Using the Agilent Synthetic Instrument GUI

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Trigger Source (set to ALARM0)

Table 2 Controls available when Trigger Source is set to ALARM0

Alarm Mode

Defines the way that Alarm Time will be interpreted. In absolute mode,

 

the alarm will begin firing at the time of day specified in Absolute Alarm

 

Time. In relative mode, the alarm will begin firing at a time relative to

 

when the alarm is set up.

 

 

Relative Alarm Time

Defines the number of seconds after pressing Execute Trigger that the

 

first alarm will occur.

 

 

Absolute Alarm Time

Defines the time that the first alarm will occur.

 

 

Alarm Period

Defines the time between successive alarms.

 

 

Alarm Repeat

Defines the number of times the alarm will be repeated.

 

A value of 1 means that the alarm will occur once and will not be

 

repeated. A value of 2 means that the alarm will occur twice.

 

A value of 0 means that the alarm will be repeated until the alarm is

 

disabled.

 

 

Trigger Detection

Controls the trigger polarity. It is Positive to trigger on a rising edge and Negative to trigger on a falling edge.

Execute Trigger

Sends the new trigger settings to the instrument

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Agilent Technologies N8201A manual Trigger Source set to ALARM0, Trigger Detection, Execute Trigger