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Publication number 54913-97005
April 2008
© Copyright Agilent Technologies 2008
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Infiniium Oscilloscopes

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  • Page 1 User’s Quick Start Guide Publication number 54913-97005 April 2008 © Copyright Agilent Technologies 2008 All Rights Reserved Infiniium Oscilloscopes...
  • Page 2 In This Book This book gives you the information you need to begin using the Infiniium Oscilloscopes. It contains four chapters: Setting up the Oscilloscope Chapter 1 contains inspection, power requirements, air flow, and setup information. Working in Comfort Chapter 2 contains recommendations for working comfortably and safely while operating the Infiniium Oscilloscope.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect package contents 1-3 To inspect options and accessories 1-6 To position for proper airflow 1-10 To connect power 1-12 To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, a printer, and a GPIB cable 1-14 To connect oscilloscope probes 1-16 To connect SMA Cables 1-19...
  • Page 4 Contents To clear the waveform display 3-37 To print the screen 3-38 To change waveform brightness 3-39 To turn a channel on or off 3-40 To adjust the vertical offset 3-41 To adjust vertical scaling 3-43 To access the channel setup 3-44 To set the horizontal reference point 3-45 To adjust horizontal scale 3-46 To adjust horizontal position 3-47...
  • Page 5 Setting Up the Oscilloscope...
  • Page 6 Setting Up the Oscilloscope This chapter shows you how to set up your Infiniium oscilloscope, connect power and accessories, and verify general operation.

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Oscilloscope To Inspect Package Contents

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect package contents To inspect package contents ❏ Inspect the shipping container for damage. Keep a damaged shipping container or cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the oscilloscope mechanically and electrically.
  • Page 8 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect package contents Accessories Pouch C A U T I O N The accessories pouch is designed to carry less than 100 lbs (45.36 kgs) of weight which must not be exceeded. Also, do not try to pick up the oscilloscope using the accessories pouch strap.
  • Page 9 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect package contents Figure 1-1 Accessory Pouch Front Panel Infiniium Oscilloscope Cover SMA to Probe Deskew and Precision Performance Verification Kit Adaptors (2) (except for Keyboard DSO90254A) Calibration Cable (except for the DSO90254A) Mouse User’s Quick Start Guide Touchscreen Stylus Package Contents for the 90000A Series Infiniium Oscilloscopes...

  • Page 10: To Inspect Options And Accessories

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories To inspect options and accessories ❏ Verify that you received the options and accessories you ordered and that none were damaged. If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office. If the shipment was damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of stress, contact the carrier and your Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
  • Page 11 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories Agilent Model Description Number N2774A 50 MHz Current Probe N2775A Probe Power Supply for N2774A E2697A High Impedance Adapter, option 807 (includes one 10073C passive probe) Ω Ω 54006A 6 GHz probe, 10:1 (500 ) or 20:1 (1 k ), .25 pf E2655A...
  • Page 12 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories Agilent Model Description Number N5431A XAUI Electrical Validation and Compliance Software with 10GBASE-CX4, CPRI, OBSAI, and Serial RapidIO Support, option 030 U7232A DisplayPort Validation and Compliance Software, option 028 N5412A Serial Attached SCSI Electrical Performance Validation and Compliance Software, option 027 N5411A Serial ATA Electrical Performance Validation and Compliance Software,...
  • Page 13 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories Bandwidth upgrades are available to protect your Infiniium oscilloscope investment when bandwidth needs change. Bandwidth upgrades are listed in table 1-3. Table 1-2 Bandwidth upgrades for Infiniium Oscilloscopes Agilent Model Number Description N5471A 12 GHz to 13 GHz N5471B...

  • Page 14: To Position For Proper Airflow

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To position for proper airflow To position for proper airflow 1 Position the oscilloscope where it will have sufficient clearance for airflow around the top, back, and sides. 1-10...
  • Page 15 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To position for proper airflow Figure 1-2 Minimum 0 mm Minimum 0 mm Minimum 39 mm Rear Panel Minimum 85 mm Minimum 85 mm Top View The airflow requirement is 300 cfm Positioning the Infiniium Oscilloscope with Sufficient Clearance 1-11...

  • Page 16: To Connect Power

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect power To connect power 1 Position the oscilloscope so that it is not difficult to unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the power cord to the rear of the oscilloscope, then to a suitable ac voltage source 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 47 to 63 Hz for the 90000A series) Maximum power dissipation: 90000A series is 550 W Figure 1-3...
  • Page 17 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect power The oscilloscope power supply automatically adjusts for line input voltages in the range 100 to 240 VAC. Therefore, you do not need to adjust an input line voltage setting. The line cord provided is matched by Agilent Technologies to the country of origin of the order.

  • Page 18: To Connect The Mouse, The Keyboard, A Lan Cable, A Usb Device, A Printer, And A Gpib Cable

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, a printer, and a GPIB cable To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, a printer, and a GPIB cable See Figure 1-4 for the location of back panel connectors.
  • Page 19 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, a printer, and a GPIB cable Figure 1-4 Back Panel 1-15...

  • Page 20: To Connect Oscilloscope Probes

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect oscilloscope probes To connect oscilloscope probes There are optional Infiniium oscilloscope probes, such as the 1130 and 1160 series probes, that connect to the oscilloscope differently than other oscilloscope probes. Use the following steps to connect these snap-on probes to the oscilloscope.
  • Page 21 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect oscilloscope probes 2 Connect the probe to the circuit of interest using the browser or other probing accessories. Figure 1-6 Probing the Circuit 3 To disconnect the probe, push the small latch on top of the probe connector to the left, then pull the connector body away from the front panel of the oscilloscope without twisting it.
  • Page 22 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect oscilloscope probes Figure 1-7 Disconnecting the Oscilloscope Probe C A U T I O N Do not attempt to twist the snap-on probes on or off the oscilloscope’s BNC connector. Twisting the probe connector body will damage it. C A U T I O N For the 90000A series oscilloscopes do not exceed the maximum input voltage rating.

  • Page 23: To Connect Sma Cables

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect SMA Cables To connect SMA Cables You can connect an SMA cable to the 90000A series Infiniium oscilloscopes except for the DSO90254A model by using the 54855-67604 SMA to precision BNC adaptor. 1 Attach the two SMA to precision BNC adaptors to the ends of an SMA cable.

  • Page 24: To Tilt The Oscilloscope Upward For Easier Viewing

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To tilt the oscilloscope upward for easier viewing To tilt the oscilloscope upward for easier viewing 1 Lift up the front of the oscilloscope, grasp the wire bail near the center, and pull it down and forward until it latches into place. Figure 1-9 Latching the Oscilloscope Front Feet 1-20...

  • Page 25: To Turn On The Oscilloscope

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To turn on the oscilloscope To turn on the oscilloscope The first time that you turn on the oscilloscope, you will need to have a mouse connected. The mouse is needed to accept the Microsoft end-user license agreement for Windows XP Pro.

  • Page 26: To Turn Off The Oscilloscope

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To turn off the oscilloscope To turn off the oscilloscope 1 Momentarily depress the power switch at the lower left-hand corner of the oscilloscope front panel. The oscilloscope will go through a normal Windows shutdown process. 1-22...

  • Page 27: To Verify Basic Operation For The 90000A Series Oscilloscope

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 90000A series oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 90000A series oscilloscope 1 Connect one end of the calibration cable using SMA to precision BNC adaptors to channel 1. 2 Connect the other end of the calibration cable using the SMA to precision BNC adaptor to the Aux Out connector on the front panel.
  • Page 28 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 90000A series oscilloscope The display will pause momentarily while the oscilloscope is configured to its default settings. 4 Press the Autoscale key on the front panel. The display will pause momentarily while the oscilloscope adjusts the sweep speed and vertical scale.

  • Page 29: Installing Application Programs On Infiniium

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope Installing application programs on Infiniium Installing application programs on Infiniium Infiniium is an open Windows system. This allows you to install your own application software. Agilent has verified that the following applications are compatible with the Infiniium oscilloscope application. •...

  • Page 30: Changing Windows System Settings

    Changing Windows System Settings Before changing any Windows System settings outside of the oscilloscope application you should Exit the oscilloscope application. There are several Windows System settings that can be changed to suit your own personal preferences. However, there are some system settings that you should avoid changing because it will interfere with the proper operation of the oscilloscope.

  • Page 31: To Clean The Oscilloscope

    Setting Up the Oscilloscope To clean the oscilloscope To clean the oscilloscope • Clean the oscilloscope with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution. C A U T I O N Do not use too much liquid in cleaning the oscilloscope. Water can enter the Infiniium front panel, damaging sensitive electronic components.
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  • Page 33 Working in Comfort...
  • Page 34 Introduction To optimize your comfort and productivity, it is important that you set up your work area correctly and use your Infiniium oscilloscope properly. With that in mind, we have developed some setup and use recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic principles.

  • Page 35: Working In Comfort About Repetitive Strain Injury

    Working in Comfort About Repetitive Strain Injury About Repetitive Strain Injury Because your comfort and safety are our primary concern, we strongly recommend that you use the Infiniium oscilloscope in accordance with established ergonomic principles and recommendations. Scientific literature suggests that there may be a relationship between injury to soft tissues— especially in the hands and arms—and prolonged improper use of keyboards or other equipment requiring repeated motions of the hands and forearms.

  • Page 36: Mice And Other Input Devices

    Working in Comfort Mice and Other Input Devices Mice and Other Input Devices Various aspects of using mice and other input devices may increase your risk of discomfort or injury. Observing the following recommendations may reduce that risk. • Try to keep your hand, wrist, and forearm in a neutral position while using your mouse or other input device.
  • Page 37 Using the Oscilloscope...
  • Page 38 Using the Oscilloscope The Infiniium Oscilloscope is designed to be easy to use. • The familiar front-panel oscilloscope interface with knobs and keys is optimized for the most common kinds of troubleshooting tasks and basic measurements. See “Using the Front Panel” on page 3-3. •...
  • Page 39 Using the Oscilloscope Using the Front Panel The Infiniium Oscilloscope front panel has been designed to give you direct access to the functions needed to perform the most common measurements needed in troubleshooting, using a traditional oscilloscope interface. Knobs and keys are included to enable direct setting of vertical and horizontal parameters.
  • Page 40 Using the Oscilloscope Front Panel Front Panel Figure 3-1 shows a typical Infiniium oscilloscope front panel. Figure 3-1 Horizontal Acquisition and Trigger controls general controls controls Marker and Measurement Controls Vertical controls Power Switch Infiniium Oscilloscope Front Panel...

  • Page 41: Using The Oscilloscope Front Panel

    Using the Oscilloscope Front Panel Using the front panel, you can configure the Infiniium oscilloscope for most troubleshooting tasks. The control categories are: • Acquisition and general controls • Horizontal controls • Trigger controls • Vertical controls • Marker and measurement controls...

  • Page 42: Acquisition Controls

    Using the Oscilloscope Acquisition Controls Acquisition Controls Using the acquisition controls, you control whether the oscilloscope is running or stopped. Other keys allow you to reset the oscilloscope to its default setup and automatically configure the oscilloscope for the current input signals (Autoscale).

  • Page 43: Vertical Controls

    Using the Oscilloscope Vertical Controls Vertical Controls Using the vertical controls, you set the vertical scaling (volts per division) and vertical offset. You can also turn the display on or off for a particular channel. Marker and Measurement Controls Using the marker and measurement controls, you control two sets of markers within the oscilloscope graticule.

  • Page 44: To Set The Oscilloscope To A Known Starting Condition

    Using the Oscilloscope To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition • Press the Default Setup key. You can set up the oscilloscope for many different kinds of complex measurements. To easily reset the oscilloscope to a known measurement configuration, use the Default Setup key.

  • Page 45: To Start And Stop Waveform Acquisition

    Using the Oscilloscope To start and stop waveform acquisition To start and stop waveform acquisition The Run/Stop key is used to start and stop the acquisition of waveforms. If the key is illuminated green then Infiniium is acquiring waveforms. If the key is illuminated red then Infiniium is not acquiring waveforms.

  • Page 46: To Clear The Waveform Display

    Using the Oscilloscope To clear the waveform display To clear the waveform display • Press the Clear Display key. The oscilloscope clears the waveform display. If the oscilloscope is in Run mode and is receiving triggers, it will update the display as it collects new waveform data.

  • Page 47: To Turn An Analog Channel On Or Off

    Using the Oscilloscope To turn an analog channel on or off To turn an analog channel on or off • To turn an analog channel on, press the channel number key until it is illuminated. To turn it off, press the channel number key again. If you are not using a particular channel, you can turn it off.

  • Page 48: To Adjust Analog Channel's Vertical Scale And Offset

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust analog channel’s vertical scale and offset To adjust analog channel’s vertical scale and offset • To make the waveform bigger, turn the vertical scale knob clockwise. To make it smaller, turn the knob counter-clockwise. The vertical scale knob is the larger of the two knobs for a channel. It is marked with a set of sine wave symbols.

  • Page 49: To Adjust Horizontal Scale And Horizontal Position

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust horizontal scale and horizontal position To adjust horizontal scale and horizontal position • To stretch the waveform horizontally, turn the horizontal scale knob clockwise. To shrink it horizontally, turn the knob counter-clockwise. The horizontal scale knob is the larger of the two horizontal control knobs. It is marked with a set of sine wave symbols.

  • Page 50: To Magnify A Part Of The Waveform Using Zoom

    Using the Oscilloscope To magnify a part of the waveform using Zoom To magnify a part of the waveform using Zoom • To turn on zoom, press the Zoom key. To turn it off, press the Zoom key again. The waveform display area splits into two regions. The top one is the main window.

  • Page 51: To Set The Oscilloscope To Trigger On An Edge

    Using the Oscilloscope To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge 1 Press and release the Mode key until the Edge LED indicator is illuminated. 2 Press and release the Source key until the desired source LED is illuminated.

  • Page 52: To Use The Markers

    Using the Oscilloscope To use the markers To use the markers Markers make it easier to make precise measurements because the marker measurement readouts show exact voltage and time positions for the markers. The measurements are based on actual waveform data from the acquisition system, not on approximations based on the display position, so you can be sure that the values are highly accurate.

  • Page 53: To Use The Quick Measurements

    Using the Oscilloscope To use the quick measurements To use the quick measurements The action taken when this key is pressed depends on the feature that is selected in the Customize Multipurpose dialog box. The default feature is QuickMeas (quick measurements) which is described as follows. •...

  • Page 54: To Enable Or Disable The Touch Screen

    Using the Oscilloscope To enable or disable the touch screen To enable or disable the touch screen • To enable or disable the touch screen, press the front panel Touch key. Figure 3-11 Touch screen Touch Screen Key 3-18...

  • Page 55: To Reinitialize The Oscilloscope

    Using the Oscilloscope To reinitialize the oscilloscope To reinitialize the oscilloscope When you need to restore the oscilloscope to a known configuration, use the Default Setup key. If you press the Default Setup key and the oscilloscope does not seem to be functioning properly, try cycling power. If the oscilloscope still does not seem to function properly, use the following procedure.
  • Page 56 Using the Oscilloscope To reinitialize the oscilloscope Using the Graphical Interface With the graphical interface for the Infiniium Oscilloscope, you can access all the configuration and measurement features of the oscilloscope through an easy-to-use system of menus, tool bars, dialog boxes, icons, and buttons.

  • Page 57: Graphical User Interface

    Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface The graphical interface looks like the following two figures. Figure 3-13 Turn this Set vertical Memory bar— Click here to set the Access the channel scaling highlighted area shows time and date Channel Setup on or off how much of dialog box...
  • Page 58 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface Figure 3-14 Single See more measurements Turn off any measurements that are running Access (use Clear display to reset/ trigger horizontal horizontal Trigger Stop restart level scale position Setup measurement (delay) Clear dialog Access the display Horizontal Setup dialog box...
  • Page 59 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface particular measurement situation. For example, it might be easiest to set a coarse vertical scale using the knobs, then fine-tune the setting using the graphical user interface. The graphical interface is arranged so that the most common functions affecting the waveform display are located around the edge of the waveform viewing area.
  • Page 60 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface Other Measurement Features There are more measurements available than will fit on a single toolbar. Click the More (1 of 2) or More (2 of 2) icons to see other measurements. Clicking Clear All will remove all selected measurements from the waveform display area.
  • Page 61 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface offset and the horizontal scale and position to present the zoomed section of the waveforms. See “To zoom on a section of the waveform” on page 3-49. Avoid Overdriving Vertical Input Amplifiers When zooming on a waveform with the oscilloscope running, be careful to keep the signal within the screen vertically to avoid overdriving the vertical input amplifiers.
  • Page 62 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface Horizontal and Trigger Toolbar At the bottom of the waveform display area is the horizontal and trigger toolbar. This includes the run/stop controls, the horizontal controls, and the trigger controls. Run/Stop Control See figure 3-22. At the left side of the bar are four icons: •...
  • Page 63 Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface The horizontal position value represents the time relative to the trigger at the respective horizontal reference. When you change the horizontal scale, the waveforms expand and contract about this reference position. Trigger settings and controls The right side of the bar contains the trigger settings and controls.

  • Page 64: To Perform Basic User Interface Operations

    Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations To perform basic user interface operations • To move the pointer on the screen, move the mouse or touch the screen with the stylus and move it. • To click on an item in the graphical interface, point at that item with the pointer, then press and release the left mouse button or touch screen.
  • Page 65 Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations Figure 3-16 Click and drag the title bar to move the dialog box on the screen Click to put a check mark in the check box and enable Connect Dots mode Click one of these check boxes to select Color Grade or...
  • Page 66 Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations Figure 3-17 Click one of these Close buttons to close the dialog box click one of these radio buttons to change the number of waveform viewing areas Click and drag the Intensity control slider up to increase the intensity of the...
  • Page 67 Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations Figure 3-18 Click the arrow in a drop-down list box..to see the options you can choose Dialog Box with a Drop-Down List Box 3-31...

  • Page 68: To Select A Command From The Menu Bar

    Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from the menu bar To select a command from the menu bar 1 Click on a menu bar item. 2 Move the pointer to the desired menu item. 3 Click the mouse button or touch screen. The desired command is executed, or a dialog box is presented for you to configure the oscilloscope.

  • Page 69: To Select A Command From A Context-Sensitive Menu

    Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from a context-sensitive menu To select a command from a context-sensitive menu 1 Move the mouse pointer to a particular area of the display in which you want to change the oscilloscope configuration. Context-sensitive menus provide quick access to commands and configuration items that relate only to the context of the particular graphical interface item in which they are found.
  • Page 70 Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from a context-sensitive menu Figure 3-20 Right-click the mouse in the waveform display area, then select Autoscale from the menu to force the oscilloscope to autoscale the current waveform(s) Selecting a Command from a Context-Sensitive Menu 3-34...
  • Page 71 Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from a context-sensitive menu Figure 3-21 Right-click in this Right-click in this region to see the region to see the Acquisition Setup Measurement Setup context-sensitive menu context-sensitive menu Right-click in the waveform display area to see the waveform context-...

  • Page 72: To Start And Stop Waveform Acquisition

    Using the Oscilloscope To start and stop waveform acquisition To start and stop waveform acquisition • To start waveform acquisition, click the start button at the bottom of the waveform display area. • To stop waveform acquisition, click the stop button at the bottom of the waveform display area.

  • Page 73: To Clear The Waveform Display

    Using the Oscilloscope To clear the waveform display To clear the waveform display • Click the clear display button at the bottom of the waveform display. See figure 3-23. You can still use the Clear Display key on the front panel while the graphical interface is enabled.

  • Page 74: To Print The Screen

    Using the Oscilloscope To print the screen To print the screen • Click the print button at the bottom of the waveform display. See figure 3-24. Infiniium prints the screen to the default printer according to the configuration that you have selected in the Windows Control Panel. Figure 3-24 Click this button to print the screen...

  • Page 75: To Change Waveform Brightness

    Using the Oscilloscope To change waveform brightness To change waveform brightness • Click the waveform brightness button at the bottom of the waveform display. See figure 3-25. Figure 3-25 Click this button to change the waveform brightness Changing Waveform Brightness the Screen 3-39...

  • Page 76: To Turn A Channel On Or Off

    Using the Oscilloscope To turn a channel on or off To turn a channel on or off • To turn a channel on, click the check box next to the channel number so that a check mark appears in the box. To turn a channel off, click the check box again to clear it.

  • Page 77: To Adjust The Vertical Offset

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust the vertical offset To adjust the vertical offset • Click and hold the left mouse button or touch screen stylus on the waveform you want to move, then drag the pointer up or down to move the waveform to the desired offset.
  • Page 78 Using the Oscilloscope To adjust the vertical offset Figure 3-27 Click to access the Channel Setup dialog, then set vertical offset using the spin box or numeric keypad..or click on the ground reference indicator and drag it up or down to change the vertical offset...

  • Page 79: To Adjust Vertical Scaling

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust vertical scaling To adjust vertical scaling • To make the waveform bigger, click on the larger waveform button next to the channel number near the top of the display. To make the waveform smaller, click on the smaller waveform button. See figure 3-28.

  • Page 80: To Access The Channel Setup

    Using the Oscilloscope To access the channel setup To access the channel setup • Click the channel number button at the top of the waveform display. • Select the desired channel from the Setup menu. With the channel setup dialog, you can set the vertical scaling, offset, input coupling, and input impedance.

  • Page 81: To Set The Horizontal Reference Point

    Using the Oscilloscope To set the horizontal reference point To set the horizontal reference point • Click on one of the arrows at the bottom of the waveform display. The selected horizontal reference is highlighted. The vertical arrows at the bottom of the display correspond to the left, center, and right horizontal reference points.

  • Page 82: To Adjust Horizontal Scale

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust horizontal scale To adjust horizontal scale • To stretch the waveform horizontally, click the larger waveform button next to the horizontal scale setting at the bottom of the waveform display. To shrink the waveform horizontally, click the smaller waveform button.

  • Page 83: To Adjust Horizontal Position

    Using the Oscilloscope To adjust horizontal position To adjust horizontal position The horizontal position is the time relative to the trigger at the highlighted horizontal reference point. • To zero the horizontal position, click the 0 button next to the position value at the bottom of the waveform display.

  • Page 84: To Access The Horizontal Setup

    Using the Oscilloscope To access the horizontal setup To access the horizontal setup • Click the horizontal setup button at the bottom of the waveform display. • Select Horizontal from the Setup menu. See figure 3-33. Using the Horizontal Setup menu, you can set scale, position, and the horizontal reference.

  • Page 85: To Zoom On A Section Of The Waveform

    Using the Oscilloscope To zoom on a section of the waveform To zoom on a section of the waveform 1 Click and hold the left mouse button or touch screen stylus in a blank space within the waveform display area, then drag the pointer to draw a rectangle around the areas of interest on the waveform(s) then release.
  • Page 86 Using the Oscilloscope To zoom on a section of the waveform Figure 3-34 Click and hold the mouse button, drag to create a selection rectangle, then click the Waveform Zoom menu item to zoom the display on the waveforms inside the rectangle. Zooming on a Section of the Waveform 3-50...

  • Page 87: To Move The Markers Using The Graphical Interface

    Using the Oscilloscope To move the markers using the graphical interface To move the markers using the graphical interface 1 Turn on the markers. You can use the Marker A and Marker B keys on the front panel, or select Markers from the Measure menu.
  • Page 88 Using the Oscilloscope To move the markers using the graphical interface Figure 3-35 To move a marker, click the left mouse button or touch screen stylus with the pointer on the marker, drag the marker to the new position, then release Moving the Markers 3-52...

  • Page 89: To Make A Measurement On A Waveform

    Using the Oscilloscope To make a measurement on a waveform To make a measurement on a waveform • Click and hold the mouse button or touch screen stylus on a measurement icon, then drag the icon to the waveform event you want to measure then release.
  • Page 90 Using the Oscilloscope To make a measurement on a waveform Figure 3-36 Channel numbers associate the measurement results with the channel waveform being measured. In some cases, geometric icons are also displayed to associate the measurement results with the location on the waveform being measured.

  • Page 91: To Access The Trigger Setup

    Using the Oscilloscope To access the trigger setup To access the trigger setup • Click the trigger setup button at the bottom of the waveform display. • Select Trigger from the Setup menu. The trigger setup dialog allows you to select any of the different modes of triggering supported by the oscilloscope—Edge, Glitch, or Advanced, with choices under Advanced of Pattern, State, Delay by Time, Delay by Events, or Violation.

  • Page 92: To Set An Edge Trigger

    Using the Oscilloscope To set an edge trigger To set an edge trigger 1 Click on the trigger setup button at the bottom of the waveform display. This brings up the trigger configuration dialog. See “To access the trigger setup.” 2 Click on Edge.

  • Page 93: To Set Dialog Box Preferences

    Using the Oscilloscope To set dialog box preferences To set dialog box preferences • To allow multiple dialog boxes on the screen at a time, select Utilities, then User Preferences. Then select Allow Multiple Active Dialogs in the User Preferences dialog box. Normally, the oscilloscope displays only one dialog box at a time, and you must close that dialog box before opening another.

  • Page 94: To Recover Your Infiniium Hard Disk

    Using the Oscilloscope To recover your Infiniium hard disk To recover your Infiniium hard disk The Infiniium hard disk recovery system is contained in a hidden partition on the Infiniium hard disk. If you have to use the recovery system, the Infiniium hard disk is returned to the condition it was in when it left the factory.
  • Page 95 Using the Built-In Information System...
  • Page 96 Using the Built-In Information System Most of the documentation for using the Infiniium Oscilloscope is included in its built-in information system. The built-in information system contains the information generally found in a User’s Guide. The information system is accessible from the menu bar and from dialog boxes.
  • Page 97 Using the Built-In Information System • Math, FFTs, and Histograms discusses oscilloscope functions that perform mathematical operations on one or more waveforms, and discusses the built-in Fast-Fourier Transform functions. Describes histograms and how to use them. • Keyboard Control, VoiceControl, and Web Control explains how to use the keyboard to perform basic oscilloscope operation.

  • Page 98: Using The Built-In Information System To Access The Information System

    Using the Built-In Information System To access the information system To access the information system • Select Contents from the Help menu. The Contents page for the oscilloscope information system is displayed. Figure 4-1 Select Contents from the Help menu to access the information system Help Menu...
  • Page 99 Using the Built-In Information System To access the information system Access Methods The information system provides three methods for finding the information you need. The Contents topic is shown when you access the information system from the Help menu. It looks like the following figure.
  • Page 100 Using the Built-In Information System To access the information system Viewing the Information System Window The Information System window will always stay on top of the interface display, so you can refer to it while working with the oscilloscope. You can move the window around the screen or resize it to make it easier to use.

  • Page 101: Topic Types

    Using the Built-In Information System Topic Types Topic Types There are two general categories of topics in the information system. First are reference topics, which explain what the oscilloscope does, how it does it, or considerations you should observe in setting up or making a measurement.
  • Page 102 Using the Built-In Information System Topic Types The second are setup guide topics, which show you the steps to follow to perform a task with the oscilloscope. These are organized as an overview with a set of tabs that show the specific steps for each part in the process.

  • Page 103: To Navigate Through The Information System

    Using the Built-In Information System To navigate through the information system To navigate through the information system Once you are in the help system windows, you may need to navigate through them to find the information you need. For most topics: •...

  • Page 104: To Access Context-Sensitive Information

    Using the Built-In Information System To access context-sensitive information To access context-sensitive information • To see overview information for items in a dialog box, click the Help button in that dialog box. • To get information on a particular user interface element, click on the question mark button at the upper right-hand corner of a dialog box, then point to the element.
  • Page 105 Index BNC connectors 1-18 clearing measurements 3-24 built-in information system 4-2 clearing the display 3-10, 3-26, 3-37 access methods 4-5 buttons 3-3 click 3-28 accessing as hyperlink 4-6 closing index 4-5, 4-6 channel setup 3-21, 3-22, 3-44 dialog boxes 3-28, 3-29, 3-30 information system 4-2, 4-4 clear display 3-21, 3-22 color...
  • Page 106 Index trigger 3-6 error messages 4-3 adjusting 3-13, 3-24, 3-26, 3-47 vertical 3-7 external trigger setup button 3-21, 3-22 in zoom 3-14 coupling setting 3-21, 3-22 trigger input 3-15 with respect to horizontal reference vertical input 3-7 3-45 feet Coupling key 3-15 horizontal reference 3-48 using 1-20 customizing display layout 3-53...
  • Page 107 Index Installing main sweep 3-14 connecting 1-16 Application software 1-25 making moving 3-28 instructions for setup 4-3 measurements 3-53 right-click 3-28, 3-33 instrument controller 1-14 oscilloscope easier to view 1-20 verifying 1-23 instrument, see oscilloscope quick measurements 3-17 moving interface elements waveform bigger or smaller 3-12, dialog boxes 3-28, 3-29, 3-30 information on 4-10...
  • Page 108 Index Repetitive Strain Injury 2-2 sweep speed 3-46 Description 2-3 trigger position 3-45 package contents 1-3, 1-5 Using the Mouse 2-4 setup parallel printers 1-14 reset channel 3-44 parameters measurements and statistics 3-37 default 1-23, 3-6, 3-8 trigger 3-55 oscilloscope 3-8 dialog boxes 3-57 performance specifications 4-3 right horizontal reference 3-26, 3-45...
  • Page 109 Index horizontal 3-21, 3-22 position 3-45 stretching and shrinking 3-13 in zoom 3-14 setting edge 3-15 waveform display area 3-24 setup 3-27, 3-55, 3-56 waveform features setup button 3-21, 3-22, 3-55, 3-56 measurements on 3-53 slope 3-15, 3-56 moving markers to 3-51 Tab display area 3-24 source 3-15, 3-56 selecting for measurement 3-23...
  • Page 110 Index Index-6...
  • Page 111 Safety • Whenever it is likely that the Safety Symbols ground protection is impaired, Notices you must make the instrument inoperative and secure it against any unintended opera- Instruction manual symbol: the tion. product is marked with this This apparatus has been symbol when it is necessary for designed and tested in accor- •...
  • Page 112 Notices Document Warranty Trademark Acknowledgements WARNING Windows and MS Windows are The material contained in this U.S. registered trademarks of document is provided “as is,” Microsoft Corporation. A WARNING notice © Agilent Technologies, Inc. and is subject to being changed, 2008 without notice, in future edi- denotes a hazard.

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