Infiniium 9000A Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide Publication number 54904-97006 October 2009 © Copyright Agilent Technologies 2009 All Rights Reserved
In This Book This book gives you the information you need to begin using the Infiniium 9000 Series oscilloscope. The information contained in this guide covers the basic controls and will let you quickly become comfortable with the instrument. The help system embedded into the oscilloscope GUI (see Chapter 4) is much more complete and detailed and should be your main source of information after becoming acquainted with the oscilloscope.
Contents 1 Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect package contents 1-3 To inspect options and accessories 1-4 Technical Specifications 1-8 To position for proper airflow 1-13 To connect power 1-15 To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, and a printer 1-16 To connect oscilloscope probes 1-18 To tilt the oscilloscope upward for easier viewing 1-20 To turn on the oscilloscope 1-21 To turn off the oscilloscope 1-22 To verify basic operation for the 9000A series oscilloscope 1-23 Installi
Contents To clear the waveform display 3-38 To print the screen 3-39 To change waveform brightness 3-40 To turn a channel on or off 3-41 To adjust the vertical offset 3-42 To adjust vertical scaling 3-44 To access the channel setup 3-45 To set the horizontal reference point 3-46 To adjust horizontal scale 3-47 To adjust horizontal position 3-48 To access the horizontal setup 3-49 To zoom on a section of the waveform 3-50 To move the markers using the graphical interface To make a measurement on a waveform
1 Setting Up the Oscilloscope
Setting Up the Oscilloscope This chapter shows you how to set up your Infiniium oscilloscope, connect power and accessories, and verify general operation.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect package contents To inspect package contents o Inspect the shipping container for damage. Keep a damaged shipping container or cushioning material until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the oscilloscope mechanically and electrically. o Inspect the oscilloscope.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories To inspect options and accessories o Verify that you received the options and accessories you ordered and that none were damaged. If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office. If the shipment was damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of stress, contact the carrier and your Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories Agilent Model Number Description N2870A Series Passive Probe Family (Deluxe, Fine Pitch, and General Purpose Accessory Kits are available as well) Rackmount Kit N2902A or Option 1CM Rackmount Kit, option 1CM Software Applications and Upgrades Option A6J ANSI Z540 Compliant Calibration Option-001 RS-232/UART Triggering and Decode - installed Option-002 EZJIT jitter analysis software - installed Option-003 High-speed SDA and Clock Re
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories Agilent Model Number Description DSO9000A-820 DVD-RW with USB connection N2902A 9000A Series rackmount kit N2903 Additional removable hard disk drive Gemstar 5000 Available from www.gemstarmfg.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories Agilent Model Number Description U7231A DDR3 up to 800 MHz Validation Application N5467A User Definable Application E2625A Communication Mask Test Kit E2682A VoiceControl Software for Infiniium Oscilloscopes DSO to MSO upgrades are available and are listed in table 1-2.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Below are the technical specifications for the Infiniium 9000A Series oscilloscopes. Vertical: Analog Channels Analog Bandwidth (-3 db) 50 Ω* 9064A: 600 MHz 9104A: 1.0 GHz, 9254A: 2.5 GHz, 9404A: 4.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope Technical Specifications Vertical: Analog Channels Maximum input voltage* Offset range 1 ΜΩ: 150 Vrms or dc, CAT I, \250 V (dc + ac) in ac coupling 50 Ω: 5 Vrms 1 MΩ (vertical sensitivity: offset) 1 mV to < 10 mV/div: \2 V 10 mV to < 20 mV/div: \5 V 20 mV to <100 mV/div: \10 V 100 mV to 1 V/div: \20 V 1 V to 5 V/div: \100 V 50 Ω \12 div or \4 V, whichever is smallest \(1.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope Technical Specifications Horizontal Channel-to-channel skew (digital) 2 ns typical Glitch detect >= 2.0 ns Main time base range 5 ps/div to 20 s/div Horizontal position range 0 to \200 s Delayed sweep range 1 ps/div to current main time base setting Resolution 1 ps \(0.4 + 0.5*YrsSinceCal)) ppm pk Time scale accuracy* *Denotes warranted specification, all others are typical.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope Technical Specifications Computer System Operating System CPU PC system memory Drives LXI compliance General Characteristics Temperature Humidity (non-condensing) Altitude Vibration Power Weight Dimensions (with feet retracted) Safety Windows XP Pro Intel Celeron M530 1.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope Technical Specifications General Characteristics Connections 4 BNC analog channel inputs 1 Digital channels input 1 LAN 10/100/1000Base-Tport 1 Parallel printer port 1 Serial printer port Probe compensation connection 7 Host USB 2.0 port, 1 Device USB 2.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To position for proper airflow To position for proper airflow ! 1 Position the oscilloscope where it will have sufficient clearance for airflow around the top, back, and sides (see diagram on next page). Also, only place the oscilloscope on a hard surface so as not to block the airflow underneath the oscilloscope (for example, a piece of paper or carpet could block these fans and cause the instrument to overheat).
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To position for proper airflow Figure 1-1 Minimum top clearance 0 mm Infiniium 9000A Series oscilloscope (front view) Minimum bottom clearance : No intrusion into the space under the oscilloscope as defined by the feet. Feet must rest on hard surface. Rear Panel Minimum 75 mm Minimum 25.4 Minimum 25.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect power To connect power 1 Position the oscilloscope so that it is not difficult to unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the power cord to the side panel of the oscilloscope and then to a suitable ac voltage source (100 to 120 V, 50/60/400 Hz and 100 to 240 V, 50/ 60 Hz for the 9000A series). The power cord serves as the main disconnecting device. Please refer to page 1-12 for rating specifications.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, and a printer To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, and a printer See Figure 1-2 on the next page for the location of the side panel connectors described below. Mouse The mouse can be plugged into either a USB port or into a PS2 port. There are several USB connectors on the front panel or the side panel of the oscilloscope that can be used.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect the mouse, the keyboard, a LAN cable, a USB device, and a printer Figure 1-2 Mouse PS/2 port Keyboard PS/2 Port Removable Hard Drive Serial printer port XGA video output Parallel printer port USB ports LAN port USB cable AC power input Side Panel 1-17
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect oscilloscope probes To connect oscilloscope probes There are optional Infiniium oscilloscope probes, such as the InfiniiMax 1130A and 1168A/69A series probes, that connect to the oscilloscope differently than other oscilloscope probes. Use the following steps to connect these snap-on probes to the oscilloscope. 1 Attach the probe connector to the desired oscilloscope channel or trigger input. Push it straight on until it latches into place.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To connect oscilloscope probes 2 Connect the probe to the circuit of interest using the browser or other probing accessories. Figure 1-4 Probing the Circuit 3 To disconnect the probe, push the small latch on top of the probe connector to the left, then pull the connector body away from the front panel of the oscilloscope without twisting it. CAUTION CAUTION Do not attempt to twist the snap-on probes on or off the oscilloscope’s BNC connector.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To tilt the oscilloscope upward for easier viewing To tilt the oscilloscope upward for easier viewing 1 Lift up the front of the oscilloscope, grasp one of the plastic feet on either side, and pull it down and forward until it latches into place. Repeat for the other side.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To turn on the oscilloscope To turn on the oscilloscope The first time that you turn on the oscilloscope, you will need to have a mouse connected. The mouse is needed to accept the Microsoft end-user license agreement for Windows XP Pro. 1 Depress the power switch in the lower left-hand corner of the oscilloscope front panel. Figure 1-6 power switch Turning on the Oscilloscope After a short initialization period, the oscilloscope display appears.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To turn off the oscilloscope To turn off the oscilloscope 1 Momentarily depress the power switch at the lower left-hand corner of the oscilloscope front panel. The oscilloscope will go through a normal Windows shutdown process.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 9000A series oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 9000A series oscilloscope 1 Connect one end of the calibration cable using SMA to precision BNC adaptors to channel 1. 2 Connect the other end of the calibration cable to the front panel connector with the square wave label. Figure 1-7 Front panel connector with square wave label Verifying Basic Oscilloscope Operation for 9000A Series Oscilloscopes.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To verify basic operation for the 9000A series oscilloscope The display will pause momentarily while the oscilloscope adjusts the sweep speed and vertical scale. You should then see a square wave with peak-to-peak amplitude of approximately 5 divisions and about four cycles on screen.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope Installing application programs on Infiniium Installing application programs on Infiniium Infiniium is an open Windows system. This allows you to install your own application software. Agilent has verified that the following applications are compatible with the Infiniium oscilloscope application.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope Changing Windows System Settings Changing Windows System Settings Before changing any Windows System settings outside of the oscilloscope application you should Exit the oscilloscope application. There are several Windows System settings that can be changed to suit your own personal preferences. However, there are some system settings that you should avoid changing because it will interfere with the proper operation of the oscilloscope.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To clean the oscilloscope To clean the oscilloscope • Clean the oscilloscope with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution. CAUTION Do not use too much liquid in cleaning the oscilloscope. Water can enter the Infiniium front panel, damaging sensitive electronic components.
Setting Up the Oscilloscope To clean the oscilloscope 1-28
2 Working in Comfort
Introduction To optimize your comfort and productivity, it is important that you set up your work area correctly and use your Infiniium oscilloscope properly. With that in mind, we have developed some setup and use recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic principles. Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input devices are among those tasks that have been associated with repetitive strain injury (RSI) to soft tissues in the hands and arms.
Working in Comfort About Repetitive Strain Injury About Repetitive Strain Injury What is RSI? What causes RSI? What if I experience discomfort? Because your comfort and safety are our primary concern, we strongly recommend that you use the Infiniium oscilloscope in accordance with established ergonomic principles and recommendations.
Working in Comfort Mice and Other Input Devices Mice and Other Input Devices Various aspects of using mice and other input devices may increase your risk of discomfort or injury. Observing the following recommendations may reduce that risk. • Try to keep your hand, wrist, and forearm in a neutral position while using your mouse or other input device.
3 Using the Oscilloscope
Using the Oscilloscope The topics covered in this chapter are very basic controls. For more detailed explanations of controls not found in this chapter, consult the built-in information system loaded on your oscilloscope (Help > Contents). The Infiniium Oscilloscope is designed to be easy to use. • The familiar front-panel oscilloscope interface with knobs and keys is optimized for the most common kinds of troubleshooting tasks and basic measurements. See “Using the Front Panel” on page 3-3.
Using the Oscilloscope Using the Front Panel The Infiniium Oscilloscope front panel has been designed to give you direct access to the functions needed to perform the most common measurements needed in troubleshooting, using a traditional oscilloscope interface. Knobs and keys are included to enable direct setting of vertical and horizontal parameters.
Using the Oscilloscope Front Panel Front Panel Figure 3-1 shows a typical Infiniium 9000A Series oscilloscope front panel. Figure 3-1 Selection knob (push to toggle selection) Run/Stop control section Horizontal controls (time/div, position, etc.
Using the Oscilloscope Front Panel Using the front panel, you can configure the Infiniium oscilloscope for most troubleshooting tasks.
Using the Oscilloscope Run Controls Run Controls Using the Run controls, you control whether the oscilloscope is running or stopped. You can also put the oscilloscope into Single mode where only one acquisition is acquired before the oscilloscope stops. Horizontal Controls Using the horizontal controls, you configure the oscilloscope’s horizontal scale (seconds per division) and horizontal position of the waveform.
Using the Oscilloscope Vertical Controls Vertical Controls Using the vertical controls, you set the vertical scaling (volts per division) and vertical offset. You can also turn the display on or off for a particular channel. Additionally, this section has a set of LEDs per channel that tell you what the imput impedance is for the channel, what the coupling is for the channel, and whether or not Bandwidth Limit is enabled.
Using the Oscilloscope To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition • Press the Default Setup key. You can set up the oscilloscope for many different kinds of complex measurements. To easily reset the oscilloscope to a known measurement configuration, use the Default Setup key. If you use the Default Setup key, you can select Undo Default Setup from the Control menu to return the oscilloscope to its original configuration.
Using the Oscilloscope To start and stop waveform acquisition To start and stop waveform acquisition The Run/Stop key is used to start and stop the acquisition of waveforms. If the key is illuminated green then Infiniium is acquiring waveforms. If the key is illuminated red then Infiniium is not acquiring waveforms. • To start a waveform acquisition, press the Run/Stop key if the key is illuminated red. The oscilloscope begins acquiring data.
Using the Oscilloscope To clear the waveform display To clear the waveform display • Press the Clear Display key. The oscilloscope clears the waveform display. If the oscilloscope is in Run mode and is receiving triggers, it will update the display as it collects new waveform data. Clearing the waveform display also resets averaging, infinite persistence, color grade persistence, histogram, mask testing, and measurement statistics.
Using the Oscilloscope To turn an analog channel on or off To turn an analog channel on or off • To turn an analog channel on, press the channel number key in the Vertical section until it is illuminated. To turn it off, press the channel number key again. If you are not using a particular channel, you can turn it off. This simplifies the waveform display and also increases the display update rate. While a channel is turned off, data acquisition continues for that analog channel.
Using the Oscilloscope To turn the digital channels on or off To turn the digital channels on or off • To turn the digital channels on, press the Digital key on the front panel. To turn them off, press the key again.
Using the Oscilloscope To adjust the analog channels’ vertical scale and offset To adjust the analog channels’ vertical scale and offset • To make the waveform bigger, turn the vertical scale knob clockwise. To make it smaller, turn the knob counter-clockwise. The vertical scale knob is the larger of the two knobs for a channel. It is marked with a set of sine wave symbols. Decreasing the vertical scale makes the waveform bigger. There are fewer volts displayed per division.
Using the Oscilloscope To adjust horizontal scale and horizontal position To adjust horizontal scale and horizontal position • To stretch the waveform horizontally, turn the horizontal scale knob clockwise. To shrink it horizontally, turn the knob counter-clockwise. The horizontal scale knob is the larger of the two horizontal control knobs. It is marked with a set of sine wave symbols. Stretching the waveform means there are fewer seconds displayed per division.
Using the Oscilloscope To magnify a part of the waveform using Zoom To magnify a part of the waveform using Zoom • To turn on zoom, press the Zoom key. To turn it off, press the Zoom key again. The waveform display area splits into two regions. The top one is the main window. The bottom is the zoom window, which represents a software expansion of the acquired waveform data. A section of the waveform in the main window is highlighted to indicate the part shown in the zoom window.
Using the Oscilloscope To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge 1 Press and release the Mode key until the Edge LED indicator is illuminated. 2 Press and release the Source key until the desired source LED is illuminated. You can choose any of the channels, the Aux, or Line as the source for an edge trigger. 3 Press the Slope key until the desired slope LED is illuminated. You can have an edge trigger on a rising or falling edge.
Using the Oscilloscope To use the markers To use the markers Markers make it easier to make precise measurements because the marker measurement readouts show exact voltage and time positions for the markers. The measurements are based on actual waveform data from the acquisition system, not on approximations based on the display position, so you can be sure that the values are highly accurate.
Using the Oscilloscope To use the quick measurements To use the quick measurements The action taken when this key is pressed depends on the feature that is selected in the Customize Multipurpose dialog box. The default feature is QuickMeas (quick measurements) which is described as follows. • To turn on the quick measurement display, press the Multipurpose key.
Using the Oscilloscope To enable or disable the touch screen To enable or disable the touch screen • To enable or disable the touch screen, press the front panel Touch key.
Using the Oscilloscope To reinitialize the oscilloscope To reinitialize the oscilloscope When you need to restore the oscilloscope to a known configuration, use the Default Setup key. If you press the Default Setup key and the oscilloscope does not seem to be functioning properly, try cycling power. If the oscilloscope still does not seem to function properly, use the following procedure. 1 Turn off the power to the oscilloscope. 2 Turn on the power to the oscilloscope.
Using the Oscilloscope Using the Graphical Interface With the graphical interface for the Infiniium Oscilloscope, you can access all the configuration and measurement features of the oscilloscope through an easy-to-use system of menus, tool bars, dialog boxes, icons, and buttons.
Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface Graphical User Interface The graphical interface looks like the following two figures.
Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface Figure 3-3 Single See more measurements Turn off any measurements that are running (use Clear display to reset/restart measurement statistics) Run Stop Clear display Print screen Set Set horizontal horizonta scale l position (delay) Access the Horizontal Setup dialog box Access the Trigger Setup dialog box Set trigger level Waveform Brightness Infiniium Oscilloscope Bottom of Display To make it easy to see which controls affect each waveform, the osc
Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface The graphical interface is arranged so that the most common functions affecting the waveform display are located around the edge of the waveform viewing area. These include the measurement toolbar, horizontal and trigger toolbar, and vertical toolbar. Measurement Toolbar The measurement toolbar contains icons representing the most commonly used automatic measurements built into the oscilloscope.
Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface Other Measurement Features There are more measurements available than will fit on a single toolbar. Click the More (1 of 2) or More (2 of 2) icons to see other measurements. Clicking Delete All will remove all selected measurements from the waveform display area. Tab Display Area The tab display area is located beneath the waveform viewing area.
Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface See “To zoom on a section of the waveform” on page 3-50. Avoid Overdriving Vertical Input Amplifiers When zooming on a waveform with the oscilloscope running, be careful to keep the signal within the screen vertically to avoid overdriving the vertical input amplifiers. Overdriving causes waveform distortion and erroneous measurement results.
Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface Run/Stop Control See figure 3-11. At the left side of the bar are four icons: • The leftmost is a blue-green octagon. Clicking on this starts an acquisition. (Same as pressing the Run key on the front panel.) • The next control is a red octagon. Clicking on this stops acquisition. (Same as pressing the Stop key on the front panel.) • The next control is a small windshield wiper. Clicking on this clears acquired waveform data from the display.
Using the Oscilloscope Graphical User Interface setup dialog box. When the scope is set for edge trigger on a particular channel, the trigger level setting is shown. You can click on it to display a pop-up numeric keypad that allows you to set a particular trigger level. You can also click on the up and down arrows to the right of the setting to increase or decrease the trigger level, respectively.
Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations To perform basic user interface operations • To move the pointer on the screen, move the mouse or touch the screen with the stylus and move it. • To click on an item in the graphical interface, point at that item with the pointer, then press and release the left mouse button or touch screen. • To right-click on an item in the graphical interface, point at that item with the mouse pointer, then press and release the right mouse button.
Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations Figure 3-5 Click and drag the title bar to move the dialog box on the screen Click to put a check mark in the check box and enable Connect Dots mode Click one of these check boxes to select Color Grade or Infinite persistence Click and drag the Intensity control slider up to increase the waveform brightness Click and drag the Intensity control slider down to decrease the waveform Dialog Box Interface Elements 3-30
Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations Figure 3-6 Click one of these Close buttons to close the dialog box click one of these radio buttons to change the number of waveform viewing Click and drag the Intensity control slider up to increase the intensity of the grid Click and drag the Intensity control slider down to decrease the intensity of the grid Click this check box to enable the touch screen Dialog Box Interface Elements 3-31
Using the Oscilloscope To perform basic user interface operations Figure 3-7 Click the arrow in a drop-down list box... ...
Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from the menu bar To select a command from the menu bar 1 Click on a menu bar item. 2 Move the pointer to the desired menu item. 3 Click the mouse button or touch screen. The desired command is executed, or a dialog box is presented for you to configure the oscilloscope. If you continue to hold the mouse button after step 1, release the button in step 3 to execute the command. Some menus have submenus.
Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from a context-sensitive menu To select a command from a context-sensitive menu 1 Move the mouse pointer to a particular area of the display in which you want to change the oscilloscope configuration. Context-sensitive menus provide quick access to commands and configuration items that relate only to the context of the particular graphical interface item in which they are found.
Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from a context-sensitive menu Figure 3-9 Right-click the mouse in the waveform display area, then select Autoscale from the menu to force the oscilloscope to autoscale the current waveform(s) Selecting a Command from a Context-Sensitive Menu 3-35
Using the Oscilloscope To select a command from a context-sensitive menu Figure 3-10 Right-click in this region to see the Acquisition Setup context-sensitive menu Right-click in this region to see the Measurement Setup context-sensitive Right-click in the waveform display area to see the waveform contextsensitive menu Right-click in this region to see the horizontal, trigger, and run controls context-sensitive Location of Context-Sensitive Menus 3-36 Rightclick in this region to see the context-sensi
Using the Oscilloscope To start and stop waveform acquisition To start and stop waveform acquisition • To start waveform acquisition, click the start button at the bottom of the waveform display area. • To stop waveform acquisition, click the stop button at the bottom of the waveform display area. See figure 3-11. You can still use the Run/Stop key on the front panel.
Using the Oscilloscope To clear the waveform display To clear the waveform display • Click the clear display button at the bottom of the waveform display. See figure 3-12. You can still use the Clear Display key on the front panel while the graphical interface is enabled. Clearing the display removes all displayed waveform data in preparation for another acquisition. It also resets all automatic measurements and measurement statistics.
Using the Oscilloscope To print the screen To print the screen • Click the print button at the bottom of the waveform display. See figure 3-13. Infiniium prints the screen to the default printer according to the configuration that you have selected in the Windows Control Panel.
Using the Oscilloscope To change waveform brightness To change waveform brightness • Click the waveform brightness button at the bottom of the waveform display. See figure 3-14.
Using the Oscilloscope To turn a channel on or off To turn a channel on or off • To turn a channel on, click the check box next to the channel number so that a check mark appears in the box. To turn a channel off, click the check box again to clear it. See figure 3-15. If you are not using a channel, you can turn it off. This simplifies the waveform display and also increases the display update rate.
Using the Oscilloscope To adjust the vertical offset To adjust the vertical offset • Click and hold the left mouse button or touch screen stylus on the waveform you want to move, then drag the pointer up or down to move the waveform to the desired offset. Release when finished. or • Click and hold the left mouse button or touch screen stylus on the ground reference indicator for the waveform you want to move, then drag the pointer to move the waveform to the desired offset. Release when finished.
Using the Oscilloscope To adjust the vertical offset Figure 3-16 Click to access the Channel Setup dialog, then set vertical offset using the spin box or numeric keypad... ...or click on the ground reference indicator and drag it up or down to change the vertical offset... ...or click on the waveform and drag it up or down to do the same thing.
Using the Oscilloscope To adjust vertical scaling To adjust vertical scaling • To make the waveform bigger, click on the larger waveform button next to the channel number near the top of the display. To make the waveform smaller, click on the smaller waveform button. See figure 3-17. The number of volts per division decreases. The number of volts per division increases. The current setting in volts per division is shown next to the waveform buttons for the channel.
Using the Oscilloscope To access the channel setup To access the channel setup • Click the channel number button at the top of the waveform display. or • Select the desired channel from the Setup menu. With the channel setup dialog, you can set the vertical scaling, offset, input coupling, and input impedance. It also lets you specify the characteristics of the probe, using the Probes button.
Using the Oscilloscope To set the horizontal reference point To set the horizontal reference point • Click on one of the arrows at the bottom of the waveform display. The selected horizontal reference is highlighted. The vertical arrows at the bottom of the display correspond to the left, center, and right horizontal reference points. This is the position of the trigger if the horizontal position is set to zero delay.
Using the Oscilloscope To adjust horizontal scale To adjust horizontal scale • To stretch the waveform horizontally, click the larger waveform button next to the horizontal scale setting at the bottom of the waveform display. To shrink the waveform horizontally, click the smaller waveform button. See figure 3-20. The oscilloscope decreases or increases the number of seconds per division based on your selection. You can also adjust the horizontal scale by clicking on the current setting.
Using the Oscilloscope To adjust horizontal position To adjust horizontal position The horizontal position is the time relative to the trigger at the highlighted horizontal reference point. • To zero the horizontal position, click the 0 button next to the position value at the bottom of the waveform display. This will position the trigger event at the highlighted horizontal reference point.
Using the Oscilloscope To access the horizontal setup To access the horizontal setup • Click the horizontal setup button at the bottom of the waveform display. or • Select Horizontal from the Setup menu. See figure 3-22. Using the Horizontal Setup menu, you can set scale, position, and the horizontal reference. You can also set up the delayed time base window, which uses software expansion to present a magnified view of an area of the waveform.
Using the Oscilloscope To zoom on a section of the waveform To zoom on a section of the waveform 1 Click and hold the left mouse button or touch screen stylus in a blank space within the waveform display area, then drag the pointer to draw a rectangle around the areas of interest on the waveform(s) then release. 2 Click on the Waveform Zoom menu item. How the zoom takes place depends on whether acquisition is running or stopped.
Using the Oscilloscope To zoom on a section of the waveform Figure 3-23 Click and hold the mouse button, drag to create a selection rectangle, then click the Waveform Zoom menu item to zoom the display on the waveforms inside the rectangle.
Using the Oscilloscope To move the markers using the graphical interface To move the markers using the graphical interface 1 Turn on the markers. You can use the Marker A and Marker B keys on the front panel, or select Markers from the Measure menu. 2 Click and hold the left mouse button or touch screen stylus while the mouse pointer is on one of the markers, then drag the marker to the position you want on the waveform then release.
Using the Oscilloscope To move the markers using the graphical interface Figure 3-24 To move a marker, click the left mouse button or touch screen stylus with the pointer on the marker, drag the marker to the new position, then release Moving the Markers 3-53
Using the Oscilloscope To make a measurement on a waveform To make a measurement on a waveform • Click and hold the mouse button or touch screen stylus on a measurement icon, then drag the icon to the waveform event you want to measure then release. or • Click on a measurement icon, then specify which source you want to measure in the dialog box that is displayed.
Using the Oscilloscope To make a measurement on a waveform Figure 3-25 Channel numbers associate the measurement results with the channel waveform being measured. In some cases, geometric icons are also displayed to associate the measurement results with the location on the waveform being measured.
Using the Oscilloscope To access the trigger setup To access the trigger setup • Click the trigger setup button at the bottom of the waveform display. or • Select Trigger from the Setup menu. The trigger setup dialog allows you to select any of the different modes of triggering supported by the oscilloscope—Edge, Glitch, or Advanced, with choices under Advanced of Pattern, State, Delay by Time, Delay by Events, or Violation. You can set the parameters and conditions for each of those trigger modes.
Using the Oscilloscope To set an edge trigger To set an edge trigger 1 Click on the trigger setup button at the bottom of the waveform display. This brings up the trigger configuration dialog. See “To access the trigger setup.” 2 3 4 5 Click on Edge. Click on the source you want to use for the trigger signal. Click to select the rising edge, falling edge, or both edges for the trigger source. Set the trigger level using the spin box.
Using the Oscilloscope To set dialog box preferences To set dialog box preferences • To allow multiple dialog boxes on the screen at a time, select Utilities, then User Preferences. Then select Allow Multiple Active Dialogs in the User Preferences dialog box. You can also right-click on any open dialog box and check the Multiple Active Dialogs selection. Normally, the oscilloscope displays only one dialog box at a time, and you must close that dialog box before opening another.
Using the Oscilloscope To recover your Infiniium hard disk To recover your Infiniium hard disk The Infiniium hard disk recovery system is contained in a hidden partition on the Infiniium hard disk. If you have to use the recovery system, the Infiniium hard disk is returned to the condition it was in when it left the factory. Before, recovering the Infiniium hard disk, use the following procedure to return the Infiniium to normal operation. 1 Turn off the Infiniium. 2 Turn on the Infiniium.
Using the Oscilloscope To recover your Infiniium hard disk 3-60
4 Using the Built-In Information System
Using the Built-In Information System Most of the documentation for using the Infiniium Oscilloscope is included in its built-in information system. The built-in information system contains the information generally found in a User’s Guide. The information system is accessible from the menu bar and from dialog boxes. This chapter explains how to use the system to find the information you need to use the oscilloscope effectively.
Using the Built-In Information System To access the information system To access the information system • Select Contents from the Help menu. The Contents page for the oscilloscope information system is displayed.
Using the Built-In Information System To access the information system Access Methods The information system provides several methods for finding the information you need. The Contents topic is shown when you access the information system from the Help menu. It looks like the following figure.
Using the Built-In Information System To access the information system . Viewing the Information System Window The Information System window will always stay on top of the interface display, so you can refer to it while working with the oscilloscope. You can move the window around the screen or resize it to make it easier to use. The Index tab is the second method of finding information. You can type in a keyword and search the index for that keyword or you scroll through the list to find a topic.
Using the Built-In Information System To access the information system There may be other text that is colored green and says “show/hide”. Clicking on these links will show or hide a certain section of text or a picture. This makes browsing easier as you can choose what is displayed.
Using the Built-In Information System To access context-sensitive information To access context-sensitive information • To see overview information for items in a dialog box, click the Help button in that dialog box. • To get information on a particular user interface element, click on the question mark button at the upper right-hand corner of a dialog box, then point to the element. The mouse pointer becomes a pointer plus question mark whenever you click the question mark button.
Using the Built-In Information System To access context-sensitive information 4-8
Index A access methods 4-4 accessing index 4-4, 4-5 information system 4-2, 4-3 trigger setup 3-56 accessories 1-4 and options 1-4 supplied 1-3 accurate measurements using markers 3-17 acquisition clearing display before 3-38 controls 3-6 running and stopping 3-6 starting and stopping 3-9, 3-27, 3-37 active dialog boxes allowing multiple 3-58 adjusting horizontal position 3-25, 3-48 sweep speed 3-14, 3-47 vertical offset 3-13, 3-25, 3-26, 3-42, 3-43 vertical scaling 3-13, 3-26, 3-44 advanced trigger 3-6 co
Index Delayed key 3-15 delayed sweep 3-49 delayed time base 3-6 dialog boxes 3-29, 3-30, 3-31 information on 4-7 preferences for 3-58 direct manipulation of waveforms 3-42, 3-48 Disk Hard Disk Recovery 3-59 display clearing 3-6, 3-10, 3-27, 3-38 display area waveforms 3-25 display layout customizing 3-54 display of channels 3-26 display update rate increasing 3-11, 3-41 drag-and-drop measurements 3-24, 3-54 drag-and-drop waveforms 3-25, 3-42, 3-48 drop-down list box 3-29, 3-32 E edge trigger 3-6 mode 3-56,
Index learning functions of icons 3-24 LED indicators 3-3 left horizontal reference 3-27, 3-46 level trigger 3-16, 3-28, 3-57 line voltage 1-15 location of trigger 3-28 M magnifying a section of the waveform 3-15 waveforms 3-6, 3-50, 3-51 main sweep 3-15 making measurements 3-54 oscilloscope easier to view 1-20 quick measurements 3-18 waveform bigger or smaller 3-13, 3-44 manipulating waveforms 3-25, 3-42 manuals 1-3, 1-4 Marker A key 3-17 marker and measurement controls 3-7 marker arrow keys 3-7 Marker B
Index Repetitive Strain Injury 2-2 Description 2-3 Using the Mouse 2-4 reset measurements and statistics 3-38 oscilloscope 3-8 right horizontal reference 3-27, 3-46 right-click 3-29, 3-34 RJ-45 connector 1-16 LAN card 1-16 RSI Description 2-3 Introduction 2-2 Using the Mouse 2-4 run 3-37 button 3-22, 3-23 Run key 3-9 run/stop controls 3-27 running acquisition 3-6 S scaling adjusting vertical 3-13, 3-44 vertical 3-7, 3-22, 3-23 screen clutter simplifying 3-58 screen saver 1-21 seconds per division adjusting
Index vertical amplifiers overdriving 3-50 vertical controls 3-7 vertical inputs overdriving 3-26 vertical offset 3-7, 3-45 adjusting 3-13, 3-25, 3-26, 3-42, 3-43 vertical scaling 3-7, 3-22, 3-23, 3-45 adjusting 3-13, 3-26, 3-44 vertical settings 3-26 vertical toolbar 3-26 voltage measurements 3-7 volts per division adjusting 3-13, 3-44 volts per division setting 3-22, 3-23 Z zoom 3-15 zooming on waveforms 3-26, 3-50, 3-51 W waveform magnifying 3-6, 3-15 stretching and shrinking 3-14 waveform display are
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Safety Notices This apparatus has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, Safety Requirements for Measuring Apparatus, and has been supplied in a safe condition. This is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with terminal for protective earthing). Before applying power, verify that the correct safety precautions are taken (see the following warnings). In addition, note the external markings on the instrument that are described under "Safety Symbols.
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