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General Purpose Commands
General purpose commands are used to set/read the general settings of the sensor. These commands are not mode or trigger dependent. All of the commands for the MA24105A and MA24106A sensors are confined to this section. Most of the commands in this section are compatible with the MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A and MA243x0A sensors.
Note 
For successful remote operations ensure:
Usage of Remote commands are performed in correct sequence, modes based on the ‘Description.
Read the ‘Return Value’ completely from the power sensor.
Example some commands expect user to read ‘ok’ or data from a query command or the complete buffer, based on the data size set (e.g. RDBUF, BUFFER_READ_FULL).
START
Description:
Sets the sensor to measurement mode from the idle mode.
Syntax:
START +LF
Return Value:
OK
Remarks:
This command starts a MA241xxA sensor measuring, if it is in HOLD mode. The MA241xxA sensors default setting is HOLD mode. Therefore, the first command sent to the sensor is typically START. If the sensor is already in RUN mode, then no change will occur when using the START command - although an OK response will still be sent.
The MA242x8A and MA243x0A sensors' default setting is RUN mode. If the sensors are in HOLD mode, START is not the command to change the mode to RUN. This is accomplished using the CHOLD command. The START command will be accepted, but no action will be taken.
Note: MA242x8A and MA243x0A sensors do not need START command to start as they start in run mode by default. Sending command to MA242x8A and MA243x0A doesn’t do anything but returns OK for compatibility reasons and not break existing programs. If MA242x8A and MA243x0A is in HOLD mode it will still stay in HOLD mode. To change MA242x8A and MA243x0A sensors from HOLD to RUN mode, CHOLD command should be used.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
STOP
Description:
Sets the power sensor to idle mode.
Syntax:
STOP +LF
Return Value:
OK
Remarks:
This command should be sent before exiting the application. MA242x8A and MA243x0A models do not change the power sensor to Idle Mode, this can be achieved using CHMOD command. MA242x8A and MA243x0A does not change the mode to HOLD, this can be achieved using CHOLD command.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
IDN?
Description:
Gets the identification information from the sensor.
Syntax:
IDN? +LF
Return Value:
ANRITSU, Model #, Serial #, Module Serial #, firmware version.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
*IDN?
Description:
Gets the identification information from the sensor
Syntax:
*IDN? +LF
Return Value:
ANRITSU, Model #, Serial #, firmware version.
Compatible Sensor
MA24208A, MA24218A, MA243x0A
IDNFPGA?
Description:
Gets FPGA Version from the sensor
Syntax:
IDNFPGA? +LF
Return Value:
yyyymmdd_HHMMSS
Compatible Sensor
MA24208A, MA24218A. MA243x0A
CALDATE
Description:
Returns the last calibration date of the sensor.
Syntax:
CALDATE +LF
Return Value:
MA241xxA Calibration date format of the sensor in mm/dd/yyyy format.
MA242x8A and MA243x0A Calibration date format of the sensor mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm:ss
Remark:
The MA242xxA sensors also include a time in the CALDATE response
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
CALREV?
Description:
Returns the version number of the calibration file in the sensor.
Syntax:
CALREV? +LF
Return Value:
Version number of the calibration file in #.# format
Compatible Sensor
MA242xxA, MA243x0A
PWR?
Description:
Gets the current power reading (in dBm) from the sensor output buffer in the Continuous Average mode.
Syntax:
PWR? +LF
Return Value:
Power value in dBm or ERR
On the MA24105A, two values (Forward and Reverse power value in dBm) are returned. The return value for this reading is a comma separated value (for example; return value “2.55,–0.228” means the forward power is +2.55 dBm and the reverse power is – 0.228 dBm).
Remarks:
If an error condition exists, “e” precedes the output and the sensor’s LED turns amber color. For the MA242x8A and MA243x0A models, if an error condition exists, “e” precedes the output and the sensor’s LED blinks green. Use the STATUS? command for details about the error.
This command returns an error (“ERR”) if used in Slot or Scope modes.
This command returns “busy” if used in repeat average mode with immediate trigger (if the sensor has not completed the averaging cycle).
In simple repeat average mode, it will echo the latest value from the buffer. The buffer will update only when the averaging cycle is complete.
In moving average mode, it will return the current power reading in the buffer.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
PWRALL
Description:
Gets all the measurements shown in Return Value
Syntax:
PWRALL +LF
Return Value:
Forward average power, Crest Factor, Burst Average Manual, Peak Envelope Power, Reverse Average Power, Reflection Coefficient, Return Loss, Standing Wave Ratio
Remarks:
Returns comma separated values in the sequence shown in the return value above.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A
NPWR?
Description:
Gets a new power reading from the power sensor.
Syntax:
NPWR? +LF
Return Value:
Current Power value in dBm
Remarks:
After receiving this command, the power sensor discards the existing data that is stored in the sensor’s buffer. A new measurement of the current power is initiated to get a new power reading. If an error condition exists, the returned power reading values are pre-tagged with the letter “E” and the sensor’s LED turns amber color. The STATUS? command can then be issued to find details about the error.
Compatible Sensor
MA24106A
FREQ
Description:
Sets the current calibration factor frequency value for the power sensor.
Syntax:
FREQ <freq> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
The frequency <freq> value is in GHz and must be within the operating limits of the power sensor.
For the MA24105A, resolution is 0.0001 GHz (100 kHz) between 0.350 GHz and 4 GHz.
For the MA24106A, resolution is 0.000001 GHz (1 kHz) between 0.050 GHz and 6 GHz.
For the MA24108A, resolution is 0.0001 GHz (100 kHz) between 0.010 GHz and 8 GHz.
For the MA24118A, resolution is 0.0001 GHz (100 kHz) between 0.010 GHz and 18 GHz.
For the MA24126A, resolution is 0.0001 GHz (100 kHz) between 0.010 GHz and 26 GHz.
For the MA24208A, resolution is 0.000001 GHz (1 kHz) between 0.01 GHz and 8 GHz.
For the MA24218A, resolution is 0.000001 GHz (1 kHz) between 0.01 GHz and 18 GHz.
For the MA243x0A, resolution is 0.000001 GHz (1 kHz) between 0.01 GHz and 50 GHz.
 
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
FREQ?
Description:
Gets the current calibration factor frequency value of the power sensor.
Syntax:
FREQ? +LF
Return Value:
Current calibration factor frequency in GHz.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
ZERO
Description:
Zeros the power sensor.
Syntax:
ZERO +LF
Return Value:
OK if zero is successful or ERR if zero fails.
Remarks:
Zeroing the sensor is essential for taking accurate readings as it cancels any offsets in the preamplifiers and channel noise. The sensor should be zeroed without any input RF power. In case of zero failure, the STATUS? command can be used to retrieve more detail about the error.
For the MA24105A, zeroing the sensor takes approximately 75 seconds to complete and will take at least this long to get a response from the sensor.
For all other models, zeroing the sensor takes approximately 25 seconds to complete and will take at least this long to get a response from the sensor.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
TMP?
Description:
Gets the current temperature reading from the sensor.
The MA24105A, acquires the current temperature reading from both forward and reverse temperature sensors. The return value for this reading is a comma separated value (for example; 25,28).
MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A and MA243x0A return value for this reading is a single decimal value (for example 30.62).
Syntax:
TMP? +LF
Return Value:
Current temperature reading of the sensor in degrees Celsius.
On the MA24105A, current temperature reading of Forward and Reverse in degrees Celsius. The return value for this reading is a comma separated value (for example; return value “25,28” means the forward temperature is 25 degrees Celsius and the reverse temperature is 28 degrees Celsius).
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
STATUS?
For the MA241xxA Models
Description:
Gets the current error status codes from the sensor.
Syntax:
STATUS? +LF
Return Value:
0 (No errors) or error codes.
Remarks:
For the MA24106A, the error status codes are as follows:
Status.b0: ZERO_TEMP_ERROR (Temperature changed more than allowable limit after zeroing sensor)
Status.b1: Not Used
Status.b2: ADC_CH2_OR (Temperature over range)
Status.b3: ADC_CH3_OR (Detector A over ranged)
Status.b4: ZERO_ERROR_DET_A
Status.b5: ZERO_ERROR_DET_B
Status.b6: TEMP_ERROR (Temperature beyond operating range)
Status.b7: Not Used
For the MA24105A, the error status codes are 16-bit numbers, each bit of which represents an error:
Bit 0: Temperature change of more than 10 °C after zeroing
Bit 1: Operating temperature over range < 0 °C or > 60 °C
Bit 2: Forward low zeroing error
Bit 3: Forward high zeroing error
Bit 4: Reverse zeroing error
Bit 5: PEP zeroing error
Bit 6: CCDF zeroing error
Bit 7: Forward high over range
Bit 8: Reverse over range
Bit 9: PEP over range
Bit 10: Flash Data Error
For the MA24108, MA24118A, MA24126A, the error status codes are 16-bit numbers, each bit of which represents an error:
Bit 0: Temperature change of more than 10 °C after zeroing
Bit 1: Operating temperature over range < 0 °C or > 60 °C
Bit 2: Detector A zeroing error
Bit 3: Detector B zeroing error
Bit 4: Detector A over range
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MMA24106A, MA24108A, MA24118A, MA24126A
For the MA242x8A and MA243x0A Models
Description:
Gets the current error status codes from the sensor.
Syntax:
STATUS? +LF
Return Value:
Error status codes.
Bit 0: Temperature change of more than 10 °C after zeroing
Bit 1: Operating temperature over range < 0 °C or > 60 °C
Bit 2: High Power Detector zeroing error
Bit 3: Mid Power Detector zeroing error
Bit 4: High Power Detector over range
Bit 5: Low Power Detector zeroing error
Compatible Sensor
MA24208A, MA24218A, MA243x0A
HAT
Description
Sets the high aperture time mode.
Syntax
HAT +LF
Return Value
OK or ERR
Remarks
This command will put the sensor in high aperture time mode. In this mode, the A to D converter integration time is about 160 milliseconds.
Compatible Sensor
MA24106A
LAT
Description
Sets the low aperture time mode.
Syntax
LAT +LF
Return Value
OK or ERR
Remarks
This command will put the sensor in low aperture time mode. In this mode, the A to D converter integration time is about 10 milliseconds. This mode is the default mode for the sensor when powered up.
Compatible Sensor
MA24106A
RST
Description:
Resets the sensor to factory default settings.
Note: RST does not set FULLBUF to factory defaults for models MA24108A, MA2418A, MA24126A.
Syntax:
RST +LF
Return Value:
OK
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
CHOLD
Description:
Sets the current power sensor state.
Syntax:
CHOLD <state> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<state> is an integer value that represents a specific mode:
0 – Run
1 – Hold
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
CHOLD?
Description:
Gets the current power sensor state.
Syntax:
CHOLD? +LF
Return Value:
An integer value.
Remarks:
This command queries the sensor state. Returned value can be:
0 – Run
1 – Hold
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
SETRNG
Description:
Sets the detector range of the sensor.
Syntax:
SETRNG <det_range> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<det_range> is an integer with the following values:
For MA24105A, <det_range> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Auto Range
1 – Low Power (covers the power range from +3 dBm to +38 dBm)
2 – High Power (covers the power range from >+38 dBm to +51.76 dBm)
3 – N/A
For MA241xxA, <det_range> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Auto Range
1 – Channel A (covers the power range from +20 dBm to +7 dBm)
2 – Channel B (covers the power range from <–7 dBm to –40 dBm)
3 – N/A
For MA242x8A, <det_range> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Auto Range
1 – Channel A (covers the power range from +20 dBm to +4 dBm)
2 – Channel B (covers the power range from <+4 dBm to –16 dBm)
3 – Channel C (covers the power range from <–16 dBm to –60 dBm).
For MA243x0A, <det_range> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Auto Range
1 – Channel A (covers the power range from +20 dBm to +4 dBm)
2 – Channel B (covers the power range from <+4 dBm to –16 dBm)
3 – Channel C (covers the power range from <–16 dBm to –70 dBm).
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
SETRNG?
Description:
Gets the detector range setting of the sensor.
Syntax:
SETRNG? +LF
Return Value:
An integer with the following values:
For MA24105A, <det_range> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Auto Range
1 – Low Power (covers the power range from +3 dBm to +38 dBm)
2 – High Power (covers the power range from >+38 dBm to +51.76 dBm)
3 – N/A
For MA241xxA, <det_range> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Auto Range
1 – Channel A (covers the power range from +20 dBm to +7 dBm)
2 – Channel B (covers the power range from <–7 dBm to –40 dBm)
3 – N/A
For MA242x8A, <det_range> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Auto Range
1 – Channel A (covers the power range from +20 dBm to +4 dBm)
2 – Channel B (covers the power range from <+4 dBm to –16 dBm)
3 – Channel C (covers the power range from <–16 dBm to –60 dBm).
For MA243x0A, <det_range> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Auto Range
1 – Channel A (covers the power range from +20 dBm to +4 dBm)
2 – Channel B (covers the power range from <+4 dBm to –16 dBm)
3 – Channel C (covers the power range from <–16 dBm to –70 dBm).
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
SAVE
Description:
Saves a user defined setup to the power sensor.
Syntax:
SAVE <setup> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<setup> is an integer from 1 to 10 that is translated into a storage location. Therefore, there are 10 presets the user can store.ERR is returned if <setup> is out of range.
Trigger Arm Type, Sensor Timeout, Scale Mode settings, Units, and a fixed Offset value will not be stored as part of the saved setup and therefore will not be recalled.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
DELETE
Description:
Deletes all user defined setups in the power sensor.
Syntax:
DELETE +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
 
RECALL
Description:
Recalls one of the 10 user defined setups from the power sensor.
Syntax:
RECALL <setup> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<setup> is an integer from 1 to 10 that is translated into a storage location. Hence, there are 10 presets the user can recall from. ERR is returned if <setup> is out of range.
Trigger Arm Type, Sensor Timeout, Scale Mode settings, Units, and a fixed Offset value are not stored as part of the saved setup and therefore will not be recalled.
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
RDBUF
Description:
Reads the buffer in Scope and Time Slot modes.
Syntax:
RDBUF +LF
Return Value:
Returned power values are separated by a comma (,) and the buffer is prefixed and suffixed by $(the dollar sign) to mark the beginning and end of the buffer.
Remarks:
This command is used to read out the entire array of points for the recent measurement run from the sensor output buffer. The output buffer contains readings from Scope and Time Slot modes for the MA242x8A power sensor and Scope mode only for the MA243x0A power sensor. Time Slot mode is not applicable to the MA243x0A.
The power readings are in mW. For the MA241xxA power sensors, each power reading has six digits after the decimal point (0.000001 mW). For the MA242x8A and MA243x0A power sensors, each power reading has seven digits after the decimal point (0.0000001 mW)

In case of an error, “e” precedes the output. Use the STATUS? command for details about the error. If the gate (discussed in Scope Mode) is enabled, then the gate average power is also suffixed at the end of the output. For example, for four points with gate enabled, the RDBUF response is:
$,<P1>,<P2>,<P3>,<P4>,$,<GP>

Time Slot mode with 4 slots will send out the buffer as:
$,–3.233454,0.124355,0.233443,0.223456,$
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A
MA243x0A for Scope mode only. Time Slot mode does is not applicable for the MA243x0A.
FULLBUF
Description:
Sets the full sensor enable.
Syntax:
FULLBUF <n> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<n> is an integer value that represents a specific mode:
0 – Off
1 – On

This command has effect only if the sensor is internally or externally triggered. If full buffer is turned ON, the sensor will return the full buffer in triggered mode (default operation). If full buffer is turned OFF, the sensor only returns the gated average power value enclosed in the $(dollar sign). For example: $,3.54546,$

If the sensor is in Slot mode or the gates are turned off, the sensor returns:
$,Sensor triggered, output is disabled,$

In case of an error, “e” followed by the error code precedes the output. For example:
e25$,2.565677,$
or
e25$,Sensor triggered, output is disabled,$
Compatible Sensor
MA24108A, MA24118A, MA24126A
BUFFER_READ_FULL
Description:
This command will work in Continuous Mode only. Waits for full buffer before returning.
Syntax:
BUFFER_READ_FULL +LF
Return value:
Comma separated power values
Remarks:
Comma separated power values; For example, four power measurements will be returned as below in mW:<P1>,<P2>,<P3>,<P4>. Continuous Average mode will send out the buffer as: –000.0000176, –000.0000166, –000.0000164, –000.0000169. Command BUFFER_STATE and BUFFER_SIZE need to be set before using this command.
Compatible sensor:
MA242x8A, MA243x0A
BUFFER_SIZE
Description:
Sets buffer size
Syntax:
BUFFER_SIZE <size>
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<size>1 to 8192
Default:
8192
Compatible sensor:
MA242x8A, MA243x0A
BUFFER_SIZE?
Description:
Returns current buffer size
Syntax:
BUFFER_SIZE? +LF
Return Value:
An integer value
Remarks:
Integer value from 1 to 8192
Compatible sensor:
MA242x8A, MA243x0A
BUFFER_STATE
Description:
Set buffer state
Syntax:
BUFFER_STATE <state>
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<state> is an integer
0 – OFF
1 – ON
Compatible sensor:
MA242x8A, MA243x0A
BUFFER_STATE?
Description:
Returns current buffer state
Syntax:
BUFFER_STATE? +LF
Return Value:
0 or 1
Remarks:
0 – OFF
1 – ON
Compatible sensor:
MA242x8A, MA243x0A
CWDUTY
Description:
Sets the duty cycle correction.
Syntax:
CWDUTY <duty_correction> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<duty_correction> is the duty cycle correction percentage from 0.01 to 100.
For the MA24105A, this correction applies only to Burst Average Manual measurement.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
CWDUTY?
Description:
Gets the duty cycle correction value.
Syntax:
CWDUTY? +LF
Return Value:
A float value
Remarks:
Duty cycle correction percentage
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
CWREL
Description:
Sets the CA relative power mode status ON or OFF.
Syntax:
CWREL <relative> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
In the relative power mode, the power is calculated relative to the current power value when the command is sent. <relative> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Relative mode OFF
1 – Relative mode ON
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
CWREL?
Description:
Gets the CA relative mode status ON or OFF.
Syntax:
CWREL? +LF
Return Value:
0 or 1
Remarks:
In the relative power mode, the power is calculated relative to the current power value when the command is sent. <relative> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Relative mode OFF
1 – Relative mode ON
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
AVGTYP
Description:
Sets the power sensor’s averaging type of Moving or Repeat.
Syntax:
AVTYP <average_type> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<average_type> is an integer with the following values:
0 – Moving
1 – Repeat
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
AVGTYP?
Description:
Gets the current power sensor’s averaging type of Moving or Repeat.
Syntax:
AVTYP? +LF
Return Value:
0 or 1
Remarks:
An integer with the following values:
0 – Moving
1 – Repeat
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
AVGCNT
Description:
Sets the number of averages in the Continuous Average, Time Slot, or Scope modes for MA24x08A, MA24x18A and MA24126A.
Sets the number of averages in the Continuous Average or Scope modes for MA243x0A. Time Slot mode is not applicable to the MA243x0A.
Syntax:
AVGCNT <num_avgs> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
Average count is the number of measurements used to calculate the average power stored in the output buffer of the sensor. For MA24208A, MA24218A and MA243x0A: Max averaging number is 65536.
For the MA24105A: Max Averaging Number = 512 / points; the set number of averages applies to both forward and reverse readings.
In the Auto Average mode, this command is ineffective as the number is set automatically depending on the power level and resolution required. (There is no Auto Average for MA24105A).
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A.
MA243x0A in Continuous Average or Scope modes only.
AVGCNT?
Description:
Gets the number of averages in the Continuous Average, Time Slot, or Scope modes.
Syntax:
AVGCNT? +LF
Return Value:
For MA24108A, MA24118A, MA24126A, an integer value between 1 and 40,000.
For MA24105A, an integer value between 1 and 512.
For MA24208A and MA24218A an integer value between 1 and 65536 is returned.
For MA243x0A an integer value between 1 and 65536 is returned in Continuous and Scope modes only.
Remarks:
The command can also be used in the auto-average mode.
Time Slot and Scope modes applicable only to MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A.
Scope modes applicable to MA243x0A. Time Slot mode is not applicable for the MA243x0A sensor.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A
MA243x0A in Continuous and Scope mode only. Time Slot mode is not applicable for MA243x0A.
AUTOAVG
Description:
Sets the Auto Average mode to ON, OFF or AUTO ONCE.
Syntax:
AUTOAVG <average_mode> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
The Auto Average mode depends on three factors, Auto Average Resolution, Capture Time, and the Auto Average Source, which are set by their own commands as explained later. <average_mode> is an integer with the following values:
0 – OFF
1 – ON
2 – AUTO ONCE (ON for one iteration only and is turned OFF automatically once the averaging number is set)
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
AUTOAVG?
Description:
Gets the Auto Average mode of ON, OFF or AUTO ONCE.
Syntax:
AUTOAVG? +LF
Return Value:
An integer with the following values:
0 – OFF
1 – ON
2 – AUTO ONCE (ON for one iteration only and automatically OFF once the averaging number is set)
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
AUTOAVGSRC
Description:
Sets the Auto Average Source value for Time Slot and Scope modes.
Syntax:
AUTOAVGSRC <average_source> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
The <average_source> number is calculated from the average power of only one Time Slot or Scope Point. If the <average_source> value is set out of bounds, auto averaging is ineffective. For auto averaging to be effective, the auto average source must be set less than the number of points in Scope mode, or set less than the number of slots in Time Slot mode. AUTOAVGSRC is disabled in CA mode.
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A
MA243x0A in Scope mode only. Time Slot mode is not applicable to the MA243x0A sensors.
AUTOAVGSRC?
Description:
Gets the Auto Average Source value for Time Slot or Scope mode.
Syntax:
AUTOAVGSRC? +LF
Return Value:
An integer with the auto averaging source value.
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A
MA243x0A in Scope mode only. Time Slot mode is not applicable to the MA243x0A sensors.
AUTOAVGRES
Description:
Sets the Auto Average resolution (digits after decimal point).
Syntax:
AUTOAVGRES <average_resolution> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
The <average_resolution> number is set according to the desired resolution. Higher resolution results in more averaging and slower throughput of data. <average_resolution> must range from 0 to 3:
0 = 1.0 dB resolution 1 = 0.1 dB resolution, 2 = 0.01 dB resolution, 3 = 0.001 dB resolution
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
AUTOAVGRES?
Description:
Gets the Auto Average resolution.
Syntax:
AUTOAVGRES? +LF
Return Value:
Integer from 0 to 3
Remarks:
The Auto Averaging number is set according to the desired resolution. Higher resolution results in more averaging and slower throughput of data.
Compatible Sensor
MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
AVGRST
Description:
Resets the averaging count and clears the averaging buffers.
Syntax:
AVGRST +LF
Return Value:
OK
Remarks:
Note that “averaging count” is not referring to the AVGCNT command.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A, MA243x0A
STEPDETECT
Description:
Sets the step detect feature ON or OFF
Syntax:
STEPDETECT <state> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<state> is an integer value
0 - OFF
1 - ON
Compatible Sensor
MA242x8A, MA243x0A
 
STEPDETECT?
Description:
Gets the step detect feature ON or OFF
Syntax:
STEPDETECT? <state> +LF
Return Value:
integer value 0 or 1
Remarks:
0 - OFF
1 - ON
Compatible Sensor
MA242x8A, MA243x0A
FORWARD
Description:
Sets the forward measurement mode.
Syntax:
FORWARD <num> +LF
Details:
num = 1 to 6
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
1 – Forward Average
2 – Crest Factor
3 – Burst Average Manual
4 – Peak Envelope Power
5 – Burst Average Auto
6 – CCDF
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A
FORWARD?
Description:
Gets the forward measurement mode.
Syntax:
FORWARD? +LF
Return Value:
num = 1 to 6
Remarks:
1 – Forward Average
2 – Crest Factor
3 – Burst Average Manual
4 – Peak Envelope Power
5 – Burst Average Auto
6 – CCDF
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A
REVERSE
Description:
Sets the reverse measurement mode
Syntax:
REVERSE <num> +LF
Details:
num = 1 to 4
Remarks:
1 – Reverse Average
2 – Reflection Coefficient
3 – Return Loss
4 – Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A
REVERSE?
Description:
Gets the reverse measurement mode
Syntax:
REVERSE? +LF
Return Value:
num = 1 to 4
Remarks:
1 – Reverse Average
2 – Reflection Coefficient
3 – Return Loss
4 – Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A
VIDEOBW
Description:
Sets the video BW
Syntax:
VIDEOBW <num> +LF
Details:
num = 0 to 2
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
0 – Full
1 – 4 kHz
2 – 200 kHz
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A
VIDEOBW?
Description:
Gets the video BW
Syntax:
VIDEOBW? +LF
Return Value:
num = 0 to 2
Remarks:
0 – Full
1 – 4 kHz
2 – 200 kHz
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A
MODTYPE
Description:
Sets the modulation type
Syntax:
MODTYPE <num> +LF
Details:
num = 0 to 5
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
0 – NONE
1 – GSM_GPRS_EDGE
2 – WCDMA_HSPA_SINGLE_CARRIER
3 – WCDMA_HSPA_MULTI_CARRIER
4 – ISDB_T
5 – CDMA_IS95_2000_EVDO
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A
MODTYPE?
Description:
Gets the modulation type
Syntax:
MODTYPE? +LF
Return Value:
0 to 5
Remarks:
0 – NONE
1 – GSM_GPRS_EDGE
2 – WCDMA_HSPA_SINGLE_CARRIER
3 – WCDMA_HSPA_MULTI_CARRIER
4 – ISDB_T
5 – CDMA_IS95_2000_EVDO
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A
ENHMOD
Description:
Changes range crossover values for better accuracy with specific signal modulation conditions.
Syntax:
ENHMOD <state>
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<state> is an integer value
0 – OFF
1 – ON
Compatible Sensor
MA242x8A, MA243x0A
ENHMOD?
Description:
Get enhance modulation state
Syntax:
ENHMOD? +LF
Return Value:
integer value 0 to 1
Remarks:
0 – OFF
1 – ON
Compatible Sensor
MA242x8A, MA243x0A
CCDFTHRESH
Description:
Sets the threshold for CCDF
Syntax:
CCDFTHRESH <num> +LF
Return Value:
OK or ERR
Remarks:
<num> is a value in dBm. The range of CCDF threshold values that can be entered is 3 dBm to 54.77 dBm.
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A
CCDFTHRESH?
Description:
Gets the threshold for CCDF
Syntax:
CCDFTHRESH <num> +LF
Return Value:
Last threshold value
Compatible Sensor
MA24105A