R&S ZVB - Generator List Mode (Fast Sweep)

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ZVT Annexes
Configuration Files for External Devices
Operating Manual 1145.1084.12 – 30 1165
Parameter
Status
Description
frequency. If the query fails, the static value
GENERATORMINFRQ is returned.
Example (smb100a):
GETGENERATORMINFRQ = FREQ? MIN
GETGENERATORMAXFRQ
Optional
maximum output frequency [Hz]
SCPI command to query the generator for its maximum
output frequency. If the query fails, the static value
GENERATORMAXFRQ is returned.
Example (smb100a):
GETGENERATORMAXFRQ = FREQ? MAX
GETGENERATORMINPOW
Optional
minimum output power [dBm]
SCPI command to query the generator for its minimum output
power. If the query fails, the static value GENERATORMINPOW
is returned.
Example (smb100a):
GETGENERATORMINPOW = POW? MIN
GETGENERATORMAXFRQ
Optional
maximum output power [dBm]
SCPI command to query the generator for its maximum
output power. If the query fails, the static value
GENERATORMAXPOW is returned.
Example (smb100a):
GETGENERATORMAXPOW = POW? MAX
Generator List Mode (Fast Sweep)
In Fast Sweep mode, the analyzer uses a trigger handshake mechanism in order to control the generator's
list mode:
 The generator sends an EXT GEN BLANK signal to pin no. 22 of the USER CONTROL connector
on the rear panel of the analyzer to show that it is ready to step to the next frequency or power
value in the list.
 The analyzer transmits an EXT GEN TRG signal at pin no. 21 of the USER CONTROL connector
in order to switch the generator to the next point in the list. Afterwards the analyzer waits for the
next EXT GEN BLANK signal.
The timing of the control signals is shown below.