This section provides an alphabetical listing of the SCPI and Native commands used to program the series MG362x1A Synthesized Signal Generator.
*IDN?
Description:
Requests device identification.
Returns an identification string in IEEE 488.2 specified <NR1> format (four fields separated by commas). The fields are <manufacturer>, <model>, <serial #>, <firmware version>.
Functional Category
OUTPUT
Front Panel Key:
N/A
ACW
Description:
Activates the currently open frequency parameter as CW.
Activates the frequency parameter that is currently open for data entry as CW, switches to CW if not in CW mode.
Functional Category
CW FREQUENCY
Example:
F1, ACW
Related Commands:
CF1
Front Panel Key:
N/A
AT0
Description:
Deselects step attenuator decoupling.
Deselects the step attenuator decoupling function. This returns the MG362x1A to its normal (coupled) leveling mode. In this mode, when the desired power level is set, the correct combination of level and step attenuator setting is determined by the instrument firmware.
Functional Category
POWER LEVELING
Related Commands:
AT1, ATT(xx)
Front Panel Key:
Level | Attenuator
AT1
Description:
Selects ALC step attenuator decoupling.
This function decouples the step attenuator (if equipped) from the ALC system. This permits separate setting the ALC level and step attenuator.
Functional Category
POWER LEVELING
Related Commands:
AT0, ATT(xx)
Front Panel Key:
Level | Offset
ATT(xx)
Description:
Sets the step attenuator value to xx (times 10 dB).
Permits setting the step attenuator value to xx (times 10 dB) in the ALC step attenuator decoupling mode.
Functional Category
POWER LEVELING
Value:
xx: unsigned integer between 00 (0 dB attenuation) and 11 (110 dB attenuation)
Example:
AT1, ATT08
Decouples the step attenuator from the ALC system and sets the step attenuator value to 80 dB.
Related Commands:
AT0, AT1
Front Panel Key:
Level | Attenuator | Auto Attenuation to On
CF1 or CF1 <value> <unit>
Functional Category
CW FREQUENCY
Description:
Sets CW mode at F1 and opens the F1 parameter.
Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) F1 frequency and causes F1 to be output. Also permits setting the F1 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.
Value:
Frequency range of the MG362x1A model
Units:
GH, MH, KH, HZ
Output Command:
CF1
Related Commands:
CF1, ACW
Front Panel Key:
Frequency | F1
CSB
Description:
Clears all Native status bytes.
Functional Category
STATUS
Front Panel Key:
N/A
EL1
Description:
Enables RF Unlocked bit update. ESB2 bit 4.
Unblocks updating of the Extended Status Byte bit four (RF Unlocked).
Sets output frequency to F1. Opens the F1 parameter.
Permits setting the F1 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.
Functional Category
PARAMETER ENTRY
Value:
Frequency range of the MG362x1A model
Units:
GH, MH, KH, HZ
Front Panel Key:
Frequency | F1
Output Command:
F1 returns the F1 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.
L1 <value> <unit>
Description:
Sets RF output power level to L1. Opens L1 parameter.
Causes the RF output power level to be set to the preset (or previously set) L1 power level. Also permits setting the L1 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.
Functional Category
POWER LEVELING
Value:
Power level range of the MG362x1A model
Units:
DM (log), VT (linear)
Output Command:
L1 returns the L1 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.
Related Commands:
L1
Front Panel Key:
Level | L1
LE1
Description:
Enables lock error SRQ generation. Enables Lock Error bit update. Primary byte bit 3.
Enables an SRQ to be generated when Primary Status Byte bit three (Lock Error) is set and SQ1 has been programmed.
Example:
CSB, SQ1
Enable an SRQ on lock error.
Front Panel Key:
N/A
LO0
Description:
Turns off the level offset function.
Functional Category
POWER LEVELING
Related Commands:
LO1, LOS
Front Panel Key:
Level | Offset | Offset to Off
LO1
Description:
Turns on the level offset function. Can apply a constant offset to the displayed level value.
Functional Category
POWER LEVELING
Related Commands:
LO0, LOS
Output Command:
LO1 returns the Level Offset value (in dB when in Log mode; in mV when in Linear mode) to the controller.
Front Panel Key:
Level | Offset | Offset to On
LOS <value> <unit>
Description:
Opens the level offset parameter.
Functional Category
PARAMETER ENTRY
Value:
+100dB to 100dB (logarithmic); +xxx mV to xxx mV (linear)
Units:
DB (log), VT (linear)
Output Command:
LO1 returns the Level Offset value (in dB when in Log mode; in mV when in Linear mode) to the controller.
Related Commands:
LO0, LO1
Front Panel Key:
Level| Offset| Level Offset
OSR
Description:
Returns the self-test results (6 binary bytes) to the controller. Can apply a constant offset to the displayed level value.
Functional Category
OUTPUT
Related Commands:
TST
Front Panel Key:
N/A
RF0
Description:
Turns off the RF output.
Functional Category
POWER LEVELING
Front Panel Key:
Output - LED is Off
RF1
Description:
Turns on the RF output. This is the default mode.
Functional Category
POWER LEVELING
Front Panel Key:
Output - On (LED is green)
RST
Description:
Resets the MG362x1A to its default settings.
Sending this command clears the current instrument setup. If this setup is needed for future testing, save it as a stored setup using the command SSN(M1-9) or SAF before sending RST.
Remote settings are not reset, e.g. Remote language, Ethernet settings, GPIB settings are not reset.
Functional Category
MISCELLANEOUS
Front Panel Key:
System | Reset | System Reset - Application Reset
SQ1
Description:
Enables the SRQ generation function. Enables SRQ generation when a Primary byte bit is set.
This command allow a status reporting function, that is true and enabled, to pull the SRQ line LOW (true) and request service from the controller.
Functional Category
STATUS
Front Panel Key:
N/A
SYST:LANG "SCPI”
Description:
Selects the instrument's external interface language. The double quotes are required and will be returned with the query reply.
"NATIVE" changes the instrument's external interface language to the Anritsu Native language mode. Any commands issued within 1 second of the change may be garbled or lost.
Note: When changing from NATIVE to SCPI interface language, use the command SYST:LANG "SCPI". Do not use the long form of the command, do not use a leading colon (:), and use exactly one space ( ) between the 'G' and the opening double quote ("). Deviations from this exact command may result in a syntax error.
Related Commands:
SYST:LANG
Default Value:
SCPI
TST
Description:
Starts an instrument self-test.
When a TST command is received, the signal generator performs a self test, then returns a single byte, unterminated. A "P" (for pass) or an "F" (for fail). Extended Status Byte one bit zero is set if self test fails; bit two is set when self test is complete.
Functional Category
SELF TEST
Output Command:
OSR returns the six self test results bytes to the controller.
Front Panel Key:
System| Diagnostics | Self-Test
UL1
Description:
Enables RF unleveled SRQ generation. Enables RF Unleveled bit update. Primary byte bit 2.
Enables an SRQ to be generated when Primary Status Byte bit two (RF Unleveled) is set and SQ1 has been programmed.