Programming instructions

Front-Panel Operation 45
To Create a Scan
List
To create a scan list, you can:
1. Press S.List, the CONFIG annunciator lights up, and “ADD TO
SCAN” is displayed;
2. Press Enter, then turn the knob to select a previously stored channel
setup (i.e. 001). Press Enter to add it into the scan list;
3. To add other switch channels, digital I/O bits, and/or other stored
channel setups, repeat Step 2;
4. Press S.List again to return to “ADD TO SCAN”, press S.List once
more to exit this operation, the CONFIG annunciator turns off
accordingly.
Note To view a scan list, press View. To clear a scan list, press Shift + S.List.
To Configure a Scan The Arm Source, Arm Count and the Trigger Source can be set to configure
a scan:
1. Press S.List, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob until
“CONFIG SCAN” is displayed, then press Enter;
2. Turn the knob to set the arm source, then press Enter;
If “ARM:TIMER” is specified, the instrument will guide you to set
the time interval (default is 0) after pressing Enter. Use the two arrow
keys and the knob to edit or modify the value. Press Enter to set this
Table 3-9. S.List Key Structure in 3488A Mode
1st Level Items 2nd Level Items Description
ADD TO SCAN SELECT nnn
Create a scan list to include all the desired
switch channels, DIO bit channels, and/or the
previously stored setups.
DELAY TIME nnnnn.nnn SECS Set a delay time for all scanned channels.
ADD TO SCAN 101
SELECT * 001
CONFIG SCAN
ARM: BUS