Infiniium Oscilloscopes User’s Quick Start Guide © Copyright Agilent Technologies 2002-2004

User’s Quick Start Guide
Publication number 54855-97016
December 2004
©
Copyright Agilent Technologies 2002-2004
All Rights Reserved
Infiniium Oscilloscopes
In This Book
This book gives you the information you need to begin using the Infiniium
Oscilloscopes. It contains four chapters:
Setting up the Oscilloscope Chapter 1 contains inspection, power
requirements, air flow, and setup information.
Working in Comfort Chapter 2 contains recommendations for working
comfortably and safely while operating the Infiniium Oscilloscope.
Using the Oscilloscope Chapter 3 gives an overview of the front panel and
the graphical user interface, and tells you how to perform basic operations with
the oscilloscope.
Using the Built-In Information System Chapter 4 describes the built-in
information system contents and navigation. The built-in information system
contains all of the information that is generally found in a User’s Guide.
• For detailed information on how the oscilloscope makes measurements and
how to use the oscilloscope, see the built-in information system in the
oscilloscope.
• For information on programming the oscilloscope using a computer with a
GPIB interface card or LAN interface card, see the Oscilloscopes
Programmer’s Reference for your model number oscilloscope found on the
manuals CD-ROM.
• For information on testing and servicing the oscilloscope, see the Infiniium
Service Guide for your model number oscilloscope found on the manuals
CD-ROM.
Contents
1 Setting Up the Oscilloscope
!
!
To inspect package contents 1-3
To inspect options and accessories 1-7
To connect power 1-11
To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a printer, and a GPIB
cable 1-14
To connect oscilloscope probes 1-16
To connect SMA Cables 1-19
To connect the digital probe 1-20
Digital probe lead set 1-21
To tilt the oscilloscope upward for easier viewing 1-25
To turn on the oscilloscope 1-26
To turn off the oscilloscope 1-27
To verify basic oscilloscope operation 1-28
Installing application programs on Infiniium 1-30
Changing Windows System Settings 1-31
To clean the oscilloscope 1-32
2 Working in Comfort
About Repetitive Strain Injury 2-3
Mice and Other Input Devices 2-4
3 Using the Oscilloscope
Front Panel 3-4
Acquisition and General Controls 3-5
Horizontal Controls 3-5
Trigger Controls 3-5
Vertical Controls 3-5
Marker and Measurement Controls 3-6
To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition 3-7
To start and stop waveform acquisition 3-8
To clear the waveform display 3-9
To turn an analog channel on or off 3-10
To turn digital channels on or off 3-11
To change input impedance and input coupling 3-12
To adjust analog channel’s vertical scale and offset 3-13
To adjust digital channel’s vertical size and offset 3-14
To adjust sweep speed and horizontal position 3-15
To magnify a part of the waveform using delayed sweep 3-16
To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge 3-17
To use the markers 3-18
To use the quick measurements 3-19
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Contents
To reinitialize the oscilloscope 3-20
Full-Screen Mode 3-21
Graphical Interface Mode 3-23
To perform basic user interface operations 3-32
To select a command from the menu bar 3-35
To select a command from a context-sensitive menu 3-36
To start and stop waveform acquisition 3-39
To clear the waveform display 3-40
To print the screen 3-41
To turn a channel on or off 3-42
To adjust the vertical offset 3-43
To adjust vertical scaling 3-45
To access the channel setup 3-46
To set the horizontal reference point 3-47
To adjust sweep speed 3-48
To adjust horizontal position 3-49
To access the horizontal setup 3-50
To zoom on a section of the waveform 3-51
To move the markers using the graphical interface 3-53
To make a measurement on a waveform 3-54
To access the trigger setup 3-56
To set an edge trigger 3-57
To set dialog box preferences 3-58
To recover your Infiniium hard disk 3-61
4 Using the Built-In Information System
To access the information system 4-4
Topic Types 4-7
To navigate through the information system 4-9
To access context-sensitive information 4-10
Contents-2
1
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
This chapter shows you how to set up your Infiniium oscilloscope,
connect power and accessories, and verify general operation.
1-2
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect package contents
To inspect package contents
❏ Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Keep a damaged shipping container or cushioning material until you have
inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the
oscilloscope mechanically and electrically.
❏ Verify that you received the following items in the Infiniium Oscilloscope
packaging.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Infiniium Oscilloscope
Mouse
(4) 1165A 10:1 10 MΩ passive probes (54831 model only)
(2) 1165A 10:1 10 MΩ passive probes (54830 model only)
Digital Probe Kit (5483xD models only)
Calibration Cable (54855A and DSO80000 series models only)
BNC Shorting Cap for calibrating oscilloscope (54850 series models only)
Precision 3.5 mm Adaptors (DSO80000 series, 54854, and 54855 models
only)
• Accessory Pouch
• Front Panel Cover
• Keyboard
• Power cord
• Probe De-skew and Performance Verification Kit (54850 and DSO80000
series models only)
• User’s Quick Start Guide
See Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, or Figure 1-3 for your model of Infiniium
Oscilloscope. (See table 1-3 for the power cord.) If anything is missing, contact
your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office. If the shipment was damaged,
contact the carrier, then contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
❏ Inspect the oscilloscope.
• If there is mechanical damage or a defect, or if the oscilloscope does not
operate properly or does not pass performance tests, notify your Agilent
Technologies Sales Office.
• If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs
of stress, notify the carrier and your Agilent Technologies Sales Office. Keep
the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. The Agilent Technologies
1-3
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect package contents
Sales Office will arrange for repair or replacement at Agilent’s option without
waiting for claim settlement.
Figure 1-1
Infiniium Oscilloscope
with Accessory Pouch
Probe Deskew and
Performance Verification Kit
Precision 3.5 mm Adaptors (2)
Keyboard
Calibration Cable
Mouse
User’s Quick Start Guide
Package Contents for the DSO80000 Series Infiniium Oscilloscopes
1-4
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect package contents
Figure 1-2
Infiniium Oscilloscope
with Accessory Pouch
Probe Deskew and
Performance Verification Kit
Precision 3.5 mm Adaptors (2)
(54854 and 54855 Only)
Keyboard
BNC Shorting Cap
(for calibration)
Calibration Cable
(54855 Only)
Mouse
User’s Quick Start Guide
Package Contents for the 54850 Series Infiniium Oscilloscopes
1-5
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect package contents
Figure 1-3
Digital Clip Leads
(MSO models only)
Infiniium Oscilloscope
with Accessory Pouch
SMT IC Clip (MSO models only)
Ground Lead (MSO models only)
Keyboard
1165A Probe
(54830 and 54831
models only)
Digital Probe
(MSO models
only)
Mouse
User’s Quick Start Guide
Package Contents for the 54830 Series Infiniium Oscilloscopes
1-6
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect options and accessories
To inspect options and accessories
❏ Verify that you received the options and accessories you ordered and that
none were damaged.
If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
If the shipment was damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of stress,
contact the carrier and your Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
Some accessories that will enhance your work with the DSO80000 and 54850
series oscilloscopes are listed in table 1-1.
Table 1-1
Accessories for the DSO80000 and 54850 Series Infiniium Oscilloscopes
Agilent Model
Number
Description
54855-67602
18 GHz BNC-compatible to APC 3.5 mm adaptor
1250-2427
PC Board Mini-Probe Socket (horizontal mount)
1250-2428
PC Board Mini-Probe Socket (vertical mount)
1250-1454
BNC to Miniature Probe Adapter
10240B
BNC Blocking Capacitor
11094B
75Ω Feedthrough Termination
10024A
16-pin IC clip
10211A
24-pin IC clip
10833A
GPIB cable, 1 m
10833B
GPIB cable, 2 m
10833C
GPIB cable, 4 m
10833D
GPIB cable, 0.5 m
1131A
3.5 GHz InfiniiMax Active Probe
1132A
5 GHz InfiniiMax Active Probe
1134A
7 GHz InfiniiMax Active Probe
1156A
1.5 GHz Active Probe
1157A
2.5 GHz Active Probe
1158A
4 GHz Active Probe
1168A
10 GHz Active Probe
1169A
12 GHz Active Probe
1-7
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect options and accessories
Agilent Model
Number
Description
1184A
Testmobile with keyboard and mouse tray and drawer for accessories
34398A
34399A
RS-232-C printer cable
RS-232-C Adapter kit
54006A
6 GHz probe, 10:1 (500 Ω) or 20:1 (1 kΩ), .25 pf
C2950A
Parallel printer cable, 2 m
C2951A
Parallel printer cable, 3 m
E2609B
Rackmount Kit
E2621A
75 Ω terminator
E2622A
100/110/120 Ω differential terminator
E2646A
SQiDD Fixture for USB option
E2654A
EZ-Probe® Positioner
E2655A
Additional probe deskew and performance verification kit
E2680A
1 MB Memory upgrade
E2681A
EZJIT Jitter Analysis Software
E2682A
VoiceControl Retrofit Kit
E2683A
USB Test Option
E2685A
Telecommunications Mask Test Template Kit
E2688A
Serial Data Analysis Software Option
E5850A
Time-correlation fixture, integrates Infiniium oscilloscope and 16900 logic
analyzer
Some accessories that will enhance your work with the 54830 series
oscilloscopes are listed in table 1-2.
Table 1-2
Accessories for the 54830 Series Infiniium Oscilloscopes
Agilent Model
Number
Description
10076A
4 kV, 250 MHz High Voltage Probe
10467-68701
4 IC Clips, 0.5 mm
N2771A
10 kV, 50 MHz High Voltage Probe
10833A
GPIB cable, 1 m
10833B
GPIB cable, 2 m
10833C
GPIB cable, 4 m
1-8
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect options and accessories
Agilent Model
Number
Description
10833D
GPIB cable, 0.5 m
1184A
Testmobile with keyboard and mouse tray, accessories draw
1250-2427
PC Board Mini-Probe Socket (horizontal mount)
1250-2428
PC Board Mini-Probe Socket (vertical mount)
34398A
34399A
RS-232-C printer cable
RS-232-C Adapter kit
1130A
1.5 GHz InfiniiMax Active Probe
1131A
3.5 GHz InfiniiMax Active Probe
1146A
AC/DC Current Probe 100 kHz
1147A
AC/DC Current Probe 50 MHz
1153A
200 MHz Differential Probe
1154A
500 MHz Differential Probe
1155A
750 MHz 2-Channel, Low-Mass Active Probe
1156A
1.5 GHz Active Probe
1159A
1 GHz Differential Probe
1162A
25 MHz, 1:1, 1 MΩ Passive Probe
1163A
1.5 GHz, 10:1, 50 Ω Passive Probe
1165A
500 MHz, 10:1, 10 MΩ Passive Probe
1171A
500 MHz, 10:1, 10 MΩ Low-mass Passive Probe
1173A
500 MHz, 20:1, 10 MΩ Low-mass Passive Probe
1250-1454
BNC to Miniature Probe Adapter
E2609B
Rackmount Kit
E2614A
Wedge Adapter, 0.5 mm spacing, 8 signals
E2615A
Wedge Adapter, 0.65 mm spacing, 3 signals
E2615B
2 Wedge Adapters, 0.65 mm spacing, 3 signals6
E2616A
Wedge Adapter, 0.65 mm spacing, 8 signals
E2621A
75 Ω terminator
E2622A
100/110/120 Ω differential terminator
E2685A
Communication Mask Test Kit Option
E2682A
VoiceControl Upgrade Kit
E2643A
Wedge Adapter, 0.5 mm spacing, 16 signals
1-9
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect options and accessories
Agilent Model
Number
Description
E2644A
Wedge Adapter, 0.65 mm spacing, 16 signals
E2683A
USB Test Option (for 54831 and 54832 models only)
E2646A
SQiDD Fixture for USB option
E2654A
EZ-Probe® Positioner
E2813A
Wedge Adapter, 0.5 mm spacing, 3 signals
E2813B
2 Wedge Adapters, 0.5 mm spacing, 3 signals
E2681A
EZJIT Jitter Analysis Software
E2698A
Ethernet Masks
E2699A
My Infiniium Integration Package
E5850A
Time Correlation Fixture
(Integrates the Infiniium oscilloscope and the 16900 logic analyzer)
N2845A
Upgrades standard memory to 4 Mpts/Ch.
N2846A
Upgrades standard memory to 8 Mpts/Ch.
N2847A
Upgrades memory from 4 Mpts. to 8 Mpts/Ch.
N5384A
Serial Data Analysis Software Option
1-10
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect power
To connect power
1 Position the oscilloscope where it will have sufficient clearance for
airflow around the top, back, and sides.
2 Position the oscilloscope so that it is not difficult to unplug the power
cord.
Figure 1-4
Minimum 39 mm
Minimum 0 mm
Minimum 22 mm
Minimum 85 mm
both sides
Airflow requirements 250 cfm
Positioning the Infiniium Oscilloscope with Sufficient Clearance
1-11
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect power
3 Connect the power cord to the rear of the oscilloscope, then to a
suitable ac voltage source (100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 47 to 440 Hz all models
except for the DSO80000 series and 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50 or 60 Hz
for the DSO80000 series)
Maximum power dissipation: 548000 series is 550 W, 54850 series is 475 W, and
54830 series is 440 W.
Figure 1-5
Infiniium Oscilloscope Power Cord Connection
The oscilloscope power supply automatically adjusts for line input voltages in
the range 100 to 240 VAC. Therefore, you do not need to adjust an input line
voltage setting. The line cord provided is matched by Agilent Technologies to
the country of origin of the order.
4 Ensure that you have the correct line cord. See table 1-3.
1-12
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect power
Table 1-3
Power Cords
Plug Type
Cable Part
No.
8120-1351
8120-1703
Color
Country
Straight *BS1363A
90°
Length
(in/cm)
90/228
90/228
Gray
Mint Gray
United Kingdom,
Cyprus, Nigeria,
Zimbabwe, Singapore
250V
8120-1369
8120-0696
Straight *NZSS198/ASC
90°
79/200
87/221
Gray
Mint Gray
Australia, New
Zealand
250V
8120-1689
8120-1692
8120-2857
Straight *CEE7-Y11
90°
Straight (Shielded)
79/200
79/200
79/200
Mint Gray
Mint Gray
Coco Brown
125V
8120-1378 Straight *NEMA5-15P
8120-1521
90°
8120-1992 Straight (Medical) UL544
8120-2104
Straight *SEV1011
8120-2296
1959-24507
Type 12 90°
8120-2956
Straight *DHCK107
8120-2957
90°
90/228
90/228
96/244
79/200
79/200
Jade Gray
Jade Gray
Black
Mint Gray
Mint Gray
East and West
Europe, Saudi Arabia,
So. Africa, India
(unpolarized in many
nations)
United States,
Canada, Mexico,
Philippines, Taiwan
79/200
79/200
Mint Gray
Mint Gray
Denmark
250V
8120-4211
8120-4600
Straight SABS164
90°
79/200
79/200
Jade Gray
Republic of South
Africa
India
100V
8120-4753
8120-4754
Straight MITI
90°
90/230
90/230
Dark Gray
Japan
250V
250V
220V
Plug Description
Switzerland
* Part number shown for plug is the industry identifier for the plug only. Number shown for cable is the Agilent part number for the complete
cable including the plug.
1-13
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a printer, and a GPIB cable
To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a
printer, and a GPIB cable
See Figure 1-6 for the location of the connectors.
Mouse
Plug the mouse into the matching connector on the back panel of the
oscilloscope. The connectors are labeled 1 and 5.
While you can operate many oscilloscope functions using only the front-panel keys and
knobs, you will need the mouse to access advanced oscilloscope functions through the
graphical interface, or to find out more about the oscilloscope through the built-in
information system.
Keyboard
Plug the keyboard cable into the connector labeled 2 on the back panel of the
oscilloscope.
A keyboard cannot be plugged into the oscilloscope after the Windows operating system
has started booting.
LAN Cable
Connect your LAN cable to the RJ-45 connector labeled 3 on the back panel of
the oscilloscope.
After you have connected to the LAN card, you must set up the network. Before you try
to setup your network, you should exit the oscilloscope application. If you do not know
how to setup a network in Windows XP, see your network administrator or use the
Windows XP on-line help.
Printer Cable
If you have a parallel (Centronics) printer, you will need a parallel printer cable,
such as an C2950A (2 m) or C2951A (3 m) cable. Connect cable into the
connector labeled 4.
If you have a serial printer, you will need a 9-pin to 25-pin serial printer cable,
such as an 34398A cable, plus the 34399A adapter kit. Some printers may
require other cable configurations, but the oscilloscope has a 9-pin serial
connector. Connect cable into the connector labeled 7.
GPIB Cable
Attach the GPIB connector to the GPIB interface card connector labeled 6 on
the rear of the oscilloscope.
1-14
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a printer, and a GPIB cable
Figure 1-6
6
3
1
5
2
7
4
Back Panel
1-15
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect oscilloscope probes
To connect oscilloscope probes
1 Attach the probe connector to the desired oscilloscope channel or
trigger input. Push it straight on until it latches into place.
Figure 1-7
Attaching the Probe Connector
1-16
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect oscilloscope probes
2 Connect the probe to the circuit of interest using the browser or other
probing accessories.
Figure 1-8
Probing the Circuit
3 To disconnect the probe, push the small latch on top of the probe
connector to the left, then pull the connector body away from the front
panel of the oscilloscope without twisting it.
1-17
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect oscilloscope probes
Figure 1-9
Disconnecting the Oscilloscope Probe
CAUTION
Do not attempt to twist the snap-on probes on or off the oscilloscope’s BNC
connector. Twisting the probe connector body will damage it.
CAUTION
!
For the 54830 series oscilloscopes do not exceed the maximum input voltage
rating. The maximum input voltage for 50 Ω inputs is 5 Vrms, CAT I. Maximum
voltage at 1 MΩ impedance is ±100 V (dc + ac) [ac < 10 kHz], CAT I.
CAUTION
!
For the 54850 series oscilloscopes do not exceed the maximum input voltage
rating. The maximum input voltage for the 50 Ω inputs is 5 Vrms, CAT I.
CAUTION
!
For the DSO80000 series oscilloscopes do not exceed the maximum input
voltage rating. The maximum input voltage for the 50 Ω inputs is ±5 Vpeak,
CAT I.
1-18
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect SMA Cables
To connect SMA Cables
You can connect an SMA cable to the DSO80000 and the 54850 series Infiniium
oscilloscopes by using precision 3.5 mm to BNC compatible adaptors.
1 Attach the two precision 3.5 mm to BNC compatible adaptors to the
ends of an SMA cable.
2 Push the precision 3.5 mm to BNC compatible adaptors onto the
oscilloscope BNC connectors.
3 Tighten the thumbscrews until they are snug.
Figure 1-10
Thumb screw
SMA cable
Precision 3.5 mm to
BNC compatible
adaptor
Connecting SMA to BNC Adaptors
1-19
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect the digital probe
To connect the digital probe
The MSO series Infiniium oscilloscopes are the only oscilloscopes that have 16
digital channels.
The digital clip lead marked clk (clock) is unused. All the other digital clip leads are
used for the digital channels.
1 Push the small connector end of the digital cable with the tab key facing
left into the digital connector.
2 Tighten both thumb screws.
Figure 1-11
Connecting the Digital Cable to the Oscilloscope
1-20
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Digital probe lead set
Digital probe lead set
The MSO Infiniium oscilloscopes are the only oscilloscopes that have 16 digital
channels.
The digital clip lead marked clk (clock) is unused. All the other digital clip leads are
used for the digital channels.
The probe lead set has 16 digital channels with a ground lead for each channel.
Figure 1-12
Digital Probe Lead Set
If a 0.63 mm square pin or a 0.66 diameter round pin is installed on the circuit
under test, the signal and ground leads can be directly connect to these pins.
Otherwise, the IC clips can be used to connect to the circuit.
CAUTION
!
Do not exceed the maximum input voltage rating of ±40 V peak, CAT I.
Probe tip isolation network and equivalent load
The probe tips of the probe lead set contain an isolation network which serves
to minimize the loading effect of the digital channels on the circuit under test.
The isolation network schematic is shown in Figure 1-13.
1-21
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Digital probe lead set
Figure 1-13
250 Ω
90.9 kΩ
To Oscilloscope
Signal
8.2 pF
Probe Tip Isolation Network
The loading effect of the probe tip on the circuit under test is represented by
the circuit shown in the equivalent load schematic in Figure 1-14.
Figure 1-14
370 Ω
Signal
1.5 pF
Equivalent Load including oscilloscope
1-22
7.4 pF
100 kΩ
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Digital probe lead set
Direct connection through 40-pin connector
The probe cable can also be directly plugged into various 40-pin connectors on
the circuit board under test. This requires each signal pin of the 40-pin
connector to have an isolation network (Figure 1-13) on the circuit board. The
pinout of the 40-pin connector is shown in Figure 1-15.
Figure 1-15
+5 V (see note)
Unused
Do not connect
D15
D14
D13
D12
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
+5 V (see note)
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
Power Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Power Gnd
40-pin Connector Pinout
Note: +5 V is supplied by the oscilloscope to provide power for the demo board. DO
NOT connect these pins to the circuit board under test.
CAUTION
!
Do not exceed the maximum input voltage rating of ±40 V peak, CAT I. The
isolation network must be used on all digital channels for this to be valid.
1-23
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Digital probe lead set
For more information on digital probing solutions, search for the document
titled “Probing Solutions for Logic Analysis Systems” (Agilent part number
5968-4632E) on the Agilent Technologies web site at www.agilent.com.
1-24
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To tilt the oscilloscope upward for easier viewing
To tilt the oscilloscope upward for easier viewing
1 Lift up the front of the oscilloscope, grasp the wire bail near the center,
and pull it down and forward until it latches into place.
Figure 1-16
Latching the Oscilloscope Front Feet
1-25
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To turn on the oscilloscope
To turn on the oscilloscope
The first time that you turn on the oscilloscope, you may need to have a keyboard
and mouse connected. The keyboard and mouse are needed to enter the Product
Key from the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity for Windows XP if prompted to do
so. This label is located on the rear panel of the Infiniium.
1 Depress the power switch in the lower left-hand corner of the
oscilloscope front panel.
Figure 1-17
Turning on the Oscilloscope
After a short initialization period, the oscilloscope display appears. The
oscilloscope is ready to use.
2 Hook up all cables and accessories before applying power. You can
connect and disconnect probes while the oscilloscope is turned on.
1-26
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To turn off the oscilloscope
To turn off the oscilloscope
1 Momentarily depress the power switch at the lower left-hand corner of
the oscilloscope front panel. The oscilloscope will go through a normal
Windows shutdown process.
1-27
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To verify basic oscilloscope operation
To verify basic oscilloscope operation
1 Connect an oscilloscope probe to channel 1.
2 Attach the probe to the calibration output on the front panel of the
oscilloscope.
Use a probe grabber tip so you do not need to hold the probe. The calibration
output is marked with a square wave symbol.
Figure 1-18
Calibration
Output
Verifying Basic Oscilloscope Operation for DSO80000 Series and for 54830 Series Oscilloscopes.
1-28
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To verify basic oscilloscope operation
Figure 1-19
Calibration
Output
Verifying Basic Oscilloscope Operation for 54850 Series Oscilloscopes.
3 Press the Default Setup key on the front panel.
The display will pause momentarily while the oscilloscope is configured to its
default settings.
4 Press the Autoscale key on the front panel.
The display will pause momentarily while the oscilloscope adjusts the sweep
speed and vertical scale. You should then see a square wave with peak-to-peak
amplitude of approximately 5 divisions and a period of almost 7 divisions. If you
do not see the waveform, ensure your power source is adequate, the
oscilloscope is properly powered-on, and the probe is connected securely to the
front-panel channel input BNC and to the probe calibration output.
5 Move the mouse around the mouse surface and verify that the on screen
mouse pointer follows moves with the mouse movement.
1-29
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Installing application programs on Infiniium
Installing application programs on Infiniium
Infiniium is an open Windows system. This allows you to install your own
application software. Agilent has verified that the following applications are
compatible with the Infiniium oscilloscope application.
• Microsoft Office 2000
• MathWorks MATLAB
• Mathsoft MathCad 2001i
• McAfee VirusScan
• Symantec Norton AntiVirus
Before installing any software, you should exit the oscilloscope application.
If you install an application other than those which Agilent has tested, it is
possible that it could break the oscilloscope application. This would require
you to reinstall the oscilloscope application using the recovery disks.
1-30
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Changing Windows System Settings
Changing Windows System Settings
Before changing any Windows System settings outside of the oscilloscope
application you should Exit the oscilloscope application.
There are several Windows System settings that can be changed to suit your
own personal preferences. However, there are some system settings that you
should avoid changing because it will interfere with the proper operation of the
oscilloscope.
•
•
•
•
Do not change the Power Options.
Do not change the System Properties Hardware Tab settings.
Do not change the System Properties Advanced Tab settings.
Do not change the Regional and Language Options Advanced Tab
settings.
• Do not remove Fonts.
• Display Settings
• Do not change or turn off the default screen saver. The screen saver turns
off the display’s backlights extending their life.
• Do not change the screen resolution from 640 by 480 pixels or the color
quality from High (24 bit).
• Do not use the Windows XP Theme.
• Do not change “Windows and buttons” from the “Windows Classic Style”.
• Do not change the Font size to Extra Large.
• Do not use a Menu font size greater than 12 points.
• Do not modify “1. Digital Flat Panel (640x480) on Chips and Technologies
(Asiliant) 65550”.
• Do not set “Intel (r) 82815 Graphics Controller” to “Use this device as the
primary monitor”.
• Do not use the Administrative Tools to enable or disable Internet
Information Services (Web Server). Use the Infiniium Web Control
dialog box to enable or disable the Web Server.
• Do not delete or modify the InfiniiumAdmin user account.
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Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To clean the oscilloscope
To clean the oscilloscope
• Clean the oscilloscope with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and
water solution.
CAUTION
Do not use too much liquid in cleaning the oscilloscope. Water can enter the
Infiniium front panel, damaging sensitive electronic components.
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2
Working in Comfort
Introduction
To optimize your comfort and productivity, it is important that you set
up your work area correctly and use your Infiniium oscilloscope properly.
With that in mind, we have developed some set-up and use
recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic
principles.
Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input devices are among
those tasks that have been associated with repetitive strain injury (RSI)
to soft tissues in the hands and arms. If you experience discomfort or
pain while using the oscilloscope, discontinue use immediately and
consult your physician as soon as possible. For more information on RSI
you may wish to consult the About Repetitive Strain Injury section.
Please study the recommendations offered here in this chapter.
Included there are references to relevant parts of international
standards, regulations and guidelines, such as ISO 9241 and the
European Community Display Screen Equipment directive. You may
also wish to consult your employer’s human resources department or
other relevant departments for guidance specific to your company.
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Working in Comfort
About Repetitive Strain Injury
About Repetitive Strain Injury
What is RSI?
What causes RSI?
What if I experience
discomfort?
Because your comfort and safety are our primary concern, we strongly
recommend that you use the Infiniium oscilloscope in accordance with
established ergonomic principles and recommendations. Scientific literature
suggests that there may be a relationship between injury to soft tissues—
especially in the hands and arms—and prolonged improper use of keyboards or
other equipment requiring repeated motions of the hands and forearms. This
literature also suggests that there are many other risk factors that may increase
the chance of such injury, commonly called Repetitive Strain Injury.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI—also known as cumulative trauma disorder or
repetitive motion injury) is a type of injury where soft tissues in the body, such
as muscles, nerves, or tendons, become irritated or inflamed. RSI has been a
reported problem for those who perform repetitive tasks such as assembly line
work, meatpacking, sewing, playing musical instruments, and computer work.
RSI also has been observed in those who frequently engage in activities such as
carpentry, knitting, housework, gardening, tennis, windsurfing and lifting
children.
The specific causes of RSI have not been established. Nevertheless, the
incidence of RSI has been associated with a variety of risk factors, including:
• Too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion.
• Performing an activity in an awkward or unnatural posture.
• Maintaining static posture for prolonged periods.
• Failing to take frequent short breaks.
• Other environmental and psychosocial factors.
In addition, there have been reports associating the occurrence of RSI with the
use of keyboards, mice, and other input devices. Also, certain medical
conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, obesity and diabetes, may predispose
some people to this type of injury.
If you are experiencing any discomfort, seek professional medical advice
immediately. Typically, the earlier a problem is diagnosed and treated, the
easier it is to resolve.
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Working in Comfort
Mice and Other Input Devices
Mice and Other Input Devices
Various aspects of using mice and other input devices may increase your risk of
discomfort or injury. Observing the following recommendations may reduce
that risk.
• Try to keep your hand, wrist, and forearm in a neutral position while using
your mouse or other input device.
• If you use your thumb to rotate the ball on a trackball or spaceball, keep it
in a relaxed, natural shape, and maintain a neutral posture in your hand,
wrist, and forearm.
• Hold the mouse gently by draping your fingers over it. Keep your hand
relaxed and fingers loose. Do not grip the mouse tightly.
• It takes very little pressure or force from your fingers to activate the buttons
or scroll wheel on your mouse, scrolling mouse, trackball, or other input
device. Using too much force can place unnecessary stress on the tendons
and muscles in your hands, wrists, and forearms.
• If you are using a scrolling mouse, be sure to keep your fingers and hand in
a relaxed, neutral position when activating the scroll wheel. Also, this type
of mouse features software that can minimize the number of mouse
movements or button clicks.
• When using a mouse, trackball, or other input device, position it as close to
the keyboard as possible, and keep it at the same level as you do not have to
stretch while using it.
• Be sure to keep your mouse and trackball clean. Regular removal of
accumulated dust and dirt helps ensure proper tracking and reduces
unnecessary hand and wrist motions.
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3
Using the Oscilloscope
Using the Oscilloscope
The Infiniium Oscilloscope is designed to be easy to use.
• The familiar front-panel oscilloscope interface with knobs and keys is
optimized for the most common kinds of troubleshooting tasks and
basic measurements. See “Using the Front Panel” on page 3-3.
• The graphical interface with menus, windows, dialogs, and toolbars
provides easy logical access to dozens of configuration and analysis
tools, making it easy for you to set up and make the most complex
measurements. The interface also allows you to use the Infiniium
oscilloscope’s built-in information system, which gives detailed
information on using the oscilloscope to make measurements. See
“Using the Graphical Interface” on page 3-21.
3-2
Using the Front Panel
The Infiniium Oscilloscope front panel has been designed to give you
direct access to the functions needed to perform the most common
measurements needed in troubleshooting, using a traditional
oscilloscope interface. Knobs and keys are included to enable direct
setting of vertical and horizontal parameters. In addition, the front panel
has a set of LED (Light-Emitting Diode) indicators; by using these and
the display, you can assess the configuration of the oscilloscope at a
glance—there is no need to enter a series of keystrokes to navigate
through complex menus.
The Infiniium Oscilloscope uses color consistently throughout the front
panel and user interface. For example, the color of the knob for channel
1 is the same color as the waveform for channel 1. All the configuration
items and values related to channel 1 are displayed in the same color.
3-3
Using the Oscilloscope
Front Panel
Front Panel
Figure 3-1 shows the Infiniium oscilloscope front panel of the 54855 but all
Infiniium oscilloscopes have the same set of controls.
Figure 3-1
Horizontal
controls
Marker and
Measurement Controls
Power Switch
Acquisition and
general controls
Trigger
controls
Vertical controls
Infiniium Oscilloscope Front Panel
Using the front panel, you can configure the Infiniium oscilloscope for most
troubleshooting tasks. The control categories are:
• Acquisition and general controls
• Horizontal controls
• Trigger controls
• Vertical controls
• Marker and measurement controls
3-4
Using the Oscilloscope
Acquisition and General Controls
Acquisition and General Controls
Using the acquisition and general controls, you control whether the oscilloscope
is running or stopped. Other keys allow you to reset the oscilloscope to its
default setup, automatically configure the oscilloscope for the current input
signals (Autoscale), or erase the waveforms from the display.
Horizontal Controls
Using the horizontal controls, you configure the oscilloscope’s sweep speed
(seconds per division) and horizontal position of the waveform. You can also
view a magnified section of the waveform using the delayed sweep window,
which uses software to expand part of the acquisition memory.
Trigger Controls
Using the trigger controls, you set the conditions on which the oscilloscope will
trigger and acquire an input signal. You can set up a variety of trigger conditions.
Edge and glitch triggers can be selected from the front panel, and the
parameters for edge triggering can be set up here as well. Some glitch trigger
parameters (such as glitch width) and all advanced trigger configurations are
set up using the graphical interface.
Trigger configuration settings you make using the graphical interface are
reflected in the front-panel status indicators, and will remain set unless you
change them (either using the front panel or the graphical interface) or press
the Default Setup key. See “Using the Graphical Interface” on page 3-21 for
information on accessing the graphical interface.
Vertical Controls
Using the vertical controls, you set the vertical scaling (volts per division) and
vertical offset. You can also turn the display on or off for a particular channel.
3-5
Using the Oscilloscope
Marker and Measurement Controls
Marker and Measurement Controls
Using the marker and measurement controls, you control two sets of markers
within the oscilloscope graticule. You use markers to make more accurate
measurements of waveform events than you could make visually. Both time and
voltage differences between the markers are updated continuously on the
screen. By default, the markers track the source waveform. Voltage
measurements from the markers are the value of the waveform at the time set
with the marker arrow keys.
The QuickMeas key initiates five preset measurements on the waveforms. Both
quick measurements and markers will function on any input waveform; simply
continue to press and release one of the keys (either QuickMeas, Marker A, or
Marker B) to cycle through all the waveforms on the screen, then to the off
state. You choose which five measurements will be performed by using the
measurement configuration commands in the graphical interface.
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Using the Oscilloscope
To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition
To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition
• Press the Default Setup key.
You can set up the oscilloscope for many different kinds of complex
measurements. To easily reset the oscilloscope to a known measurement
configuration, use the Default Setup key.
If you use the Default Setup key with the graphical interface enabled, you can
select Undo Default Setup from the Control menu to return the oscilloscope to
its original configuration.
Save the Current Oscilloscope Configuration
Before using Default Setup, you may want to save the current oscilloscope
configuration for later use. See the built-in information system (described in
chapter 4) for instructions on saving and recalling setups, and for information on the
exact configuration that is set when you press Default Setup.
3-7
Using the Oscilloscope
To start and stop waveform acquisition
To start and stop waveform acquisition
• To start waveform acquisition, press the Run key.
The oscilloscope begins acquiring data. When it receives a trigger signal, it
finishes acquiring data, updates the display, then starts another acquisition
cycle if it is in triggered or auto trigger mode. If it is in single sweep mode, it
stops after updating the display.
• To stop waveform acquisition, press the Stop key.
The oscilloscope stops acquiring data. Whatever data was last acquired remains
on the screen.
Figure 3-2
Start
waveform
acquisition
Run and Stop Keys
3-8
Stop
waveform
acquisition
Using the Oscilloscope
To clear the waveform display
To clear the waveform display
• Press the Clear Display key.
The oscilloscope clears the waveform display. If the oscilloscope is in Run mode
and is receiving triggers, it will update the display as it collects new waveform
data. Clearing the waveform display also resets averaging, infinite persistence,
and color grade persistence, histogram, and mask testing database.
Figure 3-3
Erases the current
waveform display
Clear Display Key
3-9
Using the Oscilloscope
To turn an analog channel on or off
To turn an analog channel on or off
• To turn an analog channel on, press the channel number key until it is
illuminated. To turn it off, press the channel number key again.
If you are not using a particular channel, you can turn it off. This simplifies the
waveform display and also increases the display update rate. While a channel
is turned off, data acquisition continues for that analog channel. Thus, you can
still use the analog channel as a source for functions.
Using an Analog Channel as External Trigger
Any analog channel can be used as a trigger source. If you need an external trigger
but do not need all analog channels, you can use an analog channel as an external
trigger without displaying it by turning the analog channel display off.
Figure 3-4
Use this key to turn
analog channel 1 on or
off
Channel Key
3-10
Using the Oscilloscope
To turn digital channels on or off
To turn digital channels on or off
Digital channels are only available on the MSO series Infiniium oscilloscopes.
• To turn digital channels on, press the digital channel number key until
it is illuminated. To turn them off, press the digital channel number
key again.
The only digital channels that are displayed are the ones that are turned on in the
Digital Setup dialog box.
Figure 3-5
Use this key to turn digital
channels on or off
Digital Channels Key
3-11
Using the Oscilloscope
To change input impedance and input coupling
To change input impedance and input coupling
Input impedance and input coupling are only available on the 54830 series Infiniium
oscilloscopes.
• To change the input impedance, press the Input key until the LED for
the desired impedance is illuminated.
Choices are 50 Ω and 1 MΩ.
• To change the input coupling, press the Coupling key until the LED for
the desired coupling is illuminated.
Choices are AC and DC. If you change the input coupling to AC when 50 Ω
impedance is selected, the input impedance changes to 1 MΩ. If you change
the input impedance to 50 Ω, the input coupling changes to DC.
Figure 3-6
Use this key to change
the input coupling
Use this key to set input
impedance
Input Impedance and Coupling
3-12
Using the Oscilloscope
To adjust analog channel’s vertical scale and offset
To adjust analog channel’s vertical scale and offset
• To make the waveform bigger, turn the vertical scale knob clockwise.
To make it smaller, turn the knob counter-clockwise.
The vertical scale knob is the larger of the two knobs for a channel. It is marked
with a set of sine wave symbols. Decreasing the vertical scale makes the
waveform bigger. There are fewer volts displayed per division. Increasing the
vertical scale makes the waveform smaller. There are more volts displayed per
division.
• To move the waveform toward the top of the display, turn the vertical
offset knob clockwise. To move it toward the bottom of the display,
turn the knob counter-clockwise.
The vertical offset knob is the smaller of the two knobs for a channel. It is
marked with a set of arrows.
Figure 3-7
Vertical scale knob—
use this to adjust
vertical scaling
(in volts per division)
Vertical offset knob—
use this to adjust
vertical offset (position)
Vertical Scale and Offset Controls
3-13
Using the Oscilloscope
To adjust digital channel’s vertical size and offset
To adjust digital channel’s vertical size and offset
Digital channels are only available on the MSO Infiniium oscilloscopes.
• To select the digital channel which is affected by the vertical offset
knob, turn the select knob clockwise to move toward the top-most
digital channel. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to move toward the
bottom most digital channel.
• To make the waveform bigger or smaller, press the size button.
• To move the waveform toward the top of the display, turn the vertical
offset knob clockwise. To move it toward the bottom of the display,
turn the knob counter-clockwise.
Figure 3-8
Select knob— use this to
choose the digital channel
affected by the vertical offset
knob vertical size
Size button— use this to adjust
vertical size
Vertical offset knob—use this
to adjust vertical offset
(position)
Digital Channel’s Vertical Size and Offset Controls
3-14
Using the Oscilloscope
To adjust sweep speed and horizontal position
To adjust sweep speed and horizontal position
• To stretch the waveform horizontally, turn the sweep speed knob
clockwise. To shrink it horizontally, turn the knob counter-clockwise.
The sweep speed knob is the larger of the two horizontal control knobs. It is
marked with a set of sine wave symbols. Stretching the waveform means there
are fewer seconds displayed per division. Shrinking the waveform means there
are more seconds displayed per division.
• To move the waveform to the right, turn the horizontal position knob
clockwise. To move the waveform to the left, turn the horizontal
position knob counter-clockwise.
Moving the waveform to the right shows more of the pretrigger data (data
acquired before the trigger event). Moving the waveform to the left shows more
of the post-trigger data (data acquired after the trigger event).
The horizontal position knob is the smaller of the two horizontal control knobs.
It is marked with a set of arrows. There is a detent programmed into the
software so there is a momentary pause at zero while you are turning the knob.
Continuing to turn the knob will move the horizontal position through zero.
Figure 3-9
Sweep speed
knob—use this to
adjust the sweep
speed
Horizontal position
knob—use this to
adjust the
horizontal position
Horizontal Sweep Speed and Position Controls
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Using the Oscilloscope
To magnify a part of the waveform using delayed sweep
To magnify a part of the waveform using delayed sweep
• To turn on the delayed sweep, press Delayed. To turn it off, press
Delayed again.
The waveform display area splits into two regions. The top one is the main
sweep. The bottom is the delayed sweep, which represents a software
expansion of the acquired waveform data. A section of the waveform in the
main sweep window is highlighted to indicate the part shown in the delayed
sweep window.
The horizontal sweep speed and horizontal position controls now change how
the waveform is shown in the delayed sweep window. The sweep speed will
change the amount of magnification, while the position will change the part of
the waveform in the main sweep window that is shown in the delayed sweep
window.
Figure 3-10
Press this key to magnify
a part of the waveform in
a new window on the
display
Magnifying Part of the Waveform with Delayed Sweep
3-16
Using the Oscilloscope
To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge
To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge
1 Press and release the Mode key until the Edge LED indicator is
illuminated.
2 Press and release the Source key until the desired source LED is
illuminated.
You can choose any of the channels or the Aux Trig In as the source for an edge
trigger.
3 Press the Slope key until the desired slope LED is illuminated.
You can have an edge trigger on a rising or falling edge.
4 Press the Sweep key until the Trig’d LED is illuminated.
The oscilloscope will wait for the edge before initiating a sweep.
5 Turn the Level knob to adjust the voltage level at which the oscilloscope
will trigger.
Figure 3-11
Set trigger level
Select Edge
mode
Select the
trigger
source
Select rising
or falling
edge for the Select Trig’d
Single, or Auto
trigger
Set the sensitivity
characteristics for the
trigger (54850 series
oscilloscopes
Trigger Controls and Indicators
3-17
Using the Oscilloscope
To use the markers
To use the markers
Markers make it easier to make precise measurements because the marker
measurement readouts show exact voltage and time positions for the markers.
The measurements are based on actual waveform data from the acquisition
system, not on approximations based on the display position, so you can be sure
that the values are highly accurate.
• To turn on Marker A, press the Marker A key.
Marker A has a solid line pattern on the waveform display. It is associated with
the first available source on the display. Press the key again to move to the next
available source. When there are no more sources, the marker turns off.
• To turn on Marker B, press the Marker B key.
Marker B has a dashed line pattern on the waveform display. It is associated
with the first available source on the display. Press the key again to move to
the next available source. When there are no more sources, the marker turns off.
• To move a marker on the waveform, press and hold the left arrow or
right arrow key next to the desired Marker key. Release the key when
the marker is at the desired waveform event.
The marker snaps to and follows the shape of the waveform on the screen. The
voltage value shown for a marker is the value of the waveform at the specified
horizontal time, which is set with the marker arrow keys. This is the default
mode. You can change the marker mode using the graphical interface. See the
built-in information system for details.
Figure 3-12
Toggle Marker A
on and off
Toggle Marker B
on and off
Move each marker
with respect to the
waveform
Marker Keys
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Using the Oscilloscope
To use the quick measurements
To use the quick measurements
• To turn on the quick measurement display, press the QuickMeas+ key.
The five preset measurements defined in the Quick Measurement configuration
are enabled and results are displayed on the screen for the first waveform
source. The default measurements are: Vp-p, Period, Frequency, Rise time, and
Fall time.
• To measure parameters for another waveform, press the QuickMeas+
key until that waveform is the one shown in the measurement readout.
Continuing to press the QuickMeas+ key cycles through each of the waveforms
available.
• To turn off the quick measurement display, press and release the
QuickMeas+ key until the measurements are turned off.
The measurement results disappear from the screen.
See the built-in information system (described in Chapter 4) for information on
how to configure the Quick Measurement capability, using the Customize
Measurement feature of the graphical interface.
Figure 3-13
Press this key to turn
Quick Measurements
on or off
Quick Measurement Key
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Using the Oscilloscope
To reinitialize the oscilloscope
To reinitialize the oscilloscope
When you need to restore the oscilloscope to a known configuration, use the
Default Setup key. If you press the Default Setup key and the oscilloscope does
not seem to be functioning properly, try cycling power. If the oscilloscope still
does not seem to function properly, use the following key-down powerup
procedure.
1 Turn off the power to the oscilloscope.
2 Turn on the power to the oscilloscope.
3 Hold down any one of the arrow keys next to the Marker A and Marker B
keys.
4 When the oscilloscope display appears, release the key you held down
in step 3.
A key-down powerup completely reinitializes the oscilloscope, including the
configuration RAM. It does not affect saved waveforms or setups, which are
stored on the hard disk drive.
Figure 3-14
Press and hold
any one of
these keys...
...press the power switch, then release the key
when the oscilloscope display appears.
Key-Down Powerup
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Using the Graphical Interface
With the graphical interface for the Infiniium Oscilloscope, you can
access all the configuration and measurement features of the
oscilloscope through an easy-to-use system of menus, tool bars, dialog
boxes, icons, and buttons.
Full-Screen Mode
Full-screen mode maximizes the waveform viewing area and removes the
graphical interface menus and toolbars so you can concentrate on your
measurement. In full-screen mode, the display looks like the following two
figures.
Figure 3-15
Current
sampling
rate
Memory bar—highlighted
area shows how much of
acquisition memory is
displayed on the screen
Trigger
point
indicator
Ground
reference
indicator for
this channel
This button enables
the graphical interface
This button enables
full-screen mode
Vertical status
bar—only
channels that
are on are
shown, in
matching
colors
Waveform
viewing area
This button
minimizes the
oscilloscope
Infiniium Oscilloscope Top of Display in Full-Screen Mode
3-21
Using the Oscilloscope
Full-Screen Mode
Figure 3-16
Trigger level
reference indicator
Horizontal
and trigger
status bar
Run/stop mode
(run shown in
green, stop in
red)
Sweep
speed
Horizontal
reference
indicators
(left, center, right)
—horizontal
delay is time at
the highlighted
arrow
Infiniium Oscilloscope Bottom of Display in Full-Screen Mode
3-22
Horizontal
position
(delay)
Trigger
level
Using the Oscilloscope
Graphical Interface Mode
Graphical Interface Mode
Click the graphical interface enable button to switch to the graphical interface.
When the graphical interface is enabled, the display looks like the following two
figures.
Figure 3-17
Access the
Channel Setup
dialog box
Turn this
channel
on or off
Set vertical
scaling
Memory bar—
highlighted area shows
how much of
acquisition memory is
displayed on the screen
This button enables
the graphical
interface
Click here to set the
time and date
Menu bar
Measurement
toolbar
(can be turned
off)
This button
minimizes the
oscilloscope
Infiniium Oscilloscope Top of Display in Graphical Interface Mode
3-23
Using the Oscilloscope
Graphical Interface Mode
Figure 3-18
See more
measurements
Turn off any
measurements
that are running
(use Clear display
to reset/restart
measurements)
Run
Stop
Clear
display
Print
screen
Set
sweep
speed
Access the
Horizontal Setup
dialog box
Set
horizontal
position
(delay)
Access
the
Trigger
Setup
dialog
box
Set
trigger
level
Infiniium Oscilloscope Bottom of Display in Graphical Interface Mode
To make it easy to see which controls affect each waveform, the oscilloscope
uses color consistently throughout the graphical interface. These colors match
the ones used on the front-panel knobs. For example, the color of the waveform
for channel 1 matches the color of the knobs for that channel. If channel 1 is
the trigger signal, all of the trigger configuration items, including the trigger
level reference icon (at the right side of the waveform display area), will match
that color. The buttons associated with that channel, vertical scaling and offset
settings, ground reference indicator, and measurements done on that channel
also have the same color.
You can still use the front panel when the graphical interface is enabled. All
changes made to the front-panel settings are reflected in the graphical interface,
and changes made using the graphical interface are reflected in the front panel
where applicable. Use whichever interface is easiest for you in a particular
measurement situation. For example, it might be easiest to set a coarse vertical
scale using the knobs, then fine-tune the setting using the graphical interface.
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Using the Oscilloscope
Graphical Interface Mode
The graphical interface is arranged so the most common functions that affect
the waveform display are located around the edge of the waveform display area.
These include the measurement toolbar, horizontal and trigger toolbar, and
vertical toolbar.
Measurement Toolbar
The measurement toolbar contains icons representing the most commonly used
automatic measurements built into the oscilloscope.
Drag and Drop Measurements By dragging one of the measurement
icons to a waveform in the waveform display area, you can make that
measurement on the waveform. As you drag a measurement icon around
the screen, the icon outline changes color to match the color of the closest
waveform. This makes it easy to see which waveform will be measured
when you drop the icon. For those measurements that are done on
waveform features, the measurement is made at the feature closest to the
location where you dropped the icon. For example, you might want to
measure the rise time of the fifth rising edge; dropping the rise time
measurement icon at that edge will cause the measurement to be made on
that edge.
You can also make a measurement by simply clicking the icon on the
measurement toolbar, then selecting the source to be measured in the dialog
box that appears. When you start a measurement this way, any measurements
on waveform-specific features will measure the feature closest to the horizontal
reference indicator.
Each waveform can have multiple simultaneous measurements and the
measurements can all be of the same type, if desired. For example, you can
have 3 pulse width measurements on different parts of the same waveform.
Geometric Measurement Indicators For each measurement currently
running, a geometric indicator at the measurement location on the
waveform corresponds to an identical indicator in the measurement results
readout. This makes it easy for you to verify that the readout shows results
for the correct waveform and the correct feature on that waveform. See
figure 3-38 for an example.
Tool Tips To find out what a particular measurement tool does, hold the
mouse pointer over it for a moment. A small popup will appear that
describes the measurement.
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Using the Oscilloscope
Graphical Interface Mode
Other Measurement Features There are more measurements available
than will fit on a single toolbar. Click the More (1 of 2) or More (2 of 2)
icons to see other measurements. Clicking Clear All will remove all selected
measurements from the waveform display area.
You can turn off the measurement toolbar to remove it from the screen and
enlarge the waveform viewing area. Use the Customize Display Layout
command on the Measure menu.
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Using the Oscilloscope
Graphical Interface Mode
Tab Display Area
The tab display area located beneath the waveform viewing area appears when
a measurement is on, mask testing is enabled, a histogram is enabled, markers
are on, or color graded persistence is on.
Figure 3-19
Tab Display Area
The display area shows information and statistics for the particular tab that is
selected. The type of markers that are shown in the waveform viewing area
depend on the tab that you have selected. The selected tab has an orange
border to reflect the type of markers being displayed. For example, when the
Histogram tab is selected, the markers are histogram markers and are used to
define the histogram window.
Waveform Display Area
The waveform display area shows the waveforms, and optionally, the results of
your measurements. Several display options, including a grid, are available and
can be configured using the graphical interface.
Waveform Manipulation When the graphical interface is enabled, two
features are available that can simplify your work with waveforms:
• Direct Manipulation—you can use the mouse to click and drag waveforms to
new vertical positions, which changes the vertical offset, or to new horizontal
positions, which changes the horizontal position or delay value.
• Zoom—you can click and drag a rectangular area on the display, then click
inside it to zoom on that section of the waveforms. The oscilloscope does
this in one of two ways. If acquisition is stopped, the magnification is done
by the oscilloscope software. If acquisition is running, the oscilloscope
automatically adjusts the vertical scaling and offset and the horizontal sweep
speed and position to present the zoomed section of the waveforms.
3-27
Using the Oscilloscope
Graphical Interface Mode
See “To zoom on a section of the waveform” on page 3-51.
Avoid Overdriving Vertical Input Amplifiers
When zooming on a waveform with the oscilloscope running, be careful to keep the
signal within the screen vertically to avoid overdriving the vertical input amplifiers.
Overdriving causes waveform distortion and erroneous measurement results.
Ground Reference Indicators A small symbol is shown at the right side
of the waveform display area for each waveform that is on, including
channels, waveform memories, and functions. This symbol represents the
ground reference point for each channel; it moves when you change the
vertical offset. You can also drag this symbol up and down using the mouse;
doing so automatically changes the vertical offset for that waveform.
Menu Control and Menus
The graphical interface control button, in the upper right-hand corner of the
display, enables the graphical interface of the oscilloscope. When the graphical
interface is enabled, the display looks like figure 3-17 and figure 3-18, including
a menu bar, measurement toolbar (if enabled), and graphical controls for
vertical, horizontal, trigger, and acquisition. You can switch to full-screen mode
to maximize the waveform viewing area and eliminate the menu bar,
measurement toolbar, and other graphical controls.
You can use the menu bar for most oscilloscope configuration functions.
Context-sensitive menus, which pop up to provide a selection of commands
within particular regions of the user interface, are available in the following
regions:
• Memory bar
• Waveform display area
• Measurement toolbar
• Horizontal and acquisition controls
You display a context-sensitive menu by clicking the right mouse button with
the pointer in one of these regions. For more information on context-sensitive
menus, see “To select a command from a context-sensitive menu” on page 3-36.
3-28
Using the Oscilloscope
Graphical Interface Mode
Vertical Settings and Controls The top of the waveform display area
includes the vertical settings and controls. In full-screen mode, only
channels that are turned on are shown, with the corresponding vertical
scaling settings in volts per division. When the graphical interface is
enabled, all channels are shown. Each has a checkbox allowing you to turn
that channel on or off, and a set of controls allowing you to change the
vertical scaling. Clicking directly on the vertical scaling value displays a
pop-up numeric keypad allowing you to set a precise vertical scale.
Horizontal and Trigger Toolbar
At the bottom of the waveform display area is the horizontal and trigger
toolbar. This includes the run/stop controls, the horizontal controls, and
the trigger controls.
3-29
Using the Oscilloscope
Graphical Interface Mode
Run/Stop Controls See figure 3-25. At the left side of the bar are four
icons:
• The leftmost is a blue-green octagon. Clicking on this starts an
acquisition. (Same as pressing the Run key on the front panel.)
• The middle is a red octagon. Clicking on this stops acquisition. (Same
as pressing the Stop key on the front panel.)
• The next control is a small windshield wiper. Clicking on this clears acquired
waveform data from the display. (Same as pressing the Clear Display key on
the front panel.)
• The rightmost is a printer. Clicking prints the screen to the default printer.
Horizontal settings and controls The middle of the bar contains the
horizontal settings and controls. Leftmost is a button, labeled with an “H.”
Clicking on this will display the horizontal setup dialog box.
Next is the current sweep speed. Clicking on this displays a pop-up numeric
keypad so you can set a particular sweep speed. Or, you can click on the two
icons to the right of the sweep speed setting to cycle through the preset speeds.
The leftmost icon shrinks the waveform, which decreases the sweep speed and
increases the time per division. The rightmost icon stretches the waveform,
which increases the sweep speed and decreases the time per division.
Next is the horizontal position (delay) setting. Clicking on this displays a popup numeric keypad that allows you to set a particular position. Or, you can use
the three icons to the right. The left arrow moves the waveform to the left, the
center “0” resets the delay to zero, and the right arrow moves the waveform to
the right.
Across the toolbar are three vertical arrows. These are the left, center, and right
horizontal reference indicators. Clicking on one of these arrows moves the
horizontal position to the respective horizontal reference position on the
display—left, center, or right. Assuming the horizontal position is at zero:
• Left means the information on the display is all post-trigger.
• Center means the information to the left of center is pretrigger; to the right
is post-trigger.
• Right means the information on the display is pretrigger.
The horizontal position value represents the time relative to the trigger at the
respective horizontal reference. When you change the horizontal sweep speed,
the waveforms expand and contract about this reference position.
3-30
Using the Oscilloscope
Graphical Interface Mode
Trigger settings and controls The right side of the bar contains the
trigger settings and controls. These will vary depending on the current
trigger configuration, which can be set using the front panel and the
graphical interface. Advanced trigger configuration items are available only
through the graphical interface. You can click on the button labeled with
a “T” to bring up the trigger setup dialog box.
When the scope is set for edge trigger on a particular channel, the trigger level
setting is shown. You can click on it to display a pop-up numeric keypad that
allows you to set a particular trigger level. You can also click on the up and
down arrows to the right of the setting to increase or decrease the trigger level,
respectively. Or, you can click on the trigger reference indicator at the right
side of the display and drag it up or down to change the trigger level.
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Using the Oscilloscope
To perform basic user interface operations
To perform basic user interface operations
• To move the mouse pointer on the screen, move the mouse on the
mouse surface.
• To click on an item in the graphical interface, point at that item with the
mouse pointer, then press and release the left mouse button.
• To right-click on an item in the graphical interface, point at that item
with the mouse pointer, then press and release the right mouse button.
You use the right-click operation to access context-sensitive menus. See “To
select a command from a context-sensitive menu” on page 3-36.
• To use a radio button, click to select the desired item.
Radio buttons appear in many different dialog boxes in the oscilloscope
graphical interface. See the Persistence radio buttons in figure 3-20. You can
choose only one option at a time.
• To use a check box, click the mouse button with the pointer in the box.
A check mark in the box indicates that item is selected. See the Connect Dots
check box in figure 3-20. To clear the selection, click the mouse button with
the pointer in the box.
• To use a drop-down list box, click the arrow at the right-hand side of
the box. Then click on the desired choice to highlight it.
See the Language selection list box in figure 3-21.
• To use a spin box, click the up arrow to increase the value displayed in
the box, and the down arrow to decrease it.
See the Intensity spin box in figure 3-20.
• To move a dialog box, press and hold the left mouse button with the
pointer in the title bar, drag the box to a new position on the screen,
then release the mouse button.
• To close a dialog box, click the “X” symbol in the upper right-hand
corner of the box, or click the Close button in the box.
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Using the Oscilloscope
To perform basic user interface operations
Figure 3-20
Click and drag the
title bar to move the
dialog box on the
screen
Click one of these
Close buttons to
close the dialog box
Click to put a check mark
in the check box and
enable Connect Dots
mode
Click and drag the
Intensity control
slider up to increase
the intensity of the
grid
Click one of these
radio buttons to
select Minimum,
Variable, or Infinite
persistence
Click and drag the
Intensity control
slider down to
decrease the
intensity of the grid
Dialog Box Interface Elements
3-33
Using the Oscilloscope
To perform basic user interface operations
Figure 3-21
Click the arrow in a
drop-down list box...
...to see the options you can
choose
Dialog Box with a Drop-Down List Box
3-34
Using the Oscilloscope
To select a command from the menu bar
To select a command from the menu bar
1 Click on a menu bar item.
2 Move the pointer to the desired menu item.
3 Click the mouse button.
The desired command is executed, or a dialog box is presented for you to
configure the oscilloscope.
If you continue to hold the mouse button after step 1, release the button in
step 3 to execute the command.
Some menus have submenus. These are indicated by an arrow at the right side
of the command. When you move the pointer to one of these menu commands,
the submenu automatically appears. You can then move the pointer to the
desired command on that submenu and click the mouse button to execute the
command.
Figure 3-22
Click the Measure menu,
then Customize, and then
Measurement
Thresholds to customize
the measurement setup
Selecting a Command from the Menu Bar
3-35
Using the Oscilloscope
To select a command from a context-sensitive menu
To select a command from a context-sensitive menu
1 Move the mouse pointer to a particular area of the display in which you
want to change the oscilloscope configuration.
Context-sensitive menus provide quick access to commands and configuration
items that relate only to the context of the particular graphical interface item
in which they are found. They are available in the following display areas:
memory bar, measurement toolbar, waveform display area, and horizontal
settings and controls.
2 Click the right mouse button.
3 Move the pointer to the desired menu item.
4 Click the mouse button.
If you continue to hold the mouse button after step 2, release the button in
step 4 to execute the command.
3-36
Using the Oscilloscope
To select a command from a context-sensitive menu
Figure 3-23
Right-click the mouse in the
waveform display area, then
select Autoscale from the menu
to force the oscilloscope to
autoscale the current
waveform(s)
Selecting a Command from a Context-Sensitive Menu
3-37
Using the Oscilloscope
To select a command from a context-sensitive menu
Figure 3-24
Right-click in this region
to see the Acquisition
Setup context-sensitive
menu
Right-click in this region
to see the Measurement
Setup context-sensitive
menu
Right-click in
the waveform
display area
to see the
waveform
contextsensitive
menu
Right-click in this region to see
the horizontal, trigger, and run
controls context-sensitive menu
Location of Context-Sensitive Menus
3-38
Using the Oscilloscope
To start and stop waveform acquisition
To start and stop waveform acquisition
• To start waveform acquisition, click the start button at the bottom of
the waveform display area.
• To stop waveform acquisition, click the stop button at the bottom of
the waveform display area.
See figure 3-25.
You can still use the Run and Stop keys on the front panel while the graphical
interface is enabled. However, if you are performing many graphical interface
operations, it is easier to start and stop the oscilloscope using the buttons in the
interface, so you do not have to remove your hand from the mouse.
Figure 3-25
Click this button
to start waveform
acquisition
Click this button
to stop waveform
acquisition
Start and Stop Icons
3-39
Using the Oscilloscope
To clear the waveform display
To clear the waveform display
• Click the clear display button at the bottom of the waveform display.
See figure 3-26.
You can still use the Clear Display key on the front panel while the graphical
interface is enabled.
Clearing the display removes all displayed waveform data in preparation for
another acquisition. It also resets all automatic measurements and
measurement statistics.
Figure 3-26
Click this button to
clear the waveform
display
Clearing the Display
3-40
Using the Oscilloscope
To print the screen
To print the screen
• Click the print button at the bottom of the waveform display.
See figure 3-27.
Infiniium prints the screen to the default printer according to the configuration
that you have selected in the Windows Control Panel.
Figure 3-27
Click this button to
print the screen
Printing the Screen
3-41
Using the Oscilloscope
To turn a channel on or off
To turn a channel on or off
• To turn a channel on, click the check box next to the channel number
so that a check mark appears in the box. To turn a channel off, click
the check box again to clear it.
See figure 3-28.
If you are not using a channel, you can turn it off. This simplifies the waveform
display and also increases the display update rate. When you turn off a channel,
the current vertical scaling factor and vertical scale buttons for that channel
disappear. They re-appear when you turn the channel on.
You can also turn a channel on or off by using the Channel Setup dialog box, or
by using the front panel key for that channel.
Figure 3-28
Turn a channel on by
clicking in the On
check box until a
check mark appears
Turn a channel off
by clicking in the
On check box until
the box is cleared
Turning a Channel On or Off
3-42
Using the Oscilloscope
To adjust the vertical offset
To adjust the vertical offset
• Click and hold the left mouse button on the waveform you want to
move, then drag the mouse up or down to move the waveform to the
desired offset. Release the mouse button when finished.
or
• Click and hold the left mouse button on the ground reference indicator
for the waveform you want to move, then drag the mouse to move the
waveform to the desired offset. Release the mouse button when
finished.
or
• Click the channel button in the vertical toolbar, then set the vertical
offset using the spin box control in the Channel Setup dialog box.
If you leave the mouse pointer on the waveform (without clicking the mouse),
the pointer changes into crossed arrows as a visual indicator that you can drag
the waveform when you click and hold the mouse button. If you move the mouse
up or down, the interface constrains the movement vertically and adjusts
vertical offset only. If you initially move the mouse left or right, the interface
constrains the movement horizontally and changes the horizontal position
setting only.
You can also adjust the vertical offset through the Channel Setup dialog box.
See “To access the channel setup” on page 3-46.
3-43
Using the Oscilloscope
To adjust the vertical offset
Figure 3-29
Click to access the
Channel Setup dialog,
then set vertical offset
using the spin box or
numeric keypad...
...or click on the
ground reference
indicator and drag it
up or down to
change the vertical
offset...
...or click on the
waveform and
drag it up or down
to do the same
thing.
Adjusting Vertical Offset
3-44
Using the Oscilloscope
To adjust vertical scaling
To adjust vertical scaling
• To make the waveform bigger, click on the larger waveform button next
to the channel number near the top of the display. To make the
waveform smaller, click on the smaller waveform button.
See figure 3-30. The number of volts per division decreases.
The number of volts per division increases. The current setting in volts per
division is shown next to the waveform buttons for the channel. Notice that the
setting is color-coded to match the waveform color for easy recognition.
You can also adjust the vertical scaling by clicking on the current setting, which
is shown next to the waveform buttons for the channel. This displays a pop-up
numeric keypad that allows you to set an exact value for the scaling. Or, you
can adjust the vertical scaling through the Channel Setup dialog box. See “To
access the channel setup” on page 3-46.
Figure 3-30
Click to display a pop-up
numeric keypad that lets you
specify a particular vertical
scaling value
Click to make the
waveform bigger
(fewer volts per
division)
Click to make the
waveform smaller
(more volts per
division)
Adjusting Vertical Scaling
3-45
Using the Oscilloscope
To access the channel setup
To access the channel setup
• Click the channel number button at the top of the waveform display.
or
• Select the desired channel from the Setup menu.
With the channel setup dialog, you can set the vertical scaling, offset, input
coupling, and input impedance. It also lets you specify the characteristics of
the probe, using the Probes button. You can set attenuation ratio, attenuation
units, and measurement units for the probe, or perform a probe calibration. For
Agilent Technologies probes that are compatible with the AutoProbe Interface,
the oscilloscope will automatically set these characteristics (except for skew)
after identifying the probe when it is connected to the channel input.
Figure 3-31
Click one of the
channel buttons at
the top of the
waveform display...
...or select a
channel from
the Setup
menu...
...to access the channel
setup dialog box.
Accessing the Channel Setup
3-46
Using the Oscilloscope
To set the horizontal reference point
To set the horizontal reference point
• Click on one of the arrows at the bottom of the waveform display.
The selected horizontal reference is highlighted.
The vertical arrows at the bottom of the display correspond to the left, center,
and right horizontal reference points. This is the position of the trigger if the
horizontal position is set to zero delay. A non-zero horizontal position value is
the time relative to the trigger event at the selected horizontal reference point.
Figure 3-32
Click to set the
horizontal reference
to the left side of the
display
Click to set the
horizontal reference
to the center of the
display
Click to set the
horizontal reference
to the right side of the
display
Horizontal Reference Points
3-47
Using the Oscilloscope
To adjust sweep speed
To adjust sweep speed
• To stretch the waveform horizontally, click the larger waveform button
next to the horizontal sweep speed setting at the bottom of the
waveform display. To shrink the waveform horizontally, click the
smaller waveform button.
See figure 3-33. The oscilloscope decreases or increases the number of seconds
per division based on your selection.
You can also adjust the sweep speed by clicking on the current setting. This
displays a pop-up numeric keypad that allows you to set an exact value for the
sweep speed. Or, you can adjust the sweep speed through the Horizontal Setup
dialog box. See “To access the horizontal setup” on page 3-50.
Figure 3-33
Click here to
display the
horizontal
setup dialog
box
Click here to set
the sweep
speed directly
through a popup numeric
keypad
Adjusting Sweep Speed
3-48
Click to shrink
the waveform
(more
seconds per
division)
Click to stretch the
waveform (fewer
seconds per
division)
Using the Oscilloscope
To adjust horizontal position
To adjust horizontal position
The horizontal position is the time relative to the trigger at the highlighted
horizontal reference point.
• To zero the horizontal position, click the 0 button next to the position
value at the bottom of the waveform display.
This will position the trigger event at the highlighted horizontal reference point.
• To move the waveform to the right or left, click the right or left arrow
next to the position value at the bottom of the waveform display. Or,
click and hold the mouse button on the desired waveform and drag the
waveform to the right or left. Release the mouse button when the
waveform is in the desired position.
When you click and drag a waveform, this changes the horizontal position for
all channels and functions on the display, but not that of waveform memories.
You can also adjust the horizontal position through the horizontal setup dialog.
Figure 3-34
Click to set the
horizontal position
through a pop-up
numeric keypad
Move the
waveform
to the left
Reset the
horizontal
position to
zero
Move the
waveform to
the right
Adjusting Horizontal Position
3-49
Using the Oscilloscope
To access the horizontal setup
To access the horizontal setup
• Click the horizontal setup button at the bottom of the waveform display.
or
• Select Horizontal from the Setup menu.
See figure 3-35.
Using the Horizontal Setup menu, you can set sweep speed, position, and the
horizontal reference. You can also set up the delayed time base window, which
uses software expansion to present a magnified view of an area of the waveform.
See the built-in information system (described in chapter 4) for details.
Figure 3-35
Click this
button...
...or select this
menu item...
...to access the horizontal
setup dialog box.
Accessing the Horizontal Setup
3-50
Using the Oscilloscope
To zoom on a section of the waveform
To zoom on a section of the waveform
1 Click and hold the left mouse button in a blank space within the
waveform display area, then drag the mouse to draw a rectangle around
the areas of interest on the waveform(s). Release the mouse button.
2 Click the mouse once anywhere inside the rectangle drawn in step 1.
How the zoom takes place depends on whether acquisition is running or
stopped. If running, the oscilloscope adjusts vertical scale, vertical offset, sweep
speed, and horizontal position as necessary to best rescale the area you defined
in step 1. If stopped, the oscilloscope does a software magnification of the
waveform.
In either case, a small dialog box appears in the corner of the screen, with a
single “Undo” button; by clicking this button, you will undo the zoom and return
the oscilloscope to its previous settings.
Avoid Overdriving the Vertical Input Amplifiers
When the oscilloscope is running, the input waveform can overdrive the vertical
input amplifiers if you expand the vertical excessively. The result is distortion of
the waveform. Ensure that you select a region that will keep all of the waveform
on the screen vertically.
3-51
Using the Oscilloscope
To zoom on a section of the waveform
Figure 3-36
Click and hold the
mouse button, drag
to create a selection
rectangle, then click
inside the rectangle
to zoom the display
on the waveforms
inside the rectangle
Zooming on a Section of the Waveform
3-52
Using the Oscilloscope
To move the markers using the graphical interface
To move the markers using the graphical interface
1 Turn on the markers.
You can use the Marker A and Marker B keys on the front panel, or select Markers
from the Measure menu.
2 Click and hold the left mouse button while the mouse pointer is on one
of the markers, then drag the marker to the position you want on the
waveform. Release the mouse button.
Clicking and dragging a marker makes it easy to quickly move the marker to the
desired waveform event. You can use the front-panel arrow keys for fine
adjustment. Or, you can select the Markers command from the Measure menu
and set the marker position precisely. See the built-in information system for
details.
Figure 3-37
To move a
marker,
click the
mouse with
the pointer
on the
marker, drag
the marker
to the new
position,
then release
the mouse
button
Moving the Markers
3-53
Using the Oscilloscope
To make a measurement on a waveform
To make a measurement on a waveform
• Click and hold the mouse button on a measurement icon, then drag the
icon to the waveform event you want to measure. Release the mouse
button.
or
• Click on a measurement icon, then specify which source you want to
measure in the dialog box that is displayed.
For measurements on waveform features, such as those that involve waveform
edges, if you click the measurement icon and specify a source, the measurement
defaults to using the feature closest to the horizontal reference point. When
you make the measurement using drag-and-drop, the measurement uses the
waveform feature closest to the point where you drop the icon.
The Measurement toolbar is normally displayed at the left side of the screen
when the graphical interface is enabled. You can turn off the toolbar, thereby
increasing the waveform viewing area, by selecting Utilities, then User
Preferences, then Show Measurement Toolbar.
Only the most commonly used measurements are available on the toolbar.
Others are available by selecting them from the Measure menu. A few
specialized measurements are available only through the GPIB programming
command set to the oscilloscope. See the Programmer’s Reference.
When you drag and drop a measurement icon on a waveform, notice that the
icon outline changes color to match the color of each waveform it touches. This
enables you to easily see which waveform will be measured when you release
the mouse button. Also, the measurement results are also displayed in color to
make it easy to see which waveform source is being measured.
For edge-sensitive measurements, when you drop the measurement icon on a
waveform, a geometric icon appears in the waveform marker color. This icon
shows exactly where the measurement is being made. The icon is also displayed
next to the measurement results readout to associate the readout with the
waveform and feature being measured. See figure 3-38. This feature helps you
distinguish measurement results from each other when you make multiple
measurements on the same waveform, but at different waveform features. For
example, a series of rise time measurements on several different edges of the
same waveform all have unique geometric icons to show each measurement’s
location.
The markers default to tracking the last measurement started. The marker
position readout defaults to off to reduce clutter, but can be turned on in the
Measure menu if desired.
3-54
Using the Oscilloscope
To make a measurement on a waveform
Figure 3-38
Channel
numbers
associate the
measurement
results with
the channel
waveform
being
measured.
In some cases, geometric icons
are also displayed to associate the
measurement results with the
location on the waveform being
measured.
Waveform Measurements
3-55
Using the Oscilloscope
To access the trigger setup
To access the trigger setup
• Click the trigger setup button at the bottom of the waveform display.
or
• Select Trigger from the Setup menu.
The trigger setup dialog allows you to select any of the different modes of
triggering supported by the oscilloscope—Edge, Glitch, or Advanced, with
choices under Advanced of Pattern, State, Delay by Time, Delay by Events, or
Violation. You can set the parameters and conditions for each of those trigger
modes.
Figure 3-39
Click this button...
...or select this menu
item...
...to access the trigger setup dialog.
Accessing the Trigger Setup
3-56
Using the Oscilloscope
To set an edge trigger
To set an edge trigger
1 Click on the trigger setup button at the bottom of the waveform display.
This brings up the trigger configuration dialog. See “To access the trigger
setup.”
2
3
4
5
Click on Edge.
Click on the source you want to use for the trigger signal.
Click to select either the rising or falling edge of the trigger source.
Set the trigger level using the spin box.
You can also click on the trigger level setting to display a pop-up numeric
keypad, where you can enter the trigger level directly.
Figure 3-40
Select Triggered
sweep (or Single for
single-shot
acquisition)
Select Edge mode
Select rising or
falling edge
Select the trigger
source
Set the trigger level
using the spin box
controls
Setting an Edge Trigger
3-57
Using the Oscilloscope
To set dialog box preferences
To set dialog box preferences
• To change the background for the dialog boxes used by the
oscilloscope, select Utilities, then User Preferences. Then select
Opaque, Translucent, or Transparent in the User Preferences dialog
box.
The oscilloscope displays a dialog box when it needs information from you to
set up a particular aspect of an operation or measurement. You can choose
opaque, translucent, or transparent backgrounds for the dialog boxes. Opaque
and translucent settings are easier for most users to read and interact with
because the dialog box is clearly defined against the oscilloscope display.
Translucent and transparent settings make it easier to see the waveform while
you are changing the oscilloscope configuration; this allows you to see the
results of your changes immediately without closing the dialog box.
Windows and Dialog Boxes are Opaque
Windows and dialog boxes for file operations, error messages, and the built-in
information system are always opaque.
• To allow multiple dialog boxes on the screen at a time, select Utilities,
then User Preferences. Then select Allow Multiple Active Dialogs in
the User Preferences dialog box.
Normally, the oscilloscope displays only one dialog box at a time, and you must
close that dialog box before opening another. With Allow Multiple Active
Dialogs, you can change several different aspects of the oscilloscope
configuration simultaneously. This option is usually easier to use if you select
Translucent or Transparent dialogs, because it will be easier to see the effects
of your changes.
Remove Clutter from the Waveform Display
Having too many dialog boxes on the screen can make it difficult to see the
waveform. Close dialog boxes you are not using to remove clutter from the
waveform display.
3-58
Using the Oscilloscope
To set dialog box preferences
Figure 3-41
Select one of these
commands to change how
dialog boxes look on the
screen
Select this command to
allow many dialog boxes to
be present on the screen at
one time
Setting Dialog Box Options
3-59
Using the Oscilloscope
To set dialog box preferences
Figure 3-42
Multiple Active Dialogs (Opaque)
3-60
Using the Oscilloscope
To recover your Infiniium hard disk
To recover your Infiniium hard disk
The Infiniium hard disk recovery system is contained in a hidden partition on
the Infiniium hard disk. If you have to use the recovery system, the Infiniium
hard disk is returned to the condition it was in when it left the factory.
1 Turn off the Infiniium.
2 Connect the keyboard to the keyboard connector on the rear panel of
the oscilloscope.
3 Connect the mouse to the mouse connector on the rear panel of the
oscilloscope.
4 Turn on the Infiniium.
3-61
Using the Oscilloscope
To recover your Infiniium hard disk
5 When the Splash screen (Figure 3-43) appears, hold down one of the
control (Ctrl) keys.
Figure 3-43
S1
Infiniium Splash Screen
6 Once the Recovery Screen (Figure 3-44) appears you can release the
control key.
3-62
Using the Oscilloscope
To recover your Infiniium hard disk
Figure 3-44
Recovery Screen
7 Select Recover System from the Boot Menu and press the Enter key.
8 Follow the on-screen instructions.
9 Once the recovery process is finished and the oscilloscope is running,
check in the About Infiniium dialog box under installed options to see
if all of the options you ordered are installed. If the options are not
installed, please install them.
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4
Using the Built-In Information System
Using the Built-In Information System
Most of the documentation for using the Infiniium Oscilloscope is
included in its built-in information system. The built-in information
system contains the information generally found in a User’s Guide.
The information system is available only when the graphical interface is
enabled, and is accessible from the menu bar and from dialog boxes. This
chapter explains how to use the system to find the information you need
to use the oscilloscope effectively.
The following topics are covered in the information system:
• Probing lists the various probes available for the Infiniium
Oscilloscope, discusses probing considerations, and explains how to
use the probes.
• Acquiring and Viewing Waveforms explains how acquisition works,
discusses the acquisition and display functions and controls, and tells
how to use the run/stop controls.
• Waveform Display Style and Grid explains how to alter the display
appearance, tells how to improve the display of certain kinds of
waveforms, and explains the X-versus-Y display function.
• Triggering explains basic triggering concepts, describes the trigger
modes available in the Infiniium Oscilloscope, and tells how to use the
trigger modes.
• Saving Waveforms, Saving Setups, and Printing explains how to
simplify your work with the oscilloscope by saving critical waveforms,
measurement results, and the oscilloscope configuration used to
obtain them. You can recall the waveforms for viewing later, or recall
the setup to repeat the measurement.
• Jitter Measurements explains jitter measurements and how to use
them. You must order the EZJIT option before jitter measurements
are available.
• Mask Testing describes mask testing and how to use it.
• Measurements describes the built-in automatic measurement
functions of the oscilloscope, explains how they work, and tells how
to use them. Describes the markers and how to use them.
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Using the Built-In Information System
• Math, FFTs, and Histograms discusses oscilloscope functions that
perform mathematical operations on one or more waveforms, and
discusses the built-in Fast-Fourier Transform functions. Describes
histograms and how to use them.
• Keyboard Control, VoiceControl, and Web Control explains how to
use the keyboard to perform basic oscilloscope operation. Discusses
the operation and use of VoiceControl which is an option that you can
order with your Infiniium oscilloscope. Explains Web Control and how
to use it to operate the oscilloscope.
• Optional Analysis Packages contains information on optional
analysis software that you may have ordered.
• Locating a Control is a visual guide to the location of every
oscilloscope control in the graphical user interface.
• When Something Goes Wrong explains what to do when you see an
error message or have a problem using the oscilloscope.
Some topics in the information system are important enough to have
their own icons.
• A Setup Guide explains the steps you take to perform various
measurement and configuration tasks using the oscilloscope. Twentyfour different procedures are covered, making it easy for you to make
a measurement without having to learn a complex setup process.
• A Technical Support page explains how to get help from Agilent
Technologies on using or servicing the oscilloscope.
• A Glossary defines all the major terms used in the information system
and other documentation.
• A Specifications page lists all the performance specifications for the
oscilloscope.
• An Accessories List describes the accessories supplied with the
oscilloscope and additional accessories available from Agilent
Technologies.
4-3
Using the Built-In Information System
To access the information system
To access the information system
• Select Contents from the Help menu.
The Contents page for the oscilloscope information system is displayed.
To Use the Information System
You must select the graphical interface before you can access the information
system. Select the graphical interface by clicking the mouse icon in the upper right
corner of the scope screen.
Figure 4-1
Select Contents
from the Help menu
to access the
information system
Help Menu
4-4
Using the Built-In Information System
To access the information system
Access Methods
The information system provides three methods for finding the
information you need. The Contents topic is shown when you access
the information system from the Help menu. It looks like the following
figure.
Figure 4-2
Prints this topic on
the local printer
Closes the
information system
window
Hides the view
of the
Contents,
Index, and
Search tabs.
Click on this
topic for
recommended
setup
procedures of
common tasks.
Contents Topic Page
4-5
Using the Built-In Information System
To access the information system
.
Viewing the Information System Window
The Information System window will always stay on top of the interface display, so
you can refer to it while working with the oscilloscope. You can move the window
around the screen or resize it to make it easier to use.
The Index tab is the second method of finding information. You can type
in a keyword and search the index for that keyword or you scroll through
the list to find a topic.
The Search tab is the final method of finding information. You can type
in a keyword and if that word exists in the help system, a list of topics
containing the keyword is shown.
Hyperlinks throughout the information system allow you to reach the
information you need. Most hyperlinks will be in blue underlined text,
but some hyperlinks also have buttons (many of the reference topics) or
tabs (in setup guide topics). You can find out whether a particular item
has a hyperlink by pointing to it with the mouse; if it is a hyperlink, the
pointer will change to a hand icon. Clicking once will follow the hyperlink
to display a new topic with the relevant information.
4-6
Using the Built-In Information System
Topic Types
Topic Types
There are two general categories of topics in the information system.
First are reference topics, which explain what the oscilloscope does,
how it does it, or considerations you should observe in setting up or
making a measurement. The following figure shows an example.
Figure 4-3
Displays the list of
related topics
Shows you how to
find the user interface
control discussed in
the topic
Moves to
the
Contents
topic
Reference Topic (Typical)
4-7
Using the Built-In Information System
Topic Types
The second are setup guide topics, which show you the steps to follow
to perform a task with the oscilloscope. These are organized as an
overview with a set of tabs that show the specific steps for each part in
the process. The following figure shows an example.
Figure 4-4
Click a tab to move
to the Overview, or
to the details for a
specific step...
...or click on the
button next to a
label for a step to
move to the details
for that step
Setup Guide Topic
Some setup guide topics have multiple levels because the steps depend
on the type of measurement you want to make.
4-8
Using the Built-In Information System
To navigate through the information system
To navigate through the information system
Once you are in the help system windows, you may need to navigate through
them to find the information you need.
For most topics:
• To display information for another topic or category described in a
hyperlink, click on that hyperlink or on the button icon next to it.
• To return to the previously visited topic, click on the Back button near
the top of the Help window.
For Setup Guide topics:
• To display information for another topic or category described in a
hyperlink, click on that hyperlink or on the button icon next to it.
• To jump to a particular step, click on the hyperlink button next to the
description of that step, or click the tab corresponding to that step in
the Overview window.
The Overview window is the one you first see when you select a particular Setup
Guide topic. It gives an overview of the steps in the task.
• To move to the next step, click on the tab for that step in the step
description window.
• To return to the previously visited topic, click the Back button near the
top of the Help window.
4-9
Using the Built-In Information System
To access context-sensitive information
To access context-sensitive information
• To see overview information for items in a dialog box, click the Help
button in that dialog box.
• To get information on a particular user interface element, click on the
question mark button at the upper right-hand corner of a dialog box,
then point to the element.
The mouse pointer becomes a pointer plus question mark whenever you click
the question mark button. After you click on the desired user interface element,
a pop-up window appears describing the function or use of the element. To
clear the pop-up window, click the mouse button.
First Access the Graphical Interface
You must select the graphical interface before you can access the information
system.
Figure 4-5
Click here to display
the Trigger Setup
help topic
After clicking the
question mark button,
click on a user
interface element
(such as these radio
buttons) to display
help for that element
Click here, then on
a user interface
element to display
help for that
element
Getting Help on the Trigger Setup Dialog Interface Elements
4-10
Index
A
access methods 4-5
accessing
index 4-5, 4-6
information system 4-2, 4-4
trigger setup 3-56
accessories 1-7, 4-3
and options 1-7
supplied 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6
accurate measurements using markers
3-18
acquisition
and general controls 3-5
clearing display before 3-40
information system 4-2
running and stopping 3-5
starting and stopping 3-8, 3-30, 3-39
active dialog boxes
allowing multiple 3-58
Adaptors
connecting SMA to BNC 1-19
adjusting
digital channel’s vertical offset 3-14
digital channel’s vertical scaling 3-14
horizontal position 3-27, 3-49
sweep speed 3-15, 3-48
vertical offset 3-13, 3-27, 3-28, 3-43,
3-44
vertical scaling 3-13, 3-29, 3-45
advanced trigger 3-5
configuration 3-31
mode 3-56
airflow requirements 1-12
appearance
of display 4-2
Application software 1-30
applying power 1-26
arrangement of graphical interface 3-25
Arrow keys 3-18
associating measurement results with
waveforms 3-54, 3-55
Autoprobe interface 3-46
Autoscale 1-28, 3-5
B
back panel connections 1-14, 1-16
backlight 1-26
behavior of information system windows
4-6
blanking
screen 1-26
BNC connectors 1-18
built-in information system 4-2
buttons 3-3
as hyperlink 4-6
channel setup 3-23, 3-24, 3-46
clear display 3-23, 3-24
external trigger setup 3-23, 3-24
full-screen
mode 3-21, 3-22
graphical interface mode 3-23, 3-24
help 4-10
horizontal setup 3-23, 3-24, 3-50
question mark 4-10
run 3-23, 3-24
stop 3-23, 3-24
trigger setup 3-23, 3-24, 3-56, 3-57
C
Cable Adaptors
connecting SMA to BNC 1-19
cables 1-7
power 1-13
printer 1-14
calibration
and repair service 1-7
MIL-STD 1-7
output 1-28
categories of information 4-7, 4-8
cautions
cleaning 1-32
disconnecting probes 1-18
center horizontal reference 3-30, 3-47
Centronics printers, see parallel printers
Channel keys 3-10, 3-11
channel setup
accessing 3-46
button 3-23, 3-24, 3-46
channels
displayed 3-29
turning on or off 3-10, 3-29, 3-42
turning on or off digital channels
3-11
characteristics 4-3
check box 3-32, 3-33
checking the oscilloscope 1-3
choosing
commands 3-35, 3-36
list items 3-32
cleaning the instrument 1-1
cleaning the oscilloscope 1-32
clear display 3-5
button 3-23, 3-24
Clear Display key 3-9
clearance requirements 1-12
clearing measurements 3-26
clearing the display 3-9, 3-30, 3-40
click 3-32
closing
dialog boxes 3-32, 3-33
color
use of 3-3, 3-24
use of in interface 3-54
command menus 3-23, 3-24
commands
selecting 3-35, 3-36
common procedures 4-3
conditions
trigger 3-56
configuration
Autoscale 3-5
channel 3-46
default 1-28, 3-5, 3-7
dialog boxes 3-58
edge trigger 3-17
horizontal 3-30, 3-50
through menus 3-28
trigger 3-5, 3-31, 3-56, 3-57
configuration instructions 4-3
configuring
quick measurements 3-19
connecting
GPIB 1-14
LAN card 1-14
pointing device 1-16
power 1-12
printers 1-14
probes 1-18
constraints on waveform movement
3-43
contents
information system 4-4
of oscilloscope package 1-3
contents topic 4-5
Index-1
Index
contents, of oscilloscope package 1-4,
1-5, 1-6
context-sensitive
information 4-10
menus 3-28, 3-36, 3-38
controlling the oscilloscope 1-14
controls
acquisition and general 3-5
graphical interface 4-3
horizontal 3-5
marker and measurement 3-6
trigger 3-5
vertical 3-5
coupling
trigger input 3-17
vertical input 3-5
Coupling key 3-17
customizing display layout 3-26, 3-54
cycling
markers through channels 3-18
measurements through channels
3-19
through waveforms 3-6
D
default setup 1-28, 3-5
Default Setup key 3-7
definitions of terms 4-3
Delayed key 3-16
delayed sweep 3-16, 3-50
delayed time base 3-5
dialog boxes 3-32, 3-33
information on 4-10
preferences for 3-58, 3-59
direct manipulation of waveforms 3-43,
3-49
Disk
Hard Disk Recovery 3-61
display
clearing 3-5, 3-9, 3-30, 3-40
information system 4-2
display area
waveforms 3-22, 3-27
display format 4-2
display layout
customizing 3-26, 3-54
display of channels 3-29
display update rate
Index-2
increasing 3-10, 3-11, 3-42
drag-and-drop measurements 3-25, 3-54
drag-and-drop waveforms 3-27, 3-43,
3-49
drop-down list box 3-32, 3-34
E
edge trigger 3-5
mode 3-56, 3-57
setting 3-17
erasing the display 3-9, 3-40
error messages 4-3
external trigger setup button 3-23, 3-24
F
feet
using 1-25
FFT functions
information system 4-3
finding information 4-2, 4-5, 4-9
front panel 3-4, 3-6
connections 1-18
interface 3-2, 3-3
using with graphical interface 3-24
full-screen
mode 3-21, 3-22
mode button 3-21, 3-22
functions
information system 4-3
G
general controls 3-5
geometric measurement indicators 3-25
glitch trigger 3-5
mode 3-56
glossary 4-3
GPIB
cables 1-7
connecting 1-14
graphical interface 3-2, 3-21
arrangement of 3-25
controls 4-3
mode 3-23, 3-24
pointing device for 1-16
using with front panel 3-24
graticule 3-6
grid 3-27
ground reference indicator 3-21, 3-22,
3-28, 3-43
guide to setup 4-3
H
Hard Disk
Recovery 3-61
help
button 4-10
help, see also information system
horizontal
adjusting position 3-15
adjusting sweep speed 3-15
controls 3-5
delayed sweep 3-16
horizontal and trigger toolbar 3-29
horizontal position 3-5, 3-21, 3-22, 3-50
adjusting 3-15, 3-27, 3-30, 3-49
in delayed sweep 3-16
setting 3-23, 3-24
with respect to horizontal reference
3-47
horizontal reference 3-50
indicators 3-21, 3-22, 3-30
setting 3-47
horizontal setup 3-30
accessing 3-50
button 3-23, 3-24, 3-50
horizontal sweep speed 3-21, 3-22, 3-23,
3-24, 3-30
adjusting 3-48
hyperlinks 4-6
index 4-6
using to find information 4-9
I
icons
dragging to waveform 3-25
learning functions of 3-25
measurement 3-23, 3-24, 3-25, 3-54,
3-55
impedance
input 3-5
increasing display update rate 3-10,
3-11, 3-42
index
accessing 4-5, 4-6
indicators
ground reference 3-21, 3-22, 3-28,
Index
3-43
horizontal reference 3-21, 3-22, 3-30
measurement 3-25
run/stop mode 3-21, 3-22
trigger level 3-21, 3-22
trigger level reference 3-31
information
methods for accessing 4-5
on dialog boxes 4-10
information system
accessing 4-4
context-sensitive 4-10
index 4-6
navigating 4-9
overview 4-2
topic types 4-7
windows 4-6
input
coupling 3-5, 3-46
impedance 3-5, 3-46
inspecting the oscilloscope 1-3
Installing
Application software 1-30
instructions for setup 4-3
instrument controller 1-14
instrument, see oscilloscope
interface elements
information on 4-10
K
keys 3-3
Arrow 3-18
Channel 3-10
Clear Display 3-9
Coupling 3-17
Default Setup 3-7
Delayed 3-16
Digital Channel 3-11
marker 3-6
Marker A 3-18
Marker B 3-18
Mode 3-17
QuickMeas 3-19
Run 3-8
Slope 3-17
Source 3-17
Stop 3-8
Sweep 3-17
kinds of information 4-7, 4-8
knobs 3-3
color of 3-24
digital channel’s vertical offset 3-14
digital channel’s vertical scaling 3-14
horizontal position 3-15
sweep speed 3-15
vertical offset 3-13
vertical scaling 3-13
L
LAN card 1-14
learning functions of icons 3-25
LED indicators 3-3
left horizontal reference 3-30, 3-47
level
trigger 3-17, 3-21, 3-22, 3-31, 3-57
line voltage 1-13
locating controls 4-3
location of trigger 3-30
M
magnifying
a section of the waveform 3-16
waveforms 3-5, 3-51, 3-52
main sweep 3-16
making
measurements 3-54
oscilloscope easier to view 1-25
quick measurements 3-19
waveform bigger or smaller 3-13,
3-14, 3-45
manipulating waveforms 3-27, 3-43
manuals 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7
Marker A key 3-18
marker and measurement controls 3-6
marker arrow keys 3-6
Marker B key 3-18
markers 3-6
and measurements 3-54
moving 3-53
positioning 3-18
turning on or off 3-18
math functions
information system 4-3
maximizing waveform viewing area 3-21,
3-22
measurement icons 3-23, 3-24, 3-25,
3-55
measurement indicators
geometric 3-25
measurement results
associating with waveform 3-54, 3-55
measurement toolbar 3-23, 3-24, 3-25,
3-54, 3-55
removing 3-26
measurements 3-6, 3-26, 3-54, 3-55
and markers 3-54
drag and drop 3-25
information system 4-2
Quick 3-19
quick 3-6
reset 3-40
using markers 3-18, 3-53
memory
bar 3-21, 3-22
menu bar 3-23, 3-24, 3-28, 3-35
menus 3-35
context-sensitive 3-28, 3-36, 3-38
methods for accessing information 4-5
MIL-STD calibration 1-7
Mode key 3-17
modes
edge trigger 3-57
full-screen 3-21, 3-22
graphical interface 3-23, 3-24
trigger 3-56
mouse
click 3-32
connecting 1-16
moving 3-32
right-click 3-32, 3-36
verifying 1-28
moving
dialog boxes 3-32, 3-33
markers 3-18, 3-53
mouse 3-32
waveform horizontally 3-15, 3-49
waveform vertically 3-13, 3-14
multiple active dialog boxes 3-58
N
navigating the information system 4-9
notes
dialog boxes 3-58
information system access 4-4, 4-10
Index-3
Index
information system windows 4-6
overdriving vertical amplifiers 3-51
screen saver 1-26
zooming 3-28
O
obtaining information within a particular
context 4-10
offset
adjusting digital channel’s vertical
3-14
adjusting vertical 3-13, 3-43, 3-44
vertical 3-5
opaque dialog boxes 3-58, 3-59
opening the information system 4-4
operation
verifying 1-28
options 1-7, 4-3
and accessories 1-7
display 3-27
power cable 1-13
oscilloscope
cleaning 1-32
inspecting 1-3
resetting 3-7
using 3-2
oscilloscope controls 4-3
oscilloscope feet 1-25
oscilloscope front panel 3-3, 3-4, 3-6
oscilloscope graticule 3-6
oscilloscope operation
verifying 1-28
oscilloscope probes, see probes
overdriving vertical amplifiers 3-28, 3-51
P
package contents 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6
parallel printers 1-14
parameters
trigger 3-56
performance specifications 4-3
plugs
power 1-13
pointer
moving 3-32
pointing device 1-7
connecting 1-16
verifying operation 1-28
Index-4
position
adjusting digital channel’s vertical
3-14
adjusting horizontal 3-15, 3-30, 3-49
adjusting vertical 3-13
horizontal 3-21, 3-22, 3-23, 3-24,
3-50
positioning markers 3-18
power
applying 1-26
connecting 1-12
requirements 1-12
turning off 1-27
power cables 1-13
preferences for dialog boxes 3-58
preset measurements 3-19
printer
cables 1-7, 1-14
printers 1-7
connecting 1-14
probes 1-7
connecting 1-18
information system 4-2
setting characteristics of 3-46
probing a circuit 1-18
problems
information system 4-3
Q
question mark button 4-10
quick measurements 3-6, 3-19
QuickMeas key 3-19
R
radio button 3-32, 3-33
recalling waveforms and setups
information system 4-2
Recovery Disks 3-61
reducing screen clutter 3-58
reference
horizontal 3-47
reference topics 4-7
removing measurement toolbar 3-26
repair and calibration services 1-7
Repetitive Strain Injury 2-2
Description 2-3
Using the Mouse 2-4
reset
measurements and statistics 3-40
oscilloscope 3-7
right horizontal reference 3-30, 3-47
right-click 3-32, 3-36
RJ-45 connector 1-14
LAN card 1-14
RSI
Description 2-3
Introduction 2-2
Using the Mouse 2-4
run 3-39
button 3-23, 3-24
Run key 3-8
run/stop
controls 3-30
mode indicators 3-21, 3-22
running acquisition 3-5
S
sampling rate 3-21, 3-22
saving waveforms and setups
information system 4-2
scaling
adjusting vertical 3-13, 3-45
vertical 3-5, 3-21, 3-22, 3-23, 3-24
screen clutter
simplifying 3-58
screen saver 1-26
seconds per division
adjusting 3-15
in delayed sweep 3-16
setting 3-48
seconds per division setting 3-21, 3-22,
3-23, 3-24
selecting
commands 3-35, 3-36
waveform features for measurement
3-25
waveforms for measurement 3-6
serial printers 1-14
service
repair and calibration 1-7
set up trigger 3-5
setting
dialog box preferences 3-58
edge trigger 3-17
horizontal reference 3-47
sweep speed 3-48
Index
trigger position 3-47
setup
channel 3-46
default 1-28, 3-5, 3-7
dialog boxes 3-58
horizontal 3-30, 3-50
trigger 3-31, 3-56, 3-57
Setup Guide 4-3
steps 4-9
topics 4-8
sizing
adjusting digital channel’s vertical
3-14
slope
trigger 3-17, 3-57
Slope key 3-17
SMA to BNC Adaptors
connecting 1-19
software magnification of waveforms
3-51
solving problems
information system 4-3
source
trigger 3-17, 3-57
Source key 3-17
specifications 4-3
spin box 3-32, 3-33
standard accessories 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6
starting and stopping acquisition 3-8,
3-39
statistics
reset 3-40
status indicators
trigger 3-5
steps
in Setup Guide 4-9
Stop
key 3-8
stop 3-39
button 3-23, 3-24
stopping acquisition 3-5
stretching and shrinking the waveform
3-15, 3-30, 3-48
submenus 3-35, 3-36
support information 4-3
sweep
key 3-17
triggered 3-17, 3-57
sweep speed 3-5, 3-30, 3-50
adjusting 3-15, 3-48
horizontal 3-21, 3-22, 3-23, 3-24
in delayed sweep 3-16
T
Tab display area 3-27
tabs
as hyperlink 4-6
tasks
topics regarding 4-8
technical support information 4-3
terms
defined 4-3
tilting the oscilloscope 1-25
time base
adjusting 3-48
see also horizontal
time measurements 3-6
title bar 3-32, 3-33
tool tips 3-25
toolbars 3-28
horizontal and trigger 3-21, 3-22,
3-29
measurement 3-23, 3-24, 3-25, 3-54,
3-55
removing measurement 3-26
vertical 3-21, 3-22, 3-29
topics
contents 4-5
navigating 4-9
reference 4-7
Setup Guide 4-8
types of 4-7, 4-8
touchpad 1-7
connecting 1-16
trackball 1-7
connecting 1-16
tracking waveforms
using markers 3-18
translucent dialog boxes 3-58, 3-59
transparent dialog boxes 3-58, 3-59
trigger
controls 3-5
information system 4-2
input coupling 3-17
level 3-17, 3-21, 3-22, 3-31, 3-57
level reference indicator 3-21, 3-22,
3-31
location 3-30
parameters, where set up 3-5
position 3-47
setting edge 3-17
setup 3-31, 3-56, 3-57
setup button 3-23, 3-24, 3-56, 3-57
slope 3-17, 3-57
source 3-17, 3-57
status indicators 3-5
triggered sweep 3-17, 3-57
turning channels on or off 3-10, 3-29,
3-42
turning digital channels on or off 3-11
turning markers on and off 3-18
types of topics 4-7, 4-8
U
undo
default setup 3-7
use of color in interface 3-3, 3-54
user interface
front panel 3-3, 3-4, 3-6
use of color 3-3, 3-24
user interface elements 4-10
using
feet 1-25
hyperlinks 4-9
markers 3-18
oscilloscope 3-2
V
verifying basic operation 1-28
vertical amplifiers
overdriving 3-51
vertical controls 3-5
vertical inputs
overdriving 3-28
vertical offset 3-5, 3-46
adjusting 3-13, 3-27, 3-28, 3-43, 3-44
adjusting digital channels 3-14
vertical scaling 3-5, 3-21, 3-22, 3-23,
3-24, 3-46
adjusting 3-13, 3-29, 3-45
adjusting digital channels 3-14
vertical settings 3-29
vertical toolbar 3-29
voltage measurements 3-6
Index-5
Index
volts per division
adjusting 3-13, 3-45
volts per division setting 3-21, 3-22,
3-23, 3-24
W
waveform
magnifying 3-5, 3-16
stretching and shrinking 3-15
waveform display area 3-22, 3-27
waveform features
measurements on 3-54
moving markers to 3-53
selecting for measurement 3-25
waveforms
acquiring 3-8, 3-39
adjusting horizontal position 3-49
associating with measurement
results 3-54, 3-55
drag and drop 3-43, 3-49
drag-and-drop measurements on
3-54
dragging measurement icons to 3-25
information system 4-2
making bigger or smaller 3-45
making quick measurements 3-19
manipulating 3-27
matching to measurement results
3-25
maximizing viewing area 3-21, 3-22
measuring using markers 3-18
selecting for measurement 3-6
stretching and shrinking 3-30, 3-48
tracking with markers 3-6
turning off 3-10, 3-11
zooming on 3-28, 3-51, 3-52
window
delayed sweep 3-16
Window system settings 1-31
windows
information system 4-6
working with dialog boxes 3-58
X
X-versus-Y function 4-2
Z
zooming on waveforms 3-28, 3-51, 3-52
Index-6
Safety
Notices
• Whenever it is likely that the
ground protection is impaired,
you must make the instrument
inoperative and secure it against
any unintended operation.
This apparatus has been
designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010,
Safety Requirements for Measuring Apparatus, and has been
supplied in a safe condition.
This is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with terminal for
protective earthing). Before
applying power, verify that the
correct safety precautions are
taken (see the following warnings). In addition, note the
external markings on the instrument that are described under
"Safety Symbols."
• Service instructions are for
trained service personnel. To
avoid dangerous electric shock,
do not perform any service
unless qualified to do so. Do not
attempt internal service or
adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first
aid and resuscitation, is present.
Warnings
• Before turning on the instrument, you must connect the protective earth terminal of the
instrument to the protective conductor of the (mains) power
cord. The mains plug shall only
be inserted in a socket outlet
provided with a protective earth
contact. You must not negate
the protective action by using an
extension cord (power cable)
without a protective conductor
(grounding). Grounding one
conductor of a two-conductor
outlet is not sufficient protection.
• Only fuses with the required
rated current, voltage, and specified type (normal blow, time
delay, etc.) should be used. Do
not use repaired fuses or shortcircuited fuseholders. To do so
could cause a shock or fire hazard.
Safety Symbols
!
Instruction manual symbol: the
product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for you
to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against
damage to the product.
Hazardous voltage symbol.
• Do not install substitute parts
or perform any unauthorized
modification to the instrument.
• Capacitors inside the instrument may retain a charge even if
the instrument is disconnected
from its source of supply.
• Do not operate the instrument
in the presence of flammable
gasses or fumes. Operation of
any electrical instrument in such
an environment constitutes a
definite safety hazard.
• Do not use the instrument in a
manner not specified by the
manufacturer.
To clean the instrument
If the instrument requires cleaning: (1) Remove power from the
instrument. (2) Clean the external surfaces of the instrument
with a soft cloth dampened with
a mixture of mild detergent and
water. (3) Make sure that the
instrument is completely dry
before reconnecting it to a
power source.
• If you energize this instrument
by an auto transformer (for voltage reduction or mains isolation), the common terminal must
be connected to the earth terminal of the power source.
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Earth terminal symbol: Used to
indicate a circuit common connected to grounded chassis.
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