DSO2000 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope User Manual
DSO2000 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope User Manual
User Manual
(V1.0)
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General Safety Summary
Read the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any
products connected to it. To evade potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform maintenance.
Avoid fire or personal injury.
Use suitable power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the
country of use.
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect a probe with the oscilloscope before it is connected to
measured circuits; disconnect the probe from the oscilloscope after it is disconnected from measured
circuits.
Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To
avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making
connections to the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
Connect the probe in a right way. The probe ground lead is at ground potential. Do not connect the
ground lead to an elevated voltage.
Check all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, check all ratings and markings on the product.
Refer to the product manual for detailed information about ratings before making connections to the
product.
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Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
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Do not operate in wet/damp environments.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
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Contents
Copyright Declaration.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
General Safety Summary ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Terms and Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Product Scrapping ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
DSO2000 series digital storage oscilloscope introduction ......................................................................................................................... 7
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................... 61
5. Services and Support .................................................................................................................................................................... 62
6. General Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................ 63
Set the switch on the probe to X 10 and connect the probe to Channel 1 on the oscilloscope. First, align
the slot in the probe connector with the protuberance on the CH1 BNC and push to connect; then, turn
to right to lock the probe in place; after that, connect the probe tip and reference lead to the PROBE
COMP connectors. There is a mark on the panel: ~5V@1KHz.
Press the [Auto Set] button and you should see within a few seconds a square wave of about 5V
peak-to-peak at 1KHz in the display.
1.6.1. Safety
When using the probe, keep your fingers behind the guard on the probe body to avoid electric shock.
Do not touch metallic portions of the probe head while it is connected to a voltage source. Connect the
probe to the oscilloscope and connect the ground terminal to ground before you start any
measurements.
Compensated correctly
Overcompensated
Undercompensated
3. If necessary, use a nonmetallic screwdriver to adjust the variable capacity of your probe until the
shape of the waveform turns to be the same as the above figure. Repeat this step as necessary. See the
figure below for the way of adjustment.
Probes are of various attenuation factors which affect the vertical scale of the signal. The Probe Check
function is used to verify if the Probe attenuation option matches the attenuation of the probe.
You can push a vertical menu button (such as the CH1 MENU button) and select the Probe option that
matches the attenuation factor of your probe.
Make sure that the Attenuation switch on the probe matches the Probe option in the oscilloscope.
Switch settings are 1X and 10X.
When the Attenuation switch is set to 1X, the probe limits the bandwidth of the oscilloscope to 6MHz.
To use the full bandwidth of the oscilloscope, be sure to set the switch to 10X.
2.Function Introduction
This chapter provides some general information that you need to learn before using an oscilloscope. It
contains:
Menu keys
◼ [SAVE/RECALL]: "Save/Recall" menu, to save and recall files such as waveforms and settings.
◼ [MEASURE]: “Measure” menu, to measure waveform parameters such as frequency and amplitude.
◼ [ACQUIRE]: Waveform “Acquisition” menu, to set waveform acquisition parameters such as
acquisition mode, storage depth.
◼ [UTILITY]: "Auxiliary function" menu, to view system information, perform system upgrades,
self-calibration and other auxiliary functions.
◼ [CURSOR]: "Cursor" measurement menu, when using cursor measurement, you can use the [V0]
knob to adjust the cursor position.
◼ [DISPLAY]: "Display Parameters" menu, to set the oscilloscope display parameters such as waveform
brightness, grid type, and persist.
◼ [AUTO SET]: automatically set the control state of the oscilloscope so as to display suitable waveform.
◼ [RUN/STOP]: continuously acquire waveform or stop acquisition
◼ [SINGLE SEQ]: Acquire a single trigger, finish acquisition and then stop.
Shortcut keys
◼ [CH1 MENU], [CH2 MENU]: Channel menu, for setting channel parameters such as coupling mode
and probe ratio.
◼ [MATH MENU]: "Math operation" function menu, used for function operation between data channel
waveforms.
◼ [POSITION]: The vertical offset knob, to set the position of the waveform in the vertical direction.
◼ [VOLTS/DIV]: Volts/div knob, to set the voltage value represented by each grid in the vertical
direction.
◼ [TRIG MENU]: "Trigger parameter" control menu, to set trigger parameters such as trigger type and
trigger mode.
◼ [FORCE TRIG]: No matter whether the oscilloscope detects the trigger or not, this button can be used
to stabilize the current waveform, which is mainly used for "sampling" and "single time" in the trigger
mode.
Signal source
◼ [EXT TRIG/WAVE GEN]: “Signal source” menu, to set signal source parameters such as waveform,
frequency, and offset. Can also be used for external trigger.
◼ [BURST/GEN TRIG]: "Burst" menu, to manually burst the waveform with a specified number of cycles.
2.2. Connector
V0: Multifunctional knob. Under different menu items (specifically see the operation of each menu), support menu
item selection, cursor movement, level movement; press the knob to select menu, data reset (trigger holdoff time),
And rotate to change the data bit, etc., the operation is extremely convenient.
Hide/Show softkey. Push it to hide the menu options on the right side of the screen and give a full screen
display of waveform. Push it again to show the menu options.
F1-F5: These five softkeys are all multi-functional. They are in charge of selecting corresponding menu options
on the screen in different menu modes.
This functional softkey is used to turn pages and confirm a selection, such as “next page”, “previous page”.
SEC/DIV knob
1. Horizontal Offset Knob: Used to control the trigger position against the screen center. Push this
button to reset the trigger point back to the screen center.
2.SEC/DIV Knob: Used to change the horizontal time scale so as to magnify or compress the waveform
horizontally. If the waveform acquisition is stopped (by using the [Run/Stop] or [Single] button), the
SEC/DIV control will expand or compress the waveform.
Vertical controls can be used to display and remove waveform, adjust vertical scale and position, set
input parameters and perform math calculations. Each channel has a separate vertical menu to set. See
below for menu description.
Volts/DIV knob
1. Vertical Offset Knob: Move the channel waveform up and down on the screen. In dual-window mode,
move the waveform in both windows at the same time in a same direction. Push this knob to return
waveform to the vertical center position on the screen. Two channels correspond to two knobs.
2. VOLTS/DIV Knob: Control the oscilloscope to magnify or attenuate the source signal of the channel
waveform. The vertical size of the display on the screen will change (increase or decrease) to the
ground level.
3. Menu (CH1, CH2): Display vertical menu options; turn on or off the display of channel waveform.
Coupling AC AC blocks the DC component of the input signal and attenuates signals below 10Hz.
OFF Limits the bandwidth to reduce display noise; filters the signal to eliminate noise and
BW 20MHz
ON other unnecessary HF components.
1X
10X Selects a value according to the probe attenuation factor so as to ensure correct
Probe
100X vertical readouts. Reduce bandwidth to 6MHz when using a 1X probe.
1000X
OFF The invert function turns the displayed waveform 180 degrees, with respect to the
Invert ground level. When the oscilloscope is triggered on the inverted signal, the trigger is
ON also inverted.
The series of scope supports many math operations between analog channels waveform, including
addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), division (/) and FFT. You can use cursors to measure it.
The contents of this chapter:
➢ Units for Math waveform
➢ Math Operators
➢ To Adjust the Math Waveform Scale and Offset
Note: If the analog channel or the math function display is truncated (waveform do not display on the
screen completely), the resulting math will also be truncated.
Operation Unit
multiplication (*) V2
Addition or Subtraction
Math operators perform arithmetic operations - add or subtract operation - on any two analog input
channels. When you select addition or subtraction, the Source A and Source B values are added or
subtracted point by point, and the result is displayed.
1. Press the [Math] button on the front panel to enter the MATH function menu.
2. Press the Source 1 and Source 2 softkey respectively, and turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the
source to do math operation. Analog channels (CH1~CH2) can all be used as Source 1 or source 2.
3. Press the Operator softkey and turn the universal to select + or -to make addition or subtraction
operation. The resulting math waveform is displayed on the screen and labeled with “M”.
4. Press the Scale softkey, and turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the vertical scale.
5. Press the Offset softkey, and turn the Multifunctional Knob to set offset.
Multiplication and Division
Math operators perform arithmetic operations multiplication or division operation on any two analog
input channels. When you select multiplication or division, the Source 1 and Source 2 values are
multiplied or divided point by point and the result is displayed.
1. Press the [Math] button on the front panel to enter the MATH function menu.
2. Press the Source 1 and Source 2 softkey respectively, and turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the
source to do math operation. Analog channels (CH1 ~CH2) can all be used as Source 1 or source 2.
3. Press the Operator softkey and turn the universal to select * or / to make multiplication or division
operation. The resulting math waveform is displayed on the screen and labeled with “M”.
4. Press the Scale softkey, and turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the vertical scale.
5. Press the Offset softkey, and turn the Multifunctional Knob to set offset.
FFT Operation
FFT is used to compute the fast Fourier transform using analog input channels or reference waveform.
FFT takes the digitized time record of the specified source and transforms it to the frequency domain.
When the FFT function is selected, the FFT spectrum is plotted on the oscilloscope display as magnitude
in dBV versus frequency. The readout for the horizontal axis changes from time to frequency (Hertz)
and the vertical readout changes from volts to dB. FFT operation can facilitate the following works:
➢ Measure harmonic components and distortion in the system
➢ Measure the characteristics of the noise in DC power
➢ Analyze vibration
To display FFT waveform:
1. Press the [Math] button on the front panel to open the MATH function menu.
2. Press the Operation softkey and then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select FFT. The resulting
math waveform is displayed on the screen and labeled with “M”.
3. Press the Source softkey, and then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the source to do FFT
operation. Analog channels (CH1~CH2) can be used as the source.
4. Press Center softkey and then turn the Multifunctional Knob to adjust the frequency of the
frequency domain waveform corresponding to the horizontal center of the screen.
5. Press Span softkey and then turn the Multifunctional Knob to adjust the the horizontal scale of the
frequency domain waveform.
6. Press the Vertical Units softkey to select the unit of vertical axis. The units of the vertical axis can be
dB or Vrms which use a logarithmic scale or a linear scale to display vertical amplitude respectively.
7. Press the Scale softkey to select the vertical scale.
8. Press the Window softkey, and then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select an appropriate window.
Spectral leakage can be considerably decreased when a window function is used. The series of scope
provides six kinds of FFT window functions which have different characteristics and are applicable to
measure different waveform. You need to select the window function according to different waveform
and their characteristics. Please read the table below carefully to make an appropriate option according
to the input signal.
Hanning Periodic Waveform Better frequency, poorer amplitude accuracy than Flattop
Hamming Transient or short pulse A litter bit better frequency resolution than Hanning.
Flattop Periodic Waveform Better amplitude, poorer frequency accuracy than Hanning
9. Press the Show-Only softkey to select to display FFT operation results only and not display the source
channel.
Note:
1. Signals with DC components or deviation would cause an error or deviation of the FFT waveform
components. To reduce the DC components, set the Channel Coupling to AC.
2. To reduce the random noise and aliasing frequency components of repetitive or single pulse, set the
Acquisition of the oscilloscope to Average.
Using Cursors to measure FFT waveform
To make cursor measurements, press the Cursors button to turn the cursors, and then press the Mode
softkey to select Manual or Track, Use the AX and BX cursors to measure frequency values and the
difference between two frequency values (BX-AX). Use the AY and BY cursors to measure amplitude in
dB and difference in amplitude (BY-AY).
2.7. Trigger System
The trigger determines when the oscilloscope begins to acquire data and display a waveform. Once a
trigger is properly set up, the oscilloscope can convert unstable displays or blank screens to meaningful
waveform. Here introduce some basic concepts about trigger.
Trigger Source: The trigger can be generated with multiple sources. The most common one is the input
channel (CH1~CH2). Whether the input signal is displayed or not, it can trigger normal operations. Also
the trigger source can be any signal connected to an external trigger channel (only for Edge trigger).
Trigger Mode: You can select the Auto or Normal mode to define how the oscilloscope acquires data
when it does not detect a trigger condition. Auto Mode performs the acquisition freely in absence of
valid trigger. It allows the generation of untriggered waveform with the time base set to 100ms/div or
slower. Normal Mode updates the displayed waveform only when the oscilloscope detects a valid
trigger condition. Before this update, the oscilloscope still displays the old waveform. This mode shall
be used when you want to only view the effectively triggered waveform. In this mode, the oscilloscope
displays waveform only after the first trigger. To perform a single sequence acquisition, push the [Single]
button.
Trigger Position: The horizontal position control establishes the time between the trigger position and
the screen center.
Trigger Level: It sets the amplitude level the signal must cross to cause an acquisition when using the
Edge or Pulse Width trigger.
Force Trigger: Used to complete an acquisition regardless of an adequate trigger signal. This button
becomes useless if the acquisition is already stopped.
Holdoff: To use Trigger Holdoff, push the Trig Menu button and press Holdoff softkey. The Trigger
Holdoff function can be used to generate a stable display of complex waveform (such as pulse trains).
Holdoff is the time between when the oscilloscope detects one trigger and when it is ready to detect
another. During the holdoff time, the oscilloscope will not trigger. For a pulse train, the holdoff time can
be adjusted to let the oscilloscope trigger only on the first pulse in the train.
Acquisition Interval Acquisition Interval
Trigger Level
Holdoff Holdoff
Edge trigger distinguishes the trigger points by seeking the specified edge (rising, falling, rising & falling)
and trigger level.
1. Press the [Trig Menu] button on the front panel to enter the Trigger system function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to set select “Edge” and then press the knob to
confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select CH1~CH2 or External or AC50 as
the trigger source.
CH1~CH2: Analog channel.
External: External trigger input, it is on the front panel of the oscilloscope. The external trigger signal
must be a waveform with the minimum value of 0V and the maximum value of 5V.
AC50: Trigger on the 50% level of the AC power signal.
4. Press the Slope softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the desired trigger edge (rising,
falling or rising & falling), and then press down the knob to confirm.
5. Turn the Trigger Level Knob to adjust the trigger level to obtain stable trigger.
6. Press of 50% softkey to set the trigger level to the vertical midpoint between the peaks of the trigger
signal. The trigger level values are displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.
7. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once; when
the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when the
trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
8. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
Note: Press the [Auto Set] button will set the trigger type to Edge and slope to rising.
Pulse trigger sets the oscilloscope to trigger on a positive or negative pulse of a specified width. You can
set the trigger source, polarity (positive pulse width, negative pulse width), limit conditions, and pulse
width in this menu.
1. Press the [Trig Menu] button on the front panel to enter the TRIGGER function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select Pulse and then press the knob to
confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select CH1~CH2 as the trigger source.
4. Turn the Trigger Level Knob to adjust the trigger level to the desired place.
5. Press the Polarity softkey to select Positive or Negative pulse that to trigger on.
6. Press the When softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the desired condition,
and push down the knob to confirm.
< (less than a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of the input signal is lower
than the specified time value.
For example, for a positive pulse, if you set t (pulse real width) < 100ns, the waveform will trigger.
> (greater than a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of the input signal is
greater than the specified time value.
For example, for a positive pulse, if you set t (pulse real width) >100ns, the waveform will trigger.
!= (not equal to time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of the input signal is not
equal to the specified time value.
= (equal to time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of the input signal is equal to
the specified time value.
For example, for a positive pulse, if you set t (pulse real width) = 200ns, the waveform will trigger.
7. Press of 50% softkey to set the trigger level to the vertical midpoint between the peaks of the trigger
signal. The trigger level values are displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.
8. Press the Width soft key and select V0 to set the reference width of the pulse signal.
The pulse width of the data source must be ≥ 5ns so that the oscilloscope can detect the pulse.
=, ≠: Within a ±5% tolerance, triggers the oscilloscope when the signal pulse width is equal to or not
equal to the specified pulse width.
<, >: Triggers the oscilloscope when the source signal pulse width is less than or greater than the
specified pulse width.
9. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once; when
the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when the
trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
10. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
Video triggering can be used to capture the complicated waveform of most standard analog video
signals. The trigger circuitry detects the vertical and horizontal interval of the waveform and produces
triggers based on the video trigger settings you have selected. The series of scope support standard
video signal field or line of NTSC (National Television Standards Committee), PAL (Phase Alternating
Line).
1. Press the [Trig Menu] button on the front panel to enter the Trigger function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select Video and push down the knob
to confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey turn the Multifunctional Knob to select CH1~CH2 as the trigger source.
4. Press Polarity to select the trigger polarity (positive and negative).
5. Press the Standard softkey to select the desired video standard. The series of scope support the
following video standards: PAL and NTSC.
6. Press the Sync softkey, then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select field or line.
7. Press the Line Num softkey and turn V0 to set the line number in the field to be triggered.
8. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once; when
the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when the
trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
9. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
The slope trigger looks for a rising or falling transition from one level to another level in the specified
time range. In the series of scope, positive slope time is defined as the time difference between the two
crossing points of trigger level line A and B with the positive edge as shown in the figure below.
1. Press the [Trig Menu] button on the front panel to enter the Trigger function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to set select Slop and then press the knob to
confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select CH1~CH2 as the trigger source.
4. Press the Slop softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to set select the desired trigger edge (rising or
falling), and then push down the knob to confirm.
5. Press the Level softkey and press of Lower Upper softkey to select Lower(V2) or Upper(V1) the
trigger level; then turn the Trigger Level Knob to adjust the position. The trigger different level value
between Upper and Lower is displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.
The Lower trigger level cannot be upper than the upper trigger level. V1 means the upper trigger level
while V2 means the lower trigger level.
6. Press the When softkey, then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the desired slope condition,
and push down the knob to confirm.
< (less than a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of the input signal is lower
than the specified time value.
> (greater than a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of the input signal is
greater than the specified time value.
!=(not equal to a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of the input signal is not
equal to the specified time value..
=(equal to a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of the input signal is equal to
the specified time value.
7. Press the Time softkey and turn V0 to set the reference value of the slope time.
8. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once; when
the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when the
trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
9. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
Trigger when the time interval (△T) from when the rising edge (or falling edge) of the input signal
passes through the trigger level to when the neighboring falling edge (or rising edge) passes through
the trigger level is greater than the timeout time set, as shown in the figure below.
1. Press the [Trig Menu] button on the front panel to enter the Trigger system function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then use the Multifunctional Knob to select Overtime and push down the
knob to confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select CH1~CH2 as the trigger source.
Select channel with signal input as trigger source to obtain stable trigger.
4. Press the Polarity softkey to select Positive or Negative edge.
5. Press the Time softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the desired value.
6. Press of 50% softkey to set the trigger level to the vertical midpoint between the peaks of the trigger
signal.
7. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once; when
the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when the
trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
8. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
Windows trigger provides a high trigger level and a low trigger level. The instrument triggers when the
input signal passes through the high trigger level or the low trigger level.
⚫ If the lower and the upper trigger levels are both within the waveform amplitude range, the
oscilloscope will trigger on both rising and falling edge.
⚫ If the upper trigger level is within the waveform amplitude range while the lower trigger level is out
of the waveform amplitude range, the oscilloscope will trigger on rising edge only.
⚫ If the lower trigger level is within the waveform amplitude range while the upper trigger level is out
of the waveform amplitude range, the oscilloscope will trigger on falling edge only.
1. Press the [Trig Menu] button on the front panel to enter the Trigger function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then use the Multifunctional Knob to select Window and push down the
knob to confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select CH1~CH2 as the trigger source.
4. Press Level softkey to select Lower or Upper trigger level or both levels, then turn the Trigger Level
Knob to adjust the position. The trigger level values are displayed at the upper right corner of the
screen. The trigger different level value between Upper and Lower is displayed at the upper right
corner of the screen.
The Lower trigger level cannot be upper than the upper trigger level. V1 means the upper trigger level
while V2 means the lower trigger level.
5. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once; when
the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when the
trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
6. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
Identify a trigger condition by looking for a specified pattern. This pattern is a logical "AND" or “Or”
combination of channels. Each channel can have a value of high (1), low (0) or don't care (X). A rising,
falling edge, rising or falling can be specified for one channel included in the pattern. When an edge is
specified, the oscilloscope will trigger at the edge specified if the pattern set for the other channels are
true (namely the actual pattern of the channel is the same with the preset pattern). If no edge is
specified, the oscilloscope will trigger on the last edge that makes the pattern true. If all the channels in
the pattern are set to "Don’t Care", the oscilloscope will not trigger.
To set interval trigger:
1. Press the [Trig Menu] button on the front panel to enter the Trigger system function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then use the Multifunctional Knob to select Pattern and push down the knob
to confirm.
3. Press the Logic softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select a logical "AND" or “Or” combination
of channels and push down the knob to confirm.
4. Press Pattern to set the pattern of the current signal source, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select
a pattern. At this point, the corresponding pattern is displayed on the menu. The patterns of channels
CH1-CH2 are presented from left to right. You can set the pattern of a signal source when the souce is
open. Press Pattern softkey to set pattern for other sources.
1: Set the pattern of the channel selected to "H", namely the voltage level is higher than the trigger
level of the channel.
0: Set the pattern of the channel selected to "L", namely the voltage level is lower than the trigger
level of the channel.
X: Set the pattern of the channel selected to "Don’t Care", namely this channel is not used as a part
of the pattern. When all channels in the pattern are set to "Don’t Care", the oscilloscope will not
trigger.
: Set the pattern to the rising or falling edge of the channel selected.
5. Press the Level softkey to set the trigger level. For the analog channels, the trigger level of each
channel needs to be set independently. For example, set the trigger level of CH1. Press Level softkey to
select CH1, and then use Trigger level knob to modify the level. Press Pattern softkey again to set the
trigger level for other source.
6. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once; when
the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when the
trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
7. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
Trigger when the time difference between the neighboring rising or falling edges meets the time limit
condition (<, >, !=, =).
The Under Amp trigger looks for pulses that cross one threshold but not another as shown in the
picture below.
⚫ A positive under Amp pulse across through a lower threshold but not an upper threshold.
⚫ A negative under Amp pulse across through an upper threshold but not a lower threshold.
To trigger on under Amp pulse:
1. Press the [Trig Menu] button on the front panel to enter the Trigger system function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select Under Amp and push down the
knob to confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select CH1~CH2 as the trigger source.
4. Press the Polarity softkey to select Positive or Negative pulse to trigger.
5. Press the When softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the desired condition (<, >, != or =).
6. Press the Width softkey, and then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the desired value.
7. Press the Level softkey to select Upper(V1) or Lower(V2) trigger level, and turn the Multifunctional
Knob to set the position, make the Under Amp pulse to be captured between the two levels.
8. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once;
when the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when
the trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
9. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
: arrow, turn the Multifunctional Knob to set the value of the selected digit.
6. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once; when
the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when the
trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
7. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
In SPI trigger, when timeout condition is satisfied, the oscilloscope triggers when the specified data is
found. When using SPI trigger, you need to specify the SCL clock sources and SDA data sources. Below is
the sequential chart of SPI bus.
1. Press the [Trig Menu] button on the front panel to enter the Trigger system function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select SPI and push down the knob to
confirm.
3. Source: Press SCL and SDA softkey to specify the data sources of SCL and SDA respectively. They can
be set to CH1-CH2.
4. Data Line Setting:
Press Data Width to set the number of bits of the serial data character string. The serial data string can
be specified to be from 4, 8, 16, 24, 32 bits long.
Press Data softkey, use V0 to set the data, refer to 2.7.10.
Data Mask: it is hexadecimal, 0-Mask, f-No Mask, 1~e mask some data.
5. Trigger Condition: Press Overtime softkey to set the timeout, the range is from 8 ns to 10 s.
Timeout: the clock (SCL) signal need to maintain a certain idle time before the oscilloscope searches for
a trigger. The oscilloscope will trigger on when the data (SDA) satisfying the trigger conditions is found.
6. Slope: Press Slope softkey to select the desired clock edge.
Rising: sample the SDA data on the rising edge of the clock.
Falling: sample the SDA data on the falling edge of the clock.
7. When select SCL channel, press SCL and use Trigger Level knob to modify the trigger level of the SCL
channel. When select SDA channel, use Trigger Level knob to modify the trigger level of the SDA
channel.
8. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once; when
the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when the
trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
9. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
IIC (Inter-IC bus) signals setup consists of connecting the oscilloscope to the serial data (SDA) line and
the serial clock (SCL) line and then specifying the input signal threshold voltage levels.
To set up the oscilloscope to capture IIC signals, please refer to the following:
1. Press the [Trig Menu] button on the front panel to enter the Trigger system function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select IIC and push down the knob to
confirm.
3. Source Selection: Press SCL and SDA softkey, turn the Multifunctional Knob to to specify the data
sources of SCL and SDA respectively. They can be set to CH1-CH2.
4. Press When softkey to set trigger condition. Select trigger condition “Start Bit”, connect the SCL
signal to CH1 and connect the SDA signal to CH2.
Press the corresponding Level softkey; then, turn the Trigger Level knob to set the signal threshold
voltage level.
Data must be stable during the entire high clock cycle or it will be interpreted as a start or stop
condition (data transitioning while the clock is high).
Trigger Condition: Press When softkey to select the desired trigger condition.
➢ Start: trigger when SDA data transitions from high level to low level while SCL is high level.
➢ Stop: trigger when SDA data transitions from low level to high level while SCL is high level.
➢ No Ack: trigger when the SDA data is high level during any acknowledgement of SCL clock position.
➢ Address: the trigger searches for the specified address value. When this event occurs, the
oscilloscope will trigger on the read/write bit.
The AddrBits is "7 bits"; so the range can be from 0 to 0x7F.
➢ Restart: trigger when another start condition occurs before a stop condition.
➢ Address and Data: the trigger searches for the specified address and data value on the data line
(SDA). When this event occurs, the oscilloscope will trigger on the clock line (SCL) transition edge of
the last bit of data. After this trigger condition is selected:
a. Press Data software, use V0 to set the data, refer to 2.7.10;
b. Data Mask: When set to "ON", the data is ignored when it is triggered; the setting is "OFF", and
the data on the data line must be consistent with the data of the index so that it can trigger;
c. Data Index: The range is 0 to 3. It can set four hexadecimal data.
5. Trigger Level: When select SCL channel, press SCL and use Trigger Level knob to modify the trigger
level of the SCL channel. When select SDA channel, use Trigger Level knob to modify the trigger level of
the SDA channel.
6. Press the Mode softkey, turn V0 to select the trigger mode (auto, normal), and press V0 to confirm.
Auto: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, it completes a trigger acquisition once; when
the trigger condition is not met, it can run the acquisition waveform freely.
Normal: When the oscilloscope meets the trigger condition, the input waveform is displayed; when the
trigger condition is not met, the original waveform is displayed.
7. Press the Holdoff softkey and turn V0 to set the time that the oscilloscope waits before a trigger to
the next trigger, so that complex waveforms are displayed stably.
UART decode settings: Source: CH1; Baud: 19200; Idle: High; Parity: No; Data Bit: 8; When: “Start”.
The trigger result is shown below:
LIN decode settings: Source: CH1; Baud: 19200; Idle: High; When: Identifier; Identifier: 0X15; And set
the trigger level.
The trigger result is shown below:
CAN decode settings: Source: CH1; Baund Rate: 1000000; Idle Level: Low; When: Start Bit.
The trigger result is shown below:
SPI decode settings:SCL: CH2; SDA: CH1; Slope: Rising; Data Width: 8; Overtime: 8.37us.
The trigger result is shown below:
IIC decode settings: SCL: CH1; SDA: CH2; When: Start Bit. The trigger result is shown below:
IIC Decode interpretation:
1. The decode data is displayed in hexadecimal;
2. The decoded data is at the bottom of the waveform interface. The color of “Address” and “Data” are
displayed purple; "W" indicates the write operation, "R" indicates the read operation, "D" indicates the
decoded data, "~A" indicates the unacknowledged bit;
3. When there are "?" or "adjust the time base", you need to adjust the time base to see the decoding
results.
IIC text interface is shown as below:
ADDR: In the address bar, "R" represents the read operation, and "W" represents the write operation;
DATA: It is the data sent by a read or write operation;
ADDR ACK: "Y" means response, and "N" means no response.
2.9. Save/Recall
Oscilloscope setups, waveform, and reference waveform files can be saved to internal oscilloscope
memory or to a USB storage device, the CSV and picture can be saved to USB storage device, the
default save type is setups. The saved setups, waveform and Ref can be recalled from an USB Host
interface on the front panel to connect an USB device for external storage.
1. Setup
It’s the default storage type of the scope. It saves the settings of the oscilloscope in internal or external
memory in “.set” format. Up to 9 setting files (No.1~No.9) can be stored in the internal memory. The
stored settings can be recalled.
2. Wave (Binary)
The scope saves the waveform data in memory in “.lwf” format. Up to 9 wave files (No.1~No.9) can be
stored in the internal memory. The stored wave can be recalled.
3. Reference
The scope saves the waveform data in memory in “.ref” format. Up to 9 Ref files (No.1~No.9) can be
stored in the internal memory. The stored Ref can be recalled, a total of 2 Refs can be recalled. At recall,
the Refs will be displayed on the screen directly, at the same time, the time base, volt/div and level
position when saving the Refs file are displayed. When the Refs is not needed, you can select “Close”.
4. CSV
It saves the waveform data in external memory in “.csv” format. The stored files contain the waveform
data of the displayed channels and the main setting information of the oscilloscope. The recall of CSV
file is not supported.
5. Picture
Save the oscilloscope display interface to external storage in “.bmp” format. The recall of picture file is
not supported.
Taking the "Setup" file as an example, the following describes the methods and steps for saving and
recalling.
If want to recall the setup after having finished the steps above, please do the following steps: Press the
Recall softkey, and then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the location that you want to recall,
press the Recall softkey to recall the setup, and it will pop-out the message “Recall Successfully”.
Note: if need to delete a setup file in the memory, please save a new setup to the same location to
overwrite it.
Before using external storage and recall, make sure that the USB storage device is connected correctly.
External storage supports all the types of files in save, but in recall, CSV is not supported.
1. Press the [Save/Recall] button on the front panel to enter the SAVE/RECALL function menu.
2. Insert the USB storage device into the front panel USB Host interface, if the device is recognized
successful, the pop-uptip “Storage device is connected”.
3. Press the Save softkey to select Setup.
4. Use the SaveTo softkey to external location. Press Save softkey and into USB storage interface. File
can be stored under the root directory or in a certain folder under the root directory of the USB storage
device.
5. After the save position is selected, press the New softkey to turn on the editing interface. Refer to
the descriptions in “2.9.4. File Manager” to create a new file name.
6. Press the Save softkey to save the current waveform to the external USB storage device.
1. Insert the USB storage device into the front panel USB Host interface, if thedevice is recognized
successful, the pop-uptip “Storage device is connected”.
2. Press the [Save/Recall] button on the front panel to enter the SAVE/RECALL function menu.
3. Press the Type softkey to select Setup.
4. Press the Recall softkey to enter the SAVE/RECALL file system.
5. Turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the file to be recalled, press the Recall softkey to recall the
waveform or setup.
Ensure that the USB storage device is connected, and save the picture to external USB storage device.
1. Press the [Save/Recall] button on the front panel to enter the SAVE/RECALL function menu.
2. Insert the USB storage device into the front panel USB Host interface, if thedevice is recognized
successful, the pop-uptip “Storage device is connected”.
3. Press the Save softkey to enter save menu.
4. Press the Type softkey to select Save Type to Picture.
5. Press the Screen Inverted softkey, select OFF or ON.
OFF: The color of the saved picture is the color of the screen.
ON: The color of the saved picture is the opposite color of the screen.
6. Press the Save softkey to save the picture to the external USB storage device.
Screenshot
Press SAVE TO USB on the front panel to automatically take a screenshot to save the picture to an
external storage device.
This operation is only valid in external storage. DSOXXXX supports English input method. The file name
or folder name can contain letters, numbers and underscores. Let’s use an example to introduce how to
create a file or folder.
Create a file named “DSOXXXX01”
1. Insert the USB storage device, press the Save softkey in “Save/Recall” menu to enter the Save
function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, and then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select one type.
3. Use the SaveTo softkey to external location. Press Save softkey and into File Manager interface.
4. Press the New softkey to open the interface shown as the picture below. It divides into two parts:
name input area and keyboard area. The default is keyboard area. As the picture shows below, “Aa" is
used to switch upper-lower case.
5. Turn V0 to select “Aa” and press V0 to confirm to set the input method to upper case.Turn V0 to
select “DSOXXXX01” and then press V0 to input the characters successively.
6. To delete the name in the name input area, press Switch Focus To softkey to switch to Name Input
Area. Press the Delete softkey continuously to delete the character on the left of the cursor one by one.
Turn V0 to move the cursor position.
7. Press the Save softkey to enter the file name. You will see a file or folder named “DSOXXXX01”.
Graticule: This method allows you to make a quick, visual estimate and take a simple measurement
through the graticule divisions and the scale factor.
For example, you can take simple measurements by counting the major and minor graticule divisions
involved and multiplying by the scale factor. If you counted 6 major vertical graticule divisions between
the minimum and maximum values of a waveform and knew you had a scale factor of 50mV/division,
you could easily calculate your peak-to-peak voltage as follows:
6 divisions x 50mV/division = 300mV.
Cursor: This method allows you to take measurements by moving the cursors. Cursors always appear in
pairs and the displayed readouts are just their measured values. There are two kinds of cursors:
Amplitude Cursor and Time Cursor.
The amplitude cursor appears as a horizontal dotted line, measuring the vertical parameters.
The time cursor appears as a vertical dotted line, measuring the horizontal parameters.
The cursor measurement includes two modes: Manual mode and Tracking mode.
1. Manual mode:
Horizontal cursors or vertical cursors appear in pair to measure time or voltage, and the distance
between the cursors can be manually regulated. The signal source should be set as a waveform to be
measured before the cursors are used.
2. Tracking mode:
A horizontal cursor is intersected with a vertical cursor to form a cross cursor. The cross cursor is
automatically located on the waveform, and the horizontal position of the cross cursor on the
waveform is regulated by selecting “Cur A” or “Cur B” and rotating the [UNIVERSAL] knob. The
coordinates of the cursor point will be displayed on the screen of the oscilloscope.
Push the CURSOR button to display the Cursor Menu.
Manual
Mode Select a measurement cursor and display it.
Track
AX(BX)
AXBX A selected cursor is highlighted, which can be moved freely. Both cursors
Select Cursor can be selected and moved at the same time. The box behind the cursor
AY(BY) displays the location of the cursor.
AYBY
Moving Cursors: Press the key near Select Cursor to select a cursor and turn Multifunctional Knob to
move it. Cursors can be moved only when the Cursor Menu is displayed.
Automatic Measurement: The oscilloscope performs all the calculations automatically in this mode. As
this measurement uses the waveform record points, it is more precise than the graticule and cursor
measurements. Automatic measurements show the measurement results by readouts which are
periodically updated with the new data acquired by the oscilloscope.
Push the Meas button to perform auto measurements. There are 32 types of measurements and up to
4 can be displayed at a time.
Perform the steps below and select voltage or time parameters to make automatic measurements.
1. Press the [Meas] button on the front panel to enter the Measure function menu.
2. Press the Source softkey, and then use the Multifunctional Knob to select the desired channel.
3. Press the Type softkey, and then turn the Multifunctional Knob to select the desired measurement
parameter.
4. Press the Multifunctional Knob to add the measurement parameter, the parameters and value will
be shown above the menu, and the statistics status will update.
5. To turn off the statistic function, press the Statistics softkey to select “OFF”.
The measurement display area can display 4 measurement parameters at most, and the measurements
will arrange according to the selecting order. If add a sixth measurement parameter, it will delete the
first measurement.
Note: If the parameter does not match the measured condition, it will display as “*****”.
To Clear Measurement Parameters
Press the Clear All softkey to clear all the measurement parameters that are displaying on the screen.
Statistic Function
Make statistic and display the current, average, minimum, maximum, root mean square error and count
values of at most 4 measurement items that are turned on last.
1. Press the [Meas] button on the front panel to enter the Measure function menu.
2. Press the Statistics softkey to select ON.
2 Period The time between two consecutive threshold points of the same polarity edge.
4 Pk-Pk The voltage value from the peak to the lowest point of the waveform.
That is a valid value. According to the energy converted by the AC signal in one cycle, the DC
5 RMS
voltage corresponding to the equivalent energy is the root mean square value.
6 Period Rms The root mean square value of the signal within 1 cycle.
7 Min The most negative peak voltage measured over the entire waveform.
8 Max The most positive peak voltage measured over the entire waveform.
9 RiseTime Measure the time between 10% and 90% of the first rising edge of the waveform.
10 FallTime Measure the time between 90% and 10% of the first falling edge of the waveform.
Measure the time between the first rising edge and the next falling edge at the waveform 50%
11 + Width
level.
Measure the time between the first falling edge and the next rising edge at the waveform 50%
12 - Width
level.
Measure the first cycle waveform. Positive Duty Cycle is the ratio between positive pulse
13 + Duty
width and period.
Measure the first cycle waveform. Negative Duty Cycle is the ratio between positive pulse
14 - Duty
width and period.
17 Vmid Measure the voltage of the 50% level from base to top.
19 Overshoot Defined as (Base - Min)/Amp x 100 %, Measured over the entire waveform.
20 Preshoot Defined as (Max - Top)/Amp x 100 %, Measured over the entire waveform.
21 PeriodAvg Calculate the arithmetic mean voltage over the first cycle in the waveform.
The time between the first rising edge of source 1 and the first rising edge of source 2 of 50
25 FRR
voltage level.
The time between the first falling edge of source 1 and the first falling edge of source 2 of 50
26 FFF
voltage level.
27 FRF The time between the first rising edge of source 1 and the first falling edge of source 2.
28 FFR The time between the first falling edge of source 1 and the first rising edge of source 2.
29 LRR The time between the first rising edge of source 1 and the last rising edge of source 2.
30 LRF The time between the first rising edge of source 1 and the last falling edge of source 2.
31 LFR The time between the first falling edge of source 1 and the last rising edge of source 2.
32 LFF The time between the first falling edge of source 1 and the last falling edge of source 2.
Delay settings
When the 8 delay measurements of FRR, FFF, FRF, FFR, LRR, LRF, LFR, and LFF are selected, the source
that is selected in the main menu of measure is the source 1 of delay measurement. In the second page
of measurement main menu, select Settings softkey to enter delay menu, users can set the opened
channel to the source 2 of delay measurement.
Gate measurement
In the second page of measurement main menu, select Gate softkey to enter gate menu. Only when
the type of measurement is opened, the gate measurement can be opened.
After opening the gate measurement, the measurement results only measure the waveform between
the cursor A and the cursor B.
2.11. DVM
DVM supports 3-bit voltage and 6-bit frequency measurement of any analog channel waveform. The
measurement is always performed when the oscilloscope is running or stopped.
Press [MEASURE] on the front panel to enter the measurement interface, and press F3 to select the
DVM to enter DVM setting interface.
Press CH1 Enable, CH2 Enable to enable any channel or all channels of DVM.
Press CH1 Type, CH2 Type to select the data type displayed by DVM.
DC RMS: displays the root-mean-squre value of the acquired data.
AC RMS: displays the root-mean-squre value of the acquired data with the DC component removed.
DC: Display the DC value of the acquired data.
The display in the middle of the DVM box is the corresponding ratio of the current measured voltage
value to the range corresponding to the eight vertical grids on the screen with the selected volt/div
(turn the volt/div knob).
2.12. Acquire
Press the [Run/Stop] or [Single] button on the front panel to run or stop the sampling system of the
scope.
When the [Run/Stop] is green, the oscilloscope is running, that is, acquiring data when trigger
conditions are met. To stop acquiring data, press the [Run/Stop] button. When stopped, the last
acquired waveform is displayed.
When the [Run/Stop] button is red, data acquisition is stopped. Red "Stop" is displayed next to the
trademark logo in the status line at the top of the display. To start acquiring data, press [Run/Stop].
To capture and display a single acquisition (whether the oscilloscope is running or stopped), press
[Single] button. The Single run control lets you view single-shot events without subsequent waveform
data overwriting the d isplay.
When [Single] is pressed, the display is cleared, the trigger mode is temporarily set to Normal (to keep
the oscilloscope from auto-triggering immediately), the trigger circuitry is armed, the Single key is
illuminated, and the oscilloscope waits until a user defined trigger condition occurs before it displays a
waveform.
When the oscilloscope triggers, the single acquisition is displayed and the oscilloscope is stopped (the
[Run/Stop] button is illuminated in red). Press [Single] button again to acquire another waveform.
When you acquire an analog signal, the oscilloscope will convert it into a digital one. The real-time
acquisition has four modes: Normal, Peak Detect, Average and High Resolution. The acquisition rate is
affected by the setting of time base.
Normal: In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope samples the signal in evenly spaced intervals to
establish the waveform. This mode accurately represents signals in most time. However, it does not
acquire rapid variations in the analog signal that may occur between two samples, which can result in
aliasing and may cause narrow pulses to be missed. In such cases, you should use the Peak Detect
mode to acquire data.
Peak Detect: In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope gets the maximum and minimum values of the
input signal over each sample interval and uses these values to display the waveform. In this way, the
oscilloscope can acquire and display those narrow pulses that may have otherwise been missed in
Normal mode. However, noise will appear to be higher in this mode.
Average: In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope acquires several waveform, averages them, and
displays the resulting waveform. You can use this mode to reduce random noise.
High Resolution (HR): This mode uses a kind of ultra-sample technique to average the neighboring
points of the sample waveform to reduce the random noise on the input signal and generate much
smoother waveform on the screen. This is generally used when the sample rate of the digital converter
is higher than the storage rate of the acquisition memory.
Note: "Average" and "HR" modes use different averaging methods. The former uses "Multi-sample
Average" and the latter uses "Single Sample Average".
Time Base: The oscilloscope digitizes waveform by acquiring the value of an input signal at discrete
points. The time base helps to control how often the values are digitized. Use the SEC/DIV knob to
adjust the time base to a horizontal scale that suits your purpose.
Push the UTILITY button and press Acquire softkey to set the acquisition parameter.
Averages 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Select the number of averages by pressing F3 or F4.
Memory Depth 4K, 8K, 16K, 4M, 8M The maximum single-channel display is 8M.
2.12.2. XY Mode
The XY mode is used to analyze phase differences, such as those represented by Lissajous patterns. The
format plots the voltage on CH1 against the voltage on CH2, where CH1 is the horizontal axis and CH2 is
the vertical axis. The oscilloscope uses the untriggered Normal acquisition mode and displays data as
dots.
The oscilloscope can acquire waveform in YT mode at any sampling rate. You may view the same
waveform in XY mode. To perform this operation, stop the acquisition and change the display mode to
XY.
In Roll mode, the waveform display rolls from right to left. No trigger or horizontal offset control of
waveform is available during Roll Mode, and it’s only available when set to 100ms/div or slower.
2.13. Display
The waveform display is affected by settings of the oscilloscope. A waveform can be measured once it is
captured. The different styles to display a waveform on the screen give significant information about it.
Push the [Display] button and the following menu appears.
Vectors Vectors fill up the space between adjacent sample points in the display;
Type
Dots Dots only displays the sample points.
Waveform
Adjustable, Turn the multi-functional knob to adjust.
Intensity
Dotted line
Off only displays the horizontal and vertical coordinates at the center
Grid Real line
graticule on the screen.
OFF
Persist Infinite Sets the time length to display each displayed sample point.
Options Comments
Update Insert a USB disk with upgrade program. Press the Update Program button and the Software
Upgrade window pops up. Refer to tips to upgrade or cancel.
System Info Display the software and hardware versions, serial number and some other information
about the oscilloscope.
Calibrate Press this option and the Self Calibration dialog pops up. Refer to tips to perform the self
calibration or cancel.
Front Panel Self Test Test the function of all keys and knobs on the front panel.
This series of oscilloscope can upgrade the software by the USB flash disc, which needs about 5
minutes.
The firmware is upgraded by the following steps:
1. Plug the USB flash disc in which a firmware program is saved in USB Host interface on the front panel
of the oscilloscope.
2. Press [Utility] button to skip to the Utility menu.
3. Press Update -> Update Firmware softkey.
4. Select the file and press Multifunctional Knob to confirm. Then press Start updating softkey to
update the firmware.
5. Reboot the machine after finishing upgrading, and the software version is upgraded. The oscilloscope
should be self-corrected once after upgrading.
2.14.2. Self Calibration
The self calibration routine helps optimize the oscilloscope signal path for maximum measurement
accuracy. You can run the routine at any time but should always run it if the ambient temperature
changes by 5℃ or more. For a more accurate calibration, please power on the oscilloscope and wait
for 20 minutes until it has adequately warmed up.
To compensate the signal path, disconnect any probes or cables from the front-panel input connectors.
Then, push the [Utility] button, select Calibrate option and follow the directions on the screen.
2.14.3. Pass/Fail
“Pass/Fail” is used for judging whether the input signal is in a built rule range and outputting the past or
failed waveform so as to detect the change condition of the signal.
Message On/Off Turn on or off the display of the number of failed passes.
Output Stop On/Off Enter STOP state if output exist or continue to run if output exists.
Output a negative pulse train when the test is passed; Output a negative
Pass/Fail
Mode pulse train when the test is failed.
Pass Ring/Fail Ring
Same as pass failure mode, accompanied by ringing.
2.15. Fast Action Buttons
Auto Set: Automatically set the oscilloscope controls to generate a usable display of the input signals.
Refer to the following table for relative content.
Single: Acquire a single waveform and then stop the acquisition.
Run/Stop: Continuously acquire waveform or stop the acquisition.
Default Setup: automatically recall the default settings.
Help: Press to enter the built-in help system, press any other key to view the corresponding help
information, and press this key again to exit the help system.
Save To USB: Save the current screen image to a USB external storage device.
Decode: Display protocol decoding, set the main parameters of decoding. For details, see 2.8 Protocol
Decoding.
Time/Div: Press the time base knob to enter the dual window display mode. Press the knob again to
exit the dual window display.
Auto Scale is one of the advantages digital oscilloscopes have. When you push the Auto Scale button,
the oscilloscope will identify the type of waveform (sine or square wave) and adjust controls according
to input signals so that it can accurately display the waveform of the input signal.
Functions Settings
Cursor Off
SEC/DIV Adjusted
Trigger Source Adjusted; Auto Scale can not be used for the EXT TRIG signal
Vertical Coupling DC (if GND was chosen before); AC for the video signal; otherwise, unchanged
VOLTS/DIV Adjusted
The Auto Scale function examines all channels for signals and displays corresponding waveform. Auto
Scale determines the trigger source according to the following conditions.
➢ If multiply channels get signals, the oscilloscope will use the channel with the lowest frequency signal
as the trigger source.
➢ If no signals are found, the oscilloscope will use the lowest-numbered channel displayed in Auto Scale
as the trigger source.
➢ If no signals are found and no channels are displayed, the oscilloscope will display and use Channel 1
as the trigger source.
When you use the Auto Scale function and the oscilloscope determines that the signal is similar to a
sine wave, the oscilloscope displays the following options.
Multi-Period Display multiple periods that have appropriate vertical and horizontal scales.
Single-Period Set the horizontal scale to display about one period of the waveform.
Source Select the source: only display the current source or all sources.
Type Vectors
Display Mode YT
SEC/DIV 200μs
Type Edge
Source CH1
Mode Auto
Level 0.00v
Vertical System,
VOLTS/DIV Coarse
All Channels
Probe Attenuation 1X
Invert Off
VOLTS/DIV 1V
The following settings do not change when you push the [Default] button.
➢ Language Option
➢ Saved Settings
➢ Saved Reference waveform
➢ Display Contrast
➢ Calibration Data
Press the Sec/DIV knob to enter the dual-window mode, and press the button again to exit the
dual-window mode.
Single-window Mode
Dual-window Mode
3.Waveform Generator
The series oscilloscope is equipped with waveform generator function, with one channel of arbitrary
waveform output. User can edit the arbitrary waveform or choose the regular waveform such as Sine,
Ramp, Square, Exponent, Noise, DC and Arb waveform.
: Horizontal arrow, turn the Multifunctional Knob to select a digit to change, press the
Multifunctional Knob to confirm, after turning into a vertical arrow, turn the Multifunctional Knob to
set a value.
.
Menu:
Import from CSV: Import the CSV format file to the arbitrary waveform generator window.
Export as CSV: Save as CSV format file.
Import from ARB: Import the ARB format file to the arbitrary waveform generator window.
Export as ARB: Save as ARB format file.
Note: The device can recall ARB format file in USB disk, but CSV format file can’t be recalled by the
device.
Toolbar buttons
: Smooth Drawing Mode. You can draw any waveform shape using the left-mouse.
: Line Drawing Mode. You can click on the waveform to draw a straight line from the previous point.
: Zoom tools. To zoom the time axis in or out, click the + or - zoom button and then click on the
waveform area. Click the 100% button to restore the time axis to its original scale.
: Standard waveform shapes. Draw a standard waveform with the settings specified in
the numerical controls below the toolbar. The current waveform will be erased.
: Cycles. The number of cycles to draw. This control is used in conjunction with the
Standard waveform shapes buttons. Select one of the standard waveform shapes and then enter the
number of cycles, and it will draw the requested number of cycles of the waveform.
: Minimum. When one of the Standard waveform shapes buttons is pressed, this control
sets the minimum signal level.
: Maximum. When one of the Standard waveform shapes buttons is pressed, this
control sets the maximum signal level.
: Duty cycle. When a square, triangular or ramp waveform is selected using one of
the Standard waveform shapes buttons, this control sets the duty cycle of the signal. Duty cycle is
defined as the time that the signal spends above zero volts divided by the total cycle time. Thus, a
symmetrical square or triangular wave has a duty cycle of 50%. Reducing the duty cycle shortens the
positive part of the cycle and lengthens the negative part, and increasing the duty cycle does the
opposite.
Note:
The Frequency, Amplitude, Offset parameter of the ARB waveform can not be regulated in this
WaveEditor software, but it can be done by tuning on the device directly (refer to above Chapter 3.1)
after the waveform data is downloaded to device (refer to below Chapter 3.3).
Do not use the WaveEditor and the DSO software at the same time, it will cause errors.
4. Select a waveform file or draw an arbitrary waveform; then click the in toolbar and select
waveform data download position to download waveform data to the device.
4.Troubleshooting
1. If the oscilloscope does not start up at power on, follow these steps:
1)Check the power cord to verify it has been connected properly;
2)Check the power on/off button to ensure it has been pushed;
3)Then restart the oscilloscope.
Contact your local HANTEK distributor or directly keep touch with HANTEK Technical Support
department if the oscilloscope still can not be turned on normally.
2. If there is no display of waveform on the screen when the oscilloscope is turned on, follow these
steps:
1)Check the probe to assure its proper connection to the input BNC;
2)Check the channel switch (CH1~CH2 menu buttons) to make sure it has been turned on;
3)Check the input signal to verify it has been connected to the probe correctly;
4)Affirm that all measured circuits have signals to output;
5)Turn up the magnitude for DC signals with large magnitude;
6)In addition, you may press the Auto Measure button to perform an automatic detection of signals at
first.
Contact HANTEK Technical Support department in time if there is still no display of waveform.
3. If the waveform of the input signal is distorted seriously, follow these steps:
1)Check the probe to assure its proper connection to the channel BNC;
2)Check the probe to assure its good connection to the measured object;
3)Check the probe to verify it has been well calibrated. Otherwise, refer to the content about
calibration described in this manual.
4. If the waveform is rolling continuously on the screen but can not be triggered, follow these steps:
1)Check the trigger source to make sure it consistent with the input channel;
2)Check the trigger level to assure its correct adjustment. You may push the TRIGGER LEVEL knob to
reset the trigger level back to the center of the signal;
3)Check the trigger mode to confirm it is a right choice for the input signal. The default trigger mode is
edge trigger. However, it is not suitable for all kinds of input signals.
Technical Support
Tel: +86-532-88703687
Email: support@hantek.com
General Care
Do not put or leave the device in a place where the LCD display will be exposed to direct sunlight for
long periods of time.
Note: To avoid damage to the oscilloscope or probes, do not expose them to sprays, liquids, or solvents.
Cleaning
Examine the oscilloscope and probes as often as operating conditions require. To clean the exterior
surface, perform the following steps:
1)Use a lint-free cloth to remove floating dust on the outside of the oscilloscope and probes. Take care
to avoid scratching the glabrous display filter.
2)Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the oscilloscope. For more efficient cleaning, you may
use an aqueous solution of 75% isopropyl alcohol.
Note: To avoid damage to the surface of the oscilloscope or probes, do not use any corrosive or chemical
cleaning agents.
Vertical
8-bit resolution,
A/D Converter
each channel sampled simultaneously
2mV/div~200mV/div, ±1V
Position Range
500mV/div~10V/div, ±50V
Acquisition
Acquisition Rate, typical Up to 2000 waveform per second per channel (Normal acquisition mode, no measurement)
Normal,
Upon single acquisition on all channels simultaneously
Single Sequence Peak Detect
Trigger
Edge Trigger
Source CH1~CH2/EXT
Pulse Trigger
Resolution 8ns
Video Trigger
Source CH1~CH2
Slope Trigger
Resolution 8ns
Overtime Trigger
Source CH1~CH2
Resolution 8ns
Window Trigger
Source CH1~CH2
Pattern Trigger
Level CH1~CH2
Interval Trigger
Source CH1~CH2
Resolution 8ns
Source CH1~CH2
Resolution 8ns
UART Trigger
110/300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/38400/57600/115200/230400/380400
Baud Rate (Selectable)
/460400 bit/s
Condition Interval Field, Sync Field, Id field, Sync Id Error, Identifier, Id and Data
Source CH1~CH2
110/300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/38400/57600/115200/230400/380400
Baud Rate (Selectable)
/460400 bit/s
CAN Trigger
Start Bit, Remote Frame, Data Frame Id, Frame Id, DataFrame Id A, Error Frame, All Error,
Condition
Ack Error, Overload Fram
Source CH1~CH2
10000, 20000, 33300, 500000, 62500, 83300, 100000, 125000, 250000, 500000, 800000,
Baud Rate (Selectable)
1000000
SPI Trigger
Condition Data
IIC Trigger
Input Impedance, DC
1MΩ±2% in parallel with 20pF±3pF
coupled
Supported Probe
1X, 10X, 100X, 1000X
Attenuation Factors
Measurements
Frequency, Period, Average, Pk-Pk, RMS, PeriodRms, Min, Max, RiseTime, FallTime, + Width,
Automatic Measurements - Width, + Duty, - Duty, Vbase, Vtop, Vmid, Vamp, Overshoot, Preshoot, PeriodAvg,
FOVShoot, RPREShoot, BWidth, FRR, FFF, FRF, FFR, LRR, LRF, LFR and LFF
General Specifications
Display
Power Supply
Environmental
Altitude Random Vibration 0.31gRMS from 50Hz to 500Hz, 10 minutes on each axis
Mechanical
Weight 2900g
Sine: 0.1Hz~25MHz
Square: 0.1Hz~10MHz
Waveform Frequency
Ramp: 0.1Hz~1MHz
EXP: 0.1Hz~5MHz
5mV~3.5Vp-p(50Ω)
Amplitude
10mV~7Vp-p(High impedance)
Output Impedance 50 Ω
Appendix B: Accessories
All the following accessories are available by contacting your local HANTEK distributor.
Standard Accessories
⚫ Probe×2 (1.5m), 1:1, (10:1) Passive Probes
⚫ A Power line
⚫ A USB Line
⚫ A BNC to BNC(Only for the scopes with waveform generator function)
⚫ A PC software CD of the oscilloscope
⚫ Warranty Card
⚫ Manufacturer Certificate
⚫ Certificate Of Calibration
Display Module X X 0 0 0 0
Circuit Board X 0 0 X 0 0
Power Supply X 0 0 X 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0
‘X’ means that at least the content of this poisonous and harmful substance in a homogeneous material of this component
exceeds the limit specified in the SJ/T 11363-2006 standard.
‘0’ indicates that the content of this poisonous and harmful substance in all homogeneous materials of this component is
refrained under the limit stated in the SJ/T 11363-2006 standard.
This component list contains components approved in the file ‘Management Measures’.