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IM 765501-01E
Explanation
Trigger Mode
There are three trigger modes for starting the source measure cycle.
Int (Internal):
Periodic internal trigger.
Ext (External):
Manual trigger by applying an external signal or pressing the TRIG
key.
Imm (Immediate):Starts the next source measure cycle immediately after the current
source measure cycle is complete.
The selected trigger mode is used to trigger the following operations.
• Source measure cycle measurement and pulse generation
• Start the sweep when the sweep function is enabled
Repeat Period
If the trigger mode is set to Int, the repeat period is valid. The trigger is activated
according to the specified repeat period. When a trigger is activated, the TRIG key
illuminates to notify the trigger generation.
The selectable range is 100
µ
s to 3600.000000 s.
Trigger (Int)
Source
measure
cycle
Repeat period
(Period Time)
Repeat period
(Period Time)
Repeat period
(Period Time)
Manual Trigger
A trigger is activated when you press the TRIG key regardless of the selected trigger
mode.
<<Corresponding Command Mnemonic>>
:TRIGger:SOURce
:TRIGger:TIMer
*TRG
4.1 Setting the Trigger