Configure Trigger Source

Configures the type of trigger source for the RF power meter.

Some nodes are only available with certain trigger sources.

Inputs/Outputs

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session in

Instrument session obtained from Initialize With Options.

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error in

Error conditions that occur before this node runs.

The node responds to this input according to standard error behavior.

Standard Error Behavior

Default value: No error

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trigger source

Type of trigger source.

Immediate The device does not wait for a trigger and makes the measurement immediately.
External The device starts an acquisition based on the signal on the external trigger input terminal meeting specified criteria, such as slope and trigger delay.
Internal The device starts an acquisition based on the input signal you are measuring meeting specified criteria, such as slope, level, trigger delay, and trigger noise immunity.
Software The device waits for a software trigger. After configuring the trigger type, you assert this trigger by calling Send Software Trigger.

Default value: Immediate

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session out

Reference to your instrument session passed to the next node.

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error out

Error information.

The node produces this output according to standard error behavior.

Standard Error Behavior

Hardware Support

This node supports the following hardware:

  • USB-5681
  • USB-5683
  • USB-5684