Probe Attenuation Setting - Rigol DS1000CA series User Manual

3. Probe Attenuation Setting

The oscilloscope allows selecting the attenuation factor for the probe. The
attenuation factor changes the vertical scaling of the oscilloscope so that the
measurement results reflect the actual voltage levels at the probe tip.
To change (or check) the probe attenuation setting, press the CH1 or CH2
button (according to which channel in using). Toggle the Probe soft button to
match the attenuation factor of the probe.
This setting remains in effect until changed again.
Figure 2-8 show an example for using a 1000:1 probe and its attenuation factor.
Vertical
Volts/div
Table 2-4 Probe setting
Probe attenuation factors
1:1
5:1
10:1
50:1
100:1
500:1
1000:1
User‟s Guide for DS1000CA Series
Figure 2-8 Setting probe attenuation
Corresponding settings
1X
5X
10X
50X
100X
500X
1000X
RIGOL
Probe
Attenuation
2-9