Agilent Technologies InfiniiVision 2000 X-Series User manual

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Agilent InfiniiVision
2000 X-Series
Oscilloscopes
User's Guide

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InfiniiVision 2000 X-Series Oscilloscopes—At a Glance
The Agilent InfiniiVision 2000 X- Series oscilloscopes deliver these features:
• 70 MHz, 100 MHz, and 200 MHz bandwidth models.
• 2- and 4- channel digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) models.
• 2+8- channel and 4+8-channel mixed- signal oscilloscope (MSO) models.
Table 1 2000 X-Series Model Numbers, Bandwidths
Bandwidth 70MHz 100MHz 200MHz
2-Channel + 8 Logic
Channels MSO
MSO-X 2002A MSO-X 2012A MSO-X 2022A
4-Channel + 8 Logic
Channels MSO
MSO-X 2004A MSO-X 2014A MSO-X 2024A
2-Channel DSO DSO-X 2002A DSO-X 2012A DSO-X 2022A
4-Channel DSO DSO-X 2004A DSO-X 2014A DSO-X 2024A

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An MSO lets you debug your mixed- signal designs using analog signals
and tightly correlated digital signals simultaneously. The 8 digital
channels have a 1 GSa/s sample rate, with a 50 MHz toggle rate.
•8.5inchWVGAdisplay.
• Interleaved 2 GSa/s or non- interleaved 1 GSa/s sample rate.
• Interleaved 100 Kpts or non- interleaved 50 Kpts MegaZoom IV memory
for the fastest waveform update rates, uncompromised.
• All knobs are pushable for making quick selections.
• Trigger types: edge, pulse width, pattern, and video.
• Math waveforms: add, subtract, multiply, and FFT.
• Reference waveforms (2) for comparing with other channel or math
waveforms.
• Many built- in measurements.
• Built- in license- enabled waveform generator with: sine, square, ramp,
pulse, DC, noise.
• USB ports make printing, saving and sharing data easy.
• Optional LAN/VGA module for connecting to a network and displaying
the screen on a different monitor.
• Optional GPIB module.
• A Quick Help system is built into the oscilloscope. Press and hold any
key to display Quick Help. Complete instructions for using the quick
help system are given in “Access the Built-In Quick Help" on page 40.
For more information about InfiniiVision oscilloscopes, see:
"www.agilent.com/find/scope"

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In This Guide
This guide shows how to use the InfiniiVision 2000 X-Series oscilloscopes.
When unpacking and using the
oscilloscope for the first time, see:
•Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” starting on page 19
When displaying waveforms and
acquired data, see:
•Chapter 2, “Horizontal Controls,” starting on page 43
•Chapter 3, “Vertical Controls,” starting on page 55
•Chapter 4, “Math Waveforms,” starting on page 63
•Chapter 5, “Reference Waveforms,” starting on page
77
•Chapter 6, “Digital Channels,” starting on page 81
•Chapter 7, “Display Settings,” starting on page 101
•Chapter 8, “Labels,” starting on page 107
When setting up triggers or changing
how data is acquired, see:
•Chapter 9, “Triggers,” starting on page 113
•Chapter 10, “Trigger Mode/Coupling,” starting on
page 135
•Chapter 11, “Acquisition Control,” starting on page 143
Making measurements and analyzing
data:
•Chapter 12, “Cursors,” starting on page 159
•Chapter 13, “Measurements,” starting on page 169
•Chapter 14, “Mask Testing,” starting on page 189
•Chapter 15, “Digital Voltmeter,” starting on page 201
When using the built-in waveform
generator, see:
•Chapter 16, “Waveform Generator,” starting on page
205
When saving, recalling, or printing,
see:
•Chapter 17, “Save/Recall (Setups, Screens, Data),”
starting on page 217
•Chapter 18, “Print (Screens),” starting on page 231
When using the oscilloscope's utility
functions or web interface, see:
•Chapter 19, “Utility Settings,” starting on page 237
•Chapter 20, “Web Interface,” starting on page 257
For reference information, see: •Chapter 21, “Reference,” starting on page 273

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TIP
Abbreviated instructions for pressing a series of keys and softkeys
Instructions for pressing a series of keys are written in an abbreviated manner. Instructions
for pressing [Key1], then pressing Softkey2, then pressing Softkey3 are abbreviated as
follows:
Press [Key1]> Softkey2 > Softkey3.
The keys may be a front panel [Key] or a Softkey. Softkeys are the six keys located directly
below the oscilloscope display.

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Contents
InfiniiVision 2000 X-Series Oscilloscopes—At a Glance 3
In This Guide 5
1 Getting Started
Inspect the Package Contents 19
Install the Optional LAN/VGA or GPIB Module 22
Tilt the Oscilloscope for Easy Viewing 22
Power-On the Oscilloscope 23
Connect Probes to the Oscilloscope 24
Maximum input voltage at analog inputs 24
Do not float the oscilloscope chassis 24
Input a Waveform 25
Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup 25
Use Auto Scale 26
Compensate Passive Probes 27
Learn the Front Panel Controls and Connectors 28
Front Panel Overlays for Different Languages 35
Learn the Rear Panel Connectors 37
Learn the Oscilloscope Display 38
Access the Built-In Quick Help 40

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2 Horizontal Controls
To adjust the horizontal (time/div) scale 44
To adjust the horizontal delay (position) 45
Panning and Zooming Single or Stopped Acquisitions 46
To change the horizontal time mode (Normal, XY, or Roll) 47
XY Time Mode 48
To display the zoomed time base 50
To change the horizontal scale knob's coarse/fine adjustment
setting 52
To position the time reference (left, center, right) 52
Navigating the Time Base 53
To navigate time 53
To navigate segments 53
3 Vertical Controls
To turn waveforms on or off (channel or math) 56
To adjust the vertical scale 57
To adjust the vertical position 57
To specify channel coupling 57
To specify bandwidth limiting 58
To change the vertical scale knob's coarse/fine adjustment
setting 58
To invert a waveform 59
Setting Analog Channel Probe Options 59
To specify the channel units 60
To specify the probe attenuation 60
To specify the probe skew 61

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4MathWaveforms
To display math waveforms 63
To perform a transform function on an arithmetic operation 64
To adjust the math waveform scale and offset 65
Units for Math Waveforms 65
Math Operators 66
Add or Subtract 66
Multiply or Divide 67
Math Transforms 68
FFT Measurement 68
5 Reference Waveforms
To save a waveform to a reference waveform location 77
To display a reference waveform 78
To scale and position reference waveforms 79
To adjust reference waveform skew 79
To display reference waveform information 80
To save/recall reference waveform files to/from a USB storage
device 80
6 Digital Channels
To connect the digital probes to the device under test 81
Probe cable for digital channels 82
Acquiring waveforms using the digital channels 85
To display digital channels using AutoScale 85
Interpreting the digital waveform display 86

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To change the displayed size of the digital channels 87
To switch a single channel on or off 88
To switch all digital channels on or off 88
To switch groups of channels on or off 88
To change the logic threshold for digital channels 88
To reposition a digital channel 89
To display digital channels as a bus 90
Digital channel signal fidelity: Probe impedance and
grounding 93
Input Impedance 94
Probe Grounding 96
Best Probing Practices 98
To replace digital probe leads 98
7 Display Settings
To adjust waveform intensity 101
To set or clear persistence 103
To clear the display 104
To select the grid type 104
To adjust the grid intensity 105
To freeze the display 105
8Labels
To turn the label display on or off 107
To assign a predefined label to a channel 108
To define a new label 109
To load a list of labels from a text file you create 110

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To reset the label library to the factory default 111
9Triggers
Adjusting the Trigger Level 114
Forcing a Trigger 115
Edge Trigger 115
Pattern Trigger 118
Hex Bus Pattern Trigger 120
Pulse Width Trigger 121
Video Trigger 123
To trigger on a specific line of video 127
To trigger on all sync pulses 128
To trigger on a specific field of the video signal 129
To trigger on all fields of the video signal 130
To trigger on odd or even fields 131
10 Trigger Mode/Coupling
To select the Auto or Normal trigger mode 136
To select the trigger coupling 138
To enable or disable trigger noise rejection 139
To enable or disable trigger HF Reject 139
To set the trigger holdoff 140
External Trigger Input 140
Maximum voltage at oscilloscope external trigger input 141
11 Acquisition Control
Running, Stopping, and Making Single Acquisitions (Run
Control) 143

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Overview of Sampling 145
Sampling Theory 145
Aliasing 145
Oscilloscope Bandwidth and Sample Rate 146
Oscilloscope Rise Time 147
Oscilloscope Bandwidth Required 148
Memory Depth and Sample Rate 149
Selecting the Acquisition Mode 149
Normal Acquisition Mode 150
Peak Detect Acquisition Mode 150
Averaging Acquisition Mode 153
High Resolution Acquisition Mode 155
Acquiring to Segmented Memory 155
Navigating Segments 157
Infinite Persistence with Segmented Memory 157
Segmented Memory Re-Arm Time 158
Saving Data from Segmented Memory 158
12 Cursors
To make cursor measurements 160
Cursor Examples 163
13 Measurements
To make automatic measurements 170
Measurements Summary 171
Snapshot All 173
Voltage Measurements 173
Peak-Peak 174
Maximum 174
Minimum 174
Amplitude 174

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Top 175
Base 176
Overshoot 176
Preshoot 177
Average 178
DC RMS 178
AC RMS 179
Time Measurements 181
Period 181
Frequency 182
+ Width 183
– Width 183
Duty Cycle 183
Rise Time 183
Fall Time 183
Delay 184
Phase 185
Measurement Thresholds 186
Measurement Window with Zoom Display 188
14 Mask Testing
To create a mask from a "golden" waveform (Automask) 189
Mask Test Setup Options 191
Mask Statistics 194
To manually modify a mask file 195
Building a Mask File 198
How is mask testing done? 200

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15 Digital Voltmeter
16 Waveform Generator
To select generated waveform types and settings 205
To output the waveform generator sync pulse 208
To specify the expected output load 209
To use waveform generator logic presets 209
To add noise to the waveform generator output 210
To add modulation to the waveform generator output 210
To set up Amplitude Modulation (AM) 211
To set up Frequency Modulation (FM) 213
To set up Frequency-Shift Keying Modulation (FSK) 214
To restore waveform generator defaults 215
17 Save/Recall (Setups, Screens, Data)
Saving Setups, Screen Images, or Data 217
To save setup files 219
To save BMP or PNG image files 219
To save CSV, ASCII XY, or BIN data files 220
To save ALB data files 221
Length Control 223
To save reference waveform files to a USB storage device 225
To save masks 225
To navigate storage locations 226
To enter file names 226
Recalling Setups, Masks, or Reference Waveforms 227
To recall setup files 227
To recall mask files 228
To recall reference waveform files from a USB storage
device 228

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Recalling Default Setups 229
Performing a Secure Erase 229
18 Print (Screens)
To print the oscilloscope's display 231
To set up network printer connections 232
To specify the print options 234
To specify the palette option 235
19 Utility Settings
I/O Interface Settings 237
Setting up the Oscilloscope's LAN Connection 238
To establish a LAN connection 239
Stand-alone (Point-to-Point) Connection to a PC 240
File Explorer 241
Setting Oscilloscope Preferences 243
To choose "expand about" center or ground 243
To disable/enable transparent backgrounds 244
To load the default label library 244
To set up the screen saver 244
To set AutoScale preferences 245
Setting the Oscilloscope's Clock 246
Setting the Rear Panel TRIG OUT Source 246
Performing Service Tasks 247
To perform user calibration 248
To perform hardware self test 250
To perform front panel self test 251
To display oscilloscope information 251
To display the user calibration status 251

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To clean the oscilloscope 251
To check warranty and extended services status 252
To contact Agilent 252
To return the instrument 252
Configuring the [Quick Action] Key 253
Adding an Annotation 254
20 Web Interface
Accessing the Web Interface 258
Browser Web Control 259
Real Scope Remote Front Panel 260
Simple Remote Front Panel 261
Browser-Based Remote Front Panel 262
Remote Programming via the Web Interface 263
Remote Programming with Agilent IO Libraries 264
Save/Recall 265
Saving Files via the Web Interface 265
Recalling Files via the Web Interface 266
Get Image 267
Identification Function 268
Instrument Utilities 268
Setting a Password 269
21 Reference
Specifications and Characteristics 273
Measurement Category 273
Oscilloscope Measurement Category 274
Measurement Category Definitions 274
Transient Withstand Capability 275

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Maximum input voltage at analog inputs 275
Maximum input voltage at digital channels 275
Environmental Conditions 275
Probes and Accessories 276
Passive Probes 276
Differential Probes 277
Current Probes 277
Accessories Available 278
Loading Licenses and Displaying License Information 279
Licensed Options Available 279
Other Options Available 280
Upgrading to an MSO 280
Software and Firmware Updates 280
Binary Data (.bin) Format 281
Binary Data in MATLAB 282
Binary Header Format 282
Example Program for Reading Binary Data 284
Examples of Binary Files 285
CSV and ASCII XY files 287
CSV and ASCII XY file structure 288
Minimum and Maximum Values in CSV Files 288
Acknowledgements 289
Index

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Getting Started
Inspect the Package Contents 19
Tilt the Oscilloscope for Easy Viewing 22
Power-On the Oscilloscope 23
Connect Probes to the Oscilloscope 24
Input a Waveform 25
Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup 25
Use Auto Scale 26
Compensate Passive Probes 27
Learn the Front Panel Controls and Connectors 28
Learn the Rear Panel Connectors 37
Learn the Oscilloscope Display 38
Access the Built-In Quick Help 40
This chapter describes the steps you take when using the oscilloscope for
the first time.
Inspect the Package Contents
•Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If your shipping container appears to be damaged, keep the shipping
container or cushioning material until you have inspected the contents
of the shipment for completeness and have checked the oscilloscope
mechanically and electrically.
•Verify that you received the following items and any optional
accessories you may have ordered:

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1Getting Started
•InfiniiVision 2000 X- Series oscilloscope.
•Power cord (country of origin determines specific type).
•Oscilloscope probes:
•Two probes for 2-channel models.
•Four probes for 4- channel models.
•Documentation CD- ROM.