Figure 2-2: Front Panel Controls - Tektronix DG2030 User Manual

START/STOP Button
Starts or stops pattern data output. When automatic pattern data update is not used, the pattern data is
updated before output is started.
The indicator lights in the output state. It will flash when there is a discrepancy between the output data and
the displayed data due to pattern data not being updated.
When automatic pattern data update is specified, the indicator flashes rapidly during data update. It flashes
slowly when automatic update is not performed and data update is required.
Refer to Update on page 3 78 for update mode.
CURSOR Button Arrow Buttons
Activates or switches The arrow buttons move the
the cursor. The lamp cursor. They are also used for
indicates that the special functions that are
general purpose knob described on the screen when
will move the cursor. enabled.
STEP/EVENT Button
Advances the
pattern data by 1
step when in step
mode.
Generates an event
pulse when the run
mode is enhanced
mode.
MENU Buttons
These buttons are
the main menu
buttons. When
pressed, the menu
is displayed and the
corresponding
indicator lights.
Numeric Keys, Units Buttons
The numeric keys enter values in numeric or character
input mode. The characters A to F are allocated to keys for
hexadecimal input. Instructions are displayed when used
for other operations.
When a units button appropriate for the input item is
pressed, the input value and unit are confirmed.
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EXECUTE Button General Purpose Knob
Executes the edit Controls several functions
operation set up with the and adjusts numeric values.
EDIT menu. Confirms The knob icon displayed on
selection operations in the screen indicates that this
selection screens. knob controls the item.
ENTER Key
Confirms numeric and
character input.
Delete Key
Deletes previously input digits
during numeric input. Deletes the
character directly in front of the
cursor during character input.
Operating Basics
HARDCOPY Button
Makes a hard copy of the
current screen. The indicator
flashes while in progress.
FORCE TRIGGER Button
Generates a trigger event.
TRIGGER INPUT
BNC connector accepts an
external trigger signal.
CAUTION: Only apply
signals within the stipulated
ranges to the TRIGGER
INPUT connector. Signals
that exceed those ranges
can damage the instrument.
CLOCK OUT
Refer to Specifications on page A 1
for output levels.
CAUTION: Do not apply external
voltages to the CLOCK OUT
connector. Applying external signal
voltages can damage the instrument.
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