This command adds a new frequency-sweep segment at the end of the frequency-based segment table. No query. The Minimum Instrument Frequency (Fmin) depends on the instrument installed options. The Maximum Instrument Frequency (Fmax) depends on the instrument model. See Minimum/Maximum Instrument Frequency and Related Parameters for frequency limits for combinations of instrument model and available options. The Minimum Frequency Step Size is equal to 1 Hz.
Cmd Parameters
NA
Range
The range depends on the segment sequence and location:
• Minimum Segment Range = 2 Hz
• Minimum Segment Points = 2 points
• For first segment, Minimum Segment Frequency = Minimum Instrument Frequency.
• For highest frequency entered, Maximum Segment Frequency = Maximum Instrument Frequency.
• For the first segment entered, the Maximum Segment Range = Maximum Instrument Range = (Maximum Instrument Frequency minus Minimum Instrument Frequency).
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:ADD
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:AVERage:COUNt <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:AVERage:COUNt?
Description
Sets the sweep averaging count in the last frequency-based segment being defined on the indicated channel. Outputs the sweep averaging count in the last frequency-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is a unitless number.
Query Parameters
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
1 to 1024
Default Value
1
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:AVER:COUN 1.01E2
:SENS1:FSEGM:AVER:COUN?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:BWIDth[:RESolution] <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:BWIDth[:RESolution]?
Description
Sets the IF bandwidth in the last frequency-based segment being defined on the indicated channel. Outputs the IF bandwidth in the last frequency-based segment being defined on the indicated channel. The system will automatically select the closest IF bandwidth from the following options:
• 1, 3, 10, 30, 100, 300 Hz
• 1, 3, 10, 30, 100, 300 kHz
• 1 MHz
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in Hertz.
Query Parameters
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
1 to 1E6
Default Value
1.00000000000E+005
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:BWID 3.0E3
:SENS1:FSEGM:BWID?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:CLEar
Description
Clears all currently defined segments from the frequency-based segment table, leaving a default segment. No query.
Cmd Parameters
NA
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:CLE
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:COUNt?
Description
Query only. Outputs the number of segments in the frequency-based segmented sweep on the indicated channel.
Query Parameters
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
1 to 50
Default Value
1
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:COUN?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:CWMODe[:STATe] <char1>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:CWMODe[:STATe]?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the CW mode on/off state in the last frequency-based segment being defined. If CW mode is set, segment has only 1 point. On the indicated channel, outputs the CW mode on/off state in the last frequency-based segment being defined.
Cmd Parameters
<char1> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters
<char1> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
0
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:CWMOD ON
:SENS1:FSEGM:CWMOD?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:DATA?
Description
Query only. On the indicated channel, outputs the frequency-based segmented sweep table.
On the indicated channel, sets the frequency/index display mode for the frequency-based segmented sweep. On the indicated channel, outputs the frequency/index display mode for the frequency-based segmented sweep.
Turns on/off the display of the averaging number in all segment tables of the indicated channel. Outputs the on/off state of the display of the averaging number in all segment tables of the indicated channel
Turns on/off the display of the IF Bandwidth in all segment tables of the indicated channel. Outputs the on/off state of the display of the IF Bandwidth in all segment tables of the indicated channel.
Turns on/off the display of the Port Power in all segment tables of the indicated channel. Outputs the on/off state of the display of the Port Power in all segment tables of the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char1> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters:
<char1> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:SENS:FSEGM:DISP:POW ON
:SENS:FSEGM:DISP:POW?
1
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:ACTive:STARt?
Description
Query only. On the indicated channel, outputs the start frequency of the first active frequency-based segment. The output result is affected the by segment on/off status. The Minimum Instrument Frequency (Fmin) depends on the instrument installed options. The Maximum Instrument Frequency (Fmax) depends on the instrument model. See Minimum/Maximum Instrument Frequency and Related Parameters for frequency limits for combinations of instrument model and available options. The Minimum Frequency Step Size is equal to 1 Hz.
Query Parameters
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
Minimum Instrument Frequency to (Maximum Instrument Frequency minus Minimum Frequency Step Size)
Default Value
The default value depends on installed option:
• With Low Frequency Extension Option (070) = 7.00000000000E+004
• Without Option 070 = 10 MHz
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ:ACT:STAR?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:ACTive:STOP?
Description
Query only. On the indicated channel, outputs the stop frequency of the last active frequency-based segment. The output result is affected the by segment on/off status. The Minimum Instrument Frequency (Fmin) depends on the instrument installed options. The Maximum Instrument Frequency (Fmax) depends on the instrument model. See Minimum/Maximum Instrument Frequency and Related Parameters for frequency limits for combinations of instrument model and available options. The Minimum Frequency Step Size is equal to 1 Hz.
Query Parameters
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
(Minimum Instrument Frequency + Minimum Frequency Step Size) to Maximum Instrument Frequency
Default Value
1.00000000000E+010
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ:ACT:STOP?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:FSTArt <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:FSTArt?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the start frequency in the last frequency-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the Segment Start Frequency in the last frequency-based segment being defined. The Minimum Instrument Frequency (Fmin) depends on the instrument installed options. The Maximum Instrument Frequency (Fmax) depends on the instrument model. See Minimum/Maximum Instrument Frequency and Related Parameters for frequency limits for combinations of instrument model and available options. The Minimum Frequency Step Size is equal to 1 Hz.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in Hertz.
Query Parameters
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
Minimum Instrument Frequency to (Maximum Instrument Frequency minus Minimum Frequency Step Size)
Default Value
7.00000000000E+004
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ:FSTA 2.0E9
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ:FSTA?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:FSTEp <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:FSTEp?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the Segment Frequency Step Size in the last frequency-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the Segment Frequency Step Size in the last frequency-based segment being defined. The Minimum Instrument Frequency (Fmin) depends on the instrument installed options. The Maximum Instrument Frequency (Fmax) depends on the instrument model. See Minimum/Maximum Instrument Frequency and Related Parameters for frequency limits for combinations of instrument model and available options. The Minimum Frequency Step Size is equal to 1 Hz.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in Hertz.
Query Parameters
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
Minimum Frequency Step Size to (Maximum Instrument Frequency minus Minimum Instrument Frequency)
Default Value
The default value depends on installed option:
• With Low Frequency Extension Option 070 = 7.14280714286E+008
• Without Option 070 = 7.13571428571E+008
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ:FSTE 10.0E3
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ:FSTE?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:FSTOp <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:FSTOp?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the Segment Stop Frequency in the last frequency-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the Segment Stop Frequency in the frequency-based segment being defined. The Minimum Instrument Frequency (Fmin) depends on the instrument installed options. The Maximum Instrument Frequency (Fmax) depends on the instrument model. See Minimum/Maximum Instrument Frequency and Related Parameters for frequency limits for combinations of instrument model and available options. The Minimum Frequency Step Size is equal to 1 Hz.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in Hertz.
Query Parameters
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
(Minimum Instrument Frequency + Minimum Frequency Step Size) to Maximum Instrument Frequency
Default Value
1.00000000000E+010
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ:FSTO 10.0E9
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ:FSTO?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:STARt <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:STARt?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the Segment Start Frequency of the frequency-based segmented sweep. On the indicated channel, outputs the Segment Start Frequency of the frequency-based segmented sweep. The Minimum Instrument Frequency (Fmin) depends on the instrument installed options. The Maximum Instrument Frequency (Fmax) depends on the instrument model. See Minimum/Maximum Instrument Frequency and Related Parameters for frequency limits for combinations of instrument model and available options. The Minimum Frequency Step Size is equal to 1 Hz.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in Hertz.
Query Parameters
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
Minimum Instrument Frequency to (Maximum Instrument Frequency minus Minimum Frequency Step Size)
Default Value
7.00000000000E+004
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ:STAR 10.0E9
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ:STAR?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:STOP <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:FREQuency:STOP?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the Segment Stop Frequency of the frequency-based segmented sweep. On the indicated channel, outputs the Segment Stop Frequency of the frequency-based segmented sweep. Available range is limited by the range of the existing segments. The Minimum Instrument Frequency (Fmin) depends on the instrument installed options. The Maximum Instrument Frequency (Fmax) depends on the instrument model. See Minimum/Maximum Instrument Frequency and Related Parameters for frequency limits for combinations of instrument model and available options. The Minimum Frequency Step Size is equal to 1 Hz.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in Hertz.
Query Parameters
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
(Minimum Instrument Frequency + Minimum Frequency Step Size) to Maximum Instrument Frequency
On the indicated channel, sets the CW Segment Frequency in the last frequency-based segment being defined on the indicated channel. On the indicated channel, outputs the CW Segment Frequency in the frequency-based segment being defined. The Minimum Instrument Frequency (Fmin) depends on the instrument installed options. The Maximum Instrument Frequency (Fmax) depends on the instrument model. See Minimum/Maximum Instrument Frequency and Related Parameters for frequency limits for combinations of instrument model and available options. The Minimum Frequency Step Size is equal to 1 Hz.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in Hertz.
Query Parameters
<NR1> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
Minimum Instrument Frequency to Maximum Instrument Frequency
Default Value
70000
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ 10.0E6
:SENS1:FSEGM:FREQ?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:MAXPoints?
Description
Query only. On the indicated channel, outputs the total number of sweep points in the frequency-based segments. For MS4640A Series VNAs, the Maximum Instrument Points (MIP) is either 25,000 or 100,000 points depending on the current MIP setting. The MIP setting is available from the front panel user interface at:
• MAIN | System | SYSTEM | Setup | SETUP | Max Points Setup | MAX POINTS
If the setting is changed from its current setting, a full instrument reboot is required.
Query Parameters
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
Range depends on if CW mode is set:
• If CW is set, range equals 1 (one) point.
• If in sweep mode or non-CW mode, range is from 2 (two) points to Maximum Instrument Points.
Default Value
15
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:MAXP?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:MODBB:POWer:PORT{1-2} <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:MODBB:POWer:PORT{1-2}?
Description
The command sets the greater than 54 GHz power level on the frequency-based segment being defined on the indicated port and channel. The use of this command requires a MS4647A VNA equipped with Option 080/081. The query outputs the greater than 54 GHz power level on the frequency-based segment being defined on the indicated port and channel.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in dBm.
Query Parameters
NA
Output
<NR3> The output parameter is in dBm.
Range
–60 to +30 dBm
Default Value
The default value depends on model and installed options:
• MS4647A with Option 051, 061, or 062 = –10 dBm
• MS4647A without Option 051, 061, or 062 = –3 dBm
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:MODBB:POW:PORT1 3.0E0
:SENS1:FSEGM:MODBB:POW:PORT1?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:POINt?
Description
Query only. On the indicated channel, outputs the displayed number of sweep points in the frequency-based segments. For MS4640A Series VNAs, the Maximum Instrument Points (MIP) is either 25,000 or 100,000 points depending on the current MIP setting. The MIP setting is available from the front panel user interface at:
• MAIN | System | SYSTEM | Setup | SETUP | Max Points Setup | MAX POINTS
If the setting is changed from its current setting, a full instrument reboot is required.
Query Parameters
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
The range depends on if CW mode is set:
• If CW is set, range equals 1 (one) point.
• If in sweep mode or non-CW mode is set, range is from 2 (two) points to Maximum Instrument Points.
On the indicated port and channel, sets the power level on the last frequency-based segment being defined. The use of Port 3 and/or Port 4 requires a 4-Port VNA instrument. On the indicated port and channel, outputs the power level in the last frequency-based segment being defined.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in dBm.
Query Parameters
<NR3> The output parameter is in dBm.
Range
–30 to +30
Default Value
Default value depends on model and installed options:
• MS4645A or MS4647A with Option 051, 061, or 062 = –10 dBm
• MS4645A or MS4647A without Option 051, 061, or 062 = –3 dBm
• MS4642A and MS4644A = +5 dBm
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:POW:PORT1 3.0E0
:SENS1:FSEGM:POW:PORT1?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:SPAntype <char1>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:SPAntype?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the Segment Span Type of the last frequency-based segment being defined to the specified span type. On the indicated channel, outputs the Segment Span Type of the last frequency-based segment being defined.
STARTSTOP Selected
If STARTSTOP is selected, each segment is defined by the:
• Segment Start Frequency
• Segment Stop Frequency
• Number of Segment Points
STARTSTEP Selected
If STARTSTEP is selected, each segment is defined by the:
• Start Segment Frequency
• Frequency Step Size
• Number of Segment Points
Cmd Parameters
<char1> STARTSTOP | STARTSTEP
Query Parameters
<char1> STARTSTOP | STARTSTEP
Range
NA
Default Value
STARTSTOP
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:SPA STARTSTOP
:SENS1:FSEGM:SPA?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:SWEep:MAXimize
Description
On the indicated channel, maximizes the frequency range of the frequency-based segmented sweep. No query.
Cmd Parameters
NA
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:SWE:MAX
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:SWEep:POINt <NR1>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent:SWEep:POINt?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the number of Segment Sweep Points in the last frequency-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the number of sweep points in the last frequency-based segment being defined. If frequency-sweep is set, the range is from 2 (two) points to the Maximum Instrument Points. If the separation between the segment start and stop frequencies is 1 Hz, the number of points is 2 (two). If CW is set, the number of points is 1 (one). For MS4640A Series VNAs, the Maximum Instrument Points (MIP) is either 25,000 or 100,000 points depending on the current MIP setting. The MIP setting is available from the front panel user interface at:
• MAIN | System | SYSTEM | Setup | SETUP | Max Points Setup | MAX POINTS
If the setting is changed from its current setting, a full instrument reboot is required.
Cmd Parameters
<NR1> The input parameter is an integer.
Query Parameters
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
The range depends on if the CW mode is set:
• If CW is set, range = 1 (one) point.
• If in sweep mode or non-CW mode) range = from 2 (two) points to Maximum Instrument Points.
Default Value
15 or 1 depending on span type.
Syntax Example
:SENS1:FSEGM:SWE:POIN 1.01E2
:SENS1:FSEGM:SWE:POIN?
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent[:STATe] <char1>
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent[:STATe]?
Description
On the indicated channel, toggles the on/off state of the last frequency-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the on/off state of the last frequency-based segment being defined.