Hantek DSO-3000A Series User manual

USER’S MANUAL
DSO-3000(A) Series
4CH PC Based Digital Oscilloscope
V1.0.2

Content
General Safety Summary.............................................................................. 1
Chapter 1 Getting Start................................................................................. 2
1.1 System Requirements............................................................................................3
1.2 Install Software.......................................................................................................4
1.3 Install Driver............................................................................................................7
1.4 Connect Device ....................................................................................................11
1.5 General Features..................................................................................................15
1.6 General Check......................................................................................................16
1.7 Probe Compensation............................................................................................16
1.8 Function Check.....................................................................................................17
1.9 Self Calibration .....................................................................................................18
Chapter 2 Operating Basics ....................................................................... 19
2.1 The User’s Interface .............................................................................................20
2.2 The Menu System.................................................................................................22
2.3 The Vertical System..............................................................................................24
2.4 The Horizontal System .........................................................................................25
2.5 The Trigger System ..............................................................................................25
2.6 Input Connectors ..................................................................................................27
Chapter 3 Oscilloscope Functions ............................................................ 28
3.1 Setup the Oscilloscope.........................................................................................29
3.2 Set Vertical System...............................................................................................30
3.3 Set Horizontal System..........................................................................................32
3.4 Set Trigger System...............................................................................................33
3.5 Set MATH..............................................................................................................34
3.6 Set Reference.......................................................................................................37
3.7 Fast Fourier Transform Function..........................................................................38
3.8 Save/Load.............................................................................................................39
3.9 Utility Function......................................................................................................40
3.10 Measure Signal...................................................................................................42
3.11 The Display System............................................................................................46
3.12 Zoom In/Out and Move Waveforms....................................................................50
3.13 Acquisition Modes...............................................................................................51
3.14 Print And Print Preview.......................................................................................51
Chapter 4 Application Example.................................................................. 52
4.1 Simple Measurement............................................................................................53
4.2 Capturing a Single-Shot Signal............................................................................54
4.3 The Application of the X-Y Operation...................................................................54

4.4 Taking Cursor Measurements...............................................................................56
Chapter 5 Logic Analyzer Function ........................................................... 58
Chapter 6 Waveform Generator ................................................................. 61
6.1 Generate Waveform .............................................................................................62
6.2 Synchronized output.............................................................................................66
6.3 Digital Generator...................................................................................................67
Chapter 7 Appendix .................................................................................... 70
Appendix A: Specifications .........................................................................................71
Appendix B:Accessories............................................................................................73
Appendix C: General Maintenance ............................................................................73

General Safety Summary
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safetyprecautions carefullybefore operate the device to avoid any personal
injuries or damages to the device and any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards use the device as specified by this user’s guide only.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the
country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while
they are connected to a voltage source.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement device
before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input and the probe
reference lead from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement
device.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings
on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making
connections to the product.
Use Proper Probe. To avoid shock hazard, use a properly rated probe for your measurement.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure. Do not touch exposed connections and components when
power is on.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If suspected damage occurs with the device, have it
inspected by qualified service personnel before further operations.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions for proper ventilation of the
device.
Do not operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do not operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

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Chapter 1 Getting Start
The oscilloscope is small, lightweight, no external power required, portable oscilloscopes! The
oscilloscopes is ideal for production test, research and design and all of the applications involving
analog circuits test and troubleshooting, as well as education and training.
In addition to the list of general features on the next page, this chapter describes how to do the
following tasks:
System Requirements
Install software
Install Driver
Connect Device
General Features
General Check
Probe Compensation
Function Check
Self Calibration

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1.1 System Requirements
To run the oscilloscope software, the needs of computer configuration are as follows:
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System
Window XP/Vista/Win 7/Win 8/Win 10
Processor
Upwards of 1.00G processor
Memory
256M byte
Disk Space
500M disk free space
Screen resolution
800 x 600
Recommended Configuration
Operating System
Windows XP SP3 System
Processor
2.4G Processor
Memory
1G Byte Memory
Disk Space
80G Disk Space
Screen resolution
1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024 resolution
DPI Setting
Normal Size (96DPI)

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1.2 Install Software
Caution: You must install the software before using the oscilloscope.
1. While in Windows, insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. The installation should start up automatically. Otherwise in Windows Explorer, switch to the
CD-ROM drive and run Setup.exe.
3. The software Installation is started. Click 'Next' to continue.

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4. Choose a destination directory. Click 'Next' to continue.
5. Check the setup information. Click Next to start copying of files.

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6. This Status dialog is displayed during copying of files.
7. Updating Your System Configuration.
8. The installation is complete.

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1.3 Install Driver
1. Download Keysight IO libraries suite and install。
Open the following websit to download latest Keysight IO Libraries Suite：
http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?ckey=2175637&id=2175637&nid=-11143.0.00&lc
=eng&cc=GB
Note: Please download and install IOLibSuite_16_3_17218.exe for PC of Windows XP
system.
2. Double click the icon to start installing.
3. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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4. Read License Agreement and accept. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
5. Select a setup type and click ‘Next’ to continue.

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6. Click ‘Install’ to start copying files.
7. Prepare to install.

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8. The installation is completed. you will see the running IO program in the lower right corner of the
screen.

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1.4 Connect Device
There are two connection modes: USB connection and LAN connection.
USB connection
1.Power on. Connect DSO scope to PC via USB cable. The driver will install by itself. When the
driver is installed successfully, there will have a prompt as follows:
2.After installing successfully, users can see the driver information in the computer management.
3.Click Keysight IO libraries suite icon in bottom right corner, and choice “Connection Expert”. Now
users can see the device information.
4.If installing unsuccessfully, right click to update the driver manually, and choice the correct route:
C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\IVI USB Staging\b841aa80\Windows
5.Double click “DSO-xxxx” shortcut on desktop to open the software of DSO device. The device is
connected with PC successfully. You can see “Connected” tip in status column.

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LAN connection
1.Set up local area network (LAN)
1)Connect router with DSO scope via one LAN cable. Connect router with PC via the another
LAN cable.
2)“Open Network and Sharing Center->Local Area Connection-> Properties->Internet Protocol
Version (TCP/IPv4)” . Set the right IP of PC in same network segment with the oscilloscope’s
network name. The default IP is 192.168.1.127.

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3)Set PC’s IP to 192.168.1.2 or others(192.168.1.2~192.168.1.255) except 192.168.1.127. For
example, the IP of the device is 192.168.1.32. Set Subnet mask in default.
Click Keysight IO libraries suite icon in bottom right corner, and choice “Connection Expert”. Now
users can see the device information.

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2.Connect Device
Double click “DSO-xxxx” shortcut on desktop (Or click “File->Connect” menu) to open the software
of DSO device.
1)Select “LAN” type, the device connect setting dialog is as shown below:
2)The device is connected with PC successfully. You can see “Connected” tip in status column.
Note: In LAN mode, there is no need to use 12V power adapter.

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1.5 General Features
Product Features:
Four Channels, Bandwidth:
100MHz (DSO3104, DSO3104A)
200MHz (DSO3204, DSO3204A)
250MHz (DSO3254, DSO3254A)
Maximum real-time sample rate:
1GSa/s
Memory depth:
1.6K-128M/CH
Automatic setup for ease of use (AUTOSET);
Pass/Fail;
Built-in Fast Fourier Transform function(FFT);
20 Automatic measurements;
Cursor measurements;
waveform storage, record and replay dynamic waveforms;
User selectable fast offset calibration;
Add, Subtract , Multiply and Division Mathematic Functions;
Selectable 20 MHz bandwidth limit;
External trigger;
Waveform average;
Adjustable waveform intensity, more effective waveform view;

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1.6 General Check
Please check the instrument as following steps after receiving an oscilloscope:
Check the shipping container for damage:
Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment
have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been checked mechanically and
electrically.
Check the accessories:
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in "Accessories" in this guide. If the contents
are incomplete or damaged, please notify the franchiser.
Check the instrument:
In case there is any mechanical damage or defect, or the instrument does not operate properly
or fails performance tests, please notify the franchiser.
1.7 Probe Compensation
Perform this function to match the characteristics of the probe and the channel input. This
should be performed whenever attaching a probe to any input channel at the first time.
■From the “Probe” menu, select attenuation to 1:10. Set the switch to “X10” on the probe and
connect it to CH1 of the oscilloscope.When using the probe hook-tip, insert the tip onto the probe
firmly to ensure a proper connection.
■Attach the probe tip to the Probe Compensator and the reference lead to the ground
connector, select CH1, and then press the “AUTOSET”button into the menu or the toolbar.
■Check the shape of the displayed waveform.
Correctly Compensated
Over Compensated

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Under Compensated
1. If necessary, use a non-metallic tool to adjust the trimmer capacitor of the probe for the fattest
square wave being displayed on the oscilloscope.
2. Repeat if necessary.
WARNNING: To avoid electric shock while using the probe, be sure the perfection of the insulated
cable, and do not touch the metallic portions of the probe head while it is connected with a voltage
source.
1.8 Function Check
Perform this functional check to verify that your oscilloscope is operating correctly.
■Connect the oscilloscope
You should connect the A-Type Plug of USB cable to your PC USB port and connect the other
A-Type Plug of USB cable to oscilloscope USB port.
■Input a signal to a channel of the oscilloscope
The oscilloscope is equipped with four channels.
Please input signal in the following steps:
1. Set the attenuation switch on the probe as 10X and connect the probe on the oscilloscope with
CH1. Aim the slot in the probe connector at the faucet on BNC of CH1 and insert, then, turn right to
lock the probe. Finally, attach the tip of probe and ground nip to the Connector of Probe
compensator.