G-8 488.1 Protocol
Programming sequence example
Table G-3 shows an example of programming for the trigger continuous mode. This example
assumes that the 488.1 protocol is already enabled
Table G-3
Trigger continuous mode programming example
Command Description
*RST // Set the power supply to default reset conditions
FORM SRE // Select SREal format for readings
Send commands here to configure the instrument for the desired measurements.
SYST:TRIG:CONT 1 // Enable Continuous Trigger Mode which turns display OFF.
*OPC? // Query the power supply for when done processing the commands to configure
// instrument for desired measurements
Talk the power supply to get the ASCII one response back for *OPC?
Talk the power supply for readings
Keep talking the power supply for readings
If after taking readings and desire to make a change in configuration then...
SYST:TRIG:CONT 0 // Disable Continuous Trigger Mode before changing other setting
s.This turns
// display ON.
Send commands here to make the desired system change.
SYST:TRIG:CONT 1 // Enable Continuous Trigger Mode which turns display OFF.
*OPC? // Query the power supply for when done processing the commands to configure
// the instrument for desired measurements
Talk the power supply to get the ASCII one response back for *OPC?
Resume talking and taking power supply readings in continuous trigger mode.
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