Keysight 1000B Series
Oscilloscopes
User’s Guide
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Second Edition, May 2012
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Keysight 1000B Series Oscilloscopes—At a Glance
The Keysight 1000B Series oscilloscopes are low-cost portable digital storage
oscilloscopes (DSOs) that deliver these powerful features:
• Channel counts, input bandwidths, sample rates, and memory depths shown
in the following table:
Table 1 Keysight 1000B Series Oscilloscope Models
Model Channels Input Bandwid th Sample Rate
(2 channels on-1 channel on)
DSO1052B 2 50 MHz 500 MSa/s-1 GSa/s 8-16 kpts
DSO1072B 2 70 MHz 500 MSa/s-1 GSa/s 8-16 kpts
DSO1102B 2 100 MHz 500 MSa/s-1 GSa/s 8-16 kpts
DSO1152B 2 150 MHz 500 MSa/s-1 GSa/s 8-16 kpts
• Bright 5.7 inch QVGA (320 x 240) TFT color LED display and small footprint (to
save bench space).
• Up to 400 wfms/s refresh rate.
• Automatic voltage and time measurements (22) and cursor measurements.
• Powerful triggering (edge, pulse width, video, and alternate modes) with
adjustable sensitivity (to filter noise and avoid false triggers).
• Math function waveforms: add, subtract, multiply, FFT.
• USB ports (host and device) for easy printing, saving, and sharing of
waveforms, setups, screen BMP files, and CSV data files.
• Internal storage for 10 waveforms and 10 setups.
• Special digital filter and waveform recorder.
• Built-in 6-digit hardware frequency counter.
• Multi-language (11) user interface menus and built-in help.
Memory
(2 channels on-1 channel on)
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In This Book
1 Getting Started
2 Displaying Data
3 Capturing Data
4 Making Measurements
This guide shows how to use the Keysight 1000B Series oscilloscopes.
Describes the basic steps to take when first using the oscilloscope.
Describes how to use the horizontal and vertical controls, channel settings, math
waveforms, reference waveforms, and display settings.
Describes acquisition modes and how to set up triggers.
Describes voltage, time, and cursor measurements.
5 Saving, Recalling, and Printing Data
Describes how to save, recall, and print data.
6 Oscilloscope Utility Settings
Describes other oscilloscope settings found in the Utility menu.
7 Reference
Contains reference information for the 1000B Series oscilloscopes.
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Contents
Keysight 1000B Series Oscilloscopes—At a Glance 3
In This Book 4
Figures 13
Tab les 15
1 Getting Started 17
Step 1. Inspect the package contents 18
Step 2. Turn on the oscilloscope 19
Step 3. Load the default oscilloscope setup 22
Step 4. Input a waveform 23
23
Step 5. Use Auto Scale 24
Step 6. Compensate probes 26
Low Frequency Compensation 26
High Frequency Compensation 26
Step 7. Become familiar with the Front Panel Controls 28
Front Panel Overlays for Different Languages 29
Step 8. Become familiar with the oscilloscope display 30
Using the Oscilloscope Softkey Menus 31
Step 9. Use the Run Control keys 33
Step 10. Access the built-in help 34
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Contents
Securing the Oscilloscope 35
2 Displaying Data 37
Using the Horizontal Controls 38
To adjust the horizontal scale 39
To adjust the horizontal position 40
To display the zoomed time base 41
To change the horizontal time base (Y-T, X-Y, or Roll) 42
To view the sample rate 44
Using the Vertical Controls 45
To turn waveforms on or off (channel, math, or reference) 46
To adjust the vertical scale 46
To adjust the vertical position 46
To specify channel coupling 47
To specify a bandwidth limit 49
To specify the probe attenuation 50
To use a digital filter 50
To change the Volts/Div control sensitivity 51
To invert a waveform 52
Using Math Function Waveforms 54
To add, subtract, or multiply waveforms 54
To display the frequency domain using FFT 55
Using Reference Waveforms 58
To save a reference waveform 58
To export or import reference waveforms 58
To return the reference waveform to its default scale 59
Changing the Display Settings 60
To display waveforms as vectors or dots 60
To clear the display 61
To set waveform persistence 61
To adjust waveform intensity 61
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To change the grid 61
To adjust the grid brightness 62
To invert screen colors 62
To change the menu display time 62
3 Capturing Data 63
Overview of Sampling 64
Sampling Theory 64
Aliasing 64
Oscilloscope Bandwidth and Sample Rate 65
Oscilloscope Rise Time 67
Oscilloscope Bandwidth Required 68
Memory Depth and Sample Rate 69
Choosing the Sampling Mode 70
To select the real-time sampling mode 70
To select the equivalent-time sampling mode 71
Choosing the Acquisition Mode 73
To select the Normal acquisition mode 74
To select the Average acquisition mode 74
To select the Peak Detect acquisition mode 75
To turn OFF/ON sine(x)/x interpolation 77
Contents
Recording/Playing-back Waveforms 78
To record waveforms 78
To play-back waveforms 79
To store recorded waveforms 80
Adjusting the Trigger Level 82
To adjust the trigger level 82
To force a trigger 82
Choosing the Trigger Mode 84
To set up edge triggers 84
To set up pulse width triggers 85
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To set up video triggers 86
To set up alternate triggers 88
Setting Other Trigger Parameters 90
To set the trigger sweep 90
To set the trigger coupling 90
To set the trigger high-frequency reject coupling 91
To change the trigger sensitivity 92
To specify a trigger holdoff 93
Using the External Trigger Input 94
4 Making Measurements 95
Displaying Automatic Measurements 96
To display an automatic measurement 97
To clear automatic measurements from the display 97
To display or hide all automatic measurements 97
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Voltage Measurements 98
Vmax (Maximum Voltage) 98
Vmin (Minimum Voltage) 99
Vpp (Peak-to-Peak Voltage) 99
Vtop (Top Voltage) 99
Vbase (Base Voltage) 99
Vamp (Amplitude Voltage = Vtop - Vbase) 99
Vavg (Average Voltage) 99
Vrms (Root-Mean-Square Voltage) 99
Overshoot 100
Preshoot 100
Time Measurements 101
Period 101
Frequency 102
Rise Time 102
Fall Time 102
Positive Pulse Wid th 103
Negative Pulse Width 103
Positive Duty Cycle 103
Negative Duty Cycle 103
Delay Between Rising Edges 104
Delay Between Falling Edges 104
Phase Between Rising Edges 105
Phase Between Falling Edges 105
Counter (Frequency) 106
Making Cursor Measurements 107
To use manually adjustable cursors 108
To use tracking cross-hair cursors 109
To display cursors for automatic measurements 110
5 Saving, Recalling, and Printing Data 111
Contents
Saving and Recalling Data 112
To save and recall waveforms 112
To save and recall oscilloscope setups 113
To save screens to BMP or PNG format files 114
To save data to CSV format files 115
Using the Disk Manager 116
To switch between files, path, and directory panes 117
To navigate the directory hierarchy 117
To create new folders 117
To edit folder/file names 118
To delete folders 118
To rename folders 119
To delete files 119
To recall files 119
To rename files 119
To display disk information 120
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Printing Screens 121
To choose a PictBridge printer 122
To print with inverted screen colors 122
To choose color or grayscale printing 123
To copy a screen to the printer 123
6 Oscilloscope Utility Settings 125
Displaying System Information 127
Turning Sound ON or OFF 127
Setting the Language (Menu and Help) 128
Performing Mask Tests 129
To enable/disable mask tests 129
To select the source channel for mask tests 129
To run/stop a mask test 130
To turn on/off the mask test message display 130
To set the mask test output condition 130
To stop a mask test on the output condition 132
To set up masks 132
Setting Preferences 135
To set up the screen saver 135
To select the vertical scale reference level 135
To select the USB device port function 135
Running Self-Calibration 137
7 Reference 139
Environmental Conditions 140
Overvoltage Category 140
Pollution Degree 140
Pollution Degree Definitions 140
Measurement Category 141
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Index 145
Contents
Measurement Category Definitions 141
Transient Withstand Capability 141
141
Specifications and Characteristics 142
Cleaning the Oscilloscope 142
Contacting Keysight 142
ASafety Notices143
Warnings 143
Safety Symbols 144
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Figures
Figure 1. Power Switch 21
Figure 2. [Default Setup] Key 22
Figure 3. [Auto Scale] Key 24
Figure 4. Low Frequency Probe Compensation 26
Figure 5. High Frequency Probe Compensation 27
Figure 6. Front Panel 28
Figure 7. Oscilloscope Display 30
Figure 8. Softkey Menus 31
Figure 9. Run Control Keys 33
Figure 10. Securing the Instrument 35
Figure 11. Horizontal Controls 38
Figure 12. Status Bar, Trigger Position, and Horizontal Scale Control Indicators 39
Figure 13. Zoomed Time Base Window 41
Figure 14. X-Y Display Format Showing Out-of-Phase Waveforms 43
Figure 15. Vertical Controls 45
Figure 16. DC Coupling Control 48
Figure 17. AC Coupling Control 48
Figure 18. BW Limit Control OFF 49
Figure 19. BW Limit Control ON 50
Figure 20. Waveform Before Inversion 52
Figure 21. Waveform After Inversion 53
Figure 22. Math Scale Setting Value 54
Figure 23. FFT Waveform 57
Figure 24. [Display] Key 60
Figure 25. Alaising 65
Figure 26. Theoretical Brick-Wall Frequency Response 66
Figure 27. Sample Rate and Oscilloscope Bandwidth 67
Figure 28. Real-Time Sampling Mode 70
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Figures
Figure 29. Equivalent-Time (Repetitive) Sampling Mode 71
Figure 30. [Acquire] Key 73
Figure 31. Noisy Waveform Without Averaging 74
Figure 32. Noisy Waveform With Averaging 75
Figure 33. Peak Detect Waveform 76
Figure 34. Trigger Controls 82
Figure 35. Line Synchronization 87
Figure 36. Field Synchronization 88
Figure 37. Alternate Triggers 89
Figure 38. Trigger Holdoff 93
Figure 39. [Meas] Key 96
Figure 40. Voltage Measurement Points 98
Figure 41. Period and Frequency Measurements 101
Figure 42. Rise Time and Fall Time Measurements 102
Figure 43. Positive Pulse Width and Negative Pulse Width Measurements 103
Figure 44. Delay Measurements 104
Figure 45. Phase Measurements 105
Figure 46. [Cursors] Key 108
Figure 47. USB Host Port on Front Panel 111
Figure 48. [Save/Recall] Key 112
Figure 49. Disk Manager 116
Figure 50. Editing Folder/File Names in Disk Manager 118
Figure 51. USB Device Port 121
Figure 52. [Print] Key 122
Figure 53. [Utility] Key 126
Figure 54. Mask Test Display 130
Figure 55. Schematic Diagram of Mask Pass/Fail out 131
Figure 56. Mask Pass/Fail out 132
Figure 57. Mask Test Mask Setting 133
Figure 58. Calibration Screen 137
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Tables
Table 1. Keysight 1000B Series Oscilloscope Models 3
Table 2. Power Requirements 19
Table 3. Environmental Characteristics 20
Table 4. Auto Scale Default Settings 25
Table 5. Front Panel Controls 29
Table 6. FFT Window Characteristics 56
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Tables
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Keysight 1000B Series Oscilloscopes
User’s Guide
1 Getting Started
Step 1. Inspect the package contents 18
Step 2. Turn on the oscilloscope 19
Step 3. Load the default oscilloscope setup 22
Step 4. Input a waveform 23
Step 5. Use Auto Scale 24
Step 6. Compensate probes 26
Step 7. Become familiar with the Front Panel Controls 28
Step 8. Become familiar with the oscilloscope display 30
Step 9. Use the Run Control keys 33
Step 10. Access the built-in help 34
Securing the Oscilloscope 35
This chapter describes the basic steps to take when first using the oscilloscope.
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1 Getting Started
Step 1. Inspect the package contents
1 Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Keep a damaged shipping container or cushioning material until you have
inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the
oscilloscope mechanically and electrically.
2 Verify that you received the following items in the oscilloscope packaging:
• Oscilloscope.
• Power cord.
• N2862A 10:1 10 MΩ passive probes, quantity = 2.
• Documentation CD.
• Front panel overlay (if language option other than English is chosen).
If anything is missing, or if you need to order additional probes, power cords,
etc., contact your nearest Keysight Technologies sales office.
3 Inspect the oscilloscope.
• If there is mechanical damage or a defect, or if the oscilloscope does not
operate properly or does not pass performance tests, notify your Keysight
Technologies sales office.
• If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs
of stress, notify the carrier; then, contact your nearest Keysight Technologies
sales office.
Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.
The Keysight Technologies sales office will arrange for repair or replacement
at Keysight’s option without waiting for claim settlement.
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Step 2. Turn on the oscilloscope
WARNING
The next few steps (turning on the oscilloscope, loading the default setup, and
inputting a waveform) will provide a quick functional check to verify the
oscilloscope is operating correctly.
1 Connect the power cord to a power source.
Use only power cords designed for your oscilloscope.
Use a power source that delivers the required power.
Table 2 Power Requirements
Name Typical Value
Line rating: ~Line 50 W max
Getting Started 1
100-120 V/50/60/400 Hz, ±10%
100-240 V/50/60 Hz, ±10%
To avoid electric shock, be sure the oscilloscope is properly grounded.
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1 Getting Started
Table 3 Environmental Characteristics
Name Typical Value
Ambient temperature: Operating 0 °C to +50 °C
Non-operating –20 °C to +60 °C
Humidity: Operating 80% RH (non-condensing) at +40 °C for 24 hr
Non-operating 60% RH (non-condensing) at +60 °C for 24 hr
Altitude: Operating to 3,000 m (9,842 ft)
Non-operating to 15,000 m (49,213 ft)
Vibration: Keysight class GP and MIL-PRF-28800F; Class 3 random
Shock: Keysight class GP and MIL-PRF-28800F; (operating 30 g, 1/2
sine, 11-ms duration, 3 shocks/axis along major axis. Total of 18
shocks)
Pollution degree 2: Normally only dry non-conductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation
must be expected.
Indoor use: Rated for indoor use only.
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2 Turn on the oscilloscope.
Getting Started 1
Power switch
Figure 1 Power Switch
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1 Getting Started
Step 3. Load the default oscilloscope setup
You can recall the factory default setup any time you want to return the
oscilloscope to its original setup.
1 Press the front panel [Default Setup] key.
Figure 2 [Default Setup] Key
2 When the Default menu appears, press [Menu On/Off] to turn off the menu.
(The Undo softkey in the Default menu lets you cancel the default setup and go
back to the previous setup.)
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Step 4. Input a waveform
CAUTION
1 Input a waveform to a channel of the oscilloscope.
Use one of the supplied passive probes to input the Probe Comp signal from the
front panel of the oscilloscope.
To avoid damage to the oscilloscope, make sure that the input voltage at the BNC
connector does not exceed the maximum voltage (300 Vrms, CAT I).
Getting Started 1
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1 Getting Started
Step 5. Use Auto Scale
The oscilloscope has an auto scale feature that automatically sets the oscilloscope
controls for the input waveforms present.
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Figure 3 [Auto Scale] Key
Auto scale requires waveforms with a frequency greater than or equal to 50 Hz
and a duty cycle greater than 1%.
1 Press the front panel [Auto Scale] key.
2 When the AUTO menu appears, press [Menu On/Off] to turn off the menu.
The oscilloscope turns on all channels that have waveforms applied and sets
the vertical and horizontal scales appropriately. It also selects a time base
range based on the trigger source. The trigger source selected is the
highest-numbered channel that has a waveform applied.
(The Undo softkey in the AUTO menu lets you cancel the auto scale and go back
to the previous setup.)
Getting Started 1
The oscilloscope is configured to the following default control settings:
Table 4 Auto Scale Default Settings
Menu Setting
Horizontal time base Y-T (amplitude vs. time)
Acquisition mode Normal
Vertical coupling Adjusted to AC or DC according
to the waveform.
Vertical "V/div" Adjusted
Volts/Div Coarse
Bandwidth limit OFF
Waveform invert OFF
Horizontal position Center
Horizontal "s/div" Adjusted
Trigger type Edge
Trigger source Measure the channel with input
waveform automatically.
Trigger coupling DC
Trigger voltage Midpoint setting
Trigger sweep Auto
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1 Getting Started
Low frequency compensation adjustment
Over Compensated
Under Compensated
Correctly Compensated
Step 6. Compensate probes
Compensate probes to match your probe to the input channel. You should
compensate a probe whenever you attach it for the first time to any input channel.
Low Frequency Compensation
For the supplied passive probes:
1 Set the Probe menu attenuation to 10X. If you use the probe hooktip, ensure a
proper connection by firmly inserting the tip onto the probe.
2 Attach the probe tip to the probe compensation connector and the ground lead
to the probe compensator ground connector.
3 Press the [Auto Scale] front panel key.
Figure 4 Low Frequency Probe Compensation
4 If waveform does not appear like the Correctly Compensated waveform shown
in Figure 4, then use a nonmetallic tool to adjust the low frequency
compensation adjustment on the probe for the flattest square wave possible.
High Frequency Compensation
For the supplied passive probes:
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Getting Started 1
High frequency compensation adjustments
Over Compensated
Under Compensated
Correctly Compensated
1 Using the BNC adapter, connect the probe to a square wave generator.
2 Set the square wave generator to a frequency of 1 MHz, an amplitude of
3 Vp-p, and an output termination of 50Ω.
3 Press the [Auto Scale] front panel key.
Figure 5 High Frequency Probe Compensation
4 If waveform does not appear like the Correctly Compensated waveform shown
in Figure 5, then use a nonmetallic tool to adjust the 2 high frequency
compensation adjustments on the probe for the flattest square wave possible.
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1 Getting Started
Entry knob Horizontal controls Run controls
Menu controlsVertical controls Trigger controls
Softkeys
Setup and File controls
Math functions Reference waveforms
Step 7. Become familiar with the Front Panel Controls
Before using the oscilloscope, familiarize yourself with the front panel controls.
The front panel has knobs, keys, and softkeys. Knobs are used most often to make
adjustments. Keys are used for run controls and to change other oscilloscope
settings via menus and softkeys.
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Figure 6 Front Panel
Getting Started 1
The definitions of the front panel knobs, keys, and softkeys are as follows:
Table 5 Front Panel Controls
Controls Consists of these knobs and keys
Entry knob For the adjustment of defined controls.
Setup controls [Auto Scale] and [Default Setup] front panel keys.
File controls [Save/Recall] and [Print] front panel keys.
Horizontal controls Position knob, [Horiz] front panel key, and scale knob.
Run controls [Run/Stop] and [Single] front panel keys.
Menu controls [Cursors], [Meas], [Acquire], [Display] , and [Utility] front panel keys.
Trigger controls Trigger [Level] knob, [Menu], and [Force Trigger] front panel keys.
Vertical controls Vertical position knobs, vertical scale knobs, channel ([1], [2], etc.)
[Math], and [Ref] front panel keys.
Softkeys Five gray keys from top to bottom on the right-hand side of the screen,
which select the adjacent menu items in the currently displayed
menu.
Front Panel Overlays for Different Languages
If you choose a language option other than English, you get a front panel overlay
for your language option.
To install a front panel overlay:
1 Insert the tabs on the left side of the overlay into the appropriate slots on the
front panel.
2 Gently press the overlay over the knobs and buttons.
3 When the overlay is against the front panel, insert the tabs on the right side of
the overlay into the slots on the front panel.
4 Let the overlay flatten out. It should remain secure on the front panel.
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1 Getting Started
Channel 1 Status,
DC coupling, 500 mV per division
Timebase
Status,
500 us per
division
Channel 1
Reference
Acquisition
Status
Waveform
Trigger,
rising edge,
channel 1,
1.56 V
Waveform window
position in memory
Trigger position
in memory
Trigger position in
waveform window
Step 8. Become familiar with the oscilloscope display
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Figure 7 Oscilloscope Display
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