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Remote Operation
Model 6517A Getting Started Manual
Storing readings in buffer
The reading buffer in the Model 6517A is flexible and capable. It has three controls, which
are found in the
TRACe
subsystem. There are commands to control:
•
The size of the buffer (in readings).
TRACe:POINts <NRf>
•
Whether or not extra data is stored with each reading (e.g., channel number, time-
stamp). Storing extra data reduces the maximum size of the buffer.
TRACe:ELEMents <name>
Specify additional reading elements;
TSTamp, HUMidity, CHANnel,
ETEMperature, VSOurce or NONE.
•
Select buffer control mode.
TRACe:FEED:CONTrol NEVer
immediately stop storing readings
TRACe:FEED:CONTrol NEXT
start now, stop when buffer is full
TRACe:FEED:CONTrol ALWays
start now, never stop
TRACe:FEED:CONTrol PRETrigger
start now, stop when pretrigger is satisfied
The following example program sets up the Model 6517A to take 20 readings as fast as it
can into the buffer, then reads the data back after the buffer has filled. The readings will be
stored with the timestamp, etc., but the program reads back only the reading values and
timestamp.
Summary of Contents for 6517A
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