Command Reference 8-7
:ARM :DELay
8 <Numeric value> | MIN | MAX
Delay after External Start Arming
This command sets a delay between the pulse on the selected arming input and
the time when the counter starts measuring.
Range: 20 ns to 2 s, 10 ns resolution.
Parameters:
<Numeric value> is a number between 20*10
–9
and2s.
MIN gives 0 which switches the delay OFF.
MAX gives 2 s
Returned format: <Numeric value>¿
Example:
SEND® :ARM:DEL 80.1¿
*RST condition: 0
Complies with standards: SCPI 1991.0, confirmed.
:ARM :LAYer2
Bus Arming Override
This command overrides the waiting for bus arm, provided the source is set to bus.
When this command is issued, the counter will immediately exit the “wait-for-bus-
arm” state.
The counter generates an error if it receives this command when the trigger sub
-
system is not in the “wait-for-bus-arm” state.
If the Arming source is set to Immediate, this command is ignored.
Example:
SEND®
:ARM:LAY2¿
Complies with standards: SCPI 1991.0, confirmed.