Rigol DS4000 Series User manual

RIGOL
User’s Guide
DS4000 Series Digital Oscilloscope
Feb. 2012
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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Guaranty and Declaration
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UGA10105-1110
Notices
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and pricing policies at company’s sole decision.
Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material.
RIGOL shall not be liable for losses caused by either incidental or consequential
in connection with the furnishing, use or performance of this manual as well as
any information contained.
Any part of this document is forbidden to be copied or photocopied or
rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.
Product Certification
RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial standards in
China. International standard conformance certification is in progress.
Contact Us
If you have any problem or requirement when using our products, please contact
RIGOL Technologies, Inc. or your local distributors, or visit: 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 as specified in this manual.
Use Proper Power Cord.
Only 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 Properly.
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.
Change The Power Fuse.
If the power fuse needs to be changed, please return the instrument back to our
factory and the RIGOL authorized operator will change it for you.

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Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.
Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered.
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. The following 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
Please Refer to
Manuals
Protective
Earth
Terminal
Chassis
Ground
Test
Ground

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Measurement Category
Measurement Category
DS4000 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.

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Working Environment
Temperature
Operating: 0℃to +50℃
Non-operating: -20℃to +70℃
Humidity
Under +35℃: ≤90％relative humidity
+35℃to +40℃: ≤60％relative humidity
WARNING
To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, please do not
operate in humid environment.
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).

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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
conductive dust, rain, or snow. For example: outdoor locations.
Safety Class
Class 1 –Grounded Product

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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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DS4000 Series Overview
Being a multifunctional and high performance digital oscilloscope, DS4000 provides
superb specifications and various functions, which in combination with its
easy-to-use design can help users to fulfill their tasks (such as measurement and
remote control) more quickly.
Main features:
500 MHz, 350 MHz, 200 MHz and 100 MHz bandwidth.
Dual-channel or 4-channel model.
4 GSa/s maximum real-time sample rate and 110,000 wfms/s (dots display)
maximum waveform refresh rate.
140 Mpts maximum memory depth (standard).
Ultra Vision technology.
9.0 inches, WVGA (800*480) 160,000 color TFT LCD, with ultra-wide screen,
vivid picture, low power consumption and long service life.
Enable to identify probe type automatically.
Adjustable brightness of analog channel waveform.
Auto setting of waveform display (AUTO).
Various trigger functions including multiple protocol triggers.
Standard parallel decoding and multiple serial decoding options.
Auto measurements of 22 waveform parameters and measurement functions
with statistic.
Real-time waveform recording, waveform playback, record open (constant on)
and waveform analysis.
Precise delayed sweep function.
Built-in FFT function.
Pass/Fail test function.
Multiple waveform math operation functions.
Standard configuration interfaces: USB Device, dual USB Host, LAN and GPIB
(optional).
Support USB storage device and printer.
Conform to LXI-C instrument standards. Enable quick, economic and efficient
creation and reconfiguration of test system.
Support remote command control.
Embedded help enables easier information access.

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Support multiple languages and Chinese/English input.
Support one-key measurement, storage and print.

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Document Overview
1 Quick Start
Provide information about preparations before using the instrument and a brief
introduction of the instrument.
2 To Set the Vertical System
Introduce the functions of the vertical system of the oscilloscope.
3 To Set the Horizontal System
Introduce the functions of the horizontal system of the oscilloscope.
4 To Set the Sample System
Introduce the functions of the sample system of the oscilloscope.
5 To Trigger the Oscilloscope
Introduce the trigger mode, trigger coupling, trigger holdoff, external trigger and
various trigger types of the oscilloscope.
6 To Make Measurements
Introduce how to make math operation, cursor measurement and auto
measurement.
7 Protocol Decoding
Introduce how to decode the input signal using those common protocols.
8 Reference Waveform
Introduce how to compare the input waveform with the reference waveform.
9 Pass/Fail Test
Introduce how to monitor the input signal using the Pass/Fail test.
10 Waveform Record
Introduce how to analyze the input signal using waveform record.
11 Display Control
Introduce how to control the display of the oscilloscope.
12 Store and Recall
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oscilloscope.
13 System Function Setting
Introduce how to set the remote interface and system-related functions.
14 Remote Control
Introduce how to control the oscilloscope remotely.
15 Troubleshooting
Introduce how to deal with common failures of the oscilloscope.
16 Specifications
List the specifications and general specifications of the oscilloscope.
17 Appendix
Provide common information such as options and accessories.
Format Conventions in this Manual:
Front panel key: denoted by the format of “Text Box + Button Name (Bold)”, for
example, Storage.
Menu softkey: denoted by the format of “Character Shading + Menu Word (Bold)”,
for example, Storage.
Operation steps: denoted by the arrow “”, for example, Storage Storage.
Knob:
Logo
Knob
Logo
Knob
Multi-function
Knob
VERTICAL SCALE
Vertical Scale
Knob
Navigation
Knob
VERTICAL
POSITION
Vertical Position
Knob
HORIZONTAL
SCALE
Horizontal
Scale Knob
TRIGGER LEVEL
Trigger Level
Knob
HORIZONTAL
POSITION
Horizontal
Position Knob

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Content Conventions in this Manual:
This manual takes DS4054 for example and the descriptions here have contained all
the functions and performances of other models. DS4000 series includes the
following models:
Model
Analog Bandwidth
Channels
DS4054
500MHz
4
DS4052
500MHz
2
DS4034
350MHz
4
DS4032
350MHz
2
DS4024
200MHz
4
DS4022
200MHz
2
DS4014
100MHz
4
DS4012
100MHz
2

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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration.......................................................................... I
Safety Requirement.................................................................................. II
General Safety Summary ........................................................................... II
Safety Terms and Symbols .........................................................................IV
Measurement Category............................................................................... V
Ventilation Requirement.............................................................................VI
Working Environment .............................................................................. VII
General Care and Cleaning.........................................................................IX
Environmental Considerations ..................................................................... X
DS4000 Series Overview ......................................................................... XI
Document Overview ............................................................................. XIII
1 Quick Start...........................................................................................1-1
General Inspection .................................................................................. 1-2
Appearance and Dimensions .................................................................... 1-3
To Prepare the Oscilloscope for Use.......................................................... 1-4
To Remove the Cover........................................................................ 1-4
To Adjust the Supporting Legs ........................................................... 1-5
To Connect to AC Power Supply ......................................................... 1-6
Power-on Inspection ......................................................................... 1-7
To Connect the Probe........................................................................ 1-8
Function Inspection .......................................................................... 1-9
Probe Compensation....................................................................... 1-11
Front Panel Overview............................................................................. 1-12
Rear Panel Overview.............................................................................. 1-13
Front Panel Function Overview ............................................................... 1-15
VERTICAL ...................................................................................... 1-15
HORIZONTAL ................................................................................. 1-16
TRIGGER ....................................................................................... 1-17
CLEAR ........................................................................................... 1-17
AUTO............................................................................................. 1-18
RUN/STOP ..................................................................................... 1-18
SINGLE .......................................................................................... 1-18

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Multi-function Knob......................................................................... 1-19
Navigation Knob ............................................................................. 1-19
Default........................................................................................... 1-20
Print .............................................................................................. 1-20
Function Keys ................................................................................. 1-20
Record ........................................................................................... 1-21
User Interface....................................................................................... 1-22
To Use the Security Lock........................................................................ 1-27
To Use the Built-in Help System.............................................................. 1-28
2 To Set the Vertical System .................................................................. 2-1
To Enable the Channel ............................................................................. 2-2
Channel Coupling .................................................................................... 2-3
Bandwidth Limit ...................................................................................... 2-4
Probe ..................................................................................................... 2-5
Input Impedance..................................................................................... 2-7
Waveform Invert ..................................................................................... 2-8
Vertical Scale .......................................................................................... 2-8
Vertical Expansion ................................................................................... 2-9
Amplitude Unit ........................................................................................ 2-9
Channel Label ....................................................................................... 2-10
Delay Calibration ................................................................................... 2-11
3 To Set the Horizontal System.............................................................. 3-1
Delayed Sweep ....................................................................................... 3-2
Time Base Mode...................................................................................... 3-4
Y-T Mode ......................................................................................... 3-4
X-Y Mode ......................................................................................... 3-5
Roll Mode......................................................................................... 3-8
Horizontal Scale ...................................................................................... 3-9
Horizontal Reference ............................................................................. 3-10
4 To Set the Sample System .................................................................. 4-1
Acquisition Mode ..................................................................................... 4-2
Normal............................................................................................. 4-2
Average ........................................................................................... 4-2
Peak Detect...................................................................................... 4-4
High Resolution ................................................................................ 4-4
Sample Mode ................................................................................... 4-5

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Sample Rate ........................................................................................... 4-6
Memory Depth ........................................................................................ 4-8
Antialiasing ............................................................................................. 4-9
5 To Trigger the Oscilloscope .................................................................5-1
Trigger Source ........................................................................................ 5-2
Trigger Mode .......................................................................................... 5-3
Trigger Coupling...................................................................................... 5-5
Trigger Holdoff........................................................................................ 5-6
Noise Rejection ....................................................................................... 5-7
Trigger Type............................................................................................ 5-8
Edge Trigger..................................................................................... 5-9
Pulse Trigger .................................................................................. 5-11
Runt Trigger ................................................................................... 5-13
Nth Edge Trigger ............................................................................ 5-15
Slope Trigger.................................................................................. 5-17
Video Trigger.................................................................................. 5-20
Pattern Trigger ............................................................................... 5-22
RS232 Trigger ................................................................................ 5-24
I2C Trigger..................................................................................... 5-26
SPI Trigger..................................................................................... 5-29
CAN Trigger.................................................................................... 5-31
FlexRay Trigger............................................................................... 5-34
USB Trigger.................................................................................... 5-36
Trigger Output Connector ...................................................................... 5-38
6 To Make Measurements.......................................................................6-1
Math Operation ....................................................................................... 6-2
Addition ........................................................................................... 6-2
Substraction ..................................................................................... 6-3
Multiplication.................................................................................... 6-3
Division............................................................................................ 6-4
FFT.................................................................................................. 6-5
Logic Operation ................................................................................ 6-8
Advanced Operation........................................................................ 6-10
Auto Measurement ................................................................................ 6-13
Quick Measurement after AUTO....................................................... 6-13
One-key Measurement of 22 Parameters .......................................... 6-15