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PC Oscilloscopes
User's Guide
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Summary of Contents for PICO PicoScope 4000 Series

  • Page 1 PicoScope 4000 Series ® PC Oscilloscopes User's Guide ps4000a.en-9...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4 Installation instructions ........................15 5 Connections for the PicoScope 4262 ..................... 16 6 Connections for the PicoScope 4824A, 4424A and 4224A ............17 4 Glossary ........................18 Index .......................... 19 ps4000a.en-9 Copyright © 2008–2023 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Welcome

    For detailed specifications on each model see the accompanying data sheet, available to download from www.picotech.com. Here are some of the benefits provided by your new PicoScope 4000 Series PC Oscilloscope: · Portability: Take the unit with you and simply plug it in to any Windows, Mac or Linux PC.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    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 4000 Series oscilloscopes covered by this User's Guide, unless otherwise specified. ps4000a.en-9 Copyright © 2008–2023 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7: Symbols

    Static awareness. Static discharge can damage part(s). IEC 61010 overvoltage category. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. ps4000a.en-9 Copyright © 2008–2023 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8: Product Usage

    To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, personal injury, or damage to the product, carefully read this safety information before attempting to install or use the product. In addition, follow all generally accepted safety practices and procedures for working with and around electricity. ps4000a.en-9 Copyright © 2008–2023 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9: Maximum Input Ranges

    To prevent injury or death, the oscilloscope must not be directly connected to the mains (line power). CAUTION Exceeding the overload protection range on any connector can cause permanent damage to the oscilloscope and other connected equipment. ps4000a.en-9 Copyright © 2008–2023 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10: Grounding

    5% to 80 %RH (non-condensing) (non-condensing) Altitude 2000 m Pollution degree Please contact Pico technical support if you would like any advice on integrating a PicoScope into your own product or application. ps4000a.en-9 Copyright © 2008–2023 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11: Care Of The Instrument

    The oscilloscope and its accessories contain no user-serviceable parts. Repair and servicing 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. WARNING To prevent injury or death, do not use the instrument if it appears to be damaged in any way, and stop use immediately if you are concerned by any abnormal operations.
  • Page 12: Software License Conditions

    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 products or with data collected using Pico products.
  • Page 13: Trademarks

    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 or failure to follow Pico Technology's spoken or written advice on the storage, installation, commissioning, use or maintenance of the Goods or (if no advice has been given) good trade practice;...
  • Page 14: Product Information

    PicoScope 4000 Series User's Guide Product information Product information Pack contents Your PicoScope 4000 Series PC Oscilloscope kit or product pack contains the following items: PicoScope 4000 Series oscilloscope model number Part Description 4262 4224A 4424A 4824A Oscilloscope TA375 Scope probe, 1:1/10:1, 100 MHz TA155 USB 3.0 cable, 1.8 m...
  • Page 15: Minimum Pc Requirements

    Moving your PicoScope PC Oscilloscope to another USB port The process is automatic. When you move the device from one port to another, Windows displays an Installing device driver software message and then a PicoScope 4000 Series PC Oscilloscope message. Your PC oscilloscope is then ready for use.
  • Page 16: Connections For The Picoscope 4262

    B. Input channel B C. LED: shows when the oscilloscope is sampling data D. Function generator/ arbitrary waveform generator output Rear panel E. External trigger input F. USB 2.0 port ps4000a.en-9 Copyright © 2008–2023 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17: Connections For The Picoscope 4824A, 4424A And 4224A

    4224A Standard oscilloscope connectors The PicoScope 4000 Series PC Oscilloscopes have 2, 4 or 8 BNC oscilloscope connectors. The inputs have an impedance of 1 M , so they are compatible with all standard scope probes including x1, x10 and switched types.
  • Page 18: Glossary

    MS/s. Megasamples (millions of samples) per second. PC Oscilloscope. A virtual instrument formed by connecting a PicoScope 4000 Series oscilloscope to a computer running the PicoScope software. PicoScope 4000 Series. Pico Technology's high-resolution USB PC Oscilloscopes.
  • Page 19: Index

    PicoScope software 15 Processor 15 Scope probe 16, 17 Software license conditions 12 System memory 15 System requirements 15 Trademarks 13 USB 15 changing ports 15 Warranty 13 Windows, Microsoft 15 ps4000a.en-9 Copyright © 2008–2023 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 Germany reg io nal o ffice and EU autho riz ed representative: Pico Technology GmbH Im Rehwinkel 6 30827 Garbsen Germany Tel: +49 (0) 5131 907 62 90 info.de@picotech.com www.picotech.com ps4000a.en-9 Copyright © 2008–2023 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.

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