RIGOL DHO4204 QuickStart Guide

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RIGOL guarantees that this product conforms to the national and industrial standards in China as well as the ISO9001:2015 standard and the ISO14001:2015 standard. Other international standard conformance certifications are in progress.

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Safety Requirement

1.1 General Safety Summary

Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.

1 Only the exclusive power cord

designed for the instrument and authorized for use within the destination country could be used.

2 Ensure that the instrument is

safely grounded. 3 Observe all terminal ratings. 11 Do not operate in wet conditions. 4 Use proper overvoltage

protection. 5 Do not operate without covers. 13 Keep instrument surfaces clean

6 Do not insert objects into the air

outlet. 7 Use the proper fuse. 15 Handle with caution. 8 Avoid circuit or wire exposure.

9 Do not operate the instrument

with suspected failures.

10 Provide adequate ventilation.

12 Do not operate in an explosive

atmosphere.

and dry.

14 Prevent electrostatic impact.

WARNING

Equipment meeting Class A requirements may not offer adequate protection to broadcast

services within residential environment.

1.2 Safety Notices and Symbols

Safety Notices in this Manual:

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in

serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result

in damage to the product or loss of important data.

Safety Requirement

Safety Notices on the Product:

• DANGER

• WARNING

• CAUTION

Safety Symbols on the Product:

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in injury or hazard immediately.

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in potential injury or hazard.

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in damage to the product or other devices connected to the product.

Hazardous

Voltage

Safety Warning Protective Earth

1.3 Measurement Category

Measurement Category

This instrument can make measurements in Measurement Category I.

WARNING

This instrument can only be used for measurements within its specified measurement

categories.

Measurement Category Definitions

• Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly

connected to MAINS. Examples are measurements on circuits not derived from MAINS, and specially protected (internal) MAINS derived circuits. In the latter case, transient stresses are variable. Thus, you must know the transient withstand capability of the equipment.

Chassis Ground Test Ground

Terminal

• Measurement category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly

connected to low voltage installation. Examples are measurements on household appliances, portable tools and similar equipment.

• Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building

installation. Examples are measurements on distribution boards, circuit-breakers, wiring (including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches and socket-outlets) in the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use and some other

equipment. For example, stationary motors with permanent connection to a fixed installation.

• Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of a

low-voltage installation. Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control units.

1.4 Ventilation Requirement

This instrument uses a fan to force cooling. Please make sure that the air inlet and outlet areas are free from obstructions and have free air. When using the instrument in a bench-top or rack setting, provide at least 10 cm clearance beside, above and behind the instrument for adequate ventilation.

CAUTION

Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature in the instrument, which

would cause damage to the instrument. So please keep the instrument well ventilated and

inspect the air outlet and the fan regularly.

Safety Requirement

1.5 Working Environment

Temperature

Operating: 0℃ to +50℃

Non-operating: -30℃ to +60℃

Humidity

• Operating:

Below +30℃: ≤90% RH (without condensation)

+30℃ to +40℃: ≤75% RH (without condensation)

+40℃ to +50℃: ≤45% RH (without condensation)

• Non-operating:

Below +60℃: ≤90% RH (without condensation)

WARNING

To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, never operate the

instrument in a humid environment.

Altitude

• Operating: below 3 km

• Non-operating: below 15 km

Safety Requirement

Protection Level Against Electric Shock

ESD ±8kV

Installation (Overvoltage) Category

This product is powered by mains conforming to installation (overvoltage) category II.

WARNING

Ensure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a bolt of lightning) can reach the

product. Otherwise, the operator might be exposed to the danger of an electric shock.

Installation (Overvoltage) Category Definitions

Installation (overvoltage) category I refers to signal level which is applicable to equipment measurement terminals connected to the source circuit. Among these terminals, precautions are done to limit the transient voltage to a low level.

Installation (overvoltage) category II refers to the local power distribution level which is applicable to equipment connected to the AC line (AC power).

Pollution Degree

Pollution Degree 2

Pollution Degree Definition

• Pollution Degree 1: No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.

The pollution has no effect. For example, a clean room or air-conditioned office environment.

• Pollution Degree 2: Normally only nonconductive pollution occurs. Temporary

conductivity caused by condensation is to be expected. For example, indoor environment.

• Pollution Degree 3: Conductive pollution or dry nonconductive pollution that

becomes conductive due to condensation occurs. For example, sheltered outdoor environment.

• Pollution Degree 4: The pollution generates persistent conductivity caused by

conductive dust, rain, or snow. For example, outdoor areas.

Safety Class

Class 1 – Grounded Product

1.6 Care and Cleaning

Care

Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

Safety Requirement

Cleaning

Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions.

1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.

2. Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened with mild

detergent or water. Avoid having any water or other objects into the chassis via the heat dissipation hole. When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid scarifying it.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic liquids.

WARNING

To avoid short-circuit resulting from moisture or personal injuries, ensure that the

instrument is completely dry before connecting it to the power supply.

1.7 Environmental Considerations

The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.

The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health. To avoid the release of such substances into the environment and avoid harm to human health, we recommend you to recycle this product appropriately to ensure that most materials are reused or recycled properly. Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.

You can click on the following link to download the latest version of the RoHS&WEEE certification file.

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Document Overview

This manual gives you a quick overview of the front and rear panel, user interface as well as basic operation methods of DHO4000 series.

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Publication Number

QGA33103-1110

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Format Conventions in this Manual

1. Key

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The front panel key is denoted by the menu key icon. For example, indicates the "DEFAULT" key.

2. Menu

The menu item is denoted by the format of "Menu Name (Bold) + Character Shading" in the manual. For example, the "Utility" function menu. You can click or tap

3. Operation Procedures

The next step of the operation is denoted by ">" in the manual. For example,

> Storage indicates first clicking or tapping and then clicking or tapping Storage.

4. The front/rear panel connector is denoted by "Brackets + Connector Name (Bold)", for example, [AUX OUT].

Content Conventions in this Manual

DHO4000 series digital oscilloscope includes the following models. Unless otherwise specified, this manual takes DHO4804 as an example to illustrate the basic operation methods of DHO4000 series.

Setup indicates the "Setup" sub-menu under

Setup to access the "Setup" menu.

Model

DHO4204 200 MHz 4

Max. Analog Bandwidth Analog Channels

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Model Max. Analog Bandwidth Analog Channels

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DHO4804 800 MHz 4

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RIGOL DHO4204 QuickStart Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Requirement

1.1 General Safety Summary

1.2 Safety Notices and Symbols

1.3 Measurement Category

1.4 Ventilation Requirement

1.5 Working Environment

1.6 Care and Cleaning

1.7 Environmental Considerations

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