VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer Programming Manual : SCPI Commands : :CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer Subsystem
 
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer Subsystem
The :CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer subsystem commands control the active marker, the discrete marker mode, and whether the markers are displayed.
Marker Subsystems
Related marker configuration, control, and reporting commands are described in the following subsystems:
• :CALCulate{1-16}:DISPlay:MARKer Subsystem
• :CALCulate{1-16}:MARKer Subsystem
• :CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer Subsystem
• :CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MSTatistics Subsystem
• :CALCulate{1-16}[:SELected]:MARKer Subsystem
• :CALCulate{1-16}[:SELected]:MARKer{1-13} Subsystem
• :DISPlay Subsystem
 
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer:ACTivate?
Description
Query only. The query outputs the number of the active marker on the indicated channel and trace. If there is no active marker, the query returns a 0 (zero). Markers 1 through 12 are standard measurement markers. Marker 13 is the reference marker.
Cmd Parameters:
NA
Query Parameters
<NR1> The output parameter is an integer.
Range
0 to 13
Default Value
0
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR5:MARK1:ACT
:CALC1:PAR5:MARK:ACT?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer:DISCrete <char>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer:DISCrete?
Description
The command turns the discrete marker mode on/off on the given trace of the indicated channel. The query outputs the discrete marker mode on/off state on the given trace of the indicated channel.
Cmd Parameters
<char> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters
<char> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
1
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:MARK:DISC ON
:CALC1:PAR1:MARK:DISC?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer{1-13}:ACTivate
Description
The command makes the indicated marker the active marker on the indicated channel and trace. Markers 1 through 12 are standard measurement markers. Marker 13 is the reference marker. No query.
Cmd Parameters
NA
Query Parameters:
NA
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:MARK1:ACT
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer{1-13}:X <NRf>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer{1-13}:X?
Description
The command enters the frequency, distance, or time value of the indicated marker and turns the marker on. The example below supposes that a point exists at 10.0E6 and is within the predefined frequency range. The query outputs the frequency, distance, or time value of the indicated marker. Markers 1 through 12 are standard measurement markers. Marker 13 is the reference marker.
Cmd Parameters
<NRf> The input parameter is in Hertz, Meters, or Seconds.
Query Parameters
<NR3> The output parameter is in Hertz, Meters, or Seconds.
Range
The range is user-defined by a start and stop frequency, a start and stop distance, or a start and stop time.
Default Value
For the X-axis, the default is the Minimum Instrument Frequency.
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:MARK1:X 10.0E6
:CALC1:PAR1:MARK1:X?
 
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer{1-13}:Y?
Description
Query only. The query outputs the response value of the indicated marker. Markers 1 through 12 are standard measurement markers. Marker 13 is the reference marker. Use the following command to set the display type:
:CALCulate{1-16}[:SELected]:FORMat <char>
See Programming the VectorStar Series VNA for more information and a complete listing of trace graph types, default settings, and available ranges.
Query Parameters:
<NR3> | <NR3>,<NR3> The output parameter depends on the display type.
Range
NA
Default Value
NA
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:MARK1:Y?
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer{1-13}[:STATe] <char>
:CALCulate{1-16}:PARameter{1-16}:MARKer{1-13}[:STATe]?
Description
For the indicated channel and trace, the command toggles the indicated marker display on/off. Markers 1 through 12 are standard measurement markers. Marker 13 is the reference marker.
For the indicated channel and the indicated trace, the query outputs the marker display on/off status of the indicated marker. Markers 1 through 12 are standard measurement markers. Marker 13 is the reference marker.
Cmd Parameters
<char> 1 | 0 | ON | OFF
Query Parameters
<char> 1 | 0
Range
NA
Default Value
0
Syntax Example
:CALC1:PAR1:MARK1 ON
:CALC1:PAR1:MARK1?