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Anritsu Power Master MA24507A User Manual

Summary of Power Master MA24507A

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    User guide anritsu power master™ using powerxpert™ ma24507a, frequency selectable mmwave power analyzer, 9 khz to 70 ghz anritsu company 490 jarvis drive morgan hill, ca 95037-2809 usa pn: 10585-00029 revision: a published: october 2016 copyright 2016 anritsu company ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измери...

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    Title-2 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A contents-1 table of contents chapter 1—general information 1-1 scope of manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1-2 introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Contents-2 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug table of contents (continued) 3-7 power hunter settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 start/stop frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A contents-3 table of contents (continued) 4-3 rf connector precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 handle with care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Contents-4 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug table of contents (continued) 7-3 command requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 query commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 7: 1-1

    Ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 1-1 chapter 1 — general information 1-1 scope of manual this manual provides general information, installation and operating instruction for the anritsu ma24507a usb power master power analyzer using the powerxpert™ application. 1-2 introduction this cha...

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    1-5 initial inspection general information 1-2 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug powerxpert program provides the user interface to the power analyzer via usb connection to a pc. Microsoft® .Net framework version 4.0 available for installation if .Net framework does not already exist on y...

  • Page 9: 1-7

    General information 1-7 preparation for storage/shipment ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 1-3 customer asset tag placement when affixing an asset tag to the power analyzer, use an area on the cover plate as indicated below to ensure that the asset tag is retained with the product during...

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    1-8 contacting anritsu general information 1-4 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 1-8 contacting anritsu to contact anritsu, please visit: http://www.Anritsu.Com from here, you can select the latest sales, service and support contact information in your country or region, provide online f...

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    Ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 2-1 chapter 2 — installation (pc only) 2-1 introduction this chapter provides information on installing the anritsu powerxpert ™ application and the ma24507a power master backend software, • “hardware and software requirements” for the anritsu powerxpert...

  • Page 12: 2-4

    2-4 installing powerxpert installation (pc only) 2-2 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 2-4 installing powerxpert microsoft® .Net framework version 4.0 installation powerxpert needs .Net. This framework version is included in both minimal & full version of installers. The difference betwe...

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    Installation (pc only) 2-4 installing powerxpert ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 2-3 5. Read the license agreement and select “i agree”. 6. Select next. 7. Select the complete (recommended) button. 8. Select next. Figure 2-3. Powerxpert license agreement figure 2-4. Select setup type О...

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    2-4 installing powerxpert installation (pc only) 2-4 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 9. Select install. The software loads and installs to the selected location. 10. Select finish to complete the installation. . Figure 2-5. Installing anritsu powerxpert application figure 2-6. Installi...

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    Installation (pc only) 2-5 setting powerxpert to run in windows xp compatibility mode ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 2-5 2-5 setting powerxpert to run in windows xp compatibility mode the powerxpert application can be launched from the windows start menu from the anritsu program group...

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    2-5 setting powerxpert to run in windows xp compatibility mode installation (pc only) 2-6 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

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    Ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-1 chapter 3 — using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-1 introduction this chapter provides instructional information on using the anritsu ma24507a usb power master with powerxpert ™ . Powerxpert is a data analysis and control software for use w...

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    3-2 powerxpert ™ overview using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-2 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 3-2 powerxpert ™ overview using the ma24507a power master power analyzer with powerxpert provides a user interface as illustrated in figure 3-1 . Index description 1 the powerxpe...

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    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-3 powerxpert settings ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-3 3-3 powerxpert settings connect power analyzer connect the usb connector side of the power analyzer cable to the pc. Once connected, you see the sensor model number and serial numb...

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    3-4 continuous mode using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-4 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 3-4 continuous mode continuous mode is the default mode in which the ma24507a power master starts and displays the peak or average power of the input signal. In this mode, the usb powe...

  • Page 21: 3-5

    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-5 continuous mode settings ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-5 3-5 continuous mode settings measurement – cw/channel power the cw/channel mode pull down lets you select between channel power and cw max mode. In channel power mode, the sen...

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    3-5 continuous mode settings using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-6 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug measurement hold when set to on, holds the last sensor readings. When set to off, the sensor continues to sample measurements. Graticule display settings the parameter setting...

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    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-5 continuous mode settings ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-7 continuous mode numerical display area the continuous mode numerical display window contains the following information: index description 1 communications port to which the se...

  • Page 24: 3-6

    3-6 power hunter mode using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-8 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 3-6 power hunter mode power hunter mode allows the user to search for up to six cw amplitude peaks within a user-defined frequency span. The power hunter mode display window contains...

  • Page 25: 3-7

    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-7 power hunter settings ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-9 3-7 power hunter settings power hunter mode only supports cw max mode. Start/stop frequency start and stop frequencies define the frequency window in which power analyzer will se...

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    3-7 power hunter settings using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-10 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug power hunter mode numerical display area the power hunter mode numerical display window contains the following information: index description 1 communications port to which the ...

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    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-7 power hunter settings ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-11 power reading display the power reading window displays the frequency and power for each of the six highest cw peaks within the start and stop frequency range. The delta channel...

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    3-8 channel monitor mode using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-12 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 3-8 channel monitor mode channel monitor mode allows the user to enter up to six different frequencies and monitor power at those frequencies simultaneously. The channel monitor ...

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    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-9 channel monitor mode settings ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-13 3-9 channel monitor mode settings measurement – cw/channel mode the cw/channel mode pull down lets you select between channel power and cw max mode. In channel power mod...

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    3-9 channel monitor mode settings using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-14 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug channel monitor mode numerical display area the channel monitor mode numerical display window contains the following information: index description 1 communications port...

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    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-9 channel monitor mode settings ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-15 channel monitor display the channel monitor readings display window is where the user enters the center frequencies. To monitor a frequency, simply click on one of the c...

  • Page 32: 3-10

    3-10 graticule settings and graphical display area using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-16 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 3-10 graticule settings and graphical display area this section provides a brief overview of the graticule settings and graphical display areas that are...

  • Page 33: 3-11

    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-11 sensor information area ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-17 3-11 sensor information area when using multiple power sensors along with the ma25407a power master power analyzer, the parameters and numerical and graphical displays are as...

  • Page 34: 3-12

    3-12 tools menu using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-18 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 3-12 tools menu the tools menu provides the option of zeroing all sensors, capturing the powerxpert screen display, enabling the log data. The grayed out selections are not available with...

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    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-12 tools menu ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-19 capture screen the capture screen utility captures a powerxpert screenshot and launches the save image dialog that allows you to save the image in bmp, jpeg, png, or gif file formats. Log...

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    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-12 tools menu ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-21 show multiple sensor display powerxpert provides a multiple sensor display screen that shows simultaneous measurements of up to eight sensors. This display is in addition to the normal po...

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    3-13 settings menu using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-22 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 3-13 settings menu the settings menu provides reset to factory settings. The save/recall setup, set sensor time out, and secure mode are inactive at this time and will appear grayed ou...

  • Page 39: 3-14

    Using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-14 help ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 3-23 3-14 help the help menu provides options to launch the online documentation and provides an informational about dialog. Figure 3-22. About powerxpert v 1.0 ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительн...

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    3-14 help using ma24507a power master™ with powerxpert™ 3-24 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

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    Ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 4-1 chapter 4 — power analyzer care 4-1 introduction anritsu power analyzers are high quality precision laboratory instruments and should receive the same care and respect afforded such instruments. Follow the precautions listed below when handling or co...

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    4-3 rf connector precautions power analyzer care 4-2 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug clean the connectors the precise geometry that makes the rf component’s high performance possible can easily be disturbed by dirt and other contamination adhering to the connector interfaces. When not ...

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    Power analyzer care 4-4 connection techniques ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 4-3 4-4 connection techniques connection procedure table 4-1 lists the anritsu company torque wrench and open end wrench part numbers for connectors used on usb power sensors and power analyzers. Connecting 1...

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    4-5 rf connector preventive care power analyzer care 4-4 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug disconnection procedure 1. Use an open end wrench to prevent the connector body from turning. 2. Use another wrench to loosen the connector nut. 3. Complete the disconnection by hand, turning only ...

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    Power analyzer care 4-5 rf connector preventive care ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 4-5 pin depth measurement precautions a connector should be checked before it is used a minimum of once per day. If the connector is to be used on another item of equipment, the connector on the equipm...

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    4-5 rf connector preventive care power analyzer care 4-6 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug pin depth dimensions based on rf components returned for repair, destructive pin depth of mating connectors is the major cause of failure in the field. Before mating, measure the pin depth of the d...

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    Power analyzer care 4-5 rf connector preventive care ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 4-7 pin depth gauge use an anritsu pin depth gauge or equivalent as shown in figure 4-2 to accurately measure pin depths. Pin depth tolerances the center pin of rf component connectors has a precision ...

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    4-6 connector cleaning power analyzer care 4-8 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 4-6 connector cleaning connector interfaces should be kept clean and free of dirt and other debris. Clean connectors with lint-free cotton swabs. Isopropyl alcohol is the recommended solvent. Figure 4-3 on p...

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    Power analyzer care 4-6 connector cleaning ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 4-9 index description 1 no industrial solvents 2 no water 3 use isopropyl alcohol 4 do not use industrial solvents or water on connector. Use only isopropyl alcohol. Dampen only, do not saturate. 5 use only isop...

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    4-6 connector cleaning power analyzer care 4-10 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 51: Master

    Ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 5-1 chapter 5 — using the ma24507a power master 5-1 introduction this section presents common procedures for using the ma24507a power master with a pc. These procedures refer to the ma24507a power master and to the anritsu powerxpert pc application butto...

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    5-2 basic power measurement using the ma24507a power master 5-2 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 5-2 basic power measurement 1. Connect the power analyzer to a computer as shown in figure 5-2 . 2. Open the anritsu powerxpert application. 3. Connect the rf source to the rf in port of the...

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    Using the ma24507a power master 5-3 error states ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 5-3 zeroing the power analyzer zeroing the ma24507a power master is not required. All calibration factors, as well as temperature corrections, are stored in the power analyzer. Therefore, there is no need ...

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    5-3 error states using the ma24507a power master 5-4 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 55: Operational Testing

    Ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 6-1 chapter 6 — ma24507a power master operational testing 6-1 introduction the test methodology and equipment described here can be used to gain some confidence in the measurement accuracy of the ma24507a power master. This is accomplished by comparing t...

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    6-3 required equipment ma24507a power master operational testing 6-2 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 6-3 required equipment table 6-1. Required equipment for ma24507a power master equipment description manufacturer and model critical specifications vector network anritsu ms4644b (40 gh...

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    Ma24507a power master operational testing 6-4 vswr pretest ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 6-3 6-4 vswr pretest the most common cause of power analyzer failure is excess input power. Applying power exceeding the damage level shown on the label will damage the power analyzer’s sensing e...

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    6-5 frequency response test ma24507a power master operational testing 6-4 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 6-5 frequency response test in this test the frequency response of the power analyzer is tested at one low power level against a reference power sensor or power analyzer of known m...

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    Ma24507a power master operational testing 6-5 frequency response test ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 6-5 9. Set to continuous mode: mode = channel power, span = 1mhz, units =dbm, range = upper, averages = 64 10. Enter test frequency in ghz on powerxpert. 11. Record the power indicated...

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    6-5 frequency response test ma24507a power master operational testing 6-6 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.

  • Page 61: 7-1

    Ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 7-1 chapter 7 — remote operation 7-1 introduction this chapter describes the remote programming for the ma24507a power master. This chapter contains all of the scpi commands (required and native) that are implemented in the instrument. The scpi commands ...

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    7-2 ieee 488.2 commands remote operation 7-2 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug remote programming interface the ma24507a power master utilizes super speed usb 3.0 technology for speed and power and communicates using scpi commands. In order to provide the scpi interface via tcpip socket,...

  • Page 63: Unit Suffixes

    Remote operation 7-3 command requirements ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 7-3 extended numeric extended numeric parameters include values such as maximum and minimum. Discrete discrete parameters, such as internal and external, are used to control program settings to a predetermined fi...

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    7-4 notational conventions remote operation 7-4 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 7-4 notational conventions the scpi interface standardizes command syntax and style that simplifies the task of programming across a wide range of instrumentation. As with any programming language, the exac...

  • Page 65

    Remote operation 7-5 programming the ma24507a power master ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 7-5 default power analyzer settings the power analyzer settings in table 7-4 apply to the ma24507a power master. Table 7-4. General default settings setting command default value average count [:...

  • Page 66: 7-6

    7-6 system common commands remote operation 7-6 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 7-6 system common commands the set of system common commands are primarily used to control the state of the instrument for system diagnostics, hardware calibration, and troubleshooting. *cls title: clear st...

  • Page 67

    Remote operation 7-6 system common commands ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 7-7 *rst title: reset description: this command restores most application and system settings to their factory default value. System settings affected by this command are ethernet configuration. Note that the u...

  • Page 68: 7-7

    7-7 system commands remote operation 7-8 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug 7-7 system commands system commands control instrument functions and some general purpose functions.These commands affect instrument functionality that does not directly relate to data collection, display or trans...

  • Page 69: 7-8

    Remote operation 7-8 ma24507a power master commands ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 7-9 7-8 ma24507a power master commands general purpose commands for the ma24507a power master are used to set/read the general settings of the power analyzer. These commands are not mode or trigger depe...

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    Remote operation 7-8 ma24507a power master commands ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 7-11 :initiate:continuous :initiate:continuous? Title: sweep type description: specifies whether the sweep/measurement is triggered continuously. If the value is set to on or 1, another sweep/measuremen...

  • Page 72

    7-8 ma24507a power master commands remote operation 7-12 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug :status:operation[:event]? Title: get operation status description: this command requests information about the current status of the instrument. Each bit of the return value represents some operat...

  • Page 73

    Remote operation 7-8 ma24507a power master commands ma24507a powerxpert ug pn: 10585-00029 rev. A 7-13 [:sense]:average:count [:sense]:average:count? Title: sense average count description: sets the effective number of averages. Parameters: query output: default value: 10 range: 2 to 1000 [:sense]:a...

  • Page 76: Alphabetical Index of

    Commands-1 pn: 10585-00029 rev. A ma24507a powerxpert ug alphabetical index of programming commands :abort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 :calculate:cwmax:count :c...

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    Anritsu utilizes recycled paper and environmentally conscious inks and toner. Anritsu company 490 jarvis drive morgan hill, ca 95037-2809 usa http://www.Anritsu.Com ООО "Техэнком" Контрольно-измерительные приборы и оборудование www.Tehencom.Com.