
This unit is designed and manufactured strictly in
accordance with GB4793 safety requirements for
electronic testing meters and IEC61010-1 safety
standards. It fully meets CAT II 600V insulation and
overvoltage requirements and Grade II anti-pollution
safety standards. To prevent personal injuries and
damage of this unit or any other devices connected to
it please take note of the following safety precautions
To avoid potential hazards use this unit strictly as
instructed by this User Manual
power cable which is authorized in the country of use.
or testing cable when they are connected to power.
the ground wire of the power cable. To avoid electric
shock, the grounding conductor must touch the
ground. Before connecting the input or output
terminal, ensure the unit is properly grounded.
The probe ground cable is the same
as ground potential. Do not connect the ground cable
to non ground voltage or high voltage.
fire and excessive current shock please check all
rated values and label data Read the manual
carefully and check the rated values before
Do not operate this unit when t
Only use specified fuse types
and rated specifications.
make contact with exposed adaptor or components.
Maintenance should only be carried out by a
To avoid fire and personal injury
Use a correct power cable
Remove the plug correctly
Connect the probe of the digital storage
Check the rated values of all terminals
Do not operate the unit with the chassis cover

When fault is suspected, stop operation
Maintain good ventilation.
Do not operate in humid condition.
Do not operate in combustible and explosive
Keep the product surface clean and dry.
suspect a fault, ask a qualified maintenance
professional to carry out inspection.
Safety terminology used in this manual. The following
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This manual provides information on the operation of the
UTD4000 four-channel digital storage oscilloscope series.
Guidance is given in several chapters as follows :
Simple guide to oscilloscope
functions and installation
the UTD4000 four channel digital storage oscilloscope
illustrations are provided to solve various testing
Chapter 2 Instrument Setups
Chapter 3 Practical Illustrations
Chapter 4 System Prompts and Trouble shooting
Chapter 5 Servicing and Support
Appendix A : Technical Indicators
Appendix B : Accessories for UTD4000 Four-channel
Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
Appendix C : Maintenance and Cleaning
Appendix D : Factory Setup

The UTD4000 Four-channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope Series
UTD4000 four-channel digital storage oscilloscopes offer user-friendliness, outstanding technical indicators
and a host of advanced features. They are your perfect tools to complete testing tasks swiftly and efficiently.
This manual is a user guide for 3 models of this digital storage oscilloscope series :

UTD4000 four-channel digital storage oscilloscopes
offer a user-friendly front panel with clear indications
to allow access to all basic functions for easy
operation. The scaling and position buttons for all
channels are optimally arranged for intuitive
operation As design is based on the familiar
practices of traditional instruments users can use
the new units without spending considerable time
in learning and familiarizing with operation For
faster adjustment to ease testing, there is an [ ]
key to instantly display the appropriate waveform and
atures listed below will explain
why the UTD4000 series can fully
satisfy your testing and measurement requirements
2GS/s real-time sampling rate and 50GS/s
Dual time base function unrivaled waveform
detail observation and analysis capabilities
24k storage depth; 60M equivalent storage
depth; 1024k recording length
Unique envelop sampling feature with direct
visual display of carrier wave details after
Scroll display in scan mode for continuous
monitoring of signal variations
Unique XY mode that displays the waveform and
USB drive system software upgrade
Supports plug-and-play USB storage device.
Communication with computer through the USB
Storage of waveforms setups and bit maps
waveforms and setups reproduction
Multiple waveform mathematics functions
(including add, subtract, multiply and divide)

Edge, video, pulse, slope and alternate trigger
Automatic measurement of 24 waveform parameters
parameters testing and customization
Multiple setups for extra flexibility
Visual system help messages
4 x 1.2m, 1:1/10:1 probe. For details refer to the
probe instructions. These accessories conform
with EN61010-031: 2008 standards
Power line conforming to international standards
applicable in the country of use
USB connecting cable : UT-D06
UTD4000 four-channel oscilloscope
communication control software (USB-device)
2x multimeter test lead; 2x c -to-vol
converter module: UT M03/UT-M04
UTD4000 Four-channel accessories :

AutomaticSetupforWaveformDisplay
GettingtoKnow the VerticalSystem
GettingtoKnow the HorizontalSystem
GettingtoKnow theTriggerSystem
Chapter2 InstrumentSetups
SettingtheHorizontalSystem
Setting the Display System
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Chapter3 PracticalExampleIllustrations
Illustration 1 : Measuring simple signals
Illustration 2 : Observing the delay caused by a
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Illustration 3 : Acquiring single signals
Illustration 4 : Reducing random noise of signals
Illustration 5 : Using the cursors for measurement
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Upgrading System Software on USB
Accessories for UTD4000 Four-channel Digital Storage

Your UTD4000 Four-channel digital storage
oscilloscope is a small and compact benchtop device.
The user-friendly front panel enables easy operation.
This chapter will guide you through basic testing
This chapter provides notes on the following :
Automatic setups for waveform display
Getting to know the vertical system
Getting to know the horizontal system
Getting to know the trigger system
When beginning to use your UTD4000 Four-channel
oscilloscope, first familiarize yourself with the
operation front panel. This ch
the operation and functions of the front panel, so you
can get started with your UTD4000 four-channel
digital storage oscilloscope as quickly as possible.
Your UTD4000 Four-channel oscilloscope comes with
a front panel with at-a-glance functions for easy
operation There are knobs and function keys on
the front panel The functions of knobs are similar
to other oscilloscopes On the right you will find 5
menu operation keys designated as to
from top down With these keys you can set up
different options of the current menu. The other keys
are function keys. You can use the
function menus or access particular functions directly.

Figure1-1 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Figure 1-2 Back cover of UTD4000 four-channel digital storage oscilloscope

DIGITA LSTO RAGE OSCILLO SCOPE
Figure1-3 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

Figure1-4 Schematic diagram ofthedisplayinterface
Displayingthehorizontal triggerposition
Trigger frequency counter

We suggest checking your new UTD4000 Four-
channel oscilloscope in the following steps.
If the package carton or foam plastic protective lining
is seriously damaged, please arrange for exchange
A checklist of accessories that come with your
UTD4000 Four-channel oscilloscope is provided in
the section Accessories for UTD4000 Four-channel
Digital Storage Oscilloscopes of this user manual
Please check any missing items against this list
If any item is missing or damaged please contact
your NI-T dealer or our local office.
If the exterior of the unit is damaged, or it is not
erating normally, or it fails to pass the performance
test, please contact your UNI-T dealer or our local
In the event of any shipping damages, please retain
the packaging and notify our shipping department or
your UNI-T dealer. We will be glad to arrange
Carry out a quick functional check in the following
steps to make sure your oscilloscope is operating
1. Check the unit for possible shipping damages
3. Thorough inspection of the entire unit

Power on the unit. AC power supply voltage range is
100V to 240V, frequency 45Hz-440Hz. After
connecting to power, start the self calibration process
on the optimal oscilloscope signal path at greatest
measurement accuracy. Press the [ ] button
and [ ] twice, then press the
control knob to perform the function Press
[ ] and [ ], then press [ ] to go to the next
page. There, press [ ] then the
control knob To recall default setup, see
At the end of the above process, press [ ] to enter
To avoid danger, ensure the digital
storage oscilloscope is safely grounded.

Your UTD4000 Four-channel digital storage
oscilloscope has four input channels and an external
trigger input channel, as shown in Figure 1-6. Please
access signals in the following steps :
Connect the probe of the digital storage
oscilloscope to the CH input terminal and set
the attenuation switch of the probe to X
Four-channel input and external
EXT external trigger channel
Figure 1-7 Setting the attenuation switch of

You have to set the probe attenuation factor of
the oscilloscope. This factor changes the vertical
range multiple to ensure the measurement result
correctly reflects the amplitude of the signal being
tested Set the attenuation factor of the probe as
follows Press then to show X on
Connect the probe tip and ground clamp to the
connection terminal for the probe compensation
signal. Press [ ] and you will see a square wave
in the display (1kHz, approximately 3V, peak-to-peak
value) in a few seconds, as shown in Figure 1-
Press [ ] twice to close CH1, then press [ ]
to activate CH2 and repeat steps 2 and 3. Use the
same method for CH3 and CH4.
Figure1-8 Settingthedeflectionfactor
Figure1-9 Probecompensationsignal

When connectingthe probeto any input channel for thefirst
time, perform this adjustment to match the probe to the
channel. Skipping the compensation calibration step will
result in measurement error or fault. Please adjust probe
1 Setthe probeattenuationfactorto10X.Movethe switch
on the probe to 10X and connect the probe to CH1.
When using a hook-tip, ensure it is well connected to
the probe. Connect the probe tip to the output terminal
of the probe compensator s signal connector, and the
ground clamp to the ground cable connector of the
3. Ifyouseean Undercompensation or
Overcompensation waveform display adjust the
adjustable capacitance tab of the probe with a
screwdriver with non metal handle until a Correct
Compensation waveform shown in the above figure is
2. Observe the displayed waveform.
Figure1-10 Probecompensationcalibration
To avoid electric shock when measuring high
voltage with the probe ensure the probe s
insulation lead is in good condition. Do not
touch the metal part of the probe when

Automatic Setup for Waveform Display Getting to Know the Vertical System
Your UTD4000 Four-channel digital storage
oscilloscope features an auto setup function. It can
automatically adjust the vertical graticule factor,
scanning time base and trigger mode based on the
input signal, until the most appropriate waveform is
displayed. The auto setup function can only be
operated when the signal to be measured is 50Hz or
above and the duty ratio is larger than 1%.
1. Connect the signal to be tested to the signal input
2. P r es s [ ]. Th e o s ci l l os c o p e w i l l
automatically set the vertical graticule factor
scanning time base and trigger mode Should
ake more detailed check you
can adjust manually after the auto setup
process until you get the optimal waveform
As shown in the figure below, there are a group of
buttons and knobs in the vertical control zone. The
following exercise will guide you through vertical
Using the Auto Setup Function :
Vertical control zone on the front panel

The knob can move the waveform
vertically. Press this knob to quickly return to the
Press the [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and
[ ] keys for the vertical channel operation menu,
or to open or close the waveform display channel.
Use the [ ](CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4) key to
set the vertical graticule factor.
Displacemen t and v er tical gr aticule facto r
adjustments of [ ], [ ] channels by
1. Press the vertical knob to display
the waveform signal in the centre of the window.
The vertical knob controls the
vertical display position of the signal When
you turn the vertical knob the
level will move up and down with
2. Change the vertical setup and observe changes
of status information. You can identify changes of
any vertical range by reading the status display
column at the lower corner of the waveform
window. Turn the vertical knob to
change the vertical range You will
find that the range in the current status
column has changed accordingly Press
and the screen will show the corresponding
operation menu, sign, waveform and range status
If the channel coupling is DC, you can measure the
signal s DC component quickly by checking the
distance between the waveform and signal
In the case of AC coupling, the DC of the
signal will be blocked. With this coupling mode you
can display the AC of the signal with

Getting to Know the System
As shown in the figure below, there are one button
and two knobs in the horizontal control zone. The
following steps will get you familiar with horizontal
The knob can move all channels MATH
waveforms and REF waveforms horizontally Press
this knob to quickly return to the centre point
[ ] horizontal menu, to display al
Use the knob to set the SEC DIV
graticule factor for horizontal scan If the window
is expanded you can adjust graticule of the
1. Use the horizontal knob to change the
horizontal time base setup and check any
changes in status information. Turn the
time base range You will find that
the time base range in the current status
column has changed accordingly Range of
horizontal scanning rate is 5ns/div~50s/div
(UTD4104C), in steps of 1-2-5
Note Horizontal scanning time base
Series varies from model to model
Horizontal control zone on the front panel

2. Use the horizontal knob to adjust
the horizontal position of the waveform
window. When the horizontal knob is
turned you can see that the waveform moves
horizontally with the knob
3. Press [ ] to activate the display window and
dual time base menu. In this menu press [ ] to
activate window expansion Then press
again to quit window expansion and return to
the main display screen For dual time base
setup press You can also set the
holdoff time with this menu by turning the
Shortcut key for resetting the trigger point to
When the trigger point has shifted significantly away
from the horizontal centre point, use the [POSITION]
knob to quickly reset the trigger point to the
horizontal centre point. You can also use the
horizontal knob for adjustments
means the actual trigger point relative
to the centre point of the storage device. By turning
the horizontal knob you can move the
trigger point horizontally
means time before another
trigger to be accepted. Turn the
control knob to set the holdoff time By adjusting
holdoff time you can observe complex or

Getting to Know the Trigger System
As shown in Figure there are one knob and
one button in the trigger menu control zone. The
following steps will get you familiar with trigger setup.
When operating edge, pulse width and slew rate
triggers, set the amplitude to be crossed by the
waveform upon signal occurrence by turning the
trigger knob To quickly set the trigger
level as the vertical centre point of the trigger
signal press the trigger knob
To display trigger menu contents
1. Use the trigger knob to change the
trigger level You will see a trigger sign on the
screen that indicates the trigger level The sign
nd down with the knob While you
move the trigger level you will find the trigger
level value on the screen changing accordingly.
2. Open the trigger [ ] key (see the figure 1 )
Press [ ] twice and select for

Press [ ] and select for [
knob to select and then press that key to
Press [ ] then [ ]. Set for
Press [ ] then [ ]. Set for [ ].
Press [ ] then [ ]. Set for [ ].
Ic o n uti l i ty fu n c tion o f the
quickly return to the centre point.
Icon utility function of the trigger
quickly return to horizontal ground
level, i.e. trigger zero level
Ic o n uti l i ty fu n c tion o f the
this key to confirm selection

You should be familiar with basic operation of the
vertical controls, horizontal controls and trigger
system menu of your UTD4000 Series
oscilloscope by now. After reading the last chapter,
you should be able to use the menus to set up your
digital storage oscilloscope. If you are still unfamiliar
with these basic operation steps and methods, please
This chapter will guide you through the following :
Settin g up the vertical system ([ ],
Setting up the horizontal system ([ ],
Setting up the Trigger system ( ,
Setting up the sampling method ([ ])
Setting up the display mode
Setting up the help system ([ ])
Automatic measurement ([ ])
Auto setup, run/stop key ([ ], [ ])
Multipurpose control knob (
It is recommended that you read this chapter carefully
to understand the various measurement functions
and system operation steps of your UTD4000 four-
channel digital storage oscilloscope.

Setting the Vertical System
CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 and setups
Each channel has its own vertical menu. You should set up each item for each channel individually. Press the
[ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] function button and the system will display the operation menu for CH1, CH2, CH3
or CH4. For explanatory notes please see Table 2 below
Table 2-1 Explanatory notes for channel menu
Pass AC and DC quantities of input signal. Intercept DC quantities of
Display reference ground level (without disconnecting the input signal).
Limit bandwidth to 20MHz to reduce noise display
Coarse tune in steps of 1-2-5 to set up the vertical graticulefactor of
the vertical system Fine tune means further tuning within the coarse
tune setup range to raise the vertical resolution
Select either one value based on the probe attenuation factor to keep
the vertical deflection factor reading correct. There are four values :

1. Setting up channel coupling :
Take an example of applying a signal to CH1. The
signal being tested is a sine signal that contains
DC%. Press [ ] to select AC then press [ ] to select
AC 1M It is now set up as AC coupling DC
quantities of the signal being tested will be
intercepted The waveform display is as follows
Press [ ] twice to select DC 1M Both DC and AC
quantities of the testing signal being inputted to
CH1 can pass through The waveform display is
Figure 2-1 DC quantities of the signal are intercepted
Figure 2-2 Both DC and AC quantities of the signal are

Press [ ] then [ ] to select ground. It is now set up
as ground. The waveform display is as follows :
Note In this mode although waveform is
not displayed the signal remains connected to
2. Setting the channel bandwidth limit
Take applying a signal to Ch1 as an example, the
signal to be tested contains high frequency
Press [ ] to turn CH1 on, then press [ ] and [F1].
Bandwidth is now set to full bandwidth The signal
being measured can pass through even if it
contains high frequency quantities. The waveform
Figure 2-3 Channel is set to ground mode
Figure 2-4 Waveform display at full

Press [ ] then [ ]. The noise and high frequency
quantities over 20MHz of the signal being tested are
now restricted. Waveform display is as follows.
3. Setting up the probe rate
To match the probe attenuation factor setup, it is
necessary to set up the probe attenuation factor in
the channel operation menu accordingly For
example when the probe attenuation factor is
10:1 set the probe attenuation factor at 10X in
the channel menu Apply this principle to other
values to ensure the voltage reading is correct
The figure below shows the setup and vertical
range display when the probe is set at 10:1.
Figure 2-5 Waveform display when bandwidth
Figure 2-6 Setting the probe attenuation factor in the