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2.6
Sweep
There are three sweep modes, linear sweep, log sweep, and program sweep. To
disable the sweep function, turn it OFF. The sweep key illuminates when the sweep
mode is not OFF.
Basic Sweep Operation
The sweep function repeats the source measure cycle by automatically varying the
source level. In this case, a start event is needed for starting the sweep operation in
addition to the trigger that starts the source measure cycle.
The sweep function starts in a start-wait condition. The GS610 can receive triggers only
after receiving a start event. Once started, the GS610 repeats the source measure cycle
by varying the source level for the subsequent triggers that it receives. When a sweep
operation is completed, the GS610 transits to the start-wait condition again.
Basic Sweep Operation
Trigger
Waiting for
start
Sweep state
Source measure
cycle (first)
Start
Waiting for
start
Sweeping
Trigger
Source measure
cycle (last)