Example: Slave Module Configuration

The trigger source from the master can be set with TRIG:SOURce1,2 IMM INT1-4 EXT TTLT<n>.

MODE

MASTer Sample Signal

 

 

MASTer0

TTLT2-7 INT1-4 EXT

 

 

MASTer2

TTLT0,1,4-7 INT1-4 EXT

 

 

MASTer4

TTLT0-3,6-7 INT1-4 EXT

 

 

MASTer6

TTLT0-5 INT1-4 EXT

 

 

TRIG:MODE MASTer0 drives the TTL lines as if OUTPut:TTLT0: SOURceSAMPle and OUTPut:TTLT1:SOURce TRIGger had been set. The master module generates the sample signal from which all modules (master and slaves) initiate a measurement.

MASTer0 sets the TTLT1 line as if it were TRIG:SOUR1 TTLT1. However, the query TRIG:SOUR? will not return this setting. This line is dedicated for synchronization between the two modules in the master-slave mode. You should not use this line for any other purpose with the OUTPut, SAMPle or TRIGger commands.

Figure 2-6 illustrates a module configured as a slave module. TRIG:MODE SLAVe0 pairs TTLT0 (sample) with TTLT1 (trigger). A SLAVe0 module will function with other SLAVe0 modules and with the MASTer0 module.

Figure 2-6. Slave Module Configuration

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E1563A, E1564A specifications

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