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User’s Guide

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Fifth Edition, March 2011

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Software Revision

This guide was written for version 6.1 of the Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope software.

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Tr ig ge ri ng

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Reference Index

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Connectors

In This User’s Guide…

This guide shows you how to use the InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series oscilloscopes. It contains the following chapters and topics:

1 Introduction

Model numbers, options, where to find specifications.

2 Initial Setup

Unpacking and setting up your oscilloscope. Using the Quick Help system. Using the analog channels, setting up the timebase.

3Connecting to the Device Under Test

Connect the oscilloscope to the device under test using passive or active probes or 50-ohm BNC cables.

4Triggering

Trigger modes, trigger settings, and trigger types. Trigger noise rejection, glitch capture.

5 Displaying

Stabilizing and interpreting the display, AutoScale. Using pan and zoom. Adjusting display intensity, using infinite persistence, using labels. XGA video output.

6 Measurements and Math Functions

Automatic time and voltage measurements, FFTs, math functions, measurement statistics, cursor measurements, XY mode horizontal.

7 Printing and Saving

Printing the oscilloscope’s display, saving setups and data, and using the file explorer.

8 Acquisition Modes

Run, Stop, and Single acquisitions. Selecting normal, average, peak detect, or high resolution (smoothing) mode. About the Realtime option. Using segmented memory.

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9Web Interface

Setting up the I/O port, establishing LAN connection, using the oscilloscope’s web interface.

10 Serial Decode/Lister

Serial decode of I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, LIN, RS232 (UART), FlexRay, and MIL-STD 1553 serial buses.

11 Mask Test

Using mask test to identify signal excursions beyond set limits.

12 Controls and Connectors

Click on a control or connector to find out how to use it.

13 Digital Channels

Using the digital channels of a mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO).

14 Reference

Software updates, licenses, Secure Environment mode, Measurement Category, Environmental Conditions, synchronizing the timebases of multiple instruments, cleaning, binary and csv data files, warranty status, Contact Us.

Index

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Contents

Book Map 3 In This User’s Guide… 4

1 Introduction 21

Models Covered in this Manual 22

Specifications and Characteristics 23

Licensed Options 24

Notes 26

2Initial Setup27

Package Contents 28

5000 Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 29 6000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 30 6000A Option BAT Oscilloscope Package Contents 31 6000L Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 32 7000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 33

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Accessories Available 34

Tilt the oscilloscope up for easy viewing 36

To tilt the 5000 Series oscilloscope up for easy viewing 36 To tilt the 6000 Series oscilloscope up for easy viewing 37 To tilt the 7000 Series oscilloscope up for easy viewing 38

To install the optional front panel overlay 40

5000 Series Overlay 40 6000 Series Overlay 41 7000 Series Overlay 42

Contents

To mount the oscilloscope in a rack 43

To mount the 5000 or 6000 Series oscilloscope in a rack 43 To mount the 6000L Series oscilloscope in a rack 43 To mount the 7000 Series oscilloscope in a rack 46

Ventilation Requirements 47

5000 and 6000A Series Ventilation Requirements 47 6000L Series Ventilation Requirements 47 7000 Series Ventilation Requirements 47

Power Requirements 48

Power-on the 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope 49

Power-on the Battery-Powered 6000A Series Oscilloscope 49

Caution indicator. 50

3Connecting to the Device Under Test 71

AC adapter for battery-powered oscilloscopes 52

Keys, Softkeys, and the Entry Knob 53

Verifying Basic Oscilloscope Operation 54

Quick Help 55

Quick Help Languages 56 Graphical User Interface Languages 56 Quick Help Updates 56

To set the clock 57

To set up the screen saver 58

Using the Analog Channels 59

To set up the Horizontal time base 64

Analog Input Impedance (50 Ohm or 1 MOhm) 72

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AutoProbe Interface 72

Passive Probes 73

Active Probes 74

Active Probes for 6000 Series 100 MHz Bandwidth Models 75

Connect the Probes to the Oscilloscope 75

Maximum input voltage at analog inputs 76

Do not float the oscilloscope chassis 76

Compensating Passive Probes 77

Calibrating Probes 78

Manually Setting the Probe Attenuation Factor 80

4Triggering81

Digital Probes 80

Triggering - General Information 83

Trigger Mode and Coupling Menu 84

Auto and Normal Trigger modes 84

Choosing Auto Trigger Mode or Normal Trigger Mode 84 Auto Mode 85 Normal Mode 85

Trigger Level Adjustment 86

Trigger Coupling 87

Trigger Noise Rejection 87

HF Reject 88 LF Reject 89 Noise Rejection 89

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Trigger Holdoff 90

Trigger Holdoff Operating Hints 90 To set holdoff 90

External Trigger Input 92

2-Channel Oscilloscope External Trigger Input 92

Maximum voltage at 2-channel oscilloscope external trigger input 93

4-Channel Oscilloscope External Trigger Input 94

Maximum voltage at 4-channel oscilloscope external trigger input 94

Trigger Outpu t 95

Tr ig g er s 95 Source Frequency 95 Source Frequency/8 95

Trigger Types 96

CAN Trigger 98

Duration Trigger 102

< qualifier time set softkey 103 > qualifier time set softkey 103

Edge Trigger 105

FlexRay Setup and Triggering 107

Setup for FlexRay Signals 107 FlexRay Triggering 108

Glitch or Narrow Pulse Capture 112

Using Peak Detect Mode to Find a Glitch 113

I2C Trigger 115

I2S Trigger 121

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LIN Trigger 128

MIL-STD 1553 Setup and Triggering 131

Probing MIL-STD 1553 Signals 131 Setup for MIL-STD 1553 Signals 132 MIL-STD 1553 Triggering 133

Nth Edge Burst Trigger 135

Pattern Trigger 137

Hex Bus Pattern Trigger 139

Pulse Width Trigger 140

< qualifier time set softkey 141 > qualifier time set softkey 142

Sequence Trigger 143

Define the “Find” Stage 145 Define the “Trigger on” Stage 146 Define the Optional “Reset on” Stage 147 Adjust the Trigger Level 149

Contents

SPI Trigger 150

Assign Oscilloscope Channels to SPI Signals 151 Set Up the Bits in the Serial Data String 155 Resetting All Bits in the Serial Data String to One Value 155

TV Trigger 156

TV Triggering Examples 159 To trigger on a specific line of video 160 To trigger on all sync pulses 161 To trigger on a specific field of the video signal 161 To trigger on all fields of the video signal 162 To trigger on odd or even fields 163

UART/RS232 Trigger 166

USB Trigger 170

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5 Displaying 173

Tips for Displaying Waveforms 174

Stabilizing the Display 174

Interpreting the Display 175

Graphic Symbols in Softkey Menus 176

AutoScale 177

How AutoScale works 177 Undo AutoScale 177 Enabling Fast Debug AutoScale 178 Specifying the Channels Displayed After AutoScale 178 Preserving the Acquisition Mode During AutoScale 178

Pan and Zoom 179

Waveform Intensity and Signal Detail 180

6 Measurements and Math Functions 191

Grid Intensity 181

Infinite Persistence 182

Using Labels 183

Waveform Expansion Reference Point 187

Vectors (Connect the Dots) 187

Freeze Display 188

Antialiasing 189

XGA Video Output 189

List of Automatic Measurements 192

Making Automatic Measurements 193

Measurement Statistics 194 Measurement Thresholds 197

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Measurement Definitions 199

Time Measurements 199 Delay and Phase Measurements 203 Voltage Measurements 205 Overshoot and Preshoot Measurements 211

Cursor Measurements 214

To make cursor measurements 215 Cursor Examples 217

XY Horizontal Mode 220

Math Functions 224

To use waveform math 224 To perform a math function upon an arithmetic operation 225 Math scale and offset 225 Units 226

Contents

Multiply 227

Add or Subtract 228

Differentiate 230

Integrate 232

Square Root 234

FFT Measurement 236

FFT Operation 238

Enabling Precision Measurements and Math 242

7Printing and Saving243

Printing the Oscilloscope’s Display 244

Quick Print 244 To print the oscilloscope’s display 245 Options 245 Palette 246

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Saving Oscilloscope Data 247

Selecting a Destination for Your Saved Data Selecting a File Name 249 Saving Waveform Trace and Oscilloscope Setup 250 Display Image and Waveform Data File Formats 250 Choosing Save Settings 251 To save a waveform and/or setup to a USB mass storage

device 255

To save a waveform and/or setup to the oscilloscope’s internal

memory 256 To recall waveform trace and/or oscilloscope setup 256 File Explorer 257

8 Acquisition Modes 261

To start and stop an acquisition 262

To make a single acquisition 264

Acquisition Modes 265

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

248

9Web Interface275

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Segmented Memory 271

Using segmented memory 271

Setting up the Oscilloscope’s LAN Connection 276

To establish a LAN connection 276 To establish a LAN connection (6000L Series) 277 Stand-alone (Point-to-Point) Connection to a PC 278

Accessing the Web Interface 280

Browser Web Control 281

Remote Front Panel 281 Remote Programming 283 Remote Programming with Agilent IO Libraries 284

Get Image 285

Identification Function 286

Instrument Utilities 287

Setting a Password 288

10 Serial Decode/Lister 291

Serial Decode 292

Lister 293

Contents

CAN Serial Decode 295

Interpreting CAN Decode 298 CAN Totalizer 299 Interpreting CAN Lister Data 301

FlexRay Serial Decode 302

Interpreting FlexRay Frame Decode 303 FlexRay Totalizer 304 Interpreting FlexRay Lister Data 305

C Serial Decode 306

Interpreting I Interpreting I

S Serial Decode 310

Interpreting I Interpreting I

C Decode 308

C Lister Data 309

S Decode 312

S Lister Data 313

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LIN Serial Decode 314

Interpreting LIN Decode 317 Interpreting LIN Lister Data 319

MIL-STD 1553 Serial Decode 320

Interpreting MIL-STD 1553 Decode 321 Viewing MIL-STD 1553 Data in the Lister 322

SPI Serial Decode 323

Interpreting SPI Decode 327 Interpreting SPI Lister Data 328

UART/RS232 Serial Decode 329

Interpreting UART/RS232 Decode 333 UART/RS232 Totalizer 334 Interpreting UART/RS232 Lister Data 335

11 Mask Test 337

To create a mask from a “golden” waveform (Automask) 338

Troubleshooting Mask Setup 339

Setup Options 340

Run Until 340 On Error 340 Source Lock 341

Mask Test Trigger Output 342

Mask Statistics 343

Reset Statistics 344 Transparent 344

To manually modify a mask file 345

Building a Mask File 348

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12 Controls and Connectors 351

Front Panel 352

5000/6000 Series Front Panel (4-channel) 352 5000/6000 Series Front Panel (2-Channel, differences

only) 353 6000L Series Front and Rear Panel 354 7000 Series Front Panel (4-Channel) 355 7000 Series Front Panel (2-Channel, differences only) 356

Front Panel Control and Connector Descriptions 357

Do not connect a host computer to the oscilloscope’s USB host port 357

Rear Panel 362

Contents

5000 Series Rear Panel (4-Channel) 362 5000 Series Rear Panel (2-Channel) 363 6000 Series Rear Panel (4-Channel) 364 6000 Series Rear Panel (2-Channel) 365 6000 Series Option BAT Rear Panel (4-Channel) 366 7000 Series Rear Panel (4-Channel) 367 7000 Series Rear Panel (2-Channel) 368

Rear Panel Control and Connector Descriptions 369

13 Digital Channels 371

To connect the digital probes to the device under test 372

Probe cable for digital channels 372

Acquiring waveforms using the digital channels 375

To display digital channels using AutoScale 376

Example 376

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Interpreting the digital waveform display 378

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To change the displayed size of the digital channels 379

To switch a single channel on or off 379

To switch all digital channels on or off 379

To switch groups of channels on or off 379

To change the logic threshold for digital channels 380

To reposition a digital channel 380

To display digital channels as a bus 381

Digital channel signal fidelity: Probe impedance and

grounding 385 Input Impedance 385

Probe Grounding 387 Best Probing Practices 388

To replace digital probe leads 389

14 Utilities 391

To restore the oscilloscope to its default configuration 392

To perform service functions 393

User Calibration 394

Self Test 397

15 Reference 399

About Oscilloscope 400

Software and Firmware Updates 400

Installed Licenses 400

Upgrading to an MSO 401

Secure Environment Mode Option 402

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Measurement Category 403

Measurement Category 403 Measurement Category Definitions 403 Transient Withstand Capability 404

Maximum input voltage at analog inputs and 2-channel external trigger input 404

Maximum input voltage at digital channels 404

Environmental Conditions 405

Using the 10 MHz reference clock 406

Sample clock and frequency counter accuracy 406 Supplying an external timebase reference 406 To supply a sample clock to the oscilloscope 406

Index 421

Maximum input voltage at 10 MHz REF connector 406

To synchronize the timebase of two or more instruments 408

To clean the oscilloscope 408

Binary Data (.bin) Format 409

Binary Data in MATLAB 409 Binary Header Format 410 Example Program for Reading Binary Data 413 Examples of Binary Files 414

CSV and ASCII XY files 417

Acknowledgements 418

To check warranty and extended services status 418

To return the instrument 419

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Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide

1 Introduction

Models Covered in this Manual 22 Specifications and Characteristics 23 Licensed Options 24 Notes 26

The Agilent InfiniiVision 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series oscilloscopes deliver powerful features and high performance:

• 100 MHz, 300 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz bandwidth models.

• Up to 4 GSa/s sample rate.

• 6.3 inch or 12.1 inch XGA display.

• Powerful triggering including analog HDTV, I FlexRay, MIL-STD 1553, and USB.

• USB and LAN ports make printing, saving and sharing data easy. GPIB ports on 5000 and 6000 Series models.

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

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

• 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 an InfiniiVision 6000 or 7000 Series oscilloscope from a DSO to an MSO and/or add features such as Segmented Memory and Mask Test.

C, I2S, SPI, LIN, CAN,

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1 Introduction

Agilent InfiniiVision oscilloscopes feature MegaZoom III technology:

• Most responsive deep memory.

• High definition color display.

• Largest display in its class (7000 Series, 12.1 inches).

• Fastest waveform update rates, uncompromised.

For more information about InfiniiVision oscilloscopes, see:

www.agilent.com/find/scope

Models Covered in this Manual

5000 SERIES MODEL NUMBERS, BANDWIDTHS, AND SAMPLING RATES

Bandwidth 100 MHz 300 MHz 500 MHz

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

2-Channel DSO DSO5012A DSO5032A DSO5052A

4-Channel DSO DSO5014A DSO5034A DSO5054A

6000 SERIES 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 MSO6012A MSO6032A MSO6052A MSO6102A

4-Channel + 16 Logic Channels MSO MSO6014A MSO6034A MSO6054A MSO6104A

2-Channel DSO DSO6012A DSO6032A DSO6052A DSO6102A

4-Channel DSO DSO6014A,

DSO6014L

DSO6034A DSO6054A,

DSO6054L

DSO6104A, DSO6104L

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7000 S

ERIES MODEL NUMBERS, BANDWIDTHS, AND SAMPLING RATES

Bandwidth 100 MHz 350 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 MSO7012A MSO7032A MSO7052A

4-Channel + 16 Logic Channels MSO MSO7014A MSO7034A MSO7054A MSO7104A

2-Channel DSO DSO7012A DSO7032A DSO7052A

4-Channel DSO DSO7014A DSO7034A DSO7054A DSO7104A

Specifications and Characteristics

Please see the InfiniiVision oscilloscope data sheets for complete, up-to-date specifications and characteristics. To download a data sheet, please visit:

• www.agilent.com/find/5000

Introduction 1

• www.agilent.com/find/6000

• www.agilent.com/find/7000

Then, select the Library tab, followed by Specifications.

Or, go to the Agilent home page at www.agilent.com and search for 5000, 6000, or 7000 series oscilloscopes data sheet.

To order a data sheet by phone, please contact your local Agilent office. The complete list is available at: www.agilent.com/find/contactus or on page page 420.

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Licensed Options

Many of the following licensed options can be easily installed without returning the oscilloscope to a Service Center. Not all options can be installed on all models. See data sheets for details. To see the list of options installed on your oscilloscope, press

[Utility]&Options&Licenses&Show license information.

Option Description Order

PGRADE OPTIONS

232 RS232/UART serial decode option

(for 4 channel or 4+16 channel models only)

553 MIL-STD 1553 serial decode option

(for 4 channel or 4+16 channel models only)

ALT N5434A FPGA dynamic probe for

Altera (MSO recommended)

AMS CAN/LIN automotive triggering and

decode (for 4 channel or 4+16 channel models only)

FPG N5406A FPGA dynamic probe for

Xilinx (MSO recommended)

FLX FlexRay trigger and decode (for 4

channel or 4+16 channel models only). Includes mask limit test option (LMT), segmented memory option (SGM), and FlexRay physical layer conformance test application option (FRC)

Order N5457A after purchase (Option 232 at time of purchase). You can easily install this option yourself.

Order N5469A after purchase (Option 553 at time of purchase). You can easily install this option yourself.

N5434A with Option 001 (Oscilloscope-locked license) or Option 002 (PC-locked license). Software is installed on an external PC.

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). Software is installed on an external PC.

Order N5432C after purchase (Option FLX at time of purchase). You can easily install this option yourself. FlexRay triggering and decode option.

FRC FlexRay Physical Layer Conformance

Test Application

LMT Mask Limit Test Order N5455A after purchase (Option LMT at

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Order U7244A. Application runs on a PC connected to InfiniiVision oscilloscope.

time of purchase). You can easily install this option yourself.

UPGRADE OPTIONS (CONTINUED)

Option Description Order

Introduction 1

LSS I2C/SPI serial decode option (for 4

channel or 4+16 channel models only)

MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO).

Upgrade a DSO to an MSO.

PWR U1881A Power Application Order U1881A. Application runs on PC

SEC Secure Environment Mode Nonvolatile memory is cleared of all setup and

SGM Segmented Memory Order N5454A after purchase (Option SGM at

SND I2S serial decode option (for 4 channel

or 4+16 channel models only)

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

Order N2735, N2736A, or N2737A. You can easily install this option yourself. The logic cable kit is supplied with the MSO license.

connected to InfiniiVision oscilloscope. Optional U1880A deskew fixture available.

trace settings in compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM) Chapter 8 requirements. Available at time of purchase only. See also

time of purchase). You can easily install this option yourself.

Order N5468A after purchase (Option SND at time of purchase). You can easily install this option yourself.

page 402.

See also “Installed Licenses” on page 400.

CALIBRATION OPTION

Option Order

A6J ANSI Z540 Compliant Calibration

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Notes

Built-in Quick Help

A Quick Help system is built into the oscilloscope. Press and hold any key to display Quick Help. Complete instructions for using the quick help system are given on

Digital Channels

Because all of the oscilloscopes in the Agilent InfiniiVision 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 (available on the 6000 and 7000 Series oscilloscopes).

Abbreviated instructions for pressing a series of keys and softkeys

Instructions for pressing a series of keys are written in an abbreviated manner. Instructions for pressing Key1, then pressing Softkey2, then pressing Softkey3 are abbreviated as follows:

[Key1]&Softkey2&Softkey3.

Press The keys may be a front panel [Key] or a Softkey. Softkeys are the six keys located directly below the oscilloscope display.

page 55.

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 complete the instructions.

“Accessing the Web Interface” on page 280 to

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Agilent InfiniiVision 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide

2 Initial Setup

Package Contents 28

5000 Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 29 6000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 30 6000A Option BAT Oscilloscope Package Contents 31 6000L Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 32

7000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents 33 Accessories Available 34 Tilt the oscilloscope up for easy viewing 36 To install the optional front panel overlay 40 To mount the oscilloscope in a rack 43 Ventilation Requirements 47 Power Requirements 48 Power-on the 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope 49 Power-on the Battery-Powered 6000A Series Oscilloscope 49 Verifying Basic Oscilloscope Operation 54 Quick Help 55 Graphical User Interface Languages 56 To set the clock 57 To set up the screen saver 58 Keys, Softkeys, and the Entry Knob 53 Using the Analog Channels 59 To set up the Horizontal time base 64

This chapter shows package contents for each oscilloscope model, and explains how to set up the oscilloscope. Information about using the analog channels and setting up the horizontal timebase is given. For an overview of front panel controls see “Controls and Connectors” on page 351.

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Package Contents

✔ Inspect the shipping container for damage.

✔ Verify that you received the following items and any optional accessories you may

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.

have ordered:

• InfiniiVision Oscilloscope

• Front-panel cover (all models except 6000L Series)

• Power cord (country of origin determines specific type)

• Oscilloscope probes

• Two probes for 2-channel models

• Four probes for 4-channel models

• CD-ROM containing:

• User’s Guide

• Service Guide

• Programmer’s Guide

• Automation-Ready Software CD-ROM

• Accessory pouch (7000 Series only)

• Digital probe kit P/N 54620-68701 (MSO Models only)

• Power Supply P/N 0950-4866 (6000 Option BAT only)

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

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

• 50 ohm feedthrough termination adapter, Qty. 4, P/N 0960-0301 (DSO6014L only)

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5000 Series Oscilloscope Package Contents

InfiniiVision 5000 Series Oscilloscope

Oscilloscope probes N2863A or 10073C (Qty 2 or 4)

Power cord (Based on country of origin)

Front-panel cover

Documentation CD

Automation-Ready CD

Initial Setup 2

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2 Initial Setup

Power cord (Based on country of origin)

6000A Series Oscilloscope

Front-panel cover

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

Digital Probe Kit* (MSO models only)

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 on

page 389

Documentation CD

Automation-Ready CD

6000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents

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6000A Option BAT Oscilloscope Package Contents

AC/DC power adapter

Front-panel cover

6000A Series Option BAT

Oscilloscope

Power cord

(see Power Cords

table)

Oscilloscope probes

10073C or 10074C

(Qty 2 or 4)

Documentation CD

Automation-Ready CD

Digital Probe Kit*

(MSO models only)

Digital cable guide

(MSO models only)

Ground wire

*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 389

Initial Setup 2

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2 Initial Setup

6000L Series Oscilloscope

Oscilloscope Probes 10073C or 10074C Qty. 4

Power cord (Based on country of origin)

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

GPIB cable extender P/N 5183-0803

Rack Mount Kit (not shown)

Documentation CD

Automation-Ready CD

6000L Series Oscilloscope Package Contents

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7000A Series Oscilloscope Package Contents

Power cord (Based on country of origin)

*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 389.

InfiniiVision 7000 Series oscilloscope

Front-panel cover and accessory pouch

(not shown)

10073C or 1165A probes (Qty 2 or 4)

Digital Probe Kit* (MSO models only)

Documentation CD

Automation-Ready CD

Initial Setup 2

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Accessories Available

Model Description

N2918A 6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope Evaluation Kit N2916B 5000/6000 Series Oscilloscope Rackmount Kit N2732A 7000 Series Oscilloscope Rackmount Kit 54684-44101 5000/6000 Front Panel Cover 54913-44101 7000 Front-Panel Cover various Front Panel Overlays - see N2760A 5000 Soft Carrying Case N2717B 5000 Transit Case N2733A 7000 Soft Carrying Case N2734A Transit Case 1180CZ Testmobile Oscilloscope Cart for 6000 Series (requires N2919A adapter kit) N2919A Testmobile Adapter kit for 6000 Series oscilloscopes N2605A-097 USB Cable 10833A GPIB Cable (5000 and 6000 models only) 5061-0701 LAN Crossover Cable 54620-68701 Digital Probe Kit (standard with MSO models) 54684-42301 Digital Probe Cable Guide (cable tray) 6000 models only 01650-61607 Logic Cable and Terminator (use with 40-pin logic analyzer accessories) 0960-0301 50-Ohm Termination Feedthrough (only for 6000 Series 100 MHz 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 N2863A Passive Probe, 10:1, 300 MHz, 1.2 m N2771A Passive Probe, 1000:1, 30 kV, 50 MHz N2790A High-Voltage Differential probe, 50:1 or 500:1 (switchable), 100 MHz N2786A 2-legged Probe Positioner N2784A 1-arm Probe Positioner N2785A 2-arm Probe Positioner N2880A InfiniiMax In-line Attenuator kit, pair of 6 dB, 12 dB, and 20 dB attenuators in kit,

N2881A InfiniiMax DC blocking caps (qty 2), withstand up to 30 V dc, to be used with

N2882A 75 ohm-to-50 ohm adapter, dc to 8 GHz bandwidth, 5.7 dB attenuation

page 40, page 41, page 42.

to be used with InfiniiMax probe amplifiers and heads

InfiniiMax probe amplifiers and heads

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Model Description

W2637A LPDDR BGA probe, x16, 404 MHz, 100 ohm input impedance W2638A LPDDR BGA probe, x32, 404 MHz , 100 ohm input impedance W2639A Oscilloscope Adapter Board, 1.5 GHz, 75 ohm input impedance N5450A InfiniiMax Extreme Temperature Extension Cables, to be used with InfiniiMax

probe amplifiers and heads, 92 cm (36 in) N2791A Differential probe, 1 MOhm termination, 10:1 or 100:1 (switchable), 25 MHz N2792A Differential probe, 50 Ohm termination, 10:1, 200 MHz, compatible with all

InfiniiVision models except 6000 Series 100 MHz models (MSO/DSO601x) N2793A Differential probe, 50 Ohm termination, 10:1, 800 MHz, compatible with all

InfiniiVision models except 6000 Series 100 MHz models (MSO/DSO601x) 1156A Active Probe, 1.5 GHz 1144A Active Probe, 800 MHz (requires 1142A – power supply)

†

1145A

†

1130A

N2772A Active Differential Probe, 20 MHz, 1.2 kVDC + peak AC max (requires N2773A

1141A Active Differential Probe, 200 MHz, 200 VDC + peak AC max (requires 1142A

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

†

1147A N2780A Current Probe, 2 MHz, 500 A, AC/DC (use with N2779A power supply) N2781A Current Probe, 10 MHz, 150 A, AC/DC (use with N2779A power supply) 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

Active Probe, 750 MHz 2-ch (requires 1142A – power supply)

For active differential probes: 1.5 GHz InfiniiMax amplifier (requires one or more

InfiniiMax probe head – E2675A, E2668A, E2669A).

power supply)

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

“Passive Probes” on page 73 and

“Active Probes” on page 74.

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You can find these items at www.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.

Tilt the oscilloscope up for easy viewing

The oscilloscope can be tilted up for easier viewing.

To tilt the 5000 Series oscilloscope up for easy viewing

The oscilloscope’s handle affects the tilt. The handle can be locked in one of three positions:

• up, for carrying

• back, so the handle is out of the way

• down, so the oscilloscope can be tilted back for easy viewing when the oscilloscope is

on the floor and you are standing above it.

or at www.parts.agilent.com.

1 To rotate the handle, grasp the handle hubs on each side of the instrument and pull the

hubs out until they stop.

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.

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The tilt tabs (underneath the oscilloscope) can be positioned as shown in the center picture below. The handle can be used as a stand when placing the oscilloscope on a floor, as shown in the picture on the right.

To tilt the 6000 Series oscilloscope up for easy viewing

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 tilt the 7000 Series oscilloscope up for easy viewing

1 Tilt the oscilloscope forward. Rotate the foot down and toward the rear of the

oscilloscope. The foot will lock into place.

2 Repeat for the other foot.

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3 Rock the oscilloscope back so that it rests securely on its feet.

To retract the feet

Initial Setup 2

1 Tilt the oscilloscope forward. Press the foot release button and rotate the foot up and

toward the front of the oscilloscope.

2 Repeat for the other foot.

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Removal Ta b

To install the optional front panel overlay

5000 Series Overlay

When Option AB0 (Traditional Chinese localization) or Option AB2 (Simplified Chinese localization) is chosen at time of purchase, front panel overlays with Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese text are provided. When Option ABJ (Japanese localization) is ordered, a Japanese front panel overlay is provided.

Remove the protective backing to expose the adhesive, align the label with the top and left edge of the front panel, and press the overlay into place.

To remove the label, carefully pull it away using the tab at the lower right corner.

The overlays will be available at www.parts.agilent.com using the following part numbers:

Part number

54574-94306 Overlay - Simplified Chinese 54574-94307 Overlay - Traditional Chinese 54574-94308 Overlay - Japanese

Description

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Initial Setup 2

Removal Ta b

6000 Series Overlay

Large label: Remove the protective backing to expose the adhesive, align the label with the top and left edge of the front panel, and press the overlay into place.

Small Label: Remove the protective backing, and affix over existing label. Note: the cut-outs at the top of the label are for indicators on battery operated units.

To remove the label, carefully pull it away using the tab at the lower right corner.

The overlays will be available at www.parts.agilent.com using the following part numbers:

Part number

54684-94316 Overlay - Simplified Chinese 54684-94317 Overlay - Traditional Chinese 54684-94318 Overlay - Japanese

Description

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2 Initial Setup

Removal Ta b

7000 Series Overlay

A front panel overlay which labels the controls is available in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. The overlay is included when the localization option is chosen at time of purchase.

Remove the protective backing to expose the adhesive, align the label with the top and left edge of the front panel, and press the overlay into place.

To remove the label, carefully pull it away using the tab at the lower right corner.

The overlays can also be ordered separately at www.parts.agilent.com using the following part numbers:

Part number

54695-94311 2CH Overlay - Simplified Chinese 54695-94312 4CH Overlay - Simplified Chinese 54695-94313 2CH Overlay - Traditional Chinese 54695-94314 4CH Overlay - Traditional Chinese 54695-94315 2CH Overlay - Japanese 54695-94316 4CH Overlay - Japanese

Description

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To mount the oscilloscope in a rack

The InfiniiVision oscilloscopes can be mounted in an Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard 19-inch (487-mm) rack cabinet.

To mount the 5000 or 6000 Series oscilloscope in a rack

To mount the oscilloscope in a rack, purchase and install the N2916B rack mount kit. Instructions are included in the kit. For details search for N2916B at www.agilent.com.

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.

RACK MOUNT HARDWARE SUPPLIED

Initial Setup 2

Quantity Description Agilent Part

Number

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

TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED)

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• T20 Torx driver

• T10 Torx driver

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Step 1, step 5

Step 2

If needed

Step 4

Step 3

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.

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:

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NOTE

Use outer holes in extender

Use inner holes in extender

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.

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 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.

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6000L Mounting Bracket Dimensions

The following information is provided in case you want to design custom mounting brackets for the 6000L. Dimensions are in mm.

To mount the 7000 Series oscilloscope in a rack

To mount the oscilloscope in a rack, purchase and install the N2732A rack mount kit. Instructions are included in the kit. For details search for N2732A at www.agilent.com.

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Ventilation Requirements

The air intake and exhaust areas must be free from obstructions. Unrestricted air flow is required for proper cooling. Always ensure that the air intake and exhaust areas are free from obstructions.

5000 and 6000A Series Ventilation Requirements

The fan draws air in from underneath the oscilloscope and pushes it out behind the oscilloscope.

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 Series Ventilation Requirements

The fan draws air from the left and pushes it out to the right. Ensure the rack in which the oscilloscope is mounted is properly ventilated.

Initial Setup 2

7000 Series Ventilation Requirements

The fan draws air in from the sides of the oscilloscope and pushes it out behind the oscilloscope.

When using the oscilloscope in a bench-top setting, provide at least 2” clearance at the sides and 4" (100 mm) clearance above and behind the oscilloscope for proper cooling.

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Power Requirements

5000, 6000A (without Option BAT), and 7000 Line voltage, frequency, and power

~Line 100-120 Vac, 50/60/400 Hz 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz 120 W max

6000A with Option BAT AC power supply/charger line voltage, frequency, and power

~Line 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz 120 W max

6000A with Option BAT DC input voltage and power consumption using N5429A automotive adapter

12 Vdc nominal, (10-18 Vdc) 67-75 W External ground connection required. See warning on page 51.

6000L Models Line voltage, frequency, and power

~Line 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz 80 W max

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Power-on the 5000/6000/7000 Series Oscilloscope

WARNING

Digital

Select

Position

54684A

Oscilloscope

1 GHz

4 GSa/s

Analog

1234

CAT

300 V RMS

14pF

1 M

5 V RMS

AC BW

XY Z

Main

Delayed

Single

Mode

Coupling

Stop

Run

Edge

Pulse Width

Pattern

Cursors

Quick

Meas

Acquire

Display

AutoScale

Save Recall

Quick

Utility

Math

Label

D15

Thru

54684e82

1 Connect the power cord to the rear of the oscilloscope, then to a suitable AC voltage

source. Route the power cord so the oscilloscope’s feet and legs do not pinch the cord.

The oscilloscope automatically adjusts for input line voltages in the range 100 to 240 VAC. The line cord provided is matched to the country of origin.

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. The oscilloscope will perform a self-test and will be operational in a few seconds.

Initial Setup 2

Power-on the Battery-Powered 6000A Series Oscilloscope

The 6000A Series Option BAT oscilloscopes are battery powered. They have additional

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LED indicators on the front panel:

2 Initial Setup

Caution indicator. Illuminates (amber) when running

on the internal battery. See “Operating” below.

Battery power indicator. Turns from green to red when

there is 15 to 20 minutes of battery power remaining.

Charging indicator. Illuminates when the battery is

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

The battery will last approximately 1.75 hours before requiring recharging. Operating time depends on the oscilloscope configuration.

Operating

When operating with the internal battery, the operating temperature should be in the range from -10C to 50C,  80% relative humidity. Low temperatures temporarily reduce battery capacity.

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

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WARNING

Ground Post

2 Always connect the supplied ground wire from the ground post on the back of the

instrument to earth ground (even when connected to an AC or DC adapter for charging/operating the instrument).

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 post (on Option BAT models) to prevent electric shock to the user.

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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CAUTION

NOTE

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.

AC adapter for battery-powered oscilloscopes: Use only the supplied 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 battery is extremely discharged, 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.

Battery Replacement

The battery (actually two batteries) can be replaced by a qualified technician. Refer to the service guide for replacement instructions. The service guide is available on the CD that was included with the oscilloscope at time of purchase, and at

www.agilent.com/find/6000manual.

Battery Warranty

The battery is warranted for a period of one year from date of purchase.

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Keys, Softkeys, and the Entry Knob

NOTE

On the front panel, “key” refers to any key (button) you can press. “Softkey” specifically refers to the six keys that are directly below the display. The legend for these keys is directly above them, on the display. Their functions change as you navigate through the oscilloscope’s menus.

In this manual, instructions for pressing a series of keys are written in an abbreviated manner. Pressing the [Utility] key, then the Language softkey, then the Help softkey is abbreviated as follows:

Press [Utility]&Language&Help.

Press and hold any key or softkey to view its built-in Quick Help.

When the Entry knob symbol appears on a softkey, you can use the Entry knob, to select values.

For easy one-handed operation of the 7000 Series oscilloscopes, the Entry knob can be pushed as well as rotated. Rotating the knob moves through selectable items, and pushing the knob implements the selection.

Initial Setup 2

Six softkeys are located below the display. To understand the symbols used in the softkey menus and throughout this guide, see “Graphic Symbols in Softkey Menus” on page 176.

The Digital Channel Controls are used to select and reposition digital channel waveforms and to display the Digital Channel Menu of MSO model oscilloscopes.

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

To find out how to use a key or connector, see “Controls and Connectors” on page 351.

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Verifying Basic Oscilloscope Operation

If you have a 6000L Series oscilloscope, you need to start a Web control session, as described in “Accessing the Web Interface” on page 280.

1 Press the [Save/Recall] key on the front panel, then press the Default Setup softkey

([Save/Recall]&Default Setup). The oscilloscope is now configured to its default settings (configuration details on page 392).

2 Connect an oscilloscope probe from channel 1 to the Probe Comp terminal on the

front panel.

3 Connect the probe’s ground lead to the ground terminal (next to the Probe Comp

terminal).

4 Press [AutoScale]. 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 “Compensating Passive Probes” on page 77.

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

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Quick Help

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

Quick Help Message

Initial Setup 2

To view Q uick Help

1 Press and hold the key or softkey for which you would like to view help.

By default, Quick Help remains on the screen until another key is pressed or a knob is turned. You can set Quick Help to close when you release the key. Press the [Utility] key, then press the Language softkey, then press the Help Close on Release/Remain on

Screen softkey ([Utility]&Language&Help).

To view Quick Help on 6000L Series oscilloscopes

Start a Web browser control session as described on “Accessing the Web Interface” on page 280 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.

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Quick Help Languages

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.

Graphical User Interface Languages

When Quick Help is set to one of the following languages, the Graphical User Interface (GUI) will be displayed in the language chosen.

• Simplified Chinese

• Traditional Chinese

• Japanese

• Korean

Quick Help Updates

Updated Quick Help may be made available. To download new Quick Help and GUI language files:

1 Direct your web browser to:

www.agilent.com/find/6000sw (for 5000 and 6000 models) www.agilent.com/find/7000sw (for 7000 models)

2 Select Quick Help Language Support and follow the directions.

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To set the clock

Year set Month set Return to

previous menu

Day set Hour set Minute set

Initial Setup 2

The Clock Menu lets you set the current date and time of day (24-hour format). This time/date stamp will appear on hardcopy prints and directory information on the USB mass storage device.

To set the date and time, or to view the current date and time:

1 Press [Utility]&Options&Clock.

2 Press the Ye a r, Month, Day, Hour or Minute softkey and rotate the Entry knob to set to

the desired number.

The hours are shown in the 24-hour format. So 1:00 PM is hour 13.

The real-time clock only allows selection of valid dates. If a day is selected and the month or year is changed so the day is invalid, the day is automatically adjusted.

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Screen saver image

Screen saver time delay

Return to previous menu

Preview

Select characters

Advance to next character

List of characters displayed when Entry knob is turned

User-defined text string

To set up the screen saver

The oscilloscope can be configured to turn on a display screen saver when the oscilloscope has been idle for a specified length of time.

1 Press [Utility]&Options&Preferences&Screen Saver to display the Screen Saver

Menu.

2 Press the Saver softkey to select the screen saver type.

The screen saver can be set to Off, to display any of the images shown in the list, or can display a user-defined text string.

If User is selected, press the Spell softkey to select the first character of the text string. Use the Entry knob to choose a character. Then press the Enter softkey to advance to the next character and repeat the process. The resultant string is displayed in the “Text =” line above the softkeys.

3 Turn the Entry knob to select the number of minutes to wait before the selected screen

saver activates.

When you turn the Entry knob, the number of minutes is displayed in the Wait softkey. The default time is 180 minutes (3 hours).

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4 Press the Preview softkey to preview the screen saver you have selected with the

Channel coupling

Invert channel

Probe menu

Trigger level or threshold

Trigger source

Channel, Volts/div

Fine V/div adjustment

Channel 2 ground level

Channel 1 ground level

Bandwidth limit

Input impedance

Saver softkey.

5 To view the normal display after the screen saver has started, press any key or turn any

knob.

Using the Analog Channels

1 Connect the oscilloscope probes for channels 1 and 2 to the Probe Comp output on the

front panel of the instrument.

2 Press the [1] key in the Analog section of the oscilloscope’s front panel to display the

Channel 1 Menu.

Initial Setup 2

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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.

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 marked 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.

Fine Press the Fine softkey to turn on fine control V/div adjustment (vernier) for the

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

When Fine 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 User Preferences Menu ([Utility]&Options&Preferences) 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 position 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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Initial Setup 2

NOTE

Channel Coupling and Input Impedance Selection

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.

3 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 waveforms 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 50 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 87.

4 Press the Imped (impedance) softkey.

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.

• 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, “50” 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.

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Attenuation factor

Measurement units

Skew adjust

Return to previous menu

Calibrate probe

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

• 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 device under test.

5 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. 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 ( ).

6 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 Waveform Math Menu or any measurement.

7 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 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.

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• Probe Attenuation Factor— This is set automatically if the oscilloscope can

identify the connected probe. See “AutoProbe Interface” on page 72 and

“Manually Setting the Probe Attenuation Factor” on page 80.

• 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 not affected by pressing [Save/Recall]&Default Setup or by pressing [Auto Scale].

• Calibrate Probe — See “Calibrating Probes” on page 78.

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Normal sweep mode

Zoom sweep mode

Horiz. pos knob mode

Time base fine adjustment

Trigger level or threshold

Trigger source

Delay time

XY or Roll mode

Time reference

Sweep speed

Trigger point

Time reference

Sample rate

To set up the Horizontal time base

1 Press the [Menu/Zoom] key (or [Main/Delayed] key on some oscilloscopes) in the

Horizontal section of the front panel.

The Horizontal Menu lets you select the horizontal mode (Normal, Zoom, XY, or Roll), and set the time base fine adjustment and time reference.

The current sample rate is displayed above the Fine and Time Ref softkeys.

Normal mode

1 Press the Normal softkey to select Normal horizontal mode.

Normal 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.

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 Normal mode, use the large Horizontal knob marked to change sweep speed and use the small knob marked to set the delay time (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.

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3 Press the Fine softkey to turn on the time base fine adjustment.

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

When Fine 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 delay time (horizontal position). The 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 ( reference. When delay time 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 Normal 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 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 as described in the following ways:

• When the horizontal mode is set to Normal, the delay knob positions the normal

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 knob controls the position of

the zoom sweep window inside the normal sweep display. This delay value is independent of sampling interval and sweep speed. Changing this delay value does not effect the position of the normal window.

5 Turn the delay knob ( ) and notice that its value is displayed in the status line.

 at the top of the display grid marks the position of the time

The delay knob moves the normal sweep horizontally, and it pauses at 0.00 s, mimicking a mechanical detent. Changing the delay time 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

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delay time set to 400 s. The delay time number tells you how far the time reference point is located from the trigger point. When delay time 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.

Zoom mode

Zoom, formerly called Delayed sweep mode, is a horizontally expanded version of normal display. When Zoom is selected, the display divides in half and the Zoom mode icon is displayed in the middle of the line at the top of the display. The top half of the display shows the normal sweep and the bottom half displays the Zoom sweep.

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

The following steps show you how to use Zoom.

1 Connect a signal to the oscilloscope and obtain a stable display. 2 Press the [Menu/Zoom] key (or [Main/Delayed] key on some oscilloscopes). 3 Press the Zoom softkey.

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

The area of the normal display that is expanded is outlined with a box and the rest of the normal display is lightened. The box shows the portion of the normal sweep that is expanded in the lower half. The Horizontal Sweep Speed controls the size of the box and the Horizontal Position (delay time) control sets the left-to-right position of the zoom sweep. The delay value, which is the time being displayed relative to the trigger point) is momentarily displayed in the upper-right portion of the display when the delay time ( ) knob is turned. Negative delay values indicate you’re looking at a portion of the waveform before the trigger event, and positive values indicate you’re looking at the waveform after the trigger event.

To change the sweep speed for the normal sweep window, press the Normal softkey, then turn the sweep speed knob.

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Time/div for normal sweep

Time/div for Zoom window

Delay time momentarily displays when the Horizontal Position knob is turned

Select Normal sweep or Zoom

Zoom window

Normal sweep window

These markers define the beginning and end of the Zoom window

Signal anomaly expanded in zoom window

When the horizontal mode is set to Normal, the horizontal position control (delay control) positions the normal 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 normal sweep display. This delay value is independent of sampling interval and sweep speed.

To change the sweep speed for the normal sweep window, press the Normal softkey, then turn the sweep speed knob.

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To specify the measurement window for Zoom mode When the zoomed time base

is displayed, you can specify whether the upper, Main window or the lower, Zoom window is used as the measurement window.

1 Press [Utility] > Options > Preferences > More. 2 Press Window to select from these measurement window options:

• Auto Select – The measurement is attempted in the lower, Zoom window; if it

cannot be made there, the upper, Main window is used.

• Main – The measurement window is the upper, Main window.

• Zoom – The measurement window is the lower, Zoom window.

For information about using zoom mode for measurements, refer to Chapter 6, “Measurements and Math Functions,” starting on page 191.

Roll mode

• Press the [Menu/Zoom] key (or [Main/Delayed] key on some oscilloscopes), then press the XY or Roll softkey to select “Roll”.

• 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.

• 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.

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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 “XY Horizontal

Mode” on page 220.

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.

Knob softkey

The “Knob “softkey is used in conjunction with Segmented Memory. You can set the Horizontal Position knob to adjust the horizontal position or move between segments. See “Segmented Memory” on page 271.

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Analog Input Impedance (50 Ohm or 1 MOhm) 72 AutoProbe Interface 72 Passive Probes 73 Active Probes 74 Active Probes for 6000 Series 100 MHz Bandwidth Models 75 Connect the Probes to the Oscilloscope 75 Compensating Passive Probes 77 Calibrating Probes 78 Manually Setting the Probe Attenuation Factor 80 Digital Probes 80

This chapter explains how to connect the oscilloscope to your device under test (DUT) using probes.

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Analog Input Impedance (50 Ohm or 1 MOhm)

The input impedance of most InfiniiVision oscilloscope analog channels can be set to either 50 or 1 M . (The input impedance of 6000 Series 100 MHz bandwidth models is fixed at 1 M .) The 50  mode matches 50  cables and many active probes commonly used in making high frequency measurements. This impedance matching gives you the most accurate measurements because reflections are minimized along the signal path. The 1 M impedance is commonly required for use with most passive probes.

If you would like to connect to the oscilloscope using 50 ohm BNC cables instead, select the 50 ohm input impedance mode.

For instructions on setting the input impedance, see “Channel Coupling and Input

Impedance Selection” on page 61.

For more information on probing, visit www.agilent.com/find/scope_probes

Information about selecting a probe can be found in document number 5989-6162EN: Agilent Oscilloscope Probes and Accessories Selection Guide, available at

www.agilent.com.

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.

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Passive Probes

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All InfiniiVision oscilloscopes recognize passive probes such as the 10073C, 10074C and 1165A. These probes have a pin on their connector that connects to the ring 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. See page 80.

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

ASSIVE PROBES

Passive Probes Quantity Supported

1165A Passive probe, 10:1, 600 MHz, 1.5 m 4

10070C Passive probe, 1:1 20 MHz, 1.5 m 4

10073C Passive probe, 10:1, 500 MHz, 1.5 m 4

10074C Passive probe, 10:1, 150 MHz, 1.5 m 4

10076A Passive probe, 100:1, 4 kV, 250 MHz 4

N2863A Passive probe, 10:1, 300 MHz, 1.2 m 4

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Active Probes

Most Agilent active probes are compatible with the AutoProbe interface. Active probes that do not have their own external power supply require substantial power from the AutoProbe interface. “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, then connect only the supported quantity of active probes.

CTIVE PROBES

Active Probes Quantity Supported

1130A 1.5 GHz InfiniiMax amplifier, requires one or more InfiniiMax probe heads: E2675A, E2668A, E2669A

1131A InfiniiMax 3.5 GHz Probe 2

1132A InfiniiMax 5 GHz Probe 2

1134A InfiniiMax 7 GHz Probe 2

1141A Differential Probe, 200 MHz, with 1142A power supply

1144A Active Probe, 800 MHz, with 1142A power supply 4

1145A 2-Channel, 750 MHz Active Probe, with 1142A power supply

1147A 50 MHz/15A AC/DC Current Probe 2

1156A 1.5 GHz Active Probe 4

1157A 2.5 GHz Active Probe 4

1158A 4 GHz Active Probe 4

N2772A Differential Probe, 20 MHz, with N2773A power supply

N2774A (obsolete, replaced by N2782A) with N2775A power supply

N2782A 50 MHz/30Arms AC/DC Current Probe, with N2779A power supply

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Active Probes for 6000 Series 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  output impedance. The input impedance of 6000 Series 100 MHz bandwidth models is fixed at 1 M. When connecting these probes to 6000 Series 100 MHz bandwidth models, a 50  feedthrough terminator (such as Agilent part number 0960-0301 is required).

CTIVE 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

N2774A with N2775A power supply 4

Connect the Probes to the Oscilloscope

1 Connect the oscilloscope probe to an oscilloscope channel BNC connector. 2 Connect the probe’s retractable hook tip to the point of interest on the circuit or device

under test. Be sure to connect the probe ground lead to a ground point on the circuit.

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CAUTION

WARNING

Maximum input voltage at analog inputs: CAT I 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk; transient overvoltage 1.6 kVpk CAT II 100 Vrms, 400 Vpk 50 input: 5 Vrms

Input protection is enabled in 50 mode and the 50 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 input protection only functions when the oscilloscope is powered on.

1 M ohm input, 100 MHz models: For steady-state sinusoidal waveforms derate at 20 dB/decade above 200 kHz to a minimum of 10 Vpk

1 M ohm input, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz models: For steady-state sinusoidal waveforms derate at 20 dB/decade above 57 kHz to a minimum of 5 Vpk

With N2863A 10:1 probe: CAT I 600 V, CAT II 300 V (DC + peak AC) With 10073C or 10074C 10:1 probe: CAT I 500 Vpk, CAT II 400 Vpk

Do not float the oscilloscope chassis: Defeating the ground connection and “floating” the oscilloscope chassis will probably result in inaccurate measurements and may also cause equipment damage. 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 with sufficient dynamic range.

Do not negate the protective action of the ground connection to the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope must remain grounded through its power cord or, on Option BAT models, through its ground post. Defeating the ground creates an electric shock hazard.

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Compensating Passive Probes

comp.cdr

Perfectly compensated

Over compensated

Under compensated

Each oscilloscope passive probe must be compensated to match the input characteristics of the oscilloscope channel to which it is connected. A poorly compensated probe can introduce significant measurement errors.

1 Perform the procedure “Verifying Basic Oscilloscope Operation” on page 54. 2 Use a nonmetallic tool (supplied with the probe) to adjust the trimmer capacitor on the

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

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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.

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NOTE

Calibrating Probes

Some probes, such as the 10073C, 10074C, and 1165A passive probes, do not require calibration. When one of these probes is connected, the Calibrate Probe softkey in the Channel Probe Menu is grayed-out (displayed in faint text).

However, for certain active probes, such as InfiniiMax probes, the oscilloscope can accurately calibrate its analog channels for the probe. When you connect a probe that can be calibrated, the Calibrate Probe softkey in the Channel Probe Menu becomes active. To calibrate one of these probes:

1 First, plug your probe into one of the oscilloscope channels.

This could be, for example, an InfiniiMax probe amplifier/probe head with attenuators attached.

2 Connect the probe to the Probe Comp terminal, and the probe ground to the Probe

Comp ground terminal.

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.

3 Press the Channel on/off key to turn the channel on (if the channel is off). 4 In the Channel Menu, press the Probe softkey. 5 In the Channel Probe Menu, the second softkey from the left is for specifying your

probe head (and attenuation). Repeatedly press this softkey until the probe head selection matches the attenuator you are using.

The choices are:

• 10:1 single-ended browser (no attenuator)

• 10:1 differential browser (no attenuator)

• 10:1 (+6 dB Atten) single-ended browser

• 10:1 (+6 dB Atten) differential browser

• 10:1 (+12 dB Atten) single-ended browser

• 10:1 (+12 dB Atten) differential browser

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• 10:1 (+20 dB Atten) single-ended browser

• 10:1 (+20 dB Atten) differential browser

6 Press the Calibrate Probe softkey and follow the instructions on the display.

For more information on InfiniiMax probes and accessories, see the probe’s User’s Guide.

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Units and Attenuation Factor

Manually Setting the Probe Attenuation Factor

The probe attenuation factor must be set properly for accurate measurement results.

If you connect a probe that is not automatically identified by the oscilloscope, you can manually set the attenuation factor as follows:

1 Press the channel key. 2 Press the Probe softkey until you have selected how you want to specify the

attenuation factor, choosing either Ratio or Decibels.

3 Turn the Entry knob to set the attenuation factor for the connected probe.

When measuring voltage values, the attenuation factor can be set from 0.1:1 to 1000:1 in a 1-2-5 sequence.

When measuring current values with a current probe, the attenuation factor can be set from 10 V/A to 0.001 V/A.

When specifying the attenuation factor in decibels, you can select values from -20 dB to 60 dB.

Digital Probes

If Amps is chosen as the units and a manual attenuation factor is chosen, then the units as well as the attenuation factor are displayed above the Probe softkey.

Please see “To connect the digital probes to the device under test” on page 372 for information about digital probing.

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Triggering - General Information 83 Trigger Mode and Coupling Menu 84 Auto and Normal Trigger modes 84 Trigger Level Adjustment 86 Trigger Coupling 87 Trigger Noise Rejection 87 Trigger Holdoff 90 External Trigger Input 92 Trigger Output 95 Trigger Types 96

CAN Trigger 98 Duration Trigger 102 Edge Trigger 105 FlexRay Setup and Triggering 107 Glitch or Narrow Pulse Capture 112 I2C Trigger 115 I2S Trigger 121 LIN Trigger 128 MIL-STD 1553 Setup and Triggering 131 Nth Edge Burst Trigger 135 Pattern Trigger 137 Pulse Width Trigger 140 Sequence Trigger 143 SPI Trigger 150 TV Trigger 156 UART/RS232 Trigger 166 USB Trigger 170

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This chapter provides instructions for setting up triggers for various signal types. Setups can be saved if desired (see “Saving Oscilloscope Data” on page 247).

The easiest way to trigger on a waveform is to use AutoScale. Simply press the [AutoScale] key and the oscilloscope will attempt to trigger on the waveform using a simple Edge Trigger type. For AutoScale details see “AutoScale” on page 177.

Complex waveforms may require specific trigger setups as described in this chapter.

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Trigger Event

Post-Trigger Buffer

Acquisition Memory

Pre-Trigger Buffer

NOTE

A triggered waveform is one in which the oscilloscope begins tracing (displaying) the waveform, from the left side of the display to the right, each time a particular trigger condition is met. This provides stable display of periodic signals such as sine waves and square waves, as well as nonperiodic signals such as serial data streams.

The figure below shows the conceptual representation of acquisition memory. You can think of the trigger event as dividing acquisition memory into a pre-trigger and post-trigger buffer. The position of the trigger event in acquisition memory is defined by the time reference point and the delay (horizontal position) setting (see page 64).

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Agilent InfiniiVision oscilloscopes provide a full set of features to help automate your measurement tasks. MegaZoom technology lets you capture and examine triggered or untriggered waveforms. You can:

• Modify the way the oscilloscope acquires data.

• Set up simple or complex trigger conditions as needed, to capture only the sequence

of events you want to examine.

Adding options such as the Low Speed Serial (LSS) or Automotive Serial (AMS) serial decode feature to the oscilloscope will add more trigger features to the relevant trigger types (I the FlexRay triggers.

• See also: “Segmented Memory” on page 271

C and SPI, or CAN and LIN). Adding option FRS (FlexRay serial decode) will add

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2-channel models only

Trigger Mode and Coupling Menu

• Press the [Mode/Coupling] key in the Trigger section of the front panel.

Auto and Normal Trigger modes

Choosing Auto Trigger Mode or Normal Trigger Mode

If you press [Run] when the oscilloscope is in Normal trigger mode, a trigger must be detected before an acquisition can complete. No waveform will be displayed unless the trigger condition is met.

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

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.

In some cases, such as when triggering on a slow serial signal (for example, I CAN, LIN, etc.) it may be necessary to select the Normal trigger mode to stabilize the display by preventing the oscilloscope from Auto-triggering.

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

1 Press the [Mode/Coupling] key. 2 Press the Mode softkey, then select Normal or Auto.

• Normal — displays a waveform when the trigger conditions are met, otherwise the

oscilloscope does not trigger and the display is not updated.

• Auto — is the same as Normal mode, except it forces the oscilloscope to trigger if

the trigger conditions are not met.

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Auto Mode

Use the auto trigger modes for signals other than low-repetitive-rate signals and for unknown signal levels. To display a DC signal, you must use auto trigger mode since there are no edges on which to trigger.

When you select [Run], the oscilloscope operates by first filling the pre-trigger buffer. It starts searching for a trigger after the pre-trigger buffer is filled, and continues to flow data through this buffer while it searches for the trigger. While searching for the trigger, the oscilloscope overflows the pre-trigger buffer; the first data put into the buffer is the first pushed out (FIFO). When a trigger is found, the pre-trigger buffer will contain the events that occurred just before the trigger. If no trigger is found, the oscilloscope generates a trigger and displays the data as though a trigger had occurred. In this case, the background of the Auto indicator at the top of the display will flash, and the Auto indicator will change to Auto? indicating that the oscilloscope is forcing triggers.

When you press the [Single] key, the oscilloscope will fill pre-trigger buffer memory, and continue flowing data through the pre-trigger buffer until the auto trigger overrides the searching and forces a trigger. At the end of the trace, the oscilloscope will stop and display the results.

Normal Mode

Use Normal trigger mode for low repetitive-rate signals or when Auto trigger is not required.

In Normal mode the oscilloscope must fill the pre-trigger buffer with data before it will begin searching for a trigger event. The trigger mode indicator on the status line flashes Trig’d? to indicate the oscilloscope is filling the pre-trigger buffer. While searching for the trigger, the oscilloscope overflows the pre-trigger buffer; the first data put into the buffer is the first pushed out (FIFO).

When the trigger event is found, the oscilloscope will fill the post-trigger buffer and display the acquisition memory. The trigger mode indicator on the status line indicates Trig’d (not flashing). If the acquisition was initiated by [Run/Stop], the process repeats. If the acquisition was initiated by pressing [Single], then the acquisition stops and you can Pan and Zoom the waveform.

In either Auto or Normal mode, the trigger may be missed completely under certain conditions. This is because the oscilloscope will not recognize a trigger event until the pre-trigger buffer is full. Suppose you set the Time/Div knob to a slow sweep speed, such as 500 ms/div. If the trigger condition occurs before the oscilloscope has filled the

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pre-trigger buffer, the trigger will not be found. If you use Normal mode and wait for the trigger condition indicator to flash before causing the action in the circuit, the oscilloscope will always find the trigger condition.

Some measurements you want to make will require you to take some action in the device under test to cause the trigger event. Usually, these are single-shot acquisitions, where you will use the [Single] key.

Trigger Level Adjustment

You can adjust the trigger level for a selected analog channel by turning the Trigger Level knob. The position of the trigger level for the analog channel is indicated by the trigger level icon (if the analog channel is on) at the far left side of the display when DC coupling is selected. The value of the analog channel trigger level is displayed in the upper-right corner of the display.

The trigger level for a selected digital channel is set using the threshold menu in the Digital Channel Menu. Press the [D15-D0] key on the front panel, then press the Thresholds softkey to set the threshold level (TTL, CMOS, ECL, or user defined) for the selected digital channel group. The threshold value is displayed in the upper-right corner of the display.

The line trigger level is not adjustable. This trigger is synchronized with the power line supplied to the oscilloscope.

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Trigger Coupling

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1 Press the [Mode/Coupling] key. 2 Press the Coupling softkey, then select DC, AC, or LF Reject coupling.

• DC coupling allows DC and AC signals into the trigger path.

• AC coupling places a 10 Hz high-pass filter in the trigger path removing any DC

offset voltage from the trigger waveform. The high-pass filter in the External Trigger input path is 3.5 Hz for all models. Use AC coupling to get a stable edge trigger when your waveform has a large DC offset.

• LF (low frequency) Reject coupling places a 50 kHz high-pass filter in series with

the trigger waveform. Low frequency reject removes any unwanted low frequency components from a trigger waveform, such as power line frequencies, that can interfere with proper triggering. Use this coupling to get a stable edge trigger when your waveform has low frequency noise.

• TV coupling is normally grayed-out, but is automatically selected when TV trigger is

enabled in the Trigger More Menu.

Note that Trigger Coupling is independent of Channel Coupling. To change Channel Coupling see page 61.

Trigger Noise Rejection

If the signal you are probing is noisy, you can set up the oscilloscope to reduce the noise on the displayed waveform. First, stabilize the displayed waveform by removing the noise from the trigger path. Second, reduce the noise on the displayed waveform.

1 Connect a signal to the oscilloscope and obtain a stable display. 2 Remove the noise from the trigger path by turning on high-frequency rejection (HF

Reject), low-frequency rejection (LF Reject), or Noise Rejection.

3 Use Averaging Mode to reduce noise on the displayed waveform.

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-3 dB Pass

Band

0 dB

DC 50 kHz

HF Reject

HF Reject adds a 50 kHz low-pass filter in the trigger path to remove high frequency components from the trigger waveform. You can use HF Reject to remove high-frequency noise, such as AM or FM broadcast stations or noise from fast system clocks, from the trigger path.

1 Press [Mode/Coupling]&HF Reject.

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3 dB down point

Pass Band

0 dB

50 kHz

LF Reject

Low-frequency reject (LF reject) adds a high-pass filter with the 3-dB point at 50 kHz. LF reject removes low-frequency signals, such as power line noise, from the trigger path.

1 Press [Mode/Coupling]&Coupling&LF Reject.

Noise Rejection

Noise Rej adds additional hysteresis to the trigger circuitry. By increasing the trigger hysteresis band, you reduce the possibility of triggering on noise. However, this also decreases the trigger sensitivity so that a slightly larger signal is required to trigger the oscilloscope.

1 Press [Mode/Coupling]&HF Reject.

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Scope triggers here

Holdoff

200 ns 600 ns

Trigger Holdoff

Trigger Holdoff Operating Hints

Holdoff keeps a trigger from occurring until after a certain amount of time has passed since the last trigger. This feature is valuable when a waveform crosses the trigger level multiple times during one period of the waveform.

Without holdoff, the oscilloscope could trigger on each of the crossings, producing a confusing waveform. With holdoff set correctly, the oscilloscope always triggers on the same crossing. The correct holdoff setting is typically slightly less than one period. Set the holdoff to this time to generate a unique trigger point. This action works even though many waveform periods pass between triggers, because the holdoff circuit operates on the input signal continuously.

Changing the time base settings does not affect the holdoff number. In contrast, the holdoff in analog oscilloscopes is a function of the time base setting, making it necessary to readjust the holdoff each time you change the time base setting.

With Agilent’s MegaZoom technology, you can press [Stop], then pan and zoom through the data to find where it repeats. Measure this time using the cursors, then set the holdoff.

To set holdoff

1 Press the [Mode/Coupling] key; then press the Holdoff softkey. 2 Turn the Entry knob to increase or decrease the trigger holdoff time shown.

Holdoff sets the amount of time that the oscilloscope waits before re-arming the trigger circuitry. Use Holdoff to stabilize the display of complex waveforms.

To get a stable trigger on the pulse burst shown below, set the holdoff time to be >200 ns but <600 ns.

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By setting the Holdoff, you can synchronize triggers. The oscilloscope will trigger on one edge of the waveform, and ignore further edges until the holdoff time expires. The oscilloscope will then re-arm the trigger circuit to search for the next edge trigger. This allows the oscilloscope to trigger on a repeating pattern in a waveform.

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External Trigger Input

The External Trigger input can be used as a source in several of the trigger types.

On 2-channel oscilloscopes, the external trigger BNC input is on the front panel and is labeled Ext Trigger.

On 4-channel oscilloscopes, the external trigger BNC input is on the rear panel and is labeled Ext Trig.

2-Channel Oscilloscope External Trigger Input

External Trigger Probe Settings

You can set external trigger probe parameters as described below.

1 Press the [Mode/Coupling] key in the Trigger section of the front panel.

2 Press the External softkey to display the External Trigger Menu.

Probe Attenuation Turn the Entry knob to set the attenuation factor displayed in the

Probe softkey for the connected probe. The attenuation factor can be set from 0.1:1 to

1000:1 in a 1-2-5 sequence.

When you connect an AutoProbe self-sensing probe, the oscilloscope will automatically configure your probe to the correct attenuation factor.

The probe correction factor must be set properly for measurements to be made correctly.

Range The input voltage range can be set to 1.0 Volts or 8.0 Volts. When in current

mode, the range is fixed at 1.0 Amps. Range is automatically scaled according to the probe’s attenuation factor.

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CAUTION

Maximum voltage at 2-channel oscilloscope external trigger input: CAT I 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk; transient overvoltage 1.6 kVpk CAT II 100 Vrms, 400 Vpk 50 input: 5 Vrms

1 M ohm input, 100 MHz models: For steady-state sinusoidal waveforms derate at 20 dB/decade above 200 kHz to a minimum of 10 Vpk

1 M ohm input, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz models: For steady-state sinusoidal waveforms derate at 20 dB/decade above 57 kHz to a minimum of 5 Vpk

With N2863A 10:1 probe: CAT I 600 V, CAT II 300 V (DC + peak AC) With 10073C or 10074C 10:1 probe: CAT I 500 Vpk, CAT II 400 Vpk

Input Impedance The 2-channel oscilloscopes have selectable external trigger input

impedance. The impedance can be set to either 1M Ohm or 50 Ohm by pressing the Imped softkey.

•50Ohm — matches 50-ohm cables commonly used in making high frequency

measurements. This impedance matching gives you the most accurate measurements since reflections are minimized along the signal path.

•1MOhm — is for use with many passive probes and for general-purpose measurements. The higher impedance minimizes the loading effect of the oscilloscope on the device under test.

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. Measurement results, channel sensitivity, and trigger level will reflect the measurement units you have selected.

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CAUTION

4-Channel Oscilloscope External Trigger Input

Input Impedance The external trigger input impedance for the 4-channel oscilloscope

is approximately 2.14 k.

Input Voltage The input voltage sensitivity is 500 mV, from DC to 500 MHz. The input

voltage range is ±15 V.

Maximum voltage at 4-channel oscilloscope external trigger input: 15 Vrms. Do not exceed 15 Vrms at rear panel External Trigger input or damage to the oscilloscope may occur.

There are no range or units settings for the External Trigger input of the 4-channel oscilloscope.

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Trigger Output

Triggers

Source Frequency

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You can select one of the following signals to be output at the TRIG OUT connector on the rear panel of the oscilloscope:

• Triggers

• Source frequency

• Source frequency/8

• Mask test pass/fail (see “Mask Test Trigger Output” on page 342.)

This is the default selection. In this mode, a rising edge is output each time the oscilloscope triggers. This rising edge is delayed 17 ns from the oscilloscope’s trigger point. The output level is 0-5 V into an open circuit, and 0-2.5 V into 50 .

This mode is only available when the oscilloscope is set to positive or negative edge trigger on a front-panel source (analog channel or the external input of a 2-channel oscilloscope). In this mode, the TRIG OUT BNC is connected to the output of the trigger comparator. The output level is 0-580 mV into an open circuit, and 0-290 mV into 50 . The maximum frequency output is 350 MHz due to the bandwidth limitation of the TRIG OUT BNC amplifier. This selection is useful for driving an external frequency counter.

Source Frequency/8

This selection produces the same signal as described in Source frequency except the output frequency is one-eighth of the trigger comparator output frequency. This mode is useful when your input signal is faster than 350 MHz.

The Trigger Out connector also provides the User Cal signal. See “User Calibration” on page 394.

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Trigger Types

The oscilloscope lets you synchronize the display to the actions of the device under test by defining a trigger condition. You can use any input channel or the External Trigger

Input BNC as the source for most trigger types.

MegaZoom Technology Simplifies Triggering

With the built-in MegaZoom technology, you can simply AutoScale the waveforms, then stop the oscilloscope to capture a waveform. You can then pan and zoom through the data using the Horizontal and Vertical knobs to find a stable trigger point. AutoScale often produces a triggered display.

The following trigger types are presented in this chapter:

• CAN Trigger 98

• Duration Trigger 102

• Edge Trigger 105

• FlexRay Setup and Triggering 107

• Glitch or Narrow Pulse Capture 112

• I2C Trigger 115

• I2S Trigger 121

• LIN Trigger 128

• MIL-STD 1553 Setup and Triggering 131

• Nth Edge Burst Trigger 135

• Pattern Trigger 137

• Pulse Width Trigger 140

• Sequence Trigger 143

• SPI Trigger 150

• TV Trigger 156

• UART/RS232 Trigger 166

• USB Trigger 170

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Changes to the trigger specification are applied when you make them. If the oscilloscope is stopped when you change a trigger specification, the oscilloscope will use the new specification when you press [Run/Stop] or [Single]. If the oscilloscope is running when you change a triggering specification, it uses the new trigger definition when it starts the next acquisition.

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Arbitration

Field

Control

Field

CRC

Field

ACK Field

Data

Field

Bus Idle

Inter-

mission

EOF

SOF edge

Trigger level or threshold

Currently selected

signal source

CAN trigger

CAN Trigger

The Controller Area Network (CAN) trigger allows triggering on CAN version 2.0A and

2.0B signals. Setup consists of connecting the oscilloscope to a CAN signal, using the

Signals Menu to specify the signal source, baud rate, and sample point, and using the Settings Menu to specify the event to trigger upon.

If the AMS license is not installed on the oscilloscope, you can still trigger on the Start of Frame (SOF) bit of a CAN data frame. If the N5424A CAN/LIN Automotive Triggering and Decode option (license AMS) is installed on your oscilloscope, the following additional CAN trigger types will also be available: Remote Frame ID (RTR), Data Frame ID (

RTR),

Remote or Data Frame ID, Data Frame ID and Data, Error Frame, All Errors, Acknowledge Error, and Overload Frame.

A CAN message frame in CAN_L signal type is shown below:

1 Press [Save/Recall]&Default Setup. 2 Press the [Label] key to switch labels on. 3 Turn on the analog or digital channel that you will be using for the CAN signal. 4 Press the [More] key in the Trigger section of the front panel, rotate the Entry knob

until CAN is displayed in the Trigger softkey.

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Trigger condition

Signals Menu

Return to previous menu

Bits Selector

NOTE

5 Press the Settings softkey to display CAN Trigger Menu.

6 Repeatedly press and release the Trigger: softkey or rotate the Entry knob to select the

trigger condition.

• SOF - Start of Frame — The oscilloscope triggers at the start of a frame.

• Remote Frame ID (RTR) — The oscilloscope triggers on remote frames with the

specified ID. Press the Bits softkey to select the ID.

For details about using the CAN Bits Menu softkeys, press and hold the softkey in question to display the built-in help.

• Data Frame ID (~RTR) - The oscilloscope will trigger on data frames matching the

specified ID. Press the Bits softkey to select the ID.

• Remote or Data Frame ID - The oscilloscope will trigger on remote or data frames

matching the specified ID. Press the Bits softkey to select the ID.

• Data Frame ID and Data - The oscilloscope will trigger on data frames matching

the specified ID and data. Press the Bits softkey to select the ID and set up the number of data bytes and values.

• Error Frame - The oscilloscope will trigger on CAN active error frames.

• All Errors - The oscilloscope will trigger when any form error or active error is

encountered.

• Acknowledge Error - The oscilloscope will trigger when the acknowledge bit is

recessive (high).

• Overload Frame - The oscilloscope will trigger on CAN overload frames.

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Baud Rate

Signals source

Sample Point

Return to previous menu

Userdefined Baud Rate

CAN Signal Selection

7 Press the Signals softkey to enter the CAN Signals Menu.

8 Press the Source softkey to select the channel connected to the CAN signal line.

As you repeatedly press the Source softkey (or rotate the Entry knob), the CAN label for the source channel is automatically set and the channel you select is shown in the upper-right corner of the display next to “CAN”.

If you have connected one of the oscilloscope’s analog source channels to the CAN signal: Adjust the trigger level for the selected analog channel to the middle of the waveform by turning the Trigger Level knob.

If you have connected one of the oscilloscope’s digital source channels to the CAN signal (this applies to MSO model oscilloscopes only): Press the [D15-D0] key and select Thresholds to set an appropriate threshold level for digital channels.

The value of the trigger level or digital threshold is displayed in the upper-right corner of the display.

9 Press the Signal softkey and select the type and polarity of the CAN signal. This also

automatically sets the channel label for the source channel.

• CAN_H — The actual CAN_H differential bus

Dominant low signals:

• CAN_L — The actual CAN_L differential bus signal

• Rx — The Receive signal from the CAN bus transceiver

• Tx — The Transmit signal from the CAN bus transceiver

• Differential — The CAN differential bus signals connected to an analog source

channel using a differential probe. Connect the probe’s positive lead to the dominant-low CAN signal (CAN_L) and connect the negative lead to the dominant-high CAN signal (CAN_H).

10 Repeatedly press and release the Baud softkey to set the CAN signal baud rate to

match your CAN bus signal.

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