Teledyne 6-Zi User Manual

Getting Started
Manual

WaveRunner 6 Zi
and 12-Bit HRO
Oscilloscopes

WaveRunner 6 Zi and

12-Bit HRO Oscilloscopes

Getting Started Manual

January 2013

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PREPAID.

The oscilloscope is warranted for normal use and operation, within specifications, for a
period of three years from shipment. Teledyne LeCroy will either repair or, at our option,
replace any product returned to one of our authorized service centers within this period.
However, in order to do this we must first examine the product and find that it is defective
due to workmanship or materials and not due to misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal
conditions or operation.

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representatives or b) improper connection to incompatible equipment, or c) for any damage
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LeCroy shall not be obligated to service a product that has been modified or integrated
where the modification or integration increases the task duration or difficulty of servicing
the oscilloscope. Spare and replacement parts, and repairs, all have a 90-day warranty.

The oscilloscope's firmware has been thoroughly tested and is presumed to be functional.
Nevertheless, it is supplied without warranty of any kind covering detailed performance.
Products not made by Teledyne LeCroy are covered solely by the warranty of the original
equipment manufacturer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome ............................................................................................... 1

How This Manual Is Organized ............................................................... 2

Safety Instructions ................................................................................. 3

Symbols ................................................................................................... 3

Precautions ............................................................................................. 3

Operating Environment .......................................................................... 4

Cooling .................................................................................................... 4

Cleaning .................................................................................................. 5

Calibration............................................................................................... 5

Power ...................................................................................................... 6

Hardware .............................................................................................. 8

The Front of Your Oscilloscope ............................................................... 8

I/O Panel ............................................................................................... 12

The Back of Your Oscilloscope .............................................................. 14

Basic Controls ...................................................................................... 17

Hardware and Software Controls ......................................................... 17

Front Panel Controls ............................................................................. 18

Front Panel Control Groupings ............................................................. 19

Probe / Signal Connection Interfaces .................................................... 31

Probe Interfaces.................................................................................... 31

ProBus Interface ................................................................................... 32

Probes ................................................................................................... 33

Passive Probe Compensation ............................................................... 34

Display Dashboard ............................................................................... 35

Screen Layout, Groupings, and Controls .............................................. 35

Menu Bar .............................................................................................. 35

The Quick Access Toolbar ..................................................................... 36

The Signal Display Grid ......................................................................... 36

Trace Descriptor Labels ........................................................................ 39

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Dialog Area ............................................................................................ 42

Shortcut Toolbar ................................................................................... 48

Message Bar .......................................................................................... 49

Turning on Channels and Traces ............................................................50

Timebase ..............................................................................................51

Overview ............................................................................................... 51

Timebase Setup and Control ................................................................. 51

Sampling Modes ...................................................................................52

Overview ............................................................................................... 52

Selecting a Sampling Mode ................................................................... 52

Single-shot Sampling Mode .................................................................. 52

Sequence Sampling Mode – Working with Segments .......................... 53

RIS Sampling Mode for Higher Sampling Rates .................................... 59

Roll Mode .............................................................................................. 60

Vertical .................................................................................................61

Overview ............................................................................................... 61

Channel Controls ................................................................................... 61

Actions for Trace C1 Buttons ................................................................ 63

Pre-Processing Controls ........................................................................ 64

Trigger ..................................................................................................68

Overview ............................................................................................... 68

Trigger Types ......................................................................................... 69

Trigger Settings ..................................................................................... 73

Trigger Setup ......................................................................................... 74

TriggerScan............................................................................................ 79

Viewing Waveforms ..............................................................................83

Display ................................................................................................... 83

Persistence ............................................................................................ 87

WaveStream Display Mode................................................................... 89

Adjusting Trace Intensity ...................................................................... 90

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Zooming Waveforms ............................................................................ 91

Overview ............................................................................................... 91

Zooming a Single Channel ..................................................................... 92

Touch-and-Drag Zooming ..................................................................... 94

Quickly Zooming Waveforms ................................................................ 94

Measuring with Cursors ....................................................................... 95

Overview ............................................................................................... 95

Cursor Types ......................................................................................... 95

Cursors Setup ........................................................................................ 95

Measurement Parameters .................................................................... 99

Overview ............................................................................................... 99

Parameter Setup ................................................................................. 100

Measure Modes .................................................................................. 101

Help Markers ...................................................................................... 102

Measurement Parameter Analysis ...................................................... 104

Overview ............................................................................................. 104

Creating and Viewing a Histogram ..................................................... 106

Creating and Viewing a Trend ............................................................. 112

Creating a Track View ......................................................................... 113

Pass-Fail Parameter Testing ................................................................ 114

Math ................................................................................................. 121

Math Traces and Functions Overview ................................................ 121

Math Setup ......................................................................................... 122

Mask Testing ..................................................................................... 124

Creating a Mask .................................................................................. 124

Quick Access to Pass/Fail Setup Dialogs ............................................. 125

Removing a Mask from the Display .................................................... 126

Right-Hand Dialogs ............................................................................. 126

WaveScan Overview .......................................................................... 127

Signal Views ........................................................................................ 128

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Search Modes ..................................................................................... 129

Parameter Measurements .................................................................. 129

Sampling Mode ................................................................................... 129

Customization Overview ..................................................................... 130

Documenting Work with LabNotebook ................................................ 131

Overview ............................................................................................. 131

LabNotebook Dialog ............................................................................ 131

Save/Recall ......................................................................................... 136

Overview ............................................................................................. 136

Saving and Recalling Setups ................................................................ 137

Saving and Recalling Waveforms ........................................................ 138

Utilities .............................................................................................. 143

Utilities Setup ...................................................................................... 143

Disk Utilities ........................................................................................ 156

Preferences ......................................................................................... 158

System Recovery Tool ......................................................................... 164

Restoring Software Using Acronis® ..................................................... 164

Reference ........................................................................................... 168

Specifications ...................................................................................... 168

Certifications ....................................................................................... 168

End-User License Agreement for Teledyne LeCroy® X-Stream Software

............................................................................................................ 171

Windows® License Agreement ............................................................ 182

Contact Teledyne LeCroy .................................................................... 183

Index .................................................................................................. 184

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a Teledyne LeCroy product. We're certain you'll
be pleased with the detailed features so unique to our instruments.

With 16 times more resolution, unmatched accuracy and impressive signal
fidelity, Teledyne LeCroy High Resolution Oscilloscopes are a new breed of
instrument delivering more vertical resolution, unmatched accuracy,
impressive signal fidelity, and true 12 bit vertical resolution.

This WaveRunner6 Zi and 12-Bit HRO Getting Started Manual is designed
to cover important safety and installation information for your
oscilloscope, along with standard procedures so you're quickly working on
waveforms. The Teledyne LeCroy website at teledynelecroy.com maintains
the most current specification information and the online help file on your
instrument may be accessed for more comprehensive documentation.
Sections of the online help residing on your oscilloscope may be printed
and transferring the help file itself to a USB memory device is a fairly
common procedure. For details on how to access your online help file can
be found in a .pdf file on the desktop of your oscilloscope or you can search
for Operator's Manual for Zi Oscilloscopes on the Teledyne LeCroy website
at teledynelecroy.com.

When your product is delivered, verify that all items on the packing list or
invoice copy have been shipped to you. Contact your nearest Teledyne
LeCroy customer service center or national distributor if anything is missing
or damaged. If there is something missing or damaged, and you do not
contact us immediately, we cannot be responsible for replacement.

We truly hope you enjoy using Teledyne LeCroy's fine products.

Sincerely,

David C. Graef

Teledyne LeCroy Corporation

Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

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How This Manual Is Organized

First, we cover your instrument's unique hardware and software features in
the following sections:

 Hardware
 Basic Controls
 Probe and Signal Connection Interfaces
 Display Dashboard
 Turning on Channels and Traces

Essential Core Oscilloscope Functions

This section covers the essential Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope core
functions, such as:

 Timebase
 Sampling Modes
 Vertical
 Trigger
 Viewing
 Zooming
 Measuring
 Math
 Masks
 Customization
 LabNotebook
 Save/Recall
 Utilities

Reference

The Reference section is set aside and covers items like Certifications, how
to Contact Teledyne LeCroy for Support, and to always maintains the most
current specification information. The website should always be checked
for frequent updates.

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CAUTION of potential damage to instrument, or WARNING of
potential for bodily injury. Attend to the accompanying
information to protect against personal injury or damage. Do
not proceed until conditions are fully understood and met.

High voltage. Risk of electric shock.

Measurement ground connection.
Safety (protective) ground connection.

Alternating Current.

Standby Power (front of instrument).

Safety Instructions

This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep the
instrument operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required to
follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the precautions
specified in this section. The overall safety of any system incorporating
this instrument is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

Symbols

These symbols appear on the instrument's front or rear panels and in its
documentation to alert you to important safety considerations.

Precautions

Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord shipped with this
instrument and certified for the country of use.

Maintain ground. This product is grounded through the power cord
grounding conductor. To avoid electric shock, connect only to a grounded
mating outlet.

Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect/disconnect probes or
test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.

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Observe all terminal ratings. Do not apply a voltage to any input (C1, C2,
C3, C4 or EXT) that exceeds the maximum rating of that input. Refer to the
front of the oscilloscope for maximum input ratings.

Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or
explosive atmospheres.

Use indoors only.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Do not block the cooling vents. Leave a minimum six-inch (15 cm) gap

between the instrument and the nearest object. Keep the underside clear
of papers and other objects.

Do not remove the covers or inside parts. Refer all maintenance to
qualified service personnel.

Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use the product if any part
is damaged. Obviously incorrect measurement behaviors (such as failure to
calibrate) might indicate impairment due to hazardous live electrical
quantities. Cease operation immediately and sequester the instrument
from inadvertent use.

Operating Environment

Temperature: 5 to 40 °C.

Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to

31° C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40° C (or at the upper
operational temperature limit).

Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at or below 25° C.

Cooling

The instrument relies on forced air cooling with internal fans and vents.
Take care to avoid restricting the airflow to any part of the oscilloscope.
Around the sides and rear, leave a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
the instrument and the nearest object. At the bottom, the oscilloscope feet
(up or down) provide adequate clearance.

CAUTION. Do not block oscilloscope vents. Always keep the area
beneath the oscilloscope clear of paper and other items.

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The instrument also has internal fan control circuitry that regulates the fan
speed based on the ambient temperature. This is performed automatically
after start-up.

Cleaning

Clean only the exterior of the oscilloscope using a damp, soft cloth. Do not
use harsh chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no circumstances
submerge the instrument or allow moisture to penetrate it. Avoid electric
shock by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning.

CAUTION. Do not attempt to clean internal parts. Refer to qualified
service personnel.

Calibration

The oscilloscope is calibrated at the factory prior to being shipped. The
recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be
performed by qualified personnel only.

The oscilloscope software includes automatic and manual calibration
functions.

CAUTION. It is required that all inputs be removed from the
oscilloscope prior to performing a manual calibration.

Schedule an annual factory calibration as part of your regular maintenance.
Extended warranty, calibration, and upgrade plans are available for
purchase. Contact your Teledyne LeCroy sales representative or
[e-mail] to purchase a service plan.

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Power

AC Power Source

100-240 VAC (+/-10%) at 50/60 Hz (+/-5%)
100-120 VAC (+/-10%) at 400 Hz (+/-5%)
Installation Category: 300V CAT II

Manual voltage selection is not required because the instrument
automatically adapts to line voltage.

Power Consumption

8-BIT MODELS:

Power Consumption (Nominal): 425 Watts (425 VA)
Max Power Consumption (with all PC peripherals, active probes connected
to 4 channels, and MSO active): 500 Watts (500 VA)

12-BIT MODELS:

Power Consumption (Nominal): 325 Watts (325 VA)
Max Power Consumption (with all PC peripherals, active probes connected
to 4 channels, and MSO active): 425 Watts (425 VA)

Power consumption in Standby Mode: 15 Watts

Power and Ground Connections

The instrument is provided with a 10A/250V 18AWG rated grounded cord
set containing a molded three-terminal polarized plug and a standard
IEC320 (Type C13) connector for making line voltage and safety ground
connections.

The AC inlet ground is connected directly to the frame of the instrument.
For adequate protection again electric shock, connect to a mating outlet
with a safety ground contact.

WARNING. Interrupting the protective conductor inside or outside
the oscilloscope, or disconnecting the safety ground terminal,
creates a hazardous situation. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

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Standby Power

The Standby Power button controls the operational state of the
oscilloscope. Press the button to switch the instrument On or into Standby
mode (Off).

Always use the Power button or the File > Shutdown menu option to
execute a proper shut down process and preserve settings before powering
down.

Powering off does not disconnect the oscilloscope from the AC power
supply. The only way to fully power down the instrument is to shut down
then unplug the AC power cord from the outlet. We recommend
unplugging the instrument if it will be unused for a long period of time.

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Number and Description

1. Power Button

2. Channel Inputs

3. EXT Input and

AUX Output
connectors

4. Ground Connector

and Probe
Calibration Hook

5. USB Connections

and Teledyne
LeCroy Bus Port

6. Front Panel

Control

7. Rotating Display

Release Switch

8. Touch Screen

Stylus

Hardware

The Front of Your Oscilloscope

Numbered labels on this image correspond with descriptions on the
following table.

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Rotating and Tilting the Display

The display panel allows for Rotation and Tilting adjustments. These
adjustments allow you to position your instrument with unmatched
versatility.

Rotate and Tilt your display using the following instructions:

Note: Your oscilloscope should always be firmly planted on a solid supporting

surface at all times.

ROTATING THE DISPLAY

Rotate the display by firmly grasping the left side of the display. Use your
thumb to push upward on the release switch (on the front-left side of the
display), and then use your wrist to forcibly rotate the display in an
upward, clockwise twisting motion until the display locks into portrait
position.

Rotating the display from landscape (horizontal) to portrait (vertical) positioning.

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Note: For models without a latch on the left side of the display, grip the same side

firmly and rotate in an upward, clockwise twisting motion. The track clicks in and
out of the two positions without the use of the latch.

The user interface then adjusts its layout from landscape (horizontal) to
portrait (vertical). This setup is ideal for viewing high-amplitude signals.

The Rotating Display shown in portrait layout position.

Reverse the process by grasping the now upper side of the display. Again,
use your thumb to push upward on the release switch; but, now use your
wrist to forcibly rotate the display in a downward, counter-clockwise
twisting motion until the display locks back into landscape position.

The user interface then adjusts the layout back from portrait (vertical) to
landscape (horizontal).

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TILTING THE DISPLAY

The display can be tilted (while in either Landscape or Portrait mode) into
Upward or Downward positioning for convenience.

Tilt the display by firmly grasping the far left side of the display and the far
right side of the front panel. Use your wrists to forcibly tilt the display by
pushing the upper-portions forward (to tilt upward) or the lower-portions
backward (to tilt downward) until the desired positioning is reached.

Tilting the display by pushing the upper-portions of the display/front panel

forward - tilting the display from downward to upward positioning.

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I/O Panel

The I/O Panel is located on the right side (facing) of the instrument as
follows:

Note: A Teledyne LeCroy Bus (LBUS) connection is located on the The Front of
Your Oscilloscope (on page 3).

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Number and Description

1. USB488

Connection

2. USB A

Connections

3. Ethernet Port

4. Microphone

Connection

5. Speaker

Connection

6. Line In

Connection

7. External VGA

Monitor
Connection

Numbered labels on the following I/O Panel image correspond with
descriptions on the following table.

Note: Contact a system administrator when connecting to any internal LAN.

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The Back of Your Oscilloscope

The AC Power Plug is located on the back panel of your instrument.

Removable Hard Drive Option

The WaveRunner 6 Zi and 12-Bit HRO have a removable hard drive option
available. The remainder of this topic explains how to properly remove and
reinstall the WaveRunner 6 Zi and 12-Bit HRO removable hard drive.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 The WaveRunner 6 Zi and 12-Bit HRO removable hard drive option

must be specified when ordering and installed at the Teledyne
LeCroy factory. Contact your Teledyne LeCroy representative for
details using Contact Teledyne LeCroy for Support.

 When this option is ordered, a removable hard drive is installed

inside your oscilloscope and an additional removable hard drive is
also provided.

 Never attempt to extract a removable hard drive without powering

down your instrument first.

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WARNING. Only removable hard drives supplied by Teledyne LeCroy

should ever be used in your instrument. Teledyne LeCroy drives bear
a Teledyne LeCroy sticker and serial number indicating the intended
oscilloscope model with which it's supposed to be used.

When extracting your removable hard drive (if you have this option) hand­turn and remove the screws, and then remove the cover from the back of
your oscilloscope.

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Now, un-tuck and gently pull the tab to unplug the hard drive from its
connection and remove it from the slot.

When reinstalling your removable hard drive, be sure its placed back into
the slot in the correct direction. Firmly press the drive into place securing
its internal connection to your oscilloscope.

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Finally, to make sure the removable hard drive cover is returned in the
correct direction to the back of your oscilloscope, a sill or lip on the inside
of the cover should be situated so it pushes downward on the removable
hard drive.

Basic Controls

Hardware and Software Controls

The following Basic Control topics cover the general usage of the hardware
buttons located on the oscilloscope's front panel and the screen control
interface elements of the software.

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Front Panel Controls

Note: Many specific Front Panel Controls directly correspond with Screen Layout
Controls. For example, the Print front panel general control button corresponds
with the Hardcopy function at Utilities → Utilities Setup → Hardcopy.

The following picture shows the Front Panel Control.

Front panel for WaveRunner 6 Zi and 12-Bit HRO oscilloscopes.

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Front Panel Control Groupings

The front panel is divided into sections based on various functions. The
following topics explain these sections in more detail.

Miscellaneous Controls and WaveStream Indicator

This topmost section of the front panel provides the following functions:

 Touch Screen - By default this button's blue backlit LED is ON and

the touch screen is enabled. By pressing this button and turning off
the LED, the touch screen is then disabled.

 Print - Press this button and it automatically executes the based on

the settings you've made as described in Printing and Hardcopy

Functions (on page 147).

You can set the oscilloscope to automatically spool directly to a
printer, to a file, an email (with attachment), or to the clipboard.

 Scope Setup - Press once and the Scope Setup flyout menu is shown.

The Scope Setup flyout menu quickly provides access to Auto Setup,

C1 Find Scale, C2 Find Scale, C3 Find Scale, C4 Find Scale, and
Default Setup buttons. These functions perform various automatic

setup configurations to your instrument. This corresponds to the

Auto Setup... selection on the menu bar from the Vertical,
Timebase, or Trigger menus.

Press the Auto Setup... button on the flyout menu to perform a full
auto setup. Press a Channel Find Scale button on the flyout menu to
perform a quick auto setup for that channel only.

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Press the AUTO SETUP... front panel button twice to perform the last
selection from the Auto Setup... flyout menu (the default is to
perform a full auto setup).

If Auto Setup is run when no channels are turned on, all channels are
affected. When more than one channel is turned on, the first
channel with a signal applied to it is automatically set up for edge
triggering.

Perform an autosetup of all these functions together by pressing the
Auto Setup... front panel button.

 Clear Sweeps - Press to clear data from multiple sweeps

(acquisitions) including: persistence trace displays, averaged traces,
parameter statistics, and Histicons. During waveform readout,
cancels readout. This is the same as pressing Clear Sweeps on the
Measure → Measure Setup... or Math → Math Setup dialogs.

 WaveStream - Indicates when WaveStream mode is ON. Refer to

WaveStream Mode (on page 89) for more information.

 Intensity - Press to toggle between WaveStream OFF and ON for

Analog Persistence and WaveStream ON for Color Persistence. When
you turn the knob, if WaveStream is ON, the WaveStream display
intensity changes. When you turn the knob, if WaveStream is OFF,
changes the Intensity setting. Corresponds with the screen menu
selection: Display → Display Setup (on page 84).

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Trigger Front Panel Controls

 Level - Pressing this button sets the trigger level to 50%. Turn the

knob to change the trigger threshold level. The threshold level is
indicated on the Trigger label.

 READY and TRIG'D Indicators - The READY indicator is lit when the

trigger is armed. TRIG'D is lit momentarily when a trigger occurs. A
fast trigger rate causes the light to stay lit continuously.

 Setup - Press once to open the Trigger Setup... dialog. Corresponds

with screen menu selection: Trigger → Trigger Setup.... Press the

Trigger SETUP front panel button again to close the Trigger Setup...
dialog.

 Trigger Scan - Pressing the Trigger Scan button opens the

TriggerScan dialog to help you quickly find rare waveform glitches
and anomalies.

 Source - This button directly selects through the available Source

field values (C1, C2, C3, C4, Dig, EXT, and Line) usually accessed on
the Setup section of the main Trigger dialog.

 Slope - This button directly selects through the available Slope field

values (Positive, Negative, or Either) usually accessed on the Setup
section of the main Trigger dialog.

 Coupling - This button directly selects through the available

Coupling field values - DC, AC, LFR (Low-Frequency Rejection), or

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HFR (High-Frequency Rejection) - usually accessed on the Setup
section of the main Trigger dialog.

 Auto - Press to turn on Auto Trigger mode, which triggers the

oscilloscope after a time-out, even if the trigger conditions are not
met.

 Normal - Press to turn on Normal Trigger mode, which triggers the

oscilloscope each time a signal is present that meets the conditions
set for the type of trigger selected.

 Single - Press to turn on Single Trigger mode, which arms the

oscilloscope to trigger once (single-shot acquisition) when the input
signal meets the trigger conditions set for the type of trigger
selected. If the scope is already armed, it will force a trigger.

 Stop - Press to prevent the scope from triggering on a signal. If you

boot up the instrument with the trigger in Stop mode, a no trace
available message is shown. Press the Trigger AUTO front panel
button to display your trace.