Command Reference
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6 Command Reference
This chapter describes all common commands and SCPI commands implemented by the
analyzer.
Validity of the command set
The commands reported in this chapter are valid for vector network analyzers with 2 or
4 ports. Some of the program examples assume a four-port instrument. In most cases,
a simple adjustment of the port power suffixes or parameters will ensure compatibility
with 2-port analyzers.
Compatibility with R&S ZVB and older instruments
The SCPI command set for the R&S ZNC vector network analyzer has been designed
for compatibility with network analyzers R&S ZVA and R&S ZVB. A special subset of
commands has been implemented for compatibility with older analyzers of the R&S ZVR
family. These commands are listed in
chapter 6.4, "R&S ZVR/ZVAB Compatible Com-
If you want to make full use of the R&S ZNC features but do not need R&S ZVR com-
patibility, you should use the commands listed in
chapter 6.3, "SCPI Command Refer-
6.1 Special Terms and Notation
This section explains the meaning of special syntax elements used in the SCPI command
reference sections.
The following information is provided in the reference sections:
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Complete command syntax and parameter list
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Description of the command and its relationship with other commands
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List and description of the parameters with their numerical ranges, default values and
default units
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Supported command types (setting command, query). If nothing is mentioned, the
command can be used to write
and
read data (setting command and query).
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Program example
The SCPI conformance information is stated at the beginning of each section. Unless
otherwise stated, the commands are device-specific.
The commands are generally arranged in alphabetical order. Commands with similar
function (e.g. a pair of
...STARt
and
...STOP
commands) may be described in a com-
mon section, which in some instances disrupts the strict alphabetical order.
Special Terms and Notation
