VOLTCRAFT VDO-2052, VDO-2072, VDO-2102 User guide

WICHTIGER HINWEIS

DIGITALES SPEICHEROSZILLOSKOP

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Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde,

bitte beachten Sie, dass Sie zur Installation der Software „Freewave“ unter der 64-Bit Version von Windows 7 die zwei folgenden Programme benötigen:

Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 (Vollversion)1.

Zum Download erhältlich unter: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=17718

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64)2.

Zum Download erhältlich unter: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=14632

Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis.

Ihr VOLTCRAFT-Team

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Dear Customer,

please note that the following two programs are required for installing the “Freewave” software using the 64-bit version of Windows 7:

Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 (full version)1.

Available for download at: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=17718

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64)2.

Available for download at: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=14632

Thank you for your kind attention.

Your VOLTCRAFT team

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REMARQUE IMPORTANTE

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BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE

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Chère cliente, cher client,

Attention : l’installation du logiciel « Freewave » sous Windows 7 64 bits requiert les deux applications ci-après :

Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 (version complète)1.

Adresse de téléchargement : http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=17718

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64)2.

Adresse de téléchargement : http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=14632

Merci de votre attention.

Votre équipe VOLTCRAFT

Informations légales

Cette remarque est une publication de la société Voltcraft®, Lindenweg 15, D-92242 Hirschau/Allemagne, Tél. +49 180/586 582 7 (www.voltcraft.de).

traitement de données) nécessite une autorisation écrite de l’éditeur. Il est interdit de le réimprimer, même par extraits.

Cette remarque correspond au niveau technique du moment de la mise sous presse. Sous réserve de modications techniques et de

l’équipement.

Geachte klant,

denk er aan dat voor het installeren van de software “Freewave” onder de 64-bit versie van Windows 7 de twee onderstaande programma’s nodig zijn:

Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 (complete versie)1.

Voor download beschikbaar onder: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=17718

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64)2.

Voor download beschikbaar onder: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=14632

Dank u voor uw aandacht.

Uw VOLTCRAFT-team

Colofon

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DIGITAL STORAGE OSCILLOSCOPE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Item No. : 12 24 42 VDO-2052 / 50 MHz 12 24 43 VDO-2072 / 70 MHz 12 24 44 VDO-2102 / 100 MHz

Version 08/11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 7

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 Safety Symbols 8 Safety Guidelines 9 Power cord for the United Kingdom 12

3. GETTING STARTED 13

Main Features 13 Panel Overview 15

Front Panel 15 Rear Panel 19 Display 20

Setting up the Oscilloscope 21

4. QUICK REFERENCE 24

Menu Tree and Shortcuts 24

CH1/CH2 key 25 Cursor key 1/2 26 Cursor key 2/2 26 Display key 27 Autoset key 27 Hardcopy key 27 Help key 27 Horizontal menu key 28 Math key 1/2 (+/-) 28 Math key 2/2 (FFT) 29 Measure key 30 Run/Stop key 30 Save/Recall key 1/9 31 Save/Recall key 2/9 31 Save/Recall key 3/9 32 Save/Recall key 4/9 32 Save/Recall key 5/9 33 Save/Recall key 6/9 33 Save/Recall key 7/9 34 Save/Recall key 8/9 35 Save/Recall key 9/9 35

Trigger key 1/5 36 Trigger key 2/5 36 Trigger key 3/5 37 Trigger key 4/5 37 Trigger key 5/5 38 Utility key 1/10 (Utility #1) 38 Utility key 2/10 (Utility #2) 39 Utility key 3/10 (Utility #3) 40 Utility key 4/10 (Hardcopy - Save All) 40 Utility key 5/10 (Hardcopy - Save Image) 40 Utility key 6/10 (Probe compensation) 41 Utility key 7/10 (Go-NoGo) 41 Utility key 8/10 (Data Logging 1/2) 42 Utility key 9/10 (Data Logging 2/2) 42

Utility key 10/10 (Self CAL Menu) 42 Default Settings 43 Built-in Help 44

5. MEASUREMENT 45 Basic Measurements 45

Activating a channel 45 Using Autoset 46 Running and stopping the trigger 47 Changing the horizontal position and scale 48 Changing the vertical position and scale 49 Using the probe compensation signal 50

Automatic Measurements 52

Measurement items 52 Automatically measuring the input signals 54

Cursor Measurements 55

Using the horizontal cursors 55 Using the vertical cursors 56

Math Operations 58

Overview 58 Adding or subtracting signals 59 Using the FFT function 59

Go No-Go Testing 61

Overview 61

Edit: NoGo When 62 Edit: Source 62 Edit: NoGo Violation Conditions 63 Edit: Template (boundary) 63 Run Go-NoGo Tests 67

Data Logging 68

Overview 68 Edit: Source 69 Edit: Setup Parameters 69 Run Data logging 71

6. CONFIGURATION 72 Acquisition 72

Selecting the acquisition mode 72 Real time vs Equivalent time sampling mode 75

Display 76

Selecting vector or dot drawing 76 Accumulating the waveform 76 Adjusting the display contrast 77 Selecting the display grid 77

Horizontal View 78

Moving the waveform position horizontally 78 Selecting the horizontal scale 78 Selecting the waveform update mode 79 Zooming the waveform horizontally 80 Viewing waveforms in the X-Y mode 81

Vertical View (Channel) 82

Moving the waveform position vertically 82 Selecting the vertical scale 82 Selecting the coupling mode 82 Inverting the waveform vertically 83 Limiting the waveform bandwidth 83 Selecting the probe attenuation level 84

Trigger 85

Trigger type 85 Trigger parameter 85

Conguring the edge trigger 87 Conguring the video trigger 89

Conguring the pulse width trigger 90

Manually triggering the signal 91 Rear Panel USB Port Interface 93 System Settings 94

Viewing the system information 94

Selecting the language 94

7. SAVE/RECALL 96 File Structures 96

Display image le format 96 Waveform le format 96 Setup le format 98 Using the USB le utilities 99

Quick Save (HardCopy) 101 Save 103

File type/source/destination 103 Saving the panel settings 104 Saving the waveform 105 Saving the display image 106 Saving all (panel settings, display image, waveform) 108

Recall 110

File type/source/destination 110 Recalling the default panel settings 111 Recalling a reference waveform to the display 112 Recalling panel settings 112 Recalling a waveform 113

8. MAINTENANCE 116 Vertical Resolution Calibration 116 Probe Compensation 117

9. FAQ 119

The input signal does not appear in the display. 119 I want to remove some contents from the display. 119 The waveform does not update (frozen). 120 The probe waveform is distorted. 120 Autoset does not catch the signal well. 120 I want to clean up the cluttered panel settings. 120 The saved display image is too dark on the background. 120

The accuracy does not match the specications. 121

10. APPENDIX 122 Fuse Replacement 122

VDO-2000 Series Specications 123

Model-specic specications 123 Common specications 124

Probe Specications 126

VDO-2052 Probe 126 VDO-2072 Probe 126 VDO-2102 Probe 127 Dimensions 128

11. DISPOSAL 128

1. INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

In purchasing this Voltcraft® product, you have made a very good decision for which we would like to thank you.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This chapter contains important safety instructions that should be followed when operating and storing the oscilloscope. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the oscilloscope in the best condition.

Safety Symbols

These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the oscilloscope.

Warning: Identies conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.

WARNING

Caution: Identies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the

oscilloscope or to other objects or property.

CAUTION

DANGER High Voltage

Attention: Refer to the Manual

Protective Conductor Terminal

Earth (Ground) Terminal

Safety Guidelines

General Guideline

• Make sure the BNC input voltage does not exceed 300V peak.

• Never connect a hazardous live voltage to the ground side of the BNC connectors. It might lead to re and electric shock.

• Do not place heavy objects on the oscilloscope.

• Avoid severe impact or rough handling that may damage the oscilloscope.

• Avoid discharges of static electricity on or near the oscilloscope.

• Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for the terminals.

• Do not block the cooling fan vent.

• Do not perform measurements at power sources and building installation sites

(Note below).

• The oscilloscope should only be disassembled by a qualied technician.

(Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2001 species the measurement

categories and their requirements as follows. The unit falls under category II.

• Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of a low-voltage installation.

• Measurement category III is for measurement performed in a building installation.

• Measurement category II is for measurement performed on circuits directly connected to a low voltage installation.

• Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to Mains.

Power Supply • AC Input voltage: 100 ~ 240V AC, 47 ~ 63Hz

WARNING

Fuse • Fuse type: T1A/250V

• The power supply voltage should not uctuate more than 10%.

• Connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC power cord to an earth

ground.

• To ensure re protection, replace the fuse only with the specied type and

rating.

• Disconnect the power cord before replacing the fuse.

• Make sure the cause of fuse blowout is xed before replacing the fuse.

Cleaning the oscilloscope

Operation Environment

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the oscilloscope.

• Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water. Do not

spray any liquid into the oscilloscope.

• Do not use chemicals containing harsh products such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.

• Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free, almost non-conductive pollution (Note below)

• Relative Humidity: ≤ 80%, 40°C or below

≤ 45%, 41°C~50°C

• Altitude: < 2000m

• Temperature: 0°C to 50°C

(Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2001 species pollution degrees and their

requirements as follows. The oscilloscope falls under degree 2.

Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.

• Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution occurs. The pollution has no inuence.

• Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally,

however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.

• Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, nonconductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature nor humidity is controlled.

Storage environment

• Location: Indoor

• Storage Temperature: -10°C~60°C, no condensation

• Relative Humidity: 93% @ 40°C

65% @ 41°C ~60°C

Power cord for the United Kingdom

When using the oscilloscope in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions.

NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:\

Green / Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live (Phase)

As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the coloured marking identied in

your plug/appliance, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.

If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the supplier.

This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable

should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors would normally require 13A

of 0.75mm types, depending on the connection method used.

Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable, any fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above standard.

or coloured Green/Green & Yellow.

3. GETTING STARTED

The Getting started chapter introduces the oscilloscope’s main features, appearance, and set up procedure.

Main Features

Model name Frequency bandwidth Input channels

VDO-2052 DC –50MHz (–3dB) 2

VDO-2072 DC – 70MHz (–3dB) 2

VDO-2102 DC – 100MHz (–3dB) 2 Performance

Features

• 250MSa /S real-time sampling rate

• 25GS/s equivalent-time sampling rate

• Up to 10ns peak detection

• 2mV~10V vertical scale

• 5.6 inch color TFT display

• Saving and recalling setups and waveforms

• 19 automatic measurements

• Multi-language menu (12 languages)

• Math operation: Addition, Subtraction, FFT

• Data logging

• Go-NoGo testing

• Edge, video, pulse width trigger

• Compact size: (W) 310 x (D) 140 x (H) 142 mm

Interface • USB 2.0 full-speed interface for saving and recalling data

• Calibration output

• External trigger input

• USB B type (slave) interface for remote control

Panel Overview

Front Panel

LCD display TFT color, 320 x 234 resolution, wide angle view LCD display.

Function keys: F1 (top) to F5 (bottom)

Variable knob

Acquire key

Display key

Cursor key

VARIABLE

Acquire

Display

Cursor

Activates the functions which appear in the left side of the LCD display.

Increases or decreases values and moves to the next or previous parameter.

Runs cursor measurements (page 55).

Utility key

Help key

Utility

Help

Congures the Hardcopy function (page 101), shows

the system status (page 94), selects the menu language (page 94), runs the self calibration (page

116), congures the probe compensation signal

(page 117), and selects the USB host type (page 93). Shows the Help contents on the display (page 44).

Autoset key

Measure key

Save/Recall key

Hardcopy key

Run/Stop key

Trigger level knob

Trigger menu key

Single trigger key

Trigger force key

Measure

Save/Recall

Hardcopy

Run/Stop

TRIGGER

LEVEL

Autoset

Single

FORCE

Automatically congures the horizontal, vertical, and

trigger settings according to the input signal (page 46).

Congures and runs automatic measurements

(page 52).

Saves and recalls images, waveforms, or panel settings (page 96).

Stores images, waveforms, or panel settings to USB (page 101).

Runs or stops triggering (page 47).

Sets the trigger level (page 85).

Congures the trigger settings (page 85).

Selects the single triggering mode (page 91).

Acquires the input signal once regardless of the trigger condition at the time (page 91).

Horizontal menu key

Horizontal position knob

TIME/DIV knob

TIME/DIV

Congures the horizontal view (page 78).

Moves the waveform horizontally (page 78).

Selects the horizontal scale (page 78).

Vertical position

Moves the waveform vertically (page 82).

knob

CH1/CH2 key

CH1

Congures the vertical scale and coupling mode for

each channel (page 82).

VOLTS/DIV

Selects the vertical scale (page 82).

knob

Input terminal CH1 Accepts input signals: 1MΩ±2% input impedance, BNC

terminal.

Ground terminal

Accepts the DUT ground lead to achieve a common ground.

MATH key

MATH

Performs math operations (page 58).

USB port Facilitates transferring waveform data, display images,

and panel settings (page 99).

Probe compensation

Outputs a 2Vp-p, square signal for compensating the

probe (page 117) or demonstration. output External trigger

EXT TRIG

Accepts an external trigger signal (page 85). input

Power switch Powers the oscilloscope on or off.

Rear Panel

Power cord socket

Fuse socket

USB slave port

Calibration output

Security lock slot

Power cord socket accepts the AC mains, 100 ~ 240V,

50/60Hz.

The fuse socket holds the AC main fuse, T1A/250V.

For the fuse replacement procedure, see page 122.

Accepts a type B (slave) male USB connector for

remote control of the oscilloscope (page 93).

Outputs the calibration signal used in vertical scale

accuracy calibration (page 116).

Standard laptop security lock slot for ensuring the secu-

rity of the VDO-2000.

Display

Waveforms Channel 1: Yellow Channel 2: Blue

Trigger status Trig’d A signal is being triggered

Trig? Waiting for a trigger condition

Input signal frequency

Trigger

Horizontal status Vertical status

Auto Updating the input signal regardless of trigger condi-

STOP Triggering is stopped

For trigger setting details, see page 84.

Updates the input signal frequency (the trigger source signal) in real-time. “< 2Hz” Indicates that the signal frequency is less than the lower frequency limit (2Hz) and thus not accurate.

Shows the trigger source, type, and slope. In case of the Video trigger, shows the trigger source and polarity.

scale.

tions

Setting up the Oscilloscope

Background This section describes how to set up the oscilloscope properly including adjusting

Procedure

the handle, connecting a signal, adjusting the scale, and compensating the probe. Before operating the oscilloscope in a new environment, run these steps to make sure the oscilloscope is functionally stable.

1. Pull both bases of the handle out slightly.

2. Turn to one of the three preset positions.

3. Connect the power cord.

4. Press the power switch. The display will become active in approximately 10 seconds.

5. Reset the system by recalling the factory settings. Press the Save/ Recall key, then Default Setup. For details regarding the factory settings, see page 43.

Save/Recall

Default

Setup

6. Connect the probe between the Channel1 input terminal and probe

compensation signal output (2Vp-p, 1kHz square wave).

7. Set the probe attenuation voltage to x10.

8. Press the Autoset key. A square

waveform will appear in the center of the display. For details on Autoset, see page 46.

9. Press the Display key, then Type and

select the vector waveform type.

Display

Autoset

Type

Vectors

10. Turn the adjustment point on the probe to atten the square waveform edge.

Over Under Compensation Normal Compensation

11. Setting up the oscilloscope is completed. You may continue with the other operations.

Measurement: page 45 Conguration: page 72

4. QUICK REFERENCE

This chapter lists the oscilloscope menu tree, operation shortcuts, built-in help coverage, and default factory settings. Use this chapter as a handy reference to access the oscilloscope functions.

Menu Tree and Shortcuts

Conventions Examples

Normal = Press the functional key for “Normal”

Average

Normal ~ Average = Select a menu from “Normal” to “Average” and press its functionality key

Normal→VAR

= Repeatedly press the functional key for “Average”

= Press the functionality key for “Normal”, and then use the Variable knob

Acquire

Normal

Average

Peak

Detect

Sample Rate

500MS/s

CH1/CH2 key

2/ 4/ 8/ 16/ 32/ 64/ 128/ 256

Select acquisition mode

Normal ~ Peak-Detect

Select average number

Average

Turn Delay on/off

CH 1

Coupling

Invert

Off

BW Limit

Off

Probe

On/ Off

x1/ x10/ x100

Turn channel on/off

CH 1/2

Select coupling mode

Coupling

Invert waveform

Invert

Turn bandwidth limit on/off

BW Limit

Select probe attenuation

↔ Probe

Cursor key 1/2

Cursor

Source

CH1

123.4us

212.0mV X2

22.9us

0.000V X1X2

23.6us

11.9Hz

212.0mV

Cursor key 2/2

Cursor

Source

CH1

123.4mV

12.9mV

Y1Y2

10.5mV

CH1/ 2/ MATH

Turn cursor on/off Cursor

Move X1 cursor X1

VAR

Move X2 cursor X2 VAR

Move both X1 and X2 cursor X1X2 VAR

Switch to Y cursor

X ↔ Y

Turn cursor on/off Cursor

Move Y1 cursor Y1

VAR

Move Y2 cursor Y2 VAR

Move both Y1 and Y2 cursor Y1Y2 VAR

Switch to X cursor

X ↔ Y

Display key

Display

Type

Vectors

Accumulate

Off

Refresh

Contrast

Full

Autoset key

Autoset

Automatically nd the signal and set the scale

Autoset

Hardcopy key

Hardcopy

See Utility key (page 38)

Vectors/ Dots

On/ Off

Select waveform type

Type

Waveform accumulate On/Off

Accumulate

Refresh accumulation

Refresh

Set display contrast

Contrast

Select display grid

VAR

Help key

Help

Turn help mode on/off Help

Horizontal menu key

Main

Window

Zoom

Roll

Math key 1/2 (+/-)

MATH

Operation CH1+CH2

Position

0.00 Div Unit/Div

CH1+CH2 CH1-CH2 FFT

-12div ~ +12div

200mV~10V/div

Select main (default) display Main

Select window mode Window

Zoom in window mode Window Zoom

Select window roll mode Roll

Select XY mode XY

Math on/off Math

Select math operation type (+/–/FFT) Operation

Set result position Position

Math result Volt/Div Unit/Div VAR

TIME/DIV

VAR

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