Pico Technology PicoScope 2203 User manual

PicoScope 2203, 2204, 2205

User's Guide

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PC Oscilloscopes

Contents

.....................................................................................................................................11 Welcome

.....................................................................................................................................22 Introduction

...........................................................................................................................................2

1 Using this guide

...........................................................................................................................................2

2 Safety symbols

...........................................................................................................................................3

3 Safety warning

...........................................................................................................................................4

4 FCC notice

...........................................................................................................................................4

5 CE notice

...........................................................................................................................................5

6 Software licence conditions

...........................................................................................................................................6

7 Trademarks

...........................................................................................................................................6

8 Warranty

...........................................................................................................................................6

9 Company details

.....................................................................................................................................73 Product information

...........................................................................................................................................7

1 What do I get?

...........................................................................................................................................7

2 System requirements

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3 Installation instructions

...........................................................................................................................................9

4 Connections

...........................................................................................................................................9

1 Connector diagrams

...........................................................................................................................................10

2 Signal inputs

...........................................................................................................................................10

3 Signal Out connector

...........................................................................................................................................10

4 USB port

...........................................................................................................................................11

5 Specifications

.....................................................................................................................................124 Glossary

..............................................................................................................................................15

Index

Welcome 1

1Welcome

Thank you for buying a Pico Technology product!

The PicoScope 2203, 2204 and 2205 PC

Oscilloscopes from Pico Technology are compact units

designed to replace traditional bench-top

oscilloscopes costing many times the price.

Here are some of the benefits provided by your new PC Oscilloscope:

Portability: Take the unit with you and plug it in to any Windows PC.

Performance: Fast sampling from 40 MS/s to 200 MS/s, probe-tip bandwidth from

5 MHz to 25 MHz and fast USB 2.0 interface. See Specifications for the details

of each scope model.

Flexibility: Use it as an oscilloscope, spectrum analyser, data logger or high-speed

data acquisition interface.

Programmability: The PicoScope 2000 series API lets you write your own

programs in your chosen programming language, to control all the features of the

scope.

Long-term support: Software upgrades are available to download from our

website. You can also call our specialists for technical support. You can continue

to use both of these services free of charge for the lifetime of the product.

Value for money: Buying a Pico PC Oscilloscope means that you don't have to pay

twice for all the features that you already have in your PC. The PicoScope 2000

Series oscilloscope contains the special hardware you need and nothing more.

Convenience: The software makes full use of the display, storage, user interface

and networking built in to your PC.

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2Introduction

2.1 Using this guide

In this guide you will see symbols like this: This is the cross-reference symbol,

and it indicates the number of a page on which you can find more information about a

topic.

The abbreviation MS/s is used in this guide to mean megasamples per second.

2.2 Safety symbols

The following symbols appear on the top of the PicoScope 2203, 2204 and 2205 PC

Oscilloscopes.

Symbol 1: Warning triangle

This symbol indicates that a safety hazard exists on the indicated

connections if correct precautions are not taken. Read all safety

documentation associated with the product before using it.

Symbol 2: Equipotential

This symbol indicates that the outer shells of the indicated BNC

connectors are all at the same potential (shorted together). You

must therefore take necessary precautions to avoid applying a

potential across the return connections of the indicated BNC

terminals. Such a potential could cause a large current to flow,

resulting in damage to the product or the connected equipment, or

both.

Introduction 3

2.3 Safety warning

We strongly recommend that you read the general safety information below before

using your oscilloscope for the first time. Safety protection built in to equipment may

cease to function if the equipment is used incorrectly. This could cause damage to

your computer, or lead to injury to yourself and others.

Maximum input range

The PicoScope 2203, 2204 and 2205 PC Oscilloscopes are designed to measure

voltages in the range -20 V to +20 V. The Ch A and Ch B inputs are protected to

±100 V. Contact with voltages outside the protection range may cause permanent

damage to the unit.

Mains voltages

These products are not designed for use with mains (line power) voltages. To

measure mains, use a differential isolating probe specifically designed for high

voltages.

Safety grounding

The PicoScope 2203, 2204 and 2205 PC Oscilloscopes connect directly to the ground

of a computer through the USB cable provided to minimise interference.

As with most oscilloscopes, avoid connecting the ground input to any potential other

than ground. If in doubt, use a meter to check that there is no significant AC or DC

voltage between the ground input of the oscilloscope and the point to which you

intend to connect it. Failure to check may cause damage to your computer or injury to

yourself and others.

The product does not have a protective safety ground.

Repairs

The oscilloscope contains no user-serviceable parts. Repair or calibration of the

oscilloscope requires specialised test equipment and must be performed by Pico

Technology.

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2.4 FCC notice

This equipment has been tested to meet CFR47 (2006) Part 15 of the FCC limits

for Class A equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.

The PicoScope 2203, 2204 and 2205 PC Oscilloscopes were successfully tested to the

standard.

For safety and maintenance information see the safety warning .

2.5 CE notice

The PicoScope 2203, 2204 and 2205 PC Oscilloscopes meet the intent of the EMC

directive 89/336/EEC and have been designed to EN61326-1 (2006) Class A

Emissions and Immunity standard.

The PicoScope 2203, 2204 and 2205 PC Oscilloscopes also meet the intent of the Low

Voltage Directive and have been designed to meet the BS EN 61010-1:2001 IEC

61010-1:2001 (Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,

control and laboratory use) standard.

Introduction 5

2.6 Software licence conditions

The material contained in this software release is licensed, not sold. Pico Technology

grants a licence to the person who installs this software, subject to the conditions

listed below.

Access

The licensee agrees to allow access to this software only to persons who have been

informed of these conditions and agree to abide by them.

Usage

The software in this release is for use only with Pico products or with data collected

using Pico products.

Pico Technology claims the copyright of, and retains the rights to, all material

(software, documents etc.) contained in this release. You may copy and distribute the

entire release in its original state, but must not copy individual items within the

release other than for backup purposes.

Liability

Pico Technology and its agents shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury,

howsoever caused, related to the use of Pico Technology equipment or software,

unless excluded by statute.

Fitness for purpose

Because no two applications are the same, Pico Technology cannot guarantee that its

equipment or software is suitable for a given application. It is your responsibility,

therefore, to ensure that the product is suitable for your application.

Mission-critical applications

This software is intended for use on a computer that may be running other software

products. For this reason, one of the conditions of the licence is that it excludes usage

in mission-critical applications such as life-support systems.

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2.7 Trademarks

Windows, Excel and Visual Basic are registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Delphi is a registered

trademark of Borland Software Corporation. Agilent VEE is a registered trademark of

Agilent Technologies, Inc. LabView is a registered trademark of National

Instruments Corporation.

Pico Technology Limited, PicoScope and PicoLog are trademarks of Pico

Technology, registered in the United Kingdom and other countries.

PicoScope and Pico Technology are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark

Office.

2.8 Warranty

Pico Technology warrants upon delivery, and for a period of 24 months unless

otherwise stated from the date of delivery, that the Goods will be free from defects in

material and workmanship.

Pico Technology shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty if the defect has been

caused by fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, abnormal working conditions

or failure to follow Pico Technology's spoken or written advice on the storage,

installation, commissioning, use or maintenance of the Goods or (if no advice has

been given) good trade practice; or if the Customer alters or repairs such Goods

without the written consent of Pico Technology.

2.9 Company details

Address:

Pico Technology

James House

Colmworth Business Park

Eaton Socon

ST. NEOTS

Cambridgeshire

PE19 8YP

United Kingdom

Phone:

+44 (0) 1480 396 395

Fax:

+44 (0) 1480 396 296

Email:

Technical Support:

[email protected]

Sales:

[email protected]

Web site:

www.picotech.com

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