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Making Measurements
Using Test Sequencing
Using Test Sequencing
Test sequencing allows you to automate repetitive tasks. As you make a measurement, the
analyzer memorizes the keystrokes. Later you can repeat the entire sequence b y pressing a
single key. Because the sequence is defined with normal measurement keystrokes, you do
not need additional programming expertise. Subroutines and limited decision-making
increases the flexibility of test sequences. In addition, the GPIO outputs can be controlled
in a test sequence, and the GPIO inputs can be tested in a sequence for conditional
branching.
The test sequence function allows you to create, title, save, and execute up to six
independent sequences internally. You can also save sequences to disk and transfer them
from the analyzer to another analyzer or possibly to an external computer controller (so
the sequence can be sent to another analyzer).

How to Use Test Sequencing

The following procedures, which are based on an actual measurement example, show you
how to do the following:
• create a sequence
• title a sequence
• edit a sequence
• clear a sequence
• change a sequence title
• name files generated by a sequence
• store a sequence
• load a sequence
• purge a sequence
• print a sequence

Creating a Sequence

1. To enter the sequence creation mode, press:
As shown in Figure 1-77, a list of instructions appear on the analyzer display to help
you create or edit a sequence.
Seq
NEW SEQ/MODIFY SEQ