Sense[1..n]:power[:dc]:reference: state – EXFO IQS-1500 Power Meters for IQS-500/600 User Manual

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Product-Specific Commands—Description

:SENSe[1..n]:POWer[:DC]:REFerence:

STATe

Description

This command selects whether absolute (dBm

or W) or relative (dB or W/W) power

measurements are performed.

Syntax

:SENSe[1..n]:POWer[:DC]:REFerence:STATe

Parameter(s)

ReferenceState:
The program data syntax for

is defined as a

element. The special forms

ON and OFF are accepted on input for increased

readability. ON corresponds to 1 and OFF

corresponds to 0.

The parameter is a boolean

value representing either dB and W, or dBm and

W/W:

0 or OFF - selects absolute units (dBm or W).

1 or ON - selects relative units (dB or W/W).

Example(s)

SENS:POW:REF:STAT 1

Notes

This command is not executed if a data

acquisition is in progress. In that case, the

"Acquisition in progress" message will be

returned.