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hpe1437_meas_start
Initiates a measurement in single-module systems.
VXIplug&play Syntax
#include "hpe1437.h"
ViStatus hpe1437_meas_start(ViSession id);
Parameters
id is the VXI instrument session pointer returned by the hpe1437_init function.
hpe1437_meas_start provides an easy way to initiate a measurement in a single
module system. This command moves the module through the IDLE state and the SYNC
state while checking the status to assure a valid state.
Comments
See The Measurement Loop section for details on how a measurement progresses
through the four states.
The hpe1437_meas_start function assures that the module is in a valid state by
checking that the hardware set and idle/sync complete bits in the status register are
both true.
Example
The program acvolts.exe described in Example Programs provides an example of how
to initiate a very simple measurement using hpe1437_meas_start.
Effect on Active
This command aborts any measurement in progress when any parameter value is
Measurement
changed.
See Also
hpe1437_init, hpe1437_status_get
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