Rigol DS1000 Series User manual

User’s Guide RIGOL
Publication number UGA02107-1110
Dec. 2009
DS1000 Series Digital Oscilloscopes
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RIGOL products are protected by patent laws in and outside of the P.R. China.
Information in this publication replaces all previous corresponding material.
RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change part of or all the specifications and
pricing policies at company‟s sole decision.
NOTE: RIGOL is registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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Safety Notices
Review the following safety precautions carefully before operating the instrument to
avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any products connected
to it.
To avoid potential hazards use the instrument as specified by this user‟s guide only.
The instrument should be serviced by qualified personnel only.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury.
Use Proper Power Cord. Use the power cord designed for the instrument and
authorized in your country only.
Ground The Instrument. The oscilloscope is grounded through the grounding
conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock the instrument grounding
conductor(s) must be grounded properly. Before making connections to the input or
output terminals of the instrument.
Connect The Probe. The probes‟ ground terminals are at the same voltage level of
the instrument ground. Do not connect the ground terminals to a high voltage.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and marks on the instrument. Follow the user‟s guide for further ratings information
before making connections to the instrument.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate the instrument with covers or
panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use the fuse of the type, voltage and current ratings as specified
for the instrument.
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

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instrument, have it inspected by qualified service personnel before further operations.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions for proper
ventilation of the instrument.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere
Keep product surfaces clean and dry
The disturbance test of all the models meet the limit values of A in the
standard of EN 61326: 1997+A1+A2+A3, but can’t meet the limit values of
B.

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Measurement Category
The DS1000 series Digital Oscilloscope is intended to be used for measurements in
Measurement Category I.
Measurement Category Definitions
Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly
connected to MAINS. Examples are measurements on circuits not derived from MAINS,
and specially protected (internal) MAINS derived circuits. In the latter case, transient
stresses are variable; for that reason, the transient withstand capability of the
equipment is made known to the user.
WARNING
IEC Measurement Category I. The input terminals may be connected to circuit
terminal in IEC Category I installations for voltages up to 300 VAC. To avoid the
danger of electric shock, do not connect the inputs to circuit‟s voltages above 300
VAC.
Transient overvoltage is also present on circuits that are isolated from mains. The
DS1000 series Digital Oscilloscopes is designed to safely withstand occasional
transient overvoltage up to 500 Vpk. Do not use this equipment to measure circuits
where transient overvoltage could exceed this level.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Guide. These terms may appear in this guide:
WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could
result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could
result in damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product: These terms may appear on the product.
DANGER : indicates an injury hazard may be immediately accessible.
WARNING :indicates an injury hazard may be not immediately accessible.
CAUTION: indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property
might occur.
Symbols on the Product: These symbols may appear on the Instrument:
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Hazardous
Voltage
Refer to
Instructions
Protective
Earth Terminal
Test
Grounding
Terminal
Grounding
Terminal
of Chassis
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General-Purpose Oscilloscopes
RIGOL DS1000-Series Digital Oscilloscopes offer exceptional waveform viewing
and measurements in a compact, lightweight package. The DS1000 series is ideal for
production test, field service, research, design, education and training involving
applications involving analog/digital circuits test and troubleshooting, as well as
education and training.
Each of these oscilloscopes gives you:
Dual Channel, Bandwidth:
100MHz (DS1102CD, DS1102C, DS1102MD, DS1102M)
60MHz (DS1062CD, DS1062C, DS1062MD, DS1062M)
40MHz (DS1042CD, DS1042C, DS1042MD, DS1042M)
25MHz (DS1022CD, DS1022C, DS1022MD, DS1022M)
Optional 16 digital channels (DS1000xD), each channel can be turned on or off
independently, or in a 8 bit group
Mono/Color TFT LCD Displays at 320×234 resolution
USB storage and printing supports, firmware upgradeable via USB connectivity
Adjustable waveform intensity, more effective waveform viewing
One-touch automatic setup for ease of use (AUTO)
Saves 10 Waveforms, 10 setups, supports CSV and bitmap format
Newly designed Delayed Scan Function, easy to give attention to both details and
overview of a waveform
20 Automatic measurements
Automatic cursor tracking measurements
Waveform recorder, record and replay dynamic waveforms
User selectable fast offset calibration
Built-in FFT function, Frequency Counter
Digital filters, includes LPF, HPF, BPF, BRF
Pass/Fail Function, optically isolated Pass/Fail output
Add, Subtract and Multiply Mathematic Functions
Advanced trigger types include: Edge, Video, Pulse width, Slope, Alternative,
Pattern and Duration (DS1000xD)
Adjustable trigger sensitivity

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Multiple Language User Interface
Pop-up menu makes it easy to read and easy to use
Built-in Chinese and English help system
Easy-to-use file system supports Chinese & English characters key-in

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Structure of This Document
Chapter1 Quick Start
To introduce the panls and menus to help user to realize the base operations.
Chapter 2 Operating Your Oscilloscope
More details to help users to understand the functions and measurements of
instrument deeply.
Chapter 3 Application &Examples
To show the measurement functions directly by application examples.
Chapter 4 Prompt message &Troubleshooting
To offer some methods to help users to solve the truobles during operations.
Chapter 5 Specifications
List common specifications and characteristics of DS1000 series oscilloscope.
Chapter 6 Appendix
Information about accessories, warranties, services and supports and the like.

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Content
Safety Notices............................................................................................. II
General-Purpose Oscilloscopes.................................................................... VI
Chapter1 Quick Start .........................................................................1-1
The Front Panel and the User Interface ......................................................1-2
To Inspect the Instrument .........................................................................1-5
To Perform a Functional Check ..................................................................1-6
To Compensate Probes..............................................................................1-8
To Use Digital Leads (DS1000xD)...............................................................1-9
To Display a Signal Automatically.............................................................1-11
To Set Up the Vertical Window.................................................................1-12
To Set Up the Horizontal System..............................................................1-14
To Trigger the Oscilloscope......................................................................1-16
Chapter2 Operating Your Oscilloscope ..............................................2-1
Understand the vertical system ..................................................................2-2
Understand the Horizontal System ...........................................................2-30
Understand the Trigger System................................................................2-36
To Set Up the Sampling System ...............................................................2-57
To Set Up the Display System ..................................................................2-61
To Store and Recall Waveforms or Setups ................................................2-63
To Set Up the Utility ................................................................................2-71
To Measure Automatically........................................................................2-89
To Measure with Cursors .........................................................................2-96
To Use Run Control Buttons................................................................... 2-103
Chapter3 Application & Examples......................................................3-1
Example 1: Taking Simple Measurements ...................................................3-1
Example 2: View a Signal Delay Caused by a Circuit....................................3-2
Example 3: Capture a Single-Shot Signal ....................................................3-3
Example 4: To Reduce the Random Noise on a Signal.................................3-4
Example 5: Making Cursor Measurements...................................................3-6
Example 6: The application of the X-Y operation.........................................3-8
Example 7: Triggering on a Video Signal ..................................................3-10
Example 8: FFT Cursor measurement.......................................................3-12
Example 9: Pass/Fail Test ........................................................................3-13
Example 10: Triggering on a Digital Signal ...............................................3-14

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Chapter4 Prompt messages & Troubleshooting ................................ 4-1
Prompting Message................................................................................... 4-1
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 4-3
Chapter5 Specifications .................................................................... 5-1
Chapter6 Appendix ........................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A: DS1000 Series Accessories ..................................................... 6-1
Appendix B: Warranty ............................................................................... 6-2
Appendix C: General Care and Cleaning ..................................................... 6-3
Appendix D: Contact RIGOL ..................................................................... 6-4
Index .......................................................................................................1

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Chapter1 Quick Start
This chapter covers the following topics:
The front panel and user interface
To inspect the instrument
To perform a functional check
To compensate probes
To use digital leads (DS1000xD only)
To display a signal automatically
To set up the vertical system
To set up the horizontal system
To trigger the oscilloscope

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The Front Panel and the User Interface
The first thing to do with a new oscilloscope is to know its front panel. This chapter
helps to be familiar with the layout of the knobs and keys and how to use them. Read
the chapter carefully before further operations.
Figure 1-1, Front Panel; the knobs are used most often and are similar to the knobs on
other oscilloscopes. The buttons allow you to use some of the functions directly but
also bring up soft button menus on the screen, which enable the access to many
measurement features associated with advanced functions, mathematics, and
reference or to run control features.
Figure 1-1
Front Panel of DS1000-Series Oscilloscope

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Figure 1-2
Front Panel Controls
Notation definitions in this User’s Guide:
Throughout this manual, notation symbols of buttons and knobs are the same to
those on front-panel.
A box around the name of the key denotes MENU function buttons on front-panel,
such as Measure.
() denotes the multi-function knob .
denotes the two POSITION knobs.
denotes the two SCALE knobs.
denotes the LEVEL knob.
The name with a drop shadow denotes the menu operating key, such as
WAVEFORM soft key in STORAGE menu.

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Figure1-3
Display screen (Analog channels only)
Figure 1-4
User Interface (Analog and Digital channels)
Waveform
display window
Menu
Channel 1
Channel 2
Running status
Location of
waveform window
in memory
Trigger point in
waveform window
Digital channels
turned on
Digital channel
turned off
Running status
Channel 1
Digital
channels
Channel coupling
and vertical div.
Horizontal
time base div.
Trigger
offset
Trigger point in
memory

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To Inspect the Instrument
After receiving a new DS1000 series oscilloscope, please inspect the instrument
according to the following steps:
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Keep a 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.
2. Check the accessories.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in "Accessories" in this guide.
If the contents are incomplete or damaged notify your RIGOL Sales
Representative.
3. Inspect the instrument.
In case there is any mechanical damage or defect, or the instrument does not
operate properly or fails performance tests, notify the RIGOL Sales
Representative.
If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of
stress, notify the carrier as well as the RIGOL sales office. Keep the shipping
materials for the carrier‟s inspection.
RIGOL offices will arrange for repair or replacement at RIGOL‟s option without
waiting for claim settlement.

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To Perform a Functional Check
Perform this quick functional check to verify that the instrument is operating correctly.
1. Turn on the instrument.
Use the power cord designed for the oscilloscope only.
Use a power source that delivers 100 to 240 VACRMS, 45Hz to 440Hz.
Turn on the instruments, and wait until the display shows the waveform window.
Push the Storage button, select Storage in the top menu box and push the
Factory menu box.
Figure 1-5
Power and Storage button
WARNNING:
To avoid electric shock, be sure the oscilloscope is properly grounded.
2．Input a signal to a channel of the oscilloscope
①Set the switch on the probe to 10X and connect the probe to Channel 1 on the
oscilloscope.
To do this:
Align the slot in the probe connector with the key on the CH 1 BNC.
Push to connect, and twist to the right to lock the probe in place.
Attach the probe tip and ground lead to the PROBE COMP connector.
Power button
Storage button
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Figure 1-6 Attach the probe
②Set the probe attenuation to 10X. To do this, push CH1→Probe→10X.
Figure 1-7 Figure 1-8
Probe attenuation Setting Probe attenuation Setting
(Probe Setting) (Oscilloscope Setting)
③Push the AUTO button. Within a few seconds, a square wave will display
(approximately 1 kHz 3 V peak- to- peak).
④Push the OFF button or push the CH1 button again to turn off Channel 1.
Push the CH2 button to turn on channel 2, repeat steps 2 and 3.
Probe compensator
Probe scale

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To Compensate Probes
Perform this adjustment to match the characteristics of the probe and the channel
input. This should be performed whenever attaching a probe to any input channel the
first time.
1. From CH1 menu, set the Probe attenuation to 10X (press CH1→Probe→10X). Set
the switch to 10X on the probe and connect it to CH1 of the oscilloscope. When
using the probe hook-tip, inserting the tip onto the probe firmly to ensure a
proper connection.
Attach the probe tip to the Probe compensator connector and the reference lead
to the ground pin, Select CH1, and then press AUTO.
2. Check the shape of the displayed waveform.
Over compensated Correctly Compensated Under Compensated
Figure 1-9
Figure 1-9
Compensating Probe
3. If necessary, use a non-metallic tool to adjust the trimmer capacitor on the probe
for the flattest square wave possible as displayed on the oscilloscope.
4. Repeat as 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.
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