SCPI.INITiate(Ch).CONTinuous

Object type

Property (Read-Write)

Syntax

SCPI.INITiate(Ch).CONTinuous = Status

Status = SCPI.INITiate(Ch).CONTinuous

Description

This command turns ON/OFF the continuous initiation mode (where the trigger system initiates continuously) for the selected channel (Ch) in the trigger system. For more information, see Trigger System.

Variable

Parameter	Status
Description	ON/OFF of the continuous initiation mode
Data type	Boolean type (Boolean)
Range	Select from the following: True or ON: Turns ON the continuous initiation mode. False or OFF: Turns OFF the continuous initiation mode.
Preset value	Varies depending on [variable (Ch)]

Examples

Dim ContMode As Boolean
SCPI.INITiate(2).CONTinuous = True
ContMode = SCPI.INITiate(2).CONTinuous

Related objects

SCPI.INITiate(Ch).IMMediate

Equivalent key

Trigger > Continuous (continuous initiation mode ON)

Trigger > Hold (continuous initiation mode OFF)

Equivalent SCPI command

Syntax

:INITiate{[1]-160}:CONTinuous {ON|OFF|1|0}

:INITiate{[1]-160}:CONTinuous?

Query response

{1|0}<newline><^END>

Example of use

10 OUTPUT 717;":INIT1:CONT OFF"
20 OUTPUT 717;":INIT1:CONT?"
30 ENTER 717;A