TiePie Handyscope HS5 series, Handyscope HS5-540, Handyscope HS5-530, Handyscope HS5-110, Handyscope HS5-055 User Manual
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Handyscope HS5
User manual
TiePie engineering
ATTENTION!
Measuring directly on the line voltage can be very dangerous.
The outside of the BNC connectors at the Handyscope HS5 are connected
with the ground of the computer. Use a good isolation transformer or a differential probe when measuring at the line voltage or at grounded power
supplies! A short-circuit current will flow if the ground of the Handyscope
HS5 is connected to a positive voltage. This short-circuit current can damage
both the Handyscope HS5 and the computer.
Copyright ©2018 TiePie engineering.
All rights reserved.
Revision 2.22, August 2018
Despite the care taken for the compilation of this user manual, TiePie engineering can not be held responsible for any
damage resulting from errors that may appear in this manual.
Contents
1 Safety 1
2 Declaration of conformity 3
3 Introduction 5
3.1 Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Sample frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2.1 Aliasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Digitizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4 Signal coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5 Probe compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Driver installation 13
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Where to find the driver setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Executing the installation utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 Hardware installation 17
5.1 Power the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.1 External power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Connect the instrument to the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 Plug into a different USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.4 Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6 Combining instruments 19
7 Front panel 21
7.1 CH1 and CH2 input connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.2 AWG output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.3 Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8 Rear panel 23
8.1 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.1.1 Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.1.2 USB power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Contents I
8.2 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.3 Extension Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.4 AUX I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9 Specifications 27
9.1 Acquisition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9.2 Acquisition system - continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.3 Trigger system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.4 Arbitrary Waveform Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.5 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.6 Multi-instrument synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.7 Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.8 I/O connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.9 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.10 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.11 Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.12 Certifications and Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.13 Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.14 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
II
Safety
1
When working with electricity, no instrument can guarantee complete safety.
It is the responsibility of the person who works with the instrument to operate it in a safe way. Maximum security is achieved by selecting the proper
instruments and following safe working procedures. Safe working tips are
given below:
• Always work according (local) regulations.
• Work on installations with voltages higher than 25 VACor 60 VDCshould only
be performed by qualified personnel.
• Avoid working alone.
• Observe all indications on the Handyscope HS5 before connecting any wiring
• Check the probes/test leads for damages. Do not use them if they are dam-
aged
• Take care when measuring at voltages higher than 25 VACor 60 VDC.
• Do not operate the equipment in an explosive atmosphere or in the pres-
ence of flammable gases or fumes.
• Do not use the equipment if it does not operate properly. Have the equip-
ment inspected by qualified service personal. If necessary, return the equipment to TiePie engineering for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
• Measuring directly on the line voltage can be very dangerous. The out-
side of the BNC connectors at the Handyscope HS5 are connected with
the ground of the computer. Use a good isolation transformer or a differential probe when measuring at the line voltage or at grounded power
supplies! A short-circuit current will flow if the ground of the Handyscope
HS5 is connected to a positive voltage. This short-circuit current can damage
both the Handyscope HS5 and the computer.
Safety 1
2 Chapter 1
Declaration of conformity
2
TiePie engineering
Koperslagersstraat 37
8601 WL Sneek
The Netherlands
EC Declaration of conformity
We declare, on our own responsibility, that the product
Handyscope HS5-540(XM/S/XMS)
Handyscope HS5-530(XM/S/XMS)
Handyscope HS5-220(XM/S/XMS)
Handyscope HS5-110(XM/S/XMS)
Handyscope HS5-055(XM/S/XMS)
for which this declaration is valid, is in compliance with
EN 55011:2009/A1:2010 IEC 61000-6-1/EN 61000-6-1:2007
EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 IEC 61000-6-3/EN 61000-6-3:2007
according the conditions of the EMC standard 2004/108/EC,
also with
Canada: ICES-001:2004 Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS
and
IEC 61010-1:2001/EN USA: UL61010-1: 2004
and is categorized as CAT I 30 Vrms, 42 Vpk, 60 Vdc
Sneek, 29-5-2012
ir. A.P.W.M. Poelsma
Declaration of conformity 3
Environmental considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the Handyscope HS5.
Handyscope HS5 end-of-life handling
Production of the Handyscope HS5 required the extraction and use of natural
resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the
environment or human health if improperly handled at the Handyscope HS5’s end
of life.
In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce
the use of natural resources, recycle the Handyscope HS5 in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
The symbol shown below indicates that the Handyscope HS5 complies with the
European Union’s requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
The Handyscope HS5 has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment,
and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.
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Introduction
3
Before using the Handyscope HS5 first read chapter 1 about safety.
Many technicians investigate electrical signals. Though the measurement may not
be electrical, the physical variable is often converted to an electrical signal, with a
special transducer. Common transducers are accelerometers, pressure probes,
current clamps and temperature probes. The advantages of converting the physical parameters to electrical signals are large, since many instruments for examining electrical signals are available.
The Handyscope HS5 is a portable two channel measuring instrument with Arbitrary Waveform Generator. The Handyscope HS5 is available in several models
with different maximum sampling frequencies: 50 MS/s, 100 MS/s, 200 MS/s or
500 MS/s. The native resolutions are 8, 12 and 14 bits and a user selectable resolution of 16 bits is available too, with adjusted maximum sampling frequencies:
Handyscope HS5 Channels
Resolution
8 / 12 bit 14 bit 16 bit
Model 540
CH1 500 MS/s
100 MS/s 6.25 MS/s
CH1+CH2 200 MS/s
Model 530
CH1 500 MS/s
100 MS/s 6.25 MS/s
CH1+CH2 200 MS/s
Model 220
CH1 200 MS/s
50 MS/s 3.125 MS/s
CH1+CH2 100 MS/s
Model 110
CH1 100 MS/s
20 MS/s 1.25 MS/s
CH1+CH2 50 MS/s
Model 055
CH1 50 MS/s
10 MS/s 625 kS/s
CH1+CH2 20 MS/s
Table 3.1: Maximum sampling frequencies
The Handyscope HS5 supports high speed continuous streaming measurements.
The maximum streaming rates are:
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Handyscope HS5 Channels
Resolution
8 bit 12/14 bit 16 bit
Model 540
CH1 40 MS/s 20 MS/s
6.25 MS/s
CH1+CH2 20 MS/s 10 MS/s
Model 530
CH1 40 MS/s 20 MS/s
6.25 MS/s
CH1+CH2 20 MS/s 10 MS/s
Model 220
CH1 20 MS/s 10 MS/s
3.125 MS/s
CH1+CH2 10 MS/s 5 MS/s
Model 110
CH1 10 MS/s 5 MS/s
1.25 MS/s
CH1+CH2 4 MS/s 2 MS/s
Model 055
CH1 4 MS/s 2 MS/s
625 kS/s
CH1+CH2 2 MS/s 1 MS/s
Table 3.2: Maximum streaming rates
The Handyscope HS5 is available with two memory configurations, these are:
Memory Model 540 Model 530 Model 220 Model 110 Model 055
Standard model 128 KiS 128 KiS 128 KiS 128 KiS 128 KiS
Option XM 32 MiS 32 MiS 32 MiS 32 MiS 32 MiS
Table 3.3: Maximum record lengths per channel
Optionally available for the Handyscope HS5 are SureConnect connection test
and resistance measurement. SureConnect connection test tells you immediately
whether your test probe or clip actually makes electrical contact or not. No more
doubt whether your probe doesn’t make contact or there really is no signal. This
is useful when surfaces are oxidized and your probe cannot get a good electrical
contact. Simply activate the SureConnect and you know whether there is contact or not. Also when back probing connectors in confined places, SureConnect
immediately shows whether the probes make contact or not.
Models of the Handyscope HS5 with SureConnect come with resistance measurement on all channels. Resistances up to 2 MOhm can be measured directly. Resistance can be shown in meter displays and can also be plotted versus time in a
graph, creating an Ohm scope.
With the accompanying software the Handyscope HS5 can be used as an oscilloscope, a spectrum analyzer, a true RMS voltmeter or a transient recorder. All
instruments measure by sampling the input signals, digitizing the values, process
them, save them and display them.
3.1 Sampling
When sampling the input signal, samples are taken at fixed intervals. At these
intervals, the size of the input signal is converted to a number. The accuracy of this
number depends on the resolution of the instrument. The higher the resolution,
the smaller the voltage steps in which the input range of the instrument is divided.
The acquired numbers can be used for various purposes, e.g. to create a graph.
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Figure 3.1: Sampling
The sine wave in figure 3.1 is sampled at the dot positions. By connecting the
adjacent samples, the original signal can be reconstructed from the samples. You
can see the result in figure 3.2.
Figure 3.2: ”connecting” the samples
3.2 Sample frequency
The rate at which the samples are taken is called the sampling frequency, the
number of samples per second. A higher sampling frequency corresponds to a
shorter interval between the samples. As is visible in figure 3.3, with a higher
sampling frequency, the original signal can be reconstructed much better from
the measured samples.
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Figure 3.3: The effect of the sampling frequency
The sampling frequency must be higher than 2 times the highest frequency in the
input signal. This is called the Nyquist frequency. Theoretically it is possible to
reconstruct the input signal with more than 2 samples per period. In practice,
10 to 20 samples per period are recommended to be able to examine the signal
thoroughly.
3.2.1 Aliasing
When sampling an analog signal with a certain sampling frequency, signals appear
in the output with frequencies equal to the sum and difference of the signal frequency and multiples of the sampling frequency. For example, when the sampling
frequency is 1000 Hz and the signal frequency is 1250 Hz, the following signal frequencies will be present in the output data:
Multiple of sampling frequency 1250 Hz signal -1250 Hz signal
...
-1000 -1000 + 1250 = 250 -1000 - 1250 = -2250
0 0 + 1250 = 1250 0 - 1250 = -1250
1000 1000 + 1250 = 2250 1000 - 1250 = -250
2000 2000 + 1250 = 3250 2000 - 1250 = 750
...
Table 3.4: Aliasing
As stated before, when sampling a signal, only frequencies lower than half the
sampling frequency can be reconstructed. In this case the sampling frequency is
1000 Hz, so we can we only observe signals with a frequency ranging from 0 to 500
Hz. This means that from the resulting frequencies in the table, we can only see
the 250 Hz signal in the sampled data. This signal is called an alias of the original
signal.
If the sampling frequency is lower than twice the frequency of the input signal,
aliasing will occur. The following illustration shows what happens.
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Figure 3.4: Aliasing
In figure 3.4, the green input signal (top) is a triangular signal with a frequency of
1.25 kHz. The signal is sampled with a frequency of 1 kHz. The corresponding
sampling interval is 1/1000Hz = 1ms. The positions at which the signal is sampled
are depicted with the blue dots. The red dotted signal (bottom) is the result of the
reconstruction. The period time of this triangular signal appears to be 4 ms, which
corresponds to an apparent frequency (alias) of 250 Hz (1.25 kHz - 1 kHz).
To avoid aliasing, always start measuring at the highest sampling frequency and lower the sampling frequency if required.
3.3 Digitizing
When digitizing the samples, the voltage at each sample time is converted to a
number. This is done by comparing the voltage with a number of levels. The
resulting number is the number corresponding to the level that is closest to the
voltage. The number of levels is determined by the resolution, according to the
following relation: LevelCount = 2
Resolution
.
The higher the resolution, the more levels are available and the more accurate
the input signal can be reconstructed. In figure 3.5, the same signal is digitized,
using two different amounts of levels: 16 (4-bit) and 64 (6-bit).
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Figure 3.5: The effect of the resolution
The Handyscope HS5 measures at e.g. 14 bit resolution (214=16384 levels). The
smallest detectable voltage step depends on the input range. This voltage can be
calculated as:
V oltageStep = F ullInputRange/LevelCount
For example, the 200 mV range ranges from -200 mV to +200 mV, therefore the
full range is 400 mV. This results in a smallest detectable voltage step of 0.400 V /
16384 = 24.41 µV.
3.4 Signal coupling
The Handyscope HS5 has two different settings for the signal coupling: AC and
DC. In the setting DC, the signal is directly coupled to the input circuit. All signal
components available in the input signal will arrive at the input circuit and will be
measured.
In the setting AC, a capacitor will be placed between the input connector and the
input circuit. This capacitor will block all DC components of the input signal and
let all AC components pass through. This can be used to remove a large DC component of the input signal, to be able to measure a small AC component at high
resolution.
When measuring DC signals, make sure to set the signal coupling of the
input to DC.
3.5 Probe compensation
The Handyscope HS5 is shipped with a probe for each input channel. These are
1x/10x selectable passive probes. This means that the input signal is passed
through directly or 10 times attenuated.
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When using an oscilloscope probe in 1:1 the setting, the bandwidth of the
probe is only 6 MHz. The full bandwidth of the probe is only obtained in
the 1:10 setting
The x10 attenuation is achieved by means of an attenuation network. This attenuation network has to be adjusted to the oscilloscope input circuitry, to guarantee
frequency independency. This is called the low frequency compensation. Each
time a probe is used on an other channel or an other oscilloscope, the probe
must be adjusted.
Therefore the probe is equiped with a setscrew, with which the parallel capacity of
the attenuation network can be altered. To adjust the probe, switch the probe to
the x10 and attach the probe to a 1 kHz square wave signal. Then adjust the probe
for a square front corner on the square wave displayed. See also the following
illustrations.
Figure 3.6: correct
Figure 3.7: under compensated
Figure 3.8: over compensated
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Driver installation
4
Before connecting the Handyscope HS5 to the computer, the drivers need
to be installed.
4.1 Introduction
To operate a Handyscope HS5, a driver is required to interface between the measurement software and the instrument. This driver takes care of the low level
communication between the computer and the instrument, through USB. When
the driver is not installed, or an old, no longer compatible version of the driver is
installed, the software will not be able to operate the Handyscope HS5 properly
or even detect it at all.
The installation of the USB driver is done in a few steps. Firstly, the driver has to
be pre-installed by the driver setup program. This makes sure that all required
files are located where Windows can find them. When the instrument is plugged
in, Windows will detect new hardware and install the required drivers.
4.2 Where to find the driver setup
The driver setup program and measurement software can be found in the download section on TiePie engineering’s website and on the CD-ROM that came with
the instrument. It is recommended to install the latest version of the software and
USB driver from the website. This will guarantee the latest features are included.
4.3 Executing the installation utility
To start the driver installation, execute the downloaded driver setup program, or
the one on the CD-ROM that came with the instrument. The driver install utility
can be used for a first time installation of a driver on a system and also to update
an existing driver.
The screen shots in this description may differ from the ones displayed on your
computer, depending on the Windows version.
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Figure 4.1: Driver install: step 1
When drivers were already installed, the install utility will remove them before
installing the new driver. To remove the old driver successfully, it is essential
that the Handyscope HS5 is disconnected from the computer prior to starting the
driver install utility. When the Handyscope HS5 is used with an external power
supply, this must be disconnected too.
Clicking ”Install” will remove existing drivers and install the new driver. A remove
entry for the new driver is added to the software applet in the Windows control
panel.
Figure 4.2: Driver install: Copying files
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Figure 4.3: Driver install: Finished
Driver installation 15
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Hardware installation
5
Drivers have to be installed before the Handyscope HS5 is connected to
the computer for the first time. See chapter 4 for more information.
5.1 Power the instrument
The Handyscope HS5 is powered by the USB, no external power supply is required.
Only connect the Handyscope HS5 to a bus powered USB port, otherwise it may
not get enough power to operate properly.
5.1.1 External power
In certain cases, the Handyscope HS5 cannot get enough power from the USB
port. When a Handyscope HS5 is connected to a USB port, powering the hardware
will result in an inrush current higher than the nominal current. After the inrush
current, the current will stabilize at the nominal current.
USB ports have a maximum limit for both the inrush current peak and the nominal
current. When either of them is exceeded, the USB port will be switched off. As a
result, the connection to the Handyscope HS5 will be lost.
Most USB ports can supply enough current for the Handyscope HS5 to work without an external power supply, but this is not always the case. Some (battery operated) portable computers or (bus powered) USB hubs do not supply enough current. The exact value at which the power is switched off, varies per USB controller,
so it is possible that the Handyscope HS5 functions properly on one computer,
but does not on another.
The Handyscope HS5 comes with a universal power supply, that can be connected
to a power outlet using the appropriate adapter. The 3.5 mm connector attached
to the power supply must be plugged into the power connector at the rear of the
Handyscope HS5. Refer to paragraph 8.1 for specifications of the external power
intput.
When the Arbitrary Waveform Generator is used, the power that the Handyscope
HS5 requires may strongly increase. It is recommended to use the external power
supply when the Handyscope HS5 Arbitrary Waveform Generator is used.
5.2 Connect the instrument to the computer
After the new driver has been pre-installed (see chapter 4), the Handyscope HS5
can be connected to the computer. When the Handyscope HS5 is connected to a
USB port of the computer, Windows will detect new hardware.
Depending on the Windows version, a notification can be shown that new hardware is found and that drivers will be installed. Once ready, Windows will report
that the driver is installed.
When the driver is installed, the measurement software can be installed and the
Handyscope HS5 can be used.
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5.3 Plug into a different USB port
When the Handyscope HS5 is plugged into a different USB port, some Windows
versions will treat the Handyscope HS5 as different hardware and will install the
drivers again for that port. This is controlled by Microsoft Windows and is not
caused by TiePie engineering.
5.4 Operating conditions
The Handyscope HS5 is ready for use as soon as the software is started. However,
to achieve rated accuracy, allow the instrument to settle for 20 minutes. If the instrument has been subjected to extreme temperatures, allow additional time for
internal temperatures to stabilize. Because of temperature compensated calibration, the Handyscope HS5 will settle within specified accuracy regardless of the
surrounding temperature.
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Combining instruments
6
When more channels are required than one instrument can offer, multiple instruments can be combined into a larger combined instrument. To combine two or
more instruments, the instruments need to be connected to each other using
special cables.
The CMI (Combine Multiple Instruments) interface that is available by default on
the Handyscope HS5 provides an easy way to couple multiple oscilloscopes to
one combined oscilloscope. The CMI interface supports automatic recognition of
the instrument. The high speed trigger bus is automatically terminated with the
correct impedance and the high speed sampling bus is automatically configured
and terminated at the beginning and end of the bus. The high speed sampling bus
takes care that each Handyscope is fully synchronized to ensure that even at the
highest sampling rate the instruments operate at the same sample clock (0 ppm
clock error!). The connection order when combining multiple instruments is not
important. The CMI interface has built-in intelligence to detect the connections
and terminate all buses properly at both ends of the bus. So instruments can be
connected to each other in random order. Placing terminators and determining
the proper connection order is not required!
Advantages of the CMI (Combine Multiple Instruments) interface are:
• automatic instrument recognition,
• automatic creation and termination of the high speed trigger bus,
• automatic creation and termination of the high speed sampling bus,
• automatic master/slave setting of the sampling clock bus.
Figure 6.1: Auxilary I/O or CMI connectors
Connecting is done by daisy chaining the CMI connectors of the instruments prior
to starting the software, using special coupling cables (order number TP-C50H).
The software will detect how the instruments are connected to each other and
will automatically terminate the connection bus. The software will combine the
connected instruments to one large instrument. The combined instruments will
sample using the same clock, with a deviation of 0 ppm.
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Figure 6.2: 3 Handyscope HS5s combined
A six channel instrument is easily made by connecting three Handyscope HS5s to
each other.
When combining one or more Handyscope HS5s with Handyscope HS6 DIFFs, the
daisy chained CMI bus must begin or end with a Handyscope HS6 DIFF. Additionally, the maximum sampling rate is limited to 100 MS/s at 14 bit resolution.
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Front panel
7
Figure 7.1: Front panel
7.1 CH1 and CH2 input connectors
The CH1 and CH2 BNC connectors are the main inputs of the acquisition system.
The outside of the BNC connectors is connected to the ground of the Handyscope HS5. Connecting the outside of the BNC connector to a potential other
than ground will result in a short circuit that may damage the device under test,
the Handyscope HS5 and the computer.
7.2 AWG output connector
The AWG BNC connector is the output of the internal Arbitrary Waveform Generator. The outside of this BNC connector is connected to the ground of the Handyscope HS5.
7.3 Power indicator
A power indicator is situated at the top cover of the instrument. It is lit when the
Handyscope HS5 is powered.
Front panel 21
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Rear panel
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Figure 8.1: Rear panel
8.1 Power
The Handyscope HS5 is powered through the USB. If the USB cannot supply enough
power, it is possible to power the instrument externally. The Handyscope HS5
has two external power inputs located at the rear of the instrument: the dedicated power connector and a pin of the 9 pin D-sub extension connector. The
specifications of the dedicated power connector are:
Pin Dimension Description
Center pin Ø1.3 mm positive
Outside bushing Ø3.5 mm ground
Figure 8.2: Power connector
To power the instrument through the extension connector, the power has to be
applied to pin 7 of the extension connector. Pin 6 can be used as ground. The
following minimum and maximum voltages apply to the power inputs:
Minimum 4.5 VDC/ 2 A max.
Maximum 15 VDC/ 1 A max.
Table 8.1: Maximum voltages
Note that the externally applied voltage should be higher than the USB voltage to
relieve the USB port.
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8.1.1 Power adapter
The Handyscope HS5 comes with an external power adapter that can be connected to any mains power net that supplies 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz. The
external power adapter can be connected to the dedicated power connector.
Figure 8.3: Power adapter
8.1.2 USB power cable
A special USB external power cable is supplied with the Handyscope HS5 that can
be used instead of a power adapter. One end of this cable can be connected to a
second USB port on the computer, the other end can be plugged in the dedicated
power connector at the rear of the instrument. The power for the instrument will
then be taken from two USB ports.
Figure 8.4: USB power cable
8.2 USB
The Handyscope HS5 is equipped with a USB 2.0 High speed (480 Mbit/s) interface
with a fixed cable with type A plug. It will also work on a computer with a USB 1.1
interface, but will then operate at 12 Mbit/s.
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8.3 Extension Connector
Figure 8.5: Extension connector
A 9 pin female D-sub connector is available at the back of the Handyscope HS5
containing the following signals:
Pin Description Pin Description
1 EXT 1 (LVTTL) 6 GND
2 EXT 2 (LVTTL) 7 Power IN
3 EXT 3 (LVTTL) 8 Power OUT (see description)
4 I2C SDA 9 reserved
5 I2C SCL
Table 8.2: Pin description Extension connector
Pins EXT 1, EXT 2 and EXT 3 are equipped with internal 1 kOhm pull-up resistors to
2.5 V. These pins can simultaneously be used as inputs and outputs. Each pin can
be configured as external digital trigger input for the acquisition system and/or
the generator of the Handyscope HS5. Also, each pin can be configured to output
one of the following function generator outputs:
• Generator start
• Generator stop
• Generator new period
The I2C pins are equipped with internal 2.2 kOhm pull-up resistors connected to
3 V.
Pin 8, Power OUT, has the same potential as the Handyscope HS5 power supply.
When the Handyscope HS5 is USB powered, it is at USB power level. When the
Handyscope HS5 is externally powered, it is at the same level as the external power
input.
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8.4 AUX I/O
The Handyscope HS5 has two Auxiliary I/O connectors at the rear of the instrument, connected to the CMI bus. These can be used to combine multiple instruments to a single combined instrument to perform synchronized measurements.
Figure 8.6: Auxiliary I/O connector
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND 11 Data OK P EXT (LVDS)
2 EXT CLK P (LVDS) 12 Data OK N EXT (LVDS)
3 EXT CLK N (LVDS) 13 reserved
4 GND 14 Generator Trigger (I/O)
5 Data OK (I/O) 15 reserved
6 reserved 16 reserved
7 GND 17 GND
8 Ext Trigger (I/O) 18 reserved
9 reserved 19 GND
10 GND
Table 8.3: Pin description Auxiliary I/O connector
The I/O signals (pins 5, 8 and 14) can be used as input and output. They are digital
signals switching between 0 V and 2.5 V. The LVDS external clock (pins 2 and 3)
must be 10 MHz, ±1%.
The Auxiliary I/O connectors use HDMI type C sockets, but are not HDMI
compliant. They can not be used to connect an HDMI device to the Handyscope HS5.
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Specifications
9
To achieve rated accuracy, allow the instrument to settle for 20 minutes. When
subjected to extreme temperatures, allow extra time for internal temperatures to
stabilize. Because of temperature compensated calibration, the Handyscope HS5
will settle within specified accuracy regardless of the surrounding temperature.
9.1 Acquisition system
Number of input channels 2 analog
CH1, CH2 BNC
Type Single ended
Resolution 8, 12, 14, 16 bit user selectable
Accuracy 0.25% of full scale ± 1 LSB
Range ±200 mV to ±80 V full scale
Coupling AC/DC
Impedance 1 MΩ / 25 pF
Maximum voltage 200 V (DC + AC peak <10 kHz)
Bandwidth (-3dB) Ch1 Ch2
at 75% of full scale input 250 MHz 100 MHz
AC coupling cut off freq. (-3dB) ±1.5 Hz
SureConnect Optionally available (option S)
Maximum voltage on connection 200 V (DC + AC peak <10 kHz)
Resistance measurement Optionally available (option S)
Ranges 100 Ohm to 2 MOhm full scale
Accuracy 1%
Response time (to 95%) <10 µs
Maximum sampling rate HS5-540 HS5-530 HS5-220 HS5-110 HS5-055
8 bit, 12 bit
Measuring 1 channel 500 MS/s 500 MS/s 200 MS/s 100 MS/s 50 MS/s
Measuring 2 channels 200 MS/s 200 MS/s 100 MS/s 50 MS/s 20 MS/s
14 bit 100 MS/s 100 MS/s 50 MS/s 20 MS/s 10 MS/s
16 bit 6.25 MS/s 6.25 MS/s 3.125 MS/s 1.25 MS/s 625 kS/s
Maximum streaming rate
1
HS5-540 HS5-530 HS5-220 HS5-110 HS5-055
8 bit
Measuring 1 channel 40 MS/s 40 MS/s 20 MS/s 10 MS/s 4 MS/s
Measuring 2 channels 20 MS/s 20 MS/s 10 MS/s 4 MS/s 2 MS/s
12 bit, 14 bit
Measuring 1 channel 20 MS/s 20 MS/s 10 MS/s 5 MS/s 2 MS/s
Measuring 2 channels 10 MS/s 10 MS/s 5 MS/s 2 MS/s 1 MS/s
16 bit 6.25 MS/s 6.25 MS/s 3.125 MS/s 1.25 MS/s 625 kS/s
1
On some computers, the highest streaming rates may not be available,
due to computer restrictions.
Memory per channel Standard model XM Option
Measuring 1 channel 128 KiSamples 64 MSamples
Measuring 2 channels 128 KiSamples 32 MSamples
Specifications 27
9.2 Acquisition system - continued
Sampling source
Internal TCXO
Accuracy ±0.0001%
Stability ±1 ppm over 0◦C to +55◦C
Time base aging ±1 ppm per year time base aging
External LVDS, on auxilary connectors
Input range 10 MHz
9.3 Trigger system
System Digital, 2 levels
Source CH1, CH2, digital external, OR,
generator start, generator new period, generator stop
Trigger modes Rising edge, falling edge, any edge,
inside window, outside window,
enter window, exit window,
pulse width
Level adjustment 0 to 100% of full scale
Hysteresis adjustment 0 to 100% of full scale
Resolution 0.024 % (12 bits)/0.006 % (14/16 bits)
Pre trigger 0 to 64 MSamples measuring 1 channel,
0 to 32 MSamples measuring 2 channels,
1 sample resolution
Post trigger 0 to 64 MSamples measuring 1 channel,
0 to 32 MSamples measuring 2 channels,
1 sample resolution
Trigger hold-off 0 to 64 MSamples, 1 sample resolution
Trigger delay 0 to 16 GSamples, 1 sample resolution
Segmented trigger Available via LibTiePie SDK
Maximum number of segments 1024
Minimum segment length 1 sample
Maximum segment length 64 M / number of segments measuring 1 channel
32 M / number of segments measuring 2 channels
Trigger rearm time Sample frequency dependent,
< 700 ns on highest sample frequency
Digital external trigger
Input Extension connector pins 1, 2 and 3
Range 0 to 2.5 V (TTL)
Coupling DC
Jitter Depending on source and sample frequency
Source = channel ≤ 1 sample
Source = external or generator
Sample frequency = 500 MS/s ≤ 8 samples
Sample frequency < 500 MS/s ≤ 4 samples
Sample frequency ≤ 100 MS/s ≤ 1 sample
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9.4 Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Output channel 1 analog, BNC
DAC resolution 14 bit @ 240 MS/s
Output range -12 to +12 V (open circuit), frequency ≤ 10 MHz
-11 to +11 V (open circuit), frequency ≤ 20 MHz
-9 to +9 V (open circuit), frequency ≤ 30 MHz
-7.5 to +7.5 V (open circuit), frequency ≤ 40 MHz
Amplitude
Range 0.12 V, 1.2 V, 12 V (open circuit)
Resolution 12 bit
Accuracy 0.4% of range
DC offset
Range -12 V to +12 V (open circuit)
Resolution 12 bit
Accuracy 0.4% of range
Noise level
0.12 V 900 µV
RMS
1.2 V 1.3 mV
RMS
12 V 1.5 mV
RMS
Coupling DC
Impedance 50 Ω
Overload protection Output turns off when overload is applied. Instrument
will tolerate a short circuit to ground indefinitely.
System Constant Data Size
Memory
Standard model 256 KiSamples
XM option 64 MiSamples
Operating modes Continuous, triggered, gated
Maximum sampling rate HS5-540 HS5-530 HS5-220 HS5-110 HS5-055
240 MS/s 240 MS/s 200 MS/s 100 MS/s 50 MS/s
Sampling source Internal TCXO
Accuracy 0.0001 %
Stability ±1 ppm over 0◦C to +55◦C
Time base aging ±1 ppm per year
Waveforms
Standard Sine, square, triangle, pulse, noise, DC
Burst
Waveforms Sine, square, triangle, noise, arbitrary
Count 1 to 65535
Trigger Software, external
Sweep Available only on models with extended memory op-
tion XM
Waveforms Sine, square, triangle, noise, arbitrary
Type Linear, logarithmic
Count Up, down
Trigger Software, external
Specifications 29
Arbitrary Waveform Generator - continued
Signal characteristics
Sine HS5-540 HS5-530 HS5-220 HS5-110 HS5-055
Frequency range: 1 µHz to 40 MHz 30 MHz 20 MHz 10 MHz 5 MHz
Amplitude flattness Relative to 1 kHz
<100 kHz ±0.1 dB
<5 MHz ±0.15 dB
<20 MHz ±0.3 dB (Amplitude ≤ 11 V (22 Vpp))
<30 MHz ±0.4 dB (Amplitude ≤ 9 V (18 Vpp))
<40 MHz ±1 dB (Amplitude ≤ 7.5 V (15 Vpp))
Spurious
<100 kHz -75 dB
c
100 kHz to 1 MHz -70 dB
c
1 MHz to 10 MHz -60 dB
c
10 MHz to 15 MHz -55 dB
c
15 MHz to 20 MHz -45 dB
c
20 MHz to 30 MHz -35 dB
c
30 MHz to 40 MHz -30 dB
c
Square HS5-540 HS5-530 HS5-220 HS5-110 HS5-055
Frequency range: 1 µHz to 40 MHz
2
30 MHz 20 MHz 10 MHz 5 MHz
Rise/fall time <8 ns
Overshoot <1%
Variable duty cycle 0.01 % to 99.99 %
Asymmetry <0 % of period + 5 ns (@ 50% duty cycle)
Jitter (RMS) <50 ps
Triangle HS5-540 HS5-530 HS5-220 HS5-110 HS5-055
Frequency range: 1 µHz to 40 MHz
2
30 MHz 20 MHz 10 MHz 5 MHz
Nonlinearity (of peak output) <0.01 %
Symmetry 0 % to 100 %, 0.1% steps
Pulse
Period 100 ns to 1 Ms
Pulse width 1 digit to period-1 digit (min. 20 ns and period-20 ns)
Step size 6 digits, mininum of 1 ns
Overshoot <1 %
Jitter (RMS) <50 ps
Noise
Bandwidth (typical) 30 MHz
Arbitrary HS5-540 HS5-530 HS5-220 HS5-110 HS5-055
Frequency range: 1 µHz to 30 MHz 30 MHz 20 MHz 10 MHz 5 MHz
Maximum sample rate 240 MS/s 240 MS/s 200 MS/s 100 MS/s 50 MS/s
Pattern length 1 to 64 MiSamples
Rise/fall time <8 ns
Nonlinearity (of peak output) <0.01 %
Settling time <8 ns to 10 % final value
Jitter (RMS) <50 ps
2
Above 30 MHz not specified
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9.5 Power
Power From USB or external input
Consumption 5 VDC, 500 mA max
Power adapter External
Input 110 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
0.85 A Max., 50 VA to 80 VA
Output 5.5 VDC, 2 A
Dimension
Height 30 mm / 1.2”
Width 45 mm / 1.8”
Length 75 mm / 3”
Order number TP-UE15WCP1-055200SPA
Replaceable mains plugs for EU, US, AU, UK
9.6 Multi-instrument synchronization
Maximum number of instruments Limited by available number of USB ports
Synchronization accuracy 0 ppm
9.7 Physical
Height 25 mm / 1.0”
Length 170 mm / 6.7”
Width 140 mm / 5.2”
Weight 430 g / 15 ounce
USB cord length 1.8 m / 70”
9.8 I/O connectors
CH1, CH2 BNC
AWG BNC
USB Fixed cable with USB type A plug, 1.8 m
Extension connector D-sub 9 pins female
Power 3.5 mm power socket
Auxiliary I/O connectors 1–2 HDMI type C socket
9.9 Interface
Interface USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s)
(USB 1.1 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) and USB 3.0 compatible)
9.10 System requirements
PC I/O connection USB 1.1, USB 2.0 or newer
Operating System Windows 7 / 8 / 10
32 and 64 bits
Specifications 31
9.11 Environmental conditions
Operating
Ambient temperature 0◦C to 55◦C
Relative humidity 10 to 90% non condensing
Storage
Ambient temperature -20◦C to 70◦C
Relative humidity 5 to 95% non condensing
9.12 Certifications and Compliances
CE mark compliance Yes
RoHS Yes
EN 55011:2009/A1:2010 Yes
EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 Yes
IEC 61000-6-1/EN 61000-6-1:2007 Yes
IEC 61000-6-1/EN 61000-6-1:2007 Yes
Canada: ICES-001:2004 Yes
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS Yes
9.13 Probes
Model HP-9250
X1 X10
Bandwidth 6 MHz 250 MHz
Rise time 58 ns 1.4 ns
Input impedance 1 MΩ
oscilloscope impedance
10 MΩ
incl. 1 MΩ oscilloscope impedance
Input capacitance 47 pF
+ oscilloscope capacitance
17 pF
Compensation range - 10 to 35 pF
Working voltage (DC + AC peak) 300 V CAT I
150 V CAT II
600 V CAT I
300 V CAT II
9.14 Package contents
Instrument Handyscope HS5
Probes 2 x X1 / X10 switchable, HP-9250
Accessories External power adapter
USB power cable
Software Windows 7 / 8 / 10
Drivers Windows 7 / 8 / 10
Manual Instrument manual and software manual
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