:TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce
Description
Selects the expected trigger source.
For more information about the trigger system, please refer to Trigger System.
Syntax
:TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce
| Command | Query | Query Response |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Source of the trigger. |
| Parameters | Accepted Format |
Allowed Suffixes |
Possible Errors |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
{ INTernal | BUS | EXTernal } |
exactly the given options | none |
Illegal parameter value |
Source of the trigger. |
Options
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
BUS |
The BUS trigger is selected e.g. the device can be triggered with the *TRG command, but also with :TRIG:SING |
INTernal |
The Internal trigger is selected e.g. the device triggers itself. This can be useful when performing continuous measurements. |
EXTernal |
The External trigger is selected. The availability of an external trigger depends on the device used. |
Sample usage
Initiate the trigger and perform a single trigger cycle.
visaSession.write(':TRIG:SOUR BUS\n')
visaSession.write(':INIT\n')
visaSession.write('*TRG\n')
Related commands
:INITiate:CONTinuous
:INITiate[:IMMediate]