Acquiring Waveforms
3-34 CSA7000 Series, TDS7000 Series, & TDS6000 Series Instruments User Manual
HTurn on Waveform Database mode to capture more data.
HTry adjusting the horizontal scale for proper waveform display.
HTry pushing the AUTOSET button.
HTry switching the acquisition to Envelope mode. Envelope searches for
samples with the highest and lowest values over multiple acquisitions and
can detect faster signal components over time.
HTurn on PeakDetect acquisition mode. If the waveform becomes an
envelope, aliasing was occurring.
Use the procedure that follows to set the data acquisition mode and specify
acquisition start/stop methods. For more information, display online help when
performing the procedure.
Overview To set acquisition modes Control elements and resources
Prerequisites 1. Instrument must be powered up, with horizontal and
vertical controls set up. Triggering should also be set up.
See page 3--71 for trigger setup.
To select an
acquisition
mode
2. Touch the Horiz button. Select the Acquisition tab from
the Horiz/Acq setup window.

To Set Acquisition Modes