2.6.3 Multiple display of rel .............................................................................................................................. 2-41
2.7 Triggers ............................................................................................................................................................. 2-41
2.7.1 Trigger model ........................................................................................................................................... 2-41
2.7.2 Configuring the measure layer ................................................................................................................. 2-46
2.7.3 Configuring the scan layer ........................................................................................................................ 2-48
2.7.4 Configuring the arm layer ........................................................................................................................ 2-49
2.7.5 Halting triggers ......................................................................................................................................... 2-50
2.7.6 External triggering .................................................................................................................................... 2-50
2.7.7 Trigger Link .............................................................................................................................................. 2-53
2.8 Buffer ................................................................................................................................................................ 2-64
2.8.1 Burst mode ................................................................................................................................................ 2-65
2.8.2 Configuring data storage .......................................................................................................................... 2-67
2.8.3 Storing and recalling readings .................................................................................................................. 2-69
2.8.4 Buffer multiple displays ........................................................................................................................... 2-70
2.9 Filter ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-71
2.9.1 Filter types ................................................................................................................................................ 2-71
2.9.2 Filter modes .............................................................................................................................................. 2-71
2.9.3 Response time ........................................................................................................................................... 2-73
2.9.4 Auto filtering ............................................................................................................................................ 2-73
2.9.5 Configuring the filters .............................................................................................................................. 2-74
2.10 Math .................................................................................................................................................................. 2-75
2.10.1 Polynomial ................................................................................................................................................ 2-75
2.10.2 Percent ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-76
2.10.3 Percent deviation ...................................................................................................................................... 2-76
2.10.4 Selecting and configuring math ................................................................................................................ 2-76
2.10.5 Calculate multiple display ........................................................................................................................ 2-77
2.11 Scanning ........................................................................................................................................................... 2-77
2.11.1 Scanning overview ................................................................................................................................... 2-77
2.11.2 Front panel scanner controls ..................................................................................................................... 2-77
2.11.3 Using CHAN key to close and open internal channels ............................................................................ 2-78
2.11.4 Using CONFIGURE CHAN to configure channels ................................................................................. 2-79
2.11.5 Using CONFIG-SCAN to configure scanning ......................................................................................... 2-80
2.11.6 Using SCAN to configure scan parameters .............................................................................................. 2-81
2.11.7 Starting and stopping scanning ................................................................................................................. 2-83
2.11.8 Scanner operation examples ..................................................................................................................... 2-83
2.12 Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-87
2.12.1 SAVESETUP ........................................................................................................................................... 2-90
2.12.2 GPIB ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-96
2.12.3 CALIBRATION ....................................................................................................................................... 2-96
2.12.4 TEST ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-97
2.12.5 LIMITS ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-97
2.12.6 STATUS-MSG ......................................................................................................................................... 2-99
2.12.7 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................... 2-99
3 IEEE-488 Reference
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 IEEE-488 bus connections ................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 Primary address selection ................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 QuickBASIC 4.5 programming .......................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 General bus commands ....................................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.5.1 REN (remote enable) .................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.5.2 IFC (interface clear) ................................................................................................................................... 3-4
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