PicoScope 3000 Series User Guide
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PS3000044 1.4
3.5
Using different modes
3.5.1
Introduction
The previous section on advanced features supplied the programmer with extended
information on PicoScope 3000 Series PC Oscilloscopes. The C sample program,
ps3000con.c
, demonstrates how to use the functions of the driver software, and
includes examples showing how to use each of the modes available.
3.5.2
Using block mode
This is the general procedure for reading and displaying data in block mode:
1 Open the oscilloscope using
2 Select channel ranges and AC/DC switches using
3 Using
, set the trigger if required
4 Using
, select timebases until the required ns per sample is
located
5 If required, set the signal generator frequency using
6 Start the oscilloscope running using
7 Wait until the oscilloscope says it is ready using
8 Transfer the block of data from the oscilloscope using
or
9 Display the data
10 Repeat steps 6 to 9
11 Stop the oscilloscope using
.
3.5.3
Using streaming mode
This is the general procedure for reading and displaying data in streaming mode:
1 Open the oscilloscope using
2 Select channel ranges and AC/DC switches using
3 Start the oscilloscope running using
4 Transfer the block of data from the oscilloscope using
5 Display the data
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 as necessary
7 Stop the oscilloscope using
3.5.4
Using ETS mode
This is the general procedure for reading and displaying data in ETS mode:
1 Open the oscilloscope using
2 Select channel ranges and AC/DC switches using
3 Using
, set the trigger if required
4 Set ETS mode using
5 Start the oscilloscope running using
6 Wait until the oscilloscope says it is ready using
7 Transfer the block of data from the oscilloscope using
8 Display the data
9 Repeat steps 5 to 8 as necessary
10 Stop the oscilloscope using
Only the 3204/5/6 variants provide this function.