Section 3: Functions and features Series 2280 Precision DC Power Supply Reference Manual
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Level trigger
You can configure a triggering condition to start logging data in the data buffer during the test. You
can specify that the trigger execute when the voltage or current rises above or falls below a specified
level.
Configuring a voltage level trigger
To configure a voltage level trigger from the front panel:
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Under Trigger, select Level and press the ENTER key. The LEVEL TRIGGER screen is
displayed.
3. Select the button next to Voltage and press the ENTER key.
4. Select On.
5. Select the button next to Voltage Level and press the ENTER key.
6. Set the threshold voltage value for the trigger.
7. Select the button next to Voltage Direction and press the ENTER key.
8. Choose the direction for the trigger.
9. Select the button next to Offset and press the ENTER key.
10. Set how many points will be saved before the level trigger is activated.
To configure a voltage level trigger, send the following SCPI commands:
:TRACe[n]:TRIGger:VOLTage:STATe
:TRACe[n]:TRIGger:VOLTage[:LEVel]
:TRACe[n]:TRIGger:VOLTage:DIRection
:TRACe[n]:TRIGger:OFFSet
When the level trigger is activated, it clears the data in the buffer except the points specified by the
Offset setting.