TRIGger Subsystem 12
U8480 Series Programming Guide 315
Parameters
Example
Item Description/Default Range of values
source Available trigger sources: 
– BUS : The trigger source is a *TRG common command or the 
TRIGger[1][:IMMediate] SCPI command
– EXTernal : The trigger source is the trigger input in the U8480 Series
– HOLD: Triggering is suspended. The only way to trigger the U8480 Series is to use 
TRIGger[1][:IMMediate].
– IMMediate : The trigger system is always true. If INITiate[1]:CONTinuous is ON, 
the U8480 Series is continually triggering free (free run mode). If an 
INITiate[1][:IMMediate] command is sent, a measurement is triggered, and then 
the U8480 Series returns to the idle state.
BUS
EXTernal
HOLD
IMMediate
The trigger source is set to IMMediate on U8480 Series power-up.
The MEASure and CONFigure commands automatically set the trigger source to 
IMMediate.
The READ? query or MEASure command should not be used if the trigger source is 
set to HOLD. 
TRIG:SOUR IMM This command configures the U8480 Series 
for immediate triggering.