92 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference
Basic Function Commands
Vector Modulation Subsystem—N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]:IQ)
:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:SOURce
Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657
[:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:SOURce KEY|BUS|EXTernal
[:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:SOURce?
This command sets the source of a trigger to allow this output channel to play.
KEY This choice enables triggering by pressing the front-panel Trigger hardkey.
BUS This choice enables GPIB triggering using the *TRG or GET command, or
LAN and USB triggering using the *TRG command.
EXTernal This choice enables the triggering by an externally applied signal specified by the
:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:EXTernal:SOURce command.
*RST EXT
:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:STATus
Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657
[:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:STATus?
This query reports the current play status of the output channel.
Key Entry Trigger Key Bus Ext
Table 2-4 Trigger Status Bit Description
Bit 0 - Output is ON
0 Output is off, triggering is inactive
1 Output is on, triggering is active
Bit 1 - Output is waiting for a trigger
0 Output is not waiting for a trigger (playing or stopped)
1 Output is waiting for a trigger (shown as “ARMED” indicator where normally the name of the application is shown)
Bit 2 - Output is running
0 Output is currently paused or stopped
1 Output is currently playing
Bit 3 - Output has received a trigger since last trigger setup
0 No trigger ever received
1 A trigger has been set in the past
Bit 4 - External input clock is phase locked
0 Not phase locked
1Phase locked