Chapter 4 Command Reference
:MEASure Subsystem
Programming Guide
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:MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer[:AC] [<expected_value>[,<resolution>]]
[,(@2)]
This command measures power.
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
How to Use the Measurement Instruction Commands
The Measure Instruction commands have a different level of compatibility
and flexibility than other commands. The parameters used with
commands from the Measure Instruction describe the signal you are going
to measure. This means that the Measure Instructions give compatibility
between instruments since you do not need to know anything about the
instrument you are using.
<expected_value>
range:
-40 to +10 dBm
default:
0.00
resolution:
0.01
<resolution>
description:
<resolution> is supported only for compatibility with other
instruments.
values:
0.01 dB | MIN | MAX | DEF
default:
0.01 dB
<source_list>
description:
Specifies which front-panel input is used for the measurement.
values:
DEF | (@2 )
default:
(@2)
response format:
<NR2> Power values are returned in dBm.
Summary of Contents for 53150A Series
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