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ATTNSN_n?
Attenuator Serial Number Query
Syntax:
ATTNSN_n?
where n is either A or B
Parameters:
None
Function:
This query returns the serial number of the attenuator that was calibrated
with the attached detector.
When using an attenuator this serial number must match the serial number of
the attenuator being used or data calculations will be inaccurate.
Returns:
<attnSN>
<attnSN> is of type <string> in the double quote format.
If no attenuator serial number is available, the query returns an empty double
quoted string, “”.
Related Commands:
CALDATE_n?, DETMODEL_n?, DETSN_n?
AUTO_n
Auto Ranging Enable
Syntax:
AUTO_n <state>
where n is either A or B
Parameters:
The parameter <state> is either 0 or 1. If <state> is 0 then manual ranging is
enabled. If <state> is 1 then auto ranging is enabled.
Function:
This command enables or disables auto ranging. If enabled and in a continu-
ous acquisition mode, a signal range is automatically selected to suit the input
signal. If disabled, the meter needs to be manually ranged.
Related Commands:
AUTO_n?, RANGE_n, RANGE_n?
AUTO_n?
Auto Ranging Enable Query
Syntax:
AUTO_n?
where n is either A or B
Parameters:
None
Function:
This query returns a value showing whether the auto ranging feature is
enabled or disabled.
Returns:
<state>
<state> is of type <number> which represents the integer 0 if auto ranging is
disabled or 1 if auto ranging is enabled. If enabled, the meter will auto range
when in continuous acquisition modes.
Related Commands:
AUTO_n, RANGE_n, RANGE_n?
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