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ON
Measurements are performed continuously. If a measurement is
completed, the sensor does not return to the idle state but enters
the waiting for trigger state again.
OFF
Ends the continuous measurement mode, and sets the sensor to
the idle state.
*RST: OFF
Example: See Chapter 10.3, "Performing a buffered continuous average
measurement", on page 146.
Manual operation: See "Measurement" on page 44
9.5.2 Triggering
In a basic continuous measurement, the measurement is started immediately after the
initiate command, see also Chapter 9.5.2.2, "Waiting for a trigger event", on page 75.
However, sometimes you want that the measurement starts only if a specific condition
is fulfilled. For example, if a signal level is exceeded, or in certain time intervals. For
these cases, you can define a trigger for the measurement.
Further information:
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Chapter 9.5.5, "Configuring the trigger", on page 83
9.5.2.1 Trigger states
The power sensor has trigger states to define the exact start and stop time of a mea-
surement and the sequence of a measurement cycle. The following states are defined:
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Idle
The power sensor performs no measurement. After powered on, the power sensor
is in the idle state.
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Waiting for trigger
The power sensor waits for a trigger event that is defined by the trigger source.
When the trigger event occurs, the power sensor enters the measuring state.
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Measuring
The power sensor is measuring data. It remains in this state during the measure-
ment. When the measurement is completed, it exits this state immediately.
9.5.2.2 Waiting for a trigger event
Before a trigger can be executed, the power sensor has to be set to the waiting for trig-
ger state. Depending on the required number of measurement cycles, you use one of
the following commands:
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INITiate:CONTinuous
A new measurement cycle is started automatically after the previous one has been
terminated.
Controlling the measurement
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