7: TSP command reference Series 2600B System SourceMeter® Instrument
7-142 2600BS-901-01 Rev. C / August 2016
lan.trigger[N].connect()
This function prepares the event generator for outgoing trigger events.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Affected by Where saved Default value
Usage
lan.trigger[N].connect()
The LAN event number (1 to 8)
Details
Prepares the event generator to send event messages. For TCP connections, this opens the TCP
connection.
The event generator automatically disconnects when either the lan.trigger[N].protocol or
lan.trigger[N].ipaddress attributes for this event are changed.
Example
lan.trigger[1].protocol = lan.MULTICAST
lan.trigger[1].connect()
lan.trigger[1].assert()
Set the protocol for LAN trigger 1 to be
multicast when sending LAN triggers.
Then, after connecting the LAN trigger,
send a message on LAN trigger 1 by
Also see
lan.trigger[N].assert() (on page 7-140)
lan.trigger[N].ipaddress (on page 7-144)
lan.trigger[N].overrun (on page 7-146)
lan.trigger[N].protocol (on page 7-147)
lan.trigger[N].stimulus (on page 7-148)
lan.trigger[N].wait() (on page 7-150)
lan.trigger[N].connected
This attribute stores the LAN event connection state.
Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value
Attribute (R) Yes Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Usage
connected = lan.trigger[N].connected
The LAN event connection state:
• true: Connected
• false: Not connected
The LAN event number (1 to 8)