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regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New
Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.
The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any
errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING: These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, human applications.
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1 Comparison table for Models OMSP-3204, OMSP-3205, and OMSP-3206
The new OMSP-3000 Series of PC Oscilloscopes is a range of
high-specification, real-time measuring instruments that
connect to the USB port of your computer. The oscilloscopes
obtain their power supply through the USB cable, so they do
not need an additional power supply and are therefore highly
portable.
1Welcome
The new OMSP-3000 Series consists of three high-speed, portable oscilloscopes with
function generator, arbitrary waveform generator and deep memory:
OMSP-3204
OMSP-3205
OMSP-3206
Here are some of the benefits provided by your new OMSP-3000 Series oscilloscope:
Portability: Take the unit with you and plug it in to any Windows PC.
Performance: 500 MS/s sampling, with up to 200 MHz bandwidth and a 128 MS
buffer.
Long-term support: Software upgrades are available to download from our
website. You can also call our technical specialists for support. You can continue to
use both of these services free of charge for the lifetime of the product.
Value for money: You don't have to pay twice for all the features that you already
have in your PC, as the OMSP-3000 Series oscilloscope contains the special
hardware you need and nothing more.
Convenience: The software makes full use of the full-sized display, disk storage,
user interface and networking built in to your PC.
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2Introduction
This symbol indicates that a safety hazard exists on the indicated
connections if correct precautions are not taken. Read all safety
documentation associated with the product before using it.
This symbol indicates that the outer shells of the indicated BNC
connectors are all at the same potential (shorted together). You must
therefore take necessary precautions to avoid applying a potential
across the return connections of the indicated BNC terminals as this
may cause a large current to flow, resulting in damage to the product
and/or connected equipment.
Maximum input range
The new OMSP-3000 Series PC Oscilloscopes are designed to measure voltages in the
range -20 V to +20 V. Inputs are protected to ±100 V. Contact with voltages outside
the protection range may cause permanent damage to the unit.
Introduction2
2.1
2.2
Safety symbols
Symbol 1: Warning Triangle
Symbol 2: Equipotential
Safety warning
We strongly recommend that you read the general safety information below before
using your oscilloscope for the first time. Safety protection built in to equipment may
cease to function if the equipment is used incorrectly. This could cause damage to
your computer, or lead to injury to yourself and others.
Mains (line) voltages
These products are not designed for use with mains (line) voltages. To measure mains
(or line) voltage, use a differential isolating probe specifically designed for that
purpose.
Safety grounding
OMSP-3000 Series PC Oscilloscopes connect direct to the ground of a computer
through the interconnecting cable provided to minimize interference.
As with most oscilloscopes, avoid connecting the ground input to any potential other
than ground. If in doubt, use a meter to check that there is no significant AC or DC
voltage between the ground input of the oscilloscope and the point to which you
intend to connect it. Failure to check may cause damage to your computer, or lead to
injury to yourself and others.
You should not rely on the product to provide a protective safety earth.
Repairs
The oscilloscope contains no user-serviceable parts. Repair or calibration of the
oscilloscope requires specialized test equipment and must be performed by the
factory.
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OMSP-3000 Series User's Guide3
2.3
2.4
FCC notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own
expense.
For safety and maintenance information see the safety warning.
2
CE notice
The OMSP-3000 Series PC Oscilloscopes meet the intent of the EMC directive
89/336/EEC and have been tested to EN61326-1:2006 Class A Emissions and
Immunity standard.
The product also meets the intent of the Low Voltage Directive and has been
designed to meet the BS EN 61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electricalequipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use standard.
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Introduction4
2.5
2.6
Trademarks
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other
countries.
OMEGASCOPE™ is a trademark of Omega Engineering, Inc.
Company details
Address:
Omega Engineering, Inc
One Omega Drive,
P.O. Box 4047,
Stamford, CT 06907,
USA
To ensure that your OMSP-3000 Series PC Oscilloscope operates correctly, you must
have a computer with at least the minimum system requirements to run one of the
supported operating systems, as shown in the following table. The performance of the
oscilloscope will be better with a more powerful PC, and will benefit from a multi-core
processor.
*
The OMEGASCOPE™ software does not use all the disk space specified in the table.
The free space is required to make Windows run efficiently.
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3Product information
Model
Bandwidth
Sampling
Memory
Waveform Output
Probes
Supplied
OMSP-3204
60 MHz
500 MS/s
8 MS
Function generator and AWG
2 x 60 MHz
OMSP-3205
100 MHz
500 MS/s
32 MS
Function generator and AWG
2 x 150 MHz
OMSP-3206
200 MHz
500 MS/s
128 MS
Function generator and AWG
2 x 250 MHz
Important:
Do not connect your OMSP-3000 Series PC Oscilloscope to the PC
until you have installed the software.
With the OMEGASCOPE™ you can use OMSP-3000 Series as oscilloscopes and
spectrum analyzers.
An OMSP-3000 Series PC Oscilloscope is supplied with the following items:
USB cable, for use with any standard USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
Software and Reference CD
Installation Guide
2 x Probes (see below for probe details)
Product information6
3.1
3.2
Comparison table for Models OMSP-3204, OMSP-3205, and OMSP-3206
Installation Instructions
Procedure
Follow the instructions in the Installation Guide included with your product package.
Connect your PC Oscilloscope to the PC using the USB cable supplied.
There is no need for an additional power supply, as the unit obtains its power from
the USB port.
Checking the installation
Once you have installed the software and connected the PC Oscilloscope to the PC,
start the OMEGASCOPE™ software. The software should now display any signal
connected to the scope inputs. If you have a probe connected to your oscilloscope, you
should see a small 50 or 60 hertz signal in the oscilloscope window when you touch
the probe tip with your finger.
Standard oscilloscope connectors
The new OMSP-3000 Series PC Oscilloscopes have standard oscilloscope connectors.
The input impedance is also standard, so the x10 function on scope probes works
correctly.
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OMSP-3000 Series User's Guide7
OMSP-3204
OMSP-3205
OMSP-3206
Connector diagrams
1 USB port
2 LED: flashes when the oscilloscope is sampling data
A: Input channel A
B: Input channel B
C: External trigger input
D: Function generator and AWG output
Moving your OMSP-3000 Series PC Oscilloscope to another USB port
Windows XP
When you first installed the OMSP-3000 Series PC Oscilloscope by plugging it into a
USB port, Windows associated the driver with that port. If you later move the
oscilloscope to a different USB port, Windows will display the "New Hardware Found
Wizard" again. When this occurs, just click "Next" in the wizard to repeat the
installation. If Windows gives a warning about Windows Logo Testing, click "Continue
Anyway". As all the software you need is already installed on your computer, there is
no need to insert the Software CD again.
Windows Vista and Windows 7
The process is automatic. When you move the device from one port to another,
Windows displays an "Installing device driver software" message and then a "OMSP3000 Series PC Oscilloscope" message. The PC Oscilloscope is then ready for use.
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Product information8
VERTICAL
OMSP-3204
OMSP-3205
OMSP-3206
Bandwidth (-3 dB)
60 MHz
100 MHz
200 MHz
Rise time (calculated)
5.8 ns
3.5 ns
1.75 ns
Resolution
8 bits
Input characteristics
2 channels, 1 MΩ ±1%, in parallel with 13 pF ±1 pF
Input coupling
AC/DC
Input sensitivity
10 mV/div to 4 V/div (10 vertical divisions)
Input ranges
±50 mV to ±20 V in 9 ranges
Analogue offset range
(vertical position
adjustment)
±250 mV (50 mV, 100 mV, 200 mV ranges)
±2.5 V (500 mV, 1 V, 2 V ranges)
±20 V (5 V, 10 V, 20 V ranges)
DC accuracy
±3% of full scale
Overload protection
±100 V (DC + AC Peak)
HORIZONTAL
Sampling rate (real
time 1 Ch)
500 MS/s
500 MS/s
500 MS/s
Sampling rate (real
time 2 Ch)
250 MS/s
250 MS/s
250 MS/s
Sampling rate
(repetitive sampling)
2.5 GS/s
5 GS/s
10 GS/s
Sampling rate (cont.
USB streaming)
1 MS/s in OMEGASCOPE™ software.
Timebase ranges
2 ns/div to 200 s/
div
1 ns/div to 200 s/div
500 ps/div to 200
s/div
Buffer memory*
8 MS
32 MS
128 MS
Waveform buffer (no.
of segments)
1 to 10,000
Timebase accuracy
±50 ppm
Sample jitter
< 5 ps RMS
* Shared between active channels
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE (typical)
Crosstalk
Better than 400:1 up to full bandwidth (equal voltage ranges)
Harmonic distortion
< -50 dB at 100 kHz full scale input
SFDR
52 dB Typical
ADC ENOB
7.6 bits
Noise
180 µV RMS (on most sensitive range)
Pulse response
< 5% overshoot
Bandwidth flatness
(+0.3 dB, -3 dB) at scope input, from DC to full bandwidth
3.3
Specifications
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TRIGGER
Trigger modes
Auto, repeat, single, none, rapid (segmented memory)
Advanced digital
triggers
(Ch A, Ch B)
Edge: rising, falling or dual edge with adjustable hysteresis
Window: signal enters or exits a user-defined voltage range
Pulse width: a negative or positive pulse is wider or narrower
than a set width, or inside / outside a range of widths
Window pulse width: signal is inside or outside a voltage range
for a set time
Dropout: signal does not cross a voltage threshold for at least
a set time
Window dropout: signal does not enter or exit a voltage range
for at least a set time
Interval: time between two edges is greater or less than a set
time, or inside / outside a time range
Logic: arbitrary logic state of Channels A, B and EXT matches
a user-defined pattern
Runt pulse: signal crosses one voltage threshold and returns
without crossing the other
Trigger sensitivity
(Ch A, Ch B)
Digital triggering provides 1 LSB accuracy up to full bandwidth
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4Glossary
Bandwidth. The input frequency at which the measured signal amplitude is 3 decibels
below its true value.
Buffer size. The size of the oscilloscope buffer memory, measured in samples. In
block mode, the buffer memory is used by the oscilloscope to store data temporarily.
This allows the oscilloscope to sample data independently of the speed at which it can
transfer data to the computer.
Device Manager. Device Manager is a Windows program that displays the current
hardware configuration of your computer. Right-click on 'My Computer,' choose
'Properties', then click the 'Hardware' tab and the 'Device Manager' button.
Driver. A program that controls a piece of hardware. The driver for the OMSP-3000
Series PC Oscilloscopes is supplied in the form of a 32-bit Windows DLL, ps3000a.dll.
This is used by the OMEGASCOPE™ software, and by user-designed applications, to
control the oscilloscopes.
External trigger. This is the BNC socket marked EXT on the new OMSP-3000 Series
PC oscilloscopes. It can be used to start a data collection run but cannot be used to
record data.
Maximum sampling rate. A figure indicating the maximum number of samples the
oscilloscope can acquire per second. Maximum sample rates are usually given in MS/s
(megasamples per second) or GS/s (gigasamples per second.) The higher the
sampling rate of the oscilloscope, the more accurate the representation of the highfrequency details in a fast signal.
PC Oscilloscope. The instrument formed by connecting a OMSP-3000 Series PC
Oscilloscope to a computer running the OMEGASCOPE™ software application.
OMSP-3000 Series. An oscilloscope range comprising the OMSP-3204, OMSP-3205,
and OMSP-3206 PC Oscilloscopes.
OMEGASCOPE™ software. This is a software product that accompanies all our
oscilloscopes. It turns your PC into an oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and meter
display.
Signal generator. A built-in circuit that generates signals suitable for driving an
external device under test. The signal generator output is the BNC socket marked GEN
on the oscilloscope. If you connect a BNC cable between this and one of the channel
inputs, you can send a signal into one of the channels.
Glossary12
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Index
I
Input
A
Accessories 8
ADC ENOB 8
Advanced digital triggers 8
Amplitude flatness 8
Analogue offset range (vertical position
Calibration 2
Company information 4
Compliance 3
Connector type 8
Contact details 4
Crosstalk 8
D
DC accuracy 8
Dimensions 8
Display modes 8
E
External trigger 6
F
Max
Post-trigger delay 8
Pre-trigger capture 8
Trigger rate 8
Maximum input range 2
Maximum sampling rate 6
N
Noise 8
Number of FFT points 8
O
OMEGASCOPE™ software 6
OMSP-3000 Series 2, 3, 5, 6
Operands 8
Oscilloscope 8
Oscilloscope probe 6
Output frequency
Accuracy 8
Resolution 8
Output voltage
Adjustment 8
Range 8
Outputs 6
Overload protection 8
Overvoltage protection 8
Frequency range 8
Functions 8
H
Harmonic distortion 8
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PC connection 6
PC connectivity 8
Persistence modes 8
Power requirements 8
Power supply 6
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Protocols 8
Pulse response 8
Index14
V
R
Repair 2
Resolution 8
Rise time 8
S
Safety
symbols 2
warning 2, 3
Sample jitter 8
Sampling rate 6
(cont. USB streaming) 8
(real time 1 Ch) 8
(real time 2 Ch) 8
(repetitive sampling) 8
Scope probe 6
SFDR 8
Signal generator 6
Software/PC requirements 8
Specifications 6
Spectrum 8
Standard output signals 8
Standard signal frequency 8
Statistics 8
Sweep modes 8
System requirements 5
Voltage range 8
W
Waveform buffer 8
Weight 8
Windowing functions 8
T
Technical support 4
Temperature range 8
Test equipment 2
Timebase
Accuracy 8
Ranges 8
Trademarks 4
Trigger
Modes 8
Re-arm time 8
Sensitivity 8
Types 8
U
Update rate 8
USB 5
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WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER
OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month
grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This
ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product.
If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA’s Customer Service
Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request.
Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser,
including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits,
improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of
having been tampered with or shows evidence of having been damaged as a result of excessive corrosion;
or current, heat, moisture or vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating
conditions outside of OMEGA’s control. Components in which wear is not warranted, include but are not
limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.
OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products. However,
OMEGA neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any
damages that result from the use of its products in accordance with information provided by
OMEGA, either verbal or written. OMEGA warrants only that the parts manufactured by it will be
as specified and free of defects. OMEGA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR
REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE,
AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY: The remedies of purchaser set forth herein are exclusive, and the total liability of
OMEGA with respect to this order, whether based on contract, warranty, negligence,
indemnification, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price of the
component upon which liability is based. In no event shall OMEGA be liable for
consequential, incidental or special damages.
CONDITIONS: Equipment sold by OMEGA is not intended to be used, nor shall it be used: (1) as a “Basic
Component” under 10 CFR 21 (NRC), used in or with any nuclear installation or activity; or (2) in medical
applications or used on humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any nuclear installation or
activity, medical application, used on humans, or misused in any way, OMEGA assumes no responsibility
as set forth in our basic WARRANTY/ DISCLAIMER language, and, additionally, purchaser will indemnify
OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the
Product(s) in such a manner.
RETURN REQUESTS/INQUIRIES
Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department. BEFORE
RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN
(AR) NUMBER FROM OMEGA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN ORDER TO AVOID
PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR number should then be marked on the outside of the return
package and on any correspondence.
The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent
breakage in transit.
FOR WARRANTY
following information available BEFORE
contacting OMEGA:
1. Purchase Order number under which the product
was PURCHASED,
2. Model and serial number of the product under
warranty, and
3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems
relative to the product.
OMEGA’s policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible. This affords
our customers the latest in technology and engineering.
reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the
prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
RETURNS, please have the
FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS,
for current repair charges. Have the following
information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:
1. Purchase Order number to cover the COST
of the repair,
2. Model and serial number of the product, and
3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems
relative to the product.