Agilent Technologies Signal Analyzer N9030a - Manual (Page 1153)

6 RLC Swept SA Measurement Front-Panel & SCPI Reference
Sweep/Control
Time takes into account both the data acquisition time and the processing time, in order to report
an equivalent Sweep Time for a meaningful comparison to the Swept case.
Because there is no “Auto Sweep Time” when in zero span, the Auto/Man line on this key
disappears when in Zero Span. The Auto/Man line also disappears when in an FFT sweep. In
this case the key is grayed out as shown below.
When using a Tracking Source (Source, Source Mode set to “Tracking”), the sweep time shown
includes an estimate of the source’s settling time. This estimate may contain inaccuracies, particularly
when software triggering is used for the source. This can result in the reported sweep time being shorter
than the actual sweep time.
Key Path Sweep/Control
Remote Command [:SENSe]:SWEep:TIME <time>
[:SENSe]:SWEep:TIME?
[:SENSe]:SWEep:TIME:AUTO OFF|ON|0|1
[:SENSe]:SWEep:TIME:AUTO?
Example SWE:TIME 500 ms
SWE:TIME:AUTO OFF
Notes The values shown in this table reflect the “swept spans” conditions which are the default
settings after a preset. See “Couplings” for values in the zero span domain.
Dependencies The third line of the softkey (Auto/Man) disappears in Zero Span. The SCPI command
SWEep:TIME:AUTO ON if sent in Zero Span generates an error message.
Softkey grayed out and third line of the softkey (Auto/Man) disappears in FFT sweeps. Pressing
the key or sending the SCPI for sweep time while the instrument is in FFT sweep generates a –
221, “Settings Conflict;” error. F
The SCPI command :SWEep:TIME:AUTO ON if sent in FFT sweeps generates an error.
Grayed out while in Gate View, to avoid confusing those who want to set GATE VIEW Sweep
Time.
Key is grayed out in Measurements that do not support swept mode.
Key is blanked in Modes that do not support swept mode.
Set to Auto when Auto Couple is pressed or sent remotely
Couplings Sweep Time is coupled primarily to Span and RBW. Center Frequency, VBW, and the number of
sweep points also can have an effect. So changing these parameters may change the sweep
time.
The Sweep Time used upon entry to Zero Span is the same as the Sweep Time that was in effect
before entering Zero Span. The Sweep Time can be changed while in Zero Span. Upon leaving
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