Display a waveform
Setting the Display Format
The instrument can display waveforms in two different formats. Choose the format that best suits your needs.
Select
Display > Display Format
.
Select
YT
format to show a signal
amplitude as it varies over time.
Select
XY
format to compare the
amplitude of waveform records point by
point:
The following channels are compared:
Ch 1 (X) and Ch 2 (Y),
Ch 3 (X) and Ch 4 (Y),
Ref 1 (X) and Ref 2 (Y),
Ref 3 (X) and Ref 4 (Y)
Select
XYZ
format to compare the
voltage levels of the Ch 1 (X) and Ch 2
(Y) waveform records point by point as
in XY format. The displayed waveform
intensity is modulated by the Ch 3
(Z) waveform record. XYZ format is
triggered. A -5 division signal (including
position and offset) on Ch 3 produces
a blank screen; a +5 division signal
produces full intensity.
Quick tips
XY format is particularly useful for studying phase relationships such as Lissajous Patterns.
XY format is a dot-only display, although it can have persistence. The Vector style selection has no effect when you
select XY format.
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