B+K precision 2560 Series User manual

Series: 2560
4CH/2 CH
Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
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 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.
Measurement Categories
These digital oscilloscopes can make measurements in measurement category I (CAT I).
Do not exceed a voltage input of more than 5 V absolute value for a 50 Ωimpedance input or 400 V
absolute value for a 1 MΩ impedance input.

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This oscilloscope can only be used for measurements within its specified measurement category.
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
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 10 °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.
Notify B&K Precision of the nature of any contamination of the instrument.
Clean the instrument only as instructed

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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 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.

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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.
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 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive and 2014/30/EU
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive with the following standards.
Low Voltage Directive
-EN 61010-1:2010
EMC Directive
-EN 61326-1:2013
-EN 61000-3-2:2014
-EN 61000-3-3:2013

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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.
Notations
TEXT –Denotes a softkey.
TEXT –Denotes a front panel button.

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Contents
Safety Summary ..................................................................................................................... i
Compliance Statements...............................................................................................................vi
Safety Symbols...........................................................................................................................viii
Notations ............................................................................................................................viii
1General Information...................................................................................................... 15
1.1 Product Overview............................................................................................................ 15
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................................................................ 15
1.3 Product Dimensions......................................................................................................... 16
1.4 Front Panel....................................................................................................................... 17
Front Panel Description................................................................................................... 17
1.5 Rear Panel........................................................................................................................ 18
Back Panel Description.................................................................................................... 18
1.6 Display Information ......................................................................................................... 19
User Interface Description .............................................................................................. 19
User Interface Functionality............................................................................................ 20
2Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 23
2.1 Input Power Requirements ............................................................................................. 23
2.2 Line Voltage and Fuse Requirements.............................................................................. 23
2.3 Preliminary Check............................................................................................................ 25
Security Lock.................................................................................................................... 25
Verify AC Input Voltage ................................................................................................... 25
Connect Power ................................................................................................................ 25
Adjust the Support Feet .................................................................................................. 26
2.4 Power-on Inspection........................................................................................................ 26
Self-Test........................................................................................................................... 27
Self-Calibration................................................................................................................ 27
Check Model and Firmware Version ............................................................................... 27
Connect the Probe........................................................................................................... 27
Probe Compensation....................................................................................................... 27
Probe Safety .................................................................................................................... 28
Probe Attenuation........................................................................................................... 29
3Main Functions and Operating Descriptions................................................................... 30
3.1 Menu and Control Buttons.............................................................................................. 30
3.2 Connectors....................................................................................................................... 32
Analog and Digital Connectors........................................................................................ 32
Miscellaneous Connectors .............................................................................................. 32

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Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................................... 33
3.3 Vertical System ................................................................................................................ 33
To Enable the Channel..................................................................................................... 34
Adjust the Vertical Scale.................................................................................................. 34
Adjust the Vertical Position............................................................................................. 35
Specify Channel Coupling ................................................................................................ 35
Specify Bandwidth Limit.................................................................................................. 35
Specify Probe Attenuation Factor ................................................................................... 36
Specify Channel Input Impedance................................................................................... 36
Specify the Amplitude Unit ............................................................................................. 36
Deskew ............................................................................................................................ 36
Inverting a Waveform...................................................................................................... 36
3.4 Horizontal System............................................................................................................ 37
Horizontal Scale Knob...................................................................................................... 38
Adjust Trigger Delay ........................................................................................................ 38
Roll mode......................................................................................................................... 38
The Zoom Function.......................................................................................................... 39
3.5 Run Control...................................................................................................................... 40
3.6 Multi-Function Control.................................................................................................... 41
3.7 Universal Knob................................................................................................................. 42
Adjust the waveform intensity........................................................................................ 42
Universal Knob................................................................................................................. 42
3.8 On-line Help..................................................................................................................... 42
4Sample System Configuration........................................................................................ 44
4.1 Run Control...................................................................................................................... 44
4.2 Overview of Sampling...................................................................................................... 44
Sampling Theory.............................................................................................................. 44
Sampling Rate.................................................................................................................. 44
Oscilloscope Bandwidth and Sample Rate ...................................................................... 46
4.3 Memory Depth ................................................................................................................ 47
4.4 Sampling Mode................................................................................................................ 48
4.5 Waveform Interpolation Method.................................................................................... 48
4.6 Acquisition Mode............................................................................................................. 51
Normal mode (default).................................................................................................... 51
Peak Detect ..................................................................................................................... 51
Average............................................................................................................................ 52
Eres (Enhanced Resolution)............................................................................................. 54
4.7 Horizontal Format............................................................................................................ 55
4.8 Sequence Mode............................................................................................................... 56
Using the Sequence Mode: ............................................................................................. 56
Replaying a sequence of captured waveforms ............................................................... 57
5Trigger .......................................................................................................................... 58

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5.1 Overview of triggering..................................................................................................... 58
5.2 Auto Setup....................................................................................................................... 59
5.3 Setting the Trigger ........................................................................................................... 59
5.4 Trigger Source.................................................................................................................. 60
5.5 Trigger Mode ................................................................................................................... 60
5.6 Trigger Level .................................................................................................................... 61
5.7 Trigger Coupling............................................................................................................... 62
5.8 Trigger Hold Off ............................................................................................................... 62
5.9 Noise Rejection................................................................................................................ 63
5.10 Trigger Types ................................................................................................................... 64
Edge Trigger..................................................................................................................... 65
Slope Trigger.................................................................................................................... 66
Pulse Trigger.................................................................................................................... 68
Video Trigger ................................................................................................................... 70
Window Trigger............................................................................................................... 73
Interval Trigger ................................................................................................................ 75
DropOut Trigger............................................................................................................... 76
Runt Trigger..................................................................................................................... 79
Pattern Trigger................................................................................................................. 81
Serial Trigger.................................................................................................................... 83
6Math Functions ............................................................................................................. 93
6.1 Math Operations and Their Units.................................................................................... 93
6.2 Addition and Subtraction................................................................................................. 93
6.3 Multiplication and Division.............................................................................................. 94
6.4 FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) ........................................................................................... 94
6.5 Differentiation ................................................................................................................. 96
6.6 Integration....................................................................................................................... 97
6.7 Square Root ..................................................................................................................... 99
7Cursors.........................................................................................................................100
7.1 Manual........................................................................................................................... 100
7.2 Track .............................................................................................................................. 101
8Auto Measurement ......................................................................................................102
8.1 Type of Measurement ................................................................................................... 103
Voltage Measurements ................................................................................................. 103
Time Measurements ..................................................................................................... 104
Delay Measurements .................................................................................................... 104
8.2 Statistics......................................................................................................................... 105
8.3 Gate ............................................................................................................................... 105
8.4 To Clear Measurement Parameters .............................................................................. 106
8.5 All Measure.................................................................................................................... 106

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9Display Settings............................................................................................................106
Display Type................................................................................................................... 106
Color-Grade ................................................................................................................... 108
Persistence .................................................................................................................... 109
Clear the Display............................................................................................................ 109
Grid Type ....................................................................................................................... 110
Grid Brightness.............................................................................................................. 110
Waveform Intensity....................................................................................................... 110
Transparency................................................................................................................. 110
10 Save and Recall ............................................................................................................112
10.1 Save Type....................................................................................................................... 112
Setups............................................................................................................................ 112
Reference ...................................................................................................................... 112
Binary............................................................................................................................. 112
BMP (screen picture)..................................................................................................... 112
CSV................................................................................................................................. 112
MATLAB®..................................................................................................................... 113
10.2 Setup Internal Save and Recall ...................................................................................... 113
Save setup to internal memory..................................................................................... 113
Load setup from internal memory ................................................................................ 113
10.3 External save and recall................................................................................................. 113
External Save ................................................................................................................. 113
Recall an external file .................................................................................................... 114
10.4 File Management........................................................................................................... 114
Create a New File or Folder........................................................................................... 115
Delete a file or folder .................................................................................................... 116
Rename a file or a folder............................................................................................... 116
Security erase ................................................................................................................ 116
11 Utility...........................................................................................................................117
11.1 View the System Status ................................................................................................. 117
11.2 Self Calibration............................................................................................................... 117
11.3 Sound............................................................................................................................. 118
11.4 Language........................................................................................................................ 118
11.5 Pass/Fail......................................................................................................................... 119
Perform a Pass/Fail Test................................................................................................ 119
Save and Recall Test Mask............................................................................................. 121
11.6 I/O Remote Communication.......................................................................................... 121
Communicating via USB ................................................................................................ 121
Communicating via a LAN.............................................................................................. 121
Auxiliary Output ............................................................................................................ 123
11.7 Quick-Cal........................................................................................................................ 123

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11.8 Update Firmware and Configuration............................................................................. 124
11.9 Perform a Self-test......................................................................................................... 125
Screen Test .................................................................................................................... 125
Keyboard Test................................................................................................................ 125
LED Test ......................................................................................................................... 126
11.10 Screen Saver .................................................................................................................. 126
11.11 Option Management ..................................................................................................... 127
12 Reference Waveforms..................................................................................................128
To Save a Reference Waveform to Internal Memory ................................................... 129
To Display a Reference Waveform................................................................................ 129
To Adjust the Reference Waveform Position................................................................ 129
To Clear the Reference Waveform................................................................................ 130
13 History Function...........................................................................................................130
14 Default Setup...............................................................................................................132
15 Serial Bus Decoding (DC2560) .......................................................................................135
15.1 I2C Serial Decode........................................................................................................... 135
Setup for I2C Signals...................................................................................................... 135
I2C Serial Decode........................................................................................................... 135
15.2 SPI Serial Decode ........................................................................................................... 137
Setup for SPI Signals ...................................................................................................... 137
SPI Serial Decode........................................................................................................... 139
15.3 UART/RS232 Serial Decode ........................................................................................... 141
Setup for UART Signals .................................................................................................. 141
UART Serial Decode....................................................................................................... 142
15.4 CAN Serial Decode ......................................................................................................... 143
Setup for CAN Signals.................................................................................................... 143
CAN Serial Decode......................................................................................................... 144
15.5 LIN Serial Decode........................................................................................................... 146
Setup for LIN Signals...................................................................................................... 146
LIN Serial Decode........................................................................................................... 146
16 Digital Channels (LA2560 + LP2560) ..............................................................................148
16.1 Connecting Digital Probes to Device under Test........................................................... 148
16.2 Acquiring Digital Waveforms......................................................................................... 149
16.3 Displaying Digital Channels............................................................................................ 149
16.4 Turning a Single Digital Channel On or Off.................................................................... 151
16.5 Turning All Digital Channels On or Off........................................................................... 151
16.6 Changing the Logic Threshold for Digital Channels....................................................... 151
16.7 Displaying Digital Channels as a Bus.............................................................................. 152

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17 Arbitrary Waveform Generator (FG2560)......................................................................153
17.1 Wave Types and Parameters......................................................................................... 153
Sine Waveform.............................................................................................................. 155
Square Waveform.......................................................................................................... 155
Ramp Waveform............................................................................................................ 156
Pulse Waveform ............................................................................................................ 156
DC Waveform ................................................................................................................ 157
Noise Waveform............................................................................................................ 157
Cardiac Waveform......................................................................................................... 158
Gaus Pulse ..................................................................................................................... 159
17.2 Arbitrary Waveforms..................................................................................................... 159
17.3 Output Impedance......................................................................................................... 160
17.4 Set Default Values.......................................................................................................... 161
17.5 AWG Self Cal.................................................................................................................. 161
18 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................162
19 Specifications...............................................................................................................164
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1.1 Product Overview
The B&K Precision 2560 series includes 6 Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSO) and 6 Digital Storage
Oscilloscopes (DSO). The MSOs and DSOs have high bandwidths that allows them to capture
signals with real time sampling rates of up to 2 GSa/s. All of the oscilloscopes have a waveform
update rate up to 140 thousand waveforms per second and a maximum memory depth of 140
million points. A screen with up to 256 levels of intensity and a color display allow these units to
capture and display more details of a signal for subsequent analysis.
DSO Model
2563
2565
2566
2567
2568
2569
MSO Model
2563-MSO
2565-MSO
2566-MSO
2567-MSO
2568-MSO
2569-MSO
Bandwidth
70 MHz
100 MHz
200 MHz
200 MHz
300 MHz
300 MHz
Channels
4
4
2
4
2
4
Features:
Single channel real-time sampling rate of up to 2 GSa/s. Dual channel interleaved 1 GSa/s
Up to 140 thousand points of memory depth
8” Color TFT LCD display (800x480 pixels)
Trigger types: Edge, Slope, Pulse, Video, Window, Runt, Interval, DropOut, Pattern, Serial
Waveform acquisition function
36 automatic measurements: voltage and time parameters
Standard interfaces: USB Host, USB Device (USBTMC), Pass/Fail signal output, LAN, trigger
output signal
Optional features
o MSO license option (LA2560): Enables the 16 digital channels and the Digital button.
The 16 channel logic probe (LP2560) is used conjunction with the license.
o Decode license option (DC2560): Serial decode functions: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN.
Enables the Decode button.
o Function generator option (FG2560). 25 MHz function generator and arbitrary
waveform generator
1.2 Package Contents
Please inspect the instrument mechanically and electrically upon receiving it. Unpack all items
from the shipping carton and check for 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 256X digital storage or mixed signal oscilloscope
1 x AC power cord
1 x USB type A to type B cable

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Passive oscilloscope probe, one per channel
1 x Digital logic probe (MSO models only)
1 x Certificate of calibration
1 x Quick start guide
Verify that all items above are included in the shipping container. If anything is missing, please
contact B&K Precision.
1.3 Product Dimensions
Figure 1 - Product dimensions

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1.4 Front Panel
Figure 2 - Front panel
Front Panel Description
①
Horizontal Control
⑨
Menu Softkeys
②
Auto/Run Control
⑩
Print Button
③
Universal Knob
⑪
Power On/Off Button
④
Trigger Control
⑫
Analog Inputs
⑤
Function Menus
⑬
Digital Inputs
⑥
Wave Gen Control
⑭
USB Host Port
⑦
Multi-function control
⑮
Probe Compensation Terminal
⑧
Vertical Control
⑯
Wave Gen Output

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1.5 Rear Panel
The following images show back and side panel connection locations.
Figure 3 –Rear panel
Back Panel Description
①
Pass/Fail or trigger output
②
External trigger input
③
USB
④
LAN
⑤
Safety lock (Kensington style)
⑥
AC power input connector

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1.6 Display Information
Figure 4 –Display screen
User Interface Description
①
Operating state
②
Horizontal timebase setting
③
Trigger point position relative to center of display
④
Trigger point on waveform
⑤
Frequency counter (measures frequency of trigger signal)
⑥
Sample rate and memory depth
⑦
Trigger settings
⑧
Channel settings
⑨
Channel label and zero volts position marker
⑩
Trigger voltage level (color indicates trigger source)
⑪
Softkeys (capitalized word shows with button's menu is in use)
⑫
I/O connection status