Rigol DS1104B [71/168] Alternative trigger

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User’s Guide for DS1000B Series

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Alternative Trigger

When alternative trigger is on, the trigger sources come from two vertical channels.

This mode can be used to observe two non-related signals. You can choose two

different trigger modes for the two vertical channels. The options are as follows:

Edge, Pulse and video. The info of the trigger level of the two channels will be

displayed on the upper-right of the screen. Press MENU→Mode→Alternative to enter

the following menu.

Figure 2-49 Table 2-28 The Alternative trigger menu (Page 1/2 Trigger Type: Edge)

Menu Settings Comments

Alt Channel

CH1-CH2

CH1-CH3

CH1-CH4

CH2-CH3

CH2-CH4

CH3-CH4

To specify the current alternative trigger

channels as any two channels selected

form CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4.

select

CH1, CH2

CH3, CH4

To select vertical channel among CH1,

CH2, CH3, CH4 in alternative trigger

mode so as to configure further settings.

Type

Edge

Pulse

Video

Choose trigger type for the current

channel.

Figure 2-50 Table 2-29 The Alternative trigger menu (Page 2/2 Trigger Type: Edge)

Menu settings comments

Edge type

Trigger on rising edge.

Trigger on falling edge.

Set up

To go to set up menu. See Table 2-34