VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer Programming Manual : 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}:SEGMent Subsystem
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:ADD
Description
Adds a new segment at the end of the index-based segment table for the indicated channel.
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
Sets the sweep averaging count in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
Returns the sweep averaging count in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel. 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
Clears all currently defined segments of the indicated channel from the index-based segment table and adds a blank segment to the indicated channel.
No query.
Cmd Parameters
NA
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:CLE
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:COUNt?
Description
Query only.
Returns the number of segments in the index-based segmented sweep on the indicated channel. 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] <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:CWMODe[:STATe]?
Description
Sets the CW mode on/off state in the index-based segment being define on the indicated channel.
Returns the CW mode on/off state in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters
<char> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
0
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:CWMOD ON
:SENS1:ISEGM:CWMOD?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DATA?
Description
Query only.
Returns the index-based segmented sweep table on the indicated channel. 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] <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:AVERaging[:STATe]?
Description
Sets the on/off state of the display of the averaging number in all segment tables of the indicated channel.
Returns the on/off status of the display of the averaging number in all segment tables of the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters:
<char> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
1
Syntax Example
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:AVER ON
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:AVER?
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:IFBW[:STATe] <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:IFBW[:STATe]?
Description
Sets the on/off state of the display of the IF Bandwidth in all segment tables of the indicated channel.
Returns the on/off status of the display of the IF Bandwidth in all segment tables of the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters:
<char> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
OFF
Syntax Example
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:IFBW ON
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:IFBW?
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:POWer[:STATe] <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:DISPlay:POWer[:STATe]?
Description
Sets the on/off state of the display of the Port Power in all segment tables of the indicated channel.
Returns the on/off status of the display of the Port Power in all segment tables of the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters:
<char> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
OFF
Syntax Example
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:POW ON
:SENS:ISEGM:DISP:POW?
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTArt <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTArt?
Description
Sets the start frequency in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
Returns the start frequency in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
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?
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTEp <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTEp?
Description
Sets the frequency step size in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
Returns the frequency step size in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
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?
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTOp <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:FREQuency:FSTOp?
Description
Sets the stop frequency in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
Returns the stop frequency in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
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
Sets the CW frequency in the indicated index-based segment on the indicated channel.
Returns the CW frequency in the indicated index-based segment on the indicated channel.
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.
Returns the start index of the first active index-based segment on the indicated channel.
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.
Returns the stop index of the last active index-based segment on the indicated channel.
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
Sets the start index of the index-based segmented sweep on the indicated channel.
Returns the start index of the index-based segmented sweep on the indicated channel.
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
Sets the stop index of the index-based segmented sweep on the indicated channel.
Returns the stop index of the index-based segmented sweep on the indicated channel.
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.
Returns the total number of sweep points in the index-based segments on the indicated channel. 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{1-4} <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:MODBB:POWer:PORT{1-4}?
Description
The use of this command requires a MS4647B VNA with Option 80/81.
Sets the greater than 54 GHz power level of the index-based segment being defined on the indicated port and channel.
Returns 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:
MS4647B with Option 51 or 6x = –10 dBm
MS4647B without Option 51 or 6x = –3 dBm
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:MODBB:POW:PORT1 3.0E0
:SENS1:ISEGM:MODBB:POW:PORT1?
 
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:POINt?
Description
Query only.
Returns the displayed number of sweep points in the index-based segments on the indicated channel.
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
The use of Port 3 and/or Port 4 requires a 4-port VNA instrument.
Sets the power level of the index-based segment being defined on the indicated port and channel.
Returns the 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
<NR3> The output parameter is in dBm.
Range
-30 to +30
Default Value
Default value depends on model and installed options:
MS4645B or MS4647B with Options 51 or 6x = –10 dBm
MS4645B or MS4647B without Options 51 or 6x = –3 dBm
MS4642B and MS4644B = +5 dBm
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM:POW:PORT1 3.0E0
:SENS1:ISEGM:POW:PORT1?
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:SPAntype <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent:SPAntype?
Description
Sets the span type of the index-based segment being defined as STARTSTOP or STARTSTEP on the indicated channel,.
Returns the span type as STARTSTOP or STARTSTEP of the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
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
<char> STARTSTOP | STARTSTEP
Query Parameters
<char> 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
Sets the number of sweep points in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
Returns the number of sweep points in the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
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] <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:ISEGMent[:STATe]?
Description
Sets the on/off state of the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
Returns the on/off state of the index-based segment being defined on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters
<char> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
1
Syntax Example
:SENS1:ISEGM ON
:SENS1:ISEGM?