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test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-external-triggers [2021/05/14 23:05] – ↷ Page moved from reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-external-triggers to test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-external-triggers Arthur Browntest-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-external-triggers [2022/10/04 11:38] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ===== Inventory ===== ===== Inventory =====
   * A Digilent Test & Measurement Device with Analog and/or Digital Input and Output Channels, and External Trigger Capabilities:   * A Digilent Test & Measurement Device with Analog and/or Digital Input and Output Channels, and External Trigger Capabilities:
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ADP3250)]] +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250)]] 
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-studio:start|Analog Discovery Studio]] +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ADP3250)]] 
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-2:start|Analog Discovery 2]] +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-studio:start|Analog Discovery Studio]] 
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery:start|Analog Discovery (Legacy)]]+    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-2:start|Analog Discovery 2]] 
 +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery:start|Analog Discovery (Legacy)]]
   * MTE Cables, BNC Oscilloscope Probes, and/or BNC to Minigrabber Clip Cables, depending on the device you are using.   * MTE Cables, BNC Oscilloscope Probes, and/or BNC to Minigrabber Clip Cables, depending on the device you are using.
   * A Computer with WaveForms Installed   * A Computer with WaveForms Installed
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 **Note:** //In order to show each of the opened instruments on the screen at once, click on the Docking Windows button ({{learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-voltmeter:symbol_docking.png?nolink}}) at the top right corner of the window. To return to the default tabbed view later, click on the Tabbed Windows button ({{learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-voltmeter:symbol_tabbed.png?nolink}}) adjacent to the Docking Windows button.// **Note:** //In order to show each of the opened instruments on the screen at once, click on the Docking Windows button ({{learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-voltmeter:symbol_docking.png?nolink}}) at the top right corner of the window. To return to the default tabbed view later, click on the Tabbed Windows button ({{learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-voltmeter:symbol_tabbed.png?nolink}}) adjacent to the Docking Windows button.//
  
-  - Open the //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator|WaveGen]]// instrument and keep it at default settings (1V at 1kHz) +  - Open the //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator|WaveGen]]// instrument and keep it at default settings (1V at 1kHz) 
-  - Open the //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope|Scope]]// instrument and make the following adjustments in the Control Bar+  - Open the //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope|Scope]]// instrument and make the following adjustments in the Control Bar
     * Change the **Trigger Type** drop-down menu from "Auto" to "**Normal**"     * Change the **Trigger Type** drop-down menu from "Auto" to "**Normal**"
     * Change the **Source** drop-down menu from "Channel 1" to "**Trigger 1**"     * Change the **Source** drop-down menu from "Channel 1" to "**Trigger 1**"
-  - Open the //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-supplies|Supplies]]// instrument, change the **Positive Supply** to **3.3V**, and disable the Negative Supply (if present)+  - Open the //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-supplies|Supplies]]// instrument, change the **Positive Supply** to **3.3V**, and disable the Negative Supply (if present)
   - Click the green "Run" arrow on all three WaveForms instruments   - Click the green "Run" arrow on all three WaveForms instruments
  
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 **Note:** //In order to show each of the opened instruments on the screen at once, click on the Docking Windows button ({{learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-voltmeter:symbol_docking.png?nolink}}) at the top right corner of the window. To return to the default tabbed view later, click on the Tabbed Windows button ({{learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-voltmeter:symbol_tabbed.png?nolink}}) adjacent to the Docking Windows button.// **Note:** //In order to show each of the opened instruments on the screen at once, click on the Docking Windows button ({{learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-voltmeter:symbol_docking.png?nolink}}) at the top right corner of the window. To return to the default tabbed view later, click on the Tabbed Windows button ({{learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-voltmeter:symbol_tabbed.png?nolink}}) adjacent to the Docking Windows button.//
  
-  - Open the //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-pattern-generator|Patterns]]// instrument and do the following:+  - Open the //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-pattern-generator|Patterns]]// instrument and do the following:
         * Add Signals DIO0 and DIO1         * Add Signals DIO0 and DIO1
         * Change DIO0 type to "**Clock**" and Parameter 1 to "**500mHz**         * Change DIO0 type to "**Clock**" and Parameter 1 to "**500mHz**
         * Change DIO1 type to "**Random**" and Parameter 1 to "**10kHz**""         * Change DIO1 type to "**Random**" and Parameter 1 to "**10kHz**""
-  - Open the //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-logic-analyzer|Logic]]// instrument and do the following:+  - Open the //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-logic-analyzer|Logic]]// instrument and do the following:
         * Add Signals DIO0 and DIO1         * Add Signals DIO0 and DIO1
         * In the Control Bar, change the trigger **Type** drop-down menu to "**Normal**" and the trigger **Source** drop-down menu to "**External 1**"          * In the Control Bar, change the trigger **Type** drop-down menu to "**Normal**" and the trigger **Source** drop-down menu to "**External 1**" 
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 ==== Next Steps ==== ==== Next Steps ====
  
-More examples of External Triggering being used are covered in the [[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-cross-triggers]] guide+More examples of External Triggering being used are covered in the [[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-cross-triggers]] guide
  
 For more guides on how to use the Digilent Test and Measurement Device, return to the device's Resource Center, linked from the [[reference:test-and-measurement:start:]] page of this wiki. For more guides on how to use the Digilent Test and Measurement Device, return to the device's Resource Center, linked from the [[reference:test-and-measurement:start:]] page of this wiki.
  
-For more information on WaveForms visit the [[reference:software:waveforms:waveforms-3:reference-manual|WaveForms Reference Manual]]. +For more information on WaveForms visit the [[software:waveforms:waveforms-3:reference-manual|WaveForms Reference Manual]]. 
  
-For technical support, please visit the [[https://forum.digilentinc.com/forum/8-scopes-instruments/|Scopes and Instruments]] section of the Digilent Forums.+For technical support, please visit the [[https://forum.digilentinc.com/forum/8-test-and-measurement/|Test and Measurement]] section of the Digilent Forums.