Triggers
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Trigger sequence
A complex trigger sequence joins two or more separate trigger conditions with an
optional delay time and an optional reset time or reset condition. Similar setups are
also known as multi-step trigger or A/B trigger
.
T
rigger information
Information on the most important trigger settings is shown in the trigger label on top of
the signal bar. If you double-tap the trigger label, the
"Trigger" dialog box opens. The
label shows:
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Trigger mode
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Trigger type, edge/polarity and trigger source, for A- and B-trigger
6.2 Setting up the trigger
This chapter provides step-by-step procedures for the important stages of trigger
setup.
6.2.1 Configuring a simple trigger
Prerequisites:
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Horizontal and vertical settings are set appropriately to the signals.
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The acquisition is running, the
[Run Stop] key lights green.
For details on settings, see Chapter 6.3, "T
rigger types", on page 193.
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the "Menu">"Trigger" dialog.
The "Trigger" dialog box opens with the "Setup" tab.
2. Tap the "Source" button and select the trigger source.
3. Tap the "Type" button and select the trigger type.
4. Under "Trigger type dependent settings", configure the settings for the selected
trigger type.
See: Chapter 6.3, "Trigger types", on page 193
5. To set the trigger level automatically, tap "Find level".
6. Set the normal trigger mode. Do one of the following:
● Press the [Auto Norm] key on the front panel until "Normal" is shown in the trig-
ger label.
Setting up the trigger