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Measurement Functions – The SENSe Subsystem Measurement Operations & Settings
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command: :SENSe[n][:CHANnel[m]]:FUNCtion:RESult:MONitor?
syntax: :SENSe[n][:CHANnel[m]]:FUNCtion:RESult:MONitor?
description: Returns the monitor diode data array for the last data acquisition function.
parameters: none
response: The last data acquisition function’s data array as a binary block.
For Logging and Stability Data Acquisition functions, one measurement value is a 4-byte-
long float in Intel byte order.
For the MinMax Data Acquisition function, the query returns the minimum, maximum and
current power v alues.
See “Data Types” on page26 for more informatio n on Binary Blocks.
NOTE See “How to Log Results” on page 207 for inform ation on log ging using VISA calls. There are
some tips about how to use float format spe cifiers to convert the binary block s into float val-
ues.
NOTE If you use LabView or Agilent VEE, w e recommend using the Agilent 8 16x VXIplug&play In-
strument Driver to perform the Logging and Stability Data Acquisition func tions.
example: sens1:func:res:mon? →
returns a data array for Logging and S tability Data Acquisition func tions
sens1:func:res? → #255
Min: 7.24079E-04, Max: 7.24252E-04, Act: 7.24155E-04
returns the minimum, maximum and current power values for the MinMax Data Acquisit ion
function
affects: All return loss modules
dual sensors: Master and slave channels are in dependent.
NOTE Return Loss modules:
For Logging and Stability Data Acquisition functions, the data array contains power
values for the monitor diode.
For the MinMax Data Acquisition function, the data array contains return loss values for the
monitor diode.