Language Reference

Common IEEE Commands

VSAProcess

STATus:OPER

Byte Value

 

Register Bit

 

 

 

 

Waiting for trigger

5

16

 

 

 

Printing

11

1024

 

 

 

Mass memory access

12

2048

(floppy drive)

 

 

 

 

 

For example, if you want to verify the completion of both calibrating and waiting for trigger set :STAT:OPER:ENAB 17 and monitor any changes.

Key Type:

There is no equivalent front panel key.

Query Instrument Options

*OPT?

Returns a string of all the installed instrument options.It is a comma separated list such as: BAC,BAH. There are a few options that include more then one mode. An istrument with one of these options will report the option number once for each mode. You would get a response: BAC,BAE,BAE,BAH For an instrument that contains cdmaOne (BAC), NADC (BAE), PDC (BAE), and GSM (BAH).

Recall

*RCL <register>

This command recalls the instrument state from the specified instrument memory register.

Range:

registers are an integer, 0 to 19

Front Panel

 

Access:

File, Recall State

Reset

*RST

This command presets the instrument to a factory defined condition that is appropriate for remote programming operation. *RST is equivalent to performing the two commands :SYSTem:PRESet and *CLS. *RST does not change the mode and only resets the parameters for the current mode.

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Agilent Technologies E4406A VSA manual Query Instrument Options, Recall, Reset, RCL register
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E4406A VSA specifications

The Agilent Technologies E4406A Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) is a sophisticated instrument designed for the analysis of complex signals. This versatile device is widely used in various fields, including telecommunications, broadcasting, and aerospace, thanks to its high-performance capabilities and advanced features.

One of the standout characteristics of the E4406A is its ability to analyze digital modulation schemes. It supports a wide range of formats, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and emerging standards, providing a comprehensive tool for engineers and researchers working with modern communication systems. The VSA is particularly valued for its flexibility in signal analysis, allowing users to capture and demodulate signals in real-time.

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