start_continuous_sw_trigger#
- start_continuous_sw_trigger(daq, device_id, *, num_triggers, wait_time)[source]#
Issues a specified number of software triggers
Issues a specified number of software triggers with a certain wait time in between. The function guarantees reception and proper processing of all triggers by the device, but the time between triggers is non-deterministic by nature of software triggering.
Warning
Only use this function for prototyping and/or cases without strong timing requirements.
- Parameters
daq (
ziDAQServer
) – Instance of a Zurich Instruments API session connected to a Data Server. The device with identifier device_id is assumed to already be connected to this instance.device_id (
str
) – SHFQA device identifier, e.g. dev12004 or ‘shf-dev12004’.num_triggers (
int
) – Number of triggers to be issued.wait_time (
float
) – Time between triggers in seconds.
- Return type
None