Meilhaus Electronic MEphisto Scope series Quick Start Manual

Warnings

The "MEphisto Scope" has a maximum input voltage of ±10 VDC. Measuring higher voltages than this
directly may damage the instrument and invalidate the warranty.
The "MEphisto Scope" is not electrically iso-
lated, i. e. in „online" operation the ground of
the device connects directly to the ground of
the PC via the USB cable. If you are using a
standard desktop PC the ground of the de-
vice connects to earth by the power cable
(with protective earth conductor). However,
this reference to earth potential is missing in
case of connection with a laptop or in offl ine
operation. Therefore a good earthing via the
earth connection at the rear of the housing
and special caution are strictly necessary
for your own safety!
Measuring voltages greater than 42 V, especially mains voltage may only be done by qualifi ed specialists.
Use a high voltage differential probe for this. Note, that there is an electrical connection between the
shield of the BNC connectors and the housing. In „online" operation it is routed along via the USB cable to the
PC chassis. That is by an accidentially connection e. g. of the live contact of a schuko socket with ground of
your probe, then mains voltage (110 V/230 V) is attached to the housing of the MEphisto Scope.
danger of life! Please follow the appropriate standards, installation instructions and national safty standards.
Meilhaus Electronic GmbH assumes no responsibility for damage in case of faulty installation, operation or
handling.
What's in the Box?
Please make sure, that your "MEphisto Scope" box includes the following items:
• 1 x USB scope "MEphisto Scope" (UM202, UM203) hardware.
• ME-Power-DVD with driver and DAQ software "MEphistoLab
• USB cable (type A - type B)
• This Getting Started Guide.

Accessories (optional)

"ME-Probe LF Pair"
2 passive modular probes (1:1/1:10 selec-
table) with accessories. Bandwidth: 15/150
MHz, 47/15.5 pF, 1/10 MΩ, 600 Vp CAT I.
"ME-UB" series
Connect up to 3 "ME-UB" boxes to the 26pin D-sub with a triple
break-out cable "ME AK-DUB/UM202".
Available models: terminal block, opto-isolated inputs, opto-isolated outputs, relays

Support

Should you experience problems with the device or software, please send an E-Mail
to support@meilhaus.com.
Newest info and software updates on our web site:
http://www.meilhaus.org/downloadserver/mephistoscope.htm
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Earth connection
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2 x
2 x
2 Channel USB Scope
„MEphisto Scope"
with MEphistoLab

Quick Start Guide

Note also the „Quick Start Video" and the help fi le,
installed with the MEphistoLab
Meilhaus Electronic GmbH
Am Sonnenlicht 2
82239 Alling/Germany
E-Mail sales@meilhaus.com
Web www.meilhaus.com
+49 - (0)81 41 - 52 71-0
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FAX +49 - (0)81 41 - 52 71-129
(UM202, UM203)
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Revision: 2.0
All trademarks acknowledged.
Information contained in this
document is subject to change
without notice.
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