4 Features and Functions
112 Keysight 34970A/34972A User’s Guide
Scan once
In this configuration, the instrument waits for either a front-panel key press or a 
remote interface command before sweeping through the scan list.
– All readings from the scan are stored in non-volatile memory. Readings 
accumulate in memory until the scan is terminated (until the scan count is 
reached or until you abort the scan). 
– You can specify a scan count which sets the number of front-panel key presses 
or scan trigger commands that will be accepted before terminating the scan. 
See “Scan Count” on page 117 for more information. 
– Mx+B scaling and alarm limits are applied to measurements during a Scan 
Once operation and all data is stored in non-volatile memory. 
– Front-Panel Operation: 
MANUAL SCAN
To initiate the scan and store all readings in memory, press  . The ONCE 
annunciator turns on as a reminder that a Scan Once operation is in progress.
– Remote Interface Operation: The following program segment configures the 
instrument for a Scan Once operation.
To stop a scan, press and hold  .
TRIG:SOURCE BUS Select the bus (once) configuration
TRIG:COUNT 2 Sweep the scan list 2 times
INIT Initiate the scan