Rigol DS6000 Series User manual

RIGOL
Quick Guide
DS6000 Series Digital Oscilloscope
Aug. 2011
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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Content
Content .....................................................................................................I
Guaranty and Declaration ....................................................................... II
Safety Requirement ...............................................................................III
General Safety Summary......................................................................... III
Safety Terms and Symbols ........................................................................ V
Measurement Category ............................................................................ VI
Ventilation Requirement ..........................................................................VII
Working Environment .............................................................................VII
General Care and Cleaning ....................................................................... IX
Environmental Considerations................................................................... IX
Quick Start............................................................................................... 1
General Inspection ................................................................................... 1
Appearance and Dimensions...................................................................... 2
To Prepare for Operation........................................................................... 3
Front Panel Overview................................................................................ 8
Rear Panel Overview................................................................................. 9
Front Panel Function Overview..................................................................11
User Interface.........................................................................................17
To Use the Security Lock ..........................................................................21
To Use the Desk Mount Instrument Arm ....................................................21
To Use the Rack Mount Kit .......................................................................22
To Use the Built-in Help System ................................................................27
Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 28

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Guaranty and Declaration
Copyright
© 2010 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Trademark Information
RIGOL is a registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
Publication Number
QGA06106-1110
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.
Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding materials.
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 use power cords designed for the instrument and authorized by local country.
Ground The Instrument.
The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord. To
avoid electric shock, make sure that the earth terminal of the power cord is properly
connected to the Protective Earth lead before connecting any of the input or output
terminals of this instrument.
Connect The Probe Properly.
The earth lead of the probe should be equal to the earth potential. Please do not
connect the earth lead to high voltage.
Observe All Terminal Ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markers on the instrument and
check your manual for detailed information about ratings before connecting the
instrument.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.
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.
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

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factory and the RIGOL authorized operator will change it for you.
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 of components must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.
Keep Proper Ventilation.
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.
Do Not Operate In Wet Conditions.
In order to avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, please do not
operate in humid environment.
Do Not Operate in Flammable and Explosive Environment.
In order to avoid damages to the device or personal injuries, please do not operate in
flammable and explosive environment.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in the air on the performance of the
instrument, please keep the surface of the instrument clean and dry.
Protect The Instrument from Static Electricity.
Operate in a static-free area to avoid damages caused by static electricity. Ground
both the internal and external conductors of the cable to discharge static electricity
before connecting it to the instrument.
Use The Battery Properly.
Do not expose the battery to high temperature or fire. Keep children away from the
battery. Improper replacement of battery may cause explosion (warning: lithium
battery). Only use batteries specified by RIGOL.
Handling Safety
Please handle with care during transportation to avoid slipping of the instrument and
damages to buttons, knob, interfaces or 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
injuries or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or loss of data.
Terms on the Product. The following terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates a hazard may immediately happen.
WARNING indicates potential hazard may happen.
CAUTION indicates damage to the instrument or other devices connected to the
instrument may happen.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
High
Voltage
Refer to
Manual
Protective
Earth
Terminal
Chassis
Ground
Terminal
Test
Ground
Terminal

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Measurement Category
Measurement Category
DS6000 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 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: -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.

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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
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 leave the instrument exposed to direct sunlight for long period of time.
Cleaning
Clean the instrument regularly according to its use condition. To clean the
oscilloscope:
1. Disconnect the instrument from power.
2. Clean the floating dust on the exterior of the instrument with a wet, drip-free
and soft cloth (could use mild detergent or clear water). When cleaning an
instrument with LCD, take care to avoid scratching the protective screen.
CAUTION
To avoid damages to the instrument, do not expose it to corrosive liquids.
WARNING
To avoid short circuit or even personal injury resulting from moisture
content, make sure the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting it
to a power source.
Environmental Considerations
The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the requirements of
European Union according to Directives 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
Instrument Recycle
Some substances contained in this product might be harmful to the environment or
human health. To avoid the harmful substances being released into the environment
or harming human health, we encourage you to recycle this product in an
appropriate way to make sure that most of the materials are reused or recycled
appropriately. Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycle
information.

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Quick Start
General Inspection
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If your shipping container appears to be damaged, keep the shipping container
or cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for
completeness and have checked the oscilloscope electrically and mechanically.
If your instrument has damaged during shipping, please contact your shipper
and carrier for compensation. RIGOL will provide no free repair or replacement.
2. Inspect the instrument.
If there is any mechanical damage or defect, or if the instrument does not pass
electrical and mechanical tests, please contact 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 Side View Unit: mm

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To Prepare for Operation
To Remove the Cover
Before using the oscilloscope, remove the front panel cover by grasping the
transverse grab on each side and pull them in the arrow directions as shown in the
figure below.
Figure 3 To Remove the Cover
To Adjust the Supporting Legs
Adjust the supporting legs properly to use them as stands to tilt the oscilloscope
upwards, thus to place the oscilloscope stably and to operate and observe the display
better.
Figure 4 To Adjust the Supporting Legs

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To Connect to AC Power Supply
This oscilloscope accepts two kinds of AC power supply: 100-127V, 45-440Hz or
100-240V, 45-65Hz. Please use the power cord supplied with the accessories to
connect the oscilloscope to the power source as shown in the figure below. After the
power switch under the power plug is turned on, the oscilloscope is energized and
the power key at the lower-left corner of the front panel is in breath state.
Figure 5 To Connect to AC Power Supply
CAUTION
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.
To Use the Battery
This oscilloscope also provides rechargeable battery on your option. Please install the
battery as shown in the figure below. When leaving the factory, the battery holds
certain electric quantity. When use the battery only, a battery icon will be
displayed at the lower-right corner of the screen and the remaining electric quantity
is indicated (no display when the AC power and battery are used at the same time).
When the electric quantity of the battery is too low, a message box would pop up
indicating “Low Battery!”.
If recharge is needed, please install the battery correctly and then follow the “To
Connect to AC Power Supply”instruction to connect the oscilloscope to AC power
supply to recharge the battery. It needs about 15 hours for the battery to finish
recharging.

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Figure 6 To Install the Battery
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-tests and you can hear the sound of relay
switching. After the self-test, the start-up image is displayed. Press UTIL System
SelfCalInfo to view the self-test results.
To Connect the Probe
RIGOL provides passive and active probes for the DS6000 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
RP5600
600 MHz, passive probe, standard, auto detection
RP3500
500 MHz, passive probe, optional, auto detection
RP6150
1.5 GHz, passive probe, DS610X standard, auto detection
RP7150
1.5 GHz, active probe, optional, auto detection
Connect the Probe:
1. Connect the BNC terminal of the probe to a channel BNC connector of the
oscilloscope at the front panel.
2. Connect the probe tip to the circuit point under test and connect the ground
alligator clip of the probe to the circuit ground terminal.

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Figure 7 To Connect the Probe
Function Inspection
1. Press SAVE Factory to restore the oscilloscope to its default configuration.
2. Use the probe to connect the input terminal of channel 1 (CH1) of the
oscilloscope and the “Compensation Signal Output Terminal” of the probe.
Figure 8 To Use the Compensation Signal
3. Connect the earth alligator clip of the probe to the “Ground Terminal” under the
probe compensation signal output terminal.
4. Press the Auto key.
5. Observe the waveform on the display. In normal condition, the display should be
a square waveform as shown in the figure below:
Figure 9 Square Waveform Signal
Compensation Signal Output Terminal
Ground Terminal

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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” in the next section.
WARNING
To 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.
Probe Compensation
When the probes are used for the first time, you should compensate the probes to
match the input channels of the oscilloscope. Non-compensated or poorly
compensated probes may cause measurement inaccuracy and error. The probe
compensation procedure is as follows:
1. Perform step 1, 2, 3 and 4 of “Function Inspection” in the previous section.
2. Check the displayed waveforms and compare them with the following figures.
Figure 10 Probe Compensation
3. Use a nonmetallic driver to adjust the variable capacitor on the probe until the
displayed waveform is as the “Correctly compensated”in the figure above.
Over compensated Perfectly compensated Under compensated

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Front Panel Overview
Figure 11 Front Panel Overview
No.
Description
No.
Description
①
Menu
⑪
HORIZONTAL Area
②
LCD
⑫
Measurement Setting and Quick Print
③
Knob
⑬
VERTICAL Area
④
Clear
⑭
TRIGGER Area
⑤
Auto
⑮
Power Key
⑥
WaveFinder
⑯
USB HOST Port
⑦
Run/Stop
⑰
Analog Channel Input Terminal
⑧
Single
⑱
EXT TRIG Input Terminal
⑨
Record/Playback
⑲
Probe Compensation Signal Output Terminal
⑩
Function Menu
⑳
Probe Compensation Ground Terminal
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑬
⑭
⑮⑯⑰⑱⑲⑳
①②③④⑤⑥⑦⑧