Agilent N5181A/82A MXG Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference 55
Basic Function Commands
Power Subsystem ([:SOURce]:POWer)
:REFerence
Supported All Models
[:SOURce]:POWer:REFerence <value><unit>
[:SOURce]:POWer:REFerence?
This command sets the power level for the signal generator RF output reference.
The RF output power is referenced to the value entered in this command.
*RST +0.00000000E+000
Range -400 to 300dBm
Key Entry Amptd Ref Set
:REFerence:STATe
Supported All Models
[:SOURce]:POWer:REFerence:STATe ON|OFF|1|0
[:SOURce]:POWer:REFerence:STATe?
This command enables or disables the RF output reference.
Once the reference state is ON, all subsequent output power settings are set relative to the reference
value.
ON(1) This choice will set the power reference state to ON. The unit displayed for
commands, “:ANNotation:AMPLitude:UNIT” on page 71 and “:POWer” on page 114
will be expressed in dB.
OFF(0) This choice will set the power reference state to OFF.
*RST 0
Key Entry Amptd Ref Off On
Remarks Amplitude offsets can be used with the amplitude reference mode.
:STARt
Supported All Models
[:SOURce]:POWer:STARt <value><unit>
[:SOURce]:POWer:STARt?
This command sets the first amplitude point in a step sweep.
*RST −1.35000000E+002
Range Refer to “[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]” on page 57 for the output power
ranges.
Key Entry Amptd Start