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Configure Trigger Source
The trigger function is used to initiate a program in list mode. The trigger source can be set so
that users can send a trigger from the front panel or through a remote command via remote
interface. Follow the below steps to configure the trigger mode:
1.
From the SYSTEM menu, browse and select Trigger and press
Enter
Enter
.
2.
There are two options:
Manual(Def) – Manual trigger. Front panel trigger button is used to send a trigger
(press (Shift)
and (Trigger)
Enter
Enter
to send trigger).
Bus – Bus trigger. Remote command *TRG is used to send a trigger.
Extern – External TTL trigger (via the rear panel BNC connector).
3.
To exit the menu at any time, press
twice.
Communication Setup
There are several interfaces available for remote communication: USBTMC, RS-232, and LAN
are standard for all units. GPIB is available on the 9803 and 9805 units only. This section will
describe how to setup all the supported interfaces.
Note: The RMT indicator will appear on display when the power supply is successfully
connected to a PC remotely through any remote interface. Keys on the front panel will be
locked until the instrument is in LOCAL mode. To return to LOCAL mode from the front panel,
press the (Local)
key. The RMT indicator will disappear when the instrument is in LOCAL
mode.
RS-232
Follow the steps below to configure the power supply for RS-232 operation:
1.
From the SYSTEM menu, browse and select Communication and press
Enter
Enter
.
2.
Select RS-232(Def) and press
Enter
Enter
to set to RS-232 for remote communication. The
following display will be shown:
3.
9600 is the baudrate; 8 is the data bits; N is the parity; 1 is the stop bit.
RS232
9600 , 8 , N , 1
