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Form 080/01

Test and
Measurement Division

Operating Manual

SPECTRUM ANALYZER

FSEA20/30

1065.6000.20/.25/35

FSEB20/30

1066.3010.20/.25/35

FSEM20/30

1080.1505.20/.21/.25

1079.8500.30/.31/.35

FSEK20/30

1088.1491.20/.21/.25

1088.3494.30/.31/.35

Volume 2
Operating manual consists of 2 volumes

Printed in the Federal
Republic of Germany

1065.6016.12-14- II 10/01

FSE Tabbed Divider Overview

Tabbed Divider Overview

Volume 1

Data Sheet

Safety Instructi ons
Certificate of quality
EC Certificate of Conformity
Support Center
List of R & S Representatives

Manuals for Signal Analyzer FSE

Tabbed Divider

1 Chapter 1: Putting into Operation

2 Chapter 2: Getting Started

3 Chapter 3: Operation

4 Chapter 4: Functional Description

10 Index

Volume 2

Safety Instructi ons
Manuals for Signal Analyzer FSE

Tabbed Divider

5 Chapter 5: Remote Control – Basics

6 Chapter 6: Remote Control – Commands

7 Chapter 7: Remote Control – Program Examples

8 Chapter 8: Maintenance and Hardware Interfaces

9 Chapter 9: Error Messages

10 Index

1065.6016.12 RE E-2

Before putting the product into operation for

the first time, make sure to read the following

Safety Instructions

Rohde & Schwarz makes every effort to keep the safety standard of its products up to date and to offer
its customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment required
for them are designed and tested in accordance with the relevant safety standards. Compliance with
these standards is continuously monitored by our quality assurance system. This product has been
designed and tested in accordance with the EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the manufacturer’s
plant in a condition fully complying with safety standards. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe
operation, observe all instructions and warnings provided in this manual. If you have any questions
regarding these safety instructions, Rohde & Schwarz will be happy to answer them.

Furthermore, it is your responsibility to use the product in an appropriate manner. This product is
designed for use solely in industrial and laboratory environments or in the field and must not be used in
any way that may cause personal injury or property damage. You are responsible if the product is used
for an intention other than its designated purpose or in disregard of the manufacturer's instructions. The
manufacturer shall assume no responsibility for such use of the product.

The product is used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with its operating manual and
within its performance limits (see data sheet, documentation, the following safety instructions). Using
the products requires technical skills and knowledge of English. It is therefore essential that the
products be used exclusively by skilled and specialized staff or thoroughly trained personnel with the
required skills. If personal safety gear is required for using Rohde & Schwarz products, this will be
indicated at the appropriate place in the product documentation.

Observe
operating
instructions

Supply
voltage
ON/OFF

Weight
indication for
units >18 kg

Standby
indication

Symbols and safety labels

Danger of
electric
shock

Direct
current
(DC)

Warning!
Hot
surface

PE terminal Ground

Alternating
current (AC)

Direct/alternating
current (DC/AC)

Ground
terminal

Device fully
protected by
double/reinforced
insulation

Attention!
Electrostatic
sensitive
devices

1171.0000.42-02.00 Sheet 1

Safety Instructions

Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by
dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions
before putting the product into operation. It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety
instructions on personal safety that appear in other parts of the documentation. In these safety
instructions, the word "product" refers to all merchandise sold and distributed by Rohde & Schwarz,
including instruments, systems and all accessories.

Tags and their meaning

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION This tag indicates a safety hazard with a low potential of risk for the user

ATTENTION

NOTE

These tags are in accordance with the standard definition for civil applications in the European
Economic Area. Definitions that deviate from the standard definition may also exist. It is therefore
essential to make sure that the tags described here are always used only in connection with the
associated documentation and the associated product. The use of tags in connection with unassociated
products or unassociated documentation can result in misinterpretations and thus contribute to personal
injury or material damage.

This tag indicates a safety hazard with a high potential of risk for the
user that can result in death or serious injuries.

This tag indicates a safety hazard with a medium potential of risk for the
user that can result in death or serious injuries.

that can result in slight or minor injuries.

This tag indicates the possibility of incorrect use that can cause damage
to the product.

This tag indicates a situation where the user should pay special attention
to operating the product but which does not lead to damage.

Basic safety instructions

1. The product may be operated only under
the operating conditions and in the
positions specified by the manufacturer. Its
ventilation must not be obstructed during
operation. Unless otherwise specified, the
following requirements apply to
Rohde & Schwarz products:
prescribed operating position is always with
the housing floor facing down, IP protection
2X, pollution severity 2, overvoltage
category 2, use only in enclosed spaces,
max. operation altitude max. 2000 m.
Unless specified otherwise in the data
sheet, a tolerance of ±10% shall apply to
the nominal voltage and of ±5% to the
nominal frequency.

2. Applicable local or national safety
regulations and rules for the prevention of
accidents must be observed in all work
performed. The product may be opened
only by authorized, specially trained
personnel. Prior to performing any work on
the product or opening the product, the

product must be disconnected from the
supply network. Any adjustments,
replacements of parts, maintenance or
repair must be carried out only by technical
personnel authorized by Rohde & Schwarz.
Only original parts may be used for
replacing parts relevant to safety (e.g.
power switches, power transformers,
fuses). A safety test must always be
performed after parts relevant to safety
have been replaced (visual inspection, PE
conductor test, insulation resistance
measurement, leakage current
measurement, functional test).

3. As with all industrially manufactured goods,
the use of substances that induce an
allergic reaction (allergens, e.g. nickel)
such as aluminum cannot be generally
excluded. If you develop an allergic
reaction (such as a skin rash, frequent
sneezing, red eyes or respiratory
difficulties), consult a physician immediately
to determine the cause.

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Safety Instructions

4. If products/components are mechanically
and/or thermically processed in a manner
that goes beyond their intended use,
hazardous substances (heavy-metal dust
such as lead, beryllium, nickel) may be
released. For this reason, the product may
only be disassembled, e.g. for disposal
purposes, by specially trained personnel.
Improper disassembly may be hazardous to
your health. National waste disposal
regulations must be observed.

5. If handling the product yields hazardous
substances or fuels that must be disposed
of in a special way, e.g. coolants or engine
oils that must be replenished regularly, the
safety instructions of the manufacturer of
the hazardous substances or fuels and the
applicable regional waste disposal
regulations must be observed. Also
observe the relevant safety instructions in
the product documentation.

6. Depending on the function, certain products
such as RF radio equipment can produce
an elevated level of electromagnetic
radiation. Considering that unborn life
requires increased protection, pregnant
women should be protected by appropriate
measures. Persons with pacemakers may
also be endangered by electromagnetic
radiation. The employer is required to
assess workplaces where there is a special
risk of exposure to radiation and, if
necessary, take measures to avert the
danger.

7. Operating the products requires special
training and intense concentration. Make
certain that persons who use the products
are physically, mentally and emotionally fit
enough to handle operating the products;
otherwise injuries or material damage may
occur. It is the responsibility of the
employer to select suitable personnel for
operating the products.

8. Prior to switching on the product, it must be
ensured that the nominal voltage setting on
the product matches the nominal voltage of
the AC supply network. If a different voltage
is to be set, the power fuse of the product
may have to be changed accordingly.

9. In the case of products of safety class I with
movable power cord and connector,
operation is permitted only on sockets with
earthing contact and protective earth
connection.

10. Intentionally breaking the protective earth
connection either in the feed line or in the
product itself is not permitted. Doing so can
result in the danger of an electric shock
from the product. If extension cords or
connector strips are implemented, they
must be checked on a regular basis to
ensure that they are safe to use.

11. If the product has no power switch for
disconnection from the AC supply, the plug
of the connecting cable is regarded as the
disconnecting device. In such cases, it
must be ensured that the power plug is
easily reachable and accessible at all times
(length of connecting cable approx. 2 m).
Functional or electronic switches are not
suitable for providing disconnection from
the AC supply. If products without power
switches are integrated in racks or systems,
a disconnecting device must be provided at
the system level.

12. Never use the product if the power cable is
damaged. By taking appropriate safety
measures and carefully laying the power
cable, ensure that the cable cannot be
damaged and that no one can be hurt by
e.g. tripping over the cable or suffering an
electric shock.

13. The product may be operated only from
TN/TT supply networks fused with max.
16 A.

14. Do not insert the plug into sockets that are
dusty or dirty. Insert the plug firmly and all
the way into the socket. Otherwise this can
result in sparks, fire and/or injuries.

15. Do not overload any sockets, extension
cords or connector strips; doing so can
cause fire or electric shocks.

16. For measurements in circuits with voltages
V

> 30 V, suitable measures (e.g.

rms

appropriate measuring equipment, fusing,
current limiting, electrical separation,
insulation) should be taken to avoid any
hazards.

17. Ensure that the connections with
information technology equipment comply
with IEC 950/EN 60950.

18. Never remove the cover or part of the
housing while you are operating the
product. This will expose circuits and
components and can lead to injuries, fire or
damage to the product.

1171.0000.42-02.00 Sheet 3

Safety Instructions

19. If a product is to be permanently installed,
the connection between the PE terminal on
site and the product's PE conductor must
be made first before any other connection
is made. The product may be installed and
connected only by a skilled electrician.

20. For permanently installed equipment
without built-in fuses, circuit breakers or
similar protective devices, the supply circuit
must be fused in such a way that suitable
protection is provided for users and
products.

21. Do not insert any objects into the openings
in the housing that are not designed for this
purpose. Never pour any liquids onto or into
the housing. This can cause short circuits
inside the product and/or electric shocks,
fire or injuries.

22. Use suitable overvoltage protection to
ensure that no overvoltage (such as that
caused by a thunderstorm) can reach the
product. Otherwise the operating personnel
will be endangered by electric shocks.

23. Rohde & Schwarz products are not
protected against penetration of water,
unless otherwise specified (see also safety
instruction 1.). If this is not taken into
account, there exists the danger of electric
shock or damage to the product, which can
also lead to personal injury.

24. Never use the product under conditions in
which condensation has formed or can form
in or on the product, e.g. if the product was
moved from a cold to a warm environment.

matching Rohde & Schwarz type (see
spare parts list). Batteries and storage
batteries are hazardous waste. Dispose of
them only in specially marked containers.
Observe local regulations regarding waste
disposal. Do not short-circuit batteries or
storage batteries.

28. Please be aware that in the event of a fire,
toxic substances (gases, liquids etc.) that
may be hazardous to your health may
escape from the product.

29. Please be aware of the weight of the
product. Be careful when moving it;
otherwise you may injure your back or other
parts of your body.

30. Do not place the product on surfaces,
vehicles, cabinets or tables that for reasons
of weight or stability are unsuitable for this
purpose. Always follow the manufacturer's
installation instructions when installing the
product and fastening it to objects or
structures (e.g. walls and shelves).

31. Handles on the products are designed
exclusively for personnel to hold or carry
the product. It is therefore not permissible
to use handles for fastening the product to
or on means of transport such as cranes,
fork lifts, wagons, etc. The user is
responsible for securely fastening the
products to or on the means of transport
and for observing the safety regulations of
the manufacturer of the means of transport.
Noncompliance can result in personal injury
or material damage.

25. Do not close any slots or openings on the
product, since they are necessary for
ventilation and prevent the product from
overheating. Do not place the product on
soft surfaces such as sofas or rugs or
inside a closed housing, unless this is well
ventilated.

26. Do not place the product on heat­generating devices such as radiators or fan
heaters. The temperature of the
environment must not exceed the maximum
temperature specified in the data sheet.

27. Batteries and storage batteries must not be
exposed to high temperatures or fire. Keep
batteries and storage batteries away from
children. If batteries or storage batteries are
improperly replaced, this can cause an
explosion (warning: lithium cells). Replace
the battery or storage battery only with the

1171.0000.42-02.00 Sheet 4

32. If you use the product in a vehicle, it is the
sole responsibility of the driver to drive the
vehicle safely. Adequately secure the
product in the vehicle to prevent injuries or
other damage in the event of an accident.
Never use the product in a moving vehicle if
doing so could distract the driver of the
vehicle. The driver is always responsible for
the safety of the vehicle; the manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for accidents or
collisions.

33. If a laser product (e.g. a CD/DVD drive) is
integrated in a Rohde & Schwarz product,
do not use any other settings or functions
than those described in the documentation.
Otherwise this may be hazardous to your
health, since the laser beam can cause
irreversible damage to your eyes. Never try
to take such products apart, and never look
into the laser beam.

Por favor lea imprescindiblemente antes de
la primera puesta en funcionamiento las
siguientes informaciones de seguridad

Informaciones de seguridad

Es el principio de Rohde & Schwarz de tener a sus productos siempre al día con los estandards de
seguridad y de ofrecer a sus clientes el máximo grado de seguridad. Nuestros productos y todos los
equipos adicionales son siempre fabricados y examinados según las normas de seguridad vigentes.
Nuestra sección de gestión de la seguridad de calidad controla constantemente que sean cumplidas
estas normas. Este producto ha sido fabricado y examinado según el comprobante de conformidad
adjunto según las normas de la CE y ha salido de nuestra planta en estado impecable según los
estandards técnicos de seguridad. Para poder preservar este estado y garantizar un funcionamiento
libre de peligros, deberá el usuario atenerse a todas las informaciones, informaciones de seguridad y
notas de alerta. Rohde&Schwarz está siempre a su disposición en caso de que tengan preguntas
referentes a estas informaciones de seguridad.

Además queda en la responsabilidad del usuario utilizar el producto en la forma debida. Este producto
solamente fue elaborado para ser utilizado en la indústria y el laboratorio o para fines de campo y de
ninguna manera deberá ser utilizado de modo que alguna persona/cosa pueda ser dañada. El uso del
producto fuera de sus fines definidos o despreciando las informaciones de seguridad del fabricante
queda en la responsabilidad del usuario. El fabricante no se hace en ninguna forma responsable de
consecuencias a causa del maluso del producto.

Se parte del uso correcto del producto para los fines definidos si el producto es utilizado dentro de las
instrucciones del correspondiente manual del uso y dentro del margen de rendimiento definido (ver
hoja de datos, documentación, informaciones de seguridad que siguen). El uso de los productos hace
necesarios conocimientos profundos y el conocimiento del idioma inglés. Por eso se deberá tener en
cuenta de exclusivamente autorizar para el uso de los productos a personas péritas o debidamente
minuciosamente instruidas con los conocimientos citados. Si fuera necesaria indumentaria de
seguridad para el uso de productos de R&S, encontrará la información debida en la documentación del
producto en el capítulo correspondiente.

Símbolos y definiciones de seguridad

Ver manual
de
instrucciones
del uso

Informaciones
para
maquinaria
con uns peso
de > 18kg

Peligro de
golpe de
corriente

¡Advertencia!
Superficie
caliente

Conexión a
conductor
protector

Conexión
a tierra

Conexión
a masa
conductora

¡Cuidado!
Elementos de
construción
con peligro de
carga
electroestática

El aparato está
protegido en su
totalidad por un
aislamiento de
doble refuerzo

potencia EN
MARCHA/PARADA

Indicación
Stand-by

Corriente
continua
DC

Corriente
alterna AC

Corriente
continua/alterna
DC/AC

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Informaciones de seguridad

Tener en cuenta las informaciones de seguridad sirve para tratar de evitar daños y peligros de toda
clase. Es necesario de que se lean las siguientes informaciones de seguridad concienzudamente y se
tengan en cuenta debidamente antes de la puesta en funcionamiento del producto. También deberán
ser tenidas en cuenta las informaciones para la protección de personas que encontrarán en otro
capítulo de esta documentación y que también son obligatorias de seguir. En las informaciones de
seguridad actuales hemos juntado todos los objetos vendidos por Rohde&Schwarz bajo la
denominación de „producto“, entre ellos también aparatos, instalaciones así como toda clase de
accesorios.

Palabras de señal y su significado

PELIGRO Indica un punto de peligro con gran potencial de riesgo para el

ususario.Punto de peligro que puede llevar hasta la muerte o graves
heridas.

ADVERTENCIA Indica un punto de peligro con un protencial de riesgo mediano para el

usuario. Punto de peligro que puede llevar hasta la muerte o graves
heridas .

ATENCIÓN Indica un punto de peligro con un protencial de riesgo pequeño para el

usuario. Punto de peligro que puede llevar hasta heridas leves o
pequeñas

CUIDADO Indica la posibilidad de utilizar mal el producto y a consecuencia

dañarlo.

INFORMACIÓN Indica una situación en la que deberían seguirse las instrucciones en el

uso del producto, pero que no consecuentemente deben de llevar a un
daño del mismo.

Las palabras de señal corresponden a la definición habitual para aplicaciones civiles en el ámbito de la
comunidad económica europea. Pueden existir definiciones diferentes a esta definición. Por eso se
debera tener en cuenta que las palabras de señal aquí descritas sean utilizadas siempre solamente en
combinación con la correspondiente documentación y solamente en combinación con el producto
correspondiente. La utilización de las palabras de señal en combinación con productos o
documentaciones que no les correspondan puede llevar a malinterpretaciones y tener por
consecuencia daños en personas u objetos.

Informaciones de seguridad elementales

1. El producto solamente debe ser utilizado
según lo indicado por el fabricante referente
a la situación y posición de funcionamiento
sin que se obstruya la ventilación. Si no se
convino de otra manera, es para los
productos R&S válido lo que sigue:
como posición de funcionamiento se define
principialmente la posición con el suelo de la
caja para abajo , modo de protección IP 2X,
grado de suciedad 2, categoría de
sobrecarga eléctrica 2, utilizar solamente en
estancias interiores, utilización hasta 2000 m
sobre el nivel del mar.
A menos que se especifique otra cosa en la
hoja de datos, se aplicará una tolerancia de
±10% sobre el voltaje nominal y de ±5%
sobre la frecuencia nominal.

2. En todos los trabajos deberán ser tenidas en
cuenta las normas locales de seguridad de
trabajo y de prevención de accidentes. El
producto solamente debe de ser abierto por
personal périto autorizado. Antes de efectuar
trabajos en el producto o abrirlo deberá este
ser desconectado de la corriente. El ajuste,
el cambio de partes, la manutención y la
reparación deberán ser solamente
efectuadas por electricistas autorizados por
R&S. Si se reponen partes con importancia
para los aspectos de seguridad (por ejemplo
el enchufe, los transformadores o los
fusibles), solamente podrán ser sustituidos
por partes originales. Despues de cada
recambio de partes elementales para la
seguridad deberá ser efectuado un control de

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Informaciones de seguridad

seguridad (control a primera vista, control de
conductor protector, medición de resistencia
de aislamiento, medición de medición de la
corriente conductora, control de
funcionamiento).

3. Como en todo producto de fabricación
industrial no puede ser excluido en general
de que se produzcan al usarlo elementos
que puedan generar alergias, los llamados
elementos alergénicos (por ejemplo el
níquel). Si se producieran en el trato con
productos R&S reacciones alérgicas, como
por ejemplo urticaria, estornudos frecuentes,
irritación de la conjuntiva o dificultades al
respirar, se deberá consultar inmediatamente
a un médico para averigurar los motivos de
estas reacciones.

4. Si productos / elementos de construcción son
tratados fuera del funcionamiento definido de
forma mecánica o térmica, pueden generarse
elementos peligrosos (polvos de sustancia
de metales pesados como por ejemplo
plomo, berilio, níquel). La partición elemental
del producto, como por ejemplo sucede en el
tratamiento de materias residuales, debe de
ser efectuada solamente por personal
especializado para estos tratamientos. La
partición elemental efectuada
inadecuadamente puede generar daños para
la salud. Se deben tener en cuenta las
directivas nacionales referentes al
tratamiento de materias residuales.

5. En el caso de que se produjeran agentes de
peligro o combustibles en la aplicación del
producto que debieran de ser transferidos a
un tratamiento de materias residuales, como
por ejemplo agentes refrigerantes que deben
ser repuestos en periodos definidos, o
aceites para motores, deberan ser tenidas en
cuenta las prescripciones de seguridad del
fabricante de estos agentes de peligro o
combustibles y las regulaciones regionales
para el tratamiento de materias residuales.
Cuiden también de tener en cuenta en caso
dado las prescripciones de seguridad
especiales en la descripción del producto.

6. Ciertos productos, como por ejemplo las
instalaciones de radiación HF, pueden a
causa de su función natural, emitir una
radiación electromagnética aumentada. En
vista a la protección de la vida en desarrollo
deberían ser protegidas personas
embarazadas debidamente. También las
personas con un bypass pueden correr

peligro a causa de la radiación
electromagnética. El empresario está
comprometido a valorar y señalar areas de
trabajo en las que se corra un riesgo de
exposición a radiaciones aumentadas de
riesgo aumentado para evitar riesgos.

7. La utilización de los productos requiere
instrucciones especiales y una alta
concentración en el manejo. Debe de
ponerse por seguro de que las personas que
manejen los productos estén a la altura de
los requerimientos necesarios referente a
sus aptitudes físicas, psíquicas y
emocionales, ya que de otra manera no se
pueden excluir lesiones o daños de objetos.
El empresario lleva la responsabilidad de
seleccionar el personal usuario apto para el
manejo de los productos.

8. Antes de la puesta en marcha del producto
se deberá tener por seguro de que la tensión
preseleccionada en el producto equivalga a
la del la red de distribución. Si es necesario
cambiar la preselección de la tensión
también se deberán en caso dabo cambiar
los fusibles correspondientes del prodcuto.

9. Productos de la clase de seguridad I con
alimentación móvil y enchufe individual de
producto solamente deberán ser conectados
para el funcionamiento a tomas de corriente
de contacto de seguridad y con conductor
protector conectado.

10. Queda prohibida toda clase de interrupción
intencionada del conductor protector, tanto
en la toma de corriente como en el mismo
producto ya que puede tener como
consecuencia el peligro de golpe de corriente
por el producto. Si se utilizaran cables o
enchufes de extensión se deberá poner al
seguro, que es controlado su estado técnico
de seguridad.

11. Si el producto no está equipado con un
interruptor para desconectarlo de la red, se
deberá considerar el enchufe del cable de
distribución como interruptor. En estos casos
deberá asegurar de que el enchufe sea de
fácil acceso y nabejo (medida del cable de
distribución aproximadamente 2 m). Los
interruptores de función o electrónicos no
son aptos para el corte de la red eléctrica. Si
los productos sin interruptor están integrados
en construciones o instalaciones, se deberá
instalar el interruptor al nivel de la
instalación.

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12. No utilice nunca el producto si está dañado el
cable eléctrico. Asegure a través de las
medidas de protección y de instalación
adecuadas de que el cable de eléctrico no
pueda ser dañado o de que nadie pueda ser
dañado por él, por ejemplo al tropezar o por
un golpe de corriente.

13. Solamente está permitido el funcionamiento
en redes de distribución TN/TT aseguradas
con fusibles de como máximo 16 A.

14. Nunca conecte el enchufe en tomas de
corriente sucias o llenas de polvo. Introduzca
el enchufe por completo y fuertemente en la
toma de corriente. Si no tiene en
consideración estas indicaciones se arriesga
a que se originen chispas, fuego y/o heridas.

15. No sobrecargue las tomas de corriente, los
cables de extensión o los enchufes de
extensión ya que esto pudiera causar fuego
o golpes de corriente.

16. En las mediciones en circuitos de corriente
con una tensión de entrada de Ueff > 30 V se
deberá tomar las precauciones debidas para
impedir cualquier peligro (por ejemplo
medios de medición adecuados, seguros,
limitación de tensión, corte protector,
aislamiento etc.).

17. En caso de conexión con aparatos de la
técnica informática se deberá tener en
cuenta que estos cumplan los requisitos de
la EC950/EN60950.

18. Nunca abra la tapa o parte de ella si el
producto está en funcionamiento. Esto pone
a descubierto los cables y componentes
eléctricos y puede causar heridas, fuego o
daños en el producto.

19. Si un producto es instalado fijamente en un
lugar, se deberá primero conectar el
conductor protector fijo con el conductor
protector del aparato antes de hacer
cualquier otra conexión. La instalación y la
conexión deberán ser efecutadas por un
electricista especializado.

20. En caso de que los productos que son
instalados fijamente en un lugar sean sin
protector implementado, autointerruptor o
similares objetos de protección, deberá la
toma de corriente estar protegida de manera
que los productos o los usuarios estén
suficientemente protegidos.

21. Por favor, no introduzca ningún objeto que
no esté destinado a ello en los orificios de la
caja del aparato. No vierta nunca ninguna
clase de líquidos sobre o en la caja. Esto
puede producir corto circuitos en el producto
y/o puede causar golpes de corriente, fuego
o heridas.

22. Asegúrese con la protección adecuada de
que no pueda originarse en el producto una
sobrecarga por ejemplo a causa de una
tormenta. Si no se verá el personal que lo
utilice expuesto al peligro de un golpe de
corriente.

23. Los productos R&S no están protegidos
contra el agua si no es que exista otra
indicación, ver también punto 1. Si no se
tiene en cuenta esto se arriesga el peligro de
golpe de corriente o de daños en el producto
lo cual también puede llevar al peligro de
personas.

24. No utilice el producto bajo condiciones en las
que pueda producirse y se hayan producido
líquidos de condensación en o dentro del
producto como por ejemplo cuando se
desplaza el producto de un lugar frío a un
lugar caliente.

25. Por favor no cierre ninguna ranura u orificio
del producto, ya que estas son necesarias
para la ventilación e impiden que el producto
se caliente demasiado. No pongan el
producto encima de materiales blandos como
por ejemplo sofás o alfombras o dentro de
una caja cerrada, si esta no está
suficientemente ventilada.

26. No ponga el producto sobre aparatos que
produzcan calor, como por ejemplo
radiadores o calentadores. La temperatura
ambiental no debe superar la temperatura
máxima especificada en la hoja de datos.

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Informaciones de seguridad

27. Baterías y acumuladores no deben de ser
expuestos a temperaturas altas o al fuego.
Guardar baterías y acumuladores fuera del
alcance de los niños. Si las baterías o los
acumuladores no son cambiados con la
debida atención existirá peligro de explosión
(atención celulas de Litio). Cambiar las
baterías o los acumuladores solamente por
los del tipo R&S correspondiente (ver lista de
piezas de recambio). Baterías y
acumuladores son deshechos problemáticos.
Por favor tirenlos en los recipientes
especiales para este fín. Por favor tengan en
cuenta las prescripciones nacionales de cada
país referente al tratamiento de deshechos.
Nunca sometan las baterías o acumuladores
a un corto circuito.

28. Tengan en consideración de que en caso de
un incendio pueden escaparse gases tóxicos
del producto, que pueden causar daños a la
salud.

29. Por favor tengan en cuenta que en caso de
un incendio pueden desprenderse del
producto agentes venenosos (gases, líquidos
etc.) que pueden generar daños a la salud.

30. No sitúe el producto encima de superficies,
vehículos, estantes o mesas, que por sus
características de peso o de estabilidad no
sean aptas para él. Siga siempre las
instrucciones de instalación del fabricante
cuando instale y asegure el producto en
objetos o estructuras (por ejemplo paredes y
estantes).

31. Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven
solamente de ayuda para el manejo que
solamente está previsto para personas. Por
eso no está permitido utilizar las asas para la
sujecion en o sobre medios de transporte
como por ejemplo grúas, carretillas
elevadoras de horquilla, carros etc. El
usuario es responsable de que los productos
sean sujetados de forma segura a los medios
de transporte y de que las prescripciones de
seguridad del fabricante de los medios de
transporte sean tenidas en cuenta. En caso
de que no se tengan en cuenta pueden
causarse daños en personas y objetos.

32. Si llega a utilizar el producto dentro de un
vehículo, queda en la responsabilidad
absoluta del conductor que conducir el
vehículo de manera segura. Asegure el
producto dentro del vehículo debidamente
para evitar en caso de un accidente las
lesiones u otra clase de daños. No utilice
nunca el producto dentro de un vehículo en
movimiento si esto pudiera distraer al
conductor. Siempre queda en la
responsabilidad absoluta del conductor la
seguridad del vehículo y el fabricante no
asumirá ninguna clase de responsabilidad
por accidentes o colisiones.

33. Dado el caso de que esté integrado un
producto de laser en un producto R&S (por
ejemplo CD/DVD-ROM) no utilice otras
instalaciones o funciones que las descritas
en la documentación. De otra manera pondrá
en peligro su salud, ya que el rayo laser
puede dañar irreversiblemente sus ojos.
Nunca trate de descomponer estos
productos. Nunca mire dentro del rayo laser.

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FSE Manuals

Contents of Manuals for Spectrum Analyzer FSE

Operating Manual FSE

The operating manual describes the following models and options:

• FSEA20/30 9kHz/20 Hz to 3,5 GHz

• FSEB20/30 9kHz/20 Hz to 7 GHz

• FSEM20/30 9kHz/20 Hz to 26,5 GHz

• FSEK20/30 9kHz/20 Hz to 40 GHz

• Option FSE-B3 TV Demodulator

• Option FSE-B5 FFT Filter

• Option FSE-B8/9/10/11 Tracking Generator

• Option FSE-B13 1 dB Attenuator

• Option FSE-B15 DOS Controller (Id.-Nr: 1073.5696.02/.03)

• Option FSE-B15 Windows NT Controller (Id.-Nr.: 1073.5696.06)

• Option FSE-B16 Ethernet Adapter

• Option FSE-B17 Second IEC/IEEE Bus Interface

Options FSE-B7, Vector Signal Analysis, and FSE-B21, External Mixer Output, are described in se­parate manuals.
The present operating manual c ontains comprehensive information about the technical data of the
instrument, the setup and putting into operation of the ins tr ument, the operating concept and c ontrols
as well as the operation of the FSE via the m enus and via remote control. Typical measurement
tasks for the FSE ar e explained us ing the f unc tions of f er ed by the menus and a selec tion of pr ogram
examples.
In addition the operating manual gives information about maintenance of the instrument and about
error detection listing the error messages which m ay be output by the instrument. It is subdivided into
2 volumes containing the data sheet plus 9 chapters:

Volume 1

The data sheet informs about guaranteed specifications and characteristics of the instrument.
Chapter 1 describes the control elem ents and connectors on the front and rear panel as

well as all procedures required for putting the FSE into operation and integra­tion into a test system.

Chapter 2 gives an introduction to typical measurement tasks of the FSE which are ex-

plained step by step.

Chapter 3 describes the operating principles, the structure of the graphic al interface and

offers a menu overview.

Chapter 4 forms a ref erence for manual control of the F SE and contains a detailed de-

scription of all instrument functions and their application.

Chapter 10 contains an index for the operating manual.

Volume 2

Chapter 5 describes the basics for program ming the FSE, c omm and pr ocessing and the

status reporting system.

Chapter 6 lists all the remote-control com m ands def ined for the ins trum ent. At the end of

the chapter a alphabetical list of com mands and a table of softk eys with com­mand assignment is given.

Chapter 7 contains program examples for a number of typical applications of the FSE.
Chapter 8 describes preventive maintenanc e and the characteristics of the instrument’s

interfaces.

Chapter 8 gives a list of error messages that the FSE may generate.
Chapter 9 contains a list of error messages.
Chapter 10 contains an index for the operating manual.

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Manuals FSE

Service Manual - Instrument

The service manual - instrum ent inform s on how to check c ompliance with rated spec ifications (per ­formance test) and on the self tests.

Service Manual

The service manual is not delivered with the instrument but m ay be obtained from your R&S service
department using the order number 1065.6016.94.

The service manualinforms on instrument function, repair, troubleshooting and fault elimination. It
contains all information required for the maintenance of FSE by exchanging modules.It contains in­formation about the individual modules of FSE. T his compr ises the test and adjustm ent of the mod­ules, fault detection within the modules and the interface description.

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FSE Contents - Remote Control - Basics

Contents - Chapter 5 "Remote Control - "Basics"

5 Remote Control - Basics..................................................................................... 5.1

Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 5.1

Brief Instructions.............................................................................................................................5.2

Switchover to Remote Control .......................................................................................................5.2

Indications during Remote Control ..........................................................................................5.2

Remote Control via IEC Bus....................................................................................................5.3

Setting the Device Address...........................................................................................5.3

Return to Manual Operation..........................................................................................5.3

Remote Control via RS-232-Interface ..................................................................................... 5.4

Setting the Transmission Parameters...........................................................................5.4

Return to Manual Operation..........................................................................................5.4

Limitations .....................................................................................................................5.5

Remote Control via RSIB Interface ......................................................................................... 5.6

Windows Environment ..................................................................................................5.6

Unix Enviroment – with Windows NT Controller ........................................................... 5.6

Remote Control ............................................................................................................. 5.6

Return to Manual Operation..........................................................................................5.6

Messages.......................................................................................................................................... 5.7

IEE/IEEE-Bus Interface Messages..........................................................................................5.7

RSIB Interface Messages........................................................................................................ 5.7

Device Messages (Commands and Device Responses) ........................................................5.8

Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages............................................................................. 5.9

SCPI Introduction..................................................................................................................... 5.9

Structure of a Command ......................................................................................................... 5.9

Structure of a Command Line................................................................................................5.12

Responses to Queries........................................................................................................... 5.12

Parameters............................................................................................................................5.13

Overview of Syntax Elements................................................................................................5.14

Instrument Model and Command Processing ............................................................................5.15

Input Unit ...............................................................................................................................5.15

Command Recognition.......................................................................................................... 5.16

Data Set and Instrument Hardware.......................................................................................5.16

Status Reporting System....................................................................................................... 5.16

Output Unit............................................................................................................................. 5.17

Command Sequence and Command Synchronization..........................................................5.17

Status Reporting System.............................................................................................................. 5.18

Structure of an SCPI Status Register.................................................................................... 5.18

Overview of the Status Registers ..........................................................................................5.20

Description of the Status Registers .......................................................................................5.21

Status Byte (STB) and Service Request Enable Register (SRE)................................5.21

IST Flag and Parallel Poll Enable Register (PPE)....................................................... 5.22

Event-Status Register (ESR) and Event-Status-Enable Register (ESE)..................... 5.22

STATus:OPERation Register......................................................................................5.23

STATus:QUEStionable Register .................................................................................5.24

STATus QUEStionable:ACPLimit Register................................................................. 5.25

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Contents - Remote Control - Basics FSE

STATus QUEStionable:FREQuency Register.............................................................5.26

STATus QUEStionable:LIMit Register ........................................................................ 5.27

STATus QUEStionable:LMARgin Register ................................................................. 5.28

STATus QUEStionable:POWer Register .................................................................... 5.29

STATus QUEStionable:SYNC Register ......................................................................5.30

STATus QUEStionable:TRANsducer Register ........................................................... 5.31

Application of the Status Reporting Systems......................................................................... 5.32

Service Request, Making Use of the Hierarchy Structure........................................... 5.32

Serial Poll ....................................................................................................................5.32

Parallel Poll.................................................................................................................. 5.33

Query by Means of Commands................................................................................... 5.33

Error-Queue Query...................................................................................................... 5.33

Resetting Values of the Status Reporting System................................................................. 5.34

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FSE Introduction

5 Remote Control - Basics

In this chapter you find:

• instructions how to put the FSE into operation via remote control,

• a general introduction to remote control of programmable ins truments. This includes the description

of the command str ucture and syntax according to the SCPI standard, the description of c ommand
execution and of the status registers,

• diagrams and tables describing the status registers used in the FSE.
In chapter 6, all remote control functions are described in detail. The subsystems are listed by

alphabetical order according to SCPI. All commands and their parameters are listed by alphabetical
order in the command list at the end of chapter 6.

Program examples for the FSE can be found in chapter 7.
The remote control interfaces and their interface functions are described in chapter 8.

Introduction

The instrument is equipped with an IEC-bus interface accor ding to standard IEC 625.1/IEEE 488.2 and
two RS-232 interfaces. The connector is located at the r ear of the instrum ent and permits to connect a
controller for remote control.

The option FSE-B15, (controller function) together with the option FSE B17 (2nd IEC-bus interface) may
also be used as a controller (see chapter 1, section "Option FSE-B17 - Second IEC/IEEE Interface).
In addition, the instrument is equipped with an RSIB interface that allows instrum ent control by Visual
C++ and Visual Basic programs

The instrument supports the SCPI version 1994.0 (Standard Commands for Programmable
Instruments). T he SCPI standard is based on standard IEEE 488.2 and aim s at the standardization of
device-specific commands, error handling and the status registers (see section "SCPI Introduction").

This section assumes basic knowledge of IEC-bus programming and operation of the controller. A
description of the interface c omm ands is to be obtained from the relevant m anuals.

functions are matched to the function interface for IEC/IEEE-bus programming from National
Instruments. The functions supported by the DLLs are listed in chapter 8.

The requirements of the SCPI standard placed on com m and syntax, error handling and configur ation of
the status registers are explained in detail in the r espective sections. Tables provide a fast overview of
the commands implem ented in the instrument and the bit assignm ent in the status regis ters. T he tables
are supplemented by a comprehensive desc ription of every com m and and the s tatus register s. Detailed
program examples of the main functions are to be found in chapter 7.

The program examples for IEC-bus programming are all written in Quick BASIC.

The RSIB interface

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Brief Instructions FSE

Brief Instructions

The short and simple operating sequence given below permits fast putting into operation of the
instrument and setting of its bas ic functions. As a prerequisite, the IEC-bus addr es s , which is factory-set
to 20, must not have been changed.

1. Connect instrument and controller using IEC-bus cable.

2. Write and start the following program on the controller:

CALL IBFIND("DEV1", analyzer%) ’Open port to the instrument
CALL IBPAD(analyzer%, 20) ’Inform controller about instrument address
CALL IBWRT(analyzer%, "*RST;*CLS") ’Reset instrument
CALL IBWRT(analyzer%, ’FREQ:CENT 100MHz’) ’Set center frequency to 100 MHz
CALL IBWRT(analyzer%, ’FREQ:SPAN 10MHz’) ’Set span to 10 MHz

CALL IBWRT(analyzer%, ’DISP:TRAC:Y:RLEV -10dBm’)

’Set reference level to -10 dBm

The instrument now performs a sweep in the frequency range of 95 MHz to 105 MHz.

3. To return to manual control, press the LOCAL key at the front panel

Switchover to Remote Control

On power-on, the instrument is always in the manual operating state ("LOCAL" state) and can be
operated via the front panel.
It is switched to remote control ("REMOTE" state)

IEC-bus as soon as it receives an addressed command from a controller.
RS-232 as soon as it receives the command ’@REM’ from a controller.
RSIB as soon as it receives an addressed command from a controller.

During remote control, operation via the f ront panel is disabled. The ins trument remains in the remote
state until it is reset to the manual s tate via the front panel or via remote control interf aces. Switching
from manual operation to remote control and vice versa does not affect the remaining instrument
settings.

Indications during Remote Control

Remote control mode is indicated by the LED "REMOTE" on the instrument’s front panel. In this m ode
the softkeys, the function fields and the diagram labelling on the display are not shown.

Note: Command SYSTem:DISPlay:UPDate ON activates all indications during remote control to

check the instrument settings.

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FSE Switchover to Remote Control

Remote Control via IEC Bus

Setting the Device Address

In order to operate the instrument via the IEC-bus, it must be addres sed using the s et IEC-bus addr ess.
The IEC-bus address of the instrument is factory-set to 20. It can be changed m anually in the SETUP -
GENERAL SETUP menu or via IEC bus. Addresses 0 to 31 are permissible.

Manually: ½ Call SETUP - GENERAL SETUP menu

½ Enter desired address in table GPIB ADDRESS
½ Terminate input using one of the unit keys (=ENTER).

Via IEC bus:

CALL IBFIND("DEV1", analyzer%) ’Open port to the instrument
CALL IBPAD(analyzer%, 20) ’Inform controller about old address
CALL IBWRT(analyzer%, "SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR 18")’Set instrument to new address
CALL IBPAD(analyzer%, 18) ’Inform controller about new address

Return to Manual Operation

Return to manual operation is possible via the front panel or the IEC bus.
Manually: ½ Press the LOCAL key.

Notes:–Before switchover, command proces sing must be completed as

otherwise switchover to remote control is effected immediately.

– T he LOCAL key can be disabled by the univers al command LLO

(see chapter 8) in order to prevent unintentional switchover. In
this case, switchover to manual mode is only pos s ible via the IEC
bus.

– T he LOCAL key can be enabled again by deactivating the REN

line of the IEC bus (see chapter 8).

Via IEC bus: ...

CALL IBLOC(analyzer%) ’Set instrument to manual operation.
...

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Switchover to Remote Control FSE

Remote Control via RS-232-Interface

Setting the Transmission Parameters

To enable an error-free and correct data transmission, the parameters of the unit and the controller
should have the same setting. Parameters can be manually changed in menu SETUP-GENERAL
SETUP in table COM PORT 1/2 or via remote control using the command

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial1|2:... .

The transmission parameters of the interfaces COM1 and COM2 are factory-set to the following values:

Instruments with Windows NT controller:

baudrate = 9600, data bits = 8, stop bits = 1, parity = NONE and owner = INSTRUMENT.

Manually: Setting interface COM1|2

½ Call SETUP-GENERAL SETUP menu
½ Select desired baudrate, bits, stopbit, parity and protocoll in table

COM PORT 1/2.

½ Set owner to Instrum ent or INSTR and DOS in table COM PORT 1/2 (with

option FSE-B15 only)

½ Terminate input using one of the unit keys (=ENTER).

Instruments with MS DOS controller or without controller:

baudrate = 9600, data bits = 8, stop bits = 1, parity = NONE, protocoll = NONE
and owner = INSTRUMENT.

Manually: Setting interface COM1|2

½ Call SETUP-GENERAL SETUP menu
½ Select desired baudrate, bits, stopbit, parity and protocoll in table

COM PORT 1/2.

½ Set owner to Instrum ent or INSTR and DOS in table COM PORT 1/2 (with

MS DOS option FSE-B15 only)

½ Terminate input using one of the unit keys (=ENTER).

Return to Manual Operation

Return to manual operation is possible via the front panel or via RS-232 interface.
Manually: ½ Press the LOCAL key.

Notes: Before switchover, command processing must be completed as

otherwise switchover to remote control is effected immediately.

– The LOCAL key can be disabled by the univ ersal command LLO

(see chapter 8) in order to prevent unintentional switc hover. In this
case, switchover to manual mode is only possible via remote
control.

– The LOCAL key can be enabled again by sending the control

codes "@LOC" via RS-232 (see chapter 8).

Via RS-232: ...

V24puts(port, ’@LOC’); Set instrument to manual operation.
...

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FSE Switchover to Remote Control

Limitations

The following limitations apply if the unit is remote-controlled via the RS-232-C interface:

− No interface messages, some control codes are defined (see chapter 8).

− Only the Common Comm ands *OPC? can be used for com mand synchronization, *WAI and *OPC

are not available.

− Block data cannot be transmitted.

When W indows NT is booted, data are output via the COM interface because of automatic external
device recognition. Therefor e, it is r ec ommended to clear the input buff er of the c ontro ller bef or e r emote
operation of the instrument via the COM interface.

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Switchover to Remote Control FSE

Remote Control via RSIB Interface

Notes: The RSIB interface is only available for instruments equipped with controller option, FSE-B15.

Windows Environment

To access the measuring instruments via the RSIB interface the DLLs should be installed in the
corresponding directories:

Instruments with Windows NT controller:

• RSIB.DLL in Windows NT system directory or control application directory.

• RSIB32.DLL in Windows NT system32 directory or control application directory.

On the measuring instrument the DLL is already installed in the corresponding directory.

Instruments with MS DOS controller

• RSIB.DLL in Windows NT system directory or control application directory.

Unix Enviroment – with Windows NT Controller

In order to access the measuring equipment via the RSIB interfac e, c opy the librsib.so.X.Y file to a
directory for which the control application has read rights. X.Y in the file name indicates the version

number of the library, for example 1.0 (for details see Chapter 8

).

Remote Control

The control is performed with Visual C++ or Visual Basic programs. The local link to the internal
controller is established with the name ’@local. If a remote controller is used, the instrum ent IP address
is to be indicated here(only with Windows NTcontroller) .

Via VisualBasic: internal controller: ud = RSDLLibfind (’@local’, ibsta, iberr, ibcntl)

remote controller: ud = RSDLLibfind (’82.1.1.200’, ibsta, iberr, ibcntl)

Return to Manual Operation

The return to manual operation can be performed via the front panel (LOCAL key) or the RSIB interface.
Manually: ½ Press the LOCAL key.

Note: Before switchover, command processing must be completed as

otherwise switchover to remote control is effected immediately.

Via RSIB: ...

ud = RSDLLibloc (ud, ibsta, iberr, ibcntl);
...

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FSE Messages

Messages

The messages transf err ed via the data lines of the IEC bus or the RSIB interf ac e ( see c hapter 8) c an be
divided into two groups:

– interface messages and
– device messages.

Some control characters are defined for the control of the RS-232-interface (see chapter 8).

IEE/IEEE-Bus Interface Messages

Interface messages are trans fer red on the data lines of the IEC bus, the "AT N" contr ol line being active.
They are used for communication between controller and instrument and can only be sent by a
controller which has the IEC-bus control. Interface commands can be subdivided into

– universal commands and
– addressed commands.

Universal commands act on all devices connected to the IEC bus without previous addressing,
addressed comm ands only act on devices previously addressed as listeners. The inter face messages
relevant to the instrument are listed in chapter 8.

RSIB Interface Messages

The RSIB interface enables the instrument to be controlled by Visual C++ or Vis ual Bas ic pr ogr ams. The
interface functions are matched to the function interface for IEC/IEEE-bus programming from National
Instruments.
The functions supported by interface are listed in chapter 8

.

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Messages FSE

Device Messages (Commands and Device Responses)

Device messages are transferred on the data lines of the IEC bus, the "ATN" control line not being
active. ASCII code is used. The device messages are more or less equal for the different interfaces.
A distinction is made according to the direction in which they are sent on the IEC bus:

– Commands are messages the controller sends to the instrument. They operate the device

functions and request informations.
The commands are subdivided according to two criteria::

1. According to the effect they have on the instrument:
Setting commands cause instrument settings such as reset of the

instrument or setting the center frequency.

Queries cause data to be provided for output on the IEC-bus,

e.g. for identification of the device or polling the
marker.

2. According to their definition in standard IEEE 488.2:

Common Commands are exactly defined as to their function and

notation in standard IEEE 488.2. They refer to
functions such as managem ent of the standar-dized
status registers, reset and selftest.

Device-specific
commands refer to functions depending on the features of the

instrument such as f requency setting. A majority of
these commands has also been standardized by the
SCPI committee (cf. Section 3.5.1).

– Device responses are messages the instrument sends to the controller after a query. They can

contain measurement results, instrument settings and information on the
instrument status (cf. Section 3.5.4).

Structure and syntax of the device messages are described in the following section. T he com m ands are
listed and explained in detail in chapter 6.

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FSE Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages

Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages

SCPI Introduction

SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) describes a standard command set for
programming inst ruments, irres pective of the type of instrument or m anufacturer. T he goal of the SCPI
consortium is to standar dize the device-specific com mands to a large extent. F or this purpose, a model
was developed which defines the same functions inside a device or for different devices. Command
systems were generated which are assigned to these func tions. T hus it is possible to address the sam e
functions with identical commands. The command systems are of a hierarchical structure.
Fig. 5-1 illustrates this tree structure using a section of com mand system SENSe, which controls the
sensor functions of the devices.
SCPI is based on standard IEEE 488.2, i.e. it uses the sam e syntactic basic elements as well as the
common com m ands defined in this standard. Part of the syntax of the device r esponses is def ined with
greater restrictions than in standard IEEE 488.2 (see Section "Responses to Queries").

Structure of a Command

The comm ands c onsist of a so-c alled header and, in m ost c ases , one or m ore parameters. Header and
parameter are separated by a "white space" (ASCII code 0 to 9, 11 to 32 decimal, e.g. blank). The
headers may consist of several key words. Queries are form ed by directly appending a question mark to
the header.

Note: The commands used in the following examples are not in ev ery case implemented in the

instrument.

Common commands Common commands consist of a header preceded by an asterisk "*"

and one or several parameters, if any.
Examples: *RST RESET, resets the device

*ESE 253 EVENT STATUS ENABLE, sets the bits of the

event status enable register

*ESR? EVENT STATUS QUERY, queries the

contents of the event status register.

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Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages FSE

Device-specific commands

Hierarchy: Device-specific commands are of hierarchical structure (see

Fig. 5-1). The different levels are represented by combined headers.
Headers of the highest level (root level) have only one key word. This
key word denotes a complete command system.

Example: SENSe This key word denotes the com mand system

SENSe.

For commands of lower levels, the complete path has to be specified,
starting on the left with the highest level, the individual key words being
separated by a colon ":".

Example: SENSe:FREQuency:SPAN:LINK STARt
This command lies in the fourth level of the SENSe system. It

determines which parameter remains unchanged when the span is
changed. If LINK is set to STARt, the values of CENT er and ST OP are
adjusted when the span is changed.

SENSe

BANDwidth FUNCtion

Fig. 5-1 Tree structure the SCPI command systems using the SENSe system by way of example

Some key words occur in several levels within one comm and system . Their
effect depends on the structure of the comm and, that is to say, at which
position in the header of a command they are inserted.

Example: SOURce:FM:POLarity NORMal

FREQuency

STOP

This command contains key word POLarity in the third
command level. It defines the polarity between modulator and
modulation signal.

SOURce:FM:EXTernal:POLarity NORMal

This command contains key word POLarity in the fourth
command level. It defines the polarity between modulation
voltage and the resulting direction of the m odulation only for the
external signal source indicated.

CENTer

DETector

SPAN OFFSetSTARt

HOLD LINK

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Optional key words: Some command systems perm it cer tain key words to be optionally inserted

into the header or omitted. These key words are marked by square
brackets in the descr iption. The full command length must be recognized
by the instrument for reasons of compatibility with the SCPI standard.
Some commands are considerably shortened by these optional key words.

Example: [SENSe]:BANDwidth[:RESolution]:AUTO

This command couples the resolution bandwidth of the
instrument to other parameters. The following command has
the same effect:

BANDwidth:AUTO

Note: An optional key word must not be omitted if its effect is specified

in detail by a numeric suffix.

Long and s hort form: The key words feature a long for m and a short form . Either the s hort form

or the long form can be entered, other abbreviations are not permissible.
Beispiel: STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle 1= STAT:QUES:ENAB 1

Note: The short form is mark ed by upper-case letters, the long form

corresponds to the complete word. Upper- case and lower-c ase
notation only serve the above purpose, the instrument itself
does not make any difference between upper-case and lower­case letters.

Parameter: T he parameter must be separated from the header by a "white space". If

several parameters ar e specified in a command, they are separated by a
comma ",". A f ew queries perm it the param eters MINim um , MAXim um and
DEFault to be entered. For a description of the types of parameter, refer to
Section 3.5.5.

Example: SENSe:FREQuency:STOP? MAXimum Response:

This query requests the maximal value for the stop frequency.

Numeric suffix: If a device features several functions or features of the same kind, e.g.

inputs, the desired function can be selec ted by a suffix added to the com­mand. Entries without suffix are interpreted like entries with the suffix 1.

Example:. SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial2:BAUD 9600

This command sets the baudrate of the second serial interface.

3.5E9

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Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages FSE

Structure of a Command Line

A command line may consist of one or several comm ands. It is terminated by a <New Line>, a <New
Line> with EOI or an EOI together with the last data byte. Quick BASIC automatically produces an EOI
together with the last data byte.

Several commands in a comm and line are separated by a semicolon ";". If the next command belongs
to a different command system, the semicolon is followed by a colon.

Example:

CALL IBWRT(analyzer, "SENSe:FREQuency:CENTer 100MHz;:INPut:ATTenuation 10")

This command line contains two commands. The first command is part of the SENSe
system and is used to specify the center frequenc y of the analyzer. The second com mand
is part of the INPut system and sets the attenuation of the input signal.

If the successive com mands belong to the sam e system, having one or several levels in comm on, the
command line can be abbr eviated. T o this end, the s ec ond command after the s emicolon starts with the
level that lies below the common levels (see also Fig. 5-1). The colon following the semicolon m ust be
omitted in this case.

Example:

CALL IBWRT

CALL IBWRT(analyzer, "SENSe:FREQuency:STARt 1E6;STOP 1E9")

However, a new command line always begins with the complete path.
Example: CALL IBWRT(analyzer, "SENSe:FREQuency:STARt

(analyzer, "SENSe:FREQuency:STARt 1E6;:SENSe:FREQuency:STOP 1E9")

This comm and line is represented in its f ull length and contains two comm ands separated
from each other by the semicolon. Both commands are part of the SENSe command
system, subsystem FREQuency, i.e. they have two common levels.
When abbreviating the c ommand line, the second command begins with the level below
SENSe:FREQuency. The colon after the semicolon is omitted.

The abbreviated form of the command line reads as follows:

1E6")

CALL IBWRT(analyzer, "SENSe:FREQuency:STOP 1E9")

Responses to Queries

A query is defined for each setting com mand unless explicitly specified otherwise. It is f or med by adding
a question mark to the ass ociated setting command. Ac cording to SCPI, the responses to queries are
partly subject to stricter rules than in standard IEEE 488.2.

1 The requested parameter is transmitted without header.

Example: INPut:COUPling? Response: DC

2. Maximum values, m inimum values and all further quantities, which are requested via a special text
parameter are returned as numerical values.
Example: SENSe:FREQuency:STOP? MAX Response: 3.5E9

3. Numerical values are output without a unit. Physical quantities are referred to the basic units or to the
units set using the Unit command.
Example: SENSe:FREQuency:CENTer? Response: 1E6 for 1 MHz

4. Truth values <Boolean values> are returned as 0 (for OFF) and 1 (for ON).
Example: SENSe:BANDwidth:AUTO? Response: 1 for ON

5. Text (character data) is returned in a short form (see also Section 3.5.5).
Example: SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:CONTrol:RTS?

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Response(for standard): STAN

FSE Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages

Parameters

Most commands require a parameter to be specified. The parameters must be separated from the
header by a "white space". Permissible parameters are numerical values, Boolean parameters, text,
character strings and block data. The type of parameter required for the respective comm and and the
permissible range of values are specified in the command description (see Section 3.6).

Numerical values Numerical values can be entered in any form, i.e. with sign, decim al point and

exponent. Values exceeding the resolution of the instrum ent are rounded up or
down. The value range is -9.9E37 to 9.9E37. The exponent is intr oduced by an
"E" or "e". Entry of the exponent alone is not permissible. In the case of
physical quantities, the unit can be entered. Permissible unit prefixes are G
(giga), MA (mega), MOHM and MHZ are also perm issible), K (k ilo), M (m illi), U
(micro) and N (nano). It the unit is missing, the basic unit is used.

Example:

SENSe:FREQuency:STOP 1.5GHz = SENSe:FREQuency:STOP 1.5E9

Special numerical The texts MINimum, MAXimum, DEFault, UP and DOWN are interpreted as

valuesspecial numerical values.
In the case of a query, the numerical value is provided.

Example: Setting command: SENSe:FREQuency:STOP MAXimum

Query: SENSe:FREQuency:STOP? Response: 3.5E9

MIN/MAX MINimum and MAXimum denote the minimum and maximum value.

DEF DEFault denotes a preset value which has been stored in the EPROM. This

value conforms to the default setting, as it is called by the *RST command

UP/DOWN UP, DOW N increases or reduces the numerical value by one step. The step

width can be specified via an allocated step command for each parameter
which can be set via UP, DOWN.

INF/NINF INFinity, Negative INFinity (NINF) Negative INFinity (NINF) represent the

numerical values -9.9E37 or 9.9E37, respec tively. INF and NINF are only sent
as device reponses.

NAN Not A Number (NAN) represents the value 9.91E37. NAN is only sent as

device response. This value is not defined. Possible c auses ar e the divis ion by
zero, the subtraction/addition of infinite and the representation of undefined
values.

Boolean Parameters Boolean parameters represent two states. The ON state (logically true) is

represented by ON or a numerical value unequal to 0. T he OFF state ( logically
untrue) is represented by OFF or the numerical value 0. 0 or 1 is provided in a
query.

Example: Setting command: DISPlay:WINDow:STATe ON

Query: DISPlay:WINDow:STATe? Response: 1

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Structure and Syntax of the Device Messages FSE

Text Text parameters observe the syntactic rules for key words, i.e. they can be

entered using a short or long form. Like any parameter, they have to be
separated from the header by a white space. In the case of a query, the short
form of the text is provided.

Example: Setting command: INPut:COUPling GROund

Query: INPut:COUPling? Response GRO

Strings Strings must always be entered in quotation marks (’ or ").

Example: SYSTem:LANGuage "SCPI"

SYSTem:LANGuage ’SCPI’

Block data Block data are a transmission form at which is suitable for the transmission of

large amounts of data. A command using a block data parameter has the
following structure:

Example: HEADer:HEADer #45168xxxxxxxx
ASCII character # introduces the data block. The next number indicates how

many of the following digits describe the length of the data block . In the ex ample
the 4 following digits indicate the length to be 5168 bytes. The data bytes follow.
During the transmission of these data bytes all End or other contr ol signs are
ignored until all bytes are transmitted..

or

Overview of Syntax Elements

The following survey offers an overview of the syntax elements.

The colon separates the key words of a command.

:

In a command line the separating semicolon m arks the uppermost
command level.

The semicolon separates two commands of a command line.

;

It does n ot alter the path.

,

The comma separates several parameters of a c ommand.
The question mark forms a query.

?

*

The asterisk marks a common command.

"

Double or single quotation marks introduce a string and terminate it.

’

The double dagger # introduces block data.

#

A "white space" (ASCII-Code 0 to 9, 11 to 32 decimal, e.g. blank) separates
header a nd parameter.

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FSE Instrument Model and Command Processing

Instrument Model and Command Processing

The instrument model shown in Fig. 5-2 has been m ade viewed from the s tandpoint of the servicing of
IEC-bus commands . The individual components work independently of each other and sim ultaneously.
They communicate by means of so-called "messages".

Input unit with

IEC Bus

input puffer

Command

recognition

Data set

Status reporting-

system

Instrument
hardware

Output unit with

IEC Bus

Fig. 5-2 Instrument model in the case of remote control by means of the IEC bus

output buf f er

Input Unit

The input unit receives com mands character by character from the IEC bus and collects them in the
input buffer. The input buffer has a size of 256 characters. The input unit sends a message to the
command recognition as soon as the input buffer is full or as soon as it receives a delimiter,
<PROGRAM MESSAGE TERMINATOR>, as defined in IEEE 488.2, or the interface message DCL.
If the input buffer is full, the IEC-bus traf fic is stopped and the data rec eived up to then are processed.
Subsequently the IEC-bus traffic is continued. If, however, the buf fer is not yet full when receiving the
delimiter, the input unit can already receive the next command during command recognition and
execution. The receipt of a DCL clears the input buffer and immediately initiates a message to the
command recognition.

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Instrument Model and Command Processing FSE

Command Recognition

The comm and recognition analyses the data received from the input unit. It proceeds in the order in
which it receives the data. Only a DCL is serviced with priority, a GET (Group Execute T rigger), e.g., is
only executed after the comm ands received before as well. Eac h recognized comm and is im mediately
transferred to the data set but without being executed there at once.
Syntactical errors in the comm and ar e rec ognized here and supplied to the s tatus r epor ting system . The
rest of a command line after a syntax error is analysed further if possible and serviced.
If the command recognition recognizes a delimiter or a DCL, it requests the data set to set the
commands in the ins trum ent hardware as well now. Subsequently it is imm ediately prepared to process
commands again. This means for the command servicing that further commands can already be
serviced while the hardware is still being set ("overlapping execution").

Data Set and Instrument Hardware

Here the expression "instrument hardware" denotes the part of the instrument fulfilling the actual
instrument function - signal generation, measurement etc. The controller is not included.

The instrument data base is a detailed reproduction of the instrument hardware in the software.
IEC-bus setting comm ands lead to an alteration in the data set. The data base m anagem ent enters the

new values (e.g. frequency) into the data base, however, only passes them on to the hardware when
requested by the command recognition.

The data are only checked for their com patibility among each other and with the instrum ent hardware
immediately before they are transmitted to the instrument hardware. If the detection is made that an
execution is not possible, an "execution error" is signalled to the status reporting system. The alter ation
of the data base are cancelled, the instrument hardware is not reset.

IEC-bus queries induce the data set management to send the desired data to the output unit.

Status Reporting System

The status reporting system c ollects information on the instrum ent state and makes it available to the
output unit on request. The exact structure and function are described in the following section.

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Output Unit

The output unit collects the inform ation requested by the controller, which it receives fr om the data set
management. It proces ses it according to the SCPI rules and makes it available in the output buffer.
The output buffer has a size of 4096 characters. If the information requested is longer, it is made
available "in portions" without this being recognized by the controller.
If the instrument is address ed as a talk er without the output buff er containing data or awaiting data from
the data set management, the output unit sends error m essage "Quer y UNTERMINATED" to the status
reporting system. No data are sent on the IEC bus, the c ontroller waits until it has reac hed its tim e lim it.
This behaviour is specified by SCPI.

Command Sequence and Command Synchronization

What has been said above makes clear that all commands can potentially be carried out overlapping.
Equally, setting commands within one command line are not absolutely serviced in the order in which
they have been received.

In order to make sure that commands ar e actually carried out in a certain order, each comm and must
be sent in a separate command line, that is to say, with a separate IBWRT()-call.
In order to prevent an overlapping execution of comm ands, one of commands *OPC, *OPC? or *WAI
must be used. All three commands cause a cer tain action only to be carried out after the hardware has
been set and has settled. By a suitable programming, the contoller can be forced to wait for the
respective action to occur (cf. Table 5-1).

Table 5-1 Synchronisation using *OPC, *OPC? and *WAI

Commnd Action after the hardware has settled Programming the controller

*OPC Sett i ng t he opteration-complete bit i n t he ESR - Setting bit 0 in the ESE

*OPC? Writing a "1" into the output buffer A ddressing the instrument as a talker

*WAI Continuing the IEC-bus handshake Sending the next command

- Setting bit 5 in the SRE

- Waiting for service request (SRQ)

An example as to command synchronization can be found in chapter 7 "Program Examples".

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Status Reporting System FSE

Status Reporting System

The status reporting system ( cf. Fig. 5-3) stores all information on the present operating state of the
instrument, e.g. that the instrum ent presently carries out an AUTORANGE and on errors which have
occurred. This inf ormation is stored in the status registers and in the error queue. T he status registers
and the error queue can be queried via IEC bus.

The information is of a hierarchic al structure. T he register status byte (STB) defined in IEEE 488.2 and
its associated mask regist er service r equest enable (SRE) for m the upper mos t level. The STB receives
its information f rom the standard event status register ( ESR) which is also defined in IEEE 488.2 with
the associated mask register standard event s tatus enable ( ESE) and r egister s ST ATus:OPERation and
STATus:QUEStionable which are defined by SCPI and contain detailed information on the instrument.

The IST flag ("Individual ST atus") and the parallel poll enable regis ter (PPE) alloc ated to it are also part
of the status reporting system. T he IST flag, like the SRQ, com bines the entire instrument status in a
single bit. The PPE fulfills an analog function for the IST flag as the SRE for the service request.

The output buffer contains the messages the instrum ent returns to the controller. It is not part of the
status reporting system but determines the value of the MAV bit in the STB and thus is represented in
Fig. 5-3.

Table 5-12 at the end of this chapter compris es the diff erent com mands and events c ausing the st atus
reporting system to be reset.

Structure of an SCPI Status Register

Each SCPI register consists of 5 parts which each have a width of 16 bits and have different func tions
(cf. Fig. 5-2). The individual bits are independent of each other, i.e. each hardware status is assigned a
bit number which is valid for all five parts. For example, bit 3 of the STATus:OPERation register is
assigned to the hardware status "wait for trigger" in all f ive par ts. Bit 15 ( the most significant bit) is se t to
zero for all parts. Thus the contents of the register parts can be process ed by the controller as positive
integer.

15 14 13 12 CONDition part 3 2 1 0

15 14 13 12 PTRansition part 3 2 1 0

15 14 13 12 NTRansition part 3 2 1 0

15 1 4 13 12 EVENt p art 3 2 1 0

to higher- o rder r eg ister

& & & & & & & & & & & & & & & &

15 14 13 12 ENABle part 3 2 1 0

Sum b it

+

& = logical AND

= logical OR

+

of all bits

Fig. 5-2 The status-register model

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CONDition part The CONDition part is directly written into by the hardware or the sum bit of

the next lower register. Its contents reflects the current ins trum ent status . T his
register part can only be read, but not written into or cleared. Its contents is
not affected by reading.

PTRansition part The Positive-TRansition part acts as an edge detector. When a bit of the

CONDition part is changed from 0 to 1, the associated PTR bit decides
whether the EVENt bit is set to 1.
PTR bit =1: the EVENt bit is set.
PTR bit =0: the EVENt bit is not set.
This part can be written into and read at will. Its contents is not af fected by
reading.

NTRansition part The Negative-TRansition part also acts as an edge detec tor . When a bit of the

CONDition part is changed from 1 to 0, the associated NTR bit decides
whether the EVENt bit is set to 1.
NTR-Bit = 1: the EVENt bit is set.
NTR-Bit = 0: the EVENt bit is not set.
This part can be written into and read at will. Its contents is not af fected by
reading.

With these two edge register parts the user can define which state transition of
the condition part (none, 0 to 1, 1 to 0 or both) is stored in the EVENt part.

EVENt part The EVENt part indicates whether an event has occurred since the last

reading, it is the "memory" of the condition part. It only indicates events
passed on by the edge filters. It is permanently updated by the instrument.
This part can only be read by the user. During reading, its contents is set to
zero. In linguistic usage this part is often equated with the entire register.

ENABle part The ENABle part determines whether the associated EVENt bit c ontributes to

the sum bit (cf. below). Each bit of the EVENt part is ANDed with the
associated ENABle bit (symbol ’&’). The results of all logical operations of this
part are passed on to the sum bit via an OR function (symbol ’+’).
ENABle-Bit = 0: the associated EVENt bit does not contribute to the sum bit
ENABle-Bit = 1:if the associated EVENT bit is "1", the sum bit is set to "1" as

well.
This part can be written into and read by the user at will. Its contents is not
affected by reading.

Sum bit As indicated above, the sum bit is obtained f rom the EVENt and ENABle part

for each register. The r esult is then entered into a bit of the CONDition part of
the higher-order register.
The instrument autom atic ally generates the sum bit f or each register . T hus an
event, e.g. a PLL that has not locked, can lead to a service request throughout
all levels of the hierarchy.

Note: The service request enable register SRE defined in IEEE 488.2 can be taken as ENABle

part of the STB if the STB is structured according to SCPI. By analogy, the ESE can be
taken as the ENABle part of the ESR.

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Status Reporting System FSE

Overview of the Status Registers

15

not used

14

Subrange limit attained
13
12
11
10

9

Subrange 10

8

Subrange 9

7

Subrange 8

6

Subrange 7

5

Subrange 6

4

Subrange 5

3

Subrange 4

2

Subrange 3

1

Subrange 2

0

Subrange 1

STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer

& = log ic al AND

= logical OR
of all bits

SRQ

-&-

-&-

-&-

-&-

-&-

SRE

-&-

-&-

-&-

-&-

-&-

-&-

PPE

IST flag

’

7

RQS/MSS

6
5

ESB
MAV

4
3
2
1
0

STB

Error/event

queue

bla

15
14
13
12
11
10

15
14
13
12
11
10

STATus:QUEStionable

-&-

-&-

-&-

-&-

-&-

-&-

-&-

Output

buffer

-&-

ESE ESR

not used
PROGram run n ing
INSTrument summary bit

9
8

HCOPy in progress
CORRecting

7

WAIT for ARM

6

WAIT for TRIGGER

5

MEASuring

4

SWEeping

3

RANGing

2

SETTling

1
0

CALibrating

STATus:OPERation

not used
COMMand warning
TRANsducer break
ACPLimit
SYNC
LMARgin

9

LIMit

8

CALibration (= UNCAL)

7

MODulation

6

PHASe

5

FREQuency

4

TEMPerature

3

POWer

2

TIME

1

CURRent

0

VOLTage

7

Power on

6

User Request

5

Command Error

4

Execution Error

3

Device Dependent Error

2

Query Error

1

Reques t Control

0

Operation Complete

15

not used
14
13

ALT2 LOWer FAIL (screen B)
12

ALT2 UPPer FAIL (screen B)
11

ALT1 LOWer FAIL (screen B)
10

ALT1 UPPer FAIL (screen B)

9

ADJ LOWer FAIL (screen B)

8

ADJ UPPer FAIL (screen B)

7
6
5

ALT2 LOWer FAIL (screen A)

4

ALT2 UPPer FAIL (screen A)

3

ALT1 LOWer FAIL (screen A)

2

ALT1 UPPer FAIL (screen A)

1

ADJ LOWer FAIL (screen A)

0

ADJ UPPer FAIL (screen A)

STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit

15

not used
14
13
12
11
10

9
8
7

LMAR gin 8 FAIL

6

LMAR gin 7 FAIL

5

LMAR gin 6 FAIL

4

LMAR gin 5 FAIL

3

LMAR gin 4 FAIL

2

LMAR gin 3 FAIL

1

LMAR gin 2 FAIL

0

LMAR gin 1 FAIL

STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin

15

not used
14
13
12
11
10

LO LEVel (screen B)

9

LO UNLoc ked (scree n B)

8
7
6
5
4
3
2

LO LEVel (screen A)

1

LO UNLoc ked (scree n A)b

0

OVEN COLD

STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency

15

not used
14
13
12
11
10

9
8
7
6
5
4
3

CARRier overload

2

No carrier

1

SYNC not found

0

BURSt not found

STATus:QUEStionable:SYNC

15

not used
14
13
12
11
10

9
8
7

LIMit 8 FAIL

6

LIMit 7 FAIL

5

LIMit 6 FAIL

4

LIMit 5 FAIL

3

LIMit 4 FAIL

2

LIMit 3 FAIL

1

LIMit 2 FAIL

0

LIMit 1 FAIL

STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit

not used

15
14
13
12
11

IF_OVe rl oa d (s creen B)

10

UNDerload Option B7 (screen B)

9

OVERload (screen B)

8
7
6
5
4
3

IF_OVe rl oa d (s creen A)

2

UNDerload Opt ion B7 (screen A)

1

OVERload (screen A)

0

STATus:QUEStionable:POWer

Fig. 5-3 Overview of the status registers

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Description of the Status Registers

Status Byte (STB) and Service Request Enable Register (SRE)

The STB is already defined in IEEE 488.2. It provides a rough overview of the instrument status by
collecting the pieces of information of the lower registers. It can thus be com pared with the CONDition
part of an SCPI register and assum es the highest level within the SCPI hierarchy. A special f eature is
that bit 6 acts as the sum bit of the remaining bits of the status byte.
The STATUS BYTE is read out using the command "*STB?" or a serial poll.

The STB implies the SRE. It corresponds to the ENABle part of the SCPI registers as to its function.
Each bit of the STB is assigned a bit in the SRE. Bit 6 of the SRE is ignored. If a bit is set in the SRE
and the associated bit in the STB changes f rom 0 to 1, a Service Request (SRQ) is generated on the
IEC bus, which triggers an interrupt in the controller if this is appropriately configured and c an be f urther
processed there.
The SRE can be set using command "*SRE" and read using "*SRE?".

Table 5-2 Meaning of the bits in the status byte

Bit No. Meaning

2

3

4

5

6

Error Queue not empty

The bit is set when an entry is m ade i n the error queue.
If this bit is enabl ed by the SRE, each entry of the error queue generates a Service Request. Thus an error c an
be recognized and specified in greater detail by polling the error queue. The poll provides an informative error
message. This proc edure i s to be recommended si nce it considerably reduces the problems involved with IEC­bus control.

QUEStionable status sum bit

The bit is set if an EVENt bit is set in the QUEStionable-Stat us register and the associated ENABle bit is set to

1.
A set bit indicates a questionable instrument status, which can be specified in greater detail by polling the
QUEStionable-Status register.

MAV bit (message available)

The bit is set if a message is available in the out put buffer which can be read.
This bit can be used to enable data to be automatically read from the instrument t o the controller (cf. chapter 7,
program examples).

ESB bit

Sum bit of the event s tatus register. It i s set if one of the bits in the event status register is set and enabled in
the event status enable regis ter.
Setting of this bit i mplies an error or an event which can be spec i fied in greater detail by polling the event status
register.

MSS bit (master status summary bit)

The bit is set if the i nstrument triggers a servi ce request. This is the case if one of the other bits of this registers
is set together with its mask bit in the servi ce request enable register SRE.

7

OPERation status register sum bit

The bit is set if an EVENt bit is set in the OPERation-Stat us register and the associated ENABle bit is set to 1.
A set bit indicates that the instrument i s just performing an action. The type of action can be determined by
polling the OPERation-stat us register.

1065.6016.12 5.21 E-16

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IST Flag and Parallel Poll Enable Register (PPE)

By analogy with the SRQ, the IST flag combines the entire status information in a single bit. It can be
queried by means of a parallel poll or using command "*IST?".

The parallel poll enable register (PPE) deter mines which bits of the STB contribute to the IST f lag. The
bits of the STB are ANDed with the corresponding bits of the PPE, with bit 6 being used as well in
contrast to the SRE. The Ist flag results from the ORing of all results. The PPE can be set using
commands "*PRE" and read using command "*PRE?".

Event-Status Register (ESR) and Event-Status-Enable Register (ESE)

The ESR is already defined in IEEE 488.2. It can be compared with the EVENt part of an SCPI r egister.
The event status register can be read out using command "*ESR?".
The ESE is the associated ENABle part. It can be s et us ing c ommand "*ESE" and r ead using comm and
"*ESE?".

Table 5-3 Meaning of the bits in the event status register

Bit No. Meaning

0

1

2

3

4

5

Operation Complete

This bit is set on recei pt of the command *OP C exact l y when all previous commands have been executed.

Request Control

This bit is set if the instrument requests the controller functi on. Thi s is the case when hardcopy is output ted to a
printer or a plotter via the IEC-bus.

Query Error

This bit is set if ei ther the controller wants to read data from the instrument without havi ng send a query, or if it
does not fetch requested data and sends new instructions to t he i nstrument instead. The cause is often a query
which is faulty and hence cannot be executed.

Device-dependent Error

This bit is set if a devi ce-dependent error occurs. An error message with a number between -300 and -399 or a
positive error number, which denotes the error in greater detail, is entered i nto the error queue (cf. chapter 9,
Error Messages).

Execution Error

This bit is set if a received command is syntactically correct, however, cannot be performed for other reasons.
An error message with a number bet ween -200 and -300, which denotes the error in greater detail, is ent ered
into the error queue (cf. chapter 9, Error Messages).

Command Error

This bit is set if a command which is undefined or syntactically incorrec t is received. An error mes sage with a
number between -100 and -200, which denotes the error in greater detai l , is entered into the rror queue (cf.
chapter 9, -Error Messages).

6

7

User Request

This bit is set on pressing the LOCAL key.

Power On (supply voltage on)

This bit is set on switc hi ng on the instrument.

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STATus:OPERation Register

In the CONDition part, this register contains information on which actions the instrument is being
executing or, in the EVENt part, inform ation on which ac tions the ins tr ument has executed s ince the las t
reading. It can be read using commands "STATus:OPERation:CONDition?" or "STATus
:OPERation[:EVENt]?".

Table 5-4 Meaning of the bits in the STATus.OPERation register

Bit No. Meaning

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

CALibrating

This bit is set as l ong as the instrument is performing a calibration.

SETTling

This bit is set as l ong as the new status is settling after a setting command. It is onl y set if the settling time is
longer than the command processing time.

RANGing

This bit is set as l ong as the instrument is changing a range (e.g. Autorange).

SWEeping

This bit is set while the instrument is performing a sweep.

MEASuring

This bit is set while the instrument is performing a measurement.

WAIT for TRIGGER

This bit is set as l ong as the instrument is waiting for a trigger event.

WAIT for ARM

This bit is set as l ong as the instrument is waiting for an arming event.

CORRecting

This bit is set while the instrument is performing a correction.

8

9-12 Device dependent

13

14

15 This bit is always 0

HardCOPy in progress

This bit is set while the instrument is printi ng a hardcopy.

INSTrument Summary Bit

This bit is set when one or more logi cal instruments i s reporting a status m essage.

PROGram running

This bit is set while the instrument is performing a program.

The FSE supports bits 0 and 8.

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STATus:QUEStionable Register

This register comprises information about indefinite states which may occur if the unit is operated
without meeting the specifications. It can be queried by commands STATus:QUEStionable:
CONDition? and STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?.

Table 5-5 Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable register

Bit No. Meaning

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

VOLTage

This bit is set if a questionable voltage occurs.

CURRent

This bit is set if a questionable current occurs.

TIME

This bit is set if a questionable time occ urs.

POWer

This bit is set if a questionable power occurs (cf. also section "STATus: QUE Stionable:POW erRegi ster")

TEMPerature

This bit is set if a questionable temperature occ urs.

FREQuency

The bit is set if a frequenc y i s questionable (cf. section "STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency Register")

PHASe

The bit is set if a phase val ue i s questionable.

MODulation

The bit is set if a modulation is performed ques tionably.

CALibration

The bit is set if a measurement is performed uncalibrated (=^ label "UNCAL")

LIMit (unit-dependent)

This bit is set if a limit value is violated (see also section ST ATus:QUEStionable:LIMit Register)

10

11

12

13

14

15 This bit is always 0.

LMARgin (unit-dependent)

This bit is set if a margin is violated (see also section STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin Regist er)

SYNC (unit-dependent)
This bit is set if , during measurements with Option B7 (Signal Vector Anal ysis), the synchronization with

midamble or a successful search for burs ts cannot be performed (see al so STATus:QUESt i onabl e: SYNC
Register)

ACPLimit (unit-dependent)
This bit is set if a l i mit for the adjacent channel power measurement is viol ated (see also section

STATus:QUESti onabl e: ACPLimit Regist er)

TRANsducer break

This bit is set when the limit of the transducer s et subrange is attained.

COMMand Warning

This bit is set if the instrument ignores parameters when executing a command.

The FSE supports bits 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, bits 7 (MO Dulation) and 11 (SYNC) only with
option FSE-B7, Vector Signal Analysis’.

1065.6016.12 5.24 E-16

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STATus QUEStionable:ACPLimit Register

This register Tcomprises information about the observance of limits during adjacent power
measurements. It can be queried with commands ’STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit
:CONDition?’ and ’STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit[:EVENt]?’

Table 5- Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable:ACPLimit register

Bit No. Meaning

0

1

2

3

4

5

6 not used

7 not used

8

ADJ UPPer FAIL(Screen A)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the upper adjacent channel.

ADJ LOWer FAIL (Screen A)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the lower adjacent channel .

ALT1 UPPer FAIL (Screen A)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the upper 1st alternate channel.

ALT1 LOWer FAIL (Screen A)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the lower 1st alternate channel.

ALT2 UPPer FAIL (Screen A)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the upper 2nd alternate channel.

ALT2 LOWer FAIL (Screen A)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the lower 2nd alternate channel .

ADJ UPPer FAIL (Screen B)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the upper adjacent channel.

9

10

11

12

13

14 not used

15 This bit is always 0.

ADJ LOWer FAIL (Screen B)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the lower adjacent channel .

ALT1 UPPer FAIL (Screen B)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the upper 1st alternate channel.

ALT1 LOWer FAIL (Screen B)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the lower 1st alternate channel.

ALT2 UPPer FAIL (Screen B)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the upper 2nd alternate channel.

ALT2 LOWer FAIL (Screen A)

This bit is set if t he l i mit is exceeded in the lower 2nd alternate channel .

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STATus QUEStionable:FREQuency Register

This register comprises information about the reference and local oscillator.
It can be queried with commands STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency:CONDition? and "STATus
:QUEStionable:FREQuency[:EVENt]?.

Table 5-6 Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable:FREQuency register

Bit No. Meaning

0

1

2

3 not used

4 not used

5 not used

6 not used

7 not used

8 not used

9

OVEN COLD

This bit is set if the reference os cillator has not yet attained its operating temperature. ’OCXO’ will then be
displayed.

LO UNLocked (Screen A)
This bit is set if the local oscillator no longer locks. ’LO unl’ will then be displayed.

LO LEVel (Screen A)
This bit is set if the level of the local osc illator is smaller than the nominal value. ’LO LVL’ will then be displayed.

LO UNLocked (Screen B)
This bit is set if the local oscillator no longer locks.’ LO unl’ will then be displayed.

10

11 not used

12 not used

13 not used

14 not used

15 This bit is always 0.

LO LEVel (Screen B)
This bit is set if the level of the local osc illator is smaller than the nominal value. ’LO LVL’ will then be displayed.

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STATus QUEStionable:LIMit Register

This register comprises information about the observance of limit lines. It can be queried with
commands STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit:CONDition? and STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit
[:EVENt]?.

Table 5-7 Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable:LIMit register

Bit No. Meaning

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

LIMit 1 FAIL

This bit is set if limit line 1 is violated.

LIMit 2 FAIL

This bit is set if limit line 2 is violated.

LIMit 3 FAIL

This bit is set if limit line 3 is violated.

LIMit 4 FAIL

This bit is set if limit line 4 is violated.

LIMit 5 FAIL

This bit is set if limit line 5 is violated.

LIMit 6 FAIL

This bit is set if limit line 6 is violated.

LIMit 7 FAIL

This bit is set if limit line 7 is violated.

LIMit 8 FAIL

This bit is set if limit line 8 is violated.

8 not used

9 not used

10 not used

11 not used

12 not used

13 not used

14 not used

15 This bit is always 0.

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STATus QUEStionable:LMARgin Register

This register comprises information about the observance of limit margins. It can be queried with
commands STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin:CONDition? and "STATus:QUEStionable
:LMARgin[:EVENt]?.

Table 5-8 Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable:LMARgin register

Bit No. Meaning

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

LMARgin 1 FAIL

This bit is set if limit margin 1 is violated.

LMARgin 2 FAIL

This bit is set if limit margin 2 is violated.

LMARgin 3 FAIL

This bit is set if limit margin 3 is violated.

LMARgin 4 FAIL

This bit is set if limit margin 4 is violated.

LMARgin 5 FAIL

This bit is set if limit margin 5 is violated.

LMARgin 6 FAIL

This bit is set if limit margin 1 is violated.

LMARgin 7 FAIL

This bit is set if limit margin 7 is violated.

LMARgin 8 FAIL

This bit is set if limit margin 8 is violated.

8 not used

9 not used

10 not used

11 not used

12 not used

13 not used

14 not used

15 This bit is always 0.

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STATus QUEStionable:POWer Register

This register comprises all information about possible overloads of the unit.
It can be queried with commands STATus:QUEStionable :POWer:CONDition? and "STATus
:QUEStionable:POWer [:EVENt]?.

Table 5-9 Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable:POWer register

Bit No. Meaning

0

1

2

3 not used

4 not used

5 not used

6 not used

7 not used

8

9

OVERload (Screen A)
This bit is set if the RF input is overloaded. ’OVLD’ will then be displayed.

UNDerload (Screen A) - Option FSE-B7
This bit is set if, during measurements in vector analyzer mode without capture buffer us ed, the lower level lim it

in the IF path is violated.

IF_OVerload (Screen A)
This bit is set if the IF path is overloaded. ’IFOVLD’ will then be displayed.

OVERload (Screen B)
This bit is set if the RF input is overloaded. ’OVLD’ will then be displayed.

UNDerload (Screen B) - Option FSE-B7
This bit is set if , during measurements without capture buffer used, the lower level l i mit in the IF path is vi ol ated.

10

11 not used

12 not used

13 not used

14 not used

15 This bit is always 0.

IF_OVerload (Screen B)
This bit is set if the IF path is overloaded. ’IFOVLD’ will then be displayed.

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STATus QUEStionable:SYNC Register

This register comprises information about sync and burst events related to Vector Analyzer mode,
option FSE-B7, and to GSM measurements, options FSE-K10/20/30 and FSE-K11/21/31). It can be
queried with commands STATus:QUEStionable:SYNC:CONDition? and "STATus
:QUEStionable:SYNC[:EVENt]?.

Table 5-10 Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable:SYNC register

Bit No. Meaning

0

1

2

3

4 to 14 not used

15 This bit is always 0.

BURSt not found

This bit is set if a burst was not found.

SYNC not found

This bit is set if t he sync sequence of midamble was not found.

No carrier

This bit is set if the carrier power determined in the pre-meas urement is 20 dB belowof the expected signal
power (options FSE-K10/ FSE-K11).

Carrier overload

This bit is set if the carrier power determined in the pre-measurement is 4 dB above of the expected signal
power (options FSE-K10/ FSE-K11).

The ’SYNC not found’ and ’BURSt not found’ bits are set with all measurements evaluating this
information. The bits are recalculated f or each sweep so that they show the current status at the end of
a sweep.
GSM measurem ents (options FSE-K10 and FSE-K11) carrying along the two bits synchronously with
the sweep:

- CPW Carrier Power activated with ’Sync To Midamble’ (*)

- PVT Power versus Time activated with ’Sync To Midamble’ (*)

- PFE Phase/Frequency Error

- MAC Modulation Accuracy

- TAA Trigger AutoAdjust

* With GMSK modulation, t he PVT and CPW m easurements do not perform a burs t search. The burs t search is only ac tive

with 8PSK modulation (EDGE).

The Carrier Overload’ and ’No Carrier’ bits are reset at the beginning of each GSM measurement
(options FSE-K10 and FSE-K11) and, if required, set at the end of the pre-m easurement. If single-s tep
measurements (CPW) are performed, the bits are set after the initial step and reset again at the
beginning of the next.
GSM measurements with bit setting as required:

- CPW Carrier Power (first step only, measurement of full power)

- PVT Power versus Time (setting possible after each of the two pre-measurements)

- MOD Modulation Spectrum

- TRA Transient Spectrum (**)

** With FSE-K10 (mobile) and power coupling OFF selected, a pre-measurement is not performed. Measuring the carrier

power is therefore not possible and so t he t wo bits are not set.

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STATus QUEStionable:TRANsducer Register

This register indicates that a transducer hold point is attained (bit 15) and what range is to be swept next
(bit 0 to 10). The sweep can be continued with command INITiate2:CONMeasure.
It can be queried with comm ands STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer:CONDition? and "STATus
:QUEStionable:TRANsducer[:EVENt]?.

Table 5-11 Meaning of bits in STATus:QUEStionable:TRANsducer register

Bit No. Meaning

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Range 1

This bit is set when subrange 1 is at tained.

Range 2

This bit is set when subrange 2 is at tained.

Range 3

This bit is set when subrange 3 is at tained.

Range 4

This bit is set when subrange 4 is at tained.

Range 5

This bit is set when subrange 1 is at tained.

Range 6

This bit is set when subrange 6 is at tained.

Range 7

This bit is set when subrange 7 is at tained.

Range 8

This bit is set when subrange 8 is at tained.

Range 9

This bit is set when subrange 9 is at tained.

Range 10

This bit is set when subrange 10 is at tained.

10

11

12

13

14

15 This bit is always 0.

not used

not used

not used

not used

Subrange limit

This bit is set when the transducer is at the point of changeover from one range to another.

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Application of the Status Reporting Systems

In order to be able to effectively use the status reporting system , the information contained there mus t
be transmitted to the controller and further processed there. There are several methods which are
represented in the following. Detailed program examples are to be found in chapter 7, Program
Examples.

Service Request, Making Use of the Hierarchy Structure

Under certain circums tanc es, the ins tr ument can send a service request ( SRQ) to the contr oller. Usually
this service request initiates an interrupt at the c ontroller, to which the control program can react with
corresponding actions. As evident f rom Fig. 5-3, an SRQ is always initiated if one or sever al of bits 2, 3,
4, 5 or 7 of the status byte are set and enabled in the SRE. Each of these bits combines the inform ation
of a further register, the error queue or the output buffer. The cor responding setting of the ENABle parts
of the status registers c an achieve that arbitrary bits in an arbitrary status register initiate an SRQ. In
order to make use of the possibilities of the service request, all bits should be set to "1" in enable
registers SRE and ESE.

Examples (cf. Fig. 5-3 and chapter 7, Program Examples, as well):
Use of command "*OPC" to generate an SRQ at the end of a sweep.

½ Set bit 0 in the ESE (Operation Complete)
½ Set bit 5 in the SRE (ESB)?

After its settings have been completed, the instrument generates an SRQ.

The SRQ is the only possibility for the instrument to bec ome active on its own. Eac h controller program
should set the instrument such that a service request is initiated in the case of malfunction. The program
should react appropriately to the service request. A detailed exam ple for a service reques t routine is to
be found in chapter 7, Program Examples.

Serial Poll

In a serial poll, just as with comm and "*STB", the st atus byte of an instrument is queried. However, the
query is realized via interface messages and is thus c learly faster. The serial-poll method has already
been defined in IEEE 488.1 and used to be the only standard possibility for different instrum ents to poll
the status byte. The method also works with instruments which do not adhere to SCPI or IEEE 488.2.

The quick-BASIC command for ex ec uting a s erial poll is "IBRSP( )". Ser ial poll is mainly used to obtain a
fast overview of the state of several instruments connected to the IEC bus.

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Parallel Poll

In a parallel poll, up to eight instruments are s imultaneously requested by the controller by means of a
single command to transmit 1 bit of inf orm ation eac h on the data lines, i.e., to set the data line alloc ated
to each instrument to logically "0" or "1". By analogy to the SRE register which determ ines under which
conditions an SRQ is generated, there is a parallel poll enable register (PPE) which is ANDed with the
STB bit by bit as well considering bit 6. The results are ORed, the res ult is then sent ( possibly inverted)
as a response in the parallel poll of the controller. The result can also be queried without parallel poll by
means of command "*IST".

The instrument first has to be set for the parallel poll using quick-BASIC command "IBPPC()". This
command allocates a data line to the ins trument and determines whether the res ponse is to be inver ted.
The parallel poll itself is executed using "IBRPP()".

The parallel-poll method is mainly used in order to quickly find out after an SRQ which instrum ent has
sent the service request if there are many instrum ents connected to the IEC bus. To this effect, SRE
and PPE must be set to the same value. A detailed example as to the parallel poll is to be found in
chapter 7, Program Examples.

Query by Means of Commands

Each part of every status register can be read by means of queries. The individual commands are
indicated in the detailed description of the registers. What is returned is always a number which
represents the bit pattern of the register queried. Evaluating this number is effect ed by the controller
program.

Queries are usually used after an SRQ in order to obtain more detailed inform ation on the cause of the
SRQ.

Error-Queue Query

Each error state in the instrum ent leads to an entry in the error queue. The entries of the error queue
are detailed plain-text error messages which can be looked at in the ERROR menu via m anual control
or queried via the IEC bus using command "SYSTem:ERRor?". Each call of "SYSTem:ERRor?"
provides an entry from the error queue. If no error m essages are stored there any mor e, the instrum ent
responds with 0, "No error".

The error queue should be queried after every SRQ in the controller program as the entr ies des c ribe the
cause of an error mor e precisely than the status registers. Especially in the test phase of a controller
program the error queue should be quer ied regularly since faulty commands from the contr oller to the
instrument are recorded there as well.

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Resetting Values of the Status Reporting System

Table 5-12 comprises the diff erent commands and events causing the status reporting system to be
reset. None of the commands, except for *RST and SYSTem:PRESet influences the functional
instrument settings. In particular, DCL does not change the instrument settings.

Table 5-12 Resetting instrument functions

Event Switching on supply

Effect 0 1

Clear STB,ESR

Clear SRE,ESE

Clear PPE

Clear EVENTt parts of the
registers

Clear Enable parts of all
OPERation and
QUEStionable registers,
Fill Enable parts of all
other registers with "1".

Fill PTRansition parts with
"1" ,
Clear NTRansition parts

Clear error queue yes yes

voltage DCL,SDC

Power-On-Status-

Clear













yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

(Device Clear,

Selected Device

Clear)















*RST or

SYSTem:PRESet

STATus:PRESet *CLS

yes

yes

yes

yes





yes

Clear output buffer yes yes yes 1) 1) 1)

Clear command
processing and input
buffer

1) Every command being the first in a command line, i.e., im mediately following a <PROGRAM MESSAGE TERMINATOR>
clears the output buffer.

yes yes yes



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Contents - Chapter 6 "Remote Control - Description
of Commands"

6 Description of Commands.................................................................................. 6.1

Notation ............................................................................................................................................6.1

Common Commands....................................................................................................................... 6.4

ABORt Subsystem...........................................................................................................................6.8

CALCulate Subsystem.....................................................................................................................6.8

CALCulate:DELTamarker Subsystem..................................................................................... 6.9

CALCulate:DLINe Subsystem ...............................................................................................6.15

CALCulate:FEED Subsystem................................................................................................ 6.18

CALCulate:FORMat and CALCulate:FSK Subsystems.........................................................6.19

CALCulate:LIMit Subsystem..................................................................................................6.20

CALCulate:MARKer Subsystem............................................................................................ 6.36

CALCulate:MATH Subsystem ...............................................................................................6.61

CALCulate:X and CALCulate:UNIT Subsystem ....................................................................6.62

CALibration Subsystem................................................................................................................ 6.63

CONFigure Subsystem..................................................................................................................6.65

CONFigure:BTS Subsystem..................................................................................................6.65

CONFigure:BURSt Subsystem..............................................................................................6.73

CONFigure:MS Subsystem ...................................................................................................6.77

CONFigure:SPECtrum Subsystem........................................................................................6.85

CONFigure:SPURious Subsystem........................................................................................6.87

DIAGnostic Subsystem................................................................................................................. 6.89

DISPlay Subsystem........................................................................................................................6.91

FETCh Subsystem....................................................................................................................... 6.101

FETCh:BURSt Subsystem .................................................................................................. 6.101

FETCh:PTEMplate Subsystem............................................................................................6.111

FETCh:SPECtrum Subsystem ............................................................................................ 6.112

FETCh:SPURious Subsystem............................................................................................. 6.115

FORMat Subsystem..................................................................................................................... 6.117

HCOPy Subsystem ......................................................................................................................6.119

INITiate Subsystem...................................................................................................................... 6.125

INPut Subsystem .........................................................................................................................6.127

INSTrument Subsystem ..............................................................................................................6.130

MMEMory Subsystem.................................................................................................................. 6.132

OUTPut Subsystem .....................................................................................................................6.143

READ Subsystem......................................................................................................................... 6.145

READ:BURSt Subsystem.................................................................................................... 6.145

READ:SPECtrum Subsystem.............................................................................................. 6.159

READ:SPURious Subsystem ..............................................................................................6.161

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SENSe Subsystem.......................................................................................................................6.163

SENSe:ADEMod Subsystem...............................................................................................6.163

SENSe:AVERage Subsystem .............................................................................................6.165

SENSe:BANDwidth Subsystem...........................................................................................6.167

SENSe:CORRection-Subsystem.........................................................................................6.171

SENSe:DETector Subsystem.............................................................................................. 6.181

SENSe:DDEMod Subsystem............................................................................................... 6.182

SENSe:FILTer Subsystem .................................................................................................. 6.190

SENSe:FREQuency Subsystem..........................................................................................6.193

SENSe:MIXer - Subsystem .................................................................................................6.197

SENSe:MSUMmary Subsystem.......................................................................................... 6.201

SENSe:POWer Subsystem.................................................................................................6.203

SENSe:ROSCillator Subsystem.......................................................................................... 6.206

SENSe:SWEep Subsystem.................................................................................................6.207

SENSe:TV Subsystem......................................................................................................... 6.211

SOURce Subsystem ....................................................................................................................6.212

STATus Subsystem..................................................................................................................... 6.214

SYSTem Subsystem .................................................................................................................... 6.226

TRACe Subsystem....................................................................................................................... 6.233

TRIGger Subsystem..................................................................................................................... 6.235

UNIT Subsystem ..........................................................................................................................6.240

Alphabetical List of Commands.................................................................................................6.241

Table of Softkeys with IEC/IEEE-Bus Command Assignment ................................................6.259

Basic Instrument - Signal Analysis Mode ............................................................................6.259

FREQUENCY Key Group.......................................................................................... 6.259

LEVEL Key Group.....................................................................................................6.261

INPUT Key.................................................................................................................6.262

MARKER Key Group................................................................................................. 6.263

LINES Key Group...................................................................................................... 6.267

TRACE Key Group....................................................................................................6.269

SWEEP Key Group ................................................................................................... 6.271

Basic Instrument - General Device Settings........................................................................6.274

DATA VARIATION Key Group .................................................................................. 6.274

SYSTEM Key Group..................................................................................................6.274

CONFIGURATION Key Group..................................................................................6.277

STATUS Key Group..................................................................................................6.279

HARDCOPY Key Group............................................................................................ 6.280

MEMORY Key Group................................................................................................6.281

USER Key ................................................................................................................. 6.283

Operating Mode Vector-Signal Analyzer (Option FSE-B7).................................................. 6.284

CONFIGURATION Key Group - Digital Demodulation.............................................. 6.284

CONFIGURATION Key Group - Analog Demodulation ............................................6.288

FREQUENCY Key Group.......................................................................................... 6.289

LEVEL Key Group.....................................................................................................6.290

INPUT Key.................................................................................................................6.291

MARKER Key Group................................................................................................. 6.291

LINES Key Group...................................................................................................... 6.293

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FSE Contents - Description of Commands

TRACE Key Group....................................................................................................6.294

SWEEP Key Group ................................................................................................... 6.295

TRIGGER Key Group - Digital Demodulation ........................................................... 6.295

TRIGGER Key Group - Analog Demodulation ..........................................................6.296

Operating Mode Tracking Generator (Option FSE-B8 to B11)............................................6.297

CONFIGURATION Key Group..................................................................................6.297

Operating Mode TV Demodulation (Option FSE-B3) ..........................................................6.298

CONFIGURATION Key Group..................................................................................6.298

SWEEP Key Group ................................................................................................... 6.298

Operating Mode GSM BTS Analyzer (Option FSE-K11)..................................................... 6.299

CONFIGURATION Key Group..................................................................................6.299

Operating Mode GSM MS Analyzer (Option FSE-K10)....................................................... 6.309

CONFIGURATION Key Group..................................................................................6.309

External Mixer Output (Option FSE-B21) ............................................................................6.319

INPUT Key Group......................................................................................................6.319

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Contents - Description of Commands FSE

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FSE Notation

6 Description of Commands

Notation

In the following sections, all commands implem ented in the instrument are f irst listed in tables and then
described in detail, separated according to the command system. The notation corr esponds to the one
of the SCPI standards to a large extent. The SCPI conformity information can be taken from the
individual description of the commands.

Table of Commands

Command: In the command column, the table provides an overview of the com m ands

and their hierarchical arrangement (see indentations).

Parameter: The parameter column indicates the requested parameters together with

their specified range.

Unit: The unit column indicates the basic unit of the physical parameters.

Remark: In the remark column an indication is made on:

– whether the command does not have a query form,
– whether the command has only one query form
– whether this c ommand is im plemented only with a certain option of the

instrument

Indentations The different levels of the SCPI comm and hierarchy are represented in the

table by means of indentations to the right. The lower the level is, the
farther the indentation to the right is. Please observe that the complete
notation of the command always includes the higher levels as well.

Example: :SENSe:FREQuency:CENTer is represented in the table as

follows:

:SENSe first level

:FREQuency second level

:CENTer third level

Individual description In the individual description, the complete notation of the command is

given. An example for each command, the *RST value and the SCPI
information is written out at the end of the individual description.
The modes for which a command can be used are indicated by the
following abbreviations:

A Spectrum analysis
A-F Spectrum analysis - frequency domain only
A-Z Spectrum analysis - time domain only (zero span)
VA Vector signal analysis (option FSE-B7)
VA-D Vector signal analysis - digital demodulation (option FSE-B7)
VA-A Vector signal analysis - analog demodulation (option FSE-B7)
BTS GSM BTS analysis (option FSE-K11)
MS GSM MS analysis (option FSE-K10)

Note: The spectrum analysis (analyzer) mode is implemented in the

basic unit. For the other modes, the corresponding options are
required.

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Notation FSE

Upper/lower case notation Upper/lower case letters serve to mar k the long or short form of the k ey

words of a command in the description (see Chapter 5). The instrument
itself does not distinguish between upper and lower case letters.

Special characters | A selection of key words with an identical effect exists for several

commands. These key words are indicated in the same line, they are
separated by a vertical stroke. Only one of these key words has to be
indicated in the header of the command. The effect of the command is
independent of which of the key words is indicated.

Example:SENSe:FREQuency:CW|:FIXed

The two following commands of identical meaning can be
formed. They set the frequency of the constantly frequent signal
to 1 kHz:

SENSe:FREQuency:CW 1E3 = SENSe:FREQuency:FIXed 1E3
A vertical stroke in indic ating the parameter s m arks alternative poss ibilities

in the sense of "or". The effect of the c ommand is dif ferent, depending on
which parameter is entered.

Example:Selection of the parameters for the command

INPut:COUPling AC | DC

If parameter AC is selected, only the AC content is fed through, in
the case of DC, the DC as well as the AC content.

[ ] Key words in square brack ets can be om itted when composing the header

(cf. Chapter 5, Section "Optional Keywords"). The full command length
must be accepted by the instrument for reasons of com patibility with the
SCPI standards.
Parameters in square brackets can optionally be incorporated in the
command or omitted as well.

{ } Parameters in braces can optionally be incorporated in the command either

not at all, once or several times.

Description of parameters Due to the standardization, the parameter section of SCPI commands

consists always of the same syntactical elements. SCPI has specified a
series of definitions therefor e, which are used in the tables of comm ands.
In the tables, these established definitions are indic ated in angled brac kets
(<...>) and will be briefly explained in the following (see also Chapter 5,
Section "Parameters").

<Boolean> T his indication refers to parameters which can adopt two states, "on" and

"off". The "off " state may either be indicated by the keyword OFF or by the
numeric value 0, the "on" state is indicated by ON or any numeric value
other than zero. Parameter queries are always returned the num eric value
0 or 1.

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FSE Notation

<numeric_value>

<num> These indications mark parameters which may be entered as numeric

values or be set using specific keywords (character data).
The keywords given below are permitted:
MINimum This keyword sets the parameter to the smallest possible

value.
MAXimum This keyword sets the parameter to the largest possible value.
DEFault This keyword is used to reset the parameter to its default

value.
UP This keyword increments the parameter value.
DOWN This keyword decrements the parameter.
The numeric values associated to MAXimum/MINimum/DEFault can be

queried by adding the corresponding keywords to the command. They
must be entered following the quotation mark.

Example:SENSe:FREQuency:CENTer? MAXimum
returns the maximum possible numeric value of the center frequency as

result.

<arbitrary block program data>

This keyword is provided for commands the parameters of which cons is t of
a binary data block.

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Common Commands FSE

Common Commands

The common com mands are tak en from the IEEE 488.2 (IEC 625- 2) standard. Same com mands have
the same effect on different devices. The headers of these commands consist of an asterisk "*" followed
by three letters. Many common comm ands refer to the status reporting system which is described in
detail in Chapter 5.

Command Designation Parameter Remark

*CAL? Calibration Query query only

*CLS Clear Status no query

*ESE Event Status Enable 0 to 255

*ESR? Standard Event Status Query 0 to 255 query only

*IDN? Identification Query <string> query only

*IST? Individual Status Query 0 to 255 query only

*OPC Operation Complete

*OPT? Option Identification Query query only

*PCB Pass Cont rol Back 0 to 30 no query

*PRE Parallel P ol l Regi ster Enable 0 to 255

*PSC Power On Status Cl ear 0 | 1

*RST Reset no query

*SRE Service Request Enable 0 to 255

*STB? Status Byte Query query only

*TRG Trigger no query

*TST? Self Test Query query only

*WAI Wait to continue no query

*CAL?

CALIBRATION QUERY triggers a calibration of the instrument and subsequently query the

calibration status. Any responses > 0 indicate errors.

*CLS

CLEAR STATUS sets the status byte (STB), the standard event regis ter (ESR) and the EVENt- part

of the QUEStionable and the OPERation register to zero. The command does not alter the mask and
transition parts of the registers. It clears the output buffer.

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FSE Common Commands

*ESE 0 to 255

EVENT STATUS ENABLE sets the event status enable register to the value indicated. Quer y *ESE?

returns the contents of the event status enable register in decimal form.

*ESR?

STANDARD EVENT STATUS QUERY returns the contents of the event status r egister in decimal

form (0 to 255) and subsequently sets the register to zero.

*IDN?

IDENTIFICATION QUERY queries the instrument identification.

The instrument identification consists of the following elements which are separated by commas:

Manufacturer
Device (analyzer model)
Serial number of the instrument
Firmware version number
Example: "Rohde&Schwarz, FSEA30, 825082/007, 1.67"

*IST?

INDIVIDUAL STATUS QUERY returns the contents of the IST flag in decim al form (0 | 1). T he IST

flag is the status bit which is sent during a parallel poll (cf. Chapter 5).

*OPC

OPERATION COMPLETE sets bit 0 in the event status register when all prec eding c om m ands have

been executed. This bit can be used to initiate a service request (cf. Chapter 5).

*OPC?

OPERATION COMPLETE QUERY writes message "1" into the output buffer as soon as all

preceding commands have been executed (cf. Chapter 5).

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Common Commands FSE

*OPT?

OPTION IDENTIFICATION QUERY queries the options included in the instrument and returns a list

of the options installed. The options are separated from each other by means of commas.

Position Option

1 FSE-B3 TV Demodulator
2 FSE-B4 Low Phase Noise & OCXO
3 FSE-B5 FFT-Filter
4 reserved
5 FSE-B7 Vector Signal Analysis
6 FSE-B8 Tracking Generator 3.5 GHz
7 FSE-B9 Tracking Generator 3.5 GHz with I/Q modulator
8 FSE-B10 Tracking Generator 7 GHz
9 FSE-B11 Tracking Generator 7 GHz with I/Q modulator
10 FSE-B12 Output Attenuator for Track i ng Generator
11 FSE-B13 1-dB Attenuator
12 reserved
13 FSE-B15 controller option
14 to 18 reserved
19 FSE-B21 External Mixer Output
20 to 21 reserved
22 FSE-B24 Frequency Extension to 44GHz
24 to 25 reserved

26 FSE-K10
27 FSE-K11
29 FSE-K20
30 FSE-K21
31 FSE-K30
31 FSE-K31

GSM Test Software, Mobile
GSM Test Software, Base Station
GSM Test Software, Edge Mobile
GSM Test Software, EDGE Base Station
GSM Test Software, 850 GHz band Mobile
GSM Test Software, 850 GHz band Base Stat i on

Example: 0, FSE-B4, 0, 0, FSE-B7, 0, 0, 0, FSE-B11, FSE-B12, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0,..

*PCB 0 to 30

PASS CONTROL BACK indicates the controller address which the IEC-bus control is to be retur ned

to after termination of the triggered action.

*PRE 0 to 255

PARALLEL POLL REGISTER ENABLE sets parallel poll enable register to the value indicated.

Query *PRE? returns the contents of the parallel poll enable register in decimal form.

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FSE Common Commands

*PSC 0 | 1

POWER ON STATUS CLEAR determines whether the contents of the ENABle registers is

maintained or reset in switching on.
*PSC = 0 causes the contents of the status registers to be maintained. Thus a service request

can be triggered in switching on in the case of a cor responding configuration of status
registers ESE and SRE.

=

*PSC
Query *PSC? reads out the contents of the power-on-status-clear flag. The response can be 0 or 1.

*RST

RESET sets the instrument to a defined default status. The command essentially corresponds to

pressing the [PRESET] key. The default setting is indicated in the description of the commands.

*SRE 0 to 255

SERVICE REQUEST ENABLE sets the service request enable register to the value indicated. Bit 6

(MSS mask bit) remains 0. This com mand determines under which c onditions a service request is
triggered. Query *SRE? reads the contents of the service r equest enable r egis ter in dec imal form. Bit
6 is always 0.

0 resets the registers.

*STB?

READ STA TUS BYTE QUERY reads out the contents of the status byte in decimal form.

*TRG

TRIGGER triggers a measurement. This command corresponds to

Section "TRIGger subsystem", as well).

*TST?

SELF TEST QUERY triggers all selftests of the instrum ent and outputs an error code in decimal

form.

*WAI

WAIT-to-CONTINUE only permits the servicing of the subsequent commands after all preceding

commands have been executed and all signals have settled (cf. Chapter 5 and "*OPC" as well).

INITiate:IMMediate (cf.

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ABORt / CALCulate Subsystem FSE

ABORt Subsystem

The ABORt subsystem contains the commands for aborting triggered actions. An action can be
triggered again immediately after being aborted. All commands trigger events which is why they are not
assigned any *RST value.

COMMAND PARAMETERS UNIT COMMENT

ABORt -- -- no query

:ABORt

This command aborts a current measurement and resets the trigger system.

Example: "ABOR;INIT:IMM"
Features: *RST value: 0

SCPI: conforming

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

CALCulate Subsystem

The CALCulate subsystem contains commands for converting instrument data, transforming and
carrying out corrections. These functions are car ried out subsequent to data acquistion, i.e., following
the SENSe subsystem.

In the split-screen representation, a distinction is made between CALCulate1 and CALCulate2:
CALCulate1 =^ screen A;
CALCulate2 =^ screen B

For setting REAL/IMAG PART in Vector Analyzer mode a distinction is also m ade between CALCulate3
and CALCulate4 in the split-screen representation:

CALCulate3 =^ screen C;
CALCulate4 =^ screen D

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FSE CALCulate Subsystem

CALCulate:DELTamarker Subsystem

The CALCulate:DELTamarker subsystem checks the delta-marker functions in the instrument.

COMMAND PARAMETERS UNIT COMMENT

CALCulate<1|2>

:DELTamarker<1 to 4>

[:STATe]
:MODE
:AOFF
:TRACe
:X

:RELative?
:Y?
:MAXimum

[:PEAK]

:APEak

:NEXT

:RIGHt

:LEFT
:MINimum

[:PEAK]

:NEXT

:RIGHt

:LEFT
:FUNCtion

:FIXed

[:STATe]
:RPOint

:Y

:OFFSet

:X

:PNOise

[:STATe]
:RESult?

:STEP

[:INCRement]

:AUTO

<Boolean>
ABSolute|RELative

<numeric_value>
<numeric_value>

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

<Boolean>

<numeric_value>
<numeric_value>
<numeric_value>

<Boolean>

--

<numeric_value>
<Boolean>

--

no query

-­HZ | S | SYM

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

DBM
DB
HZ |S | SYM

-- query only

HZ |S | SYM

--

query only
query only

no query
no query (vector signal analysis )
no query
no query
no query

no query
no query
no query
no query

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>[:STATe] ON | OFF

This command switches on or off the selected delta marker. If no indication is made, delta marker 1
is selected automatically.

Example: ":CALC:DELT3 ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

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CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:MODE ABSolute | RELative

This command switches over between relative and absolute input of frequency of the delta marker.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:MODE ABS"
Features: *RST value: REL

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
In the RELative mode, the frequency of the delta marker is programmed relative to the reference

marker. In the ABSolute mode, the frequency is defined by the absolute values.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:AOFF

This command switches off all active delta markers.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:AOFF"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:TRACe 1 to 4

This command assigns the selected delta marker to the indicated measuring curve.

Example: ":CALC:DELT3:TRAC 2"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:X 0 to MAX (frequency | sweep time | symbols)

This command positions the selected delta marker to the indicated frequency (span > 0) or time
(span = 0). The query always returns the absolute value of frequency or time.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:X 10.7MHz"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The SYM unit is only valid in Vector Signal Analysis mode.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:X:RELative?

This command queries the frequency (span > 0) or time (span = 0) of the selected delta marker
relative to the reference marker.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:X:REL?"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

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FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:Y?

This command queries the value of the selected marker.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:Y?"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
In complex presentations (vector signal analysis - polar diagrams), the real and the imaginary

component as well as magnitude and phase are output separated by a comma.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:MAXimum[:PEAK]

This command positions the delta marker to the current maximum value in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:MAX"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:MAXimum:APEak

This command positions the delta marker to the maximum absolute value of the trace.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:MAX:APE"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: VA
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:MAXimum:NEXT

This command positions the delta marker to the next smaller maximum value in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:MAX:NEXT"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:MAXimum:RIGHt

This command positions the delta marker to the next smaller maximum value to the right of the
current value (i.e., in ascending X direction) in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:MAX:RIGH"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

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CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:MAXimum:LEFT

This command positions the delta marker to the next smaller maximum value to the left of the
current value (i.e., in descending X direction) in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:MAX:LEFT"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, BTS, MS
Modes: R, A

This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:MINimum[:PEAK]

This command positions the delta marker to the current minimum value in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:MIN"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:MINimum:NEXT

This command positions the delta marker to the next higher minimum value in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:MIN:NEXT"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:MINimum:RIGHt

This command positions the delta marker to the next higher minimum value to the right of the current
value (ie in ascending X direction).

Example: ":CALC:DELT:MIN:RIGH"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:MINimum:LEFT

This command positions the delta marker to the next higher minimum value to the left of the current
value (ie in descending X direction).

Example: ":CALC:DELT:MIN:LEFT"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

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FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:FUNCtion:FIXed[:STATe] ON | OFF

This command switches the relative measurement to a fixed reference value on or off.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:FUNC:FIX ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific.
Modes: A, VA-D, BTS, MS
The reference value is independent of the current trace.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:FUNCtion:FIXed:RPOint:Y <numeric_value>

This command defines a new fixed reference value for the relative measurement.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:FUNC:FIX:RPO:Y -10dBm"
Features: *RST value: - (FUNction:FIXed[:STATe] is set to OFF)

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA
The reference value is independent of the current trace.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:FUNCtion:FIXe d:RPOint:Y:OFFSet <numeric_value>

This command defines an additional level offset for the relative measurement.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:FUNC:FIX:RPO:Y:OFFS 10dB"
Features: *RST value: 0 dB

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA
The level offset is included in the output of the level value.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:FUNCtion:FIXed:RPOint:X <numeric_value>

This command defines the new fixed reference frequency, time or symbols for the relative
measurement.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:FUNC:FIX:RPO:X 10.7MHz"
Features: *RST value: - (FUNction:FIXed[:STATe] is set to OFF)

SCPI: device-specific
Mode: A
The reference value is independent of the current trace. With span = 0, the reference time, otherwise

the reference frequency is defined.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:FUNCtion:PNOise[:STATe] ON | OFF

This command switches the measurement of the phase noise on or off.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:FUNC:PNO ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific
Mode: A
When the phase noise is measured, the correction values for the bandwidth and the log amplifier are

automatically considered. The measurement uses the reference values defined by
FUNCtion:FIXed:RPOint:X or :Y.

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CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:FUNCtion:PNOise:RESult?

This command queries the result of the phase noise measurement.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:FUNC:PNO:RES?"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS
This command is only a query which is why it is not assigned an *RST value.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:STEP[:INCRement] <numeric_value>

This command defines the delta marker step width.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:STEP 10kHz" (frequency domain)

":CALC:DELT:STEP 5ms" (time domain)

Features: *RST value: - (STEP is set to AUTO)

SCPI: device-specific

Mode: A

:CALCulate<1|2>:DELTamarker<1 to 4>:STEP:AUTO ON | OFF

This command switches the automatic adaptation of the marker step width on or off.

Example: ":CALC:DELT:STEP:AUTO OFF"
Features: *RST value: ON

SCPI: device-specific
Mode: A
With AUTO ON, the step width is 10% of the span.

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FSE CALCulate Subsystem

CALCulate:DLINe Subsystem

The CALCulate:DLINe subsystem check s the display lines in the instrument, i.e., the level, frequency
and time lines (depending on the X-axis) as well as threshold and reference lines.

COMMAND PARAMETERS UNIT COMMENT

CALCulate<1|2>
:DLINe<1|2>

:STATe

:THReshold

:STATe

:CTHReshold

:STATe

:RLINe

:STATe

:FLINe<1|2>

:STATe

:TLINe<1|2>

:STATe

<numeric_value>

<Boolean>
<numeric_value>

<Boolean>
<numeric_value>

<Boolean>
<numeric_value>

<Boolean>
<numeric_value>
<Boolean>
<numeric_value>
<Boolean>

DBM | DB | DEG | RAD | S |
HZ | PCT

DBM | DB | DEG | RAD | S |
HZ | PCT

DBM | DB | DEG | RAD | S |
HZ | PCT

DBM | DB | DEG | RAD | S |
HZ | PCT

HZ

S | SYM

:CALCulate<1|2>:DLINe<1|2> MINimum to MAXimum (depending on current unit)

This command defines the position of the display line.

Example: ":CALC:DLIN -20dBm"
Features: *RST value: - (STATe to OFF)

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The display lines mark the given level in the display. The units DEG, RAD, S, and HZ are only valid in

conjunction with option Vector Signal Analysis, FSE-B7.

:CALCulate<1|2>:DLINe<1|2>:STATe ON | OFF

This command switches the display line on or off.

Example: ":CALC:DLIN2:STAT OFF"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

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CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:THReshold MINimum to MAXimum (depending on current unit)

This command defines the position of the thresholds.

Example: ":CALC:THR -82dBm"
Features: *RST value: - (STATe to OFF)

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
For marker scan functions MAX PEAK, NEXT PEAK etc., the threshold serves as the lowest limit for

maximum or minimum search. The units DEG, RAD, S, and HZ are only valid in conjunction with
option Vector Signal Analysis, FSE-B7.

:CALCulate<1|2>:THReshold:STATe ON | OFF

This command switches the threshold on or off.

Example: ":CALC:THR:STAT ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:CTHReshold MINimum to MAXimum (depending on the current unit)

This command defines the position of a threshold line (base line), below which all measured values
are cleared.

Example: ":CALC:CTHR -82dBm"
Features: *RST value: - (STATe to OFF)

SCPI: device-specific
Mode: A, VA, BTS, MS
The units DEG, RAD, S, and HZ are only valid in conjunction with option Vector Signal Analysis,

FSE-B7.

:CALCulate<1|2>:CTHReshold:STATe ON | OFF

This command is for switching on or off the threshold line (base line), below which all measured
values are cleared.

Example: ":CALC:CTHR:STAT ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific

Mode: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:RLINe MINimum to MAXimum (depending on the current unit)

This command defines the position of the reference line.

Example: ":CALC:RLIN -10dBm"
Features: *RST value: - (STATe to OFF)

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The reference line serves as a reference for the arithmetic operation of traces. The units DEG, RAD,

S, and HZ are only valid in conjunction with option Vector Signal Analysis, FSE-B7.

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FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:RLINe:STATe ON | OFF

This command switches the reference line on or off.

Example: ":CALC:RLIN:STAT ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:FLINe<1|2> 0 GHz to f

This command defines the position of the frequency lines.

Example: ":CALC:FLIN2 120MHz"
Features: *RST value: - (STATe to OFF)

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A-F, VA, BTS, MS
The frequency lines mark the given frequencies in the display. Frequency lines are only valid for a

SPAN >0.

:CALCulate<1|2>:FLINe<1|2>:STATe ON | OFF

This command switches the frequency line on or off.

Example: ":CALC:FLIN2:STAT ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A-F, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:TLINe<1|2> 0 to 1000s

This command defines the position of the time lines.

max

Example: ":CALC:TLIN 10ms"
Features: *RST value: - (STATe to OFF)

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A-Z, VA, BTS, MS
The time lines mark the given times in the display. Time lines are only valid for a SPAN = 0.

:CALCulate<1|2>:TLINe<1|2>:STATe ON | OFF

This command switches the time line on or off.

Example: ":CALC:TLIN2:STAT ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A-Z, VA, BTS, MS

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CALCulate Subsystem FSE

CALCulate:FEED Subsystem

The CALCulate:FEED subsystem selects the measured data in operating m ode vector signal analysis.
This subsystem is only valid in connection with option FSE-B7, Vector Signal Analysis.

COMMAND PARAMETERS UNIT COMMENT

CALCulate<1|2>

:FEED <string> Vector Signal Analysi s/

:CALCulate<1|2>:FEED <string>

This command selects the measured data that are to be displayed.
Parameter: <string>::= ‘XTIM:DDEM:MEAS’ |

‘XTIM:DDEM:REF’ |
‘XTIM:DDEM:ERR:MPH’ |
‘XTIM:DDEM:ERR:VECT’ |
‘XTIM:DDEM:SYMB’ |
‘XTIM:AM’ |
‘XTIM:FM’ |
‘XTIM:PM’ |
‘XTIM:AMSummary’ |
‘XTIM:FMSummary’ |
‘XTIM:PMSummary’ |
‘TCAP’

no query

Features: *RST value: ‘XTIM:DDEM:MEAS’

SCPI: conforming
Mode: VA
The string parameters have the following meaning:
‘XTIM:DDEM:MEAS’ Test signal (filtered, synchronized to symbol clock)

‘XTIM:DDEM:REF’ Reference signal (internally generated from demodulated test

signal)
‘XTIM:DDEM:ERR:MPH’ Error signal (magnitude and phase error)
‘XTIM:DDEM:ERR:VECT’ Vector error signal
‘XTIM:DDEM:SYMB’ Symbol table (demodulated bits and table with modulation errors)

'XTIM:AM' Demodulated AM signal (analog demodulation)
'XTIM:FM' Demodulated FM signal (analog demodulation)
'XTIM:PM' Demodulated PM signal (analog demodulation)
'XTIM:AMSummary' AM-Summary Marker (analog demodulation)
'XTIM:FMSummary' FM-Summary Marker (analog demodulation)
'XTIM:PMSummary' PM-Summary Marker (analog demodulation)
‘TCAP’ Test signal in capture buffer

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FSE CALCulate Subsystem

CALCulate:FORMat and CALCulate:FSK Subsystems

The CALCulate:FORMat and CALCulate:FSK subsystems determ ine further processing and c onversion
of measured data in operating mode vector signal analysis.
This sub system is only valid in connection with option FSE-B7, Vector Signal Analysis.

COMMAND PARAMETERS UNIT COMMENT

CALCulate<1|2>

:FORMat MAGNitude | PHASe | UP Hase |

RIMag | FREQuency | IEYE | QEYE |
TEYE | FEYE | COMP | CONS

:FSK

:DEViation

:REFerence <numeric_value> HZ Vector Signal A nal ysis

:CALCulate<1|2>:FORMat MAGNitude | PHASe | UPHase | RIMag | FREQuency | IEYE | QEYE |

TEYE | FEYE | COMP | CONS

This command defines the display of the traces.

Example: ":CALC:FORM CONS"
Features: *RST value: MAGNitude

SCPI: conforming
Mode: VA-D
The availability of the parameters depends on the selected data (see command

:CALCulate:FEED).
Available for selection measurement signal, reference signal and modulation error

(CALCulate:FEED ‘XTIM:DDEM:MEAS’,‘XTIM:DDEM:REF) ,‘XTIM:DDEM:ERR:MPH’):
MAGNitude Display of the magnitude in the time domain (only available for settings

:CALCulate:FEED ‘XTIM:DDEM:ERR:MPH’ (error signal) or
‘XTIM:DDEM:MEAS’ (measurement signal) or ‘XTIM:DDEM:REF’

(reference signal)

PHASe | UPHase Display of the phase in the time domain with or without (”unwrapped”)

limitation to ±180°

RIMag Display of the time characteristic of inphase and quadrature

component
FREQuency Display of the frequency response in the time domain
COMP Display of the polar vector diagram (complex)
CONS Display of the polar vector diagaram (constellation)

Vector Signal Analysi s

Available for selection measurement signal and reference signal (CALCulate:FEED
‘XTIM:DDEM:MEAS’,‘XTIM:DDEM:REF):

IEYE | QEYE Eye diagram of the inphase or quadrature component
TEYE Display of the trellis diagram
FEYE Eye diagram of FSK modulation

:CALCulate<1|2>:FSK:DEViation:REFerence <numeric_value>

This command defines the reference value of the frequency deviation for FSK modulation.

Example: ":CALC:FSK:DEV:REF 20kHz"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific

Mode: VA-D

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CALCulate Subsystem FSE

CALCulate:LIMit Subsystem

The CALCulate:LIMit subsystem com pr ises the limit lines and the corresponding limit checks. Limit lines
can be defined as upper and lower limit lines . The individual values of the limit lines correspond to the
values of the X-axis (CONTrol) which have to have the same number.

COMMAND PARAMETERS UNIT COMMENT

CALCulate<1|2>

:LIMit<1 to 8>

:ACTive?
:TRACe
:STATe
:UNIT

CATalog?
:CONTrol

[:DATA]
:DOMain
:OFFSet
:MODE
:UNIT

:SHIFt
:SPACing

:UPPer

[:DATA]

:STATe
:OFFSet

:MARGin

:MODE
:SHIFt

:SPACing

:LOWer

[:DATA]

:STATe
:OFFSet

:MARGin

:MODE
:SHIFt

:SPACing
:FAIL?
:CLEar

[:IMMediate]

[:TIME]

<numeric_value>
<Boolean>
DBM | DBPW | DB P T | WATT | DB UV |

DBMV | VOLT | DBUA | AMPere | DB |
DBUV_MHZ | DBMV_MHZ | DBUA_MHZ |
DBUV_M | DBUA_M | DBUV_MMHZ |
DBUA_MMHZ | DEG | RAD | S | HZ | PCT |
UNITLESS

<numeric_value>,<numeric_value>..
FREQuency | TIME
<numeric_value>
RELative | ABSolute

S | SYM
<numeric_value>
LINear | LOGarithmic

<numeric_value>,<numeric_value>..

<Boolean>
<numeric_value>

<numeric_value>

RELative | ABSolute
<numeric_value>

LINear | LOGarithmic

<numeric_value>,<numeric_value>..

<Boolean>
<numeric_value>

<numeric_value>

RELative | ABSolute
<numeric_value>

LINear | LOGarithmic

--

--

HZ | S | SYM

HZ | S | SYM

HZ | S | SYM

DBM | DB | DEG |
RAD | S | HZ | PCT

-­DB | DEG | RAD |

S | HZ | PCT
DB| DEG | RAD |

S | HZ | PCT

-­DB | DEG | RAD|

S | HZ | PCT

DBM | DB | DEG |
RAD | S | HZ | PCT

-­DB| DEG | RAD |

S | HZ | PCT
DB| DEG | RAD |

S | HZ | PCT

-­DB | DEG | RAD |

S | HZ | PCT

--

--

Query only

Query only

Vector Signal Analysi s

query only

no query

1065.6016.12 6.20 E-16

FSE CALCulate Subsystem

COMMAND PARAMETERS UNIT COMMENT

CALCulate<1|2>

:LIMit<1 to 8>

:COMMent
:COPY
:NAME
:DELete

:BURSt

:PTEMplate?

:POWer?

:PFERror?

:MACCuracy?
:SPECtrum

:MODulation?

:FAILs?

:EXCeptions?

:SWITching?

:FAILs?

:SPURious?

:FAILs?

:MARGin
:ACPower

[:STATe]

:ACHannel

:STATe
:RESult?

:ALTernate<1|2>

:STATe
:RESult?

<string>
1 to 8 | < name>
<string>

--

--

--

--

--

-­ARFCn | TXBand | RXBand |

COMBined | DCSRx1800
ARFCn | TXBand | RXBand |

COMBined | DCSRx1800
ARFCn | TXBand | RXBand |

COMBined | DCSRx1800

TXBand | OTXBand | RXBand |
IDLeband

TXBand | OTXBand | RXBand |
IDLeband

<numeric_value>

<Boolean>
<numeric_value>, <numeric_value>
<Boolean>

-­<numeric_value>, <numeric_value>
<Boolean>

--

DB

DB; DB

DB; DB

Option FSE-K11 or FSE-K10
query only
query only
query only
query only, option FSE-K20/K21
Option FSE-K11 or FSE-K10
query only

query only

query only

query only; Option FSE-K11or FSE-K10
query only
query only; Option FSE-K11 or FSE-K10

query only

query only

query only

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:ACTive?

This command queries the names of all activated limit lines. The names are output in alphabetical
order. If no limit line is activated, an empty string will be output. The numeric suffixes in
CALCulate<1|2> and LIMit<1 to 8> are not significant.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:ACT?"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific

Mode: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:TRACe 1 to 4

This command assigns a trace to a limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM2:TRAC 2"
Features: *RST value: 1

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

1065.6016.12 6.21 E-16

CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:STATe ON | OFF

This command switches the limit check for the selected limit line on or off. With limit check switched
off, the limit line is disabled.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:STAT ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: conforming
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The result of the limit check can be queried with CALCulate:LIMit:FAIL?.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:UNIT D BM | DBP W | DBPT | WA T T | DB UV | DBM V | V OL T |D BU A

| AMPere | DB | DBUV_MHZ | DBMV_MHZ | DBUA_MHZ |
DBUV_M | DBUA_M | DBUV_MMHZ | DBUA_MMHZ |
UNITLESS|

This command defines the unit of the selected limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:UNIT DBUV"
Features: *RST value: DBM

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
DBUV_MHZ and DBUA_MHZ denote the units DBUV/MHZ or DBUA/MHZ.

Upon selection of the unit DB the limit line is automatically switched to the relative mode. For units
different from DB the limit line is automatically switched to the absolute mode.

The units DEG, RAD, S, HZ are available in the vector analysis mode only.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit:CATalog?

This command reads out the names of all limit lines stored on the harddisk.
Syntax of output format:
<Sum of file lengths of all subsequent files>,<free memory on hard disk>,

<1st file name>,,<1st file length>,<2nd file name>,,<2nd file length>,....,<nth file name>,

<nth file length>

Example: ":CALC:LIM:CAT?"
Feature: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific

Mode: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:CONTrol[:DATA] <numeric_value>,<numeric_value>..

This command defines the X-axis values (frequencies or times) of the upper or lower limit lines.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:CONT 1MHz,30MHz,300MHz,1GHz"
Features: *RST value: - (LIMit:STATe is set to OFF)

SCPI: conforming
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The number of values for the CONTrol axis and the corresponding UPPer- and/or LOWer limit lines

have to be identical. Available units are HZ | S | SYM, SYM only for vector signal analyzer mode.

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FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1 |2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:CONTrol:DOMain FREQuency | TIME

This command defines the X-axis in the frequency or time domain.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:CONT:DOM TIME"
Features: *RST value: FREQuency

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:CONTrol:OFFSet <numeric_value>

This command defines an offset for the X-axis value of the selected relative limit line in the frequency
or time domain.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:CONT:OFFS 100us"
Features: *RST value: 0

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA

:CALCulate<1 |2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:CONTrol:MODE RELative | ABSolute

This command selects the relative or absolute scaling for the X-axis of the selected limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:CONT:MODE REL"
Features: *RST value: ABSolute

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
Upon selection of RELative, the unit is switched to DB.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:CONTrol:UNIT[:TIME] S | SYM

This command defines the unit of the x-axis scaling of limit lines.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:CONT:UNIT SYM"
Features: *RST value: S

SCPI: device-specific

Mode: VA

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:CONTrol:SHIFt <numeric_value>

This command shifts a limit line which has been specified for relative frequencies or times (X-axis).

Example: ":CALC:LIM:CONT:SHIF 50kHz"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

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CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:CONTrol:SPACing LINear | LOGarithmic

This command makes a selection between linear and logarithmic interpolation for determining the
limit line from the frequency points.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:CONT:SPAC LIN"
Features: *RST value: LIN

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:UPPer[:DATA] <numeric_value>,<numeric_value>..

This command defines the values for the upper limit lines.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:UPP -10,0,0,-10"
Features: *RST value: - (LIMit:STATe is set to OFF)

SCPI: conforming
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The number of values for the CONTrol axis and the corresponding UPPer limit line have to be

identical. The unit must be identical with the unit selected by command CALC:LIM:UNIT.
If the measured values exceed the UPPer limit line, the limit check signals errors.

The unit must be identical with the unit selected by CALC:LIM:UNIT.
The units DEG, RAD, S, and HZ are available in the vector signal analysis mode only.

:CALCulate<1 |2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:UPPer:STATe ON | OFF

This command defines the selected limit line as upper limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:UPPer:STAT ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: conforming
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The limit check is switched on with command CALCulate:LIMit:STATe ON. The result of the limit

check can be queried with CALCulate:LIMit<1 to 8>:FAIL?.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:UPPer:OFFSet <numeric_value>

This command defines an offset for the Y-axis of the selected relative upper limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:UPP:OFFS 3dB"
Features: *RST value: 0

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:UPPer:MARGin <numeric_value>

This command defines the margin of the selected upper limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:UPP:MARG 10dB"
Features: *RST value: 0

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

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FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:UPPer:MODE RELative | ABSolute

This command selects the relative or absolute scaling for the Y-axis of the selected upper limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:UPP:MODE REL"
Features: *RST value: ABSolute

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:UPPer:SHIFt <numeric_value>

This command shifts a limit line, which has relative values for the Y-axis (levels or linear units such
as volt).

Example: ":CALC:LIM:UPP:SHIF 20dB"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1 |2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:UPPer:SPACing LINear | LOGarithmic

This command makes a selection between linear and logarithmic interpolation for the upper limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:UPP:SPAC LIN"
Features: *RST value: LIN

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:LOWer[:DATA] <numeric_value>,<numeric_value>..

This command defines the values for the selected lower limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:LOW -30,-40,-40,-30"
Features: *RST value: - (LIMit:STATe is set to OFF)

SCPI: conforming
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The number of values for the CONTrol axis and the corresponding LOWer limit line have to be

identical.If the measured values violate the LOWer limit line, the limit check signals errors.
The unit must be identical with the unit selected by command CALC:LIM:UNIT.

The units DEG, RAD, S, and HZ are available in the vector signal analysis mode only.

1065.6016.12 6.25 E-16

CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:LOWer:STATe ON | OFF

This command defines the selected limit line as lower limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:LOWer:STAT ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: conforming
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The limit check is switched on with command CALCulate:LIMit:STATe ON. The result of the limit

check can be queried with

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:LOWer:OFFSet <numeric_value>

This command defines an offset for the Y-axis of the selected relative lower limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:LOW:OFFS 3dB"
Features: *RST value: 0

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA

CALCulate:LIMit:FAIL?.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:LOWer:MARGin <numeric_value>

This command defines the margin of the selected lower limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:LOW:MARG 10dB"
Features: *RST value: 0

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:LOWer:MODE RELative | ABSolute

This command selects the relative or absolute scaling for the Y-axis of the selected lower limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:LOW:MODE REL"
Features: *RST value: ABSolute

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:LOWer:SHIFt <numeric_value>

This command shifts a limit line, which has relative values for the Y-axis (levels or linear units such
as volt).

Example: ":CALC:LIM:LOW:SHIF 20dB"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

1065.6016.12 6.26 E-16

FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:LOWer:SPACing LINear | LOGarithmic

This command makes a selection between linear and logarithmic interpolation for the lower limit line.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:LOW:SPAC LIN"
Features: *RST value: LIN

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:FAIL?

This command queries the result of the limit check.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:FAIL?"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: conforming
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The result of the limit check responds with 0 in case of PASS and with 1 in case of FAIL.
For measurements spectrum due to modulation and spectrum due to transients (options FSE-K10

and FSE-K11), the result of the limit check is queried with this command in frequency sweep mode.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:CLEar[:IMMediate]

This command deletes the result of the current limit check.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:CLE"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: conforming
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:COMMent <string>

This command defines a comment for the limit line selected.

Example: ":CALC:LIM:COMM ’Upper limit for spectrum’"
Features: *RST value: blank comment

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

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CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:COPY 1 to 8 | <name>

This command copies one limit line onto another one.
Parameter: 1 to 8 ::= number of the new limit line or, alternatively:

<name> ::= name of the new limit line given as a string

Example: ":CALC:LIM1:COPY 2"

":CALC:LIM1:COPY ’GSM2’"

Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The name of the limit line may contain a maximum of 8 characters. This command is an "event"

which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1 |2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:NAME <name of limit line>

This command assigns a name to a limit line numbered 1 to 8. If a limit line of the given name
doesn’t exist previously, a limit line with this name is created. The values of a previous limit line with
the selected line number are kept and the current unit is used. If no limit line with the selected line
number was defined yet, the correct values for the x and y axis have to be entered before the new
limit line will be saved (using commands CALCulate:LIMit:CONTrol:DATA and
CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer|UPPer:DATA).

Example: ":CALC:LIM1:NAME ’GSM1’"
Features: *RST value: ’REM1’ to ’REM8’ for lines 1 to 8

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The name of the limit line may contain a maximum of 8 characters.

:CALCulate<1 |2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:DELete

This command deletes the limit line selected.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM1:DEL"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
This command is an "event" which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

1065.6016.12 6.28 E-16

FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:BURSt:PTEMplate?

This command queries the result of the limit check for a power vs. time measurement.
Parameter: The result is displayed in character data form. Possible values are:

PASSED limit not exceeded
FAILED limit exceeded
RUNNING measurement not completed

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:BURS:PTEM?"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value.

If no measurement has been carried out yet, a query error is triggered off. The numeric suffixes
<1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:BURSt:POWer?

This command queries the total result of the carrier power measurement.
Parameter: The result is displayed in character data form. Possible values are:

PASSED limit not exceeded

FAILED limit exceeded

ABORTED measurement aborted

RUNNING measurement not completed

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:BURS:POW?"

Result: PASSED
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value.

If the command is triggered off before the carrier power measurement was started for the first time, a
query error results. The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:BURSt:PFERror?

This command queries the total result of the phase/frequency measurement.
Parameter: Result 1 limit not exceeded

0 limit exceeded

Example: ":CALC:LIM:BURS:PFER?"

Result:1

Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value.

If the command is triggered off before the phase/frequency measurement was started for the first
time, a query error results. The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this
command.

1065.6016.12 6.29 E-16

CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:BURSt:MACCuracy?

This command queries the total result of the modulation accuracy measurement.
Parameter: 1 limit not exceeded

0 limit exceeded

Example: ":CALC:LIM:BURS:MACC?"

Result:1

Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value.

If the command is triggered off before the cphase-frequency measurement was started for the first
time, a query error results. The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this
command. This command is only available in conjunction with option FSE-K20 / FSE-K21 .

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:SPECtrum:MODulation? ARFCn | TXBand | RXBand | COMBined |

DCSRx1800

This command queries the total result of the spectrum due to modulation measurement for list mode.
For frequency mode, the limit violations are queried with command CALCulate:LIMit:FAIL?.

Parameter: The result is displayed in character data form. Possible values are:

PASSED limit not exceeded

FAILED limit exceeded

ABORTED measurement aborted

RUNNING measurement not completed

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:SPEC:MOD? RXB"

Result: PASSED
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
ARFCn ARFCN ± 1.8 MHz TXBand TX-band

RXBand RX-band COMBined ARFCN ± 1.8 MHz / TX-band
DCSRx1800 RX-Band DCS 1800 (option FSE-K10 only)

This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value.
The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

1065.6016.12 6.30 E-16

FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:SPECtrum:MODulation:FAILs? ARFCn | TXBand | RXBand |

COMBined | DCSRx1800

This command queries the number of limit violations of the spectrum due to modulation
measurement for list mode.The number of limit violations is the total of all violations above and below
the carrier. For frequency mode, the limit violations are queried with command

CALCulate:LIMit:FAIL?.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:SPEC:MOD:FAIL? RXB"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
ARFCn ARFCN ± 1.8 MHz

TXBand TX-band
RXBand RX-band
COMBined ARFCN ± 1.8 MHz / TX-band
DCSRx1800 RX-Band DCS 1800 (option FSE-K10 only)

This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value
The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:SPECtrum:MODulation:EXCeptions? ARFCn | TXBand | RXBand |

COMBined | DCSRx1800

This command queries the number of limit violations of the spectrum due to modulation
measurement which are marked as exceptions. This command is only available for list mode.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:SPEC:MOD:EXC? RXB"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
ARFCn ARFCN ± 1.8 MHz

TXBand TX-band
RXBand RX-band
COMBined ARFCN ± 1.8 MHz / TX-band
DCSRx1800 RX-Band DCS 1800 (option FSE-K10 only

This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value. The numeric suffixes <1|2> or
<1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

1065.6016.12 6.31 E-16

CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:SPECtrum:SWITching?

This command queries the total result of the spectrum due to switching transients measurements for
list mode. For frequency mode, the limit violations are queried with command

CALCulate:LIMit:FAIL?

Parameter: The result is displayed in character data form. Possible values are:

PASSED limit not exceeded

FAILED limit exceeded

ABORTED measurement aborted

RUNNING measurement not completed

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:SPEC:SWIT?"

Result: PASSED
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value. The numeric suffixes <1|2> or

<1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:SPECtrum:SWITching:FAILs?

This command queries the number of limit violations of the spectrum due to switching transient
measurement for list mode.The number of limit violations is the total of all violations above and below
the carrier. For frequency mode, the limit violations are queried with command

CALCulate:LIMit:FAIL?.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:SPEC:SWIT:FAIL?"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value. The numeric suffixes <1|2> or

<1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:SPURious? TXBand | OTXBand | RXBand | IDLeband

This command queries the total result of the spurious emissions measurement.
Parameter: The result is displayed in character data form. Possible values are:

PASSED limit not exceeded

FAILED limit exceeded

ABORTED measurement aborted

RUNNING measurement not completed

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:SPUR? OTXB"

Result:PASSED

Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
TXBand TX-band

OTXBand Not TX-band
RXBand RX-band (option FSE-K11 only)
IDLeband IDLeband (option FSE-K10 only)

This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value. The numeric suffixes <1|2> or
<1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

1065.6016.12 6.32 E-16

FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:SPURious:FAILs? TXBand | OTXBand | RXBand | IDLeband

This command queries the number of limit violations of the spurious emissions measurement.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:SPUR:FAIL? OTXB"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
TXBand TX-band

OTXBand Not TX-band
RXBand RX-band (option FSE-K11 only)
IDLeband IDLeband (option FSE-K10 only)

This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value. The numeric suffixes <1|2> or
<1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:MARGin 0 to 100DB

This command sets/changes the value of the margin (safe difference to the actual limit) for the limit
check.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:MARG 6DB"
Features: *RST value: 3DB

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: BTS, MS
The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1 |2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:ACPower[:STATe] ON | OFF

This command switches on and off the limit check for adjacent channel power measurements. The
commands CALC:LIM:ACP:ACH:STAT or CALC:LIM:ACP:ALT:STAT must be used in addition to
specify whether the limit check is to be performed for the upper/lower adjacent channel or for the
alternate adjacent channels.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:ACP ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA
The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:ACPower:ACHannel 0 to 100 dB, 0 to 100 dB

This command defines the limit for the upper/lower adjacent channel for adjacent channel power
measurements.

Parameter: The first (second) numeric value is the limit for the upper (lower) adjacent

channel.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:ACP:ACH 30DB, 30DB"
Features: *RST value: 0 dB

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA
The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

1065.6016.12 6.33 E-16

CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:ACPower:ACHannel:STATe ON | OFF

This command activates the limit check for the adjacent channel when adjacent channel power
measurement is performed. Before, the limit check must be activated using CALC:LIM:ACP ON.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:ACP:ACH:STAT ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA
The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:A CPower:ACHannel:RESult?

This command queries the result of the limit check for the upper/lower adjacent channel when
adjacent channel power measurement is performed.

Parameter: The result is returned in the form <result>, <result> where

<result> = PASSED | FAILED, and where the first returned value denotes the

lower, the second denotes the upper adjacent channel.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:ACP:ACH:RES?"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA

This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value. If the power measurement of the
adjacent channel is switched off, the command triggers a query error.
The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:ACPower:ALTernate<1|2> 0 to 100DB, 0 to 100 dB.

This command defines the limit for the first/second alternate adjacent channel for adjacent channel
power measurements.

Parameter: The first (second) numeric value is the limit for the lower (upper) alternate

adjacent channel. The numeric suffix after ALTernate<1|2> denotes the first

or the second alternate channel.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:ACP:ALT2 30DB 30DB"
Features: *RST value: 0DB

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA

The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

1065.6016.12 6.34 E-16

FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:ACPower:ALTernate<1|2>:STATe ON | OFF

This command activates the limit check for the first/second alternate adjacent channel for adjacent
channel power measurements. Before, the limit check must be activated using CALC:LIM:ACP ON.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:ACP:ALT2:STAT ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA

The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

:CALCulate<1 |2>:LIMit<1 to 8>:ACPower:ALTernate<1|2>:RESult?

This command queries the result of the limit check for the first/second alternate adjacent channel for
adjacent channel power measurements.

Parameter: The result is returned in the form <result>, <result> where

<result> = PASSED | FAILED and where the first (second) returned value

denotes the lower (upper) alternate adjacent channel.

Examples: ":CALC:LIM:ACP:ALT2:RES?"
Features: *RST value: --

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA
This command is a query and therefore not assigned a *RST value. If the power measurement of the

adjacent channel is switched off, the command triggers a query error.
The numeric suffixes <1|2> or <1 to 8> are not significant for this command.

1065.6016.12 6.35 E-16

CALCulate Subsystem FSE

CALCulate:MARKer Subsystem

The CALCulate:MARKer subsystem checks the marker functions in the instrument.

COMMAND PARAMETERS UNIT COMMENT

CALCulate<1|2>

:MARKer<1 to 4>

[:STATe]
:AOFF
:TRACe
:X

:SLIMits

[:STATe]

:COUNt

:RESolution
:FREQuency?

:COUPled

[:STATe]
:LOEXclude
:Y?
:MAXimum

[:PEAK]

:APEak

:NEXT

:RIGHt

:LEFT
:MINimum

[:PEAK]

:NEXT

:RIGHt

:LEFT
:STEP

[:INCRement]

:AUTO
:PEXCursion
:READout
:FUNCtion

:NDBDown

:STATe
:RESult?

:FREQuency?
:ZOOM
:NOISe

[:STATe]

:RESult?
:DEModulation

:SELect

[:STATe]

:HOLDoff
:SFACtor

:STATe

:RESult?

:FREQuency?

<Boolean>

<numeric_value>
<numeric_value>

<Boolean>
<Boolean>
<numeric_value>

--

<Boolean>
<Boolean>

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

<numeric_value>
<Boolean>
<numeric_value>
MPHase | RIMaginary

<numeric_value>
<Boolean>

--

-­<numeric_value>

<Boolean>

--

AM|FM
<Boolean>
<numeric_value>

<expr>
<Boolean>

--

--

--

-­HZ | S | SYM

-­HZ

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

HZ | S | SYM

-­DB

DB

--

-­HZ

--

S

--

--

no query

query only

query only

no query
no query,

Vector Signal Analysi s
no query
no query
no query

no query
no query
no query
no query

Vector Signal Analysi s

query only
query only
no query

query only

query only
query only

1065.6016.12 6.36 E-16

FSE CALCulate Subsystem

COMMAND

CALCulate<1|2>

:MARKer

:FUNCtion

:STRack

[:STATe]
:ADEMod

:AM

:FM

:PM

:AFRequency

:FERRor

:SINad

:CARRier

:DDEMod

:RESult?

:POWer

:SELect

:RESult?

:PRESet

:CFILter

[:STATe]
:SUMMary

[:STATE]

:MAXimum

[:RESult?]

[:RESult?]

[:RESult?]

[:RESult?]

[:RESult?]

[:STATe]
:RESult?

[:RESult?]

[:STATe]
:RESult?
:AVERage

:RESult?

:PHOLd

:RESult?

PARAMETERS UNIT COMMENT

<Boolean>

PPEak | MPEak | MIDDle | RMS

PPEak | MPEak | MIDDle | RMS |
RDEV

PPEak | MPEak | MIDDle | RMS

<Boolean>

MERM | MEPK | MEPS | PERM |
PEPK | PEPS |EVRM | EVPK |
EVPS | IQOF | IQIM | ADR | FERR |
DEV | FSRM | FSPK | FSPS | RHO |
FEPK | DTTS

ACPower | CPOWer | OBANdwidth |
OBWidth | CN | CN0

ACPower | CPOWer | OBANdwidth |
OBWidth | CN | CN0

NADC | TETRA | PDC | PHS |
CDPD | FWCDm a | RWCDma |
F8CDma | R8CDma | F19Cdma |
R19Cdma | FW3Gppcdma |
RW3Gppcdma | M2CDma |
D2CDma | NONE | FO8Cdma |
RO8Cdma | FO19CDMA |
RO19CDMA | TCDMa

<Boolean>
OFF

<Boolean>

<Boolean>

Option Vector Analyzer

query only

query only

query only

query only

query only

query only

query only
Option Vector Analyzer

query only

query only

no query

Option Vector Analyzer
query only

query only

query only

1065.6016.12 6.37 E-16

CALCulate Subsystem FSE

COMMAND

CALCulate<1|2>

:MARKer

:FUNCtion

:SUMMary

:CENTer
:CSTep
:STARt
:STOP
:MSTep
:REFerence

:PPEak

[:STATe]
:RESult?
:AVERage

:RESult?

:PHOLd

:RESult?

:MPEak

[:STATe]
:RESult?
:AVERage

:RESult?

:PHOLd

:RESult?

:MIDDle

[:STATe]
:RESult?
:AVERage

:RESult?

:PHOLd

:RESult?

:RMS

[:STATe]
:RESult?
:AVERage

:RESult?

:PHOLd

:RESult?

:MEAN

[:STATe]
:RESult?
:AVERage

:RESult?

:PHOLd

:RESult?
:PHOLd
:AVERage
:AOFF

PARAMETERS UNIT COMMENT

Option Vector Analyzer

<Boolean>

query only

query only

query only
Option Vector Analyzer

<Boolean>

query only

query only

query only
Option Vector Analyzer

<Boolean>

query only

query only

query only

<Boolean>

query only

query only

query only

<Boolean>

query only

query only

query only
<Boolean>
<Boolean>

no query

no query

no query

no query

no query

no query

no query

1065.6016.12 6.38 E-16

FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>[:STATe] ON | OFF

This command switches on or off the currently selected marker. If no indication is made, marker 1 is
selected automatically.

Example: ":CALC:MARK3 ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:AOFF

This command switches off all active markers.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:AOFF"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4> :TRACe 1 to 4

This command assigns the selected marker (1 to 4) to the indicated test curve.

Example: ":CALC:MARK3:TRAC 2"
Features: *RST value -

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:X 0 to MAX (frequency | sweep time | symbols)

This command positions the selected marker to the indicated frequency (span > 0) or time (span = 0).

Example: ":CALC:MARK:X 10.7MHz"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS
The unit SYM is available only in the vector signal analysis mode.

:CALCulate<1 |2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:X:SLIMits[:STATe] ON | OFF

This command switches between a limited (ON) and unlimited (OFF) search range.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:X:SLIM ON"
features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA

1065.6016.12 6.39 E-16

CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:COUNt ON | OFF

This command switches on or off the frequency counter at the marker position.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:COUN ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific

Mode: A

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:COUNt:RESolution 0.1 | 1 | 10 | 100 | 1000 | 10000 Hz

This command specifies the resolution of the frequency counter.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:COUN:RES 1kHz"
Features: *RST value: 1kHz

SCPI: device-specific
Mode: A
The numeric suffix in MARKer<1 to 4> is not significant.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:COUNt:FREQuency?

This command queries the result of the frequency counter.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:COUN:FREQ?"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS

This command is only a query and thus has no *RST value.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:COUPled[:STATe] ON | OFF

This command switches the coupling of markers on or off.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:COUP ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: VA

The numeric suffix in MARKer<1 to 4> is not significant.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:LOEXclude ON | OFF

This command switches the local oscillator suppression on or off.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:LOEX ON"
Features: *RST value: OFF

SCPI: device-specific
Mode: A-F
The numeric suffixes 1|2 and 1 to 4 are not significant.

1065.6016.12 6.40 E-16

FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:Y?

This command queries the selected marker value.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:Y?"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific

Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:MAXimum[:PEAK]

This command positions the marker to the current maximum value in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:MAX"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:MAXimum:APEak

This command positions the marker to the maximum absolute value of the trace.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:MAX:APE"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Mode: VA
This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:MAXimum:NEXT

This command positions the marker to the next lower maximum value in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:MAX:NEXT"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS

This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:MAXimum:RIGHt

This command positions the marker to the next smaller maximum value to the right of the current
value (i.e., in ascending X direction) in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:MAX:RIGH"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS

This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

1065.6016.12 6.41 E-16

CALCulate Subsystem FSE

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:MAXimum:LEFT

This command positions the marker to the next smaller maximum value to the left of the current
value (i.e., in descending X direction) in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:MAX:LEFT"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS

This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:MINimum[:PEAK]

This command positions the marker to the current minimum value in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:MIN"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:MINimum:NEXT

This command positions the marker to the next higher minimum value in the trace memory.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:MIN:NEXT"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS

This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:MINimum:RIGHt

This command positions the marker to the next higher minimum value to the right of the current
value (ie in ascending X direction).

Example: ":CALC:MARK:MIN:RIGH"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS

This command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:MINimum:LEFT

This command positions the marker to the next higher minimum value to the left of the current value
(ie in descending X direction).

Example: ":CALC:MARK:MIN:LEFT"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, BTS, MS

is command is an event which is why it is not assigned an *RST value and has no query.

1065.6016.12 6.42 E-16

FSE CALCulate Subsystem

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:STEP[:INCRement] <numeric_value>

This command defines the marker step width.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:STEP 10kHz" (frequency domain)

CALC:MARK:STEP 5ms" (time domain)

Features: *RST value: - (STEP is set to AUTO)

SCPI: device-specific
Mode: A
This command sets STEP:AUTO to OFF. The numeric suffix in MARKer<1 to 4> is not significant.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:STEP:AUTO ON | OFF

This command switches the automatic adaptation of the marker step width on or off.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:STEP:AUTO OFF"
Features: *RST value: ON

SCPI: device-specific
Mode: A
With AUTO ON, the step width is 10% of the span. The numeric suffix in MARKer<1 to 4> is not

significant.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:PEXCursion <numeric_value>

This command defines the peak excursion.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:PEXC 10dB"
Features: *RST value: 6dB

SCPI: device-specific
Modes: A, VA, BTS, MS

The numeric suffix in MARKer<1 to 4> is not significant.

:CALCulate<1|2>:MARKer<1 to 4>:READout MPHase | RIMaginary

This command determines the type of the marker display.

Example: ":CALC:MARK:READ RIM"
Features: *RST value: -

SCPI: device-specific
Mode: VA-D

The numeric suffix in MARKer<1 to 4> is not significant.

1065.6016.12 6.43 E-16