To Measure Continuously; Set Trigger Source; Start Continuous Measurement Sweep; Sample Program : To Trigger Measurements Continuously - Agilent Technologies 4396B Gpib Programming Manual

In Figure 2-1,
1. After a GPIB command execution, the analyzer returns to the \Idle" state.
2. By setting the number of measurements, the analyzer changes from the \Idle" state to the
\Waiting for Trigger" state.
3. At the \Waiting for Trigger" state, a trigger input (corresponding to the trigger source) starts
a measurement.
Bus
Internal (free run) There is no need for a trigger input. The analyzer starts the
4. After the measurement is complete, the next state depends on the number of measurements.
Single
Number of Groups Goes to the \Waiting for Trigger" state until the number of groups not
Continuous

To Measure Continuously

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Figure 2-2. Sample Program : To Trigger Measurements Continuously

Set Trigger Source

Set the trigger source to internal.

Start Continuous Measurement Sweep

The analyzer changes to the \Waiting for Trigger" state. In this program, the internal trigger
source is selected and the analyzer immediately starts continuous measurements.
2-2 T riggering the Analyzer from Remote
GPIB command
measurements.
measurements immediately.
goes to the \Idle" state(4-a).
measured yet equals zero(4-b).
After all measurements are completed, goes to \Idle" state(4-a).
goes to the \Waiting for Trigger" state(4-b).
or BASIC command triggers
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b