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WaveStation SCPI Command Reference Manual
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BSWV – Basic Wave Command
DESCRIPTION
This command sets or retrieves basic waveform parameters.
COMMAND SYNTAX
<channel>: BaSicWaVe <parameter>
<channel>:= {C1,C2}
<parameter>:= {A parameter from the following table}
Parameters
Value
Description
WVTP
<type>
Sets the type of waveform.
FRQ
<frequency>
Not applicable to Noise waveforms, this parameter sets a basic waveform’s
frequency value.
AMP
<amplifier>
Not applicable to Noise waveforms, this parameter sets a basic waveform’s
amplification value.
OFST
<offset>
Not applicable to Noise waveforms, this parameter sets a basic waveform’s
offset value.
SYM
<symmetry>
Only applying to Ramp waveforms, this parameter sets the waveform’s
symmetry value.
DUTY
<duty>
Only applying to Pulse waveforms, this parameter sets the waveform’s duty
cycle percentage value.
PHSE
<phase>
Not applicable to Noise waveforms, this parameter sets a basic waveform’s
phase value.
WAR
<variance>
Only applying to Noise waveforms, this parameter sets the waveform’s variance
value.
MEAN
<mean>
Only applying to Noise waveforms, this parameter sets the waveform’s mean
value.
DLY
<delay>
Only applying to Pulse waveforms, this parameter sets the waveform’s delay
value.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
If the command doesn’t set a basic waveform type, the parameters from the command are applied to the
waveform type already selected on your WaveStation.
Tables specifically covering command arguments are listed in the order in which they are functionally
processed for convenience.
Where:
<type>:= {SINE,SQUARE,RAMP,PULSE,NOISE,ARB,DC}
<frequency>:= {The default unit is in “HZ”. The minimum value is 1xe-6 HZ and
the maximum depends on the WaveStation model.}
<amplifier>:= {The default unit is in “V”. The C1 minimum value is 0.004V and
maximum is 6V. The C2 minimum value is 0.004V and the maximum is 20V.}
<offset>:= {The default unit is in “V”. The maximum value depends on your
WaveStation model.}
<duty>:= {If the waveform type is Square, the range is from 20 to 80. If the
waveform type is Pulse, the range is from 10 to 90}
<symmetry> := {0 to 100}
<phase>:= {0 to 360}