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For every waveform peak that appears “within” the window aperture
set by the user, a pulse is generated at the “Within Window”output.
Signals that exceed the upper level of the window produce a pulse at
the “Above Window” output. A visual indication of the pulses is
provided at each output by the LED display. Both the input signal
and the window aperture settings are visible at the multiplex port
as shown below in the upper trace. By viewing the input signal as
well as the “window” discriminator levels at the multiplex port
provides a convenient visualization and ease in setting up an
experiment. Model W3204 multiplex circuitry samples input signals
and window levels on a 70%/30% basis respectively, minimizing loss
of signal information. The Lower Level control sets the lower
discrimination level, and the Higher Level control sets the upper
window level with respect to the lower level setting. The pulses from either output (Within Window or Above
Window) are generated by the falling edge of the analyzed signal as
it crosses the preset levels. Because the logic circuit is not time
dependent, Model W3204 can be used to analyze signals of any duration.
Ten-turn controls with dial indicators allow precise setting and
direct reading of the window levels.
The diagram above shows the multiplex signal output with the widow parameters displayed on the input signal. A “within” pulse occurs at the lower level crossing point after the input signal is measured within the boundaries of the settings and an “above” pulse is generated for those signals going above the upper level setting. you can connect Above or Within output to trigger input of a digital oscilloscope then you can see the waveform that is selected but when Above or Within pulse is generated you miss first part of waveform therefore you need a delay line. Model W3204 has a delay line output that it's delay time is selectable by front panel switch to 2.5ms or 5ms. you can select audio output and listen to raw signals or within or above pulses by a external speaker.
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