Agilent Technologies InfiniiVision 6000 User Manual

Agilent InfiniiVision 6000 Series Oscilloscopes

User’s Guide

Agilent Technologies

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54684-97024

Edition

Eighth Edition, January 2008

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Software Revision

This guide was written for version 05.00 of the Agilent InfiniiVision 6000 Series Oscilloscope software.

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6000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide

In This User’s Guide…

1Getting Started

2 Front-Panel Controls

3 Viewing and Measuring Digital Signals

4 Triggering the Oscilloscope

5 Making Measurements

6 Displaying Data

This guide shows you how to use the Agilent InfiniiVision 6000 Series oscilloscopes. It contains the following chapters and topics:

Unpacking and setting up your oscilloscope, using Quick Help.

A quick overview of the front-panel controls.

How to connect and use the digital channels of a mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO).

Trigger modes, coupling, noise rejection, holdoff, external trigger and more. Edge, pulse width, and pattern triggering. CAN, duration, I TV/video, and USB triggering modes.

XY mode, FFTs, math functions, using cursors, automatic measurements.

Using pan and zoom; normal, average, peak detect, and high resolution (smoothing) modes; noise rejection modes, glitch capture, and more.

C, Nth Edge Burst, LIN, sequence, SPI,

7 Saving and Printing Data

Printing waveforms, saving setups and data, and using the file explorer.

8 Reference

Upgrading a DSO to an MSO, adding memory, software updates, I/O, synchronizing instruments with the 10 MHz reference clock, warranty status, digital signal probing, and more.

9 Power and Environmental Conditions

Specifications and characteristics of the oscilloscope.

6000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide 3

The Agilent InfiniiVision 6000 Series oscilloscopes deliver powerful features and high performance:

• 100 MHz, 300 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz bandwidth models.

• Up to 4 GSa/s sample rate.

• Powerful triggering including analog HDTV, I

C, SPI, LIN,

CAN, and USB.

• USB, LAN, and GPIB ports make printing, saving and sharing data easy.

• 2-channel and 4-channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) models.

• 2+16-channel and 4+16-channel Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) models.

• Color XGA display on 6000A Series models.

• 6000L models are LXI class C compliant, in a 1 unit high package.

• An MSO lets you debug your mixed-signal designs using up to four analog signals and 16 tightly correlated digital signals simultaneously.

• You can easily upgrade a 6000A or 6000L Series oscilloscope from a DSO to an MSO.

• You can easily increase memory depth of a 6000A Series oscilloscope. Maximum memory depth is standard in 6000L Series oscilloscopes.

•You can easily add SPI and I

C decode or CAN and LIN

automotive trigger and decode.

The InfiniiVision 6000 Series oscilloscopes feature MegaZoom III technology:

• Most responsive deep memory.

• Highest definition color display (6000A models).

• Fastest waveform update rates, uncompromised.

For more information about Agilent InfiniiVision 6000 Series oscilloscopes, see

www.agilent.com/find/mso6000.

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Tab l e 1 Model Numbers, Bandwidths, and Sampling Rates

Bandwidth 100 MHz 300 MHz 500 MHz 1 GHz

Maximum Sample Rate 2 GSa/s 2 GSa/s 4 GSa/s 4 GSa/s

2-Channel + 16 Logic Channels MSO

4-Channel + 16 Logic Channels MSO

2-Channel DSO DSO6012A DSO6032A DSO6052A DSO6102A

4-Channel DSO DSO6014A,

MSO6012A MSO6032A MSO6052A MSO6102A

MSO6014A MSO6034A MSO6054A MSO6104A

DSO6014L

DSO6034A DSO6054A,

DSO6054L

DSO6104A, DSO6104L

Tab l e 2 Secure Environment Mode Option

Oscilloscope History Action

New order. No history. Order Option SEC. The Secure option

will be installed at the factory.

Previously purchased, no confidential trace or user data has been stored.

Previously purchased, confidential trace or user data has been stored.

Order N5427A. Return unit to Service Center for Secure option installation.

Order N5427A. Replace acquisition board. Destroy old acquisition board. Return unit to Service Center for Secure option installation.

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Memory upgrades can be easily installed without returning the oscilloscope to a Service Center. These upgrades are licensed.

Tab l e 3 Memory Depth Option Numbers

Maximum Memory Depth 1 Mpts 2 Mpts 8 Mpts

MSO/DSO6012A, MSO/DSO6014A, MSO/DSO6032A, MSO/DSO6034A oscilloscopes

MSO/DSO6052A, MSO/DSO6054A, MSO/DSO6102A, MSO/DSO6104A oscilloscopes

DSO6014L, DSO6054L, DSO6104L oscilloscopes

standard 2ML 8ML

standard 2MH 8MH

n/a n/a standard

The following options can be easily installed without returning the oscilloscope to a Service Center. These upgrades are licensed.

Tab l e 4 Upgrade Options

Licensed Option Order

Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO)

I2C/SPI serial decode option (for 4 channel or 4+16 channel models only)

Order N2914A or N2915A (see data sheet). You can easily install this option yourself. The logic cable kit is supplied with the MSO license.

Order N5423A after purchase (Option LSS at time of purchase). You can easily install this option yourself.

CAN/LIN automotive triggering and decode (for 4 channel or 4+16 channel models only)

N5406A FPGA dynamic probe for Xilinx

N5434A FPGA dynamic probe for Altera

Order N5424A after purchase (Option AMS at time of purchase). You can easily install this option yourself.

N5406A with Option 001 (Oscilloscope-locked license) or Option 002 (PC-locked license).

N5434A with Option 001 (Oscilloscope-locked license) or Option 002 (PC-locked license).

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The following option cannot be installed after time of purchase.

Tab l e 5 Order-Only Options

Licensed Option Order

Battery Operation (Option BAT) Available at time of purchase. Option

can not be added after purchase.

Visit www.agilent.com/find/mso6000 to view the 6000A Series and 6000L Series data sheets.

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Built-in Quick Help

A Quick Help system is built into the oscilloscope. Instructions for using the quick help system are given on page 58.

Digital Channels

Because all of the oscilloscopes in the Agilent 6000 Series have analog channels, the analog channel topics in this book apply to all instruments. Whenever a topic discusses the digital channels, that information applies only to Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) models or DSO models that have been upgraded to an MSO.

Using this book with the 6000L Series oscilloscopes

The 6000L Series oscilloscopes do not have a built-in display or front panel control keys. If you are using a 6000L Series oscilloscope, and this book refers to using front panel controls, you can use the built-in Web control feature described on page 44 to complete the instructions.

Abbreviated instructions for pressing a series of keys

Instructions for pressing a series of keys are written in an abbreviated manner. Instructions for pressing Key1, then pressing Key2, then pressing Key3 are abbreviated as follows: Press Key1 & Key2 & Key3. The keys may be front panel keys, or softkeys, which are located directly below the oscilloscope display.

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1 Getting Started 19

To inspect package contents 22

To adjust the 6000A Series handle 28

To mount the oscilloscope in a rack 29

To mount the 6000A Series oscilloscope in a rack 29 To mount the 6000L Series oscilloscope in a rack 29

Ventilation requirements 32

To power-on the oscilloscope 33

AC-Powered 6000 Series 33 Battery-Powered 6000A Series 33

Maintain oscilloscope ground connection 34

The remote interface 38

To establish a LAN connection (6000A Series) 39 To establish a LAN connection (6000L Series) 40 To establish a point-to-point LAN connection 42

To use the Web interface 43

Controlling the oscilloscope using a Web browser 44 Setting a password 46 Scrolling and Monitor Resolution 49 Identify Function 49 Printing the oscilloscope’s display from a web browser 50

To connect the oscilloscope probes 51

Maximum input voltage in 50 Ω mode 51

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Contents

Maximum input voltage for analog inputs 52

To verify basic oscilloscope operation 52

To compensate the oscilloscope probes 54

To calibrate the probes 55

Passive Probes Supported 55

Active Probes Supported 56

By 300 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz Bandwidth Models 56 By 100 MHz Bandwidth Models 57

Using Quick Help 58

Quick Help Languages 59

2 Front-Panel Controls 61

6000L Series Oscilloscope Controls 62

Front and Rear Panel Controls and Connectors 63

6000A Series Oscilloscope Front-Panel Controls 66

Conventions 67 Graphic Symbols in Softkey Menus 67 4-Channel 6000A Series Oscilloscope Front Panel 68 Front Panel Controls 69 2-Channel 6000A Series Oscilloscope Front Panel (differences

only) 74

Interpreting the display 75

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6000A Series Front-Panel Operation 76

To adjust the waveform intensity 76 To adjust the display grid (graticule) intensity 76 To start and stop an acquisition 77 To make a single acquisition 78 To pan and zoom 79 Choosing Auto trigger mode or Normal trigger mode 80 Using AutoScale 80 To set the probe attenuation factor 81 Using the analog channels 83 To set up the Horizontal time base 88 To make cursor measurements 95 To make automatic measurements 96 Using Labels 97 To print the display 101 To s et the cl oc k 102 To set up the screen saver 103 To set the waveform expansion reference point 104 To perform service functions 105 User Calibration 105 Self Test 108 About Oscilloscope 108 To restore the oscilloscope to its default configuration 110

Contents

3 Viewing and Measuring Digital Signals 111

To connect the digital probes to the circuit under test 112

Use only Agilent digital probe cable 112

Acquiring waveforms using the digital channels 115

To display digital channels using AutoScale 116

Example 116

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Contents

Interpreting the digital waveform display 118

To switch all digital channels on or off 119

To switch groups of channels on or off 119

To switch a single channel on or off 119

To change the displayed size of the digital channels 120

To reposition a digital channel 120

To change the logic threshold for digital channels 121

To display digital channels as a bus 122

4 Triggering the Oscilloscope 127

Selecting Trigger Modes and Conditions 130

To select the Mode and Coupling menu 130 Trigger modes: Normal and Auto 131 To select trigger Coupling 133 To select trigger Noise Rejection and HF rejection 133 To set Holdoff 134

The External Trigger input 136

2-Channel oscilloscope External Trigger input 136

Maximum input voltage for external trigger (2-channel oscilloscopes) 137

4-Channel oscilloscope External Trigger input 138

Maximum input voltage for external trigger (4-channel oscilloscopes) 138

Trig ge r Typ es 139

To use Edge triggering 140

Trigger level adjustment 141

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To use Pulse Width triggering 142

< qualifier time set softkey 144 > qualifier time set softkey 144

To use Pattern triggering 145

Hex Bus Pattern Triggering 147

To use CAN triggering 148

To use Duration triggering 152

< qualifier time set softkey 154 > qualifier time set softkey 154

To use FlexRay triggering 155

Modes of VPT1000 Control/Operation 155 Setting Up the Oscilloscope and the VPT1000 156 Triggering on FlexRay Frames, Times, or Errors 160

To use I2C triggering 164

To use Nth Edge Burst triggering 170

Contents

To use LIN triggering 172

To use Sequence triggering 175

Define the Find: stage 177 Define the Trigger on: stage 178 Define the optional Reset on: stage 180 Adjust the trigger level 181

To use SPI triggering 182

Assign source channels to the clock, data, and frame

signals 184

Set up the number of bits in the serial data string and set values

for those data bits 187

Resetting all bits in the serial data string to one value 187

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Contents

To use TV triggering 187

Example exercises 191 To trigger on a specific line of video 191 To trigger on all sync pulses 193 To trigger on a specific field of the video signal 194 To trigger on all fields of the video signal 195 To trigger on odd or even fields 196

To use UART/RS232 triggering 199

To use USB triggering 204

The Trigger Out connector 206

Tr ig g er s 206 Source frequency 206 Source frequency/8 206

5 Making Measurements 207

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To use the XY horizontal mode 208

Math Functions 213

Math scale and offset 214 Multiply 215 Subtract 217 Differentiate 219 Integrate 221 FFT Measurement 223 FFT Operation 225 Square Root 230

Cursor Measurements 232

To make cursor measurements 232 Cursor Examples 236

Automatic Measurements 239

To make an automatic measurement 240 To set measurement thresholds 241 Time Measurements 243 Delay and Phase Measurements 247 Voltage Measurements 249 Overshoot and Preshoot Measurements 255

6 Displaying Data 257

Pan and Zoom 258

To pan and zoom a waveform 259 To set the waveform expansion reference point 259

Antialiasing 260

Using the XGA video output 260

Display Settings 261

Infinite persistence 261 Grid intensity 262 Vectors (connect the dots) 262

Contents

Varying the intensity to view signal detail 263

Acquisition Modes 265

At Slower Sweep Speeds 265 Selecting the Acquisition mode 265 Normal Mode 266 Peak Detect Mode 266 High Resolution Mode 266 Averaging Mode 267 Realtime Sampling Option 269

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Contents

Using Serial Decode 271

To d ec ode I To decode SPI data 276 To decode CAN data 281 CAN Totalizer 286 To decode LIN data 288 To decode FlexRay data 294 FlexRay Totalizer 298 To decode UART/RS232 data 300 UART/RS232 Totalizer 306

To reduce the random noise on a signal 307

HF Reject 307 LF Reject 308 Noise rejection 308

To capture glitches or narrow pulses with peak detect and infinite

persistence 309 Using peak detect mode to find a glitch 310

C data 272

How AutoScale Works 312

Undo AutoScale 312 Specifying the Channels Displayed After AutoScale 313 Preserving the Acquisition Mode During AutoScale 313

7 Saving and Printing Data 315

Printing the oscilloscope’s display 316

Print options 316 Selecting print options 317 Palette 317 Supported Printers 318

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Saving oscilloscope data 320

Secure Environment Mode Option 331

8 Reference 333

Upgrading to an MSO or adding memory depth 334

Contents

Selecting a destination for your saved data

321

Selecting a file name 322 Waveform Trace and Oscilloscope Setup 324 Display Image and Waveform Data Files 324 Choosing save settings 325 To save a waveform and/or setup to a USB device 327 To save a waveform and/or setup to the oscilloscope’s internal

memory 327 To recall waveform trace and/or oscilloscope setup 328 File explorer 328 To use the file explorer 330

Software and firmware updates 334

To set up the I/O port 335

Using the 10 MHz reference clock 336

Sample clock and frequency counter accuracy 336 Supplying an external timebase reference 336 To supply a sample clock to the oscilloscope 336 To synchronize the timebase of two or more instruments 338

To check warranty and extended services status 338

To return the instrument 339

To clean the oscilloscope 339

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Contents

Digital channel signal fidelity: Probe impedance and

grounding 340 Input Impedance 340 Probe Grounding 342 Best Probing Practices 344

To replace digital probe leads 345

Binary Data (.bin) 346

Binary Data in MATLAB 346 Binary Header Format 346 Example Program for Reading Binary Data 350 Examples of Binary Files 351

Minimum and Maximum Values in CSV Files 353

9 Power and Environmental Conditions 355

Power Requirements 356

Measurement Category 357

Measurement Category 357 Measurement Category Definitions 357 Transient Withstand Capability 358

Maximum input voltage for analog inputs 358

Environmental Conditions 359

Specifications 360

Acknowledgements 360

9 361

Index 363

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Agilent 6000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide

1 Getting Started

To inspect package contents 22 To adjust the 6000A Series handle 28 To mount the oscilloscope in a rack 29 To power-on the oscilloscope 33 Ventilation requirements 32 The remote interface 38 To establish a LAN connection (6000A Series) 39 To establish a LAN connection (6000L Series) 40 To establish a point-to-point LAN connection 42 To use the Web interface 43 Printing the oscilloscope’s display from a web browser 50 To connect the oscilloscope probes 51 To verify basic oscilloscope operation 52 To compensate the oscilloscope probes 54 To calibrate the probes 55 Passive Probes Supported 55 Active Probes Supported 56 Using Quick Help 58

To get started using the oscilloscope:

✔ Unpack the oscilloscope and verify the contents. ✔ Adjust the 6000A Series oscilloscope’s handle position. ✔ Apply power to the oscilloscope. ✔ Connect the probes to the oscilloscope.

A

1Getting Started

✔ Verify basic oscilloscope operation and compensate the

probes.

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Getting Started 1

Built-in Quick Help

A Quick Help system is built into the oscilloscope. Instructions for using the quick help system are given on page 58.

Digital Channels

Using this book with the 6000L Series oscilloscopes

Abbreviated instructions for pressing a series of keys

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1Getting Started

To inspect package contents

✔ Inspect the shipping container for damage.

If your shipping container appears to be damaged, keep the shipping container or cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the oscilloscope mechanically and electrically.

✔ Verify that you received the following items and any optional

accessories you may have ordered:

• InfiniiVision 6000 Series Oscilloscope

• Front-panel cover (6000A Series only)

• Power cord (see Table 8 on page 37)

• Models with Option BAT only: Power Supply (P/N

0950-4866)

• LAN Crossover Cable 5061-0701 (6000L Series only)

• GPIB cable extender P/N 5183-0803 (6000L Series only)

• 50 ohm feedthrough termination adapter P/N 0960-0301

(Qty. 4 supplied with DSO6014L only)

• Oscilloscope probes

• Two probes for 2-channel models

• Four probes for 4-channel models

• 10074C probes for 100 MHz bandwidth models

• 10073C probes for all other models

• Manuals

• User’s Guide

• Service Guide

• CD-ROM containing the Programmer’s Quick Start Guide

and the Programmer’s Reference Guide

• Automation-Ready Software CD-ROM

• MSO Models: digital probe kit (54620-68701) and digital

cable guide (54684-42301)

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Getting Started 1

Front-panel cover

Manuals and CD-ROMs

Power cord (Part numbers given on page 37)

*Digital Probe Kit contains:

54620-61801 16-channel cable (qty 1) 5959-9334 2-inch probe ground leads (qty 5) 5090-4833 Grabber (qty 20)

Digital probe replacement parts are listed on page 345

6000A Series Oscilloscope

Oscilloscope probes 10073C or 10074C (Qty 2 or 4)

Digital Probe Kit* (MSO models only)

Digital

cable guide

(MSO models only)

Figure 1 Package contents for 6000A Series AC-powered oscilloscopes

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1Getting Started

Front-panel cover

6000A Series Option BAT

Oscilloscope

Ground wire

Oscilloscope probes

10073C or 10074C

(Qty 2 or 4)

Power cord

CD-ROMs

(see Power Cords

table)

Digital cable guide

(MSO models only)

*Digital Probe Kit contains: 54620-61801 16-channel cable (qty 1) 5959-9334 2-inch probe ground leads (qty 5) 5090-4833 Grabber (qty 20) Digital probe replacement parts are listed in the Reference chapter.

AC/DC power adapter

Manuals and

Figure 2 Package contents for 6000A Series battery-powered oscilloscopes (Option BAT)

Digital Probe Kit*

(MSO models only)

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50 ohm feedthrough termination adapter P/N 0960-0301, Qty. 4

6000L Series Oscilloscope

GPIB cable extender P/N 5183-0803

Manuals and CD-ROMs

Getting Started 1

Oscilloscope Probes 10073C or 10074C Qty. 4

Power cord (Part numbers given on page 37)

Figure 3 Package contents for 6000L Series oscilloscopes

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1Getting Started

Tab l e 6 Accessories available

Model Description

N2918A 6000 Series Oscilloscope Evaluation Kit 1180CZ Testmobile oscilloscope cart (requires N2919A adapter kit) N2919A Testmobile Adapter Kit N2916A 6000A Rackmount Kit 54684-44101 Front-panel cover N2605A-097 USB cable 10833A GPIB cable, 1 m long 10073C Passive probe, 10:1, 500 MHz, 1.5 m 10074C Passive probe, 10:1, 100 MHz, 1.5 m 54620-68701 Digital probe kit 54684-42301 Digital probe cable guide (cable tray) 0960-0301 50-Ohm Feedthrough 01650-61607 16:16 logic cable and terminator (use with header on target sys.) 54620-68701 16:2 x 8 logic input probe assembly (standard with MSO models) 10070C Passive probe, 1:1 20 MHz, 1.5 m 10074C Passive probe, 10:1, 150 MHz, 1.5 m 10073C Passive probe, 10:1, 500 MHz, 1.5 m 1165A Passive probe, 10:1, 600 MHz, 1.5 m 10076A Passive probe, 100:1, 4 kV, 250 MHz N2771A Passive probe, 1000:1, 30 kV, 50 MHz 1156A Active probe, 1.5 GHz AutoProbe interface 1144A Active probe, 800 MHz (requires 1142A – power supply)

†

1145A

†

1130A

N2772A Active differential probe, 20 MHz, 1.2 kVDC + peak AC max

1141A Active differential probe, 200 MHz, 200 VDC + peak AC max

1146A Current probe, 100 kHz, 100 A, AC/DC

†

1147A N2780A Current probe, 2 MHz, 500 A, AC/DC (use with N2779A power

N2781A Current probe, 10 MHz, 150 A, AC/DC (use with N2779A power

Active probe, 750 MHz 2-ch (requires 1142A – power supply) For active differential probes: 1.5 GHz InfiniiMax amplifier with

AutoProbe interface (requires one or more InfiniiMax probe head – E2675A, E2668A, E2669A).

(requires N2773A power supply)

(requires 1142A power supply)

Current probe, 50 MHz, 30 A, AC/DC with AutoProbe interface

supply)

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Getting Started 1

Model Description

N2782A Current probe, 50 MHz, 30 A, AC/DC (use with N2779A power

supply)

N2783A Current probe, 100 MHz, 30 A, AC/DC (use with N2779A power

supply) 10072A Fine-pitch probe kit 10075A 0.5 mm IC clip kit 10076A 100:1, 4 kV 250 MHz probe E2613B 0.5 mm Wedge probe adapter, 3-signal, qty 2 E2614A 0.5 mm Wedge probe adapter, 8-signal, qty 1 E2615B 0.65 mm Wedge probe adapter, 3-signal, qty 2 E2616A 0.65 mm Wedge probe adapter, 8-signal, qty 1 E2643A 0.5 mm Wedge probe adapter, 16-signal, qty 1 E2644A 0.65 mm Wedge probe adapter, 16-signal, qty 1

†

Indicates a maximum of two of this model probe can be connected to each

oscilloscope due to AutoProbe interface current supply limitation. See also

“Passive Probes Supported” on page 55 and “Active Probes Supported” on page 56.

You can find these items at www.agilent.com or at www.parts.agilent.com.

For information on more probes and accessories see “5989-6162EN Probes and Accessories Selection Guide” and “5968-8153EN 5000 and 6000 Series Oscilloscope Probes and Accessories data sheet, available at www.agilent.com.

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1Getting Started

To adjust the 6000A Series handle

You can use the oscilloscope’s handle for carrying the instrument, or you can use it as a stand to tilt the instrument up for easier viewing of its display.

1 Grasp the handle hubs on each side of the instrument and

pull the hubs out until they stop.

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2 Without releasing the hubs, rotate the handle to the desired

position. Then release the hubs. Continue rotating the handle until it clicks into a set position.

To mount the oscilloscope in a rack

The InfiniiVision 6000 Series oscilloscopes can be mounted into Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard 19-inch (487-mm) rack cabinets.

To mount the 6000A Series oscilloscope in a rack

Purchase and install the N2916A rack mount kit. Instructions are included in the kit.

To mount the 6000L Series oscilloscope in a rack

The 6000L Series oscilloscope is supplied with all necessary hardware for installation into a standard EIA 19-inch rack.

Tab l e 7 Rack Mount Hardware Supplied

Getting Started 1

Quantity Description Agilent Part

2 Front Extender Support D6104-01201

2 Rear Extender Support D6104-01202

4 Rear Extender Screw (M3 x 6 mm) 0515-0430

4 Dress Screw (10-32 x 0.0625) 0570-1577

8 Rail Screw (10-32 x 0.375) 2680-0281

12 Clip-nut (10-32) 0590-0804

Number

Tools required (not supplied)

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• T20 Torx driver

• T10 Torx driver

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1Getting Started

Step 4

If needed

Step 1, step 5

Step 3

If needed

1 Loosely attach the Front Extender Supports to the Rear

Extender Supports with four (4) clip-nuts and four (4) of the 10-32 x 0.375 Rail Screws. (The screws require a Torx T20 driver.) Choose the correct set of slots in the supports such that their overall length is approximately correct for the depth of your cabinet.

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Step 2

Getting Started 1

2 Fasten the Rack Mount Extenders to the oscilloscope chassis

with the four (4) M3 x 6 mm screws, using a Torx T10 driver as follows:

NOTE

The sets of holes in the Rack Mount Extenders are slightly offset. This was done to ensure that the Rack Mount Extenders are attached to the oscilloscope at the correct points so that the oscilloscope’s ventilation area is not obscured. The holes in the Rack Mount Extenders will align with the correct holes in the oscilloscope and the screws will go in easily. Do not force the screws into the wrong holes.

a Attach a Rack Mount Extender to the left side of the

oscilloscope using two (2) of the M3 x 6 mm screws in the inner set of holes on the Rack Mount Extender.

Use inner holes in extender

Use outer holes in extender

b Attach the other Rack Mount Extender to the right side of

the oscilloscope using two (2) of the M3 x 6 mm screws in the outer set of holes on the rack mount extender.

3 Place the instrument in the rack. Install the four (4)

10-32 x 0.625 Dress Screws in the chassis front ears to secure the front of the instrument to the rack. Use the Phillips screwdriver.

4 Align the ears in the Rear Mount Extenders with the correct

set of holes in the rear of the rack and secure the Rack Mount

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1Getting Started

Ventilation requirements

Extenders to the rack using the four (4) remaining 10-32 x 0.375 Rail Screws. Use the Torx T20 driver.

5 Securely attach the Rear Extender Supports to the Front

Extender Supports by tightening the four (4) 10-32 x 0.375 Rail Screws screws that you loosely attached in step 1.

The air intake and exhaust areas must be free from obstructions. Unrestricted air flow is required for proper cooling.

6000A Ventilation Requirements

The fan draws air in from underneath the oscilloscope and pushes it out behind the oscilloscope. Always ensure that the air intake and exhaust areas are free from obstructions.

When using the oscilloscope in a bench-top setting, provide at least 4" (100 mm) clearance behind and above the oscilloscope for proper cooling.

6000L Ventilation Requirements

The fan draws air from the left and pushes it to the right. Ensure that air flow is not obstructed.

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To power-on the oscilloscope

Digital

Cursors

AutoScale

AC-Powered 6000 Series

1 Connect the power cord to the rear of the oscilloscope, then

to a suitable AC voltage source.

The oscilloscope automatically adjusts for input line voltages in the range 100 to 240 VAC. Ensure that you have the correct line cord. See Table 8 on page 37. The line cord provided is matched to the country of origin.

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WARNING

Always use a grounded power cord. Do not defeat the power cord ground.

2 Press the power switch.

The power switch is located on the lower left corner of the front panel. Some front panel lights will come on and the oscilloscope will be operational in a few seconds.

Battery-Powered 6000A Series

54684A

Oscilloscope

1 GHz

4 GSa/s

Select

D15 Thru

Position

Main

Delayed

Quick

Acquire

Meas

Quick

Save

Recall

Math

1234

XY Z

1 M

300 V RMS

Run

Single

Stop

Mode

Edge

Coupling

Display

Utility

Analog

Label

14pF

CAT

5 V RMS

Pulse

Pattern

Width

54684e82

Figure 4 Additional indicators on battery-powered 6000A Series

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The 6000A Series Option BAT oscilloscopes are battery powered. They have additional LED indicators on the front panel:

Caution indicator. Lights (amber) when running

on the internal battery. See “Operating with the

Internal Battery” below.

Battery power indicator. Turns from green to red

when there is 15 to 20 minutes of battery power remaining.

Charging indicator. Lights when the battery is

charging. Turns off when the battery is fully charged or when the charger is disconnected.

Battery life is approximately 1.75 hours, depending on the oscilloscope configuration.

WARNING

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Operating with the Internal Battery

When operating with the internal battery, the operating

temperature should be in the range from -10°C to 50°C, ≤ 80%

relative humidity.

1 Make sure battery is charged before use. See “Charging the

Battery” below.

2 Connect the supplied ground wire from the ground post on

the back of the instrument to earth ground.

Maintain oscilloscope ground connection

Do not negate the protective action of the ground connection to the oscilloscope. If the circuit under test has voltages greater than 30 Vrms, the oscilloscope must be grounded through its ground terminal to prevent electric shock to the user.

Ground Post

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Figure 5 Ground post on rear panel

3 Press the power switch.

The power switch is located on the lower left corner of the front panel. Some front panel lights will come on and the oscilloscope will be operational in a few seconds.

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Charging the Battery

When charging the battery, the operating temperature should be

in the range from 0°C to 45°C, ≤ 80% relative humidity.

1 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the back of the

oscilloscope, and connect the adapter’s power cord to a suitable AC voltage source.

CAUTION

NOTE

Use only the supplied AC adapter. Damage to the equipment could result if an improper AC adapter is used.

You can use the oscilloscope while the battery is being charged.

If the battery charging indicator does not light

If the batteries are discharged enough, there may not be enough charge for internal circuitry to cause the battery charging indicator LED to light. In this case, it can take up to about 20 minutes of charging before the indicator will light.

Operating with the Automotive Power Adapter Cable

The N5429A 12V DC automotive adapter cable is for charging and operating 6000A Series Option BAT battery-powered oscilloscopes.

1 Connect the N5429A adapter cable to the back of the

oscilloscope, and connect the other end of the cable to a 12V DC automotive power source.

Replacing the Battery

The oscilloscope battery is not user replaceable. You must return the oscilloscope to Agilent for battery replacement. Contact Agilent for further instructions (see

www.agilent.com/find/contactus).

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Tab l e 8 Power Cords

Plug Type Cable Part Number Plug Type Cable Part Number

Opt 900 (U.K.) 8121-1579 Opt 918 (Japan) 8121-1603

Opt 901 (Australia) 8121-1581 Opt 919 (Israel) 8121-1662

Opt 902 (Europe) 8121-1580 Opt 920 (Argentina) 8121-1599

Opt 903 (U.S.A.) 8121-1609 Opt 921 (Chile) 8121-1600

Opt 906 (Switzerland) 8121-1602 Opt 922 (China) 8121-1606

Opt 912 (Denmark) 8121-1601 Opt 927 (Thailand) 8120-0674

Opt 917 (India) 8121-1604 Opt 923 (South Africa)

Opt 930 (Brazil) Opt 931 (Taiwan) Opt 932 (Cambodia)

8121-1641 8121-1613 8121-1637 8121-1633

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The remote interface

You can communicate with all InfiniiVision 6000 Series oscilloscopes via LAN, USB, or GPIB. 6000A Series oscilloscopes can also be controlled using the front panel keys. The 6000L Series oscilloscopes do not have a keyboard or display, so communication must be established via LAN, USB, or GPIB.

The Automation Ready CD-ROM provided with the oscilloscope contains connectivity software to enable communication over these interfaces. Refer to the instructions provided on the CD-ROM to install this software on your PC.

Remote commands can be issued via LAN, USB, or GPIB. These commands are generally used when the oscilloscope is under program control for automated test and data acquisition. Information about controlling the oscilloscope through remote commands is contained in the Programmer’s Quick Start Guide, which is included in the documentation CD-ROM supplied with this oscilloscope. You can also access this document online: direct your web browser to www.agilent.com/find/mso6000 and select Technical Support, then select Manuals.

All 6000 Series oscilloscopes feature a built-in Web server (requires software version 4.0 or greater; see page 334 for software updating instructions). Using the Web browser you can set up measurements, monitor waveforms, capture screen images and operate the oscilloscope remotely.

Detailed Connectivity Information

For detailed connectivity information, refer to the Agilent Technologies USB/LAN/GPIB Interfaces Connectivity Guide. For a printable electronic copy of

the Connectivity Guide, direct your Web browser to www.agilent.com and search for Connectivity Guide.

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To establish a LAN connection (6000A Series)

1 If the controller PC isn’t already connected to the local area

network (LAN), do that first.

2 Get the oscilloscope’s network parameters (hostname,

domain, IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP, DNS IP, etc.) from your network administrator.

3 Connect the oscilloscope to the local area network (LAN) by

inserting the LAN cable into the “LAN” port on the rear panel of the oscilloscope.

4 On the oscilloscope, ensure the controller interface is

enabled:

a Press the Utility key.

b Using the softkeys, press I/O and Control.

c Use the Entry knob to select “LAN”; then, press the Control

softkey again.

5 Configure the oscilloscope’s LAN interface:

a Press the Configure softkey until “LAN” is selected.

b Press the LAN Settings softkey.

c Press the Addresses softkey. Use the IP Options softkey and

the Entry knob to select DHCP, AutoIP, or netBIOS. Use the Modify softkey (and the other softkeys and the Entry knob) to enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP, and DNS IP values. When you are done, press the return (up arrow) softkey.

d Press the Domain softkey. Use the Modify softkey (and the

other softkeys and the Entry knob) to enter the Host name and the Domain name. When you are done, press the return (up arrow) softkey.

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NOTE

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When you connect the oscilloscope to a LAN it is a good practice to limit access to the oscilloscope by setting a password. By default, the oscilloscope is not password protected. See page 46 to set a password.

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To establish a LAN connection (6000L Series)

1 Connect a cable from your site Local Area Network (LAN) to

the LAN port on the rear panel of the oscilloscope.

2 Switch on the oscilloscope power. When the LAN indicator

illuminates green, the LAN is connected as configured. This may take a few minutes. The oscilloscope will attempt to connect to the LAN using DHCP, AutoIP, then Manual, in that order (when enabled). These connection methods can be enabled or disabled later using the Configure Network tab in the web interface.

3 Open a web browser and enter the oscilloscope’s hostname in

the address field. The oscilloscope’s Web page will be displayed.

Hostname

If you do not know the oscilloscope’s hostname you can reset the hostname as follows:

1 Press and release the Reset button (see page 62, 63) on the

front panel of the 6000L Series oscilloscope. This will reset the hostname to that which is printed on the label near the oscilloscope’s power cord connection. The following LAN parameters will be reset:

• Hostname

• IP address

• Domain name

• VISA address

• Password (see page 46.)

NOTE

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NOTE

Any time you modify the oscilloscope’s hostname it will break the connection between the oscilloscope and the LAN. You will need to re-establish communication to the oscilloscope using the new hostname.

For more information about connecting to the oscilloscope, refer to the Agilent Technologies USB/LAN/GPIB Interfaces Connectivity Guide. For a printable electronic copy of the Connectivity Guide, direct your Web browser to www.agilent.com and search for Connectivity Guide.

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To establish a point-to-point LAN connection

Stand-alone connection to a PC

The following procedure describes how to establish a point-to-point (stand alone) connection to the oscilloscope. This is useful if you want to control the oscilloscope using a laptop computer or a stand-alone computer.

1 Install Agilent I/O Libraries Suite from the CD that was

supplied with the oscilloscope. If you do not have the CD you can download the I/O Libraries Suite from www.agilent.com/find/iolib.

2 Connect your PC to the oscilloscope using a cross-over LAN

cable. (The 5061-0701 LAN crossover cable is supplied with 6000L Series oscilloscopes.)

3 Switch on the oscilloscope power. Wait until the LAN

connection is configured:

• On 6000A Series oscilloscopes, press Utility & I/O and wait

until the LAN status shows “configured”.

• On 6000L Series oscilloscopes, the LAN indicator

illuminates green when the LAN connection is configured.

This may take a few minutes.

4 Start the Agilent Connection Expert application from the

Agilent I/O Libraries Suite program group.

5 When the Agilent Connection Expert application is

displayed, select Refresh All.

6 Right Click LAN and select Add Instrument.

7 In the Add Instrument window, the LAN line should be

highlighted; select OK.

8 In the LAN Instrument window, select Find Instruments…

9 In the Search for instruments on the LAN window, LAN and

Look up hostnames should be checked.

10 Select the Find Now key. (NOTE: It may take up to three

minutes before the instrument is found. If the instrument is not found the first time, wait about one minute and try again.)

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To use the Web interface

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11 When the instrument is found, select OK and OK to close the

Add Instrument windows.

Now the instrument is connected and the instrument’s Web interface may be used.

All InfiniiVision 6000 Series oscilloscopes include a built-in Web server (requires software version 4.0 and above). See page 334 for information about updating your oscilloscope’s software.

When you connect to the oscilloscope using a computer and web browser, you can:

• Control the oscilloscope using the Remote Front Panel function.

• Activate the Identify function (see page 49) to identify a particular instrument by causing it’s front panel light to blink.

• View information about the oscilloscope like its model number, serial number, host name, IP address, and VISA (address) connect string.

• View oscilloscope firmware version information and upload new firmware into the oscilloscope.

• View and modify the oscilloscope’s network configuration and status information.

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Controlling the oscilloscope using a Web browser

A built-in Web server allows communication and control via a Java™-enabled Web browser. Measurements can be set up, waveforms can be monitored, screen images can be captured, and the oscilloscope can be operated remotely. Also, SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instrumentation) commands can be sent over the LAN.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 is the recommended Web browser for communication and control of the oscilloscope. Other Web browsers may work but are not guaranteed to work with the oscilloscope. The Web browser must be Java-enabled with Sun Microsystems™ Java Plug-in.

Operating the oscilloscope using a Web browser

1 Connect the oscilloscope to your LAN (see page 39 or 40), or

establish a point-to-point connection (see page 42). It is

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possible to use a point-to-point connection (see page 42), but using a LAN is the preferred method.

2 Type the oscilloscope’s hostname or IP address in the web

browser.

3 When the oscilloscope’s Web page is displayed, select

Browser Web Control, then select Remote Front Panel. After a few

seconds the Remote Front Panel appears.

NOTE

If Java is not installed on your PC, you will be prompted to install the Sun Microsystems Java Plug-in. This plug-in must be installed on the controlling PC for Remote Front Panel operation.

4 Use the Main Menu and the Function Keys to control the

oscilloscope. This is a manual way to control an oscilloscope which is normally controlled by a remote program.

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Setting a password

Step 1

Whenever you connect the oscilloscope to a LAN, it is good practice to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to the oscilloscope via Web browser.

1 Select the Configure Network tab from the instrument’s

Wel come page.

Step 2

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2 Select the Modify Configuration button.

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Step 3

3 Enter your desired password, and click Apply Changes.

4 To reset the password:

• 6000A Series oscilloscopes - Press Utility & I/O & LAN Reset.

• 6000L Series oscilloscopes - Press the

LAN RESET button on

the front panel.

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Main Menu

Function Keys

Hint appears when you roll over with mouse

Softkeys (Left-click to select, Rightclick for Quick Help

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Scrolling and Monitor Resolution

When using a monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 or less on the remote computer, you need to scroll to access the full remote front panel. To display the remote front panel without scroll bars, use a monitor resolution greater than 1024 x 768 on your computer’s display.

Identify Function

Select Identification on button on the oscilloscope’s web page. On a 6000L Series oscilloscope, the LAN indicator on the front of the instrument will flash green to identify the oscilloscope until you select Identification off. On a 6000A Series oscilloscope, an “Identify” message is displayed; you can either select Identification off or press the OK Softkey on the oscilloscope to continue. This feature is useful when trying to locate a specific instrument in a rack of equipment.

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Identification Option

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Printing the oscilloscope’s display from a web browser

To print the oscilloscope’s display from a web browser:

1 Establish a connection to the oscilloscope as described in

this chapter and go to the oscilloscope’s Welcome page.

2 Select the Get Image tab from the left side of the Welcome

screen. After a delay of several seconds, the oscilloscope’s screen image will be displayed.

3 Right-click on the image and select “Save Picture As...”.

4 Select a storage location for the image file and click Save.

For more information about connecting the oscilloscope to a LAN see the Agilent Technologies USB/LAN/GPIB Interfaces Connectivity Guide. For a printable electronic copy of the Connectivity Guide, direct your Web browser to www.agilent.com and search for Connectivity Guide.

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To connect the oscilloscope probes

The analog input impedance of the 100 MHz oscilloscopes is

fixed at 1 MΩ. The 1 MΩ mode is for use with many passive

probes and for general purpose measurements. The high impedance minimizes the loading effect of the oscilloscope on

the circuit under test. If a 50 Ω input impedance is required,

attach a 50 ohm feedthrough termination adapter such as Agilent part number 0960-0301 to the oscilloscope’s channel input BNC connector.

The analog input impedance of the 300 MHz, 500 MHz, and

1 GHz oscilloscopes can be set to either 50 Ω or 1 MΩ . The 50 Ω mode matches 50 Ω cables and some active probes commonly

used in making high frequency measurements. This impedance matching gives you the most accurate measurements since reflections are minimized along the signal path.

1 Connect the supplied oscilloscope probe to an oscilloscope

channel BNC connector on the front panel of the oscilloscope.

2 Connect the retractable hook tip on the probe tip to the

circuit point of interest. Be sure to connect the probe ground lead to a ground point on the circuit.

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CAUTION

Maximum input voltage in 50 Ω mode Do not exceed 5 Vrms at the BNC in 50 Ω mode on the Agilent 6000

Series oscilloscopes. Input protection is enabled in 50 Ω mode and the 50 Ω load will disconnect if greater than 5 Vrms is detected. However

the inputs could still be damaged, depending on the time constant of

the signal. The 50 Ω input protection mode on the Agilent 6000 Series

oscilloscopes only functions when the oscilloscope is powered on.

CAUTION

The probe ground lead is connected to the oscilloscope chassis and the ground wire in the power cord. If you need to measure between two live points, use a differential probe. Defeating the ground connection and “floating” the oscilloscope chassis will probably result in inaccurate measurements.

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WARNING

CAUTION

Do not negate the protective action of the ground connection to the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope must remain grounded through its power cord. Defeating the ground creates an electric shock hazard.

Maximum input voltage for analog inputs

CAT I 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk; transient overvoltage 1.6 kVpk

CAT II 100 Vrms, 400 Vpk

with 10073C or 10074C 10:1 probe: CAT I 500 Vpk, CAT II 400 Vpk

To verify basic oscilloscope operation

If you have a 6000L Series oscilloscope, you will need to start a Web control session, as described on page 44.

1 Press the Save/Recall key on the front panel, then press the

Default Setup softkey. (The softkeys are located directly below

the display on the front panel.) The oscilloscope is now configured to its default settings.

2 Connect an oscilloscope probe from channel 1 to the Probe

Comp signal terminal on the front panel.

3 Connect the probe’s ground lead to the ground terminal that

is next to the Probe Comp terminal.

4 Press AutoScale.

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5 You should see a waveform on the oscilloscope’s display

similar to this:

If you see the waveform, but the square wave is not shaped correctly as shown above, perform the procedure “To

compensate the oscilloscope probes” on page 54.

If you do not see the waveform, ensure your power source is adequate, the oscilloscope is properly powered-on, and the probe is connected securely to the front-panel oscilloscope channel input BNC and to the Probe Comp terminal.

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To compensate the oscilloscope probes

You should compensate your oscilloscope probes to match their characteristics to the oscilloscope’s channels. A poorly compensated probe can introduce measurement errors.

1 Perform the procedure “To verify basic oscilloscope

operation” on page 52.

2 Use a nonmetallic tool to adjust the trimmer capacitor on the

probe for the flattest pulse possible. The trimmer capacitor is located on the probe BNC connector.

Perfectly compensated

Over compensated

Under compensated

3 Connect probes to all other oscilloscope channels (channel 2

of a 2-channel oscilloscope, or channels 2, 3, and 4 of a 4-channel oscilloscope). Repeat the procedure for each channel. This matches each probe to each channel.

comp.cdr

The process of compensating the probes serves as a basic test to verify that the oscilloscope is functional.

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To calibrate the probes

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The oscilloscope can accurately calibrate its analog oscilloscope channels to certain active probes, such as InfiniiMax probes. Other probes, such as the 10073C and 10074C passive probes, do not require calibration. The Calibrate Probe softkey will be grayed-out (displayed in faint text) when a connected probe does not require calibration.

When you connect a probe that can be calibrated (such as an InfiniiMax probe), the Calibrate Probe softkey in the channel’s menu will become active. Connect the probe to the Probe Comp terminal, and the probe ground to the Probe Comp ground terminal. Press the Calibrate Probe softkey and follow the instructions on the display.

NOTE

Passive Probes Supported

When calibrating a differential probe, connect the positive lead to the Probe Comp terminal and the negative lead to the Probe Comp ground terminal. You may need to connect an alligator clip to the ground lug to allow a differential probe to span between the Probe Comp test point and ground. A good ground connection ensures the most accurate probe calibration.

The following passive probes can be used with the 6000 Series oscilloscopes. Any combination of passive probes can be used.

Tab l e 9 Passive Probes

Passive Probes Quantity Supported

10070C 4

10073C 4

10074C 4

10076A 4

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Active Probes Supported

By 300 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz Bandwidth Models

Active probes that do not have their own external power supply require substantial power from the AutoProbe interface. (The AutoProbe interface is present on the 300 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz bandwidth models.) “Quantity Supported” indicates the maximum number of each type of active probe that can be connected to the oscilloscope. If too much current is drawn from the AutoProbe interface, an error message will be displayed, indicating that you must momentarily disconnect all probes to reset the AutoProbe interface.

Tab l e 1 0 Active Probes for 300 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz bandwidth

models

Active Probes Quantity Supported

1130A 2

1131A 2

1132A 2

1134A 2

1141A with 1142A power supply 4

1144A with 1142A power supply 4

1145A with 1142A power supply 2

1147A 2

1156A 4

1157A 4

1158A 4

N2772A with N2773A power supply 4

N2774A with N2775A power supply 4

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By 100 MHz Bandwidth Models

The following active probes use their own power supply. Therefore, they can be used on all 6000 Series oscilloscopes, including the 100 MHz bandwidth models.

Many active probes have a 50 Ω output impedance. The input

impedance of 6000 Series 100 MHz bandwidth models is fixed at

1MΩ. When connecting these probes to 6000 Series 100 MHz bandwidth models, a 50 Ω feedthrough terminator (such as

Agilent part number 0960-0301 is required).

Tab l e 1 1 Active Probes for All 6000 Series Oscilloscopes

Active Probes Quantity Supported

1141A with 1142A power supply 4

1144A with 1142A power supply 4

1145A with 1142A power supply 2

N2772A with N2773A power supply 4

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N2774A with N2775A power supply 4

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Using Quick Help

To view Quick Help on 6000L Series oscilloscopes:

Start a Web browser control session as described on page 44 and select Remote Front Panel. To view Quick Help information, right-click on the softkey. Help is not available for front panel keys; only softkeys.

To view Quick Help on 6000A Series oscilloscopes

1 Press and hold down the key or softkey for which you would

like to view help.

Quick Help Message

Press and Hold 6000A Front Panel Key or Softkey or Right-Click Softkey when using Web browser control

You can set Quick Help to close when you release the key (this is the default mode) or to remain on the screen until another key is pressed or a knob is turned. To select this mode, press the

Utility key, then press the Language softkey, then press the Help Remain/Help Close softkey.

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Quick Help Languages

At the time this manual was published, Quick Help was available in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, German, French, and Russian.

To choose a Quick Help language in the oscilloscope:

1 Press Utility, then press the Language softkey.

2 Repeatedly press and release the Language softkey or rotate

the Entry knob until the desired language is selected.

If Quick Help updates become available, you can download the updated Quick Help language file and load it into the oscilloscope.

To download the InfiniiVision 6000 Series Oscilloscope Quick Help Language Support file:

1 Direct your web browser to www.agilent.com/find/mso6000.

2 On the resulting page, select Technical Support, then select

Software Downloads & Utilities.

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6000L Series Oscilloscope Controls 62 6000A Series Oscilloscope Front-Panel Controls 66 6000A Series Front-Panel Operation 76

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2 Front-Panel Controls

6000L Series Oscilloscope Controls

The 6000L Series oscilloscope is designed to be remotely controlled. Therefore the front panel layout is simple.

Front Panel

Power

Switch

External

Trigger

Input

Power

Indicator

11 Trigger Output

LAN

Status

Indicator

Calibration

Protect Switch

Reset

Switch

10 MHz

Reference

Output

Intensity

Control

Rear Panel

XGA Video

Output

6 USB Port

Channels

Terminals

Digital

Input

7 Probe Comp

USB Host

Port

AutoProbe

Interface

USB

Device

Port

Channel

Inputs

LAN

Connector

GPIB

Connector

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Front and Rear Panel Controls and Connectors

1. Power Switch Press once to switch power on; press again to

switch power off. See page 33.

2. Power Indicator Illuminates green when power is on.

3. LAN Status Indicator This indicator illuminates green when a

LAN connection has been detected and is connected as configured. The LAN status indicator illuminates red when the following LAN faults occur:

• failure to acquire a valid IP address

• detection of a duplicate IP address

• failure to renew an already acquired DHCP lease

The LAN status indicator flashes green when the identify function is activated (see page 49).

4. Reset Switch When power is on, press and release this

recessed pushbutton to default LAN parameters. See page 40.

Front-Panel Controls 2

5. Intensity Control Rotate clockwise to increase analog

waveform intensity; counterclockwise to decrease. You can vary the intensity control to bring out signal detail, much like an analog oscilloscope. Digital channel waveform intensity is not adjustable. More details about using the Intensity control to view signal detail are on page 263.

6. USB Host Port Connect a USB compliant mass storage device

to store or recall oscilloscope setup files or waveforms. You can also use the USB port to update the oscilloscope’s system software or Quick Help language files if updates are available. You do not need to take special precautions before removing the USB mass storage device from the oscilloscope (you do not need to “eject” it). Simply unplug the USB mass storage device from the oscilloscope when the file operation is complete. More information on using the USB port is given in Chapter 7, “Saving and Printing Data,” starting on page 315.

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CAUTION

Only connect USB devices to the USB host port. Do not attempt to connect a host computer to this port to control the oscilloscope. Use the USB device port if you want to connect a host (see the InfiniiVision 6000 Series Oscilloscope Programmer’s Quick Start Guide for details).

7. Probe Compensation Terminals Use the signal at these

terminals to match each probe’s characteristics to the oscilloscope channel to which it is connected. See page 54.

8. AutoProbe Interface (Not available on 100 MHz bandwidth

models.) When you connect a probe to the oscilloscope, the AutoProbe Interface attempts to determine the type of probe and set its parameters in the Probe menu accordingly. See

page 81. Note: Although the 100 MHz models lack the AutoProbe

interface, they do have a probe sense ring around the BNC. Therefore, the probe attenuation factor will be automatically set when you connect a compatible probe such as the 10073C or 10074C.

9. Channel Input BNC Connector Attach the oscilloscope probe

or BNC cable to the BNC connector. This is the channel’s input connector.

10. External Trigger Input Allows you to trigger the oscilloscope

using an external signal. See page 136.

11. Trigger Output This output is related to the oscilloscope’s

internal trigger signal. See page 206.

12. Calibration Protect Switch Set this switch to “Protect” to

prevent unwanted re-calibration. See page 105.

13. 10 MHz Reference Input/Output You can input a signal,

synchronizing multiple instruments, or you can output this instrument’s reference signal. See page 336.

14. XGA Video Output You can connect an external display to

the oscilloscope for viewing waveforms. See page 260.

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15. Digital Channels Input If you purchased the MSO upgrade

you can view and trigger on digital signals. See page 111.

16. USB Host Port Connect a USB compliant mass storage

device to store or recall oscilloscope setup files or waveforms. You can also use the USB port to update the oscilloscope’s system software or Quick Help language files if updates are available. You do not need to take special precautions before removing the USB mass storage device from the oscilloscope (you do not need to “eject” it). Simply unplug the USB mass storage device from the oscilloscope when the file operation is complete. More information on using the USB port is given in

Chapter 7, “Saving and Printing Data,” starting on page 315.

CAUTION

17. USB Device Port You can use this port for remote control of

the oscilloscope by connecting to a PC host computer. See the

InfiniiVision 6000 Series Oscilloscope Programmer’s Quick Start Guide for details.

18. LAN Connector You can use this port to connect to the

oscilloscope and control it via your LAN. This standard LAN port is not Auto-MDIX compliant. See page 39 or page 40.

19. GPIB Connector This connector is for connecting the

oscilloscope to a General Purpose Interface Bus. See the

InfiniiVision 6000 Series Oscilloscope Programmer’s Quick Start Guide for details.

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6000A Series Oscilloscope Front-Panel Controls

This is an introduction to the front-panel controls of the Agilent 6000A Series oscilloscope. Generally, you set up the front-panel controls and then make a measurement.

The keys on the front panel bring up softkey menus on the display that provide access to oscilloscope features. Many softkeys use the Entry knob to select values.

Six softkeys are located below the display. To understand the symbols used in the softkey menus and throughout this guide, see “Conventions” on page 67.

Note that the Digital Select key, not the Entry knob, is used to select digital channels when you want to reposition a digital channel waveform.

NOTE

The simplest way to set up the oscilloscope is to connect it to the signals of interest and press the AutoScale key.

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Conventions

Throughout this book, the front-panel keys and softkeys are denoted by a change in font. For example, the Cursors key is in the Measure section of the front panel. The Acq Mode softkey is the left-most softkey when the Acquire menu is displayed.

In this manual, instructions for pressing a series of keys are written in an abbreviated manner. Pressing the Utility key, then the I/O softkey, then the Show I/O Config softkey is abbreviated as follows:

Press Utility & I/O & Show I/O Config.

Graphic Symbols in Softkey Menus

The following graphic symbols appear in the oscilloscope’s softkey menus. The softkey menus appear at the bottom of the display, just above the six softkeys.

Use the Entry knob to adjust the parameter. The Entry knob is located on the front panel. The symbol above the knob is illuminated when this control is active.

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Press the softkey to display a pop up with a list of choices. Repeatedly press the softkey until your choice is selected.

Use the Entry knob labeled and/or press the softkey to

adjust the parameter.

Press the softkey to display a pop-up menu. Press the softkey

or rotate and push the Entry knob to make an item active.

Option is selected but not active.

Option is selected and active.

Feature is on. Press the softkey again to turn the feature off.

Feature is off. Press the softkey again to turn the feature on.

Press the softkey to view the menu.

Press the softkey to return to the previous menu.

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4-Channel 6000A Series Oscilloscope Front Panel

The following diagram shows the front panel of the 6000A Series 4-channel oscilloscopes. The controls of the 2-channel oscilloscopes are very similar. For a diagram showing the differences of the 2-channel oscilloscope, see page 74.

Display

1 Power switch

Measure

Intensity

Control

Keys

AutoScale

USB

Port

Sweep Speed

23 Entry Knob

Key

Softkeys

Horizontal

Control

Probe

Compensation

Terminals

Horizontal

Menu/Zoom

Key

Digital

Channel

Controls

Horizontal

Position

Control

6 Vertical Position

Control

Channel

On/Off

Key

Waveform

Keys

Math

Key

Run

Controls

Trigger

Controls

Utility

Key

File Keys

Label Key

Channel

Input BNC

AutoProbe

Interface

Vertical

Sensitivity

Control

Figure 6 6000A Series 4-Channel Oscilloscope Front Panel

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Front Panel Controls

1. Power Switch Press once to switch power on; press again to

switch power off. See page 33.

2. Intensity Control Rotate clockwise to increase analog

3. USB Host Port Connect a USB compliant mass storage device

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CAUTION

Only connect USB devices to the USB host port. Do not attempt to connect a host computer to this port to control the oscilloscope. Use the USB device port if you want to connect a host (See the InfiniiVision 6000 Series Oscilloscope Programmer’s Quick Start Guide for details).

4. Probe Compensation Terminals Use the signal at these

terminals to match each probe’s characteristics to the oscilloscope channel to which it is connected. See page 54.

5. Digital Channel Controls These controls switch the digital

channels on/off, and can be used to select a digital channel for repositioning on the display. You can press the D15 Thru D0 key to show the Digital Channel Menu above the softkeys. See

Chapter 3, “Viewing and Measuring Digital Signals,” starting on

page 111.

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6. Vertical Position Control Use this knob to change the

channel’s vertical position on the display. There is one Vertical Position control for each channel. See “Using the analog

channels” on page 83.

7. Channel On/Off Key Use this key to switch the channel on or

off, or to access the channel’s menu in the softkeys. There is one Channel On/Off key for each channel. See “Using the analog

channels” on page 83.

8. Math Key The Math key provides access to FFT (Fast Fourier

Transform), multiply, subtract, differentiate, and integrate functions. See “Math Functions” on page 213.

9. Vertical Sensitivity Use this knob to change the vertical

sensitivity (gain) of the channel. See “Using the analog

channels” on page 83.

10. AutoProbe Interface (Not available on 100 MHz bandwidth

models.) When you connect a probe to the oscilloscope, the AutoProbe Interface attempts to determine the type of probe and set its parameters in the Probe menu accordingly. See

page 81. Note: Although the 100 MHz models lack the AutoProbe

interface, they do have a probe sense ring around the BNC. Therefore, the probe attenuation factor will be automatically set when you connect a compatible probe such as the 10073C or 10074C.

11. Channel Input BNC Connector Attach the oscilloscope probe

or BNC cable to the BNC connector. This is the channel’s input connector.

12. Label Key Press this key to access the Label menu, which

lets you enter labels to identify each trace on the oscilloscope display. See page 97.

13. File Keys Press the File key to access file functions such as

save or recall a waveform or setup. Or press the Print key (labeled Quick Print on older models) to print the waveform from the display. See “Saving and Printing Data” on page 315.

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14. Utility Key Press this key to access the Utility menu, which

lets you configure the oscilloscope’s I/O settings, printer configuration, file explorer, service menu, and other options.

15. Trigger Controls These controls determine how the

oscilloscope triggers to capture data. See “Choosing Auto trigger

mode or Normal trigger mode” on page 80 and Chapter 4,

“Triggering the Oscilloscope,” starting on page 127.

16. Run Controls Press Run/Stop to make the oscilloscope begin

looking for a trigger. The Run/Stop key will illuminate in green. If the trigger mode is set to “Normal,” the display will not update until a trigger is found. If the trigger mode is set to “Auto,” the oscilloscope looks for a trigger, and if none is found, it will automatically trigger, and the display will immediately show the input signals. In this case, the Auto indicator at the top of the display will change to Auto? and the background will flash, indicating that the oscilloscope is forcing triggers.

Press Run/Stop again to stop acquiring data. The key will illuminate in red. Now you can pan across and zoom-in on the acquired data.

Press Single to make a single acquisition of data. The key will illuminate in yellow until the oscilloscope triggers. See “To start

and stop an acquisition” on page 77.

17. Waveform Keys The Acquire key lets you set the

oscilloscope to acquire in Normal, Peak Detect, Averaging, or High Resolution modes (see “Acquisition Modes” on page 265), and lets you turn Realtime sampling off or on (see page 269). The Display key lets you access the menu where you can select infinite persistence (see page 261), switch vectors on or off (see

page 262), and adjust the display grid (graticule) intensity (see page 262).

18. Horizontal Position Control Turn the knob marked to pan

through the waveform data horizontally. You can see the captured waveform before the trigger (turn the knob clockwise) or after the trigger (turn the knob counterclockwise). If you pan through the waveform when the oscilloscope is stopped (not in

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Run mode) then you are looking at the waveform data from the last acquisition taken. See “To set up the Horizontal time

base” on page 88.

19. Horizontal Menu/Zoom Key (Labeled Main/Delayed on older

models.) Press this key to access the menu where you can split the oscilloscope display into Main and Zoom sections, and where you can select XY and Roll modes. You can also select horizontal time/division vernier and select the trigger time reference point on this menu. See “To set up the Horizontal time

base” on page 88.

20. Horizontal Sweep Speed Control Turn the knob in the

Horizontal section that is marked to adjust the sweep speed. The symbols under the knob indicate that this control has the effect of spreading out or zooming in on the waveform using the horizontal scale. The horizontal sweep speed control changes the time per horizontal division on the display. See “To

set up the Horizontal time base” on page 88.

21. Measure Keys Press the Cursors key to switch on cursors

that you can use for making measurements. Press the Quick Meas key to access a set of predefined measurements. See

Chapter 5, “Making Measurements,” starting on page 207.

22. Display The display shows captured waveforms using a

different color for each channel. For more information about display modes see Chapter 6, “Displaying Data,” starting on page 257. Signal detail is displayed using 256 levels of intensity. For more information about viewing signal detail see “Varying

the intensity to view signal detail” on page 263.

23. Entry Knob The entry knob is used to select items from

menus and to change values. Its function changes based upon which menu is displayed. Note that the curved arrow symbol above the entry knob illuminates whenever the entry knob can be used to select a value. Use the entry knob to select among the choices that are shown on the softkeys.

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24. AutoScale Key When you press the AutoScale key the

oscilloscope will quickly determine which channels have activity, and it will turn these channels on and scale them to display the input signals. See “How AutoScale Works” on page 312

25. Softkeys The functions of these keys change based upon

the menus shown on the display directly above the keys.

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2-Channel 6000A Series Oscilloscope Front Panel (differences only)

External Trigger Input

Figure 7 6000A Series 2-Channel Oscilloscope Front Panel

The differences between the front panel of the 4-channel oscilloscopes and the 2-channel oscilloscopes are:

• The 2-channel oscilloscope has two sets of channel controls

• The 2-channel oscilloscope’s external trigger input is on the

front panel instead of the rear panel. Some trigger features differ. See “The External Trigger input” on page 136.

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Interpreting the display

The oscilloscope display contains acquired waveforms, setup information, measurement results, and softkeys for setting up parameters.

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Analog channel sensitivity

Status line

Analog channels and ground levels

Trigger Level

Digital channels

Measurement line

Softkeys

Trigger point, time reference

Delay time

Sweep speed

Run/Stop mode

Trigger type

Trigger source

Trigger level or digital threshold

Cursor markers defining measurement

Figure 8 Interpreting the display

Status line The top line of the display contains vertical,

horizontal, and trigger setup information.

Display area The display area contains the waveform

acquisitions, channel identifiers, and analog trigger and ground level indicators. Each analog channel’s information appears in a different color.

Measurement line This line normally contains automatic

measurement and cursor results, but can also display advanced trigger setup data and menu information.

Softkeys The softkeys let you set up additional parameters for

the selected mode or menu.

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6000A Series Front-Panel Operation

This section provides a brief overview of operating the front-panel controls. Detailed oscilloscope operating instructions are provided in later chapters.

Digital Channels

Because all of the oscilloscopes in the 6000 Series have analog channels, the analog channel topics in this book apply to all instruments. Whenever a topic discusses the digital channels, that information applies only to Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) models or DSO models that have been upgraded to an MSO.

To adjust the waveform intensity

The Intensity control is at the lower left corner of the front panel near the power switch.

• To decrease waveform intensity, rotate the Intensity control counter-clockwise.

• To increase waveform intensity, rotate the Intensity control clockwise.

The intensity control does not affect digital channel intensity. Digital channel intensity is fixed.

To adjust the display grid (graticule) intensity

1 Press the Display key.

2 Turn the Entry knob to change the intensity of the

displayed grid. The intensity level is shown in the Grid softkey and is adjustable from 0 to 100%.

Each major vertical division in the grid corresponds to the vertical sensitivity shown in the status line at the top of the display.

Each major horizontal division in the grid corresponds to the sweep speed time shown in the status line at the top of the display.

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NOTE

To change the analog waveform intensity, turn the Intensity knob at the lower-left corner of the front panel. The digital waveform intensity is not adjustable.

To start and stop an acquisition

• When you press the Run/Stop key, it illuminates in green and the oscilloscope is in continuous running mode.

The oscilloscope examines the input voltage at each probe, and updates the display whenever the trigger conditions are met. Trigger processing and screen update rate are optimized based on the oscilloscope settings. The oscilloscope displays multiple acquisitions of the same signal similar to the way an analog oscilloscope displays waveforms.

• When you press the Run/Stop key again, it illuminates in red, and the oscilloscope is stopped.

“Stop” is displayed in the trigger mode position in the status line at the top of the display. You can pan and zoom the stored waveform by turning the horizontal and vertical control knobs.

• To manually run and stop 6000L models start the Remote Front Panel (see page 44) and select Run Control from the Main Menu or press ctrl+R for run/stop or ctrl+S for single.

When the oscilloscope is running and you press the Run/Stop key, it will flash until the current acquisition is completed. If the acquisition completes immediately, the Run/Stop key will not flash.

At slower sweep speeds, you may not want to wait for the acquisition to finish. Just press Run/Stop again. The acquisition will stop immediately and a partial waveform will be displayed.

You can display the results of multiple acquisitions using infinite persistence. See “Infinite persistence” on page 261.

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To make a single acquisition

Memory Depth/Record Length

Run/Stop versus Single

When the oscilloscope is running, the trigger processing and update rate are optimized over the memory depth.

Single

Single acquisitions always use the maximum memory available—at least twice as much memory as acquisitions captured in Run mode—and the oscilloscope stores at least twice as many samples. At slow sweep speeds, the oscilloscope operates at a higher sample rate when Single is used to capture an acquisition due to the increased memory available. To acquire data with the longest possible record length, press the Single key.

Running

When running, versus taking a single acquisition, the memory is divided in half. This allows the acquisition system to acquire one record while processing the previous acquisition, dramatically improving the number of waveforms per second processed by the oscilloscope. While running, maximizing the rate at which waveforms are drawn on the display provides the best picture of your input signal.

When you press the Single key it illuminates in yellow and the oscilloscope starts the acquisition system, searching for the trigger condition. When the trigger condition is met, the captured waveform is displayed, the Single key is extinguished and the Run/Stop key illuminates in red.

• Use the Single key to view single-shot events without subsequent waveform data overwriting the display.

• To manually make a single acquisition on 6000L models start the Remote Front Panel (see page 44) and select Run Control from the Main Menu or press ctrl+S for single.

Use Single when you want the maximum sample rate and the maximum memory depth for pan and zoom. (See “To pan and

zoom” on page 79)

1 Set the trigger mode to Normal (see “Trigger modes: Normal

and Auto” on page 131 for instructions).

This keeps the oscilloscope from automatically triggering immediately.

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2 If you are triggering on analog channel events, turn the

Trigger Level knob to the trigger threshold to a level that your waveform will cross.

3 To begin a single acquisition, press the Single key.

When you press Single, the display is cleared, the trigger circuitry is armed, the Single key is illuminated yellow, and the oscilloscope will wait until a 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 key is illuminated in red).

4 To acquire another waveform, press Single again.

Auto Single

Auto-trigger will generate a trigger for you if one is not found in the predetermined time (about 40 ms) after you press Single. If you want to make a single acquisition and you are not particularly interested in triggering the acquisition (for example, if you are probing a DC level), set the trigger mode to Auto (see page 131) and press the Single key. If a trigger condition occurs, it will be used; if a trigger doesn’t happen, an untriggered acquisition will be taken.

To pan and zoom

You can pan across and zoom-in on a waveform even when the acquisition system is stopped.

1 Press the Run/Stop key to stop acquisitions (or press the

Single key and allow the oscilloscope to acquire the waveform

and stop). The Run/Stop key is illuminated red when the oscilloscope is stopped.

2 Turn the sweep speed knob to zoom horizontally and turn

the volts/division knob to zoom vertically.

The ∇ symbol at the top of the display indicates the time

reference point where the zoom-in/zoom-out is referenced.

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Choosing Auto trigger mode or Normal trigger mode

3 Turn the Horizontal Position knob () to pan horizontally

and turn the channel’s vertical position knob ( ) to pan vertically.

The stopped display may contain several triggers worth of information, but only the last trigger acquisition is available for pan and zoom.

For more information about Pan and Zoom see page 258.

In Auto trigger mode, the oscilloscope automatically triggers and captures waveforms when you press Run.

If you press Run when the oscilloscope is in Normal trigger mode, a trigger must be detected before an acquisition can complete.

In many cases, a triggered display is not needed to check signal levels or activity. For these applications, use Auto trigger mode (which is the default setting). If you only want to acquire specific events as specified by the trigger settings, use Normal trigger mode.

You can select the trigger mode by pressing the Mode/Coupling key, then the Mode softkey.

For more detailed discussion of Auto trigger mode and Normal trigger mode, see “Trigger modes: Normal and Auto” on page 131.

Using AutoScale

To configure the oscilloscope quickly, press the AutoScale key to display the connected signal(s) that are active.

To undo the effects of AutoScale, press the Undo AutoScale softkey before pressing any other key. This is useful if you have unintentionally pressed the AutoScale key or do not like the settings AutoScale has selected and want to return to your previous settings.

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To make the oscilloscope remain in the acquisition mode you have chosen, press the AutoScale Acq Mode softkey and select Preserve Acquisition Mode. Otherwise, the acquisition mode will default to Normal whenever the AutoScale key is pressed.

Example Connect the oscilloscope probes for channels 1 and 2 to the

Probe Comp output on the front panel of the instrument. Be sure to connect the probe ground leads to the ground lug beside the Probe Comp output. Set the instrument to the factory default configuration by pressing the Save/Recall key, then the Default Setup softkey. Then press the AutoScale key. You should see a display similar to the one shown below.

Figure 9 AutoScale of oscilloscope channels 1 and 2

For an explanation of how AutoScale works, see “How

AutoScale Works” on page 312.

To set the probe attenuation factor

Passive Probes

All 6000 Series oscilloscopes including the 100 MHz models recognize passive probes such as the 10073C and 10074C. These probes have a pin on their connector that connects to the ring

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around the oscilloscope’s BNC connector. Therefore, the oscilloscope will automatically set the attenuation factor for recognized Agilent passive probes.

Passive probes that do not have a pin that connects to the ring around the BNC connector will not be recognized by the oscilloscope, and you must set the probe attenuation factor manually.

Active Probes

All 6000 Series oscilloscopes except the 100 MHz bandwidth models (MSO/DSO6012A and MSO/DSO6014A/L) have an AutoProbe interface. Most Agilent active probes are compatible with the AutoProbe interface. The AutoProbe interface uses a series of contacts directly below the channel’s BNC connector to transfer information between the oscilloscope and the probe. When you connect a compatible probe to the oscilloscope, the AutoProbe interface determines the type of probe and sets the oscilloscope’s parameters (units, offset, attenuation, coupling, and impedance) accordingly.

Manually Setting the Probe Attenuation Factor

If you connect a probe that the oscilloscope does not automatically identify, you can set the attenuation factor as follows:

1 Press the channel key

2 Press the Probe softkey

3 Turn the Entry knob to set the attenuation factor for the

connected probe.

The attenuation factor can be set from 0.1:1 to 1000:1 in a 1-2-5 sequence for measuring voltage. The attenuation factor can be set from 10 V/A to .001V/A to for measuring current values with a current probe. The probe attenuation factor must be set properly for measurements to be made correctly.

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Channel 1 ground level

Using the analog channels

Connect the oscilloscope probes for channels 1 and 2 to the Probe Comp output on the front panel of the instrument.

1 Press the 1 key in the Analog section of the oscilloscope’s

front panel to display the Channel 1 menu.

Channel, Volts/div

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Trigger source

Trigger level or threshold

Channel 2 ground level

Channel coupling

Input impedance

Bandwidth limit

Channel vernier

Invert channel

Probe menu

Pressing an analog channel key displays the channel’s menu and turns the display of the channel on or off. The channel is displayed when the key is illuminated.

On 6000L models, select Analog from the Main Menu and use the menu.

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Turning channels off

You must be viewing the menu for a channel before you can turn it off. For example, if channel 1 and channel 2 are turned on and the menu for channel 2 is being displayed, to turn channel 1 off, press 1 to display channel 1 menu, then press 1 again to turn channel 1 off.

Vertical sensitivity Turn the large knob above the channel key

to set the sensitivity (volts/division) for the channel. The vertical sensitivity knob changes the analog channel sensitivity in a 1-2-5 step sequence (with a 1:1 probe attached). The analog channel Volts/Div value is displayed in the status line.

Vernier Press the Vernier softkey to turn on vernier for the

selected channel. When Vernier is selected, you can change the channel’s vertical sensitivity in smaller increments. The channel sensitivity remains fully calibrated when Vernier is on. The vernier value is displayed in the status line at the top of the display.

When Vernier is turned off, turning the volts/division knob changes the channel sensitivity in a 1-2-5 step sequence.

Vertical expansion The default mode for expanding the signal

when you turn the volts/division knob is vertical expansion about the ground level of the channel. To set the expansion mode to expand about the center of the screen instead, press Expand in the Utility&Options&Preferences&Expand menu and select Center.

Ground level The ground level of the signal for each displayed

analog channel is identified by the position of the icon at the far-left side of the display.

Vertical posit ion Turn the small vertical position knob ( ) to

move the channel’s waveform up or down on the display. The voltage value momentarily displayed in the upper right portion of the display represents the voltage difference between the vertical center of the display and the ground level ( ) icon. It also represents the voltage at the vertical center of the display if vertical expansion is set to expand about ground.

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Measurement Hints

If the channel is DC coupled, you can quickly measure the DC component of the signal by simply noting its distance from the ground symbol. If the channel is AC coupled, the DC component of the signal is removed, allowing you to use greater sensitivity to display the AC component of the signal.

2 Press the channel’s on/off key, then press the Coupling softkey

to select the input channel coupling.

Coupling changes the channel's input coupling to either AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current). AC coupling places a 3.5 Hz high-pass filter in series with the input waveform that removes any DC offset voltage from the waveform. When AC is selected, “AC” is illuminated on the front panel next to the channel position knob ( ).

• DC coupling is useful for viewing wavefor ms as low as 0 Hz

that do not have large DC offsets.

• AC coupling is useful for viewing waveforms with large DC

offsets. When AC coupling is chosen, you cannot select

50Ω mode. This is done to prevent damage to the

oscilloscope.

Note that Channel Coupling is independent of Trigger Coupling. To change Trigger coupling see page 133.

3 Press the Imped (impedance) softkey.

NOTE

The input impedance of the MSO/DSO6012A and MSO/DSO6014A/L

(100 MHz bandwidth) oscilloscope is fixed at 1 MΩ. Therefore, the

impedance selection is not available on these models.

When you connect an AutoProbe, self-sensing probe, or a compatible InfiniiMax probe, the oscilloscope will automatically configure the oscilloscope to the correct impedance.

The analog channel input impedance can be set to either

1M Ohm or 50 Ohm by pressing the Imped softkey.

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• 50 Ohm mode matches 50-ohm cables commonly used in

making high frequency measurements, and 50-ohm active probes. This impedance matching gives you the most accurate measurements since reflections are minimized

along the signal path. When 50 Ohm is selected, “50Ω” is

illuminated on the front panel next to the channel position knob. The oscilloscope automatically switches to 1 M Ohm mode to prevent possible damage if AC coupling is selected.

• 1M Ohm mode is for use with many passive probes and for

general-purpose measurements. The higher impedance minimizes the loading effect of the oscilloscope on the circuit under test.

4 Press the BW Limit softkey to turn on bandwidth limiting.

Pressing the BW Limit softkey turns the bandwidth limit on or off for the selected channel. When bandwidth limit is on, the maximum bandwidth for the channel is approximately 25 MHz on the 300 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz bandwidth oscilloscope models and approximately 20 MHz for the 100 MHz bandwidth oscilloscope models. For waveforms with frequencies below this, turning bandwidth limit on removes unwanted high frequency noise from the waveform. The bandwidth limit also limits the trigger signal path of any channel that has BW Limit turned on.

When BW Limit is selected, “BW” is illuminated on the front panel next to the channel position knob ( ).

5 Press the Invert softkey to invert the selected channel.

When Invert is selected, the voltage values of the displayed waveform are inverted. Invert affects how a channel is displayed, but does not affect triggering. If the oscilloscope is set to trigger on a rising edge, it remains set to trigger on a same edge (triggers at the same point on the waveform) after the channel is inverted.

Inverting a channel will also change the result of any function selected in the Math menu or any measurement.

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6 Press the Probe softkey to display the channel probe menu.

This menu lets you select additional probe parameters such as attenuation factor and units of measurement for the connected probe.

Probe calibration not needed, not available when this softkey is ghosted.

Measurement units

Attenuation factor

Skew adjust

Calibrate probe

Return to previous menu

• Probe Units — Press the Units softkey to select the proper

measurement unit for the connected probe. Select Volts for a voltage probe and select Amps for a current probe. Channel sensitivity, trigger level, measurement results, and math functions will reflect the measurement units you have selected.

• Probe Attenuation Factor— See “To set the probe attenuation

factor” on page 81.

• Skew — When measuring time intervals in the ns range,

small differences in cable length can affect the measurement. Use Skew to remove cable-delay errors between any two channels.

Probe the same point with both probes, then press Skew and turn the Entry knob to enter the amount of skew between channels. Each analog channel can be adjusted ±100 ns in 10 ps increments for a total of 200 ns difference.

The skew setting is reset to zero when you press Save/Recall&Default Setup.

• Probe Units — Press the Units softkey to select the proper

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To set up the Horizontal time base

• Calibrate Probe — See “To calibrate the probes” on page 55.

1 Press the Menu/Zoom key (labeled Main/Delayed on older

models) in the Horizontal section of the front panel.

To manually control the horizontal time base on 6000L models start the Remote Front Panel (see page 44) and select Horizontal from the Main Menu or press ctrl+N.

Current sample rate

Main sweep mode

The Horizontal menu lets you select the horizontal mode (Main, Zoom, Roll, or XY), and set the time base vernier and time reference.

The current sample rate is displayed above the Vernier and Time

Ref softkeys.

Main mode

1 Press the Main softkey to select Main horizontal mode.

Trigger point

Zoom sweep mode

Time reference

Roll mode

Delay time

XY mode

Sweep speed

Trigger source

Time base vernier

Trigger level or threshold

Time reference

Main horizontal mode is the normal viewing mode for the oscilloscope.When the oscilloscope is stopped, you can use the Horizontal knobs to pan and zoom the waveform.

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2 Turn the large knob (time/division) in the Horizontal section

and notice the change it makes to the status line.

When the oscilloscope is running in Main mode, use the large Horizontal knob to change sweep speed and use the small knob ( ) to set the horizontal position. When the oscilloscope is stopped, use these knobs to pan and zoom your waveform. The sweep speed (seconds/division) value is displayed in the status line.

3 Press the Vernie r softkey to turn on the time base vernier.

The Ver nier softkey lets you change the sweep speed in smaller increments with the time/division knob. The sweep speed remains fully calibrated when Vernier is on. The value is displayed in the status line at the top of the display.

When Vernier is turned off, the Horizontal sweep speed knob changes the time base sweep speed in a 1-2-5 step sequence.

4 Note the setting of the Time Ref (time reference) softkey.

Time reference is the reference point on the display for horizontal position (also called delay time). Time reference can be set to one major division from the left or right edge, or to the center of the display.

A small hollow triangle (∇

) at the top of the display grid

marks the position of the time reference. When horizontal position is set to zero, the trigger point indicator () overlays the time reference indicator.

Turning the Horizontal sweep speed knob will expand or

contract the waveform about the time reference point (∇).

Turning the horizontal position ( ) knob in Main mode will move the trigger point indicator () to the left or right of the

time reference point (∇).

The time reference position sets the initial position of the trigger event within acquisition memory and on the display, with delay (horizontal position) set to 0. The horizontal position setting sets the specific location of the trigger event with respect to the time reference position. The time reference setting affects the Zoom sweep as described in the following ways:

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• When the horizontal mode is set to Main, the horizontal

position knob positions the main sweep relative to the trigger. This delay is a fixed number. Changing this delay value does not affect the sweep speed.

• When the horizontal mode is set to Zoom, the horizontal

position knob controls the position of the Zoom sweep window inside the main sweep display. This delay value is independent of sampling interval and sweep speed. Changing the delay does not affect the position of the main window.

5 Turn the horizontal position knob ( ) and notice that its

value is displayed in the status line.

The horizontal position knob moves the main sweep horizontally, and it pauses at 0.00 s, mimicking a mechanical detent. Changing the horizontal position moves the sweep horizontally and indicates how far the trigger point (solid inverted triangle) is from the time reference point (hollow

inverted triangle ∇). These reference points are indicated

along the top of the display grid. The previous figure shows the trigger point with the delay time (horizontal position) set

to 400 µs. The delay time number tells you how far the time

reference point is located from the trigger point. When delay time (horizontal position) is set to zero, the delay time indicator overlays the time reference indicator.

All events displayed left of the trigger point happened before the trigger occurred, and these events are called pre-trigger information. You will find this feature very useful because you can now see the events that led up to the trigger point. Everything to the right of the trigger point is called post-trigger information. The amount of delay range (pre-trigger and post-trigger information) available depends on the sweep speed selected and memory depth.

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Zoom mode

Zoom sweep is an expanded version of main sweep. When Zoom mode is selected, the display divides in half and the Zoom sweep icon displays in the middle of the line at the top of the display. The top half of the display shows the main sweep and the bottom half displays the Zoom sweep.

Zoom sweep is a magnified portion of the main sweep. You can use Zoom sweep to locate and horizontally expand part of the main sweep for a more detailed (higher-resolution) analysis of signals.

The following steps show you how to use Zoom sweep. Notice that the steps are very similar to operating the “delayed sweep” in analog oscilloscopes.

1 Connect a signal to the oscilloscope and obtain a stable

display.

2 Press Menu/Zoom.

3 Press the Zoom softkey.

To change the sweep speed for the Zoom sweep window, turn the sweep speed knob. As you turn the knob, the sweep speed is highlighted in the status line above the waveform display area.

The area of the main display that is expanded is intensified and marked on each end with a vertical marker. These markers show what portion of the main sweep is expanded in the lower half. The Horizontal knobs control the size and position of the Zoom sweep. The delay value is momentarily displayed in the upper-right portion of the display when the horizontal position ( ) knob is turned.

To change the sweep speed for the main sweep window, press the Main softkey, then turn the sweep speed knob.

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Main sweep window

Zoom sweep window

These markers define the beginning and end of the Zoom sweep window

Time/div for Zoom sweep

Time/div for main sweep

Delay time momentarily displays when the horizontal position knob is turned

Select main or Zoom sweep

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To change the sweep speed for the Zoom sweep window, turn the sweep speed knob. As you turn the knob, the sweep speed is highlighted in the status line above the waveform display area.

The time reference position sets the initial position of the trigger event within acquisition memory and on the display, with delay (horizontal position) set to 0. The delay setting sets the specific location of the trigger event with respect to the time reference position. The time reference setting affects the Zoom sweep in the following ways.

When the horizontal mode is set to Main, the horizontal position knob positions the main sweep relative to the trigger. This delay is a fixed number. Changing this delay value does not affect the sweep speed. When the horizontal mode is set to Zoom, the delay controls the position of the Zoom sweep window inside the main sweep display. This delay value is independent of sampling interval and sweep speed.

To change the sweep speed for the main sweep window, press the Main softkey, then turn the sweep speed knob.

For information about using Zoom mode for measurements, refer to Chapter 5, “Making Measurements,” starting on page

207.

Roll mode

• Press the Menu/Zoom key, then press the Roll softkey.

• Roll mode causes the waveform to move slowly across the

screen from right to left. It only operates on time base settings of 500 ms/div and slower. If the current time base setting is faster than the 500 ms/div limit, it will be set to 500 ms/div when Roll mode is entered.

• In Normal horizontal mode, signal events occurring before the trigger are plotted to the left of the trigger point (t) and signal events after the trigger plotted to the right of the trigger point.

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• In Roll mode there is no trigger. The fixed reference point on the screen is the right edge of the screen and refers to the current moment in time. Events that have occurred are scrolled to the left of the reference point. Since there is no trigger, no pre-trigger information is available.

If you would like to pause the display in Roll mode press the Single key. To clear the display and restart an acquisition in Roll mode, press the Single key again.

Use Roll mode on low-frequency waveforms to yield a display much like a strip chart recorder. It allows the waveform to roll across the display.

XY mode

XY mode changes the display from a volts-versus-time display to a volts-versus-volts display. The time base is turned off. Channel 1 amplitude is plotted on the X-axis and Channel 2 amplitude is plotted on the Y-axis.

You can use XY mode to compare frequency and phase relationships between two signals. XY mode can also be used with transducers to display strain versus displacement, flow versus pressure, volts versus current, or voltage versus frequency.

Use the cursors to make measurements on XY mode waveforms.

For more information about using XY mode for measurements, refer to “To use the XY horizontal mode” on page 208.

Z-Axis Input in XY Display Mode (Blanking)

When you select the XY display mode, the time base is turned off. Channel 1 is the X-axis input, channel 2 is the Y-axis input, and channel 4 (or the External trigger on 2-channel models) is the Z-axis input. If you only want to see portions of the Y versus X display, use the Z-axis input. Z-axis turns the trace on and off (analog oscilloscopes called this Z-axis blanking because it turned the beam on and off). When Z is low (<1.4 V), Y versus X is displayed; when Z is high (>1.4 V), the trace is turned off.

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To make cursor measurements

You can use the cursors to make custom voltage or time measurements on oscilloscope signals, and timing measurements on digital channels.

• To manually control Cursors on 6000L models start the Remote Front Panel (see page 44) and select Measure from the Main Menu or press ctrl+C to access the oscilloscope’s Cursors Menu.

1 Connect a signal to the oscilloscope and obtain a stable

display.

2 Press the Cursors key. View the cursor functions in the

softkey menu:

• Mode — Set the cursors to measure voltage and time

(Normal), or display the binary or hexadecimal logic value of the displayed waveforms.

• Source — selects a channel or math function for the cursor

measurements.

• X Y — Select either the X cursors or the Y cursors for

adjustment with the Entry knob.

• X1 and X2 — adjust horizontally and normally measure

time.

• Y1 and Y2 — adjust vertically and normally measure

voltage.

• X1 X2 and Y1 Y2 — move the cursors together when turning

the Entry knob.

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If you intend to make cursor measurements on a trace that you recall from memory, be sure to recall both setup and trace. See “To recall waveform

trace and/or oscilloscope setup” on page 328.

For more information about using the cursors, see “To make

cursor measurements” on page 232.

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To make automatic measurements

You can use automatic measurements on any channel source or any running math function. Cursors are turned on to focus on the most recently selected measurement (right-most on the measurement line above the softkeys on the display).

1 Press the Quick Meas key to display the automatic

measurement menu.

To manually control Quick Measurements on 6000L models start the Remote Front Panel (see page 44) and select Measure from the Main Menu or press ctrl+M to access the oscilloscope’s Quick Measurements Menu.

2 Press the Source softkey to select the channel or running

math function to be measured.

Only channels or math functions that are displayed are available for measurements. If you choose an invalid source channel for a measurement, the measurement will default to the nearest in the list that makes the source valid.

If a portion of the waveform required for a measurement is not displayed or does not display enough resolution to make the measurement, the result will be displayed with a message such as greater than a value, less than a value, not enough edges, not enough amplitude, incomplete, or waveform is clipped to indicate that the measurement may not be reliable.

3 Choose a type of measurement by pressing the Select softkey,

then turn the Entry knob to select the desired measurement from the popup list.

4 Press the Measure softkey to make the selected measurement.

5 To stop making measurements and erase the measurement

results from the measurement line above the softkeys, press the Clear Meas softkey.

For more information about automatic measurements, see

“Automatic Measurements” on page 239.

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Using Labels

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You can define labels and assign them to each analog input channel, or you can turn labels off to increase the waveform display area. Labels can also be applied to digital channels on MSO models.

To turn the label display on or off

1 Press the Label key on the front panel.

This turns on display labels for the analog and digital channels. When the Label key is illuminated, the labels for displayed channels are displayed at the left edge of the displayed traces. The figure below shows an example of the default labels assigned when you turn the label display on. The channel labels default to their channel number.

2 To turn the labels off, press the Label key until it is not

illuminated.

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To assign a predefined label to a channel

1 Press the Label key.

2 Press the Channel softkey, then turn the Entry knob or

successively press the Channel softkey to select a channel for label assignment.

The figure above shows the list of channels and their default labels. The channel does not have to be turned on to have a label assigned to it.

3 Press the Library softkey, then turn the Entry knob or

successively press the Library softkey to select a predefined label from the library.

4 Press the Apply New Label softkey to assign the label to your

selected channel.

5 Repeat the above procedure for each predefined label you

want to assign to a channel.

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To define a new label

1 Press the Label key.

2 Press the Channel softkey, then turn the Entry knob or

successively press the softkey to select a channel for label assignment.

The channel does not have to be turned on to have a label assigned to it. If the channel is turned on, its current label will be highlighted.

3 Press the Spell softkey, then turn the Entr y knob to select the

first character in the new label.

Turning the Entry knob selects a character to enter into the highlighted position shown in the "New label =" line above the softkeys and in the Spell softkey. Labels can be up to six characters in length.

4 Press the Enter softkey to enter the selected character and to

go to the next character position.

You may position the highlight on any character in the label name by successively pressing the Enter softkey.

5 To delete a character from the label, press the Enter softkey

until the letter you want to delete is highlighted, then press the Delete Character softkey.

6 When you are done entering characters for the label, press

the Apply New Label softkey to assign the label to the selected channel.

When you define a new label, it is added to the nonvolatile label list.

Label Assignment Auto-Increment Features

When you assign a label ending in a digit, such as ADDR0 or DATA0, the oscilloscope automatically increments the digit and displays the modified label in the “New label” field after you press the Apply New Label softkey. Therefore, you only need to select a new channel and press the Apply New Label softkey again to assign the label to the channel. Only the original label is saved in the label list. This feature makes it easier to assign successive labels to numbered control lines and data bus lines.

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To load a list of labels from a text file you create

It may be convenient to create a list of labels using a text editor, then load the label list into the oscilloscope. This lets you type on a keyboard rather than edit the label list using the oscilloscope’s controls.

You can create a list of up to 75 labels and load it into the oscilloscope. Labels are added to the beginning of the list. If more than 75 labels are loaded, only the first 75 are stored.

To load labels from a text file into the oscilloscope:

1 Use a text editor to create each label. Each label can be up to

six characters in length. Separate each label with a line feed.

2 Name the file labellist.txt and save it on a USB mass storage

device such as a thumb drive.

3 Load the list into the oscilloscope using the File Explorer

(press Utility→ File Explorer).

Label List Management

When you press the Library softkey, you will see a list of the last 75 labels used. The list does not save duplicate labels. Labels can end in any number of trailing digits. As long as the base string is the same as an existing label in the library, the new label will not be put in the library. For example, if label A0 is in the library and you make a new label called A12345, the new label is not added to the library. When you save a new user-defined label, the new label will replace the oldest label in the list. Oldest is defined as the longest time since the label was last assigned to a channel. Any time you assign any label to a channel, that label will move to the newest in the list. Thus, after you use the label list for a while, your labels will predominate, making it easier to customize the instrument display for your needs. When you reset the label library list (see next topic), all of your custom labels will be deleted, and the label list will be returned to its factory configuration.

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Agilent Technologies InfiniiVision 6000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

In This User’s Guide…

Contents

To inspect package contents

To adjust the 6000A Series handle

To mount the oscilloscope in a rack

To mount the 6000A Series oscilloscope in a rack

To mount the 6000L Series oscilloscope in a rack

Tools required (not supplied)

Ventilation requirements

6000A Ventilation Requirements

6000L Ventilation Requirements

To power-on the oscilloscope

AC-Powered 6000 Series

Battery-Powered 6000A Series

Operating with the Internal Battery

Charging the Battery

Operating with the Automotive Power Adapter Cable

Replacing the Battery

The remote interface

To establish a LAN connection (6000A Series)

To establish a LAN connection (6000L Series)

Hostname

To establish a point-to-point LAN connection

Stand-alone connection to a PC

To use the Web interface

Controlling the oscilloscope using a Web browser

Operating the oscilloscope using a Web browser

Setting a password

Scrolling and Monitor Resolution

Identify Function

Printing the oscilloscope’s display from a web browser

To connect the oscilloscope probes

To verify basic oscilloscope operation

To compensate the oscilloscope probes

To calibrate the probes

Passive Probes Supported

Active Probes Supported

By 300 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz Bandwidth Models

By 100 MHz Bandwidth Models

Using Quick Help

To view Quick Help on 6000L Series oscilloscopes:

To view Quick Help on 6000A Series oscilloscopes

Quick Help Languages

6000L Series Oscilloscope Controls

Front and Rear Panel Controls and Connectors

6000A Series Oscilloscope Front-Panel Controls

Conventions

Graphic Symbols in Softkey Menus

4-Channel 6000A Series Oscilloscope Front Panel

Front Panel Controls

2-Channel 6000A Series Oscilloscope Front Panel (differences only)

Interpreting the display

6000A Series Front-Panel Operation

To adjust the waveform intensity

To adjust the display grid (graticule) intensity

To start and stop an acquisition

To make a single acquisition

Auto Single

To pan and zoom

Choosing Auto trigger mode or Normal trigger mode

Using AutoScale

To set the probe attenuation factor

Passive Probes

Active Probes

Manually Setting the Probe Attenuation Factor

Using the analog channels

To set up the Horizontal time base

Main mode

Zoom mode

Roll mode

XY mode

To make cursor measurements

To make automatic measurements

Using Labels

To turn the label display on or off

To assign a predefined label to a channel