Fluke CombiScope PM3370B User Manual page 130

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WAI Wait-to-continue
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Syntax: WAI
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Description:
The WAI command prevents the instrument to execute any further command
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until all previous commands and queries have been completed. The
command is used to force sequential execution of commands by the instrument.
On receipt of the
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and queries before it executes the next command or query.
Restrictions:
Be careful. The GPIB controller may interrupt the program by means of timeout.
So, verify first whether the timeout period is long enough to cover the operation
time of the instrument.
Example:
→
Send *RST
→
Send INITiate
→
Send *WAI
→
Send INITiate
Notice that the second initiation is only executed when the actions of the first
initiation have been completed.
Note: The OPC? query can also be used to achieve sequential execution of
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the first and the second INITiation.
WAI command, the instrument executes all pending commands
COMMAND REFERENCE
Resets the instrument.
First initiation of the trigger system.
Second initiation of the trigger system.
WAI
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