Dataman 520 User Manual

DATAMAN Oscilloscope add-on

Spectrum analyzer

User’s guide
Version 1.01

Copyright © 2004-2009 Dataman Programmers Ltd

Spectrum analyzer User’s guide

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Contents

Warranty conditions.......................................................................................................5

Software License Agreement.........................................................................................5

Precautions (DATAMAN 520 and 570 series)..............................................................6

Precautions (DATAMAN 770 series)............................................................................6

1. Installation..................................................................................................................8

1.1. Requirements ......................................................................................................8

1.2. Hardware installation..........................................................................................8

1.3 Software installation ............................................................................................8

2. Basic information.......................................................................................................9

2.1. Front and rear panel layout.................................................................................9

2.1.1. Front panel layout........................................................................................9

2.1.2. DATAMAN 770 series rear panel layout....................................................9

2.2. Basic terms........................................................................................................10

3. Main window...........................................................................................................11

3.1. Navigator...........................................................................................................11

3.2. Main screen.......................................................................................................12

3.3. Channel controls ...............................................................................................12

3.4. Cursor controls..................................................................................................13

3.5. Sweep progress .................................................................................................13

3.6. Frequency precision controls............................................................................14

3.7. Processing controls ...........................................................................................14

3.8. Zoom controls...................................................................................................14

3.9. Input controls....................................................................................................15

3.10. Information panel............................................................................................15

3.11. Main menu ......................................................................................................16

3.11.1. Options window.......................................................................................16

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Figures and tables

Fig. 2.1.1.1. – Front panel of the DATAMAN 570 series oscilloscope ........................9

Fig. 2.1.1.2. – Front panel of the DATAMAN 520 series oscilloscope ........................9

Fig. 2.1.1.3. – Front panel of the DATAMAN 770 series oscilloscope ........................9

Fig. 2.1.2.1. – DATAMAN 770 series rear panel layout.............................................10

Fig. 3.1. – Main window..............................................................................................11

Fig. 3.1.1. – Navigator.................................................................................................11

Fig. 3.2.1. – Main screen..............................................................................................12

Fig. 3.3.1. – Channel controls......................................................................................13

Fig. 3.4.1. – Cursor controls ........................................................................................13

Fig. 3.5.1. – Progress bars............................................................................................13

Fig. 3.6.1. – Frequency precision controls...................................................................14

Fig. 3.7.1. – Processing controls..................................................................................14

Fig. 3.8.1. – Zoom controls..........................................................................................15

Fig. 3.9.1. – Input controls...........................................................................................15

Fig. 3.10.1. – Information panel ..................................................................................15

Fig. 3.11.1.1. – Options window..................................................................................16

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Warranty conditions

Dataman Programmers Ltd guarantees reliable operation of the oscilloscope in
compliance with this documentation during a period of 24 months (2 years) from the
date of purchase.

Should a malfunction occur during the warranty period, excluding errors for which
Dataman can not be held responsible, Dataman guarantees the repair of the product or
its replacement with a new or repaired one free of charge.

Dataman shall not be responsible for malfunctions of the device caused by an
accident, incorrect usage, unauthorized interventions or similar.

When requesting the warranty service the customer should send the device in its
original packaging to Dataman with a description of the defect or malfunction. The
customer agrees that when returning a product it would be insured against damage or
loss during transport.

Software License Agreement

This legal document is an agreement between you, the end user and Dataman
Programmers Ltd. By installing this product on your computer, you are agreeing to
become bound by the terms of this agreement and warranty conditions.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Dataman Programmers Ltd as Licensor, grants you, the
Licensee, a nonexclusive right to use and display this copy of the Scope software
(hereinafter the "SOFTWARE"), device and accompanying written materials, on a
single COMPUTER at a single location and only together so long as you comply with
the terms of this License.

2. OWNERSHIP. As the LICENSEE, you own the magnetic or other physical media
on which the SOFTWARE is originally or subsequently recorded or fixed, but an
express condition of this License is that Dataman Programmers Ltd retains title and
ownership of the SOFTWARE recorded on the original disk copy(ies) and all
subsequent copies of the software, regardless of the form or media in or on which the
original and other copies may exist. This License is not a sale of the original
SOFTWARE or any copy.

3. COPY RESTRICTIONS. This SOFTWARE, device and accompanying written
materials are copyrighted. Unauthorized copying or copy attempt of the device,
including the modules which have been modified or included with any other system,
or of written materials is expressly forbidden. It is, however, allowed to pass
SOFTWARE on as the DEMO version. You may be held legally responsible for any
copyright infringement which is caused or encouraged by your failure to abide by the
terms of this License.

4. DISCLAIMER OF THE WARRANTY OF ANY KIND CONCERNING
SOFTWARE. This SOFTWARE and accompanying written materials are provided
"AS IS" without a warranty of any kind. Further, Dataman Programmers Ltd does not

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warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the use, or the results of
use, of the SOFTWARE, device or written materials in terms of correctness, accuracy,
reliability, currentness, or otherwise. The entire risk as to the results and performance
of the software is assumed by you.

Precautions (DATAMAN 520 and 570 series)

Please follow these recommendations to avoid any possible problems that might occur
while using the oscilloscope of DATAMAN 520 or 570 series:

- read the User’s Guide

- always connect the device using the cable which is part of the package. If it is not
possible, always use a USB 2.0 specification cable.

- never connect a signal with absolute voltage higher than 200V to the measuring
inputs. This value is valid for frequencies lower than 100kHz. Over this frequency,
the voltage lowers with raising frequency. For example frequency 200kHz of 100V,
400kHz of 50V is the limit. However we do not recommend connecting a voltage
higher than 50V, because touching it can be dangerous.

- never connect a voltage lower than –10V and higher than +13V to the external
triggering input (frequency lower than 20kHz). Over 20kHz, voltage lower than -0.5V
or higher than +4V is not recommended.

- never connect a voltage to the oscilloscope ground, it may result in device or
computer damage

- never disassemble the device, since there are no user serviceable parts inside

Precautions (DATAMAN 770 series)

Please follow these recommendations to avoid any possible problems that might occur
while using the oscilloscope:

- read the User’s Guide

- always connect device using USB cable, which is the part of the package.

- never connect voltage higher than 200Vp between the measuring ground and the
input. This value is valid for frequencies lower than 100 kHz. Over this frequency, the
voltage lowers with rising frequency. For example voltage of 100Vp with frequency
200 kHz is the limit. You can always connect voltage with peak value up to 4 times
the input range set (32 time the sensitivity in v/div) independent on frequency.

- never connect voltage lower than –10V and higher than +13V to the external
triggering input (frequency lower than 20 kHz). Over 20 kHz, voltage lower than –

0.5V or higher than +4V is not recommended.

- the measuring ground is common for all of the measuring connectors. The voltage
connected to one of these grounds appears also on the other two of them. Do not
connect different voltages to the grounds of the measuring connectors. It can destroy
the measuring instrument and/or the measured device.

- when the voltage above 50V is connected to one of the measuring connector’s
ground, touching the other two of them can be dangerous for your health.

- when you connect the voltage higher then 50V to the measuring ground, please be
sure that the instrument is dry. If you brought the instrument from the colder
environment please wait until it warms up to the temperature of the new environment.

- when the voltage higher than 50V is connected to the measuring ground, for safety
reasons we recommend connect the chassis ground of the instrument (connector on

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