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Step 5. To generate a pulse 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.

To program output 1, use

Enter the number of list repetitions

LIST:COUN 50, (@1)

(50) and Press Select.

 

Step 6. Specify if you want the output pulse to generate a trigger signal that can be used to trigger actions on other output channels or on any external equipment connected to the digital port. For example, to generate a trigger signal at the end of the pulse, use:

Front Panel:

SCPI Command:

Select Transient\List\Config.

To program a trigger at the End of the

Select List Step 0 and check the

pulse for output 1, use

Tout Step box. Press Select.

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 state after the pulse has completed. For example, to return the output to the state it was in before the pulse, use:

Front Panel:

SCPI Command:

Select Transient\List\Terminate.

To program output 1, use

Select Return to Start. Press Select.

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.

To program output 1, use:

Select Bus and press Select.

TRIG:TRAN:SOUR BUS, (@1)

 

 

Step 9. Initiate the output trigger system. To enable the trigger system for one transient event or trigger use:

Front Panel:

SCPI Command:

Select the Transient\Control.

To program output 1, use

Select Initiate and Press Select.

INIT:TRAN (@1)

Step 10. Trigger the output pulse or pulse train.

Front Panel:

SCPI Command:

Select Transient\Control.

*TRG

Select Trigger and Press Select.

 

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Agilent Technologies N6700 manual Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\Repeat, Trigtransour BUS, @1, Inittran @1