14 TRIGger Subsystem
680 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters Programming Guide
TRIGger[:SEQuence[1]|2]:DELay:AUTO <boolean>
This command is used to determine whether or not there is a
settling- time delay before a measurement is made.
When this command is set to:
• ON, the power meter inserts a settling- time delay before taking the
requested measurement and for subsequent measurements. This settling
time allows the internal digital filter to be updated with new values to
produce valid, accurate measurement results. The trigger with delay
command allows settling time for the internal amplifiers and filters. It
does not allow time for power sensor delay.
In cases of large power changes, the delay may not be sufficient for
complete settling. Accurate readings can be assured by taking two
successive measurements for comparison.
• OFF, no settling- time delay is inserted and the power meter makes the
measurement immediately a trigger is received.
• ONCE, a settling- time delay is inserted before taking the requested
measurement, for one measurement only.
TRIGger[1]|2:DELay:AUTO is ignored if TRIGger[1]|2[:IMMediate] is
set to ON.
Syntax
:DEL
0|OFF
1|ON
Space
?
:AUTO
ONCE
TRIG
:SEQ
1
2