3 Using the Source/Load Functions
Step 2. Initiate and Trigger the Arb:
When the arbitrary waveform runs, front panel voltage and current controls as well as
any remote voltage and current commands are ignored until after the Arb completes.
From the front panel: Press the Output On key to enable the output. Select Meter View or Scope View
to display the Arb. Depending upon the selected trigger source, trigger the arbitrary waveforms as
follows:
Trigger Source
Arb Run/Stop Key
Rear Trigger Input
Once configured, the instrument will wait indefinitely for the trigger signal. If the trigger does not
occur, and you wish to cancel the arbitrary waveform, press the Arb Run/Stop key to stop the Arb.
From the remote interface:
To enable output 1:
OUTP ON,(@1)
To initiate the transient trigger system:
INIT:TRAN (@1)
It takes a few milliseconds for the instrument to be ready to receive a trigger signal after receiving the
INITiate:TRANsient command. If a trigger occurs before the trigger system is ready for it, the trigger
will be ignored. You can test the WTG_tran bit in the operation status register to know when the
instrument is ready to receive a trigger after being initiated. Refer to Status Tutorial in the Operating
and Service Guide document for more information.
To query the WTG_tran bit (bit 4):
STAT:OPER:COND? (@1)
If a bit value of 16 is returned in the query, the WTG_tran bit is true, and the instrument is ready to
receive the trigger signal.
Unless INITiate:CONTinuous:TRANsient is programmed, it will be necessary to initiate
the transient trigger system each time a triggered action is desired.
To trigger the Arb if the trigger source is BUS:
*TRG
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Description
Press the Arb Run/Stop key to initiate and start the Arbs. All Arbs are triggered simultaneously. Press the
Arb Run/Stop key again to stop the Arbs.
Provide a low-true signal to the Trigger In BNC connector. Refer to
minimum pulse width. All Arbs are triggered simultaneously.
Supplemental Characteristics
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