SIGLENT SDS5000X Series User manual

SDS5000X Series
Digital Storage
Oscilloscope
Quick Start

SDS5000X Quick Start
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SDS5000X Quick Start
Overview
About the SDS5000X series
SPO Technology
Specications
Packing List
General Safety Summary
Safety Terms and Symbols
General Care and Cleaning
Quick Start
Front of Oscilloscope
Back of Oscilloscope
Connecting to External Devices/Systems
User Interface
Touch Screen Display
Channel descriptor box
Timebase and Trigger Descriptor Boxes
To Set Parameters
Touch Gestures
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Choose the Language
Front Panel
Basic Operations
Turn on/Disable a Channel
Vertical System
Horizontal and Acquisition System
Zoom
Trigger
Math
Cursors
Measure & Statistics
Reference Waveforms
Save/Recall
Calibration
Software Option
Contact us
Contents

1- SDS5000X Quick Start
Overview
About the SDS5000X series
SIGLENT’s SDS5000X series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes are available in bandwidths of 1 GHz, 500 MHz and 350 MHz. All models include a maximum sample rate of
5 GSa/s, maximum record length of 250 Mpts, and display up to 4 analog channels + 16 digital channels mixed signal analysis ability.
The SDS5000X series employs Siglent’s SPO technology which features a maximum waveform capture rate of up to 110,000 wfm/s (normal mode, up to 500,000
wfm/s in Sequence mode) and a 256-level intensity grading display function plus a color temperature display mode. It also employs an innovative digital trigger
system with high sensitivity and low jitter. The trigger system supports multiple powerful triggering modes including serial bus triggering. History waveform
recording, Sequence acquisition, Search and Navigate functions allow for extended waveform records to be captured, stored, and analyzed. An impressive array of
measurement and math capabilities, options for a built-in 25 MHz arbitrary waveform generator, as well as serial decoding are also features of the SDS5000X.
The large 10.1’’ display capacitive touch screen supports multi-touch gestures. With the addition of a user-friendly one-button design for most commonly used
functions, the SDS5000X provides the user with enhanced operating efciency.
SPO Technology
Waveform capture rates of up to 110,000 wfm/s (normal mode), and 500,000 wfm/s (sequence mode)
Supports 256-level intensity grading and color temperature display modes
Record length up to 250 Mpts
Digital trigger system

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Specications
Packing List
Please check the accessories according to the packing list. If the accessories are incomplete or damaged, please contact your SIGLENT sales representative.
1 oscilloscope
4/2 passive probes
1 AC power cord rated for the local region
1 quick start guide
1 certicate of calibration
1 USB cable
Analog channels
Bandwidth 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz
Channels 2, 4
Sample rate 5 GSa/s (max)
Waveform length 250 Mpts (max)
Digital channels
Channels 16
Sample rate 1.25 GSa/s
Detectable Pulse Width 3.3 ns (min)
Date rate 300 Mbps (max)
For detailed specications please refer to the data sheet.

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General Safety Summary
Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any products connected to it. To avoid potential
hazards, please use the instrument as specied.
Use Proper Power Cord
Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local government regulations should be used.
Ground the Instrument
The instrument is grounded through the protective earth conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, please make certain the instrument is grounded
correctly before connecting its input or output terminals.
Connect the Signal Cable Correctly
The potential of the signal cable ground is equal to the earth ground. Do not connect the signal wire to a high voltage.
Look Over All Terminals’ Ratings
To avoid re or electric shock, please look over all ratings and sign instructions of the instrument. Before connecting the instrument, please read the manual carefully
to gain more information about the ratings.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection
Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a thunderstorm) can reach the product, or else the operator might be exposed to danger of electrical shock.
Electrostatic Prevention
Operate in an electrostatic-protected area environment to avoid damages induced by static discharge. Always ground both the internal and external conductors of
the cable to release a static charge before connecting.
Maintain Adequate Ventilation
Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature, which may eventually damage the instrument. Maintain suitable ventilation and inspect the fan and
intake regularly.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms used in this product. These terms may appear in the product:
DANGER Indicates direct injury or hazards that may happen.
WARNING Indicates potential injury or hazards that may happen.
CAUTION Indicates potential damage to the instrument or other property that may happen.
Symbols used in this product. These symbols may appear on the product:
Avoid Exposed Circuits and Components
Do not touch exposed contacts or components when the instrument's power is on.
Use Only the Specied Fuse
Do Not Operate Without Covers
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Hazardous
Voltage
ProtectiveVoltage
Earth Ground
Warning Earth
Ground
Power
Switch

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General Care and Cleaning
Care
Do not store or leave the instrument in direct sunshine for extended periods of time.
To avoid damages to the instrument or probes, please do not expose them to fog, liquid, or solvents.
Cleaning
Please perform the following steps to clean the instrument and probes regularly in accordance with its operating conditions.
1. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources and then clean with a soft wet cloth.
2. Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument and probe with a soft cloth. When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid scratching it.
To avoid damage to the surface of the instrument and probe, please do not use any corrosive liquid or chemical cleansers.
Make sure that the instrument is completely dry before restarting it to avoid potential short circuits or personal injury.

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Front of Oscilloscope
Quick Start
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CDEF F F FG
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A. Touch Screen Display The display and major functions area. See “Touch
Screen Display” chapter for more details.
B. Front Panel Includes knobs and buttons. See “Front Panel” chapter for
more details.
C. Probe Compensation / Ground Terminal Supplies a 1 kHz square
wave for compensating the probes.
D. USB Host Ports Connects the USB host ports to USB storage devices
used for data transfer, or USB mouse / keyboard for control.
E. Digital Input Connector Receives digital signals from the SPL2016
digital probe.
F. Analog Input Connectors
G. Power Switch
H. Supporting Legs Adjust the supporting legs properly to use them
as stands to tilt the oscilloscope upwards for stable positioning of the
oscilloscope.

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Back of Oscilloscope
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A. Auxiliary Output Outputs the trigger indicator. When Pass / Fail is
enabled, outputs the pass / fail signal.
B. External Trigger Input
C. 10 MHz IN/OUT Receives or outputs 10 MHz reference clock for
synchronization between the oscilloscope and other instruments.
D. VGA Video Output Connects the port to an external monitor. The
resolution is 1024 * 600.
E. LAN Port Connect the port to the network for remote control.
F. USB Ports One USB device to connect with a PC for remote control
and one USB host to connect with a USB storage device or USB mouse /
keyboard.
G. AC Power Input
H. Handle

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Connecting to External Devices/Systems
Power Supply
The standard power supply for the instrument is 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz or 100~120 V, 400 Hz. Please use the power cord provided with the instrument to connect it
to AC power.
Press the power switch to power on the oscilloscope after the AC power supply is connected. Pressing the power switch for approximately 2 seconds will force the
oscilloscope into the Standby mode. In Standby mode the oscilloscope still consumes ~ 4 W power. To shut off the oscilloscope please disconnect the AC power
supply.
The SDS5000X provides a “Power on Line” option. When enabled, the oscilloscope powers on once the AC power supply is connected. Follow the steps below to
enable this option:
> Power on Line
LAN
Connect the LAN port to the network with a network cable with RJ45 head for remote control.
Follow the steps below to set LAN connection:
> System Setting > I/O > LAN Cong
USB Peripherals
Connect a USB storage device to one of the USB host ports for data transfer, or connect USB mouse / keyboard to one of the USB host ports for controlling the
instrument.
External Monitor
Use a D-Sub cable to connect the VGA port to an external monitor. The video signals from the VGA port has a 1024 * 600 resolution.

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Auxiliary Output
When Pass / Fail is enabled, the port outputs the pass / fail signal, otherwise it outputs the trigger indicator.
Follow the steps below to set Pass / Fail:
Analysis > Pass/Fail
SAG1021 Waveform Generator
Activate the SDS-5000X-FG option and connect the SAG1021 USB function / arbitrary waveform generator module to any USB host pot on the oscilloscope. The
oscilloscope can now control the USB module to output specied waveforms.
Press the button on the front panel to set the waveform.
Probes
The SDS5000X series supports passive probes and active probes. The 500 MHz passive probe SP3050A is a standard accessory (1 probe / channel). The 1 GHz active
probe SAP1000 is an optional accessory. Please go to www.siglent.com for more details on SIGLENT’s probes.
Logic Probe
The logic probe SPL2016 is designed to probe up to 16 digital signals at once. The 16 digital channels are separated into two groups and each group has its own
threshold, making it possible to simultaneously view data from different logic families.
WaveGen

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To connect the logic probe: Insert the probe, with the correct side facing up, until you hear a “click”.
To remove the logic probe: Depress the buttons on each side of the probe, then pull out it.

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User
Interface
Touch Screen Display
The entire SDS5000X display is a capacitive touch screen. Use your ngers to touch, drag, pinch, spread, or draw a selection box. Many controls that display
information also work as “buttons” to access other functions. If you using any mouse, you can click anywhere – that you can touch - to activate a control; in fact,
you can alternate between clicking and touching the control, whichever is convenient.
A. Menu Bar with drop-down menus lets you access set-up dialogs and other
functions. All functionality can be accessed through the menu bar.
B. Grid Area displays the waveform traces. Traces can be moved by dragging, and
re-scaled by pinch and spread.
C. Trigger Level Indicator shows the level where the waveform triggers on the
vertical axis.
D. Cursors show where measurement points have been set. Move the cursors to
quickly reposition the measurement point.
E. Channel descriptor boxes include analog channels (C1 ~ C4), digital channels
(D), math (M) and reference (Ref). They are located under the grid area, showing
the parameters of the corresponding traces. Touching the boxes creates a dialog box.
F. Trigger Delay Indicator locates where the waveform triggers on the horizontal
axis.
G. Timebase and Trigger Descriptor Boxes show the parameters of timebase
and trigger respectively. Touching the boxes creates a dialog box.
H. Dialog Box is the main area to select the parameters for a chosen specic
function.
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Channel descriptor box
Timebase and Trigger Descriptor Boxes
A. Channel index
B. Bandwidth limit indicator
C. Coupling and impedance
D. Volts/div
E. Offset
F. Probe attenuation
A. Trigger delay
B. Time/div
C. # Samples
D. Sample rate
A. Trigger source
B. Trigger coupling
C. Trigger mode
D. Trigger level
E. Trigger type
F. Trigger slope
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To Set Parameters
The SDS5000X provides several different ways to set parameters:
Switch – sets parameters with two states, such as to enable or
disable a function. Touch the switch region to change from one state
to the other.
List – sets parameters with more than two options,
such as coupling mode of channels. Touch the
parameter region, and then select the expected
option from the pop-up list.

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Virtual Keypad – Sets parameters with numerical value. Touch
the parameter region, and the parameter can be adjusted by the
universal knob on the front panel; touch the region again, then the
virtual keypad appears;
To use the operation of setting “deskew” of channel
as an example: If the expected value is 65 ns, input
“65” on the virtual keypad, and then choose the unit
n to complete the operation. On the virtual keypad,
touching the button Max , Min , and Default
quickly sets the parameter to its maximum, minimum
and default values.

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Touch Gestures
Waveforms, cursors and trigger level can be adjusted by touch gestures in the grid area.
Drag the waveform left and right to move it on the horizontal
axis
Pinch and spread the waveform horizontally to re-scale the
timebase

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Choosing the Language
Drag the waveform up and down to move it on the vertical
axis
Touch and drag the cursor to move it Touch and drag the cursor information region to move the
pair of cursors simultaneously.
Pinch and spread the waveform vertically to re-scale the
vertical gain
> System setting > Language