Initiate[1|2]:Continuous <Boolean - HP E4418B Programming Manual

INITiate[1|2]:CONTinuous <Boolean>
This command is used to set the power meter for either a single trigger
cycle or continuous trigger cycles. A trigger cycle means that the power
meter exits the "wait-for-trigger" state and starts a measurement. When
entering local mode, INITiate:CONTinuous is set to ON.
If INITiate:CONTinuous is set to:
Syntax
Example
Reset Condition
On reset (*RST), this command is disabled.
On preset (SYSTem:PRESet) and instrument power-up, this command is
enabled.
Query
INITiate[1|2]:CONTinuous?
The query enters a 1 or 0 into the output buffer.
HP E4418B/E4419B Programming Guide
• OFF, the trigger system remains in the "idle" state until it is set to
ON, or INITiate:IMMediate is received. Once this trigger cycle is
complete the trigger system returns to the "idle" state.
• ON, the trigger system is initiated and exits the "idle" state. On
completion of each trigger cycle, the trigger system immediately
commences another trigger cycle without entering the "idle" state.
INIT 1 :CONT
2
INIT2:CONT ON
• 1 is returned when there is continuous triggering.
• 0 is returned when there is only a single trigger.
INITiate[1|2]:CONTinuous <Boolean>
Space
0|OFF
1|ON
?
This command places channel B
in the "wait-for-trigger" state.
TRIGger Subsystem
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