GW Instek GDS-200 Series User manual

Compact Digital Storage
Oscilloscope and Digital
Multimeter
GDS-200 and GDS-300 Series
USER MANUAL
GW INSTEK PART NO. 82DS-22000EA1
ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER

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No. 7-1, Jhongsing Rd., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City 236, Taiwan.

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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 5
GETTING STARTED ......................................................... 10
GDS-200 and GDS-300 Series Overview12
Appearance .......................................... 15
Initial Setup ......................................... 30
OPERATION.................................................................... 37
Gesture Control ................................... 41
Common Menu UI Elements ................ 47
Vertical Menu Operation ...................... 50
Trigger Menu Operation ....................... 66
Trigger Setting ..................................... 68
Run Mode ............................................ 80
Cursor Measurements.......................... 83
Automatic Measurements .................... 86
Drop-Down Menu ................................ 94
Utility Menu ......................................... 96
Acquire Menu .................................... 107
Display Menu..................................... 112
Go-NoGo Menu ................................. 118
Save Operations ................................ 124
Recall Operations .............................. 135
File Manager ...................................... 139
DMM Mode ....................................... 143
EE APPs ............................................. 154
REMOTE CONTROL CONFIG .........................................164
Interface Configuration ...................... 165
FAQ ...............................................................................171

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APPENDIX .....................................................................173
Firmware Update ............................... 175
Fuse Replacement .............................. 176
Resistor Standards ............................. 177
GDS-200/300 Default Settings ........... 180
GDS-200/300 Specifications............... 181
GDS-200/300 Dimensions.................. 185
Declaration of Conformity .................. 186
INDEX............................................................................187

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains important safety
instructions that you must follow during
operation and storage. Read the following before
any operation to insure your safety and to keep
the instrument in the best possible condition.
Safety Symbols
These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the
instrument.
WARNING
Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in damage to the instrument or to
other properties.
DANGER High Voltage
Attention Refer to the Manual
Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased.