AEMC OX III Series User manual

OXIII SERIES
Portable Oscilloscopes
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User Manual
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Contents
General instructions Chapter I
General................................................................................................... 4
Software updating................................................................................. 7
Description of the instrument Chapter II
Presentation ......................................................................................... 9
Views.................................................................................................... 10
Terminal Boards.................................................................................. 11
Activation............................................................................................. 16
Battery.................................................................................................. 17
Using the menus................................................................................. 19
Network................................................................................................ 19
Micro SD Card ..................................................................................... 23
Description of Accessories Chapter III
PROBIX ............................................................................................... 29
HX0030.................................................................................. 30
HX0031.................................................................................. 31
HX0032.................................................................................. 32
HX0033.................................................................................. 33
HX0034.................................................................................. 34
HX0035.................................................................................. 35
HX0036.................................................................................. 36
HX0072.................................................................................. 37
HX0073.................................................................................. 38
Recommendations for use................................................................. 40
Oscilloscope Mode Chapter IV
Keys...................................................................................................... 42
Display ................................................................................................. 47
Menus
"Vertical" menu .................................54
"Trigger" menu .................................66
"Horizontal" menu .................................77
"Display" menu .................................82
"Measurement" menu .................................84
"Memory" menu .................................89
"Utilities" menu .................................92
"Help" menu .................................99
Multimeter Mode Chapter V
Keys.................................................................................................... 102
Display ............................................................................................... 104
Menus................................................................................................. 107
"Vertical" menu ...............................108
"Trigger" menu ...............................110
"Horizontal" menu ...............................111
"Display" menu ...............................111
"Measurement" menu ...............................113
"Memory" menu ...............................116
"Utilities" menu ...............................116
"Help" menu ...............................116
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Harmonic Analysis Mode Chapter VI
Display ............................................................................................... 118
Menus
"Vertical" menu ...............................122
"Horizontal" menu ...............................124
"Display" menu ...............................125
"Measure" menu ...............................125
"Memory" menu ...............................126
"Utilities" menu ...............................126
"Help" menu ...............................126
Recorder Mode Chapter VII
Keys.................................................................................................... 128
Display ............................................................................................... 131
Menus
"Vertical" menu ...............................139
"Trigger" menu ...............................140
"Horizontal" menu ...............................145
"Display" menu ...............................146
"Measurement" menu ...............................147
"Memory" menu ...............................149
" Utilities" menu ...............................152
"Help" menu ...............................154
HTTP and FTP Server Chapitre VIII
General............................................................................................... 156
ScopeNet............................................................................................ 157
ScopeAdmin...................................................................................... 167
PolicyTool.......................................................................................... 169
FTP Server ......................................................................................... 170
Applications Chapter IX
Display of the calibration signal .......................................................... 171
Automatic measurements ................................................................... 173
Cursor measurements ........................................................................ 174
Phase offset measurement with cursor .............................................. 174
Automatic phase measurement .......................................................... 174
Manual phase measurement .............................................................. 175
Videosignal display ............................................................................. 175
Examination of a specific TV line ........................................................ 177
Automatic measurement in “Harmonic Analysis” Mode...................... 178
“ROLL” Mode display of slow phenomena.......................................... 180
Min/Max Acquisition ............................................................................ 181
Measurement in “Multimeter” Mode.................................................... 183
Measurement in “Recorder” Mode...................................................... 184
ETHERNET network application examples ........................................ 188
File transfer ......................................................................................... 188
Hard copy on network printer ............................................................. 189
Installation of a FTP server................................................................. 190
”Virtual Printers”.................................................................................. 194
Technical Characteristics Chapter X
Specifications......................................................................... 200 to 217
General & Mechanical Specifications Chapter XI
Specifications ................................................................................... 218
Supply Chapter XII
Supply ............................................................................................... 219
Index
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General Instructions
Introduction
Congratulations ! You have just purchased a portable digital oscilloscope.
Thank you for your trust in the quality of our products.
Here is the family of instruments to which it belongs:
OX 7102III color 2-channel 100 MHz 2.5 GS/s sample
OX 7104III color 4-channel 100 MHz 2.5 GS/s sample
OX 7202III color 2-channel 200 MHz 2.5 GS/s sample
OX 7204III color 4-channel 200 MHz 2.5 GS/s sample
*All instruments in this range are equipped with Micro SD card.
This oscilloscope also offers the following modes:
•FFT Analyzer
•Multimeter/Wattmeter
•Harmonic Analyzer
•Recorder
It complies with safety standard NF EN 61010-1 (2001), double insulation,
relative to electronic measuring instruments.
For optimum service, read this manual carefully and comply with the
operating precautions.
Non-compliance with the warnings and/or operating instructions might
damage the instrument and/or its components and could prove dangerous
for the user.
Precautions and
safety measures
•This instrument has been designed for use:
- indoors
- in an environment with pollution level 2
- at an altitude of less than 2000 m
- at a temperature between 0°C and 40°C
- with relative humidity of less than 80% up to 31°C.
•The safety of any system integrating the apparatus concerns the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.
•It can be used for measurements on circuits 600V CAT III, 1000V CAT II
in relation to earth and can be powered by a 98 to 264V mains network,
with an external power supply. However, some accessories can lead you
to use this instrument on circuits of lower voltage and category.
Conform the given values when connecting the accessory.
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General Instructions (cont’d)
Precautions and
safety measures
(cont’d)
before use •Comply with environmental and storage conditions.
•External power supply must be connected to the instrument and to the
mains network (from 98 to 264 VAC). Make sure that it is in good
working conditions.
during use •Read carefully all the notes preceded by the symbol .
•The instrument power supply is equipped with an electronic protection
system which is reset automatically when the fault is eliminated.
•Be sure not to obstruct the ventilation holes.
•As a safety measure, use only suitable cords and accessories supplied
with the instrument or approved by the manufacturer.
Definition of
measurement
categories
CAT I : CAT I circuits are circuits protected by low level transient over-
voltage limiters
Example: protected electronic circuits
CAT II : CAT II circuits are household or similar appliance power circuits,
which may carry medium-level transient over-voltage.
Example: household appliance and portable tool power supplies
CAT III : CAT III circuits are high-power appliance power circuits, which
may carry high-level transient over-voltage.
Example: industrial machinery or instrument power supplies
CAT IV : CAT IV circuits are circuits which can carry very substantial
transient over-voltage.
Example: power feeders
Symbols used on
the instrument
Warning: Risk of danger.
Refer to the operating manual to find out the nature of the potential hazards
and the action necessary to avoid such hazards.
Earth
Dual insulation
Selective sorting of waste for recycling electric and electronic materials.
In accordance with the WEEE 2002/96/EC directive: must not be treated as
household waste.
Application or withdrawal not authorized for non-insulated conductors
carrying
dangerous voltage levels
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General Instructions (cont'd)
Warranty
This equipment is guaranteed for 3 years against any defect in materials or
workmanship, in accordance with the general terms and conditions of sale.
During this period, the equipment can only be repaired by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer reserves the right to carry out repair or replacement of
all or part of the equipment. If the equipment is returned to the
manufacturer, initial transport costs shall be borne by the customer.
The warranty does not apply following:
•unsuitable use of the equipment or use with other incompatible
equipment
•modification of the equipment without explicit authorization from the
manufacturer’s technical services
•repair carried out by a person not certified by the manufacturer
•adaptation to a specific application, not provided for in the definition of
the equipment or by the operating manual
•an impact, a fall or a flooding.
Maintenance and
metrological
verification
Before the equipment is opened,it must be disconnected from the mains
supply and the measurement circuits, and the operator must not become
charged with any static electricity. This could cause the destruction of
internal parts.
Any adjustment, servicing or repair of the unit under power must be
undertaken only by qualified personnel, after reading the instructions in this
manual.
A qualified person is a person who is familiar with the installation, its
construction, its use and the hazards that exist. They are authorized to
activate and deactivate the installation and equipment, in compliance with
the safety instructions.
As for all surveying equipment, yearly metrological checks are necessary.
These checks can also be done as part of preventative maintenance.
Information and contact details : contact your nearest distributor.
Unpacking -
Repacking
All the equipment was verified mechanically and electrically before
shipping.
When you receive it, carry out a quick check to detect any damage that
may have occurred during transport. If necessary, contact our sales
department immediately and register any legal reservations with the carrier.
In the event of reshipping, it is preferable to use the original package.
Indicate the reasons for the return as clearly as possible in a note attached
to the equipment.
Repair
For all repairs before or after expiration of warranty, please return the
device to your distributor.
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General Instructions
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General instructions (cont'd)
Cleaning
•Turn the instrument off.
•Clean it with a damp cloth and soap.
•Never use abrasive products or solvents.
•Allow to dry before any further use.
Update the instrument's internal software
•Go to the www.aemc.com website.
•In the "Tech Info" section, select "Software & Firmware Updates".
•Download the "firmware" corresponding to your instrument.
•Also download the installation instructions for this firmware.
•Refer to these instructions to update your instrument.
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Description of the instrument
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Description of the instrument
Note: The color of the housing may vary in images between the manual and the actual unit.
This manual describes the operation of an OXIII oscilloscope.
OX 7xx4 : the adjustment of the 4 channels is accessible by the opposite keys.
OX7xx2 :the adjustment of the 2 channels is accessible by the opposite keys.
Presentation This instrument is part of our range of portable oscilloscopes.
Its special feature is that it groups 4 instruments into one:
•a digital oscilloscope for laboratory use, intended for the analysis of the
signals encountered in electronics and electrical engineering
•an 8,000-count multimeter
•a "harmonic" analyzer, for breaking down 4 signals (or 2) (option)
•a recorder, designed to capture single or slow signals (option)
All the channels are insulated from one another for measurements on 600V
CAT III, 1000V CAT II installations with appropriated PROBIX accessories
while complying with the standard IEC 61010-1 (2001).
The instrument works with a constant acquisition depth of 2500 counts.
Memory management is organized using a "Windows®"-type file system.
A large LCD screen is used to view the signals applied, along with all the
settings.
The main control functions are directly accessible using the keys on the front
panel and can be modified using a touch-sensitive pad with the stylus
supplied.
A graphical interface similar to a PC's is used to:
•select the advanced functions by means of drop-down menus and the
touch-sensitive pad
•act directly on the objects (curves, cursors, etc.) displayed on the screen.
This means that the settings can be modified.
This instrument is completed by :
USB via HX0084 adapter
ETHERNET
CENTRONICS (option)
RS232 via HX0042 cable (option)
Digital
Oscilloscope
Multimeter
Harmonic
Analyzer
Recorder
•DC voltage measurement
•AC voltage measurement
(RMS)
•Current measurement for
clamps
•Resistance measurement
•Condenser measurement
•Diode test
•Continuity test
•Temperature measurement
PT100 or TCK
FFT
function
OX 7102
OX 7104
OX 7202
OX 7204
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Description of the instrument
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
OX 7202III
Front Panel
Rear Panel
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Description of the instrument
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
OX 7204III
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Using the stand The oscilloscope is equipped with a tilt-stand, allowing easy viewing while
placed on a benchtop.
Cover o
f
the battery
pack
Stand
Stylus Strap
Fans
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
Markings on rear
panel
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DISCONNECT LEADS, PROBES AND
POWER SUPPLY BEFORE REMOVING COVER
ONLY REPLACE WITH
9.6V NiMH CUSTOM PACK
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Description of the instrument
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
Side view
Marking
« Micro SD-Card »
location
« Wallplug »
power supply
input
Communication
Interfaces
Calibration
probe
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
Measurement
terminal block
OX 7202III
Marking
OX 7204III
Marking
4
1
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
Front (description) The main functions of the instrument are accessible on the front panel and can
be modified using the touch-sensitive pad (with its stylus) or the menu bar.
1 On/Standby/Off
key
•power on by a short press
•switch the instrument to standby (yellow LED flashing inside the key) by one
short press. A second press on the key reactivates the instrument.
•power off by a long press (> 3 s):
- the recording time of the files and configuration is < 15 s.
- In certain cases, the standby of the instrument is effective 45 s. after a
long press on this key.
If the instrument is not equipped with a battery, never disconnect the
instrument from the mains while the message "System shut down : Please
wait before switch off power" is displayed on the screen. Otherwise, the
current file and all the files previously saved will be lost.
1 touch-sensitive
pad and stylus These can be used for:
selection of menus,
validation of functions,
movement of symbols appearing on the LCD screen.
•The menus at the top of the screen and the submenus selected by the
pointer open and are validated with the stylus.
•The menus in the curve display area,
the command area
the status area
can be opened with the stylus.
•The stylus can move the symbols displayed in:
1. the main display area:
trigger position
position of cursors
reference of the traces displayed
2. the bargraph:
trigger position
position of cursors
position of zoomed area in the acquisition memory
Place the pointer on the symbol to be moved and keep the stylus pressing
down while you move it to the required position.
•It is possible to use the stylus to zoom in the display area: drag to create a
rectangle.
4 "operating mode"
keys
You can select the operating mode of the instrument by pressing one of these
4 keys:
"oscilloscope"
"multimeter"
"harmonic analyzer"
"recorder"
28 keys only active
when pressed Shortcut access to the most common functions: see chapter on "The Keys" for
the "Oscilloscope", "Multimeter", “Harmonic Analyzer” and “Recorder” modes.
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
Initial operation of
the oscilloscope The portable oscilloscopes in this range are designed to operate on a power
source delivering 98 to 264 V (ACrms) or in stand-alone mode with a battery.
The instruments are delivered with a mains adapter, an external power supply
(battery charger) and an Ni-MH battery (9.6V, 3.5Ah).
Fuse
Type: time delay, 2.5 A, 250 V, 5 x 20 mm
The external power supply is equipped with a protection fuse that must only be
replaced with an identical model.
Replacement must only be performed by qualified personnel.
Contact your nearest service centre.
Starting up •Connect the 4-point lead of the external power supply to the "'DC-Input"
socket located on the side of the oscilloscope.
*Do not insert any metal objects into this lead.
•Connect the mains lead from the external power supply to the external
power supply.
The POWER LED on the adapter lights up, indicating that it is live.
The CHARGE LED flashes, indicating:
•the absence of the battery or
•slow charging of the battery, if it is present in the oscilloscope.
Press the instrument's ON switch: it lights on and then a clock is displayed on
the screen during the start-up sequence.
The message "Instrument start-up" is displayed.
The oscilloscope is then ready for use.
By default, the "Advanced" mode is not active (see page 98).
*
The symbol in the display area for the current value means that
the instrument is connected to the mains supply.
external power supply
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
*To prevent any electric shocks, remove the Probix adapters and the
external power supply lead before installing or replacing the battery.
•Using a coin or a screwdriver, turn by a quarter turn (counter-clockwise) the
2 plastic screws located on the cover of the battery compartment located at
the rear of the instrument
•Lift the cover of the battery compartment by inserting the coin under the
slot at the top of the cover.
•Then connect the 4-point battery connector to the connector located
inside the battery compartment of the oscilloscope, taking care to
respect the failsafe systems.
•Position the battery inside the oscilloscope compartment (battery wires at
the bottom of the oscilloscope's battery compartment).
•Close the cover of the battery compartment and lock it by turning the 2
plastic screws by one quarter turn (clockwise).
Changing the
battery Follow the same procedure and make sure that the replacement battery
model is identical to the original one.
The oscilloscope contains a Ni-MH battery. The flat battery must be
handed over to a recycling firm or a company specialized in the treatment
of dangerous waste materials. Never dispose of the battery with other
solid waste.
For further information, contact your nearest service centre.
When the oscilloscope is delivered, the battery may be discharged and
require a complete recharge. Full charging of the battery will then take
about two and a half hours, with the oscilloscope switched off.
Screw
Cover
Battery
Battery
compartment
Lower
casing
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
Charging the
battery
*
Once the battery is located in its compartment, follow the external power supply
start-up instructions.
•To speed up recharging of the battery, switch off the power to the
oscilloscope by a long press on the ON/OFF button.
•Battery fully discharged: during the first 10 minutes, the CHARGE LED of the
external power supply flashes, indicating that the battery is slow-charging.
The CHARGE LED then lights up when it switches to fast-charging.
During the loading of the battery (after 15 min), the startup of the
oscilloscope causes the premature stop of the load. It is possible to re-
start the loading while disconnecting, then reconnecting the charger.
The LED goes out when the battery is fully charged (approx. 2h30).
Charging the
battery while
using the
oscilloscope
When the oscilloscope is connected to the mains via the external power supply, it
is possible to perform slow-charging of the battery.
The CHARGE LED of the external power supply lights up. Full recharging of a
totally discharged battery then takes approx. five hours and a half. The LED goes
out when the battery is fully charged.
*Frequently recharging a battery when it is not fully discharged reduces its
life span.
Powering the
instrument with
the battery
When the oscilloscope is powered by a battery, an charge status indicator is
included in the display area of the current value:
the battery is 100% charged
the battery is 80% charged
the battery is 60% charged, etc.
this symbol indicates that there are only a few minutes more,
so you are advised to recharge it or switch to the mains supply.
The battery is totally flat and the screen is about to be
deactivated. You must either recharge the battery or connect the
instrument to the external power supply.
If you change battery, a complete battery charge and discharge cycle (until the
instrument is automatically deactivated when discharging has finished) is
essential to calibrate this indicator.
To maintain the battery in good condition, use the oscilloscope at least
until the level before recharging.
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
The various instrument parameters can be accessed via menus.
The rules for using, selecting and modifying an option are identical to those
defined by Microsoft Windows.
Using the menus
To input a numerical value (time base, alignment, etc.), a double click on the
numerical field brings up a virtual keyboard:
Network Configuration of the "Network" interface (ETHERNET).
This interface uses the same connector (USB/RS232/ETHERNET), located on
the right-hand side of the instrument, and requires a specific ETHERNET / RJ
45 cable.
General principles
of the ETHERNET
network
Addressing
ETHERNET and TCP/IP (Transmission Protocol/Internet Protocol) are used to
communicate on a company's network.
Each piece of equipment under TCP/IP has a physical address (ETHERNET)
and an Internet address (IP).
ETHERNET physical
addresses A physical or ETHERNET address, stored in ROM or PAL, identifies each
item of equipment on the network. The physical address enables the
equipment to determine the source of data "packet" transmission.
The physical address is a number coded over 6 bytes represented in
hexadecimal form. Hardware manufacturers procure physical addresses and
allocate them incrementally when the product is manufactured. The physical
addresses cannot be modified.
Numerical value being input
Pressing on one of these keys initializes
the input field with the min. or max. value
of the parameter
The window title indicates the adjustment
in process and the measurement unit
Erase
key
Exit the window, validating
(or cancelling) the value
entered
Use the E key followed by an exponent
to indicate a power of 10
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Description of the instrument (cont'd)
IP addresses
An IP address is coded over 4 bytes, displayed in decimal format.
(#Example: 132.147.250.10). Each field may be coded between 0 and 255
and is separated by a decimal point.
Unlike the physical address, the IP address can be modified by the user.
You must ensure that the IP address is unique on your network. If an
address is duplicated, network operation becomes random.
The IP address is made up of two parts:
•the network identifier (Network ID) identifying a given physical network
•the host identifier (Host ID) identifying a specific item of equipment on the
same network.
There are 5 addressing classes. Only classes A, B and C are used to identify
the equipment.
See below:
Class A
0XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
Network ID Host ID
Class B
10XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
Network ID Host ID
Class C
010XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
Network ID Host ID
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