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Agilent InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series Oscilloscopes
User's Guide
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InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series Oscilloscopes—At a Glance
Table 1 4000 X-Series Model Numbers, Bandwidths, Sample Rates
Bandwidth 200 MHz 350 MHz 500 MHz 1 GHz 1.5 GHz
Sample Rate (interleaved, non-interleaved)
2-Channel + 16 Logic Channels MSO
4-Channel + 16 Logic Channels MSO
2-Channel DSO DSO-X 4022A DSO-X 4032A DSO-X 4052A
4-Channel DSO DSO-X 4024A DSO-X 4034A DSO-X 4054A DSO-X 4104A DSO-X 4154A
5GSa/s,
2.5 GSa/s
MSO-X 4022A MSO-X 4032A MSO-X 4052A
MSO-X 4024A MSO-X 4034A MSO-X 4054A MSO-X 4104A MSO-X 4154A
5GSa/s,
2.5 GSa/s
5GSa/s,
2.5 GSa/s
5GSa/s,
2.5 GSa/s
5GSa/s,
2.5 GSa/s
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The Agilent InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series oscilloscopes deliver these features:
• 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, and 1.5 GHz bandwidth models.
• 2- 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 analog signals and tightly correlated digital signals simultaneously. The 16 digital channels have a 1.25 GSa/s sample rate, with a 250 MHz toggle rate.
• 12.1 inch SVGA touchscreen display. The touchscreen makes the oscilloscope easier to use:
You can "touch" inside alpha- numeric keypad dialogs to enter file,
label, network, and printer names, etc., instead of using softkeys and
the Entry knob.
You can drag a finger across the screen to draw rectangular boxes
for zooming in on waveforms or setting up Zone triggers.
You can touch the blue menu icon in the sidebar to display
information or control dialogs. You can drag (undock) these dialogs out of the sidebar, for example, to view cursor values and measurements at the same time.
You can touch other areas of the screen as substitutes for using
front panel keys, softkeys, and knobs.
• Interleaved 4 Mpts or non-interleaved 2 Mpts MegaZoom IV memory for the fastest waveform update rates, uncompromised.
• All knobs are pushable for making quick selections.
• Trigger types: edge, edge then edge, pulse width, pattern, OR, rise/fall time, Nth edge burst, runt, setup & hold, video, and zone.
• Serial decode/trigger options for: CAN/LIN, FlexRay, I UART/RS232, MIL- STD- 1553/ARINC 429, and USB. There is a Lister for displaying serial decode packets.
• Math waveforms: add, subtract, multiply, divide, FFT, d/dt, integrate, square root, Ax+B, square, absolute value, common logarithm, natural logarithm, exponential, base 10 exponential, low pass filter, high pass filter, averaged value, magnify, measurement trend, chart logic bus timing, and chart logic bus state.
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C/SPI, I2S,
• Reference waveform locations (4) for comparing with other channel or math waveforms.
• Many built-in measurements and a measurement statistics display.
• Built- in, license- enabled 2- channel waveform generator with: arbitrary, sine, square, ramp, pulse, DC, noise, sine cardinal, exponential rise, exponential fall, cardiac, and Gaussian pulse. Modulated waveforms on WaveGen1 except for arbitrary, pulse, DC, and noise waveforms.
• USB and LAN ports make printing, saving, and sharing data easy.
• VGA port for displaying the screen on a different monitor.
• 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 in “Access the Built- In Quick Help" on page 60.
For more information about InfiniiVision oscilloscopes, see:
"www.agilent.com/find/scope"
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In This Guide
This guide shows how to use the InfiniiVision 4000 X- Series oscilloscopes.
When unpacking and using the oscilloscope for the first time, see:
When displaying waveforms and acquired data, see:
When setting up triggers or changing how data is acquired, see:
Making measurements and analyzing data:
When using the built-in license enabled waveform generator, see:
Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” starting on page 27
Chapter 2, “Horizontal Controls,” starting on page 63
Chapter 3, “Vertical Controls,” starting on page 79
Chapter 4, “Math Waveforms,” starting on page 89
Chapter 5, “Reference Waveforms,” starting on page
119
Chapter 6, “Digital Channels,” starting on page 123
Chapter 7, “Serial Decode,” starting on page 143
Chapter 8, “Display Settings,” starting on page 149
Chapter 9, “Labels,” starting on page 157
Chapter 10, “Triggers,” starting on page 165
Chapter 11, “Trigger Mode/Coupling,” starting on
page 205
Chapter 12, “Acquisition Control,” starting on page 213
Chapter 13, “Cursors,” starting on page 231
Chapter 14, “Measurements,” starting on page 241
Chapter 15, “Mask Testing,” starting on page 271
Chapter 16, “Digital Voltmeter,” starting on page 283
Chapter 17, “Waveform Generator,” starting on page
287
When saving, recalling, or printing, see:
When using the oscilloscope's utility functions or web interface, see:
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Chapter 18, “Save/Recall (Setups, Screens, Data),”
starting on page 309
Chapter 19, “Print (Screens),” starting on page 323
Chapter 20, “Utility Settings,” starting on page 329
Chapter 21, “Web Interface,” starting on page 349
For reference information, see: Chapter 22, “Reference,” starting on page 367
TIP
When using licensed serial bus triggering and decode features, see:
Chapter 23, “CAN/LIN Triggering and Serial Decode,”
starting on page 387
Chapter 24, “FlexRay Triggering and Serial Decode,”
starting on page 405
Chapter 25, “I2C/SPI Triggering and Serial Decode,”
starting on page 415
Chapter 26, “I2S Triggering and Serial Decode,”
starting on page 435
Chapter 27, “MIL-STD-1553/ARINC 429 Triggering and
Serial Decode,” starting on page 445
Chapter 28, “UART/RS232 Triggering and Serial
Decode,” starting on page 461
Chapter 29, “USB 2.0 Triggering and Serial Decode,”
starting on page 471
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:
Press [Key1] > Softkey2 > Softkey3. The keys may be a front panel [Key] or a Softkey. Softkeys are the six keys located directly
below the oscilloscope display.
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Contents
InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series Oscilloscopes—At a Glance 3
In This Guide 6
1 Getting Started
Inspect the Package Contents 27
Tilt the Oscilloscope for Easy Viewing 30
Power-On the Oscilloscope 30
Connect Probes to the Oscilloscope 31
Maximum input voltage at analog inputs 32
Do not float the oscilloscope chassis 32
Input a Waveform 32
Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup 33
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Use Auto Scale 33
Compensate Passive Probes 35
Learn the Front Panel Controls and Connectors 36
Front Panel Overlays for Different Languages 43
Learn the Touchscreen Controls 45
Draw Rectangles for Waveform Zoom or Zone Trigger Set
Up 45
Drag Waveforms Left and Right to Change the Horizontal
Position 46 Select Sidebar Information or Controls 47 Undock Sidebar Dialogs by Dragging 48
Select Dialog Menus and Close Dialogs 49 Drag Cursors 49 Touch Softkeys and Menus On the Screen 49 Enter Names Using Alpha-Numeric Keypad Dialogs 50 Change Waveform Offsets By Dragging Ground Reference
Icons 51 Access Controls and Menus Via the Spark Icon 52 Turn Channels On/Off and Open Scale/Offset Dialogs 54 Access the Horizontal Menu and Open the Scale/Delay
Dialog 54 Access the Trigger Menu, Change the Trigger Mode, and Open
the Trigger Level Dialog 55 Use a USB Mouse and/or Keyboard for Touchscreen
Controls 56
Learn the Rear Panel Connectors 56
Learn the Oscilloscope Display 58
Access the Built-In Quick Help 60
2 Horizontal Controls
To adjust the horizontal (time/div) scale 65
To adjust the horizontal delay (position) 65
Panning and Zooming Single or Stopped Acquisitions 66
To change the horizontal time mode (Normal, XY, or Roll) 67
XY Time Mode 68
To display the zoomed time base 71
To change the horizontal scale knob's coarse/fine adjustment
setting 73
To position the time reference (left, center, right) 73
Searching for Events 74
To set up searches 74
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Navigating the Time Base 75
3 Vertical Controls
To turn waveforms on or off (channel or math) 80
To adjust the vertical scale 81
To adjust the vertical position 81
To specify channel coupling 82
To specify channel input impedance 83
To specify bandwidth limiting 83
To change the vertical scale knob's coarse/fine adjustment
To copy search setups 75
To navigate time 76 To navigate search events 76 To navigate segments 77
setting 84
To invert a waveform 84
Setting Analog Channel Probe Options 85
To specify the channel units 85 To specify the probe attenuation 86 To specify the probe skew 86 To calibrate a probe 87
4Math Waveforms
To display math waveforms 89
To adjust the math waveform scale and offset 91
Units for Math Waveforms 91
Math Operators 92
Add or Subtract 92 Multiply or Divide 93
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Math Transforms 94
Differentiate 95 Integrate 96 FFT Measurement 98 Square Root 106 Ax + B 106 Square 107 Absolute Value 108 Common Logarithm 108 Natural Logarithm 109 Exponential 109 Base 10 Exponential 110
Math Filters 110
High Pass and Low Pass Filter 111 Averaged Value 112
Math Visualizations 112
Magnify 112 Measurement Trend 113 Chart Logic Bus Timing 115 Chart Logic Bus State 116
5 Reference Waveforms
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To save a waveform to a reference waveform location 119
To display a reference waveform 120
To scale and position reference waveforms 121
To adjust reference waveform skew 122
To display reference waveform information 122
To save/recall reference waveform files to/from a USB storage
device 122
6 Digital Channels
To connect the digital probes to the device under test 123
Acquiring waveforms using the digital channels 127
To display digital channels using AutoScale 127
Interpreting the digital waveform display 129
To change the displayed size of the digital channels 130
To switch a single channel on or off 130
To switch all digital channels on or off 130
To switch groups of channels on or off 130
To change the logic threshold for digital channels 131
To reposition a digital channel 131
To display digital channels as a bus 132
Probe cable for digital channels 124
Digital channel signal fidelity: Probe impedance and
grounding 135 Input Impedance 136
Probe Grounding 138 Best Probing Practices 140
To replace digital probe leads 140
7 Serial Decode
Serial Decode Options 143
Lister 144
Searching Lister Data 146
8 Display Settings
To adjust waveform intensity 149
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9Labels
To set or clear persistence 151
To clear the display 153
To select the grid type 153
To adjust the grid intensity 153
To display waveforms as vectors or dots 154
To freeze the display 155
To turn the label display on or off 157
To assign a predefined label to a channel 158
To define a new label 159
To load a list of labels from a text file you create 160
To reset the label library to the factory default 161
To add an annotation 162
10 Triggers
Adjusting the Trigger Level 167
Forcing a Trigger 167
Edge Trigger 168
Edge then Edge Trigger 170
Pulse Width Trigger 172
Pattern Trigger 175
Hex Bus Pattern Trigger 178
OR Trigger 178
Rise/Fall Time Trigger 180
Nth Edge Burst Trigger 182
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Runt Trigger 183
Setup and Hold Trigger 186
Video Trigger 187
To set up Generic video triggers 192 To trigger on a specific line of video 193 To trigger on all sync pulses 194 To trigger on a specific field of the video signal 195 To trigger on all fields of the video signal 196 To trigger on odd or even fields 197
Serial Trigger 200
Zone Qualified Trigger 201
11 Trigger Mode/Coupling
To select the Auto or Normal trigger mode 206
To select the trigger coupling 208
To enable or disable trigger noise rejection 209
To enable or disable trigger HF Reject 209
To set the trigger holdoff 210
External Trigger Input 210
12 Acquisition Control
Running, Stopping, and Making Single Acquisitions (Run
Overview of Sampling 215
Maximum voltage at oscilloscope external trigger input 211
Control) 213
Sampling Theory 215 Aliasing 215 Oscilloscope Bandwidth and Sample Rate 216
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Oscilloscope Rise Time 217 Oscilloscope Bandwidth Required 218 Memory Depth and Sample Rate 219
Selecting the Acquisition Mode 219
Normal Acquisition Mode 220 Peak Detect Acquisition Mode 220 Averaging Acquisition Mode 223 High Resolution Acquisition Mode 225
Realtime Sampling Option 226
Realtime Sampling and Oscilloscope Bandwidth 227
Acquiring to Segmented Memory 228
Navigating Segments 229 Measurements, Statistics, and Infinite Persistence with
Segmented Memory 229 Segmented Memory Re-Arm Time 230 Saving Data from Segmented Memory 230
13 Cursors
To make cursor measurements 232
Cursor Examples 235
14 Measurements
To make automatic measurements 242
Measurements Summary 244
Snapshot All 246
Voltage Measurements 247
Peak-Peak 248 Maximum 248 Minimum 248 Amplitude 248 To p 249
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Base 250 Overshoot 250 Preshoot 251 Average 252 DC RMS 252 AC RMS 253 Ratio 255
Time Measurements 255
Period 256 Frequency 256 Counter 257 + Width 258 – Width 258 Burst Width 258 Duty Cycle 258 Rise Time 259 Fall Time 259 Delay 259 Phase 260 X at Min Y 262 X at Max Y 262
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Count Measurements 263
Positive Pulse Count 263 Negative Pulse Count 263 Rising Edge Count 264 Falling Edges Count 264
Mixed Measurements 264
Area 264
Measurement Thresholds 265
Measurement Window 267
Measurement Statistics 267
15 Mask Testing
To create a mask from a "golden" waveform (Automask) 271
Mask Test Setup Options 274
Mask Statistics 276
To manually modify a mask file 277
Building a Mask File 280
How is mask testing done? 282
16 Digital Voltmeter
17 Waveform Generator
To select generated waveform types and settings 287
To edit arbitrary waveforms 291
Creating New Arbitrary Waveforms 293 Editing Existing Arbitrary Waveforms 294 Capturing Other Waveforms to the Arbitrary Waveform 299
To output the waveform generator sync pulse 299
To specify the expected output load 300
To use waveform generator logic presets 300
To add noise to the waveform generator output 301
To add modulation to the waveform generator output 302
To set up Amplitude Modulation (AM) 303 To set up Frequency Modulation (FM) 304 To set up Frequency-Shift Keying Modulation (FSK) 306
To restore waveform generator defaults 307
To set up dual channel tracking 307
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18 Save/Recall (Setups, Screens, Data)
Saving Setups, Screen Images, or Data 309
To save setup files 311 To save BMP or PNG image files 311 To save CSV, ASCII XY, or BIN data files 312 Length Control 314 To save Lister data files 315 To save reference waveform files to a USB storage device 315 To save masks 316 To save arbitrary waveforms 316 To navigate storage locations 317 To en t e r file n a mes 317
Recalling Setups, Masks, or Data 318
To recall setup files 319 To recall mask files 319 To recall reference waveform files from a USB storage
device 319 To recall arbitrary waveforms 320
Recalling Default Setups 321
Performing a Secure Erase 321
19 Print (Screens)
To print the oscilloscope's display 323
To set up network printer connections 325
To specify the print options 326
To specify the palette option 327
20 Utility Settings
I/O Interface Settings 329
Setting up the Oscilloscope's LAN Connection 330
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To establish a LAN connection 331 Stand-alone (Point-to-Point) Connection to a PC 332
File Explorer 333
Setting Oscilloscope Preferences 335
To choose "expand about" center or ground 335 To disable/enable transparent backgrounds 336 To load the default label library 336 To set up the screen saver 336 To set AutoScale preferences 337
Setting the Oscilloscope's Clock 338
Setting the Rear Panel TRIG OUT Source 339
Setting the Reference Signal Mode 339
To supply a sample clock to the oscilloscope 340
Maximum input voltage at 10 MHz REF connector 340 To synchronize the timebase of two or more instruments 341
Performing Service Tasks 342
To perform user calibration 342 To perform hardware self test 344 To perform front panel self test 345 To display oscilloscope information 345 To display the user calibration status 345 To clean the oscilloscope 345 To check warranty and extended services status 346 To contact Agilent 346 To return the instrument 346
Configuring the [Quick Action] Key 347
21 Web Interface
Accessing the Web Interface 350
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22 Reference
Browser Web Control 351
Real Scope Remote Front Panel 352 Simple Remote Front Panel 353 Browser-Based Remote Front Panel 354 Remote Programming via the Web Interface 355 Remote Programming with Agilent IO Libraries 356
Save/Recall 357
Saving Files via the Web Interface 357 Recalling Files via the Web Interface 358
Get Image 359
Identification Function 360
Instrument Utilities 360
Setting a Password 363
Specifications and Characteristics 367
Measurement Category 367
Oscilloscope Measurement Category 368 Measurement Category Definitions 368 Transient Withstand Capability 369
Maximum input voltage at analog inputs 369
Maximum input voltage at digital channels 369
Environmental Conditions 369
Probes and Accessories 370
Passive Probes 371 Single-Ended Active Probes 371 Differential Probes 372 Current Probes 373
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Accessories Available 373
Loading Licenses and Displaying License Information 374
Licensed Options Available 375 Other Options Available 376 Upgrading to an MSO 376
Software and Firmware Updates 377
Binary Data (.bin) Format 377
Binary Data in MATLAB 378 Binary Header Format 378 Example Program for Reading Binary Data 381 Examples of Binary Files 381
CSV and ASCII XY files 384
CSV and ASCII XY file structure 385 Minimum and Maximum Values in CSV Files 385
Acknowledgements 386
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Setup for CAN Signals 387
CAN Triggering 389
CAN Serial Decode 391
Interpreting CAN Decode 392 CAN Totalizer 393 Interpreting CAN Lister Data 394 Searching for CAN Data in the Lister 395
Setup for LIN Signals 396
LIN Triggering 397
LIN Serial Decode 399
Interpreting LIN Decode 401 Interpreting LIN Lister Data 402
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Searching for LIN Data in the Lister 403
24 FlexRay Triggering and Serial Decode
Setup for FlexRay Signals 405
FlexRay Triggering 406
Triggering on FlexRay Frames 407 Triggering on FlexRay Errors 408 Triggering on FlexRay Events 408
FlexRay Serial Decode 409
Interpreting FlexRay Decode 410 FlexRay Totalizer 411 Interpreting FlexRay Lister Data 412 Searching for FlexRay Data in the Lister 413
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Setup for I2C Signals 415
I2C Triggering 416
I2C Serial Decode 420
Interpreting I2C Decode 421 Interpreting I2C Lister Data 423 Searching for I2C Data in the Lister 423
Setup for SPI Signals 424
SPI Triggering 428
SPI Serial Decode 430
Interpreting SPI Decode 432 Interpreting SPI Lister Data 433 Searching for SPI Data in the Lister 433
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Setup for I2S Signals 435
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I2S Triggering 438
I2S Serial Decode 441
Interpreting I2S Decode 442 Interpreting I2S Lister Data 443 Searching for I2S Data in the Lister 444
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Setup for MIL-STD-1553 Signals 445
MIL-STD-1553 Triggering 447
MIL-STD-1553 Serial Decode 448
Interpreting MIL-STD-1553 Decode 449 Interpreting MIL-STD-1553 Lister Data 450 Searching for MIL-STD-1553 Data in the Lister 451
Setup for ARINC 429 Signals 452
ARINC 429 Triggering 453
ARINC 429 Serial Decode 455
Interpreting ARINC 429 Decode 457 ARINC 429 Totalizer 458 Interpreting ARINC 429 Lister Data 459 Searching for ARINC 429 Data in the Lister 460
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Setup for UART/RS232 Signals 461
UART/RS232 Triggering 463
UART/RS232 Serial Decode 465
Interpreting UART/RS232 Decode 467 UART/RS232 Totalizer 468 Interpreting UART/RS232 Lister Data 469 Searching for UART/RS232 Data in the Lister 469
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29 USB 2.0 Triggering and Serial Decode
Setup for USB 2.0 Signals 471
USB 2.0 Triggering 473
USB 2.0 Serial Decode 475
Interpreting USB 2.0 Decode 476 Interpreting USB 2.0 Lister Data 478 Searching for USB 2.0 Data in the Lister 479
Index
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Agilent InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide
1 Getting Started
Inspect the Package Contents 27 Tilt the Oscilloscope for Easy Viewing 30 Power-On the Oscilloscope 30 Connect Probes to the Oscilloscope 31 Input a Waveform 32 Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup 33 Use Auto Scale 33 Compensate Passive Probes 35 Learn the Front Panel Controls and Connectors 36 Learn the Touchscreen Controls 45 Learn the Rear Panel Connectors 56 Learn the Oscilloscope Display 58 Access the Built-In Quick Help 60
This chapter describes the steps you take when using the oscilloscope for the first time.
Inspect the Package Contents
Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If your shipping container appears to be damaged, keep the shipping container or cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the oscilloscope mechanically and electrically.
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1 Getting Started
Verify that you received the following items and any optional
accessories you may have ordered:
InfiniiVision 4000 X- Series oscilloscope.
Power cord (country of origin determines specific type).
Oscilloscope probes:
Two probes for 2-channel models.
Four probes for 4- channel models.
Digital probe kit (MSO models only).
Documentation CD- ROM.
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InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series oscilloscope
o
Getting Started 1
N2894A probes (Qty 2 or 4)
Documentation CD
Digital Probe Kit* (MSO models only)
Power cord (Based on country
f origin)
*N6450-60001 Digital Probe Kit contains: N6450-61601 16-channel cable (qyt 1) 01650-82103 2-inch probe ground leads (qyt 5) 5090-4832 Grabber (qyt 20)
Digital probe replacement parts are listed in the "Digital Channels" chapter.
See Also “Accessories Available" on page 373
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1 Getting Started
Tilt the Oscilloscope for Easy Viewing
The oscilloscope can be tilted up for easier 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. 3 Rock the oscilloscope back so that it rests securely on its feet.
To retract the feet: 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.
Power-On the Oscilloscope
Power
Requirements
Line voltage, frequency, and power:
~Line 100- 120 Vac, 50/60/400 Hz
100- 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz
120 W max
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Getting Started 1
WARNING
Ventilation
Requirements
To power -o n t he
oscilloscope
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.
The fan draws air in from the left side and bottom 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.
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.
2 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.
3 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.
Connect 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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1 Getting Started
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
Maximum input voltage at analog inputs
CAT I 300 Vrms, 400 Vpk; transient overvoltage 1.6 kVpk
Ω input: 5 Vrms Input protection is enabled in 50 Ω mode and the 50 Ω load will
50 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 functions when the oscilloscope is powered on.
With 10073C 10:1 probe: CAT I 500 Vpk, CAT II 400 Vpk With N2871A, N2872A, N2873A 10:1 probe: CAT I 400 Vpk, transient overvoltage
1.25 kVpk, CAT II 300 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.
Ω input protection only
Do not negate the protective action of the ground connection to the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope must remain grounded through its power cord. Defeating the ground creates an electric shock hazard.
Input a Waveform
The first signal to input to the oscilloscope is the Demo 2, Probe Comp signal. This signal is used for compensating probes.
1 Connect an oscilloscope probe from channel 1 to the Demo 2 (Probe
Comp) terminal on the front panel.
2 Connect the probe's ground lead to the ground terminal (next to the
Demo 2 terminal).
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Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup
To recall the default oscilloscope setup: 1 Press [Default Setup].
The default setup restores the oscilloscope's default settings. This places the oscilloscope in a known operating condition. The major default settings are:
Table 2 Default Configuration Settings
Horizontal Normal mode, 100 µs/div scale, 0 s delay, center time reference.
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Use Auto Scale
Vertical (Analog)
Trigger Edge trigger, Auto trigger mode, 0 V level, channel 1 source, DC coupling,
Display Persistence off, 20% grid intensity, 50% waveform intensity.
Other Acquire mode normal, [Run/Stop] to Run, cursors and measurements off.
Labels All custom labels that you have created in the Label Library are preserved (not
In the Save/Recall Menu, there are also options for restoring the complete factory settings (see “Recalling Default Setups" on page 321) or performing a secure erase (see “Performing a Secure Erase" on page 321).
Use [Auto Scale] to automatically configure the oscilloscope to best display the input signals.
1 Press [Auto Scale].
Channel 1 on, 5 V/div scale, DC coupling, 0 V position, 1 M
rising edge slope, 40 ns holdoff time.
erased), but all channel labels will be set to their original names.
Ω impedance.
You should see a waveform on the oscilloscope's display similar to this:
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How AutoScale
Works
2 If you want to return to the oscilloscope settings that existed before,
press Undo AutoScale.
3 If you want to enable "fast debug" autoscaling, change the channels
autoscaled, or preserve the acquisition mode during autoscale, press Fast Debug, Channels, or Acq Mode.
These are the same softkeys that appear in the AutoScale Preferences Menu. See “To set AutoScale preferences" on page 337.
If you see the waveform, but the square wave is not shaped correctly as shown above, perform the procedure “Compensate Passive Probes" on page 35.
If you do not see the waveform, make sure the probe is connected securely to the front panel channel input BNC and to the left side, Demo 2, Probe Comp terminal.
Auto Scale analyzes any waveforms present at each channel and at the external trigger input. This includes the digital channels, if connected.
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Auto Scale finds, turns on, and scales any channel with a repetitive waveform that has a frequency of at least 25 Hz, a duty cycle greater than
0.5%, and an amplitude of at least 10 mV peak- to- peak. Any channels where no signal is found are turned off.
The trigger source is selected by looking for the first valid waveform starting with external trigger, then continuing with the lowest number analog channel up to the highest number analog channel, and finally (if digital probes are connected) the highest number digital channel.
During Auto Scale, the delay is set to 0.0 seconds, the horizontal time/div (sweep speed) setting is a function of the input signal (about 2 periods of the triggered signal on the screen), and the triggering mode is set to Edge.
Compensate Passive Probes
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 Input the Probe Comp signal (see “Input a Waveform" on page 32).
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2 Press [Default Setup] to recall the default oscilloscope setup (see “Recall
the Default Oscilloscope Setup" on page 33).
3 Press [Auto Scale] to automatically configure the oscilloscope for the
Probe Comp signal (see “Use Auto Scale" on page 33).
4 Press the channel key to which the probe is connected ([1], [2], etc.). 5 In the Channel Menu, press Probe. 6 In the Channel Probe Menu, press Probe Check; then, follow the
instructions on- screen.
If necessary, use a nonmetallic tool (supplied with the probe) to adjust the trimmer capacitor on the probe for the flattest pulse possible.
On the N2862/63/90 probes, the trimmer capacitor is the yellow adjustment on the probe tip. On other probes, the trimmer capacitor is located on the probe BNC connector.
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Perfectly compensated
Over compensated
Under compensated
7 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).
8 Repeat the procedure for each channel.
Learn the Front Panel Controls and Connectors
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.
For the following figure, refer to the numbered descriptions in the table that follows.
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14. Tools keys
1. Power switch
2. Softkeys
3. [Intensity] key
4. Entry knob
6. Trigger controls
5. Waveform keys
18. Demo 2, Ground, and Demo 1
terminals
17. Analog channel
inputs
19. USB Host
ports
15. [Help] key
13. File keys
8. Run Control keys
12. Measure controls
11. Additional waveform controls
7. Horizontal controls
10. [Auto Scale] key
9. [Default Setup] key
16. Vertical controls
21. Waveform generator
outputs
20. EXT TRIG IN connector
Back
Back
1. Power switch Press once to switch power on; press again to switch power off. See
“Power-On the Oscilloscope" on page 30.
2. Softkeys The functions of these keys change based upon the menus shown on the display directly above the keys.
The Back/Up key moves up in the softkey menu hierarchy. At the
top of the hierarchy, the Back/Up key turns the menus off, and oscilloscope information is shown instead.
3. [Intensity] key Press the key to illuminate it. When illuminated, turn the Entry knob to adjust waveform intensity. You can vary the intensity control to bring out signal detail, much like an analog oscilloscope. Digital channel waveform intensity is not adjustable. More details about using the Intensity control to view signal detail are on
“To adjust waveform intensity" on page 149.
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4. Entry knob The Entry knob is used to select items from menus and to change values. The function of the Entry knob changes based upon the current menu and softkey selections.
Note that the curved arrow symbol above the entry knob illuminates whenever the entry knob can be used to select a value. Also,
note that when the Entry knob symbol appears on a softkey, you can use the Entry knob, to select values. Often, rotating the Entry knob is enough to make a selection. Sometimes, you can push the Entry knob to enable or disable a selection. Pushing the Entry knob also makes popup menus disappear.
5. Waveform keys [Analyze] key — Press this key to access analysis features like:
Trigger level setting.
Measurement threshold setting.
Video trigger automatic set up and display.
Mask testing (see Chapter 15, “Mask Testing,” starting on page 271).
The DSOX4PWR power measurement and analysis application.
Digital voltmeter (DVM) (see Chapter 16, “Digital Voltmeter,” starting
on page 283). The [Acquire] key lets you select Normal, Peak Detect, Averaging, or High Resolution acquisition modes (see “Selecting the Acquisition
Mode" on page 219) and use segmented memory (see “Acquiring to Segmented Memory" on page 228).
The [Display] key lets you access the menu where you can enable persistence (see “To set or clear persistence" on page 151), clear the display, and adjust the display grid (graticule) intensity (see “To adjust
the grid intensity" on page 153).
[Touch] key — Press this key to disable/enable the touchscreen.
6. Trigger controls These controls determine how the oscilloscope triggers to capture data.
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See Chapter 10, “Triggers,” starting on page 165 and Chapter 11, “Trigger Mode/Coupling,” starting on page 205.
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7. Horizontal controls
The Horizontal controls consist of:
Horizontal scale knob — Turn the knob in the Horizontal section that
is marked to adjust the time/div (sweep speed) setting. The symbols under the knob indicate that this control has the effect of spreading out or zooming in on the waveform using the horizontal scale.
Horizontal position knob — Turn the knob marked to pan through the waveform data horizontally. You can see the captured waveform before the trigger (turn the knob clockwise) or after the trigger (turn the knob counterclockwise). If you pan through the waveform when the oscilloscope is stopped (not in Run mode) then you are looking at the waveform data from the last acquisition taken.
• [Horiz] key — Press this key to open the Horizontal Menu where you can select XY and Roll modes, enable or disable Zoom, enable or disable horizontal time/division fine adjustment, and select the trigger time reference point.
Zoom key — Press the zoom key to split the oscilloscope display into Normal and Zoom sections without opening the Horizontal Menu.
•[Search] key — Lets you search for events in the acquired data.
•[Navigate] keys — Press these keys to navigate through captured
data via time, search events, or segmented memory acquisition. See
“Navigating the Time Base" on page 75.
For more information see Chapter 2, “Horizontal Controls,” starting on page 63.
8. Run Control keys
9. [Default Setup] key
When the [Run/Stop] key is green, the oscilloscope is running, that is, acquiring data when trigger conditions are met. To stop acquiring data, press [Run/Stop]. When the [Run/Stop] key is red, data acquisition is stopped. To start acquiring data, press [Run/Stop]. To capture and display a single acquisition (whether the oscilloscope is running or stopped), press [Single]. The [Single] key is yellow until the oscilloscope triggers. For more information, see “Running, Stopping, and Making Single
Acquisitions (Run Control)" on page 213.
Press this key to restore the oscilloscope's default settings (details on
“Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup" on page 33).
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10. [Auto Scale] key
11. Additional waveform controls
When you press the [AutoScale] key, the oscilloscope will quickly determine which channels have activity, and it will turn these channels on and scale them to display the input signals. See “Use Auto Scale" on page 33.
The additional waveform controls consist of:
•[Math] key — provides access to math (add, subtract, etc.) waveform functions. See Chapter 4, “Math Waveforms,” starting on page 89.
•[Ref] key — provides access to reference waveform functions. Reference waveforms are saved waveforms that can be displayed and compared against other analog channel or math waveforms. Also, measurements can be made on reference waveforms. See Chapter 5, “Reference Waveforms,” starting on page 119.
•[Digital] key — Press this key to turn the digital channels on or off (the arrow to the left will illuminate). When the arrow to the left of the [Digital] key is illuminated, the upper multiplexed knob selects (and highlights in red) individual digital channels, and the lower multiplexed knob positions the selected digital channel. If a trace is repositioned over an existing trace the indicator at the left edge of the trace will change from Dnn designation (where nn is a one or two digit channel number from 0 to 15) to D*. The "*" indicates that two or more channels are overlaid. You can rotate the upper knob to select an overlaid channel, then rotate the lower knob to position it just as you would any other channel. For more information on digital channels see Chapter 6, “Digital Channels,” starting on page 123.
•[Serial] key — This key is used to enable serial decode. The multiplexed scale and position knobs are not used with serial decode. For more information on serial decode, see Chapter 7, “Serial Decode,” starting on page 143.
Multiplexed scale knob — This scale knob is used with Math, Ref, or Digital waveforms, whichever has the illuminated arrow to the left. For math and reference waveforms, the scale knob acts like an analog channel vertical scale knob.
Multiplexed position knob — This position knob is used with Math, Ref, or Digital waveforms, whichever has the illuminated arrow to the left. For math and reference waveforms, the position knob acts like an analog channel vertical position knob.
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12. Measure controls
13. File keys Press the [Save/Recall] key to save or recall a waveform or setup. See
14. Tools keys The Tools keys consist of:
The measure controls consist of:
Cursors knob — Push this knob to select cursors from a popup menu. Then, after the popup menu closes (either by timeout or by pushing the knob again), rotate the knob to adjust the selected cursor position.
• [Cursors] key — Press this key to open a menu that lets you select the cursors mode and source.
•[Meas] key — Press this key to access a set of predefined measurements. See Chapter 14, “Measurements,” starting on page
241.
Chapter 18, “Save/Recall (Setups, Screens, Data),” starting on page 309.
The [Print] key opens the Print Configuration Menu so you can print the displayed waveforms. See Chapter 19, “Print (Screens),” starting on page
323.
• [Utility] key — Press this key to access the Utility Menu, which lets you configure the oscilloscope's I/O settings, use the file explorer, set preferences, access the service menu, and choose other options. See
Chapter 20, “Utility Settings,” starting on page 329.
• [Quick Action] key — Press this key to perform the selected quick action: measure all snapshot, print, save, recall, freeze display, and more. See “Configuring the [Quick Action] Key" on page 347.
• [Wave Gen1], [Wave Gen2] keys — Press these keys to access waveform generator functions. See Chapter 17, “Waveform Generator,” starting on page 287.
15. [Help] key Opens the Help Menu where you can display overview help topics and select the Language. See also “Access the Built-In Quick Help" on page 60.
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16. Vertical
controls
17. Analog channel
inputs
The Vertical controls consist of:
Analog channel on/off keys — Use these keys to switch a channel on
or off, or to access a channel's menu in the softkeys. There is one channel on/off key for each analog channel.
Vertical scale knob — There are knobs marked for each
channel. Use these knobs to change the vertical sensitivity (gain) of each analog channel.
Vertical position knobs — Use these knobs to change a channel's
vertical position on the display. There is one Vertical Position control for each analog channel.
•[Label] key — Press this key to access the Label Menu, which lets
you enter labels to identify each trace on the oscilloscope display. See
Chapter 9, “Labels,” starting on page 157.
For more information, see Chapter 3, “Vertical Controls,” starting on page 79.
Attach oscilloscope probes or BNC cables to these BNC connectors. With the InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series oscilloscopes, you can set the input impedance of the analog channels to either 50
specify channel input impedance" on page 83.
The InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series oscilloscopes also provide the AutoProbe interface. The AutoProbe interface uses a series of contacts directly below the channel's BNC connector to transfer information between the oscilloscope and the probe. When you connect a compatible probe to the oscilloscope, the AutoProbe interface determines the type of probe and sets the oscilloscope's parameters (units, offset, attenuation, coupling, and impedance) accordingly.
Ω or 1 MΩ. See “To
18. Demo 2, Ground, and Demo 1 terminals
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Demo 2 terminal — This terminal outputs the Probe Comp signal which helps you match a probe's input capacitance to the oscilloscope channel to which it is connected. See “Compensate
Passive Probes" on page 35. With certain licensed features, the
oscilloscope can also output demo or training signals on this terminal.
Ground terminal — Use the ground terminal for oscilloscope probes connected to the Demo 1 or Demo 2 terminals.
Demo 1 terminal — With certain licensed features, the oscilloscope can output demo or training signals on this terminal.
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19. USB Host ports These ports are for connecting a USB mass storage device, printer, mouse, or keyboard to the oscilloscope. Connect a USB compliant mass storage device (flash drive, disk drive, etc.) to save or recall oscilloscope setup files and reference waveforms or to save data and screen images. See Chapter 18, “Save/Recall (Setups, Screens, Data),” starting on page 309. To print, connect a USB compliant printer. For more information about printing see Chapter 19, “Print (Screens),” starting on page 323. You can also use the USB port to update the oscilloscope's system software when updates are available. You do not need to take special precautions before removing the USB mass storage device from the oscilloscope (you do not need to "eject" it). Simply unplug the USB mass storage device from the oscilloscope when the file operation is complete.
CAUTION: Do not connect a host computer to the oscilloscope's USB host port. Use the device port. A host computer sees the
oscilloscope as a device, so connect the host computer to the oscilloscope's device port (on the rear panel). See “I/O Interface
Settings" on page 329.
There is a third USB host port on the back panel.
20. EXT TRIG IN
connector
21. Waveform
generator outputs
External trigger input BNC connector. See “External Trigger Input" on page 210 for an explanation of this feature.
Built-in, license-enabled 2-channel waveform generator can output arbitrary, sine, square, ramp, pulse, DC, noise, sine cardinal, exponential rise, exponential fall, cardiac, or Gaussian pulse waveforms on the Gen Out 1 or Gen Out 2 BNC connectors. Modulated waveforms are available on WaveGen1 except for arbitrary, pulse, DC, and noise waveforms. Press the [Wave Gen1] or [Wave Gen2] keys to set up the waveform generator. See Chapter 17, “Waveform Generator,” starting on page 287.
Front Panel Overlays for Different Languages
Front panel overlays, which have translations for the English front panel keys and label text, are available in 10 languages. The appropriate overlay is included when the localization option is chosen at time of purchase.
To install a front panel overlay:
1 Gently pull on the front panel knobs to remove them. 2 Insert the overlay's side tabs into the slots on the front panel.
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3 Reinstall the front panel knobs.
Front panel overlays may be ordered from "www.parts.agilent.com" using the following part numbers:
Language 2 Channel Overlay 4 Channel Overlay
French 54709-94315 54709-94316
German 54709-94313 54709-94314
Italian 54709-94317 54709-94318
Japanese 54709-94321 54709-94322
Korean 54709-94311 54709-94312
Portuguese 54709-94323 54709-94324
Russian 54709-94325 54709-94326
Simplified Chinese 54709-94306 54709-94308
Spanish 54709-94319 54709-94320
Traditional Chinese 54709-94309 54709-94310
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Learn the Touchscreen Controls
When the [Touch] key is lit, you can control the oscilloscope by touching different areas of the screen. You can:
“Draw Rectangles for Waveform Zoom or Zone Trigger Set Up" on
page 45
“Drag Waveforms Left and Right to Change the Horizontal Position" on
page 46
“Select Sidebar Information or Controls" on page 47
“Undock Sidebar Dialogs by Dragging" on page 48
“Select Dialog Menus and Close Dialogs" on page 49
“Drag Cursors" on page 49
“Touch Softkeys and Menus On the Screen" on page 49
“Enter Names Using Alpha-Numeric Keypad Dialogs" on page 50
“Change Waveform Offsets By Dragging Ground Reference Icons" on
page 51
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“Access Controls and Menus Via the Spark Icon" on page 52
“Turn Channels On/Off and Open Scale/Offset Dialogs" on page 54
“Access the Horizontal Menu and Open the Scale/Delay Dialog" on
page 54
“Access the Trigger Menu, Change the Trigger Mode, and Open the
Trigger Level Dialog" on page 55
“Use a USB Mouse and/or Keyboard for Touchscreen Controls" on
page 56
Draw Rectangles for Waveform Zoom or Zone Trigger Set Up
1 Touch the upper-right corner to select the rectangle draw mode.
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2 Drag your finger across the screen to draw a rectangle. 3 Take your finger off the screen. 4 Touch the desired option from the popup menu.
Drag Waveforms Left and Right to Change the Horizontal Position
1 Touch the upper-right corner to select the horizontal drag mode.
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2 Drag your finger across the screen to change the horizontal delay.
Select Sidebar Information or Controls
1 Touch the blue menu icon in the sidebar. 2 In the popup menu, touch the type of information or controls you want
to see in the sidebar.
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Undock Sidebar Dialogs by Dragging
Sidebar dialogs can be undocked and placed anywhere on the screen. 1 Drag the sidebar dialog title wherever you like.
This lets you view multiple types of information or controls at the same time.
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Select Dialog Menus and Close Dialogs
Touch the blue menu icon in the dialog for options.
Touch the red "X" icon to close a dialog.
Drag Cursors
When cursors are displayed, you can drag the name handles to position them.
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Touch Softkeys and Menus On the Screen
Touch onscreen softkey labels to select them.
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This is the same as pressing the softkey keys.
When softkeys provide menus, double-touch to select a menu item.
This may be an easier than selecting a menu item via the Entry knob.
Enter Names Using Alpha-Numeric Keypad Dialogs
Some softkeys open alpha- numeric dialogs that let you touch to enter names.
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Change Waveform Offsets By Dragging Ground Reference Icons
You can drag ground icons to change a waveform's vertical offset.
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Access Controls and Menus Via the Spark Icon
1 Touch the upper-left spark icon to open the main menu.
2 Touch left side controls to perform oscilloscope operations.
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3 Touch menu items and submenu items to access menus and additional
controls.
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Turn Channels On/Off and Open Scale/Offset Dialogs
Touch channel numbers to turn them on or off.
When channels are on, touch the scale and offset values to access a
dialog for changing them.
Access the Horizontal Menu and Open the Scale/Delay Dialog
Touch "H" to access the Horizontal Menu.
Touch the horizontal scale and delay values to access a dialog for
changing them.
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Access the Trigger Menu, Change the Trigger Mode, and Open the Trigger Level Dialog
Touch "T" to access the Trigger Menu.
Touch the trigger level value(s) to access a dialog for changing the
level(s).
Touch "Auto" or "Trig'd" to quickly toggle the trigger mode.
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Use a USB Mouse and/or Keyboard for Touchscreen Controls
Connecting a USB mouse gives you a mouse pointer on the display. Mouse clicks and drags behave the same as screen touches and finger drags.
If you connect a USB keyboard, you can use it to enter values in alpha- numeric keypad dialogs.
Learn the Rear Panel Connectors
For the following figure, refer to the numbered descriptions in the table that follows.
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9. USB Device port
8. USB Host port
1. Power cord connector
2. Kensington lock hole
3. TRIG OUT connector
5. Calibration protect switch
4. 10 MHz REF connector
6. Digital channel inputs
7. VGA Video Out
10. LAN port
1. Power cord
connector
2. Kensington
lock hole
3. TRIG OUT
connector
4. 10 MHz REF
connector
5. Calibration
protect switch
Attach the power cord here.
This is where you can attach a Kensington lock for securing the instrument.
Trigger output BNC connector. See “Setting the Rear Panel TRIG OUT
Source" on page 339.
For synchronizing the timebase of multiple instruments. See “Setting the
Reference Signal Mode" on page 339.
See “To perform user calibration" on page 342.
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6. Digital channel
inputs
7. VGA video
output
8. USB Host port This port functions identically to the USB host port on the front panel.
9. USB Device
port
10. LAN port Lets you print to network printers (see Chapter 19, “Print (Screens),”
Connect the digital probe cable to this connector (MSO models only). See
Chapter 6, “Digital Channels,” starting on page 123.
Lets you connect an external monitor or projector to provide a larger display or to provide a display at a viewing position away from the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope's built-in display remains on even when an external display is connected. The video output connector is always active. For optimal video quality and performance, we recommend you use a shielded video cable with ferrite cores.
USB Host Port is used for saving data from the oscilloscope and loading software updates. See also USB Host port (see page 43).
This port is for connecting the oscilloscope to a host PC. You can issue remote commands from a host PC to the oscilloscope via the USB device port. See “Remote Programming with Agilent IO Libraries" on page 356.
starting on page 323) and access the oscilloscope's built-in web server. See Chapter 21, “Web Interface,” starting on page 349 and “Accessing
the Web Interface" on page 350.
Learn the Oscilloscope Display
The oscilloscope display contains acquired waveforms, setup information, measurement results, and the softkey definitions.
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Analog channel sensitivity
Status line
Analog channels and ground levels
Trigger level
Digital channels
Softkeys
Menu line
Trigger point, time reference
Delay time
Time/ div
Run/Stop status
Trigger type
Trigger source
Measurements
Trigger level or digital threshold
Sidebar information and controls area
Cursors defining measurement
Measurement statistics
Figure 1 Interpreting the oscilloscope display
Status line The top line of the display contains vertical, horizontal, and trigger setup
Display area The display area contains the waveform acquisitions, channel identifiers, and
information.
analog trigger, and ground level indicators. Each analog channel's information appears in a different color. Signal detail is displayed using 256 levels of intensity. For more information about viewing signal detail see “To adjust waveform intensity" on page 149. For more information about display modes see Chapter 8, “Display Settings,” starting on page 149.
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Back
Sidebar information and controls area
Menu line This line normally contains menu name or other information associated with
Softkey labels These labels describe softkey functions. Typically, softkeys let you set up
The sidebar information area can contain summary, cursors, measurements, or digital voltmeter information dialogs or it can contain navigation and other control dialogs. For more information, see:
“Select Sidebar Information or Controls" on page 47
“Undock Sidebar Dialogs by Dragging" on page 48
the selected menu.
additional parameters for the selected mode or menu.
Pressing the Back/Up key at the top of the menu hierarchy turns off softkey labels and displays additional status information describing channel offset and other configuration parameters.
Access the Built-In Quick Help
To view Q ui ck
Help
1 Press and hold the key or softkey for which you would like to view
help.
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Quick Help message
Press and hold front panel key or softkey (or right-click softkey when using web browser remote front panel).
To s elect th e us er
interface and
Quick Help
language
Quick Help remains on the screen until another key is pressed or a knob is turned.
To select the user interface and Quick Help language:
1 Press [Help], then press the Language softkey. 2 Repeatedly press and release the Language softkey or rotate the Entry
knob until the desired language is selected.
The following languages are available: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese.
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2 Horizontal Controls
To adjust the horizontal (time/div) scale 65 To adjust the horizontal delay (position) 65 Panning and Zooming Single or Stopped Acquisitions 66 To change the horizontal time mode (Normal, XY, or Roll) 67 To display the zoomed time base 71 To change the horizontal scale knob's coarse/fine adjustment setting 73 To position the time reference (left, center, right) 73 Searching for Events 74 Navigating the Time Base 75
The horizontal controls include:
The horizontal scale and position knobs.
The [Horiz] key for accessing the Horizontal Menu.
The zoom key for quickly enabling/disabling the split- screen zoom
display.
The [Search] key for finding events on analog channels or in serial
decode.
The [Navigate] keys for navigating time, search events, or segmented
memory acquisitions.
Touchscreen controls for setting the horizontal scale and position
(delay), accessing the Horizontal Menu, and navigating.
The following figure shows the Horizontal Menu which appears after pressing the [Horiz] key.
63
s1
2 Horizontal Controls
Trigger point
Sample rate
Time reference
Delay time
Time/ div
Trigger source
Trigger level or threshold
XY or Roll mode
Normal time mode
Zoomed time base
Fine control
Time reference
Figure 2 Horizontal Menu
The Horizontal Menu lets you select the time mode (Normal, XY, or Roll), enable Zoom, set the time base fine control (vernier), and specify the time reference.
The current sample rate is displayed in the right- side information area.
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To adjust the horizontal (time/div) scale
1 Turn the large horizontal scale (sweep speed) knob marked to
change the horizontal time/div setting.
You can also make this adjustment using the touchscreen. See "Access
the Horizontal Menu and Open the Scale/Delay Dialog" on page 54.
Notice how the time/div information in the status line changes. The symbol at the top of the display indicates the time reference point.
The horizontal scale knob works (in the Normal time mode) while acquisitions are running or when they are stopped. When running, adjusting the horizontal scale knob changes the sample rate. When stopped, adjusting the horizontal scale knob lets you zoom into acquired data. See "Panning and Zooming Single or Stopped Acquisitions" on page 66.
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Note that the horizontal scale knob has a different purpose in the Zoom display. See "To display the zoomed time base" on page 71.
To adjust the horizontal delay (position)
1 Turn the horizontal delay (position) knob ( ).
The trigger point moves horizontally, pausing at 0.00 s (mimicking a mechanical detent), and the delay value is displayed in the status line.
You can also make this adjustment using the touchscreen. See "Drag
Waveforms Left and Right to Change the Horizontal Position" on
page 46 and "Access the Horizontal Menu and Open the Scale/Delay
Dialog" on page 54.
Changing the delay time moves the trigger point (solid inverted triangle) horizontally and indicates how far it is from the time reference point (hollow inverted triangle ). These reference points are indicated along the top of the display grid.
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Figure 2 shows the trigger point with the delay time set to 200 µs. 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. These events are called pre- trigger information, and they show 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 time/div selected and memory depth.
The horizontal position knob works (in the Normal time mode) while acquisitions are running or when they are stopped. When running, adjusting the horizontal scale knob changes the sample rate. When stopped, adjusting the horizontal scale knob lets you zoom into acquired data. See "Panning and Zooming Single or Stopped Acquisitions" on page 66.
Note that the horizontal position knob has a different purpose in the Zoom display. See "To display the zoomed time base" on page 71.
Panning and Zooming Single or Stopped Acquisitions
When the oscilloscope is stopped, use the horizontal scale and position knobs to pan and zoom your waveform. The stopped display may contain several acquisitions worth of information, but only the last acquisition is available for pan and zoom.
The ability to pan (move horizontally) and scale (expand or compress horizontally) an acquired waveform is important because of the additional insight it can reveal about the captured waveform. This additional insight is often gained from seeing the waveform at different levels of abstraction. You may want to view both the big picture and the specific little picture details.
The ability to examine waveform detail after the waveform has been acquired is a benefit generally associated with digital oscilloscopes. Often this is simply the ability to freeze the display for the purpose of measuring with cursors or printing the screen. Some digital oscilloscopes
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go one step further by including the ability to further examine the signal
NOTE
details after acquiring them by panning through the waveform and changing the horizontal scale.
There is no limit imposed on the scaling ratio between the time/div used to acquire the data and the time/div used to view the data. There is, however, a useful limit. This useful limit is somewhat a function of the signal you are analyzing.
Zooming into stopped acquisitions
The screen will still contain a relatively good display if you zoom-in horizontally by a factor of 1000 and zoom-in vertically by a factor of 10 to display the information from where it was acquired. Remember that you can only make automatic measurements on displayed data.
To change the horizontal time mode (Normal, XY, or Roll)
Horizontal Controls 2
1 Press [Horiz]. 2 In the Horizontal Menu, press Time Mode; then, select:
Normal — the normal viewing mode for the oscilloscope.
In the Normal time mode, signal events occurring before the trigger are plotted to the left of the trigger point () and signal events after the trigger plotted to the right of the trigger point.
XY — 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 Time Mode" on page 68.
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Roll — causes the waveform to move slowly across the screen from
right to left. It only operates on time base settings of 50 ms/div and slower. If the current time base setting is faster than the 50 ms/div limit, it will be set to 50 ms/div when Roll mode is entered.
In Roll mode there is no trigger. The fixed reference point on the screen is the right edge of the screen and refers to the current moment in time. Events that have occurred are scrolled to the left of the reference point. Since there is no trigger, no pre- trigger information is available.
If you would like to pause the display in Roll mode press the [Single] key. To clear the display and restart an acquisition in Roll mode, press the [Single] key again.
Use Roll mode on low-frequency waveforms to yield a display much like a strip chart recorder. It allows the waveform to roll across the display.
XY Time Mode
Example This exercise shows a common use of the XY display mode by measuring
The XY time mode converts the oscilloscope from a volts- versus- time display to a volts-versus- volts display using two input channels. Channel 1 is the X- axis input, channel 2 is the Y-axis input. You can use various transducers so the display could show strain versus displacement, flow versus pressure, volts versus current, or voltage versus frequency.
the phase difference between two signals of the same frequency with the Lissajous method.
1 Connect a sine wave signal to channel 1, and a sine wave signal of the
same frequency but out of phase to channel 2.
2 Press the [AutoScale] key, press the [Horiz] key; then, press Time Mode
and select "XY".
3 Center the signal on the display with the channel 1 and 2 position ( )
knobs. Use the channel 1 and 2 volts/div knobs and the channel 1 and 2 Fine softkeys to expand the signal for convenient viewing.
The phase difference angle (θ) can be calculated using the following formula (assuming the amplitude is the same on both channels):
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Figure 3 XY time mode signals, centered on display
sinθ =Aor
C
A
B
D
C
Signal must be cent ered i n “X”
Measuring
phase difference
Signals 90 degrees
out of phase
Signals
in phase
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4 Press the [Cursors] key. 5 Set the Y2 cursor to the top of the signal, and set Y1 to the bottom of
the signal. Note the ΔY value at the bottom of the display. In this example, we are
using the Y cursors, but you could have used the X cursors instead.
6 Move the Y1 and Y2 cursors to the intersection of the signal and the Y
axis. Again, note the ΔY value.
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sinθ =
second Δ Y
first Δ Y
=
1.319
2.297
; θ = 35.05 degrees of phase shift
Figure 4 Phase difference measurements, automatic and using cursors
7 Calculate the phase difference using the formula below.
For example, if the first ΔY value is 2.297 and the second ΔY value is
1.319:
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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 the EXT TRIG IN 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.
To display the zoomed time base
Zoom, formerly called Delayed sweep mode, is a horizontally expanded version of the normal display. When Zoom is selected, the display divides in half. The top half of the display shows the normal time/div window and the bottom half displays a faster Zoom time/div window.
The Zoom window is a magnified portion of the normal time/div window. You can use Zoom to locate and horizontally expand part of the normal window for a more detailed (higher-resolution) analysis of signals.
To turn on (or off) Zoom:
Horizontal Controls 2
1 Press the zoom key (or press the [Horiz] key and then the Zoom
softkey).
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These markers show the beginning and end of the Zoom window
Normal window
Time/div for zoomed window
Time/div for normal window
Delay time momentarily displays when the Horizontal position knob is turned
Zoom window
Signal anomaly expanded in zoom window
Select Zoom
The area of the normal display that is expanded is outlined with a box and the rest of the normal display is ghosted. The box shows the portion of the normal sweep that is expanded in the lower half.
To change the time/div for the Zoom window, turn the horizontal scale (sweep speed) knob. As you turn the knob, the zoomed window time/div is highlighted in the status line above the waveform display area. The Horizontal scale (sweep speed) knob controls the size of the box.
The Horizontal position (delay time) knob sets the left- to- right position of the zoom window. The delay value, which is the time displayed relative to the trigger point) is momentarily displayed in the upper- right portion of the display when the delay time ( ) knob is turned.
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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 time/div of the normal window, turn off Zoom; then, turn the horizontal scale (sweep speed) knob.
For information about using zoom mode for measurements, refer to "To
isolate a pulse for Top measurement" on page 249 and "To isolate an event for frequency measurement" on page 256.
To change the horizontal scale knob's coarse/fine adjustment setting
1 Push the horizontal scale knob (or press [Horiz] > Fine) to toggle between
fine and coarse adjustment of the horizontal scale.
When Fine is enabled, turning the horizontal scale knob changes the time/div (displayed in the status line at the top of the display) in smaller increments. The time/div remains fully calibrated when Fine is on.
When Fine is turned off, the Horizontal scale knob changes the time/div setting in a 1- 2- 5 step sequence.
To position the time reference (left, center, right)
Time reference is the reference point on the display for delay time (horizontal position).
1 Press [Horiz]. 2 In the Horizontal Menu, press Time Ref; then, select:
Left — the time reference is set to one major division from the left
edge of the display.
Center — the time reference is set to the center of the display.
Right — the time reference is set to one major division from the right
edge of the display.
A small hollow triangle () at the top of the display grid marks the position of the time reference. When delay time is set to zero, the trigger point indicator () overlays the time reference indicator.
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The time reference position sets the initial position of the trigger event within acquisition memory and on the display, with delay set to 0.
Turning the Horizontal scale (sweep speed) knob expands or contracts the waveform about the time reference point (). See "To adjust the horizontal
(time/div) scale" on page 65.
Turning the Horizontal position ( ) knob in Normal mode (not Zoom) moves the trigger point indicator () to the left or right of the time reference point (). See "To adjust the horizontal delay (position)" on page 65.
Searching for Events
You can use the [Search] key and menu to search for Edge, Pulse Width, Rise/Fall Time, Runt, and Serial events on the analog channels.
Setting up searches (see "To set up searches" on page 74) is similar to setting up triggers. In fact, except for Serial events, you can copy search setups to trigger setups and vice- versa (see "To copy search setups" on page 75).
Searches are different than triggers in that they use the measurement threshold settings instead of trigger levels.
Found search events are marked with white triangles at the top of the graticule, and the number of events found is displayed in the menu line just above the softkey labels.
To set up searches
1 Press [Search]. 2 In the Search Menu, press Search; then, turn the Entry knob to select
the search type.
3 Press Settings, and use the Search Settings Menu to set up the selected
search type.
Setting up searches is similar to setting up triggers:
For setting up Edge searches, see "Edge Trigger" on page 168.
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For setting up Pulse Width searches, see "Pulse Width Trigger" on
page 172.
For setting up Rise/Fall Time searches, see "Rise/Fall Time
Trigger" on page 180.
For setting up Runt searches, see "Runt Trigger" on page 183.
For setting up Serial searches, see Chapter 10, “Triggers,” starting on
page 165 and "Searching Lister Data" on page 146.
Remember that searches use the measurement threshold settings instead of trigger levels. Use the Thresholds softkey in the Search Menu to access the Measurement Threshold Menu. See "Measurement Thresholds" on page 265.
To copy search setups
Except for Serial event search setups, you can copy search setups to trigger setups and vice- versa.
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1 Press [Search]. 2 In the Search Menu, press Search; then, turn the Entry knob to select
the search type.
3 Press Copy. 4 In the Search Copy Menu:
Press Copy to Trigger to copy the setup for the selected search type to
the same trigger type. For example, if the current search type is Pulse Width, pressing Copy to Trigger copies the search settings to the Pulse Width trigger settings and selects the Pulse Width trigger.
Press Copy from Trigger to copy the trigger setup for the selected search
type to the search setup.
To undo a copy, press Undo Copy.
The softkeys in the Search Copy Menu may not be available when one of the settings cannot be copied or there is no trigger type that corresponds to the search type.
Navigating the Time Base
You can use the [Navigate] key and controls to navigate through:
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Captured data (see "To navigate time" on page 76).
Search events (see "To navigate search events" on page 76).
Segments, when segmented memory acquisitions are turned on (see "To
You can also access navigation controls on the touchscreen. See "Select
Sidebar Information or Controls" on page 47.
To navigate time
When acquisitions are stopped, you can use the navigation controls to play through the captured data.
1 Press [Navigate]. 2 In the Navigate Menu, press Navigate; then, select Time.
3 Press the navigation keys to play backward, stop, or play
navigate segments" on page 77).
forward in time. You can press the or keys multiple times to speed up the playback. There are three speed levels.
You can also access navigation controls on the touchscreen. See "Select
Sidebar Information or Controls" on page 47.
To navigate search events
When acquisitions are stopped, you can use the navigation controls to go to found search events (set using the [Search] key and menu, see
"Searching for Events" on page 74).
1 Press [Navigate]. 2 In the Navigate Menu, press Navigate; then, select Search.
3 Press the back and forward keys to go to the previous or next
search event.
When searching Serial decode:
You can press the stop key to set or clear a mark.
The Auto zoom softkey specifies whether the waveform display is
automatically zoomed to fit the marked row as you navigate.
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Pressing the Scroll Lister softkey lets you use the Entry knob to scroll
through data rows in the Lister display.
You can also access navigation controls on the touchscreen. See "Select
Sidebar Information or Controls" on page 47.
To navigate se gments
When the segmented memory acquisition is enabled and acquisitions are stopped, you can use the navigation controls to play through the acquired segments.
1 Press [Navigate]. 2 In the Navigate Menu, press Navigate; then, select Segments. 3 Press Play Mode; then, select:
Manual — to play through segments manually.
In the Manual play mode:
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Press the back and forward keys to go to the previous or
next segment.
Press the softkey to go to the first segment.
Press the softkey to go to the last segment.
Auto — to play through segments in an automated fashion.
In the Auto play mode:
Press the navigation keys to play backward, stop, or
play forward in time. You can press the or keys multiple times to speed up the playback. There are three speed levels.
You can also access navigation controls on the touchscreen. See "Select
Sidebar Information or Controls" on page 47.
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To turn waveforms on or off (channel or math) 80 To adjust the vertical scale 81 To adjust the vertical position 81 To specify channel coupling 82 To specify channel input impedance 83 To specify bandwidth limiting 83 To change the vertical scale knob's coarse/fine adjustment setting 84 To invert a waveform 84 Setting Analog Channel Probe Options 85
The vertical controls include:
The vertical scale and position knobs for each analog channel.
The channel keys for turning a channel on or off and accessing the
channel's softkey menu.
Touchscreen controls for setting the vertical scale and position (offset)
and accessing the Channel menus.
The following figure shows the Channel 1 Menu that appears after pressing the [1] channel key.
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Channel, Volts/div
Channel 1 ground level
Trigger source
Trigger level or threshold
Channel 2 ground level
To turn waveforms on or off (channel or math)
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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.
1 Press an analog channel key turn the channel on or off (and to display
the channel's menu).
When a channel is on, its key is illuminated.
You can also do this using the touchscreen. See "Turn Channels On/Off
and Open Scale/Offset Dialogs" on page 54.
NOTE
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 the channel 1 menu; then, press [1] again to turn channel 1 off.
To adjust the vertical scale
1 Turn the large knob above the channel key marked to set the
vertical scale (volts/division) for the channel.
You can also do this using the touchscreen. See "Turn Channels On/Off
and Open Scale/Offset Dialogs" on page 54.
The vertical scale knob changes the analog channel scale in a 1- 2- 5 step sequence (with a 1:1 probe attached) unless fine adjustment is enabled (see "To change the vertical scale knob's coarse/fine adjustment setting" on page 84).
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The analog channel Volts/Div value is displayed in the status line.
The default mode for expanding the signal when you turn the volts/division knob is vertical expansion about the ground level of the channel; however, you can change this to expand about the center of the display. See "To choose "expand about" center or ground" on page 335.
To adjust the vertical position
1 Turn the small vertical position knob ( ) to move the channel's
waveform up or down on the display.
You can also make this adjustment using the touchscreen. See "Change
Waveform Offsets By Dragging Ground Reference Icons" on page 51 and "Turn Channels On/Off and Open Scale/Offset Dialogs" on page 54.
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The offset voltage value 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 (see "To choose "expand about"
center or ground" on page 335).
To specify channel coupling
Coupling changes the channel's input coupling to either AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current).
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.
1 Press the desired channel key. 2 In the Channel Menu, press the Coupling softkey to select the input
channel coupling:
DC — DC coupling is useful for viewing waveforms as low as 0 Hz
that do not have large DC offsets.
AC — AC coupling is useful for viewing waveforms with large DC
offsets. When AC coupling is chosen, you cannot select 50Ω mode. This is
done to prevent damage to the oscilloscope.
AC coupling places a 10 Hz high-pass filter in series with the input waveform that removes any DC offset voltage from the waveform.
Note that Channel Coupling is independent of Trigger Coupling. To change trigger coupling see "To select the trigger coupling" on page 208.
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To specify channel input impedance
NOTE
When you connect an AutoProbe, self-sensing probe, or a compatible InfiniiMax probe, the oscilloscope automatically configures the analog input channels to the correct impedance.
1 Press the desired channel key. 2 In the Channel Menu, press Imped (impedance); then, select either:
50 Ohm — matches 50 ohm cables commonly used in making high
frequency measurements, and 50 ohm active probes.
When 50 Ohm input impedance is selected, it is displayed with the channel information on- screen.
When AC coupling is selected (see "To specify channel coupling" on page 82) or excessive voltage is applied to the input, the oscilloscope automatically switches to 1M Ohm mode to prevent possible damage.
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1M Ohm — 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.
This impedance matching gives you the most accurate measurements because reflections are minimized along the signal path.
See Also • For more information on probing, visit:
"www.agilent.com/find/scope_probes"
Information about selecting a probe can be found in document number
"Agilent Oscilloscope Probes and Accessories Selection Guide (part
number 5989- 6162EN)", available at "www.agilent.com".
To specify bandwidth limiting
1 Press the desired channel key. 2 In the Channel Menu, press the BW Limit softkey to enable or disable
bandwidth limiting.
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When bandwidth limit is on, the maximum bandwidth for the channel is approximately 20 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.
To change the vertical scale knob's coarse/fine adjustment setting
1 Push the channel's vertical scale knob (or press the channel key and
then the Fine softkey in the Channel Menu) to toggle between fine and coarse adjustment of the vertical scale.
You can also do this using the touchscreen. See "Turn Channels On/Off
and Open Scale/Offset Dialogs" on page 54.
When Fine adjustment is selected, you can change the channel's vertical sensitivity in smaller increments. The channel sensitivity remains fully calibrated when Fine is on.
The vertical scale 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.
To invert a waveform
1 Press the desired channel key. 2 In the Channel Menu, 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. However, when using basic triggers, the oscilloscope attempts to maintain the same trigger point by changing trigger settings.
Inverting a channel also changes the result of any math function selected in the Waveform Math Menu or any measurement.
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Setting Analog Channel Probe Options
1 Press the probe's associated channel key. 2 In the Channel Menu, 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.
The Channel Probe Menu changes depending on the type of probe connected.
For passive probes (such as the N2862A/B, N2863A/B, N2889A, N2890A, 10073C, 10074C, or 1165A probes), the Probe Check softkey appears; it guides you through the process of compensating probes.
Vertical Controls 3
For some 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 appears (and the probe attenuation softkey may change). See "To
calibrate a probe" on page 87.
See Also "To specify the channel units" on page 85
"To specify the probe attenuation" on page 86
"To specify the probe skew" on page 86
To specify the channel units
1 Press the probe's associated channel key. 2 In the Channel Menu, press Probe. 3 In the Channel Probe Menu, press Units; then, select:
Volts — for a voltage probe.
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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To specify the probe attenuation
This is set automatically if the oscilloscope can identify the connected probe. See Analog channel inputs (see page 42).
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 10000:1 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 0.0001 V/A.
When specifying the attenuation factor in decibels, you can select values from -20 dB to 80 dB.
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.
To specify the probe skew
When measuring time intervals in the nanoseconds (ns) range, small differences in cable length can affect the measurement. Use Skew to remove cable-delay errors between any two channels.
1 Probe the same point with both probes. 2 Press one of the probes associated channel key.
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3 In the Channel Menu, press Probe.
NOTE
4 In the Channel Probe Menu, press Skew; then, select the desired skew
value.
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 [Default Setup] or [Auto Scale].
To calibrate a probe
The Calibrate Probe softkey guides you through the process of calibrating probes.
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:
Vertical Controls 3
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 left side, Demo 2, Probe Comp terminal, and
the probe ground to the ground terminal.
When calibrating a differential probe, connect the positive lead to the Probe Comp terminal and the negative lead to the 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.
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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.
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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4 Math Waveforms
To display math waveforms 89 To adjust the math waveform scale and offset 91 Units for Math Waveforms 91 Math Operators 92 Math Transforms 94 Math Filters 110 Math Visualizations 112
You can define up to four math functions. One math function waveform can be displayed at a time. The math function waveform is displayed in light purple.
Math functions can be performed on analog channels or they can be performed on lower math functions when using operators other than add, subtract, multiply, or divide.
To display math waveforms
1 Press the [Math] key on the front panel to display the Waveform Math
Menu.
2 Press the Display Math softkey and turn the Entry knob to select the
math function you want to display. Then, either push the Entry knob or
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press the Display Math softkey again to display the selected math function.
3 Use the Operator softkey to select an operator, transform, filter, or
visualization.
For more information on the operators, see:
"Math Operators" on page 92
"Math Transforms" on page 94
"Math Filters" on page 110
"Math Visualizations" on page 112
4 Use the Source 1 softkey to select the analog channel (or lower math
function) on which to perform math. You can rotate the Entry knob or repetitively press the Source 1 softkey to make your selection.
Higher math functions can operate on lower math functions when using operators other than the simple arithmetic operations (+, - , *, /). For example, if Math 1 is set up as a subtract operation between channels 1 and 2, the Math 2 function could be set up as a FFT operation on the Math 1 function. These are called cascaded math functions.
To cascade math functions, select the lower math function using the Source 1 softkey.
When cascading math functions, to get the most accurate results, be sure to vertically scale lower math functions so that their waveforms take up the full screen without being clipped.
5 If you selected an arithmetic operator for the math function, use the
Source 2 softkey to select the second source for the arithmetic operation.
6 To re-size and re- position the math waveform, see "To adjust the math
waveform scale and offset" on page 91.
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Math Operating Hints
NOTE
If the analog channel or math function is clipped (not fully displayed on screen) the resulting displayed math function will also be clipped.
Once the function is displayed, the analog channel(s) may be turned off for better viewing of the math waveform.
The vertical scaling and offset of each math function can be adjusted for ease of viewing and measurement considerations.
The math function waveform can be measured using [Cursors] and/or [Meas].
To adjust the math waveform scale and offset
1 Make sure the multiplexed scale and position knobs above and below
the [Math] key are selected for the math waveform.
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If the arrow to the left of the [Math] key is not illuminated, press the key.
2 Use the multiplexed scale and position knobs above and below the
[Math] key to re-size and re-position the math waveform.
Math Scale and Offset are Set Automatically
Any time the currently displayed math function definition is changed, the function is automatically scaled for optimum vertical scale and offset. If you manually set scale and offset for a function, select a new function, then select the original function, the original function will be automatically rescaled.
See Also "Units for Math Waveforms" on page 91
Units for Math Waveforms
Units for each input channel can be set to Volts or Amps using the Units softkey in the channel's Probe Menu. Units for math function waveforms are:
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Math function Units
add or subtract V or A
Math Operators
multiply
d/dt V/s or A/s (V/second or A/second)
dt
FFT dB* (decibels). See also "FFT Units" on
(square root)
* When the FFT source is channel 1, 2, 3 or 4, FFT units will be displayed in dBV when channel units is set to Volts and channel impedance is set to 1 MΩ. FFT units will be displayed in dBm when channel units is set to Volts and channel impedance is set to 50 displayed as dB for all other FFT sources or when a source channel's units has been set to Amps.
2
, A2, or W (Volt-Amp)
V
Vs or As (V-seconds or A-seconds)
page 103.
1/2
1/2
V
, A
, or W
1/2
(Volt-Amp)
Ω. FFT units will be
A scale unit of U (undefined) will be displayed for math functions when two source channels are used and they are set to dissimilar units and the combination of units cannot be resolved.
Math operators perform arithmetic operations (like add, subtract, or multiply) on analog input channels.
"Add or Subtract" on page 92
"Multiply or Divide" on page 93
Add or Subtract
When you select add or subtract, the Source 1 and Source 2 values are added or subtracted point by point, and the result is displayed.
You can use subtract to make a differential measurement or to compare two waveforms.
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If your waveforms' DC offsets are larger than the dynamic range of the oscilloscope's input channels you will need to use a differential probe instead.
Figure 5 Example of Subtract Channel 2 from Channel 1
See Also "Units for Math Waveforms" on page 91
Multiply or Divide
When you select the multiply or divide math function, the Source 1 and Source 2 values are multiplied or divided point by point, and the result is
displayed.
The divide by zero case places holes (that is, zero values) in the output waveform.
Multiply is useful for seeing power relationships when one of the channels is proportional to the current.
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See Also "Units for Math Waveforms" on page 91
Math Transforms
Figure 6 Example of Multiply Channel 1 by Channel 2
Math transforms perform a transform function (like differentiate, integrate, FFT, or square root) on an analog input channel or on the result of an arithmetic operation.
"Differentiate" on page 95
"Integrate" on page 96
"FFT Measurement" on page 98
"Square Root" on page 106
"Ax + B" on page 106
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"Square" on page 107
d
i
=
y
i+4
+2y
i+2
−2y
i−2
y
i−4
t
"Absolute Value" on page 108
"Common Logarithm" on page 108
"Natural Logarithm" on page 109
"Exponential" on page 109
"Base 10 Exponential" on page 110
Differentiate
d/dt (differentiate) calculates the discrete time derivative of the selected
source.
You can use differentiate to measure the instantaneous slope of a waveform. For example, the slew rate of an operational amplifier may be measured using the differentiate function.
Because differentiation is very sensitive to noise, it is helpful to set acquisition mode to Averaging (see "Selecting the Acquisition Mode" on page 219).
d/dt plots the derivative of the selected source using the "average slope estimate at 4 points" formula. The equation is:
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Where:
d = differential waveform.
y = channel 1, 2, 3, 4, or Math 1, Math 2, Math 3 (lower math function)
data points.
i = data point index.
Δt = point- to- point time difference.
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In= co+Δt
i=0
n
y
i
Figure 7 Example of Differentiate Function
See Also "Units for Math Waveforms" on page 91
Integrate
dt (integrate) calculates the integral of the selected source. You can use integrate to calculate the energy of a pulse in volt- seconds or measure the area under a waveform.
dt plots the integral of the source using the "Trapezoidal Rule". The equation is:
Where:
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0 V level
Integrate without DC offset correction
I = integrated waveform.
Δt = point- to- point time difference.
y = channel 1, 2, 3, 4, or Math 1, Math 2, Math 3 (lower math function)
data points.
co = arbitrary constant.
i = data point index.
The integrate operator provides an Offset softkey that lets you enter a DC offset correction factor for the input signal. Small DC offset in the integrate function input (or even small oscilloscope calibration errors) can cause the integrate function output to "ramp" up or down. This DC offset correction lets you level the integrate waveform.
Figure 8 Integrate Without Signal Offset
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Integrate with DC offset correction
Figure 9 Integrate With Signal Offset
See Also "Units for Math Waveforms" on page 91
FFT Measurement
FFT is used to compute the fast Fourier transform using analog input channels or a lower math function. FFT takes the digitized time record of the specified source and transforms it to the frequency domain. When the FFT function is selected, the FFT spectrum is plotted on the oscilloscope display as magnitude in dBV versus frequency. The readout for the horizontal axis changes from time to frequency (Hertz) and the vertical readout changes from volts to dB.
Use the FFT function to find crosstalk problems, to find distortion problems in analog waveforms caused by amplifier non- linearity, or for adjusting analog filters.
To display a FFT waveform:
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1 Press the Display Math softkey and turn the Entry knob to select the
math function you want to display. Then, either push the Entry knob or press the Display Math softkey again to display the selected math function.
2 Press the [Math] key. Then, press the Display Math softkey and select the
math function you want to use. Then, press the Operator softkey and select FFT.
Source 1 — selects the source for the FFT.
Span — sets the overall width of the FFT spectrum that you see on
the display (left to right). Divide span by 10 to calculate the number of Hertz per division. It is possible to set Span above the maximum available frequency, in which case the displayed spectrum will not take up the whole screen. Press the Span softkey, then turn the Entry knob to set the desired frequency span of the display.
Center — sets the FFT spectrum frequency represented at the center
vertical grid line of the display. It is possible to set the Center to values below half the span or above the maximum available frequency, in which case the displayed spectrum will not take up the whole screen. Press the Center softkey, then turn the Entry knob to set the desired center frequency of the display.
Scale — lets you set your own vertical scale factors for FFT expressed
in dB/div (decibels/division). See "To adjust the math waveform scale
and offset" on page 91.
Offset — lets you set your own offset for the FFT. The offset value is
in dB and is represented by the center horizontal grid line of the display. See "To adjust the math waveform scale and offset" on page 91.
More FFT — displays the More FFT Settings Menu.
3 Press the More FFT softkey to display additional FFT settings.
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NOTE
Window— selects a window to apply to your FFT input signal:
Hanning — window for making accurate frequency measurements or
for resolving two frequencies that are close together.
Flat Top — window for making accurate amplitude measurements of
frequency peaks.
Rectangular — good frequency resolution and amplitude accuracy,
but use only where there will be no leakage effects. Use on self- windowing waveforms such as pseudo- random noise, impulses, sine bursts, and decaying sinusoids.
Blackman Harris — window reduces time resolution compared to a
rectangular window, but improves the capacity to detect smaller impulses due to lower secondary lobes.
Vertical Units — lets you select Decibels or V RMS as the units for the
FFT vertical scale.
Auto Setup — sets the frequency Span and Center to values that will
cause the entire available spectrum to be displayed. The maximum available frequency is half the FFT sample rate, which is a function of the time per division setting. The FFT resolution is the quotient of the sampling rate and the number of FFT points (f
FFT Resolution is displayed above the softkeys.
/N). The current
S
Scale and offset considerations
If you do not manually change the FFT scale or offset settings, when you turn the horizontal scale knob, the span and center frequency settings will automatically change to allow optimum viewing of the full spectrum.
If you do manually set scale or offset, turning the horizontal scale knob will not change the span or center frequency settings, allowing you see better detail around a specific frequency.
Pressing the FFT Auto Setup softkey will automatically rescale the waveform and span and center will again automatically track the horizontal scale setting.
4 To make cursor measurements, press the [Cursors] key and set the
Source softkey to Math N.
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