Specifications

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Command Reference
:INIT
16. Command Reference
:INIT
Syntax :INITiate[:IMMediate]
Description When the trigger system is in the idle state, issuing this command activates the trigger
system. The trigger system returns to the idle state after completing one trigger cycle.
When the trigger system is not in the idle state or configured to be continuously activated
(i.e., after you have issued the :INIT:CONT command by specifying “ON”), issuing this
command generates an error. For more information on the trigger system, see “Trigger
system” on page 66. (No query)
See also :INIT:CONT on page 287
Equivalent key
sequence
No equivalent keys are available on the front panel.
:INIT:CONT
Syntax :INITiate:CONTinuous {ON|OFF|1|0}
:INITiate:CONTinuous?
Description Specifies whether to continuously activate the trigger system. This setting is initialized to
OFF when the *RST is issued. For more information on the trigger system, see “Trigger
system” on page 66.
Parameters
Query response {1|0}<newline><^END>
See also *RST on page 206
Equivalent key
sequence
No equivalent keys are available on the front panel.
Description
ON or 1 (initial value) Instructs instrument to continuously activate trigger
system
OFF or 0 Instructs instrument to NOT continuously activate
trigger system