HP E1418A - Manual (Page 88)

SOURce n :CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]
SOURce n :CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] < value | MIN | MAX | DEF>
outputs the current set in value at channel n when the trigger conditions are satisfied and
the output relay is closed. Use this command to synchronize multiple channel outputs.
Parameters
Parameter
Name
Parameter
Type
Range of
Values
Default
SOURce n keyword 1 to 8 or 1 to 16 1
< value > numeric (float 32) or
discrete
-0.02 Amps to +0.02 Amps or
MIN | MAX | DEF
0
Comments •
In the keyword, SOURce n, the valid range of n is:
1 to 8 for E1418A, E1418A Option 002
1 to 16 for E1418A Option 001, E1418A Option 003.
Values of n outside these ranges will generate an error.
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The < value > parameter is a floating point 32-bit number in the range of -0.02 A
to +0.02 A.
MIN sets -0.02 Amps.
MAX sets +0.02 Amps.
DEF sets 0 Amps.
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This command sets channel n to output the current specified following a valid
trigger condition. Following this command, the trigger system must be enabled
using an
INITiate command. See the TRIGger subsystem discussion on page 54
for additional information.
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If the module is in a wait-for-trigger state ( INIT has been received) when this
command is received, an error is generated.
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The output state of the channel must be enabled and the trigger event satisfied for
the current to appear at the output terminals.
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If the channel is in the voltage mode when this command is received, an error is
generated.
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Related Commands: SOURce n :CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]? ,
SOURce n :FUNCtion:MODE CURRent , OUTPut n [:STATe]
SOURce
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