Rigol DS6000 Series User manual

RIGOL
User’s Guide
DS6000 Series Digital Oscilloscope
Aug. 2012
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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Guaranty and Declaration
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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.
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China as well as the ISO9001:2008 standard and the ISO14001:2004 standard.
Other international standard conformance certification is in progress.
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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.
Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.
Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered.

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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 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 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. The following 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
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.

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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 in 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, perform the following steps:
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
a mild detergent or water). When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid scarifying
it.
CAUTION
To avoid damages to the instrument, do not expose it to liquids which have
causticity.
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 requirements of
European Union 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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DS6000 Series Overview
Being a multifunctional and high performance digital oscilloscope, DS6000 delivers
perfect combination of easy-to-use and powerful features to help users to fulfill their
tasks (such as quick measurement of parameters, remote interface configuration
and easy printer connection) more quickly.
Main Features:
1 GHz or 600 MHz bandwidth.
2-channel or 4-channel model.
5 GSa/s maximum real-time sample rate, 100 GSa/s maximum equivalent
sample rate, 180,000 wfms/s (dots display) maximum waveform refresh rate.
140 Mpts maximum memory depth (standard).
Ultra Vision technology.
10.1 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 24 waveform parameters and measurement functions
with statistic.
Real-time waveform recording, playback and analysis functions.
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 storage and PictBridge printer.
Conform to LXI-C instrument standards. Enable quick, economic, efficient
creation and reconfiguration of test system.
Support remote command control.
Embedded help to facilitate information access.
Support multiple languages and Chinese/English input.

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Provide shortcut keys for measurement, storage and print.
Provide more than 2-hour lithium battery power supply (optional) to facilitate
on-field test and use.
Built-in 1 GBytes flash memory.

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Document Overview
1 Quick Start
Describe the preparations before using the instrument and generally introduce 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 using the reference waveform.
9 Pass/Fail Test
Introduce how to monitor the input signal using the Pass/Fail test.
10 Waveform Recording
Introduce how to analyze the input signal using waveform recording.
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 perform the remote interface, system-related and print operations.
14 Remote Control
Introduce how to perform remote control of the oscilloscope.
15 Troubleshooting
Introduce how to deal with common failures of the oscilloscope.
16 Specifications
List the technical resolutions and general specifications of the oscilloscope.
17 Appendix
Provide the options and accessories information.
Format Conventions in this Manual:
The function keys at the front panel: denoted by the format of “Text Box + Button
Name (Bold)”, for example, SAVE.
The menu softkeys: denoted by the format of “Character Shading + Menu Word
(Bold)”, for example, Storage.
Operation steps: denoted by the arrow “”. For example, SAVE Storage.
Content Conventions in this Manual:
This manual takes DS6104 for example and the descriptions here have contained all
the functions and performances of other models. The models of DS6000 series
include:
Model
DS6104
DS6102
DS6064
DS6062
Analog bandwidth 1 GHz 1 GHz 600 MHz 600 MHz
Channels 4 2 4 2
Max. real-time sample rate 5 GSa/s
Standard memory depth 140 Mpts
Waveform refresh rate Up to 180,000 wfms/s

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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
DS6000 Series Overview..........................................................................XI
Document Overview..............................................................................XIII
1Quick 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
To Use the Battery............................................................................1-7
Power-on Inspection.........................................................................1-8
To Connect the Probe........................................................................1-9
Function Inspection ........................................................................1-10
Probe Compensation.......................................................................1-12
Front Panel Overview............................................................................. 1-13
Rear Panel Overview..............................................................................1-14
Front Panel Function Overview...............................................................1-16
VERTICAL ......................................................................................1-16
HORIZONTAL .................................................................................1-18
TRIGGER .......................................................................................1-19
Run/Stop .......................................................................................1-19
Single ............................................................................................1-20
Auto ..............................................................................................1-20

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Knob.............................................................................................. 1-21
Navigation Knob............................................................................. 1-21
Menu............................................................................................. 1-22
Record........................................................................................... 1-22
MEAS.............................................................................................1-23
Clear.............................................................................................. 1-23
Print .............................................................................................. 1-23
User Interface.......................................................................................1-24
To Use the Security Lock........................................................................ 1-29
To Use the Desk Mount Instrument Arm.................................................. 1-30
To Use the Rack Mount Kit..................................................................... 1-31
Kit Parts List................................................................................... 1-31
Installation Tool.............................................................................. 1-32
Installation Space........................................................................... 1-32
Installation Procedures.................................................................... 1-33
To Use the Built-in Help System.............................................................. 1-36
2To Set the Vertical System...............................................................2-1
To Enable the Channel.............................................................................2-2
Channel Coupling....................................................................................2-3
Bandwidth Limit......................................................................................2-4
Probe .....................................................................................................2-4
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
3To 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

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4To 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
Real-time Sample..............................................................................4-5
Equivalent Sample ............................................................................4-5
Sample Rate ...........................................................................................4-6
Memory Depth........................................................................................4-8
Antialiasing.............................................................................................4-9
5To Trigger the Oscilloscope ............................................................. 5-1
Trigger Source.........................................................................................5-2
Trigger Mode...........................................................................................5-3
Trigger Coupling......................................................................................5-5
Trigger Holdoff........................................................................................5-6
Trigger Type............................................................................................5-7
Edge Trigger.....................................................................................5-8
Pulse Trigger....................................................................................5-9
Slope Trigger..................................................................................5-11
Video Trigger..................................................................................5-14
Pattern Trigger ...............................................................................5-16
RS232 Trigger.................................................................................5-18
I2C Trigger.....................................................................................5-20
SPI Trigger.....................................................................................5-23
CAN Trigger....................................................................................5-25
FlexRay Trigger...............................................................................5-28
USB Trigger....................................................................................5-30
Trigger Ouput Connector........................................................................5-32
6To Make Measurements................................................................... 6-1
Math Operation.......................................................................................6-2
Addition...........................................................................................6-2
Subtraction.......................................................................................6-3
Multiplication....................................................................................6-3
Division............................................................................................6-4

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FFT..................................................................................................6-5
Logic Operation................................................................................6-8
Advanced Operation........................................................................ 6-10
Auto Measurement................................................................................ 6-13
Quick Measurement after Auto ........................................................ 6-14
One-key Measurement of 24 Parameters.......................................... 6-15
Frequency Counter Measurement..................................................... 6-20
Measurement Setting...................................................................... 6-21
Clear the Measurement................................................................... 6-23
All Measurement............................................................................. 6-24
Statistic Function............................................................................ 6-25
Measurement History...................................................................... 6-26
Cursor Measurement ............................................................................. 6-27
Manual Mode.................................................................................. 6-28
Track Mode .................................................................................... 6-31
Auto Mode ..................................................................................... 6-34
7Protocol Decoding............................................................................7-1
Parallel Decoding.....................................................................................7-2
RS232 Decoding (Option) ........................................................................7-5
I2C Decoding (Option)........................................................................... 7-10
SPI Decoding (Option)........................................................................... 7-13
CAN Decoding (Option).......................................................................... 7-16
FlexRay Decoding (Option)..................................................................... 7-19
8Reference Waveform........................................................................8-1
To Enable REF Function ...........................................................................8-2
To Set the Color......................................................................................8-3
To Select REF Source...............................................................................8-4
To Save to Internal Memory.....................................................................8-4
To Adjust REF Waveform Display..............................................................8-4
To Export to Internal or External Memory..................................................8-5
To Import from Internal or External Memory .............................................8-5
9Pass/Fail Test...................................................................................9-1
To Enable Pass/Fail Test Function .............................................................9-2
To Select Source .....................................................................................9-3
Mask Range............................................................................................9-3
Test and Output......................................................................................9-3