Run/stop – GW Instek GDS-2000A series User Manual User Manual
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GDS-2000A Series User Manual
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Run/Stop
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By default, the waveform on the display is
constantly updated (Run mode). Freezing the
waveform by stopping signal acquisition (Stop
mode) allows flexible observation and analysis. To
enter Stop mode, two methods are available:
pressing the Run/Stop key or using the Single
Trigger mode.
Stop mode icon
When in Stop mode, the Stop icon
appears at the top of the display.
Triggered icon
Freeze Waveform
by Run/Stop Key
Press the Run/Stop key once.
The Run/Stop key turns red.
The waveform and signal
acquisition freezes.
Stop:
Run/Stop
Run/Stop
To unfreeze, press the Run/Stop
key again. The Run/Stop key
turns green again.
Run:
Run/Stop
Run/Stop
Freeze Waveform
by Single Trigger
Mode
Press the Single key to go into
the Single Trigger mode. The
Single key turns bright white.
In the Single Trigger mode, the
scope will be put into the pre-
trigger mode until the scope
encounters the next trigger
point. After the scope has
triggered, it will remain in Stop
mode, until the Single key is
pressed again or the Run/Stop
key is pressed.
Single
Single