Aegis OSC-9200 User manual

AEGIS® Shaft Voltage Tester
Handheld Digital Oscilloscope
AEGIS-OSC-9200

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Introduction
This user manual includes important safety information and basic instructions for use of the AEGIS-OSC-9200
handheld digital oscilloscope.
General Safety Summary
Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any
device connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, please use as specified.
Precautions
Before operating this product, special training is required. Improper use may cause personal injury or
material damage.
Before moving or transporting this product, please read the “Safe Transportation” chapter.
As with all industrial products, the use of substances that cause allergic reactions such as nickel cannot generally
be ruled out. If you experience an allergic reaction while using this product, please consult a doctor.
Before you perform mechanical or heat treatment or disassemble the oscilloscope, please be sure to read and
pay special attention to the "Waste Disposal/Environmental Protection" chapter.
In the event of a fire, this product may release harmful substances (gas, liquids, etc.), causing health problems.
Therefore, appropriate measures must be taken, for example, protective masks and protective clothing must be worn.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Symbols and Meanings
Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Warning
Power Switch
Hazardous Voltage
Double or reinforced insulation
Earth Ground
Indoor use only
Lithium battery failure
EU label for separately recycled electrical
and electronic equipment
Cues and Meanings
DANGER: Risk of injury or hazard
WARNING: Potential risk of injury or hazard
CAUTION: Potential risk of damage to the instrument or other property
Wherever the Warning symbol occurs, pay close attention to the potential HAZARDS and any
protective measures to take.

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Safe Operation
The product can only be operated under the safe conditions and positions specified by the manufacturer. Do not
obstruct the ventilation of the oscilloscope during use. Failure to comply with the manufacturer's specifications
may result in electric shock, fire, serious personal injury, or even death. Applicable local safety regulations and
accident prevention rules must be observed in all applications.
Do not use the oscilloscope outdoors on AC power.
Do not place the oscilloscope on unstable or unlevel surfaces.
Do not use the oscilloscope in or near a heat source, and the ambient temperature cannot exceed the maximum
temperature in the document or datasheet
Electrical Safety
If you ignore the electrical safety precautions, electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death may occur.
Only use the power adapter and battery specified by the manufacturer to power the oscilloscope. The power
adapter can only work within its rated input voltage range.
Only a probe specified by the manufacturer can be used for testing. The use of other probes for may result in
electric shock.
Damage to the insulating protective layers of the oscilloscope and accessories may cause electric shock. If an
extension cord or terminal block is used for the power supply, it must be checked regularly to ensure safety.
Before use, check whether the power cord or probe is damaged. If the power cord or probe is damaged, do not
use.
Do not insert the AC plug of the power adapter into a dusty or dirty socket. Be sure that the plug is firmly
inserted into the socket to avoid fire and/or injury due to sparks.
Do not overload any sockets, extension cords or connectors to avoid risk of fire or electric shock.
When the measured voltage Vrms exceeds 30V, take appropriate precautions to avoid any danger.
Unless expressly permitted, do not remove the cover or any part of the casing while the oscilloscope is in
operation. Doing so would expose circuits and components, reduce the overvoltage level of the measurement,
and may cause personal injury, fire, or damage to the oscilloscope.
Anything that is not designed to be placed on the external interface of this product should not be placed there.
Doing so may cause an internal short circuit and/or electric shock, fire, or injury to the oscilloscope.
Use or placement of the oscilloscope in an environment exceeding IP51 may damage the oscilloscope.This
oscilloscope must be used in a dry environment to avoid risk of electric shock.
Similarly, the oscilloscope should not be used when condensation has formed or may form inside or on the
surface. For example, when the oscilloscope moves from a cold environment to a warm environment, the
penetration of water increases the risk of electric shock and damage to the scope.

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Safe Transportation
For short-distance transportation under supervision, please ensure that the oscilloscope is turned off before
putting it in the carrying case. For long-distance transportation under unsupervised conditions, detach the
battery first.
The fabric handle on the oscilloscope is meant to be held in your hand. This handle is not designed for use as a
focus point to be fixed on transportation equipment, such as cranes, forklifts, trucks, etc. It is the user's
responsibility to fasten the oscilloscope firmly to the transportation or lifting tool.
If you use the oscilloscope in a vehicle, the driver is responsible for driving the vehicle safely and correctly. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any accidents or collisions. Do not use the oscilloscope in a moving vehicle,
to avoid distracting the driver. Use the oscilloscope appropriately in the vehicle to prevent injury or other damage
in the event of an accident.
Battery Safety
This product contains a rechargeable lithium battery pack. If misused, there is a risk of explosion, fire and/or
serious personal injury, and even death in some cases.
The battery cannot be disassembled or crushed.
The battery cannot be exposed to high temperature or fire, and it must not be stored in direct sunlight. Keep the
battery clean and dry. Use a dry, clean cloth to clean contaminated connectors.
The battery must not be short-circuited. Batteries should not be stored in an environment that can easily cause
a short circuit, such as boxes and drawers containing metal debris. The battery cannot be taken out of its original
packaging before use.
Batteries should not be exposed to any excessive mechanical shock.
If the battery leaks, do not let the liquid contact the skin or eyes. If contact occurs, wash the contact area with
plenty of water and seek medical assistance.
Only the power adapter provided by the manufacturer should be used for charging. Use of a mismatched
power supply may cause a fire or cause personal injury or death.
The battery should be charged in a well-ventilated room. During the charging process, the oscilloscope should
not be covered by objects (such as blankets, towels, clothes), which will stifle heat dissipation and cause a risk of
fire.
Used batteries and battery packs must be recycled and separated from residual waste. Batteries contain hazardous
waste, and local regulations on waste disposal and recycling must be followed.
Waste Disposal
Used oscilloscope batteries must not be disposed of together with unsorted municipal waste. They must be
collected separately and placed in designated recycling points.
If the scope and its components are mechanically and/or thermally processed in a way beyond the intended use,
hazardous substances may be released. Therefore, this scope can only be disassembled by professional
personnel. Improper disassembly may endanger your health. Local waste disposal regulations must be followed.

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Safety Compliance
This oscilloscope complies with the following safety standards:
U.S. nationally recognized testing laboratory listing
n UL 61010-1:2012/R:2018-11. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
Laboratory Use –Part 1: General Requirements.
n UL 61010-2-030:2018. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
Laboratory Use –Part2-030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits.
n UL 61010-2-033:2020. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use – Part 2-033: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Multimeters for Domestic and
Professional Use, Capable of Measuring Mains Voltage.
Canadian certification
n CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012/A1:2018-11. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use –Part 1: General Requirements.
n CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-030:2018. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use –Part 2-030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits.
n CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-033-2020. Safety Requirements For Electrical Equipment For Measurement, Control
And Laboratory Use — Part 2-033: Particular Requirements For Hand-Held Multimeters For Domestic And
Professional Use, Capable Of Measuring Mains Voltage
General Care and Cleaning
Care
Do not store or leave the instrument in direct sunshine for extended periods of time.
To avoid damages to the instrument or probes, please do not expose them to fog, liquid, or solvents.
Cleaning
Please perform the following steps to clean the instrument and probes regularly in accordance with its operating
conditions.
Disconnect the instrument from all power sources and then clean with a soft wet cloth.
Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument and probe with a soft cloth. When cleaning the LCD screen,
take care to avoid scratching it.
To avoid damage to the surface of the instrument and probe, please do not use any corrosive liquid or chemical
cleansers.
Make sure that the instrument is completely dry before restarting it to avoid potential short circuits or personal
injury.

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Measurement Category
WARNING
Measurement overvoltage can lead to electric shock to the operator.
IEC61010-2-030 defines the measurement category to rate the ability of measuring instruments to withstand
short-term transient overvoltage outside of the working voltage. This product and its accessories can only be
used in the environment of the nominal measurement category.
" 0: An instrument with no rated measurement category is used to measure circuits not directly connected to
the mains, such as a circuit board powered by a battery or a secondary circuit with special protection. This
measurement category is also called CAT I.
" CAT II：
For measurements of branch circuits that power plug loads, such as appliances, portable tools, and other
equipment that plugs into an outlet.
" CAT III:
For measurements on equipment permanently installed in the building, such as motor control centers,
motors with permanent connections to the electrical distribution system, breaker panels, and junction boxes.
" CAT IV:
For measurements performed at the service entrance or on powerlines (overhead or buried).This includes
measurements before the service equipment overcurrent device.

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Measurement Categories
The oscilloscope can measure in each category below within the listed voltage ranges. For the combination of
a probe assembly and an accessory, use the lower of the measurement categories’ limits.
AEGIS-OSC-9200
Max Input Voltage
Scope（BNC input）
CAT II 300Vrms Between BNC Signal & Protective
Earth
CAT II 30Vrms Between BNC GND & Protective
Earth
CAT II 300Vrms Between BNC Signal & BNC GND
Scope（Probe input）
CAT II 300Vrms Between Signal & Protective
Earth
CAT II 30Vrms Between Probe GND & Protective
Earth
CAT II 300Vrms Between Probe Signal & Probe
GND
Multimeter
CAT III 300Vrms, CATII 600Vrms.
SCD10A[1]
CAT III 60Vrms.
SCD600MA[1]
CAT III 60Vrms.
Note: SCD10A is a 10A current adapter for the meter using to measure a current up to 10A, SCD600MA is a 600mA
current adapter for the meter using to measure a current up to 600mA. Refer to the DCI/ACI chapter for more
information.
Note: Although measurements within a permanently installed motor would be Cat III, shaft voltage measurement
is considered Cat II, as neither the motor shaft or frame is directly energized under normal (non-fault) operation.

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Measurement Categories for Oscilloscope
Measurement Categories for Multimeter
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard!
The reference grounds of CH1 and CH2 are connected together. Connecting one to
a voltage higher than 30Vrms and touching the other may results in personal injury.
INPUT A INPUT B
System GND
Protecting GND
CAT II 300V
CAT II 30V
CAT II 300V
CAT II 30V
Probe Input BNC Input
COM V
Meter
Input
CAT III 300V
CAT II 600V
CAT III 300V
CAT II 600V
CAT III 300V
CAT II 600V
Protecting GND

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Working Environment
General requirements
Environment
This product is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry environment.
It can be stored in an environment with a waterproof/dustproof rating better than IP51.
Temperature
Operating: 32˚ to 105˚F (0˚ - 40˚ C)
Non-operating: -5˚ to 140˚F (-20˚ - 60˚ C)
Note: Direct sunlight, radiators, and other heat sources should be taken into account when assessing the ambient
temperature.
Humidity
Operating: 85% RH, 105˚F (40˚ C) , 24 hours
Non-operating: 85% RH, 150˚F (65˚ C), 24 hours
Altitude
Operating: less than 1.2 mi/2 km
Non-operating: less than 3 mi/5 km
Installation (overvoltage) Category
This product is powered by mains conforming to installation (overvoltage) category II.
WARNING
Overvoltage while operating on line power (from lightning, for instance) creates the risk of electric
shock for the user.
Installation (overvoltage) Category Definitions
Installation (overvoltage) category I refers to signal level. This applies to circuits with measures in place to limit
the transient voltage to the corresponding low level.
Installation (overvoltage) category II refers to the local power distribution level. This applies to equipment
running on “wall power”.
Degree of Pollution
The oscilloscope may be operated in environments up to Pollution Degree II.
Note: Pollution Degree II refers to a dry working environment and non-conductive pollution. Occasional
temporary conductivity caused by condensation is expected.
IP Rating
IP51 (as defined in IEC 60529)

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Ventilation Requirement
It is best to allow free air circulation while the scope is in use. When using it in a benchtop or rack setting, provide
at least 10 cm clearance beside, above and behind the instrument for adequate ventilation.
WARNING
Inadequate ventilation may cause temperature increase which could damage the oscilloscope. So
please keep it well ventilated during operation.
AC Power Requirement
The power adapter operates with a single-phase, 100 to 240 Vrms (+/-10%) AC power at 50/60 Hz (+/-5%).
No manual voltage selection is required.
Depending on the type and number of options and accessories (probes, PC port plug-in, charging etc.), the
scope can consume up to 35 W while on AC power.
Note: The power adapter automatically adapts to the AC line input within the following ranges:
Voltage Range:
90 - 264 Vrms
Frequency Range:
47 - 63 Hz
Please use the power cord and adapter provided by the manufacturer. Use of other adapters/chargers may
cause damage, fire, or injury.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard!
Use of an adapter or power supply not specified by the manufacturer may cause personal injury.
To turn the oscilloscope completely off, unplug the power cord from the AC socket and remove the battery.
The battery should be removed from the scope when it is not to be used for an extended time.

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Maintenance and Service
Only authorized and specially trained personnel can open the oscilloscope. When performing maintenance on
the oscilloscope, you must remove the power adapter and make sure that the instrument is turned off.
Otherwise an internal short circuit may damage the oscilloscope or shock the user.
Adjustment, replacement of parts, maintenance and repair can only be performed by operators authorized by
the manufacturer. Safety-related parts can only be replaced with original parts. Safety tests must be carried
out after replacing parts.

Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. I
General Safety Summary ......................................................................................................................... I
Precautions ...................................................................................................................................... I
Safety Terms and Symbols ............................................................................................................... I
Safe Operation ................................................................................................................................ II
Electrical Safety ............................................................................................................................... II
Safe Transportation ........................................................................................................................ III
Battery Safety ................................................................................................................................. III
Waste Disposal ............................................................................................................................... III
Safety Compliance ........................................................................................................................ IV
General Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................................... IV
Measurement Category .......................................................................................................................... V
Measurement Categories ............................................................................................................. VI
Working Environment ........................................................................................................................ VIII
General requirements ................................................................................................................ VIII
Ventilation Requirement ............................................................................................................... IX
AC Power Requirement ................................................................................................................. IX
Maintenance and Services ..................................................................................................................... X
Quick Start ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Appearance and Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 3
Preparation for Use ......................................................................................................................... 4
Adjust the Supporting Leg .................................................................................................... 4
Battery Installation ................................................................................................................. 4
Connect the Power Supply .................................................................................................... 5
Power-on Inspection .............................................................................................................. 6
Connect the Probe ................................................................................................................. 6
Function Inspection ............................................................................................................... 6
Probe Compensation ............................................................................................................. 7
Multimeter Leads ................................................................................................................... 8
Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Side Panels .................................................................................................................................... 10
Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Front Panel Functions ................................................................................................................... 12
Horizontal Control ................................................................................................................ 12
Vertical Control ..................................................................................................................... 13
Trigger .................................................................................................................................. 14
Run Control .......................................................................................................................... 15
Universal Knob ..................................................................................................................... 16
Dual Function Buttons ......................................................................................................... 17
Help ............................................................................................................................................... 19

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User Interface ............................................................................................................................... 20
Vertical Control ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Enabling the Channel ................................................................................................................... 23
Adjusting the Scale ....................................................................................................................... 24
Vertical Position ............................................................................................................................ 25
Coupling ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Bandwidth Limit ........................................................................................................................... 26
Probe ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Unit ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Deskew ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Invert ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Trace Visible/Hidden ..................................................................................................................... 28
Horizontal Control ................................................................................................................................ 29
Horizontal Scale ............................................................................................................................ 30
Horizontal Delay ........................................................................................................................... 31
Roll Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Zoom Mode .................................................................................................................................. 33
Acquisition ............................................................................................................................................ 34
Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Sampling Theory .................................................................................................................. 35
Sample Rate ......................................................................................................................... 35
Bandwidth and Sample Rate ............................................................................................... 36
Memory Depth ............................................................................................................................. 38
Sampling Mode ............................................................................................................................ 39
Interpolation Method ................................................................................................................... 40
Acquisition Mode ......................................................................................................................... 42
Normal .................................................................................................................................. 42
Peak Detect .......................................................................................................................... 43
Average ................................................................................................................................. 44
ERES ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Horizontal Format ......................................................................................................................... 47
Sequence Mode ........................................................................................................................... 48
Trigger ................................................................................................................................................... 50
Trigger Source .............................................................................................................................. 52
Trigger Mode ................................................................................................................................ 53
Trigger Level ................................................................................................................................. 54
Trigger Coupling ........................................................................................................................... 55
Trigger Holdoff .............................................................................................................................. 56
Noise Rejection ............................................................................................................................. 57
Trigger Types ................................................................................................................................. 59
Edge Trigger ......................................................................................................................... 60
Slope Trigger ........................................................................................................................ 61

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Pulse Trigger ......................................................................................................................... 63
Video Trigger ........................................................................................................................ 65
Window Trigger .................................................................................................................... 68
Interval Trigger ..................................................................................................................... 71
Dropout Trigger .................................................................................................................... 73
Runt Trigger .......................................................................................................................... 76
Pattern Trigger ...................................................................................................................... 78
Serial Trigger and Decode .................................................................................................................... 80
I2C Trigger and Serial Decode ...................................................................................................... 81
Setup for I2C Signals ............................................................................................................ 81
I2C Trigger ............................................................................................................................ 81
I2C Serial Decode ................................................................................................................. 85
SPI Trigger and Serial Decode ...................................................................................................... 87
Setup for SPI Signals ............................................................................................................. 87
SPI Trigger ............................................................................................................................. 91
SPI Serial Decode ................................................................................................................. 92
UART Trigger and Serial Decode .................................................................................................. 94
Setup for UART Signals ......................................................................................................... 94
UART Trigger ......................................................................................................................... 95
UART Serial Decode ............................................................................................................. 96
CAN Trigger and Serial Decode .................................................................................................... 98
Setup for CAN Signals .......................................................................................................... 98
CAN Trigger .......................................................................................................................... 99
CAN Serial Decode ............................................................................................................ 100
LIN Trigger and Serial Decode ................................................................................................... 102
Setup for LIN Signals ......................................................................................................... 102
LIN Trigger ......................................................................................................................... 103
LIN Serial Decode .............................................................................................................. 103
Reference Waveform .......................................................................................................................... 105
Save REF Waveform to Internal Memory .................................................................................. 106
Display REF Waveform ............................................................................................................... 106
Adjust REF Waveform ................................................................................................................ 107
Clear REF Waveform ................................................................................................................... 108
Math ................................................................................................................................................... 109
Units for Math Waveforms ......................................................................................................... 110
Math Operators ......................................................................................................................... 111
Addition or Subtraction .................................................................................................... 111
Multiplication and Division ............................................................................................... 112
FFT ..................................................................................................................................... 113
Math Function Operation ......................................................................................................... 118
Cursors ............................................................................................................................................... 122
X Cursors .................................................................................................................................... 122

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Y Cursors .................................................................................................................................... 122
Make Cursor Measurements ..................................................................................................... 123
Measure .............................................................................................................................................. 125
Type of Measurement ............................................................................................................... 126
Voltage Measurements ..................................................................................................... 126
Time Measurements ......................................................................................................... 128
Delay Measurements ........................................................................................................ 129
Add Measurement ..................................................................................................................... 130
Clear Measurement ................................................................................................................... 132
All Measurement ....................................................................................................................... 132
Gate Measurement .................................................................................................................... 133
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 134
Display Type ............................................................................................................................... 135
Color Grade ................................................................................................................................ 136
Persistence ................................................................................................................................. 137
Clear Display .............................................................................................................................. 138
Grid Type .................................................................................................................................... 139
Intensity ..................................................................................................................................... 139
Grid Brightness .......................................................................................................................... 139
Transparency ............................................................................................................................. 140
LCD Light ................................................................................................................................... 140
Save and Recall .................................................................................................................................. 141
Save Type ................................................................................................................................... 142
Internal Save and Recall ............................................................................................................ 144
External save and recall ............................................................................................................. 144
Disk Management ..................................................................................................................... 147
Create a New File or Folder ............................................................................................... 148
Delete a File or Folder ....................................................................................................... 149
Rename a File or Folder ..................................................................................................... 149
System Settings ................................................................................................................................. 150
View System Status .................................................................................................................... 151
Do Self Cal .................................................................................................................................. 152
Quick-Cal .................................................................................................................................... 153
Sound ......................................................................................................................................... 153
Language ................................................................................................................................... 153
Update Firmware and Configuration ........................................................................................ 153
Do Self-Test ................................................................................................................................ 155
Screen Test ......................................................................................................................... 155
Keyboard Test .................................................................................................................... 156
LED Test ............................................................................................................................. 157
Screen Saver .............................................................................................................................. 158
Date/Time .................................................................................................................................. 159

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Set Date/Time ................................................................................................................... 159
Set Time Zone ................................................................................................................... 160
Reference Position ..................................................................................................................... 161
Search ................................................................................................................................................. 162
Setting ........................................................................................................................................ 162
Results ........................................................................................................................................ 163
Navigate ............................................................................................................................................. 165
Time Navigate ............................................................................................................................ 165
History Frame Navigate ............................................................................................................. 165
Search Event Navigate ............................................................................................................... 165
History ................................................................................................................................................ 166
Meter .................................................................................................................................................. 167
DCV/ACV .................................................................................................................................... 168
Resistance .................................................................................................................................. 170
Diode ......................................................................................................................................... 171
Continuity .................................................................................................................................. 172
Capacitance ............................................................................................................................... 173
DCI/ACI ...................................................................................................................................... 174
Recorder ............................................................................................................................................. 176
Sample Logger .......................................................................................................................... 176
Measure Logger ......................................................................................................................... 180
Restore Factory Defaults .................................................................................................................... 186
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 187

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Quick Start
Contents:
u General Inspection
u Appearance and Dimensions
u Prepare for Using
u Front Panel Overview
u Side Panel Overview
u Rear Panel Overview
u Front Panel Function Overview
u Help
u User Interface

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Appearance and Dimensions (mm)
Figure 1 Front View
Figure 2 Side view

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Preparation for Use
Adjust the Supporting Leg
Adjust the supporting leg and lean the oscilloscope back on it for stability.
Figure 3 Adjust the Supporting Leg
Battery Installation
When the oscilloscope leaves the factory, the battery is disconnected. Connect the battery as follows:
1. Remove the three screws on the battery cover with a screwdriver, as shown in Figure 4.
2. Remove the battery cover, as shown in Figure 5.
3. Put the battery into the battery slot and close the battery cover, as shown in Figure 6.
4. Tighten the screws with the screwdriver, and then turn on the oscilloscope to confirm proper
connection.

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Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Important tips:
" Pay attention to the direction of the battery cover, with the serial number at the bottom.
" The battery compartment is designed NOT to allow the battery to be inserted reversed. Insert
the battery gently; if it does not slide in easily, it may be backwards.
" If the scope fails to power on after inserting the battery, it may be that the battery has run out.
Please charge it.
" If the oscilloscope sits in storage, the battery will need to be recharged every three months.
Connect the Power Supply
The power supply accepts input of 100-240 V, 50/60Hz. Use the power cord provided to connect the
oscilloscope to the power source.