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 ==== Inventory ==== ==== Inventory ====
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 +=== Dual Mode ===
 +Since this guide was created, the Dual Mode feature of WaveForms was introduced, which allows multiple devices to be connected via their trigger pins to double the channel count of the combined MSO system. Not all WaveForms-compatible devices support Dual Mode. More information can be found in this blog post: [[https://digilent.com/blog/extending-channel-counts-by-using-dual-mode/|Extending Channel Counts by Using Dual Mode]].
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   * One or more Digilent Test & Measurement Devices with Analog I/O and/or Digital I/O:   * One or more Digilent Test & Measurement Devices with Analog I/O and/or Digital I/O:
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ADP3250)]] +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:start|Analog Discovery 3]] 
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-studio:start|Analog Discovery Studio]] +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250)]] 
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:digital-discovery:start|Digital Discovery]] +    * [[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-pro-2230:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP2230)]] 
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery:start|Analog Discovery (Legacy)]]+    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-studio:start|Analog Discovery Studio]] 
 +    * [[test-and-measurement:digital-discovery:start|Digital Discovery]] 
 +    * [[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
-    * Installers for each supported operating system (Windows, Mac, and Linux) can be found here: [[https://mautic.digilentinc.com/waveforms-download|WaveForms installers]]. +  * Basic familiarity with WaveForms' //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope|Scope]]//, //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator|Wavegen]]//, and //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-static-io|StaticIO]]// instruments
-  * Basic familiarity with WaveForms' //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope|Scope]]//, //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator|Wavegen]]//, and //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-static-io|StaticIO]]// instruments+
  
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 Launch WaveForms, then open the following instruments: Launch WaveForms, then open the following instruments:
-  - Open a new //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator|Wavegen]]// instrument, then make the following changes to its configuration:+  - Open a new //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator|Wavegen]]// instrument, then make the following changes to its configuration:
     * Set the Channel //Synchronization// to //Independent//     * Set the Channel //Synchronization// to //Independent//
     * Set the //Trigger// source to //Manual//     * Set the //Trigger// source to //Manual//
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     * Set the //Repeat// count to //infinite//     * Set the //Repeat// count to //infinite//
     * Leave all other settings as their defaults     * Leave all other settings as their defaults
-  - Open a new //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope|Scope]]// instrument, then make the following changes to its configuration:+  - Open a new //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope|Scope]]// instrument, then make the following changes to its configuration:
     * Set the Trigger //Mode// to //Repeated// and //Normal//     * Set the Trigger //Mode// to //Repeated// and //Normal//
     * Set the Trigger //Source// to //Wavegen C1//     * Set the Trigger //Source// to //Wavegen C1//
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     * Ensure Channel 1's //Range// is //500 mV/div//     * Ensure Channel 1's //Range// is //500 mV/div//
     * Disable the unused channels by //unchecking// their box     * Disable the unused channels by //unchecking// their box
-  - Open a new //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-static-io|StaticIO]]// instrument, then make the following change to its configuration:+  - Open a new //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-static-io|StaticIO]]// instrument, then make the following change to its configuration:
     * Configure DIO 0 to be a button that outputs 0 when released, and 1 when pressed     * Configure DIO 0 to be a button that outputs 0 when released, and 1 when pressed
 </WRAP><WRAP column half> </WRAP><WRAP column half>
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 In conclusion, note that through each of these changes to the trigger configuration, the //Scope// trigger did not need to be reconfigured at all! In conclusion, note that through each of these changes to the trigger configuration, the //Scope// trigger did not need to be reconfigured at all!
  
-Further information regarding the trigger configuration options available in each instrument can be found in their respective "Using the ..." guides (linked above), or through the [[reference:software:waveforms:waveforms-3:reference-manual|WaveForms Reference Manual]]+Further information regarding the trigger configuration options available in each instrument can be found in their respective "Using the ..." guides (linked above), or through the [[software:waveforms:waveforms-3:reference-manual|WaveForms Reference Manual]]
 </WRAP><WRAP column half> </WRAP><WRAP column half>
 {{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:xtrigger_button.png?600 |}} {{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:xtrigger_button.png?600 |}}
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 3. In one WaveForms instance, henceforth referred to as the "**primary** instance", open the following instruments, and configure them as described: 3. In one WaveForms instance, henceforth referred to as the "**primary** instance", open the following instruments, and configure them as described:
-  * Open a new //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope|Scope]]// instrument and apply the following changes to its configuration:+  * Open a new //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope|Scope]]// instrument and apply the following changes to its configuration:
     * Set the Time //Base// to //500 us/div//     * Set the Time //Base// to //500 us/div//
     * Set the Trigger //Mode// to //Repeated// and //Normal//     * Set the Trigger //Mode// to //Repeated// and //Normal//
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     * Set the Trigger //Condition// //Rising//     * Set the Trigger //Condition// //Rising//
     * Disable the unused channels by //unchecking// their box     * Disable the unused channels by //unchecking// their box
-  * Open a new //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator|Wavegen]]// instrument and apply the following changes to its configuration:+  * Open a new //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator|Wavegen]]// instrument and apply the following changes to its configuration:
     * Set the Channel //Synchronization// to //Independent//     * Set the Channel //Synchronization// to //Independent//
     * Set Channel 1's //Trigger// Source to //Trigger 1//     * Set Channel 1's //Trigger// Source to //Trigger 1//
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     * Set Channel 1's Simple Wave //Frequency// to //1kHz//     * Set Channel 1's Simple Wave //Frequency// to //1kHz//
     * Set Channel 1's Simple Wave //Type// to //Sine//     * Set Channel 1's Simple Wave //Type// to //Sine//
-  * Open a new //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-static-io|StaticIO]]// instrument and apply the following changes to its configuration:+  * Open a new //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-static-io|StaticIO]]// instrument and apply the following changes to its configuration:
     * Configure DIO 0 to be a button that outputs "0" when released and "1" when pressed.     * Configure DIO 0 to be a button that outputs "0" when released and "1" when pressed.
-  * Open a new //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-script-editor|Script]]// instrument.+  * Open a new //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-script-editor|Script]]// instrument.
 </WRAP><WRAP column half> </WRAP><WRAP column half>
 {{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-using-cross-triggers:primary-pre-capture.png?600 |}} {{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-using-cross-triggers:primary-pre-capture.png?600 |}}
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 4. In the other WaveForms instance, henceforth referred to as the "**secondary** instance", open the following instruments, and configure them as described: 4. In the other WaveForms instance, henceforth referred to as the "**secondary** instance", open the following instruments, and configure them as described:
-  * Open a new //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope|Scope]]// instrument and apply the following changes to its configuration:+  * Open a new //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-oscilloscope|Scope]]// instrument and apply the following changes to its configuration:
     * Set the Time //Base// to //500 us/div//     * Set the Time //Base// to //500 us/div//
     * Set the Trigger //Mode// to //Repeated// and //Normal//     * Set the Trigger //Mode// to //Repeated// and //Normal//
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     * Set the Trigger //Condition// to //Rising//     * Set the Trigger //Condition// to //Rising//
     * Disable the unused channels by //unchecking// their box     * Disable the unused channels by //unchecking// their box
-  * Open a new //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator|Wavegen]]// instrument and apply the following changes to its configuration:+  * Open a new //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-waveform-generator|Wavegen]]// instrument and apply the following changes to its configuration:
     * Set the Channel //Synchronization// to //Independent//     * Set the Channel //Synchronization// to //Independent//
     * Set Channel 1's Trigger to //Trigger 1//     * Set Channel 1's Trigger to //Trigger 1//
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     * Set Channel 1 Simple Wave //Frequency// to //1 kHz//     * Set Channel 1 Simple Wave //Frequency// to //1 kHz//
     * Set Channel 1 Simple Wave //Type// to //Square//     * Set Channel 1 Simple Wave //Type// to //Square//
-  * Open a new //[[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-script-editor|Script]]// instrument.+  * Open a new //[[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-script-editor|Script]]// instrument.
 </WRAP><WRAP column half> </WRAP><WRAP column half>
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 ==== Next Steps ==== ==== Next Steps ====
  
-Especially when using multiple devices, the calibration (or lack thereof) of the devices may affect the ability to compare acquired data. For more information on calibrating your Test and Measurement device, see the [[reference:test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-calibration]] guide.+Especially when using multiple devices, the calibration (or lack thereof) of the devices may affect the ability to compare acquired data. For more information on calibrating your Test and Measurement device, see the [[test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-calibration]] 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 [[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.digilent.com/forum/8-test-and-measurement/|Test and Measurement]] section of the Digilent Forums.