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Instrument Functions: M - O
MODE
Instrument Functions: M - O
Remote Command Notes:
Select the measurement mode. The actual available choices depend upon
which modes (measurement applications) are installed in the
instrument.A list of the valid choices is returned with the INST:CAT?
query.
Once an instrument mode is selected, only the commands that are valid for
that mode can be executed.
BASIC
CDMA1XEV (1xEV-DO)
CDMA2K (cdma2000)
EDGEGSM (GSM with EDGE)
LINK (89600 VSA Link software)
NADC
NFIGURE (noise figure)
PDC
PNOISE (phase noise)
SA
TDSCDMA
WCDMA (3GPP)
Example: INST SA
INST?
3.5.1 Spectrum Analysis
Selects the spectrum analysis measurement mode for your analyzer.
Key Path:
Mode
Remote Command:
:INSTrument[:SELect] SA
Example: INST SA
INST?
3.5.2 Application Mode Number Selection (Remote command only)
Select the measurement mode by its mode number. The actual available choices depend
upon which applications are installed in your instrument.
Dependencies/
Couplings: Other modes, besides Spectrum Analysis, must be installed/licensed in
your instrument before they will appear in the
Mode menu. Some modes
also require the presence of specific hardware.