08 | Keysight | Using an External Trigger to Measure Current with B2980A Series – Demo Guide
4. (Optional) Configure voltage source condition
The B2987A has an internal voltage source. This demo makes use of it to source voltage
across the resistor and induce current across it.
1) Rotate to select the
Voltage source
and press to edit it.
2) Then rotate until the
Voltage Source
value reaches
1 V
and press to fix it.
3) Press Voltage Source to enable Voltage Source.
5. Initiate the ammeter to wait for an external trigger signal
1) Press Ammeter to enable Ammeter
2) Press , , , and then press to make the ammeter
ready to receive an external trigger signal.
(1) Press System Menu
(2) Press Trigger
(3) Press Initiate
(4) Press Acq.