Rigol DS1000D series User manual

User’s Guide RIGOL
Publication number UGA07107-1110
July 2008
DS1000E, DS1000D Series
Digital Oscilloscopes
DS1102E, DS1052E, DS1102D, DS1052D
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Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material.
RIGOL Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to modify or change part of or all
the specifications and pricing policies at company’s sole decision.
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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.
Connect and Disconnect Accessories. Do not connect or disconnect probes or
test leads while they are connected to a voltage source
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.

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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.
Measurement Category
The DS1000E, DS1000D 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 DS1000E, DS1000D series Digital Oscilloscopes is designed to safely withstand
occasional transient overvoltage up to 1000Vpk. 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:
!
Hazardous
Voltage
Refer to
Instructions
Protective
Earth Terminal
Test
Grounding
Terminal
Grounding
Terminal of
Chassis
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General-Purpose Oscilloscopes
This book covers the following four types of DS1000E, DS1000D Series Digital
Oscilloscopes:
DS1102E, DS1052E,
DS1102D, DS1052D. (With Logic Analyzer)
RIGOL DS1000E, DS1000D Series Digital Oscilloscopes provide exceptional
waveform viewing and measurements in a compact, lightweight package. The
DS1000E, DS1000D series is ideal for production test, field service, research, design,
education and training applications involving analog/digital circuits test and
troubleshooting, as well as education and training.
Features of DS1000E, DS1000D Series:
Dual Channel, Bandwidth:
100MHz (DS1102E, DS1102D)
50MHz (DS1052E, DS1052D)
Optional 16 digital channels (DS1000D series), 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, software 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,

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Pattern and Duration (DS1000D series)
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 input

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Content
Safety Notices ..........................................................................................II
General-Purpose Oscilloscopes ................................................................... V
Chapter 1 : Getting Started ............................................................... 1-1
The Front Panel and User Interface ..........................................................1-2
To Inspect the Instrument .......................................................................1-5
To Perform a Functional Check.................................................................1-6
To Compensate Probes............................................................................1-8
Digital Leads (DS1000D Series) ................................................................1-9
To Display a Signal Automatically ...........................................................1-11
To Understand the Vertical System .........................................................1-12
To Understand the Horizontal System .....................................................1-14
To Trigger the Oscilloscope....................................................................1-16
Chapter 2 : Operating Your Oscilloscope ........................................... 2-1
To Set up the Vertical System ..................................................................2-2
Settings of the Channels .....................................................................2-2
Math Functions ................................................................................2-13
Using REF .......................................................................................2-16
Set up LA Channel (DS1000D Series) .................................................2-23
Turn on/off Channels........................................................................2-28
Set up Vertical Position and Scale ......................................................2-29
To Set up the Horizontal System.............................................................2-30
To Set up the Trigger System.................................................................2-36
Settings for Edge Trigger ..................................................................2-38
Settings for Pulse Width Trigger.........................................................2-39
Settings for Video Trigger..................................................................2-41
Slope Trigger ...................................................................................2-45
Alternative Trigger............................................................................2-47
Pattern Trigger (DS1000D Series) ......................................................2-51
Duration Trigger (DS1000D Series) ....................................................2-53
Trigger Setup...................................................................................2-55
To Set up the Sampling System..............................................................2-61
To Set up the Display System.................................................................2-65
To Store and Recall...............................................................................2-67
To Set up the Utility ..............................................................................2-75

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The I/O setup ................................................................................. 2-77
Preference ...................................................................................... 2-78
Self-Calibration................................................................................ 2-79
Pass/Fail ......................................................................................... 2-80
Mask Setting ................................................................................... 2-81
Print Setting.................................................................................... 2-85
Waveform Recorder ......................................................................... 2-86
Language ....................................................................................... 2-91
To Measure Automatically ..................................................................... 2-92
The automatic measurement of voltage parameters............................ 2-96
The automatic measurement of time parameters ................................ 2-97
To Measure with Cursors....................................................................... 2-98
Manual Mode .................................................................................. 2-99
Track Mode ....................................................................................2-102
Auto mode.....................................................................................2-104
To Use Run Control Buttons .................................................................2-105
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...................................................................... 3-14
Example 10: Triggering on a Digital Signal.............................................. 3-15
Chapter 4 : Prompt Messages & Troubleshooting ..............................4-1
Prompting Message ................................................................................ 4-1
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 4-3
Chapter 5 : Specifications ..................................................................5-1
Specifications......................................................................................... 5-2
General Specifications............................................................................. 5-6
Chapter 6 : Appendix .........................................................................6-1
Appendix A: Accessories.......................................................................... 6-1

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Appendix B: Warranty .............................................................................6-2
Appendix C: Care and Cleaning ................................................................6-3
Appendix D: Contact RIGOL....................................................................6-4
Index ................................................................................................... 6-1

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Chapter 1 : Getting Started
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
To display a signal automatically
To understand the vertical system
To understand the horizontal system
To trigger the oscilloscope

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The Front Panel and 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.
The front panel of DS1000E:
The front panel of DS1000D:
Figure 1- 1
Front Panel Figure of DS1000E, DS1000D Series Oscilloscope

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Multi-function Common Menu Run Control
Knob Buttons Buttons
Trigger Control
Horizontal
Control
Vertical Control
USB Host Logic Analyzer Port Signal Input EXT Trigger Probe
Channel Input Compensation
Figure 1- 2
Front Panel Instruction
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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Figure 1- 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 channels
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
When you get a new DS1000E, DS1000D 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 " Appendix A: Accessories "
in this guide.
If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please 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, please notify the RIGOL Sales
Representative.
If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of
stress, please 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
Turn on and Check the instrument
WARNNING:
To avoid electric shock, be sure the oscilloscope is properly grounded.
2．Input a signal to a channel of the oscilloscope
DS1000E series: 2 channels input + 1 external trigger channel input
DS1000D series: 2 channels input + 1 external trigger channel input +16 channels
digital input
Do the following steps:
①Set the switch on the probe to 10X and connect the probe to Channel 1 on the
Power button
Storage button
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oscilloscope:
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.
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
Set attenuation on the probe Set attenuation in the menu
③Push the AUTO button. Within a few seconds, a square wave will display.
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.
NOTE: The signal output from Probe compensator should only be used for probe
compensation, not for calibration.
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 for
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
Probe Compensation
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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