vna_measure_return_loss

Measure return loss (S11) at specific frequency

Server Copper Mountain Vna rfingadam/copper-mountain-vna-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What vna_measure_return_loss does on Copper Mountain Vna

AI agents call vna_measure_return_loss to retrieve information from Copper Mountain Vna without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why vna_measure_return_loss needs a policy

This tool retrieves measurement data (return loss parameter S11) from the VNA at a specified frequency. It performs no write, destructive, execute, or financial operations—it simply queries and returns measurement results. This is a read-only operation with no side effects or risk of unintended consequences to the instrument or data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vna_measure_return_loss' and description 'Measure return loss (S11) at specific frequency' indicate a measurement query operation.

Questions about vna_measure_return_loss

What does the vna_measure_return_loss tool do? +

Measure return loss (S11) at specific frequency. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Copper Mountain Vna MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on vna_measure_return_loss? +

Register the Copper Mountain Vna MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vna_measure_return_loss: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Copper Mountain Vna. Nothing to install.

What risk level is vna_measure_return_loss? +

vna_measure_return_loss is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit vna_measure_return_loss? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vna_measure_return_loss rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block vna_measure_return_loss completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for vna_measure_return_loss. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides vna_measure_return_loss? +

vna_measure_return_loss is provided by the Copper Mountain Vna MCP server (rfingadam/copper-mountain-vna-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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