Keysight V3500A, User Manual

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Basic V3500A commands
Command Name
Reset
Description This command resets the V3500A to its factory
power- on state.
Syntax
*RST<LF>
Response
OK
Command Name
Triggered power read
Description This is the basic measurement command for the V3500A.
Syntax
*TRG<LF>
Response
<Value>
Return value Returns the present V3500A reading.
Comments The present read cycle of the V3500A is interrupted, and a
new one is started. The measurement from the new cycle
is returned.
Command Name
Non-triggered power read
Description This command returns the present reading of the V3500A.
Syntax
PWR? <LF>
Response
<Value>
Comments This is a non- triggered measurement. If the input power has
changed during the present measurement cycle, the measured
power may be unpredictable.
Command Name
Zero command
Description This command zeroes the V3500A.
Syntax
ZERO<LF>
Response
OK
Comments
This internal correction routine removes offset errors in the
measurement. This is necessary to preserve accuracy when
measuring low- level signals.