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Agilent 1000B Series
Oscilloscopes
User’s Guide

Agilent 1000B Series Oscilloscopes User’s Guide
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Agilent 1000B Series Oscilloscopes—At a Glance
The Agilent 1000B Series oscilloscopes are low- cost portable
digital storage oscilloscopes (DSOs) that deliver these
powerful features:
• Channel counts, input bandwidths, sample rates, and
memory depths shown in the following table:
• Bright 5.7 inch QVGA (320 x 240) TFT color LED display
and small footprint (to save bench space).
• Up to 400 wfms/s refresh rate.
• Automatic voltage and time measurements (22) and
cursor measurements.
• Powerful triggering (edge, pulse width, video, and
alternate modes) with adjustable sensitivity (to filter
noise and avoid false triggers).
• Math function waveforms: add, subtract, multiply, FFT.
• USB ports (host and device) for easy printing, saving, and
sharing of waveforms, setups, screen BMP files, and CSV
data files.
• Internal storage for 10 waveforms and 10 setups.
• Special digital filter and waveform recorder.
• Built- in 6-digit hardware frequency counter.
• Multi- language (11) user interface menus and built- in
help.
Table 1 Agilent 1000B Series Oscilloscope Models
Model Channels Input Bandwidth Sample Rate
(2 channels on-1 channel on)
Memory
(2 channels on-1 channel on)
DSO1052B 2 50 MHz 500 MSa/s-1 GSa/s 8-16 kpts
DSO1072B 2 70 MHz 500 MSa/s-1 GSa/s 8-16 kpts
DSO1102B 2 100 MHz 500 MSa/s-1 GSa/s 8-16 kpts
DSO1152B 2 150 MHz 500 MSa/s-1 GSa/s 8-16 kpts

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In This Book
This guide shows how to use the Agilent 1000B Series
oscilloscopes.
1GettingStarted
Describes the basic steps to take when first using the
oscilloscope.
2 Displaying Data
Describes how to use the horizontal and vertical controls,
channel settings, math waveforms, reference waveforms, and
display settings.
3 Capturing Data
Describes acquisition modes and how to set up triggers.
4 Making Measurements
Describes voltage, time, and cursor measurements.
5 Saving, Recalling, and Printing Data
Describes how to save, recall, and print data.
6 Oscilloscope Utility Settings
Describes other oscilloscope settings found in the Utility
menu.
7 Reference
Contains reference information for the 1000B Series
oscilloscopes.

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Contents
Agilent 1000B Series Oscilloscopes—At a Glance 3
In This Book 4
Figures 13
Tables 15
1 Getting Started 17
Step 1. Inspect the package contents 18
Step 2. Turn on the oscilloscope 19
Step 3. Load the default oscilloscope setup 22
Step 4. Input a waveform 23
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Step 5. Use Auto Scale 24
Step 6. Compensate probes 26
Low Frequency Compensation 26
High Frequency Compensation 27
Step 7. Become familiar with the Front Panel Controls 28
Front Panel Overlays for Different Languages 29
Step 8. Become familiar with the oscilloscope display 30
Using the Oscilloscope Softkey Menus 31
Step 9. Use the Run Control keys 33
Step 10. Access the built-in help 34

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Securing the Oscilloscope 35
2 Displaying Data 37
Using the Horizontal Controls 38
To adjust the horizontal scale 39
To adjust the horizontal position 40
To display the zoomed time base 41
To change the horizontal time base (Y-T, X-Y, or Roll) 42
To view the sample rate 44
Using the Vertical Controls 45
To turn waveforms on or off (channel, math, or reference) 46
To adjust the vertical scale 46
To adjust the vertical position 47
To specify channel coupling 47
To specify a bandwidth limit 49
To specify the probe attenuation 50
To use a digital filter 51
To change the Volts/Div control sensitivity 51
To invert a waveform 52
Using Math Function Waveforms 54
To add, subtract, or multiply waveforms 55
To display the frequency domain using FFT 55
Using Reference Waveforms 58
To save a reference waveform 58
To export or import reference waveforms 58
To return the reference waveform to its default scale 59

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Changing the Display Settings 60
To display waveforms as vectors or dots 61
To clear the display 61
To set waveform persistence 61
To adjust waveform intensity 62
To change the grid 62
To adjust the grid brightness 62
To invert screen colors 62
To change the menu display time 63
3 Capturing Data 65
Overview of Sampling 66
Sampling Theory 66
Aliasing 66
Oscilloscope Bandwidth and Sample Rate 67
Oscilloscope Rise Time 69
Oscilloscope Bandwidth Required 70
Memory Depth and Sample Rate 71
Choosing the Sampling Mode 72
To select the real-time sampling mode 72
To select the equivalent-time sampling mode 73
Choosing the Acquisition Mode 75
To select the Normal acquisition mode 76
To select the Average acquisition mode 76
To select the Peak Detect acquisition mode 77
To turn OFF/ON sine(x)/x interpolation 79
Recording/Playing-back Waveforms 80
To record waveforms 80
To play-back waveforms 81
To store recorded waveforms 83

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Adjusting the Trigger Level 85
To adjust the trigger level 85
To force a trigger 86
Choosing the Trigger Mode 87
To set up edge triggers 87
To set up pulse width triggers 88
To set up video triggers 89
To set up alternate triggers 92
Setting Other Trigger Parameters 93
To set the trigger sweep 93
To set the trigger coupling 93
To set the trigger high-frequency reject coupling 94
To change the trigger sensitivity 95
To specify a trigger holdoff 96
Using the External Trigger Input 97
4 Making Measurements 99
Displaying Automatic Measurements 100
To display an automatic measurement 101
To clear automatic measurements from the display 101
To display or hide all automatic measurements 101

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Voltage Measurements 102
Vmax (Maximum Voltage) 102
Vmin (Minimum Voltage) 103
Vpp (Peak-to-Peak Voltage) 103
Vtop (Top Voltage) 103
Vbase (Base Voltage) 103
Vamp (Amplitude Voltage = Vtop - Vbase) 103
Vavg (Average Voltage) 103
Vrms (Root-Mean-Square Voltage) 104
Overshoot 104
Preshoot 104
Time Measurements 105
Period 105
Frequency 106
Rise Time 106
Fall Time 106
Positive Pulse Width 107
Negative Pulse Width 107
Positive Duty Cycle 107
Negative Duty Cycle 107
Delay Between Rising Edges 108
Delay Between Falling Edges 108
Phase Between Rising Edges 109
Phase Between Falling Edges 109
Counter (Frequency) 110
Making Cursor Measurements 111
To use manually adjustable cursors 113
To use tracking cross-hair cursors 114
To display cursors for automatic measurements 115

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5 Saving, Recalling, and Printing Data 117
Saving and Recalling Data 118
To save and recall waveforms 118
To save and recall oscilloscope setups 119
To save screens to BMP or PNG format files 120
To save data to CSV format files 121
Using the Disk Manager 122
To switch between files, path, and directory panes 123
To navigate the directory hierarchy 123
To create new folders 123
To edit folder/file names 124
To delete folders 125
To rename folders 125
To delete files 125
To recall files 126
To rename files 126
To display disk information 126
Printing Screens 127
To choose a PictBridge printer 128
To print with inverted screen colors 129
To choose color or grayscale printing 129
To copy a screen to the printer 130
6 Oscilloscope Utility Settings 131
Displaying System Information 133
Turning Sound ON or OFF 133
Setting the Language (Menu and Help) 134

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Performing Mask Tests 135
To enable/disable mask tests 135
To select the source channel for mask tests 135
To run/stop a mask test 136
To turn on/off the mask test message display 136
To set the mask test output condition 137
To stop a mask test on the output condition 138
To set up masks 139
Setting Preferences 142
To set up the screen saver 142
To select the vertical scale reference level 142
To select the USB device port function 143
Running Self-Calibration 144
7 Reference 145
Environmental Conditions 146
Overvoltage Category 146
Pollution Degree 146
Pollution Degree Definitions 146
Measurement Category 147
Measurement Category Definitions 147
Transient Withstand Capability 148
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Specifications and Characteristics 148
Cleaning the Oscilloscope 148
Contacting Agilent 148
ASafetyNotices149
Warnings 149

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Safety Symbols 150
Index 151

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Figures
Figure 1. Power Switch 21
Figure 2. [Default Setup] Key 22
Figure 3. [Auto Scale] Key 24
Figure 4. Low Frequency Probe Compensation 26
Figure 5. High Frequency Probe Compensation 27
Figure 6. Front Panel 28
Figure 7. Oscilloscope Display 30
Figure 8. Softkey Menus 31
Figure 9. Run Control Keys 33
Figure 10. Securing the Instrument 35
Figure 11. Horizontal Controls 38
Figure 12. Status Bar, Trigger Position, and Horizontal Scale Control
Indicators 39
Figure 13. Zoomed Time Base Window 42
Figure 14. X-Y Display Format Showing Out-of-Phase Waveforms 43
Figure 15. Vertical Controls 45
Figure 16. DC Coupling Control 48
Figure 17. AC Coupling Control 48
Figure 18. BW Limit Control OFF 49
Figure 19. BW Limit Control ON 50
Figure 20. Waveform Before Inversion 52
Figure 21. Waveform After Inversion 53
Figure 22. Math Scale Setting Value 54
Figure 23. FFT Waveform 57
Figure 24. [Display] Key 60
Figure 25. Alaising 67
Figure 26. Theoretical Brick-Wall Frequency Response 68
Figure 27. Sample Rate and Oscilloscope Bandwidth 69

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Figures
Figure 28. Real-Time Sampling Mode 72
Figure 29. Equivalent-Time (Repetitive) Sampling Mode 73
Figure 30. [Acquire] Key 75
Figure 31. Noisy Waveform Without Averaging 76
Figure 32. Noisy Waveform With Averaging 77
Figure 33. Peak Detect Waveform 78
Figure 34. Trigger Controls 85
Figure 35. Line Synchronization 91
Figure 36. Field Synchronization 91
Figure 37. Alternate Triggers 92
Figure 38. Trigger Holdoff 96
Figure 39. [Meas] Key 100
Figure 40. Voltage Measurement Points 102
Figure 41. Period and Frequency Measurements 105
Figure 42. Rise Time and Fall Time Measurements 106
Figure 43. Positive Pulse Width and Negative Pulse Width Measurements 107
Figure 44. Delay Measurements 108
Figure 45. Phase Measurements 109
Figure 46. [Cursors] Key 112
Figure 47. USB Host Port on Front Panel 117
Figure 48. [Save/Recall] Key 118
Figure 49. Disk Manager 122
Figure 50. Editing Folder/File Names in Disk Manager 124
Figure 51. USB Device Port 127
Figure 52. [Print] Key 128
Figure 53. [Utility] Key 132
Figure 54. Mask Test Display 136
Figure 55. Schematic Diagram of Mask Pass/Fail out 137
Figure 56. Mask Pass/Fail out 138
Figure 57. Mask Test Mask Setting 139
Figure 58. Calibration Screen 144

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Tables
Table 1. Agilent 1000B Series Oscilloscope Models 3
Table 2. Power Requirements 19
Table 3. Environmental Characteristics 20
Table 4. Auto Scale Default Settings 25
Table 5. Front Panel Controls 29
Table 6. FFT Window Characteristics 56

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User’s Guide
1
Getting Started
Step 1. Inspect the package contents 18
Step 2. Turn on the oscilloscope 19
Step 3. Load the default oscilloscope setup 22
Step 4. Input a waveform 23
Step 5. Use Auto Scale 24
Step 6. Compensate probes 26
Step 7. Become familiar with the Front Panel Controls 28
Step 8. Become familiar with the oscilloscope display 30
Step 9. Use the Run Control keys 33
Step 10. Access the built-in help 34
Securing the Oscilloscope 35
This chapter describes the basic steps to take when first using the
oscilloscope.

1GettingStarted
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Step 1. Inspect the package contents
1Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Keep a damaged shipping container or cushioning material until you
have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have
checked the oscilloscope mechanically and electrically.
2Verify that you received the following items in the oscilloscope
packaging:
•Oscilloscope.
•Power cord.
•N2862A 10:1 10 MΩpassive probes, quantity = 2.
•Documentation CD.
•Front panel overlay (if language option other than English is chosen).
If anything is missing, or if you need to order additional probes, power
cords, etc., contact your nearest Agilent Technologies sales office.
3Inspect the oscilloscope.
•If there is mechanical damage or a defect, or if the oscilloscope does
not operate properly or does not pass performance tests, notify your
Agilent Technologies sales office.
•If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials
show signs of stress, notify the carrier; then, contact your nearest
Agilent Technologies sales office.
Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.
The Agilent Technologies sales office will arrange for repair or
replacement at Agilent’s option without waiting for claim settlement.

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Step 2. Turn on the oscilloscope
The next few steps (turning on the oscilloscope, loading the default setup,
and inputting a waveform) will provide a quick functional check to verify
the oscilloscope is operating correctly.
1Connect the power cord to a power source.
Use only power cords designed for your oscilloscope.
Use a power source that delivers the required power.
Table 2 Power Requirements
Name Typical Value
Line rating: ~Line 50 W max
100-120 V/50/60/400 Hz, ±10%
100-240 V/50/60 Hz, ±10%
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, be sure the oscilloscope is properly grounded.

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Table 3 Environmental Characteristics
Name Typical Value
Ambient temperature: Operating 0 °C to +50 °C
Non-operating –20 °C to +60 °C
Humidity: Operating 80% RH (non-condensing) at +40 °C for 24 hr
Non-operating 60% RH (non-condensing) at +60 °C for 24 hr
Altitude: Operating to 3,000 m (9,842 ft)
Non-operating to 15,000 m (49,213 ft)
Vibration: Agilent class GP and MIL-PRF-28800F; Class 3 random
Shock: Agilent class GP and MIL-PRF-28800F; (operating 30 g, 1/2 sine,
11-ms duration, 3 shocks/axis along major axis. Total of 18
shocks)
Pollution degree 2: Normally only dry non-conductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation
must be expected.
Indoor use: Rated for indoor use only.