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  • Page 2 • RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and pending. • RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications and pricing policies at the company's sole decision. • Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.6 Parameter Setting Method ......................4.7 To Use the Security Lock .........................28 5 Front Panel Operation ....................30 5.1 To Set the Range ..........................5.2 To Set the Measurement Rate ...................... Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 4 5.8.1 Auto Trig ..........................92 5.8.2 Single ............................95 5.8.3 External Trigger ........................97 5.9 Screen Image ............................5.10 Customized Menu .......................... 5.11 System Utility Function Setting ....................101 5.11.1 NET Setting .......................... DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 8.4 Application of the Analog Filter ....................9 Specifications ........................126 9.1 Specifications ........................... 10 Appendix ........................10.1 Appendix A: Options and Accessories ..................10.2 Appendix B: Warranty ........................Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 6 ..............40 Figure 5.10 AC Current Measurement Connection Diagram ........41 Figure 5.11 2WR Measurement Interface ................42 Figure 5.12 2WR Measurement Connection Diagram ..........Figure 5.13 4WR Measurement Interface ................45 DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7 Figure 5.38 Preset Interface ....................Figure 5.39 Preset Setting Interface ..................71 Figure 5.40 Math Operation Setting ................. Figure 5.41 Statistic Parameter Setting ................Figure 5.42 Statistics Operation Result ................Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 8 Figure 5.67 Customized Menu Setting Interface ............101 Figure 5.68 System Utility Function Setting Interface ..........Figure 5.69 NET Setting ...................... Figure 5.70 LXI Setting ......................104 Figure 5.71 System Settings Interface ................105 DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9 ....................113 Figure 5.80 Load Setting Menu ..................Figure 5.81 Histogram Display of the Loaded Data File .......... Figure 5.82 Upgrade Menu ....................116 Figure 5.83 Disk Management Interface ...............116 Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 10 .....................93 Table 5.24 Single Trigger Parameter Setting ..............Table 5.25 External Trigger Parameter Setting ...............98 Table 5.26 NET Setting Menu ....................103 Table 5.27 LXI Setting Menu ....................104 DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. VIII...
  • Page 11 Table 8.1 True RMS AC Measurement of Sine, Triangle and Square Waves ..Table 8.2 Input Resistance at Various Frequencies ............ Table 8.3 Analog Filter Error in DCV Measurement ...........124 Table 8.4 Analog Filter Error in DCI Measurement ............ Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 12 DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Safety Requirement

    Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered on. • Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Safety Notices And Symbols

    Safety Requirement replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel. • Provide Adequate Ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature in the instrument, which would cause damage to the instrument. So please keep the instrument well ventilated and inspect the air outlet and the fan regularly.

  • Page 15: Input Terminal Protection Limits

    The following two Protection Limits are defined for these terminals: 1. HI Sense to LO Sense Protection Limit. HI Sense to LO Sense Protection Limit: 200 Vpk. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 16: Iec Measurement Category

    This instrument uses a fan to force cooling. Please make sure that the air inlet and outlet areas are free from obstructions and have free air. When using the instrument DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Working Environment

    Installation (overvoltage) category II refers to the local power distribution level which is applicable to equipment connected to the AC line (AC power). Pollution Degree Pollution Degree 2 Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 18: Care And Cleaning

    To avoid short-circuit resulting from moisture or personal injuries, ensure that the instrument is completely dry before connecting it to the power supply. Environmental Considerations The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information. https://int.rigol.com/services/services/declaration You can click on the following link to download the latest version of the RoHS&WEEE certification file. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 20: Product Features

    It is equipped with a Type-C interface for power charge. In addition, it has a compact size and supports the attachment to a bracket, saving valuable bench space for engineers. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 21: Document Overview

    This manual gives you a quick overview of the front and rear panel, user interface as well as basic operation methods of DM858 series digital multimeter. http:// For the latest version of this manual, download it from RIGOL official website ( www.rigol.com Publication Number...
  • Page 22 20,000 data points Memory Current Measurement 100 μA to 10 A 100 μA to 3 A Range Capacitance Measurement 1 nF to 10 mF 1 nF to 1 mF Range DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Quick Start

    The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument. 2. Inspect the instrument In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales representative.

  • Page 24: Appearance And Dimensions

    Quick Start Appearance and Dimensions 266 mm Figure 4.1 Front View 80 mm Figure 4.2 Side View DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: To Prepare For Use

    AC power source (100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz to 60 Hz), as shown in the figure below. Power Cord Connector Figure 4.4 Connect to Power Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 26: Turn-On Checkout

    (DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC) Output: 3 A@5 V/9 V/12 V/15 V, 3.25 A@20 V CAUTION The power adaptor provided in accessories can only be used to power RIGOL instruments. Do not use it for mobile phone and other devices. WARNING To avoid electric shock, please ensure that the instrument is correctly grounded.

  • Page 27: To Set The System Language

    Figure 4.5 DM858 Front Panel 1. 7-inch Capacitive Touch Screen Displays the menu and parameter settings of the currently enabled function, system state, prompt messages, and other information. 2. Auxiliary Function Keys Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 28 : Press this key to enable the capacitance measurement. Press > to enable any sensor measurement. : Press this key to enable the continuity measurement. Press > to enable the diode measurement. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 29 To make the instrument to switch to the local mode, press the Shift key first, and then press this key. 8. Auto Trigger/Reading Hold Key Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 30 - USB storage device: imports or exports data (e.g. software update, waveforms, setups, or screenshot files). - Mouse: It can be connected to the instrument to realize remote control. 12. Power Key Powers on or off the instrument. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 31: Rear Panel Overview

    Connects the instrument to the PC via this interface. Then you can use the PC software to send the SCPI commands or use the user-defined programming to control the instrument. 5. USB Type-C Power Interface Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 32: User Interface Overview

    8. Mounting Screw Holes (VESA 100 x 100) Mounts the multimeter to the bracket with the screws. 4.4.3 User Interface Overview Figure 4.7 User Interface (Single Display) DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 33: Figure 4.8 User Interface (Dual Display)

    Click or tap the tab to enable or disable the relative operation. 7. "Shift" Tab Press on the front panel to enable the Shift key. The "Shift" tab is highlighted. 8. "2ND" Tab Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 34 (2ND) measurement item. 15. Secondary (2ND) Measurement Range Displays the measurement range of the 2ND measurement item when the 2ND measurement is enabled. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 35: Touch Screen Gestures

    Tap the function navigation icon at the lower-left corner of the touch screen to enable the function navigation. • Tap the displayed numeric keypad to set the parameters. • Tap the virtual keypad to set the filename. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 36: Parameter Setting Method

    You can use the Chinese/English input method to input a name. • Input English Capital Input Letters Delete Switch Area Input Number Confirm Space Method Switch Figure 4.11 English Input Interface DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 37 7. Confirm the input After completing the input operation, click or tap OK. • Input Chinese Characters Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 38: Figure 4.12 Chinese Input Interface

    After completing the input operation, click or tap OK. Input a Value When setting or modifying a parameter, use the pop-up numeric keypad to input an appropriate value. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 39: Figure 4.13 Numeric Keypad Input Interface

    - The dot can be added to the specified position when you input a value that is not an integer. - It is not allowed to input several decimal points. 4. Plus or minus sign (±) Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 40: To Use The Security Lock

    The method is as follows: align the lock with the lock hole and plug it into the lock hole vertically, turn the key clockwise to lock the instrument, and then pull the key out. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 41: Figure 4.14 To Use The Security Lock

    Quick Start Security Lock Hole Figure 4.14 To Use the Security Lock CAUTION Please do not insert other objects into the security lock hole to avoid damaging the instrument. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 42: Front Panel Operation

    You can also select a specified range manually to obtain higher reading precision. The range selection keys are located at the right part of the front panel, as shown in the figure below. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 43: Figure 5.1 Range And Rate Selection Keys

    Range to select AUTO or the specified range value. Figure 5.2 Range Selection Menu Remarks: • When the input signal exceeds the current range (except the Frequency measurement), a message "OVERLOAD" is displayed on the screen. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 44: To Set The Measurement Rate

    - Capacitance has a fixed 3.5 reading resolution which corresponds to Slow. Basic Measurement Functions The basic measurement functions of the instrument include: To Measure DC Voltage • DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 45: To Measure Dc Voltage

    - Click or tap the main measurement item shown at the left part of the main display area. The measurement items are displayed. Click or tap to select to enter the DC voltage interface. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 46: Figure 5.3 Dc Voltage Measurement Interface

    Figure 5.4 DC Voltage Measurement Connection Diagram 3. Click or tap to set the measurement parameters of DC voltage: Range, Impedance (available to set when the Range is not set to Auto), and Rate. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 47: To Measure Dc Current

    To Measure DC Current The instrument can measure up to 10 A(DM858)/3 A(DM858E) DC current. The following section introduces the connection methods and measurement methods of DC Current. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 48: Figure 5.5 Dc Current Measurement Interface

    DC current interface. Figure 5.5 DC Current Measurement Interface 2. Connect red lead to terminal Input-I and black lead to terminal Input-LO, as shown in the figure below. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 49: Figure 5.6 Dc Current Measurement Connection Diagram

    When reading the measurement results, you can use the arrow keys to switch the reading rate. 6. Hold the reading data Press to run and hold the reading data displayed on the screen. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 50: To Measure Ac Voltage

    AC voltage interface. Figure 5.7 AC Voltage Measurement Interface 2. Connect red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO, as shown in the figure below. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 51: Figure 5.8 Ac Voltage Measurement Connection Diagram

    For the relative value setting Math Operation methods, refer to descriptions in " ". 5. Read the measured value Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 52: To Measure Ac Current

    AC current measurement interface. Figure 5.9 AC Current Measurement Interface 2. Connect red lead to terminal Input-I and black lead to terminal Input-LO, as shown in the figure below. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 53: Figure 5.10 Ac Current Measurement Connection Diagram

    When reading the measurement results, you can use the arrow keys to switch the reading rate. 6. Hold the reading data Press to run and hold the reading data displayed on the screen. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 54: To Measure Resistance

    2WR measurement interface. Figure 5.11 2WR Measurement Interface 2. Connect red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO, as shown in the figure below. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 55: Figure 5.12 2Wr Measurement Connection Diagram

    When enabled, the displayed reading value is the result obtained by subtracting the set relative value from the actual measurement value. For the relative value Math Operation setting methods, refer to descriptions in " ". Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 56: 4Wr Measurement

    - Click or tap the main measurement item shown at the left part of the main display area. The measurement items are displayed. Click or tap to select to enter the 4WR measurement interface. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 57: Figure 5.13 4Wr Measurement Interface

    1 MΩ or above). Table 5.7 4WR Measurement Parameter Parameter Description Range* Auto, 100 Ω, 1 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, 1 MΩ, 10 MΩ, and 100 MΩ Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 58: To Measure Capacitance

    The following section introduces the connection methods and measurement methods of capacitance. Operation Procedures: 1. To enter the capacitance measurement interface, perform either one of the following two operations. - Press on the front panel; DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 59: Figure 5.15 Capacitance Measurement Setting Interface

    Input-LO and cathode of the capacitance, as shown in the figure below. Figure 5.16 Capacitance Measurement Connection Diagram 3. Click or tap to set the range of the capacitance measurement. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 60: To Test Continuity

    In this case, the beeper sounds, if enabled, to inform you of the continuity situation. Operation Procedures: 1. To enter the continuity measurement interface, perform either one of the following two operations. - Press on the front panel; DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 61: Figure 5.17 Continuity Test Interface

    3. Click or tap to set the short-circuit resistance. By default, the short-circuit resistance is 10 Ω. The value is set before leaving factory and you can directly Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 62: To Check Diode

    - Click or tap the main measurement item shown at the left part of the main display area. The measurement items are displayed. Click or tap to select to enter the diode measurement interface. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 63: Figure 5.19 Diode Measurement Interface

    ON/OFF tab for Beeper to enable or disable the beeper. When the diode is properly connected, the instrument beeps for one time (If beeper is enabled). 4. Different conditions for Measurement Result: Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 64: To Measure Frequency/Period

    - Click or tap the main measurement item shown at the left part of the main display area. The measurement items are displayed. Click or tap to select to enter the frequency measurement interface. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 65: Figure 5.21 Frequency Measurement Interface

    3. Click or tap to set the range of the frequency measurement. Table 5.10 Frequency Measurement Settings Parameter Description Range Auto, 100 mV, 1 V, 10V, 100 V, 750 V Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 66: Measure Period

    - Click or tap the main measurement item shown at the left part of the main display area. The measurement items are displayed. Click or tap to select to enter the period measurement interface. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 67: Figure 5.23 Period Measurement Interface

    3. Click or tap to set the range of the period measurement. Table 5.11 Period Measurement Parameter Setting Parameter Description Range Auto, 100 mV, 1 V, 10V, 100 V, 750V Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 68: Any Sensor Measurement

    Different sensors have different connection methods. For the Voltage Sensor, Resistance Sensor, Thermocouple Sensor and Frequency Sensor, please connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO, as shown in the figure below. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 69: Figure 5.25 Voltage, Resistance, Tc, Frequency Sensor Connection Method

    1. To enter the sensor measurement interface, perform either one of the following two operations. - Press > on the front panel to enter the sensor measurement interface. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 70: To Measure The Temperature Sensor

    Figure 5.27 Sensor Measurement Interface 5.3.10.1 To Measure the Temperature Sensor Figure 5.27 , click or tap to enter the any sensor measurement setting interface. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 71: Figure 5.28 Temperature Sensor Setting Interface

    Click or tap the drop-down list of Measurement Type to select "TC". User-defined Cold Junction Temperature Enables or disables the user-defined cold junction temperature. If the option box before the input field of Cold Junction Temperature is Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 72 For the reference table about each RTD, please refer to the related standards. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 73: Figure 5.29 Rtd Temperature Sensor Setting Interface

    385, 389, 391, and 392. By default, it is 385. Display Meas. Value: enables or disables the display of the measurement value on the screen. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 74: Figure 5.30 Therm Temperature Sensor Setting Interface

    Resistance: sets the resistance at temperature 25℃. The available choices are 2.2 kΩ, 3 kΩ, 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, and 30 kΩ. By default, it is 2.2 kΩ. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 75: To Measure User-Defined Sensor

    To Measure User-defined Sensor Set the User-Defined Sensor Figure 5.28 , click or tap Customize Sensor to enter the user-defined sensor setting interface. Figure 5.31 User-defined Sensor Setting Interface Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 76: Figure 5.32 User-Defined Sensor Name Setting

    5. Reference Value Sets the reference value. Click or tap to enter the reference value setting interface. Click or tap to delete the specified line of the reference values. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 77: Figure 5.33 Reference Value Setting Table

    -10 A to +10 A (DM858) -3 A to +3 A (DM858E) 0 Ω to +100 MΩ 0 Ω to +100 MΩ Freq 20 Hz to 100 kHz Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 78: Figure 5.34 Reference Value Setting

    Figure 5.35 Customize the Sensor - Apply the Sensor 1. Click or tap Apply to apply the user-defined sensor setting. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 79: 2Nd Measurement

    Figure 5.36 2ND Measurement Setting Interface Table 5.13 2ND Measurement Parameter Setting Parameter Description Enables or disables the 2ND Switch measurement function. Measurement Types Selects the type of 2ND measurement. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 80: Figure 5.37 Main And Secondary Display Areas

    2ND measurement. For details, see the table below. Table 5.14 Basic Measurement Types and 2ND Measurement Types Basic Measurement Function FREQ PERIOD Avail able Meas. Types Avail able Avail Availa Available able DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 81 - If the math operations such as Stat, Limit, dBm, and dB are adopted and Relative operation is enabled for the basic measurement types, then the Relative operation results are displayed in the main display area and the Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 82: Preset Mode

    The instrument provides the preset setting. Preset mode applies to production lines to avoid misoperations. Press > to enter the preset interface. Figure 5.38 Preset Interface The preset mode allows you to preset 10 user-defined settings. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 83: Math Operation

    The math operations are applicable to the voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, frequency/period, and sensor measurements. However, dB and dBm operations are only applicable to the voltage measurement. NOTE The math operation is diabled when the range is AUTO. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 84: Figure 5.40 Math Operation Setting

    Each dB measurement is the difference between the input signal and a stored reference value, with both values converted to dBm. Relative Enables or disables the Relative operation. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 85: Statistics

    Remarks Enables or disables the Statistical Switch operation. Operation Type Selects Stat. The operation results are displayed in the secondary display area, as shown in the following figure. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 86: Limit

    Press to enter the math operation interface. You can also click or tap enter the math operation interface. Then, select Limit from the drop-down list of Operation Type. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 87: Figure 5.43 Limit Parameter Setting

    1. Set the limits Click/tap the input field of Upper Limit or Lower Limit to input the desired value with the pop-up numeric keypad. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 88: Dbm

    Press to enter the math operation interface. You can also click or tap enter the math operation interface. Then, select dBm from the drop-down list of Operation Type. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 89: Figure 5.45 Dbm Parameter Setting Interface

    Wherein, Reading denotes the measured voltage and R denotes the reference resistance. Take DCV measurement as an example, the calculation results are displayed in the secondary display area, as shown in the following figure. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 90: Figure 5.46 Dbm Operation Results

    You can also click or tap enter the math operation interface. Then, select dB from the drop-down list of Operation Type. Figure 5.47 dB Operation Parameter Setting DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 91: Figure 5.48 Db Operation Results

    The relative dB value is stored in the volatile memory and will be cleared at power-off. The range of the relative dB value is from -120 dBm to 120 dBm. By default, it is 0 dB. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 92: Relative

    (-120% of the current range) to (120% of the current range) (-120% of the current range) to (120% of DCI/ACI the current range) (-120% of the current range) to (120% of 2WR/4WR the current range) DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 93: Graph Display

    Figure 5.50 Graph Display 1. Enable the graph Click or tap the ON/OFF tab for the Switch menu to enable or disable the graph display. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 94: Figure 5.51 Manual Setting Menu

    - Manual: You can set the vertical scale manually with two modes: Start-End and Center-Span. Figure 5.51 Manual Setting Menu - Start: sets the start value of the horizontal scale. - End: sets the end value of the vertical scale. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 95: Histogram

    In Slow and Medium speed, the Trend graph only displays the samples within 60 s; in Fast speed, the Trend graph only displays samples within 10 s. 5.7.2 Histogram Click or tap to enter the display interface. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 96: Figure 5.53 Graph Display Interface

    1. Click or tap the ON/OFF tab for the Switch menu to enable or disable the graph display. 2. Click or tap the drop-down list of Chart Type to select "Histogram". Then the following interface is displayed. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 97: Figure 5.54 Histogram Setting Interface

    - Manual: sets the parameters of the histogram display manually, including the range type (start-end/center-range) displayed in the horizontal scale of the histogram, the number of bins, whether enabling or disabling the outer bin. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 98: Figure 5.55 Histogram Manual Setting

    4. Click or tap Clear to clear the existing reading memory and the data in the trend graph, and start to acquire new readings to make a new trend. 5. The following figure shows the histogram display for the DCV measurement. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 99: Figure 5.56 Histogram Of Dcv Measurement

    Measurement Rate Max. Number of Samples Capacitance Frequency/Period Other Measurement Measurement Measurements Slow Medium 1050 DM858: 1000 Fast DM858E: 700 The measurement rate for Capacitance, Period, and Frequency measurements is Slow. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 100: Bar Chart

    Click or tap the ON/OFF tab for the Switch menu to enable or disable the graph display. 2. Select the graph type Click or tap the drop-down list of Chart Type to select "BarChart". Then the following interface is displayed. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 101: Figure 5.58 Barchart Setting Interface

    The Horizontal Scale supports Auto and Manual setting modes. - Auto: takes the currently set range as the horizontal scale. - Manual: You can set the horizontal scale manually with two modes: Upper- Lower and Center-Range. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 102: Figure 5.59 Manual Setting Of Bar Chart

    - Center: sets the middle value of the horizontal scale. - Range: sets the range value of the horizontal scale. The following figure shows the bar chart display form for the DCV measurement. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 103: Trigger

    Single: the instrument initiates a trigger each time you press the front-panel Single key. External: the instrument initiates one trigger each time an edge of the appropriate slope arrives on the rear-panel EXT TRIG connector. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 104: Auto Trig

    The measurement data are acquired continuously. By default, the trigger mode is auto trig when the instrument is powered on. Press > Auto to enter the auto trigger setting menu. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 105: Figure 5.62 Auto Trigger Setting Interface

    400 ms. Its range is from 400 ms to 2,000 ms. The default measurement rate is Slow, and the default interval is 400 ms. • The interval is stored in volatile memory. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 106 You can enable the readout hold function via the following two methods: • In Auto trigger state, press • In the Auto trigger setting interface, click or tap to select ON for the Hold menu. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 107: Single

    5.8.2 Single In Single trigger, you need to set the parameter "Sample". Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 108: Figure 5.64 Single Trigger Parameter Setting

    The range of the pulse width is different under different measurement Pulse Width speed. Fast: The default pulse width in fast speed is 2 ms. For DM858, its range is DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 109: External Trigger

    The external trigger signal is input via the rear-panel EXT TRIG connector. You can set the parameters such as Edge, Output, Polarity, and Pulse Width. Press > External to enter the External trigger setting menu. Figure 5.65 External Trigger Parameter Setting Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 110: Table 5.25 External Trigger Parameter Setting

    100 ms. The range of the pulse width for the Frequency/Period measurement is from 1 ms to 1,599ms. The range of the pulse width for other measurements is from 1 ms to 399 ms. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 111: Screen Image

    Save the Screen Image with Storage Operation Press on the front panel to enter the storage interface. You can also click or > Storage to enter the storage interface. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 112: Customized Menu

    > Menu to enter the customized menu setting interface. - You can also click or tap at the bottom of the screen to enter the customized menu setting interface. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 113: System Utility Function Setting

    System Utility Function Setting In the system utility function setting, you can set the parameters for the remote interface and the system-related parameters. Press to enter the system utility setting menu. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 114: Net Setting

    Front Panel Operation Figure 5.68 System Utility Function Setting Interface 5.11.1 NET Setting Press > NET to enter the LAN interface setting. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 115: Figure 5.69 Net Setting

    IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address. • Auto IP: The "Auto IP" works only when "Dynamic" is not selected or connection is failed. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 116: Lxi Setting

    Click or tap the ON/OFF tab for mDNS to enable or disable the multicast mDNS Domain Name System (mDNS). When enabled, you can use the cmd command to ping the "host name.local" to verify DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 117: Basic System Settings

    Only when mDNS is enabled, can Service Name be modified. 5.11.3 Basic System Settings Press > Settings to enter the system settings. Figure 5.71 System Settings Interface Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 118: Instrument Information

    "hh:mm:ss" format. Users can set the system time manually. 5.11.4 Instrument Information Press > About to display the basic information of the instrument. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 119: Self-Check

    Front Panel Operation Figure 5.72 Basic Information of the Instrument 5.11.5 Self-check Press > Test to enter the self-check interface. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 120: Figure 5.73 Self-Check Interface

    Click or tap Exit to exit the keyboard test interface. Click or tap Touch Screen to enter the touch screen test interface. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 121: To Store And Load

    (such as USB storage device) in various formats and load the stored files when needed. Also you can load the upgrade software to the system and perform the upgrade operation for the instrument. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 122: To Save A File

    Table 5.29 Types of Files to be Saved File Type Description Suffix Name Image File Saves the image. *.bmp; *.jpg; and *.png A file that saves the State File *.sta current function DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 123 Click or tap the input field of File Path, then the disk management interface is displayed. Select the desired destination storage directory, then click or tap OK to set the storage path. • Overwrite Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 124: Figure 5.78 Data Saving

    Click or tap the input field of File Name to input the file name to be saved with the pop-up virtual keypad. The length of the file name shall not exceed 8 characters. • Set the file path DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 125: Figure 5.79 Setup Saving

    The state file suffixed with "*.sta" stores the settings such as the current measurement mode, measurement rate, range, math operation, and trigger mode. The preferences file suffixed with "*.prf" stores the settings related to the Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 126: To Load A File

    In the storage setting menu, click or tap the Load tab to switch to the load menu. In this menu, you can load the specified file to the instrument. Figure 5.80 Load Setting Menu DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 127: Upgrade

    Figure 5.81 Histogram Display of the Loaded Data File 5.12.3 Upgrade This instrument supports local upgrade. Local Upgrade 1. In the storage setting menu, click or tap Upgrade to enter the local upgrade setting menu. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 128: Disk Management

    Press Save on the front panel to enter the save and load interface. Click or tap Disk Manager to enter the disk management interface. Figure 5.83 Disk Management Interface Execute the following operations through the disk management menu: DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 129: To Use The Built-In Help System

    Then, the rename operation is completed. 5.13 To Use the Built-in Help System This instrument provides the built-in help documentation. To access the help documentation, perform the following operations: Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 130 • Click or tap > Help. In the help system, you can get its help information by clicking on or tapping the link for the specified function. DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    Check whether the fuse is blown out. If yes, please replace the specified fuse. c. Restart the instrument after finishing the above inspections. d. If the problem still persists, please contact RIGOL. 2. The reading does not change when a current signal is input.

  • Page 132: Remote Control

    This instrument can be connected to the PC via the USB and LAN interface to set up communication and realize remote control through the PC. This chapter will illustrate how to use the RIGOL Ultra Sigma software to remotely control the instrument via various interfaces.

  • Page 133: Measurement Tutorial

    You can estimate the measurement error resulting from the signal crest factor, as shown below: Total Error ＝ Error (Sine wave) + Error (Crest factor) + Error (Bandwidth) Error (Sine wave): error for sine wave. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 134: Loading Errors (Ac Volts)

    Table 8.2 Input Resistance at Various Frequencies Input Frequency Input Impedance 100 Hz 1 MΩ 1 kHz 850 kΩ 10 kHz 160 kΩ 100 kHz 16 kΩ For low frequencies: DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

  • Page 135: Application Of The Analog Filter

    NOTE By default, the analog filter of DM858/DM858E is enabled. You are not allowed to disable the filter. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 136: Table 8.3 Analog Filter Error In Dcv Measurement

    0.060% of range Fast 0.080% of range Slow 0.004% of range 100 mA Medium 0.010% of range Fast 0.010% of range Slow 0.008% of range Medium 0.010% of range DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 137 Measurement Tutorial Range Reading Speed Additional Analog Filter Error Fast 0.010% of range Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 138: Specifications

    1 μA 0.10 + 0.05 Resistance (R) 1.00000 MΩ 1 μA 1.00 + 0.05 10.0000 MΩ 100 nA 1.50 + 0.05 100.000 MΩ 10 nA 3.00 + 0.05 DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 139 Shunt Resistor 10 mA, 100 mA: 3.3 Ω 1 A, 3 A, 10 A: 0.008 Ω (3 A only available for DM858E and 10 A only available for DM858) Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 140 350 μA. Variation in the current source will cause some variation in the voltage drop across a diode junction. AC Characteristics Accuracy ± (% of reading + % of range) DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 141 20 Hz to 45 Hz 1.50 + 0.15 3.00000 A (for 45 Hz to 1 kHz 0.50 + 0.15 DM858E) 1 kHz to 8 kHz 2.50 + 0.20 Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 142 12 A, 1000 V fast-blow fuse internal Input Protection DM858E: replaceable 3.15 A, 250 V fast-blow fuse on the front panel; 3.15 A, 1000 V fast-blow fuse internal DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 143 0.01 + 0.006 Period DM858: 100 μA to 10 20 Hz to 2 kHz 0.01 + 0.003 DM858E: 100 μA to 3 2 kHz to 10 kHz 0.01 + 0.003 Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 144 Capacitance Measurement Testing Method Measure the rate of voltage change generated during the current flowing into the capacitance Connection 2-wire Type Input 1000 V on all ranges Protection DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 145 TC: B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T Temperature RTD: 385 (0.00385), 389 (0.00389), 391 (0.00391), 392 (0.00392) temperature coefficient Sensor Thermal: 2.2 kΩ, 3 kΩ, 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 30 kΩ resistance coefficient Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...
  • Page 146 Full accuracy: 0ºC to 50ºC, 80% RH, 40℃, without condensation Storage temperature: -20℃ to 70℃ Operating Shock and vibration: conforming to MIL-T-28800E, III, 5 level (only Environment for sine) Altitude: up to 3,000 meters DM858 Series User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
  • Page 147 Programming Standard SCPI commands Language Warm-up Time 30 minutes Warranty and Calibration Interval Warranty and Calibration Interval Warranty 3 years (excluding the accessories) Recommended Calibration 12 months Interval Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series User Guide...

  • Page 148: Appendix

    KELVINTESTCLIP-DMM USB Cable (150 cm) CB-USBA-USBB-FF-150 NOTE For all the mainframes, accessories, and options, please contact the local office of RIGOL. 10.2 Appendix B: Warranty RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as RIGOL) warrants that the product mainframe and product accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship within the warranty period.
  • Page 149 There is no implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances shall RIGOL be liable for any consequential, indirect, ensuing, or special damages for any breach of warranty in any case.

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