Rigol DS1000CA series User manual

RIGOL
User’s Guide
DS1000CA Series
Digital Oscilloscopes
DS1302CA, DS1202CA, DS1102CA, DS1072CA
Aug. 2011
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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Guaranty and Declaration
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consequential in connection with the furnishing, use or performance of this
manual as well as any information contained.
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without prior written approval of RIGOL.
Product Certification
RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the standards of national and industrial.
Meanwhile, the related standards conform to other ISO will get further. At present,
DS1000CA has passed CE, cTUVus and GOST certification.
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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
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 Conditions
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interior of the device or electric shock,
please do not operate in a humid
environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive
Atmosphere
In order to avoid damages to the device
or personal injuries, it is important to
operate the device away from an
explosive atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and
Dry
To avoid the influence of dust and/or
moisture in air, please keep the surface
of device 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.
Measurement Category
The DS1000CA 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 DS1000CA 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 Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING
Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in
injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution statements indicate the 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 or hazard that may immediately happen.
WARNING indicates a potential injury or hazard that may immediately happen.
CAUTION indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property
might occur.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
!
Hazardous
Voltage
Refer to
Instructions
Protective
Earth Terminal
Test
Grounding
Chassis
Ground
!
!

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Instrument at a Glance
Four types of DS1000CA series digital oscilloscopes will be introduced in this book:
DS1072CA, DS1102CA, DS1202CA, DS1302CA
The instrument could help users to achieve high-quality measurement by excellent
performance, powerful functions and easy operation.
DS1000CA is designed for 2GSa/s maximum real-time sample rate, 50GSa/s
maximum equivalent sample rate, 300MHz maximum bandwidth and 20000wfms/s
waveform capture, which are used to capture rapidly changing waveforms fast and
accurately. Besides, abundant trigger, math and acquire functions enable it easy to
capture and analyze waveforms, also, AUTO button is available to display a signal
automatically. What‟s more, design of panels, LCD, interface and buttons are
friendly and clear, making operation more comfortable.
Main Features:
Dual Channel, Bandwidth:
300MHz (DS1302CA)
200MHz (DS1202CA)
100MHz (DS1102CA
70MHz (DS1072CA)
Color TFT LCD, 320× 234 pixels resolution.
Plug and play USB storage.
Adjustable waveform intensity, more effective waveform viewing.
One-touch automatic setup, ease of use (AUTO).
Supports waveforms, setups, bitmap and CSV format storage and reappearance
of waveforms and setups.
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.
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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.
Adjustable trigger sensitivity.
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 file name input.

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Structure of This Document
Chpter 1 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 Troubleshooting
Provide you troubleshooting to solve the problems during operating.
Chpter 5 Specifications
List common specifications and characteristics of DS1000CA series oscilloscope.
Chapter 6 Appendix
Information about accessories, warranties, services and supports and the like.

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Content
Guaranty and Declaration ....................................................................... I
Safety Notices ........................................................................................ II
Instrument at a Glance............................................................................. V
Chapter 1 Quick Start ........................................................................1-1
General Inspect .................................................................................... 1-2
Panels and User Interface...................................................................... 1-3
Function Check..................................................................................... 1-7
To Compensate Probes.......................................................................... 1-9
To Display a Signal Automatically ......................................................... 1-10
To Understand the Vertical System....................................................... 1-11
To Understand the Horizontal System ................................................... 1-13
To Understand the Trigger System ....................................................... 1-15
Chapter 2 Operating Your Oscilloscope..............................................2-1
To Set Up the Vertical System................................................................ 2-2
Channel Settings ............................................................................ 2-4
Math functions ............................................................................. 2-14
REF function ................................................................................ 2-18
To Set Up the Horizontal System .......................................................... 2-26
Delayed Scan............................................................................... 2-28
X-Y Format .................................................................................. 2-29
To Set Up the Trigger System .............................................................. 2-30
Edge Trigger ................................................................................ 2-31
Pulse Width Trigger ...................................................................... 2-32
Video Trigger ............................................................................... 2-33
Slope Trigger ............................................................................... 2-36
Alternative Trigger........................................................................ 2-38
Trigger Settings............................................................................ 2-41
Trigger Holdoff............................................................................. 2-42
To Set Up the Sampling System ........................................................... 2-46
To Set Up the Display System .............................................................. 2-50
To Store and Recall Waveforms or Setups ............................................. 2-53
To Set Up the Utility............................................................................ 2-60
I/O Setup .................................................................................... 2-62

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Language.....................................................................................2-63
Pass/Fail ......................................................................................2-64
Waveform Recorder ......................................................................2-68
Print Set ......................................................................................2-72
Self-Calibration .............................................................................2-73
Service ........................................................................................2-74
Preference ...................................................................................2-75
To Measure Automatically ....................................................................2-77
Automatic measurement of voltage parameters ...............................2-81
Automatic measurement of time parameters....................................2-82
To Measure with Cursors......................................................................2-83
Manual Mode................................................................................2-84
Track Mode ..................................................................................2-86
Auto Mode ...................................................................................2-88
To Use Run Control Buttons .................................................................2-89
Chapter 3 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
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 4-1
Chapter 5 Specifications.................................................................... 5-1
Technical Specifications ...................................................................5-2
General Specifications .....................................................................5-6
Chapter 6 Appendix ........................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A: DS1000CA series Accessories ...............................................6-1
Appendix B: Warranty............................................................................6-2
Appendix C: Maintenance.......................................................................6-3
Appendix D: Any Comment or Question? .................................................6-4
Index ...................................................................................................... 1

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Chapter 1 Quick Start
This chapter covers the following topics:
General Inspect
Panels and User Interface
Function Check
To Compensate Probes
To Display a Signal Automatically
To Understand the Vertical System
To Understand the Horizontal System
To Understand the Trigger System

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General Inspect
After receiving a new DS1000CA series oscilloscope, please inspect the instrument as
follows:
1. Inspect 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
passed both electrical and mechanical test.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to instrument resulting
from shipment, without free maintenance or replacement by RIGOL.
2. Inspect the instrument.
In case of any damage, or defect, or failure, notify your RIGOL Sales
Representative.
3. Check the accessories.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in "Appendix A: DS1000CA
series Accessories" in this guide.
If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify your RIGOL Sales
Representative.

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Panels and User Interface
The first thing to do with a new oscilloscope is to know its panels. 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.
The Front Panel
The front panel is divided into “function menu”, “run control”, “trigger control”,
“horizontal control”and “vertical control”areas.
Thereinto, five grey menu buttons which lie beside LCD screen (defined No.1 to No.5)
are used to switch current menu options. Other function buttons are used to enable
the access to many measurement features associated with advanced functions,
mathematics, reference or to run control features. In addition, multi-function knob is
available to adjust waveform brightness or switch menus, but others are applied to
adjust offset, volts/div or s/div.
Figure 1-1
Figure 1-1
Front panel of DS1000CA series oscilloscope
Power Switch Turn On/Off Multi-function Function Run Control
LCD Menu Knob Menu
USB Host Menu Buttons Analog Signal EXT TRIG
Input Channels Channel
Probe Compensator
Trigger Control
Horizontal Control
Vertical Control

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Interfaces:
USB Host: It is used to connect DS1000CA with external USB devices when the
oscilloscope is regarded as “Host Device”. For example, connect a USB flash device.
Signal Input: Two channels are provided: CH1 and CH2.
EXT TRIG Input: It is applied to input external trigger signal.

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The Rear Panel
Figure 1-2
Rear panel of DS1000CA series oscilloscope
Interfaces:
Pass/Fail: It is used to output the pass/fail test result.
RS232: To connect the oscilloscope with external devices by serial port.
USB Device: It is used to connect DS1000CA with external USB devices when the
oscilloscope is regarded as a “Slave Device”. For example, connect with PC for
remote control.
Notation definitions in this User’s Guide:
Throughout this manual, notation symbols of buttons and knobs are the same of
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
Waveforms soft key in Storage menu.
Use “→”to divide operation steps. Such as: Storage →Storage, indicates press
“Storage”button on the front panel, then press “Storage”menu.
Pass/Fail RS232 USB Device

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User’s Interface
Figure 1-3 User‟s Interface
Channel 2
Menu
Location of Waveform Trigger Point
Run Status Window in Memory in Memory
CH1 Volts/Div CH2 Volts/Div Timebase Trigger Offset
Channel 1
Status Bar
Trigger Point in
Waveform
Window

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Function 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 to connect the instrument and
AC power which delivers 100 to 240 VACRMS, 45Hz to 440Hz. Press the power
switch to turn on the instruments, waiting until the display shows the waveform
window.
2. Recall factory setting
Press Storage →Storage →Factory →Load, to recall factory setting.
Figure 1-4
Turn on the instrument
WARNNING
To avoid electric shock, be sure the oscilloscope is properly grounded.
3. Input a signal to a channel of the oscilloscope
Push BNC plug of probe into CH1 BNC connector, then twist the BNC cable to
right to lock the probe in place. Switch on the probe to 10X.
!
Power Switch Storage Button

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Figure 1-5 Probe connection Figure 1-6 Probe adjustment
Press CH1 →Probe →10X to set probe attenuation of the oscilloscope, so as
to make sure the measurement result is correct. (Default probe attenuation
scale is 1X.)
Attach the probe tip to the Probe compensator connector and the reference
lead to the ground pin. Press AUTO, within a few seconds, a square wave will
display (approximately 1 kHz 3 V peak- to- peak).
Push 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 above.
Probe
compensator
connector
Ground pin