Rigol DS70000 Series User manual

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1 Safety Requirement
1.1 General Safety Summary
Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument
into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and
any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please follow the
instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
1 Only the exclusive power cord
designed for the instrument and
authorized for use within the
destination country could be
used.
9 Do not operate the instrument
with suspected failures.
2 Ensure that the instrument is
safely grounded.
10 Provide adequate ventilation.
3 Observe all terminal ratings. 11 Do not operate in wet conditions.
4 Use proper overvoltage
protection.
12 Do not operate in an explosive
atmosphere.
5 Do not operate without covers. 13 Keep instrument surfaces clean
and dry.
6 Do not insert objects into the air
outlet.
14 Prevent electrostatic impact.
7 Use the proper fuse. 15 Handle with caution.
8 Avoid circuit or wire exposure.
1.2 Safety Notices and Symbols
Safety Notices in this Manual:
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in
serious injury or death.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result
in damage to the product or loss of important data.
Safety Terms on the Product:
•DANGER
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in injury
or hazard immediately.
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•WARNING
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in
potential injury or hazard.
•CAUTION
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in
damage to the product or other devices connected to the product.
Safety Symbols on the Product:
Hazardous
Voltage
Safety Warning Protective Earth
Terminal
Chassis Ground Test Ground
1.3 Care and Cleaning
Care
Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for
long periods of time.
Cleaning
Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions.
1Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened with mild
detergent or water. Avoid having any water or other objects into the chassis via the
heat dissipation hole. When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid scarifying it.
Caution
To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic liquids.
Warning
To avoid short-circuit resulting from moisture or personal injuries, ensure that the
instrument is completely dry before connecting it to the power supply.
Safety Requirement
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2 Document Overview
This manual gives you a quick review about the front and rear panel of DS70000
series, the user interface, and the basic operation method.
Tip
For the latest version of this manual, download it from the official website of RIGOL ( http://
www.rigol.com ).
Publication Number
QGA28100-1110
Format Conventions in this Manual
1 Key
The front panel key is denoted by the menu key icon. For example,
indicates the “Default” key.
2 Menu
The menu softkey is denoted by the format of "Menu Name (Bold) + Character
Shading" in the manual. For example, Setup.
3 Operation Procedures
The next step of the operation is denoted by ">" in the manual. For example,
> Storage indicates that first clicking or tapping the icon , then clicking or
tapping Storage.
Content Conventions in this Manual
DS70000 series includes the following models. Unless otherwise specified, this manual
takes DS70504 as an example to introduce DS70000 series and its basic operations.
Model Max. Analog Bandwidth No. of Analog Channels
DS70504 5 GHz 4
DS70304 3 GHz 4
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3 General Inspection
1 Inspect the packaging
If the packaging has been damaged, do not dispose the damaged packaging or
cushioning materials until the shipment has been checked for completeness and
has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument resulting
from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework or
replacement of the instrument.
2 Inspect the instrument
In case of any mechanical damage,missing parts, or failure in passing the electrical
and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales representative.
3 Check the accessories
Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the accessories are
damaged or incomplete, please contact your RIGOL sales representative.
General Inspection
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4 Product Overview
DS70000 series is RIGOL's 7th generation of the digital oscilloscope. It adopts RIGOL's
chipset "Phoenix", delivering excellent performance with a maximum sample rate of
20 GSa/s, 5 GHz real-time bandwidth. In addition to the improvement of hardware
specification, DS70000 series also has many user-friendly designs to ensure high-
quality user experience.
4.1 Front Panel Overview
Figure 4.1 Front Panel
1Electronic Label 11 High-Definition Smart and Quick-
responsive Keyboard
2 Screen Inclination Adjustment Key 12 Channel Vertical Position Knob
3 Run/Stop Key 13 Channel On/Off Key
4 Default Key 14 Channel Vertical Scale Knob
5 Working Mode Switchover Key 15 Probe Compensation Signal
Output Terminal
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6 Quick Operation Key (related to
quick operation setting)
16 Probe Compensation Signal
Ground Terminal
7
Key
17 Analog Channel Input Terminals
8 Multi-function Knob 1 18 Power Key
9 Multi-function Key 19 USB HOST Interface
10 Multi-function Knob 2 20 Inclination Electronically
Adjustable High-Definition Large
Touch Screen
4.2 Rear Panel Overview
Figure 4.2 Rear Panel
1Pulse Source Input (temporally
unavailable)
9 10 MHz IN Reference Clock Input
2 Pulse Source Output (temporally
unavailable)
10 USB DEVICE Interface
3 Pulse Source Reverse Output
(temporally unavailable)
11 USB HOST Interface
4 Pulse Source Reverse Input
(temporally unavailable)
12 LAN Interface
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5 AUX OUT Trigger Output 13 HDMI Video Output
6 EXT (1MΩ/18pF) Trigger Input
Terminal
14 AC Power Cord Connector
7 SFP+ Interface (10 Gbps) 15 Fuse
8 10 MHz OUT Reference Clock
Output
16 Power Switch
4.3 User Interface
Figure 4.3 User Interface
1Function Navigation Icon 9 Mode Switchover Icon
2 Channel Label 10 Function Icon Bar
3 Function Navigation Menu 11 Trigger Label
4 Channel Operation Label 12 Horizontal Position Label
5 RTSA Label 13 Sample Rate and Memory Depth
Label
6 Multi-window Display Area 14 Horizontal Time Base Label
7 Notification Area 15 Operating Status
8 Result Display Window 16 Waveform Display Area
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5 To Prepare for Use
5.1 To Connect to AC Power
The power requirements of the oscilloscope are 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz. Please use the
power cord provided in the accessories to connect the oscilloscope to the AC power
source, as shown in Figure 5.1 .
Figure 5.1 To Connect to AC Power
Warning
To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument is correctly grounded.
5.2 Turn-on Checkout
After the instrument is connected to the power source, press the power key at the
lower-left corner of the front panel to power on the instrument. During the start-up
process, the instrument performs a series of self-tests. After the self-test, the splash
screen is displayed.
To Prepare for Use
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Note
•Restart: Click or tap the function navigation icon at the lower-left corner of the
screen to open the function navigation. Click or tap the Restart icon, then a prompt
message “Are you sure to reboot?” is displayed. Click or tap OK to restart the
instrument.
•Shutdown: Click or tap the function navigation icon at the lower-left corner of the
screen to open the function navigation. Click or tap the Shutdown icon, then a prompt
message “Are you sure to shutdown?” is displayed. Click or tap OK to shut down the
instrument.
5.3 To Set the System Language
This oscilloscope supports multiple languages. You can click or tap > Utility >
Setup > Language to set the system language.
5.4 To Connect the Probe
RIGOL provides passive and active probes for DS70000 series. For specific probe
models, please refer to DS70000 Datasheet . For detailed technical information of the
probes, please refer to the corresponding Probe User Guide.
To Connect the Passive Probe
1Connect the BNC terminal of the probe to an analog channel input terminal of the
oscilloscope on the front panel as shown in Figure 5.2 .
2Connect the ground alligator clip or spring of the probe to the circuit ground
terminal, and then connect the probe tip to the circuit point to be tested.
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Figure 5.2 To Connect the Passive Probe
After you connect the passive probe, check the probe function and probe
compensation adjustment before making measurements. For detailed procedures,
refer to "
Function Inspection " and " Probe Compensation ".
To Connect the Active Probe
Take PVA8000 (active differential probe) as an example.
1Connect the probe head to the preamp of the active probe, as shown in the figure
below.
To Prepare for Use
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Figure 5.3 To Connect the Probe Head to the PA of the Active Probe
2Connect the other end of the preamp to an analog channel input terminal of the
oscilloscope on the front panel, as shown in the figure below. Note that you need
to push the probe to the due position to lock it firmly.
Figure 5.4 To Connect the Active Probe
To Prepare for Use
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3Use the probe's auxiliary device to connect the probe head to the circuit under
test. For detailed information of the probes, please refer to User Guide for
PVA8000 Series Active Probe .
After connecting the active probe, you can perform probe calibration and offset
voltage adjustment if necessary. For detailed procedures, refer to the "Active Probe"
section in User Guide.
5.5 Function Inspection
1Press on the front panel, then a prompt message displaying “Restore
default settings?” appears on the screen. Click OK to restore the instrument to its
factory default settings.
2Connect the ground alligator clip of the probe to the "Ground Terminal" as shown
in Figure 5.5 below.
3Use the probe to connect the input terminal of CH1 of the oscilloscope and the
"Compensation Signal Output Terminal" of the probe, as shown in Figure 5.5 .
Figure 5.5 To Use the Compensation Signal
4Set the probe attenuation to 10X, and then click > Auto.
5Observe the waveform on the display. In normal condition, the square waveform as
shown in the figure below should be displayed.
To Prepare for Use
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Figure 5.6 Waveform Signal
6Use 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" introduced in the next section.
Warning
To avoid electric shock when using the probe, please make sure that the insulated wire of
the probe is in good condition. Do not touch the metallic part of the probe when the
probe is connected to high voltage source.
5.6 Probe Compensation
When the probes are used for the first time, you should compensate the probes to
make them match the input channels of the oscilloscope. Non-compensated or
poorly compensated probes may cause measurement inaccuracy or errors. The probe
compensation procedures are as follows:
1Perform Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 specified in "
Function Inspection ".
2Check the displayed waveforms and compare them with the waveforms shown in
Figure 5.7 .
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Figure 5.7 Probe Compensation
3Use the probe compensation adjustment tool provided in the accessories to adjust
the low-frequency compensation adjustment hole on the probe until the displayed
waveform is consistent with the "Perfectly compensated" waveform shown in the
above figure.
To Prepare for Use
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6 Touch Screen Gestures
The instrument provides a super large capacitive touch screen, which is convenient for
users to operate and make configurations. It has strong waveform display capability
and excellent user experience. It features great convenience, high flexibility, and great
sensitivity. The actions supported by the touch screen controls include tapping,
pinching&stretching, as well as dragging.
6.1 Tap
Use one finger to tap the symbol or characters on the screen slightly, as shown in
Figure 6.1 . With the Tap gesture, you can perform the following operation:
• Tap the menu displayed on the screen to operate on the menu.
• Tap the function navigation icon at the lower-left corner of the touch screen
to enable the function navigation.
• Tap the displayed numeric keypad to set the parameters.
• Tap the virtual keypad to set the label name and the filename.
• Tap the close window icon at the upper-right corner of the prompt message box
to close it.
• Tap the other windows displayed on the screen to operate on the window.
Figure 6.1 Tap Gesture
6.2 Drag
Use one finger to select the object, and then drag the object to a destination place, as
shown in Figure 6.2 . With the drag gesture, you can perform the following operation:
Touch Screen Gestures
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• Drag the waveform to change its position or scale.
• Drag the window controls to change the position of the window (e.g. numeric
keypad).
• Drag the cursor to change the position of the cursor.
• In multi-window display, drag one of the displayed windows to change its
position on the screen.
Figure 6.2 Drag Gesture
6.3 Pinch&Stretch
Pinch or stretch two points on the screen with two fingers to zoom in or out the
waveform. To zoom in the waveform, first pinch the two fingers and then stretch the
fingers; to zoom out the waveform, first stretch the two fingers, and then pinch the
fingers together, as shown in the figure below. With the pinch&stretch gesture, you
can perform the following operation:
• Pinching&stretching in the horizontal direction can adjust the horizontal time
base of the waveform.
• Pinching&stretching in the vertical direction can adjust the vertical scale of the
waveform.
Touch Screen Gestures
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Figure 6.3 Pinch&Stretch Gesture
Touch Screen Gestures
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7 To Use the Built-in Help System
The help system of this oscilloscope provides instructions for all the function keys on
the front panel and their corresponding menu keys. Click or tap > Help to enter
the help system.
Figure 7.1 Help Information
After opening the help interface, you can get its help information by clicking on or
tapping the link for the desired item.
To Use the Built-in Help System
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