To Connect The Probe - Rigol DS4024E User Manual

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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.
Model Description
RP3300A 350 MHz, passive probe, standard, auto detection
RP7150 1.5 GHz, active probe, optional, auto detection
Besides, DS4000E series oscilloscope also supports TekProbe-BNC 2 degree probes
(with RIGOL T2R1000 interface adaptor, option) of Tektronix.
To Connect the Passive Probe
1. Connect the BNC terminal of the probe to the analog channel input terminal or
external trigger input connector of the oscilloscope at the front panel (please
refer to "Front Panel Overview").
2. Connect the ground alligator clip or ground spring of the probe to the circuit
ground terminal and connect the probe tip to the circuit point to be tested.
After connecting the passive probe, you need to perform probe function inspection
and probe compensation before making measurements. For the detailed steps, refer
to "Passive Probe Function Inspection&Compensation Adjustment".
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Figure 1-6 To Connect the Passive Probe
Chapter 1 Quick Start
DS4000E User's Guide