Hantek DSO8060 Software Manual

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DSO8000 SERIES

HANDHELD SCOPEMETER

USER’S

MANUAL

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USER’S MANUAL

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Content

General Safety Notice …………………………………….…..3
Digital Scope Meters………………………..…………………4
CHAPTER 1: Getting Start…………………………………... 6

General Check………………………………………....7

User’s Interface……………………………………...…7

Input Connections…………………………………

Function Check……………………………………….13
To compensate probes…………………………

To display a signal automatically…………………....15

Using the Scope Meter……………………………

CHAPTER 2: Operating Scope……………………………..19

Set Vertical System……………………………
Set Horizontal System…………………………
Set Trigger System………………………………
Save / Recall Waveforms and Setups……………...48
Utility Function……………………………
Signal Measurement……………………………
Cursor Measurement…………………………

IO Set.......................................................................70

CHAPTER 3: Using examples…………………………

CHAPTER 4: Multimeter………………………………….....81

CHAPTER 5 Waveform Generator....................................95

CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting…………………………….106

CHAPTER 7: Specications……………

CHAPTER 8: Appendix...................................................110

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General Safety Notice

1. Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms in this manual:

These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury
or loss of life.

CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.

Terms on the Product:

These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER: indicates an injury hazard may be immediately accessible.

WARNING: indicates an injury hazard may be not immediately accessible.

CAUTION: indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property

might occur.

Symbols on the Product:

These symbols may appear on the product:

Hazardous Refer to Protective Grounding Test
Voltage Instructions Earth Terminal Terminal Grounding
of Chassis Terrninal

2. General Safety Information

Carefully read the following safety information in order to avoid any personal injury
or damage on this product or any products connected with it. Review the following
safety precautions carefully before operate the device to avoid any personal injuries or
damages to the device and any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards use

the device as specied by this user’s manual only.

■ To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury.

■ Use Proper Power adapter.

and certied for the country of use.

Use only the power cord specied for this product

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■ Connect and Disconnect Properly.

leads while they are connected to a voltage source.

■ Connect and Disconnect Properly.

measurement device before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect
the probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit under test before
disconnecting the probe from the measurement device.

■ Observe All Terminal Ratings.

and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.

■ Use Proper Probe.

measurement.

To avoid shock hazard, use a properly rated probe for your

■ Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.

components when power is on.

■ Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.

device, have it inspected by qualied service personnel before further operations.

■ Provide Proper Ventilation.

ventilation of the device.

Refer to the installation instructions for proper

Do not connect or disconnect probes or test

Connect the probe output to the

To avoid re or shock hazard, observe all ratings

Do not touch exposed connections and

If suspected damage occurs with the

■ Do not operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.

■ Do not operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

■ Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Digital Scope Meters

DSO8000 Series

measurements in a compact, lightweight package. DSO8000 series is ideal for
production test, eld service, research, design, education and training involving

applications of analog circuit tests and troubleshooting.

digital scope meters offer exceptional waveform viewing and

Product features:

■ Dual Channel, Bandwidth:

60MHz (DSO8060)

■ Maximum real-time sampling rate:
150MSa/s (DSO8060)

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■ Memory depth:

32K points (Single Channel), 16K points (Dual Channels)

■ Color TFT LCD, 320×240 pixels resolution.

■ USB storage and printing supports, rmware upgrade via USB interface.

■ Adjustable waveform intensity, more effective waveform viewing.

■ One-touch automatic setup, ease of use (AUTOSET).

■ 15 Waveforms, 15 setups, supports CSV and bitmap format.

■ 22 Automatic measurements.

■ Automatic cursor tracking measurements.

■ Waveform recorder, record and replay dynamic waveforms.

■ User selectable fast offset calibration.

■ Built-in FFT function, Frequency Counter.

■ Pass/Fail Function.

■ Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Mathematic Functions.

■ Advanced trigger types include: Edge, Pulse width,ALT,Video.

■ Multiple Language User Interface.

■ Pop-up menu makes it easy to read and easy to use.

■ Built-in multi-language help system.

■ Easy-to-use le system supports Multi-Language characters le name
input.

■ Selectable bandwidth limit:

DSO8060:20MHz

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CHAPTER 1: Getting Start

This chapter covers the following topics:

General Check

■

Functional Check

■

The User Interface

■

Input Connections

■

To compensate probes

■

To display a signal automatically

■

Using the Scope Meter

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General Check

When you have got a new DSO8000 series scope meter, it is suggested that you should

perform a general inspection on the instrument according to the following steps:

■ Check the shipping container for damage:

Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the
shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been checked
mechanically and electrically.

■ Check the accessories:

Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in “Accessories” in this guide. If the

contents are incomplete or damaged,please notify our distributor at your local area or

the overseas sales dept.

■ Check the instrument:

In case there is any mechanical damage or defect, or the instrument does not operate
properly or fails performance tests, please notify our distributor at your local area or

the overseas sales dept.

User’s Interface

The rst thing to do with a new scope meter is to know its front panel. This chapter

helps to be familiar with the layout of the keys and how to use them. Read this chapter
carefully before further operations.

Front Panel (Figure 1-1):

The buttons not only allow you to use some of the functions directly but also bring up the

manual keys on the screen, which enable the access to many measurement features
associated with advanced functions, mathematics, and reference or to run control

features.

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Figure 1-1 Scope Meter Front Panel

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Figure 1-2 Front Panel Description

Description

1. LCD Display

2. F1~F5: Sets or switch options for the menu

3. Arrow Keys

4. HORI: Shows Horizontal menu

5. TRIG: Shows Trigger menu

6. LEVEL: Adjust the trigger level

7. RUN/STOP: key for running or stopping the operation

8. AUTO: Be used for auto setting under the oscilloscope operation mode

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9. TIME/DIV: Decrease or Increase the time base

10. POSITION: Adjust the horizontal trigger position

11. CH2: Shows the CH2 menu

12. VOLTS: Decrease or Increase the voltage/div

13. CH1: Shows the CH1 menu

14. M/R: Shows the Math or REF menu

15. DMM Buttons: The DMM control buttons

16. DMM/SCOPE: Switch DMM , Scope or RPM function

17. MENU ON/OFF: Turn on/off the menu

18. SAVE RECALL: Shows SAVE or RECALL menu

19. MEAS: Shows Measurement menu

20. UTILITY: Shows Utility menu

21. CURSOR: Shows Cursor menu

Display screen

1 15 3 4 5 6 7 8

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20

19

18
17

16

Figure 1-3 LCD Display screen

Description

1. Shows Brand

2. Shows horizontal trigger time

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10

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3. Shows location of the current waveform in the memory

4. Shows the trigger position in the memory

5. Shows the trigger mode

6. Shows the trigger source

7. Shows the trigger level

8. Shows the power

9. The center of current waveform window

10. CH1 waveform

11. The trigger level symbol

12. The grid

13. CH2 waveform

14. Shows the time base

15. Shows running staturs

16. CH1/CH2

17. Shows the coupling

18. Shows the voltage/div

19. CH2 mark

20. CH1 mark

21. Shows the trigger position in current waveform window

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Input Connections

See the following Figure 1-4:

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5

1

3

2

Figure 1-4 Input Connections

Description:

1. The power adapter is supplied for AC power supply and battery recharging.

2. Multi-meter input jacks, including four circular banana jacks .The four circular jacks
are used for voltage,resistance,mA range current and A range current inputs.

3. Multi-meter test lead.

4. Scope Meter probes.

5. Scope Meter input channels.

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Function Check

Perform this quick functional check to verify that your scope meter is operating correctly.

1. Turn on the instrument.

Use the power adapter designed for your scope meter only. Use a power source that

delivers 100 to 240 VACRMS, 50Hz. Turn on the scope meter.

2. Input a signal to a channel.

Set the attenuation switch on the probe to X10 and connect the probe to CH1 on the
scope meter.
To do this:

Align the slot in the probe connector with the key on the CH1 BNC connector.

■

Push to connect, and twist to the right to lock the probe in place.

■

Attach the probe tip and ground lead to the OUTPUT port.(Before this,you must press

■

OSC/DMM key to Enter Waveform Generator mode and output a 1kHz 2V peak -to-peak
square wave.And then Enter the Oscilloscope mode.)

Set the probe attenuation of the scope meter to 10X.To do this, push CH1→Probe→10X

.

Figure 1-5 Set the probe

3. Push the
(approximately 1 kHz 2 V peak- to- peak).

Turn off CH1 and turn on CH2, repeat steps 2 and 3.

button. Within a few seconds, a square wave will display

AUTO

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To compensate probes

Perform this adjustment to match the characteristics of the probe and the channel input.

This should be performed whenever attaching a probe to any input channel the rst time.

1. From CH1 menu, set the probe attenuation to 10X (press

Set the switch to X10 on the probe and connect it to CH1 of the scope meter.

When usiing the probe hook-tip, insert the tip onto the probe rmly to ensure proper

connection.
Attach the probe tip to the probe compensator connector and the reference lead to the

ground pin, Select CH1, and then press AUTO.

2. Check the shape of the displayed waveform.

Correctly Compensated

CH1→Probe→10X

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Over compensated

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Under Compensated

3. If necessary, use a non-metallic tool to adjust the trimmer capacitor of the probe for
the attest square wave being displayed on the scope meter.

4. Repeat if necessary.

WARNNING: To avoid electric shock while using the probe, be sure the perfection of
the insulated cable, and do not touch the metallic portions of the probe head while it is

connected with a voltage source.

To display a signal automatically

The scope meter has an Auto feature that automatically sets up the scope meter to best

display the input signal. Using Auto requires signals with a frequency greater than or
equal to 50 Hz and a duty cycle greater than 1%.

Press the AUTO button, the scope meter turns on and scales all channels that have
signals applied, and it selects a time base range based on the trigger source. The trigger

source selected is the lowest numbered input that has a signal applied. The scope meter
has two-channels input . Connect a signal to the CH1 input.

1.Connect a signal to the scope meter.

2.Press AUTO.

The scope meter may change the current setting to display the signal. It will automatically

adjust the vertical and horizontal scaling, the trigger coupling, type, position, slope, level,

and mode settings.

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Using the Scope Meter

This part provides a step-by-step introduction to the scope functions. The introduction
does not cover all of the capabilities of the scope functions but gives basic examples to
show how to use the menus and perform basic operations.

Turn on the scope meter

Connect scope meter to AC power via a power adapter. (The scope meter can still work
with built-in Li-ion battery even without AC power supply.)Turn the scope meter on by
pressing down the power on/off key.The instrument then performs Self-checking after

power on. The welcome picture will display on the screen when the system nishes Self-

checking.

The scope meter is powered on in its last setup conguration.

Figure 1-6 The Login window

Menu Operation

The following example shows how to use the tools menus to select a function, as shown
in the following gure.

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Figure 1-7 The Menu

1. Press the
screen and the corresponding optional settings on the bottom. Press

OFF

2. Choose one key from F1 to F5 and press it to change function setting.

MENU ON/OFF

again to hide the Function Menu.

key to display the Function Menu on the bottom of the

MENU ON/

Set up the vertical system

1. Change the vertical setup and notice that each change affects the

status bar differently.

Change the vertical sensitivity with or button and notice the change in the

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status bar.

2. Move the signal vertically.
The / button moves the signal vertically. Also notice that the channel symbol

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on the left side of the display moves in conjunction with the button.

To set up the horizontal system

1. Change the time base.

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The or button changes the time base in a 1-2-5 step sequence, and displays

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thevalue in the status bar.

2. Move signal horizontally.

The or button moves displayed signal horizontally on waveform window. It sets

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the trigger point position.

Set up the trigger system

1. Change the trigger Level

The or button changes the trigger level. The trigger level value is displayed

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at the top-right of the screen and a line is displayed showing the location of the trigger
level.

2. Change the trigger setup and notice these changes in the status bar.

Press TRIG button in the key panel.Choose one key from F1 to F5 and press it to

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change function setting.

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CHAPTER 2: Operating Scope

The end user should know how to determine the system setup from the status bar of a
Scope Meter. This chapter will detail the scope meter function of the test tool.

Set Vertical System

■

Set Horizontal System

■

Set Trigger System

■

Save and Recall waveforms and setups

■

Utility Function

■

Measure Signal

■

Cursor Measure

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Set Vertical System

Each channel of Scope meter has its own independent operation menu and it will pop up
after pressing CH1 or CH2 button. The settings of all items in the menu are shown in the
table below.

To make vertical CH1 and CH2 settings, do the following:

1. Press the CH1 or CH2 button and then the function menu appears at the bottom of the

screen.

2. Select and press key from F1 to F5 keys to make different settings.

Now, you can nd the menu that looks like the following gure 2-1.

The CH1 menu (Page 1/2)

The CH1 menu (Page 2/2)

The CH1 menu (Page 1/3)(not include DSO8060)

The CH1 menu (Page 2/3)(not include DSO8060)

The CH1 menu (Page 3/3)(not include DSO8060)

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Figure 2-1 The CH1 Menu

The following table describes the channel menu:

Menu Setting Description

Enable

Coupling

Probe

Reset Set the vertical display position back to middle window

1/2

ON

OFF

AC

DC

GND

10X

100X

1000X

Turn on Channel
Turn off Channel

The dc component in the input signal is blocked
The ac and dc components of the input signal are allowed
Disconnect the input signal

1X

Select one according to the probe attenuation factor to
ensure correct vertical scale reading

Go to the next menu page

2/2

Volt/Div

Invert

BW 20M

2/2

3/3

BW 100M

3/3

Coarse

Fine

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

Back to the previous menu page

Set Voltage range coarsely

Set Voltage range nely

Turn on the invert function
Turn off the invert function

Turn on the BW 20M(not include DSO8060)
Turn off the BW 20M

Back to the previous menu page

Go to the next menu (not include DSO8060)

Turn on the BW 100M(not include DSO8060)
Turn off the BW 100M

Go to the rst menu(not include DSO8060)

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BW Limit

Turn on the BW Limit
Turn off the BW Limit

1. Change Volt/DIV

It is the default setting of Volts/Div in a 1-2-5-step sequence from 1mV/div,2mV/Div,5mV/
div or 10mV/div, 20mV/div, 50mV/div, ... , to 1V/div,2V/div,5V/div.

The Volt/DIV will be displayed in the status bar on the bottom of the screen.

Figure 2-2 Channel Volt/Div

Press CH1→Volt/Div→Coarse/Fine to Set Volt/Div range.

2. Set Channel Coupling

With CH1 taken for example, input a sine wave signal containing a dc offset.
Press CH1→Coupling→AC to set “AC” coupling. It will pass AC component but block the

DC component of the input signal.
The waveform is displayed as Figure 2-3

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Figure 2-3 Waveform Display

Press CH1→Coupling→DC, to set “DC” coupling. It will pass both AC and DC

components of the input signal.
The waveform is displayed as Figure 2-4.

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Figure 2-4 Waveform Display

Press

CH1→Coupling→GND

, to set “GND” coupling, it disconnects the input signal.

The screen displays as Figure 2-5:

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Figure 2-5 Waveform Display

3. Set Probe Attenuation

The scope meter allows adjusting the probe attenuation scale factor correspondingly
in the channel operation menu in order to comply with the probe attenuation scale.
The attenuation factor changes the vertical scaling of the scope meter so that the

measurement results reect the actual voltage levels at the probe tip.
To change (or check) the probe attenuation setting, press the CH1 or CH2 button

(according to which channel in using). Toggle the Probe soft button to match the
attenuation factor of the probe.

This setting remains in effect until changes again.

Figure 2-6 Probe Setting

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4. Invert a waveform

The displayed waveform reverses 180 degrees relatively to the ground potential.
Press

CH1 or CH2 → F5 → F3

, to turn on/off the

Invert.

Figure 2-7 Turn Invert off

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Figure 2-8 Turn Invert on

5. Set Band-Width Limit

With CH1 taken for example, input a signal containing high frequency component.

Press CH1→F5→F4→OFF ,to set up bandwidth limit to “OFF” status. The scope meter
is set to full bandwidth and passing the high frequency component in the signal.

The waveform is displayed as Figure 2-9.

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Figure 2-9 Turn BW limit Off

Press CH1→F5→F4→ON, to set up bandwidth limit to “ON” status. It will reject the
frequency component higher than 20MHz.

Press CH1→F5→F5→F2→ON, to set up bandwidth limit to “ON” status. It will reject the
frequency component higher than 100MHz.This function is not used in DS08060.

The waveform is displayed as Figure 2-10:

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Figure 2-10 Turn BW limit On

6. Math Setting

The mathematic functions include “add”, “subtract”, “multiply”, “division”, and “FFT” for

CH1 and CH2. The mathematic result can be measured by the grid and the cursor.

The mathematic window is displayed as gure 2-11.

The Math menu (Page 1/2)

Figure 2-11 The Math menu

The Math menu (Page 2/2)

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Figure 2-12 The Math menu

The Math menu setting table

Menu Setting Description

Enable

Operate

Source A

Source B

1/2

ON

OFF

A + B

A - B

A X B

A / B

FFT

CH1
CH2

CH1
CH2

Turn on math
Turn off math

Add source A and source B
Subtract source B from source A
Multiply source B by source A
Divide source A by source B
Fast Fourier Transform

Dene CH1 or CH2 as source A

Dene CH1 or CH2 as source B

Go to the next menu page

2/2

Volt/Div

Invert

Probe

2/2

Coarse

Fine

ON

OFF

1x

10x

100x

1000x

Back to the previous menu page

Set Voltage range coarsely

Set Voltage range nely

Invert the MATH waveform
Waveform display normal

Select one according the probe attenuation
factor to ensure a correct vertical scale
reading

Back to the previous menu page

Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication,Division and FFT

In the Math function, use the addition, subtraction, multiplication,division and FFT to

operate and analyze the waveform.

The multiplication function window is displayed in gure 2-13

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Figure 2-13 The multiplication

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7. FFT

The FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) process converts a time-domain signal into its

frequency components mathematically.

FFT waveforms are useful in the following applications:

Measure harmonic content and distortion in systems

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Characterize noise in DC power supplies

■

Analyze harmonics in power lines

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The FFT menu (Page 1/2)

The FFT menu (Page 2/2)

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Figure 2-14 The FFT menu

The FFT menu table

Menu Setting Description

Enable

Operate FFT Fast Fourier Transform

Source

Window

1/2

ON

OFF

CH1
CH2

Rectangle

Hanning

Hamming

Blackman

Turn on FFT
Turn off FFT

Dene CH1 or CH2 as FFT source

Select window for FFT

Go to the next menu page

2/2

Scale

Display

2/2

Vrms

dBVrms

Full

Split

Back to the previous menu page

Set “Vrms” as vertical unit
Set “dBVrms” as vertical unit

Display waveform in full screen
Display waveform in split screen

Back to the previous menu page

Note:

1. Signals that have a DC component or offset can cause incorrect FFT waveform

component magnitude values. To minimize the DC component, choose AC Coupling

on the source signal.

2. To reduce random noise and aliases components in repetitive or single-shot events,

set the oscilloscope acquisition mode to average.

3. To display FFT waveforms with a large dynamic range, use the “dBVrms” scale. The

“dBVrms” scale displays component magnitudes using a log scale.

FFT Window

The scope meter provides four FFT windows. Each window is a trade-off between

frequency resolution and amplitude accuracy. It depends on the desired

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measurement and the source signals characteristics to determine the window to use.
Use the following guidelines to select the best window.

The FFT Window table

Window Features Best for measuring

Rectangle

Hanning

Hamming

Blackman

8. REF

Best frequency resolution and

worst magnitude resolution.This
is essentially the same as no
window.

Better frequency, poorer

magnitude accuracy than
Rectangular. Hamming has

slightly better frequency

resolution than Hanning.

Best magnitude, worst frequency

resolution.

Transients or bursts, the signal

levels before and after the

event are nearly equal.Equal­amplitude sine waves with xed
frequencies. Broadband random

noise with a relatively slow
varying spectrum.

Sine, periodic, and narrow-band

random noise. Transients or
bursts where the signal levels
before and after the events are

signicantly different.

Single frequency waveforms, to

Find higher order harmonics.

Reference Waveforms are saved waveforms to be selected for display. The reference
function will be available after saving the selected waveform to non-volatile memory.
Press M/R button to display the Reference waveform menu.
Select menu Enable->ON to enter reference function window. The reference function
window is displayed in Figure 2-15.

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Figure 2-15 The reference function window

Internal

Press

M/R → REF → InternaI

REF menu when using internal memory

REF menu table when using internal memory

Menu Setting Description

Enable

Source

ON

OFF

CH1
CH2

MATH

and go to the following menu.

Figure 2-16 The Internal menu

Turn on REF
Turn off REF

Select CH1 as REF channel
Select CH2 as REF channel
Select MATH as REF channel

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Location

Save

Load

REF menu table when using external memory

Menu Setting Description

Enable

Source

Location

1/2

Internal

External

ON

OFF

CH1
CH2

Internal

External

Select memory location in scope
Select memory location out scope

Save REF waveform

Load REF waveform

Turn on REF
Turn off REF

Select CH1 as REF channel
Select CH2 as REF channel

Select inner memory location
Select outer memory location

Go to the next menu page

External

Press

M/R→REF→External

The External REF menu (Page 1/2)

and go to the following menu.

Figure 2-17 The External menu

The External REF menu (Page 2/2)

Figure 2-18 The External menu

The

External

New File

Delete File

menu table

Menu Setting Description

To create a le

To delete the chosen le

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Load

Display a Reference Waveform

To load a chosen le

Go to the Storage menu page

Figure 2-19 Reference display

1. Press M/R button to show the reference waveform menu.

2. Press F2 to select the reference channel: CH1, CH2 or MATH.

3. Press F4 to save REF.

4. Press F5 to load an internal REF le.

5. Press F1 button to turn on REF.

Note:

The Reference function is not available in X-Y mode.

Set Horizontal System

The horizontal system changes the horizontal scale and position of waveforms. The
horizontal center of the screen is the time reference for waveforms. Changing the
horizontal scale causes the waveform to expand or contract with respect to the screen

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center.

Horizontal position changes the displayed waveform position, relative to the trigger point.

Press HORI button to show the horizontal system menu. The settings of this menu are
listed in the following table.

The Horizontal Menu

Figure 2-20 The Horizontal menu

The Horizontal Menu Table

Menu Setting Description

Time base

Reset

ALT Mag

Holdoff

Y – T

X – Y

Roll

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

Show the relative relation between vertical voltage and
horizontal time.
Show CH1 value at X axis; CH2 value at Y axis.

In Roll Mode, the waveform display updates from right to

left.

Pressing this button clears trigger offset and moves the
trigger point to the horizontal center of the screen.

Turn on ALT Mag
Turn off ALT Mag

Turn on the Holdoff time
Turn off the Holdoff time

1. TIME/DIV

Use this button to select the horizontal time/div (scale factor) for the main.

Figure 2-21 The TIME/DIV button

2. POSITION

Press this button to adjust the horizontal position of all channel waveforms. The
resolution of this control varies with the time base.

Figure 2-22 The POSITION button

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1

2

4

5

Figure 2-23 The horizontal/Time base marks

Marks Indicator

1. The current running status.

2. The trigger position in the memory.

3. The current waveform window’s position in the memory.

4. The trigger position in the current waveform window.

5. The horizontal time base (main time base).

ALT Mag

The ALT Mag is a magnied portion of the waveform window. Use ALT Mag to locate

and horizontally expand part of the main waveform window for a more detailed (higher
horizontal resolution) analysis of signal. The ALT Mag time base setting cannot be set

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3

4

2

Description:

1. Wave to be horizontally expanded.

2.The magnied Wave.

3.The time base of ALT Mag.

4.The main time base.

The following describes the ALT Mag display.

The screen is divides into two parts. The upper half displays the main waveform window
and the lower half displays an expanded portion of the main waveform window.This
expanded portion of the main window is called the ALT Mag window.Two blocks shadow
the upper half. The un-shadowed portion is expanded in the lower half. The key TIME/
DIV control the size and position of the ALT Mag. The symbol at the right bottom of the
screen means the main time base and the symbol on the center bottom means the ALT
Mag time.

Figure 2-24 ALT Mag Mode

X-Y Format

This format is useful for studying phase relationships between two signals. CH1 in the

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horizontal axis (X) and CH2 in the vertical axis (Y)

The following modes or functions will not work in X-Y format.

Automatic Measurements

■

Cursor Measurements

■

REF and MATH Operations

■

Horizontal Position

■

Trigger Controls

■

Figure 2-25 X-Y display format

Set Trigger System

The trigger determines when the scope meter starts to acquire data and display a
waveform. When a trigger is set up properly, it can convert unstable displays or blank

screens into meaningful waveforms.

When the scope meter starts to acquire a waveform, it collects enough data so that it can
draw the waveform to the left of the trigger point. The scope meter continues to acquire
data while waiting for the trigger condition to occur. After it detects a trigger, the scope
meter continues to acquire enough data so that it can draw the waveform to the right of

the trigger point.

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Trigger Modes

The scope meter provides four trigger modes: Edge, Pulse , Alternative and Video.

: An edge trigger occurs when the trigger input passes through a specied

Edge

voltage level in the specied slope direction.

: Use this trigger type to catch pulses with certain pulse width.

Pulse
Alternative
Video

Edge Trigger Setting

An edge trigger determines whether the oscilloscope nds the trigger point on the rising
or the falling edge of a signal. Select Edge trigger mode to trigger on rising edge, falling

edge .

: Trigger on non-synchronized signals.

: Trigger on video-synchronized signals.

Press

TRIG → F1 → Edge

table.
The Edge trigger menu (Page 1/2)

The Edge trigger menu(Page 2/2)

The Edge Trigger Table

Menu Setting Description

Source

Slope

Sweep

button to show the edge trigger menu as the following

Figure 2-26 The Edge trigger menu

CH1
CH2

Rising

Falling

Auto

Normal

Single

Dene CH1 or CH2 as trigger signal

Trigger on rising edge or falling edge

Acquire waveform even no trigger occurred
Acquire waveform when trigger occurred
When trigger occurs, acquire one waveform then stop

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HF Reject ON/OFF Reject high frequency signals

50% Set the trigger level to the center of the signal

Pulse Trigger Setting

Pulse trigger occurs according to the width of pulse. The abnormal signals can be
detected through setting up the pulse width condition.

Press TRIG → F1 → Pulse button to show the pulse trigger menu as the following table.

The Pulse Trigger menu (Page 1/2)

Figure 2-27 The Pulse Trigger Menu

The Pulse Trigger menu (Page 2/2)

Figure 2-28 The Pulse Trigger Menu

The Pulse Trigger Table (Page 1/2)

Menu Setting Description

Source

When

Setting Value Set required pulse width

1/2

CH1
CH2

+More

+Less

+Equal

-More

-Less

-Equal

Dene CH1 or CH2 as trigger signal

+Pulse width more than selecting pulse condition
+Pulse width less than selecting pulse condtion

+Pulse width equal to selecting pulse condition

-Pulse width more than selecting pulse condition

-Pulse width less than selecting pulse condition

-Pulse width equal to selecting pulse condition

Go to the next menu page

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The Pulse Trigger Table (Page 2/2)

Menu Setting Description

2/2

Back to the previous menu page

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Auto

Sweep

HF

Reject

50%

2/2

: The Pulse width adjust range is10ns ~ 10s. When the condition is met, it will

Note

trigger and acquire the waveform.

Normal

Single

ON

OFF

Acquire waveform even no trigger occurred
Acquire waveform when trigger occurred
When trigger occurs, acquire one waveform and then stop

Reject high frequency signals

Set the trigger level to the center of the signal

Back to the previous menu page

ALT (Alternative) Trigger Setting

When alternative trigger is on, the trigger sources come from two vertical channels. This

mode can be used to observe two non-related signals. You can choose two different

trigger modes for the two vertical channels. The options are as follows: Edge, Pulse. The

info of the trigger level of the two channels will be displayed on the upper-right of the
screen.

See the ALT screen in gure 2-29.

Press

TRIG → F1 → ALT

The ALT Trigger menu (Type Edge)(Page 1/2)

button to show the ALT trigger menu as the following table.

Figure 2-30 The ALT trigger menu

The ALT menu table (Type Edge)( Page 2/2)

Menu Setting Description

Channel

CH1
CH2

Set trigger for CH1
Set trigger for CH2

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Type

Slope

1/2

Edge
Pulse

Rising

Falling

Set Edge/Pulse Trigger as the trigger type

Trigger on rising edge
Trigger on falling edge

Go to the next menu page

1 2

43

5

7

6

8

9

11

10

13

14

Figure 2-29 ALT Mode Screen
Description:

1. The trigger type of CH1

2. The horizontal trigger position of CH1

3. The trigger level value of CH1

4. The trigger type of CH2

5. The trigger level value of CH2

6. The time base of CH1

7. The trigger level of CH1

8. The trigger delay time of CH1

9. The horizontal trigger position of CH2

10. The time base of CH2

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11. The trigger level of CH2

12. The trigger delay time of CH2

13.The CH1 Voltage/Div

14.The CH2 Voltage/Div

Figure 2-31 The ALT Trigger menu

The Alternative menu table (Type edge)(Page 2/2)

Menu Setting Description

2/2

Back to the previous menu page

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HF Reject

50% Set the trigger level to the center of the signal

2/2

The ALT Trigger menu (Type Pulse)(Page 1/2)

Figure 2-32 The ALT Tirgger menu

The Alternative menu table (Trigger Type: Pulse Page 1/2)

Menu Setting Description

Channel

Type

ON

OFF

CH1
CH2

Edge

Pulse

Reject high frequency signals or not

Back to the previous menu page

Set trigger mode for CH 1
Set trigger mode for CH2

Set Edge/Pulse Trigger as the trigger type

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+More

+Less

When

1/2

The ALT Trigger menu (Type Pulse)(Page 2/2)

Figure 2-33 The ALT Trigger menu

The Alternative menu table (Trigger Type: Pulse Page 2/2)

Menu Setting Description

2/2

Setting

HF Reject

50% Set the trigger level to the center of the signal

2/2

+Equal

-More

-Less

-Equal

Value

ON

OFF

+Pulse width more than selecting pulse condition
+Pulse width less than selecting pulse condition

+Pulse width equal to selecting pulse condition

-Pulse width more than selecting pulse condition

-Pulse width less than selecting pluse condition

-Pulse width equal to selecting pulse condition

Go to the next menu page

Back to the previous menu page

Set the width of the pulse

Reject high frequency signals or not

Back to the previous menu page

Video Trigger Setting

The Video trigger mode is designed to captrue the video signal type to display stable
NTSC or PAL/SECAM standard composite video waveforms.

Press

TRIG → F1 → Video

table.
The Video Trigger menu (Page 1/2)

(not used in DSO8060)

button to show the Video trigger menu as the following

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The Video Trigger menu (Page 2/2)

Figure 2-34 The Video Tirgger menu

The Video Trigger menu table

Menu Setting Description

Channel

Polarity

Sync

1/2

CH1
CH2

Normal

Invert

All Field

Odd Field

Even Field

Line Num

All Lines

Set trigger mode for CH1
Set trigger mode for CH2

Applicable to the video signal of which the black level is
low
Applicable to the video signal of which the black level is
high

Set trigger on the falling edge of the rst serration pulse
to eld
Set trigger on the falling edge of the rst serration pulse
to odd eld
Set trigger on the falling edge of the rst serration pulse
to even eld
Set trigger on the selected line in even eld or odd eld
Set trigger on the rst line found

Go to the next menu page

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Line Num

Standard

PAL/SEC

NTSC

Back to the previous menu page

Set the lines of trigger video

Set video standard to PAL/SEC
Set video standard to NTSC

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Force the oscilloscope to trigger in the absence condi­ton
Let oscilloscope to trigger in the suitable trigger condi­ton
Let osclloscope to trigger one time in the suitable trig-

ger condition,then stop

Back to the previous menu page

Sweep

2/2

Auto

Normal

Single

Term interpretation

■ Auto:

This sweep mode allows the scope meter to acquire waveforms even when it does

not detect a trigger condition. If no trigger condition occurs while the scope meter is

waiting for a specic period (as determined by the time-base setting), it will force itself

to trigger.

When forcing invalid triggers, the scope meter cannot synchronize the waveform,
and the waveform seems to roll across the display. If valid triggers occur, the display

becomes stable on the screen. Any factor results in the un-stability of waveforms can

be detected by Auto Trigger, such as the output of Power supply.

NOTE: When horizontal control is set more than 50 ms/div, Auto mode allows the

oscilloscope to capture without trigger signal.

■ Normal:

The Normal mode allows the scope meter to acquire a waveform only when it is
triggered. If no trigger occurs, the scope meter keeps waiting, and the previous
waveform, if any, will remain on the display.

■ Single:

In Single mode, after pressing the RUN/STOP key, the scope meter waits for trigger.
While the trigger occurs, the scope meter acquires one waveform then stop.

Save / Recall Waveforms and Setups

Press the
The Save/Recall Menu Table

Save/Recall

Menu Setting Description

Type

Internal Go to menu for internal memory operation

button, the interface menu for settings shows as follows.

Wave
Setup

Bitmap

CSV

Factory

Store or recall waveform
Store or recall instrument setups

Create or delete bitmap les
Create or delete CSV les

Recall factory setups

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External Go to menu for external memory operation

Wave

The Wave menu

Figure 2-35 The Wave menu

The Wave menu table

Menu Setting Description

Internal Go to menu for internal memory operation

External Go to menu for external memory operation

Setup

The Setup menu

Figure 2-36 The Setup menu

The Setup menu table

Menu Setting Description

Internal Go to menu for internal memory operation

External Go to menu for external memory operation

Bitmap

The Bitmap menu

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Figure 2-37 The Bitmap menu

The Bitmap menu table

Menu Setting Description

External Go to menu for external memory operation

CSV

The CSV menu

Figure 2-38 The CSV menu

The CSV menu table

Menu Setting Description

External Go to menu for external memory operation

Factory

The Factory menu

Figure 2-39 The Factory menu

The Factory menu table

Menu Setting Description

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Load Recall factory setups or les

Internal Memory

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Press

SAVE/RECALL →Internal

Menu Setting Description

Internal

Load

Save

Setup_01

...

Setup_15

to go to the following menu

Set up the location of les in internal memory

Recall waveform les and setup les from the

internal memory location

Save waveform les and setup les to the internal

memory location

External Memory

Press

SAVE/RECALL → External

Menu Setting Description

New File

Delete File

Load

File system as following:

to go to the following menu.

To create new le

Delete le

Recall waveform and setup from USB storage
device

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Figure 2-40 File System

Factory

The scope meter has default settings and can be recalled at any time.

Memory location

Specify the memory location to save/recall the waveforms and setups.

Load

Recall saved waveforms, setups and default settings.

Save

Save waveforms and setups.

Note:

1. Select save stores not only the waveforms, but also the current scope meter.

2. The oscilloscope can store 15 settings permanently and can restore at any time.

Utility Function

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Press the

The series without RS232 and LAN:

The Utility menu (Page 1/4)

The Utility menu (Page 2/4)

The Utility menu (Page 3/4)

The Utility menu (Page 4/4)

button to show the menu of the settings in the

Utility

Utility

system.

Figure 2-41 The Utility menu(without RS232 and LAN)

The series with RS232 and LAN:
The Utility menu (Page 1/5)

The Utility menu (Page 2/5)

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The Utility menu (Page 3/5)

The Utility menu (Page 4/5)

The Utility menu (Page 5/5)

Figure 2-42 The Utility menu (with RS232 and LAN)

The Utility menu table (Page 1/4 and Page 1/5)

Menu Setting Description

OFF Turn off Frequency,Counter or RPM

F/C/R

Frequency Turn on Frequency

Counter Turn on Counter

RPM Turn on RPM

DMM

ON

OFF

Turn on the multimeter
Turn off the multimeter

Display Show Display menu page

Acquire Go to the Acquire menu page

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1/5

The Utility menu table (Page 2/4 and Page 2/5)

Menu Setting Description

2/4

2/5

Pass/Fail Go to Pass/Fail menu page

Record Go to Record menu page

Language

2/4

2/5

Go to the next menu page

Go to the next menu page

Back to the previous menu page

Back to the previous menu page

Select languages

(More languages may be added in later rmware

versions.)

Go to the next menu page

Go to the next menu page

The Utility menu table (Page 3/4 and Page 3/5)

Menu Setting Description

3/4

3/5

5Min

Shut

Down

Sound

Calibrate Calibrate the scope meter

10Min
20Min
30Min

Innite

ON

OFF

Back to the previous menu page

Back to the previous menu page

Set the shut down time

Turn beeper sound on/off

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3/4

3/5

The Utility menu table (Page 4/4 and Page 4/5)

Menu Setting Description

4/4

4/5

Congure

Update Update the system

System Info Show the information of the system

4/4

4/5

The Utility menu table (Page 5/5)

Menu Setting Description

No Save

Save

Go to the next menu page

Go to the next menu page

Back to the previous menu page

Back to the previous menu page

Not save the system conguration when shut down
Save the system conguration when shut down

Go to the rst previou menu page

Go to the next menu page

5/5

IO Set Go to the IO Set menu Page

5/5

Back to the previous menu page

Go the the rst previous menu page

Calibrate

The calibration adjusts the internal circuitry to get the best accuracy. Use these functions
to calibrate the vertical and horizontal systems.

For maximum accuracy at any time, run this calibration if the ambient temperature

changes by 5°C or more.

Before running this procedure, do these steps:

1. Disconnect any probes or cables from all channel inputs, otherwise failure or damage

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2. Push the

The calibration screen is shown as in Figure 2-43.

button and select

Utility

Calibrate.

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Figure 2-43 The Calibration Screen

Note:

The scope meter must have been working or warm-up at least 30-minutes before
running calibration to get best accuracy.

The scope meter will calibrate parameter of vertical system (CH1, CH2).

Pass/Fail

The Pass/Fail function monitors changes of signals and output pass or fail signals by

comparing the input signal is within the pre-dened mask.

Press

Utility→Pass/Fail

The Pass/Fail menu (Page 1/2)

to go to the following menu.

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Figure 2-44 The Pass/Fail menu

The Pass/Fail menu (Page 2/2)

Figure 2-45 The Pass/Fail menu

The Pass/Fail menu table (Page 1/2)

Menu Setting Description

Enable

Source

Output

Operate

1/2

ON

OFF

CH1
CH2

Fail

Pass

Fail+Beep

Pass +Beep

Stop
Start

Turn on Pass/Fail test
Turn off Pass/Fail test

Select Pass/Fail test on CH1
Select Pass/Fail test on CH2

Output when Fail condition detected
Output when Pass condition detected
Output and Beep when Fail condition detected
Output and Beep when Pass condition detected

Pass/Fail test stopped, press to run
Pass/Fail test running, press to stop

Go to the next menu page

The Pass/Fail menu table (Page 2/2)

Menu Setting Description

2/2

Stop

output

ON

OFF

Back to the previous menu page

Stop test when output occur
Continue test when output occur

Mask Go to Mask menu

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Back to the previous menu page

Mask setting

Press

Utility→Pass/Fail→Mask

The Mask menu (Page 1/2)

The Mask menu (Page 2/2)

The Mask setting menu table (Page 1/2)

Menu Setting Description

Vertical Set vertical clearance to the waveform

Horizontal Set horizontal clearance to the waveform

Create Create a test mask according to the above clearance

Location

1/2

Internal

External

Setting to go to the following menu.

Figure 2-46 The Mask menu

Figure 2-47 The Mask menu

Store created test mask into internal/External memory

Go to the next menu page

The Mask setting menu table (Page 2/2) When the save as internal memory

Menu Setting Description

2/2

Save Store created test mask into internal memory

Back to the previous menu page

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Load Recall mask setting le from internal memory

Back to the previous menu page

The Mask setting menu (Page 2/2) When the save as external memory

Menu Setting Description

Save Go to save menu (same as REF save menu)

Load Recall mask setting le from external memory

Waveform Recorder

Waveform recorder records input waveforms from CH1 and CH2, with a maximum record

length of 1000 frames.

Press

Utility→Record

Waveform recorder

The Recorder menu Record Mode) (Page 1/2)

The Recorder menu (Record Mode) (Page 2/2)

The Record menu table (Record Mode) (Page 1/2)

Menu Setting Description

Mode

Setting to go to the following

: Record the waveforms with specied interval.

Figure 2-48 The Recorder menu (Record Mode)

Figure 2-49 The Recorder menu (Record Mode)

Record

Play

Storage

OFF

Select record mode
Select play mode
Select storage mode
Turn off all recorder function

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Source

End Frame <1-1000> Set number of record frames

Operate

1/2

The Record menu table (Record Mode) (Page 2/2)

Menu Setting Description

2/2

Interval <10.0ms-20s> Set time interval between record frames

: Play back the recorded waveforms.

Play

The Record menu(Paly Mode) (Page 1/2)

CH1
CH2

Start
Stop

Select record source channel

Record stopped, press to start recording

Press to stop recording

Go to the next menu page

Back to the previous menu page

Back to the Utility menu page

Figure 2-50 The Record menu (Play Mode)

The Play back menu(Play Mode) (Page 2/2)

Figure 2-51 The Record menu (Play Mode)

The Record menu table(Play Mode) (Page 1/2)

Menu Setting Description

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Repeat

Start

Stop

ON

OFF

Play stopped, press to start playback

Press to stop playing

Set repeat play mode or not

Interval <10.0ms-20s> Set interval time to play back

1/2

Go to the next menu page

The Record menu table (Play Mode) (Page 2/2)

Menu Setting Description

2/2

Back to the previous menu page

Start Frame <1-1000> Set start frame

Cur Frame <1-1000> Select current frame to be played

End Frame <1-1000> Set End frame

Back to the previous menu page

Storage

: Store recorded waveforms to non-volatile memory according to the setup

frames.

The Record menu (Storage Mode) (Page 1/2)

Figure 2-52 The Record menu (Storage Mode)

The Record menu (Storage Mode) (Page 2/2)

Figure 2-53 The Record menu (Storage Mode)

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The Record menu (Storage Mode) (Page 1/2)

Menu Setting Description

Start

Frame

End Frame <1-1000>

Location

1/2

The Record menu when the save to Internal memory (Storage Mode)(Page 2/2)

Menu Setting Description

Save

Load Recall recorded waveform from internal memory location

The Record menu when the save as external memory (Storage Mode) (Page 2/2)

Menu Setting Description

Create File

Delete File Delete a selected le

Load Recall recorded waveform from external memory location

<1-1000>

Internal

External

Set rst frame to be saved

Set end frame to be saved

Set up Store location

Go to the next menu page

Save recorded waveform to internal memory location

Back to the Utility menu page

Create a new le

Language:

DSO8000 series scope meters have multi-language user menu, choose as your desire.

Press

Utility→Language

to select the language.

Signal Measurement

Press the

The measure menu (Page 1/5)

button to display the menu of the automatic measurements settings.

MEAS

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Figure 2-54 The Measure menu

The measure menu (Page 2/5)

Figure 2-55 The Measure menu

The measure menu (Page 3/5)

Figure 2-56 The Measure menu

The measure menu (Page 4/5)

Figure 2-57 The Measure menu

The measure menu (Page 5/5)

Figure 2-58 The Measue menu

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The scope meter provides 22auto measurements:Vpp,Vmax,Vmin,Vtop,Vmid,Vbase,Va
mp, Vavg, Vrms,Vcrms, Overshoot, Preshoot, Freq, Period, Rise Time, Fall Time, +Width,

-Width, +Duty, -Duty, Delay1->2↑, Delay1->2↓ (12 voltage and 10 time measurements).

The Measure menu table

Menu Setting Description

Source

Type

Meas All

Clear Clear measurement result on screen

1/2

The Voltage Measurement menu table

Menu Description

Pk to Pk

Maximum

Minimum

Top

Base

Amplitude

RMS The Root Mean Square voltage over the entire waveform

Preshoot

Overshoot

Middle Voltage of the 50% level from base to top

CH1
CH2

Voltage

Time

ON

OFF

Peak-to-Peak = Max - Min
Measured over the entire waveform

Voltage of the absolute maximum level
Measured over the entire waveform

Voltage of the absolute minimum level
Measured over the entire waveform

Voltage of the statistical maximum level
Measured over the entire waveform

Voltage of the statistical minimum level
Measured over the entire waveform

Amp = Base - Top
Measured over the entire waveform

Positive Overshoot = (Max - Top)/Amp x 100 %

Measured over the entire waveform

Negative Overshoot = (Base - Min)/Amp x 100 %

Measured over the entire waveform

Select CH1 or CH2 as source
channel for measurement

Select to measure voltage parameter

Turn on all measurement result
Turn off all measurement result

Go to the next menu page

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Average Average voltage of a waveform

CRMS The Root Mean Square voltage over the rst cycle in the waveform

The Time Measurement menu table

Menu Description

Frequency Reciprocal of the period of the rst cycle in the waveform

Period

Rising

Falling

+Width Measured of the rst positive pulse in the waveform

-Width Measured of the rst negative pulse in the waveform

+Duty

-Duty

Delay1->2↑ The delay of rising time between CH1 and CH2

Delay1->2↓ The delay of falling time between CH1 and CH2

Time to take for the rst signal cycle to complete in the waveform

The time taken from lower threshold to upper threshold

The time taken from upper threshold to lower threshold

Positive Duty Cycle = (Positive Pulse Width)/Period x 100%
Measured of the rst cycle in waveform

Negative Duty Cycle = (Negative Pulse Width)/Period x 100%
Measured of the rst cycle in waveform

The results of the automatic measurements will be displayed on the bottom of

Note:

the screen. Maximum 3 results could be displayed at the same time. When there is no

room, the next new measurement result will make the previous results moving left out of

screen.

Cursor Measurement

The screen displays two parallel cursors. Move the cursors to make custom voltage
or time measurements of the signal. The values are displayed on the boxes below the

menu. Before using cursors, make sure to set the Signal Source as the channel for

measuring.
Press

CURSOR

The Cursor menu

to show the cursor menu as the following:

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Figure 2-59 The Cursor menu

The Cursors menu table

Menu Setting Description

Manual

Mode

Type

Source

Cursor A

Cursor B

The scope meter measures the Y or X coordinate values of the cursors, and the

increments between the two cursors.

Track

Auto
OFF

X

Y

CH1
CH2

MATH

Set to Manual Mode
Set to Track Mode
Set to Auto Mode
Turn off the cursor measure

Shown as vertical line to measure the horizontal
parameters
Shown as horizontal line to measure the vertical
parameters

Select the measurement signal source

Select Cursor A or not

Select Cursor B or not

To do cursor measurements, please do as the following steps:

1. Turn on the cursor measurement:

Cursor→Mode→Manual / Track / Auto.

2. Select channel Source for measurements by pressing soft button as:

Cursor→Source→CH1 / CH2 / MATH.

3. Select the cursors type by pressing soft button as Cursor→Type→ X or Y.

4. Press F4 or F5 to select the Cursor A or Cursor B.

5. Move the cursors to adjust the increment between the cursors.

The values will be automatically displayed on the right upper corner of screen when the
cursor function menu is hidden or displaying other menus.

Comments of Cursor Measurements

1. Auto Cursor Mode

The Auto Cursor Mode displays the cursors for the current measuring automatically. See

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gure 2-60.

Figure 2-60 The Automatic Cursor Mode

2. Manual Cursor Mode

In this mode, the scope meter measures the Y or X coordinate increments between the
two cursors. See gure 2-61.

1) Select menu Mode->Manual.

2) Select menu Type->X/Y to get the vertical or horizontal of Cursor A or Cursor B.

3) Select menu Source->CH1/CH2/MATH to Get the Cursor Source.
4 )Select Cursor A or Cursor B to adjust the increments between Cursor A and Cursor B.

5) Get the values between Cursor A and Cursor B.
delt x is the time between Cursor A and Cursor B.

1/(delt x) is the frequency between Cursor A and Cursor B.

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Figure 2-61 The Manual Cursor Mode

3. Track Cursor Mode

In Track Cursor Mode, the Cursor A and Cursor B move together with the selected
waveform. See gure 2-62.

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Figure 2-62 Track Cursor Mode

Please do the following steps:

1. Select menu Mode->Track.

2. Select Source for measurements. Select options as followings.

Cursor A->CH1/CH2. Cursor B->CH1/CH2.

3. Select Cursor A or Cursor B. Move the Select Cursors to adjust the increments

between the Cursors.

4. Get the values between Cursor A and Cursor B.

delt x is the time between Cursor A and Cursor B.1/(delt x) is the frequency between

Cursor A and Cursor B.delt y is the voltage between the Cursor A and Cursor B.

IO Set

Press UTILITY
The IO Set menu (LAN)

→ F5 → F5→ F5 → F5→ F2

button to show the menu of IO Set

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Figure 2-63 The IO Set menu(LAN)

The IO Set menu table(LAN)

Menu Setting Description

Setting Create a new LAN connection

Go to the Utility menu page

The IO Set menu(RS232)

Figure 2-64 The IO Set menu(RS232)

The IO Set menu table(RS232)

Menu Setting Description

300
600

Baud Rate

1200
2400
4800
9600

Set Baud Rate parameter for RS232

Go to the Utility menu page

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Press the button F2 in the IO Set menu(LAN) ,then a small window pops up.

You can select the Arrow keys to move the cursor position in which you want to modify

parameter, then press the Enter key to pop up a soft key board by which you can set

what you want .

See the LAN setting window in Figure 2-65.

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Figure 2-65 the Lan Setting window

Press the button F2 in the IO Set menu(RS232),you can modify Baud Rate value.

See the IO Set menu (RS232) in Figure 2-64.

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Chapter 3 Using examples

Example 1: Simple Measurement

To acquire and display a signal, please do the steps as followings:

1. Connect signal to CH1 by using probe.

2. Press the key AUTO on key panel.

The Scope Meter set the vertical, horizontal, and triggers controls at the best status
automatically. Also, you can adjust the controls to meet your measurements to optimize

the waveform display.

To measure the frequency and Vpp, you can do these steps as followings:

1. Press the key MEAS , Select Source -> CH1 and select Type ->Voltage, then press

the key F5 and then press the key F2 to make a Pk to Pk test. The Vpp value will
display on the bottom of the waveform interface.

2. Press the key MEAS, select Source ->CH1and select type->Time, then Press the

key F5 and then press the key F2 to make a Frequency test. The Frequency value will

display on the bottom of the waveform interface.

3. Click the item Clear in the Measure menu, To clear the measurements on the

waveform interface.

See the measurements in the gure 3-1.

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Figure 3-1 The Vpp and Freq measurement Window

Example 2: The Application of the X-Y Operation

X-Y Plot acts to analyze correlation of data of two channels. Lissajous diagram

is displayed in the screen when you use X-Y Plot,which enables to compare
frequencies,amplitudes and phases of counterpart waveform against the reference
waveform. This makes it possible to compare and analyze frequency , amplitude and

phase between the input and output.

Do these steps as followings:

1. Set the probe attenuation to “x10”.Set the switch to”x10” on the probes.

2. Connect the CH1 probe to the input of the circuit, and connect the CH2 probe to the

output of the circuit.

3. Click the key AUTO on the panel.

4. Adjust the vertical scale and offset to display approximately the same amplitude
signals on each channel.

5. Select Time Base->X-Y format in Horizontal menu. The Scope Meter will display a
Lissajous pattern representing the input and the output characteristics of the circuit.

6. Adjust the scale and offset of the horizontal and vertical to a desirable waveform
display. The following picture shows a typical example.

7. Apply the Ellipse Method to observe the phase difference between the two channels.

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See Signal in X-Y Format in gure 3-2.

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Figure 3-2 Signal in X-Y Format

Instruction of the Ellipse Method

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Sinθ = A/B or C/D, where θ = phase shift (in degrees) between the two signals.

From the formula above:

θ = ±arcsine (A/B) or ±arcsine (C/D)

θ must be in the range of (0~π/2) or (3π/2~2π) if the main axis of the ellipse is between
I and III quadrant, . If the main axis is at II and IV quadrant, θ must be in the range of
(π/2~π) or (π~3π/2).

Example 3: The FFT Cursor Measurements

FFT measurement includes: Amplitude measurement (Vrms or dBVrms) and the

Frequency measurement (Hz).

Do these steps as followings:

1. Press the key CURSOR to show Cursor menu.

2.Select Mode->Manual to enter the Manual Cursor Mode window.

3. Select Type->X/Y, select the Cursor Type to X or Y.

3. Select Source->MATH(FFT operation) in the Manual Cursor Mode window.

4. Drag the Cursor to the point of interest.

See the FFT Measurement (Cursor Type Y) in gure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 FFT Measurement (Cursor Type Y)

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See the FFT Measurement (Cursor Type X) in gure 3-4.

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Figure 3-4 FFT Measurement (Cursor Type X)

Example 4: The Pass/Fail Test

The Pass/Fail Test is one of the enhanced special functions of the Scope Meter. By this

function, the Scope Meter could compare the input signal with the established waveform
mask. If the waveform “touches” the mask, a “Fail” signal occurs. Otherwise the test
passes. When needed, a programmable output can be used for external automatic

control applications. The output is built in as a standard feature and is optically isolated.
Do the steps as followings:

1. Press the key Utility to enter the Utility menu.

2. Press the key F5 in the panel to enter the page 2/4.

3. Select the Pass/Fail in the Utility menu to enter the Pass/Fail menu.

4. Select Enable to ON to turn on Pass/Fail, Select Source CH2 (the input source), select

Stop Output to OFF or ON in Page 2/2 of Pass/Fail menu.

5. Create the Pass/Fail Mask: Change the Vertical or Horizontal value by click the up or
down key in the panel to set the div of the vertical or horizontal values. Select Create
or Save or Load button if you need.

6. Select Operate to Start in Pass/Fail menu to start the Pass/Fail function.

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See the Pass/Fail window in gure 3-5.

Figure 3-5 The Pass/Fail Window

Example 5: Reduce the noise on a signal

See the signal with random noise in gure 3-6.

To reduce random noise, do the following steps:

1. Set the Probe and the channel attenuations to “x10”.

2. Connect the signal to the Scope Meter to display a stable wave.

3. Reduce the noise Select the Acquire Mode in Acquire menu.
If there is noise within the signal and the waveform looks too wide, in this case, choose
average acquisition. In this mode the waveform will be thin and easy to observe and

measure.
Use the Average following the steps:

1. Select Acquire in the Utility menu to enter the Acquire menu.

2. Select Mode to Average, then Press F2 to change the Averages form 2 to 128 to

switch the number of averages that best eliminates the noise from the
displayed waveform.

3. Select Mode to Normal to cancel this function.

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See signal after reducing random noise in gure 3-7.

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Figure 3-6 Signal with random noise

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Figure 3-7 Signal afer reducing random noise

Example 6: Capture a Single signal

To capture a single event, it needs to gather some pre-test knowledge of the signal in
order to set up the trigger level and slope correctly. For example, if the event is derived
from TTL logic, a trigger level of 2 Volts should work on a rising edge.

Do these steps as followings:

1. Set the probe and the channel attenuations to 10X.

2. Press the key TRIG to show the Trigger menu.

3. Select Mode->Edge. Set Source to CH1 and Slope to Rising. Set Sweep to Single.

4. Adjust the Volts/Div and the time base in a proper range for the signal.

5. Drag the trigger level sign on the waveform display screen.

6. When the trigger conditions are met, data appears on the display representing the

data points that the Scope Meter obtained with one acquisition.

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CHAPTER 4: Multimeter

About this chapter

This chapter provides an introduction to the multimeter functions of DSO8000 Series.
The introduction gives guides to show how to use the menus and perform basic
measurements.

Connecting the Meter

Use the 4-mm safety banana jack inputs for the Meter functions: 10A , mA, COM,V/Ω/C.

Multimeter Operation Window

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Figure 4-1 Multimeter operation window

Description

1) Battery electric quantity indictor.

2) Measurement mode indictors:

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DC: Direct electric measurement
AC: Alternating electric measurement

3)The symbol of Mutimeter current mode

4) Manual/Auto range indictors, among which the MANUAL refers to measuring range

in manual operation mode and Auto means the measuring range in automatic
operation mode.

5) The reading value of measurement.

6) The bar graph indictor.

7) DC or AC Measurement mode control.

8) Absolute /relative magnitude measuring control: The sign “||” expresses the absolute

magnitude measuring control and “ ” represents the relative magnitude measuring
control.

9) Manually or automatically measuring range control.

Operating the Multimeter

If you are in the scope mode window, press OSC/DMM key, the scope meter will switch

to the multimeter mode window.Then the screen will display the measure mode window

that was in use the last time before you quit multimeter measure. When you switch to the
multimeter measurement the rst time, the default measure mode is DC voltage mode.

Measuring Resistance Values

To measure a resistance, do the following:

1) Press the R key and then resistance measurement window appears on the screen.

2) Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the V/Ω/C

banana jack input.

3) Connect the red and black test leads to the resistor. The resistance value is shown on

the screen in Ohm.

Then, the screen will look like the following gure 4-2.

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Figure 4-2 Resistance Measurement

Making a Diode Measurement

To make a measurement on the diode, do the following:

1) Press the diode key and a diode symbol appears at the top of the screen. .

2) Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the V/Ω/C

banana jack input.

3) Connect the red and black leads to the diode and the voltage value of the diode is

displayed on the screen in volt.

Then, the screen will look like the following gure 4-3.

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Figure 4-3 Diode Measurement

To perform an On-off test, do the following:

1) Press the On-off key and then On-off indictor appears on the top of the screen.

2) Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the V/Ω/C

banana jack input.

3) Connect the red and black leads to the tested points. If the resistance value of the

tested points is less than 30 Ω, you will hear beep sound from the test tool.

Then, the screen will look like the following gure 4-4.

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Figure 4-4 On-off Measurement

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Making a Capacitance Measurement

To measure a capacitance, do the following:

1) Press the C key and a capacitor symbol appears on the top of the screen.

2) Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the V/Ω/C

banana jack input.

3) Connect the red and black leads to the capacitor and the capacitance value is

displayed on the screen in μF or nF.

Then, the screen will look like the following gure 4-5.

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Figure 4-5 Capacitance Measurement

Making a DC Voltage Measurement

To measure a DC voltage, do the following:

1. Press the V key and DC appears at the top of the screen.

2. Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the V/Ω/C

banana jack input.

3. Connect the red and black leads to the measured points and the voltage value of

measured points is displayed on the screen.

Then ,the screen will look like the following gure 4-6.

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Figure 4-6 DC voltage Measurement

Making an AC Voltage Measurement

To measure the AC voltage, do the following:

1) Press the V key and DC appears on the screen.

2) Press the F1 key and AC appears on the screen.

3) Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the V/Ω/C

banana jack input.

4) Connect the red and black leads to the measured points and the AC voltage value of

measured points will be displayed on the screen.

Then, the screen will look like the following gure 4-7.

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Figure 4-7 AC voltage Measurement

Making a DC Current Measurement

To measure a DC current which is less than 600 mA , do the following:

1) Press the A key and then DC appears on the screen. The unit on the main reading

screen is mA. Press F2 to switch the measurement between mA and 10A. 600mA is

acquiescently.

2) Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the mA

banana jack input.

3) Connect the red and black leads to the measured points and the DC current value of

measured points will be displayed on the screen.

Then, the screen will look like the following gure 4-8.

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Figure 4-8 DC current Measurement for 600 mA

To measure a DC current which is larger than 600 mA, do the following:

1) Press the A key and then DC appears on the screen. The unit on the main reading

screen is mA.

2) Press F2 key to switch to 10A measurement, the unit on the main reading screen is A.

3) Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the 10A

banana jack input.

4) Connect the red and black leads to the measured points and the DC current value of

the measured points will be displayed on the screen.

5) Press F2 to return to 600 mA measurement.

Then, the screen will look like the following gure 4-9.

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Figure 4-9 DC Current Measurement for 10A

Making an AC Current Measurement

To measure an AC current which is less than 600 mA, do the following:

1) Press the A key and then DC appears on the screen. The unit on the main reading

screen is mA,and mA will display on the bottom of the screen, press F2 to switch the
measurement between mA and 10A. 600mA is acquiescently.

2) Press the F1 key once and AC will display on the bottom of the screen.

3) Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the mA
banana jack input.

4) Connect the red and black leads to the measured points and the AC current value of
measured points will be displayed on the screen.

Then, the screen will look like the following gure 4-10.

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Figure 4-10 AC Current Measurement for 600 mA

To measure an AC current which is larger than 600 mA, do the following:

1) Press the A key and then DC appears on the screen. The unit on the main reading

screen is mA.

2) Press F2 key to switch to10A measurement, the unit on the main reading screen is A.

3) Press the F1 key once and AC will display on the bottom of the screen.

4) Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the 10A

banana jack input.

5) Connect the red and black leads to the measured points and the AC current value of

the measured points will be displayed on the screen.

6) Press F2 to return to 600 mA measurement.

Then, the screen will look like the following gure 4-11.

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Figure 4-11 AC Current Measurement for 10A

Taking a Relative Measurement

A currently measured result relative to the dened reference value is displayed in a rela­tive measurement.

The following example shows how to take a relative measurement. At rst, it is
required to acquire a reference value.

1) Press the Ω key.

2) Insert the black lead into the COM banana jack input and the red lead into the V/Ω/C

banana jack input.

3) Connect the red and black test leads to the resistor. The resistance value is shown on
the screen in Ohm.

4) When the reading leveling off, press F1 key and then ||/ is displayed on the top of

the screen. The saved reference value is displayed beside.

Then, the screen will look like the following gure 4-12.

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Figure 4-12 Relative Measurement

Selecting Automatic/Manual Range Adjustment

The default range mode of the instrument is automatic range. Suppose you are
using the DC voltage mode, to switch to the manual range, perform the following
steps:

1) Press F3 key to enter the manual range mode and then Manual is displayed on the

top of the screen.

2) Under the manual range mode, the measuring range is increased by a stage when

pressing F4 key each time, and when reaching the highest stage, it jumps to the

lowest stage by pressing F4 key once again.

3) Press F3 key to switch back to the automatic range mode and then Auto is displayed

on the top of the screen.

Attention: capacitance measurement without manual range mode.

Then,the screen will look like the following gure 4-13.

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Figure 4-13 The Manual Range Mode

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CHAPTER 5: Waveform Generator

About this chapter
This chapter provides an introduction to the waveform generator function of DSO8000.
The introduction gives guides to show how to generate a waveform

Waveform Generator Operation Window

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Figure 5-1 Waveform Generator Display Screen

Description:

1. Battery electric quantity indictor

2. The parameters of the waveform

3. The style of the waveform

4. The graph of the waveform

5. The frequency of the waveform

6. The amplitude of the waveform

7. The offset of the waveform

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8. The style of the waveform

9. The frequency of the waveform

10. The amplitude of the waveform

11. The offset of the waveform

12. Turn to the next page of the menu

Operate the waveform generator

Waveform is a sine waveform, which has 1 kHz and 2 Vmax.

Generate Sine Waveform

Press F1 to change the waveform to the sine waveform

Figure 5-2 The Sine Waveform Window

Change the parameter of the waveform. For example, change the frequency. Press F2
once to select the “Frequency” menu. If the menu is selected, press direction key on

the keyboard to increase or decrease the value or press F2 again to enter the accurate
value with the virtual keyboard display on the screen.

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Figure 5-3 The Keyboard Window

Press F5 to turn to the second page.

Figure 5-4 The Waveform Generator menu

SYNC OUT: Turn on/off the synchronization output.
Wave Out: Turn on/off the waveform output.
Power On: Whether generate the waveform when power on or not.

Generate Square Waveform

Press F1 to change the waveform to the square waveform

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Figure 5-4 The Square Waveform Window

To Change the duty of the waveform, press F5 to page down.

Figure 5-5 The Waveform Generator menu

Press F5 to turn to the “Parameter setup” menu

Figure 5-6 The Waveform Generator menu

Press direction key on the keyboard to increase or decrease the value or press F2 again

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