BNC 1201 - 6 1/2 Digit Digital Multimeter User Manual

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SAMPle:COUNt

B. Number of triggers

Although the meter normally takes one trigger before returning to the

“idle” state, user can manually specify the number of triggers it accepts

before the “idle” state. However, this can only be done through the

remote interface. The following command show how to set multiple

triggers per returning idle state.

TRIGger:COUNt

C. Reading hold

The reading hold feature is used to hold a stable reading on the display.

When a reading is stable, enabling the reading hold will hold the stable

reading and trigger a beeping sound. Reading hold feature depends on

an adjustable sensitivity band to determine if a reading is stable. The

multimeter considers a reading stable when three consecutive readings

are within the sensitivity band. Chapter 4.4.6 will explain how to adjust

the sensitivity band.

How to use reading hold

This feature is only available from the front panel operations. To enable

reading hold, press both SHIFT and AUTO TRIGGER buttons. To disable it,

simply press AUTO TRIGGER. The locations of the buttons are shown

with red rectangle frames in Figure 4-12.

Figure 4-12

D. Trigger delay

This feature is useful for user who needs a longer delay time to wait for

the system to be stabilized. The time needed to stabilize a measurement