You have just purchased a 30 MHz-differential oscilloscope; we congratulate you on your
choice of this high quality product.
This apparatus complies with IEC safety standard 61010-1 +A1 +A2 (1995) single
insulation, dealing with electronic measurement instruments. Please read these instructions
carefully and respect the usage precautions, in order to obtain the best use from it.
Failure to respect warnings and / or usage instructions may damage the apparatus and / or
its components and may be dangerous to the user.
1.1. Safety precautions
1.1.1. Before use
- This instrument was designed for use indoors in an environment with a degree of
pollution 2 at an elevation of less than 2000 m, a temperature between 0°C and
40°C, and a relative humidity of 80 % up to 31°C.
- It can be used for measurements on 300 V category III and 600 V CAT II (inputs)
installations and can be supplied by a 253 V CAT III network.
- Definition of installation categories (see publication IEC 664-1):
CAT I : CAT I circuits are protected by devices limiting transient overvoltages to a
low level.
Example: protected electronic circuits
CAT II : CAT II circuits are power supply circuits for domestic or digital devices that
may include transient overvoltages with an average value.
Example: power supply for household appliances and portable tools.
CAT III : CAT III circuits are power supply circuits for power equipment that may
include large transient overvoltages.
Example: power supply for industrial machines or equipment
CAT IV : CAT IV circuits may include very high transient overvoltages. Example: energy arrivals
- Depending on the position of the fuse on the basic board, this instrument may be
powered by a 110 VAC or 230 VAC ± 10 % network. Before connecting up the
instrument, check that the fuse position matches the rated voltage of your
distribution network. To do this, remove the top cover from the oscilloscope.
The replacement fuse must be identical to the original fuse.
the apparatus in a housing on the cathode ray tube support part.
- Earth all metallic parts that are accessible to touch (including the working table).
- You are advised to use the accessories delivered with the instrument or proposed
as options. Check that they are in perfect working condition before use.
- Plug the cable into a socket fitted with an earth connection.
1.1.2. During use
- Select vertical sensitivity and timebase ranges adapted to the measurement.
When carrying out a measurement, never touch an unused terminal of the instrument.
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1.1.3. Symbols
Refer to the user's manual.
Incorrect use may result in damage
to the device or its components.
Risk of electric shock
Ground
1.1.4. Instructions
- Before opening the apparatus, always disconnect it from the mains power supply
and measurement circuits, and make sure that you are not charged with static
electricity which could damage internal components.
- Any repair, maintenance or adjustment of the oscilloscope when it is powered may
only be done by qualified personnel, after reading the instructions in this manual.
- A "qualified person" is a person who is familiar with the installation, construction
and use and the dangers present. He is authorized to switch the installation and
equipment on and off in accordance with the safety rules.
- Take care not to obstruct ventilation holes when using the apparatus.
Some internal capacitors may retain a dangerous potential, even after the apparatus
has been switched off.
1.2. Guarantee
This oscilloscope is guaranteed against any material defect or manufacturing vice in
accordance with the general conditions of sale.
During the guarantee period (2 years), the apparatus may only be repaired by the
manufac-turer, and the manufacturer will be free to decide to repair or replace all or
part of the apparatus. The guarantee conditions state that the manufacturer will pay
for return transport.
The guarantee is not applicable in the following cases:
1. any improper use of the equipment or if it is used in association with incompatible
equipment;
2. modification of the equipment without explicit authorization by the manufacturer’s
technical departments;
3. work done by a person not approved by the manufacturer;
4. adaptation to a specific application not included in the definition of the equipment
or by the operating instructions;
5. a shock, drop or flooding.
1.3. Maintenance and metrological verification
Return your instrument to your distributor for any work to be done within or outside
the guarantee.
1.4. Servicing
Clean the instrument with a wet cloth and soap. Never use abrasive products or
solvents.
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2. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
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This instrument is a 30 MHz portable differential oscilloscope with AUTOSET. Its
technology has been designed to satisfy the most demanding users. It is intended for
electrotechnicians and electronics experts (operation in normal or differential mode).
This oscilloscope's inputs can operate in both traditional and differential mode (independent
switching accessible on the front):
in traditional mode
∗ Inputs CH1+ and CH2+ are active.
∗ Inputs CH1- and CH2- are inhibited internally, but the impedance as seen from the input
The voltage common to the 2 inputs (CH1+, CH1-) or (CH2+, CH2-) is called the
common mode voltage Vcm.
remains constant.
in differential mode
∗ Inputs CH1+ CH1- and CH2+ CH2- are active.
∗ The signal displays corresponds to the difference between the signals present on
inputs CH 1+ and CH1- (and/or CH2+ and CH2-).
∗ The peak common mode voltage max. Vcm depends on the calibre selected:
CH1+ CH2
• 20 V for sensitivities from 10 mV to 0.5 V
• 200 V for sensitivities from 1 V to 5 V
• 600 V for sensitivities from 10 V to 200 V/div.
Vdiff
Vcm
ou
CH1- CH2-
The representation of the signal on the screen may be erroneous when the max.
common mode voltage authorized for the calibre selected is exceeded.
Performance of the oscilloscope
∗ 2 channels at 30 MHz
∗ High input dynamic: 10 mV to 200 V/div. (14 calibres)
∗ Triggering up to 50 MHz
∗ Trigger delay function
∗ The AUTOSET function automatically searches for the vertical sensitivity and the
scanning coefficient adapted to the signal present on channels CH1 and CH2.
The front panel is managed by an 8-bit microcontroller with FLASH memory which
handles the following tasks:
∗ Reading of the absolute sensitivity and time base coders
∗ Management of the LEDs
∗ Configuration of the basic board by serial link
∗ Management of communication with the PC via the RS232C link with the
HA1255 programming kit (optional)
∗ Generation of the calibration signal
∗ Saving of the instrument's configuration in EEPROM
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20
21
22
23
39 38 37 34 33 32 30 29 27 26 25
36 35 31 28
Figure 1 : Face avant
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2.1. Front panel description
1 -
FOCUS
•
focus adjustment
2 -
TRACE ROTATION
3 -
INTENSITY
4 -
VOLT/DIV
5 -
CH1 DIFF
6 -
POSITION
7 -
MODE
8 -
POSITION
9 -
MODE
10 -
VOLT/DIV
11 -
POSITION
12 -
CH2 DIFF
13 -
HOLDOFF
14 -
P-P
15 -
LEVEL
16 -
x 10
17 -
VAR
18 -
•
adjustment of the horizontal trace alignment
•
adjustment of the trace brightness
•
selection of the vertical sensitivity for CH1
•
switching to normal or differential operating mode of CH1 channel
•
adjustment of the vertical position of CH1 trace
•
right/left scroll of vertical modes
•
adjustment of the horizontal position of CH1 or CH2 trace
•
left/right scroll of vertical modes
•
selection of the vertical sensitivity for CH2
•
adjustment of the vertical position of CH2 trace
•
switching to normal or differential operating mode of CH2 channel
•
adjustment of HOLDOFF TIME (sweep holdoff)
•
activation of peak-to-peak trigger mode
•
adjustment of trigger level
•
expansion by 10 of the horizontal sweep coefficient
•
continuous adjustment of sweep coefficient of timebase
•
activation of positive or negative trigger slope
19 -
AUTO
20 -
T/DIV
21 -
SOURCE
22 -
SOURCE
23 -
COUPLING
24 -
COUPLING
25 -
EXT +
26 -
EXT -
27 -
DELAY
28 -
S / DLY
29 -
CH2 +
30 -
VAR
31 -
COUPLING
32 -
CH2 -
33 -
PROBE ADJUST
34 -
CH1 +
35 -
COUPLING
•
activation of AUTO or triggered sweep mode
•
selection of the sweep coefficient of timebase
•
right/left scroll of trigger sources
•
left/right scroll of trigger sources
•
left/right scroll of trigger sources
•
right/left scroll of trigger sources
•
external trigger + input
•
external trigger - input
•
adjustment trigger delay of timebase
•
selection of SEARCH ou DLY (delayed) sweep modes
•
CH2 channel input
•
continuous adjustment of the CH2 vertical sensitivity
•
selection of CH2 channel coupling or measurements on CH2
•
CH2 channel - input
•
calibration output
•
CH1 channel + input
•
selection of CH1 channel coupling or measurements on CH1
36 -
VAR
37 -
CH1 -
38 -
AUTOSET/ABORT
39 -
POWER
•
continuous adjustment of the CH1 vertical sensitivity
•
CH1 channel - input
•
activation/deactivation of the AUTOSET function
•
ON/OFF key
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2.2. Rear panel description
42 45 40 41 43 42
44
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(40) Location of the optional HA1255 PROGRAMMING KIT connector
This RS232C serial link (40) establishes the communication between the oscilloscope
and a PC or compatible computer. It enables :
- the remote programming of the oscilloscope
- the reading of the oscilloscope configuration
(41) Mains plug
(42) Cord winders
(43) Mains plug location when carrying the oscilloscope
(44) Fuse label
(45) Z Modulation
Input BNC at the back
Sensitivity TTL level
High level on
Low level off
Max. frequency 4 MHz
Input resistance approx. 2 kΩMax. voltage ± 20 V
DC
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3. GETTING STARTED
Respect the safety instructions indicated in Chapter 1.
- the thickness of thetraces with the FOCUS potentiometer (1),
- the horizontalness of the traces with the potentiometer to be reached
through the TRACE ROTATION hole (2).
3.1. AUTOSET
- Position the rotary controls as indicated in the figure 1.
- Press the POWER key (39): the last memorised configuration of the front panel is
restored.
- Validate the AUTO key (19).
- Adjust : - brightness with the INTENSITY potentiometer (3),
Adjust the brightness of the trace according to ambient lighting. Excessive
brightness can damage the tube, particularly when there is no sweeping in process
(spot stationary).
- Apply the signal to be displayed to channel CH1 or CH2.
- Press on the AUTOSET key (3) .
- When using a 1/10 probe, use the PROBE ADJUST signal (33) (2.5 V, 1 kHz) to adjust
the probe compensation (refer to § 4. APPLICATIONS).
• AUTOSET automatically carries out the following searches:
active channel, vertical sensitivity, horizontal deflection coefficient, trigger slope.
• AUTOSET automatically puts the oscilloscope into the following configuration:
synchro PTP, AC coupling of the connected channel, horizontal magnitude x 1,
DC coupling of the trigger source.
• AUTOSET does not affect : POSITION (H and V), VAR, DELAY, INTENSITY.
The AUTOSET function is activated by pressing the AUTOSET/ABORT key (38) (key only
active while pressed):
- The AUTOSET/ABORT LED remains on during the search phase.
- When the search phase ends, if the calibres found by the AUTOSET function are
different from those indicated by the vertical sensitivity and time base switches, the
AUTOSET/ABORT LED flashes.
- There are two ways of quitting the AUTOSET function:
Manual search for the ranges found by AUTOSET:
• You search for the AUTOSET ranges by turning the (4) and/or (10) sensitivity and
(20) time base switches in the direction indicated by the coupling or trigger-source
LED which is flashing.
• The AUTOSET LED goes out when all the ranges determined by the AUTOSET
have been found.
Pressing the AUTOSET/ABORT key (38) again will cancel the AUTOSET function.
Vertical adjustment is not set by the AUTOSET. You should ensure that position (6)
and (11) rotary controls are correctly centred
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30
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37 35 34 32 31 29
Figure 3
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3.2. Vertical channels
Refer to figure 3.
(6) - (11) POSITION - Vertical centring of the CH1 (6) and CH2 (11) traces.
(8) POSITION - Horizontal centring of the traces.
This command acts simultaneously on CH1 and CH2.
(4) - (10) VOLT/DIV - CH1 (4) and CH2 (10) vertical sensitivity :
14 positions (10 mV to 200 V/div.).
(36) - (30) VAR - Continuous adjustment of CH1 (36) and CH2 (30) vertical sensitivity.
When the knob is locked in the left-hand position, the corresponding UNCAL
indicator light is out.
(31) - (35) AC - DC - GND
Selection using the (31) key for the CH2 channel and (35) for the CH1 channel :
Visualisation of the AC component (deletion of the
AC DC GND
DC component).
Visualisation of the full signal
AC DC GND
Coupling of the channel to earth (without short-circuiting the
AC DC GND
input signal). Enables accurate positioning of the trace on the
screen using the POSITION controls (6) and (11).
(34) - (37) CH1+ CH1- + and - inputs of signals to be observed on BNC sockets of
channel 1.
(29) - (32) CH2+ CH2-+ and - inputs of signals to be observed on BNC sockets of
channel 2.
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channel passes from CH1 to CH2 at the chopper frequency
3.3. Display modes
Refer to figure 3.
(5) CH1 DIFF - Switch of channel CH1 to normal/differential mode.
In normal mode - LED not lit - the display corresponds to the signal
CH1
DIFF
present on channel CH1+.
In differential mode - LED lit - the display corresponds to the difference between
the signals present on channel CH1+ and CH1-.
(7) - (9) CH1 - ALT - CHOP - ADD - CH2
Selection using the (7) or (9) key:
Display of CH1 only.
CH1 ALT CHOP ADD CH2
Display of CH1 and CH2 in alternate mode.
CH1 ALT CHOP ADD CH2
Display of CH1 and CH2 in chopper mode; during one sweep the
CH1 ALT CHOP ADD CH2
(200 kHz approximately).
Display of the sum of CH1 and CH2.
CH1 ALT CHOP ADD CH2
Display of CH2 only.
CH1 ALT CHOP ADD CH2
(20) XY Mode
Select by switching the XY timebase knob (20).
In this mode :
CH1 is the X horizontal input
CH2 is the Y vertical input.
(12) CH2 DIFF - Switch of channel CH2 to normal/differential mode.
CH2
DIFF
In normal mode - LED not lit - the display corresponds to the
signal present on channel CH2+.
In differential mode - LED lit - the display corresponds to the difference
between the signals present on channel CH2+ and CH2-.
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The
trigger source coupling command is inoperative (LEDs
(17) VAR - Continuous adjustment of the sweep coefficient of timebase
When the knob is locked in the left-hand position, the UNCAL indicator is out.
(13) HOLDOFF - Continuous adjustment of the minimum time between two
In normal use the knob is locked in the left-hand position (click).
(16) x10 - Horizontal magnitude (x10).
This function is not active in XY mode (indicator out).
3.5. Trigger
(21) - (22) SOURCE - Select by pressing on the (22) or (21) keys:
Synchronisation by CH1.
CH1 CH2 ALT LINE EXT
Synchronisation by CH1.
CH1 CH2 ALT LINE EXT
Trigger source defined according to the display mode:
CH1 CH2 ALT LINE EXT
Display mode Trigger channel
Synchronisation by the frequency of the mains supply. The
CH1 CH2 ALT LINE EXT
(Refer to figure 4, next page).
successive sweeps. This control enables the holdoff of ill-timed triggering
(multiple trigger conditions in the same period of the signal observed).
CH1 CH1
CH2 CH2
ALT channel 1 synchronised with CH1
channel 2 synchronised with CH2
CHOP CH1
ADD CH1
trigger point can be adjusted using the LEVEL control.
Synchronisation by the external source connected to the plugs
CH1 CH2 ALT LINE EXT
(19) AUTO - Automatic trigger of the timebase. Traces visible even in the absence of
a trigger event.
(15) LEVEL - Adjustment of the trigger level
The TRIG indicator lights up when a trigger event is detected.
(18) Trigger edge (∗)
Indicator lights up : trigger on the negative slope.
Indicator off: trigger on the positive slope.
This function is not active in XY mode (indicator out).
(*) NB : When one of the TVH or TVV filters is activated, it is possible to
trigger in positive video with a positive trigger slope or in negative
video, with a negative trigger slope.
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coupling source off).
EXT- (26) and/or EXT+ (25) BNC's.
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21
28
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20
22
23
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intensified part (equivalent to the
(26) - (25) EXT- EXT+Input of the external synchronisation signal by the + and -
BNC sockets. (Refer to §. 5. SPECIFICATIONS).
(23) - (24) COUPLING - Coupling of the trigger source
This COUPLING function is inactive in XY mode (indicators out).
Select by pressing on the (23) or (24) key:
The filtering activated only acts on the trigger channel, not on the display.
DC coupling (0 to 40 MHz)
DC AC LF HF TVH TVV
AC coupling (10 Hz to 40 MHz)
DC AC LF HF TVH TVV
Rejection of source signal frequencies < 10 kHz
DC AC LF HF TVH TVV
(facilitates observation of signals with a DC component).
Rejection of source signal frequencies > 10 kHz
DC AC LF HF TVH TVV
(facilitates the observation of signals with HF-noise).
Trigger on the synchronisation pulse of the TV line
DC AC LF HF TVH TVV
(∗ NB, page 13).
Sweep coefficient recommended for the examination of a
TV line: 0.5 µs at 20 µs/div.
DC AC LF HF TVH TVV
Trigger on the synchronisation pulse of the TV raster
(∗ NB, page 13).
Sweep coefficient recommended for the examination of a
TV raster: 1 ms/div.
In TVH and TVV COUPLING, the P-P and LEVEL functions are inactive.
(14) P - P - Peak-to-peak trigger
The trigger reference (accurate adjustment by LEVEL) is automatically between
the low and the high peaks of the sinewave chosen, which guarantees the trigger
irrespective of the amplitude or the DC component of the source signal (80% of
the peak-to-peak amplitude of the sinewave for f = 100 Hz).
This COUPLING function is inactive in XY mode (indicators out). The use of
P-P triggering is not recommended on very low-frequency signals or pulsed
signals of very short duration.
3.6. Trigger delay (DELAY)
This mode permits a portion of the signal to be examined in detail (at high sweep speed)
after the trigger event chosen. The DELAY command (27) enables continuous adjustment
of the delay (1 to 9 div.).
(28) DELAY- Select by pressing successively on key (28) :
S DLY
S DLY
Normal mode :
The sweep starts immediately (trigger event at the far left of the trace).
SEARCH mode (S) :
The plot(s) on the screen present an undertrigger delay) adjustable using the DELAY potentiometer (27).
S DLY
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DLY delayed mode (DLY mode):
The sweep begins at the point corresponding to the end of the underintensified zone in SEARCH mode.
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Figure 5 : Probe incorrectly compensated in
low frequency
Figure 6 : Low frequency compensation
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4. APPLICATIONS
4.1. Visualisation of the calibration signal
- Connect the PROBE output (33) to CH1 input (34) by using a 1/1 or 1/10 measurement
probe.
- If necessary, adjust vertically using the POSITION (6) or (11) control and stabilise the
trace using the potentiometer LEVEL (15).
- Adjust the low-frequency compensation of the probe so that the impulse plateau is horizontal.
See figures 5 and 6.
To compensate, please refer to the instructions enclosed with the probe.
4.2. Measurement of amplitude and frequency
Amplitude and frequency might be measured from the PROBE output (33) whose
specifications are the following :
• Shape : rectangular
• Amplitude : 0 to + 2.5 V ± 1 %
• Frequency : 1 kHz ± 1 %
• Duty cycle : ½
- Connect the PROBE output (33) to the CH1+ (35) or CH2+ (29) input by using a 1/1 or
1/10 measurement probe.
- Adjust CH1 or CH2 sensitivity to 20 mV/div. (if a 1/10 probe) and the timebase to 1 ms/div.
- Check that the amplitude of the visualised signal is equal to 2.5 divisions and that its
period is equal to 1 division.
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5. SPECIFICATIONS
Only the values affected by tolerances or limits constitute guaranteed values (after half an
hour's warming up). Values without tolerances are given for information.
Calibrated position :
control in left-hand position
Inputs :
300 V CAT III
600 V CAT II
Square signal
1 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz
(Tm gene < 100 ps)
Same sensitivity
on CH1 and CH2,
amplitude 6 div.
ALT = alternate
CHOP = chopped
CH1 channel switching in
normal or differential
mode
CH2 channel switching in
normal or differential
mode
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5.2. Horizontal deflection
Characteristics Specifications Comments
Sweep coefficients
Accuracy on all ranges
Expansion x 10 Accuracy : ± 5 %
Variable coefficient
Sweep disable time
(HOLDOFF)
XY mode
Y bandwidth -3 dB
X bandwidth -3 dB
derating
0.5 µs to 200 ms/div.
± 3 % i. e. 18 positions
Division of the s/div. range
1 to 2.5 approx.
Variable from 1 to 10 for each of the 18 ranges in
0 to 20 MHz on ranges 10 mV to 50 mV/div.
0 to 30 MHz - 100 mV to 200 V/div.
0 to 2 MHz
∆ϕ < 3° to 120 kHz
Sequences 1-2-5
used to obtain 20ns/div.
Calibrated position : control
at left-hand stop
(signal horizontal
expansion)
the timebase
5.3. Trigger system
Characteristics
CH1 / CH2 sensitivity
0 to 10 MHz
10 to 20 MHz
20 to 40 MHz
ALT Source depending on vertical
LINE Synchro to mains
EXT sensitivity applicable min. amplitudes
0 to 10 MHz
10 to 20 MHz
20 to 40 MHz
Filters Bandwidth to -3 dB
TVH and TVV synchronisation on a video line (TVH)
Horizontal mode
Slope Falling edge Rising edge
Level range
0.7 div.
1 div.
2 div.
100 mVpp
200 mVpp
400 mVpp
AC 10 Hz to 40 MHz
LF 10 kHz to 40 MHz
HF 0 to 10 kHz
or video frame (TVV )
AUTO
Normal
Normal ± 12 divisions
relaxéd mode Freq > 5 Hz
P-P 80 % of peak-peak amplitude of
sinusoidal signal F > 50 Hz
Specifications Comments
mode :
CH1 CH1 trigger
ALT CH1 then CH2 trigger
CHOP CH1 trigger
ADD CH1 trigger
CH2 CH2 trigger
• Ze = 1 MΩ // 12 pF
• Protection against transients
4 kV (1.2 / 50 µs )
• Common mode voltage
50 V peak max.
triggered mode
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5.3.1. Trigger delay coefficient
Scanning time range Delay range
5.4. AUTOSET function
Parameters searched for
by AUTOSET
Presence of a signal on
channels CH1 and CH2
Vertical sensitivities
adapted to the signals
Time base range adapted
to the signal
INTENSITY
AUTO scanning FOCUS
5.4.1. AUTOSET specifications
The AUTOSET function is activated by pressing the AUTOSET key; it automatically
searches for the vertical sensitivity and the scanning coefficient adapted to the
signal present on channels CH1 and/or CH2.
• Signal search time approx. 5 seconds
• Frequency range 25 Hz to 30 MHz
• Min. amplitude 200 mV
• Αutomatic switch to CHOP for T/DIV between 200 ms and 1 ms/div.