
Kikusi 5040 Oscilloscope
Function and alternate settings.
Power. Turn on the power.
Intensity. Adjust this so that the
trace is visible but without glare.
(There should be a straight line on the
screen after power-up. If not, adjust the
vertical position knob (12-1 or 12-2)
until it comes into view.)
Illumination. Turn this down.
This provides back-lighting for the
screen to illuminate the grid lines.
This sets how the scope synchronizes
its sweep with an input signal.
Auto: For frequencies > 10 hz.
Norm: For frequencies < 10 hz.
+ slope triggers on increasing trace.
- slope triggers on decreasing trace.
This sets how an input signal “triggers”
an internal sweep. Set to DC even for
AC circuits.
Source. Set to INT (internal).
Selects the source for a sweep voltage.
Level. Turn completely
counterclockwise (clicked)
This sets the threshold voltage for the
scope to begin its internal sweep.
Adjust this knob to stabilize a confused
trace.
Hold off. .Set to midrange.
Adjust this if the trace runs. Use in
conjunction with the Level knob (9)
Horizontal Position. Adjust this
to center the trace horizontally.
Time/Div
Set to 1 millisecond per division.
This controls the sweep rate of the
electron beam and sets the horizontal
(time) scale of the scope display. A
“division” is the space between the grid
lines (horizontally).
Variable (Sweep). Turn fully
clockwise (calibrated). Knob in.
This knob varies the timing of the
internal sweep. When the knob is fully
clockwise, the scope is “calibrated”. If
the scope is not calibrated, the time
scale on the screen will not be correct.
Knob out: Magnifies the time scale.