2.21 Setting External Mixer
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SCPI Device Message Details
[:SENSe]:MIXer:BIAS?
External Mixer Bias Query
Function
This command queries the current external mixer's bias current.
Query
[:SENSe]:MIXer:BIAS?
Response
<bias>
Parameter
<bias>
External mixer's bias current
Range 0.1 to 20.0 mA
Resolution 0.1 mA
Suffix code None, value is returned in mA units.
Details
This function is available when Option 044/045 is installed for MS2830A.
This function is available when Option 044/046 is installed for MS2840A.
One value is held per external mixer band.
When using High Performance Waveguide Mixer, the external mixer's
bias current is fixed to 0.0 mA.
Example of Use
To query the current external mixer's bias current.
MIX:BIAS?
> 20.0