Chapter 3 91
Measurement Synchronization with LXI-B
Configuring LXI Triggers
changes and can provide certified testing.
Task Action Notes
1. Reset the
instrument
*RST This puts the instrument in
its default state.
2. Set the trigger
source to LAN
:TRIGger:SOURce LAN Indicates that the instrument
should trigger on a LAN
Event.
Note that on the MXA, the
trigger command contains an
additional measurement node
for all measurements except
the standard swept
measurement. For example, a
channel power measurement
would select the trigger
source using the SCPI
command
:TRIGger:CHP:SOURce LAN
3. Enable a specific
Trigger LAN Event.
:TRIGger:LXI:LAN:ENABled
“LAN0”,1
The default state for
LAN0-LAN7 is disabled.
The instrument will trigger
upon the receipt of an
enabled LAN event.
Note that this command does
not include an additional
measurement node. This
command will be identical for
both the swept measurement
and the channel power
measurement.
4. Turn on
continuous
measurement
mode.
:INIT:CONTinuous ON A box labeled “Waiting For
Trigger” will appear on the
instrument’s front panel
screen. This box will
disappear momentarily when
the instrument is triggered.