pico Technology PicoScope 3000 Series User manual

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User's Guide
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D and D MSO model oscilloscopes
PicoScope®3000 Series
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IPicoScope 3000D Series Oscilloscope & MSO User's Guide
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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1
1 Safety information .............................................................................................................................. 3
1 Symbols .................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Maximum input ranges ............................................................................................................ 5
3 Grounding .............................................................................................................................. 6
4 External connections ............................................................................................................... 6
5 Environment ........................................................................................................................... 7
6 Care of the instrument ............................................................................................................ 7
2 Conformance ...................................................................................................................................... 8
1 FCC notice .............................................................................................................................. 8
2 CE notice ................................................................................................................................ 8
3 Software license conditions ................................................................................................................. 9
4 Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................ 9
5 Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 10
2 Product information ................................................................................................................. 11
1 Connector diagrams .......................................................................................................................... 11
1 2-channel model connector diagram ....................................................................................... 12
2 4-channel model connector diagram ....................................................................................... 13
3 2-channel MSO model connector diagram .............................................................................. 14
4 4-channel MSO model connector diagram .............................................................................. 15
5 Digital inputs on MSO models ................................................................................................ 16
2 Connectivity, power and installation .................................................................................................. 17
3 Minimum system requirements .......................................................................................................... 19
4 Pack contents ................................................................................................................................... 20
5 Compensating probes ....................................................................................................................... 21
3 Glossary .................................................................................................................................... 22
Index ........................................................................................................................................... 25
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PicoScope 3000D Series Oscilloscope & MSO User's Guide 1
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1 Introduction
Thank you for buying a PicoScope 3000D Series Oscilloscope from Pico
Technology.
The PicoScope 3000D Series oscilloscopes are a
range of high-specification real-time measuring
instruments that connect to the USB port of your
computer. With the PicoScope software you can
use these devices as oscilloscopes, spectrum
analyzers, and arbitrary waveform generators,
plus as a logic analyzer on the mixed-signal
models. The various model options offer
portability, deep memory, two or four analog
channels, mixed-signal inputs, fast sampling
rates and high bandwidth, making these highly
versatile oscilloscopes suitable for a wide range
of applications.
The PicoScope 3000D deep-memory oscilloscopes all feature a maximum sampling
rate of 1 GS/s, USB 3.0 connectivity, and an arbitrary waveform generator, as well as
the specifications below:
Analog
channels
Digital
channels
External
trigger
Bandwidth
Buffer
memory
3203D
2
-
50 MHz
64 MS
3203D MSO
16
-
3204D
2
-
70 MHz
128 MS
3204D MSO
16
-
3205D
2
-
100 MHz
256 MS
3205D MSO
16
-
3206D
2
-
200 MHz
512 MS
3206D MSO
16
-
3403D
4
-
50 MHz
64 MS
3403D MSO
16
-
3404D
4
-
70 MHz
128 MS
3404D MSO
16
-
3405D
4
-
100 MHz
256 MS
3405D MSO
16
-
3406D
4
-
200 MHz
512 MS
3406D MSO
16
-
For full specifications, refer to the PicoScope 3000 Series Data Sheet on the Software
and Reference CD or to the PicoScope 3000 Series section of www.picotech.com.
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Some of the benefits provided by the PicoScope 3000D Series oscilloscopes are:
Portability. Take the unit with you and simply plug it in to any Windows PC.
(Linux and Mac OS X are also supported in the Beta software).
Performance. Up to 200 MHz bandwidth, 512 MS buffer, and a 1 GS/s sampling
rate.
Mixed signal capability. Display analog and digital signals on the same timebase
with the MSO models.
Flexibility. Use the device as an oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator,
or high-speed data acquisition interface.
Programmability. The PicoScope 3000A SDK lets you write your own programs,
in your chosen programming language, to control all of the features of the scope.
Using the API functions, you can develop your own programs to collect and analyze
data from the oscilloscope. Refer to the PicoScope 3000 Series (A API)
Programmer's Guide for more information.
Long-term support. Software upgrades are available to download from
www.picotech.com. You can also call our technical specialists for support. These
services are available free of charge for the lifetime of the product.
Value for money. You don't have to pay twice for features already available on
your PC, as the PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscope contains the specialized
hardware you need and nothing more.
Convenience. The software makes full use of the display, disk storage, user
interface, and networking built into your PC using a fast USB connection.
Five-year warranty. Your oscilloscope is covered against manufacturing faults for
five years from the day of purchase. We don't charge a penny extra for this.
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1.1 Safety information
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, personal injury, or damage to the product,
carefully read this safety information before attempting to install or use the product.
In addition, follow all generally accepted safety practices and procedures for working
with and near electricity.
The product has been designed and tested in accordance with the European standard
publication EN 61010-1: 2010 and left the factory in a safe condition.
The following safety descriptions are found throughout this guide:
A WARNING identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or death.
A CAUTION identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the
product or equipment to which it is connected.
Each of these safety instructions applies to all of the PicoScope 3000 Series
oscilloscopes covered by this User's Guide unless otherwise specified.
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1.1.1 Symbols
These safety and electrical symbols may appear on the product and throughout this
guide.
Symbol
Description
Direct current
Alternating current
Earth (ground) terminal
This terminal can be used to make a measurement
ground connection. It is not a safety or protective
earth.
Chassis terminal
Equipment protected throughout by double or
reinforced insulation.
Possibility of electric shock
Caution
Appearance on the product indicates a need to read
these safety instructions.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal
waste.
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, use the product only as instructed. Protection
provided by the product may be impaired if used in a manner not specified by
the manufacturer.
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1.1.2 Maximum input ranges
Observe all terminal ratings and warnings marked on the product.
The table below indicates the full scale measurement range and overvoltage protection
range for each oscilloscope model. The full scale measurement ranges are the
maximum voltages that can be accurately measured by each instrument. The
overvoltage protection ranges are the maximum voltages that can be applied without
damaging the oscilloscope.
WARNING
To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to measure voltages outside the
specified full scale measurement range below.
Model
Full scale
measurement
range
Overvoltage protection
Input
channels
/ EXT trigger
Signal
generator
Digital
channels
(MSO models)
All PicoScope
3000D Series
models
±20 V
±100 V
±20 V
±50 V
WARNING
Signals exceeding the voltage limits in the table below are defined as
"hazardous live" by EN 61010. To prevent electric shock, take all necessary
safety precautions when working on equipment where hazardous live voltages
may be present.
Signal voltage limits of EN 61010
±70 V DC
33 V AC RMS
±46.7 V pk max.
WARNING
PicoScope 3000D Series oscilloscopes are not designed to measure
hazardous live signals as defined by EN 61010. To prevent electric shock, do
not attempt to measure voltages outside of the limits shown in the table
above or the specified full scale measurement range, whichever is lower.
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, the oscilloscope must not be directly connected
to the mains (line power). To measure mains voltages, use a differential
isolating probe specifically rated for mains use, such as the TA041 listed at
www.picotech.com.
CAUTION
Exceeding the overload protection range on any connector can cause
permanent damage to the oscilloscope and other connected equipment.
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1.1.3 Grounding
WARNING
The oscilloscope's ground connection through the USB cable is for
measurement purposes only. The oscilloscope does not have a protective
safety ground.
WARNING
Never connect the ground input (chassis) to any electrical power source. To
prevent personal injury or death, use a voltmeter to check that there is no
significant AC or DC voltage between the oscilloscope ground and the point
to which you intend to connect it.
CAUTION
Applying a voltage to the ground input is likely to cause permanent damage
to the oscilloscope, the attached computer, and other equipment.
CAUTION
To prevent measurement errors caused by poor grounding, always use the
high-quality USB cable supplied with the oscilloscope.
1.1.4 External connections
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, only use the power adaptor supplied with the
product, where applicable. This is approved for the voltage and plug
configuration in your country.
PicoScope
model
USB connection
Ext DC power input
USB 2.0*
USB 3.0
Voltage (V)
Current
(A pk)
Total
power (W)
3203D
3204D
3205D
3206D
-
-
-
3403D
3404D
3405D
3406D
5 V
1.2 A
6.0 W
3203D MSO
3204D MSO
3205D MSO
3206D MSO
-
-
-
3403D MSO
3404D MSO
3405D MSO
3406D MSO
5 V
1.3 A
6.5 W
*Can be powered from a single USB 2.0 port, provided the port supplies the
required power. The PicoScope software will notify you if the port is not suitable.
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1.1.5 Environment
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, do not use in wet or damp conditions, or near
explosive gas or vapor.
CAUTION
To prevent damage, always use and store your oscilloscope in appropriate
environments. Recommended temperatures and humidity conditions are
shown in the table below.
PicoScope 3000D Series
Storage
Operating
Temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C
0 °C to +40 °C
+15 °C to +30 °C
(for quoted accuracy)
Humidity
5% to 95% RH
(non-condensing)
5% to 80% RH
(non-condensing)
Altitude
2000 m
Pollution degree
2
1.1.6 Care of the instrument
The oscilloscope and its accessories contain no user-serviceable parts. Repair,
servicing, and calibration require specialized test equipment and must only be
performed by Pico Technology or an approved service provider. There may be a charge
for these services unless covered by the Pico five year warranty.
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, do not use the instrument if it appears to be
damaged in any way, and stop use immediately if you are concerned by any
abnormal operations.
WARNING
To prevent electric shock, do not tamper with or disassemble the
oscilloscope, case parts, connectors, or accessories.
WARNING
When cleaning the oscilloscope, use a soft cloth and a solution of mild soap
or detergent in water. To prevent electric shock, do not allow liquids to enter
the casing, as this will cause damage to the electronics or insulation inside.
CAUTION
Do not tamper with or disassemble the oscilloscope, connectors or
accessories. Internal damage will affect performance.
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1.2 Conformance
1.2.1 FCC notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own
expense.
For safety and maintenance information see section 1.1.
1.2.2 CE notice
This product meets the intent of the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and has been
tested to EN61326-1:2006 Class A Emissions and Basic Immunity.
The product also meets the intent of the Low Voltage Directive and has been
designed to meet the BS EN 61010-1:2010 (safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use) standard.
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1.3 Software license conditions
The software supplied with this product is licensed, not sold. Pico Technology Limited
grants a license to the person who installs this software, subject to the conditions
listed below:
Access. The licensee agrees to allow access to this software only to persons who have
been informed of these conditions and agree to abide by them.
Usage. The software in this release is for use only with Pico Technology products or
with data collected using Pico Technology products.
Copyright. Pico Technology Limited claims the copyright of, and retains the rights to,
all material (software, documents etc.) contained in this release. You may copy and
distribute the PicoScope and PicoLog software and drivers with no modifications,
additions or omissions. You may copy and modify the SDK example programs.
Liability. Pico Technology and its agents shall not be liable for any loss, damage or
injury, howsoever caused, related to the use of Pico Technology equipment or
software, unless excluded by statute.
Fitness for purpose. Because no two applications are the same, Pico Technology
cannot guarantee that its equipment or software is suitable for a given application. It
is your responsibility, therefore, to ensure that the product is suitable for your
application.
Mission-critical applications. This software is intended for use on a computer that
may be running other software products. For this reason, one of the conditions of the
license is that it excludes usage in mission-critical applications such as life-support
systems.
Viruses. This software was continuously monitored for viruses during production, but
you are responsible for virus-checking the software once it is installed.
Support. If you are dissatisfied with the performance of this software, please contact
our technical support staff, who will try to fix the problem within a reasonable time. If
you are still dissatisfied, please return the product and software to your supplier within
14 days of purchase for a full refund.
Upgrades. We provide upgrades, free of charge, from www.picotech.com. We reserve
the right to charge for updates or replacements sent out on physical media.
1.4 Trademarks
Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds, registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Pico Technology Limited and PicoScope are trademarks of Pico Technology Limited,
registered in the United Kingdom and other countries.
PicoScope and Pico Technology are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office.
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1.5 Warranty
Pico Technology warrants upon delivery, and for a period of 5 years unless otherwise
stated from the date of delivery, that the Goods will be free from defects in material
and workmanship.
Pico Technology shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty if the defect has been
caused by fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, abnormal working conditions
or failure to follow Pico Technology's spoken or written advice on the storage,
installation, commissioning, use or maintenance of the Goods or (if no advice has been
given) good trade practice; or if the Customer alters or repairs such Goods without the
written consent of Pico Technology.
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2Product information
2.1 Connector diagrams
Standard oscilloscope connectors
The analog input channels have standard BNC connectors and standard input
impedances. They are therefore compatible with most oscilloscope probes including
x10 and switched x1/x10 variants. For optimum performance, always use the probes
supplied with your PicoScope.
Arbitrary waveform generator output
The built-in arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) can generate a waveform of almost
any shape. The generated waveform can be injected into the device you wish to test
and then analyzed as it progresses through the device to confirm correct operation, or
to highlight a fault.
·If you are using the PicoScope 6 software, refer to the PicoScope 6 User's Guide for
information on how to configure the arbitrary waveform generator.
·If you are writing your own software, refer to the PicoScope 3000 Series (A API)
Programmer's Guide.
Digital inputs for mixed-signal oscilloscopes (D MSO models only)
Alongside the analog channels, the mixed-signal 3000D MSO Series oscilloscopes also
feature 16 digital inputs. The PicoScope software allows you to view both digital and
analog signals simultaneously. Your digital inputs are easily manageable, and can be
reordered, grouped, and renamed.
Features such as triggering and serial decoding can also be used on the digital
channels.
See Digital inputs for PicoScope 3000D Series MSO models for more information.
External trigger (EXT) input (D models only)
The EXT input can be used as a trigger source. Select it from the Trigger menu in the
PicoScope software, or by using a function call if you are writing your own software.
The EXT input uses dedicated circuitry, in combination with a software-configurable
threshold, to detect a trigger signal. This leaves the analog channels free for viewing
signals. The input characteristics of the EXT input are matched to a scope channel so
that the supplied, compensated probes can be used with the EXT input to give high
vertical accuracy.
Where trigger timing accuracy is critical, we recommend using one of the main input
channels as the trigger source. These channels use accurate digital triggering (to one
sample period) and have a vertical resolution of 1 LSB.
USB port
All models have a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port for connection to a PC. See Connectivity,
power and installation for more information.
Earth terminal
External noise may sometimes interfere with your measurements if the PicoScope is
used with a computer which does not have a ground connection. If this is the case,
connect the earth terminal to an external ground point (for example, on the system
you are testing) to provide a ground reference for the oscilloscope.
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2.1.1 2-channel model connector diagram
PicoScope 3203D, 3204D, 3205D, and 3206D.
A. Input channel A
B. Input channel B
C. Probe compensation pin (above)
LED (below)
Flashes green when the oscilloscope is sampling data
D. External trigger (EXT) input
E. Arbitrary waveform generator output
F. Earth terminal
G. USB port
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2.1.2 4-channel model connector diagram
PicoScope 3403D, 3404D, 3405D, and 3406D.
A. Input channel A
B. Input channel B
C. Input channel C
D. Input channel D
E. Probe compensation pin (above)
LED (below)
Flashes green when the oscilloscope is sampling data
F. External trigger (EXT) input
G. Arbitrary waveform generator output
H. Earth terminal
I. USB port
J. DC power input
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2.1.3 2-channel MSO model connector diagram
PicoScope 3203D MSO, 3204D MSO, 3205D MSO, and 3206D MSO.
A. Input channel A
B. Input channel B
C. Probe compensation pin (above)
LED (below)
Flashes green when the oscilloscope is sampling data
D. Digital inputs D0 to D15
E. Arbitrary waveform generator output
F. Earth terminal
G. USB port
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2.1.4 4-channel MSO model connector diagram
PicoScope 3403D MSO, 3404D MSO, 3405D MSO, and 3406D MSO.
A. Input channel A
B. Input channel B
C. Input channel C
D. Input channel D
E. Probe compensation pin (above)
LED (below)
Flashes green when the oscilloscope is sampling data
F. Digital inputs D0 to D15
G. Arbitrary waveform generator output
H. Earth terminal
I. USB port
J. DC power input
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2.1.5 Digital inputs on MSO models
The digital input pins of the 20-pin IDC header plug are shown below. The diagram is
drawn as you look at the front panel of the oscilloscope.
To avoid crosstalk on the digital inputs when probing signals with very fast edges,
always take extra care to:
·Keep leads carrying fast signals separate from other input leads.
·Keep leads carrying fast signals as close as possible to the ground leads.
·Connect all four black ground leads to the ground of the circuit under test.
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