Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual Section 6:
2450-901-01 Rev. B/September 2013 6-171
:TRIGger:TIMer<n>:STARt:SEConds
This command configures an alarm or a time in the future when the timer will start.
Type Affected by Where saved Default value
Command and query
Recall settings
Instrument reset
Save settings 0
Usage
:TRIGger:TIMer<n>:STARt:SEConds <time>
:TRIGger:TIMer<n>:STARt:SEConds?
The trigger timer number (1 to 4)
The time in seconds (0 to 2147483647)
Details
This command configures the alarm of the timer.
When the timer is enabled, the timer starts immediately if the timer is configured for a start time in the
past or if it is in the future.
Example
TRIG:TIM1:START:FRAC 0.5
TRIG:TIM2:STAT ON
Set the timer for 60.5 seconds.
Enable the trigger timer for timer 3.
Also see
:TRIGger:TIMer<n>:STATe (on page 6-173)
:TRIGger:TIMer<n>:STARt:STIMulus
This command describes the event that starts the trigger timer.
Type Affected by Where saved Default value
Instrument reset
Usage
:TRIGger:TIMer<n>:STARt:STIMulus <event>
:TRIGger:TIMer<n>:STARt:STIMulus?
Trigger timer number (1 to 4)
The event that will start the trigger timer