PicoScope USB Oscilloscope Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide PicoScope USB Oscilloscope Issue record: 1) 25.07.13 Created from DO115. Reformatted for small scopes. 2) 30.09.13 Translated document complete. Pico Technology James House Colmworth Business Park ST. NEOTS Cambridgeshire PE19 8YP United Kingdom Tel: +44 1480 396395 Fax: +44 1480 396296 Website: www.picotech.com Email: support@picotech.com 4 Copyright © 2006-2013 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Quick Start Guide PicoScope USB Oscilloscope Contents 1 English................................................................................................................. 9 1.1 Introduction..................................................................................9 1.2 Safety information........................................................................9 1.3 Contents..................................................................................... 12 1.4 System requirements..........
Quick Start Guide PicoScope USB Oscilloscope 1 English 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Pico Technology PC Oscilloscope. This guide explains how to install the software, including the product manual, from the disc supplied. Once you have finished the basic installation, the User’s Guide and Data Sheet will provide further information about setting up and using the oscilloscope. 1.
Quick Start Guide PicoScope USB Oscilloscope Maximum input ranges Observe all terminal ratings and warnings marked on the product. WARNING To prevent electric shock, operate within the safe input range for your scope, which can be found in the User’s Guide. WARNING To prevent electric shock, take all necessary safety precautions when working on equipment where voltages above the specified input range may be present.
Quick Start Guide PicoScope USB Oscilloscope External connections WARNING To prevent injury or death, use only the power cord and adaptor supplied with the product. These are approved for the voltage and plug configuration in your country. Note that not all oscilloscopes require a power cord. Environment WARNING To prevent injury or death, do not use in wet or damp conditions, or around explosive gas or vapor. CAUTION To prevent damage, always use and store your oscilloscope in appropriate environments.
Quick Start Guide 1.3 PicoScope USB Oscilloscope Contents Please check that your PicoScope PC Oscilloscope package contains: • • • • PicoScope PC Oscilloscope USB cable Pico software disc Quick Start Guide Some product packs and scope bundles may contain additional items. See the User’s Guide for a full contents list. 1.4 System requirements To ensure that PicoScope operates correctly, you must have a computer with at least the minimum system requirements, as shown in the following table.
Quick Start Guide 1.5 PicoScope USB Oscilloscope Installing the PicoScope software Stop! Do not connect the oscilloscope until the software has been successfully installed. 1. Insert the Pico software disc into your CD drive. It should start automatically, but if it does not simply go to My Computer and select the Pico CD. 2. Select the appropriate language. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the PicoScope software. Do not connect the oscilloscope until the installation is complete.
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