Instructions

PicoScope 5000D Series Flexible Resolution Oscilloscopes User's Guide 3
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2.1.2 Product usage
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, use the product only as instructed and use only accessories supplied or
recommended. Protection provided by the product may be impaired if used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer.
2.1.3 Maximum input ranges
Observe all terminal ratings and warnings marked on the product.
The table below indicates the full scale measurement range and overvoltage protection range for each
oscilloscope model. The full scale measurement ranges are the maximum voltages that can be accurately
measured by the instrument. The overvoltage protection ranges are the maximum voltages that will not damage
the instrument.
WARNING
To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to measure voltages outside the specified full scale
measurement range below.
Model
Full scale
measurement range
Overvoltage protection (voltages that will not damage)
Input channels /
External trigger
Signal generator
Digital inputs
All PicoScope 5000D
Series oscilloscopes
±20 V
±100 V pk max.
±20 V pk max.
±50 V pk max.
WARNING
Signals exceeding the voltage limits in the table below are defined as "hazardous live" by EN 61010.
To prevent electric shock, take all necessary safety precautions when working on equipment where
hazardous live voltages may be present.
Signal voltage limits of EN 61010
±70 V DC
33 V AC RMS
±46.7 V pk max.
WARNING
The PicoScope 5000D Series oscilloscopes are not designed to measure hazardous live signals as
defined by EN 61010. To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to measure voltages outside of the
limits shown in the table above or the specified full scale measurement range, whichever is lower.
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, the oscilloscope must not be directly connected to the mains (line power).
To measure mains voltages, use a differential isolating probe specifically rated for mains use, such
as the TA041 listed on the Pico website.
CAUTION
Exceeding the overvoltage protection range on any connector can cause permanent damage to the
oscilloscope and other connected equipment.