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7.4.4.2 Signal Processing - Trigger for Acquiring Values
The current field signal is processed only after a valid trigger event, and it is used to calculate the measure-
ment values. The measurement values are then forwarded for further calculation (e.g. averaging) and for
output via an analog or a digital interface.
When calculating averages, measurement values recorded immediately before the trigger event cannot be
included; instead older measurement values are used, which were recorded during previous trigger events.
Activating data recording trigger deactivates data output trigger.
7.4.4.3 Signal Processing - Value Output Trigger
Measurement values are calculated continuously and independently of the trigger event. A trigger event
simply triggers the value output via a digital interface. Therefore, any values measured immediately before the
trigger event are included in calculating mean values (averages).
Activating data output trigger deactivates data recording trigger.