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Triggering

A trigger is a signal that causes a device to perform an action, such as starting an acquisition. You can program your DAQ device to generate triggers on any of the following:

  • a software command
  • a condition on an external digital signal
  • a condition on an external analog signal

You can also program your DAQ device to perform an action in response to a trigger. The action can affect the following:

Note  Not all S Series devices support analog triggering. For information about the triggering capabilities of your device, refer to the specifications document for your device.