How To Set The Probe Attenuation Coefficient - Owon FDS Series User Manual

the probe connector, and then push the Autoset button on the front panel.
2. Check the displayed waveforms and regulate the probe till a correct
compensation is achieved (see Figure 3- 5 and Figure 3- 6).
Overcompensated
Figure 3- 5 Displayed Waveforms of the Probe Compensation
3. Repeat the steps mentioned if needed.

How to Set the Probe Attenuation Coefficient

The probe has several attenuation coefficients, which will influence the vertical
scale factor of the oscilloscope.
To change or check the probe attenuation coefficient in the menu of
oscilloscope:
(1) Push the function menu softkey of the used channels (CH1 channel or
CH2 channel).
(2) Select Probe Attenu (1X , 10X or other custom probe magnifications) in
the displayed channel setting window. The setting will remain in effect until
changed again after selection
This setting will be valid all the time before it is changed again.
Caution:
The default attenuation coefficient of the probe on the instrument is
preset to 10X.
Make sure that the set value of the attenuation switch in the probe
is the same as the menu selection of the probe attenuation
coefficient in the oscilloscope.
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Compensated correctly
Figure 3- 6 Adjust Probe
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Under compensated