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IEEE-488 Reference
2001-900-01 Rev. K / August 2010 4-195
30 ENTER 716; A$
40 PRINT A$
50 OUTPUT 716; “:init:cont:on”
60 END
Line 10 Two commands in this program message; the first disables continuous initiation, and the sec-
ond places the Model 2001 in the idle state.
Line 20 Two commands in this program message; the first disables auto-zero, and the second queries
the state of auto-zero.
Line 30 Addresses the Model 2001 to talk.
Line 40 Displays the state of auto-zero (0; off).
Line 50Re-starts the measurement process.
NOTE: When finished, be sure to re-enable auto-zero.
4.22.7 :AMEThod <name>
:SYSTem:AMEThod <name> Specify acquisition method
Parameters <name> = NORMal Normal acquisition method for buffer
= BURSt Burst acquisition method for buffer
= ASTReam ASCII stream mode
= SSTReam Single integer stream mode
Format :syst:amet <name>
Defaults Power-up NORMal
*RST NORMal
:SYSTem:PRESet NORMal
Query :AMEThod? Query acquisition method
Short-form format: :syst:amet?
Response message: NORM, BURS, ASTR or SSTR
Description BURST and NORMal
These parameters are used to specify the acquisition method for storing readings in the buffer. With the
NORMAL method, readings will be stored at a rate that is determined by how the instrument is config-
ured (i.e. integration period, resolution and filter).
When BURSt acquisition is selected, the Model 2001 is automatically configured for optimum speed
(The instrument’s previous configuration is restored when normal acquisition is again selected). The
burst mode configures the buffer for compact grouping (see :TRACe:EGRoup). Thus, the time-stamp is
not available for burst acquisition.
Burst acquisition can be performed for normal DCV, RMS and average ACV, normal DCI, RMS and av-
erage ACI, and normal 2 measurements.
Before selecting the burst acquisition mode, configure the Model 2001 for the desired measurements
(such as a valid function, a manual measurement range, and a math calculation (:CALCulate1) if de-
sired). Also, configure the buffer for the number of readings to be stored (see Trace subsystem).