VectorStar™ MS4640A SeriesMicrowave Vector Network Analyzer : SCPI Commands : :SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent Subsystem
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent Subsystem
The :SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent subsystem commands are used to configure the active index-based segment.
To configure the index-based segments by segment number, use:
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent{1-50} Subsystem.
Limit Line and Segment Subsystems
Related limit line and segment configuration and control subsystems are:
:CALCulate{1-16}[:SELected]:LIMit Subsystem
:DISPlay Subsystem
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent Subsystem.
:SENSe{1-16}:FSEGMent{1-50} Subsystem.
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent Subsystem.
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent{1-50} Subsystem.
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent{1-50} Subsystem
:SENSe{1-16}:SEGMent Subsystem
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:ADD
Description
For the indicated channel, adds a new segment at the end of the index-based segment table. No query.
Cmd Parameters
NA
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:ADD
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:AVERage:COUNt <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:AVERage:COUNt?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the sweep averaging count in the index-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the sweep averaging count in the index-based segment being defined. The query channel must be less than or equal to the maximum channel setting.
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:ISEGM:AVER:COUN?
:SENS1:ISEGM:AVER:COUN 1.01E2
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:BWIDth[:RESolution] <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:BWIDth[:RESolution]?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the IF bandwidth in the index-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the IF bandwidth in the index-based segment being defined. 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:ISEGM:BWID 3.0E4
:SENS1:ISEGM:BWID?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:CLEar
Description
On the indicated channel, clears all currently defined segments from the index-based segment table and adds a blank segment. No query.
Cmd Parameters
NA
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:CLE
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:COUNt?
Description
Query only.
On the indicated channel, outputs the number of segments in the index-based segmented sweep. The query channel must be less than or equal to the maximum channel setting.
Query Parameters
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
NA
Default Value
1
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:COUN?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:CWMODe[:STATe] <char1>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:CWMODe[:STATe]?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the CW mode on/off state in the index-based segment being defined. For the indicated channel, returns the CW mode on/off state in the index-based segment being defined.
Cmd Parameters
<char1> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters
<char1> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
0
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:CWMOD ON
:SENS1:ISEGM:CWMOD?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DATA?
Description
Query only.
On the indicated channel, outputs the index-based segmented sweep table. The query channel must be less than or equal to the maximum channel setting.
Query Parameters
See definition of <block> or <arbitrary block>.
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:DATA?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:AVERaging[:STATe] <char1>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:AVERaging[:STATe]?
Description
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.
Cmd Parameters
<char1> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters:
<char1> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
 
Syntax Example
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:AVER ON
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:AVER?
1
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:IFBW[:STATe] <char1>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:IFBW[:STATe]?
Description
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.
Cmd Parameters
<char1> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters:
<char1> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
OFF
Syntax Example
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:IFBW ON
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:IFBW?
1
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:POWer[:STATe] <char1>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:POWer[:STATe]?
Description
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
OFF
Syntax Example
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:POW ON
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:POW?
1
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTArt <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTArt?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the start frequency in the index-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the start frequency in the index-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. Step Size = 0 Hz to Maximum Instrument Frequency.
Default Value
7.00000000000E+004
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:FREQ:FSTA 3.0E9
:SENS1:ISEGM:FREQ:FSTA?
3.0E9
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTEp <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTEp?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the frequency step size in the index-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the frequency step size in the index-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
0 Hz to Maximum Instrument Frequency
Default Value
7.14280714286E+008
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:FREQ:FSTE 1.0E9
:SENS1:ISEGM:FREQ:FSTE?
1.0E9
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTOp <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTOp?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the stop frequency in the index-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the stop frequency in the index-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.
Step Size = 0 Hz to Maximum Instrument Frequency.
Default Value
1.00000000000E+010
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:FREQ:FSTO 9.0E9
:SENS1:ISEGM:FREQ:FSTO?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency[:CW][:FIXed] <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency[:CW][:FIXed]?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the CW frequency in the indicated index-based segment. On the indicated channel, outputs the CW frequency in the indicated index-based segment. 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
Default Value
7.00000000000E+004
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:FREQ 1.00E8
:SENS1:ISEGM:FREQ?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:INDex:ACTive:STARt?
Description
Query only. On the indicated channel, outputs the start index of the first active index-based segment. The Maximum Instrument Points (MIP) setting 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 output parameter is an integer.
Range
The range depends Maximum Instrument Points setting:
If 25,000 points is set, the range = 0 to 24,999.
If 100,000 points is set, the range = 0 to 99,999.
Default Value
0
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:IND:ACT:STAR?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:INDex:ACTive:STOP?
Description
Query only. On the indicated channel, outputs the stop index of the last active index-based segment. The Maximum Instrument Points (MIP) setting 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 Maximum Instrument Points setting:
If 25,000 points is set, the range = 0 to 24,999.
If 100,000 points is set, the range = 0 to 99,999.
Default Value
14
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:IND:ACT:STOP?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:INDex:STARt <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:INDex:STARt?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the start index of the index-based segmented sweep. On the indicated channel, outputs the start index of the index-based segmented sweep. The Maximum Instrument Points (MIP) setting 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
<NRf> The input parameter is a unitless number.
Query Parameters
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
The range depends Maximum Instrument Points setting:
If 25,000 points is set, the range = 0 to 24,999
If 100,000 points is set, the range = 0 to 99,999.
Default Value
0
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:IND:STAR 0
:SENS1:ISEGM:IND:STAR?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:INDex:STOP <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:INDex:STOP?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the stop index of the index-based segmented sweep. On the indicated channel, outputs the stop index of the index-based segmented sweep. The Maximum Instrument Points (MIP) setting 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
<NRf> The input parameter is a unitless number.
Query Parameters
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
0 to 14
Default Value
14
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:IND:STOP?
:SENS1:ISEGM:IND:STOP 1
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:MAXPoints?
Description
Query only. On the indicated channel, outputs the total number of sweep points in the index-based segments. The number of ISEGMent total points can range from 1 to the Maximum Instrument Points. The Maximum Instrument Points (MIP) setting 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
1 to Maximum Instrument Points
Default Value
15
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:MAXP?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:MODBB:POWer:PORT{1-2} <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:MODBB:POWer:PORT{1-2}?
Description
The command sets the greater than 54 GHz power level of the index-based segment being defined on the indicated port and channel. The use of this command requires a MS4647A VNA with Option 080/081. The query outputs the greater than 54 GHz power level of the index 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:ISEGM:MODBB:POW:PORT1 3.0E0
:SENS1:ISEGM:MODBB:POW:PORT1?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:POINt?
Description
Query only. On the indicated channel, outputs the displayed number of sweep points in the index-based segments. The Maximum Instrument Points (MIP) setting 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
NA
Default Value
15
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:POIN?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:POWer:PORT{1-4}[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPlitude]<NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:POWer:PORT{1-4}[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPlitude]?
Description
On the indicated port and channel, sets the power level of the index-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 of the index-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 Options 051, 061, or 062 = –10 dBm
MS4645A or MS4647A without Options 051, 061, or 062 = –3 dBm
MS4642A and MS4644A = +5 dBm
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:POW:PORT1 3.0E0
:SENS1:ISEGM:POW:PORT1?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:SPAntype <char1>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:SPAntype?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the span type of the index-based segment being defined as STARTSTOP or STARTSTEP. On the indicated channel, outputs the span type as STARTSTOP or STARTSTEP of the index-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:ISEGM:SPA STARTSTOP
:SENS1:ISEGM:SPA?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:SWEep:MAXimize
Description
On the indicated channel, maximizes the index range of the index-based segmented sweep. No query.
Cmd Parameters
NA
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:SWE:MAX
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:SWEep:POINt <NR1>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:SWEep:POINt?
Description
On the indicated channel, sets the number of sweep points in the index-based segment being defined. On the indicated channel, outputs the number of sweep points in the index-based segment being defined. The Maximum Instrument Points (MIP) setting 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 Maximum Instrument Points setting:
If set to 25,000 points, the range = 0 to 24,999
If set to 100,000 points, the range = 0 to 99,999.
Default Value
15
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:SWE:POIN 15
:SENS1:ISEGM:SWE:POIN?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent[:STATe] <char1>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent[:STATe]?
Description
On the indicated channel, toggles the index-based segment being defined on and off. On the indicated channel, outputs the on/off state of the index-based segment being defined.
Cmd Parameters
<char1> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters
<char1> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
1
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM ON
:SENS1:ISEGM?