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Using the API functions, you can develop your own programs to collect and analyze data from the oscilloscope. Refer to the PicoScope 3000 Series (A API) Programmer's Guide for more information.
A CAUTION identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the product or equipment to which it is connected. Each of these safety instructions applies to all of the PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscopes covered by this User's Guide unless otherwise specified.
The oscilloscope and its accessories contain no user-serviceable parts. Repair, servicing, and calibration require specialized test equipment and must only be performed by Pico Technology or an approved service provider. There may be a charge for these services unless covered by the Pico five year warranty.
Access. The licensee agrees to allow access to this software only to persons who have been informed of these conditions and agree to abide by them. Usage. The software in this release is for use only with Pico Technology products or with data collected using Pico Technology products.
Goods will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Pico Technology shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty if the defect has been caused by fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, abnormal working conditions...
If you are using the PicoScope 6 software, refer to the PicoScope 6 User's Guide for · information on how to configure the arbitrary waveform generator. If you are writing your own software, refer to the PicoScope 3000 Series (A API) · Programmer's Guide.
PicoScope 3000D Series Oscilloscope & MSO User's Guide Connectivity, power and installation 1. PicoScope software installation Before setting up your PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscope, it is recommended that you first install the PicoScope 6 software by following the instructions in the supplied Quick Start Guide.
PicoScope 3000D Series Oscilloscope & MSO User's Guide Minimum system requirements To ensure that your PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscope operates correctly, you must have a computer with the system requirements and one of the operating systems shown in the table below. The performance of the oscilloscope will be better with a more powerful PC, and will greatly benefit from a multi-core processor.
Connectivity, power and installation. Each PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscope is supplied with two or four probes that have been selected for use with that model. For optimal performance, always use the probes provided. Although other oscilloscope probes can be used, the specified performance cannot be guaranteed.
Glossary API. Application Programming Interface. A set of function calls that give programmers access to the PicoScope 3000 Series (A API) driver. AWG. Arbitrary waveform generator. A signal generator that can play back a waveform of any shape defined by the user.
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