VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer Programming Manual : Programming the VectorStar Series VNA
 
Programming the VectorStar Series VNA
 
Introduction
Introduction to SCPI Programming
Command Types
IEEE 488.2 Commands
System Commands
SCPI Commands
Required SCPI Commands
Native SCPI Commands
Anritsu Lightning VNA Commands
Using Anritsu Lightning VNA Commands
VectorStar VNA Language Set to Lightning
HP8510 Commands
Command Requirements
Query Commands
Command Names
Hierarchical Command Structure
Data Parameters
Notational Conventions
General Notations
Parameter Notations
Notational Examples
Numeric Data Suffix Reference
Data Transmission Methods
<NR1>
<NR2>
<NR3>
<NRf>
<string>
<ASCII> or <Arbitrary ASCII>
<block> or <arbitrary block>
<char>
MPND
MPNF
MPNI
Formatting Data Output
ASCII or Binary Data Format
Calculating the Byte Size
Numbers Output-per-Data Point (NODP)
Bytes Output-per-Number (BOPN)
Size of Data Block (SODB)
Number of Bytes Output (NBO)
GPIB Input Buffer Size and NRFD Holdoff
Synchronization of GPIB Commands
Forcing the Parser to Stop Waiting
How Can I Abort an RF or Hardware Calibration
GPIB Time-Out Settings
Trace Type Parameters and Coefficients
Input/Output Data Files
Status System Reporting
Status Group Registers
Status Group Reporting
Trigger System
Trigger Modes
Trigger Timing
Calibration Component Parameters
Loads and Through Lines
Other Connector Coefficients
W1 Calibration Kit
Sliding Load Cutoff Frequency
Microstrip Kit Common Values
Notes on Calibration Commands
Setting Up a 2-Port Calibration
Setting Up a 4-Port Calibration
Defining the Calibration Standards
Performing the Calibration
AutoCal
LRL Calibration
Command Script Example – Limit Lines
Limit Lines for Single Rectilinar Trace Display
Required Equipment
Prerequisites
DUT Requirements
Channel and Trace Display Requirements
VNA General Setup and Configuration
Frequency and Sweep Settings
Limit Lines Setup
Clear Previous Limit Lines
Create and Configure Limit Line Segment 1
Create and Configure Limit Line Segment 2
Create and Configure Limit Line Segment 3
Create and Configure Limit Line Segment 4
Configure AutoCal Calibration
Ready for Measurements
Introduction
This chapter provides an introduction to programming the VectorStar VNA with the SCPI programming language. It also includes descriptions of the command types that the MS4640B accepts, program command structures, data parameters and input/output specifications, and notational conventions. Information on the MS4640B status system and trigger system programming is also provided.
Note 
When operating the VectorStar VNA through remote programming, the front panel user interface and controls are disabled. To return to local front panel control, press the front panel Clear/Tab key [Clr -->|], keyboard Esc key, or send the RTL command.
For general information about GPIB, refer to IEEE 488 GPIB Description.