Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions Safety and regulatory information The product documentation helps you to use the product safely and efficiently. Where do I find safety information? Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you of potential dangers and gives instructions on how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by dangerous situations.
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Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Inten- ded use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the speci- fications document, manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions" document. If you are unsure about the appropriate use, contact Rohde &...
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Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions You can operate the product up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level. If a higher altitude is permissible, the value is provided in the specifications docu- ment. The product is suitable for pollution degree 2 environments where noncon- ductive contamination can occur.
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Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions Take the following measures for your safety: ● Do not use an isolating transformer to connect the instrument to the mains power supply. ● Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indica- ted on the product match the available power source.
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Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions Limits and ratings are marked on the products and listed in the specifications documents. Consider that the rated voltage depends on the frequency. The voltage limita- tion curves or values are provided in the specifications document. ●...
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Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions ● Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads and adapters. ● Make sure that the input leads fulfill the safety requirements for your measure- ment. The delivered input leads might have a jacket wear indicator that indicates a worn jacket by different jacket color.
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Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions For measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to mains, for example, electronics, circuits powered by batteries, and specially protected secondary circuits. This measurement category is also known as CAT I. ● CAT II: For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation by a standard socket outlet, for example, household appliances and portable tools.
Safety and regulatory information Warning messages in the documentation Electrical hazard Indicates live parts. Risk of electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death. Protective conductor terminal Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This connection protects you against electric shock if an electric problem occurs.
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Safety and regulatory information Korea certification class A CAUTION Potentially hazardous situation. Could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. NOTICE Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to other property. Where to find key documents on Rohde &...
Documentation overview Manuals and instrument help Documentation overview This section provides an overview of the MXO user documentation. Manuals and instrument help You find the manuals on the product page at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/mxo5C Getting started manual Introduces the MXO and describes how to set up the product. A printed English version is included in the delivery.
Documentation overview Release notes, open source acknowledgment manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz informa- tion system (GLORIS, https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com). Specifications and product brochure The specifications document, also known as the data sheet, contains the techni- cal specifications of the MXO.
Preparing for use Choosing the operating site Preparing for use Here, you can find basic information about setting up the instrument for the first time or when changing the operating site. Lifting and carrying See: "Lifting and carrying the instrument" on page 4.
Preparing for use Setting up the product Electromagnetic compatibility classes The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) class indicates where you can operate the product. The EMC class of the product is given in the specifications docu- ment. ● Class B equipment is suitable for use in: –...
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Preparing for use Setting up the product 3. WARNING! A stack of products can fall over and cause injury. Never stack more than three products on top of each other. Instead, mount them in a rack. Stack as follows: ● If the products have foldable feet, fold them in completely. ●...
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Preparing for use Considerations for test setup To mount the oscilloscope in a rack 1. Use a rackmount kit to prepare the instrument for rack mounting. a) Order the rackmount kit designed for your oscilloscope. For the order num- ber, see specifications document. b) Mount the rackmount kit.
Preparing for use Connecting to LAN Signal input and output levels Information on signal levels is provided in the specifications document. Keep the signal levels within the specified ranges to avoid damage to the product and con- nected devices. During operation, if the firmware observes a serious unexpected disturbance (e.g. due to ESD), it resets some hardware components and initiates a new alignment to ensure proper instrument functioning.
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Connecting a monitor, mouse and keyboard For direct operation of the MXO 5C series oscilloscope, connect a mouse, key- board and monitor. If you use a touchscreen, mouse and keyboard are redundant. If you operate the oscilloscope only remotely, you do not need these devices.
Preparing for use Switching on or off If the monitor provides touch functionality, an additional connection can be required, e.g. a USB connection. Refer to the documentation of your monitor. To connect a mouse and a keyboard ► Connect the mouse and the keyboard to any of the USB connectors. Switching on or off The instrument is switched on or off with the power switch and the [Power] key.
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Preparing for use Switching on or off To shut down the product The product is in the ready state. ► Press the [Power] key. All current settings are saved, and the software shuts down. The [Power] key turns yellow. The standby power supplies only the power switch circuits. "Power"...
Instrument tour Front view Instrument tour This section describes the front and rear view of the instrument including all con- nectors. Front view This section describes the instrument's front panel. Figure 4-1: Front view of MXO 58C with 8 input channels 1 = Chassis grounding terminal 2 = Connectors for probe compensation 3 = E ink display...
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) and 5 V (RMS) at 50 Ω input impedance E ink display and Info key The electronic ink display shows the basic information of the MXO 5C series oscilloscope, for example, IP address, host name, and LAN connection status.
Rear view On the instrument's rear panel, you find more connectors and the power supply switch. Figure 4-2: Rear panel view of MXO 5C series oscilloscope 1 = Solid state disk (SSD) 2 = LAN connector 3 = USB connector...
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Instrument tour Rear view 8-pin connector RJ-45 used to connect the instrument to a Local Area Network (LAN). It supports up to 1 Gbit/s. Two USB 3.0 interfaces type A. Trigger In The external trigger input is a BNC connector that is used to control the measure- ment by an external signal.
Starting operation Accessing the GUI Starting operation There are several ways to operate the MXO 5C series oscilloscope. ● Remote control Create programs to automatize repeating settings, tests, and measurements. The instrument is connected to a computer that runs the program.
Starting operation Getting user assistance The IP address is shown on the display of the oscilloscope, on one of the dis- play pages. 5. Select "Web control". The computer shows the instrument display. You see a live image of the instrument, and you can operate the instrument remotely.
Starting operation Getting user assistance The help window opens with the dialog help page, where you can select the topics. 5.2.2 Using help You can find a specific information and navigate the contents by following means: ● Table of contents ●...
Contacting customer support Contacting customer support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer support center. A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, program- ming or applications of Rohde &...
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