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HP-IB Programming
OLA Specific Commands
related commands
:SENSe:POWer:REFerence
errors
The message “Wrong application for this command” is returned, if
the present application is not Return Loss.
example
OUTPUT 724;":SENS:POW:REF?"
ENTER 724;A$
command
:SENSe:POWer:UNIT
syntax
:SENSe[1|2]:POWer:UNIT<wsp><unit>
description
This command sets the specified measurement unit.
The units dBm and Watt are only applicable to the Powermeter
application.
The units % and dB are only applicable to the applications
•
Coupler Test, and
•
Polarization Dependent Coupler Test.
parameters
1|2
The channel parameter 1 or 2 may be present, but is ignored.
The unit is valid for both channels.
Unit
When the Powermeter application is active: DBM|W|0|1.
You can enter either the mnemonic or the corresponding number:
DBM
0
Measurement unit dBm
W
1
Measurement unit Watt (or mW)
Note:
Switching between dBm and W affects only absolute power
measurements. Relative measurements are always in dB.
When Coupler Test or PDCT is active: PERCent|DB|2|3.
You can enter either the mnemonic or the corresponding number:
PERCent 2
Measurement unit %
DB
3
Measurement unit dB
Note:
Switching between percent and dB affects only the display of
the Coupling Ratio (CR, PDCR) and the Splitting Ratio (SR,
PDSR). All other coupler parameters are always measured in dB.
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