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SENSe:SWEep:TIME:AUTO
Syntax:
SENSe:SWEep:TIME:AUTO <Boolean>
Query form:
SENSe:SWEep:TIME:AUTO?
Response:
0 | 1
0 Autoranging MTB switched off.
1 Autoranging MTB switched on.
Description:
Switches the autoranging function of the Main Time Base (MTB) on or off. In the
analog mode, the error message -221 "Settings conflict;Digital mode required" is
generated. The MTB autoranging function is automatically switched off when the
following occurs:
- A time base value is programmed (SENSe:SWEep:TIME).
- A channel is selected as trigger source (TRIGger:SOURce INTernal<n>),
while channel<n> is off (SENSe:FUNCtion:STATe? returns 0).
- The Main Time Base (MTB) is switched off.
After a
*
RST command, autoranging MTB is switched off.
Example:
Send
→ *RST Resets the instrument.
Send
→ INITiate:CONTinuous ON Sets Auto run mode.
Send
→ TRIGger:SOURce INTernal 1 Sets trigger source CH1.
Send
→ SENSe:SWEep:TIME:AUTO ON Sets autoranging MTB on.
Send
→ SENSe:SWEep:TIME 0.5 Sets sweep time at 500 ms and
MTB becomes 50ms (autoranging
off).
Front panel compliance:
The SENSe:SWEep:TIME:AUTO command is the remote equivalent of the front
panel AUTO RANGE (MTB) key.
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