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Remote Mode Functions
Trigger Function
To Make Wait State Using WS/WSX
The WS or WSX command puts the E5260/E5270 into a wait state. The
E5260/E5270 can be recovered from the wait state by an external trigger. Then the
E5260/E5270 executes the commands following the WS/WSX command. The
external trigger only releases the wait state set by the WS/WSX command.
• WS waits for a trigger sent to the Ext Trig In terminal.
• WSX waits for a trigger sent to the specified terminal.
In the initial setting, the negative logic is available. To change it to the positive, send
the TGP command.
If you want to end a wait state before receiving an external trigger, enter the AB or
*RST command, or use the device clear (HP BASIC CLEAR statement) if any other
commands have already been entered.
NOTE
For easy programming, do not enter the TM command, or use the TM1, TM2, or
TM4 event mode. The TM3 event mode will complicate programming.
To Send Trigger Using OS/OSX
To trigger an external device from the E5260/E5270, use the OS or OSX command.
• OS sends an edge trigger to the Ext Trig Out terminal.
• OSX sends a trigger to the specified terminal.
In the initial setting, negative logic is available. To change it to positive, send the
TGP command.
Enter the WS/WSX command immediately after the OS/OSX command. Then the
E5260/E5270 triggers an external device to start its operation by the OS/OSX, and
waits for an operation complete trigger from the external equipment. This scenario
ensures that the E5260/E5270 and external equipment operations do not overlap.
Keysight E5270
WS
Wait state
External device
Time
Operation
end
Operation
OS start
Wait state
start
Operation
Wait state
WS