Specifications

RIGOL 2 Command System
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:WAVeform:FORMat
Syntax
:WAVeform:FORMat <format>
:WAVeform:FORMat?
Description
Set or query the return format of the waveform data.
Parameter
Name Type Range Default
<format> Discrete {WORD|BYTE|ASCii} BYTE
Explanation
 WORD: each waveform point occupies two bytes (namely 16 bits). The lower 8 bits are valid and the
higher 8 bits are 0.
 BYTE: each waveform point occupies one byte (namely 8 bits).
 ASCii: return the waveform point in character value format. Each waveform point is returned in
scientific notation and multiple points are separated by commas.
Return Format
The query returns WORD, BYTE or ASC.
:WAVeform:POINts
Syntax
:WAVeform:POINts <point>
:WAVeform:POINts?
Description
Set or query the number of waveform points to be read.
Parameter
Name Type Range Default
<point> Integer
NORMal: 1 to 1400
MAX: 1 to the number of effective points currently on the screen
RAW: 1 to the current maximum memory depth
1400
Explanation
The number of waveform points is limited by the current reading mode of waveform (refer to
the
:WAVeform:MODE command).
Return Format
The query returns the number of waveform points to be read in integer.