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Format:readings[:data – EXFO PM-1100 Optical Power Meter User Manual

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Remote Control Commands

Optical Power Meter

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Product-Specific Commands—Description

FORMat:READings[:DATA]

Description This command changes the resolution of the displayed power

value, when dB or dBm is selected.

Syntax

FORM(0..26):READ[:DATA]

Parameters The parameter can be:

“0” -zero digit after the decimal point
“1” -one digit after the decimal point
“2” -two digits after the decimal point
“3” -three digits after the decimal point
“4” -auto-resolution, determined by the measured power level

Example

FORM3:READ:DATA 3

FORMat:READings[:DATA]?

Description This query returns the current resolution of the displayed power

value when dB or dBm units are selected.

Syntax

FORM:READ:DATA?

Response

“0” if there is zero digit after the decimal point
“1” if there is one digit after the decimal point
“2” if there are two digits after the decimal point
“3” if there are three digits after the decimal point
“4” if automatic resolution is set (determined by the measured

power level)

Example

FORM:READ:DATA?