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3.2.3.2 T
rigger controls
The keys and knob in the T
rigger functional block adjust the trigger and start or stop
acquisition.
[Level]
The rotary knob sets the trigger level for all trigger types. T
urn clockwise to move up
the trigger level. Press the knob to set the trigger level to 50% of the signal amplitude.
If the selected trigger type requires two trigger levels - upper and lower level - press
the knob to toggle between the two levels.
[Auto Norm]
Toggles the trigger mode between
"Auto" and "Normal". The current setting is shown
on the trigger label.
Auto
The instrument triggers repeatedly after a time interval if the trigger
conditions are not fulfilled.
Norm
The instrument acquires a waveform only if a trigger occurs. The
"Norm" LED lights up in green.
Remote command:
TRIGger<m>:
MODE
on page 1430
[Source]
Opens a dialog box where you can select the trigger source. Press the key again to
switch the source. The key lights up in the color of the selected trigger source.
Remote command:
TRIGger<m>:SOURce[:
SELect] on page 1389
[Slope]
Toggles the trigger slope or trigger polarity
, dependent on the trigger type. The current
setting is shown on the trigger label.
[Run Stop]
Starts and stops the continuous acquisition. The
[Run Stop] key lights green when the
acquisition is running. When the acquisition is stopped, the key lights red.
Remote command:
RUN
on page 1325
STOP on page 1326
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