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Trigger parameter overview – GW Instek GDS-2000A series User Manual User Manual

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CONFIGURATION

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Trigger Parameter Overview

All the following parameters are common for all
the trigger types unless stated otherwise.

Trigger Source

CH1 ~ 4

Channel 1 ~ 4 input signals

EXT

External trigger input
signal

EXT TRIG

AC Line

AC mains signal

Alternate

Alternate between channel sources for
the trigger source.

EXT Probe

Probe trigger source. Set the probe as
either current or voltage.

Trigger Mode

Auto (un-
triggered
roll)

The GDS-2000A generates an internal
trigger if there is no trigger event, to
make sure waveforms are constantly
updated regardless of trigger events.
Select this mode especially when
viewing rolling waveforms at slower
timebases.

Normal

The GDS-2000A acquires a waveform
only when a trigger event occurs.

Single

The GDS-2000A acquires
a waveform once when a
trigger event occurs, then
stops acquiring. Press the
Single key to acquire a
waveform again.

Single