Page 1 RIGOL User’s Guide DS4000E Series Digital Oscilloscope Jun. 2016 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Page 3: Guaranty And Declaration
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Page 4: Safety Requirement
RIGOL Safety Requirement General 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.
Page 5 Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.
Page 6: Safety Terms And Symbols
RIGOL Safety Terms 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.
Page 7: Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen
RIGOL Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen Überprüfen Sie diefolgenden Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältigumPersonenschädenoderSchäden am Gerätundan damit verbundenen weiteren Gerätenzu vermeiden. Zur Vermeidung vonGefahren, nutzen Sie bitte das Gerät nur so, wiein diesem Handbuchangegeben. Um Feuer oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden, verwenden Sie ein ordnungsgemäßes Netzkabel.
Page 8 Wenn Sie am Gerät einen Defekt vermuten, sorgen Sie dafür, bevor Sie das Gerät wieder betreiben, dass eine Untersuchung durch RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt wird. Jedwede Wartung, Einstellarbeiten oder Austausch von Teilen am Gerät, sowie am Zubehör dürfen nur von RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt werden. Belüftung sicherstellen.
Page 9: Sicherheits Begriffe Und Symbole
RIGOL Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole Begriffe in diesem Guide: WARNING Die Kennzeichnung WARNING beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die leibliche Schäden oder den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben können. CAUTION Die Kennzeichnung Caution (Vorsicht) beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die Schäden am Gerät hervorrufen können.
Page 10: Measurement Category
RIGOL Measurement Category DS4000E series digital oscilloscopes can make measurements in measurement category I. WARNING This oscilloscope can only be used for measurements within its specified measurement categories. Measurement Category Definitions Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to MAINS.
Page 11: Working Environment
RIGOL Working Environment Temperature Operating: 0℃ to +50℃ Non-operating: -40℃ to +70℃ Humidity 0℃ to +30℃: ≤95％ relative humidity +30℃ to +40℃: ≤75％ relative humidity +40℃ to +50℃: ≤45％ relative humidity WARNING To avoid short circuits or electric shock, please do not operate in humid environment.
Page 12: General Care And Cleaning
RIGOL general indoor environment. Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation. For example, a sheltered outdoor environment. Pollution degree 4: Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. For example, outdoor locations.
Page 13: Environmental Considerations
RIGOL Environmental Considerations The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC. Product End-of-Life Handling The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health. To avoid the release of such substances into the environment and avoid harm to human health, we recommend you to recycle this product appropriately to ensure that most materials are reused or recycled properly.
Page 14: Ds4000E Series Overview
RIGOL DS4000E Series Overview The DS4000E series is a high-performance digital oscilloscope designed to meet the demands of the mainstream market for the design, debugging, and testing purposes. Its 4-channel design and high cost-efficiency will invigorate new vitality to the market of the economical oscilloscopes, offering more choices for the low-cost testing and measurement solutions.
Page 15: Document Overview
RIGOL Document Overview Main Topics in this manual: Chapter 1 Quick Start Introduce the preparations before using the instrument and introduce the instrument. Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting Introduce the functions of the vertical system of the oscilloscope. Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting Introduce the functions of the horizontal system of the oscilloscope.
Page 16 RIGOL Chapter 13 System Function Setting Introduce how to set the remote interface and system-related functions. Chapter 14 Remote Control Introduce how to control the oscilloscope remotely. Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Introduce how to deal with common failures of the oscilloscope.
Page 17 RIGOL Content Conventions in this Manual: DS4000E series includes the following models. Unless otherwise noted, this manual takes DS4024E as an example to illustrate the functions and performances of DS4000E series. Model Bandwidth Number of Channels DS4024E 200 MHz DS4014E...
Page 18: Table Of Contents
RIGOL Contents Contents Guaranty and Declaration ................. I Safety Requirement ................. II General Safety Summary................II Safety Terms and Symbols ............... IV Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen ............V Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole ............. VII Measurement Category ................VIII Ventilation Requirement ................. VIII Working Environment ................
Page 19 Contents RIGOL SINGLE ..................1-17 Multi-function Knob ................ 1-18 Navigation Knob ................1-18 Default ..................1-19 Print ..................... 1-19 Function Keys ................1-19 Record ..................1-20 User Interface ..................1-21 To Use the Security Lock ............... 1-27 To Use the Built-in Help System ............. 1-28 Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting ............
Page 20 RIGOL Contents Sample Mode ..................4-2 Sample Rate ..................4-2 To Specify the Acquisition Mode ............... 4-3 Normal ................... 4-4 Average ..................4-4 Peak Detect ..................4-5 High Resolution ................4-5 To Set the Memory Depth ............... 4-6 To Turn Anti-aliasing On/Off ..............4-7 Chapter 5 Trigger ................
Page 21 Contents RIGOL Logic Operation ................6-11 Advanced Operation ............... 6-14 MATH Waveform Vertical Control ............. 6-19 To Make Auto Measurement ..............6-20 Quick Measurement after AUTO............6-21 To Make One-key Measurement ............6-22 To Set the Threshold ..............6-29 To Specify the Measurement Range ..........6-30 To Clear the Measurement Results ...........
Page 22 RIGOL Contents Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test ..............9-1 To Enable or Disable the Pass/Fail Test Function ........9-2 To Start or Stop the Pass/Fail Test Operation ..........9-2 To Specify the Source ................9-3 To Set the Test Mask ................9-3 Screen Region Mode ................
Page 23 Contents RIGOL To Rename a File or Folder ............12-15 To Clear the Local Memory ............12-15 Factory ....................12-16 Chapter 13 System Function Setting ..........13-1 Remote Interface Configuration ............. 13-2 To Configure the LAN Interface ............13-2 To Configure the USB Interface ............13-7 To Set the GPIB Address ..............
Page 25: Chapter 1 Quick Start
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the notices when using the oscilloscope for the first time, the front panel, rear panel and user interface as well as the using method of the built-in help system.
Page 26: General Inspection
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.
Page 27: Appearance And Dimensions
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Appearance and Dimensions Figure 1-1 Front View Unit: mm Figure 1-2 Side View Unit: mm DS4000E User’s Guide...
Page 28: To Prepare The Oscilloscope For Use
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Prepare the Oscilloscope for Use To Remove the Protective Cover Before using the oscilloscope, remove the front panel cover. Grasp the transverse tabs on each side and pull them outward to remove the cover.
Page 29: To Connect To Power Supply
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Connect to Power Supply This oscilloscope supports two kinds of AC input power supplies: 100 V-127 V, 45 Hz-440 Hz; 100 V-240 V, 45 Hz-65 Hz. Please use the power cord supplied with the accessories to connect the oscilloscope to the AC power source, as shown in the figure below.
Page 30: To Connect The Probe
Chapter 1 Quick Start To Connect the Probe RIGOL provides passive and active probes for DS4000E. For detailed technical information of the probes, please refer to the corresponding Probe User’s Guide. The probes recommended for this oscilloscope are as shown in the table below.
Page 31 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Connect the Active Probe Take RP7150 (with differential probe front) as an example. Connect the probe front with the active probe amplifier. Connect the other end of the active probe amplifier to the analog channel input terminal or external trigger input connector of the oscilloscope at the front panel (please refer to “Front Panel Overview”).
Page 32 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Connect the Tek Probe Connect the Tek probe to one end of T2R1000 adaptor correctly. Connect the other end of T2R1000 adaptor to the analog channel input terminal or external trigger input connector (refer to “Front Panel Overview”) of DS4000E series oscilloscope at the front panel correctly.
Page 33: Passive Probe Function Inspection&Compensation Adjustment
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Passive Probe Function Inspection&Compensation Adjustment After connecting the passive probe, you need to perform probe function inspection and probe compensation before making measurements. Function Inspection You need to perform probe function inspection according to the steps below before making measurements using the passive probe.
Page 34 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start WARNING To avoid electric shock, please make sure that the insulated wire of the probe is in good condition and do not touch the metallic part of the probe when the probe is connected to a high voltage source.
Page 35: Front Panel Overview
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Front Panel Overview 9 10 Figure 1-12 Front Panel Overview Table 1-1 Front Panel Description Description Description Parameters Measurement Menu Softkeys Record Power Key Multi-function Knob USB HOST Navigation Knob Function Setting Menu Softkeys HORIZONTAL...
Page 36: Rear Panel Overview
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Rear Panel Overview Figure 1-13 Rear Panel Overview 1. Trig Out/Calibration Various kinds of signals can be output from this connector (press Utility  AuxOutput to select the desired output type). 1) TrigOut: the oscilloscope outputs a signal that can reflect the current capture rate of the instrument each time a trigger is generated.
Page 37 You can connect a USB storage device via this interface to perform external storage and recall. You can also extend a GPIB interface via this interface using the USB-GPIB interface converter (optional) provided by RIGOL to realize GPIB communication. Note: There is also a USB HOST interface at the front panel.
Page 38: Front Panel Function Overview
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Front Panel Function Overview VERTICAL DS4000E provides an independent vertical control system for each input channel. CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4: input channel switches.  The four channels are marked by different colors which are also used to mark the corresponding waveforms on the screen and the channel input connectors.
Page 39: Horizontal
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL vertical scale adjustment mode between “Coarse” and “Fine”. MATH: press this key to open the math operation function menu. You can  perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, FFT, digital filter, logic operations and advanced operations.
Page 40: Trigger
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start (as shown in the figure below) at the middle of the screen changes accordingly. HORIZONTAL POSITION: horizontal position knob.  Turn the knob to modify the horizontal position (namely the trigger position). During the modification, the trigger point and the waveforms displayed move left or right;...
Page 41: Clear
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL CLEAR Press this key to clear all the waveforms on the screen. If the oscilloscope is in “RUN” state, new waveforms will be displayed. AUTO Press this key to enable the waveform auto setting function.
Page 42: Multi-Function Knob
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Multi-function Knob This knob can be used to select parameter item, adjust the value of the parameter and etc. In menu operation, this knob can be used to open the  submenu or select the desired parameter item. For...
Page 43: Default
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Default Press this key and then press OK to restore the oscilloscope to its factory setting (please refer to Table 12-2). Print Press this key to execute the print function or save the screen content in a USB storage device as a picture file. If the...
Page 44: Record
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Note: The X-Y cursor mode is only available when the horizontal time base mode is X-Y. Display: press this key to enter the display setting menu. You can set the  waveform display type, persistence time, waveform intensity, screen grid type, grid brightness and menu display time.
Page 45: User Interface
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL User Interface The user interface of DS4000E series oscilloscope is as shown in Figure 1-14 and Table 1-2. Figure 1-14 User Interface DS4000E User’s Guide 1-21...
Page 46 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Table 1-2 User Interface Overview Name Name Auto Measurement Items Trigger Setting Analog Channel Label and CH1 Status Label Waveform Status CH2 Status Label Horizontal Time Base CH3 Status Label Sample Rate and Memory Depth...
Page 47 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 3. Status Available statuses include RUN, STOP, T’D (triggered), WAIT and AUTO. 4. Horizontal Time Base Represent the time per grid on the horizontal axis on the screen.  Use HORIZONTAL SCALE to modify this parameter. For different ...
Page 48 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start example, represents triggering on the rising edge in “Edge Trigger”. Trigger Source  Display the trigger source (CH1 to CH4, EXT, EXT/5 or AC Line) currently selected. Different label is displayed when different trigger source is selected and the color of the parameters in the trigger setting information corresponds to the trigger source currently selected.
Page 49 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Display the vertical scale of CH2 (namely the voltage value per grid of the  CH2 waveform in the vertical direction). You can use VIRTICAL SCALE under CH2 to modify this parameter. Different labels may be displayed according to the current channel setting.
Page 50 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 14. Message Box Display the prompt messages. 15. Notification Area Display the system time, sound icon, USB storage device icon and PictBridge printer icon. System Time: displayed in “hh:mm (hour:minute)” format. When printing  or storing the waveform, the output file will contain this time information.
Page 51: To Use The Security Lock
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL variation of the value will be). Denote that you can turn the multi-function knob to select the desired parameter and then press down the multi-function knob to choose this parameter item. Denote that the current menu item has several parameter items.
Page 52: To Use The Built-In Help System
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Use the Built-in Help System The help system of this oscilloscope provides instructions for all the function keys and menu softkeys on the front panel. Press Help to open the help interface, and press it again to close the interface. The help interface consists of two sections. The left section is "Help Options", and you can select the "Button"...
Page 53 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL multi-function knob to select "To Index" and then press down the knob. Index: Under the tab, you can view the corresponding help information in the "Help Display Area" by rotating the multi-function knob to select the desired key name (the item currently selected is displayed with brown shading) in the “Help Options”...
Page 55: Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting
Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting RIGOL Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting DS4000E provides four input channels (CH1 to CH4) and provides independent vertical control system for each channel. As the vertical system setting methods of the four channels are completely the same, this chapter takes CH1 as an example to illustrate the setting method of the vertical system.
Page 56: To Turn The Channel On/Off
RIGOL Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting To Turn the Channel On/Off Connect a signal to the channel connector of CH1 and then press CH1 in the vertical control area (VERTICAL) at the front panel to turn CH1 on or off. When it is turned on, the backlight of CH1 is illuminated;...
Page 57: To Adjust The Vertical Scale
Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting RIGOL To Adjust the Vertical Scale The vertical scale refers to the voltage value per grid on the vertical direction on the screen and is usually expressed as V/div. The adjustable range of the vertical scale is related to the current probe ratio and input impedance.
Page 58: To Adjust The Vertical Position
RIGOL Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting To Adjust the Vertical Position The vertical position refers to the position of the ground level of the waveform relative to the screen center in the vertical direction. The adjustable range of the vertical position is related to the current input impedance, probe ratio and vertical scale (refer to "Specifications").
Page 59: To Specify The Channel Coupling
Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting RIGOL To Specify the Channel Coupling Set the coupling mode to filter out the undesired signals. For example, the signal under test is a square waveform with DC offset. When the coupling mode is “DC”, the DC and AC components of the signal under ...
Page 60: To Specify The Bandwidth Limit
“BW” under CH1 is illuminated. Note : DS4024E support 20 MHz and 100 MHz bandwidth limits and DS4014E only support 20 MHz bandwidth limit. To Set the Probe The channels of this oscilloscope support normal passive probes, active probes and Tek probes (with RIGOL T2R1000 active probe adaptor, option).
Page 61: Passive Probe
Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting RIGOL Passive Probe 1. Probe Type Probe Type displays “Nor-Probe”; for example, when RIGOL RP3300A probe is connected. 2. Ratio For some normal passive probes, the oscilloscope can identify the probe ratio automatically. If not, press Ratio and turn the multi-function knob to select the corresponding probe ratio;...
Page 62: Active Probe
Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting Active Probe 1. Probe Type Probe Type displays “Active Probe”; for example, when RIGOL RP7150 probe is connected. Note: When a 50 Ω active probe is connected, the input impedance of the channel (refer to “To Specify the Input Impedance”) will be set to “50 Ω”...
Page 63: Tek Probe
Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting RIGOL connectors according to the probe calibration prompt message. Adjust the distance between the RP7150 probe tips. Connect the positive probe tip to the signal at the moddile of the calibration board and connect the negative probe tip to both sides of the signal line.
Page 64 RIGOL Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting continuously to switch the current probe model. The probe models available include P6205, P6241, P6243, P6245, P6246, P6247, P6248, P6249, P6250, P6251, P5205, P5210, P670X, P671X and TCP202. 3. Ratio Ratio displays the current probe ratio. If the probe currently connected supports multiple probe ratios, you can use Ratio to select the desired probe ratio.
Page 65: To Specify The Input Impedance
Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting RIGOL To Specify the Input Impedance To reduce the circuit load caused by the interaction between the oscilloscope and the circuit under test, the oscilloscope provides two input impedance modes: 1 MΩ (default) and 50 Ω.
Page 66: To Turn Waveform Invert On/Off
RIGOL Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting To Turn Waveform Invert On/Off Press CH1 and its backlight is illuminated; then, press Invert to turn on or off waveform invert (the default is off). When waveform invert is turned off, the waveform display is normal; when waveform invert is turned on, the waveform voltage values are inverted (as shown in the figures below).
Page 67: To Specify The Amplitude Unit
Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting RIGOL To Specify the Amplitude Unit Select the amplitude display unit for the current channel. The available units are “W”, “A”, “V” and “U”. When the unit is changed, the amplitude unit displayed in the channel status label will change accordingly.
Page 68 RIGOL Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting For example, change the label of CH1 to “Chn1”. Press CH1 Label to open the lable submenu and the label modification interface (as shown in the figure above). If there are characters in the “Name Input Area”, please press Delete continuously to delete all the characters.
Page 69: To Set The Delay Calibration
The larger the horizontal time base is, the larger the setting step will be. Take DS4024E as an example; when the horizontal time base is 50 ns, the step is 1 ns; when the horizontal time base is 2 μs, the step is 40 ns; when the horizontal time base is greater than or equal to 10 μs, the delay calibration time...
Page 71: Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting
Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting RIGOL Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting The contents of this chapter: To Adjust the Horizontal Time Base  To Adjust the Horizontal Position  To Specify the Time Base Mode  To Turn Delayed Sweep On/Off ...
Page 72: To Adjust The Horizontal Time Base
Table 3-1 Horizontal Time Base Range Model Horizontal Time Base Range DS4024E 2.000 ns/div to 1.000 ks/div DS4014E 5.000 ns/div to 1.000 ks/div Press MENU in the horizontal control area (HORIZONTAL) at the front panel and press ScaleAdjust to switch the horizontal time base adjustment mode to "Coarse"...
Page 73: To Adjust The Horizontal Position
Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting RIGOL To Adjust the Horizontal Position The horizontal position (also called trigger position) refers to the position of the trigger point of the waveform relative to the screen center in the horizontal direction. The horizontal position is positive (negative) when the waveform trigger point is at the left (right) of the screen center.
Page 74: To Specify The Time Base Mode
RIGOL Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting To Specify the Time Base Mode Press MENU in the horizontal control area (HORIZONTAL) at the front panel; then, press Time Base, turn the multi-function knob to select the desired time base mode and press the knob. You can also press Time Base continuously to switch the current time base mode.
Page 75 Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting RIGOL passes through a circuit network. Connect the oscilloscope with the circuit and monitor the input and output signals of the circuit. Note: In this mode, the “To Adjust the Horizontal Position”, “To Turn Delayed ...
Page 76 RIGOL Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting According to θ (wherein, θ is the phase deviation angle between the sin = channels; the definitions of A , B , C and D are as shown in the figure above), you can calculate the phase deviation angle.
Page 77: Roll Mode
Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting RIGOL According to the phase deviation measurement principle diagram and the （） measurement result in the figure above, it can be calculated that Therefore, the phase deviation angle θ ± arcsin ± ° Note: The maximum sample rate of the oscilloscope in the X-Y mode is 2.0 GSa/s.
Page 78: To Turn Delayed Sweep On/Off
RIGOL Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting To Turn Delayed Sweep On/Off Delayed sweep can be used to enlarge a length of waveform horizontally to view the waveform details. Note: Delayed sweep can only be turned on when the current time base mode is “Y-T”...
Page 79 Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting RIGOL Normal Sweep Waveform Delayed Sweep Horizontal Position Main Time Base Waveform before enlargement Delayed Sweep Time Base Delayed Sweep Waveform (waveform after enlargement) Waveform before enlargement: The waveform of normal sweep is displayed in the upper part of the screen. Wherein,...
Page 80: To Specify The Horizontal Reference
RIGOL Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting the delayed sweep time base improves the waveform resolution (as shown in the figure above). Note: The delayed sweep time base should be less than or equal to the main time base. To Specify the Horizontal Reference...
Page 81: Chapter 4 Sample System Setting
Chapter 4 Sample System Setting RIGOL Chapter 4 Sample System Setting The contents of this chapter: Sample Mode  Sample Rate  To Specify the Acquisition Mode  To Set the Memory Depth  To Turn Anti-aliasing On/Off  DS4000E User’s Guide...
Page 82: Sample Mode
RIGOL Chapter 4 Sample System Setting Sample Mode This oscilloscope only supports real-time sampling. In this mode, the oscilloscope samples and displays waveforms within a trigger event. When the sample is stopped, the oscilloscope will hold the last display. At this point, you can still use the vertical control and horizontal control to pan and zoom the waveform.
Page 83: To Specify The Acquisition Mode
Chapter 4 Sample System Setting RIGOL 2. Waveform Confusion: when the sample rate is lower than twice the actual signal frequency (Nyquist Frequency), the frequency of the waveform rebuilt from the sample data is lower than the actual signal frequency.
Page 84: Normal
RIGOL Chapter 4 Sample System Setting Normal In this mode, the oscilloscope samples the signal at equal time interval to rebuild the waveform. For most of the waveforms, the best display effect can be obtained using this mode. Average In this mode, the oscilloscope averages the waveforms from multiple samples to reduce the random noise of the input signal and improve the vertical resolution.
Page 85: Peak Detect
Chapter 4 Sample System Setting RIGOL Peak Detect In this mode, the oscilloscope acquires the maximum and minimum values of the signal within the sample interval to get the envelope of the signal or the narrow pulse that might be lost. In this mode, signal confusion can be prevented but the noise displayed would be larger.
Page 86: To Set The Memory Depth
RIGOL Chapter 4 Sample System Setting To Set the Memory Depth The memory depth refers to the number of waveform points that the oscilloscope can store in a single trigger sample and it reflects the storage ability of the acquisition memory. DS4000E provides up to 14 Mpts memory depth for each channel.
Page 87: To Turn Anti-Aliasing On/Off
Chapter 4 Sample System Setting RIGOL To Turn Anti-aliasing On/Off At slower sweep speed, the sample rate is reduced and the possibility of aliasing can be minimized by using a dedicated display algorithm. Press Acquire and press Anti-Aliasing to turn the anti-aliasing function on or off (the default is off).
Page 89: Chapter 5 Trigger
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger To generate a trigger, you set a trigger condition according to the requirement; when a waveform in the waveform stream meets this condition, the oscilloscope captures this waveform as well as the neighbouring part immediately and then displays the captured waveforms on the screen.
Page 90: Trigger Source
RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger Trigger Source Signals input from the channels (CH1 to CH4), the external trigger input terminal [EXT TRIG] connector and the AC Line can all be used as trigger source. Press MENU (in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel)  Source and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired trigger source.
Page 91: Trigger Level
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Trigger Level The adjustment of the trigger level is related to the trigger source type. When the trigger source is any of CH1 to CH4, rotate TRIGGER LEVEL to  adjust the trigger level. During the adjustment, a trigger level line (orange dotted line) and a trigger label ( ) are displayed on the screen;...
Page 92: Trigger Mode
RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger Trigger Mode DS4000E provides Auto, Normal and Single trigger modes and the default is Auto. Pressing MODE in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel can quickly switch the current trigger mode. You can also press MENU (in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel) ...
Page 93 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Trigger and the Pre-trigger/Post-trigger Buffer The following is the schematic diagram of the acquisition memory. To easily understand the trigger event, the acquisition memory is divided into the pre-trigger buffer and post-trigger buffer. Trigger Event Pre-trigger Buffer...
Page 94: Trigger Coupling
RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger Trigger Coupling The trigger coupling setting determines the type of signal components that will be transmitted to the trigger circuit. Press MENU (in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel)  Setting  Coupling and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired coupling type (the default is DC).
Page 95: Trigger Holdoff
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Trigger Holdoff The trigger holdoff can be used to set the period of time that the oscilloscope waits (namely the holdoff time) before re-arming the trigger circuitry after a trigger. The oscilloscope will not trigger until the holdoff time expires. Trigger holdoff can be used to stably trigger complex repeat waveforms (there are multiple edges (or other events) within a single repeating period of the waveform, such as pulse series).
Page 96: Noise Rejection
RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger Noise Rejection Noise rejection reduces the possibility of noise triggering by increasing the trigger hysteresis. Press MENU (in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel)  Setting and press Noise Reject to turn the noise rejection on or off.
Page 97: Edge Trigger
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Edge Trigger In edge trigger, the oscilloscope triggers on the trigger level of the specified edge of the input signal. Press MENU (in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel)  Type, turn the multi-function knob to select “Edge”...
Page 98: Pulse Trigger
RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger 3. Specify the trigger mode Press Sweep to select “Auto”, “Normal” or “Single” (please refer to “Trigger Mode”). The corresponding status light of the trigger mode currently selected in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel turns on.
Page 99 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Press MENU (in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel)  Type, turn the multi-function knob to select “Pulse” and press the knob. You can also press Type continuously to switch to “Pulse” trigger.
Page 100 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger 3. Specify the pulse width range The pulse width range is related to the current pulse width condition setting. When the pulse width condition is , press  Setting and turn the multi-function knob or the inner knob of the...
Page 101: Runt Trigger
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Runt Trigger Runt trigger is used to trigger pulses that pass one trigger level but fail to pass the other one. For this oscilloscope, positive runt pulses are defined as pulses that pass the lower limit of the trigger level but fail to pass the upper limit of the trigger level; negative runt pulses are defined as pulses that pass the upper limit of the trigger level but fail to pass the lower limit of the trigger level, as shown in the figure below.
Page 102 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger Press Vertical and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired vertical window type (different type of vertical window corresponds to different trigger level adjustment mode). You can also press Vertical continuously to switch the current vertical window type.
Page 103 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL None: do not set the pulse width qualifier.  >: the oscilloscope triggers when the width of the runt pulse is greater than  the specified minimum runt pulse width (Lower Limit). When this qualifier is selected, press Lower Limit and turn the...
Page 104 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger Note: ― The minimum runt pulse width should be lower than the maximum runt pulse width. ― The larger the rotation amplitude of the outer knob of the navigation knob is, the faster the variation of the value will be. When you need to...
Page 105: Nth Edge Trigger
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Nth Edge Trigger In Nth edge trigger, the oscilloscope triggers on the nth edge that appears after the specified idle time. Edge Type: RisingEdge Number of Edges: 2 For example, in the waveform as shown in the figure above, the idle time should fulfill the following formula if the oscilloscope needs to trigger on the second rising edge appears after the specified idle time.
Page 106 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger 2. Specify the edge type Press Slope to switch the current edge type. : trigger on the rising edge of the input signal when the voltage level  meets the specified trigger level. : trigger on the falling edge of the input signal when the voltage level ...
Page 107: Slope Trigger
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Slope Trigger In slope trigger, the oscilloscope triggers on the specified positive slope or negative slope with the specified time. For this oscilloscope, the positive slope time is defined as the time difference between the two crossing points of trigger level lines (the trigger level upper limit...
Page 108 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger Select the trigger level to be adjusted  Press Vertical and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired vertical window type (different type of vertical window corresponds to different trigger level adjustment mode). You can also press Vertical continuously to switch the current vertical window type.
Page 109 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Wherein, Time is the time setting value. ― When the slope condition is , the trigger level and slope range information is as shown in the figure below. The calculation formula of the slope range is:...
Page 110 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger press Time and turn the multi-function knob or the inner knob of the navigation knob to adjust the time value at a relatively smaller step or turn the outer knob of the navigation knob to adjust the time value at a relatively larger step.
Page 111: Video Trigger
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Video Trigger Video trigger is used to capture the complex waveforms of standard video signal. The trigger circuit checks the horizontal and vertical intervals of the waveform and triggers according to the video trigger setting. DS4000E supports the following video standards.
Page 112 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger current sync trigger mode. All Lines: trigger on the first line found.  Line Num:  ― For NTSC and PAL/SECAM video standards, trigger on the specified line in the odd or even field. ― For HDTV video standard, trigger on the specified line.
Page 113 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL 30 frames per second. The TV scan line is 525 with the even field goes first and the odd field follows behind. PAL/SECAM: the frame frequency is 25 frames per second.  ― PAL: the TV scan line is 625 with the odd field goes first and the even field follows behind.
Page 114: Pattern Trigger
RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger Pattern Trigger This trigger mode identifies a trigger condition by looking for a specified pattern. The pattern is a logical “AND” combination of the channels. Each channel can have a value of high (H), low (L) or don’t care (X). A rising or falling edge can be specified for one channel included in the pattern.
Page 115 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL 2) Specify the pattern of the current channel Press Code and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired pattern. At this point, the pattern of the channel currently selected is highlighted in red in the pattern setting area displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Page 116: Rs232 Trigger
RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger RS232 Trigger DS4000E can trigger on the start of a frame, error frame, check error or the specified data bit of the RS232 signal. RS232 bus is a serial communication mode used for the data transmission between PCs or between PC and terminal end.
Page 117 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL The default is “Normal”. 3. Specify the trigger condition Press When and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired trigger condition. You can also press When continuously to switch the current trigger condition. Start: trigger on the start of a frame.
Page 118 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger 4. Set the baud rate Setting the baud rate of data transmission is equivalent to specifying the clock frequency. Press Baud and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired baud rate. You can also press Baud continuously to switch the current baud rate. You can select a preset baud rate or select “User”...
Page 119: I2C Trigger
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL I2C Trigger DS4000E can trigger on the start condition, restart, stop, missing acknowledgement or on the read/write frame with specific device address and data value. The I2C bus is a two-wire serial bus consisting of the SCL and SDA. The SCL determines the transimission rate and the SDA determines the transmission data, as shown in the figure below.
Page 120 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger side of the screen. 2. Specify the data line signal source and adjust the trigger level Press SDA and select the data line signal source and adjust the trigger level according to step 1. 3. Specify the trigger condition...
Page 121 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL the screen, as shown in the figure above. The bit currently selected is highlighted in red. When the data parameter is modified, the data information changes accordingly. 4. Set the address parameters Press AddrBits and turn the multi-function knob to select “7 bit”, “8...
Page 122 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger Press CurrentBit and turn the multi-function knob to select the bit (behind "Hex") to be operated. Switch the data pattern of the current data bit by pressing the continuously after you set the CurrentBit. multi-function knob 6.
Page 123: Spi Trigger
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL SPI Trigger In SPI trigger, if the trigger condition (CS condition or timeout condition) is met, the oscilloscope will trigger when the specified data is found. The sequence chart of SPI bus is as shown in the figure below. SCL is the serial clock line, SDA is the serial data line and CS is the chip select line.
Page 124 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger source of the clock line and data line. Turn TRIGGER LEVEL to adjust the trigger level (please refer to  “Trigger Level”). The current trigger level is displayed at the upper-right side of the screen. 2. Specify the data line signal source and adjust the trigger level Press SDA and select the data line signal source and adjust the trigger level according to step 1.
Page 125 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Press Mode to set the CS mode to “ ” (high level is valid) or “ ” (low level is valid). 6. Set the data Press Data to enter the data setting submenu of SPI trigger. In the submenu: Method 1: Set the data in binary ...
Page 126: Can Trigger
RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger 9. Turn the noise rejection on or off Press Setting to enter the trigger setting submenu. In this submenu, press Noise Reject to turn the noise rejection on or off (please refer to “Noise Rejection”). CAN Trigger DS4000E can trigger on the start of a frame, end of a frame, frame of the specified type or error frame of the specified type of the CAN signal.
Page 127 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL 2. Specify the signal type Press Signal Type and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired signal type. You can also press Signal Type continuously to switch the current signal type. Rx: the receiving signal from the CAN signal line.
Page 128 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger 4. Set the frame ID When the trigger condition is set to “Frame Type” and the frame type is set to "Data" or "Remote", press ID Setup to select “Random ID” or “Specific ID”. When “Random ID” is selected, the ID data will not be used as the trigger ...
Page 129 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL Method 2: Set the data in hexadecimal notation  Press Byte Length and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired byte length. The range is from 1 to 8. Press CurrentBit and turn the multi-function knob to select the bit (behind "Hex") to be operated.
Page 130 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger position with a step of 1%. The range is from 5% to 95%. 8. Specify the trigger mode Press Sweep to select “Auto”, “Normal” or “Single” (please refer to “Trigger Mode”). The corresponding status light of the trigger mode currently selected in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel turns on.
Page 131: Flexray Trigger
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL FlexRay Trigger DS4000E can trigger on the specified frame, symbol, error or TSS of the FlexRay bus. FlexRay is a type of differential serial bus configured with three continuous segments (namely packet header, payload and packet trailer). Its data transmission rate is up to 10 Mbps.
Page 132 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger “Trigger Level”). The current trigger level is displayed at the upper-right side of the screen. 2. Specify the signal rate Press Baud and turn the multi-function knob to select a FlexRay signal rate that matches the FlexRay bus signal. You can also press Baud continuously to switch the current signal rate.
Page 133: Lin Trigger (Option)
Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL LIN Trigger (Option) DS4000E can trigger on the sync field or the specified identifier, data or frame of LIN signal. This function is optional. If you need to use it, please order the SD-AUTO-DS4000 option and then install it correctly.
Page 134 RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger 3. Set the trigger condition Press When, turn the multi-function knob to select the desired trigger condition and press the knob. You can also press When continuously to switch the current trigger condition. (1) Sync: trigger on the last bit of the sync field.
Page 135 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL to) and ≤ (less than or equal to). Press Byte Length and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired byte length. The range is from 1 to 8. Press CurrentBit and turn the multi-function knob to select the bit (behind "Bin") to be operated and the range is from 0 to (the...
Page 136: Usb Trigger
RIGOL Chapter 5 Trigger adjust the signal rate within a relatively larger range, this function can help you quickly finish the setting. 7. Specify the trigger mode Press Sweep to select “Auto”, “Normal” or “Single” (please refer to “Trigger Mode”). The corresponding status light of the trigger mode currently selected in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel turns on.
Page 137 Chapter 5 Trigger RIGOL 1. Specify the D+ signal source and adjust the trigger level Press D+ to select CH1 to CH4 (please refer to “Trigger Source”). The signal source currently selected is displayed at the upper-right side of the screen.
Page 139: Chapter 6 Operations And Measurements
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements DS4000E can perform math operations, auto measurements and cursor measurements on sampled and displayed data. The contents of this chapter: To Make Math Operation  To Make Auto Measurement ...
Page 140: To Make Math Operation
RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements To Make Math Operation DS4000E can realize multiple kinds of math operations between waveform of different channels, including the basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), FFT, digital filter, logic operations and advanced operations. The results of math operations also allow for further measurements (for details, please refer to “To Make Cursor Measurement”).
Page 141: Basic Operations
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Basic Operations DS4000E supports the basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) on the channels. You can perform the basic operations following the steps below. 1. Specify the basic operation Press MATH  Operate, turn the multi-function knob...
Page 142 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements the horizontal time base and horizontal position of the math operation waveform respectively. For the adjustment methods, please refer to “To Adjust the Horizontal Time Base” and “To Adjust the Horizontal Position”. Note: Turning HORIZONTAL...
Page 143: Fft
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL The FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) operation can transform time domain signals to frequency domain signals (frequency spectrum). FFT operation can facilitate the following works: Measure the harmonic components and distortion in the system ...
Page 144 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements 2. Specify the FFT source Press Source, turn the multi-function knob to select the desired channel and press the knob. You can also press Source continuously to switch the channel currently selected. The channels available are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
Page 145 Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Table 6-1 Window Functions Waveforms Suitable for Window Characteristics Measurement Transient or short pulse, the signal The best frequency levels before and after the resolution. multiplication are basically the same. The poorest amplitude Sine waveforms with the same Rectangle resolution.
Page 146 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements Vrms: use the linear mode to display the vertical amplitude.  Note: If you need to display the FFT frequency spectrum in a relatively larger dynamic range, dB is recommended. 8. Turn the anti-aliasing on or off Press Anti-Aliasing to turn the anti-aliasing on or off.
Page 147: Digital Filter
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Digital Filter DS4000E provides 4 types of digital filters (Low Pass Filter, High Pass Filter, Band Pass Filter and Band Reject Filter). The frequencies within the specified waveform segment of the signal can be filtered by setting the range of bandwidth.
Page 148 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements upper limit of the filter. Press Lower Limit and turn the multifunction knob to adjust the frequency lower limit of the filter. Note: The setttable range of the bandwidth is related to the current horizontal time base.
Page 149: Logic Operation
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Logic Operation In logic operation, the oscilloscope performs logic operations on the logic levels of the channel waveforms of source A and source B point by point and display the results. When the voltage value of the source channel waveform is greater than the corresponding threshold, it is regarded as logic “1”;...
Page 150 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements You can perform the logic operations following the steps below. 1. Select the logic operation Press MATH  Operate, turn the multi-function knob to select “Logic” and press the knob. You can also press Operate continuously to switch to the “Logic”...
Page 151 Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL 6. Ajust the thresholds of source A and source B When source A or source B is set to a channel (CH1 to CH4), you can set the threshold of the corresponding source channel. When the voltage value of the source channel waveform is greater than the corresponding threshold, it is regarded as logic “1”;...
Page 152: Advanced Operation
RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements Advanced Operation The advanced operation function allows users to define operation functions. The oscilloscope will perform operations according to the expression defined by users and display the results. You can perform advanced operations following the steps below.
Page 153 Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL 6. Turn the invert on or off Press Invert to turn the inverted display of the math operation waveform on or off. 7. Define the math operation waveform label Press Label to open the label submenu and the label modification interface.
Page 154 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements Note: The left brackets “(” here are only used to facilitate your entry and they are not a part of the function names. Table 6-3 Function Name Function Calculate the integral of the selected source. You can use integral Intg( to measure the area under a waveform or the pulse energy.
Page 155 Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Operator  The function of each operator is as shown in the table below. Table 6-4 Operator Operator Function + - * / Arithmetic operators: add, subtract, multiply and divide Parentheses, used to increase the priority of the operation...
Page 156 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements 3. Apply the operation expression currently edited After finishing the expression editing, press Apply to apply the operation expression currently edited and exit the expression editing window (Expression will automatically switch to “OFF”). At this point, the current expression is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Page 157: Math Waveform Vertical Control
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL MATH Waveform Vertical Control Press MATH  Operate and select the desired math operation to open the corresponding math operation submenu. In the submenu, you can adjust the vertical scale and vertical position of the math operation waveform according to your need.
Page 158: To Make Auto Measurement
RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements To Make Auto Measurement DS4000E provides auto measurements of 29 waveform parameters and the statistics and analysis of the measurement results. What’s more, you can also use the frequency counter to realize more precise frequency measurement.
Page 159: Quick Measurement After Auto
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Quick Measurement after AUTO When a valid signal is input into the oscilloscop, press AUTO to enable the waveform auto setting function and open the auto setting menu. In this menu, pressing the specified menu the oscilloscope will execute the corresponding operation and display the corresponding waveform and measurement results.
Page 160: To Make One-Key Measurement
RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements To Make One-key Measurement DS4000E provides the one-key measurement function through which you can measure the 29 kinds of waveform parameters as shown in the table below. Please turn on the channel to be measured before making measurement.
Page 161 Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL continuously to switch the current measurement type. Then, press SourceA and SourceB to set the two source channels (CH1 to CH4) of the current measurement type respectively. 2. Perform auto measurement Press MENU at the left of the screen continuously to open the desired waveform parameter measurement menu.
Page 162 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements Time Parameters Fall Time Rise Time Threshold Upper Limit +Width -Width Threshold Middle Value Threshold Lower Limit Period 1. Period: the time between the threshold middle value of one edge to the threshold middle value of the next edge with the same polarity.
Page 163 Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Delay and Phase Parameters Period Source A Delay Source B 1. Dly A →B : the time difference (delay) between the threshold middle values of the rising edges of source A and source B. Negative delay indicates that the rising edge of source A occurred after the rising edge of source B.
Page 164 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements DelayA PhaseA × ° Period sourceA Wherein, denotes phase A →B ; denotes delay PhaseA DelayA A →B ; denotes the period of source A. Period sourceA 7. Phs A →B : the phase difference (expressed in degree) between the threshold middle value of the rising edge of source A and the threshold middle value of the falling edge of source B.
Page 165 Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Voltage Parameters Overshoot Vmax Vtop Vamp Vbase Vmin Preshoot 1. Vmax: the voltage value from the highest point of the waveform to the GND. 2. Vmin: the voltage value from the lowest point of the waveform to the GND.
Page 166 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements the number of points being measured. 9. Vrms-1: the root mean square value of the voltage values of the waveform points within a single period. The operation formula is as shown in the formula above.
Page 167: To Set The Threshold
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL To Set the Threshold The threshold setting is used to set the threshold upper limit, middle value and lower limit (expressed as the percentages of the vertical amplitude) when performing auto measurement on the channels. Modifing the threshold values will affect the measurement results of all the time, delay and phase parameters.
Page 168: To Specify The Measurement Range
RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements To Specify the Measurement Range Press Measure  Range to open the measurement range setting menu. In this menu, press Range to set the measurement range of one-key measurement to “Screen” or “Cursor”. When “Cursor” is selected, two cursor lines (as shown in the figure below) appear on the screen.
Page 169: To Clear The Measurement Results
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL To Clear the Measurement Results The oscilloscope allows users to clear or recover the measurement results of one-key measurement. If you have currently enabled one or more items of the 29 measurement parameters, you can clear or recover the measurement results of at most 5 measurement items that are enabled lastly.
Page 170: To Turn The Statistic Function On/Off
RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements To Turn the Statistic Function On/Off The oscilloscope provides the statistic function of the measurement results of one-key measurement. You can make statistics of at most 5 measurement items that are enabled lastly and display the statistic results.
Page 171: To Turn The Measurement History On/Off
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL To Turn the Measurement History On/Off This oscilloscope allows users to view the measurement history (only the measurement items of which the measurement results are currently displayed) of one-key measurement. Press Measure  History to open the measurement history menu. In this menu, press History to turn on or off the measurement history.
Page 172: To Make All Measurement
RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements To Make All Measurement The all measurement function can measure all the time, voltage and area parameters (21 items in total, please refer to Table 6-5) of the waveform(s) of the specified channel(s) (one or more of the waveforms of CH1 to CH4 and MATH) and display the measurement results on the screen.
Page 173: To Turn The Frequency Counter On/Off
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL To Turn the Frequency Counter On/Off The hardware frequency counter supplied with this oscilloscope can make more precise measurement of the input signal frequency. Press Measure  Counter and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired channel as the measurement source of the frequency counter.
Page 174: To Make Cursor Measurement
RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements To Make Cursor Measurement Cursors are the horizontal and vertical marks that can be used to measure the X axis values and Y axis values on a selected waveform. All the 29 waveform parameters (please refer to Table 6-5) supported by one-key measurement can be measured through cursor measurement.
Page 175: Manual Mode
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL current cursor mode. The modes available are “Manual”, “Track”, “Auto” and “X-Y”. When “OFF” is selected, the cursor measurement function is turned off. Note: The X-Y cursor mode is only avalibale in “X-Y” time base mode (refer to “To Specify the Time Base Mode”).
Page 176 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements “X-Y”, the horizontal measurement unit is “s” and the vertical measurement unit is set to "Source Unit". You can use cursor to perform manual measurement on the waveform of CH1 to CH4 or MATH channel following the steps below.
Page 177 Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL of the source channel amplitude) or ratio (%) using the Y cursors by The measurement results include A->Y, B->Y and △Y. setting the “vertical measurement unit” (Vertical Unit). ― X-Y: display the X cursors (a pair of vertical solid/dotted lines) and Y cursors ...
Page 178 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements 1/△X. Wherein, A->X, B->X and △X denote time and 1/△X denotes frequency. Hz: measure the frequency values at the X cursors (take the trigger  △X and 1/△X. Wherein, A->X, B->X and △X denotes frequency and position as reference).
Page 179 Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL B->Y and △Y (the unit is the same as that of the current source). channel ground as reference). The measurement results include A->Y, include A->Y, B->Y and △Y (expressed in percentage). %: measure the ratio values at the Y cursors. The measurement results ...
Page 180 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements vertical positions of cursors A and B (Y cursors) at the same time. The adjustable range is limited within the screen. The vertical distance between cursor A and B (Y cursors) keeps unchanged. Note: When the display mode is “X”...
Page 181: Track Mode
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Track Mode In this mode, when adjusting the X cusors horizontally, the Y cursors will automatically track the vertical amplitude at the X cursors of the correspionding source channel waveform. The crossing points of X cursors and Y cursors are marked by an orange rectangle (cursor A) and rhombus (cursor B).
Page 182 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements You can use cursor to perform track measurement on the waveform of CH1 to CH4 or MATH channel following the steps below. 1. Turn on the track measurement function Press Cursor  Mode, turn the multi-function knob to select “Track”...
Page 183 Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL source of cursor A. You can also press Source continuously to switch the current source. The channels available include CH1 to CH4 and MATH. When “None” is selected, cursor A and the measurement result will not be displayed.
Page 184 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements Measurement Example: Use cursor A and cursor B to measure the waveforms of CH1 and CH2 respectively. You would discover that the cursors would track the marked points when the waveforms are expanded horizontally.
Page 185: Auto Mode
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL Auto Mode You can use cursor to perform auto measurement on any of the 29 waveform parameters. In this mode, one or more cursors will appear. The system will automatically adjust the cursor positions as well as measure and calculate the corresponding parameters according to the signal variation.
Page 186 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements Measurement Example: Measure the delay between the rising edges of CH1 and CH2 waveforms using “Auto Measurement”. 6-48 DS4000E User’s Guide...
Page 187: X-Y Mode
Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements RIGOL X-Y Mode In this mode, the X cursors and Y cursors denote the waveform amplitudes of the specified channels respectively. You can adjust the cursor positions to measure the waveform amplitudes at the crossing points of cursors.
Page 188 RIGOL Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements respectively. XY2: the X cursors and Y cursors are used to measure the amplitude values  of the specified points (cursor crossing points) of CH3 and CH4 waveforms respectively. 3. Ajust the X/Y cursor positions 1) Ajust the X cursor positions Press Type to select “X”.
Page 189: Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding
Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding Protocol analysis can be used to discover errors, debug hardware and accelerate development more conveniently; thus, guaranteeing fast and high-quality project execution. Protocol decoding is the basis of protocol analysis. Only protocol analysis based on correct decoding are reliable and correct decoding can provide more error information as well.
Page 190: Parallel Decoding
RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding Parallel Decoding The parallel bus consists of a clock line and data lines. The oscilloscope will sample the channel data on the rising edge, falling edge or the rising&falling edges of the clock signal; then, combine the sample data as a parallel multi-channel bus and display the data as a single bus value.
Page 191 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL ) of the clock signal. You can also press Slope rising&falling edges ( continuously to switch the current edge type. 3. Set the data line 1) Set the bus bits Press Bus Bits and turn the multi-function knob to set the data width of the parallel bus (namely the number of bits of each frame of data).
Page 192 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding channel currently selected to TTL, CMOS and ECL levels. Press Threshold and turn the multi-function knob to adjust the  threshold (the default is 0 V) of the channel currently selected. Pressing the multi-function knob can qucikly reset the threshold of the channel to 0 V.
Page 193 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL Decoded Data Line Number Time Event Table Parallel Bus Figure 7-2 Parallel Decoding The event table displays the detailed decoding information (include the decoded data as well as the corresponding line number and time) of the waveform on the screen in time order.
Page 194: Rs232 Decoding (Option)
RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RS232 Decoding (Option) The RS232 serial bus consists of the transmitting data line (TX) and the receiving data line (RX). Its frame format is as shown in Figure 5-2. In RS232 decoding, you need to set the start bit, data bit width, check bit and stop bit for each frame of data.
Page 195 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL When the current trigger type is “RS232”, performing the copy operation at any time can quickly apply the current RS232 trigger setting (the specified parameters) to RS232 decoding. Then, you can still set the RS232 decoding parameters according to the introductions below.
Page 196 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding Note: The larger the rotation amplitude of the outer knob of the navigation knob is, the faster the variation of the value will be. When you need to adjust the baud rate within a relatively larger range, this function can help you quickly finish the setting.
Page 197 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL Press Even-Odd and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired even-odd check mode. You can also press Even-Odd continuously to switch the current even-odd check mode. ― Odd: the total number of “1” in the data bits and check bit is odd. For example, send 0x55 (01010101);...
Page 198 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding display of the corresponding bus is turned on. When BusStatus is set to “ON”, press Event Table to enter the event table submenu. In this submenu, you can perform the following operations. Press Event Table to turn on or off the event table. When the event table is turned on, the interface is as shown in Figure 7-3.
Page 199 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL The decoded data information displayed in the bus is related to the  horizontal time base. You can view the detailed information by reducing the horizontal time base. If a USB storage device is currently connected to the instrument, you can press Export to export the decoded data list to the external USB storage device in CSV format.
Page 200 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding End of Frame Error  This error is generated when the end condition of the frame is not met. For example, when the Stop Bit is set to 1.5, an end of frame error as shown in the figure below occurs if the actual stop bits is less than 1.5 bits.
Page 201: I2C Decoding (Option)
Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL I2C Decoding (Option) I2C serial bus consists of the clock line (SCLK) and the data line (SDA). The oscilloscope samples the channel data on the rising edge of the clock signal and then judges each data point as logic “1” or logic “0” according to the threshold level set.
Page 202 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding When modifying the threshold of the clock channel, a dotted line displaying the current threshold level is displayed on the screen (in the same color as the channel). It disappears in about 2 s after you stop modifying the threshold.
Page 203 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL Line Number Time Acknowledge Data Direction Decoded Data Event Table I2C Bus Figure 7-4 I2C Decoding The event table displays the detailed decoding information (include the decoded data as well as the corresponding line number, time, data direction, ID information and ACK information) of the waveform on the screen in time order.
Page 204 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding 8. Address information during decoding In I2C bus, each frame of data starts with the address information (include the write address and read address). This oscilloscope uses blue patch to represent the address ID. In the address ID, “Read” denotes the read address (for example, ) and “Write”...
Page 205: Spi Decoding (Option)
Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL SPI Decoding (Option) The SPI serial bus is based on the master-slave configuration and usually consists of the chip select line (SS), clock line (SCLK) and data lines. Wherein, the data lines include the master input/slave output data line (MISO) and master output/slave input (MOSI) data line.
Page 206 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding otherwise, CopyTrig is not available. When the current trigger type is “SPI”, performing the copy operation at any time can quickly apply the current SPI trigger setting (the specified parameters) to SPI decoding. Then, you can still set the SPI decoding parameters according to the introductions below.
Page 207 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL 4. Set the clock signal (SCLK) Press SCLK to enter the SCLK (clock line) setting submenu. 1) Specify the clock channel Select the desired clock channel and set its threshold by referring to step 3 “Set the CS signal”.
Page 208 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding 9. Adjust the vertical offset Press Offset and turn the multi-function knob to adjust the vertical position of the bus. Pressing the knob can quickly reset the vertical offset (zero). 10. View the event table The event table displays the detailed information of the decoding in table form to view relatively longer decoded data.
Page 209 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL Note: The display format of the decoded data in the event table is  determined by the bus display format currently selected (refer to “Format”). When adjusting the horizontal time base, the waveform displayed on ...
Page 210: Can Decoding (Option)
RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding CAN Decoding (Option) The data frame format of the CAN bus is as shown in Figure 5-5. The ocillsocope samples the CAN signal on the specified sample position and then judges each data point (logic “1” or “logic “0”) according to the preset threshold level. You need to specify the CAN signal type and sample position for CAN decoding.
Page 211 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL threshold of the channel to 0 V. When modifying the threshold of the source channel, a dotted line displaying the current threshold level is displayed on the screen (in the same color as the channel). It disappears in about 2 s after you stop modifying the threshold.
Page 212 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding time from the start of the bit’s time to the sample point time” in the “bit’s time”, as shown in the figure below. 1 Bit Press Sample Point and turn the multi-function knob to adjust this parameter with a step of 1%.
Page 213 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL Data Length Code Cyclic Redundancy Check Time Frame ID Line Number Decoded Data Acknowledgement Event Table CAN Bus Figure 7-6 CAN Decoding The event table displays the detailed decoding information (include the decoded data as well as the corresponding line number, time, frame ID, data length code (DLC), cyclic redundancy check (CRC) and acknowledgment (ACK) information) of the waveform on the screen in time order.
Page 214 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding device in CSV format. 10. Decoded CAN Data Interpretation Frame ID: displayed as hexadecimal number and expressed by blue patch.  DLC (Data Length Code): displayed as hexadecimal number and expressed  by chartreuse patch.
Page 215: Flexray Decoding (Option)
Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL FlexRay Decoding (Option) FlexRay is a differential serial bus configured with three continuous segments (packet header, payload and packet end). Its frame format is as shown in Figure 5-7. The oscilloscope samples the FlexRay signal on the specified sample position and judges each data point (logic “1”...
Page 216 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding threshold of the channel to 0 V. When modifying the threshold of the source channel, a dotted line displaying the current threshold level is displayed on the screen (in the same color as the channel). It disappears in about 2 s after you stop modifying the threshold.
Page 217 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL 8. Specify the display format Press Format and turn the multi-function knob to set the display format of the bus data to Hex, Decimal, Binary or ASCII. You can also press Format continuously to switch the current display format.
Page 218 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding The event table displays the detailed decoding information (include the decoded data as well as the corresponding line number, time, message ID, header CRC (HCRC), tail CRC (TCRC) and error information) of the waveform on the screen in time order. At most 10 lines of decoding information can be displayed on one page (the line number starts from 0).
Page 219 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL and expressed by turquoise patch. When CRC is invalid, it is expressed by a red patch. DTS: dynamic tail sequence; expressed by a light purple patch.  Frame Type Frame ID Header CRC Data Tail CRC DS4000E User’s Guide...
Page 220: Lin Decoding (Option)
RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding LIN Decoding (Option) The data frame format of the LIN bus is as shown in Figure 5-8. The ocillsocope samples the LIN signal and then judges each data point (logic “1” or “logic “0”) according to the preset threshold level. You need to specify the protocol version of the LIN signal for LIN decoding.
Page 221 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL (the default is 0 V) of the source channel. Pressing the multi-function knob can quickly reset the threshold of the channel to 0 V. When modifying the threshold of the source channel, a dotted line displaying the current threshold level is displayed on the screen (in the same color as the channel).
Page 222 RIGOL Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding 8. Adjust the vertical offset Press Offset and turn the multi-function knob to adjust the vertical position of the bus. Pressing the knob can quickly reset the vertical offset (zero). 9. View the event table The event table displays the detailed information of the decoding in table form to view relatively longer decoded data.
Page 223 Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding RIGOL highlighted with brown shading and the decoded data of this line is dispalyed at the lower-left side of the event table. Note: The display format of the decoded data in the event table is determined ...
Page 225: Chapter 8 Reference Waveform
Chapter 8 Reference Waveform RIGOL Chapter 8 Reference Waveform DS4000E provides 10 reference waveform locations (namely Ref1 to Ref10). In actual testing process, users can compare the signal waveform with a reference waveform to judge the reason of the failure.
Page 226: To Turn The Reference Waveform Channel On/Off
RIGOL Chapter 8 Reference Waveform To Turn the Reference Waveform Channel On/Off 1. Enable the reference waveform function Press REF in the vertical control area (VERTICAL) at the front panel to enable the REF function and open the REF menu. The backlight of the key turns on denoting that the reference waveform function is enabled.
Page 227: To Select The Current Reference Waveform Channel
Chapter 8 Reference Waveform RIGOL To Select the Current Reference Waveform Channel Press REF  Current and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired reference waveform channel (Ref1 to Ref10). You can also press Current continuously to switch the current reference waveform channel.
Page 228: To Select The Reference Waveform Source Channel
RIGOL Chapter 8 Reference Waveform To Select the Reference Waveform Source Channel Press REF  Current to select the specified reference waveform channel (Ref1 to Ref10) as the current reference waveform channel. Press Source and turn the multi-function knob to specify a source (CH1 to CH4 or MATH) for the current reference waveform channel.
Page 229: To Adjust The Reference Waveform Display
Chapter 8 Reference Waveform RIGOL To Adjust the Reference Waveform Display Display the reference waveform on the screen by referring to “To Save and Display the Reference Waveform”. Press and turn the multi-function knob to adjust the vertical position of the reference waveform.
Page 230: To Import From The Reference Waveform File
RIGOL Chapter 8 Reference Waveform To Import from the Reference Waveform File Users can import the reference waveform stored in the internal memory or external USB storage device (only when a USB storage device is detected) to the current reference waveform channel.
Page 231: Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test
Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test RIGOL Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test The Pass/Fail test function is used to monitor the change of the signal and judge whether the instrument passes or fails the test by judging whether the input signal is within the user-defined mask.
Page 232: To Enable Or Disable The Pass/Fail Test Function
RIGOL Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test To Enable or Disable the Pass/Fail Test Function Press Utility  Pass/Fail to enter the test menu. In this menu, press Enable to enable or disable the pass/fail test function. Note: The pass/fail test function can not be enabled when the oscilloscope is in any of the following states.
Page 233: To Specify The Source
Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test RIGOL To Specify the Source Press Utility  Pass/Fail  Source and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired source channel. You can also press Source continuously to switch the current source channel. You can select CH1 to CH4.
Page 234: Screen Region Mode
RIGOL Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test Screen Region Mode In the screen region mode, the test mask range is the whole careen region. Press Utility  Pass/Fail  Range to open the mask range menu. In this menu, 1. Specify the test mask range to the screen region Press Range to switch to “Screen”.
Page 235: Cursor Region Mode
Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test RIGOL Figure 9-1 Test Mask (Screen Region) Cursor Region Mode In the cursor region mode, you can set the test mask range by adjusting the positions of the cursors (cursor A and cursor B). Press Utility  Pass/Fail  Range to open the mask range menu. In this menu, 1.
Page 236 RIGOL Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test the horizontal distance between cursor A and cursor B remains unchanged. Note: The horizontal distance between cursor A and cursor B should be at least 1  grid. When CursorA, CursorB or CursorAB is currently selected, pressing the ...
Page 237: To Turn The Test Result Display On/Off
Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test RIGOL To Turn the Test Result Display On/Off Press Utility  Pass/Fail  Enable and select “ON” to enable the pass/fail test function; then, press Message to turn on or off the display of the test result statistic information.
Page 238 RIGOL Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test waveform is detected if AuxOutput is set to “ON”. 2. Turn the alarm on or off Press Output to select “Fail” or “Fail+ ”. Fail: when failed waveforms are detected, the beeper does not sound.
Page 239: To Save The Test Mask Range
Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test RIGOL To Save the Test Mask Range When the pass/fail test function is enabled, you can save the current test mask range to the internal memory or external USB storage device (only when a USB storage device is detected) in “*.pf”...
Page 241: Chapter 10 Waveform Recording
Chapter 10 Waveform Recording RIGOL Chapter 10 Waveform Recording The waveform recording function provides various recording modes (Record  Mode). Record: record the channel waveforms at the specified interval until users stop the recording operation manually or when the number of frames recorded reaches the end frame currently set.
Page 242: To Record Waveform Using The "Record" Mode
RIGOL Chapter 10 Waveform Recording To Record Waveform Using the “Record” Mode In the “Record” mode, the oscilloscope records the waveforms of all the channels currently turned on at the specified interval until users stop the recording operation manually or when the number of frames recorded reaches the end frame currently set.
Page 243 Chapter 10 Waveform Recording RIGOL Maximum Number of Frames In the waveform recording menu, Total Frames shows the the maximum number of frames that can be recorded currently. As the waveform memory capacity is fixed, more points per frame (namely the memory depth) results in a smaller number of waveform frames.
Page 244 RIGOL Chapter 10 Waveform Recording recording operation. You cannot set the end frame and interval after the recording operation starts. 1) Start the recording operation Press Operate to select “●” or press the recording shortcut key ( ) at the front panel;...
Page 245: To Record Waveform Using The "Open" Mode
Chapter 10 Waveform Recording RIGOL To Record Waveform Using the “Open” Mode In the “Open” mode, the oscilloscope records the waveforms of all the channels currently turned on in real-time until users press RUN/STOP. The maximum number of frames can be recorded is limited by the memory depth and the on/off states of the channels.
Page 246: To Play Back The Waveform Recorded
RIGOL Chapter 10 Waveform Recording To Play Back the Waveform Recorded Waveform playback can play back the currently recorded waveform (using the “Record” or “Open” mode) in manual playback mode or auto playback mode. When the “Play back” mode is enabled, the real-time playback information as shown in the figure below is displayed at the upper-right side of the screen;...
Page 247: Auto Playback
Chapter 10 Waveform Recording RIGOL When the “Play back” mode is enabled, you can use SINGLE to play back the waveform manually. Each time SINGLE is pressed, the Current Frame moves one frame forward. Auto Playback After recording the waveform, press Record  Mode; turn the multi-function knob to select “Play back”...
Page 248 RIGOL Chapter 10 Waveform Recording 4. Set the end frame Press End Frame and turn the multi-function knob to set the end frame of playback. The maximum range is from 1 to the number of frames recorded. The default is the number of frames recorded.
Page 249 Chapter 10 Waveform Recording RIGOL When the “Play back” mode is enabled, RUN/STOP can be used to switch between playback and pause. 3) Stop the playback operation When the single playback ( ) mode is selected,  Stop manually: During the playback process, press Operate to select “■”...
Page 250: To Analyze The Recorded Waveform
RIGOL Chapter 10 Waveform Recording To Analyze the Recorded Waveform The waveform analysis function can analyze the channel waveforms recorded (use the “Record” mode or “Open” mode) and provide the analysis results. DS4000E supports trace and pass/fail test analysis modes.
Page 251 Chapter 10 Waveform Recording RIGOL After waveform is recorded, press Record  Mode; turn the multi-function knob to select “Analyze” and press the knob. At this point, the screen is divided into two display areas as shown in the figure below.
Page 252 RIGOL Chapter 10 Waveform Recording by users. After selecting this mode, please set the desired test mask by referring to “To Create the Pass/Fail Test Mask (Pass/Fail Test Mode)”. 2. Specify the source of waveform analysis Press Source; turn the multi-function knob to select the desired channel and press the knob.
Page 253 Chapter 10 Waveform Recording RIGOL range, this function can help you quickly finish the setting. Press End Frame and turn the multi-function knob or the inner knob of the navigation knob to adjust the end frame of waveform analysis (the unit is frame) at a relatively smaller step or turn the outer knob of the navigation knob to adjust the end frame of waveform analysis at a relatively larger step.
Page 254 RIGOL Chapter 10 Waveform Recording Current Frame Waveform Analysis Settings and Results 1) Waveform analysis result explanations Error Frames: the total number of error frames discovered in this  analysis. The number of error frames is related to the error frame threshold currently set.
Page 255: To Set The Template (Trace Mode)
Chapter 10 Waveform Recording RIGOL inner knob of the navigation knob to adjust the data frame currently displayed at a relatively smaller step or turn the outer knob of the navigation knob to adjust the data frame currently displayed at a relatively larger step.
Page 256: To Create The Pass/Fail Test Mask (Pass/Fail Test Mode)
RIGOL Chapter 10 Waveform Recording After the analysis starts, the oscilloscope compares each frame of data measured with the template and determines whether error frame exists using the “Threshold” currently set. 3. Turn on or off the template display Press Template to turn on or off the template waveform display. When it is turned on, the template waveform is displayed at the left of the first frame of waveform in the waveform recorded.
Page 257: Chapter 11 Display Control
Chapter 11 Display Control RIGOL Chapter 11 Display Control In the display menu (press Display at the front panel), you can set the type, persistence time and brightness of the waveform display as well as the grid type, grid brightness and the menu display time.
Page 258: To Specify The Display Type
RIGOL Chapter 11 Display Control To Specify the Display Type Press Display to open the display menu and press Type to set the waveform display mode to “Vectors” or “Dots”. Vectors: the sample points are connected by lines and displayed. Normally, this ...
Page 259 Chapter 11 Display Control RIGOL 2. Specific Values Enable to view glitches that change relatively slowly or glitches with lower occurrence probability. The persistence time can be set to 50 ms, 100 ms, 200 ms, 500 ms, 1 s, 2 s, 5 s, 10 s or 20 s.
Page 260: To Set The Waveform Brightness
RIGOL Chapter 11 Display Control To Set the Waveform Brightness Press Display  WaveIntensity and turn the multi-function knob to adjust the display brightness of the waveform . The range available is from 0% to 100%. The default is 50%.
Page 261: To Set The Menu Display Time
Chapter 11 Display Control RIGOL To Set the Menu Display Time The menus at both sides of the screen will hold for a specified period of time (MenuDisplay) after the last button-pressing action and then are hidden. Press Display  MenuDisplay and turn the multi-function knob to set the menu display time.
Page 263: Chapter 12 Store And Recall
Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall Users can save the current settings, waveforms and screen image of the oscilloscope in internal memory or external USB mass storage device (such as a USB storage device) and recall the stored settings or waveforms when needed.
Page 264: Storage System
RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall Storage System The internal memory (Local Disk) of DS4000E can store at most 10 setting files, 10 reference waveform files and 10 mask files of the Pass/Fail test. Besides, this oscilloscope provides two USB Host interfaces (one located on the front panel and another on the rear panel) used to connect USB storage devices for external storage.
Page 265: Storage Type
Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL Storage Type Press Storage  Storage to select the desired storage type. The descriptions of all types are as follows. Note: If no USB storage device is currently connected to the instrument, only “Setups” is available while other items are all grayed and disabled.
Page 266 RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall be stored in internal memory. The saved settings can be recalled. 4. Picture Save the screen image in external memory in “*.png”, “*.bmp”, “*.jpeg” or “*.tiff” format. You can specify the filename and saving directory and save the corresponding parameter file (*.txt) under the same directory using the same...
Page 267 Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL files is not supported. You need to set the following parameters for this storage type. Press DataDepth to select “Displayed” or “Maximum”.When “Maximum” is selected, press Channel; turn the multi-function knob to select the desired channel (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, only channels currently turned on can be selected).
Page 268: To Perform Internal Storage And Recall
RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall To Perform Internal Storage and Recall The internal memory supports the storage and recall of setup files, reference waveform files and pass/fail test mask files. In the following section, the internal storage and recall method and procedures are introduced by taking the setup file as an example.
Page 269: To Perform External Storage And Recall
Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL knob to select “Local Disk” (the characters turn green) and press down the knob to open the local disk recall interface. to select the file to be recall; Load 3) Turn the multi-function knob becomes available and press the softkey to recall the file selected.
Page 270 RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall Note: Only channels currently turned on can be selected. Press Para.Save to enable or disable the parameter save function. When it is enabled, the corresponding parameter file (*.txt) will be stored in the same directory with the same filename as the CSV file.
Page 271: Disk Management
Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL 2. Load the specified type of file in the external USB storage device (take trace storage as an example) 1) Press Storage  Storage; turn the multi-function knob to select “Traces” and press the knob. You can also press Storage continuously to switch to “Traces”.
Page 272: To Select File Type
RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall To Select File Type In addition to the file types in Storage, the oscilloscope can also display some files for advanced applications via the oscilloscope. Press Storage  Disk.Manage  File Type; turn the multi-function knob select the desired file type and press the knob.
Page 273 Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL English Input Method The English input method interface is as shown in the figure below. Name Input Area Keyboard Upper-lower Case Switch Input Method Switch Figure 12-1 English Input Method Interface Name Input Area: display the characters currently input.
Page 274 RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall and press the knob to switch to “ A”. Press Keyboard to select the “Keyboard” area, turn the multi-function knob to select “F” and press the knob to input the character. 4. Input the other characters Use the same method to input the remaining characters “ilename”...
Page 275 Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL Name Input Area: display the filename characters currently input. Chinese Character Selecting Area: used to select the desired Chinese character. Keyboard: used to input the specified character. Upper-lower Case Switch: used to switch between English uppercase and lowercase inputs.
Page 276: To Delete A File Or Folder
RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall 4. Input the other chracters Use the same method to input the remaining Chinese characters “件名” by referring to step 3. 5. Modify or delete the chracters input When inputting the name, you can modify or delete the filename characters input in the “Name Input Area”...
Page 277: To Rename A File Or Folder
Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL 2． Delete a file or folder in the external memory (take Disk D as an example) Press Storage  Disk.Manage; turn the multi-function knob select the external disk (Disk D) and press the knob to open the external disk.
Page 278: Factory
RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall Factory Pressing Default  OK can restore the oscilloscope to its factory state (refer to the table below). Table 12-2 Factory Parameter List Horizontal Setting (HORIZONTAL) Storage Setting (Storage) Vertical Setting (VERTICAL) Utility Function Setting (Utility) Acquisition Setting (Acquire) Math Operation Setting (MATH ...
Page 279 Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL Acquisition Setting (Acquire) Acquisition Mode Normal Sampling Mode Real Time Sa Rate 2.0 GSa/s Memory Depth Auto Anti-Aliasing Trigger Setting (TRIGGER) Trigger Type Edge Source Slope Rising Edge Trigger Mode Auto Trigger Coupling Trigger Holdoff...
Page 280 RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall Cursor A Cursor B Cursor A -4.000 μs Cursor B 4.000 μs -2.000 V 2.000 V 2.000 V -2.000 V Storage Setting (Storage) Setups (No USB storage device is connected) Storage Type Picture (USB storage device is connected)
Page 281 Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL X Mask 0.24 div Y Mask 0.38 div Message Display Stop On Output Output Fail Aux Output Waveform Recording (Record) Mode Record End Frame 7996 Operate Stop Interval 100 ns Total Frames 7996 Play back...
Page 282 RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall Source A Source B Invert Vertical Scale Source A Source B Invert Vertical Scale A×B Source A Source B Vertical Invert Scale A÷B Source A Source B Invert Vertical Scale Source Window Function Rectangle...
Page 283 Chapter 12 Store and Recall RIGOL Source A Source B Invert Vertical Scale Threshold A Threshold B Advanced Operation Expression Expression CH1+CH2 Invert Vertical Scale Protocol Decoding (Decode 1, Decode 2) Decoding Type Parallel BUS Status Format Offset Threshold Parallel...
Page 284 RIGOL Chapter 12 Store and Recall SCLK Include R/W Close Mode TimeOut TimeOut 1.00 μs SCLK Channel SCLK Slope Rising Edge MISO Channel MISO Polarity High level is 1 MOSI Channel None MOSI Polarity High level is 1 Data Bits...
Page 285: Chapter 13 System Function Setting
Chapter 13 System Function Setting RIGOL Chapter 13 System Function Setting The contents of this chapter: Remote Interface Configuration  System-related  DS4000E User’s Guide 13-1...
Page 286: Remote Interface Configuration
Remote Interface Configuration DS4000E can communicate with PC via LAN, USB and GPIB (with the USB-GPIB interface converter provided by RIGOL) buses. Please refer to the introductions below to configure the corresponding interfaces before using the remote interfaces. To Configure the LAN Interface Before using the LAN bus, connect the oscilloscope to your local area network using the network cable.
Page 287 Chapter 13 System Function Setting RIGOL Network Status The oscilloscope will give different prompts according to the current network connection status. Net Config Success!  Acquire IP…  IP Conflict!  Unconnected!  DHCP Fail!  Current IP Configuration Type Display the current IP configuration type: “DHCP”, “Auto IP”...
Page 288 RIGOL Chapter 13 System Function Setting Static IP: users can define the network parameters (such as the IP address,  subnet mask, gateway address and DNS server address) of the oscilloscope. The priority of the parameter configuration from high to low is “DHCP”, “Auto IP” and “Static IP”.
Page 289 Chapter 13 System Function Setting RIGOL are from 0 to 255. You are recommended to ask your network administrator for a gateway address available. Press Gate and turn the multi-function knob to input the desired gateway address (for the setting method, refer to “Network Parameter Setting Method”).
Page 290 RIGOL Chapter 13 System Function Setting Press IP Address and turn the multi-function knob to input the desired IP address (for the setting method, refer to “Network Parameter Setting Method”). This setting will be saved in the non-volatile memory and if “Power-on Load”...
Page 291: To Configure The Usb Interface
Chapter 13 System Function Setting RIGOL To Configure the USB Interface This oscilloscope can communicate with PC or PictBridge printer via the USB DEVICE interface at the rear panel. You need to set the oscilloscope to make it matchs with different device types.
Page 292: System-Related
RIGOL Chapter 13 System Function Setting System-related Sound When the beeper is enabled, you can hear the sound of the beeper when you operate a front panel key or menu softkey or when a prompt message pops up. Press Utility and press Sound to select (on) or (off).
Page 293: System Time
Chapter 13 System Function Setting RIGOL System Time The system time is displayed at the lower-right side of the screen in “hh:mm (hour:minute)” format. When printing or storing a waveform, the file output will contain this time information. Press Utility  System  System Time to open the time setting menu. In this menu, 1.
Page 294: Self-Test Information
Press Utility  System  Screen to open the screen saver setting menu. In this menu, Screensaver is “Default”; namely the icon RIGOL is used as the screen saver icon. Press Time and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired screen saver time (the default is “OFF”).
Page 295: Self-Calibration
Chapter 13 System Function Setting RIGOL Self-calibration The self-calibration program can make the oscilloscope quickly reach the optimum working state to acquire measurement values as accurate as possible. You can configure the instrument to perform the self-calibration program at any time; it is especially recommended when the temperature change is up to or more than 5℃.
Page 296: Print Setting
RIGOL Chapter 13 System Function Setting Print Setting PictBridge is a new print standard. If your oscilloscope and printer both comply with the PictBridge standard, you can connect the oscilloscope to the printer using a USB cable to print the screen image directly. Devices complies with the PictBridge standard have the icon as shown in the figure on the right side.
Page 297 Chapter 13 System Function Setting RIGOL 4. Set the picture type Press File Type and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired picture type. You can also press this key continuously to switch the current picture type. The picture types include “Default”, “Exif/Jpeg” and “Bmp”.
Page 298: Power Status
RIGOL Chapter 13 System Function Setting Note: This softkey is only available after the print is paused. 12. View the print status Press Status to open the PictBridge status information interface. You can view the current print statuses of the printer.
Page 299: Aux Output
Chapter 13 System Function Setting RIGOL Aux Output Users can set the oscilloscope to output the specified type of signal from the [Trig Out/Calibration] connector at the rear panel. Press Utility  AuxOutput and turn the multi-function knob to select the desired signal type.
Page 300: Reference Clock
RIGOL Chapter 13 System Function Setting Reference Clock This oscilloscope can output the internal 10 MHz sample clock signal from the [10MHz In/Out] connector at the rear panel as well as receive an external 10 MHz clock signal from the connector. This function can be used to synchronize multiple oscilloscopes.
Page 301 Chapter 13 System Function Setting RIGOL Log in RIGOL official website (www.rigol.com); click SERVICE  Software License Register. Input the correct key, instrument serial number (press Utility  System  System Info to acquire the instrument serial number) and identifying code in the interface and click Generate to acquire the option licensing code as well as the download link of the option authorization file.
Page 302 RIGOL Chapter 13 System Function Setting Method 2: Use the option license file Confirm that the option license file is located in the root directory of the USB storage device; insert the USB storage device into the oscilloscope correctly. At this point, the prompt message “License file detected, install?” is displayed.
Page 303: Chapter 14 Remote Control
Use PC software Users can use the PC software to send commands to remotely control the oscilloscope. Ultra Sigma of RIGOL is recommended. You can acquire Ultra Sigma from the resource CD in the standard accessories or download the latest version from RIGOL official website (www.rigol.com).
Page 304: Remote Control Via Usb
RIGOL Chapter 14 Remote Control Remote Control via USB 1. Connect the device Connect the oscilloscope (USB DEVICE interface) with your PC (USB HOST interface) using a USB cable. 2. Install the USB driver This oscilloscope is a USB-TMC device. After you connect the oscilloscope to the PC and turn on the oscilloscope for the first time (the oscilloscope is automatically configured to USB interface;...
Page 305 Chapter 14 Remote Control RIGOL DS4000E User’s Guide 14-3...
Page 306 4. View the device resource The resources found will appear under the “RIGOL Online Resource” directory and the model number and USB interface information of the instrument will also 14-4 DS4000E User’s Guide...
Page 307 5. Control the instrument remotely Right click the resource name “DS4024E (USB0::0x1AB1::0x04B1::DS4A0000000001::INSTR)” to select “SCPI Panel Control” to open the remote command control panel through which you can send commands and read data.
Page 308: Remote Control Via Lan
RIGOL Chapter 14 Remote Control Remote Control via LAN 1. Connect the device Connect the oscilloscope to your LAN using a network cable. 2. Configure the network parameters Configure the network parameters of the oscilloscope according to “To Configure the LAN Interface”.
Page 309 Chapter 14 Remote Control RIGOL 4. View device resource The resources found will appear under the “RIGOL Online Resource” directory as shown in the figure below: 5. Control the instrument remotely Right click the resource name “DS4024E (TCPIP::172.16.3.118::INSTR)” to select “SCPI Panel Control” to open the remote command control panel through which you can send commands and read data.
Page 310: Remote Control Via Gpib
RIGOL Chapter 14 Remote Control Remote Control via GPIB 1. Connect the device Use the USB-GPIB interface converter to extend a GPIB interface for the oscilloscope. Then connect the oscilloscope to your PC using a GPIB cable. 2. Install the driver of GPIB card Install the driver of the GPIB card which has been connected to the PC correctly.
Page 311 If not, please follow the corresponding prompt messages to solve the problem. 5. View device resource The GPIB resources found will appear under the “RIGOL Online Resource” directory, as shown in the figure below. 6. Control the instrument remotely Right-click the resource name “DS4024E (GPIB0::18::INSTR)”...
Page 313: Chapter 15 Troubleshooting
Some commonly encountered failures and their solutions are listed below. When you encounter those problems, please solve them following the corresponding steps. If the problem remains still, please contact RIGOL and provide your device information (Utility  System  System Info).
Page 314 RIGOL Chapter 15 Troubleshooting can the waveform be displayed stably. (3) Check the trigger level: adjust the trigger level to the middle position of the signal. (4) Change the trigger coupling type: if edge trigger is currently selected, press MENU (in the trigger control area (TRIGGER) at the front panel) ...
Page 315 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting RIGOL connected to the oscilloscope and PC (or PictBridge printer). (3) If necessary, restart the oscilloscope. 9. The USB storage device cannot be recognized: (1) Check whether the USB storage device can work normally. (2) Make sure that the USB storage device being used is Flash type. This oscilloscope does not support hardware type USB storage device.
Page 317: Chapter 16 Specifications
Chapter 16 Specifications RIGOL Chapter 16 Specifications All the specifications (except the parameters marked with "Typical") are guaranteed when the instrument has been working for more than 30 minutes under the specified operating temperature. Sample Sample Mode Real-time sample Max. Real-time Sample 2.0 GSa/s for each channel...
Page 318 RIGOL Chapter 16 Specifications Horizontal Time Base Scale DS4024E: 2 ns/div to 1 ks/div DS4014E: 5 ns/div to 1 ks/div Deviation between 1 ns (typical), 2 ns (maximum) Channels Max. Recording Length 14 Mpts for each channel Time Base Accuracy ≤...
Page 319 Low Frequency ≤5 Hz (on BNC) Response (AC coupling, -3 dB) Calculated Rise Time DS4024E: 1.8 ns DS4014E: 3.5 ns DC Gain Accuracy ±2% full scale 200 mV/div to 5 V/div: ±0.1 div ± 2 mV ± 0.5% offset DC Offset Accuracy 1 mV/div to 195 mV/div: ±0.1 div ±...
Page 320 RIGOL Chapter 16 Specifications Idle Time 40 ns to 1 s Number of Edges 1 to 65535 Slope Trigger Slope Condition Positive Slope (greater than, lower than, within the specific interval); Negative Slope (greater than, lower than, within the specific interval)
Page 321 Chapter 16 Specifications RIGOL kb/s, 100 kb/s, 125 kb/s, 250 kb/s, 500 kb/s, 800 kb/s, 1 Mb/s, User Sample Point 5% to 95% Frame Type Data, Remote, Error, OverLoad Error Type Bit Fill, Answer Error, Check Error, Format Error, Random...
Page 322 RIGOL Chapter 16 Specifications Negative Pulse Width, Positive Duty Cycle, Negative Duty Cycle, Delay A B , Delay A B , Delay A B , Delay A B , Phase A B , Phase A B , Phase A B , Phase A B Number of Displays 5 measurements at the same time.
Page 323 Chapter 16 Specifications RIGOL Displays the input signal of the SDA source channel as Displays the input signal(s) of the MISO source channel or/and MOSI source channel as bus Displays the input signal of the source channel (Rx, Tx, CAN_H, CAN_L, or differential) as bus...
Page 324 RIGOL Chapter 16 Specifications Power Maximum 120 W Fuse 3 A, T degree, 250 V Environment Temperature Range Operating: 0°C to +50°C Non-operating: -40°C to +70°C Cooling Method Fan cooled Humidity Range 0°C to +30°C: ≤95% RH +30°C to +40°C: ≤75% RH +40°C to +50°C: ≤45% RH...
Page 325: Chapter 17 Appendix
Description Order Number DS4014E (100 MHz, 2 GSa/s, 14 Mpts, DS4014E 4-analog-channel Digital Oscilloscope) Model DS4024E (200 MHz, 2 GSa/s, 14 Mpts, DS4024E 4-analog-channel Digital Oscilloscope) Power Cord conforming to the standard of the destination country Front Panel Cover FPC-DS4000...
Page 326: Appendix B: Warranty
If a product proves defective within the warranty period, RIGOL guarantees free replacement or repair for the defective product. To get repair service, please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales or service office. There is no other warranty, expressed or implied, except such as is expressly set forth herein or other applicable warranty card.
Page 327: Index
Index RIGOL Index - Duty ........6-24 DNS ......... 13-5 - Width ........6-24 edge type ......5-9, 5-18 + Duty ........6-24 End of Frame Error ....7-12 + Width ........6-24 Error Frames ......10-14 event table ........ 7-4 Acquisition Mode ......
Page 328 RIGOL Index Statistic Function ....... 6-32 One-key Measurement ....6-22 Open Mode (Record Constant On) stop on fail ......... 9-7 ..........10-5 Storage System ......12-2 operation function ....6-14 subnet mask ......13-6 Operator ........6-17 sync trigger mode ..... 5-23 Threshold .........
Page 329 Index RIGOL Waveform Distortion ....4-2 X Cursor ........6-36 waveform invert ....... 2-12 X-Y Cursor Mode ....... 6-49 Waveform Leakage ..... 4-3 X-Y Time Base Mode ....3-4 Waveform Playback ....10-6 Y Cursor ........6-36 Waveforms ....... 12-3 Y-T Time Base Mode ....

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Document Overview

Chapter 1 Quick Start

Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting

Chapter 3 Horizontal System Setting

Chapter 4 Sample System Setting

Chapter 5 Trigger

Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements

Chapter 7 Protocol Decoding

Chapter 8 Reference Waveform

Chapter 9 Pass/Fail Test

Chapter 10 Waveform Recording

Chapter 11 Display Control

Chapter 12 Store and Recall

Chapter 13 System Function Setting

Chapter 14 Remote Control

Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

Chapter 16 Specifications

Chapter 17 Appendix

Appendix A: Accessories and Options

Appendix B: Warranty

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