Rigol MSO8000A Series User manual

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1General 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.
WARNING
Equipment meeting Class A requirements may not offer adequate protection to broadcast
services within residential environment.
General Safety Summary
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2Safety 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 Notices on the Product:
• DANGER
It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in injury
or hazard immediately.
• 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
Safety Notices and Symbols
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3Care 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.
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
2. Clean 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.
Care and Cleaning
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4Document Overview
This manual gives you a quick review about the front and rear panel of MSO8000A
series, the user interface, and the basic operation method.
TIP
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Publication Number
QGA31100-1110
Format Conventions in this Manual:
1. Key
The front panel key is denoted by menu key icon. For example, indicates
the "Default" key.
2. Menu
The menu items are denoted by the format of "Menu Word (Bold) + Character
Shading". For example, System denotes the "System" menu item under the
menu.
3. Operation Procedures:
">" denotes the next step of operation. For example, > System denotes that
first press , and then press the System key.
4. Connector
The connectors on the front or rear panel are usually denoted by the format of
"Connector Name (Bold) + Square Brackets (Bold)". For example, [TRIG OUT].
5. Knob
Label Knob Label Knob
Horizontal SCALE
Horizontal Scale
Knob Vertical SCALE
Vertical Scale
Knob
Horizontal POSITION
Horizontal
Position Knob Vertical
OFFSET
Vertical Offset
Knob
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Label Knob Label Knob
Wave Vertical SCALE
Vertical Scale
Knob Trigger LEVEL
Trigger Level
Knob
Wave Vertical
POSITION
Wave Vertical
Position Knob
Multifunction
knob
Content Conventions in this Manual:
MSO8000A series includes the following models. Unless otherwise specified, this
manual takes MSO8204A as an example to illustrate the functions and operation
methods of the MSO8000A series.
Model Max. Analog
Bandwidth
No. of Digital
Channels
No. of
Analog
Channels
No. of AWG
Channels
MSO8074A 750 MHz 16 4 2
MSO8154A 1.5 GHz 16 4 2
MSO8204A 2 GHz 16 4 2
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5General 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.
Recommended Calibration Interval
RIGOL suggests that the instrument should be calibrated every 18 months.
General Inspection
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6Product Overview
MSO8000A series digital oscilloscope developed by RIGOL is a medium and high-end
mixed signal digital oscilloscope designed based on the UltraVision II technical
platform. With the analog bandwidth up to 2 GHz, the digital oscilloscope integrates
7 instruments into one, with 500 Mpts memory depth, sound waveform display
effects, excellent waveform capture rate, and powerful data analysis functions. Many
of its specifications have reached the top level in the industry. Meanwhile, it supports
the real-time eye diagram measurement and jitter analysis. Its cost-effective features
and high performance make it prominent as the 2 GHz mixed signal digital
oscilloscope.
The following section introduces the front panel, rear panel, and the main interface
(LCD) of the digital oscillscope.
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1 2 34 5 67 8 109 12 1311
Figure 6.1 Front Panel
1Capacitive Touch Screen 11 RUN/STOP Key
2 Function Menu Operation
Keys
12 Single Trigger Control Key
3 Quick Key (Shortcut Key) 13 Trigger Control System
4 Multifunction Knob 14 Vertical Control System
5 Common Operation Keys 15 Analog Channel Input Terminals
6 Touch Lock Key 16 Probe Compensation Signal Output
Terminal/Ground Terminal
7 Horizontal Control System 17 Digital Channel Input
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8 CLEAR key 18 Dual-channel Function/Arbitrary
Waveform Generator Output
Terminals[1]
9 Auto Waveform Display Key 19 USB HOST Interface
10 Waveform Control System 20 Power Key
NOTE
[1]: This function is only available for the model installed with the MSO8000-AWG option.
10 9 8 7 6
5
4
21 3
11
Figure 6.2 Rear Panel
1Handle
2 LAN Interface
3 USB DEVICE Interface
4 USB HOST Interface
5 HDMI Video Output
6 10M In/Out
7 EXT TRIG
8 Trigger Output Interface
9 Kensington Security Lock Hole
10 Fuse
11 AC Power Cord Connector
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1718
19202122
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24
Figure 6.3 User Interface
1Analog Channel Label and
Waveform
13 Operation Menu
2 Operating Status 14 Notification Area
3 Horizontal Scale 15 AWG 2 Waveform Label
4 Sample Rate and Memory
Depth
16 AWG 1 Waveform Label
5 Auto Measurement Label 17 Digital Channel Status Area
6 Waveform Memory 18 CH4 Status Label
7 Trigger Position 19 Message Box
8 Run/Stop Label 20 CH3 Status Label
9 Horizontal Position 21 CH2 Status Label
10 Trigger Type 22 CH1 Status Label
11 Trigger Source 23 Digital Channel Label and
Waveform
12 Trigger LEVEL/Threshold
Level
24 Function Navigation
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7To Prepare for Use
7.1 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 oscilloscope as well as better operation and
observation. Users can also fold the supporting legs when the instrument is not in
use for easier storage or shipment, as shown in the figure below.
Supporting Legs
(a) To unfold the supporting legs (b) To fold the supporting legs
Figure 7.1 To Adjust the Supporting Legs
7.2 To Connect to AC Power
The input AC power requirements of the oscilloscope are 100 V-240 V, 45 Hz-440 Hz.
Please use the power cord provided in the accessories to connect the oscilloscope to
the AC power source, as shown in the figure below.
Power Cord Connector
Figure 7.2 To Connect to AC Power
To Prepare for Use
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WARNING
To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument is correctly grounded.
7.3 Turn-on Checkout
When the oscilloscope is connected to power, press the Power key at the lower-left
corner of the front panel to start the oscilloscope. (You can also press > System
> Power status, and select "Switch On". After the instrument is connected to power
source, it will start directly.) You can also enable the touch screen to perform the
above operations.) During the start-up process, all the backlights of the front-panel
keys are illuminated for a few seconds. The oscilloscope starts to perform a series of
self-tests. After the self-test, the splash screen is displayed.
NOTE
Restart and Shutdown:
1. Enable the touch screen and then tap the function navigation icon at the lower-left
corner of the touch screen to enable the function navigation.
2. Tap the "Restart" icon, and then you can select "Restart" or "Shutdown", as shown in the
figure below.
3. If you tap "Restart" , the oscilloscope powers off and then automatically restarts again.
If you tap "Shutdown" , the oscilloscope powers off (you can also press the Power key
at the lower-left corner of the front panel to turn off the oscilloscope).
7.4 To Set the System Language
MSO8000A series digital oscilloscope supports multiple system languages. You can
press > Language to set the system language.
7.5 To Connect the Probe
RIGOL provides the passive probe, the active probe, and the logic probe for the
MSO8000A series. For specific probe models, please refer to MSO8000A Datasheet .
To Prepare for Use
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For detailed technical information of the probes, please refer to the corresponding
Probe User Guide.
Connect the passive probe:
1. Connect the BNC terminal of the probe to an analog channel input terminal of the
oscilloscope on the front panel as shown in Figure 7.3 .
2. Connect 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.
Figure 7.3 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 ".
Connect the active probe:
Take RP7150 (active differential probe head) as an example.
1. Connect the probe head to the preamp of the active probe, as shown in
Figure
7.4 .
To Prepare for Use
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Figure 7.4 To Connect the Probe Head to the Preamp of the Active Probe
2. Connect 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.
3. Note that you need to push the probe to the due position to lock it firmly.
Figure 7.5 Connect the Active Probe
4. Use the probe's auxiliary device to connect the probe head to the circuit under
test. For details about the probes, refer to RP7000 Series Active Probe User Guide .
After you connect the active probe, you can make probe calibration and offset
voltage adjustment.
Connect the logic probe
1. Connect the output terminal of the logic probe to the digital channel input
terminal on the front panel of the oscilloscope in the correct direction, as shown in
Figure 7.6 .
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2. Connect the other terminal of the logic probe to the signal terminal under test.
RIGOL's MSO8000A series has a standard configuration of a logic probe RPL2316.
To apply to different application scenarios, RPL2316 provides three connection
methods to connect the signal under test. For details, refer to RPL2316 Logic Probe
User Guide .
Figure 7.6 Connect the logic probe
NOTE
•Before you connect the logic probe to the signal under test, connect logic probe's
adapter provided in the accessories to its corresponding channel group.
•The digital channel input terminal does not support hot plugging. Please do not insert or
pull out the logic probe when the instrument is in power-on state.
7.6 Function Inspection
1. Press on the front panel, then a prompt message "Restore default
settings?" is displayed. Press OK or tap OK to restore the instrument to its factory
default settings.
2. Connect the ground alligator clip of the probe to the "Ground Terminal" as shown
in Figure 7.7 .
3. Use 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 7.7 .
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Compensation Signal Output Terminal
Ground Terminal
Figure 7.7 To Use the Compensation Signal
4. Set the probe attenuation to 10X, and then press .
5. Observe the waveform on the display. In normal condition, the square waveform as
shown in Figure 7.8 should be displayed.
Figure 7.8 Square Waveform Signal
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 " 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.
7.7 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:
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1. Perform Step 1, 2, 3 and 4 specified in " Function Inspection ".
2. Check the displayed waveforms and compare them with the waveforms shown in
Figure 7.9 .
Over compensated Under compensatedPerfectly compensated
Figure 7.9 Probe Compensation
3. Use 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
Figure 7.9 .
To Prepare for Use
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8Touch Screen Controls
MSO8000A series provides a 10.1-inch super large capacitive touch screen, which
supports multi-touch and gesture operation. 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, dragging, and rectangle drawing.
TIP
The touch screen function is available for all the menus displayed on the screen and the
buttons enabled. In this manual, key operation descriptions are illustrated in details, and as for
the touch screen function about some operations, refer to descriptions in relevant chapters.
8.1 Tap
Use one finger to touch the symbol or characters on the screen slightly, as shown in
Figure 8.1 . 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 open 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 button at the upper-right corner of the message box to close the
prompt window.
•Tap other windows on the touch screen and operate on the windows.
Figure 8.1 Tap Gesture
Touch Screen Controls
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8.2 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 Figure 8.2 . 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.
Figure 8.2 Pinch & Stretch Gesture
8.3 Drag
Use one finger to select the object, and then drag the object to a destination place, as
shown in Figure 8.3 . With the drag gesture, you can perform the following operation:
•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 marker to change the position of the marker.
Figure 8.3 Drag Gesture
Touch Screen Controls
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