Model 2701 User’s Manual Buffer 6-3
NOTE If the buffer is empty when the Model 2701 is turned off, buffer auto clear will
enable when it is turned back on.
If the buffer is not empty, the instrument will power up to the last auto clear set-
ting. Keep in mind that if the instrument powers up with buffer auto clear off,
buffer size is fixed at 450000. You will have to enable auto clear to change the
buffer size.
The auto clear setting (on or off) is not affected by SYSTem:PRESet or *RST
(front panel or remote operation). However, front panel FACTory defaults
enables buffer auto clear.
Enabling/disabling buffer auto clear
1. Press SHIFT and then SETUP.
2. Use the and keys to display the present state of buffer auto clear
(BUF AUTOCLR); Y (yes) or N (no). To retain the present state of buffer auto
clear, press ENTER or EXIT.
NOTE If you change the state of buffer auto clear, the buffer will clear.
3. To change the state of buffer auto clear, press to place the cursor on the present
setting (Y or N).
4. Use the or key to display the desired setting (Y=enabled, N=disabled) and
press ENTER.
NOTE For remote programming, the TRACe:CLEar and TRACe:CLEar:AUTO
commands are used to clear the buffer (Table 6-1).