Section 7: Command reference Model 2651A High Power System SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
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lan.trigger[N].connect()
This function prepares the event generator for outgoing trigger events.
Type TSP-Link accessible
Affected by Where saved Default value
Function Yes
Usage
lan.trigger[N].connect()
N
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
asserting it.
Also see
lan.trigger[N].assert() (on page 7-122)
lan.trigger[N].ipaddress
(on page 7-126)
lan.trigger[N].overrun
(on page 7-128)
lan.trigger[N].protocol
(on page 7-129)
lan.trigger[N].stimulus
(on page 7-130)
lan.trigger[N].wait()
(on page 7-131)
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