X Prog Conversion
X Prog Conversion
Signal Analyzer
This manual provides documentation for the
following X-Series Analyzers:
X-Series Programming
Conversion Guide
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About this Guide
This document helps programmers convert HP/Agilent spectrum analyzer remote control code to the SCPI code that is
used for remote control of the Agilent X-series signal analyzers. It compares the remote programming commands of your
Agilent X-series signal analyzer with the HP/Agilent 8590-Series, HP 8566A/B, HP 8568A/B, and HP/Agilent
8560E/EC-Series spectrum analyzers.
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NOTE In the following tables the table entries for the commands which are supported by the Remote Language Compatibility
application (N9061A) in X-Series signal analyzers are highlighted in green.
Commands “H - K” on page 46
Commands “L” on page 53
Commands “M” on page 59
Commands “N - O” on page 77
Commands “P - Q” on page 81
Commands “R” on page 87
Commands “S” on page 92
Commands “T” on page 104
Commands “U - Z” on page 113
“How to Represent Units” on page 119
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A1 A1 Same as CLRW TRA (see page 25)
ABORT ABORTa :ABORt The ABORT command stops the execution of all
user-defined functions and readies the instrument
for the next command received. The SCPI
command is used to stop the current measurment.
ABS ABS ABSa Places the absolute value of the source values in
the destination.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached. d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzers Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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ACPALTCH [:SENSe]:ACPower:OFFSet:[1]|2|3:LIST:STATe Sets the number of adjacent channel pairs to be
ON|OFF|0|1 measured for an ACP measurement.
The X-series SCPI command allows you to
activate or deactivate each offset. The 856x E/EC
command allowed only three offsets to be
measured (the adjacent channels and up to two
alternate channels). The MXA/EXA SCPI
command allows up to six offsets to be measured.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached. d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
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8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzers Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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measurement.
[:SENSe]:ACP:BANDwidth|BWIDth:
INTegration <freq>
[:SENSe]:CHPower:BANDwidth|
BWIDth:INTegration <freq>
every sweep.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached. d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzers Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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ACPE Performs the adjacent channel power extended
measurement.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached. d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzers Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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FETCh:ACP? Returns several power results of the ACP
measurement that is currently available.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached. d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzers Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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ACPRSLTS? Returns an array of ACP measurement data. The
number values returned depends on measurement
method and the number of alternate channels.
:INITiate:CONTinuous OFF|0; Sets the analyzer to single sweep mode (or single
:INITiate:IMMediate measurement).
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
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active function.
ADD ADD ADDa Adds the sources and sends the sum to the
destination.
CAL ALL ADJALL :CALibration:[ALL] Immediately runs all the self-alignment routines.
AMB AMB AMB Subtracts trace B from trace A and sends the result
to trace A during every sweep of the spectrum
analyzer.
AMBPL AMBPL AMBPL Subtracts trace B from trace A, adds the display
line value to the difference, and sends the result to
trace A during every sweep of the spectrum
analyzer.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached. d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzers Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
AMPCOR AMPCORDATA Units and spaces are not allowed in SCPI. The
<values> {<freq>, <amp>} separator must be a comma (,) and the terminator
must be a semicolon (;). Frequency and amplitude
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values must be entered in Hz and dB.
AMPCOR AMPCOR
OFF|ON OFF|ON
AMPCOR? AMPCORDATA? The data format for the command and query is
always TDF P (in 856x and 859x), with data in
frequency/amplitude pairs of the format:12000000,
-57.71, 12133333, -56.87. The Agilent X-series
analyzer returns data in the format:
1.20000000E+007, -5.77100000E+001,
1.21333333E+007, -5.68700000E+001. This is an
example of IEEE NR3 numeric response data.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached. d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzers Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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ON|OFF OFF|ON|0|1
APB APB APB Adds trace A to trace B and sends the result to
trace A.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached. d. Option 002 only.
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AUNITS AUNITS AUNITS Specifies amplitude units for the input, output, and
display.
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:UNIT:POWer DBM|DBMV|DBUV|V|W Specifies amplitude units for the input, output, and
display for the active window.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached. d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzers Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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B), point by point.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached. d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
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B
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Series Analyzers SCPI Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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B1 B1 Same as CLRW TRB (see page 25)
BAUDRATE?
BLANK BLANK BLANK Blanks trace A, trace B, or trace C and stops taking new
data into the specified trace.
BLANK TRA BLANK TRA BLANK TRA :TRACe[1]|2|3:MODE BLANk Selects the blank display mode for the selected trace.
TRACE1 corresponds to trace A, TRACE2 corresponds
BLANK TRB BLANK TRB BLANK TRB to trace B, and TRACE3 corresponds to trace C. The
BLANK TRC BLANK TRC blank display mode turns off the trace data so that it is
not viewed on the display.
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a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Series Analyzers SCPI Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
BML BL or BML BML Subtracts display line from trace B and places the result
in trace B.
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BRD Reads the two-byte word at the analyzer’s internal I/O
bus, at the specified address.
:TRACe:COPY TRACE2, TRACE3 Transfers TRACE2 (trace B) into TRACE3 (trace C).
:TRACe:EXCHange TRACE2, TRACE3 Exchanges TRACE2 (trace B) into TRACE3 (trace C).
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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C
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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C1 C1 Same as AMB OFF (see page 15)
CAL ALL ADJALL :CALibration:[ALL] Immediately runs all the self-alignment routines.
CAL AMP
CAL ON/OFF :CALibration:AUTO OFF|ON|PARTial|ALERt The alert setting is the same as off except that the
instrument prompts you with a message when it
needs an alignment.
CAL TG
CAL FREQ
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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CARROFF Measures the carrier power when the burst is
turned off.
:MMEMory:CATalog? <drive> Lists all files in the current directory. <msus> is the
mass storage device. The return data will be of the
format: <mem_used>, <mem_free>
{<file_listing>}, where <file listing> is of the
format: <file_name>, <file_type>, <file_size>.
CF? CF? CF? [:SENSe]:FREQuency:CENTer? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 750000000. The Agilent X-series
analyzer outputs data in the format:
7.50000000E+08.
Conversion Guide
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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TRA|TRB identified trace data.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
CLRW CLRW CLRW Clears the specified trace and enables trace data
acquisition.
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CLRW CLRW CLRW TRA|TRB :TRACe[1]|2|3:MODE WRITe TRACE1 corresponds to trace A, TRACE2
TRA|TRB| TRA|TRB|TRC corresponds to trace B, and TRACE3 corresponds
TRC to trace C.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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an auxiliary interface.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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CONCAT CONCAT Combines two traces.
CONTS CONTS CONTS Sets the spectrum analyzer to the continuous sweep
mode.
:INITiate:CONTinuous ON|1
:CALibration:AUTO?
COUPLE AC|DC COUPLE AC|DC :INPut:COUPling AC|DC Selects direct-current (dc) coupling or
alternating-current (ac) coupling for the front panel
RF INPUT port. A blocking capacitor is switched
in for the ac mode.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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CTA CTA Converts the source values from measurement
units to the current absolute amplitude units and
stores the result in the destination.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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D -E
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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D1 Sets the display for user-generated text and
graphics to normal size.
DATEMODE DATEMODEa Allows you to set the format for displaying the
real-time clock.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
DEMOD DEMOD [:SENSe]:DEMod AM|FM|PM|OFF Turns the demodulator on or off, and selects
between AM, FM, or quasi-peak demodulation.
[:SENSe]:DEMod?
These commands require the N9063A Analog
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Demodulation Measurement Application
DEMODT [:SENSe]:DEMod:TIME <time> Selects the time the sweep pauses at the marker for
demodulation of the signal.
[:SENSe]:DEMod:TIME?
These commands require the N9063A Analog
Demodulation Measurement Application
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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[:SENSe]:DETector[:FUNCtion] Specifies the detection mode.
NORMal|NEGative|POSitive|AVERage|SAMPle
DET NEG DET NEG DET NEG Negative peak detection displays the lowest
sample taken during the interval being displayed.
Positive peak detection displays the highest sample
DET POS DET POS DET POS
taken during the interval being displayed.
DET SMP DET SMP DET SMP Sample detection displays the first sample taken
during the interval being displayed.
DET NRM DET NRM Normal detection alternates between displaying the
positive/negative samples.
DET? DET? DET? [:SENSe]:DETector[:FUNCtion]? The Agilent X-series analyzer returns NEG, POS,
NORM, AVER, SAMP, QPE, EAV, EPOS, MPOS
or RMS.
DIV DIV DIVa Divides source 1 by source 2 and places the result
in the destination.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
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DL <value> DL <value> DL <value> :DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y:DLINe <ampl> Defines the level of the display line in the active
amplitude units, if no units are specified.
DL ON|OFF DLE DL ON|OFF :DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y:DLINe: STATe Turns the display line on or off.
OFF|ON|0|1
DL? DL? DL? :DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y:DLINe? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: -25.00. The Agilent X-series
analyzer outputs data in the format: -2.500E+01.
DLYSWP :TRIGger:DELay <time> Delays the start of the sweep until the specified
time elapses after the trigger event.
:TRIGger:DELay:STATe ON|OFF|0|1
The functionality of the DLYSWP command is
divided between the TRIG:DEL and
TRIG:DEL:STAT SCPI commands.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
Conversion Guide
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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can implement the command by using UP or
DOWN as a SCPI parameter in the equivalent
SCPI command. For example, in the 8590-Series
analyzers , if CF is the active function, you can
send DN;DN;DN to decrease the center frequency
by three times the step size. To do the same in
SCPI you send :SENS:FREQ:CENT DOWN three
times.
DONE DONE DONE *OPC? Allows you to determine when the spectrum
analyzer has started to execute all commands prior
to and including DONE.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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DT DT Defines any character as a label terminator.
EDITLIMLa Turns off any currently active limit lines and puts
you in the edit mode.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
ENTER ENTER ENTERa Allows the spectrum analyzer to receive data from
other devices on the GPIB.
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EP Enter parameter from front panel. Sends values
entered on the spectrum analyzer number keyboard
to the present active function value.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
F
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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FA FA FA Specifies the start frequency.
FA? FA? FA? [:SENSe]:FREQuency:STARt? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 750000000. The Agilent X-series
analyzer outputs data in the format:
7.50000000E+08.
FB? FB? FB? [:SENSe]:FREQuency:STOP? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 750000000. The Agilent X-series
analyzer outputs data in the format:
7.50000000E+08
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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FFTAUTO Performs a fast Fourier transform (FFT) on the
signal on which the marker is placed.
FFT measurement.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
F
Programming Conversion Guide
A.
FMGAIN
<value>
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FMGAIN UP|DN
FMGAIN?
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
FOFFSET FOFFSET FOFFSET Specifies the frequency offset for all absolute
frequency readouts such as center frequency.
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FOFFSET UP_DN
FOFFSET? FOFFSET? FOFFSET? :DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:X[:SCALe]: The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
OFFSet? in the format: 10. The Agilent X-series analyzer
outputs data in the format: 1.0E+01.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
FULBAND FULBAND For external mixing, it sets the full frequency span
<integer>b K|A|Q|U|V|E|W|F|D| for the desired band.
G|Y|J
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FUNCDEF FUNCDEF FUNCDEFa Defines a routine consisting of spectrum analyzer
commands, assigns the routine a label, and stores
the routine and its label in the user memory.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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G
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzers Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
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GATE GATE Turns time gating on or off.
GATE ON|OFF GATE ON|OFF [:SENSe]:SWEep:EGATe:METHod VIDeo If you do not specify VIDeo, the LO gating will be
used by default and many other settings will not
[:SENSe]:SWEep:EGATe[:STATe] OFF|ON|0|1
work properly.
GATECTL GATECTL [:SENSe]:SWEep:EGATe:CONTrol Selects between the edge and the level mode for
EDGE|LEVel the time-gated spectrum analysis capability
(requires Opt 105 on 8590 Series; standard in 8560
E/EC Series).
GATECTL GATECTL Selects between the edge and the level mode for
EDGE| LEVEL EDGE|LEVEL the time-gated spectrum analysis capability.
Level triggers the gate when the signal surpasses a
specific level, set to either low or high.
Edge triggers the gate when the edge of a signal is
encountered, set to either a negative-going edge or
a positive-going edge.
GATECTL? GATECTL? [:SENSe]:SWEep:EGATe:CONTrol? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series and 8560 E/EC Series
analyzers return EDGE or LEVEL.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
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GD GD Sets the delay time before the gate opens.
GD <value> GD <value> [:SENSe]:SWEep:EGATe:DELay <time> Sets the delay time from when the gate trigger
occurs to when the gate opens. This is for EDGE
triggering only.
GD UP|DN
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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GDRVPWID Enters the specified value as the pulse width.
Specifies the gate time length in seconds. For
EDGE triggering only.
GDRVSWP [:SENSe]:SWEep:EGATe:TIME <time> Specifies the sweep time for the time domain
window of the gate utility.
[:SENSe]:SWEep:EGATe:TIME ?
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
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X-Series analyzers, the Gate View is displayed
instead of the normal frequency-domain view.
:HCOPy[:IMMediate]
GL UP|DN
NEGative|POSitive
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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GRAT GRAT GRAT Turns the graticule on or off.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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HAVE Used by menus for testing for hardware
configuration.
HNLOCK HNLOCKb HNLOCK Forces the spectrum analyzer to use only the
selected harmonic band.
IB IB :TRACe[:DATA] TRACE2, <data> Provides a method for putting values into trace B.
Conversion Guide
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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model number in the format: HP 8592L.
The HP/Agilent 8560 E/EC Series analyzers
returns the model number followed by a
comma-delimited string of the installed options.
For example, "HP8563E,007,008"
The Agilent X-series analyzer returns the format:
Agilent Technologies, N9020A. It also returns the
serial number and firmware revision.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
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INT INT INTa Places the greatest integer that is less than or equal
to the source value into the destination.
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INZ [:SENSe]:CORRections:IMPedance[:INPut][: Specifies the value of input impedance expected at
MAGnitude] 50|75 the active input port.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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Commands Analyzer Commands
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KSC Same as AUNITS DBUV (see page 18)
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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KSQ Same as HNUNLK (see page 46)
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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KSj Similar to VIEW TRC (see page 116)
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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trigger does not refresh the display for any sweep
time if the trigger conditions have not been met. To
allow refreshes of the display when the trigger
conditions have not been met, activate the Auto
Trigger feature
(:TRIGger[:SEQuence]:ATRigger<time> and
:TRIGger[:SEQuence]:ATRigger:STATe
OFF|ON|0|1)
KS> [:SENSe]:CORRection:SA:GAIN <rel_ampl> Specifies preamp gain for signal input 2 (8568B)
KS< [:SENSe]:CORRection:SA:GAIN <rel_ampl> Specifies preamp gain for signal input 1 (8568B)
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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LB LB LB Writes text at the current pen position.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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LIMIDEL LIMIPURGEa Deletes all segments in the current limit-line table.
LIMIDISP Controls when the limit line (or limit lines) are
displayed.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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There is no similar function in the Agilent X-series
analyzers.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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<x> is frequency in Hz or time in seconds.
<ampl> is amplitude in dB.
<connected>: 1 = connected, and 2 = not
connected.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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LIMTSLa Is used within the SEDI command to make the
selected limit-line segment have a slope.
TRACE1|TRACE2|TRACE3,
<file_name>
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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Commands Analyzer Commands
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LOG LOG LOGa Takes the logarithm (base 10) of the source,
multiplies the result by the scaling factor, then
stores it in the destination.
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LSPAN [:SENSe]:FREQuency:SPAN:PREVious Changes the spectrum analyzer span to the
previous span setting.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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M1 M1 Same as MKOFF (see page 68)
MBIAS Sets the bias level for external mixers that require
diode bias for efficient mixer operation.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:FCOunt Turns on/off the marker frequency counter for the
[:STATe] OFF|ON|0|1 specified marker.
MEAN MEAN MEANa :CALCulate:DATA<n>:COMPress? MEAN Returns the mean value of the given trace in
measurement units.
MEAN TRA? MEAN TRA MEAN TRA?a Returns the mean of the amplitudes of the trace
amplitude elements in measurement units. The
MEAN TRB? MEAN TRB MEAN TRB?a format of the response data will be different.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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peak value of the specified trace.
MERGE MERGE Merges the source trace into the specified area of
the destination trace.
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a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:X? Returns the value in x-axis units, of the specified
marker.
:TRACe[1]|2|3:MODE MINHold Selects the display mode for the selected trace.
Minimum hold displays the lowest measured trace
value for all the data that has been measured since
the function was turned on.
MINPOS MINPOS :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|1 Returns a value, which is the x-axis position (in
2:MINimum display units) of the minimum amplitude value in
trace A, trace B, trace C, or user-defined trace.
:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|1
2:X:POSition?
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
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MKA? MKA? MKA? :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:Y? Read the current y-axis value for the designated
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marker on the assigned trace. The value is in the
y-axis units for the trace (dBm, volts, and so forth).
The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: -66.9. The Agilent X-series analyzer
outputs data in the format: -6.69E+01.
The FORMat:DATA command changes the data
output format.
MKCF MKCF MKCF Sets the center frequency equal to the marker
frequency and moves the marker to the center of
the screen.
Conversion Guide
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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MKCONT MKCONT Resumes the sweep after execution of a MKSTOP
command.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
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MKF MKF MKF Specifies the frequency value of the active marker.
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trace at the specified x-axis value. The value is in
the x-axis units (which is often frequency or time).
MKF? MKF? MKF? :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:X? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 750E6. The Agilent X-series
analyzer outputs data in the format:
+7.50000000E+008.
The FORMat:DATA command changes the data
output format.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
Conversion Guide
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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MKFCR <freq> MKFCR <freq> MKFCR <freq> :CALCulate:MARKer:FCOunt: Sets the resolution of the marker frequency
RESolution <real> counter. AUTO ON couples the marker counter
resolution to the frequency span.
MKFCR AUTO :CALCulate:MARKer:FCOunt: Sets the resolution of the marker frequency counter
RESolution:AUTO ON|1 so it is automatically coupled to the frequency
span, generating the fastest accurate count.
MKFCR UP|DN
MKFCR? MKFCR? MKFCR? :CALCulate:MARKer:FCOunt: RESolution? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 1000. The Agilent X-series
analyzers output data in the format:
1.0000000E+03.
MKMIN MKMIN MKMIN Moves the active marker to the lowest point on the
trace that is assigned to that particular marker
number.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:MODE Activates the designated marker and positions it at
POSition the center of the active trace.
MKN UP|DN MKN UP|DN Moves the active marker to the right (UP) or left
(DN) a distance that is 10% of the current
frequency span.
MKN? MKN? MKN? :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:X? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 750E6. The Agilent X-series
analyzers output data in the format:
+7.50000000E+008.
The FORMat:DATA command changes the data
output format.
MKNOISE MKNOISE MKNOISE Displays the average noise level at the marker.
MKNOISE? MKNOISE? MKNOISE? :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4: FUNCtion? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer returns ON
Conversion Guide
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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MKOFF MKOFF MKOFF Turns off either the active marker or all the
markers.
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:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:STATe Turns the selected marker on or off.
OFF|ON|0|1
MKOFF ALL MKOFF ALL MKOFF ALL :CALCulate:MARKer:AOFF Turns off all the markers on all the traces.
:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|3|3|4:X: POSition
<integer>
MKP? MKP? :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|3|3|4:X: POSition? The HP/Agilent 8590-series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 200. The Agilent X-series analyzer
outputs data in the format: +2.00000000E+002.
Use CALC:MARK:PEAK:SEAR:MODE to
specify how peaks are defined.
The FORMat:DATA command changes the data
output format.
MKPAUSE MKPAUSE Pauses the sweep at the active marker for the
duration of the delay period.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
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MKPK HI MKPK HI MKPK HI :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4: MAXimum Places the selected marker on the highest point on
the trace that is assigned to that particular marker
number.
MKPK NL MKPK NL MKPK NL :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4: Places the selected marker on the next signal peak
MAXimum:LEFT to the left of the current marked peak.
MKPK NH MKPK NH MKPK NH :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4: Places the selected marker on the next highest
MAXimum:NEXT signal peak from the current marked peak.
MKPK NR MKPK NR MKPK NR :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4: Places the selected marker on the next signal peak
MAXimum:RIGHt to the right of the current marked peak.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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Commands Analyzer Commands
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MKPX MKPX MKPX Specifies the minimum signal excursion for the
spectrum analyzer internal peak-identification
routine.
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MKPX <value> MKPX <value> MKPX <value> :CALCulate:MARKer:PEAK:EXCursion Specifies the minimum signal excursion for the
<rel_ampl> analyzer internal peak identification routine to
recognize a signal as a peak. This applies to all
traces and all windows.
The HP/Agilent 8560 E/EC Series analyzers
consider trace data both above and below the peak
threshold when applying the peak excursion
criteria. As a result, if the peak excursion is 6 dB,
for example, a valid peak could be only 1 dB above
the peak threshold as long as it extended at least 5
dB below the peak threshold. The Agilent X-series
analyzers, by comparison, require the entire peak
excursion to occur above the peak threshold for the
peak to be valid.
MKPX? MKPX? MKPX? :CALCulate:MARKer:PEAK: EXCursion? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series and 8566B/8568B
analyzers output data in the format: 6.00. The
Agilent X-series analyzer outputs data in the
format: +6.000000000E+00. Select the parameter
peak search mode to use excursion settings. See
CALC:MARK:PEAK:SEAR:MODE PAR.
Conversion Guide
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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MKREAD FRQ MKREAD FRQ :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:X: READout Selects the units for the x-axis readout of the
marker. Available units are: frequency, time,
FREQuency|TIME|ITIMe|PERiod
inverse of time, period.
MKREAD FFT MKREAD FFT :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:X: READout? FFT is an invalid parameter for the
Agilent X-series signal analyzers.
MKRL MKRL MKRL :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4[:SET]: RLEVel Sets the reference level to the amplitude value of
the active marker.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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MKSP MKSP MKSP Sets the start and stop frequencies to the values of
the delta markers.
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:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4[:SET]: SPAN Sets the span to the value of the specified marker
frequency. The specified marker must be in delta
mode. Select the delta marker mode with
:CALCulate:MARKer
[1]|2|3|4:MODE:DELTa.
MKSS MKSS MKSS Sets the center frequency step size to the marker
frequency.
:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4[:SET]: STEP Sets the center frequency step size equal to the
marker frequency.
T sweeptime
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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:CALCulate:MARKer:TABLe:STATe
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OFF|ON|0|1
MKTRACE TRA MKTRACE TRA :CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:TRACe: Automatically puts markers at the same x position
AUTO OFF|ON|0|1 on all the traces.
MKTRACE TRB MKTRACE TRB
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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Commands Analyzer Commands
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MKTRACK MKTRACK MKTRACK Moves the signal with an active marker to the
center of the spectrum analyzer display and keeps
the signal peak at center screen.
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:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4: Turns marker signal tracking on or off. It
TRCKing[:STATe] OFF|ON|0|1 continuously puts the selected marker on the
highest displayed signal peak and moves it to the
center frequency. This allows you to keep a signal
on the display that is drifting in frequency.
ML <value> ML <value> ML <value> [:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:MIXer:RANGe Specifies the maximum power at the input mixer
[:UPPer] <ampl> for a signal this is equal to or below the reference
level.
ML UP|DN ML UP|DN
ML? ML? ML? [:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:MIXer:RANGe The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
[:UPPer]? in the format: -10. The Agilent X-series analyzer
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MOD MOD MODa Stores the remainder from the division of source 1
by source 2 in the destination.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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than spectrum analysis.
MOV MOV MOVa Copies the source values into the destination.
<dest_trace>, <num_value>
MPY MPY MPYa Multiplies the sources, point by point, and places
the results in the destination.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
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MT0 MT0 Same as MKTRACK OFF (see page 74)
:TRACe[1]|2|3:MODE MAXHold
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
Conversion Guide
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NDB Specifies the distance (in dB) from the signal peak
for the N dB points measurement (NDBPNT).
:DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]:
NRLevel <rel_ampl>
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Series Analyzer Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer SCPI Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
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NSTOPb Specifies the stop harmonic for signal
identification (SIGID).
OBWPCT OCCUP [:SENSe]:OBWidth:PERCent <percent> Specifies the percent of total power that is to be
used in calculating the occupied bandwidth
(OBW).
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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ONEOS ONEOS ONEOSa Executes the list of analyzer commands after the
end of the sweep.
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ONMKR Performs the list of analyzer commands when the
sweep reaches the marker position.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUTa Allows the spectrum analyzer to send data to other
devices on the GPIB.
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a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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PA PA PAa Moves the pen to a vector location on the spectrum
analyzer screen relative to the reference
coordinates (0,0).
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
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PKDLMODE :CALCulate:MARKer:PEAK:TABLe:READout Selects the signal peaks that are displayed in the
ALL|GTDLine|LTDLine peak table.
:CALCulate:MARKer:PEAK:TABLe:READout?
PKSORT :CALCulate:MARKer:PEAK:SORT Selects how the signal peaks listed in the peak
FREQuency|AMPLitude table are sorted: by decreasing amplitude or by
ascending frequency.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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frequency span.
PLOT PLOT PLOT Initiates a plotter output of the screen data to the
remote interface.
:SYSTem:PON:TYPE PRESet|LAST
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
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amplitude of the signal at the specified marker by
minimizing the loss through the filter.
[:SENSe]:CORRection:OFFSet [:MAGNitude]
<rel_ampl>
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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PSDAC Specifies the preselector peak DAC setting.
[:SENSe]:POWer[:RF]:PADJust <freq> The X-series SCPI command accepts a frequency
offset as the command parameter, whereas the
8560 E/EC Series command accepts a DAC count
as its parameter.
PSTATE PSTATE Protects all of the spectrum analyzer user state and
trace registers from being changed.
PWRBW PWRBW PWRBW Computes the bandwidth around the trace center,
which includes signals whose total power is a
specified percentage of the total trace signal power.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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PWRUPTIME? For the HP/Agilent 8590 series, returns the time in
milliseconds since the last power on.
The X-series SCPI command returns the elapsed
:SYSTem:PON:TIMe?
time since the most recent power-up in seconds.
The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 1.91557506E8. The Agilent X-series
analyzer data output format is +2.12926028E+003.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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R1 *ESE32;*SRE32 Same as RQS 32 - illegal command service request
(see page 91)
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached.
d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
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<freq>
RB AUTO RB AUTO [:SENSe]:BANDwidth|BWIDth AUTO parameters ON|OFF are not available for
[:RESolution]:AUTO OFF|ON|0|1 the HP/Agilent 8590-Series spectrum analyzers.
When AUTO is ON, the resolution bandwidth is
automatically coupled to the frequency span.
RB? RB? RB? [:SENSe]:BANDwidth|BWIDth [:RESolution]? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 750000000. The Agilent X-series
analyzer outputs data in the format:
7.500000000E+08.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached.
d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
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RCLS RCLS RCLS *RCL <register #> Recalls spectrum analyzer state data from one of
nine state registers in spectrum analyzer memory.
These registers do not appear in a FILE catalog.
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RCLT RCLT Recalls previously saved trace data, amplitude
factors, or limit-line data from the trace registers in
spectrum analyzer memory. These registers are
specially mapped to named files.
:MMEMory:LOAD:TRACe <label>,<file_name> The contents of the file are loaded into the
specified trace. See the LOAD command.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached.
d. Option 002 only.
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REV? REV? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series and 8560 E/EC series
analyzers return the firmware revision number date
code in the format: 950129. The 8566B/8568B
*IDN? analyzers return the firmware revision in the
format of YYWW, where YY is the number of
years since 1960 and WW is the number of weeks
from the beginning of the year. For example,
"3114" would represent a revision with a build date
in the 14th week of 1991 (e.g. 12 April 1991). The
Agilent X-series analyzer returns the format:
Agilent Technologies, N9020A, US45120125,
A.01.00.
RL <value> RL <value> RL <value> :DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]: RLEVel Sets the amplitude value of the reference level for
<ampl> the y-axis. The active window is assumed when no
window is specified.
RL? RL? RL? :DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]: RLEVel? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 10.00. The Agilent X-series analyzer
outputs data in the format: 1.00E+01
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a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached.
d. Option 002 only.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer.
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NRPosition?
RMS RMS RMSa Returns the root mean square value of the trace in
measurement units.
ROFFSET? ROFFSET? ROFFSET? :DISPlay:WINDow:TRACe:Y[:SCALe]: The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
RLEVel:OFFSet? in the format: 10.00. The Agilent X-series analyzer
outputs data in the format: 1.00E+01
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
attached.
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S1 S1 Same as CONTS (see page 92)
SAVES SAVES SAVES *SAV <register #> Saves the currently displayed instrument state in
spectrum analyzer memory. These registers do not
appear in a FILE catalog.
:SYSTem:PRESet[:USER]:SAVE
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a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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SAVET SAVET Saves the selected trace data and state information,
(trace data only for 8560 E/EC Series) in spectrum
analyzer memory. These registers are specially
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mapped to named files.
SAVET TRA SAVET TRA :MMEMory:STORe:TRACe The Agilent X-series analyzer saves only state
TRACE1|TRACE2|TRACE3,<file_name> information in registers using the *SAV and *RCL
commands. The only acceptable delimiter is a
SAVET TRB SAVET TRB single quote(‘). Only traces and states are
SAVET TRC supported. Use only file extensions: .trace and
.state. A disk drive name (typically D:) must be
included in the file name. States and traces saved
using HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzers cannot be
read by the Agilent X-series analyzer.
The FORMat:DATA command changes the data
output format
SAVET
LIMILINE
SAVET
AMPCOR
data.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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SDONa Terminates the SEDI command.
SENTER SENTERa Enters the limit-line data in either the upper and
lower limit-line tables or the mid and delta table
for limit lines based on frequency.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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Month is an integer 1 to 12.
Day is an integer 1 to 31 (depending on the
month).
routine (SIGID).
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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SHOWMENUa Displays labels in the softkey area of the display.
Use SKYCLR/SKYDEF for labels.
:INITiate:CONTinuous OFF|0
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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SP <value> SP <value> SP <value> [:SENSe]:FREQuency:SPAN <freq> Set the frequency span.
SP FULL [:SENSe]:FREQuency:SPAN:FULL
SP ZERO [:SENSe]:FREQuency:SPAN 0 Hz
SP LAST [:SENSe]:FREQuency:SPAN:PREVious
SP? SP? SP? [:SENSe]:FREQuency:SPAN? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: 750000000. The Agilent X-series
analyzer outputs data in the format:
7.500000000E+08.
SPEAKER
ON|OFF
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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function.
:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:STATe
OFF|ON|0|1
:CALCulate:MARKer[1]2|3|4: MAXimum
:CALCulate:MARKer[1]2|3|4:TRCKing
[:STATe] OFF|ON|0|1
SQR SQR SQRa Places the square root of the source into the
destination.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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SRCPOFS? SRCPOFS?d
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SRCPSTP SRCSTPd Selects the source-power step size.
SRCPSTP <real> SRCSTP <real>d Specifies the source power step size to be one
vertical scale division.
SRCPSTP AUTO
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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SRQ SRQ SRQ The SRQ command is used by an external
controller to simulate interrupts from the spectrum
analyzer.
SS AUTO SS AUTO [:SENSe]:FREQuency:CENTer:STEP:AUTO Specifies whether the step size is set automatically
OFF|ON|0|1 based on the span.
SS? SS? SS? [:SENSe]:FREQuency:CENTer:STEP[:INCRe The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
ment]? in the format: 750000000. The Agilent X-series
analyzer outputs data in the format:
7.500000000E+08
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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ST <value> ST <value> ST <value> [:SENSe]:SWEep:TIME <time> Automatically selects the fastest sweep time for the
current span.
ST? ST? ST? [:SENSe]:SWEep:TIME? The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer outputs data
in the format: .500000. The Agilent X-series
analyzer outputs data in the format:
5.0000000E-03.
STDEV STDEV STDEVa :CALCulate:DATA<n>:COMPress? Returns the standard deviation of the trace
SDEViation[,<soffset>[,<length>[,<roffset>[,< amplitude in measurement units.
rlimit>]]]]
The SCPI command returns values in the same
units as the trace data upon which it is operating.
The value of n denotes the trace number. For
example, a value of 1 indicates Trace 1 (equivalent
to Trace A in the legacy analyzers). Trace 2 is
equivalent to Trace B and Trace 3 is equivalent to
Trace C.
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a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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STORESHORT Averages the current data in trace A with the
“open” data. Then stores it in register 8. It’s used
for open/short calibrations.
SUM SUM SUMa Returns the sum of the amplitudes of the trace
elements in measurement units.
SUMSQR SUMSQR SUMSQRa Returns the sum of the squares of the amplitude of
each trace element.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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SWPCPL SR|SA SWPCPL SR|SA Specifies the type of automatic coupling for the
fastest sweep time at the current span. This varies
based on the current measurement mode.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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T0 Same as TH OFF (see page 106)
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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TDF A|B|M|I TDF A|B|M|I TDF A|B|M|I There is no direct equivalent for A, B, M or I
formats.
INTeger32 is very similar to the TDF A command,
but provides twice the resolution (32 bits for
INTeger32 vs 16 bits for TDF A).
TDF P TDF P TDF P :FORMat[:TRACe][:DATA] ASCii The queries TRA?, TRB?, and TRC? always return
in TDF P format.
:FORMat[:TRACe][:DATA]
ASCii|INTeger,32|REAL,32|REAL,64
TEXT TEXT TEXTa Writes text on the analyzer screen at the current
pen position.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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:CALCulate:MARKer[1]|2|3|4:PEAK: Specifies the minimum signal level for the
THReshold <value> analyzer peak identification routine to recognize as
a peak.
TH AUTO
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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Series)
TIMEDSP?
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
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b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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TM FREE TM FREE TM FREE :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce Specifies the source (or type) of triggering used to
IMMediate|VIDeo|LINE| start a measurement. Immediate is free-run
TM VID TM VID TM VID EXTernal[1]|EXTernal2 triggering. Video triggers on the video signal. Line
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TM LINE TM LINE TM LINE triggers on the power line signal. External allows
you to connect an external trigger source.
TM EXT TM EXT TM EXT
In the SCPI command, IMMediate is the
equivalent of Free Run.
On the 8566B/8568B, if the sweep time is <20 ms
(fast zero span, where the trace is not digitized),
the display is refreshed periodically, as if the
trigger mode were set to free run, even if no trigger
is present in the case of video or external trigger.
This prevents the display from being completely
blank when no trigger is present.
In the X-series, traces are always digitized, so the
display is not blanked, but a sweep is not triggered
unless a trigger event occurs. It is possible,
however, to use the Auto Trigger feature to force a
sweep to be taken if a trigger event does not occur.
Refer to the :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:ATRigger
<time> and
:TRIGger[:SEQuence]:ATRigger:STATe
OFF|ON|0|1 commands.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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TOIR Returns the highest third-order intermodulation
product measured by the third-order
intermodulation measurement (TOI).
TRA TRB TRC TRA TRB TRC TRA TRB Controls trace data input or output.
:TRACe[:DATA] TRACE1|TRACE2|TRACE3, Transfers the trace data from the controller to the
<ASCII data or definite_length_block> instrument. The query reads trace data out of the
instrument. The data is in a machine readable
format that the analyzer understands.
TRA? TRA? :TRACe[:DATA]? The data format for the command and query is
TRACE1|TRACE2|TRACE3 always TDF P.
The HP/Agilent 8590-Series analyzer returns data
TRB? TRB? in the format: −57.71, -58.12, −56.87. The Agilent
X-series analyzer returns data in the format:
−5.46380000E+001, −5.44410000E+001,
TRC? -5.47590000E+001. This is an example of IEEE
NR3 numeric response data.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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TRGRPH TRGRPH Displays a compressed trace on the analyzer
display.
TRIGPOL :TRIGger:SLOPe POSitive|NEGative Selects the edge (pos or neg) of the trigger input
that causes the trigger event.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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:INITiate:IMMediate This command restarts the current sweep or
measurement or set of averaged/held sweeps or
measurements. If you are paused, this command
does a resume.
TWNDOW TWNDOW TWNDOW Creates a window trace array for the fast Fourier
transform (FFT) function.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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UP This command increases the active function by the
applicable step size.
There is no equivalent command in SCPI but you
can implement the command by using UP or
DOWN as a SCPI parameter in the equivalent
SCPI command. For example, in the 8590-Series
analyzers , if CF is the active function, you can
send UP;UP;UP to increment the center frequency
by three times the step size. To do the same in
SCPI you send :SENS:FREQ:CENT UP three
times.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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VAVG <number> VAVG <number> VAVG <number> [:SENSe]:AVERage:COUNt <integer> Specifies the number of measurements that are
combined.
VAVG ON|OFF VAVG ON|OFF VAVG ON|OFF [:SENSe]:AVERage[:STATe] OFF|ON|0|1 Specifies the number of measurements that are
combined. The value of successive measurements
can be combined together to average out
measurement variations.
VAVG UP|DN
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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VB AUTO VB AUTO|MAN [:SENSe]:BANDwidth|BWIDth:VIDeo: Couples the video bandwidth to the resolution
AUTO OFF|ON|0|1 bandwidth.
VB? VB? VB? [:SENSe]:BANDwidth|BWIDth:VIDeo? The HP/Agilent 8590-series, the 8566B/8568B and
the 8560 E/EC series analyzers output data in the
format: 750000000. The Agilent X-series analyzer
outputs data in the format: +750000000.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
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8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
U-Z
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VBR <value> VBR <value> [:SENSe]:BANDwidth|BWIDth:VIDeo: Specifies the ratio of the video bandwidth to the
RATio <number> resolution bandwidth. This parameter is multiplied
by the resolution bandwidth to determine the
automatic setting of the video bandwidth.
VIEW TRA|TRB| VIEW VIEW TRA|TRB Displays trace A, trace B, or trace C, and stops
TRC TRA|TRB| taking new data into the viewed trace.
TRC
TRACe[1]|2|3:MODE VIEW
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a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
U-Z
Programming Conversion Guide
VTL UP|DN
VTL? TRIGger:VIDeo:LEVel?
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
8590-Series 8566A/B, 8560E/EC-Series Corresponding X-series Analyzer SCPI Description/Comments
Analyzer 8568A/B Analyzer Commands
Commands Analyzer Commands
Commands
ZMKPKNL Places the zone marker at the next signal peak that
is left of the current position of the zone marker.
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ZMKPKNR Places the zone marker at the next signal peak that
is left of the current position of the zone marker.
a. Added with 85620A mass memory module attached. c. No equivalent command for 8566B analyzer.
b. No equivalent command for 8568B analyzer. d. Option 002 only.
Conversion Guide
Programming Conversion Guide
How to Represent Units
HZ HZ HZ HZ
DB DB DB DB
V V V V
MV MV MV MV
UV UV UV UV
W, MW, UW MW W
SC SC S, SC S
MS MS MS MS
US US US US
A A
MA MA
UA UA
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