One instrument may contain many logical instruments “modes”. This subsystem controls the selection of the current instrument mode.
:INSTrument:CATalog:FULL?
Title
Query Available Modes
Description
Returns a comma-separated list of available modes. Mode names are enclosed in double quotes (“ “). Immediately following the string name is the application number. For example, an instrument with the High Accuracy Power Meter (Option 19) would return the string: “HI_PM”10,”MINIPIM”46.
Sets the instrument mode based on the value of <integer>. The query version returns the number associated with the current mode. Use :INSTrument:CATalog:FULL? to get a list of available mode names and their integer representations. After issuing the set command, wait a minimum of 60 seconds before issuing the next command.
Parameter
<integer>
Parameter Type
<integer>
Related Command
:INSTrument:CATalog:FULL?
:INITiate:CONTinuous
:INSTrument[:SELect]
:STATus:OPERation?
Front Panel Access
Shift‑Mode (9), or Menu
Note
Switching modes can take longer than 80 seconds, depending on the application. Add a delay of at least 90 seconds between mode switch commands. Anritsu Company advises you to set the remote PC time‑out to 120 seconds in order to avoid unexpected time‑out errors.
Sets the instrument mode based on the mode name specified by <string>. Enclose the <string> argument in single or double quotes. The query version returns the name of the current mode. Use :INSTrument:CATalog:FULL? to get a list of available modes.
Parameter
<string>
Related Command
:INSTrument:CATalog:FULL?
:INSTrument:NSELect
Front Panel Access
Shift‑Mode (9), or Menu
Note
Switching modes can take longer than 80 seconds, depending on the application. Add a delay of at least 90 seconds between mode switch commands. Anritsu Company advises you to set the remote PC time‑out to 120 seconds in order to avoid unexpected time‑out errors.