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Start Scanning
Syntax
:OUTPut:SCAN:STARt <value>
Description
Begins a wavelength scan. The argument to this
command determines the type of scan and.
The *OPC? command will return 0 until the stop
wavelength is reached on the last scan.
Argument
x
Range: -4, -3.
x=-3: Run one automated step scan.
x=-4: Run one interactive step scan.
Example
Run an interactive step scan:
:OUTP:SCAN:STAR -4
⇒
OK
Next Step
Syntax
:OUTPut:SCAN:STEP
Description
In interactive step-scan mode, tunes the laser to the
next step, as defined by the step size (page 43). If the
next step is past the stop wavelength, this com-
mand will reset the laser to the start wavelength.
Example
Advance to the next step (once an interactive step
scan has been initiated):
:OUTP:SCAN:STEP
⇒
OK
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