B+K precision 2190E User manual

Model: 2190E
100 MHz Digital Storage
Oscilloscope
USER MANUAL
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Safety Summary
The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance
personnel and must be followed during all phases of operation, service,
and repair of this instrument.
Before applying power to this instrument:
Read and understand the safety and operational information in
this manual.
Apply all the listed safety precautions.
Verify that the voltage selector at the line power cord input is set
to the correct line voltage. Operating the instrument at an
incorrect line voltage will void the warranty.
Make all connections to the instrument before applying power.
Do not operate the instrument in ways not specified by this
manual or by B&K Precision.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with warnings elsewhere in
this manual violates the safety standards of design, manufacture, and
intended use of the instrument. B&K Precision assumes no liability for a
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Category rating
The IEC 61010 standard defines safety category ratings that specify the
amount of electrical energy available and the voltage impulses that may
occur on electrical conductors associated with these category ratings. The
category rating is a Roman numeral of I, II, III, or IV. This rating is also
accompanied by a maximum voltage of the circuit to be tested, which
defines the voltage impulses expected and required insulation clearances.
These categories are:
Category I (CAT I): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs
are not intended to be connected to the mains supply. The voltages in the
environment are typically derived from a limited-energy transformer or a
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battery.
Category II (CAT II): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs
are meant to be connected to the mains supply at a standard wall outlet or
similar sources. Example measurement environments are portable tools
and household appliances.
Category III (CAT III): Measurement instruments whose measurement
inputs are meant to be connected to the mains installation of a building.
Examples are measurements inside a building's circuit breaker panel or the
wiring of permanently-installed motors.
Category IV (CAT IV): Measurement instruments whose measurement
inputs are meant to be connected to the primary power entering a
building or other outdoor wiring.
Do not use this instrument in an electrical environment with a higher
category rating than what is specified in this manual for this instrument.
You must ensure that each accessory you use with this instrument has a
category rating equal to or higher than the instrument's category rating to
maintain the instrument's category rating. Failure to do so will lower the
category rating of the measuring system.
Electrical Power
This instrument is intended to be powered from a CATEGORY II mains
power environment. The mains power should be 120 V RMS or 240 V RMS.
Use only the power cord supplied with the instrument and ensure it is
appropriate for your country of use.
Ground the Instrument
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To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be
connected to an electrical safety ground. This instrument is grounded
through the ground conductor of the supplied, three-conductor AC line
power cable. The power cable must be plugged into an approved three-
conductor electrical outlet. The power jack and mating plug of the power
cable meet IEC safety standards.
Do not alter or defeat the ground connection. Without the safety ground
connection, all accessible conductive parts (including control knobs) may
provide an electric shock. Failure to use a properly-grounded approved
outlet and the recommended three-conductor AC line power cable may
result in injury or death.
Unless otherwise stated, a ground connection on the instrument's front or
rear panel is for a reference of potential only and is not to be used as a
safety ground.
Do not operate in an explosive or flammable atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or
vapors, fumes, or finely-divided particulates.
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The instrument is designed to be used in office-type indoor environments.
Do not operate the instrument
In the presence of noxious, corrosive, or flammable fumes, gases,
vapors, chemicals, or finely-divided particulates.
In relative humidity conditions outside the instrument's
specifications.
In environments where there is a danger of any liquid being
spilled on the instrument or where any liquid can condense on
the instrument.
In air temperatures exceeding the specified operating
temperatures.
In atmospheric pressures outside the specified altitude limits or
where the surrounding gas is not air.
In environments with restricted cooling air flow, even if the air
temperatures are within specifications.
In direct sunlight.
This instrument is intended to be used in an indoor pollution degree 2
environment. The operating temperature range is 0 °C to 40 °C and the
operating humidity is ≤ 85 % relative humidity at 40 °C, with no
condensation allowed. Measurements made by this instrument may be
outside specifications if the instrument is used in non-office-type
environments. Such environments may include rapid temperature or
humidity changes, sunlight, vibration and/or mechanical shocks, acoustic
noise, electrical noise, strong electric fields, or strong magnetic fields.
Do not operate instrument if damaged
If the instrument is damaged, appears to be damaged, or if any liquid,
chemical, or other material gets on or inside the instrument, remove the
instrument's power cord, remove the instrument from service, label it as
not to be operated, and return the instrument to B&K Precision for repair.
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Notify B&K Precision of the nature of any contamination of the instrument.
Clean the instrument only as instructed
Do not clean the instrument, its switches, or its terminals with contact
cleaners, abrasives, lubricants, solvents, acids/bases, or other such
chemicals. Clean the instrument only with a clean dry lint-free cloth or as
instructed in this manual.
Not for critical applications
This instrument is not authorized for use in contact with the human body
or for use as a component in a life-support device or system.
Do not touch live circuits
Instrument covers must not be removed by operating personnel.
Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made by
qualified service-trained maintenance personnel who are aware of the
hazards involved when the instrument's covers and shields are removed.
Under certain conditions, even with the power cord removed, dangerous
voltages may exist when the covers are removed. To avoid injuries, always
disconnect the power cord from the instrument, disconnect all other
connections (for example, test leads, computer interface cables, etc.),
discharge all circuits, and verify there are no hazardous voltages present
on any conductors by measurements with a properly-operating voltage-
sensing device before touching any internal parts. Verify the voltage-
sensing device is working properly before and after making the
measurements by testing with known-operating voltage sources and test
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for both DC and AC voltages. Do not attempt any service or adjustment
unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Do not insert any object into an instrument's ventilation openings or other
openings.
Hazardous voltages may be present in unexpected locations in circuitry
being tested when a fault condition in the circuit exists.
Servicing
Do not substitute parts that are not approved by B&K Precision or modify
this instrument. Return the instrument to B&K Precision for service and
repair to ensure that safety and performance features are maintained.
Cooling fans
This instrument contains one or more cooling fans. For continued safe
operation of the instrument, the air inlet and exhaust openings for these
fans must not be blocked nor must accumulated dust or other debris be
allowed to reduce air flow. Maintain at least 25 mm clearance around the
sides of the instrument that contain air inlet and exhaust ports. If mounted
in a rack, position power devices in the rack above the instrument to
minimize instrument heating while rack mounted. Do not continue to
operate the instrument if you cannot verify the fan is operating (note some
fans may have intermittent duty cycles). Do not insert any object into the
fan's inlet or outlet.
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For continued safe use of the instrument
Do not place heavy objects on the instrument.
Do not obstruct cooling air flow to the instrument.
Do not place a hot soldering iron on the instrument.
Do not pull the instrument with the power cord, connected
probe, or connected test lead.
Do not move the instrument when a probe is connected to a
circuit being tested.
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Compliance Statements
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
This product is subject to Directive
2002/96/EC of the European
Parliament and the Council of the
European Union on waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE),
and in jurisdictions adopting that
Directive, is marked as being put on
the market after August 13, 2005,
and should not be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste. Please
utilize your local WEEE collection
facilities in the disposition of this
product and otherwise observe all
applicable requirements.
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CE Declaration of Conformity
This instrument meets the requirements of 2006/95/EC Low Voltage
Directive and 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive with
the following standards.
Low Voltage Directive
-EN61010-1: 2001
-EN61010-031: 2002+A1: 2008
EMC Directive
-EN 61326-1:2006
-EN 61000-3-2: 2006+A2: 2009
-EN 61000-3-3: 2008
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Safety Symbols
Refer to the user manual for warning information to
avoid hazard or personal injury and prevent damage
to instrument.
Electric Shock hazard
Alternating current (AC)
Chassis (earth ground) symbol.
Ground terminal
On (Power). This is the In position of the power
switch when instrument is ON.
Off (Power). This is the Out position of the power
switch when instrument is OFF.
Off (Supply). This is the AC mains
connect/disconnect switch on top of the
instrument.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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Table of Contents
Safety Summary ........................................................................................i
Compliance Statements ........................................................................ viii
Safety Symbols ......................................................................................... x
1General Information .........................................................................1
1.1 Product Overview ......................................................................... 1
1.2 Package Contents ......................................................................... 1
1.3 Front Panel ................................................................................... 2
Front Panel Description ........................................................................2
1.4 Back Panel .................................................................................... 3
Back Panel Description .........................................................................4
1.5 Display Information ...................................................................... 4
User Interface Description ................................................................... 5
2Getting Started .................................................................................6
2.1 Input Power Requirements ..........................................................6
Input Power .......................................................................................... 6
2.2 Preliminary Check.........................................................................6
Verify AC Input Voltage ........................................................................7
Connect Power ..................................................................................... 7
Self-Test................................................................................................7
Self Cal .................................................................................................. 7
Check Model and Firmware Version ....................................................8
Function Check ..................................................................................... 8
Probe Safety ....................................................................................... 10
Probe Attenuation.............................................................................. 11
Probe Compensation..........................................................................11
3Functions and Operating Descriptions ............................................13
3.1 Menu and Control Button ..........................................................14
3.2 Connectors ................................................................................. 16
3.3 Auto Setup..................................................................................17
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3.4 Default Setup..............................................................................19
3.5 Universal Knob............................................................................23
3.6 Vertical System ........................................................................... 23
Using Vertical Position Knob and Volts/div Knob ............................... 24
3.7 Channel Function Menu .............................................................25
Setting up Channels............................................................................28
3.8 Math Functions...........................................................................34
FFT Spectrum Analyzer .......................................................................36
3.9 Using REF ....................................................................................43
3.10 Horizontal System.......................................................................45
Horizontal Control Knob..................................................................... 45
Window Zone ..................................................................................... 46
3.11 Trigger System ............................................................................ 47
Signal Source ...................................................................................... 48
Trigger Type........................................................................................ 49
Coupling..............................................................................................67
Position............................................................................................... 67
Slope and Level...................................................................................68
Trigger Holdoff ...................................................................................69
3.12 Signal Acquisition System ........................................................... 70
3.13 Display System............................................................................ 75
X-Y Format .......................................................................................... 79
3.14 Measure System ......................................................................... 80
Scale Measurement............................................................................ 80
Cursor Measurement .........................................................................80
3.15 Storage System ...........................................................................94
Recalling Files .....................................................................................96
Creating Folders and Files .................................................................. 96
Save/Recall Setup ............................................................................... 97
Save/Recall Waveform .....................................................................102
3.16 Utility System............................................................................109
System Status ................................................................................... 113
Language .......................................................................................... 114
Self Calibration .................................................................................115
Self Test ............................................................................................116
Update Firmware..............................................................................119
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Pass/Fail............................................................................................120
Waveform Record ............................................................................125
Recorder (Scan Mode Only) ............................................................. 129
Help Menu........................................................................................134
Education Mode ...............................................................................134
4Application Examples ...................................................................135
4.1 Taking Simple Measurements ..................................................135
4.2 Taking Cursor Measurements...................................................136
4.3 Capturing a Single-Shot Signal..................................................138
4.4 Analyzing Signal Details ............................................................139
4.5 Triggering on a Video Signal ..................................................... 140
4.6 Application of X-Y Function ......................................................141
4.7 Analyzing a Differential Communication Signal........................143
5Remote Control ............................................................................144
6Message Prompts and Troubleshooting........................................146
6.1 Message Prompts ..................................................................... 146
6.2 Troubleshooting .......................................................................147
7Specifications ...............................................................................149
8Calibration....................................................................................153
SERVICE INFORMATION .......................................................................154
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ...........................................................155
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1General Information
1.1 Product Overview
The B&K Precision 2190E digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) is a portable
benchtop instrument used for making measurements of signals and
waveforms. The oscilloscope’s bandwidth is capable of capturing up to 100
MHz signals with a real time sampling rate of up to 1 GSa/s. With up to 40k
points of deep memory, more details of a signal can be captured and
displayed on a large color LCD display for analysis.
Features:
2 channels with bandwidth up to 100 MHz
Single channel real-time sampling rate of up to 1 GSa/s
Up to 40k points of memory depth
7” Color TFT LCD display
Trigger types: Edge, Pulse, Video, Slope, and Alternative
Digital filter and waveform recorder functions
Automatic measurement of 32 parameters (Voltage and Time)
Standard USB host, USBTMC device, and LAN ports
1.2 Package Contents
Please inspect the instrument mechanically and electrically upon receiving
it. Unpack all items from the shipping carton, and check for any obvious
signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transportation.
Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save the original
packing carton for possible future reshipment. Every instrument is shipped
with the following contents:
1 x Quick Start guide (printed)
1 x AC power cord
1 x USB type A to Type B cable
2 x 1:1/10:1 Passive Oscilloscope Probes
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Verify that all items above are included in the shipping container. If
anything is missing, please contact B&K Precision.
1.3 Front Panel
It is important for you to familiarize yourself with the DSO’s front panel
before operating the instrument. Below is a brief introduction of the front
panel function operation.
Figure 1.1 –Front Panel
Front Panel Description
Front USB (Type A) Connector
Menu Function Keys, Menu On/Off, Print Key
Input Channels (1 MΩ BNC)
Probe Compensator (1 kHz and Ground)
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Horizontal Controls (Time Base)
Trigger Controls
Auto Setup Button
Menu and Measurement Buttons
Universal Knob
Vertical Controls
1.4 Back Panel
The following images show back and side panel connection locations.
Figure 1.2 –Back Panel
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Back Panel Description
Security Lock Receptacle
LAN Interface
Pass/Fail Output
Rear USB (Type B) Device Connector
Power Input Connector
AC Power Switch
1.5 Display Information
Figure 1.3 –Display Screen
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User Interface Description
Trigger Status
USB Host Port Connection Indicator
Waveform Display Preview
Horizontal Trigger Position Marker
LAN Port Connection Indicator
Menu
Trigger Source, Type, and Level Indicator
Frequency Counter
Horizontal Delay Position
Horizontal Time Base Setting
Channel Source, Coupling Type, Volts/Division, BW Limit
Indicator
Vertical Display Markers (Ground Reference)
Trigger Level Display Marker
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2Getting Started
Before connecting and powering up the instrument, please review and go
through the instructions in this chapter.
2.1 Input Power Requirements
Input Power
The supply has a universal AC input that accepts line voltage and
frequency input within:
100 –240 V (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 5%)
100 –127 V, 45 –440 Hz
Before connecting to an AC outlet or external power source, be sure that
the power switch is in the OFF position and verify that the AC power cord,
including the extension line, is compatible with the rated voltage/current
and that there is sufficient circuit capacity for the power supply. Once
verified, connect the cable firmly.
The included AC power cord is safety certified for this
instrument operating in rated range. To change a cable or add
an extension cable, be sure that it can meet the required
power ratings for this instrument. Any misuse with wrong or
unsafe cables will void the warranty.
2.2 Preliminary Check
Complete the following steps to verify that the oscilloscope is ready for
use.
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