3
Using the Oscilloscope
Trigger modes
Press
oscilloscope searches for the trigger.
– Normal – displays a waveform when the trigger conditions are met, otherwise
– Auto – displays a waveform when the trigger conditions are met. If the trigger
– Single – displays single-shot events without subsequent waveform data
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repeatedly to select the trigger mode, which affects the way the
the oscilloscope does not trigger and the display is not updated. "Trig'd" is
shown on the status line when this trigger mode is set and a trigger is found.
"Trig'd (blinking)" is shown when a trigger has not been found.
conditions are not met, it forces the oscilloscope to trigger anyway. "Auto" is
shown on the status line when this trigger mode is set and a trigger is found.
"Auto (blinking)" is shown when a trigger has not been found.
overwriting the display. When the oscilloscope triggers, the single acquisition
is displayed and the oscilloscope is stopped ("Stop" is shown on the status
line). Press
Auto trigger mode
again to acquire another waveform.
Keysight U1610/20A User's Guide