Owon SDS1052 User manual

SDS1000 Series
Digital Storage Oscilloscope
User Manual

Dec. 2017 edition V1.1.0
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Lantian Industrial Zone, Zhangzhou 363005 P.R. China
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General Warranty
OWON warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase of the product by the original purchaser
from the OWON Company. The warranty period for accessories such as probes is 12
months. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable to a
third party.
If the product proves defective during the warranty period, OWON will either repair the
defective product without charge for parts and labour, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by
OWON for warranty work may be new or reconditioned like new. All replaced parts,
modules and products become the property of OWON.
To obtain service under this warranty, the customer must notify OWON of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period. Customer shall be responsible for packaging
and shipping the defective product to OWON's designated service centre, a copy of the
customer's proof of purchase is also required.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care. OWON shall not be obligated to furnish
service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other
than OWON representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage
resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-OWON supplies; or d) to service a
product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such
modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
Please contact the nearest OWON's Sales and Service Offices for services or a complete
copy of the warranty statement.
For better after-sales service, please visit www.owon.com.cn and register the purchased
product online.
Excepting the after-sales services provided in this summary or the applicable warranty
statements, OWON will not offer any guarantee for maintenance definitely declared or hinted,
including but not limited to the implied guarantee for marketability and special-purpose
acceptability. OWON should not take any responsibilities for any indirect, special or consequent
damages.

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Table of Contents
1. General Safety Requirements.......................................................................................... 1
2. Safety Terms and Symbols............................................................................................... 2
3. Quick Start....................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction to the Structure of the Oscilloscope.....................................................................4
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel...............................................................................................................................................5
Control Area...........................................................................................................................................6
User Interface Introduction........................................................................................................7
How to Implement the General Inspection...............................................................................8
How to Implement the Function Inspection..............................................................................9
How to Implement the Probe Compensation..........................................................................10
How to Set the Probe Attenuation Coefficient........................................................................11
How to Use the Probe Safely.....................................................................................................12
How to Implement Self-calibration..........................................................................................12
Introduction to the Vertical System.........................................................................................12
Introduction to the Horizontal System....................................................................................14
Introduction to the Trigger System .........................................................................................14
4. Advanced User Guidebook ............................................................................................ 16
How to Set the Vertical System................................................................................................17
Use Mathematical Manipulation Function .............................................................................18
The Waveform Calculation ....................................................................................................................18
Using FFT function................................................................................................................................19
Use Vertical Position and Scale Knobs.................................................................................... 22
How to Set the Horizontal System ...........................................................................................23
Zoom the Waveform ..............................................................................................................................23
How to Set the Trigger System.................................................................................................24
Single Trigger.........................................................................................................................................25
Alternate Trigger (Trigger mode: Edge) ................................................................................................26
How to Operate the Function Menu........................................................................................ 27
How to Set the Sampling/Display ..........................................................................................................27
How to Save and Recall a Waveform.....................................................................................................28
How to Implement the Auxiliary System Function Setting....................................................................35
How to Update your Instrument Firmware.............................................................................................37
How to Measure Automatically..............................................................................................................38
How to Measure with Cursors................................................................................................................42
How to Use Executive Buttons...............................................................................................................44
5. Communication with PC............................................................................................... 47

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6. Demonstration ............................................................................................................... 48
Example 1: Measurement a Simple Signal.............................................................................. 48
Example 2: Gain of a Amplifier in a Metering Circuit..........................................................49
Example 3: Capturing a Single Signal..................................................................................... 50
Example 4: Analyze the Details of a Signal.............................................................................51
Example 5: Application of X-Y Function................................................................................ 53
Example 6: Video Signal Trigger............................................................................................. 54
7. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 56
8. Technical Specifications................................................................................................ 57
General Technical Specifications.............................................................................................59
9. Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 61
Appendix A: Enclosure.............................................................................................................61
Appendix B: General Care and Cleaning ............................................................................... 61

1.General Safety Requirements
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1. General Safety Requirements
Before use, please read the following safety precautions to avoid any possible bodily
injury and to prevent this product or any other connected products from damage. To
avoid any contingent danger, ensure this product is only used within the ranges
specified.
Only a qualified person should perform internal maintenance.
To avoid Fire or Personal Injury:
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord supplied with the product and
certified to use in your country.
Connect or Disconnect Correctly. When the probe or test lead is connected to a
voltage source, please do not connect and disconnect the probe or test lead.
Product Grounded. This instrument is grounded through the power cord grounding
conductor. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be grounded. The
product must be grounded properly before any connection with its input or output
terminals.
When the instrument is powered by AC, do not measure AC power sources
directly otherwise it will cause a short circuit. This is because the testing ground
and power cord ground conductor are connected.
Check all Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, check all ratings and
markings on this product. Refer to the user manual for more information about ratings
before connecting to the instrument.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels
removed.
Use the Proper Fuse. Use only the specified type and rating fuse for this instrument.
Avoid exposed circuit. Be careful when working on exposed circuitry to avoid risk of
electric shock or other injury.
Do not operate if any damage. If you suspect damage to the instrument, have it
inspected by qualified service personnel before further use.
Use your Oscilloscope in a well-ventilated area. Make sure the instrument installed
with proper ventilation.
Do not operate in damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

2.Safety Terms and Symbols
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2. Safety Terms and Symbols
Safety Terms
Terms in this manual (The following terms may appear in this manual):
Warning: Warning indicates conditions or practices that could result in injury or
loss of life.
Caution: Caution indicates the conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the product. The following terms may appear on this product:
Danger: Indicates an immediate hazard or injury possibility.
Warning: Indicates a possible hazard or injury.
Caution: Indicates potential damage to the instrument or other property.
Safety Symbols
Symbols on the product. The following symbol may appear on the product:
Hazardous Voltage Refer to Manual
Protective Earth Terminal Chassis Ground
Test Ground

2.Safety Terms and Symbols
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To avoid body damage and prevent product and connected equipment damage, carefully
read the following safety information before using the test tool. This product can only be
used in the specified applications.
Warning:
The two channels of the oscilloscope are not electrically isolated. The channels should
adopt a common ground during measuring. To prevent short circuits, the 2 probe
grounds must not be connected to 2 different non-isolated DC levels.
The diagram of the oscilloscope ground wire connection:
Ground Clip
Signal Input
Oscilloscope Electrical Outlet
Probe
Power Cord
It is not allowed to measure AC power when the AC powered oscilloscope is
connected to the AC-powered PC through the ports.
Warning:
To avoid fire or electrical shock
, when the oscilloscope input signal
connected
is more than
42V peak (30Vrms) or on circuits of more than
4800VA
, please take note of below items:
Only use accessory insulated voltage probes and test lead.
Check the accessories such as probe before use and replace it if
there are any damages.
Remove probes, test leads and other accessories immediately after
use.
Remove USB cable which connects oscilloscope and computer.

Do not apply input voltages above the rating of the instrument
because the probe tip voltage will directly transmit
to the
oscilloscope. Use with caution when the probe is set as 1:1.
Do not use exposed metal BNC or banana plug connectors.
Do not insert metal objects into connectors.

3.Quick Start
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3. Quick Start
Introduction to the Structure of the Oscilloscope
This chapter makes a simple description of the operation and function of the front panel of
the oscilloscope, enabling you to be familiar with the use of the oscilloscope in the
shortest time.
Front Panel
The front panel has knobs and function buttons. The 5 buttons in the column on the right
side of the display screen are menu selection buttons, through which, you can set the
different options for the current menu. The other buttons are function buttons, through
which, you can enter different function menus or obtain a specific function application
directly.
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Figure 3-1 Front panel
1. Display area
2. Menu selection buttons: Select the right menu item.
3. Control (button and knob) area
4. Probe Compensation: Measurement signal (5V/1kHz) output.
5. Signal Input Channel
6. USB Host port: It is used to transfer data when external USB equipment connects to
the oscilloscope regarded as "host device". For example: Saving the waveform to USB
flash disk needs to use this port.
7. Power on/off

3.Quick Start
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Rear Panel
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Figure 3-2 Rear Panel
1. Handle
2. Air vents
3. AC power input jack
4. Foot stool: Adjust the tilt angle of the oscilloscope.
5. USB Device port: It is used to transfer data when external USB equipment connects
to the oscilloscope regarded as "slave device". For example: to use this port when
connect PC to the oscilloscope by USB.