Agilent Technologies Infiniium 9000 Series User manual

Infiniium 9000 Series
Oscilloscope
User’s Guide
Publication number 54904-97008
November 2012
© Agilent Technologies 2012

In This Book
This book provides the information you need to begin using the Infiniium 9000
Series oscilloscope. It contains four chapters:
Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Oscilloscope”, contains inspection, power
requirements, air flow, and setup information.
Chapter 2, “Working in Comfort”, contains recommendations for working
comfortably and safely while operating the Infiniium oscilloscope.
Chapter 3, “Using the Oscilloscope”, gives an overview of the front panel and
the graphical user interface, and tells you how to perform basic operations
with the oscilloscope.
Chapter 4, “Accessing the Online Help”, describes the Infiniium oscilloscope
application’s online help contents and navigation. The online help describes
how to use the Infiniium oscilloscope software in more detail.
For More Information
• For detailed information on how the oscilloscope makes measurements and
how to use the oscilloscope, see the Infiniium oscilloscope application’s
online help.
• For information on programming the oscilloscope using a computer with a
GPIB interface card or LAN interface card, see the Programmer’s Reference
for your model number oscilloscope found in the Infiniium oscilloscope
application’s online help.
• For information on testing and servicing the oscilloscope, see the Service
Guide manual found in the Infiniium oscilloscope application’s online help.

9000 Series Oscilloscopes -- At a Glance
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9000 Series Oscilloscopes -- At a Glance
9000 Series Oscilloscope Models
DSO9024H, DSO9054H, DSO9104H, and DSO9204H models have up to 12 bits
of high resolution.
Ease of use with high performance
The Agilent Technologies Infiniium oscilloscopes combine unprecedented
ease-of-use with high-performance digitizing oscilloscope functionality to
simplify your design and analysis measurement tasks.
• Traditional oscilloscope front-panel interface provides direct access to the
controls needed for most troubleshooting tasks.
• Graphical user interface with menus, windows, dialog boxes, and toolbars
provides easy access to dozens of configuration and analysis tools, ensuring
you can set up and make the most complex measurements.
• Models with bandwidths from 250 MHz to 4 GHz.
Display shows waveforms and graphical user interface
• Graphical interface allows direct interaction with waveforms, including
drag-and-drop positioning and instant waveform zoom.
• Touchscreen display allows oscilloscope operation without an external
pointing device.
• Waveforms displayed in color, making correlations easy.
• Current configuration parameters displayed near the waveform display and
are color-coded to make identification easy.
Model Bandwidth Std. Memory (2 ch, 4 ch)
DSO/MSO9064A 600 MHz 40 Mpts, 20 Mpts
DSO/MSO9104A 1 GHz 40 Mpts, 20 Mpts
DSO/MSO9254A 2.5 GHz 40 Mpts, 20 Mpts
DSO/MSO9404A 4 GHz 40 Mpts, 20 Mpts
DSO9024H 250 MHz 100 Mpts, 50 Mpts
DSO9054H 500 MHz 100 Mpts, 50 Mpts
DSO9104H 1 GHz 100 Mpts, 50 Mpts
DSO9204H 2 GHz 100 Mpts, 50 Mpts

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• Graphical interface menus and toolbars simplify complex measurement
setups.
Horizontal controls set sweep speed and position
• Main sweep speeds from 5 ps/div to 20 s/div.
• Intensified waveforms on main sweep window make it easy to see what will
appear in the zoom window.
Acquisition and general controls start and stop the scope and do basic
setup
• Run and stop controls for continuous or single acquisitions.
• Clear display before one or more acquisitions.
• Default setup and Autoscale set initial configuration.
Hard disk drive and USB 2.0 port for saving and restoring setups and
measurement results
• Store measurement displays for inclusion in reports and test setup guides.
• Store oscilloscope setups to repeat tests another time.
• Hard disk stores oscilloscope operating system.
Trigger setup controls set mode and basic parameters
• Select Edge, Glitch, or Advanced Modes.
• Choose input source and slope.
• Use graphical user interface to simplify configuration of pattern, state,
delay, and violation trigger modes.
Vertical controls set attenuation and position
• Input attenuation adjustable from 1 mV/div to 1 V/div.
• Color-coded knobs make it easy to find the controls that affect each
waveform.
Marker and quick measurements help measure waveform parameters
• Waveform markers A and B to check voltage or Δ-time at any point on the
displayed waveform.

Contents
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9000 Series Oscilloscopes -- At a Glance 3
1 Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect package contents 9
To inspect options and accessories 10
Technical Specifications 11
To position for proper airflow 12
To connect power 14
To connect a mouse, keyboard, LAN cable, USB device, and printer 15
To connect oscilloscope probes 17
To tilt the oscilloscope for easier viewing 19
To turn on the oscilloscope 20
To turn off the oscilloscope 21
To verify basic oscilloscope operation 22
Installing application programs on Infiniium 24
Changing Windows Operating System Settings 25
To clean the oscilloscope 26
2 Working in Comfort
About Repetitive Strain Injury 29
Mice and Other Input Devices 30
3 Using the Oscilloscope
Front Panel 34
Acquisition Run Controls 36
Horizontal Controls 36
Trigger Controls 36
Vertical Controls 37
Marker and Measurement Controls 37
To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition 38
To start and stop waveform acquisition 39
To clear the waveform display 40
To turn an analog channel on or off 41
To turn the digital channels on or off 42
To adjust the analog channel’s vertical scale and offset 43
To adjust horizontal scale and horizontal position 44
To magnify a part of the waveform using Zoom 45
To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge 46
To use the markers 47
To use the quick measurements 48
To enable or disable the touch screen 49
Graphical User Interface 51
To perform basic user interface operations 58
To select a command from the menu bar 62
To select a command from a context-sensitive menu 63
To start and stop waveform acquisition 66

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To clear the waveform display 67
To print the screen 68
To change waveform brightness 69
To turn a channel on or off 70
To adjust the vertical offset 71
To adjust vertical scaling 73
To access the channel setup 74
To set the horizontal reference point 75
To adjust horizontal scale 76
To adjust horizontal position 77
To access the horizontal setup 78
To zoom on a section of the waveform 79
To move the markers using the graphical interface 81
To make a measurement on a waveform 82
To access the trigger setup 84
To set an edge trigger 85
To set dialog box preferences 86
To recover your Infiniium hard disk 87
4 Accessing the Online Help
To access the online help 91
To access context-sensitive information 94

1
Setting Up the Oscilloscope

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Setting Up the Oscilloscope
This chapter shows you how to set up your Infiniium oscilloscope, connect
power and accessories, and verify general operation.

Setting Up the Oscilloscope
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To inspect package contents
❏Inspect 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.
❏Inspect 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 and your 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.
❏Verify that you received the following items in the Infiniium Oscilloscope
packaging.
• Infiniium Oscilloscope
•Mouse
• Touch screen Stylus
• Front Panel Cover
• N2873A 10:1 Divider Passive Probe per Scope Channel
• Channel Flying Lead Set Logic Probe, MSO Cable, and Calibration Fixture
(MSO models only)
• Probe Accessory Pouch (mounts on rear of oscilloscope)
• Agilent I/O Libraries Suite 15.0
• Localized Power Cord
• Keyboard
If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
If the shipment was damaged, contact the carrier, then contact the nearest
Agilent Technologies Sales Office.

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To inspect options and accessories
Verify that you received the options and accessories you ordered and that none
were damaged.
If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
If the shipment was damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of stress,
contact the carrier and your Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
For a complete list of options and accessories available for the 9000 Series
oscilloscopes, see the Infiniium 9000 Series Oscilloscopes data sheets.

Setting Up the Oscilloscope
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Technical Specifications
For complete specifications and characteristics, direct your web browser to
www.agilent.com and perform a search for the oscilloscope’s model number.
Then select “Data Sheets” from the Library.

Setting Up the Oscilloscope
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To position for proper airflow
CAUTION Position the oscilloscope where it will have sufficient clearance for airflow
around the top, back, and sides (see Figure 1-1). Place the oscilloscope on a
hard surface to avoid blocking the airflow underneath the oscilloscope. (For
example, a piece of paper or carpet could block the fans and cause the
instrument to overheat.)

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Figure 1-1
Positioning the Infiniium Oscilloscope with Sufficient Clearance
Minimum top clearance 0 mm
Minimum bottom clearance: No intrusion into the space
under the oscilloscope as defined by the feet. Feet must
rest on hard surface.
Infiniium 9000 Series
oscilloscope
(front view)
The airflow requirement is 300 cfm
Minimum 25.4 mm Minimum 25.4 mm
Minimum 75 mm
Top View
Rear Panel
Infiniium 9000 Series
oscilloscope
(top view)

Setting Up the Oscilloscope
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To connect power
1 Position the oscilloscope so that it is not difficult to unplug the power cord.
2 Connect the power cord to the side panel of the oscilloscope and then to a
suitable ac voltage source (100 to 120 V, 50/60/400 Hz and 100 to 240 V, 50/60
Hz for the 9000 series). The power cord serves as the main disconnecting
device. The maximum power dissipation is 375 W.
The oscilloscope power supply automatically adjusts for line input voltages in
the range 100 to 240 VAC. Therefore, you do not need to adjust an input line
voltage setting. The line cord provided is matched by Agilent Technologies to
the country of origin of the order.
You should regularly check the condition of the power cord.
AC power cord
plugs into here

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To connect a mouse, keyboard, LAN cable, USB device,
and printer
See Figure 1-2 on the next page for the location of the side panel connectors
described below.
Mouse The mouse can be plugged into either a USB port or into a PS2 port.
There are several USB connectors on the front panel or the side panel of the
oscilloscope that can be used. When using the PS2 port, the mouse must be
plugged in prior to turning on power to the oscilloscope
Keyboard The keyboard can be plugged into either a USB port or a PS2 port.
There are several USB connectors on the front panel or the side panel of the
oscilloscope that can be used. When using the PS2 port, the keyboard must be
plugged in prior to turning on power to the oscilloscope.
LAN Cable Connect your LAN cable to the RJ-45 connector on the side panel
of the oscilloscope.
USB Connectors Side panel USB connectors can be used for any USB
devices. There are also three USB connectors in the lower right corner of the
front panel.
Printer Cable If you have a parallel (Centronics) printer, you will need a
parallel printer cable. Connect the cable to the parallel port on the side panel
of the oscilloscope.
If you have a serial printer, you will need a 9-pin to 25-pin serial printer cable.
Some printers may require other cable configurations, but the oscilloscope has
a 9-pin serial connector. Connect the cable into the RS-232 port.
After you have connected to the LAN card, you must set up the network. Before you start
to set up your network, you should exit the oscilloscope application.

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Figure 1-2
Side Panel
Keyboard PS/2 Port
Mouse PS/2 port
XGA video
output
USB ports
AC power
input
Removable
Hard Drive
LAN port
USB cable
Parallel printer
port
Serial printer
port

Setting Up the Oscilloscope
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To connect oscilloscope probes
1 Attach the probe connector to the desired oscilloscope channel or trigger input
using the probe instructions.
Figure 1-3
4 analog input channels where probes are
connected
Digital
channels
input

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2 Connect the probe to the circuit of interest using the browser or other probing
accessories.
Figure 1-4
Probing the Circuit
3 Disconnect the probe.
CAUTION Do not attempt to twist the snap-on probes on or off the oscilloscope’s BNC
connector. Twisting the probe connector body will damage it.
CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum input voltage rating. The maximum input voltage
for the 50 Ωinputs is ±5 Vpeak, CAT I and for the 1 MΩinputs, it is 150 Vrms
(or dc), CAT I, ±250 V (dc + ac) in ac coupling.
!

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To tilt the oscilloscope for easier viewing
1 Lift up the front of the oscilloscope, grasp one of the plastic feet on either side,
and pull it down and forward until it latches into place. Repeat for the other
foot.
Figure 1-5
Latching the Oscilloscope Front Feet

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To turn on the oscilloscope
1 Press the power switch in the lower left corner of the oscilloscope front panel.
Figure 1-6
Turning on the Oscilloscope
After a short initialization period, the oscilloscope display appears. The
oscilloscope is ready to use.
2 You can connect and disconnect probes and BNC cables while the oscilloscope
is turned on.
The first time you turn on the oscilloscope, you will need to have a mouse
connected. The mouse is needed to accept the Microsoft end-user license
agreement for the Windows 7 operating system.
power switch