Vidia-Discrete
Computer Control • 35
Set Laser Output Power
Syntax
[:SOURce]:POWer[:LEVel] <
value>
Description
Sets the power level.
This command will not turn on power to the laser.
Changes made during a scan will not affect the scan.
Argument
x.x
Range: See specifications on page 65.
Units: dBm
Note: Power is wavelength dependent. You may not be
able to achieve the set power at all wavelengths. See
specifications on page 65.
Example
Set the laser power to 2.5 dBm:
:POW 2.5
⇒
OK
Query Laser Power Setpoint
Syntax
[:SOURce]:POWer[:LEVel]?
Description
Queries the laser-power setpoint.
Response
“x.x”
Range:
See specifications on page 65.
Example
:POW?
⇒
2.8
(Laser output is set to 2.8 dBm.)
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