Rigol DM858 Series Quick Start Manual

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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: Safety Requirement
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series Quick Guide...
Page 4 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. DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 5: Ventilation Requirement
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 Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series Quick Guide...
Page 6: 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 DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 7: 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. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series Quick Guide...
Page 8 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. DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 9: 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 10 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 Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 11: General Inspection
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 12: Product Overview
Product Overview Product Overview Appearance and Dimensions 266 mm Figure 4.1 Front View 80 mm Figure 4.2 Side View DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 13: Front Panel Overview
, and then press the specified function key to use the function. For example, you can press and release , and then press to enable the 4-wire resistance measurement function. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series Quick Guide...
Page 14: Rear Panel Overview
Figure 4.4 Rear Panel VM COMP Output Interface External Trigger Input Interface LAN Interface USB DEVICE Interface USB Type-C Power Interface Security Lock Hole Ground Terminal Mounting Screw Holes (VESA 100×100) DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 15: User Interface Overview
Product Overview User Interface Overview Figure 4.5 User Interface (Single Display) Figure 4.6 User Interface (Dual Display) Main Measurement Result 10 "Single" Function Key Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series Quick Guide...
Page 16 14 Main-Secondary Measurement Item Switchover Key "Relative" Function Key 15 Secondary (2ND) Measurement Range "Shift" Label 16 Secondary (2ND) Measurement Result "2ND" Label 17 Secondary (2ND) Measurement Item "Run/Hold" Function Key DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 18: Turn-On Checkout
Output DC, 12 V, 3 A, 36 W 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, ensure that the instrument is correctly grounded.
Page 19: To Set The System Language
To Set the System Language This product supports multiple languages. You can click or tap > System > Settings > Language to select the system language. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series Quick Guide...
Page 20: Touchscreen Gestures
Tap the close button at the upper-right corner of the message box to close the prompt window. • Tap other windows on the touch screen and operate on the windows. DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 22: Measurement Connections
ACV Measurement Connect the test leads to the circuit under test as shown below. Connect the red test lead to HI terminal and the black one to LO terminal. DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 23 ACI Measurement Connect the test leads to the circuit under test as shown below. Connect the red test lead to HI terminal and the black one to LO terminal. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series Quick Guide...
Page 24 4-Wire Resistance Measurement Connect the test leads to the circuit under test as shown below. Connect the red test lead to HI terminal and the black one to LO terminal. DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 25 Continuity Measurement Connect the test leads to the circuit under test as shown below. Connect the red test lead to HI terminal and the black one to LO terminal. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series Quick Guide...
Page 26 Frequency/Period Measurement Connect the test leads to the circuit under test as shown below. Connect the red test lead to HI terminal and the black one to LO terminal. DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 27 Measurement Connections Sensor Measurement Method 1: applicable to DCV, 2WR, FREQ, TC, 2W-Therm, and 2W-RTD sensors. Method 2: applicable to DCI sensor. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series Quick Guide...
Page 29: To Use The Security Lock
Security Lock Hole Figure 8.1 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 Quick Guide...
Page 30 AC 250 V F10 A DM858E AC 250 V F3.15 A CAUTION To maintain protection, replace this fuse only with a fuse of the specified type and rating. DM858 Series Quick Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 31: To Use The Built-In Help System
> Help to enter the help system. In the help system, you can get its help information by clicking on or tapping the link for the specified chapter. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DM858 Series Quick Guide...
Page 32: Remote Control
• PC Software You can use the PC software to send SCPI commands to control the instrument remotely. RIGOL Ultra Sigma is recommended. You can download the software http://www.rigol.com from RIGOL official website ( Operation Procedures: Set up communication between the instrument and PC.
Page 33 RIGOL ( ) to download them. DM858 Series User Guide introduces the functions of the instrument and the • operation methods, remote control methods, possible failures and solutions in using the instrument, specifications, and order information.

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