PXI delay between modules

[proland1121]

I have two PXIe-4137 modules (SMU) in a single chassis with an 8840 controller.  I would like to set a delay between the two (roughly 6.8 ms).  The first SMU is to be triggered via software for DC voltage (multiple measurements for 40 ms). The second one is to perform a Pulse Voltage measurement (50 volts, 1.5 amp).  I can configure the two SMU tasks and route a trigger such that they start at approximately the same time (measure trigger from SMU1 to SMU2), but I can't seem to delay the pulse event.  There does not appear to be a Pulse Voltage parameter for a delay between the "pulse start trigger" and the rise of the pulse.  Is there a way to delay the routed trigger?  Would I need a third module to handle the timing between the two?

I'm not sure i can achieve the necessary delay with two separate software triggers.

[Kevin_Price]

Can you just set both tasks to be trigered with different trigger delays?   There's a DAQmx Trigger property node where you can set the delay value.  See below.

-Kevin P

[proland1121]

That looks interesting, but a NI-DCPower instrument handle can not be wired to a DAQmx property node.  How would I go about this using NI-DCPower? 

[proland1121]

Is this not possible with simple trigger routing between two SMUs to set a delay between the two?  Or did I define the target function poorly?

This is something I need to accomplish as I need a pulsed output for the voltage/current ranges required.  Do I need additional hardware?

In case I simply explained poorly, here is a crude diagram of the timing I'm trying to achieve.

[Kevin_Price]

Anyone else out there?  I'm no help on this one as I've never used any of the "NI-DCPower" family of instruments.

-Kevin P