Quantum Composers 9500 Plus Series - Manual (Page 32)

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Edge: Press the NEXT key until the Edge parameter is high-
lighted. Set the instrument to trigger off the rising edge
or falling edge as desired.
Pulse Width, Delay: Enter the Channel menus by pressing the letter key.
Enter the required pulse width and delay. Repeat for
each output channel.
Start: Press the RUN/STOP key to start/arm the instrument.
The 9500+ will now generate a pulse for every valid
trigger.
Stop: Press the RUN/STOP key a second time to stop/dis-
arm the instrument (i.e. to stop generating pulses).
System Timer Overview
For internal operation, the 9500+ contains a timer and mode generator which
generates an internal T
o
clock that is used to trigger all the channel timers.
System modes are controlled via the MODE menu.
To Use Continuous Mode
The RUN/STOP button starts and stops a continuous pulse stream at the rate
specified by the Rate menu. This corresponds to the normal output mode for
most pulse generators. To generate a continuous stream of pulses:
- Within the system MODE menu
Mode: Select Continuous for the system mode.
- Within the RATE menu
Period: Set the desired period.
Pressing the RUN/STOP key will now generate a stream of T
0
pulses, at a rate
specified by the period parameter
To Use Single Shot Mode
To generate a single pulse with every press of the RUN/STOP key:
- Within the system Mode menu
Mode: Select Single Shot for the system mode.
Pressing the RUN/STOP key will now generate a single pulse.