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  • Page 1 HP/Agilent/Keysight MSO8104A Manual Get Pricing & Availability at ApexWaves.com Call Today: 1-800-915-6216 Email: sales@apexwaves.com https://www.apexwaves.com/oscilloscopes/keysight-technologies/8000-series/MSO8104A...
  • Page 2 Infiniium User’s Quick Start Guide Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 3 User’s Quick Start Guide Publication number D8104-97003 January 2006 © Copyright Agilent Technologies 2005-2006 All Rights Reserved Infiniium Oscilloscopes...

  • Page 4: In This Book

    In This Book This book gives you the information you need to begin using the Infiniium Oscilloscopes. It contains four chapters: Setting up the Oscilloscope Chapter 1 contains inspection, power requirements, air flow, and setup information. Working in Comfort Chapter 2 contains recommendations for working comfortably and safely while operating the Infiniium Oscilloscope.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    To turn off the oscilloscope 1-28 To verify basic operation for the 80000B series oscilloscope 1-29 To verify basic operation for the 8000A series oscilloscope 1-31 Installing application programs on Infiniium 1-33 Changing Windows System Settings 1-34 To clean the oscilloscope 1-35...
  • Page 6 To access the trigger setup 3-56 To set an edge trigger 3-57 To set dialog box preferences 3-58 To recover your Infiniium hard disk 3-61 To calibrate the touch screen 3-64 To enable or disable the touch screen 3-65 4 Using the Built-In Information System...
  • Page 7 Setting Up the Oscilloscope...
  • Page 8 Setting Up the Oscilloscope This chapter shows you how to set up your Infiniium oscilloscope, connect power and accessories, and verify general operation.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Oscilloscope To Inspect Package Contents

    Keep a damaged shipping container or cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the oscilloscope mechanically and electrically. ❏ Verify that you received the following items in the Infiniium Oscilloscope packaging. • Infiniium Oscilloscope •...
  • Page 10 To inspect package contents Figure 1-1 Infiniium Oscilloscope with Accessory Pouch Front Panel Cover SMA to Probe Deskew and Precision Performance Verification Kit Adaptors Keyboard Calibration Cable Mouse Touchscreen Stylus User’s Quick Start Guide Package Contents for the 80000B Series Infiniium Oscilloscopes...
  • Page 11 Keyboard 10073C Probe Digital Probe (MSO models only) Mouse User’s Quick Start Guide Touchscreen Stylus SMT IC Clip (MSO models only) Digital Clip Leads (MSO models only) Ground Lead (MSO models only) Package Contents for the 8000A Series Infiniium Oscilloscopes...

  • Page 12: To Inspect Options And Accessories

    ❏ Verify that you received the options and accessories you ordered and that none were damaged. If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office. If the shipment was damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of stress, contact the carrier and your Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
  • Page 13 1 MB Memory upgrade E2681A EZJIT Jitter Analysis Software N5400A EZJIT Plus Jitter Analysis Software E2682A VoiceControl Software E2699A My Infiniium Integration Software N5391A Low Speed Serial Data Analysis Software N5402A CAN Serial Data Analysis Software E2683A USB 2.0 Test Software E2625A...
  • Page 14 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories Some accessories that will enhance your work with the 8000A series oscilloscopes are listed in table 1-2. Table 1-2 Accessories for the 8000A Series Infiniium Oscilloscopes Agilent Model Description Number Ω...
  • Page 15 High Speed Serial Data Analysis Software 89601A Vector Signal Analysis Software N5392A Ethernet Electrical Performance Validation and Compliance Software E5850A Time-correlation fixture, integrates oscilloscope and logic analyzer N5397A FPGA Dynamic Probe for Infiniium MSO oscilloscopes E2681A EZJIT Jitter Analysis Software...
  • Page 16 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories Acquisition memory upgrades are available to protect your Infiniium oscilloscope investment when acquisition memory needs change. You can install memory upgrades without opening the oscilloscope case or requiring on- site service. Acquisition memory upgrades are listed in table 1-3.

  • Page 17: To Connect Power

    2 Position the oscilloscope so that it is not difficult to unplug the power cord. Figure 1-3 Minimum 39 mm Minimum 0 mm Minimum 22 mm Minimum 85 mm both sides Airflow requirements 250 cfm Positioning the Infiniium Oscilloscope with Sufficient Clearance 1-11...
  • Page 18 The oscilloscope power supply automatically adjusts for line input voltages in the range 100 to 240 VAC. Therefore, you do not need to adjust an input line voltage setting. The line cord provided is matched by Agilent Technologies to the country of origin of the order.
  • Page 19 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect power Table 1-4 Power Cords Plug Type Part No. Option No. Country 8120-1703 United Kingdom 8120-0696 Australia 8120-1692 Europe 8120-1521 United States 8120-2296 Switzerland 8120-2957 Denmark 8120-4600 Africa 8120-4754 Japan 8120-6799 Israel 1-13...
  • Page 20 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect power Plug Type Part No. Option No. Country 8120-6871 Argentina 8120-6979 Chile 8120-8377 China 8120-8871 Thailand 1-14...

  • Page 21: To Connect The Mouse, The Keyboard, A Lan Cable, A Usb Device, A Printer, And A Gpib Cable

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, a printer, and a GPIB cable To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, a printer, and a GPIB cable See Figure 1-5 for the location of the connectors.
  • Page 22 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, a printer, and a GPIB cable Figure 1-5 Back Panel 1-16...

  • Page 23: To Connect Oscilloscope Probes

    To connect oscilloscope probes To connect oscilloscope probes There are optional Infiniium oscilloscope probes, such as the 1130 and 1160 series probes, that connect to the oscilloscope differently than other oscilloscope probes. Use the following steps to connect these snap-on probes to the oscilloscope.
  • Page 24 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect oscilloscope probes 2 Connect the probe to the circuit of interest using the browser or other probing accessories. Figure 1-7 Probing the Circuit 3 To disconnect the probe, push the small latch on top of the probe connector to the left, then pull the connector body away from the front panel of the oscilloscope without twisting it.
  • Page 25 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect oscilloscope probes Figure 1-8 Disconnecting the Oscilloscope Probe C A U T I O N Do not attempt to twist the snap-on probes on or off the oscilloscope’s BNC connector. Twisting the probe connector body will damage it. C A U T I O N For the 8000A series oscilloscopes do not exceed the maximum input voltage rating.

  • Page 26: To Connect Sma Cables

    To connect SMA Cables To connect SMA Cables You can connect an SMA cable to the 80000B series Infiniium oscilloscopes by using the 54855-67604 SMA to precision BNC adaptor. 1 Attach the two SMA to precision BNC adaptors to the ends of an SMA cable.

  • Page 27: To Connect The Digital Probe

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect the digital probe To connect the digital probe The MSO (Mixed Signal) series oscilloscopes are the only oscilloscopes that have tightly integrated 16 digital timing channels. The digital flying lead marked clk (clock) is unused. All the other digital flying leads are used for the digital timing channels.

  • Page 28: Digital Probe Lead Set

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope Digital probe lead set Digital probe lead set The MSO (Mixed Signal) oscilloscopes have tightly integrated16 digital timing channels. The digital flying lead marked clk (clock) is unused. All the other digital flying leads are used for the digital timing channels. The flying lead set has 16 digital channels with a ground lead for each channel.
  • Page 29 Setting Up the Oscilloscope Digital probe lead set Figure 1-12 250 Ω 90.9 kΩ Signal To Oscilloscope 8.2 pF Probe Tip Isolation Network The loading effect of the probe tip on the circuit under test is represented by the circuit shown in the equivalent load schematic in Figure 1-13. Figure 1-13 370 Ω...
  • Page 30 Setting Up the Oscilloscope Digital probe lead set Direct connection through 40-pin connector The probe cable can also be directly plugged into various 40-pin connectors on the circuit board under test. This requires each signal pin of the 40-pin connector to have an isolation network (Figure 1-12) on the circuit board. The pinout of the 40-pin connector is shown in Figure 1-14.
  • Page 31 For more information on digital probing solutions, search for the document titled “Probing Solutions for Logic Analysis Systems” (Agilent part number 5968-4632E) on the Agilent Technologies web site at www.agilent.com. The MSO probe cable is fully compatible with various 40-pin connector probes, such as Mictor and Soft Touch.

  • Page 32: To Tilt The Oscilloscope Upward For Easier Viewing

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To tilt the oscilloscope upward for easier viewing To tilt the oscilloscope upward for easier viewing 1 Lift up the front of the oscilloscope, grasp the wire bail near the center, and pull it down and forward until it latches into place. Figure 1-15 Latching the Oscilloscope Front Feet 1-26...

  • Page 33: To Turn On The Oscilloscope

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To turn on the oscilloscope To turn on the oscilloscope The first time that you turn on the oscilloscope, you will need to have a mouse connected. The mouse is needed to accept the Microsoft end-user license agreement for Windows XP Pro.

  • Page 34: To Turn Off The Oscilloscope

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To turn off the oscilloscope To turn off the oscilloscope 1 Momentarily depress the power switch at the lower left-hand corner of the oscilloscope front panel. The oscilloscope will go through a normal Windows shutdown process. 1-28...

  • Page 35: To Verify Basic Operation For The 80000B Series Oscilloscope

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 80000B series oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 80000B series oscilloscope 1 Connect one end of the calibration cable using SMA to precision BNC adaptors to channel 1. 2 Connect the other end of the calibration cable using the SMA to precision BNC adaptor to the Aux Out connecter on the front panel.
  • Page 36 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 80000B series oscilloscope 6 Touch the pointer of the touch screen sylus to the surface of the screen and move it around while verifying that the pointer follows the movement. 1-30...

  • Page 37: To Verify Basic Operation For The 8000A Series Oscilloscope

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 8000A series oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 8000A series oscilloscope 1 Connect a passive probe to channel 1. 2 Attach the passive probe to the calibration output on the front panel of the oscilloscope.
  • Page 38 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 8000A series oscilloscope 5 Move the mouse around the mouse surface and verify that the on screen pointer follows moves with the mouse movement. 6 Touch the pointer of the touch screen stylus to the surface of the screen and move it around while verifying that the pointer follows the movement.

  • Page 39: Installing Application Programs On Infiniium

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope Installing application programs on Infiniium Installing application programs on Infiniium Infiniium is an open Windows system. This allows you to install your own application software. Agilent has verified that the following applications are compatible with the Infiniium oscilloscope application.

  • Page 40: Changing Windows System Settings

    • Do not use a Menu font size greater than 14 points. • Do not use the Administrative Tools to enable or disable Internet Information Services (Web Server). Use the Infiniium Web Control dialog box to enable or disable the Web Server.

  • Page 41: To Clean The Oscilloscope

    • Clean the oscilloscope with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution. C A U T I O N Do not use too much liquid in cleaning the oscilloscope. Water can enter the Infiniium front panel, damaging sensitive electronic components. 1-35...
  • Page 42 1-36...

  • Page 43: Working In Comfort

    Working in Comfort...
  • Page 44 Introduction To optimize your comfort and productivity, it is important that you set up your work area correctly and use your Infiniium oscilloscope properly. With that in mind, we have developed some set-up and use recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic principles.

  • Page 45: About Repetitive Strain Injury

    About Repetitive Strain Injury Because your comfort and safety are our primary concern, we strongly recommend that you use the Infiniium oscilloscope in accordance with established ergonomic principles and recommendations. Scientific literature suggests that there may be a relationship between injury to soft tissues—...

  • Page 46: Mice And Other Input Devices

    Working in Comfort Mice and Other Input Devices Mice and Other Input Devices Various aspects of using mice and other input devices may increase your risk of discomfort or injury. Observing the following recommendations may reduce that risk. • Try to keep your hand, wrist, and forearm in a neutral position while using your mouse or other input device.

  • Page 47: Using The Oscilloscope

    Using the Oscilloscope...
  • Page 48 Using the Oscilloscope The Infiniium Oscilloscope is designed to be easy to use. • The familiar front-panel oscilloscope interface with knobs and keys is optimized for the most common kinds of troubleshooting tasks and basic measurements. See “Using the Front Panel” on page 3-3.
  • Page 49 Using the Oscilloscope Using the Front Panel The Infiniium Oscilloscope front panel has been designed to give you direct access to the functions needed to perform the most common measurements needed in troubleshooting, using a traditional oscilloscope interface. Knobs and keys are included to enable direct setting of vertical and horizontal parameters.

  • Page 50: Front Panel

    Marker and Power Switch Measurement Controls Vertical controls Infiniium Oscilloscope Front Panel Using the front panel, you can configure the Infiniium oscilloscope for most troubleshooting tasks. The control categories are: • Acquisition and general controls • Horizontal controls • Trigger controls •...

  • Page 51: Acquisition And General Controls

    Using the Oscilloscope Acquisition and General Controls Acquisition and General Controls Using the acquisition and general controls, you control whether the oscilloscope is running or stopped. Other keys allow you to reset the oscilloscope to its default setup, automatically configure the oscilloscope for the current input signals (Autoscale), or clear the waveforms from the display and reset such things as measurement statistics and averaging.

  • Page 52: Marker And Measurement Controls

    Using the Oscilloscope Marker and Measurement Controls Marker and Measurement Controls Using the marker and measurement controls, you control two sets of markers within the oscilloscope graticule. You use markers to make more accurate measurements of waveform events than you could make visually. Both time and voltage differences between the markers are updated continuously on the screen.

  • Page 53: To Set The Oscilloscope To A Known Starting Condition

    Using the Oscilloscope To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition • Press the Default Setup key. You can set up the oscilloscope for many different kinds of complex measurements. To easily reset the oscilloscope to a known measurement configuration, use the Default Setup key.

  • Page 54: To Start And Stop Waveform Acquisition

    Using the Oscilloscope To start and stop waveform acquisition To start and stop waveform acquisition • To start waveform acquisition, press the Run key. The oscilloscope begins acquiring data. When it receives a trigger signal, it finishes acquiring data, updates the display, then starts another acquisition cycle if it is in triggered or auto trigger mode.

  • Page 55: To Clear The Waveform Display

    Using the Oscilloscope To clear the waveform display To clear the waveform display • Press the Clear Display key. The oscilloscope clears the waveform display. If the oscilloscope is in Run mode and is receiving triggers, it will update the display as it collects new waveform data.

  • Page 56: To Turn An Analog Channel On Or Off

    Using the Oscilloscope To turn an analog channel on or off To turn an analog channel on or off • To turn an analog channel on, press the channel number key until it is illuminated. To turn it off, press the channel number key again. If you are not using a particular channel, you can turn it off.

  • Page 57: To Turn Digital Channels On Or Off

    Using the Oscilloscope To turn digital channels on or off To turn digital channels on or off Digital channels are only available on the MSO series oscilloscopes. • To turn digital channels on, press the digital channel number key until it is illuminated.

  • Page 58: To Change Input Impedance And Input Coupling

    Using the Oscilloscope To change input impedance and input coupling To change input impedance and input coupling Input impedance and input coupling are only available on the 8000A series oscilloscopes. • To change the input impedance, press the Input key until the LED for the desired impedance is illuminated.

  • Page 59: To Adjust Analog Channel's Vertical Scale And Offset

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust analog channel’s vertical scale and offset To adjust analog channel’s vertical scale and offset • To make the waveform bigger, turn the vertical scale knob clockwise. To make it smaller, turn the knob counter-clockwise. The vertical scale knob is the larger of the two knobs for a channel. It is marked with a set of sine wave symbols.

  • Page 60: To Adjust Digital Channel's Vertical Size And Offset

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust digital channel’s vertical size and offset To adjust digital channel’s vertical size and offset Digital channels are only available on the MSO series oscilloscopes. • To select the digital channel which is affected by the vertical offset knob, turn the select knob clockwise to move toward the top-most digital channel.

  • Page 61: To Adjust Sweep Speed And Horizontal Position

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust sweep speed and horizontal position To adjust sweep speed and horizontal position • To stretch the waveform horizontally, turn the sweep speed knob clockwise. To shrink it horizontally, turn the knob counter-clockwise. The sweep speed knob is the larger of the two horizontal control knobs. It is marked with a set of sine wave symbols.

  • Page 62: To Magnify A Part Of The Waveform Using Delayed Sweep

    Using the Oscilloscope To magnify a part of the waveform using delayed sweep To magnify a part of the waveform using delayed sweep • To turn on the delayed sweep, press Delayed. To turn it off, press Delayed again. The waveform display area splits into two regions. The top one is the main sweep.

  • Page 63: To Set The Oscilloscope To Trigger On An Edge

    Using the Oscilloscope To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge 1 Press and release the Mode key until the Edge LED indicator is illuminated. 2 Press and release the Source key until the desired source LED is illuminated.
  • Page 64 Using the Oscilloscope To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge Figure 3-12 Set trigger level Select Edge mode Select rising Set the coupling Select the or falling characteristics for the Select Trig’d trigger edge for the trigger (8000A series Single, or Auto source trigger...

  • Page 65: To Use The Markers

    Using the Oscilloscope To use the markers To use the markers Markers make it easier to make precise measurements because the marker measurement readouts show exact voltage and time positions for the markers. The measurements are based on actual waveform data from the acquisition system, not on approximations based on the display position, so you can be sure that the values are highly accurate.

  • Page 66: To Use The Quick Measurements

    Using the Oscilloscope To use the quick measurements To use the quick measurements • To turn on the quick measurement display, press the QuickMeas+ key. The five preset measurements defined in the Quick Measurement configuration are enabled and results are displayed on the screen for the first waveform source.

  • Page 67: To Reinitialize The Oscilloscope

    Using the Oscilloscope To reinitialize the oscilloscope To reinitialize the oscilloscope When you need to restore the oscilloscope to a known configuration, use the Default Setup key. If you press the Default Setup key and the oscilloscope does not seem to be functioning properly, try cycling power. If the oscilloscope still does not seem to function properly, use the following key-down powerup procedure.

  • Page 68: Using The Graphical Interface

    Using the Oscilloscope Using the Graphical Interface With the graphical interface for the Infiniium Oscilloscope, you can access all the configuration and measurement features of the oscilloscope through an easy-to-use system of menus, tool bars, dialog boxes, icons, and buttons.

  • Page 69: Graphical User Interface

    Channel Setup on or off how much of dialog box acquisition memory is displayed on the screen Menu bar Measurement toolbar This button minimizes the oscilloscope Infiniium Oscilloscope Top of Display 3-23...
  • Page 70 Waveform Brightness Infiniium Oscilloscope Bottom of Display To make it easy to see which controls affect each waveform, the oscilloscope uses color consistently throughout the graphical interface. These colors match the ones used on the front-panel knobs. For example, the color of the waveform for channel 1 matches the color of the knobs for that channel.
  • Page 71 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface particular measurement situation. For example, it might be easiest to set a coarse vertical scale using the knobs, then fine-tune the setting using the graphical user interface. The graphical interface is arranged so that the most common functions affecting the waveform display are located around the edge of the waveform viewing area.
  • Page 72 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface Other Measurement Features There are more measurements available than will fit on a single toolbar. Click the More (1 of 2) or More (2 of 2) icons to see other measurements. Clicking Clear All will remove all selected measurements from the waveform display area.
  • Page 73 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface See “To zoom on a section of the waveform” on page 3-50. Avoid Overdriving Vertical Input Amplifiers When zooming on a waveform with the oscilloscope running, be careful to keep the signal within the screen vertically to avoid overdriving the vertical input amplifiers. Overdriving causes waveform distortion and erroneous measurement results.
  • Page 74 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface Horizontal and Trigger Toolbar At the bottom of the waveform display area is the horizontal and trigger toolbar. This includes the run/stop controls, the horizontal controls, and the trigger controls. Run/Stop Controls See figure 3-24. At the left side of the bar are four icons: •...
  • Page 75 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface The horizontal position value represents the time relative to the trigger at the respective horizontal reference. When you change the horizontal sweep speed, the waveforms expand and contract about this reference position. Trigger settings and controls The right side of the bar contains the trigger settings and controls.

  • Page 76: To Perform Basic User Interface Operations

    Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations To perform basic user interface operations • To move the pointer on the screen, move the mouse or touch the screen with the stylus and move it. • To click on an item in the graphical interface, point at that item with the pointer, then press and release the left mouse button or touch screen.
  • Page 77 Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations Figure 3-19 Click one of these Click and drag the Close buttons to title bar to move the close the dialog box dialog box on the screen Click to put a check mark in the check box and enable Connect Dots mode...
  • Page 78 Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations Figure 3-20 Click the arrow in a drop-down list box..to see the options you can choose Dialog Box with a Drop-Down List Box 3-32...

  • Page 79: To Select A Command From The Menu Bar

    Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from the menu bar To select a command from the menu bar 1 Click on a menu bar item. 2 Move the pointer to the desired menu item. 3 Click the mouse button or touch screen. The desired command is executed, or a dialog box is presented for you to configure the oscilloscope.

  • Page 80: To Select A Command From A Context-Sensitive Menu

    Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from a context-sensitive menu To select a command from a context-sensitive menu 1 Move the mouse pointer to a particular area of the display in which you want to change the oscilloscope configuration. Context-sensitive menus provide quick access to commands and configuration items that relate only to the context of the particular graphical interface item in which they are found.
  • Page 81 Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from a context-sensitive menu Figure 3-22 Right-click the mouse in the waveform display area, then select Autoscale from the menu to force the oscilloscope to autoscale the current waveform(s) Selecting a Command from a Context-Sensitive Menu 3-35...
  • Page 82 Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from a context-sensitive menu Figure 3-23 Right-click in this region Right-click in this region to see the Acquisition to see the Measurement Setup context-sensitive Setup context-sensitive menu menu Right-click in the waveform display area to see the waveform context-...

  • Page 83: To Start And Stop Waveform Acquisition

    Using the Oscilloscope To start and stop waveform acquisition To start and stop waveform acquisition • To start waveform acquisition, click the start button at the bottom of the waveform display area. • To stop waveform acquisition, click the stop button at the bottom of the waveform display area.

  • Page 84: To Clear The Waveform Display

    Using the Oscilloscope To clear the waveform display To clear the waveform display • Click the clear display button at the bottom of the waveform display. See figure 3-25. You can still use the Clear Display key on the front panel while the graphical interface is enabled.

  • Page 85: To Print The Screen

    To print the screen • Click the print button at the bottom of the waveform display. See figure 3-26. Infiniium prints the screen to the default printer according to the configuration that you have selected in the Windows Control Panel. Figure 3-26...

  • Page 86: To Change Waveform Brightness

    Using the Oscilloscope To change waveform brightness To change waveform brightness • Click the waveform brightness button at the bottom of the waveform display. See figure 3-27. Figure 3-27 Click this button to change the waveform brightness Changing Waveform Brightness the Screen 3-40...

  • Page 87: To Turn A Channel On Or Off

    Using the Oscilloscope To turn a channel on or off To turn a channel on or off • To turn a channel on, click the check box next to the channel number so that a check mark appears in the box. To turn a channel off, click the check box again to clear it.

  • Page 88: To Adjust The Vertical Offset

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust the vertical offset To adjust the vertical offset • Click and hold the left mouse button or touch screen stylus on the waveform you want to move, then drag the pointer up or down to move the waveform to the desired offset.
  • Page 89 Using the Oscilloscope To adjust the vertical offset Figure 3-29 Click to access the Channel Setup dialog, then set vertical offset using the spin box or numeric keypad..or click on the ground reference indicator and drag it up or down to change the vertical offset...

  • Page 90: To Adjust Vertical Scaling

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust vertical scaling To adjust vertical scaling • To make the waveform bigger, click on the larger waveform button next to the channel number near the top of the display. To make the waveform smaller, click on the smaller waveform button. See figure 3-30.

  • Page 91: To Access The Channel Setup

    Probes button. You can set attenuation ratio, attenuation units, and measurement units for the probe, or perform a probe calibration. For Agilent Technologies probes that are compatible with the AutoProbe Interface, the oscilloscope will automatically set these characteristics (except for skew) after identifying the probe when it is connected to the channel input.

  • Page 92: To Set The Horizontal Reference Point

    Using the Oscilloscope To set the horizontal reference point To set the horizontal reference point • Click on one of the arrows at the bottom of the waveform display. The selected horizontal reference is highlighted. The vertical arrows at the bottom of the display correspond to the left, center, and right horizontal reference points.

  • Page 93: To Adjust Sweep Speed

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust sweep speed To adjust sweep speed • To stretch the waveform horizontally, click the larger waveform button next to the horizontal sweep speed setting at the bottom of the waveform display. To shrink the waveform horizontally, click the smaller waveform button.

  • Page 94: To Adjust Horizontal Position

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust horizontal position To adjust horizontal position The horizontal position is the time relative to the trigger at the highlighted horizontal reference point. • To zero the horizontal position, click the 0 button next to the position value at the bottom of the waveform display.

  • Page 95: To Access The Horizontal Setup

    Using the Oscilloscope To access the horizontal setup To access the horizontal setup • Click the horizontal setup button at the bottom of the waveform display. • Select Horizontal from the Setup menu. See figure 3-35. Using the Horizontal Setup menu, you can set sweep speed, position, and the horizontal reference.

  • Page 96: To Zoom On A Section Of The Waveform

    Using the Oscilloscope To zoom on a section of the waveform To zoom on a section of the waveform 1 Click and hold the left mouse button or touch screen stylus in a blank space within the waveform display area, then drag the pointer to draw a rectangle around the areas of interest on the waveform(s) then release.
  • Page 97 Using the Oscilloscope To zoom on a section of the waveform Figure 3-36 Click and hold the mouse button, drag to create a selection rectangle, then click inside the rectangle to zoom the display on the waveforms inside the rectangle Zooming on a Section of the Waveform 3-51...

  • Page 98: To Move The Markers Using The Graphical Interface

    Using the Oscilloscope To move the markers using the graphical interface To move the markers using the graphical interface 1 Turn on the markers. You can use the Marker A and Marker B keys on the front panel, or select Markers from the Measure menu.
  • Page 99 Using the Oscilloscope To move the markers using the graphical interface Figure 3-37 To move a marker, click the left mouse button or touch screen stylus with the pointer on the marker, drag the marker to the new position, then release Moving the Markers 3-53...

  • Page 100: To Make A Measurement On A Waveform

    Using the Oscilloscope To make a measurement on a waveform To make a measurement on a waveform • Click and hold the mouse button or touch screen stylus on a measurement icon, then drag the icon to the waveform event you want to measure then release.
  • Page 101 Using the Oscilloscope To make a measurement on a waveform Figure 3-38 Channel numbers associate the measurement results with the channel waveform being measured. In some cases, geometric icons are also displayed to associate the measurement results with the location on the waveform being measured.

  • Page 102: To Access The Trigger Setup

    Using the Oscilloscope To access the trigger setup To access the trigger setup • Click the trigger setup button at the bottom of the waveform display. • Select Trigger from the Setup menu. The trigger setup dialog allows you to select any of the different modes of triggering supported by the oscilloscope—Edge, Glitch, or Advanced, with choices under Advanced of Pattern, State, Delay by Time, Delay by Events, or Violation.

  • Page 103: To Set An Edge Trigger

    Using the Oscilloscope To set an edge trigger To set an edge trigger 1 Click on the trigger setup button at the bottom of the waveform display. This brings up the trigger configuration dialog. See “To access the trigger setup.” 2 Click on Edge.

  • Page 104: To Set Dialog Box Preferences

    Using the Oscilloscope To set dialog box preferences To set dialog box preferences • To change the background for the dialog boxes used by the oscilloscope, select Utilities, then User Preferences. Then select Opaque, Translucent, or Transparent in the User Preferences dialog box.
  • Page 105 Using the Oscilloscope To set dialog box preferences Figure 3-41 Select this command to allow many dialog boxes to be present on the screen at one time Setting Dialog Box Options 3-59...
  • Page 106 Using the Oscilloscope To set dialog box preferences Figure 3-42 Multiple Active Dialogs (Opaque) 3-60...

  • Page 107: To Recover Your Infiniium Hard Disk

    The Infiniium hard disk recovery system is contained in a hidden partition on the Infiniium hard disk. If you have to use the recovery system, the Infiniium hard disk is returned to the condition it was in when it left the factory.
  • Page 108 Using the Oscilloscope To recover your Infiniium hard disk 5 When the Splash screen (Figure 3-43) appears, hold down one of the control (Ctrl) keys. Figure 3-43 Infiniium Splash Screen 6 Once the Recovery Screen (Figure 3-44) appears you can release the control key.
  • Page 109 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. 9 Once the recovery process is finished and the oscilloscope is running, check in the About Infiniium dialog box under installed options to see if all of the options you ordered are installed. If the options are not installed, please install them using the license keys provided on the oscilloscope option license certificates you received.

  • Page 110: To Calibrate The Touch Screen

    To calibrate the touch screen The Infiniium touch screen allows you to navigate the graphical user interface without using a mouse by using a stylus to make selections. If you are having difficulty making selections using the stylus, you may need to calibrate the touch screen.

  • Page 111: To Enable Or Disable The Touch Screen

    Using the Oscilloscope To enable or disable the touch screen To enable or disable the touch screen • To enable or disable the touch screen, select the Utilities menu, then select User Preferences. • In the User Preferences dialog box, select the Touch Screen control to enable the touch screen.
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  • Page 113 Using the Built-In Information System...
  • Page 114 X-versus-Y display function. • Triggering explains basic triggering concepts, describes the trigger modes available in the Infiniium Oscilloscope, and tells how to use the trigger modes. • Saving Waveforms, Saving Setups, and Printing explains how to...
  • Page 115 Discusses the operation and use of VoiceControl which is an option that you can order with your Infiniium oscilloscope. Explains Web Control and how to use it to operate the oscilloscope. • Optional Analysis Packages contains information on optional analysis software that you may have ordered.

  • Page 116: Using The Built-In Information System To Access The Information System

    Using the Built-In Information System To access the information system To access the information system • Select Contents from the Help menu. The Contents page for the oscilloscope information system is displayed. Figure 4-1 Select Contents from the Help menu to access the information system Help Menu...
  • Page 117 Using the Built-In Information System To access the information system Access Methods The information system provides three methods for finding the information you need. The Contents topic is shown when you access the information system from the Help menu. It looks like the following figure.
  • Page 118 Using the Built-In Information System To access the information system Viewing the Information System Window The Information System window will always stay on top of the interface display, so you can refer to it while working with the oscilloscope. You can move the window around the screen or resize it to make it easier to use.

  • Page 119: Topic Types

    Using the Built-In Information System Topic Types Topic Types There are two general categories of topics in the information system. First are reference topics, which explain what the oscilloscope does, how it does it, or considerations you should observe in setting up or making a measurement.
  • Page 120 Using the Built-In Information System Topic Types The second are setup guide topics, which show you the steps to follow to perform a task with the oscilloscope. These are organized as an overview with a set of tabs that show the specific steps for each part in the process.

  • Page 121: To Navigate Through The Information System

    Using the Built-In Information System To navigate through the information system To navigate through the information system Once you are in the help system windows, you may need to navigate through them to find the information you need. For most topics: •...

  • Page 122: To Access Context-Sensitive Information

    Using the Built-In Information System To access context-sensitive information To access context-sensitive information • To see overview information for items in a dialog box, click the Help button in that dialog box. • To get information on a particular user interface element, click on the question mark button at the upper right-hand corner of a dialog box, then point to the element.
  • Page 123 Index list items 3-30 blanking cleaning the instrument 1-1 access methods 4-5 screen 1-27 cleaning the oscilloscope 1-35 accessing BNC connectors 1-19 clear display 3-5 index 4-5, 4-6 built-in information system 4-2 button 3-23, 3-24 information system 4-2, 4-4 buttons 3-3 Clear Display key 3-9 trigger setup 3-56 as hyperlink 4-6...
  • Page 124 Index context-sensitive drag-and-drop waveforms 3-26, 3-42, Recovery 3-61 information 4-10 3-48 help menus 3-27, 3-34, 3-36 drop-down list box 3-30, 3-32 button 4-10 controlling the oscilloscope 1-15 help, see also information system controls horizontal acquisition and general 3-5 adjusting position 3-15 edge trigger 3-5 graphical interface 4-3 adjusting sweep speed 3-15...
  • Page 125 Index information system quick 3-6 accessing 4-4 reset 3-38 LAN card 1-15 context-sensitive 4-10 using markers 3-19, 3-52 learning functions of icons 3-25 index 4-6 menu bar 3-23, 3-24, 3-27, 3-33 LED indicators 3-3 navigating 4-9 menus 3-33 left horizontal reference 3-28, 3-46 overview 4-2 context-sensitive 3-27, 3-34, 3-36 level...
  • Page 126 Index verifying 1-29, 1-31 cables 1-6, 1-15 options 1-6, 4-3 printers 1-6 saving waveforms and setups and accessories 1-6 connecting 1-15 information system 4-2 display 3-26 probes 1-6 scaling power cable 1-13 connecting 1-19 adjusting vertical 3-13, 3-44 oscilloscope information system 4-2 vertical 3-5, 3-23, 3-24 cleaning 1-35 setting characteristics of 3-45...
  • Page 127 Index solving problems tool tips 3-25 use of color in interface 3-3, 3-54 information system 4-3 toolbars 3-27 user interface source horizontal and trigger 3-28 front panel 3-3, 3-4, 3-6 trigger 3-17, 3-57 measurement 3-23, 3-24, 3-25, 3-54, use of color 3-3, 3-24 Source key 3-17 3-55 user interface elements 4-10...
  • Page 128 Index dragging measurement icons to 3-25 information system 4-2 making bigger or smaller 3-44 making quick measurements 3-20 manipulating 3-26 matching to measurement results 3-25 measuring using markers 3-19 selecting for measurement 3-6 stretching and shrinking 3-28, 3-47 tracking with markers 3-6 turning off 3-10, 3-11 zooming on 3-27, 3-50, 3-51 window...
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