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>.

OUTPUT

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.

CW FREQUENCY

L9, XL9

Turns off the internal or external AM function.

MODULATION

Turns on the external AM function in linear mode.

Disables the internal AM function or the external AM function in Log mode, had either of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

 

Turns on the external AM function in log mode.

Disables the internal AM function or the external AM function in Linear mode, had either of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

Turns on the internal AM function in linear mode.

Disables the external AM function or the internal AM function in Log mode, had either of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

ADP1, AMR, AMW(x)

Turns on the internal AM function in log mode.

Disables the external AM function or the internal AM function in Linear mode, had either of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

ADP2, AMR, AMW(x)

Turns on the AM measurement mode.

In this mode, the signal generator measures the voltage of the external modulating signal and calculates the modulation depth of the RF output signal. The measurement results will be sent to the controller upon receipt of the OMM command. When the AMI command is received, measurements will continue to be taken until the mode is exited by receipt of the MOM command.

MEASURE FUNCTION

OMM, MOM

Turns off the internal AM function generator if it is on.

MODULATION

AM7, AM8

Selects the internal AM waveform.

MODULATION

x: 1 = Sine Wave, 2 = Square Wave, 3 = Positive Ramp, 4 = Negative Ramp, 5 = Guassian Noise, 6 = Uniform Noise, 7 = Triangle Wave, 8 = User Defined (requires Option 10)

OAW (text)

AM7, AM8

Turns on internal linear AM square wave.

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.

POWER LEVELING

AT1, ATT(xx)

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.

POWER LEVELING

AT0, ATT(xx)

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.

POWER LEVELING

xx: unsigned integer between 00 (0 dB attenuation) and 11 (110 dB attenuation)

Decouples the step attenuator from the ALC system and sets the step attenuator value to 80 dB.

AT0, AT1

Selects automatic sweep triggering.

Selects automatic sweep triggering for frequency, power level, or list sweeps. When automatic sweep triggering is selected, the sweep continually sweeps from its start frequency, power level, or list index to its stop frequency, power level, or list index with optimal retrace time.

SWEEP

Sets step sweep F1-F2 with auto triggering.

EXT, TEX

Selects -3.3V for retrace and bandswitch blanking outputs.

Selects a -3.3V level for the rear panel retrace and bandswitch blanking outputs. The retrace blanking output signal is available at pin six of the AUX I/O connector. The bandswitch blanking output signal is available at pin 20 of the AUX I/O connector.

CONFIGURATION

Selects +3.3V for retrace and bandswitch blanking outputs.

Selects a +3.3V level for the rear panel retrace and bandswitch blanking outputs. The retrace blanking output signal is available at pin six of the AUX I/O connector. The bandswitch blanking output signal is available at pin 20 of the AUX I/O connector.

CONFIGURATION

 

Sets CW mode at F0 and opens the F0 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) F0 frequency and causes F0 to be output. Also permits setting the F0 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

Places the MG362x1A at the preset (or previously set) CW F0 frequency and opens the F0 parameter for data entry. Sets the F0 frequency to 5.5 GHz.

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.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

CF1, ACW

Sets CW mode at F2 and opens the F2 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) F2 frequency and causes F2 to be output. Also permits setting the F2 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

F2, ACW

Sets CW mode at F3 and opens the F3 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) F3 frequency and causes F3 to be output. Also permits setting the F3 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

F3, ACW

Sets CW mode at F4 and opens the F4 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) F4 frequency and causes F4 to be output. Also permits setting the F4 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

F4, ACW

Sets CW mode at F5 and opens the F5 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) F5 frequency and causes F5 to be output. Also permits setting the F5 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

F5, ACW

Sets CW mode at F6 and opens the F6 parameter. Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) F6 frequency and causes F6 to be output. Also permits setting the F6 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

F6, ACW

Sets CW mode at F7 and opens the F7 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) F7 frequency and causes F7 to be output. Also permits setting the F7 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

F7, ACW

Sets CW mode at F8 and opens the F8 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) F8 frequency and causes F8 to be output. Also permits setting the F8 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

F8, ACW

Sets CW mode at F9 and opens the F9 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) F9 frequency and causes F9 to be output. Also permits setting the F9 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

Closes the previously opened parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

 

Clears the data entry.

DATA ENTRY

Sets CW mode at M0 and opens the M0 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) M0 marker frequency and causes M0 to be output. Also permits setting the M0 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

Places the MG362x1A at the preset (or previously set) CW M0 marker frequency and opens the M0 parameter for data entry. Sets the M0 frequency to 5.5 GHz.

M0, ACW

Sets CW mode at M1 and opens the M1 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) M1 marker frequency and causes M1 to be output. Also permits setting the M1 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

M1, ACW

Sets CW mode at M2 and opens the M2 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) M2 marker frequency and causes M2 to be output. Also permits setting the M2 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

M2, ACW

Sets CW mode at M3 and opens the M3 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) M3 marker frequency and causes M3 to be output. Also permits setting the M3 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

M3, ACW

Sets CW mode at M4 and opens the M4 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) M4 marker frequency and causes M4 to be output. Also permits setting the M4 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

M4, ACW

Sets CW mode at M5 and opens the M5 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) M5 marker frequency and causes M5 to be output. Also permits setting the M5 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

M5, ACW

 

Sets CW mode at M6 and opens the M6 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) M6 marker frequency and causes M6 to be output. Also permits setting the M6 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

M6, ACW

Sets CW mode at M7 and opens the M7 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) M7 marker frequency and causes M7 to be output. Also permits setting the M7 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

M7, ACW

Sets CW mode at M8 and opens the M8 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) M8 marker frequency and causes M8 to be output. Also permits setting the M8 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

M8, ACW

Sets CW mode at M9 and opens the M9 parameter.

Places the MG362x1A in CW mode at the preset (or previously set) M9 marker frequency and causes M9 to be output. Also permits setting the M9 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

CW FREQUENCY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

M9, ACW

Clears all Native status bytes.

STATUS

Copy current CW frequency and power level to current list index.

The command copies the current CW frequency and power level to the current list index. This is another method of entering frequency and power level information into the current list index. The MG362x1A must be list sweep mode and the desired list selected and list index set before invoking this command. The command, LST, places the unit in list sweep mode; the command, ELN(x), is used to select which of the four lists is to be accessed; and the command, ELI(xxxx), sets the list index for the current list.

LIST SWEEP

Places the MG362x1A in list sweep mode, selects list number 2, sets the list index to 1023, and copies the current CW frequency and power level to list index 1023.

LST, ELN(x), ELI(xxxx)

Opens the internal pulse delay1 parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

30 ns to 167 ms at 100 MHz pulse clock rate; 100 ns to 419 ms at 40 MHz pulse clock rate; 300 ns to 1.6 s at 10 MHz pulse clock rate

SEC, MS, US, NS

Turns on internal pulse trigger delayed by 100 μs.

OD1 (μs)

IP, PMD(x), PTG(x)

Opens the internal pulse delay2 parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

30 ns to 167 ms at 100 MHz pulse clock rate; 100 ns to 419 ms at 40 MHz pulse clock rate; 300 ns to 1.6 s at 10 MHz pulse clock rate

SEC, MS, US, NS

Turns on internal pulse doublet with a 100 μs delay before the 2nd pulse.

OD2 (μs)

IP, PMD(x), PTG(x)

 

Opens the internal pulse delay3 parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

30 ns to 167 ms at 100 MHz pulse clock rate; 100 ns to 419 ms at 40 MHz pulse clock rate; 300 ns to 1.6 s at 10 MHz pulse clock rate

SEC, MS, US, NS

Turns on internal pulse triplet with a 100 μs delay before the 3rd pulse.

OD3 (μs)

IP, PMD(x), PTG(x)

Opens the internal pulse delay4 parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

30 ns to 167 ms at 100 MHz pulse clock rate; 100 ns to 419 ms at 40 MHz pulse clock rate; 300 ns to 1.6 s at 10 MHz pulse clock rate

SEC, MS, US, NS

Turns on internal pulse quadruplet with a 100 μs delay before the 4th pulse.

OD4 (μs)

IP, PMD(x), PTG(x)

Selects F5-delta frequency sweep mode.

Selects a symmetrical frequency sweep around F5. The width of the sweep is determined by the Delta Frequency parameter.

SWEEP

Sets step sweep F5-ΔF with auto triggering.

F5, DLF, DFF, DFM

Selects F6-delta frequency sweep mode.

Selects a symmetrical frequency sweep around F6. The width of the sweep is determined by the Delta Frequency parameter.

SWEEP

Sets step sweep F6-ΔF with auto triggering.

F6, DLF, DFF, DFM

 

Opens the delta frequency parameter.

Permits setting the Delta Frequency parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model. The commands, DFM and DLF, are the same as DFF.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

Sets auto trigger step sweep F1-ΔF 3 GHz - 50 MHz to 3 GHz + 50 MHz.

ODF returns the DF frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the delta frequency parameter.

Permits setting the Delta Frequency parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model. The commands, DFF and DLF, are the same as DFM.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

Sets auto trigger step sweep F1-ΔF 3GHz-50MHz to 3GHz+50MHz.

ODF returns the DF frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the delta frequency parameter.

Permits setting the Delta Frequency parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model. The commands, DFF and DFM, are the same as DLF.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

Sets auto trigger step sweep F1-ΔF 3 GHz - 50 MHz to 3 GHz + 50 MHz.

ODF returns the DF frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Internal triggered pulse with delay.

Sets the internal pulse mode to single, the internal pulse trigger to triggered with delay, and turns on the internal pulse modulation function. Disables the external pulse modulation function, if previously programmed.

MODULATION

(50 μs pulse after 200 μs delay from trigger falling edge)

IP, PTG5, PMD1, PTF, W1, D1

Turns on the secure mode.

In the secure mode, the front panel display of all frequency, power level, and modulation parameters is disabled. The instrument continues to function normally in all other respects.

MISCELLANEOUS

Turns off the secure mode.

Restores the front panel display of all frequency, power level, and modulation parameters.

MISCELLANEOUS

Inhibits updating of the ESB2 bit 4.

Blocks updating of the Extended Status Byte two bit four (RF Unlocked). This is the default setting because it is normal for the RF to be momentarily unlocked during sweeps and sweep retrace.

STATUS

SB0, SQ0

Enables RF Unlocked bit update. ESB2 bit 4.

Unblocks updating of the Extended Status Byte bit four (RF Unlocked).

STATUS

C code snippet to enable unlocked SRQ:

OES (outputs value of the three status bytes)

SQ1

Sets list index to xxxx.

In list sweep mode, permits setting the list index for the current list.

LIST SWEEP

xxxx: 4-digit integer between 0000 and 1999

Places the MG362x1A in list sweep mode, selects list number 3, and sets the list index to 1263.

LST, ELN(x)

Sets the list number to x.

In list sweep mode, permits selection of which of the four lists is to be accessed.

LIST SWEEP

x: 1-digit integer between 0 and 3

Selects TTL-low to turn RF on during pulse modulation.

Permits selection of a TTL-low signal to turn the RF on during pulse modulation. If pulse modulation is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

EP1, P0, XP

 

Selects TTL-high to turn RF on during pulse modulation.

Permits selection of a TTL-high signal to turn the RF on during pulse modulation. If pulse modulation is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

EP0, P0, XP

Selects single sweep triggering.

Selects single sweep triggering for frequency, power level, or list sweeps. When single sweep triggering is selected, a single sweep starts when a TRG or TRS command is received. The RSS command resets the sweep to its start frequency, power level, or list index whenever the command is received while a single sweep is in progress.

SWEEP

Turns on step sweep F1-F2, single trigger, and trigger one sweep.

TRG, TRS, RSS

Opens the F0 parameter.

Permits setting the F0 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OF0 returns the F0 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the F1 parameter.

Permits setting the F1 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OF1 returns the F1 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the F2 parameter.

Permits setting the F2 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OF2 returns the F2 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the F3 parameter.

Permits setting the F3 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OF3 returns the F3 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the F4 parameter.

Permits setting the F4 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OF4 returns the F4 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the F5 parameter.

Permits setting the F5 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OF5 returns the F5 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the F6 parameter.

Permits setting the F6 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OF6 returns the F6 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the F7 parameter.

Permits setting the F7 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OF7 returns the F7 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the F8 parameter.

Permits setting the F8 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OF8 returns the F8 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the F9 parameter.

Permits setting the F9 parameter. The frequency setting is determined by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OF9 returns the F9 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

 

 

Inhibits extended status byte 1 SRQ generation.

Inhibits an SRQ from being generated when the Extended Status Byte one bit is set. This is the default mode.

STATUS

SQ0, FB1

Enables extended status byte 1 SRQ generation.

Enables an SRQ to be generated when Primary Status Byte bit zero (Extended Status Byte one) is set and SQ1 has been programmed. The Extended Status Byte one bit is set whenever one (or more) of the unmasked status reporting functions in Extended Status Byte one is true. SQ1 enables the SRQ generation function.

STATUS

SQ1, MB1, FB0

C code snippet to enable RF locked SRQ:

OSB (output primary status byte)

Opens the internal FM deviation parameter.

Changes the internal FM deviation value.

PARAMETER ENTRY

10 kHz to 20 MHz in Locked, Locked Low-Noise, and Unlocked Narrow FM;
100 kHz to 100 MHz in Unlocked Wide FM

MH, KH

Turns on FM locked mode with a deviation of 500 kHz.

OFD (in Hz)

FM7, FM8, FM9, FMN

Turns off the internal or external FM function.

MODULATION

 

Turns on the external FM function in unlocked narrow mode.

The signal generator output is not phase-locked. Disables the internal FM function or the external FM function in Unlocked Wide, Locked, or Locked Low-Noise mode, had any of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

FM0, FM2, FML, FMU, FMW

Turns on the external FM function in locked low-noise mode.

The signal generator output is phase-locked. Disables the internal FM function or the external FM function in Unlocked Narrow, Unlocked Wide, or Locked mode, had any of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

FM0, FM1, FML, FMU, FMW

Turns on the internal FM function in unlocked narrow mode.

The signal generator output is not phase-locked. Disables the external FM function or the internal FM function in Unlocked Wide, Locked, or Locked Low-Noise mode, had any of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

FM0, FM8, FM9, FMN

Turns on the internal FM function in unlocked wide mode.

The signal generator is not phase-locked. Disables the external FM function or the internal FM function in Unlocked Narrow, Locked, or Locked Low-Noise mode, had any of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

FM0, FM7, FM9, FMN

Turns on the internal FM function in locked mode.

The signal generator output is phase-locked. Disables the external FM function or the internal FM function in Unlocked Narrow, Unlocked Wide, or Locked Low-Noise mode, had any of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

FM0, FM7, FM8, FMN

Turns on the FM measurement mode.

Turns on the FM Measurement mode. In this mode, the signal generator measures the voltage of the external modulating signal and calculates the peak frequency deviation of the RF output signal. The measurement results will be sent to the controller upon receipt of the OMM command. When the FMD command is received, measurements will continue to be taken until the mode is exited by receipt of the MOM command.

MEASURE FUNCTION

OMM, MOM

Turns on the external FM function in locked mode.

The signal generator output is phase-locked. Disables the internal FM function or the external FM function in Unlocked Narrow, Unlocked Wide, or Locked Low-Noise mode, had any of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

FM0, FM1, FM2, FMU, FMW

Turns on the internal FM function in locked low-noise mode.

The signal generator is phase-locked. Disables the external FM function or the internal FM function in Unlocked Narrow, Unlocked Wide, or Locked mode, had any of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

FM0, FM7, FM8, FM9

 

 

 

Opens the internal FM rate parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

0.1 Hz to 1 MHz for sine wave;
0.1 Hz to 100 kHz for square, triangle, and ramp waveforms

MH, KH, HZ

Turns on FM internal locked mode with a 1 kHz rate.

OFR (in Hz)

FM7, FM8, FM9, FMN

Opens the external FM sensitivity parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

±10 kHz/V to ±20 MHz/V in Locked, Locked Low-Noise, and Unlocked Narrow FM;
±100 kHz/V to ±100 MHz/V in Unlocked Wide FM

KV, MV

Turns on FM external locked with a sensitivity of 500 kHz/Volt.

OFS (in Hz)

FM1, FM2, FML, FMU, FMW

Turns on the external FM function in unlocked narrow mode (Same as FM1).

The signal generator output is not phase-locked. Disables the internal FM function or the external FM function in Unlocked Wide, Locked, or Locked Low-Noise mode, had any of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

FM0, FM1, FM2, FML, FMW

Turns on the external FM function in unlocked wide mode.

The signal generator output is not phase-locked. Disables the internal FM function or the external FM function in Unlocked Narrow, Locked, or Locked Low-Noise mode, had any of these modes been previously programmed.

MODULATION

FM0, FM1, FM2, FML, FMU

Selects the internal FM waveform.

MODULATION

x: 1 = Sine Wave, 2 = Square Wave, 3 = Positive Ramp, 4 = Negative Ramp, 5 = Guassian Noise, 6 = Uniform Noise, 7 = Triangle Wave

Turns on square wave FM locked mode.

FM0, FM7, FM8, FM9, FMN

Sets the internal gated pulse on.

Sets the internal pulse mode to single, the internal pulse trigger to gated, and turns on the internal pulse modulation function. Disables the external pulse modulation function, if previously programmed.

MODULATION

P0, PTG(x), IP

Selects external sweep trigger.

Selects external sweep triggering for frequency, power level, or list sweeps. When external sweep triggering is selected , a single sweep occurs when triggered by an external TTL-compatible clock pulse to the rear panel AUX I/O connector.

SWEEP

AUT, EXT, TEX

Turns on the intensity marker mode.

MARKER

MK0, VM1

 

Turns on internal pulse modulation.

Disables the external pulse modulation function, if previously programmed.

MODULATION

Sets RF output power level to L0. Opens L0 parameter.

Causes the RF output power level to be set to the preset (or previously set) L0 power level. Also permits setting the L0 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

POWER LEVELING

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

Places the RF output power level at the preset (or previously set) L0 power level and opens the L0 parameter for data entry. Sets the L0 power level to 5 dBm.

OL0 returns the L0 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

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.

POWER LEVELING

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL1 returns the L1 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Sets RF output power level to L2. Opens L2 parameter.

Causes the RF output power level to be set to the preset (or previously set) L2 power level. Also permits setting the L2 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

POWER LEVELING

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL2 returns the L2 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

POWER LEVELING

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

Causes the RF output power level to be set to the preset (or previously set) L3 power level. Also permits setting the L3 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

OL3 returns the L3 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Sets RF output power level to L4. Opens L4 parameter.

Causes the RF output power level to be set to the preset (or previously set) L4 power level. Also permits setting the L4 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

POWER LEVELING

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL4 returns the L4 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Sets RF output power level to L5. Opens L5 parameter.

Causes the RF output power level to be set to the preset (or previously set) L5 power level. Also permits setting the L5 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

POWER LEVELING

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL5 returns the L5 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Sets RF output power level to L6. Opens L6 parameter.

Causes the RF output power level to be set to the preset (or previously set) L6 power level. Also permits setting the L6 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

POWER LEVELING

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

OL6 returns the L6 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

Sets RF output power level to L7. Opens L7 parameter.

Causes the RF output power level to be set to the preset (or previously set) L7 power level. Also permits setting the L7 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

POWER LEVELING

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL7 returns the L7 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Sets RF output power level to L8. Opens L8 parameter.

Causes the RF output power level to be set to the preset (or previously set) L8 power level. Also permits setting the L8 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

POWER LEVELING

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL8 returns the L8 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Sets RF output power level to L9. Opens L9 parameter.

Causes the RF output power level to be set to the preset (or previously set) L9 power level. Also permits setting the L9 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

POWER LEVELING

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL9 returns the L9 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the list sweep dwell time parameter.

Permits setting the dwell-time-per-step of the list sweep.

LIST SWEEP

1 ms to 99 s

MS, SEC

Implements a list sweep from current list index 1234 to index 1237 in single trigger mode with a 10 ms dwell-time-per-step, then triggers a single sweep.

LIB(xxxx), LIE(xxxx)

Inhibits lock error SRQ generation.

Inhibits an SRQ from being generated when the Lock Error bit (Primary Status Byte bit three) is set. This is the default mode.

STATUS

Enables lock error SRQ generation.

STATUS

Enables lock error SRQ generation.

Enables an SRQ to be generated when Primary Status Byte bit three (Lock Error) is set and SQ1 has been programmed.

Enable an SRQ on lock error.

Sets list frequencies starting at the list index.

LIST SWEEP

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

Permits setting the list frequencies of the selected list starting at the list index specified by the command ELI(xxxx). Any number of frequencies can follow this command. This command does not change the value of the list index.

Places the instrument in list sweep mode, selects list number 1, and sets the list index to 1234. List index 1234 is set to 2 GHz at 2 dBm, list index 1235 is set

LST, ELN(x), ELI(xxxx)

Selects logarithmic step sweep.

LGS, by itself, does not provide a swept-frequency output. It only determines that the swept-frequency output will be a logarithmic step sweep. However, if a frequency sweep is being output by the instrument when LGS is received, the sweep will become a logarithmic step sweep.

SWEEP

SWP, SSP, LIS

Initiates a continuous logarithmic step frequency sweep between F1 and F2. The sweep consists of 100 steps with a dwell-time-per-step of 3 ms.

OSD returns the dwell time of the step sweep (in ms) to the controller.
OSS returns the number of steps of the step sweep to the controller.
OST returns the sweep time value (in ms) to the controller.

Sets the list start index to xxxx.

In list sweep mode, permits setting the list start index for a list sweep of the current list.

LIST SWEEP

xxxx: 4-digit integer between 0000 and 1999

Places the unit in list sweep mode and implements a list sweep from list 1 index 1097 to index 1197 in single trigger mode with a 10 ms dwell-time-per-step, then triggers a single sweep.

LST, ELN(x), LIE(xxxx)

Sets the list stop index to xxxx.

In list sweep mode, permits setting the list stop index for a list sweep of the current list.

LIST SWEEP

xxxx: 4-digit integer between 0000 and 1999

Places the unit in list sweep mode and implements a list sweep from list 1 index 1097 to index 1197 in single trigger mode with a 10 ms dwell-time-per-step, then triggers a single sweep.

LST, ELN(x), LIB(xxxx)

 

Selects linear power level operation in mV.

In linear power level operation, power level entries and outputs are in mV and power level sweeps are linear.

POWER LEVELING

LOG, PU0, PU1, PU2

Selects linear step sweep.

LIS, by itself, does not provide a swept-frequency output. It only determines that the swept-frequency output will be a linear step sweep. However, if a frequency sweep is being output by the instrument when LIS is received, the sweep will become a linear step sweep. This is the default mode.

SWEEP

SWP, SSP, LGS

Initiates a continuous linear step frequency sweep between F1 and F2. The sweep consists of 100 steps with a dwell-time-per-step of 3 ms.

OSD returns the dwell time of the step sweep (in ms) to the controller. OSS returns the number of steps of the step sweep to the controller. OST returns the sweep time value (in ms) to the controller.

Turns off the level offset function.

POWER LEVELING

LO1, LOS

Turns on the level offset function.

The Level Offset function lets you compensate for a device on the MG362x1A’s output that alters the RF output power level at the point of interest. Using the LOS command, you can apply a constant to the level measured by the internal leveling loop that compensates for this loss or gain. The displayed power level will then reflect the actual power level at the test device.

POWER LEVELING

LO0, LOS

OLO returns the Level Offset value (in dB when in Log mode; in mV when in Linear mode) to the controller.

Selects logarithmic power level operation in dBm.

In logarithmic power level operation, power level entries and outputs are in dBm and power level sweeps are logarithmic. This is the default mode.

POWER LEVELING

LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the level offset parameter.

Permits setting the Level Offset constant to be applied to the level measured by the internal leveling loop by the LO1 command.

PARAMETER ENTRY

+100dB to 100dB (logarithmic); +xxx mV to xxx mV (linear)

DB (log), VT (linear)

OLO returns the Level Offset value (in dB when in Log mode; in mV when in Linear mode) to the controller.

LO0, LO1

Sets list power levels starting at the list index.

Permits setting the power levels of the selected list starting at the list index specified by the command ELI(xxxx). Any number of power levels can follow this command. This command does not change the value of the list index.

LIST SWEEP

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM

Places the instrument in list sweep mode, selects list number 1, and sets the list index to 1234. List index 1234 is set to 2 GHz at 2 dBm, list index 1235 is set

LST, ELN(x), ELI(xxxx)

Inhibits updating of the ESB1 bit 3.

Blocks updating of the Extended Status Byte one bit three (RF Locked). This is the default setting.

STATUS

Enables updating of the ESB1 bit 3.

Unblocks updating of the Extended Status Byte one bit three (RF Locked). This bit is only used with the Model 360B interface.

STATUS

C code snippet to enable the RF locked SRQ:

SQ1, MB1, LS0

Selects the power level sweep mode.

In Power Level Sweep mode, the power level will sweep as determined by the preset (or previously set) dwell-time and number-of-steps parameters.

POWER LEVELING

LOG, LIN, PDT, PNS, PU0, PU1, PU2

Places the MG362x1A in list sweep mode.

In list sweep mode, up to four lists of 2000 non-sequential frequency/power level sets can be stored and accessed. A list index (0 through 1999) identifies each frequency/power level set in a list. When commanded, the MG362x1A generates a phase-locked step sweep between the specified list start index and list stop index.

LIST SWEEP

ELI(xxxx), ELN(x), LF, LP, LIB(xxxx), LIE(xxxx), LEA

Opens the M0 parameter.

Permits setting the M0 marker frequency parameter. The marker frequency setting is limited by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

OM0 returns the M0 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

Opens the M1 parameter.

Permits setting the M1 marker frequency parameter. The marker frequency setting is limited by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

OM1 returns the M1 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

Opens the M2 parameter.

Permits setting the M2 marker frequency parameter. The marker frequency setting is limited by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

OM2 returns the M2 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

Permits setting the M3 marker frequency parameter. The marker frequency setting is limited by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OM3 returns the M3 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the M4 parameter.

Permits setting the M4 marker frequency parameter. The marker frequency setting is limited by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OM4 returns the M4 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the M5 parameter.

Permits setting the M5 marker frequency parameter. The marker frequency setting is limited by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OM5 returns the M5 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the M6 parameter.

Permits setting the M6 marker frequency parameter. The marker frequency setting is limited by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OM6 returns the M6 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the M7 parameter.

Permits setting the M7 marker frequency parameter. The marker frequency setting is limited by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OM7 returns the M7 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the M8 parameter.

Permits setting the M8 marker frequency parameter. The marker frequency setting is limited by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OM8 returns the M8 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Opens the M9 parameter.

Permits setting the M9 marker frequency parameter. The marker frequency setting is limited by the frequency range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Frequency range of the MG362x1A model

GH, MH, KH, HZ

OM9 returns the M9 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

Sets the enable mask byte for the primary status byte.

Sets an eight-bit data mask that is used to enable specific bits of the primary status byte. This enables any or all of the bits (except for bit six) in the primary status byte to generate an SRQ using one eight-bit byte. This command can be equivalent to sending FB1, LE1, PE1, SE1, SB1, and UL1.

STATUS

Sets the enable mask byte for extended status byte 1.

Sets an eight-bit data mask that is used to enable specific bits of the extended status byte one. This enables any or all of the bits in the extended status byte one to generate an SRQ using one eight-bit byte.

STATUS

C code snippet to enable RF locked bit:

Sets the enable mask byte for extended status byte 2.

Sets an eight-bit data mask that is used to enable specific bits of the extended status byte two. This enables any or all of the bits in the extended status byte two to generate an SRQ using one eight-bit byte.

STATUS

C code snippet to enable the RF unlocked bit:
strcpy(buf, “mb2 ”); buf[3] = 16; snd(source_addr, buf);

Disables the marker at the active frequency.

MARKER

Disables the F1 frequency marker.

Enables a marker at the active frequency.

This command will enable a marker at the current frequency that is open for update (F0-F9 or M0-M9).

MARKER

Enables the F6 frequency marker.

Turns off markers.

Enabled markers remain enabled, but are not active.

MARKER

Selects manual trigger.

In manual trigger mode, the list index is incremented by one each time the UP command is received or each time an external TTL trigger is received. The list index is decremented by one each time the DN command is received.

SWEEP

DN, UP

Turns off the AM and FM measurement modes.

MEASURE FUNCTION

OMM, AMI, FMD

Sets the rear panel marker polarity negative.

MARKER

Sets the rear panel marker polarity positive.

MARKER

Returns the internal AM depth value (in %) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal AM depth value (in dB) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal AM rate (in Hz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the external AM sensitivity value (in %/V) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the name of the internal AM waveform to the controller.

Possible returned values: “SINE”, “SQUARE WAVE”, “RAMP UP”, “RAMP DOWN”, “GAUSSIAN NOISE”, “UNIFORM NOISE”, “TRIANGLE”

OUTPUT

Returns the internal pulse delay1 value (in μs) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal pulse delay2 value (in μs) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal pulse delay3 value (in μs) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal pulse delay4 value (in μs) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the DF frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

DLF, DFF, DFM

Returns the internal pulse delay1 value (in ms) to the controller (Same as OD1).

OUTPUT

Returns the Extended SRQ Mask bytes (3 binary bytes) to the controller

OUTPUT

MB0, MB1, MB2

Returns the GPIB Status bytes (3 binary bytes) to the controller.
Returns the contents of the primary status byte and the two extended status bytes to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the F0 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the F1 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the F2 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the F3 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the F4 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the F5 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the F6 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the F7 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the F8 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the F9 frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal FM deviation value (in Hz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the high-end frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal or external FM lock status to the controller.

Possible returned values: “UNLOCKED NARROW”, “UNLOCKED WIDE”, “LOCKED”

OUTPUT

Returns the low-end frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the frequency multiplier parameter.

OUTPUT

Outputs the current frequency preset.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal FM rate (in Hz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the external FM sensitivity value (in MHz/V) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the name of the internal FM waveform to the controller.

Possible returned values: “SINE”, “SQUARE WAVE”, “RAMP UP”, “RAMP DOWN”, “GAUSSIAN NOISE”, “UNIFORM NOISE”, “TRIANGLE”

OUTPUT

Returns the instrument identification string to the controller.

The instrument identification string provides the following information: model number, low-end frequency, high-end frequency, minimum output power level, maximum output power level, software revision number, serial number, model prefix, and series. The string is 36 characters long.

OUTPUT

The return string “3692 0.0020.00-110.014.02.07000001C” indicates:

Model Series 36, Model Number 92, Minimum Frequency 0.00 GHz (0.01 Hz), Maximum Frequency 20 GHz, Min Power -110 dBm, Max Power 14 dBm, Firmware Version 2.07, Serial Number 000001, and instrument model version letter, in this case a “C” indicating the instrument is an MG362x1A.

Returns the L0 power level value to the controller.

Returned power level value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

L0, XL0

Returns the L1 power level value to the controller.

Returned power level value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

L1, XL1

Returns the L2 power level value to the controller.

Returned power level value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

L2, XL2

Returns the L3 power level value to the controller.

Returned power level value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

L3, XL3

Returns the L4 power level value to the controller.

Returned power level value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

L4, XL4

Returns the L5 power level value to the controller.

Returned power level value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

L5, XL5

Returns the L6 power level value to the controller.

Returned power level value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

L6, XL6

Returns the L7 power level value to the controller.

Returned power level value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

L7, XL7

Returns the L8 power level value to the controller.

Returned power level value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

L8, XL8

Returns the L9 power level value to the controller.

Returned power level value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

L9, XL9

Returns the level offset power value to the controller.

Returned level offset power value is in dBm when in log mode and in mV when in linear mode.

OUTPUT

Output current level preset.

OUTPUT

Returns the M0 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the M1 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the M2 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the M3 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the M4 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the M5 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the M6 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the M7 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the M8 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the M9 marker frequency value (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the name of the internal pulse mode to the controller.

Possible returned values: “SINGLE”, “DOUBLET”, “TRIPLET”, “QUADRUPLET”

OUTPUT

1. Returns the AM depth measurement value (in %) to the controller.

2. Returns the FM deviation measurement value (in MHz) to the controller.

The AM depth measurement is only returned when the AMI command either has been or is also programmed. The FM deviation measurement is only returned when the FMD command either has been or is also programmed.

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

Returns the internal or external pulse polarity to the controller.

OUTPUT

Sends attenuation value in dB.

POWER LEVELING

Returns the power sweep dwell time (in ms) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal ΦM deviation value (in radians) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Set FM on or off.

MODULATION

Returns the name of the ΦM mode to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal ΦM rate (in Hz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the external ΦM sensitivity value (in radians/V) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the name of the internal ΦM waveform to the controller.

Possible returned values: “SINE”, “SQUARE WAVE”, “RAMP UP”, “RAMP DOWN”, “GAUSSIAN NOISE”, “UNIFORM NOISE”, “TRIANGLE”

OUTPUT

Output PM Modulation Source

OUTPUT

Returns the phase offset value (in degrees) to the controller.

OUTPUT

DG, PS0, PS1, PSO, PSZ

Returns the internal pulse period value (in ms) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal pulse frequency (in MHz) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the power sweep number-of-steps to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the name of the internal pulse trigger to the controller.

Possible returned values: “FREE RUN”, “GATED”, “DELAYED”, “TRIGGERED”, “TRIG WITH DELAY”, “COMPOSITE”

OUTPUT

Returns the internal pulse width1 value (in μs) to the controller (Same as OW1).

OUTPUT

Returns the primary GPIB status byte to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the step sweep dwell time (in ms) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Outputs the frequency sweep mode. 1 for SWE1, 0 for CW.

OUTPUT

Outputs the level sweep mode. 1 for SWE2, 0 for FIX.

OUTPUT

Returns the self-test results (6 binary bytes) to the controller. Can apply a constant offset to the displayed level value.

OUTPUT

TST

Returns the step sweep number-of-steps to the controller.

OUTPUT

SNS

Returns the sweep time value (in ms) to the controller.

OUTPUT

SWTT

Returns the internal pulse width1 value (in μs) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal pulse width2 value (in μs) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal pulse width3 value (in μs) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Returns the internal pulse width4 value (in μs) to the controller.

OUTPUT

Turns off the internal or external pulse modulation function (This is the default mode).

MODULATION

Valid for the MG362x1A product series and made available to avoid a syntax error when programming the MG362x1A product.

Valid for the MG362x1A product series and made available to avoid a syntax error when programming the MG362x1A product.

Not valid for the MG362x1A product series and made available to avoid a syntax error when programming the MG362x1A product.

Not valid for the MG362x1A product series and made available to avoid a syntax error when programming the MG362x1A product.

Opens the power sweep dwell time parameter.

Permits setting the dwell-time-per-step of the power level sweep.

PARAMETER ENTRY

1 ms to 99 s

MS, SEC

OPD returns the power sweep dwell time (in ms) to the controller.

Opens the internal pulse delay1 parameter (Same as D1).

PARAMETER ENTRY

0 ms to 167 ms at 100 MHz pulse clock rate;
0 ms to 419 ms at 40 MHz pulse clock rate;
0 s to 1.6 s at 10 MHz pulse clock rate

SEC, MS, US, NS

Inhibits parameter range error SRQ generation.

Inhibits an SRQ from being generated when the primary status byte bit four (parameter range error) is set. This is the default mode.

STATUS

Enables parameter range error SRQ generation.

Enables an SRQ to be generated when primary status byte bit four (parameter range error) is set and SQ1 has been programmed. SQ1 enables the SRQ generation function.

Enables an SRQ on a parameter range error.

 

Opens the internal pulse period parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

See MG362x1A TDS (11410-00928) for clock rates.

SEC, MS, US, NS

OPP (in μs)

Turns internal pulse on with a period of 500 μs and pulse width of 50 μs.

Turns off the internal or external ΦM function.

If the ΦM function is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

PH1, PH2, PH7, PH8

Turns on the external ΦM function in narrow mode.

Disables the internal ΦM function or the external ΦM function in Wide mode, had either of these modes been previously programmed. If the ΦM function is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

PH0, PH2

Turns on the external ΦM function in wide mode.

Disables the internal ΦM function or the external ΦM function in Narrow mode, had either of these modes been previously programmed. If the ΦM function is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

PH0, PH1

Turns on the internal ΦM function in narrow mode.

Disables the external ΦM function or the internal ΦM function in Wide mode, had either of these modes been previously programmed. If the ΦM function is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

PH0, PH8

Turns on the internal ΦM function in wide mode.

Disables the external ΦM function or the internal ΦM function in Narrow mode, had either of these modes been previously programmed. If the ΦM function is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

PH0, PH7

Opens the internal ΦM deviation parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

0.0025 to 5 radians in Phase Modulation Narrow mode;
0.25 to 500 radians in Phase Modulation Wide mode

RD

Turns internal phase modulation narrow on with a phase deviation of 500 mrad.

OPHD (in rads)

Turns on the external ΦM function in narrow mode (Same as PH1).

Disables the internal ΦM function or the external ΦM function in Wide mode, had either of these modes been previously programmed. If the ΦM function is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

PH0, PH2

Opens the internal ΦM rate parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

0.1 Hz to 1 MHz for sine wave;
0.1 Hz to 100 kHz for square, triangle, and ramp waveforms

MH, KH, HZ

Turns internal phase modulation narrow on with a phase rate 10 kHz.

OPHR (in Hz)

Opens the external ΦM sensitivity parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

±0.0025 radians/V to ±5 radians/V in ΦM Narrow mode;
±0.25 radians/V to ±500 radians/V in ΦM Wide mode

RV

Turns external phase modulation narrow on with a phase sensitivity of 500 mrad/V.

OPHS (in rads/V)

Selects the internal ΦM waveform.

If the ΦM function is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

x: 1 = Sine Wave, 2 = Square Wave, 3 = Positive Ramp, 4 = Negative Ramp,
5 = Guassian Noise, 6 = Uniform Noise, 7 = Triangle Wave

Turns square wave, internal phase modulation narrow on.

OPHW (text)

Turns on the external ΦM function in wide mode (Same as PH2).

If the ΦM function is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

PH0, PH1

Selects the internal pulse mode.

Disables the internal ΦM function or the external ΦM function in Narrow mode, had either of these modes been previously programmed. If the ΦM function is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

x: 1 = Single, 2 = Doublet, 3 = Triplet, 4 = Quadruplet

Turns internal pulse on and sets pulse doublet, 10 μs width, 15 μs delay (from start of first pulse), and 10 μs width.

OMD (text)

Opens the power sweep number of steps parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

1 to 10,000

SPS

LSP, PDT

OPS returns the number of steps of the power sweep to the controller.

Opens the internal pulse frequency parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

5.96 Hz to 25 MHz at 100 MHz pulse clock rate;
2.385 Hz to 4 MHz at 40 MHz pulse clock rate;
0.597 Hz to 1.66 MHz at 10 MHz pulse clock rate

MH, KH, HZ

PER

Sets a free running 100 μs pulse at a 1 kHz rate.

OPR (in MHz)

Turns off the phase offset.

MISCELLANEOUS

DG, OPO, PS1, PSO, PSZ

Turns on the phase offset.

This command produces a phase shift in the RF output. The phase shift is determined by the adjustable phase offset setting.

MISCELLANEOUS

DG, OPO, PS0, PSO, PSZ

Opens the phase offset parameter.

Permits setting the phase offset parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

-360 to +360

DG

DG, OPO, PS0, PSO, PSZ

Zeros the phase offset display.

This command is used to normalize the phase offset display. It does not produce a phase shift.

MISCELLANEOUS

DG, OPO, PS0, PS1, PSO

Selects internal pulse triggering on the falling edge of an external input.

The PTF command is active only when pulse trigger is gated, triggered, or triggered with delay

MODULATION

Turns internal pulse on and triggers pulse on the falling edge.

Selects the internal pulse trigger.

MODULATION

Selects internal pulse triggering on the rising edge of an external input.

The PTR command is active only when pulse trigger is gated, triggered, or triggered with delay.

MODULATION

Turns internal pulse on and triggers pulse on the rising edge.

Selects logarithmic power level operation in dBm.

POWER LEVELING

LIN, LOG, PU1, PU2

Selects linear power level operation in mV.

POWER LEVELING

LIN, LOG, PU0, PU2

Selects logarithmic power level operation in dBμV.

POWER LEVELING

LIN, LOG, PU0, PU2

Opens the internal pulse width1 parameter (Same as W1).

PARAMETER ENTRY

See MG362x1A TDS (11410-00928) for clock rates.

SEC, MS, US, NS

W1

Turns internal pulse on with a single pulse, free run of width 50 μs.

OPW (in μs)

Selects RF to be off during frequency switching in CW, step sweep, and list sweep modes.

CONFIGURATION

Selects RF to be on during frequency switching in CW, step sweep, and list sweep modes.

CONFIGURATION

Turns off the RF output.

POWER LEVELING

Turns on the RF output. This is the default mode.

POWER LEVELING

Returns the instrument to local (front panel) control.

MISCELLANEOUS

Selects RF to be on at reset.

This is the default mode.

CONFIGURATION

Selects RF to be off at reset.

CONFIGURATION

Recalls the instrument setup stored in internal setup memory location M.

Recalls a stored instrument setup from the internal setup memory location specified (1 to 9).

STORED SETUP

M: memory locations 1 to 9

Resets a sweep if in progress.

Resets the sweep to its start frequency (or power level), whenever the command is received while a single sweep is in progress.

SWEEP

TRG, TRS

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.

MISCELLANEOUS

Selects RF to be off during retrace.

CONFIGURATION

Selects RF to be on during retrace.

CONFIGURATION

Inhibits extended status byte 2 SRQ generation.

Inhibits an SRQ from being generated when the Extended Status Byte two bit is set. This is the default mode.

STATUS

Enables extended status byte 2 SRQ generation.

Enables an SRQ to be generated when primary status byte bit seven (extended status byte two) is set and SQ1 has been programmed. The extended status byte two bit is set whenever one (or more) of the unmasked status reporting functions in extended status byte two is true.

STATUS

C code snippet to enable unlocked SRQ:

SQ1, MB2

Opens the step sweep dwell time parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

1 ms to 99 s

MS, SEC

Permits setting the dwell-time-per-step value for the step sweep.

LIS, LGS, SSP, SNS, SWT

OSD returns the dwell time of the step sweep (in ms) to the controller.

 

 

Selects the F1-F2 sweep mode.

Selects a frequency sweep between F1 and F2.

SWEEP

F1, F2

Selects the F3-F4 sweep mode.

Selects a frequency sweep between F3 and F4.

SWEEP

F3, F4

Opens the step sweep number of steps parameter.

Permits setting the number of steps for the step sweep.

PARAMETER ENTRY

1 to 10,000

SPS

LIS, LGS, SDT, SSP, SWT

OSS returns the number of steps of the step sweep to the controller.

Disables the SRQ generation function. This is the default mode.

STATUS

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.

STATUS

Turns on internal 1 kHz square wave pulse modulation.

Sets the internal pulse width (W1) to 500 ms, PRF to 1 kHz, pulse mode to single, pulse trigger to free run, and turns on the internal pulse modulation function. Disables the external pulse modulation function, if previously programmed.

MODULATION

MH

PMD(x), PTG(x), IP, W1, PER

Saves the current instrument setup to internal setup memory location M specified as (1 to 9).

STORED SETUP

m: memory locations 1 to 9

Selects linear step sweep.

Same as LIS. SSP, by itself, does not provide a swept-frequency output. It only determines that the swept-frequency output will be a linear step sweep. However, if a frequency sweep is being output by the instrument when SSP is received, the sweep will become a linear step sweep.

SWEEP

Initiates a continuous linear step frequency sweep between F1 and F2. The sweep consists of 100 steps with a dwell-time-per-step of 3 ms.

OSD returns the dwell time of the step sweep (in ms) to the controller.
OSS returns the number of steps of the step sweep to the controller.
OST returns the sweep time value (in ms) to the controller.

LGS, LIS, SWP

Turns off the internal or external pulse modulation function (Same as P0).

MODULATION

Turns on internal 400 Hz square wave pulse modulation.

Sets the internal pulse width (W1) to 1.25 ms, PRF to 400 Hz, pulse mode to single, trigger to free run, pulse clock rate to 100 MHz (or 40 MHz with Option 24), and turns on the internal pulse modulation function. Disables the external pulse modulation function, if previously programmed.

MODULATION

Turns on internal 1 kHz square wave pulse modulation (Same as SQP).

Sets the internal pulse width (W1) to 500 ms, PRF to 1 kHz, pulse mode to single, pulse trigger to free run, and turns on the internal pulse modulation function. Disables the external pulse modulation function, if previously programmed.

MODULATION

Turns on internal 7.8125 kHz square wave pulse modulation.

Sets the internal pulse width (W1) to 64 ms, PRF to 7.8125 kHz, pulse mode to single, pulse trigger to free run, and turns on the internal pulse modulation function. Disables the external pulse modulation function, if previously programmed.

MODULATION

Turns on internal 27.8 kHz square wave pulse modulation.

Sets the internal pulse width (W1) to 18 ms, PRF to 27.8 kHz, pulse mode to single, pulse trigger to free run, pulse clock rate to 100 MHz (or 40 MHz with Option 24), and turns on the internal pulse modulation function. Disables the external pulse modulation function, if previously programmed.

MODULATION

Selects analog sweep.

SWEEP

Opens the sweep time parameter.

Permits setting the time for the CW ramp, analog sweep, or step sweep.

PARAMETER ENTRY

30ms to 99s

MS, SEC

OST returns the sweep time value (in ms) to the controller.

LIS, LGS, SSP

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.

SYST:LANG

SCPI

Sets sweep trigger to external.

SWEEP

EXT, AUT

Triggers a single sweep.

When single sweep triggering is selected for frequency, power level, or list sweeps, a single sweep starts when the TRG command is received.

SWEEP

EXT, TRS, RSS

Triggers a single sweep.

Same as TRG. When single sweep triggering is selected for frequency, power level, or list sweeps, a single sweep starts when the TRS command is received.

SWEEP

EXT, TRG, RSS

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.

SELF TEST

OSR returns the six self test results bytes to the controller.

Inhibits RF unleveled SRQ generation.

Inhibits an SRQ from being generated when the RF Unleveled bit is set. This is the default mode.

STATUS

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.

STATUS

Enables an unleveled SRQ generation.

Turns on the video marker mode.

When the video marker mode is turned on, the MG362x1A generates a pulse output at each marker frequency that can be seen on a CRT display.

MARKER

MK0, ME1, ME0

Opens the internal pulse width 1 parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

30 ns to 167 ms with 100 MHz pulse clock rate;
25 ns to 419 ms at 40 MHz pulse clock rate;
100 ns to 1.6 s at 10 MHz pulse clock rate

SEC, MS, US, NS

Turns internal pulse on with a 50 μs pulse every 100 μs.

OW1 (in μs)

Opens the internal pulse width 2 parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

30 ns to 167 ms with 100 MHz pulse clock rate;
25 ns to 419 ms at 40 MHz pulse clock rate;
100 ns to 1.6 s at 10 MHz pulse clock rate

SEC, MS, US, NS

OW2 (in μs)

Opens the internal pulse width 3 parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

30 ns to 167 ms with 100 MHz pulse clock rate;
25 ns to 419 ms at 40 MHz pulse clock rate;
100 ns to 1.6 s at 10 MHz pulse clock rate

SEC, MS, US, NS

OW3 (in μs)

Opens the internal pulse width 4 parameter.

PARAMETER ENTRY

30 ns to 167 ms with 100 MHz pulse clock rate;
25 ns to 419 ms at 40 MHz pulse clock rate;
100 ns to 1.6 s at 10 MHz pulse clock rate

SEC, MS, US, NS

OW4 (μs)

Opens the L0 parameter.

Permits setting the L0 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL0 returns the L0 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the L1 parameter.

Permits setting the L1 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL1 returns the L1 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the L2 parameter.

Permits setting the L2 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL2 returns the L2 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the L3 parameter.

Permits setting the L3 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL3 returns the L3 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the L4 parameter.

Permits setting the L4 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL4 returns the L4 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the L5 parameter.

Permits setting the L5 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL5 returns the L5 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the L6 parameter.

Permits setting the L6 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL6 returns the L6 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the L7 parameter.

Permits setting the L7 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL7 returns the L7 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the L8 parameter.

Permits setting the L8 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL8 returns the L8 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Opens the L9 parameter.

Permits setting the L9 parameter. The power level setting is determined by the power level range of the particular MG362x1A model.

PARAMETER ENTRY

Power level range of the MG362x1A model

DM (log), VT (linear)

OL9 returns the L9 power level (in dBm when in log mode; in mV when in linear mode) to the controller.

LOG, LIN, PU0, PU1, PU2

Turns on the external pulse modulation function. Disables the internal pulse modulation function, if previously programmed.

Turns on the pulse modulation function. If pulse modulation is not installed, this command produces a syntax error.

MODULATION

EP0, EP1, PO