6241A/6242 DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor Operation Manual
5.2.11 Operating Multiple 6241A/6242
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5.2.11 Operating Multiple 6241A/6242
This section describes synchronized operation, serial connection, and parallel connection using more than
one 6241A/6242.
5.2.11.1 Synchronized Operation
The synchronized operation of the 6241A/6242 units allows synchronization of measurement timing in the
DC source mode, as well as allowing synchronization of both source and measurement in the Pulse source
mode and the Sweep source mode.
The timing control for the synchronization is performed by the external control signals of TRIGGER IN,
SYNC OUT, COMPLETE OUT, and the setting of time parameters such as Measurement Delay and
Source Delay.
1. Three unit synchronous operation using SYNC OUT
•Setting
• Connection
Parameter No.1 No.2 No.3
SYNC OUT control signal SYNC OUT - -
OPERATE IN/OUT control sig-
nal
OPERATE OUT OPR/SUS IN OPR/SUS IN
Trigger mode AUTO HOLD HOLD
6241A/6242
No.1
SYNC OUT
OPERATE IN/OUT
TRIGGER IN
OPERATE IN/OUT
6241A/6242 No.2
TRIGGER IN
OPERATE IN/OUT
6241A/6242 No.3
(Slave)
(Master)
(Slave)