Sample; Count - HP E1312A User Manual

Subsystem Syntax

:COUNt

Parameters
Comments
Example
114 Multimeter Command Reference
The command subsystem operates with the TRIGger command subsystem.

SAMPle

The subsystem designates the number of readings (count) made for each
SAMPle
trigger signal received.
SAMPle
number
:COUNt <
:COUNt? [MIN|MAX]
number
SAMPle:COUNt <
trigger.
Parameter Name Parameter Type
number
< >
•
MINimum sets 1 reading per trigger.
trigger.
•
If or is specified for number, the command executes without
MAX 50,000
error. When an
INIT
memory, an "Insufficient memory" error is generated to show that the number
of readings exceeds the memory available. However, you can execute
which returns the readings to the output buffer and does not use internal
memory.
•
A number >50,000 returns Error -222, "Data out of range".
•
CONFigure and MEASure
•
*RST Condition:
Set the Sample Count
CONF:VOLT:DC
TRIG:SOUR EXT
SAMP:COUN 10
READ?
enter statement
>|MIN|MAX
designates the number of readings per
>|MIN|MAX
Range of Values
numeric 1 through 50,000|MIN|MAX
MAXimum
is executed requiring readings to be stored in internal
set the sample count to 1.
SAMP:COUN 1
Function: DC voltage.
Trigger source is external BNC on multimeter
front panel.
Specify 10 readings per trigger.
Place multimeter in wait-for-trigger state;
make measurement when external trigger is
received; send readings to output buffer.
Enter readings into computer.
SAMPle
Default Units
none
sets 50,000 readings per
READ?
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