Rigol DS1000Z Series User manual

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Quick Guide
DS1000Z Series
Digital Oscilloscope
Feb. 2014
RIGOL Technologies, Inc

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Guaranty and Declaration
Copyright
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RIGOL is a registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
Publication Number
QGA17102-1110
Notices
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RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the
specifications and pricing policies at company’s sole decision.
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material.
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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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rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.
Product Certification
RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial
standards in China as well as the ISO9001:2008 standard and the
ISO14001:2004 standard. Other international standard conformance
certification is in progress.
Contact Us
If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this
manual, please contact RIGOL.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.rigol.com

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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 injuries or damages to
the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards,
please use the instrument only specified by this manual.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by 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, it is essential to connect the earth terminal of
power cord to the Protective Earth terminal before any inputs or outputs.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
Do not connect the ground lead to high voltage since it has the isobaric
electric potential as ground.
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.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.
Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a thunderstorm) can
reach the product, or else the operator might expose to danger of electrical
shock.
Do Not Operate Without Covers.
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse.
Please use the specified fuses.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.
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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.
If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by qualified
service personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or
replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL
authorized personnel.
Keep Well Ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of temperature or damages to
the device. So please keep well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan
regularly.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
In order to avoid short circuiting to the 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.
Electrostatic Prevention.
Operate in an electrostatic discharge protective area environment to avoid
damages induced by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and
external conductors of the cable to release static before connecting.
Handling Safety.
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damages to buttons,
knob interfaces and other parts on the panels.

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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 may immediately happen.
WARNING
indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible potentially.
CAUTION indicates a potential damage to the instrument or other
property might occur.
Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
Hazardous
Voltage
Safety
Warning
Protective
Earth
Terminal
Chassis
Ground
Test
Ground

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Measurement Category
Measurement Category
DS1000Z series digital oscilloscopes can make measurements in
Measurement Category I.
WARNING
This oscilloscope can only be used for measurements within its
specified measurement categories.
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.
Measurement category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly
connected to the low voltage installation. Examples are measurements on
household appliances, portable tools and similar equipment.
Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building
installation. Examples are measurements on distribution boards,
circuit-breakers, wiring, including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches,
socket-outlets in the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use and
some other equipment, for example. Stationary motors with permanent
connection to the fixed installation.
Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of
the low-voltage installation. Examples are electricity meters and
measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control
units.

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Ventilation Requirement
This oscilloscope uses fan to force cooling. Please make sure that the air
intake and exhaust areas are free from obstructions and have free air. When
using the oscilloscope in a bench-top or rack setting, provide at least 10 cm
clearance beside, above and behind the instrument for adequate ventilation.
WARNING
Inadequate ventilation may cause temperature increase which
would damage the instrument. So please keep the instrument
well ventilated during operation and inspect the intake and fan
regularly.
Working Environment
Temperature
Operating: 0℃to +50℃
Non-operating: -40℃to +70℃
Humidity
0℃to +30℃：≤95％relative humidity
+30℃to +40℃：≤75％relative humidity
+40℃to +50℃：≤45％relative humility
WARNING
To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock,
please do not operate in humid environment.

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Altitude
Operating: less than 3 km
Non-operating: less than 15 km
Installation (overvoltage) Category
This product is powered by mains conforming to installation (overvoltage)
category II.
WARNING
Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by
thunderbolt) can reach the product, or else the operator might
expose to danger of electric shock.
Installation (overvoltage) Category Definitions
Installation (overvoltage) category I refers to signal level which is applicable
to equipment measurement terminals connected to the source circuit. In
these terminals, precautions are done to limit the transient voltage to the
corresponding low level.
Installation (overvoltage) category II refers to the local power distribution
level which is applicable to equipment connected to the AC line (AC power).
Pollution Degree
Degree 2
Pollution Degree Definitions
Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution occurs.
The pollution has no influence. For example: a clean room or air-conditioned
office environment.
Pollution degree 2: Normally only dry, non-conductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation may occur. For
example: general indoor environment.
Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-conductive
pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is
expected. For example: Sheltered outdoor environment.
Pollution degree 4: Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through

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conductive dust, rain, or snow. For example: outdoor locations.
Safety Class
Class 1 – Grounded Product
General Care and Cleaning
General Care:
Do not store or leave the instrument at places where the instrument will be
exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Cleaning:
Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. To clean
the exterior surface:
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2. Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint- free
cloth (with mild detergent or water). When cleaning the LCD, take care
to avoid scarifying it.
CAUTION
To avoid damages to the instrument, do not expose them to
corrosive liquids.
WARNING
To avoid injury resulting from short circuit, make sure the
instrument is completely dry before reconnecting it to a power
source.

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Environmental Considerations
The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable
European Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Product End-of-Life Handling
The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the
environment or human health. In order to avoid release of such substances
into the environment and harm to human health, we encourage you to
recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the
materials are reused or recycled appropriately. Please contact your local
authorities for disposal or recycling information.

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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration.................................................................I
Safety Requirement..........................................................................I
General Safety Summary ...................................................................II
Safety Terms and Symbols ................................................................IV
Measurement Category......................................................................V
Ventilation Requirement....................................................................VI
Working Environment .......................................................................VI
General Care and Cleaning............................................................. VIII
Environmental Considerations ...........................................................IX
Quick Start .......................................................................................1
General Inspection ............................................................................1
Appearance and Dimensions ..............................................................2
To Prepare for Operation....................................................................3
To Adjust the Supporting Legs....................................................3
To Connect to AC Power Supply..................................................3
Power-on Inspection..................................................................4
To Connect the Probe ................................................................4
Function Inspection ...................................................................5
Probe Compensation..................................................................7
Front Panel Overview.........................................................................8
Rear Panel Overview..........................................................................9
Front Panel Function Overview......................................................... 11
VERTICAL............................................................................... 11
HORIZONTAL .......................................................................... 12
TRIGGER ................................................................................ 13
CLEAR .................................................................................... 14
AUTO ..................................................................................... 14
RUN/STOP .............................................................................. 15

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SINGLE....................................................................................15
Knob.......................................................................................15
MENU......................................................................................16
Print........................................................................................17
User Interface..................................................................................18
To Use the Security Lock...................................................................22
To Use the Built-in Help System.........................................................23
Troubleshooting .............................................................................24

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Quick Start
General Inspection
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 tests.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to
instrument resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be
responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of
the unit.
2. Inspect the instrument.
In case of any damage, or defect, or failure, notify your RIGOL
sales representative.
3. Check the Accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If
the accessories are incomplete or damaged, please contact
your RIGOL sales representative.

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Appearance and Dimensions
Figure 1 Front View Unit: mm
Figure 2 Top View Unit: mm

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To Prepare for Operation
To Adjust the Supporting Legs
Adjust the supporting legs properly to use them as stands to tilt
the oscilloscope upwards for stable placement of the instrument as
well as easier operation and observation of the instrument.
Figure 3 To Adjust the Supporting Legs
To Connect to AC Power Supply
This oscilloscope can accept 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz AC power
supply. Please use the power cord supplied with the accessories to
connect the oscilloscope to the power source as shown in the
figure below.
Figure 4 To Connect to AC Power Supply
Power Socket

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Power-on Inspection
When the oscilloscope is energized, press the power key at
the lower-left corner of the front panel to turn on the oscilloscope.
During the start-up process, the oscilloscope performs a series of
self-test items. After the self-test is finished, the welcome screen is
displayed and if your instrument has been installed a trial version
of the option, you can view the Option Type, Option name, Option
Edition and Left time of the option currently installed in the
“Installed Options” pop-up dialog box on the screen. When the
instrument is shipped, a trial version of the option is provided and
the left time is about 2000 minutes.
To Connect the Probe
RIGOL provides passive probes for the DS1000Z series
oscilloscopes. For detailed technical information of the probes,
please refer to corresponding Probe User’s Guide. The following
are the probes recommended for use with this oscilloscope.
Model Description
RP2200 150 MHz, passive probe, standard
Connect the Probe:
1. Connect the BNC terminal of the probe to a channel BNC
connector of the oscilloscope at the front panel.
2. First, connect the ground alligator clip of the probe to the
circuit ground terminal, and then connect the probe tip to the

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circuit point under test.
Figure 5 To Connect the Probe
Function Inspection
1. Press Storage Default to restore the oscilloscope to its
default configuration.
2. Connect the earth alligator clip of the probe to the “Ground
Terminal” under the probe compensation signal output
terminal.
3. Use the probe to connect the input terminal of CH1 of the
oscilloscope and the “Compensation Signal Output Terminal”
of the probe.
Figure 6 To Use the Compensation Signal
4. Press AUTO.
5. Observe the waveform on the display. In normal condition, the
display should be a square waveform as shown in the figure
below:
Compensation Signal Output
Terminal
Ground Terminal

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Figure 7 Square Waveform
6. Use the same method to test the other channels. If the square
waveforms actually shown do not match that in the figure
above, please perform “Probe Compensation”.
WARNING
T
o avoid electric shock during the use of probe, please
make sure that the insulated wire of the probe is in
good condition and do not touch the metallic part of the
probe when the probe is connected to high voltage
source.
Tip
The signal output from the probe compensation connector can
only be used for probe compensation adjustment and can not be
used for calibration.