Tenma DSO User manual

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If this product is sold or assigned by the original purchaser
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owner should note that warranty is available for a period
of three years from the day the original purchaser
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using a power source not provided by TENM
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d) Servicing a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products (such modification
or integration makes repair more time
consuming and difficul
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specifically and supercedes all other previous
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This unit is designed and manufactured strictly in
accordance with IEC61010-1 safety standards. It fully meets
CAT II 600V insulation and overvoltage requirements and
Grade II anti-pollution safety standards. To prevent personal
injuries and damage of this unit or any other devices
connected to it please take note of the following safety
precautions To avoid potential hazards use this unit strictly
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Use onlythe specified powe
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purpose. In the event of breach of warranty terms and
conditions, repair or replacement of defective product shall
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Safety Instructions
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Maintenance should only be carried out by a trained
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To avoid fire and personal injur
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Use a correct power cable
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Remove the plug correctl
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Ensure good grounding :
Connect the probe of the digital storage
oscilloscope
Check the rated values of all terminals
Do not operate the unit with the chassis cover
open
Use suitable fusesˍ
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probe or testing cable when they are connected to
power.
This unit is grounded b
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the ground wire of the power cable. To avoid electric
shock, the grounding conductor must touch the
ground. Before connecting the input or outpu
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terminal, ensure the unit is properly grounded.
The probe ground cable is the same
as ground potential. Do not connect the ground cable
to non ground voltage or high voltage.
To preven
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fire and excessive current shock please check all
rated values and label data Read the manual
carefully and check the rated values before
connecting the uni
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Do not opera
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or front panel is open.
Only use specified fuse types
and rated specifications.
Avoid exposing circuitr
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When fault is suspected, stop operation
Maintain good ventilation
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Do not operate in humid condition
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Do not operate in combustible and explosive
conditions
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Keep the product surface clean and dry
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When power is on, never make
contact with exposed adaptor or components.
If you suspect a
fault, ask a qualified maintenance professional to carry ou
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inspection.
Safety terminology used in this manual. The following
messages may appear in this manual
Safety Messages and Symbols
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Appendix B : Accessories for Tenma DSO Four-channel
Tenma DSO four-channel digital storage oscilloscope.
the Tenma DSO four channel digital storage oscilloscope.
Preface
This manual provides information on the operation of the
Guidance is given in several chapters as follows :
Simple guide to oscilloscope
functions and installatio
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Guide to operation of
Example
illustrations are provided to solve various testing
problems
Chapter 1 User Guide
Chapter 2 Instrument Setups
Chapter 3 Practical Illustrations
Chapter 4 System Prompts and Trouble shooting
Chapter 5 Servicing and Suppor
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Chapter 6 Appendixes
Appendix A : Technical Indicators
Digital Storage Oscilloscope
Appendix C : Maintenance and Cleaning
Appendix D : Factory Setup
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50GS/s
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This manual is a user guide for the Tenma DSO digital storage oscilloscope :
Tenma DSOfour-channel digital storage oscilloscope offer user-friendliness, outstanding technical indicators a
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a host of advanced features. They are your perfect tools to complete testing tasks swiftly and efficiently.
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why theTenma DSO can fully satisfy your
Tenma DSO four-channel digital storage oscilloscope
offer a user-friendly front panel with clear indications
to allow access to all basic functions for easy
operation. The scaling and position buttons for all
channels are optimally arranged for intuitive
operation As design is based on the familiar
practices of traditional instruments users can use
the new units without spending considerable time
in learning and familiarizing with operation For
faster adjustment to ease testing, there is an [ ]
key to instantly display the appropriate waveform and
range position.
The performance features listed below will explain
testing and measurement requirements
2GS/s real-time sampling rate and 50GS/s
equivalent sampling rate
Dual time base function unrivaled wavefor
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detail observation and analysis capabilities
24k storage depth;60M equivalent storage
depth;1024k recording length
Unique envelop sampling feature with direc
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visual display of carrier wave details after
amplitude modulatio
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Scroll display in scan mode for continuous
monitoring of signal variations
Unique XY mode that displays the waveform and
Lissajous figure concurrentl
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USB drive system software upgrade
Supports plug-and-play USB storage device.
Communication with computer through the USB
device
Storage of waveforms setups and bit maps
waveforms and setups reproduction
Built-in FF
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Multiple waveform mathematics functions
(including add, subtract, multiply and divide)
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Multiple setups for extra flexibility
Visual system help messages
4 x 1.2m, 1:1/10:1 probe. For details refer to the
probe instructions. These accessories confor
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Power line conforming to international standards
applicable in the country of use
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USB connecting cable : UT-D06
communication control software (USB-device)
2x multimeter test lead; 2x c -to-voltage
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Table of Content
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Item Page
Safety Instructions
Preface
Chapter 1
Functional Chec
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Probe Compensatio
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A
utomatic Setup for Waveform Displa
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Getting to Know the Vertical Syste
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Getting to Know the Horizontal Syste
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Getting to Know the Trigger Syste
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Chapter 2 Instrument Setups
Setting the Vertical Syste
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Setting the Horizontal Syste
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Setting the Trigger Syste
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Chapter 3 Practical Example Illustrations
Illustration1:Measuringsimplesignals
Illustration 2 : Observing the delay caused by a
sine wave signal passes through the circui
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Illustration 3 :Acquiring single signals
Illustration 4 : Reducing random noise of signals
Illustration 5 : Using the cursors for measuremen
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Illustration6:UsingtheX-Yfunction
Illustration 7 :
Utility Function Setu
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Cursor Measuremen
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Chapter 4 System Prompts and Trouble-shooting
Definitions of System Prompts
Troubleshootin
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Chapter 5
Chapter 6 Technical Indicators
Appendix A: Technical indicators
Appendix D;
Upgrading System Software on USB
Factory Setups
Oscilloscope
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Your Tenma DSO Four-channel oscilloscope comes with
can get started with your Tenma DSO four-channel digital
When beginning to use your Tenma DSO Four-channel
Yo ur Tenma DSO F o ur - c h a n n el d i g it a l s t o r a ge
Chapter 1 User Guide
oscilloscope is a small and compact benchtop device.
The user-friendly front panel enables easy operation.
This chapter will guide you through basic testing
steps.
This chapter provides notes on the following :
General inspectio
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Functional chec
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Probe compensatio
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Automatic setups for waveform display
Getting to know the vertical syste
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Getting to know the horizontal syste
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Getting to know the trigger syste
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oscilloscope, first familiarize yourself with the
operation front panel. This chapter briefly describes
the operation and functions of the front panel, so you
storage oscilloscope as quickly as possible.
a front panel with at-a-glance functions for easy
operation There are knobs and function keys on
the front panel The functions of knobs are similar
to other oscilloscopes On the right you will find 5
menu operation keys designated as to
from top down With these keys you can set u
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different options of the current menu. The other keys
are function keys. You can use them to enter differen
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function menus or access particular functions directly.
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Figure 1-4 Schematic diagram of the display interface
Trigger status displa
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Displaying the horizontal trigger position
Trigger frequency counte
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Channel vertical
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Trigger level
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Four-channel oscilloscope is provided in the
A checklist of accessories that come with your
We suggest checking your new
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General Inspectio
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Functional Check
oscilloscope in the following steps.
If the package carton or foam plastic protective lining
is seriously damaged, please arrange for exchange
immediately.
Please check any missing items against this lis
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If any item is missing or damaged please contac
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your TENMA dealer or our local office.
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test, please contact your TENMA dealer or our local
office.
In the event of any shipping damages, please retain
the packaging and notify our shipping department or
your TENMA dealer. We will be glad to arrange
maintenance or repair.
Carry out a quick functional check in the following
steps to make sure your oscilloscope is operating
normally.
1. Check the unit for possible shipping damages
2. Check the accessories
3. Thorough inspection of the entire uni
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