EXFO PM-1600 High-Speed Power Meter - Manual (Page 133)

Remote Control (SCPI) Commands
High-Speed Power Meter 123
Specific Commands
READ:ALL:POWer:DC?
Description This command returns the power of both channels in their
respective current unit.
Syntax READ:ALL:POW:DC?
Response Returns two values in the +999.9999E±99 format for W and
W/W units and ±999.9999 for dBm and dB units. The number of
digits after the decimal point depends on the selected
resolution. To change the resolution of the displayed power
value in dB or dBm, use the FORM:READ[:DATA] command.
Example READ:ALL:POW:DC?
See also READ[:SCAL]:POW:DC?, FETC[:SCAL]:POW:DC?, INIT:CONT?,
INIT:CONT and INIT[:IMM]
READ[:SCALar]:POWer:DC?
Description This query performs an initiate and fetch (for the selected
channel when using a PM-1620). A measurement value is
stored and returned.
Syntax READ[:SCAL]:POW:DC?
Response A power mesurement in the +999.9999E±99 format for W and
W/W units and ±999.9999 for dBm and dB units in the currently
selected unit. The number of digits after the decimal point
depends on the selected resolution. To change the resolution of
the displayed power value in dB or dBm, use the
FORM:READ[:DATA] command.
Example READ:SCAL:POW:DC?
See also FETC[:SCAL]:POW:DC?, INIT:AUTO, INIT:CONT, INIT:CONT?,
and INIT[:IMM]
Remote Control (SCPI) Commands
High-Speed Power Meter 123
Specific Commands
READ:ALL:POWer:DC?
Description This command returns the power of both channels in their
respective current unit.
Syntax READ:ALL:POW:DC?
Response Returns two values in the +999.9999E±99 format for W and
W/W units and ±999.9999 for dBm and dB units. The number of
digits after the decimal point depends on the selected
resolution. To change the resolution of the displayed power
value in dB or dBm, use the FORM:READ[:DATA] command.
Example READ:ALL:POW:DC?
See also READ[:SCAL]:POW:DC?, FETC[:SCAL]:POW:DC?, INIT:CONT?,
INIT:CONT and INIT[:IMM]
READ[:SCALar]:POWer:DC?
Description This query performs an initiate and fetch (for the selected
channel when using a PM-1620). A measurement value is
stored and returned.
Syntax READ[:SCAL]:POW:DC?
Response A power mesurement in the +999.9999E±99 format for W and
W/W units and ±999.9999 for dBm and dB units in the currently
selected unit. The number of digits after the decimal point
depends on the selected resolution. To change the resolution of
the displayed power value in dB or dBm, use the
FORM:READ[:DATA] command.
Example READ:SCAL:POW:DC?
See also FETC[:SCAL]:POW:DC?, INIT:AUTO, INIT:CONT, INIT:CONT?,
and INIT[:IMM]