Rigol DS1000Z-E Series Installation and operation manual

Performance Verification Guide
DS1000Z-E Series
Digital Oscilloscope
Aug. 2019
RIGOL (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGIES INC.

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Guaranty and Declaration
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Safety Requirement
General Safety Summary
Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation
so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To
prevent potential hazards, please follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument
properly.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Only the exclusive power cord designed for the instrument and authorized for use within the local
country could be used.
Ground the Instrument.
The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord. To avoid electric
shock, connect the earth terminal of the power cord to the Protective Earth terminal before connecting
any input or output terminals.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
If a probe is used, the probe ground lead must be connected to earth ground. Do not connect the
ground lead to high voltage. Improper way of connection could result in dangerous voltages being
present on the connectors, controls or other surfaces of the oscilloscope and probes, which will cause
potential hazards for operators.
Observe All Terminal Ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markers on the instrument and check your
manual for more information about ratings before connecting the instrument.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.
Ensure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a bolt of lightning) can reach the product.
Otherwise, the operator might be exposed to the danger of an electric shock.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Insert Objects Into the Air Outlet.
Do not insert anything into the holes of the fan to avoid damaging the instrument.
Use Proper Fuse.
Please use the specified fuses.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.
Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered on.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.
If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized
personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to
circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.
Provide Adequate Ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature in the instrument, which would cause
damage to the instrument. So please keep the instrument well ventilated and inspect the air outlet and
the fan regularly.

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Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, never operate the instrument in a humid
environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
To avoid personal injuries or damage to the instrument, never operate the instrument in an explosive
atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid dust or moisture from affecting the performance of the instrument, keep the surfaces of the
instrument clean and dry.
Prevent Electrostatic Impact.
Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective environment to avoid damage induced
by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and external conductors of cables to release
static before making connections.
Use the Battery Properly.
Do not expose the battery (if available) to high temperature or fire. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Improper change of a battery (lithium battery) may cause an explosion. Use the RIGOL specified
battery only.
Handle with Caution.
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damage to keys, knobs, interfaces, and other
parts on the panels.

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Safety Notices and Symbols
Safety Notices in this Manual:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result
in damage to the product or loss of important data.
Safety Terms on the Product:
DANGER
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could
result in injury or hazard immediately.
WARNING
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could
result in potential injury or hazard.
CAUTION
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could
result in damage to the product or other devices connected to the
product.
Safety Symbols on the Product:
Hazardous Voltage
Safety Warning
Protective Earth
Terminal
Chassis Ground
Test Ground

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Document Overview
This manual is used to guide users to correctly test the performance specifications of RIGOL
DS1000Z-E series digital oscilloscope. For the operation methods used in the test procedures, please
refer to the corresponding User’s Guide.
Main Topics of this Manual:
Chapter 1 Overview
This chapter introduces the preparations before performing the performance verification tests and the
notices.
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test
This chapter introduces the limit, test devices required as well as the test method and procedures of
each performance specification.
Appendix Test Record Form
The appendix provides a test record form for users to record the test results and judge whether each
performance specification can meet the requirement.
Format Conventions in this Manual:
1. Key
The front panel keys are denoted by the format of "Key Name (Bold) + Text Box". For example,
Utility denotes the "Utility" key.
2. Menu
The menu items are denoted by the format of "Menu Word (Bold) + Character Shading". For
example, System denotes the "System" menu item under Utility.
3. Operation Step
The next step of operation is denoted by an arrow "". For example, Utility System denotes
pressing Utility on the front panel and then pressing System.
4. Knob
Label Knob
HORIZONTAL SCALE Horizontal Scale Knob
HORIZONTAL POSITION Horizontal Position Knob
VERTICAL SCALE Vertical Scale Knob
VERTICAL POSITION Vertical Position Knob
TRIGGER LEVEL Trigger Level Knob

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Content Conventions in this Manual:
DS1000Z-E series digital oscilloscope includes the following models. Unless otherwise noted, this
manual takes DS1202Z-E for example to illustrate the performance verification test methods of
DS1000Z-E series.
Model
Analog Bandwidth
Number of Analog Channels
DS1202Z-E
200 MHz
2

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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration................................................................................................ I
Safety Requirement........................................................................................................II
General Safety Summary...................................................................................................II
Safety Notices and Symbols.............................................................................................. IV
Document Overview.........................................................................................................V
Chapter 1 Overview................................................................................................... 1-1
Test Preparations............................................................................................................1-1
Self-test..................................................................................................................1-1
Self-calibration.........................................................................................................1-1
Test Result Record..........................................................................................................1-1
Specifications.................................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test................................................................... 2-1
Impedance Test .............................................................................................................2-2
Specification............................................................................................................2-2
Test Connection Diagram..........................................................................................2-2
Test Procedures.......................................................................................................2-2
Test Record Form.....................................................................................................2-2
DC Gain Accuracy Test....................................................................................................2-3
Specification............................................................................................................2-3
Test Connection Diagram..........................................................................................2-3
Test Procedures.......................................................................................................2-3
Test Record Form.....................................................................................................2-4
Bandwidth Test ..............................................................................................................2-5
Specification............................................................................................................2-5
Test Connection Diagram..........................................................................................2-5
Test Procedures.......................................................................................................2-5
Test Record Form.....................................................................................................2-6
Bandwidth Limit Test ......................................................................................................2-7
Specification............................................................................................................2-7
Test Connection Diagram..........................................................................................2-7
Test Procedures.......................................................................................................2-7
Test Record Form.....................................................................................................2-8
Time Base Accuracy Test.................................................................................................2-9
Specification............................................................................................................2-9
Test Connection Diagram..........................................................................................2-9
Test Procedures.......................................................................................................2-9
Test Record Form...................................................................................................2-10
Zero Point Offset Test ...................................................................................................2-11
Specification..........................................................................................................2-11
Test Connection Diagram........................................................................................2-11
Test Procedures.....................................................................................................2-11
Test Record Form...................................................................................................2-12
Appendix Test Record Form.............................................................................................1

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Chapter 1 Overview
Test Preparations
The following preparations should be done before the test:
1. Self-test
2. Warm-up (make sure that the instrument has been running for at least 30 minutes)
3. Self-calibration
Self-test
When the oscilloscope is in power-on state, press the power key at the lower left corner of the front
panel to start the oscilloscope. During the start-up, the instrument performs a series of self-test items.
The welcome screen is displayed after the self-test is finished.
If the oscilloscope cannot start normally, refer to "Troubleshooting" section in
DS1000Z-E User Guide
to locate the problem and resolve it. Do not perform self-calibration or performance tests until the
instrument passes the self-test.
Self-calibration
Make sure that the oscilloscope has been warmed up or running for more than 30 minutes before
performing self-calibration.
1. Disconnect the connections of all the channels.
2. Press Utility Self-Cal; press Start to execute self-calibration.
3. The self-calibration lasts for about 30 minutes. After the self-calibration is finished, the
corresponding prompt message is displayed. At this point, please restart the instrument.
4. Press Acquire Mode and use to select "Average"; press Averages and use to set it to
16.
5. Set the probe attenuation ratio of each channel to "1X" (press CH1 (or CH2) Probe).
6. Set the vertical scale of each channel to 2 mV/div and view the offset of the waveform of each
channel. If the offset is greater than 0.5 div, check whether there are interference signals around
you and whether the power source is well grounded. If yes, perform self-calibration again.
Test Result Record
Record and keep the test result of each test. In the Appendix of this manual, a test result record form
which lists all the test items and their corresponding performance limits as well as spaces for users to
record the test results, is provided.
Tip:
It is recommended that users photocopy the test record form before each test and record the test
results in the copy so that the form can be used repeatedly.

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Specifications
The specification of each test item is provided in chapter 2. For other specifications, refer to
DS1000Z-E Data Sheet (available to download from RIGOL official website (www.rigol.com)).
Tip:
All the specifications are only valid when the oscilloscope has been warmed up for more than 30
minutes.

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Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test
This chapter introduces the performance verification test methods and procedures of DS1000Z-E
series digital oscilloscope by taking DS1202Z-E as an example. Fluke 9500B is used in this manual for
the tests. You can also use other devices that fulfill the “Specification” in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Test Devices Required
Device Specification
Recommended
Model
Oscilloscope
Calibrator
DC output voltage range:
1 MΩ: 1 mV to 200 V
50 Ω: 1 mV to 5 V
Fast edge signal rise time: ≤ 150 ps
Fluke 9500B
50 ΩImpedance
Adapter
BNC (M)-BNC (F) cable --
Note:
1. Make sure that the oscilloscope passes the self-test and self-calibration is performed before
executing the performance verification tests.
2. Make sure that the oscilloscope has been warmed up for at least 30 minutes before executing any
of the following tests.
3. Please reset the instrument to the factory setting before or after executing any of the following
tests.

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Impedance Test
Specification
Input Impedance
Analog Channel
1 MΩ: 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
Test Connection Diagram
Figure 2-1 Impedance Test Connection Diagram
Test Procedures
1. Connect the active head of Fluke 9500B to CH1 of the oscilloscope, as shown in the figure above.
2. Configure the oscilloscope:
1) Press CH1 in the vertical control area (VERTICAL) on the front panel to turn on CH1.
2) Press CH1 Probe to set the probe attenuation ratio to "1X".
3) Rotate VERTICAL SCALE to set the vertical scale of CH1 to 100 mV/div.
3. Turn on Fluke 9500B; set its impedance to 1 MΩand select the resistance measurement function.
Read and record the resistance measured.
4. Rotate VERTICAL SCALE to adjust the vertical scale of CH1 of the oscilloscope to 500
mV/div; read and record the resistance measured.
5. Turn off CH1. Measure the resistance of CH2 using the method above and record the
measurement results.
Test Record Form
Channel
Vertical Scale
Test Result
Limit
Pass/Fail
CH1
100 mV/div
0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
500 mV/div
CH2
100 mV/div
500 mV/div
Fluke 9500B
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DC Gain Accuracy Test
Specification
DC Gain Accuracy
Specification
< 10 mV: ±4% × Full Scale[1]
≥10 mV: ±3% × Full Scale
[1]
Note[1]: Full Scale = 8 × Current Vertical Scale
Test Connection Diagram
Figure 2-2 DC Gain Accuracy Test Connection Diagram
Test Procedures
1. Connect the active head of Fluke 9500B to CH1 of the oscilloscope, as shown in the figure above.
2. Turn on Fluke 9500B and set its impedance to 1 MΩ.
3. Output a DC signal with +3 mVDCvoltage (Vout1) via Fluke 9500B.
4. Configure the oscilloscope:
1) Press CH1 in the vertical control area (VERTICAL) on the front panel to turn on CH1.
2) Press CH1 Probe to set the probe attenuation ratio to "1X".
3) Rotate VERTICAL SCALE to set the vertical scale to 1 mV/div.
4) Rotate HORIZONTAL SCALE to set the horizontal time base to 100 us/div.
5) Press VERTICAL POSITION to set the vertical position to 0.
6) Press Acquire Mode and use to select "Average" acquisition mode; press Averages
and use to set the number of averages to 32.
7) Adjust the trigger level to avoid that the signals are being triggered by mistake.
5. Press MENU Vavg at the left side of the screen of the oscilloscope to turn on the average
measurement function. Read and record Vavg1.
6. Adjust Fluke 9500B to make it output a DC signal with -3 mVDCvoltage (Vout2).
7. Press MENU Vavg at the left side of the screen of the oscilloscope to turn on the average
measurement function. Read and record Vavg2.
8. Calculate the relative error of this vertical scale: |(Vavg1 - Vavg2) - (Vout1 - Vout2)|/Full
Scale × 100%.
9. Keep the other settings of the oscilloscope unchanged:
1) Set the vertical scale to 2 mV/div, 5 mV/div, 10 mV/div, 20 mV/div, 50 mV/div, 100 mV/div,
Fluke 9500B
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200 mV/div, 500 mV/div, 1 V/div, 2 V/div, 5 V/div and 10 V/div respectively.
2) Adjust the output voltage of Fluke 9500B to 3 × the current vertical scale and -3 × the
current vertical scale respectively.
3) Repeat steps 3 to 7 and record the test results.
4) Calculate the relative error of each vertical scale: |(Vavg1 - Vavg2) - (Vout1 - Vout2)|/
Full Scale × 100%.
10. Turn off CH1. Test the relative error of each scale of CH2 using the method above and record the
test results.
Test Record Form
Channel
Vertical
Scale
Test Result
Limit Pass/Fail
Vavg1
Vavg2
Calculation Result[1]
CH1
1 mV/div
≤4%
2 mV/div
5 mV/div
10 mV/div
≤3%
20 mV/div
50 mV/div
100 mV/div
200 mV/div
500 mV/div
1 V/div
2 V/div
5 V/div
10 V/div
CH2
1 mV/div
≤4%
2 mV/div
5 mV/div
10 mV/div
≤3%
20 mV/div
50 mV/div
100 mV/div
200 mV/div
500 mV/div
1 V/div
2 V/div
5 V/div
10 V/div
Note[1]: The calculation formula is |(Vavg1 - Vavg2) - (Vout1 - Vout2)|/Full Scale × 100%; wherein, Vout1 and Vout2
are 3× the current vertical scale and -3 × the current vertical scale respectively.

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Bandwidth Test
The bandwidth test verifies the bandwidth performance of the oscilloscope by testing the amplitude
loss of the oscilloscope under test at full bandwidth.
Specification
Bandwidth
Amplitude Loss[1]
200 MHz
-3 dB, all-channel mode
Note[1]: Amplitude Loss (dB) = 20 × lg (Vrms2/Vrms1); wherein, Vrms1 is the measurement result of amplitude
effective value at 1MHz and Vrms2 is the measurement result of amplitude effective value at full bandwidth.
Test Connection Diagram
Figure 2-3 Bandwidth Test Connection Diagram
Test Procedures
1. Connect the active head of Fluke 9500B to CH1 of the oscilloscope via a 50 Ωimpedance adapter,
as shown in the figure above.
2. Turn on Fluke 9500B and set its impedance to 50 Ω.
3. Configure the oscilloscope:
1) Press CH1 in the vertical control area (VERTICAL) on the front panel to turn on CH1.
2) Press CH1 Probe to set the probe attenuation ratio to "1X".
3) Rotate HORIZONTAL SCALE to set the horizontal time base to 500 ns/div.
4) Rotate VERTICAL SCALE to set the vertical scale to 100 mV/div.
5) Press HORIZONTAL POSITION and VERTICAL POSITION respectively to set the
horizontal position and vertical position to 0.
6) Press TRIGGER LEVEL to set the trigger level to 0 V.
4. Output a Sine with 1 MHz frequency and 600 mVpp amplitude via Fluke 9500B.
5. Press MENU Vrms at the left side of the screen of the oscilloscope to turn on the effective
value measurement function. Read and record Vrms1.
6. Output a Sine with 200 MHz frequency and 600 mVpp amplitude via Fluke 9500B.
7. Rotate HORIZONTAL SCALE to set the horizontal time base to 2 ns/div.
8. Press MENU Vrms at the left side of the screen of the oscilloscope to turn on the effective
value measurement function. Read and record Vrms2.
Fluke 9500B
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9. Calculate the amplitude loss: Amplitude Loss (dB) = 20 × lg (Vrms2/Vrms1).
10. Keep the other settings of the oscilloscope in Step 3 unchanged and set the vertical scale to 500
mV/div.
11. Output a Sine with 1 MHz frequency and 3 Vpp amplitude via Fluke 9500B.
12. Repeat Step 5.
13. Output a Sine with 200 MHz frequency and 3 Vpp amplitude via Fluke 9500B.
14. Repeat Step 7-9.
15. Turn off CH1. Test CH2 using the method above and record the test results.
Test Record Form
Channel Vertical
Scale
Test Result
Limit Pass/Fail
Vrms1 Vrms2
Amplitude
Loss
[1]
CH1
100 mV/div
-3 dB to 3 dB
500 mV/div
CH2
100 mV/div
500 mV/div
Note[1]: Amplitude Loss (dB) = 20 × lg (Vrms2/Vrms1).

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Bandwidth Limit Test
The bandwidth limit test verifies the 20 MHz bandwidth limit function of the oscilloscope by testing the
amplitude loss of the oscilloscope under test at the bandwidth limit.
Table 2-2 Bandwidth Limit
Input Impedance of the Oscilloscope
Available Bandwidth Limit
1 MΩ
20 MHz
Specification
Bandwidth Limit
Amplitude Loss[1]
-3 dB, all-channel mode
Note[1]: Amplitude Loss (dB) = 20 × lg (Vrms2/Vrms1). Wherein, Vrms1 is the measurement result of amplitude
effective value at 1 MHz; Vrms2 is the measurement result of amplitude effective value at the bandwidth limit.
Test Connection Diagram
Figure 2-4 Bandwidth Limit Test Connection Diagram
Test Procedures
1. Connect the active head of Fluke 9500B to CH1 of the oscilloscope, as shown in the figure above.
2. Turn on Fluke 9500B and set its impedance to 1 MΩ.
3. Configure the oscilloscope:
1) Press CH1 in the vertical control area (VERTICAL) on the front panel to turn on CH1.
2) Press CH1 Probe to set the probe attenuation ratio to "1X".
3) Rotate VERTICAL SCALE to set the vertical scale to 100 mV/div.
4) Rotate HORIZONTAL SCALE to set the horizontal time base to 500 ns/div.
5) Press HORIZONTAL POSITION and VERTICAL POSITION respectively to set the
horizontal position and vertical position to 0.
6) Press TRIGGER LEVEL to set the trigger level to 0 V.
4. Output a Sine with 1 MHz frequency and 600 mVpp amplitude via Fluke 9500B.
5. Press MENU Vrms at the left side of the screen of the oscilloscope to turn on the effective
value measurement function. Read and record Vrms1.
6. Press CH1 BW Limit to set the bandwidth limit to "20 M".
7. Output a Sine with 20 MHz frequency and 600 mVpp amplitude via Fluke 9500B.
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8. Rotate HORIZONTAL SCALE to set the horizontal time base to 50 ns/div.
9. Press MENU Vrms at the left side of the screen of the oscilloscope to turn on the effective
value measurement function. Read and record Vrms2.
10. Calculate the amplitude loss: Amplitude Loss A1 (dB) = 20 × lg (Vrms2/Vrms1) and
compare the result with the specification. At this point, the amplitude loss should be within the
specification range.
11. Keep the other settings of the oscilloscope in Step 3 unchanged and set the vertical scale to 500
mV/div.
12. Output a Sine with 1 MHz frequency and 3 Vpp amplitude via Fluke 9500B.
13. Repeat Step 5.
14. Output a Sine with 20 MHz frequency and 3 Vpp amplitude via Fluke 9500B.
15. Repeat Step 8-10.
16. Turn off CH1. Test CH2 using the method above.
Test Record Form
Channel Vertical
Scale
Test Result
Limit Pass/Fail
Vrms1 Vrms2
Amplitude
Loss
[1]
CH1
100 mV/div
-3 dB to 3 dB
500 mV/div
CH2
100 mV/div
500 mV/div
Note [1]: Amplitude Loss (dB) = 20 × lg (Vrms2/Vrms1).