Auto Triggering; Single Triggering; Reading Hold - Agilent Technologies 34410A User Manual

2 Features and Functions

Auto Triggering

The auto trigger mode is available from the front panel only.
The power–on trigger mode for the multimeter is front panel operation, in
auto trigger mode.
• Auto triggering takes continuous readings at the fastest rate possible for
• To enable auto triggering, press

Single Triggering

The single trigger mode is available from the front panel only.
• The multimeter takes one reading, or a number of readings specified by
• When in single trigger mode, the Trig annunciator is displayed to

Reading Hold

The reading hold mode is available from the front panel only.
The reading hold feature allows you to capture and hold a stable reading
on the front panel display. This is especially useful in situations when you
want to take a reading, remove the test probes, and have the reading
remain on the display. When a stable reading is detected, the multimeter
emits a beep (if the front–panel beeper is enabled) and holds the reading
on the display.
• The sensitivity band for reading hold is based on the selected
• With reading hold enabled, if you change to remote operation, reading
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the set configuration (e.g. selected measurement function, auto–zero
setting, resolution setting, etc.)
as needed to select AUTO, then press
Press or
a sample count you enter, each time you press
an external trigger signal. See also
Trigger" on page 72.
indicate that the multimeter is waiting for a trigger.
measurement function. The multimeter will capture and display a new
value only after three consecutive readings are within this band.
hold is ignored; returning to local (front panel) operation disables

reading hold.

to display TRIGGER.
, or upon receiving
"Number of Samples per
34410A/11A User's Guide
.