Trigger Mode - Picotest M3510A User Manual

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4.2.1 Trigger Mode

There are three trigger modes in M3510A/11A: auto, immediate, and
single triggering. You can specify the trigger mode for your
measurement. The factory default is auto triggering when the meter is
power-on.
A. Auto Triggering Mode (Front Panel Operation only)
Definition
Auto triggering takes continuous readings at a fastest rate possible for
the present measurement. The rate of taking readings depends on the
current settings. This function is only available through the front panel.
The auto triggering is also the default for trigger mode in M3510A/11A.
How to use Auto Trigger
1. Press SHIFT and TRIGGER on the front panel to enable auto trigger
mode.
B. Internal Immediate Trigger Mode (Remote Interface Operation Only)
Definition
The immediate triggering mode is only available through the remote
interface operations and it is the default for the remote interface
operations. When the meter is in immediate trigger mode, a trigger will
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