Operating the Power System 4
Series N6700 User’s Guide 67
Step 5. To generate a pu lse train, you can simply repeat the pulse as needed.
For example, to program a pulse train of 50 pulses, use:
Front Panel: SCPI Command:
Select Transient\List\Repeat.
Enter the number of list repetitions
(50) and Press Select.
To program output 1, use
LIST:COUN 50, (@1)
Step 6. Specify if you want t he output pulse to generate a trigger signal that
can be used to trigger actions on other output c hannels or on any
external equipment connected to the digital port. For example, to
generate a trigger signal at the end of the pulse, u se:
Front Panel: SCPI Command:
Select Transient\List\Config.
Select List Step 0 and check the
Tout Step box. Press Select.
To program a trigger at the End of the
pulse for output 1, use
LIST:TOUT:EOST 1,0, (@1)
You must program a value of 0 (no
trigger) for step 1 as a placeholder.
Step 7. Specify the output sta te after the pulse has completed. For example,
to return the output to the state it was in befor e the pulse, use:
Front Panel: SCPI Command:
Select Transient\List\Terminate.
Select Return to Start. Press Select.
To program output 1, use
LIST:TERM:LAST 0, (@1)
Step 8. Select the trigger source that will generate the pulse or pulse train.
For example, to select Bus triggers as the trigger source, use:
Front Panel: SCPI Command:
Select Transient\TrigSource.
Select Bus and press Select.
To program output 1, use:
TRIG:TRAN:SOUR BUS, (@1)
Step 9. Initiate the outp ut trigger system. To enable the trigger system f or
one transient event or trigger use:
Front Panel: SCPI Command:
Select the Transient\Control.
Select Initiate and Press Select.
To program output 1, use
INIT:TRAN (@1)
Step 10. Trigger the output pulse or pulse train.
Front Panel: SCPI Command:
Select Transient\Control.
Select Trigger and Press Select.
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