Agilent Technologies 4288A

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5. Starting (Triggering)

Measurement and Waiting for

Completion of Measurement

5 Starting (Triggering) Measurement and

Waiting for Completion of Measurement

This chapter describes how to trigger the instrument to start measurement and how to

detect completion of measurement.

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- Table of Contents7
1 Making Effective Use of this Manual13
- Contents of this Manual14
- How to Use this Manual16
  - Looking up GPIB Commands16
  - Using Sample Programs17
2 Overview of Remote Control19
- Setting up a GPIB Remote Control System20
- Sending GPIB Command Messages23
  - Types and Structure of GPIB Commands23
  - Message Syntax24
3 Setting up Measurement Conditions and Display25
4 Preparation for Accurate Measurement (Executing Compensation)37
5 Starting (Triggering) Measurement and Waiting for Completion of Measurement53
- Starting (Triggering) Measurement54
  - Trigger System54
  - Starting (Triggering) Measurement56
- Waiting for Completion of Measurement (Detecting Completion of Measurement)57
  - Sample Program58
6 Reading out Measured Result59
7 Sorting Based on Measured Result (Comparator Function)83
8 Avoiding Mistakes Related to Work and Daily Checks95
- Avoiding Mistakes Related to Work96
- Daily Checks (Executing the Self-Test)100
9 Measurement Applications (Sample Programs)103
10 Command Reference123
Manual Changes209
- Manual Changes210
  - Change 1211
  - Change 2211
Information for Replacing 4278A with 4288A213
Status Reporting System249
Initial Settings259
- Initial Settings, Settings that Can be Saved/Recalled, Settings that Can be Backed up260
At-A-Glance Table of Operations When Overload or Low C Is Detected263
- Operations When Overload/Low C Is Detected264
Error Messages265
- Error Messages (Order of Error Number)266
- Warning Messages (WARNING)274
4268A Vs. 4288A GPIB Command Correspondence Table275
- 4268A Vs. 4288A GPIB Command Correspondence Table276

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