Rigol MSO8000A Series User manual
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1General Safety Summary
Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument
into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and
any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please follow the
instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
1 Only the exclusive power cord
designed for the instrument and
authorized for use within the
destination country could be
used.
9 Do not operate the instrument
with suspected failures.
2 Ensure that the instrument is
safely grounded.
10 Provide adequate ventilation.
3 Observe all terminal ratings. 11 Do not operate in wet conditions.
4 Use proper overvoltage
protection.
12 Do not operate in an explosive
atmosphere.
5 Do not operate without covers. 13 Keep instrument surfaces clean
and dry.
6 Do not insert objects into the air
outlet.
14 Prevent electrostatic impact.
7 Use the proper fuse. 15 Handle with caution.
8 Avoid circuit or wire exposure.
WARNING
Equipment meeting Class A requirements may not offer adequate protection to broadcast
services within residential environment.
General Safety Summary
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2Safety 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.
Safety Notices 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
Safety Notices and Symbols
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3Care 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. Avoid having any water or other objects into the chassis via the
heat dissipation hole. 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.
Care and Cleaning
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4Document Overview
This manual gives you a quick review about the front and rear panel of MSO8000A
series, the user interface, and the basic operation method.
TIP
For the latest version of this manual, download it from the official website of RIGOL (
http://
www.rigol.com
).
Publication Number
QGA31100-1110
Format Conventions in this Manual:
1. Key
The front panel key is denoted by menu key icon. For example, indicates
the "Default" key.
2. Menu
The menu items are denoted by the format of "Menu Word (Bold) + Character
Shading". For example, System denotes the "System" menu item under the
menu.
3. Operation Procedures:
">" denotes the next step of operation. For example, > System denotes that
first press , and then press the System key.
4. Connector
The connectors on the front or rear panel are usually denoted by the format of
"Connector Name (Bold) + Square Brackets (Bold)". For example, [TRIG OUT].
5. Knob
Label Knob Label Knob
Horizontal SCALE
Horizontal Scale
Knob Vertical SCALE
Vertical Scale
Knob
Horizontal POSITION
Horizontal
Position Knob Vertical
OFFSET
Vertical Offset
Knob
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Label Knob Label Knob
Wave Vertical SCALE
Vertical Scale
Knob Trigger LEVEL
Trigger Level
Knob
Wave Vertical
POSITION
Wave Vertical
Position Knob
Multifunction
knob
Content Conventions in this Manual:
MSO8000A series includes the following models. Unless otherwise specified, this
manual takes MSO8204A as an example to illustrate the functions and operation
methods of the MSO8000A series.
Model Max. Analog
Bandwidth
No. of Digital
Channels
No. of
Analog
Channels
No. of AWG
Channels
MSO8074A 750 MHz 16 4 2
MSO8154A 1.5 GHz 16 4 2
MSO8204A 2 GHz 16 4 2
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5General 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.
Recommended Calibration Interval
RIGOL suggests that the instrument should be calibrated every 18 months.
General Inspection
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6Product Overview
MSO8000A series digital oscilloscope developed by RIGOL is a medium and high-end
mixed signal digital oscilloscope designed based on the UltraVision II technical
platform. With the analog bandwidth up to 2 GHz, the digital oscilloscope integrates
7 instruments into one, with 500 Mpts memory depth, sound waveform display
effects, excellent waveform capture rate, and powerful data analysis functions. Many
of its specifications have reached the top level in the industry. Meanwhile, it supports
the real-time eye diagram measurement and jitter analysis. Its cost-effective features
and high performance make it prominent as the 2 GHz mixed signal digital
oscilloscope.
The following section introduces the front panel, rear panel, and the main interface
(LCD) of the digital oscillscope.
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20 19 17 16 1415
1 2 34 5 67 8 109 12 1311
Figure 6.1 Front Panel
1Capacitive Touch Screen 11 RUN/STOP Key
2 Function Menu Operation
Keys
12 Single Trigger Control Key
3 Quick Key (Shortcut Key) 13 Trigger Control System
4 Multifunction Knob 14 Vertical Control System
5 Common Operation Keys 15 Analog Channel Input Terminals
6 Touch Lock Key 16 Probe Compensation Signal Output
Terminal/Ground Terminal
7 Horizontal Control System 17 Digital Channel Input
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8 CLEAR key 18 Dual-channel Function/Arbitrary
Waveform Generator Output
Terminals[1]
9 Auto Waveform Display Key 19 USB HOST Interface
10 Waveform Control System 20 Power Key
NOTE
[1]: This function is only available for the model installed with the MSO8000-AWG option.
10 9 8 7 6
5
4
21 3
11
Figure 6.2 Rear Panel
1Handle
2 LAN Interface
3 USB DEVICE Interface
4 USB HOST Interface
5 HDMI Video Output
6 10M In/Out
7 EXT TRIG
8 Trigger Output Interface
9 Kensington Security Lock Hole
10 Fuse
11 AC Power Cord Connector
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