User`s guide

3 Using the Source Functions
84 Model N6705 User’s Guide
Configuring an Arb Sequence
The Arb Sequence allows multiple and different Arbs to run one after
another is succession. Any of the standard Arb types, except for
Constant Dwell Arbs, can be included in the Arb sequence. All Arbs
in the sequence must be of the same type; either voltage or current.
As with single Arbs, each Arb in the sequence has its own repeat
count, can be set for dwell or trigger pacing, and can be set to repeat
continuously. Note also that a repeat count can be set for the entire
sequence, and it can also be set to repeat continuously.
The following figure illustrates a sequence comprised of a pulse Arb,
a ramp Arb, and a sine Arb. The repeat count value indicates how
many times each Arb repeats before moving to the next type.
Step 1 – Select a voltage or current Arb Sequence:
Press the Arb key twice or press the Arb key and then Properties to
access the Arb Selection window.
In the Arb Type dropdown menu, select either a Voltage or Current
Arb type. Then navigate to and select the Sequence output type.
Step 2 – Configure the Arb Sequence:
To configure the parameters of the Arb sequence, press the
Properties key or select the Arb Properties button.
For step 0, select an Arb type from the Name dropdown list. Select
the Edit button or Properties key to edit the waveform. The example
below shows the Pulse waveform type. Refer to “Configuring Pulse
Arbs” for information on setting the Pulse parameters.
The only additional step that you need to program is the Pacing. At
the end of the step you must specify if the next step will start when
the dwell time has elapsed or when an external trigger is received.
Trigger
Repeat
count: 2
Sine
Pulse
Ramp
Repeat
count: 1
Repeat
count: 1