETPRNT Get Print Initiates output of the spectrum analyzer display to a printer. GETPRNT is meant to be used within a downloadable program.
GETPRNT Get Print Related Commands: FUNCDEF, GETPLOT, PRNPRT. Example for the HP-IB Interface This example illustrates how you can use a softkey to print the spectrum analyzer display, and then have the printer perform a page feed. This example assumes that the printer is at address 1 and the spectrum analyzer is at address 18.
GL Gate Length GL Gate Length Sets the length of time the gate is open. Syntax ( GL / . . ..._..’ 24; L / J XGL Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is seconds. 1 ps to 65.5 ms Equivalent Softkey: GATE LENGTH .
GP Gate Polarity Sets the polarity (positive or negative) for the gate trigger. Syntax XGP Equivalent Softkey: EDGE POL POS NEG. Option Required: Option 105. Preset State: GP POS. Related Commands: GATE, GATECTL, GD, GL. Example OUTPUT 718;"GP POS;" Description GP applies only if GATECTL is set to EDGE.
GR Graph GR Graph Graphs the given 9 coordinate while incrementing the x coordinate by 1. Syntax c GR XGR Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer. -22 to 233. Related Commands: CLRDSP, DA. Example This example graphs a diagonal line on the spectrum analyzer display.
GRAT Graticule Turns on or off the graticule. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: GRIT OEf OFF. Preset State: GRAT ON. Related Commands: ANNOT. Example OUTPUT 718 ; "GRAT OFF ; ” lWn.s ofl the graticule. OUTPUT 718;"GRAT?;" Qu.tkes graticub status.
HAVE Have HAVE Have Returns a “0” if the specified option or device is not installed. Syntax cu 125e Example OUTPUT 718; “HAVE HPIB; ” Queries whether Option 041 is installed. ENTER 718;A Recm~ves response from spectrum analyzer DISP A Disph ys response.
HAVE Have Description The parameters are: HPIB HPIBA HPIBB RS232 RS232A RS232B IO TG FMD QPD CNT OVEN TV TVPICT FADC CARD GATE BANDS NBW HP-IB interface, Option 021, or HP-IB and parallel interface, Option 041. HP-IB interface, Option 021. HP-IB and parallel interface, Option 041.
HAVE Have Bit Position Bit Status = 0 Bit Status = 1 0 Memory card reader is not installed. Memory card reader is installed. 1 Memory card is write protected. Memory card is not write protected. 2 Memory card is a random access card Memory card is a read only memory (RAM).
HD Hold Data Entry Disables data entry via the spectrum analyzer numeric keypad, knob, or step keys. The active function readout is blanked, and any active function is deactivated. Syntax ( HD XHD Equivalent Key: HOLD (for the HP 85913, HP 85933, HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 85963) or (HOLD) (for the HP 8590L or HP 8592L).
HN Harmonic Number HN Harmonic Number Returns the harmonic number of the current harmonic band in which the spectrum analyzer is tuning. Syntax c PreZefined function path only XHN Model Required: HP 8592L, HP 85933, HP 85953, or HP 85963. Related Commands: FS, HNLOCK, HNUNLK.
HNLOCK Harmonic Number Lock Forces the spectrum analyzer to use only the selected harmonic band. Syntax selected Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer number. 0 to 4 (for HP 8592L, HP 85933, or HP 8596E), 0 to 3 (HP 85963 only), 0 to 1 (for HP 8595E).
HNLOCK Harmonic Number Lock Once HNLOCK is set, only frequencies and spans that fall within the frequency band of the current harmonic may be entered. The span is reduced automatically to accommodate a center frequency specified near the end of the band range.
HNLOCK Harmonic Number Lock Query Response output ’ termination --) a02 5-232 Programming Commands.
HNUNLK Unlock Harmonic Number HNUNLK Unlock Harmonic Number Unlocks the harmonic band. Syntax HNUNLK XHNVNLK Equivalent Softkey: HNUNLK is equivalent to HNLOCK OFF and BIJD LDCK ON OFF (OFF is underlined). Model Required: HP 8592L, HP 85933, HP 85953, or HP 85963.
IB Input B Provides a method for putting values into trace B. The spectrum analyzer expects 401 two-byte integers. The data values can represent the range of integer numbers. Syntax Item Description/Default Range Data byte &bit byte containing numeric or character data.
ID Identify ID Identify Returns the spectrum analyzer model number to the controller (for example, “HP8593E”). Syntax Equivalent Softkey: SHOW DPTIOlG . Related Commands: REV, SER. Example 10 ALLOCATE A$[501 Allocates string to hold model number: 20 OUTPUT 718;"ID;" Gets m.
IF THEN ELSE ENDIF If Then Else Endif The IF/THEN/ELSE/ENDIF commands form a decision and branching construct. Syntax ,- operand 1 -, / b predefined variable / huser-defined variable) b predefined fun.
IF TEEN ELSE ENDIF If Then Else Endif Example The following example uses the IF/THEN/ELSE/ENDIF command to pick a center frequency. 10 OUTPUT 718; “IP; ” 20 OUTPUT 718;“TH -35DM;” 30 OUTPUT 71.
IF THEN ELSE ENDIF If Then Else Endif The “equal to” (EQ) operator is not recommended if value 1 or value 2 represents a real number. When checking for equality with real numbers, the difference between the numbers is useful. For example: OUTPUT 718;"SUB T,EST,V-ARA,V,ARB;" Pkices the di@?wn.
INT Integer INT Integer Places the greatest integer that is less than or equal to the source value into the destination. Syntax 4 user-defined trace M x I NT Item Description/Default User-deflned trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command. User-defined variable A variable defined by VARDEF or ACTDEF commands.
INT Integer Example OUTPUT 718;"INT RL,3.75;" Resets the reference level wing the integer value of 3. Description When the number of items in the source is longer than the destination, the source is truncated to fit. When the source is shorter than the destination, the last element is repeated to fill the destination.
INZ Input Impedance INZ Input Impedance Specifies the value of input impedance expected at the active input port. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: fIJKIl’ Z 508 75Q . Preset Value: Returns impedance to the power-on value. Related Commands: AUNITS. Example OUTPUT 718;"INZ 75;" Changes input impedance to 75 ohms.
IP Instrument Preset Performs an instrument preset. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: (PRESET_) is similar Example OUTPUT 718;"IP;" Description AMB AMBPL AMPCOR ANLGPLUS ANNOT AT AUNITS AUTO BLANK B, BLANK C CLRDSP CLRW A CONTS COUPLE DA DET DL DOTDENS FMGAIN FOFFSET GATE GATECTL Turns off A - B mode.
IP Instrument Preset Sets the gate delay to 1 ps. (Option 105 only.) Sets the gate delay to 1 ,us. (Option 105 only.) Sets the gate length to 1 ps. (Option 105 only.) Uncouples the resolution bandwidth and the pulse width. (Option 105 only.) Uncouples the sweep time and the pulse repetition interval.
IP Instrument Preset MS1 NDB PD PKDLMODE PKSORT PKTBL PKZOOM QPOFFSET RB RL RLPOS ROFFSET RQS 40 SPEAKER SQLCH SRCALC SRCNORM SRCPSWP SRCPWR ss STATUS BYTE TH TITLE TM TDF TRB TRC TVLINE TVSYNC VAVG VB VBR Selects the spectrum analyzer memory as the mass storage device.
IP Instrument Preset IP also clears all user graphics, all on-event algorithms, and turns off the windows display mode. (The on-event algorithms are ONCYCLE, ONDELAY, ONEOS, ONMKR, ONSRQ, ONSWP, and ONTIME.) Instrument preset automatically occurs when you turn on the spectrum analyzer.
KEYCLR Key Clear Clears softkeys 1 through 6 of menu 1. Syntax KEYCLR Related Commands: DISPOSE, KEYDEF, KEYEXC, KEYLBL, SAVEMENU. Example 1 OUTPUT 718;"MENU 1;" Dis$h!ayswwnu1. OUTPUT 718;"KEYCLR;" Erases sojtkeys 1 through 6 of menu 1.
KEYCMD Key Command KEYCMD Key Command Allows you define the function and label of a softkey. The softkey label is updated whenever a softkey is pressed.
KEYCMD Key Command Example 1 This example defines 1. Softkey 1 has the label “QSAD” until it is pressed. When softkey 1 is pressed, the following changes occur: center frequency changes to 105.3 MHz, span changes to 300 and the label for 1 changes from “QSAD” to “KSAD.
KEYCMD Key Command 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 OUTPUT 718;"%,"; OUTPUT 718.
KEYCMD Key Command Softkey numbers: When specifying the softkey number, you should only use a number from 1 through 6, or 601 through 1200. Using other than the recommended softkey numbers can cause undesirable results.
KEYDEF User-Defined Key Definition KEYDEF User-Defined Key Definition Assigns a label and user-defined function to a softkey. Syntax ,- key number - b predefined variable h user-defined variable J b p.
KEYDEF User-Defined Key Definition Item User-de&ted variable Predefined function Trace element Number Predefined variable Delimiter Analyzer command User-defined function Character Description/Default Range A variable deEned by VARDEF or ACTDEF commands.
KEYDEF User-Defined Key Definition Example 2 To redefine the command string without changing the label, enter a single blank space for the command string parameter. If you want to delete the command string and the softkey label, enter two or more blank spaces for the softkey label parameter.
KEYDEF User-Defined Key Definition Softkey numbers: When specifying the softkey number, you should only use a number from 1 through 6, or 601 through 1200.
KEYENH Key Enhance KEYENH Key Enhance Allows you to activate inverse video mode or underline part or all of the softkey label. Syntax ,- key number KEYENH del imi ter 9 predefined variable / buuser-d.
KEYENH Key Enhance Item User-defined variable Predefined function Trace element Number Predefined variable Delimiter Character Analyzer command Any valid spectrum analyzer command. Description/Default A variable defined by VARDEF or ACTDEF commands. Range Any valid variable name.
Example 2 KEYENH Key Enhance Use the KEYENH command to turn on inverse video for the upper label line of softkey number 1. Ul$=CHR$ (IS) IJff$=CHR$(lS) OUTPUT 718;"VARDEF I,NV,O;" OUTPUT 718;"VARDEF M-OVENH,O .
KEYENH Key Enhance Example 4 Omitting Ul$ and Off$ turns on inverse video for the upper and lower softkey label lines. Ul$=CHR$ (16) Off$=CHR$(lS) OUTPUT 718;“MOV I-NV,O;” &f&es UL$ as the charac- ter to turn the underline on. Lk@ws OFF$ as the char- acter to turn o~$ inverse video and underlining.
KEYENH Key Enhance Softkey numbers: When specifying the softkey number, you should only use a number from 1 through 6, or 601 through 1200. Using other than the recommended softkey numbers can cause undesirable results.
KEYEXC Key Execute Executes the specified, previously defined softkey. Syntax KEYEXC key number / XKEYEXC Item Description/Default Number Any valid integer Related Commands: DISPOSE, ERASE, FUNCDEF, KEYDEF, KEYLBL. Range 1 to 6, 601 to 1200. Example OUTPUT 718;"FUNCDEF D-LP,@"; OUTPUT 718*"CF 300MHZ.
KEYLBL Key Label KEYLBL Key Label Relabels a softkey without changing its function. Syntax - kev number - KEYLBL . / del imi ter 1 c-z.11 User-defined variable ?redefined function rrace element Yumber ?redefied variable Delimiter Character “mziDI;I qJC’“‘Y YmzilauL -‘t&C A variable defined by VARDEF or ACTDEF commands.
KEYLESL Key Label 40 OUTPUT 718;"@;" 50 OUTPUT 718;"KEYDEF l,D-LP,%SHOW CAL%;" 60 OUTPUT 718;"KEYEXC 1;" 70 OUTPUT 718;"KEYLBL l,%NEW NAME%;" 80 END Description The “@” signifies the end of the function declaration.
LB Label LB Label Writes text (label) at the current pen position. The text consists of alphanumeric characters specified in the character field. Syntax LB ,- text - 7 terminator character character XLB Item Description/Default Character (text) Any valid character.
LB Label Description Each text character is specified by 8 bits in an 8 bit data byte, which immediately follows the LB command. Additional characters can be displayed using CHR$(code) where code represents the ASCII code. (See line 50 of the example.
LB Label ‘Ihble 5-6. Character Set Code 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Char Ispace: ! II # $ % & ; >.
LB Label Code 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 ible 5-7. Label Functions Function back space line feed vertical tab form feed carriage return inverse video on enhancements off I i underlining on Description ~ Positions the pen back one character width. Positions the pen position down one character height.
LF’ Base Band Instrument Preset LF Base Band Instrument Preset Performs an instrument preset into base band (band 0). Syntax ( LF XLF Model Required: HP 8592L, HP 85933, HP 85953, HP 85963. Related Commands: IP. Example OUTPUT 718;"LF;" Description Use LF instead of instrument preset (IP) if harmonic band 0 is desired.
LG Logarithmic Scale Specifies the vertical graticule divisions as logarithmic units, without changing the reference level. Syntax logarithmic scale 7 Item I Description/Default I Range Number Any real or integer number. Default units are dB. 0.1 to 20 dB.
LIMIDEL Delete Limit-Line Table Deletes all upper and lower segments in the current limit-line table. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: PURGE LIMITS . Related Commands: LIMIFT, LIMIHI, LIMILO, LIMIREL, LIMISEG, LIMISEGT, SEGDEL, SENTER, SENTERT. Example OUTPUT 718.
LIMIDISP Limit Line Display Controls when the limit line (or limit lines) are displayed. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: LMT DXSP Y N AUTO . Preset Value: AUTO. Related Commands: ANLGPLUS, LIMILINE, LIMITEST. Example OUTPUT 718; “LIMIDISP ON; ” Displays any portion of the limit lines that are currently within the spectrum analyzer screen boundaries.
LIMIDISP Limit Line Display When used as a predefined variable, LIMIDISP returns a number from 0 to four, depending on the setting of the LIMIDISP parameter.
LIMIFAIL Limits Failed Returns a “0” ifthelastmeasurementsweep of trace AisequaIto or within the limit-line bounds. Syntax Pre’def ined function path only Related Commands: LIMIHI, LIMILINE, LIMILO, LIMISEG, LIMISEGT, LIMITEST, SENTER, SENTERT.
LIMIFAIL Limits lkiled Description LIMIFAIL returns one of the following values: 0 indicates that the measurement sweep was within the limit-line bounds. 1 indicates that the measurement sweep failed the lower limit. 2 indicates that the measurement sweep failed the upper limit.
LIMIFT Select Frequency or Time Limit Line Selects how the limit-line segments are defined: according to frequency, or according to the sweep time setting of the spectrum analyzer. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: LIMIFT is equivalent to LIMITS FRIJ TIME. Related Commands: LIMIDEL, LIMILINE, LIMIMODE, LIMIREL, LIMISEG, LIMISEGT, SEGDEL, SENTER, SENTERT.
LIMIHI Upper Limit LIMIHI Upper Limit Allows you to specify a fixed trace as the upper limit line. Syntax LIMIHI / h user-defined trace / XLlMlHl Related Commands: IP, LIMIDEL, LIMIFAIL, LIMILO, LIMISEG, LIMITEST, SENTER.
LIMILINE Limit Lines Outputs the current limit-line table definitions. Syntax LIMILINE Related Commands: LIMIFI’, LIMIREL, LIMIMODE, LIMIREL, LIMISEG, LIMISEGT, LIMITEST, SAVRCLW, SENTER, SENTERT.
LIMILINE Limit Lines Description LIMILINE is used to query the current limit line. Executing LIMILINE returns an ASCII string containing the commands needed to create the limit line. Use these commands (in the order given) to build a limit line: 1. Use LIMIDEL to clear the limit-line table.
LIMILINE Limit Lines number of r segments7 LIMIDEL LIMIREL /frequency uPPer lower /value 7 /value SENTER SENTERT /frequency /ompIitude 5-278 Programming Commands.
LIMILO Lower Limit LIMILO Lower Limit Allows you to specify a fixed trace as the lower limit line. Syntax XLIMILO Related Commands: IF’, LIMIDEL, LIMIFAIL, LIMISEG, LIMITEST, SENTER. Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"TRDEF M,ASK,401;" D$ke.s a trace called ‘M_ASK.
LIMIMIRROR Mirror Limit Line Reflects the current definition about the amplitude axis at the largest frequency (for a limit line based on frequency) or the largest sweep time (for a limit line based on the sweep time) in the definition. Syntax Related Commands: LIMILINE, LIMISEG, LIMISEGT, SENTER, SENTERT.
LIMIMODE Limit-Line Entry Mode LIMIMODE Limit-Line Entry Mode Determines whether the limit-line entries are treated as upper amplitude values, lower amplitude values, upper and lower amplitude values, or mid-amplitude and delta values. Syntax Related Commands: LIMILINE, LIMISEG, LIMISEGT, SEGDEL, SENTER, SENTERT.
LIMIMODE Limit-Line Entry Mode Description Use LIMIMODE in conjunction with LIMISEG, LIMISEGT, SENTER, or SENTERT. Specify LIMIMODE UPPER or LIMIMODE LOWER before using LIMISEG or LIMISEGT. Specify LIMIMODE UPLOW or LIMIMODE DELTA before using SENTER or SENTERT.
LIMIREL Relative Limit Lines LIMIREL Relative Limit Lines Specifies whether the current limit lines are fixed or relative. Syntax LIMIREL OFF / ON Related Commands: LIMIDEL, LIMIFT, LIMILINE. Example OUTPUT 718;"LIMIFT FREQ;" Selects a limit line based on frequency.
LIMIREL Relative Limit Lines For limit lines that are based on the sweep time: Limit lines that are based on sweep time are always relative to the start time, and the horizontal position of the limit line is not affected by the setting of LIMIREL.
LIMISEG Enter Limit-Line Segment for Frequency LIMISEG Enter Limit-Line Segment for Frequency Adds new segments to the current frequency limit line in either the upper limit line or the lower limit line.
LIMISEG Enter Limit-Line Segment for Frequency Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;CF300MHZ;SPlOOMHZ;RB 3MHZ;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"LIMIDEL;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"LIMIMODE UPPER;" 35 OUT.
LIMISEG Enter Limit-Line Segment for Frequency n POINT specifies a limit value for the coordinate point, and no other frequency points, so that a POINT segment specifies a limit value for a single frequency.
LIMISEGT Enter Limit-Line Segment for Sweep Time Adds new segments to the current sweep time limit line in either the upper limit line or the lower limit line. Syntax LIMISEGT ,- t ime - us / g-; L / b predefined variable d %user-defined variable> % predefined Function -J b trace element d segment ,- amp I i tude .
LIMISEGT Enter Limit-Line Segment for Sweep Time Example OUTPUT 718;"LIMIDEL;" OUTPUT 718;"LIMIMODE UPPER;" OUTPUT 718;"LIMIFT TIME;" OUTPUT 718;"LIMISEGT OMS,-GODB,.
LIMISEGT Enter Limit-Line Segment for Sweep Time n POINT specifies a limit value for the coordinate point, and no other sweep time points, so that a POINT segment specifies an amplitude value for a single sweep time.
LIMITEST Enable Limit Line Testing LIMITEST Enable Limit Line ‘&sting Compares trace A with the current limit-line data. Syntax XLIMITEST Preset State: LIMITEST OFF. Related Commands: LIMIFAIL, LIMIHI, LIMILO, LIMISEG, LIMISEGT, SENTER, SENTERT.
LIMITEST Enable Limit Line Testing Description A test is made of the data in TRA (trace A), and the result can be read, using LIMIFAIL, after each sweep.
LINFILL Line Fill LINFILL Line Fill Fills linear interpolated data into the specified trace data points of a destination trace. Syntax 9 predefined variable / h user-defined variable/ b predefined fun.
LINFILL Line Fill Item User-defined variable Predefined variable Predefined function Trace element Number Description/Default R-f& A variable deEned by VARDEF or ACTDEF Any valid variable name. commands. A command that acts as a variable. Refer to ‘lhble 5-1.
LN Linear Scale LN Linear Scale Specifies the vertical graticule divisions as linear units, without changing the reference level. Syntax ( LN Equivalent Softkey: SXLE LOG LIN (when LIN is underlined). Related Commands: LG, RL. Example OUTPUT 718*"LN*" OUTPUT 718;"LN;RL 30MV;" Selects linear mode.
LOAD Load Loads a file from the memory card. Syntax r file name 7 LOAD del imi ter character del Imi ter f- / r trace destination user-defined trace J XLOAD Item Description/Default R=t3e Character Any valid character.
LOAD Load File name: You must supply the file name of the file to be loaded. When specifying the file name, be sure to include the lowercase letter that indicates the data type, because the result of the LOAD operation is dependent on the data type. (For example, the “d” in “dM-YPROG” indicates the file type is for a downloadable program.
LOG Logarithm ‘E&es the logarithm (base 10) of the source, multiplies the result by the scaling factor, then stores it in the destination. Syntax b user-defined trace / b trace range / % predefi.
LOG Logarithm Prerequisite Commands: TRDEF when using a user-defined trace. ACTDEF or VARDEF when using a user-defined variable. TS when using trace data.
LOG Logarithm Description The scaling factor may be used to improve numerical computations when calculating logarithms of integer trace data. For example, the log of a trace value of 8000 is 3.
LSPAN Last Span LSPAN Last Span Changes the spectrum analyzer’s span to the previous span setting. Syntax LSPAN Equivalent Softkey: LAST SPAN . Related Commands: SF! Example OUTPUT 718;"LSPAN;&.
MDS Measurement Data Size Specifies measurement data size as byte or word. Syntax c Related Commands: MKA, TDF, TRA. Preset State: W. Example These commands transfer trace A in binary, 2 bytes per word. INTEGER TRACE-A (1:401) Declares variable, Trace-A.
MDS Measurement Data Size For this data, the contents of the LSB would contain the binary representation for 120. Contents of the LSB 01110010 How data is represented with MDS B: When data is sent with MDS B, the trace data is converted into one byte as follows: H The trace element’s amplitude (in measurement units) is divided by 32.
MDU Measurement Data Units Returns values for the spectrum analyzer baseline and reference level. Syntax Related Commands: TDF. Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;TDF M;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"RL -1ODM.
MDU Measurement Data Units Query Response base1 ine reference bosel ine reference QMDU Programming Commands 5-305.
MEAN Trace Mean Returns the mean value of the given trace in measurement units. Syntax MEAN ,- source - F PreZef ined function path only b user-defined trace / Item Description/Default Range User-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command Any valid trace name.
MEANTEI Trace Mean Above Threshold MEANTH Trace Mean Above Threshold Returns the mean value of the given trace above the threshold, in measurement units.
MEANTH Trace Mean Above Threshold Description MEANTH returns the mean value of the trace above the threshold; MEAN returns the mean value of the trace, regardless of the threshold level. MEANTH returns a “0” if there is not a signal above the threshold.
MEASOFF’ Measurement Off MEASOFF Measurement Off Turns off the current measurement, erases the display, and then displays the MEAS/USER menu. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: MEBS OFF . Related Commands: ACP, ACPE, ACPGRAPH, CHP, OBW. Example OUTPUT 718;"MEASOFF;" lbns ofl the current measurement.
MEASURE Measure Mode Determines what kind of measurements the spectrum analyzer makes: signal analysis, stimulus response, or signal normalization. Syntax XMEASURE Option Required: Option 010 or 011. Related Commands: Commands affecting amplitude, such as AUNITS, DL, INZ, LN, MKA, MKREAD, MKRL, RL, RLPOS, ROFFSET, TH.
MEASURE Measure Mode During this relative-amplitude mode, the following parameters are in dB: n Trace data (TRA, TRB, TRC). w Display line (DL). n Threshold (TH). n Marker amplitude (MKA). “MEASURE NRM;” recouples the sweep time for accurate signal analysis measurements.
MEM Memory Available Returns the amount of spectrum analyzer memory available. Syntax function path only XMEM Related Commands: ACTDEF, DISPOSE, ERASE, FUNCDEF, LOAD, ONDELAY, ONEOS, ONTIME, ONSRQ, ONSWP, TRCMEM, TRDEF, TRMATH, VARDEF.
MENU Menu MENU Menu Selects and displays the softkey menus on the spectrum analyzer screen. Syntax MENU Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer number. 1, 101 to 200. Related Commands: DISPOSE, ERASE, KEYDEF, KEYLBL, SAVEMENU. Example 1 OUTPUT 718;"MENU 1;" Displays menu 1 on the spectrum analyzer screen.
MENU Menu Description When using the KEYDEF, KEYENH, or KEYCMD commands, you need to specify the softkey number. The softkey number corresponds to the menu number as follows: softkey number = (menu number - 1) x 6 + softkey position (The softkey position range is 1 through 6.
MERGE Merge Two Traces MERGE Merge Two Traces Merges the source trace into the specified area of the destination trace. Syntax y- destination trace b user-defined trace / r destination start 7 / h pre.
MERGE Merge Two Traces Example OUTPUT 718;"MERGE TRC,l,200,TRA,200;" Merges trace A into trace C. The trace A elements 200 through 399 are merged into trace C elements 1 through 200.
MF’ Marker Frequency Output MF Marker Frequency Output Returns the frequency (or time) of the on-screen active marker. Syntax XMF Related Commands: MA, MKA, MKCF, MKD, MKF, MKN, MKPK, MKREAD. Example Connect CAL OUT to the spectrum analyzer input. OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;" Initializes the spectrum analy~ activates single- sweep mode.
MF Marker Frequency Output Example 2 OUTPUT 718;"TDF A;MDS B;MF;" Returns one byte representing the marker position. The byte can assume values 1 to 101. OUTPUT 718;"TDF A;MDS W;MF;" Returns two bytes in a binary word format that has a value from 1 to 401.
MIN Minimum MIN Minimum Compares source 1 and 2, point by point, and stores the lesser of the two in the destination. Syntax - dest inot ion % user-defined trace / b trace range / b predefined variable I user-defined variable/ Item User-defined trace User-defined variable Description/Default A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
MIN Minimum Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" 20 OUTPUT 718*"SNGLS*" 30 OUTPUT 718;"VARDEi M,INIMUM,O;" 40 OUTPUT 718;"TS;MKPK HI;"; 50 OUTPUT 718;"MIN M-INIMUM,.
MINH Minimum Hold MINH Minimum Hold Updates trace C with the minimum level detected. Syntax MINH Equivalent Softkey: MII? HOLD C . Related Commands: BLANK, CLRW, MXMH, VAVG, VIEW. Restrictions: Not available with Analog+ display mode. See “ANLGPLUS” for more information.
MINPOS Minimum Position Returns a value, which is the x-axis position (in display units) of the minimum amplitude value in trace A, trace B, trace C, or user-defined trace. Syntax MI NPOS b user-defined trace I L trace range / XMINPOS Item Description/Default Range User-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
MIRROR Mirror Image MIRROR Mirror Image Displays the mirror image of the trace. Syntax M I RROR r destination trace b user-defined trace / b trace range / - source trace user-defined trace Item Description/Default User-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
MIRROR Mirror Image Description The MIRROR command stores the mirror image (with respect to the frequency axis) of a source trace in a destination trace. When the source is longer than the destination, the source is truncated to fit. When the source is shorter than the destination, the last element is repeated to fill the destination.
MKA Marker Amplitude MKA Marker Amplitude Specifies the amplitude of the active marker in the current amplitude units when marker type is of fixed or amplitude type. When queried, MKA returns the marker amplitude independent of marker type. Syntax MKA ompl i tude XMKA Item Description/Default R-fxe Number Any real or integer number.
MKA Marker Amplitude Example OUTPUT 718;"TDF P;AUNITS DBM;MKA?;" This returns the amplitude value of the marker (amplitude unit is dBm). If the trace data format is used with trace data format A, the result depends on the setting of the MDS command.
MKACT Activate Marker MKACT Activate Marker Specifies the active marker. Syntax marker Item I Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer. Default value is 1. 1 to 4. Equivalent Softkey: SELECT I 2 3 4 . Related Commands: MA, MKA, MKF. Example OUTPUT 7 18 ; "MKACT 4 ; ‘I Marker 4 becomes marker 1.
MKACTV Marker As the Active Function Makes the current active marker the active function. Syntax MKACTV Equivalent Softkey: MKACTV is equivalent to turning on a marker with MAItKER <number> ON OFF (ON is underlined). Related Commands: MKACT, MKN, MKTYPE.
MKBW Marker Bandwidth MKBW Marker Bandwidth Returns the bandwidth at the specified power level relative to an on-screen marker (if present) or the signal peak (if no on-screen marker is present). Syntax Pre’def i ned function path only Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid negative integer.
MKCF Marker to Center Frequency Sets the center frequency equal to the marker frequency and moves the marker to the center of the screen. Syntax MKCF Equivalent Softkey: NARKHH -> CF. Related Commands: CF, MKF. Example This example provides a quick way to center the desired frequency on the spectrum analyzer screen.
MKCONT Marker Continue MKCONT Marker Continue Resumes the sweep after execution of a MKSTOP command. Syntax MKCONT Related Commands: MKSTOl? Example 10 OUTPUT 718.
MKD Marker Delta Activates the delta marker. Syntax / frequency value XMKD Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz, default value is Start frequency to value of the active marker. stop frequency of spectrum analyzer.
MKD Marker Delta Description The MKD command computes the frequency and amplitude difference of the active marker and a special marker, called the delta or differential marker. These values are displayed in the display readout. The differential value of the frequency is equal to the active marker frequency minus the delta marker frequency.
MKDLMODE Marker Delta Display Line Mode When the marker table is turned on, MKDLMODE selects if the marker amplitude values are shown as relative to the reference level (normal mode) or relative to the display line (delta mode). Syntax norma I XMKDLMODE Equivalent Softkey: TABLE ADL NRM .
MKDLMODE Marker Delta, Display Line Mode Query Response de ta OMKDLMODE Programming Commands 5-335.
MKF Marker Frequency Specifies the frequency value of the active marker. Syntax HZ / KHZ MHZ GHZ &-; +F--) . . . <X-).,’ Item Description/Default ! Range I Number I Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. Start frequency to stop frequency of I Related Commands: AUTO, MKA, MKD, MKCF, MKPK.
MKF Marker Frequency Example OUTPUT 718;"TDF P;MKREAD FRQ;MKF?;" This returns a frequency value (in Hz) if not in zero-span. OUTPUT 718;"TDF P;MKREAD FRQ;MKF?;" This returns a time value (in seconds) if in mo- span. OUTPUT 718;"TDF P;MKREAD PER;MKF?;" This returns the time value (in seconds) of l/(mrker frequen4.
MKFC Marker Counter Turns on or off the marker frequency counter. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: MK lCW?T ON OFF . Model Required: HP 85913, HP 85933, HP 85943, HP 85953, HP 85963, or HP 85901, with Option 013. Related Commands: MKFCR, MKN. Restrictions: Not available with Analog+ display mode.
MKFCR Marker Counter Resolution MKFCR Marker Counter Resolution Sets the resolution of the marker frequency counter. Syntax j- resolution - HZ ‘.....-.: XMKFCR Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. 0 Hz to 100 kHz.
MKFCR Marker Counter Resolution Description Executing either “MKFCR 0;” or “MKFCR AUTO; n auto-couples the marker counter resolution to the frequency span.
MKMIN Marker Minimum MKMIN Marker Minimum Moves the active marker to the minimum value detected. Syntax Related Commands: MKPK, SMOOTH, TH, VAVG. Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;" 20 INPUT &.
MKN Marker Normal Activates and moves the marker to the specified frequency. Syntax MKN Item Description/Default R=ae Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. Default value is Start frequency to the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer.
MKN Marker Normal Example 10 INPUT "ENTER IN THE START FREQUENCY, IN MHZ",Start-freq 20 INPUT "ENTER IN THE STOP FREQUENCY, IN MHZ",Stop-freq 30 OUTPUT 718;"IP;FA ";Start.
MKNOISE Marker Noise Displays the average noise level at the marker. Syntax Restrictions: Not available with the marker table (MKTBL). Equivalent Softkey: MK HfXSE ON OFF .
MKNOISE Marker Noise Description The marker value is normalized to a l-Hz bandwidth. Use “MKA?; ” to read the noise marker value. The noise marker averages 32 trace data values about the location of the marker on the frequency or time scale.
MKOFF Marker Off Turns off either the active marker or all the markers. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: IURKEB ALL OFF . Related Commands: MKA, MKACT, MKACTV, MKCF, MKD, MKF, MKN, MKPK. Example OUTPUT 718;"MKOFF ALL;" Turn.s oflall the on-screen markers.
MKP Marker Position MKP Marker Position Places the active marker at the given x-coordinate. Syntax x coordinate predefined variable b user-defined variable / % predefined function / b trace element J XMKP Item Number User-defined variable Predefined variable PredefLned function Trace element Description/Default Range Any valid integer.
MKP Marker Position Query Response output termination ---) 5-348 Programming Commands.
MKPAUSE Marker Pause MKPAUSE Marker Pause Pauses the sweep at the active marker for the duration of the delay period. Syntax Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. 2msto 100s. Restrictions: Not available with Analog+ display mode.
MKPAUSE Marker Pause Query Response output termination + 5-350 Programming Commands.
MKPK Marker Peak MKPK Marker Peak Positions the active marker on a signal peak. Syntax MKPK Equivalent Softkey: NEXT PEAK , NEXT PK RIGHT, I?EXT PK LEFT, and [ PEAK SEARCH ].
MKPX Marker Peak Excursion Specifies the minimum signal excursion for the spectrum analyzer’s internal peak-identification routine. Syntax 7 ompl itude value 7 DE Item Description/Default R-f3e Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is dB. Oto 100dB.
MKPX Marker Peak Excursion Query Response Programming Commands 5-353.
MKREAD Marker Readout Selects the type of active trace information displayed by the spectrum analyzer marker readout. Syntax ( MKREAD ‘r XMKREAD Equivalent Softkey: I4K HEAl F T I P provides the marker readouts in the frequency, sweep time, inverse sweep time, and period.
MKRRAD Marker Readout MKREAD Non-Zero Non-Zero Span Zero Zero Span Type Span Delta Swn Delta FRQ Reads frequency Reads delta frequency Reads time Reads delta time SWT Reads time since Reads delta time.
MKRL Marker to Reference Level Sets the reference level to the amplitude value of the active marker. Syntax MKRL Equivalent Softkey: #ARKER -2 REF LVL .
MKSP Marker to Span MKSP Marker to Span Sets the start and stop frequencies to the values of the delta markers. Syntax MKSP Equivalent Softkey: MKl3 B -> SPAN.
MKSS Marker to Step Size Sets the center-frequency step-size to the marker frequency. Syntax MKSS Equivalent Softkey: MARKER -2 CF STEP . Related Commands: CF, MKA, MKCF, MKD, MKF, SS.
MKSTOP Marker Stop MKSTOP Marker Stop Stops the sweep at the active marker. Syntax Related Commands: MKCONT. Restrictions: Not available with Analog+ display mode.
MKTBL Marker ‘Ihble Turns on or off the marker table. Syntax table 7 off - Equivalent Softkey: ?4K TABLE ON OFF . Preset State: 0 (marker table is off). Related Commands: DL, MKDLMODE. Example OUTPUT 718;“MOV MKTBL,l;” Turns on the marker table.
MKTBL Marker ‘able Restrictions Turning on the marker table turns off following functions: windows display mode (WINON), N dB point measurement (NDBPNT), the FFT menu measurements (FFTAUTO, FFTCONTS.
MKTRACE Marker Trace Moves the active marker to a corresponding position in trace A, trace B, or trace C. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: HK TRACE hUTi ABC.
MKTRACK Marker Track MKTRACK Marker Track Moves the signal on which the active marker is located, to the center of the spectrum analyzer display and keeps the signal peak at center screen. Syntax OFF / ON XMKTRACK Equivalent Softkey: MF TRACK ON OFF .
MKTYPE Marker Type Changes the type of the current active marker. Syntax / Equivalent Softkey: The functions of MKTYPE AMP and MaRKER AMPTD are equivalent. Preset State: MKTYPE PSN. Related Commands: MKA, MKBW. Example OUTPUT 718;"MKTYPE AMP;MKA -5;" Fbsitiom the marker at -5 dBm.
ML Mixer Level ML Mixer Level Specifies the maximum signal level that is applied to the input mixer for a signal that is equal to or below the reference level. Syntax Item Description/Default R-f+ Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is dBm.
MOD Modulo MOD Modulo Stores the remainder from the division of source 1 by source 2 in the destination. Syntax - dest inot ion h user-defined trace / b trace range / b predefined variable I buser-def.
MOD Modulo Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"VARDEF S_ONE,l5;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"VARDEF S_TW0,4;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"VARDEF D,EST,O;" 40 OUTPUT 718;"MOD D,EST,S-ONE,S-TWO;" 50 OUTPUT 718;"D_EST?;" 60 ENTER 718;Number Places 15 into S-ONE.
MODE Mode MODE Mode Returns a “0” if the mode of operation is spectrum analysis. A number other than “0” is returned if the operating mode is other than spectrum analysis. Syntax MODE Example OUTPUT 7 18 ; “MODE? ; ” Description All spectrum analyzers have the spectrum analyzer mode of operation.
MOV Move Copies the source values into the destination. Syntax 7 destination Item Description/Default User-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command. User-defined variable A variable defined by VARDEF or ACTDEF commands. Predehned variable A command that acts as a variable.
MOV Move Example 10 CLEAR 718 20 OUTPUT 718.“IP-” 30 OUTPUT 7181”FA’lOOMHZ;FB 1100MHZ;” 40 OUTPUT 718;“TS;MKPK HI;” 50 OUTPUT 718; “DL ON; ” 60 OUTPUT 718;“MOV DL,MKA;” Clears the HP-IB bus and spectrum analyzxx Initializes spectrum analyzer Sets up the measurement range.
MPY Multiply Multiplies the sources, point by point, and places the results in the destination. Syntax 7 destination - h user-defined trace / b trace range / b predefined variable I buuser-defined var.
MPY Multiply Example OUTPUT 718 ; "MPY CF , CF ,2 ; I' Doubles the centerfrequency. Description Traces, user-defined traces, and trace ranges are multiplied as 16-bit integers.
MS1 Mass Storage Is Allows you to specify the current mass storage device as the spectrum analyzer memory or a memory card. Syntax Related Commands: CAT, SAVRCLN. Example OUTPUT 718 ; “MS1 CARD ; ‘I Selects the memory card as the current wmss storage dewice.
MXM Maximum MXM M2lXhU.In Compares source 1 and source 2, point by point, sending the greater value of each comparison to the destination. Syntax 7 destination - I I J predefined variable I I 1 L&xl. User-defined trace User-defined variable Predeflned variable A command that acts as a variable.
MXM Maximum Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"CF 300MHZ;SNGLS;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"TS;VIEW TRA;" 40 OUTPUT 718;"MXM TRB,TRA,4000;" 50 OUTPUT 718;"BLANK TRA;VIEW TRB;" 60 END Description Initializes spectrum analyzer Changes the centerfrequency and activate single- sweep mode.
MXMH Maximum Hold MXMH Maximum Hold Updates each trace element with the maximum level detected. Syntax MXMH Equivalent Softkeys: l4A% fiOLD A and MAX HOLD B . Related Commands: BLANK, CLRW, MINH, VAVG, VIEW. Restrictions: Not available with Analog+ display mode.
M4 Marker Zoom Activates a single marker on the trace and enables the knob to change the position of the marker. When changing the frequency span, M4 keeps the marker at center frequency. Syntax XM4 Item Description/Default R=r3e Number Any real or integer number.
M4 Marker Zoom Description Used with a marker on the signal peak or at a position of interest, M4 keeps the marker at center screen while the frequency span is decreased.
NDB Number of dB Specifies the distance (in dB) from the signal peak for the N dB points measurement (NDBPNT). Syntax dB from XNDB Item Description/Default Rw!e Number Any negative real or negative integer number. Default unit is dB. - 1 to -80 dB. Preset State: -3 dB.
NDBPNT N dB Points NDBPNT N dB Points Turns on or off the N dB points function. Syntax XNDBPNT Equivalent Softkey: # d3 PTS ON OFF. Related Commands: MKBW, MKPX, NDB, NDBPNTR, TH. Example This example finds the shape factor of a signal. OUTPUT 718;"MOV NDBPNT,l;" OUTPUT 718;"NDB -6DB;" OUTPUT 718.
OUTPUT 718;“MOV NDBPNT,O;” Turns off the N dB points memr-t. Description Setting NDBPNT to 1 turns on the N dB points measurement. Setting NDBPNT to 0 turns off the N dB points measurement.
NDBPNTR N dB Points Bandwidth NDBPNTR N dB Points Bandwidth Returns the bandwidth measured by the N dB points measurement (NDBPT). Syntax NDBPNTR Related Commands: MKPX, NDB, NDBPNT, TH. Example OUTPUT 718;"MOV NDBPNT,l;" Turns on the N dB points measurement.
NRL Normalized Reference Level Sets the normalized reference level. Syntax Item Description/Default I Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is dBm.
NRL Normalized Reference Level Description This function is a trace-offset function that enables you to offset the displayed trace without introducing hardware-switching errors into the stimulus-response measurement. The input attenuator and IF step gains are not affected when using NRL.
OA Output Active Function Value Sends the value of the active function to the controller. Syntax Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"ST 3SC;OA;" Changes the sweep time, activates the OA command. 20 ENTER 718;Number Gets the response from the spectrum analyzer 30 DISP Number LIispkqys “3” on the computer screen.
OBW Occupied Bandwidth OBW Occupied Bandwidth Performs the occupied bandwidth measurement using the value for occupied bandwidth percent (OBWPCT). For example, if OBWPCT is set to 99 percent, OBW determines the 99 percent power bandwidth. Syntax OBW Equivalent Softkey: OCCUPIED BANDWDTH .
OBW Occupied Bandwidth OBW Measurement Results Variable or Trace Description units OBWBW OBWLOWER OBWUPPER OBWFERR A variable that contains the bandwidth measured by OBW. HZ A variable that contains the relative lower frequency limit of the occupied Hz bandwidth.
OBWPCT Occupied Bandwidth Percent OBWPCT Occupied Bandwidth Percent Specifies the percent of total power that is to be used in calculating the occupied bandwidth (OBW). Syntax % percent / f+ Item Description/Default R-k3 Number Any real or integer number.
OL Output Learn String Transmits information to the controller that describes the state of the spectrum analyzer when the OL command is executed. Syntax Related Commands: RCLS, SAVES. Example 10 DIM Learn-String$ [202] Allocates rn-ewmy space for the Learnd3Ping.
ONCYCLE On Cycle ONCYCLE On Cycle Executes the list of analyzer commands periodically. Syntax user-defined variable f corrmands to / be executed XONCYCLE Item Number User-defined variable Delimiter Analyzer command Description/Default Range A valid number.
ONCYCLE On Cycle Description The ONCYCLE command performs the list of spectrum analyzer commands periodically. In contrast, the ONDELAY command performs the list of spectrum analyzer commands once after the elapsed time interval.
ONDELAY On Delay ONDELAY On Delay Executes the list of analyzer commands after the time value has elapsed. Syntax time del imi ter user-defined variable / comnonds to / be executed XONDELAY Item Number User-defined variable Delimiter Analyzer command Description/Default Range A valid number.
ONDELAY On Delay Description The ONDELAY command performs the list of spectrum analyzer commands once after the elapsed time interval; the ONCYCLE command performs the list of spectrum analyzer commands periodically. Limit the number of characters (between the delimiters) in the list of spectrum analyzer commands to a maximum of 2047 characters.
ONEOS On End of Sweep ONEOS On End of Sweep Executes the contents of the data field after the end of the sweep. Syntax I r string data field 7 A-block data field l-block data field analyzer comnond ch.
ONEOS On End of Sweep Description Restrictions: The list of analyzer commands should not include a take sweep (TS). Limit the number of characters (between the delimiters) in the list of spectrum analyzer commands to a maximum of 2047 characters. The #A, msb length, LSB length, and character data form a A-block data field.
ONMKR On Marker ONMKR On Marker Performs the list of spectrum analyzer commands when the sweep reaches the marker position. Syntax conmands to / be executed analyzer comnand Item Delimiter Analyzer c.
ONMKR On Marker Query Response -+( #A msb length analyzer comnand 43 output termination 5-366 Programming Commands.
ONMKRU On Marker Update ONMKRU On Marker Update Executes the Iistofspectrum analyzer commands whenever the value or the units of the active marker are changed. Syntax corrmands to - be executed - de I imt ter analyzer comnond del imi ter Related Commands: DISPOSE,IP.
ONMKRU On Marker Update 330 OUTPUT QSa; "SNGLS;TS;" 340 OUTPUT QSa;"MKN;" 350 ! 360 END Takes a sweep. Activates a mm1 wmrkm Description ONMKRU executes the specified user-defined .
ONPWRUP On Power Up ONPWRUP On Power Up Executes the list of spectrum analyzer commands once on power up. Syntax / commands to / be executed Related Commands: CAT, DISPOSE, ERASE, ONDELAY, ONEOS, ONMKR, ONSWP, ONTIME Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"0NPWRUP! SPlOMZ; CF300MZ;!;" Sets the spectrum analyzer span to 10 MH.
ONSRQ On Service Request Executes the list of analyzer commands whenever a service request occurs. Syntax commands to - be executed 7 delimiter delimiter XONSRO Item Delimiter Analyzer command Description/Default Rmife Matching characters marking the beginning and end of the list of - 1 @ = / ^ $ % ; ! ’ : spectrum analyzer commands.
ONSRQ On Service Request Query Response < #A analyzer comnand OONSRO Programming Commands 5403.
ONSWP On Sweep Executes the list of spectrum analyzer commands at the beginning of the sweep. Syntax r / r string data field 7 / A-block data field analyzer cormand / l-block data field character &.
ONSWP On Sweep Description The list of analyzer commands should not include a take sweep (TS). Limit the number of characters (between the delimiters) in the list of spectrum analyzer commands to a maximum of 2047 characters. The #A, msb length, lsb length, and character data form an A-block data field.
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ONTIME On Time Description Limit the number of characters (between the delimiters) in the list of spectrum analyzer commands to a maximum of 2047 characters. Clearing the ONTIME definition: IP clears the ONTIME definition. You can use the DISPOSE command to clear the ONTIME definition also.
OP Output Parameter Returns parameter values Pl and P2, which represent the x and y coordinates of the lower-left and upper-right spectrum analyzer display. Syntax C OP Example 10 DIM A$[201 Allocates memory space for result. 30 OUTPUT 718 * “OP’ * ” , * 9 Gets the lower-kfl and the upper-right coordinates of the spectrum analyzer display.
OUTPUT Output to Remote Port or Parallel Port OUTPUT Output to Remote Port or Parallel Port Allows the spectrum analyzer to send data to other devices via remote or parallel ports.
OUTPUT Output to Remote Port or Parallel Port Prerequisite Commands: ACTDEF or VARDEF when using a user-defined variable. Related Commands: ENTER, RELHPIB. Example This example assumes that the plotter is at address 5 and the spectrum analyzer is at address 18.
OUTPUT Output to Remote Port or Parallel Port Description Use OUTPUT to send data or instructions to an HP-IB device using the following output formats. K Outputs in free-field ASCII format with no terminator. B Outputs in a free-field format with no terminator, but in a single &bit bytes.
PA Plot Absolute Moves the pen to a vector location on the spectrum analyzer screen relative to the reference coordinates (0,O) in display units. Syntax x Y coordinate coordinate / / number XPA Item Description/Default R=vze Number Any valid integer.
PA Plot Absolute 400, 200 471, 233 ATTEN 10 dG 3.250 GHz o,o Figure 5-8. Display Units I SThRT FREQ I STOP FREQ I CF STEP aulp MAN I FREQ OFFSET I Band Lock R The coordinates of the lower left screen corner of the screen are -4O,-22 and the upper right screen corner of the screen are 471,233.
PARSTAT Parallel Status Reports the status of the printer connected to the parallel port. (Option 024, 041, 043). Syntax cu124e Related Commands: PRINT, GETPRINT Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer.
PARSTAT Parallel Status ‘Ihble 5-9. Spectrum Analyzer Status Byte (Option 041, 043) Bit Decimal Bit Status = 0 Bit Status = 1 Number Equivalent 7 128 Printer busy Printer not busy 6 64 State of ACK .
PCTAM Percent AM Turns on or off the percent AM measurement. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: $! AM ON OFF. Related Commands: MKPX, PCTAMR, TH. Example OUTPUT 718;"MOV PCTAM,l;" OUTPUT 718;"PCTAMR?;" Turns on the percent AM rneasurmt. Queries PCTAMR.
PCIAM Percent AM the PCTAM command (for example, "MOV PCTAM, 1; ‘I). If you use the MOV command, no text is displayed in the active function area during command execution.
PCTAMR Percent AM Response Returns the percent AM measured by the percent AM measurement (PCTAM). Syntax PCTAh4R Related Commands: MKPX, PCTAM, TH. Example OUTPUT 718;"MOV PCTAM,l;" OUTPUT 718;"PCTAMR?;" Turn-s on the percent AMmeasurement.
PD Pen Down PD Pen Down Instructs the spectrum analyzer to plot vectors on the spectrum analyzer screen until a PU command is received. Syntax ( PD XPD Related Commands: DSPLY, PA, PLOT, PR, PU, TEXT.
PDA Probability Distribution of Amplitude Sums the probability distribution of amplitude in the destination trace with the amplitude distribution function of the source trace.
PDA Probability Distribution of Amplitude Example OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;" OUTPUT 718;"VB 1OKHZ;HD;TS;" OUTPUT 718;"MOV TRB,O;" OUTPUT 718;"PDA TRB,TRA,l;" OUTPUT 718;"MPY TRB,TRB,S;" OUTPUT 718;"VIEW TRB;" Description Initializes spectrum analyzer and activates the single- sweep m4de.
PDF Probability Distribution of Frequency Increments an element of the destination trace whenever the corresponding element of the source trace exceeds a threshold.
Example PDF Probability Distribution of Frequency This example finds the portions of the frequency band where no signals above -50 dBm are observedin an hour time frame.
PEAKS Peaks Sorts signal peaks by frequency or amplitude, stores the results in the destination trace, and returns the number of peaks found. Syntax 7 destination % user-defined trace I sorting r method function path only Item Description/Default R-59 User-defied trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
PEAKS Peaks Example Connect CAL OUT to the spectrum analyzer input. OUTPUT 718."IP*" OUTPUT 718;"CF'300MHZ;SP 1500MHZ;RB 30KHZ;SNGLS;" OUTPUT 718;"TH -60DM;MKPX 10DB;TS;&.
PEAKS Peaks 47 MKR 608 MHz REF . 0 dBm ATTEN 10 dB -42.23 dBm PEAK 1 ne 1 LY” 2, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PEAKS Peaks Query Response Programming Commands 5427.
PKDLMODE Peak Table Delta Display Line Mode Selects the signal peaks that are displayed in the peak table. The signal peaks can be selected as follows: all the signal peaks, only the signal peaks that are above the display line, or only the peaks that are below the display line.
PKDLMODE Peak ‘lhble Delta Display Line Mode Query Response peaks below peaks above QPKDLMODE Programming Commands 5-429.
PKPOS Peak Position Returns a value, which is the index of the maximum value in trace A, trace B, trace C, or user-defined trace. Syntax PKPOS function path only XPKPOS Item Description/Default Range User-defined trace A trace deEned by the TRDEF command.
PKRES Peak Result PKRES Peak Result PKRES returns the x-axis coordinates of the peaks in the peak table. Syntax Item Description/Default Range Number An integer number.
PKRES Peak Result Description PKRES is an array that contains 10 elements. Each element of the PKRES array contains the x-axis coordinate of a signal peak, if a signal peak was found.
PKSORT Peak Sort PKSORT Peak Sort Selects how the signal peaks listed in the peak table are sorted: by decreasing amplitude or by ascending frequency. Syntax decreasing amp I i tude Equivalent Softkey: PK SORT FRQ A#P . Preset State: 0 (sort by decreasing amplitude).
PKSORT Peak Sort PKTBL Peak ‘Ihble Turns on or off the peak table. Syntax table /- off 7 0 / . . . .._... table I- 0” 7 Equivalent Softkey: PK TABLE ON OFF . Preset State: 0 (Off). Related Commands: DL, PKRES, PKSORT, PKDLMODE. Example OUTPUT 718;"MOV PKTBL,l;" Twns on the peak table.
PKTBL Peak ‘Ihble Query Response table Programming Commands 5-435.
PKZMOK Peak Zoom Okay Returns a “1” if the peak zoom routine (PKZOOM) found a valid signal, otherwise a “0” is returned. Syntax Related Commands: PKZOOM. Example OUTPUT 718;"PKZOOM IMHZ;" Sets thejinal frequency span to 1 MHZ. OUTPUT 718;"PKZMOK?;" Queries the value of PKZMOK.
PKZOOM Peak Zoom PKZOOM Peak Zoom Automatically tunes the spectrum analyzer to the signal with the highest amplitude level while narrowing the frequency span to the specified frequency span. Syntax PKZOCM final frequency span / HZ . . . .._... / / I .
PKZOOM Peak Zoom Description PKZOOM finds the highest displayed signal and narrows the frequency span to the specified value. PKZOOM ignores the spectrum analyzer’s local oscillator (LO) feedthrough signal.
PLOT Plot PLOT Plot Initiates a plotter output of the screen data to the remote interface. With the appropriate HP-IB commands, the HP-IB can be configured to route the data to an external plotter. Syntax PLOT Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number.
PLOT Plot Description The PLOT command transfers the trace data, graticule, and annotation of the spectrum analyzer screen to a plotter via the spectrum analyzer interface (softkey labels excluded).
PWPRT Plot Port PLTPRT Plot Port Selects which port to output plotter data from the analyzer. (Option 041 or Option 043) Syntax PLTPRT cu122e Related Commands: PLOT, GETPLOT, PARSTAT, PRNPRT Example OUTPUT 718;"PLTPFtT 3;" Routes the plot i@ommtion to the serial port for Option 043.
POWERON Power-On State Selects the state of the spectrum analyzer when the spectrum analyzer is turned on: the IP state (same state as an instrument preset command) or last state (the state the spectrum analyzer was in when the spectrum analyzer was turned off).
PP Preselector Peak PP Preselector Peak Peaks the preselector. Syntax ( PP XPF Equivalent Softkey: PRESEL PEAK . Restrictions: Not compatible with Analog+ display mode. See “ANLGPLUS” for more information. Model Required: HP 8592L, HP 85933, HP 85953, or HP 85963.
PR Plot Relative Moves the pen to a new plot location on the spectrum analyzer screen relative to the current coordinates in display units. Syntax x coordinate / Y. coordinate / number XPR Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer. Dependent on the current pen position.
PRJZAMPG External Preamplifier Gain PREAMPG External Preamplifier Gain Subtracts a positive or negative preamplifier gain value from the displayed signal. Syntax 7 amplitude value 7 XPREAMPC Example OUTPUT 718; “PREAMPG IODB; ” Description Unlike using ROFFSET, PREAMPG can change the attenuation depending on the preamplifier gain entered.
PREFX Prefix Specifies or changes the prefix used in save and recall operations. Syntax I- prefix 7 PREFX del imi ter character delimiter Item Description/Default Range Character Any valid character. 0 to 6 characters long, A through Z and the underscore (the underscore cannot be the lirst character of the preti).
PRINT. Print PRINT Print Initiates a output of the screen data to the remote interface. With appropriate HP-IB commands, the HP-IB can be configured to route the data to an external printer. Syntax PRINT sP I+@- . .._. +a--+ xprint Programming Commands 5.
PRINT Print Related Commands: GETPRNT, PLOT. Example for the HP-IB Interface The printer usually resides at address 1 and the plotter at address 5. (The program is only valid for HP 9000 Series 200 and 300 computers and HP Vectra personal computer with an HP raster graphics printer, such as the HP Thinkjet.
PRNTADRS Print Address PRNTADRS Print Address Allows you to set the HP-IB address of the printer. Syntax printer r address Item Description/Default Number Any valid integer number. R-awe 0 to 30 Equivalent Softkey: PfsXm AIXJRESS . Option Required: Option 02 1.
PRNPRT Print Port Selects which port to output printer data from the analyzer. (Option 041 or Option 043) Syntax PRNPRT Related Commands: PRINT, GETPRINT, PARSTAT, PLTPRT Example OUTPUT 718 ; "PRNPRT 3 ; ‘I Routes the print in$ormution to the serial port for Option 043.
PSTATE Protect State PSTATE Protect State Protects all of the spectrum analyzer’s user state and trace registers from being changed, except when ERASE MEM ALL is pressed. Caution The spectrum analyzer user states are not protected when EM% ME34 ALL is pressed.
PU Pen Up Instructs the spectrum analyzer not to plot vectors on the spectrum analyzer screen until a PD command is received. Syntax ( PU Related Commands: DSPLY, PA, PD, PLOT, PR, TEXT. Example OUTPUT 718;"IP;BLANK TRA;" Initializes spectrum anulyzeq blanks trace A.
PURGE Purge File PURGE Purge. File Deletes the specified file from the current mass storage device. Syntax character del imi ter XPURGE Item Delimiter Character Description/Default Range Matching characters marking the beginning and end of the list of - 1 @ = / ^ $ % ; ! ’ : spectrum analyzer commands.
PWRBW Power Bandwidth Computes the bandwidth around the trace center, which includes signals whose total power is a specified percentage of the total trace signal power. Syntax PWRBW predefined variable Item User-defmed trace Trace range User-defined variable Description/Default Range A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
PWRBW Power Bandwidth Example DISP "CONNECT CAL OUT TO INPUT" OUTPUT 718;“IP;" OUTPUT 718;"SNGLS;" OUTPUT 718;"CF 300MHZ;SP 1MHZ;RB 300KHZ;" OUTPUT 718;"MXMH TRA;TS;TS;TS;TS;" OUTPUT 718;"PWRBW TRA, 99.
PWRUPTIME Power Up Time Returns the number of milliseconds that have elapsed since the spectrum analyzer was turned on. Syntax Example OUTPUT 718;"PWRUPTIME;" ENTER 718;A A= A/1000 Executes PWRUPTIME. Places the result of PWRUPTIME into A. Changes the milliseconds to seconds.
RB Resolution Bandwidth RB Resolution Bandwidth Specifies the resolution bandwidth. Syntax XRB Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. If Option 130 is installed, 30 Hz to 3 MHz, otherwise 1 kHz to 3 MHz. Equivalent Softkey: RES BU AUTO MAN .
RR Resolution Bandwidth Description The coupling between sweep time and resolution bandwidth is terminated by this command. Execute RB AUTO to reestablish coupling.
RCLS Recall State RCLS Recall State Recalls spectrum analyzer state data from the specified state register in spectrum analyzer memory. Syntax state r register Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. 1 to 9 Equivalent Softkey: INTEHMAL -> STATE .
RCLT Recall Trace Recalls previously saved trace data, amplitude factors, or limit-line data from the specified trace register in spectrum analyzer memory.
RCEI’ Recall Trace Description The state and trace data are recalled when the trace destination is trace A, trace B, or trace C. When using a user-defined trace or a trace range for the trace destination, only the trace data is recalled. When recalling frequency-amplitude correction data, you need to specify AMPCOR as the destination.
RELHPIB Release HP-IB Releases spectrum analyzer control of the HP-IB. Syntax Option Required: Option 021. Related Commands: ENTER, OUTPUT. Example OUTPUT 718 ; "RELHPIB ; ‘I The spectrum analyzer releases control of HP-IB so that another dewice can control the bus.
REPEAT UNTIL Repeat Until REPEAT UNTIL Repeat Until The REPEAT and UNTIL commands form a looping construct. Syntax UNTIL / % predefined variable I buuser-defined vorioblel L trace element / Item Analyzer command User-defined variable Predefined variable Number Trace element Description/Default R=u3e Any valid complete spectrum analyzer command.
REPEAT UNTIL Repeat Until Example The following program lowers any off-screen signal. 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"SNGLS;TS;MKPK HI;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"IF MA,GT,RL THEN;&qu.
RRSETRL Reset Reference Level RESETRL Reset Reference Level Resets the reference level to its instrument preset level. Syntax Related Commands: AUNITS, IP, ML, RL, RLPOS.
RETURN Return Stops the operation of a user-defined command and returns program operation to the point where the user-defined function was called. Syntax RETURN Related Commands: ABORT.
RJW Revision REV Revision Returns the date code of the firmware revision date in YYMMDD format (for example, 860910 indicates 10 September 1986). Syntax function path only XRE” Equivalent Softkey: SHOW QPTIONS displays the firmware revision date. Related Commands: ID, SER, TIMEDATE.
RL Reference Level Specifies the amplitude value of the reference level. Syntax RL - ompl itude value 7 XRL Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is the current Amplitude range of amplitude unit. the spectrum analyzer.
RL Reference Level Description The reference level and input attenuator are coupled to prevent gain compression. Signals with peaks at or below the reference level are not affected by gain compression. Caution Signal levels above +30 dBm will damage the spectrum analyzer.
RLPOS Reference-Level Position Selects the position of the reference level. Syntax RLPOS XRLPOS Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. 0 to 8. Step Increment: 1. Related Commands: IP, MEASURE, NRL, RL. Preset State: RLPOS 8.
RMS Root Mean Square Value RMS Root Mean Square Value Returns the root mean square value of the trace in measurement units. Syntax RMS b user-defined trace I Item Description/Default Range User-defined trace A trace defmed by the TRDEF command. Any valid trace name.
ROFFSET Reference Level Offset Offsets all amplitude readouts without affecting the trace. Syntax ROFFSET Item Description/Default I Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is dB. -200 dB to + 200 dB. Equivalent Softkey: REF LVL OFFSET .
RQS Service Request Mask RQS Service Request Mask Sets a bit mask for service requests (see “SRQ”). Syntax mask for service XRQS Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer. 0 to 62. Related Commands: SRQ, STB. Example OUTPUT 718;"RQS 12;" Sends a mask bit for hardware broken and end of sweep.
RQS Service Request Mask Each bit in the status byte is defined as follows: 1 Indicates that the units key was pressed. SRQ 102 appears on the spectrum analyzer screen. If you activate the units key bit, it will remain active until you activate “EE” and press a units key.
SAVEMENU Save Menu SAVEMENU Save Menu Saves menu 1 under the specified menu number. Syntax Item Description/Default R-f@ Number Any valid integer. 1, 101 to 200. Example OUTPUT 718;"MENU 1;" Laplays rrlenu 1. OUTPUT 718;"SAVEMENU 101;" Copies the key functions from menu 1 into menu 101.
SAVES Save State Saves the currently displayed instrument state in spectrum analyzer memory. Syntax state r register SAVES XSAVES Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer. 1 to 8. Equivalent Softkey: STATE -> INTRNL . Related Commands: OL, PSTATE, RCLS, SAVET, STOR.
!&WET Save Trace SAVET Save Trace Saves the selected trace data and state information, amplitude correction factors, or limit-line tables in spectrum analyzer memory. Syntax SAVET trace r register XSAVET Item User-defined trace Trace range Number Description/Default A trace defined by the TRDEF command with a length of 401 elements.
SAVET Save Trace Description The trace data is saved in the specified register if the state registers have not been locked by PSTATE ON (see “SAVES”). Use AMPCOR to save amplitude correction factors, LIMILINE to save limit-line tables. The TS and VIEW commands should be executed prior to saving trace data.
SAVRCLF Save or Recall Flag SAVRCLF Save or Recall Flag Indicates a save or recall operation. Syntax SAVRCLF Related Commands: MSI, PREFX, RCLS, RCLT, SAVES, SAVET, SAVRCLN, SAVRCLW.
SAVRCLN Save or Recall Number Specifies the number to append to the prefix for a save or recall operation, and initiates the transfer of data. Syntax number to SAVRCLN XSAVRCLN Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer. Dependent on mass storage device.
SAVRCLN Save or Recall Number Description SAVRCLN is used to save or recall data from spectrum analyzer memory or from a RAM card. SAVRCLN is useful if you want to write a program that allows the spectrum analyzer operator to save data in spectrum analyzer memory or on a RAM card.
SAVRCLW Save or Recall Data Specifies the data to be transferred: trace A, trace B, trace C, program, amplitude correction factors, limit line, or state. Syntax SAVRCLW XSAVRCLW Related Commands: MSI, PREFX, RCLS, RCLT, SAVES, SAVET, SAVRCLF, SAVRCLN.
SEGDEL Segment Delete SEGDEL Segment Delete Deletes the specified segment from the limit-line tables. Syntax SEGDEL segment 7 number Related Commands: LIMIMODE, LIMISEG, LIMISEGT, SENTER, SENTERT.
SEGDEL Segment Delete Example 2 With the addition of line 60, the upper and lower limit-line tables are no longer treated as separate tables, but as one table. The segment is deleted from the upper and lower limit-line tables (for the given frequency).
SENTER Segment Entry for Frequency Limit Lines SENTER Segment Entry for Frequency Limit Lines Enters the limit-line data in the upper and lower limit-line table or the mid and delta table for limit lines based on frequency. Syntax SENTER ,- frequency - HZ KHZ ~.
SENTER Segment Entry for Frequency Limit Lines Item Description/Default Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is dBm. User-defined variable A variable defined by VARDEF or ACTDEF commands. Predelined variable A command that acts as a variable.
SENTER Segment Entry for Frequency Limit Lines n POINT specifies a limit value for the coordinate point, and no other frequency points, so that a POINT segment specifies a limit value for a single frequency. For an upper limit-line, a POINT segment is indicated by a line drawn from the coordinate point, vertically off the top of screen.
SENTERT Segment Entry for Sweep Time Limit Lines Enters the limit-line data in either the upper and lower limit-line table or the mid and delta table for limit lines based on sweep time.
SENTERT Segment Entry for Sweep Time Limit Lines Item Description/Default Range Uumber Any real or integer number. For amplitude, the The range for the default unit is dBm. For sweep time, the default amplitude varies unit is seconds. with ROFFSET. The range for the sweep time is the sweep time range of the spectrum analyzer.
SENTERT Segment Entry for Sweep Time Limit Lines Note If the current limit line table contains lines based on frequency (as opposed to a limit line based on the sweep time), executing SENTERT will clear the current frequency limit line table. The three segment types are FLAT, SLOPE, and POINT.
SER Serial Number SER Serial Number Returns the serial number suffix of the spectrum analyzer. Syntax function path only XSER Related Commands: ID, REV.
SETDATE Set Date Allows you to set the date of the real-time clock of the spectrum analyzer. Syntax date f (YYMMDD) XSETDATE Item Description/Default R-t+ Number A number in the YYMMDD format. Valid year, month, and Equivalent Softkey: SET DATE . Related Commands: SETTIME, TIMEDATE, TIMEDSP.
SETTIME Set Time SETTIME Set Time Allows you to set the time of the real-time clock of the spectrum analyzer. Syntax t ime r (HHMMSS) XSETTIME Item Description/Default R=ae Number A number in the HHMMSS (24 hour) format. 0 to 235959. Equivalent Softkey: SET TIME.
SMOOTH Smooth Trace Smoothes the trace according to the number of points specified for the running average. Syntax b user-defined trace / b trace range / h predefined variable / buser-defined variable.
SMOOTH Smooth Trace Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"SNGLS;TS;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"VIEW TRA;" 40 OUTPUT 718;"SMOOTH TRA,lO;" 50 OUTPUT 718;"VIEW TRA;" 60 END Description Initializes spectrum analyzer: Activates single-sweep mode, takes a sweep.
SNGLS Single Sweep Sets the spectrum analyzer to single-sweep mode. Syntax SNGLS Equivalent Keys: CsGLSWP) or SlJEEP COI?T SGL (SGL is underlined). Related Commands: CLRW, CONTS, TM, TS.
SP Span SP Span Changes the total displayed frequency range symmetrically about the center frequency. Syntax / frequency span HZ f+ Item Description/Default R-f3e Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. Frequency span of the spectrum analyzer.
SP Span Description The frequency span readout refers to the displayed frequency range. Dividing the readout by 10 yields the frequency span per division. If resolution and video bandwidths are coupled to the span width, the bandwidths change with the span width to provide a predetermined level of resolution and noise averaging.
SPEAKER Speaker SPEAKER Speaker Turns on or off the internal speaker. Syntax XSPEAKER Option Required: Option 102, Option 103, or Option 301. Preset State: SPEAKER ON.
SPZOOM Span Zoom Places a marker on the highest on-screen signal (if an on-screen marker is not present), turns on the signal track function, and activates the span function. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: SPAN ZOOM. Restrictions: Not available with Analog+ display mode.
SQLCH Squelch SQLCH Squelch Sets the squelch threshold by setting the squelch level. Syntax squelch threshold Item Description/Default R=u3e Number Any valid integer. 0 to 100. Equivalent Softkey: S@XLCH . Option Required: Option 102, 103, or 301. Preset Value: 0.
SQR Square Root Places the square root of the source into the destination. Syntax SQR 7 destination Y user-defined trace / Y trace range / Y predefined variable / *user-defined variable Item Description/Default User-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
SQR Square Root Example OUTPUT 718 ; "SQR SP, lE8 ; ‘I Changes the span to 10 kHz. Description If the source is negative, the square root of the absolute value will be returned. When the source is longer than the destination, the source is truncated to fit.
SRCALC Source Leveling Control Selects internal or external leveling for use with the built-in tracking generator. Syntax Option Required: Option 010 or 011.
SRCALC Source Leveling Control Fbr the HP 85933, HP 8594E, HP 8595E, and HP 85963 only: The functions of SRCALC and ALC INT EXT are identical. When used as a predefined variable, SRCALC returns a number from 0 to 2. The value that is returned by SRCALC depends on the SRCALC parameter, as shown in the following table.
SRCAT Source Attenuator Attenuates the source output level. Syntax /- attenuation XSRCAT Item Description/Default Range Number (HP 85913 only) Any real or integer number, specified in multiples of 10 dB. 0 to 60 dB. Number (HP 8593E, Any real or integer number, specified in multiples of 8 dB.
SRCAT Source Attenuator Description The SRCAT command attenuates the output level of the source. Use SRCAT to attenuate the power level of the source manually, from 0 to 60 dB in 10 dB steps for an HP 85913, from 0 to 56 dB in 8 dB steps for an HP 85933, HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 85963.
SRCNORM Source Normalization Subtracts trace B from trace A, adds the display line value to the difference, and sends the result to trace A during every sweep of the spectrum analyzer. Syntax OFF / ON XSRCNORM Equivalent Softkey: IK%MLIZE 04 OFF . Preset State: SRCNORM OFF.
SRCNORM Source Normalization Description The SRCNORM command subtracts trace B from trace A, point by point, adds the display line value to the difference, and sends the difference to trace A. The SRCNORM function remains in effect until it is turned off by executing “SRCNORM OFF; ,,.
SRCPOFS Source Power Offset Offsets the source power level readout. Syntax XSRCPOFS Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Option Required: Option 010 or 011. Equivalent Softkey: $QlC PWR OFFSET . Related Commands: SRCPWR, SRCPSWP Step Increment: Determined by SRCPSTP Preset State: 0 dB.
SRCPSTP Source Power-Level Step Size SRCPSTP Source Power-Level Step Size Selects the source-power step size. Syntax I- step size XSRCPSTP Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Option Required: Option 010 or 011. Equivalent Softkey: SRC PWR STP SIZE.
SRCPSTP Source Power-Level Step Size Query Response 5-512 Programming Commands.
SRCPSWP Source Power Sweep SRCPSWP Source Power Sweep Selects the sweep range of the source output, Syntax ( SRCPSWP > /- sweep -- DB I I I I I . . . . . . . . . . . . .._._............. .’ J XSRCPSWP Item Description/Default R-w Number Any real or integer number.
SRCPSWP Source Power Sweep Note Power is swept from low to high. The minimum sweep time is limited to 20 ms when performing a source power sweep, even if the spectrum analyzer has an Option 101 installed in it.
SRCPWR Source Power SRCPWR Source Power Selects the source power level. Syntax /- Power XSRCPWR Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is the current Actual range is amplitude unit. hardware dependent. Option Required: Option 010 or 011.
SRCPWR Source Power Query Response 5-516 Programming Commands.
SRCTK Source Tracking SRCTK Source Tracking Adjusts the tracking of the source output with the spectrum analyzer sweep. Syntax SRCTK Item Description/Default tinge Number Any real or integer number. 0 to 16,383. Option Required: Option 010 or 011. Equivalent Softkey: Ml? TM ADJUST .
SRCTK Source Tracking Query Response PO1 5-518 Programming Commands.
SRCTKPK Source Tracking Peak SRCTKPK Source Tracking Peak Automatically adjusts the tracking of source output with spectrum-analyzer sweep. Syntax Option Required: Option 010 or 011.
SRQ Force Service Request The SRQ command is used by an external controller to simulate interrupts from the spectrum analyzer. Syntax service SRQ XSRQ Item Description/Default mt3e Number Any valid integer. 2 to 126. Related Commands: CLS, EE, RQS, STB.
SRQ Force Service Request ‘Ihble 5-9. Spectrum Analyzer Status Byte Bit Number Decimal Equivalent 32 16 8 4 2 Spectrum Analyzer State Set when an illegal command is present. Set when any command is completed. Indicates hardware broken condition. Indicates end of sweep.
SRQ Force Service Request Interface Differences As implemented on the HP-IB interface, an spectrum analyzer service request asserts the SRQ control line on the HP-IB. On the RS-232 interface, the spectrum analyzer does not have a way of signaling the interrupt condition to a controller.
SRQ Force Service Request This displays the octal equivalent of the status byte binary number: SRq 140 The octal equivalent is based on the whole binary number: 01100000 (binary) = 140 (octal) One sim.
ss Center Frequency Step Size Specifies center frequency step size. Syntax UP AUTO Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. Frequency range of the spectrum analyzer. Equivalent Softkey: CF SW AUTO NAN . Preset State: 100 MHz.
SS Center Frequency Step Size Example 10 CLEAR 718 20 OUTPUT 718;"IP;SNGLS;CF 300MHZ;SP 20MHZ;TS;" 30 OUTPUT 718;"MKPK HI;MKRL;TS;MKF?;" 40 ENTER 718 USING "K";Mk,freq 50.
ST Sweep Time Specifies the time in which the spectrum analyzer sweeps the displayed frequency range. Syntax Item Description/Default Rw& Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is seconds. Within the sweep time range of the spectrum analyzer.
ST Sweep Time Query Response Programming Commands 5-527.
STB Status Byte Query Returns to the controller the decimal equivalent of the status byte. Syntax Pre$ef i ned function path only XSTB Related Commands: RQS, SRQ, Example 10 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" 20 OUTPUT 718;"SNGLS;" 30 OUTPUT 718*"CLS-" 9 , 40 OUTPUT 718*"TS*" # , 50 OUTPUT 718.
STDEV Standard Deviation of Trace Amplitudes STDEV Standard Deviation of Trace Amplitudes Returns the standard deviation of the trace amplitude in measurement units. Syntax function path only 9 user-defined trace I XSTDEV Item Description/Default RanBe User-defined trace A trace deEned by the TRDEF command.
STDEV Standard Deviation of Trace Amplitudes Description The formula to calculate the standard deviation is as follows: J ,gz - XiY n-l n represents the number of data points.
STOR Store STOR Store Stores data on a RAM card. Syntax data r type 7 /- file name 7 character I- prefix 7 ftkey range ‘- number XSTOR Programming Commands 5-531.
STOR Store Item User-defined trace User-defined variable zharacter (file name) Xaracter (prefix) Vumber Ielimiter Description/Default Ranee A trace defined by the TRDEF command. Any valid trace name. A variable deflned by VARDEF or ACTDEF commands. Any valid variable name.
STOR Store Description The STOR command stores the source data on the RAM card under the specified file name and data type. Data type: Use the data type as the first character of the file name in order to catalog the file by the file type. For example, use tFUNCX instead of FUNCX to catalog it by traces.
SUB Subtract Subtracts source 2 from source 1, point by point, and sends the difference to the destination. Syntax - destination / b user-defined trace / b trace range / b predefined variable / user-d.
SUB Subtract Example OUTPUT 718;"SUB TRA,TRB,TRC;" Subtracts trace Cfrom trace B and places the result in trace A. Description When the source is longer than the destination, the source is truncated to fit. When the source is shorter than the destination, the last element is repeated to fill the destination.
SUM Sum of Trace Amplitudes Returns the sum of the amplitudes of the trace elements in measurement units. Syntax function path only k user-defined trace / b trace range / Item Description/Default tinge User-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
SUMSQR Sum of Squared Trace Amplitudes SUMSQR Sum of Squared Trace Amplitudes Returns the sum of the squares of the amplitude of each trace element in measurement units. Syntax function path only h user-defined trace I L trace range J Item User-defined trace Trace range Description/Default A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
SWPCPL Sweep Couple Selects either a stimulus-response (SR) or spectrum-analyzer (SA) auto-coupled sweep time. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: SWP GPLG SR SA .
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SYNCMODE Synchronize Mode Selects the horizontal and vertical synchronizing constants, (the synchronization) rate for both the internal monitor of the spectrum analyzer and the video signal that is output to the MONITOR OUTPUT connector. Syntax XSYNCMODE Equivalent Softkey: SYK! EflZM NTSC , DEFAULT SYNC , SYNC EfEtpr PAL.
SYNCMODE Synchronize Mode The following parameters for SYNCMODE are described: NORMAL NTSC15 Restores the previous values for the horizontal and vertical synchronizing constants of the spectrum analyzer display if SYNCMODE NTSC15 or SYNCMODE PAL15 was previously executed.
TA Transfer A Returns trace A amplitude values from the spectrum analyzer to the controller. Syntax ( TA Related Commands: MDS, TB, TDF. Example This example stores the TA results in array A.
TB Transfer B TB Transfer B Transfers trace B amplitude values from the spectrum analyzer to the controller. Syntax Related Commands: MDS, TA, TDF. Example DIM A(4011 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" OUTPUT 718;"SNGLS;CF 300MHZ;SP 2MHZ;TS;" OUTPUT 718;"TDF P;TB;" &serves memory area for array.
TDF Trace Data Format Formats trace information for return to the controller. Syntax Related Commands: MDS, MKA, TA, TB, TRA. Example DIM A(4011 OUTPUT 718;"IP;" OUTPUT 718;"BLANK TRA;C.
Trace Data Transfers with TDF P AUNITS Setting Watts dBmV dBpV Volts Example Description TDF P;AIJNITS W;‘L4; TDF P;AUNITS DBM;TA; TDF P;AUNITS DBMV;TA; TDF P;AUNITS DBUV;TA; TDF P;AUNITS v;TA; Transfers 401 real values, in watts, with each value separated by a carriage return and a line feed.
TDF Trace Data Format Example of how data is returned: For the same trace A data that is used in the TDF P description, querying trace A with the TDF A format and MDS set to binary (MDS B) would retur.
TDF Trace Data Format Example of how data is returned: For the same trace A data that is used in the TDF P description, querying trace A with the TDF A format and MDS set to binary (MDS B) would retur.
TDF Trace Data Format !IDFB Description: TDF B enables the binary format. With the binary format, the marker or trace data is transferred as bytes. Of all the trace data formats, TDF B transfers trace data the fastest. The setting of the MDS command determines whether the trace data is transferred as one or two 8-bit bytes.
TDF Trace Data Format Refer to Chapter 3, “Different Formats for Trace Data Transfers,” for more information about transferring trace data. Query Response QTDF 5-548 Programming Commands.
TEXT Text TEXT lkxt Writes text on the spectrum analyzer screen at the current pen position. Syntax text to be /- displayed 7 delimiter character de imi ter XTEXT Item Description/Default Range Delimiter Matching characters marking the beginning and end of the list of - 1 @ = / ^ 8 % ; ! ’ : analyzer commands.
TH Threshold Clips signal responses below the threshold level. Syntax TH XTH Item Description/Default RwIe Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is dBm. Range dependent on RL setting. Equivalent Softkey: TRRESIILD ON OFF . Preset State: Clip off, positioned one division above bottom graticule line.
TIMEDATE Time Date TIMEDATE Time Date Allows you to set the time and date for the spectrum analyzer real-time clock in the YYMMDDHHMMSS format. Syntax time and dote (YYMMDDHHMMSS T IMEDATE f- / XTIMEQATE Item Description/Default Range Number A number representing the date and time in the A valid date and time.
TIMEDSP Time Display Enables the display of the time and date on the spectrum analyzer screen. Syntax OFF / ON XT IMEDSP Equivalent Softkey: TIHERATE 01 OFF .
TITLE Title TITLE Title Activates the screen title mode. The title is displayed above the top graticule and is left justified. Syntax title to be r dlsplayed 7 TITLE character del imi ter XTITLE Item Description/Default Range Delimiter Matching characters marking the beginning and end of the list of - 1 @ = / ^ $ % ; ! ’ : analyzer commands.
TM Trigger Mode Selects a trigger mode: free, line, video, TV, or external. Syntax XTM Equivalent Softkeys: The keys accessed by L‘TRIG). Related Commands: DL.
TM Trigger Mode Query Response QTM Programming Commands 5-555.
TO1 Third-Order Intermodulation Measurement Turns on or off the third-order inter-modulation (TOI) measurement. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: TO1 ClN OFF . Related Commands: AUNITS, MKPX, TH, TOIR. Example OUTPUT 718*"MOV TO1 1." , , , OUTPUT 718*"TOIR'.
TO1 Third-Order Intermodulation Measurement 4. Measures the levels of the four signals (tone A, tone B, distortion A, and distortion B) and calculates the third-order intermodulation intercept.
TOIR Third-Order Intermodulation Response Returns the intercept point for the highest third-order intermodulation product measured by the third-order intermodulation measurement (TOI).
TRA/TRB/TRC Trace Data Input and Output TRA/TRB/TRC Trace Data Input and Output The TRA/TRB/TRC commands provide a method for returning or storing 16-bit trace values. Syntax data byte & EOI / XTRA Use the same syntax for TRB and TRC as shown for TRA, just substitute TRB or TRC for TRA.
TRA/TRB/TRC Trace Data Input and Output 120 ENTER 718;Trace-a(*) Sends the trace data to the computer: 130 OUTPUT 718;"CONTS;" Activates continuous sweep mode 140 END Description Trace data that is input in the A-block or the I-block format is treated as measurement units independent of trace data format (TDF).
TRCMEM Trace Memory TRCMEM Trace Memory Returns a nonnegative integer that indicates the total number of trace registers available for SAVET and RCLT. syntax function path only Related Commands: ACTDEF, DISPOSE, FUNCDEF, RCLT, SAVET, TRDEF Example OUTPUT 718;"TRCMEM?;" Gets the total number of trace registers.
TRDEF Trace Define Creates a user-defined trace. Syntax TROEF character b predefined variable / huuser-defined voriobl A 4 predefined function I G trace element / Item Description/Default Character Any valid character. User-defined variable Predefined variable Predefined function Trace element Number A variable defined by VARDEF or ACTDEF commands.
TRDEF Trace Define Description The TRDEF command defines a trace and the number of points the trace will contain. Each trace element consists of 16 bits and stores the trace amplitude in measurement units.
TRDSP Trace Display Turns on or off the display of trace A, B, or C without clearing the trace (measurements can still be taken). Syntax Related Commands: TRPRST, TRSTAT. Restrictions: Not available with Analog+ display mode. See “ANLGPLUS” for more information.
TRGRPH Trace Graph TRGRPH Trace Graph Displays a compressed trace on the spectrum analyzer display. Syntax display expanding user-defined trace Item Description/Default Number Any valid integer. Number (expanding factor) Any valid integer. User-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
TRGRPH Trace Graph Description The x and y coordinates specify the position of the first trace element. Each horizontal division represents 40 x coordinates. Each vertical division represents 1000 9 coordinates. The display address is inoperative; it is specified for backward compatibility only.
TRMATH Trace Math TRMATH Trace Math Executes a list of spectrum analyzer commands at the end of each sweep. Syntax / string data field A-block data field l-block data field -1 character character &.
TRMATH Trace Math Example The program below halves the amplitude of trace A and moves it to trace B. OUTPUT 718;"CLRW TRA;VIEW TRB;" Displays trace B OUTPUT 718;"DISPOSE TRMATH;" Disposes of existing TRiUATH commands. OUTPUT 718;"TRMATH! DIV TRB,TRA,2! ;" LXwio!.
TRPRST Trace Preset TRPRST Trace Preset Sets the trace operations to their preset values. Syntax Related Commands: AMB, BLANK, CLRDSP, CLRW, DISPOSE, DL, IP, TH.
TRSTAT Trace Status Returns the status of traces A, B, and C: clear write, blank, view, minimum hold, or maximum hold. Syntax XTRSTAT Related Commands: BLANK, CLRW, DET, MINH, TRDSP, VIEW. Example This example returns the measurement state of traces A, B, and C.
TS ‘Ihke Sweep TS Thke Sweep Starts and completes one full sweep before the next command is executed. Syntax XTS Related Commands: SNGLS, TM. Example OUTPUT 718;"SNGLS;TS;" Activates the single-sweep mode, and performs a take sweep. Description A take sweep is required for each sweep in the single-sweep mode.
TVLINE TV Line Selects which horizontal line of video to trigger on. Syntax I ine XTVL INE Item Description/Default Range Number Any valid integer number. Default value is 17. 1 to 1012. Equivalent Softkey: TV LIXIZ t . Options Required: Options 101 and 102, or Option 301.
TVSFRM TV Frame TVSFRM TV Frame Selects the type of video frame to trigger on. Syntax Options Required: Options 101 and 102, or Option 301. Related Commands: HAVE, TVLINE, TVSYNC. Example OUTPUT 718;"TVSFRM BOTH;" Description The ODD and EVEN trigger are for interlaced formats, and VERTICAL is for noninterlaced display formats.
TVSFRM TV Frame Query Response OTVSFRM 5-574 Programming Commands.
TVSTND TV Standard TVSTND TV Standard Selects the triggering for NTSC, PAL, PAL-M, and SECAM-L formats. Syntax XTVSTND Equivalent Softkey: TV Standard.
TVSTND TV Standard Query Response QTVSTND 5.576 Programming Commands.
TVSYNC TV Sync TVSYNC TV Sync Selects the polarity of video modulation to trigger on. syntax Equivalent Softkey: TV SYNC NEG POS . Options Required: Options 101 and 102, or Option 301. Preset Value: TVSYNC NEG. Related Commands: HAVE, TVLINE, TVSFRM, TVSTND.
TWNDOW Trace Window Creates a window trace array for the fast Fourier transform (FFT) function. Syntax TWNDDW 7 destination r window b user-defined trace / b trace range / Item Description/Default User-defined trace A trace defined by the TRDEF command.
UP up UP UP Increases the value of the active function by the applicable step size. Syntax ( UP Related Commands: See the list of active functions listed in the description for UP Example OUTPUT 718;"IP;MKN;RB 1OKHZ;MKPK NH;UP;" Increases the resolution bandwidth to 30 kHz because MKPK NH does not change the active function.
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USTATE User State Query Response USTATE? returns the user state to the computer. Also returned are instructions required by the spectrum analyzer when the user state information is transmitted to the spectrum analyzer.
VARDEF Variable Definition Creates a user-defined variable and assigns it a value. Syntax variable name / VARDEF 7 initial value 7 c number c b predefined variable d buser-defined variable/ * predefi.
VARDEF Variable Definition Example OUTPUT 718;"VARDEF V-AR,O;" DISP "ENTER THE VALUE OF THE VARIABLE USING THE ANALYZER KEYS" OUTPUT 718;"V,AR EP;" OUTPUT 718;"V,AR?;" ENTER 718;N PRINT N OUTPUT 718;"IP;" OUTPUT 718.
VARIANCE Variance of Trace Amplitudes Returns the amplitude variance of the specified trace, in measurement units. Syntax . . VAR I ANCE Item Description/Default Range User-defined trace A trace delined by the TRDEF command. Any valid trace name. Trace range A segment of trace A, trace B, trace C, or a user-defined trace.
VARIANCE Variance of Trace Amplitudes Query Response Programming Commands 5-585.
VAVG Video Average Enables the video-averaging function, which averages trace points to smooth the displayed trace. Syntax X”A”G Item Description/Default Rwse Number Any valid integer. Default is 100. 1 to 16384. Equivalent Softkey: VID AVE ON OFF .
VB Video Bandwidth VB Video Bandwidth Specifies the video bandwidth, which is a post-detection, low-pass filter. Syntax ,- frequency - ( VB 1 3-6 ‘. P ;’ ‘I . ...__..’ Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz.
VB Video Bandwidth Query Response output termination + 5-588 Programming Commands.
VBR Video Bandwidth Ratio VBR Video Bandwidth Ratio The VBR parameter is multiplied by the resolution bandwidth to determine the automatic setting of video bandwidth. Syntax Item Description/Default hnge Number Any valid real number. 0 to 3000000 Equivalent Softkey: VWW/RBW RATIO .
VIEW View Trace Displays trace A, trace B, or trace C, and stops taking new data into the viewed trace. Syntax Equivalent Softkey: VIEW A , VIEW B , and VIEW C . Related Commands: BLANK, CLRW, MINH, MXMH. Restrictions: Not available with Analog+ display mode.
WAIT Wait WAIT Wait Suspends all spectrum analyzer operation for the specified time duration. WAIT /-wait time . ../ + / predefined variable % user-defined variable 2 h predefined function J b trace element J Item Description/Default Rule Number Any real or integer number.
WINNEXT Window Next When using the windows display mode, you can use WINNEXT to select the upper or lower window as the active window. Syntax Equivalent Front-Panel Key (HP 85913, HP 85933, HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 85963 only): @EQ. Related Commands: WINON, WINOFF.
WINOFF Window Off WINOFF Window Off Turns off the windows display mode. Syntax WI NOFF Equivalent Softkey (HP 85913, HP 85933, HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 85963 only): WINROWS OFF. Related Commands: WINON. Example OUTPUT 718;"WINON;" Turns on the windows display mode.
WINON Window ON Displays the two windows on the spectrum analyzer display. Syntax WINON Equivalent Front-Panel Key (HP 85913, HP 85933, HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 85963 only): (ONJ. Related Commands: WINOFF, WINNEXT, WINZOOM. Example OUTPUT 718;"WINON;" Description WINON activates the windows display mode and the zone marker.
WINON Window ON ‘Ihble 5-11. Programming Commands That Exit The Windows Display Mode Command ACP CAL CHP CNF DISPOSE ALL or ERASE FFTAUTO, FFTCONTS, FFTSNGL! GDVRUTIL IP LF NDBPNT OBW PCTAM PKZOOM TOI Description Measures adjacent channel power. Performs the calibration routines.
WINZOOM Window Zoom When using the windows display mode, you can use WINZOOM to either expand the size of the active window so that it fills the entire spectrum analyzer display, or display both the upper and lower windows on the spectrum analyzer display.
XCH Exchange XCH Exchange Exchanges the contents of sources 1 and 2. Syntax user-defined variable XXCH Item User-defined trace User-defined variable Predeflned variable Trace range Description/Default Range A trace defined by the TRDEF command. Any valid trace name.
XCH Exchange Example OUTPUT 718;"XCH TRA,TRB;" Exchanges the contents of trace A with trace B Description When the source is longer than the destination, the source is truncated to fit. When the source is shorter than the destination, the last element is repeated to fill the destination.
ZMKCNTR Zone Marker at Center Frequency ZMKCNTR Zone Marker at Center Frequency Positions the zone marker at the specified frequency. Syntax zone marker frequency HZ / / I .: ..’ ... / / XZMKCNTR Item Description/Default Range Number Any real or integer number.
ZMKCNTR Zone Marker at Center Frequency Query Response ZO”e marker frequency / output termination + I I QZMKCNTR 5.600 Programming Commands.
ZMKPKNL Zone Marker for Next Left Peak ZMKPKNL Zone Marker for Next Left Peak Places the zone marker at the next signal peak that is left of the zone marker’s current position. Syntax XZMKPKNL Equivalent Softkey (HP 85913, HP 85933, HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 85963 only): ZONE PK LEFT, Related Commands: MKPX, WINON, ZMKCNTR, ZMKSPAN, ZMKPKNR.
ZMKPKNR Zone Marker for Next Right Peak Places the zone marker at the next peak to the right of the zone marker’s current position. Syntax XZMKPKNR Equivalent Softkey (HP 85913, HP 85933, HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 85963 only): ZOIJE PK RfGHT . Related Commands: MKPX, WINON, ZMKCNTR, ZMKSPAN, ZMKPKNL.
ZMKSPAN Zone Marker Span ZMKSPAN Zone Marker Span Changes the width of the zone marker. Syntax XZMKSPAN I Item Description/Default ! Range Number Any real or integer number. Default unit is Hz. 0 to maximum frequency span of the I Equivalent Softkey (HP 85913, HP 85933, HP 85943, HP 85953, or HP 85963 only): ZOESE SPAN.
ZMKSPAN Zone Marker Span Query Response termination ---* QZMKSPAN 5.604 Programming Commands.
Spectrum Analyzer Error Messages Error Messages The spectrum analyzer can generate various messages that appear on its screen during operation to indicate a problem. There are three types of messages: hardware error messages (H), user-created error messages (U), and informational messages (M).
The preamplifier gain is set by using EXT?BNAL PkRAMPG . This message also sets SRQ 110. UJ) CAL: DATA NOT STORED CAL AMP NEEDED The correction factors are corrupt and cannot be stored. You need to perform the CAL FREQ & AMPTD routine before trying to store the correction factors.
calibration signal still cannot be found, press L-1, -37, (Hz) and perform the CAL FREQ or CAL FREQ 8~ AMPTD self-calibration routines. This message also sets SRQ 110. (U) and U-U CAL: SPAN SENS FAIL The self-calibration span sensitivity routine failed.
Hewlett-Packard and is available for use with the HP 8590 Series spectrum analyzer. An example of a personality is the HP 85716A CATV system monitor personality. (U) FAIL:- _ _ An error was discovered during the power-up check. The 4-digit by lo-digit code indicates the type of error.
completed. See the description for INVALID CARD above for more information about the possible causes of this message. (U) and (H) INVALID CARD: DATA ERROR Indicates the data could not be retrieved from the memory card. (U) and (H) INVALID CARD: DIRECI?ORY Indicates the memory card has not been formatted.
INVALID KEYLBL: _ - - Indicates that the specified key label contains too many characters. A key label is limited to 8 printable characters per label line. (U) INVALID KEYNAME:- - - The specified key name is not allowed. (The key name may have conflicted with a spectrum analyzer programming command.
INVALID TRACENAME: - - - Indicates the specified trace could not be saved because the trace name is not allowed. ‘lb avoid this problem, use an underscore as the second character in the trace name, or avoid beginning the trace name with the following pairs of letters: LB, OA, OL, TA, TB, TR, MA, MF, TS, OT, and DR.
OVEN COLD Indicates that the spectrum analyzer has been powered up for less than 5 minutes. (The actual temperature of the precision frequency oven is not measured.) (Option 004 only.) (M) PARAMETER ERROR: - - - The specified parameter is not recognized by the spectrum analyzer.
Signal not found Indicates the PEAK ZOOM routine did not find a valid signal. (U) Signals do not fit expected % AM pattern Indicates that the % AM routine cannot perform the percent AM measurement because the on-screen signals do not have the characteristics of a carrier with two sidebands.
Trace A is not available Indicates that trace A is in the store-blank mode and cannot be used for limit-line testing. Use CLEAR WRfTE A or VIEW A to change trace A from the store-blank mode to the clear write mode, and then turn on limit-line testing.
B HP-IB and Parallel Option 041 This appendix tells you how to connect a computer to your HP 8590 Series Option 041 spectrum analyzer with the Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB). Your spectrum analyzer has an HP-IB connector on the rear panel, as shown in Figure B-l.
C RS-232 and Parallel Option 043 What You’ll Learn in This Appendix This appendix explains how to connect a computer to your HP 8590 Series Option 043 spectrum analyzer using the RS-232 interface. It contains information pertaining to RS-232 signals, cable connections, and baud rate.
n Clear to send (CTS)-Input signal indicates that the external controller is ready to receive data. n Data terminal ready (DTR)-Output signal from the spectrum analyzer. When the input buffer is full, this line goes false. n Data set ready (DSR)-Is not available.
Person0 computer Analyzer TxD 2 > > 2 RxD RxD 3 3 TxD RTS 4 s 1 DCD ;a; ,” 4 DTR GND 7 DCD 8 DTR 20 no connection 9 RI cu135e Figure C-2. HP 245426 25-pin to g-pin Full Handshaking Connection Personal Computer Analyzer DCD 1 < < 7 RTS RxD 2 TxD 3 DTR 4 GND 5 RTS 7 I:: ,” z 5 GND 1 DCD 4 DTR RI 9 no connection 9 RI cu136e Figure C-3.
Personal Computer RxD 2 < TxD 3 > GND 5 < Analyzer < 3 TxD > 2 RxD < 5 GND 7 RTS 6 CTS 1 DCD Figure C-5. O-pin to g-pin S-Wire Connection Connecting a ThinkJet Printer lb connect an HP ThinkJet printer to the spectrum analyzer, use the information in Figure C-6, ‘lhble C-l, ‘Iable C-2, and ‘Ihble C-3.
able G2. Setting of RS-232 Switches 1 Switch 1 Setting 1 Comments 1 Number 1 - I I 1 IUD 1 DTR. I ‘Ihble C-3. Setting the Baud Rate Baud Setting for Setting for Rate Switch 4 Switch 5 1200 up up 240.
Connecting a Modem To connect a modem to the spectrum analyzer, use the information in Figure C-8. The connection is for a Hayes 1200 Modem and the spectrum analyzer.
Setting the Spectrum Analyzer Baud Rate The baud rates of the spectrum analyzer and the personal computer must be the same. For example, to set the spectrum analyzer to 9600 baud, use the following procedure: 1. Press the @5EiZJ Mars 1 of 3 . 2. Press the BAUD RATE softkey.
Index A A2, 5-9 A3, 5-9 A4, 5-9 A-block format, 3-24 ABORT, 5-29 executing ABORT in a DLP, 5-30 ABS, 5-31 absolute value, 5-31 access the DLP editor, 4-16 ACP, 5-33 ACPBW, 5-35 ACPCONTM, 5-37 ACPE, 5-.
B Bl, 5-9 B2, 5-9 B3, 5-9 B4, 5-9 back space label function, 5-266 Band Lock softkey. See HNLOCK base band instrument preset, 5-267 BASIC INPUT command, 2-6, 2-7 REAL command, 2-8 BAUDRATE, 5-76 baud rate of spectrum analyzer, 5-76 BAUD RATE softkey.
CNTLI, 5-110 CNT RES AUTO MAN softkey. See MKFCR COMB, 5-111 comb generator control COMB, 5-l 11 COMB GEN ON OFF softkey. See COMB combining two traces, 5-114 COM command, 2-3 command complete, 5-522 .
demodulation, 5-128 DET, 5-129 detection mode, 5-129 DETECTOR PK SP NG, DETECTOR SMP PK softkey. See DET determining available analyzer memory, 4-12 determining if a function is active, 5-54 determini.
XCH, 5-598 excursion marker peak excursion, 5-352 executing a DLP, 4-9 executing a DLP with a softkey, 4-9 executing a DLP within a program, 4-9 EXP, 5-153 exponent, 5-153 external keyboard, 4-15 external keyboard installation, 4-15 external preamplifier gain, 5-445 EXTERNAL softkey.
FUNCDEF command avoiding problems, 4-3 functional index, 5-1, 5-11-28 function keys on the external keyboard, 4-16 G GATE, 5-186 gate control, 5-187 GATECTL, 5-187 GATE CTL EDGE LVL softkey. See GATECTL gate delay, 5-189, 5-191 GATE DELAY softkey. See GD, GDRVGDEL gate length, 5-193 GATE LENGTH softkey.
END command, 2-2 ENTER, 3-9 LOCAL command, 2-2 REAL command, 2-6 USING command, 3-9 HP-IB interface, l-2 HP-IB interface bus, B-l HP Vectra personal computer HP-IB interface, l-7 RS-232 interface, l-9.
limits failed, 5-272 mirror limit line, 5-280 relative limit lines, 5-283 limits failed, 5-272 linear scale, 5-295 line-feed, 3-9 line feed label function, 5-266 line fill, 5-293 line number TVLINE, 5-572 LINE softkey. See TM line trigger mode, 5-554 LINFILL, 5-293 LMT DISP Y N AUTO softkey.
range, 3-26 measure mode, 5-310 measuring harmonic distortion HP-IB, 3-15-17 RS-232, 3-18-19 MEM, 5-312 memory determining the amount needed for a DLP, 4-12 memory available, 5-3 12 memory card determ.
NRL, 5-384 NTSC triggering, 5-575 number, 5-3 number of dB, 5-380 0 01, 5-10 02, 5-10 03, 5-10 04, 5-10 OA, 5-386 OBW, 5-387 OBWPCT, 5-389 OCC BW % POWER softkey.
PK MODE oDL NRM softkey. See PKDLMODE PKPOS, 5-430 PKRES, 5-431 PKSORT, 5-433 PK SORT FRQ AMP softkey. See PKSORT PK TABLE ON OFF softkey. See PKTBL PKTBL, 5-434 PKZMOK, 5-436 PKZOOM, 5-437 placing a .
PWRUPTIME, 5-456 It Rl, 5-10 R2, 5-10 R3, 5-10 R4, 5-10 RAM card, 5-481, 5-533 storing DLPs on a RAM card, 4-10 random-access memory card, 5-481, 5-533 ratio setting the video bandwidth ratio, 5-589 R.
SEGDEL, 5-483 segment delete, 5-483 segment entry for frequency limit lines, 5-485 segment entry for sweep time limit lines, 5-488 select frequency or time limit line, 5-274 selecting a trace window f.
marker step size, 5-358 STOP FREQ softkey. See FB stop frequency, 5-158 STOR, 5-531 store, 5-531 storing DLPs on a RAM card, 4-10 SUB, 5-534 subtract, 5-534 SUM, 5-536 sum of squared trace amplitudes, 5-537 sum of trace amplitudes, 5-536 SUMSQR, 5-537 sv, 5-10 SWEEP CONT SGL softkey.
transfer A, 5-542 transfer B, 5-543 transferring trace A data, 5-542 transferring trace B data, 5-543 transfer trace B to trace C, 5-84 TRA/TRB/TRC, 5-559 TRB, 5-559 TRC, 5-559 TRCMEM, 5-561 TRDEF, 5-562 TRDSP, 5-564 TRGRPH, 5-565 triggering the spectrum analyzer, 5-554 trigger mode, 5-554 TRIG key.
window next, 5-592 window off, 5-593 window on, 5-594 windows commands WINNEXT, 5-592 WINOFF, 5-593 WINON, 5-594 WINZOOM, 5-596 ZMKCNTR, 5-599 ZMKPKNL, 5-601 ZMKPKNR, 5-602 ZMKSPAN, 5-603 WINDOWS OFF softkey.
An important point after buying a device Agilent Technologies 90235 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
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