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Native Device Message Details
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MBIAS/MBIAS?
External Mixer Bias
Function
This command sets the external mixer's bias current.
Command
MBIAS bias
Query
MBIAS?
Response
bias
Parameter
bias
External mixer's bias current
Range 0.0 to 20.0 mA
Resolution 0.1 mA
Suffix code None, value is returned in mA units.
Default 0.0 mA
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.
A value is held per one external mixer's band.
Example of Use
To set the external mixer's bias current to 10.0 mA.
MBIAS 10.0
MBIAS?
> 10.0