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Triggering
Model 6487 Reference Manual
The trigger link connections for this test system are shown in
. The trigger link
of the Model 6487 is connected to the trigger link (IN or OUT) of the switching main-
frame. Note that with the default trigger settings of the switching mainframe, line #1 is an
input and line #2 is an output.
Figure 7-8
Trigger link connections
For this example, the Model 6487 and switching mainframe are configured as follows:
To store readings in the Model 6487 buffer, first set the number of points to store in the
buffer:
1.
Press CONFIG and then STORE.
2.
Set the buffer size to 10 using the RANGE and cursor keys.
3.
Press ENTER.
4.
The next time STORE is pressed, the asterisk (*) annunciator turns on to indicate
the buffer is enabled. (See the Model 6487 User’s Manual for buffer details.)
To start the test, press STEP on the switching mainframe to take it out of idle and start the
scan. The switching mainframes output pulse triggers the Model 6487 to take a reading
and store it. the Model 6487 then sends an output trigger pulse to the switching mainframe
to close the next channel. This process continues until all 10 channels are scanned, mea-
sured, and stored.
Model 6487
Switching Mainframe
Factory Defaults Restored
Factory Defaults Restored
Trig-In Event = TLink
Scan List = 1!1-1!10
Trigger Input Line = #2
Number of Scans = 1
Trigger Output Line = #1
Channel Spacing = TrigLink
Trigger Output Event = ON
Trigger Count = 10
Trigger Delay = Auto
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