5.11 Trigger Function
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5.11.1 Trigger Source
Function
Description
Two trigger sources are available: internal and external.
• Internal Trigger
Trigger signals are automatically generated internally.
When using the internal trigger source, measurement current flows
continuously.
• External Trigger
Trigger signals are provided externally or manually.
Measurement with
External Triggering
External triggering can be provided in three ways:
• By key operation
Pressing the TRIG key triggers one measurement.
• By External I/O input
Grounding the TRIG terminal of the rear panel EXT I/O connector
triggers one measurement.
❖ 6.2 Signal Descriptions (Page 78)
• Sending a trigger command via the interface:
Sending the "∗TRG" command via the interface triggers one
measurement.
5.11 Trigger Function
Selecting an Internal or External Trigger Source
Press when EXT.TRIG is lit.
(SHIFT Lamp lit)
EXT.TRIG off ...... Internal triggering is selected.
EXT.TRIG lit ....... External triggering is selected.