Remote control commands
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Further information:
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Chapter 8.5.5, "Configuring the trigger"
8.5.2.1
Trigger states
The power sensor has trigger states to define the exact start and stop time of a mea-
surement and the sequence of a measurement cycle. The following states are defined:
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Idle
The power sensor performs no measurement. After powered on, the power sensor
is in the idle state.
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Waiting for trigger
The power sensor waits for a trigger event that is defined by the trigger source.
When the trigger event occurs, the power sensor enters the measuring state.
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Measuring
The power sensor is measuring data. It remains in this state during the measure-
ment. When the measurement is completed, it exits this state immediately.
8.5.2.2
Waiting for a trigger event
Before a trigger can be executed, the power sensor has to be set to the waiting for trig-
ger state. Depending on the required number of measurement cycles, you use one of
the following commands:
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A new measurement cycle is started automatically after the previous one has been
terminated.
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The number of measurement cycles is restricted.
If
1
is set, the command starts a single measurement cycle that
renders one result. Every time you send this command, a new measurement cycle
is started.
Otherwise, as many measurement cycles are performed as determined by the trig-
ger count.
8.5.2.3
Trigger sources
The possible trigger conditions and the execution of a trigger depend on the selected
trigger mode and trigger source.
If the signal power exceeds or falls below a reference level set by the trigger level, the
measurement is started after the defined delay time. Waiting for a trigger event can be
skipped.
Trigger source
Description
Remote commands to initiate the measurement
"Hold"
Triggered by the remote command.
"Immediate"
Measures immediately, does not wait for trigger
condition.
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Controlling the measurement
