Trigger Source; Trigger Modes; Setting Up The Trigger And Making Measurements - Agilent Technologies ENA Series User Manual

Trigger Source

The trigger source generates a cue signal that initiates a measurement process. Four types
of trigger sources are available as shown in Table 5-2.
Table 5-2 Trigger Sources
Trigger Sources
Internal (
External (
Manual (
Bus (

Trigger Modes

You can set the trigger mode for each channel independently. This allows you to control the
operation of each channel after a trigger signal is detected by setting the channel's status
with the trigger mode.
Table 5-3 Trigger mode
Trigger mode name
Sweep stop (
Single sweep (
Continuous sweep
(
Continuous

Setting Up the Trigger and Making Measurements

1. Selecting a Trigger Source
Follow the procedure below to select a trigger source.
Step 1. Press
Step 2. Press
Chapter 5
Setting Up the Trigger and Making Measurements
Function
) Uses a consecutive signal generated by the firmware as a
Internal
trigger source. Triggers are sent immediately following the
completion of each measurement.
) Uses the external trigger input terminal (BNC) as a trigger
External
source.
)
Manual
A trigger is generated by pressing
) A trigger is generated by executing a *TRG command.
Bus
Function
) The status ("Idle" status) in which the sweep is stopped. When
Hold
a trigger signal is detected, the sweep is not performed.
) An "Initiate" status. When a trigger signal is detected, a sweep
Single
is performed. After completion of the sweep, the "Idle" status
is activated.
An "Initiate" status. When a trigger signal is detected, a sweep
) is performed. After completion of the sweep, the "Initiate"
status is maintained. The sweep is repeated each time a trigger
signal is detected.
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Making Measurements
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