Triggers
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Trigger slope or other conditions specific for the selected trigger type
Fig. 3-1: Trigger information: Normal trigger mode, trigger source is channel 1, width trigger to find
negative pulses shorter than a given pulse width, trigger level = 1.71 mV
Fig. 3-2: Trigger information: Normal trigger mode, trigger sequence; A-event has source channel 1,
edge trigger on rising edge with DC coupling and HF reject, trigger level 1.71 mV; B-event
has source channel 2, edge trigger on rising edge and trigger level 0 V; instrument trig-
gers on the second B-event
3.2 Setting Up the Trigger
This chapter provides step-by-step procedures for the important stages of trigger setup.
The settings mentioned here are described in detail in chapter 3.3, "Reference for Trig-
gers", on page 39.
3.2.1 Configuring the Trigger Event
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 CONT key lights green.
1. Press the SETUP key in the TRIGGER functional block.
The "Trigger" menu opens.
2. Press the "Source" softkey and select the trigger source.
3. Press "Setup" to return to the "Trigger" menu.
4. Press the "Type" softkey repeatedly until the required trigger type is selected.
5. Select "Setup".
6. Configure the settings for the selected trigger type.
For details, see:
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chapter 3.3.2.3, "Edge", on page 43
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chapter 3.3.2.4, "Width", on page 45
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chapter 3.3.2.5, "Video", on page 46
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chapter 3.3.2.6, "Pattern", on page 48
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chapter 3.3.2.7, "Rise Time / Fall Time", on page 50
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chapter 3.3.2.8, "Protocol", on page 52
Setting Up the Trigger