SIGLENT SDS5000X Series User Manual

SDS5000X Series Digital Oscilloscope User Manual
SDS5000X Series Digital Oscilloscope
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Contents

CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS ........................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 WORKING ENVIRONMENT................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 COOLING REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 AC POWER ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.5 POWER AND GROUND CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................ 11
2.6 CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.7 CLEANING ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.8 ABNORMAL CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................................. 12
3 FIRST STEPS......................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 DELIVERY CHECKLIST ...................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 15
4 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 16
5 GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 POWER ON ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2 SHUT DOWN ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 SYSTEM STATUS ............................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4 INSTALL OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 18
6 PROBE .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
7 QUICK START...................................................................................................................................................... 21
7.1 FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................. 21
7.2 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 22
7.3 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES/SYSTEMS.............................................................................................. 24
7.3.1 Power Supply........................................................................................................................................... 24
7.3.2 LAN .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
7.3.3 USB Peripherals...................................................................................................................................... 24
7.3.4 External Monitor ..................................................................................................................................... 24
7.3.5 Auxiliary Output ...................................................................................................................................... 25
7.3.6 SAG1021 Waveform Generator ............................................................................................................. 25
7.3.7 Probes ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
7.3.8 Logic Probe ............................................................................................................................................. 26
8 TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................. 27
8.1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
8.2 MENU BAR ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
8.3 GRID AREA ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
8.4 CHANNEL DESCRIPTOR BOX............................................................................................................................. 30
8.5 TIMEBASE AND TRIGGER DESCRIPTOR BOXES ................................................................................................. 32
8.6 DIALOG BOX ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
8.7 TOUCH GESTURES............................................................................................................................................. 37
8.8 MOUSE AND KEYBOARD OPERATION ............................................................................................................... 39
8.9 CHOOSING THE LANGUAGE .............................................................................................................................. 39
9 FRONT PANEL ..................................................................................................................................................... 40
9.1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
9.2 VERTICAL CONTROL ......................................................................................................................................... 41
9.3 HORIZONTAL CONTROL .................................................................................................................................... 42
9.4 TRIGGER CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................... 43
9.5 RUN/STOP BUTTON .......................................................................................................................................... 43
9.6 AUTOSETUP BUTTON ....................................................................................................................................... 44
9.7 DECODE/DIGITAL/MATH/REF CONTROL.......................................................................................................... 44
9.8 NAVIGATE CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................ 45
9.9 CURSORS CONTROL .......................................................................................................................................... 46
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9.10 UNIVERSAL KNOB............................................................................................................................................. 46
9.11 OTHER BUTTONS .............................................................................................................................................. 47
10 MULTIPLE APPROACHES TO RECALL FUNCTIONS ....................................................................... 48
10.1 MENU BAR ........................................................................................................................................................ 48
10.2 DESCRIPTOR BOX.............................................................................................................................................. 49
10.3 SHORTCUT BUTTON ON THE FRONT PANEL ...................................................................................................... 49
11 QUICKLY CAPTURE THE SIGNAL .......................................................................................................... 50
12 VERTICAL SETUP .......................................................................................................................................... 51
12.1 TURN ON/OFF A CHANNEL ................................................................................................................................ 51
12.2 CHANNEL SETUP ............................................................................................................................................... 51
13 DIGITAL CHANNELS .................................................................................................................................... 57
13.1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................ 57
13.2 ENABLE/DISABLE THE DIGITAL CHANNELS ..................................................................................................... 59
13.3 DIGITAL CHANNEL SETUP ................................................................................................................................ 60
14 HORIZONTAL AND ACQUISITION SETUP............................................................................................ 64
14.1 TIMEBASE SETUP .............................................................................................................................................. 64
14.2 ACQUISITION SETUP ......................................................................................................................................... 65
14.2.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 65
14.2.2 Acquisition ............................................................................................................................................... 67
14.2.3 Roll Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 71
14.2.4 Sequence .................................................................................................................................................. 71
14.3 HISTORY............................................................................................................................................................ 75
14.4 ZOOM ................................................................................................................................................................ 78
15 TRIGGER ........................................................................................................................................................... 80
15.1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................ 80
15.2 TRIGGER SETUP ................................................................................................................................................ 81
15.3 TRIGGER LEVEL ................................................................................................................................................ 83
15.4 TRIGGER MODE ................................................................................................................................................ 84
15.5 TRIGGER TYPE .................................................................................................................................................. 85
15.5.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 85
15.5.2 Edge Trigger............................................................................................................................................ 86
15.5.3 Slope Trigger ........................................................................................................................................... 86
15.5.4 Pulse Trigger ........................................................................................................................................... 89
15.5.5 Video Trigger .......................................................................................................................................... 90
15.5.6 Window Trigger ...................................................................................................................................... 95
15.5.7 Interval Trigger ....................................................................................................................................... 97
15.5.8 Dropout Trigger ...................................................................................................................................... 97
15.5.9 Runt Trigger ............................................................................................................................................ 99
15.5.10 Pattern Trigger...................................................................................................................................... 100
15.5.11 Qualified Trigger .................................................................................................................................. 101
15.6 TRIGGER SOURCE............................................................................................................................................ 103
15.7 HOLDOFF......................................................................................................................................................... 104
15.8 TRIGGER COUPLING ........................................................................................................................................ 106
15.9 NOISE REJECT ................................................................................................................................................. 106
16 SERIAL TRIGGER AND DECODE ........................................................................................................... 108
16.1 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................... 108
16.2 I2C TRIGGER AND SERIAL DECODE ............................................................................................................... 110
16.2.1 I2C Signal Settings ................................................................................................................................ 110
16.2.2 I2C Trigger ............................................................................................................................................ 111
16.2.3 I2C Serial Decode ................................................................................................................................. 116
16.3 SPI TRIGGER AND SERIAL DECODE ................................................................................................................ 119
16.3.1 SPI Signal Settings ................................................................................................................................ 119
16.3.2 SPI Trigger ............................................................................................................................................ 121
16.3.3 SPI Serial Decode ................................................................................................................................. 121
16.4 UART TRIGGER AND SERIAL DECODE .......................................................................................................... 122
16.4.1 UART Signal Settings............................................................................................................................ 122
16.4.2 UART Trigger ........................................................................................................................................ 123
16.4.3 UART Serial Decode ............................................................................................................................. 124
16.5 CAN TRIGGER AND SERIAL DECODE ............................................................................................................. 125
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16.5.1 CAN Signal Settings .............................................................................................................................. 125
16.5.2 CAN Trigger .......................................................................................................................................... 126
16.5.3 CAN Serial Decode ............................................................................................................................... 126
16.6 LIN TRIGGER AND SERIAL DECODE ............................................................................................................... 128
16.6.1 LIN Signal Settings................................................................................................................................ 128
16.6.2 LIN Trigger............................................................................................................................................ 129
16.6.3 LIN Serial Decode ................................................................................................................................. 129
17 CURSORS......................................................................................................................................................... 131
17.1 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................... 131
17.2 SELECT AND MOVE CURSORS......................................................................................................................... 136
18 MEASUREMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 139
18.1 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................... 139
18.2 SET PARAMETERS ........................................................................................................................................... 141
18.3 TYPE OF MEASUREMENT ................................................................................................................................ 144
18.3.1 Vertical Measurement ........................................................................................................................... 144
18.3.2 Horizontal Measurement ...................................................................................................................... 146
18.3.3 Delay Measurement .............................................................................................................................. 147
18.4 MEASUREMENT STATISTICS ........................................................................................................................... 149
18.5 ALL MEASUREMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 150
18.6 GATE ............................................................................................................................................................... 150
19 MATH ............................................................................................................................................................... 152
19.1 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................... 152
19.2 ADDITION/SUBTRACTION/MULTIPLICATION/DIVISION .................................................................................. 154
19.3 DIFFERENTIAL ................................................................................................................................................. 154
19.4 INTEGRAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 156
19.5 SQUARE ROOT................................................................................................................................................. 158
19.6 FFT ................................................................................................................................................................. 159
20 REFERENCE ................................................................................................................................................... 166
21 SEARCH ........................................................................................................................................................... 168
22 NAVIGATE ...................................................................................................................................................... 171
23 PASS/FAIL ....................................................................................................................................................... 178
23.1 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................... 178
23.2 MASK SETUP ................................................................................................................................................... 180
23.2.1 Create Mask........................................................................................................................................... 181
23.2.2 Mask Editor ........................................................................................................................................... 182
23.3 PASS/FAIL RULE ............................................................................................................................................. 184
23.4 OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 185
24 DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................................................... 186
25 ARBITRARY WAVEFORM GENERATOR............................................................................................. 193
25.1 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................... 193
25.2 OUTPUT ........................................................................................................................................................... 195
25.3 WAVE TYPE .................................................................................................................................................... 195
25.4 OTHER SETTING .............................................................................................................................................. 197
25.5 SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................................... 199
26 SAVE/RECALL ............................................................................................................................................... 201
26.1 SAVE TYPE ...................................................................................................................................................... 201
26.2 INTERNAL SAVE AND RECALL ........................................................................................................................ 204
26.3 EXTERNAL SAVE AND RECALL ....................................................................................................................... 206
26.3.1
File manager ......................................................................................................................................... 206
26.3.2 External Save and Recall Instance....................................................................................................... 208
27 SYSTEM SETTING ........................................................................................................................................ 212
27.1 SYSTEM STATUS ............................................................................................................................................. 212
27.2 SOUND............................................................................................................................................................. 212
27.3 UPGRADE SOFTWARE ..................................................................................................................................... 213
27.4 LANGUAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 215
27.5 SCREEN SAVER ............................................................................................................................................... 215
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27.6 I/O SETTING .................................................................................................................................................... 216
27.6.1 LAN ........................................................................................................................................................ 216
27.6.2 Clock Source.......................................................................................................................................... 217
27.7 DATE/TIME ..................................................................................................................................................... 217
27.8 INSTALL OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 218
27.9 REFERENCE POSITION SETTING ...................................................................................................................... 220
27.10 PERFORM SELF TEST .................................................................................................................................. 223
27.11 DO SELF CAL .............................................................................................................................................. 226
27.12 POWER ON LINE .......................................................................................................................................... 227
27.13 DEBUG ........................................................................................................................................................ 227
28 REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................................................... 228
28.1 WEB BROWER ................................................................................................................................................. 228
28.2 OTHER CONNECTIVITY ................................................................................................................................... 230
29 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................. 231
30 CONTACT SIGLENT .................................................................................................................................... 234
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1 Introduction

This user manual includes important safety and installation information related to the SDS5000X series oscilloscopes and includes simple tutorials for basic operation of the oscilloscope.
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This symbol is used where caution is required. Refer to the accompanying information or documents in order to protect against personal injury or damage to the instrument.
This symbol warns of a potential risk of shock hazard.
This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection.
This symbol is used to denote a safety ground connection.
This symbol shows that the switch is an On/Standby switch. When it is pressed, the scope’s state switches between Operation and Standby. This switch does not disconnect the device's power supply. To completely power off the scope, the power cord must be unplugged from the AC socket after the oscilloscope is in the standby state.
This symbol is used to represent alternating current, or "AC".
CAUTION
The "CAUTION" symbol indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which may be dangerous if not followed. Do not proceed until its conditions are fully understood and met.
WARNING
The "WARNING" symbol indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not followed, could possibly cause bodily injury or death. If a WARNING is indicated, do not proceed until the safety conditions are fully understood and met.

2 General Safety Summary

This chapter contains information and warnings that must be followed to keep the instrument operating under the appropriate safety conditions. In addition to the safety precautions specified in this section, you must also follow recognized safety procedures.

2.1 Safety Terms and Symbols

When the following symbols or terms appear on the front or rear panel of the instrument or in this manual, they indicate special care in terms of safety.
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WARNING: Do not operate the oscilloscope in an explosive atmosphere or wet and damp conditions.

2.2 Working Environment

This instrument is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry environment with an ambient temperature range of 0 °C - 50 °C.
Note: Direct sunlight, radiators, and other heat sources should be taken into
account when assessing the ambient temperature.
The design of the instrument has been verified to conform to EN 61010-1 safety standard per the following limits:
Installation (overvoltage) Category: II (Mains Supply Connector) & I
(Measuring Terminals)
Degree of Pollution: II
Degree of Protection: I
Note:
Installation (Overvoltage) Category II refers to the local distribution level, which is applicable to equipment connected to the mains supply (AC power source).
Installation (Overvoltage) Category I refers to signal level, which is applicable
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CAUTION: Protect the display touch screen of the scope from excessive impact.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the maximum specified front panel terminal (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, EXT) voltage levels. Refer to Specifications for more details.
CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
to equipment measuring terminals that are connected to source circuits in which measures are taken to limit transient voltages to an appropriately low level.
Degree of Pollution II refers to a working environment which is dry and non­conductive pollution occurs. Occasional temporary conductivity caused by condensation is expected.
Degree of Protection I refers to grounded equipment, in which protection against electric shock is achieved by basic insulation and by means of a connection to the protective ground conductor in the building wiring.

2.3 Cooling Requirements

This instrument relies on the forced air cooling with internal fans and ventilation openings. Care must be taken to avoid restricting the airflow around the apertures (fan holes) at each side of the scope. To ensure adequate ventilation it is required to leave a 15 cm (6 inch) minimum gap
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CAUTION: Do not block the ventilation holes located on both sides of the scope.
CAUTION: Do not allow any foreign matter to enter the scope through the ventilation holes, etc.
Voltage Range:
90 - 264 Vrms
90 - 132 Vrms
Frequency Range:
47 - 63 Hz
380 - 420 Hz
around the sides of the instrument.

2.4 AC Power

The instrument operates with a single-phase, 100 to 240 Vrms (+/-10%) AC power at 50/60 Hz (+/-5%), or single-phase 100 - 120 Vrms (+/-10%) AC power at 400 Hz (+/-5%).
No manual voltage selection is required because the instrument automatically adapts to line voltage.
Depending on the type and number of options and accessories (probes, PC port plug-in, etc.), the instrument can consume up to 100 W of power.
Note: The instrument automatically adapts to the AC line input within the
following ranges:
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Warning: Electrical Shock Hazard! Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the
scope, or disconnection of the safety ground terminal creates a hazardous situation.
Intentional interruption is prohibited.
CAUTION: The outer shells of the front panel terminals (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, EXT) are connected to the instrument’s chassis and therefore to the safety ground.

2.5 Power and ground connections

The instrument includes a grounded cord set containing a molded three­terminal polarized plug and a standard IEC320 (Type C13) connector for making line voltage and safety ground connection. The AC inlet ground terminal is connected directly to the frame of the instrument. For adequate protection against electrical shock hazard, the power cord plug must be inserted into a mating AC outlet containing a safety ground contact. Use only the power cord specified for this instrument and certified for the country of use.
The position of the oscilloscope should allow easy access to the socket. To make the oscilloscope completely power off, unplug the instrument power cord from AC socket.
The power cord should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the scope is not to be used for an extended period of time.
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Warning: Electrical Shock Hazard! No operator serviceable parts inside. Do not remove covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel

2.6 Calibration

The recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be only performed by qualified personnel.

2.7 Cleaning

Clean only the exterior of the instrument, using a damp, soft cloth. Do not use chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no circumstances allow moisture to penetrate the instrument. To avoid electrical shock, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning.

2.8 Abnormal Conditions

Only operate the instrument for the purposes specified by the manufacturer.
Do not operate the scope if there is any visible sign of damage or has been subjected to severe transport stresses.
If you suspect the scopes protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord and secure the instrument against any unintended operation.
Proper use of the instrument depends on careful reading of all instruction and labels.
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Warning: Any use of the scope in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the instruments safety protection. This instrument should not be directly connected to human subjects or used for patient monitoring.
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3 First steps

3.1 Delivery Checklist

First, verify that all items listed on the packing list have been delivered. If you note any omissions or damage, please contact your nearest SIGLENT customer service center or distributor as soon as possible. If you fail to contact us immediately in case of omission or damage, we will not be responsible for replacement.

3.2 Quality Assurance

The oscilloscope has a 3-year warranty (1-year warranty for probe attachments) from the date of shipment, during normal use and operation. SIGLENT can repair or replace any product that is returned to the authorized service center during the warranty period. We must first examine the product to make sure that the defect is caused by the process or material, not by abuse, negligence, accident, abnormal conditions or operation.
SIGLENT shall not be responsible for any defect, damage, or failure caused by any of the following:
a) Attempted repairs or installations by personnel other than SIGLENT.
b) Connection to incompatible devices/incorrect connection.
c) For any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-SIGLENT
supplies. Furthermore, SIGLENT shall not be obligated to service a product that has been modified. Spare, replacement parts, and repairs have a 90-day warranty.
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The oscilloscope's firmware has been thoroughly tested and is presumed to be functional. Nevertheless, it is supplied without warranty of any kind covering detailed performance. Products not made by SIGLENT are covered solely by the warranty of the original equipment manufacturer.

3.3 Maintenance Agreement

We provide various services on the basis of maintenance agreements. We offer extended warranties as well as installation, training, enhancement and on-site maintenance and other services through specialized supplementary support agreements. For details, please consult your local SIGLENT customer service center or distributor.
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4 Document Conventions

For convenience, text surrounded by a box border is used to represent the button of the front panel. For example, Print represents the "Print" button on the front panel. Italicsized text with shading is used to represent the touchable or clickable menu/button/region on the touch screen. For example, DISPLAY represents the "DISPLAY" menu on the screen:
For the operations that contain multiple steps, the description is in the form of "Step 1 > Step 2 > ...". As an example, follow each step in the sequence to enter the upgrade interface:
UtilitySystem SettingUpgrade
Press the Utility button on the front panel as step 1, click the System Setting option on the screen as step 2, and click the Update option on the screen as step 3 to enter the upgrade interface.
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5 Getting Started

5.1 Power on

SDS5000X provides two ways for power on, which are:
Power on Line
When the “Power on Line” option is enabled, once the oscilloscope is connected to the AC power supply through the power cord, the oscilloscope boots automatically. This is useful in automated or remote applications where physical access to the instrument is difficult/impossible.
Steps for enabling the "Power on Line" function:
UtilityPower On Line
Power on by Manual
When the "Power on Line" option is disabled, the power button on the front panel is the only control for the power state of the oscilloscope.

5.2 Shut down

Long press the power button for two seconds to turn off the oscilloscope.
Note:
The Power button does not disconnect the oscilloscope from the AC power
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supply. The only way to fully power down the instrument is to unplug the AC power cord from the outlet. The power cord should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the scope is not to be used for an extended period of time.

5.3 System Status

Follow the steps below to examine the software and hardware versions of the oscilloscope.
UtilitySystem SettingSystem Status
See the section "System Status" for details.

5.4 Install Options

A license is necessary to unlock a software option. See the section "Install Option" for details.
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6 Probe

The SDS5000X series oscilloscope package includes passive probes as standard accessories. Please visit the website at www.siglent.com for technical data and ordering information.
Probe Compensation
When a probe is used for the first time, you should compensate it to match the input channel of the oscilloscope. Non-compensated or poorly compensated probe may increase measurement inaccuracy or error. The probe compensation procedures are as follows:
1. Connect the coaxial cable interface (BNC connector) of passive probe to any channel of the oscilloscope.
2. Connect the probe to the “Compensation Signal Output Terminal” (Cal) on the front of the oscilloscope. Connect the ground alligator clip
of the probe to the “Ground Terminal” under the compensation signal
output terminal.
3. Press the Auto Setup button.
4. Check the waveform displayed and compare it with the following.
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Under
Compensated
Perfectly
Compensated
Over
Compensated
5. Use a non-metallic driver to adjust the low-frequency compensation adjustment hole on the probe until the waveform displayed is as the “Perfectly compensated” in the figure above.
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7 Quick Start

7.1 Front Panel Overview

A. Touch Screen Display: The display and major functions area. See
"Touch Screen Display" chapter for more details.
B. Front Panel: Includes knobs and buttons. See "Front Panel" chapter
for more details.
C. Probe Compensation/ Ground Terminal: Supplies a 0-3 V 1 kHz
square wave for compensating the probes.
D. USB Host Ports: Connect the USB host ports to USB storage
devices for data transfer, or USB mouse / keyboard for control.
E. Digital Input Connector: Receives digital signals from the SPL2016
digital probe.
F. Analog Input Connectors
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G. Power Switch
H. Supporting Legs: Adjust the supporting legs properly to use them as
stands to tilt the oscilloscope for stable positioning of the oscilloscope.

7.2 Rear Panel Overview

A. Auxiliary Out: Outputs the trigger indicator. When Pass / Fail is
enabled, outputs the pass / fail signal.
B. Ext Trigger Input
C. 10 MHz Clock Input/Output: Receives or outputs 10 MHz reference
clock for synchronization between the oscilloscope and other instruments.
D. VGA Video Output: Connect the port to an external monitor. The
resolution is 1024 * 600.
E. LAN Port: Connect the port to the network for remote control.
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F. USB Ports: One USB device to connect with a PC for remote control
and one USB host to connect with a USB storage device or USB mouse / keyboard.
G. AC Power Input
H. Handle
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7.3 Connecting to External Devices/Systems

7.3.1 Power Supply

The standard power supply for the instrument is 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz or 100~120 V, 400 Hz. Please use the power cord provided with the instrument to connect it to AC power.

7.3.2 LAN

Connect the LAN port to the network with a network cable with RJ45 head for remote control.
Follow the steps below to set LAN connection:
Utility>System Setting>I/O>LAN Config

7.3.3 USB Peripherals

Connect a USB storage device (FAT32 format) to one of the USB host ports for data transfer, or connect USB mouse / keyboard to one of the USB host ports for controlling the instrument.

7.3.4 External Monitor

Use a D-Sub cable to connect the VGA port to an external monitor. The video signal from the VGA port has a 1024 * 600 resolution.
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7.3.5 Auxiliary Output

When Pass / Fail is enabled, the port outputs the pass / fail signal, otherwise it outputs the trigger indicator.
See the chapter "Pass/Fail " for more details.

7.3.6 SAG1021 Waveform Generator

Activate the SDS-5000X-FG option and connect the SAG1021 USB function / arbitrary waveform generator module to any USB host pot on the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope can now control the USB module to output specified waveforms.
Press the WaveGen button on the front panel or touch the screen Utility
AWG Menu to set the waveform.

7.3.7 Probes

The SDS5000X series oscilloscope supports active probe and passive probes. The specifications and documents of the probe can be obtained at
www.siglent.com.
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7.3.8 Logic Probe

To connect the logic probe: Insert the probe, with the correct side facing up,
until you hear a “click”.
To remove the logic probe: Depress the buttons on each side of the probe, then pull out it.
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8 Touch Screen Display

8.1 Overview

The entire SDS5000X display is a capacitive touch screen. Use your fingers to touch, drag, pinch, spread, or draw a selection box. Many controls that display
information also work as “buttons” to access other functions. If you using any
mouse, you can click anywhere – that you can touch - to activate a control; in fact, you can alternate between clicking and touching the control, whichever is convenient.
A. Menu Bar
B. Grid Area
C. Trigger Level Indicator
D. Cursors
E. Channel Descriptor box descriptor boxes
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F. Trigger Delay Indicator
G. Timebase and Trigger descriptor box
H. Dialog Box
Trigger Level Line (Vertical) and Trigger Delay Indicator (Horizontal) show the trigger position of the waveform.
Cursors show where measurement points have been set. Move the cursors to quickly reposition the measurement point.
Channel Descriptor boxes include analog channels (C1 ~ C4), digital channels (D), math (M) and reference (Ref). They are located under the grid area, showing the parameters of the corresponding traces. Touching the boxes creates a dialog box.
Timebase and Trigger Descriptor boxes show the parameters of the timebase and trigger respectively. Touching the boxes creates a dialog box for the selected item.

8.2 Menu Bar

Menu bar with drop-down menus lets you access set-up dialogs and other functions. All functionality can be accessed through the menu bar. It is not necessary for common operations. You can enter most menus by using the front panel or parameter description labels instead of the menu bar. However, the following operations can only be accessed through the menu bar:
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Trigger Level Indicator shows the level where the waveform triggers on the vertical axis.
Trigger Delay Indicator locates where the waveform triggers on the horizontal axis... When the trigger position is outside the screen, the direction of the triangle changes to point outside the screen.
Utility>Help
Acquire>Sequence
Acquire>XY Mode
Analysis>Pass/Fail

8.3 Grid Area

The grid area displays the waveform traces. Traces can be moved by dragging, and re-scaled by pinch and spread. The area is divided into 8 (vertical) * 10 (horizontal) grids. The best display effect can be obtained by adjusting the waveform intensity and graticule. Follow the steps below to set these parameters:
Display>Intensity
Display>Graticule
There are multiple indicators on the grid:
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Channel Offset Indicator with a channel number shows the offset position of the corresponding channel.
A. Channel Index B. Bandwidth Limit
indicator
C. Coupling and Input
Impedance D. Vertical Scale E. Vertical Offset F. Probe Attenuation
Factor

8.4 Channel Descriptor Box

Bandwidth Limit Indicators:
The SDS5000X has two available bandwidth limits: 20 and 200 MHz. They are indicated by the following icons:
20 MHz bandwidth limit
200 MHz bandwidth limit
None: Full bandwidth
Invert Indicator -- shows that the current channel is inverted:
Invert has been turned on
None: Invert has been turned off
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