Rigol DS4000 Series User manual

RIGOL

Quick Guide

DS4000 Series Digital Oscilloscope

Sept. 2011

RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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DS4000 Quick Guide

Guaranty and Declaration

Trademark Information

RIGOL is a registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

Publication Number

QGA10100-1110

Notices

RIGOL products are protected by patent law in and outside of P.R.C.

RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications

and pricing policies at company’s sole decision.

Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding materials.

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in connection with the furnishing, use or performance of this manual as well as

any information contained.

Any part of this document is forbidden to be copied or photocopied or

rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.

Product Certification

RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial standards in

China. International standard conformance certification is in progress.

If you have any problem or requirement when using our products, please contact

RIGOL Technologies, Inc. or your local distributors, or visit: www.rigol.com.

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DS4000 Quick Guide

Safety Requirement

General Safety Summary

Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the

instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the

instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please use

the instrument as specified in this manual.

Use Proper Power Cord.

Only use power cords designed for the instrument and authorized by local country.

Ground The Instrument.

The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord. To

avoid electric shock, make sure that the earth terminal of the power cord is properly

connected to the Protective Earth lead before connecting any of the input or output

terminals of this instrument.

Connect The Probe Properly.

The earth lead of the probe should be equal to the earth potential. Please do not

connect the earth lead to high voltage.

Observe All Terminal Ratings.

To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markers on the instrument and

check your manual for detailed information about ratings before connecting the

instrument.

Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.

Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by thunderbolt) can reach the

product, or else the operator might expose to danger of electric shock.

Do Not Operate Without Covers.

Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.

Change The Power Fuse.

If the power fuse needs to be changed, please return the instrument back to our

factory and the RIGOL authorized operator will change it for you.

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Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.

Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered.

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.

If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by qualified

service personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or

replacement of components must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.

Keep Proper Ventilation.

Inadequate ventilation may cause temperature increase which would damage the

instrument. So please keep the instrument well ventilated during operation and

inspect the intake and fan regularly.

Do Not Operate In Wet Conditions.

In order to avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, please do not

operate in humid environment.

Do Not Operate in Flammable and Explosive Environment.

In order to avoid damages to the device or personal injuries, please do not operate in

flammable and explosive environment.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in the air on the performance of the

instrument, please keep the surface of the instrument clean and dry.

Protect The Instrument from Static Electricity.

Operate in a static-free area to avoid damages caused by static electricity. Ground

both the internal and external conductors of the cable to discharge static electricity

before connecting it to the instrument.

Handling Safety

Please handle with care during transportation to avoid slipping of the instrument and

damages to buttons, knob, interfaces or other parts on the panels.

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Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms in this Manual. The following terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING

Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in

injuries or loss of life.

CAUTION

Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in

damage to this product or loss of data.

Terms on the Product. The following terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates a hazard may immediately happen.

WARNING indicates potential hazard may happen.

CAUTION indicates damage to the instrument or other devices connected to the

instrument may happen.

Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:

High

Voltage

Refer to

Manual

Protective

Earth

Terminal

Chassis

Ground

Terminal

Test

Ground

Terminal

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Measurement Category

DS4000 series digital oscilloscopes can make measurements in Measurement

Category I.

WARNING

This oscilloscope can only be used for measurements within its specified

measurement categories.

Measurement Category Definitions

Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly

connected to MAINS. Examples are measurements on circuits not derived from

MAINS, and specially protected (internal) MAINS derived circuits. In the latter case,

transient stresses are variable; for that reason, the transient withstand capability of

the equipment is made known to the user.

Measurement category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly

connected to the low voltage installation. Examples are measurements on household

appliances, portable tools and similar equipment.

Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building installation.

Examples are measurements on distribution boards, circuit-breakers, wiring,

including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the fixed

installation, and equipment for industrial use and some other equipment, for

example. Stationary motors with permanent connection to the fixed installation.

Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of the

low-voltage installation. Examples are electricity meters and measurements on

primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control units.

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Ventilation Requirement

This oscilloscope uses fan to force cooling. Please make sure that the air intake and

exhaust areas are free from obstructions and have free air. When using the

oscilloscope in a rack, provide at least 10 cm clearance beside, above and behind the

instrument for adequate ventilation.

WARNING

Inadequate ventilation may cause temperature increase which would

damage the instrument. So please keep the instrument well ventilated

during operation and inspect the intake and fan regularly.

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Working Environment

Temperature

Operating: 0℃to +50℃

Non-operating: -20℃to +70℃

Humidity

Under +35℃: ≤90％relative humidity

+35℃to +40℃: ≤60％relative humidity

WARNING

To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, please do not

operate in humid environment.

Altitude

Operating: less than 3 km

Non-operating: less than 15 km

Installation (overvoltage) Category

This product is powered by MAINS conforming to installation (overvoltage) category

II.

WARNING

Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by thunderbolt) can

reach the product, or else the operator might expose to danger of electric

shock.

Installation (overvoltage) Category Definitions

Installation (overvoltage) category I refers to signal level which is applicable to

equipment measurement terminals connected to the source circuit. In these

terminals, precautions are done to limit the transient voltage to the corresponding

low level.

Installation (overvoltage) category II refers to the local power distribution level

which is applicable to equipment connected to the AC line (AC power).

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Pollution Degree

Degree 2

Pollution Degree Definitions

Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution occurs. The

pollution has no influence. For example: a clean room or air-conditioned office

environment.

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

a temporary conductivity caused by condensation may occur. For example: general

indoor environment.

Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-conductive pollution

occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is expected. For

example: Sheltered outdoor environment.

Pollution degree 4: Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through

conductive dust, rain, or snow. For example: outdoor locations.

Safety Class

Class 1 –Grounded Product

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