MXO 4 Series 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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MXO 4 Series Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users also need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces and the product documentation are available. Reconfigure or adjust the product only as described in the product documentation or the specifications document.
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MXO 4 Series Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions tions such as ambient temperature and humidity, see the specifications docu- ment. Setting up the product Always place the product on a stable, flat and level surface with the bottom of the product facing down.
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MXO 4 Series Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions does not adjust automatically, set the correct value and check the rating of the fuse. ● If a product has an exchangeable fuse, its type and characteristics are indica- ted next to the fuse holder. Before changing the fuse, switch off the product and disconnect it from the power source.
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MXO 4 Series Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions ● Use only probes and accessories that comply with the measurement category (CAT) of your measurement task. If the product is rated for any measurement category, the permitted category is indicated on the product and in the specifi- cations document.
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MXO 4 Series Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions ● When connecting to the DUT, keep your fingers behind finger guard. Remove jewelry, watches, and other metallic objects. Only use 4 mm safety banana plugs. Working with current probes When working with current probes, you can measure high-frequency currents or currents that contain high-frequency components.
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MXO 4 Series Safety and regulatory information Safety instructions ● CAT III: For measurements performed in the building installation, such as junction boxes, circuit breakers, distribution boards, and equipment with permanent connection to the fixed installation. ● CAT IV: For measurements performed at the source of the low-voltage installation, such as electricity meters and primary overcurrent protection devices.
MXO 4 Series Safety and regulatory information Warning messages in the documentation Labels on the product Labels on the casing inform about: ● Personal safety, see "Meaning of safety labels" on page 9 ● Product and environment safety, see Table 1-1 ●...
MXO 4 Series Safety and regulatory information CE declaration of conformity CE declaration of conformity Getting Started 1335.5320.02 ─ 05...
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MXO 4 Series Safety and regulatory information UKCA declaration of conformity UKCA declaration of conformity Getting Started 1335.5320.02 ─ 05...
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MXO 4 Series Safety and regulatory information Where to find key documents on Rohde & Schwarz Korea certification class A 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하 시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다. Where to find key documents on Rohde &...
MXO 4 Series Documentation overview Manuals and instrument help Documentation overview This section provides an overview of the MXO 4 user documentation. Manuals and instrument help You find the manuals on the product page at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/mxo4 Getting started manual Introduces the MXO 4 and describes how to set up the product. A printed English version is included in the delivery.
MXO 4 Series Documentation overview Application notes, application cards, videos 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 4.
MXO 4 Series Key features Key features The MXO 4 series oscilloscope is the first of a new generation of oscilloscopes with next generation technology. Using the MXO 4, you can: ● Acquire, process and display signals with unrivaled speed. ●...
MXO 4 Series 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.
MXO 4 Series 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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MXO 4 Series Preparing for use Setting up the product 3. CAUTION! Foldable feet can collapse. For safety information, see "Setting up the product" on page 5. Always fold the feet completely in or out. With folded-out feet, do not place anything on top or underneath.
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MXO 4 Series Preparing for use Considerations for test setup Design and implement an efficient ventilation concept for the rack. 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.
MXO 4 Series Preparing for use Connecting to LAN Measuring accessories Use only probes and measuring accessories that comply with IEC 61010-031. 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.
MXO 4 Series Preparing for use Connecting external devices ● Ensure that the network settings comply with the security policies of your com- pany. Contact your local system administrator or IT department before con- necting your product to your company LAN. ●...
MXO 4 Series Preparing for use Switching on or off 1. NOTICE! Missing ground contact can damage the oscilloscope. Ensure that the monitor and the oscilloscope are connected to a ground con- tact. See also: Chapter 4.6, "Connecting to power", on page 21.
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MXO 4 Series Preparing for use Switching on or off The [Power] key turns green and the illuminated keys on the front panel light up. If the previous session was terminated regularly, the oscilloscope uses the last settings. Before you start measurements, be sure to comply with the warm-up phase specified in the specifications document.
MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Front view Instrument tour This section describes the front, rear and side view of the instrument including all function keys and connectors. Front view This section provides an overview of the MXO 4 front panel. Figure 5-1: Front panel of MXO 4 1 = Display 2 = Keys and controls...
MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Front view 6 = Connectors for demo signal output 7 = USB connectors 8 = Connectors for logic probe (R&S MXO4-B1 Mixed Signal Option) 9 = BNC connector for optional function generator output (R&S MXO4-B6 arbitrary waveform generator option ) 10 = [Power] key 5.1.1...
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MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Front view Logic Channels Two connectors for logical probes with 8 digital channels each (D0 to D7 and D8 to D15). Using logic channels requires the Mixed Signal Option R&S MXO4-B1. The maximum input voltage is 40 V (Vp) at 100 kΩ input impedance. The maxi- mum input frequency for a signal with the minimum input voltage swing and medium hysteresis of 800 mV (Vpp) is 400 MHz.
MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Rear view Side view Figure 5-2: Side view of MXO 4 1 = Grounding terminal Grounding terminal 4 mm banana jack to connect ground of DUT and test fixtures, and wrist strap. Rear view On the rear panel of the MXO 4, you find more connectors and the power supply switch.
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MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Rear view Figure 5-3: Rear panel view of MXO 4 1 = Trigger Out connector 2 = Ref. In 10MHz 3 = Ref. Out 4 = LAN connector 5 = HDMI display output 6 = USB B connector, type B 7 = USB connector 8 = AC power supply connector and main power switch 9 = Kensington lock slot to secure the instrument against theft...
MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Keys and controls Ref. Out BNC output for 10 MHz frequency reference. Can be switched between internal and external reference. 8-pin connector RJ-45 used to connect the instrument to a Local Area Network (LAN). It supports up to 1 Gbit/s. HDMI HDMI Version 2.0 connector for an external monitor or projector.
MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Keys and controls 5.4.2 Trigger controls The keys and knob in the Trigger functional block adjust the trigger and start or stop acquisition. [Level] The rotary knob sets the trigger level for all trigger types that require one level. For trigger types with two levels, the knob sets the lower level.
MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Keys and controls [Source] Toggles the trigger source: C1, C2, C3, etc. The key lights up in the color of the selected channel. [Slope] Toggles the trigger slope or trigger polarity, dependent on the trigger type. The current setting is shown on the trigger label.
MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Keys and controls [Zoom] Activates a zoom and supports the zoom setup. If no zoom is on, the first press opens a zoom diagram for the active diagram. If at least one zoom is shown, the keypress opens the "Zoom" dialog. If only one zoom is defined, the next press closes the dialog and removes the zoom.
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MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Keys and controls [Position] The vertical [Position] knob changes the vertical offset or the position of the selected waveform. The horizontal axis and the selected waveform are moved vertically. You can select whether the knob changes the offset or the position in the "Menu"...
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MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Keys and controls If a reference waveform is selected, the vertical rotary knobs are illuminated in white or light gray (default colors), depending on the selected waveform. [Math] Opens the "Math" dialog, where you can configure the calculation of mathemati- cal waveforms using various mathematic operations on other waveforms.
MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Keys and controls Performs the action that is assigned to the key in "Settings" > "Front Panel" > "Hardkeys". You can assign one of the following functions to the key: ● Force trigger (default) ● Save a saveset with instrument settings ●...
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MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Keys and controls [Cursor] Starts a cursor measurement: sets vertical and horizontal cursors in the active diagram, and displays results of the cursor measurement. If cursors are already set, the keypress opens the "Cursor" dialog, where you can adjust the settings. The next keypress closes the dialog.
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MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Checking the functionality [Preset] Resets the instrument to a predefined state and starts the continuous acquisition. All measurements, mask tests, zoom, and most individual settings are deleted, and all channels except for channel 1 are disabled. You can define preset config- urations and save them to a file.
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MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Checking the functionality 6. In the "Vertical" > "Setup" dialog, adjust the following: ● "Vertical scale" = 600 mV/div ● "Offset" = 900 mV 7. Turn the horizontal [Scale] knob to set the horizontal scale to 1 ms/div. 8.
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MXO 4 Series Instrument tour Checking the functionality 11. Repeat steps 4 to 10 for all other channels. Make sure to adjust the vertical settings for the connected channel, and also to set the trigger source to the connected channel. Getting Started 1335.5320.02 ─...
MXO 4 Series Getting user assistance Using help Getting user assistance If you need information on the instrument's functionality, you can use the instru- ment help. It provides contextual information on a setting or dialog. If the help window is open, you can browse and search for further information using links, table of contents, and search.
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MXO 4 Series Getting user assistance Using help – "Home": Go to the start page – "Back", "Forward": Browse the pages that you visited before ● Search with filter: – Enter the word to be found, or a phrase in quotes. –...
MXO 4 Series 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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