Trigger Tutorial
The RPS trigger system is a flexible, multi-purpose system that controls the operation of the
instrument to suit a variety of user-defined applications. The trigger diagram below provides a
graphical view of how the trigger sources and destinations are interconnected.
Trigger Sources
Trigger Destinations
Trigger Diagram
Trigger Sources
The following table describes the available trigger sources, which are shown on the left of the trigger
diagram. Not all trigger sources can be applied to every trigger subsystem.
Source
BUS
Enables GPIB device triggers, *TRG, or <GET> (Group Execute Trigger).
CURR1
Selects an output current level.
IMMediate
Triggers the transient as soon as it is INITiated.
PIN<n>|EXTernal
Selects a digital port pin configured as a trigger input. <n> specifies the pin number. EXTernal selects ALL con-
nector pins that have been configured as trigger inputs.
TRAN1
Selects the transient system as the trigger source.
TRIG:ACQ:IMM
Triggers the acquisition immediately.
TRIG:TRAN:IMM
Triggers the transient immediately.
VOLT1
Selects an output voltage level.
Trigger Destinations
The following table describes the trigger system destinations.
Destination
Digital pin
Sends the trigger to the designated digital pin. See
Transient system
Sends the trigger to the designated transient (STEP, BOST, EOST)
Acquisition system
Sends the trigger to the acquisition system (TOUT)
Arb
Starts the arbitrary waveform. Note that the waveform must first be enabled and initiated. See
Output
Keysight RP7900 Series Operating and Service Guide
Transients.
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Description
Description
Programming the Digital
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