Motor Age How2 #8 - Using Trigger Settings On Your Scope

In our last outing, Pete showed you how to capture a relative compression pattern on the single channel uScope. In that episode, Pete referenced some new terms; trigger setting, trigger slope, and trigger position among them. Today, Pete explains basic trigger settings to help you stabilize your capture for more detailed analysis.
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[@josephquattrocchi5620]

Fantastic training by a world class instructor who wants nothing more than to teach others. Excellant work and thank you for your time and talents.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

I don't know about world class, but thanks for the kind words. I feel my job is a simple one - learn what I can from the best in the industry and pass what I can along to you. Glad you are finding the videos helpful.

[@richardmcwhirter9396]

Thanks again for your video,you are giving me more confidence to use my scope each time I watch,can't wait until the next one!

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thanks Richard! Glad to hear it's helping you...that's the whole reason for what we do, to help techs work smarter and make a few more bucks...

[@stuzman52]

Great explanation Pete on using the trigger along with its characteristics.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@James-fs4rn]

👍 thank you again. Very helpful!

[@ronaldamodeo4567]

It does not look like anyone noticed but it looks like you were using a snap on wave form generator. That is a great device to use when you start out using a scope. It makes it very easy to choose your wave form and setup plus reduces the frustration with new users. I have recommend them in the past and they are not that expensive..

[@fieldsofomagh]

Great basics on using the scope---roll on the next video !!

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thanks Tom, for your comments! This series should start getting really interesting now that we have a foundation to build on.

[@hoborosser1785]

Pete, you rock I just happen to be DEEP into a car at this time while I had nine thousand back prob pins connected (I don't think I missed a sensor). I found those functions and played with them... Thanks...

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Glad the video helped. Lots more to come!

[@johnmckamy6398]

I enjoy video's , I also watch John Anello , G and Pierre . you guys are some of the best in the business

[@josephtucci3666]

Well done my friend! You are good for a young kid. Best of luck!

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thanks, but I'm not sure about the "young" part!

[@autonerdz]

Nice demo. I think it would have been interesting to show what happens when the signal does not meet the trigger requirements, particularly using the Snap-On scope. I'm sure you already know that you cannot trigger the full capture using a Snap-On scope. It is always capturing data even if the signal does not meet the trigger. It will only appear to have stopped. You can never see what the scope is capturing when it is running. Only when stopped and zoomed out.

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[@jakealexis9032]

@Milan Melvin You are welcome :)

[@kellyr9388]

another great video

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thanks!

[@junior74jd88]

what scan tool do you use the launch x431pad 2 are the autel maxisys pro?

[@tam1381]

Is there any instances where you should use a rising trigger of falling trigger ? Nice video.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Good question. In most of my captures, a rising trigger is the norm. It depends on what you're trying to capture. I once had a Mercedes with a key off drain problem that I could not duplicate. I set the scope up to capture a single capture if the amp clamp detected a current loss, using the falling slope mode, and let it sit. Later, I found that the scope was displaying a pattern that I finally traced to a bad radio module. How? The radio was playing in the car but the key was safely tucked away in my toolbox! Perhaps others watching this video can offer their ideas on using triggers?