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Remote Control (SCPI) Commands

High-Speed Power Meter

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Specific Commands

FORMat:READings[:DATA]

Description This command changes the resolution of the displayed power

value when dB or dBm is selected (for the selected channel

when using a PM-1620). If this command is sent while an

acquisition is in progress, the “Acquisition already running”

error message will be raised.

Syntax

FORM:READ[:DATA]

Parameters The parameter can be

“0”- no digits 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”- four digits after the decimal point
“5”- auto-resolution, determined by the measured power level

Example

FORM:READ:DATA 3

Remote Control (SCPI) Commands

High-Speed Power Meter

119

Specific Commands

FORMat:READings[:DATA]

Description This command changes the resolution of the displayed power

value when dB or dBm is selected (for the selected channel

when using a PM-1620). If this command is sent while an

acquisition is in progress, the “Acquisition already running”

error message will be raised.

Syntax

FORM:READ[:DATA]

Parameters The parameter can be

“0”- no digits 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”- four digits after the decimal point
“5”- auto-resolution, determined by the measured power level

Example

FORM:READ:DATA 3