Rigol DHO800 Series User Manual

8.7.13 RS232 Trigger
RS232 bus is a serial communication mode used in data transmission between PCs or
between a PC and a terminal. In RS232 serial protocol, a character is transmitted as a
frame of data. The frame consists of 1 start bit, 5-8 data bits, 1 check bit, and 1-2 stop
bits. Its format is as shown in the figure below. This series oscilloscope triggers when
detecting the start frame, error frame, check error, or the specified data of the RS232
signal.
Stop BitCheck BitData BitStart Bit
1 bit 5~8 bits 1 bit 1~2 bits
Figure 8.24 Schematic Diagram of RS232 Protocol
Trigger Type
Click or tap the drop-down button of
Type to select "RS232".
Figure 8.25 RS232 Trigger Setting Menu
After a trigger type is selected, the current trigger setting information (including the
trigger type, source, and level) is displayed in the trigger information label at the top
of the screen, as shown in the figure below. The information will change based on the
trigger settings.
Triggering the Oscilloscope
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Brand	Rigol
Model	DHO800 Series
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English