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MAUI Oscilloscopes Remote Control and Automation Manual
TRIG_MODE, TRMD
Description
The TRIG_MODE command specifies the trigger mode.
The TRIG_MODE? query returns the current trigger mode.
Command Syntax
TRIG_MODE <mode>
<mode>:= {AUTO, NORM, SINGLE, STOP}
Note: Some older model oscilloscopes force an acquisition by sending the command TRMD
SINGLE with the oscilloscope armed. You can achieve the same effect on current oscilloscope
models by sending the FORCE_TRIGGER command.
Query Syntax
TRIG_MODE?
Response Format
TRIG_MODE <mode>
Example (GPIB)
The following instruction selects the normal mode:
CMD$="TRMD NORM": CALL IBWRT(SCOPE%,CMD$)
Related Commands
ARM_ACQUISITION, FORCE_TRIGGER, STOP, TRIG_SELECT, SEQUENCE, TRIG_COUPLING, TRIG_LEVEL,
TRIG_SLOPE
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