Tektronix RSA6100A Series, Help Manual

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Controlling the Acquisition of Data > Using Triggers to
Capture Just What You Want > Triggering Trigger Settings
Trigger Settings
Menu Bar: Settings > Trigger
Application Toolbar: Trig
Front Panel: Trigger
The Trigger control panel allows you to set the parameters that de fi ne trigger events and how the
instrument responds to them.
Trigger Modes
There are two trigger modes: Free Run and Triggered.
Mode Description
Free Run Acquires and displays the signal without triggering.
Triggered Acquires a data record after the de fi ned trigger event is recognized.
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Trigger Tabs
Use the Trigger tabs to access controls for setting the different trigger parameters.
Tab Description
Event (see page 323) Sets parameters that control triggering on the selected trigger source.
Time Quali fi ed (see page 330) Sets values used to adjust time of acquisition with respect to time of trigger event.
Advanced (see page 331) Sets controls for triggering in swept acquisitions.
Actions (see page 332) Sets parameters for Save on trigger function.
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Event Tab
The Event tab is used to set the parameters that de fi ne trigger events. The parameters that appear on the
Event tab change depending on the selected Trigger source and type.
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