Slope Trigger - Rigol MSO4000 Series User Manual

Chapter 5 Trigger

Slope Trigger

In slope trigger, the oscilloscope triggers on the specified positive slope or negative
slope with the specified time.
For this oscilloscope, the positive slope time is defined as the time difference
between the two crossing points of trigger level lines (the trigger level upper limit
and the trigger level lower limit) with the positive edge and the negative slope time is
defined as the time difference between the two crossing points of trigger level lines
with the negative edge, as shown in the figure below.
Press MENU (in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel)  Type, turn
the multi-function knob
Type continuously to switch to "Slope" trigger.
At this point, the trigger setting information (include the trigger type, trigger source
and trigger level difference, as shown in the figure below) is displayed at the
upper-right side of the screen and changes with the trigger setting.
Set the slope trigger:
1. Specify the trigger source
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Positive Slope Time
Figure 5-1 Positive Slope Time/Negative Slope Time
Press Source to select CH1 to CH4 (please refer to "Trigger Source"). The
trigger source currently selected is displayed at the upper-right side of the
screen.
Note: Channels that are turned off can also be selected as the trigger source.
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B
Negative Slope Time
to select "Slope" and press the knob. You can also press
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Trigger Level Upper Limit
Trigger Level Lower Limit
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