Technical data

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Hardkey and Softkey Reference
PARALL IN IF BIT L. while creating a sequence, this softkey inserts a command to jump to another sequence if the single
input selected is in a low state.
PARALLEL. sets the printer or plotter port to parallel.
PARALLEL [COPY/GPIO]. toggles the parallel output port between the copy and GPIO output modes.
PARALLEL OUT ALL. allows you to input a number (0 to 255) in base 10, and outputs it to the bus as binary, when the
parallel port is in GPIO mode.
PAUSE. pauses the sequence so the operator can perform a needed task, such as changing the DUT, changing the
calibration standard, or other similar task. Press CONTINUE SEQUENCE when ready.
PAUSE TO SELECT. when editing a sequence, PAUSE TO SELECT appears when you press DO SEQUENCE. When
placed in a sequence, it presents the menu of up to 6 available sequences (softkeys containing non-empty sequences).
If the operator selects one of the sequences, that sequence is executed. Any other key can be used to exit this mode.
This function is not executed if used during modify mode and does nothing when operated manually. This softkey is not
visible on the display, and the function is not available, unless programmed into analyzer memory.
PEN NUM DATA. selects the number of the pen to plot the data trace. The default pen for channel 1 is pen number 2,
and for channel 2 is pen number 3.
PEN NUM GRATICULE. selects the number of the pen to plot the graticule. The default pen for channel 1 is pen number
1, and for channel 2 is pen number 1.
PEN NUM MARKER. selects the number of the pen to plot both the markers and the marker values. The default pen for
channel 1 is pen number 7, and for channel 2 is pen number 7.
PEN NUM MEMORY. selects the number of the pen to plot the memory trace. The default pen for channel 1 is pen
number 5, and for channel 2 is pen number 6.
PEN NUM TEXT. selects the number of the pen to plot the text. The default pen for channel 1 is pen number 7, and for
channel 2 is pen number 7.
PHASE OFFSET. adds or subtracts a phase offset that is constant with frequency (rather than linear). This is
independent of MARKER → DELAY and ELECTRICAL DELAY.
PHASE. displays a Cartesian format of the phase portion of the data, measured in degrees. This format displays the
phase shift versus frequency.
PLOT. makes a hard copy plot of one page of the tabular listing on the display, using a compatible plotter connected to
the analyzer through GPIB. This method is appropriate when speed of output is not a critical factor.
PLOT DATA ON off. specifies whether the data trace is to be drawn (on) or not drawn (off) on the plot.
PLOT GRAT ON off. specifies whether the graticule and the reference line are to be drawn (on) or not drawn (off) on the
plot. Turning PLOT GRAT ON and all other elements off is a convenient way to make preplotted grid forms. However,
when data is to be plotted on a preplotted form, PLOT GRAT OFF should be selected.
PLOT MEM ON off. specifies whether the memory trace is to be drawn (on) or not drawn (off) on the plot. Memory can
only be plotted if it is displayed (refer to the “Making Measurements” chapter in the user’s guide).
PLOT MKR ON off. specifies whether the markers and marker values are to be drawn (on) or not drawn (off) on the plot.
PLOT NAME PLOTFILE. supplies a name for the plot file generated by a PLOT to disk. Brings up the TITLE FILE MENU.
PLOT SPEED [ ]. toggles between fast and slow speeds.
PLOT TEXT ON off. selects plotting of all displayed text except the marker values, softkey labels, and display listings
such as the frequency list table or limit table. (Softkey labels can be plotted under the control of an external controller.
Refer to the programmer’s guide.)
PLOTTER BAUD RATE. sets the serial port data transmission speed for plots.
PLOTTER FORM FEED. sends a page eject command to the plotter.
PLOTTER PORT. configures the port analyzer will use to communicate with the plotter.
PLTR PORT: DISK. directs plots to the selected disk (internal or external).
PLTR PORT GPIB. directs plots to the GPIB port and sets the GPIB address the analyzer will use to communicate with
the plotter.
PLTR PORT PARALLEL. configures the analyzer for a plotter that has a parallel (centronics) interface.