Rigol DS4000E Series User manual

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RIGOL

Quick Guide

DS4000E Series Digital Oscilloscope

Aug. 2016

RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Guaranty and Declaration

Trademark Information

RIGOL is a registered trademark of RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Publication Number

QGA21102-1110

Notices

RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and

pending.

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

specifications and pricing policies at the company’s sole decision.

Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials.

Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.

RIGOL shall not be liable for either incidental or consequential losses 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, photocopied, or

rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.

Product Certification

RIGOL guarantees that this product conforms to the national and industrial

standards in China as well as the ISO9001:2008 standard and the

ISO14001:2004 standard. Other international standard conformance

certifications are in progress.

If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this

manual, please contact RIGOL.

E-mail: servic[email protected]

Website: www.rigol.com

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Contents

Guaranty and Declaration....................................................................2

Contents ...............................................................................................3

General Safety Summary .....................................................................4

Safety Notices and Symbols.................................................................4

Care and Cleaning ................................................................................5

Document Overview.............................................................................6

General Inspection...............................................................................7

Product Overview.................................................................................7

To Prepare the Oscilloscope for Use..................................................11

To Remove the Front Panel Cover......................................................11

To Connect to Power Supply .............................................................11

Power-on Inspection........................................................................12

To Connect the Probe.......................................................................12

Function Inspection for the Passive Probe..........................................14

Probe Compensation........................................................................16

To Use the Built-in Help System ........................................................16

Remote Control ..................................................................................18

More Product Information .................................................................18

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General Safety Summary

1. Only the exclusive power cord designed for the instrument and

authorized for use within the local country could be used.

2. Ensure that the instrument is safely grounded.

3. Connect the probe correctly.

4. Observe all terminal ratings.

5. Use proper overvoltage protection.

6. Do not operate without covers.

7. Do not insert objects into the air outlet.

8. Use the proper fuse.

9. Avoid circuit or wire exposure.

10. Do not operate the instrument with suspected failures.

11. Provide adequate ventilation.

12. Do not operate in wet conditions.

13. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

14. Keep instrument surfaces clean and dry.

15. Prevent electrostatic impact.

16.

Handle with caution.

Safety Notices and Symbols

Safety Notices in this Manual:

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not

avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not

avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of

important data.

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Safety Terms on the Product:

DANGER It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,

could result in injury or hazard immediately.

WARNING It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,

could result in potential injury or hazard.

CAUTION

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed,

could result in damage to the product or other devices

connected to the product.

Safety Symbols on the Product:

Hazardous

Voltage Safety

Warning Protective Earth

Terminal Chassis Ground Test Ground

Care and Cleaning

Care

Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight

for long periods of time.

Cleaning

Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions.

1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.

2. Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened

with mild detergent or water. When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid

scarifying it.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic

liquids.

WARNING

To avoid short-circuit resulting from moisture or personal injuries,

ensure that the instrument is completely dry before connecting it

to the power supply.

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Document Overview

This manual introduces some basic information that you should know when you

use the DS4000E series digital oscilloscope for the first time. For more

information about this instrument, log in to the RIGOL official website

(www.rigol.com) to download the latest version of the relevant manuals.

Format Conventions in this Manual

1. Key

The key on the front panel is denoted by the format of “Key Name (Bold)

+ Text Box” in the manual. For example, Utility denotes the "Utility" key.

2. Menu softkey

The menu softkey is denoted by the format of "Menu Name (Bold) +

Character Shading" in the manual. For example, System denotes the

"System" softkey under Utility.

3. Operation Procedures:

The next step of the operation is denoted by an arrow "" in the manual.

For example, Utility System denotes that first press Utility, and

then press System.

4. Knob

Icon

Knob

HORIZONTAL Horizontal time base knob

SCALE

HORIZONTAL Horizontal position knob

POSITION

VERTICAL Channel vertical scale knob

SCALE

VERTICAL Channel vertical position knob

POSITION

TRIGGER Trigger level knob

LEVEL

Content Conventions in this Manual

DS4000E series includes the following models. Unless otherwise specified, this

manual takes DS4024E as an example to illustrate the basic information of

DS4000E series.

Model

Analog Bandwidth

No. of Analog Channels

DS4024E

200 MHz

DS4014E

100 MHz

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General Inspection

1．Inspect the packaging

If the packaging has been damaged, do not dispose the damaged

packaging or cushioning materials until the shipment has been checked

for completeness and has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.

The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument

resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free

maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument.

2．Inspect the instrument

In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the

electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales

representative.

3．Check the accessories

Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the

accessories are damaged or incomplete, please contact your RIGOL

sales representative.

Product Overview

Based on the UltraVision technology, DS4000E is a multi-functional digital

oscilloscope with high performance. It is easy to use, and its superb technical

specifications and multiple functions are perfectly integrated, enabling you to

quickly accomplish the tasks, such as test measurement, remote control, etc.

For a brief introduction about the front panel, refer to Figure 1; for the rear

panel, refer to Figure 2; and for the user interface, refer to Figure 3. For details

about them, refer to the User's Guide of this instrument.

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Figure 1 Front Panel

Table 1 Front Panel Description

No.

Description

No.

Description

1Parameter Measurement

Menu Softkeys 11 Power Key

2LCD 12 USB HOST Interface

3Function Setting Menu

Softkeys 13 Analog Channel Input

Terminals

4Multi-function Knob 14 Vertical Control Area

5Waveform Record Keys 15 External Trigger Input Terminal

6Navigation Knob 16 Horizontal Control Area

7CLEAR Key 17 Default Key and Print Key

AUTO Key

Function Keys

RUN/STOP Key

Trigger Control Area

10 SINGLE Key 20 Probe Compensation Signal

Output Terminal and Ground

Terminal

11 12 13 14 15

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Figure 2 Rear Panel

Table 2 Front Panel Description

No. Description

1 Trig Out/Calibration

2 10 MHz In/Out

3 Video Output

4 LAN Interface

5 USB DEVICE Interface

6 USB HOST Interface

7 Lock Hole

8 AC Power Supply Connector and Power Switch

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Figure 3 User Interface

Table 3 User Interface Description

No. Description No. Description

1 Auto Measurement Option 9 Trigger Setting

2 Analog Channel Label and Waveform 10 CH1 Status Label

3 Operating Status 11 CH2 Status Label

4 Horizontal Time Base 12 CH3 Status Label

5 Sample Rate and Memory Depth 13 CH4 Status Label

6 Waveform Memory 14 Message Box

7 Trigger Position 15 Notification Area

8 Horizontal Position 16 Function Setting Menu

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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