Dual Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Using Waveform Triggers

Using Waveform Triggers

The dual arbitrary waveform generator includes several different triggering options: single, gated, segment advance, and continuous. The trigger source can be the Trigger hardkey, a command sent through the remote

interface, or an external signal applied to the TRIGGER IN rear panel connector.

To Use Segment Advance Triggering

Using this procedure, you learn how to control sequence playback of two waveform segments using segment advance triggering.

If you have not created and stored a waveform sequence, complete the steps in the previous sections, “Creating Waveform Segments” on page 100, and “Building and Storing a Waveform Sequence” on page 101.

Configuring the Waveform Sequence Trigger

1.Press Preset.

2.Press Mode > Dual ARB > Select Waveform.

3.Highlight a waveform sequence file (for example, TTONE100+MTONE200).

4.Press Select Waveform.

5.Press Trigger > Segment Advance.

6.Press Trigger > Trigger Setup > Trigger Source > Trigger Key.

7.Press Return > Return > ARB Off On to On.

The first waveform segment in the sequence (TTONE) plays and modulates the RF carrier. The waveform

player has been programmed to stop the playback of the current waveform segment and start the playback of the next waveform segment in the sequence when a trigger is received from the front panel Trigger hardkey.

You can now enable the RF output and use the signal.

Triggering the Second Waveform

1.Press the Trigger hardkey.

2.Observe the second waveform segment in the sequence (MTONE) is now playing.

Pressing the Trigger hardkey stops the playback of the first waveform segment and starts the playback of the second waveform segment. Pressing the Trigger hardkey again will return the waveform player to the first

waveform segment.

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