Component: Timer (Storage)

Author	Matrix TSL
Version	1.1
Category	Storage

Timer component

Allows you to measure the passage of time via the use of a hardware timer peripheral. Works like a stopwatch with macros to start, stop and reset the timer counter. Returns time as integer Seconds, Milliseconds, Microseconds and also Floating Point and String.

Detailed description

No detailed description exists yet for this component

Examples

Here is a basic example showing the operation of the timer component used to time a section of code or the duration of a specific event.

Timer Example

Downloadable macro reference

	GetCountSeconds
Returns the count value as a number of whole seconds, rounded down to the nearest second
- ULONG	Return

	StartCounter
Starts the timer counting.
[[File:]] -	ResetCounters
Range: 0-1 where 0=Do Not Reset and 1=Reset
- VOID	Return

	GetCountString
Returns the count value as a floating point string in seconds.
- BYTE	Precision
Number of decimal places to display in string
- STRING	Return

	GetCountMicroSeconds
Returns the count value as a number of whole microseconds, rounded down to the nearest microsecond
- ULONG	Return

	GetCountMilliseconds
Returns the count value as a number of whole milliseconds, rounded down to the nearest millisecond
- ULONG	Return

	StopCounter
Stops the timer counting.
- VOID	Return

	ResetCounter
- VOID	Return

	GetCountReal
Returns the count value as a floating point value in seconds.
[[File:]] -	Return

	GetRawCount
Efficient command to collect the integer number of instructions since the timer was started.
- ULONG	Return

	PULSFALL
Sets the pulse waveform negative edge to <nrf> micro seconds. (Lower limit: 5ns - Upper limit: 99.9ns).
[[File:]] -	Fall
Sets the pulse waveform negative edge in micro seconds (5ns - 99.9ns).
- VOID	Return

	DCOFFS
Sets the dc offset to <nrf> Volts. (Lower limit: -4.500 Vdc - Upper limit: 4.500 Vdc).
[[File:]] -	DCOffset
Sets the dc offset in Volts(Vdc) (4.500 Vdc - 4.500 Vdc).
- VOID	Return

	PRE
Sets the Parallel Port Enable Register to the value <nrf>.
- BYTE	Status
Set register value 0-255
- VOID	Return

	CALIBRATION
Sets the calibration mode to <START>, <SAVE>, or <ABORT>. <nrf> represents the calibration password.
- BYTE	Mode
0 = START, 1 = SAVE, 2 = ABORT
- ULONG	Password
Calibration password
- VOID	Return

	SWPMKRFREQ
Sets the sweep marker to <nrf> Hz. (Lower limit: 10kHz - Upper limit: 100kHz).
[[File:]] -	Frequency
Set the sweep marker in Hertz(Hz) (10kHz - 100kHz).
- VOID	Return

	MODAMSRC
Sets AM waveform source to; 0 = INT, 1 = EXT.
[[File:]] -	Source
Sets AM waveform source (0 = INT, 1 = EXT).
- VOID	Return

	AMPUNIT
Sets the amplitude units to; 0 = VPP, 1 = VRMS, 2 = DBM.
- BYTE	Units
Sets the amplitude units (0 = VPP, 1 = VRMS, 2 = DBM).
- VOID	Return

	ESRRet
Returns the value in the standard event status register in <nr1>
- BYTE	Return

	QERRet
Query and clear error register
- BYTE	Return

	SWPTIME
Sets the sweep time to <nrf> seconds
[[File:]] -	Seconds
Set the sweep time in seconds.
- VOID	Return

	MODHOPFREQ
Sets HOP frequency to <nrf> Hz. (Lower limit: 1uHz - Upper limit: 50MHz).
[[File:]] -	Frequency
Sets HOP frequency in Hertz(Hz) (1uHz - 50MHz).
- VOID	Return

	PULSWID
Sets the pulse waveform width to <nrf> sec. (Lower limit: 20ns - Upper limit: 1Ms).
[[File:]] -	Seconds
Sets the pulse waveform width in seconds (20ns - 1Ms).
- VOID	Return

	PRERet
Returns the value in the Parallel Poll Enable Register in <nr1> numeric format. The syntax of the response is <nr1><rmt>.
- BYTE	Return

	AMPL
Sets the amplitde to <nrf> in the units as specified by the AMPUNIT command. (Range = 10mVpp - 10Vpp)
[[File:]] -	Amplitude
Sets the amplitude (10mVpp - 10Vpp). Units specificied by AMPUNIT command.
- VOID	Return

	MODPOLFSK
Sets FSK trigger slope to; 0 = POS, 1 = NEG.
[[File:]] -	Slope
Set FSK trigger slope (0 = POS, 1 = NEG).
- VOID	Return

	PULSEDGE
Sets the pulse waveform edges (positive and negative edge) to <nrf> micro Sec. Value zero sets to the minimum value allowed (Lower limit: 5ns - Upper limit: 40us).
[[File:]] -	Edges
Sets the pulse waveform edges in micro seconds (5ns - 40us).
- VOID	Return

	ARB4Ret
Returns the binary-data from an existing abbitrary wavefrom memory location.
- UINT	Return

	ARBLOAD
<cpd> sets the output waveform type to <DC>,<SINC>, <EXPRISE>,<LOGRISE>,<RAMPUP>,<RAMPDN>, <TRIANG>,<SQUARE>, <ARB1>,<ARB2>,<ARB3>, <ARB4>, <"USERNAME1">, <"USERNAME2">, <"USERNAME3">, <"USERNAME4">.
- STRING	Type
Waveform Type
- VOID	Return

	ESERet
Returns the value in the Standard Event Status Enable Register in <nr1> numeric format. The syntax of the response is <nr1><rmt>.
- BYTE	Return

	SLVRST
Sets the SLAVE generator ready to be synchronised
- VOID	Return

	SQRSYMM
Sets the square waveform symmetry to <nrf> %. (Lower limit: 20 - Upper limit: 80)
[[File:]] -	Symmetry
Sets the square waveform symmetry in percent (20 - 80).
- VOID	Return

	OUTPUT
Sets the output to; 0 = ON, 1 = OFF, 2 = NORMAL, 3 = INVERT.
- BYTE	SetOutput
Set the output. (0 = ON, 1 = OFF, 2 = NORMAL, 3 = INVERT).
- VOID	Return

	MODPWMDEVWDT
Sets the PWM waveform deviation to <nrf> sec.
[[File:]] -	Sec
- VOID	Return

	SWPMODE
Sets the sweep mode to <CONT> or <TRIG>. 0 = CONT, 1 = TRIG.
[[File:]] -	Mode
Set the sweep mode (0 = CONT, 1 = TRIG).
- VOID	Return

	MODFSKRATE
Sets FSK rate to <nrf> Hz. (Lower limit: 2mHz - Upper limit: 100kHz).
[[File:]] -	Rate
Sets FSK rate in Hertz(Hz) (2mHz - 100kHz).
- VOID	Return

	BST
Sets the burst mode to; 0 = <OFF>, 1 = <NCYC>, 2= <GATED>, 3 = <INFINITE>.
- BYTE	MODE
Sets the burst mode (0 = OFF, 1 = NCYC, 2 = GATED, 3 = INFINITE).
- VOID	Return

	SYNCTYPE
Sets the sync type to; 0 = AUTO, 1 = CARRIER, 2 = MODULATION, 3 = SWEEP, 4 = BURST, 5 = TRIGGER.
- BYTE	Type
Set the sync type (0 = AUTO, 1 = CARRIER, 2 = MODULATION, 3 = SWEEP, 4 = BURST, 5 = TRIGGER).
- VOID	Return

	MODPWMSHAPE
Sets PWM waveform shape to; 0 = SINE, 1 = SQUARE, 2 = RAMPUP, 3 = RAMPDN, 4 = TRIANG, 5 = NOISE, 6 = DC, 7 = SINC, 8 = EXPRISE, 9 = LOGRISE, 10 = ARB1, 11 = ARB2, 12 = ARB3, 13= ARB4.
- BYTE	Shape
Sets PWM waveform shape (1 = SINE, 2 = SQUARE, 3 = RAMPUP, 4 = RAMPDN, 5 = TRIANG, 6 = NOISE, 7 = DC, 8 = SINC, 9 = EXPRISE, 10 = LOGRISE, 11 = ARB1, 12 = ARB2, 13 = ARB3, 14= ARB4).
- VOID	Return

	LOLVL
Sets the amplitude-low-level to <nrf> Volts. (Lower limit: 5.000 V - Upper limit: -0.010 V).
[[File:]] -	LowLevel
Sets the amplitude-low-level in Volts(V) (-5.000 V - -0.010 V).
- VOID	Return

	SAV
Saves the complete instrument setup to the setup-file named <nrf>
- BYTE	StoreLocation
Memory location of register (0-9)
- VOID	Return

	TRG
This command is the same as pressing the TRIGGER key.
- VOID	Return

	ARBDCOFFS
Sets the arbritary dc waveform offset to <nrf> volts.
[[File:]] -	OffsetVoltage
Set the offset voltage
- VOID	Return

	SWPTRGPOL
Sets the sweep trigger slope to; 0 = POS, 1 = NEG.
[[File:]] -	Slope
Set the sweep trigger slope (0 = POS, 1 = NEG).
- VOID	Return

	PULSRISE
Sets the pulse waveform negative edge to <nrf> micro seconds. (Lower limit: 5ns - Upper limit: 99.9ns).
[[File:]] -	Rise
Sets the pulse waveform positive edge in micro seconds (5ns - 99.9ns).
- VOID	Return

	MODAMSHAPE
Sets AM waveform shape to: 0 = SINE, 1 = SQUARE, 2 = RAMPUP, 3 = RAMPDN, 4 = TRIANG, 5 = NOISE, 6 = DC, 7 = SINC, 8 = EXPRISE, 9 = LOGRISE, 10 = ARB1, 11 = ARB2, 12 = ARB3, 13= ARB4.
- BYTE	Shape
Sets AM waveform shape (1 = SINE, 2 = SQUARE, 3 = RAMPUP, 4 = RAMPDN, 5 = TRIANG, 6 = NOISE, 7 = DC, 8 = SINC, 9 = EXPRISE, 10 = LOGRISE, 11 = ARB1, 12 = ARB2, 13 = ARB3, 14= ARB4).
- VOID	Return

	CLKSRC
Sets the clock source to; 0 = INT, 1 = EXT.
[[File:]] -	Source
Sets the clock source (0 = INT, 1 = EXT).
- VOID	Return

	ARB1DEFRet
Returns user specified waveform name, waveform pint interpolation state and waveform length of ARB1.
- STRING	Return

	BEEP
Sound one beep.
- VOID	Return

	SWPCNTFREQ
Sets the sweep centre frequency to <nrf> Hz. (Lower limit: 1uHz - Upper limit: 50MHz).
[[File:]] -	Frequency
Sets the sweep centre frequency in Hertz(Hz) (1uHz - 50MHz).
- VOID	Return

	SWP
Sets the sweep to <ON> or <OFF>. 0 = ON, 1 = OFF.
[[File:]] -	Sweep
Enable or disable the sweep (0 = ON, 1 = OFF).
- VOID	Return

	BSTTRGSRC
Sets the burst trigger source to; 0 = INT, 1 = EXT, 2 = MAN.
- BYTE	Source
Set the burst trigger source (0 = INT, 1 = EXT, 2 = MAN).
- VOID	Return

	MODPWMFREQ
Sets PWM waveform frequency to <nrf> Hz. (Lower limit: 1uHz - Upper limit: 20kHz).
[[File:]] -	Frequency
Sets PWM waveform frequency in Hertz(Hz) (1uHz - 20kHz).
- VOID	Return

	ARB2Ret
Returns the binary-data from an existing abbitrary wavefrom memory location.
- UINT	Return

	RST
Resets the instrument parameters to their default values.
- VOID	Return

	RMPSYMM
Sets the ramp waveform symmetry to <nrf> %. (Lower limit: 0 - Upper limit: 100)
[[File:]] -	Symmetry
Sets the ramp waveform symmetry in percent (0 - 100).
- VOID	Return

	BSTCOUNT
Sets the burst count to <nrf> cycles, maximum 1048575 cycles.
[[File:]] -	Count
Sets the burst count in cycles (1 - 1048575).
- VOID	Return

	SWPMKR
Sets the sweep marker to <ON> or <OFF>. 0 = ON, 1 = OFF.
[[File:]] -	Marker
Enable or disable the sweep marker (0 = ON, 1 = OFF).
- VOID	Return

	PULSFREQ
Sets the pulse waveform frequency to <nrf> Hz (Lower limit: 1uHz - Upper limit: 50MHz).
[[File:]] -	Frequency
Sets the pulse waveform frequency in Hertz(Hz) (1uHz - 50MHz).
- VOID	Return

	MODFMDEV
Sets FM waveform deviation to <nrf> Hz. (Lower limit: 1uHz - Upper limit: 25MHz).
[[File:]] -	Deviation
Sets FM waveform deviation in Hertz(Hz) (1uHz - 25MHz).
- VOID	Return

	RCL
Recalls the instrument setup contained in store <nrf>.
- BYTE	StoreLocation
Memory location (0-9)
- VOID	Return

	ESESet
Sets the standard event status enable register to the value of <nrf>. (Lower limit: 0 - Upper limit: 255)
- BYTE	Value
Enable the register to this value. (0 - 255)
- VOID	Return

	LOCAL
Returns the instrument to local opertion and unlocks the keyboard.
- VOID	Return

	SWPSPNFREQ
Sets the sweep frequency span to <nrf> Hz. (Lower limit: 1uHz - Upper limit: 50.25kHz).
[[File:]] -	Frequency
Set the sweep frequency span in Hertz(Hz) (1uHz - 50.25kHz).
- VOID	Return

	CALSTEP
Step to the next calibration point.
- VOID	Return

	OPC
Sets the Operation Complete bit (bit 0) in the Standard Event Status Register. This will happen immediately the command is executed because of the sequential nature of all operations.
- VOID	Return

	SRERet
Returns the value of the Service Request Enable Register in <nr1> numeric format.
- BYTE	Return

	MODPMFREQ
Sets PM waveform frequency to <nrf> Hz. (Lower limit: 1uHz - Upper limit: 20kHz).
[[File:]] -	Frequency
Sets FM waveform frequency in Hertz(Hz) (1uHz - 20kHz).
- VOID	Return

	ARBRESIZE
Changes the size of arbritary waveform <cpd> to <nrf>.
[[File:]] -	Size
Size of waveform
- STRING	Waveform
Arbritary Waveform
- VOID	Return

	LRN
Intall data from a previous *LRN? command.
- VOID	Return

	MODPMSHAPE
Sets PM waveform shape to; 0 = SINE, 1 = SQUARE, 2 = RAMPUP, 3 = RAMPDN, 4 = TRIANG, 5 = NOISE, 6 = DC, 7 = SINC, 8 = EXPRISE, 9 = LOGRISE, 10 = ARB1, 11 = ARB2, 12 = ARB3, 13= ARB4.
- BYTE	Shape
Sets PM waveform shape (1 = SINE, 2 = SQUARE, 3 = RAMPUP, 4 = RAMPDN, 5 = TRIANG, 6 = NOISE, 7 = DC, 8 = SINC, 9 = EXPRISE, 10 = LOGRISE, 11 = ARB1, 12 = ARB2, 13 = ARB3, 14= ARB4).
- VOID	Return

	ARB4
Loads the binary-data to an existing arbitrary waveform memory location ARB4.
- BYTE	Waveform
- VOID	Return

	CLKSRRet
Returns the clock source <INT> or <EXT>.
[[File:]] -	Return

	MODPMDEV
Sets PM waveform deviation to <nrf> degrees. (Lower limit: -360° - Upper limit: 360°).
[[File:]] -	Degrees
Sets PM waveform deviation in degrees (-360 - 360).
- VOID	Return

	MSTLOCK
Sends signal to SLAVE generator to get synchronised
- VOID	Return

	HILVL
Sets the amplitude-high-level to <nrf> Volts. (Lower limit: -0.490 V - Upper limit: 5.000 V).
[[File:]] -	HighLevel
Sets the amplitude-high-level in Volts(V) (-0.490 V - 5.000 V).
- VOID	Return

	ARB3
Loads the binary-data to an existing arbitrary waveform memory location ARB3.
- UINT	Waveform
- VOID	Return

	WAVE
Sets the waveform type. 0 = SINE, 1 = SQUARE, 2 = RAMP, 3 = TRIANG, 4 = PULSE, 5 = NOISE, 6 = ARB
- BYTE	WaveType
0 = SINE, 1 = SQUARE, 2 = RAMP, 3 = TRIANG, 4 = PULSE, 5 = NOISE, 6 = ARB.
- VOID	Return

	CALADJ
Adjust the selected calibration value by <nrf> (Lower limit: -100 - Upper limit: 100).
[[File:]] -	Calibrate
Adjust the selected calibration value (-100 - 100).
- VOID	Return

	STBRet
Returns the value of the Status Byte Register in <nr1> numeric format.
- BYTE	Return

	ARB2
Loads the binary-data to an existing arbitrary waveform memory location ARB2.
- UINT	Waveform
- VOID	Return

	EERRet
Query and clear execution error number register.
- STRING	Return

	MODFMSRC
Sets FM waveform source to; 0 INT, 1 = EXT.
[[File:]] -	Source
Sets FM waveform source (0 = INT, 1 = EXT).
- VOID	Return

	MODAMFREQ
Sets AM waveform frequency to <nrf> Hz. (Lower limit: 1uHz - Upper limit: 20kHz).
[[File:]] -	Frequency
Sets AM waveform frequency in Hertz(Hz) (1uHz - 20kHz).
- VOID	Return

	ESE
Sets the Standard Event Status Enable Register to the value of <nrf>.
- BYTE	Value
Value of register 0-255
- VOID	Return

	ARB1
Loads the binary-data to an existing arbitrary waveform memory location ARB1.
- UINT	Waveform
16 Bit binary number for arbitrary waveform.
- VOID	Return

	ARB4DEFRet
Returns user specified waveform name, waveform pint interpolation state and waveform length of ARB4.
- STRING	Return

	CLS
Clears status byte register of the interface.
- VOID	Return

	MSTRELOCK
Resynchronises the two generators in MASTER-SLAVE mode.
- VOID	Return

	NOISLVL
Sets the output noise level to <nr1> %. (Lower limit: 0% - Upper limit: 50%)
- BYTE	Percent
Sets the output noise level in percent. (0 - 50)
- VOID	Return

	LOCKMODE
Sets the synchronising mode to; 0 = MASTER, 1 = SLAVE, 2 = INDEP.
- BYTE	Mode
Sets the synchronising mode (0 = MASTER, 1 = SLAVE, 2 = INDEP).
- VOID	Return

	ADDRESSRet
Returns the instruments address
[[File:]] -	Return

	MODPMSRC
Sets PM waveform source to; 0 INT, 1 = EXT.
[[File:]] -	Source
Sets PM waveform source (0 = INT, 1 = EXT).
- VOID	Return

	MODPWMSRC
Sets PWM waveform source to; 0 = INT, 1 = EXT.
[[File:]] -	Source
Sets PWM waveform source (0 = INT, 1 = EXT).
- VOID	Return

	MOD
Sets modulation to; 0 = OFF, 1 = AM, 2 = FM, 3 = PM, 4 = FSK, 5 = PWM.
- BYTE	Modulation
Sets modulation (0 = OFF, 1 = AM, 2 = FM, 3 = PM, 4 = FSK, 5 = PWM).
- VOID	Return

	ISTRet
Returns IST local message as defined by IEEE Std. 488.2. The syntax of the response is 0<rmt>, if the local message is false, or 1<rmt>, if the local message is true.
[[File:]] -	Return

	LRNRet
Returns the complete setup of the instrument as a binary data block
[[File:]] -	Return

	OPCRet
Query Operation Complete status. The response is always 1<rmt> and will be available immediately the command is executed because all commands are sequential.
[[File:]] -	Return

	SWPTYPE
Sets the sweep type to; 0 = LINUP, 1 = LINDN, 2 = LINUPDN, 3 = LINDNUP, 4 = LOGUP, 5 = LOGDN, 6 = LOGUPDN, 7 = LOGDNUP.
- BYTE	Type
Set the sweep type (0 = LINUP, 1 = LINDN, 2 = LINUPDN, 3 = LINDNUP, 4 = LOGUP, 5 = LOGDN, 6 = LOGUPDN, 7 = LOGDNUP).
- VOID	Return

	PULSRANGE
Sets PWM waveform source to <1>, <2> or <3>; 1 = 1, 2 = 2, 3 = 3.
- BYTE	Range
Sets the pulse rise and fall range. (1, 2 or 3)
- VOID	Return

	TSTRet
The generator has no self test capability and the response is always 0 <rmt>.
[[File:]] -	Return

	BSTTRGPOL
Sets the burst trigger slope to; 0 = POS, 1 = NEG.
[[File:]] -	Slope
Set the burst trigger slope (0 = POS, 1 = NEG).
- VOID	Return

	ARB3Ret
Returns the binary-data from an existing abbitrary wavefrom memory location.
- UINT	Return

	BSTPHASE
Sets the burst phase to <nrf> degrees. (Lower limit: -360 - Upper limit: 360)
[[File:]] -	Degrees
Sets the burst phase in degrees (-360 - 360)
- VOID	Return

	IDNRet
Returns the instrument identification. The IDN is saved to the variable passed from the function 'ReturnIDN'. The return parameter is TRUE when the IDN is successfully returned.
- STRING	ReturnIDN
- STRING	Return

	SWPTRGPER
Sets the sweep trigger period to <nrf> seconds
[[File:]] -	Seconds
Set the sweep trigger period in seconds.
- VOID	Return

	PULSDLY
Sets the waveform delay to <nrf> sec
[[File:]] -	Sec
- VOID	Return

Property reference

	Properties
	Timer
Timer Peripheral to use to monitor the passage of time.
	Bit Depth
Number of bits in the timer peripheral. 8-bit timers can count from 0-255 before overflowing. 16-bit timers can count from 0 to 65535 before overflowing.
	Instruction Rate
	Rollover Frequency
	Rollover Time
	Max Time Measurement
Max time in seconds that we can measure before rolling over and starting again.
	Connections
	Simulations
	Timer Delay (ms)
Number of milliseconds between timer events which increment the simulated timer counter variable. 10ms will yield the highest resolution. Values less than this will likely just increase the error and making the timer run slow. Higher delays will yield greater accuracy.
	Decimal Points