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Native Device Message Details
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Native Device Message Details
GDL/GDL?
Gate Delay
Function
This command sets the delay time until starting gate sweep.
Command
GDL time
Query
GDL?
Response
time
Returns a value in
µ
s units, without a suffix code.
Parameter
time
Delay time to gate start
Range 0 to 1 s
Resolution 20 ns
Suffix code NS, US, MS, S
MS is used when omitted.
Example of Use
To set the gate delay time to 20 ms.
GDL 20
GDL 20000US
GDL 20MS
GDL 0.02S
GDL?
> 20000