VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer Programming Manual : SCPI Commands : :SENSe{1-16}:TS3738 Subsystem
 
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738 Subsystem
The :SENSe{1-16}:TS3738 subsystem commands are used to configure and control the VectorStar ME7838x Broadband/mmWave 3738A Test Set.
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:FREQuency:STARt <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:FREQuency:STARt?
Description
Sets the 3738A Test Set start frequency for the indicated channel.
Returns the test set start frequency for 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
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
Minimum Instrument Frequency to (Maximum Instrument Frequency minus Minimum Frequency Step Size)
Default Value
6.70000000000E+010
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738:FREQ:STAR 5.0E9
:SENS1:TS3738:FREQ:STAR?
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:FREQuency:STOP <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:FREQuency:STOP?
Description
Sets the 3738A Test Set stop frequency for the indicated channel.
Returns the test set stop frequency for 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
NA
Query Output
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz.
Range
(Minimum Instrument Frequency + Minimum Frequency Step Size) to Maximum Instrument Frequency
Default Value
1.10000000000E+011
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738:FREQ:STOP 1.0E10
:SENS1:TS3738:FREQ:STOP?
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:LO:DIVisor <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:LO:DIVisor?
Description
Sets the test set LO divisor for the indicated channel.
Returns the test set LO divisor for the indicated channel.
The command/query range is limited by the band equation, which changes depending on the CW on/off mode:
• If CW is off:  Source = (Multiplier/Divisor) × (Frequency + Offset Frequency)
• If CW is on:  Source = (Multiplier/Divisor) + Offset Frequency
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is a unitless number.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
MPNI. Limited by the band equation.
Default Value
8
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738:LO:DIV 2
:SENS1:TS3738:LO:DIV?
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:LO:MULTiplier <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:LO:MULTiplier?
Description
Sets the 3738 Test Set LO multiplier for the indicated channel.
Returns the test set LO multiplier for the indicated channel.
The command/query range is limited by the band equation, which changes depending on the CW on/off mode:
• If CW is off:  Source = (Multiplier/Divisor) × (Frequency + Offset Frequency)
• If CW is on:  Source = (Multiplier/Divisor) + Offset Frequency
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is a unitless number.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
MPNI. Limited by the band equation.
Default Value
1
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738:LO:MULT 2
:SENS1:TS3738:LO:MULT?
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:OML:WGType <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:OML:WGType?
Description
Sets the 3738A Test Set OML waveguide type for the indicated channel. The available OML waveguide types are:
• WR01.5 = OML WM-380 waveguide rated for 500 to 750 GHz
• WR02.2 = OML WM-570 waveguide rated for 325 to 500 GHz
• WR03 = OML WM-864 waveguide rated for 220 to 325 GHz
• WR05 = OML WM-1295 waveguide rated for 140 to 220 GHz
• WR06 = OML WM-1651 waveguide rated for 110 to 170 GHz
• WR08 = OML WM-2032 waveguide rated for 90 to 140 GHz
• WR10 = OML WM-2540 waveguide rated for 75 to 110 GHz
• WR10E = OML WM-2540 waveguide rated for 67 to 110 GHz
• WR12 = OML WM-3175 waveguide rated for 60 to 90 GHz
• WR12E = OML WM-3175 waveguide rated for 56 to 94 GHz
• WR15 = OML WM-3810 waveguide rated for 50 to 75 GHz
The WR and WM designators are waveguide designators (not vendor specific) where WR is in English units (and is most common) and WM is in metric units. The WR number is approximately the waveguide broadwall dimension (in inches) times 10. The waveguide size uniquely sets the port frequency range of their model numbers.
The OML waveguide types are available from OML Inc., 300 Digital Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA.
• Telephone: (408) 779-2698
• FAX: (408) 778-0491
• Web: http://www.omlinc.com
Returns the test set OML waveguide type for the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> WR01.5 | WR02.2 | WR03 | WR05 | WR06 | WR08 | WR10 | WR10E | WR12 | WR12E | WR15
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<char> WR01.5 | WR02.2 | WR03 | WR05 | WR06 | WR08 | WR10 | WR10E | WR12 | WR12E | WR15
Range
NA
Default Value
WR10E
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738:OML:WGT WR02.2
:SENS1:TS3738:OML:WGT?
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:RECeiver <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:RECeiver?
Description
Sets the 3738A Test Set receiver type for the indicated channel where the available types are:
• MMWOML = Test set is using millimeter-wave modules from OML Inc.
• MMWVDI = Test set is using millimeter-wave modules from VDI Inc.
• BBAND = Test set is in broadband receiver type
Returns the 3738 Test Set receiver type for the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> MMWOML | MMWVDI | BBAND
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<char> MMWOML | MMWVDI | BBAND
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738:REC MMWOML
:SENS1:TS3738:REC?
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:RF:DIVisor <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:RF:DIVisor?
Description
Sets the 3738A Test Set RF divisor for the indicated channel.
Returns the test set RF divisor for the indicated channel.
The command/query range is limited by the band equation, which changes depending on the CW on/off mode:
• If CW is off:  Source = (Multiplier/Divisor) × (Frequency + Offset Frequency)
• If CW is on:  Source = (Multiplier/Divisor) + Offset Frequency
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is a unitless number.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
MPNI. Limited by the band equation.
Default Value
6
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738:RF:DIV 2
:SENS1:TS3738:RF:DIV?
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:RF:MULTiplier <NRf>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:RF:MULTiplier?
Description
Sets the 3738A Test Set RF multiplier for the indicated channel.
Returns the test set RF multiplier for the indicated channel.
The command/query range is limited by the band equation, which changes depending on the CW on/off mode:
• If CW is off:  Source = (Multiplier/Divisor) × (Frequency + Offset Frequency)
• If CW is on:  Source = (Multiplier/Divisor) + Offset Frequency
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is a unitless number.
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
MPNI. Limited by the band equation.
Default Value
1
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738:RF:MULT 2
:SENS1:TS3738:RF:MULT?
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:VDI:MODel <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:VDI:MODel?
Description
Sets the 3738A Test Set VDI waveguide model number for the indicated channel. The parameters define different frequency plans for the same module band.
Returns the test set VDI waveguide model for the indicated channel, where:
• MOD20G
• MOD24G
Cmd Parameters
<char> MOD20G | MOD24G
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<char> MOD20G | MOD24G
Range
NA
Default Value
MOD20G
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738:VDI:MOD MOD20G
:SENS1:TS3738:VDI:MOD?
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:VDI:WGType <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:VDI:WGType?
Description
Sets the 3738A Test Set VDI waveguide type for the indicated channel. The available VDI waveguide types are:
• WR01.0 = VDI WM-250 for 750 to 1100 GHz
• WR01.5 = VDI WM-380 for 500 to 750 GHz
• WR02.2 = VDI WM-570 for 330 to 500 GHz
• WR03.4 = VDI WM-864 for 220 to 330 GHz
• WR04.3 = VDI WM-1092 for 170 to 260 GHz
• WR05.1 = VDI WM-1295 for 140 to 220 GHz
• WR06.5 = VDI WM-1651 for 110 to 170 GHz
• WR08 = VDI WM-2032 for 90 to 140 GHz
• WR10 = VDI WM-2540 for 75 to 110 GHz
• WR12 = VDI WM-3175 for 60 to 90 GHz
• WR15 = VDI WM-3810 for 50 to 75 GHz
The WR and WM designators are waveguide designators (not vendor specific) where WR is in English units (and is most common) and WM is in metric units. The WR number is approximately the waveguide broadwall dimension (in inches) times 10. The waveguide size uniquely sets the port frequency range of their model numbers.
The VDI model numbers have suffix modifiers of -20G and -24G that are used to denote which frequency plan the VDI model is using. The suffix modifiers must be stated with the :SENSe{1-16}:TS3738:VDI:MODel <char> command described above.
The VDI waveguide types are from Virginia Diode, Inc. located at 979 Second Street, S.E., Suite 309, Charlottesville, VA 22902-6172, USA.
• Phone: 434.297.3257
• FAX: 434.297.3258
• Web: http://www.vadiodes.com
Returns the test set VDI waveguide type for the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> WR01.0 | WR01.5 | WR02.2 | WR03.4 | WR04.3 | WR05.1 | WR06.5 | WR08 | WR10 | WR12 | WR15
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<char> WR01.0 | WR01.5 | WR02.2 | WR03.4 | WR04.3 | WR05.1 | WR06.5 | WR08 | WR10 | WR12 | WR15
Range
NA
Default Value
WR10
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738:VDI:WGT WR01.0
:SENS1:TS3738:VDI:WGT?
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738[:STATe] <char>
:SENSe{1-16}:TS3738[:STATe]?
Description
Sets the on/off state of the millimeter-wave or broadband mode on the indicated channel.
Returns the on/off status of the millimeter-wave or broadband mode on the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters
NA
Query Output
<char> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
0
Syntax Example
:SENS1:TS3738 ON
:SENS1:TS3738?