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Contents
Section 8: Scope and Multimeter Operations ........................................ 89
Introduction .................................................................................................. 89
Main Topics Links ........................................................................................ 89
Measurement Out of Range Indicator .................................................. 90
Getting Started............................................................................................. 90
Technical Specifications
(Scope Module) ........................................................................................... 91
Tests and Capabilities (Quick Reference)............................................. 92
Digital Multimeter (DMM)....................................................................... 93
Graphing Multimeter (GMM).................................................................. 94
Lab Scope ............................................................................................. 95
Ignition Scope (Secondary Ignition Tests)............................................. 96
Presets .................................................................................................. 97
General Instructions..................................................................................... 97
Test Lead / Probe Connection............................................................... 97
Using the Scope Module Remotely ....................................................... 98
Pairing and Hardware Status Icons....................................................... 99
Test Lead / Probe Calibration................................................................ 99
Main Screen and Toolbars......................................................................... 100
Scope/Meter (Upper) Toolbar.............................................................. 101
Main Body of the Screen ..................................................................... 101
Setup Menu (Preferences)......................................................................... 101
Trace Controls Menu........................................................................... 101
Trigger Setup Menu............................................................................. 102
View Controls ...................................................................................... 102
Setup Controls..................................................................................... 106
Control Panel and Settings ........................................................................ 108
Display Modes..................................................................................... 109
Control Panel (Trace Controls Quick Reference) ................................ 110
Profile Icon .......................................................................................... 110
Channel Icon ....................................................................................... 111
Probe Icon ........................................................................................... 111
Peak Detect Icon ................................................................................. 111
Filter Icon............................................................................................. 112
Invert Icon............................................................................................ 113
Coupling AC Icon ................................................................................ 113
Slope (Trigger) Icon............................................................................. 113
Scale (Vertical / Y-axis) ....................................................................... 113
Sweep Scale (X-axis) .......................................................................... 114
Min, Live and Max Display Panel ........................................................ 115
Zero Baseline Adjustment ................................................................... 115
Threshold Auto/Manual (GMM Only) .................................................. 115
Triggers ..................................................................................................... 118
Trigger Setup Menu ............................................................................ 118
Trigger Operation ................................................................................ 119
Cursors ............................................................................................... 120
Saving and Reviewing Scope / Multimeter Data Files............................... 122
About the Data Buffer ......................................................................... 122
Saving Data Files / Configurations...................................................... 122
Record/Playback Control Toolbar ....................................................... 123
Stopping and Reviewing Data Files .................................................... 123
Snapshot Icon ..................................................................................... 124
Using the Zoom Function .................................................................... 125
Test Leads and Accessories ..................................................................... 126
Channel 1 Lead................................................................................... 127
Channel 2 Lead................................................................................... 127
Channel 3 Lead .................................................................................. 127
Channel 4 Lead................................................................................... 127
Alligator Clips and Probes................................................................... 127
Secondary Ignition Coil Adapter Lead and Clip-on Adapter (optional) 128
Inductive RPM Pickup Adapter (optional) ........................................... 128
Low Amp Current Probe (optional)...................................................... 128
Temperature Probe Adapter (optional) ............................................... 128
Pressure Transducers and Adapters (optional) .................................. 129
Waveform Demonstration Tools (optional).......................................... 129
General Reference ................................................................................... 130
Basic Setup Tips (unknown signal type) ............................................ 130
Using Known Good Waveforms .......................................................... 131
Troubleshooting Signals ..................................................................... 131
Units of Measurement / Conversions .................................................. 132
Glossary of Common Terms .............................................................. 134
Section 9: Information............................................................................. 136
Topic Links ................................................................................................ 136
Introduction ............................................................................................... 136
Connection .......................................................................................... 137
Status (Alert) Messages...................................................................... 137
Getting Started .......................................................................................... 137
Vehicle Identification ........................................................................... 137
The Snap-on Information Application ........................................................ 138
Main Screen ........................................................................................ 138
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