Review the following safety precautions carefully before operating the instrument to
avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any products
connected to it. To avoid potential hazards use the instrument as specified by this
user’s guide only.
The instrument should be serviced by qualified personnel only.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use the power cord designed for the instrument and
authorized in your country only.
Connect and Disconnect Accessories. Do not connect or disconnect probes or
test leads while they are connected to a voltage source
Ground The Instrument. The oscilloscope is grounded through the grounding
conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock the instrument grounding
conductor(s) must be grounded properly. Before making connections to the input or
output terminals of the instrument.
Connect The Probe.The probes’ ground terminals are at the same voltage level of
the instrument ground. Do not connect the ground terminals to a high voltage.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and marks on the instrument. Follow the user’s guide for further ratings information
before making connections to the instrument.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate the instrument with covers or
panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use the fuse of the type, voltage and current ratings as specified
for the instrument.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure. Do not touch exposed connections and
components when power is on.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If suspected damage occurs with the
instrument, have it inspected by qualified service personnel before further
operations.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions for proper
ventilation of the instrument.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere
Keep product surfaces clean and dry
The disturbance test of all the models meet the limit values of A in the
standard of EN 61326: 1997+A1+A2+A3, but can’t meet the limit values
of B.
Measurement Category
The DS1000E, DS1000D series Digital Oscilloscope is intended to be used for
measurements in Measurement Category I.
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; for that reason, the transient withstand capability of
the equipment is made known to the user.
WARNING
IEC Measurement Category I. The input terminals may be connected to circuit
terminal in IEC Category I installations for voltages up to 300 VAC. To avoid the
danger of electric shock, do not connect the inputs to circuit’s voltages above 300
VAC. Transient overvoltage is also present on circuits that are isolated from mains.
The DS1000E, DS1000D series Digital Oscilloscopes is designed to safely withstand
occasional transient overvoltage up to 1000Vpk. Do not use this equipment to
measure circuits where transient overvoltage could exceed this level.
This book covers the following four types of DS1000E, DS1000D Series Digital
Oscilloscopes:
DS1102E, DS1052E,
DS1102D, DS1052D. (With Logic Analyzer)
RIGOL DS1000E, DS1000D Series Digital Oscilloscopes provide exceptional
waveform viewing and measurements in a compact, lightweight package. The
DS1000E, DS1000D series is ideal for production test, field service, research, design,
education and training applications involving analog/digital circuits test and
troubleshooting, as well as education and training.
Optional 16 digital channels (DS1000D series), each channel can be turned on
or off independently, or in a 8 bit group
Mono/Color TFT LCD Displays at 320× 234 resolution
USB storage and printing supports, software upgradeable via USB connectivity
Adjustable waveform intensity, more effective waveform viewing
One-touch automatic setup for ease of use (AUTO)
Saves 10 Waveforms, 10 setups, supports CSV and bitmap format
Newly designed Delayed Scan Function, easy to give attention to both details
and overview of a waveform
20 Automatic measurements
Automatic cursor tracking measurements
Waveform recorder, record and replay dynamic waveforms
User selectable fast offset calibration
Built-in FFT function, Frequency Counter
Digital filters, includes LPF, HPF, BPF, BRF
Pass/Fail Function, optically isolated Pass/Fail output
Add, Subtract and Multiply Mathematic Functions
Advanced trigger types include: Edge, Video, Pulse width, Slope, Alternative,
Adjustable trigger sensitivity
Multiple Language User Interface
Pop-up menu makes it easy to read and easy to use
Built-in Chinese and English help system
Easy-to-use file system supports Chinese & English characters input
The front panel and user interface
To inspect the instrument
To perform a functional check
To compensate probes
To use digital leads
To display a signal automatically
To understand the vertical system
To understand the horizontal system
To trigger the oscilloscope
The first thing to do with a new oscilloscope is to know its front panel. This chapter
helps to be familiar with the layout of the knobs and keys and how to use them. Read
the chapter carefully before further operations.
Figure 1- 1, Front Panel; the knobs are used most often and are similar to the knobs
on other oscilloscopes. The buttons allow you to use some of the functions directly
but also bring up soft button menus on the screen, which enable the access to many
measurement features associated with advanced functions, mathematics, and
reference or to run control features.
The front panel of DS1000E:
The front panel of DS1000D:
Figure 1- 1
Front Panel Figure of DS1000E, DS1000D Series Oscilloscope
USB Host Logic Analyzer Port Signal Input EXT Trigger Probe
Channel Input Compensation
Figure 1- 2
Front Panel Instruction
Notation definitions in this User’s Guide:
Throughout this manual, notation symbols of buttons and knobs are the same to
those on front-panel.
A box around the name of the key denotes MENU function buttons on
front-panel, such as Measure.
() denotes the multi-function knob.
denotes the two POSITION knobs.
denotes the two SCALE knobs.
denotes the LEVEL knob.
The name with a drop shadow denotes the menu operating key, such as
When you get a new DS1000E, DS1000D series oscilloscope, please inspect the
instrument according to the following steps:
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Keep a damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of
the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been
checked mechanically and electrically.
2. Check the accessories.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in "
in this guide.
If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify your RIGOL Sales
Representative.
3. Inspect the instrument.
In case there is any mechanical damage or defect, or the instrument does not
operate properly or fails performance tests, please notify the RIGOL Sales
Representative.
If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of
stress, please notify the carrier as well as the RIGOL sales office. Keep the
shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.
RIGOL offices will arrange for repair or replacement at RIGOL’s option without
waiting for claim settlement.
Perform this quick functional check to verify that the instrument is operating
correctly.
1. Turn on the instrument.
Use the power cord designed for the oscilloscope only.
Use a power source that delivers 100 to 240 VAC
, 45Hz to 440Hz.
RMS
Turn on the instruments, and wait until the display shows the waveform window.
Push the Storagebutton, select Storage in the top menu box and push the
Factory menu box.
Figure 1- 5
Turn on and Check the instrument
WARNNING:
To avoid electric shock, be sure the oscilloscope is properly grounded.
Perform this adjustment to match the characteristics of the probe and the channel
input. This should be performed whenever attaching a probe to any input channel for
the first time.
1. From CH1 menu, set the Probe attenuation to 10X (press CH1→Probe→10X).
Set the switch to 10X on the probe and connect it to CH1 of the oscilloscope.
When using the probe hook-tip, inserting the tip onto the probe firmly to ensure
a proper connection.
Attach the probe tip to the Probe compensator connector and the reference lead
to the ground pin, Select CH1, and then press AUTO.
2. Check the shape of the displayed waveform.
Over compensated Correctly Compensated Under Compensated
Figure1-9
Figure 1- 9
Probe Compensation
3. If necessary, use a non-metallic tool to adjust the trimmer capacitor on the probe
for the flattest square wave possible as displayed on the oscilloscope.
4. Repeat as necessary.
WARNNING: To avoid electric shock while using the probe, be sure the
perfection of the insulated cable, and do not touch the metallic portions of
the probe head while it is connected with a voltage source.
Digital leads are provided only for DS1000D series which have Logic Analyzer.
1. Switch off power supply of the device under test if necessary to avoid short
circuit. Since no voltage is applied to the leads at this step, you may keep the
oscilloscope on.
2. Connect one end of the flat cable FC1868 to the Logic Analyzer Input; connect
the other end to Logic Head LH1116. An identifier is located on each end of the
flat cable; it can only be connected in one way. It is unnecessary to switch off
power supply of your oscilloscope when connecting the cable.
Figure 1- 10
Connect the digital leads
CAUTION: Use only FC1868, LH1116, TC1100 and LC1150 made by
RIGOL for specified DS1000D series.
The oscilloscope has an automated feature to display the input signal best-fit. The
input signal should be 50Hz or higher and a duty cycle is greater than 1%.
Press the AUTO button, the oscilloscope automatically sets up VERTICAL,
HORIZONTAL and TRIGGER controls to display the input signal. Adjust the controls
manually to get the best results if necessary.
Connect a signal to the Channel 1 (CH1).
1. Connect a signal to the oscilloscope as described above.
2. Press AUTO.
The oscilloscope may change the current settings to display the signal; and adjusts
the vertical and horizontal scaling, the trigger coupling, type, position, slope, level,
and mode.
If the channel is DC coupled, measuring the DC component of the signal by
simply noting its distance from the ground symbol.
If the channel is AC coupled, the DC component of the signal is blocked, allow
you to use greater sensitivity to display the AC component of the signal.
To Understand the Vertical System
Figure 1- 14 shows the VERTICAL controls, CH1, CH2, MATH, REF , and OFF buttons
and vertical , knobs. Following the exercise of the buttons,
knobs, and the status bar to be familiar with the vertical parameters settings.
1. Center the signal on the display with the knob.
The knob moves the signal vertically, and it is calibrated. Note that
turning the knob, a voltage value is displayed for a short time
indicating its value with respect to the ground reference located at the center of the
screen. Also notice that the ground symbol on the left side of the display moves in
conjunction with the knob.
Turn the knob to change the vertical display position of
channel and press the knob to set the vertical display position
back to 0 as a shortcut key, this is especially helpful when the trace position is
far out of the screen and want it to get back to the screen center immediately.
Coarse/Fine Shortcut key
The Coarse/Fine vertical control can be set by simply pressing the vertical
knob.
2. Change the vertical setup and notice that each change affects the
status bar differently.
View the status bar which is on the bottom of the screen to understand the
vertical scale.
Change the vertical scale by turning the knob and notice the change
To press the knob in the horizontal control area on the front-panel
is another way to enter or exit Delayed Scan mode and it is equal to the
following menu operations, MENU→Delayed→ON.
To Understand the Horizontal System
Figure 1- 15 shows the HORIZONTAL controls: MENU button, and
knobs of horizontal system. Following the exercise to familiarize with the
buttons, knobs, and status bar.
Figure 1- 15
The horizontal system
1. Turn the knob and notice the change in the status bar.
The horizontal knob changes the sweep speed in a 1-2-5 step sequence,
and displays the value in the status bar. The time base ranges of the oscilloscope is
from 2ns/div* to 50s/div.
* NOTE: The speed of horizontal scan varies by different models.
Press the knob to set the horizontal offset to 0 as a shortcut
key, this is especially helpful when the trigger point is far out of the screen and
want it to get back to the screen center immediately.
Horizontal position control
Trig-Offset: In this setting, the trigger position will be changed horizontally
when you turn the knob.
2. The horizontal knob moves displayed signal horizontally
on waveform window
3. Press the MENU key to display the TIME menu.
To enter or exit the Delayed Scan mode, set the display to Y-T, X-Y or ROLL mode,
and turn the horizontal knob to adjust trigger offset.
Turn the knob to change trigger level value and press the
knob to set trigger level back to 0 as a shortcut key.
To Trigger the Oscilloscope
Figure 1- 16 shows the trigger control: MENU, 50%, FORCE and a trigger
level knob. Following the exercise to familiarize with the buttons, trigger level knob
and status bar.
Figure 1- 16
The trigger control window
1. Turn the trigger Level knob and notice the changes on the display.
As you turn the knob or pressing the 50% button, two things will happen
on the display for a short time.
First, the trigger level value is displayed at the bottom-left of the screen. If the
trigger is DC coupled, it is displayed as a voltage value. If the trigger is AC
coupled or LF reject, it is displayed as a percentage of the trigger range.
Second, a line is displayed showing the location of the trigger level (as long as
AC coupling or low frequency reject are not selected).
Holdoff: A time interval before the oscilloscope response to next trigger
signal. During this holdoff period, the trigger system becomes “blind” to
trigger signals. This function helps to view complex signals such as an AM
waveform. Press Holdoff button to activate () knob, then turn it to adjust
Holdoff time.
2. Change the trigger setup and notice these changes in the status bar.
Press MENU button in the Trigger control.
A soft button menu appears on the display showing the trigger setting choices as
shown in
Figure 1- 17 .
Figure 1- 17
· Press the trigger Mode button and choose Edge.
· Press the trigger Source button to select CH1.
· Press the trigger Slope button to choose .
· Press the trigger Sweep button to select Auto.
· Press the trigger Set Up button to enter secondary menu.
NOTE: The trigger type, slope and source change in conjunction with the status bar
on the top-right of the screen.
3. Press 50%
The 50% button sets the trigger level to the center of the signal.
4. Press FORCE
Starting an acquisition regardless of an adequate trigger signal, usually used in
“Normal” or “Single” trigger mode. This button has no effect if the acquisition is
already stopped.