Rohde & Schwarz R&S MXO 5 Series User manual

R&S®MXO 5 Series
Oscilloscope
Getting Started
1802335202
Version 01
(B2QÂ2)

This manual describes the following R&S®MXO5 models with firmware ver-
sion 1.4 and higher:
●R&S®MXO54, 4 channels (1802.1008k04)
●R&S®MXO58, 8 channels (1802.1008k08)
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1 Safety and regulatory information
The product documentation helps you to use the product safely and efficiently.
Where do I find safety information?
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you of potential
dangers and gives instructions on how to prevent personal injury or damage
caused by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●In Chapter 1.1, "Safety instructions", on page 3. The same information is
provided in many languages in printed format. The printed "Safety Instructions
for Oscilloscopes and Accessories" are delivered with the product.
●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you
need to take care during setup or operation.
Intended use
The R&S MXO 5 oscilloscope is designed for measurements on circuits that are
only indirectly connected to the mains or not connected at all. It is not rated for
any measurement category.
The product is intended for the development, production and verification of elec-
tronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory envi-
ronments. Use the product only for its designated purpose. Observe the operating
conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet.
1.1 Safety instructions
Products from the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies are manufactured
according to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow
the instructions provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the prod-
uct documentation nearby and offer it to other users.
Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Inten-
ded use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the data
sheet, manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions for Oscilloscopes and Acces-
sories" document. If you are unsure about the appropriate use, contact
Rohde & Schwarz customer service.
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Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users
also need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user
interfaces and the product documentation are available.
Reconfigure or adjust the product only as described in the product documentation
or the data sheet. Any other modifications can affect safety and are not permitted.
Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by
Rohde & Schwarz are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is
damaged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer
service at https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/support.
In these safety instructions, the term "product" covers instruments (oscillo-
scopes), probes and their accessories.
Lifting and carrying the instrument
Check the data sheet for the maximum weight of the instrument. A single person
can only carry a maximum of 18 kg safely depending on age, gender and physical
condition. If your instrument is heavier than 18 kg, do not move or carry it by your-
self.
Use the instrument handles to move or carry the instrument. Do not use the
mounted accessories instead of the handles. Accessories are not designed to
carry the weight of the instrument.
To move the instrument safely, you can use lifting or transporting equipment such
as lift trucks and forklifts. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment man-
ufacturer.
Choosing the operating site
Only use the product indoors. The product casing is not waterproof. Water that
enters can electrically connect the casing with live parts, which can lead to elec-
tric shock, serious personal injury or death if you touch the casing. If
Rohde & Schwarz provides accessories designed for outdoor use of your product,
e.g. a protective cover, you can use the product outdoors.
Unless otherwise specified in the data sheet, you can operate the product up to
an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.
The product is suitable for pollution degree 2 environments where nonconductive
contamination can occur. For more information on environmental conditions such
as ambient temperature and humidity, see the data sheet.
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Setting up the product
Always place the product on a stable, flat and level surface with the bottom of the
product facing down. If the product is designed for different positions, secure the
product so that it cannot fall over.
If the product has foldable feet, always fold the feet completely in or out to ensure
stability. The feet can collapse if they are not folded out completely or if the prod-
uct is moved without lifting it. The foldable feet are designed to carry the weight of
the product, but not an extra load.
If stacking is possible, keep in mind that a stack of products can fall over and
cause injury.
If you mount products in a rack, ensure that the rack has sufficient load capacity
and stability. Observe the specifications of the rack manufacturer. Always install
the products from the bottom shelf to the top shelf so that the rack stands
securely. Secure the product so that it cannot fall off the rack.
Connecting the product
Unless specified otherwise in the data sheet, only connect the interfaces and
measurement ports of the product to other products or circuits that have double or
reinforced insulation to protect against dangerous live voltages. This protective
measure against electric shock is known as SELV (safety extra-low voltage).
Connecting to power and grounding
The mains power supply input of the instrument complies with overvoltage cate-
gory II. Connect the product to a fixed installation used to supply energy-consum-
ing equipment such as household appliances and similar loads. Keep in mind that
electrically powered products have risks, such as electric shock, fire, personal
injury or even death.
Take the following measures for your safety:
●Do not use an isolating transformer to connect the instrument to the mains
power supply.
●Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indica-
ted on the product match the available power source. If the power adapter
does not adjust automatically, set the correct value and check the rating of the
fuse.
●If a product has an exchangeable fuse, its type and characteristics are indica-
ted next to the fuse holder. Before changing the fuse, switch off the product
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and disconnect it from the power source. How to change the fuse is described
in the product documentation.
●Only use the power cable delivered with the product. It complies with country-
specific safety requirements. Only insert the plug into an outlet with protective
conductor terminal.
●Only use intact cables and route them carefully so that they cannot be dam-
aged. Check the power cables regularly to ensure that they are undamaged.
Also ensure that nobody can trip over loose cables.
●If you connect the product to an external power supply, use the one delivered
with the product or recommended in the product documentation. The external
power supply must conform to the country-specific regulations.
●Ensure that you can disconnect the product from the power source at any
time. Pull the power plug to disconnect the product. The power plug must be
easily accessible. If the product is integrated into a system that does not meet
these requirements, provide an easily accessible circuit breaker at the system
level.
●Replace parts that are relevant to safety only by original parts, e.g. power
cables or fuses.
Performing measurements
Take the following measures for your safety:
●To ascertain voltage-free state, use an appropriate voltage tester. Any mea-
surement setup including an oscilloscope is not suitable for this purpose.
●The maximum input voltage on channel inputs and the external trigger input
must not exceed the value specified in the data sheet.
●Observe all voltage and current ratings of the instrument, the probes, and the
accessories. Exceeding the allowed voltages can lead to an electric shock.
Limits and ratings are marked on the products and listed in the data sheets.
Consider that the rated voltage depends on the frequency. The voltage limita-
tion curves or values are provided in the data sheet.
●Never cause any short circuits when measuring sources with high output cur-
rents.
●Use only probes and accessories that comply with the measurement category
(CAT) of your measurement task. If the product is rated for any measurement
category, the permitted category is indicated on the product and in the data
sheet. If you use other than Rohde & Schwarz accessories, make sure that
they are suitable for the instrument and the measurement task.
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●Set the correct attenuation factor on the instrument according to the probe
being used. Otherwise, the measurement results do not reflect the actual volt-
age level, and you might misjudge the actual risk.
●When working with high voltages and current probes, observe the additional
operating conditions specified in these safety instructions.
●The probe pins are extremely pointed and can easily penetrate clothes and
the skin. Handle the probe pins with great care. To exchange a probe pin, use
tweezers or pliers to avoid injuries. When transporting the accessories, always
use the box supplied with the probe.
●Prevent the probe from receiving mechanical shock. Avoid putting excessive
strain on the probe cable or exposing it to sharp bends. Touching a broken
cable during measurements can cause injuries.
●Set up all probe connections to the instrument before applying power.
Working with hazardous voltages
Voltages higher than 30 V RMS, or 42 V peak, or 60 V DC are regarded as haz-
ardous contact voltages. Direct contact with them can cause serious injuries.
Make sure that only electrically skilled persons use the products for measure-
ments on hazardous contact voltages. These working conditions require special
education and experience to perceive risks and to avoid hazards which electricity
can create.
When working with hazardous contact voltages, use protective measures to pre-
clude direct contact with the measurement setup:
●Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is applied.
●Switch off the test circuit while connecting and disconnecting probe leads.
●Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads and adapters.
●Make sure that the input leads fulfill the safety requirements for your measure-
ment.
The delivered input leads might have a jacket wear indicator that indicates a
worn jacket by different jacket color. In this case, do not use the input lead.
Replace it with a new one.
●When connecting to the DUT, keep your fingers behind finger guard. Remove
jewelry, watches, and other metallic objects. Only use 4 mm safety banana
plugs.
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Working with current probes
When working with current probes, you can measure high-frequency currents or
currents that contain high-frequency components.
●Switch off the test circuit while connecting the probe.
●Do not attach the clamp to bare unisolated conductors. To avoid injury from a
short circuit, measure at a location on an insulated wire where the insulation is
sufficient for the circuit voltage.
●Connect the probe only to the secondary side of a breaker. With this measure,
you avoid injury, if a short circuit occurs.
●The following effects can cause burns and fire or damage to the measurement
site:
– Eddy current loss can cause heating of the sensor head.
– Dielectric heating can cause heating of cord insulation and other materials.
●When measuring current that includes a high-frequency component, consider
the derating characteristics of the probe. Do not measure any current that
exceeds the rated current.
●Using the probes with high frequencies or strong magnetic fields may cause
the device to become abnormally hot, resulting in fire, equipment damage, or
burns.
Measurement categories
IEC 61010-2-030 defines measurement categories that rate instruments on their
ability to resist short transient overvoltages that occur in addition to the working
voltage. Use the measurement setup only in electrical environments for which
they are rated.
●0 - Instruments without rated measurement category
For measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to mains, for
example, electronics, circuits powered by batteries, and specially protected
secondary circuits. This measurement category is also known as CAT I.
●CAT II:
For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage
installation by a standard socket outlet, for example, household appliances
and portable tools.
●CAT III:
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For measurements performed in the building installation, such as junction
boxes, circuit breakers, distribution boards, and equipment with permanent
connection to the fixed installation.
●CAT IV:
For measurements performed at the source of the low-voltage installation,
such as electricity meters and primary overcurrent protection devices.
Cleaning the product
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product. When cleaning, keep in mind that
the casing is not waterproof. Do not use liquid cleaning agents.
Meaning of safety labels
Safety labels on the product warn against potential hazards.
Potential hazard
Read the product documentation to avoid personal injury or product damage.
Electrical hazard
Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.
Protective conductor terminal
Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This
connection protects you against electric shock if an electric problem occurs.
Hazardous contact voltages
Do not use the probe at uninsulated live lines. Make sure to measure at sufficiently
insulated conductors. This measure protects you against electric shock, electric burn,
or arc flash.
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1.2 Labels on the product
Labels on the casing inform about:
●Personal safety, see "Meaning of safety labels" on page 9
●Product and environment safety, see Table 1-1
●Identification of the product
Table 1-1: Labels regarding product and environment safety
Chassis grounding terminal
Take care when handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after
the product has come to the end of its service life.
For more information, see the product user manual, chapter "Disposal".
1.3 Warning messages in the documentation
A warning message points out a risk or danger that you need to be aware of. The
signal word indicates the severity of the safety hazard and how likely it will occur
if you do not follow the safety precautions.
WARNING
Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in death or serious injury if not avoi-
ded.
CAUTION
Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in minor or moderate injury if not
avoided.
NOTICE
Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to
other property.
Warning messages in the documentation