
RIGOL
User’s Guide
RPL2316
LOGIC PROBE
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General Safe ty Summary
Connect and disconnect the probe properly.
Connect the adaptor before using.
Observe all terminals ratings.
Do not touch exposed connections and components after power on.
Do not operate with suspected failures.
Do not operate without covers.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Do not operate in wet conditions.
Keep product surface clean and dry.
Pay attention to handling safety.
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Product Overview
Being a high performance logic probe,
RPL2316 connects the digital buses
and signals under test to the
MSO4000 series digital oscilloscope.
RPL2316 separates 16 digital
channels into two branch headers,
called channel group. Each header
includes 8 signal channels (D0-D7 and D8-D15) plus 12 gr ound channels. All
the channels are marked with different colors and numbers (or letters) on
the probe adaptor label to identify different channels. RPL2316 provides 8
signal leads and 12 ground leads for each header to realize flexible
connection of signals and reference ground and provide better signal
integrity. Note: in any case, make sure that the connection between probe
adapter and the channel group is reliable.
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The Using Method of the Logic Probe
1. Connect RPL2316 to the oscilloscope: push the buttons on both
sides of the logic probe single head and connect it (with “RIGOL”
facing upward and the label facing downward) to the digital channel
input terminal [LOGIC D0-D15] at the front panel of the MSO4000
series digital oscilloscope in the arrow direction as shown in the figure
below.
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2. Connect the signals under test to RPL2316: users can connect
any number (≤16) of the signals under test to RPL2316 in according to
the test need. Make sure that the amplitude of the input signal should
not exceed the maximum working voltage range while connecting.
RPL2316 provides three connection methods with the signals under
test for different applications.
Method one: you can connect RPL2316 to the two rows of pins
on the device under test directly. At this point, the probe adaptor
must be connected as shown in figure 1.
Method two: you can connect the signals under test through
leads separately. At this point, the probe adaptor must be
connected as shown in figure 2. You can easily identify the
corresponding channel of each signal by the color rings on the
leads and the color information on the adaptor.
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Figure 1
Method three: on the basis of method two, you can connect a
Figure 2
grabber to each lead and connect it to the device under test as
shown in figure 3.
Figure 3
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3. Set the probe: press LA at the front panel of the oscilloscope to
enter the probe setting menu. Users can view and set the following
parameters under this menu: threshold level (the threshold levels of
D0-D7 and D8-D15 can be adjusted independently), waveform size
(applicable to all the channels; wherein, item L is only available when
the number of active channels is no more than 8), channel label and
digital bus (provide 2 independent digital buses to set various
parameters respectively, such as the clock, bit width, display format
and noise rejection; for more flexible functions, use common bus).
4. Function Check: after finishing the above operations, the signal
under test will be displayed on the corresponding channel. If no active
signal is displayed, please adjust the oscilloscope to select proper
general settings (such as the trigger mode and timebase). If active
signal is still not displayed, please check the electric connection and
parameter settings again or please try to use other probe (such as
analog probe) to check the signal state of the test point.
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Probe Specifications
Min Detectable Pulse Width
Input Channels 16
Threshold Accuracy
Max Voltage Swing ± 40V
Min Voltage Swing 500mV
Input Impedance 101kΩ
Probe Load About 8pF
Operation Environment
Storage Environment
± 100mV+3% of threshold setting
0~50℃, 0~80%RH
-20℃~60℃, 0~90%RH
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Accessories
Item Description Quantity
1 Main Cable 1
2 Logic Probe Adaptor 2
3 Lead 20 (2×10)
4 Grabber 20
5 Chinese and English User’s Guide 1
6 RPL2316 Soft Carrying Bag 1
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Contact Us
If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this
manual, please contact RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
E-mail: service@rigol.com
Website: www.rigol.com
UGE20X03-1110
Aug. 2014
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