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Output:apmode – EXFO FVA-3150 Variable Attenuator User Manual

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Remote Control Commands

Variable Attenuator

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Specific commands-Quick Reference Command Tree

OUTPut:APMode

Description This command selects Absolute or Reference attenuation

mode. When Absolute mode is selected, the Absolute

attenuation introduced by the FVA-3150 is displayed. When

Reference mode is selected, the current absolute attenuation is

set as the reference value, and then the displayed attenuation is

relative to the reference.

Syntax

OUTP:APM

Parameters The parameter can be

“0” or “OFF” to select Reference display mode
“1” or “ON” to select Absolute display mode

Example

OUTP:APM ON

Note

This command cannot be issued while a program is running.

OUTPut:APMode?

Description This query returns a value indicating whether or not Absolute

display mode is selected.

Syntax

OUTP:APM?

Response

“0” if the unit is in Reference display mode
“1” if the unit is in Absolute display mode

Example

OUTP:APM?