User’s Guide RIGOL Publication Number: UGC03119-1110 Aug. 2012 DM3058/DM3058E Digital Multimeter © 2008 RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
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RIGOL Safety Notices Review the following safety precautions carefully before operating the instrument to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards use the instrument as specified by this user’s guide only. The instrument should be serviced by qualified personnel only. Avoid Fire or Personal Injury. Use Proper Power Cord. Only the power cord designed for the instrument as authorized in your country could be used.
RIGOL Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. The disturbance test of all the models meet the P/F values of A in the standard of EN 61326: 1997+A1+A2+A3, but can’t meet the P/F values of B. Input Terminal Protection Limitation Protection limitation is defined for the input terminal: 1． Main input (HI and LO) terminal HI and LO terminals are used for Voltage, Resistance, Capacitance, Continuity, Frequency and Diodes measurement.
RIGOL WARNING: IEC Measurement Category II includes electrical devices connected to mains at an outlet on a branch circuit. Such devices include most small appliances, test equipment, and other devices that plug into a branch outlet or socket. DM3058/DM3058E may be used to make measurements with the HI and LO inputs connected to mains in such devices (up to 600 VAC), or to the branch outlet itself.
RIGOL Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual: ! WARNING: Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. ! CAUTION: Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. ! CAT I (1000V) IEC Measurement Category I. The maximum voltage can be measured by HI-LO terminal is 1000Vpk. ! CAT II (600V): IEC Measurement Category II.
RIGOL DM3058/DM3058E Overview RIGOL DM3058/DM3058E is a 5½ dual-display instrument especially designed for high-precision, multifunction, and automation measurements. It realized a combination of basic measurement functions and math functions as well as sensor measurement function. The DM3058/DM3058E holds a 256 x 64 lattice high-resolution monochrome LCD display screen with clear keyboard layout and operation hints to make it easier and agility to use.
RIGOL 45. Record and save the history measurement results. Three kinds of management for Power Supply: PwrOn, Default and Switch. Enable to store 10 groups of system configurations in the internal memory and recall them when required. Backup or “Clone” all the configurations within instrument into other DM3058/DM3058E via USB flash device. Chinese and English menu and online help system. Provides with control software on PC and application software for sensor.
RIGOL Document Overview Chapt 1 Quick Start Guide you to prepare your DM3058/DM3058E and know about the Front/Rear Panel and User interface. Chapt 2 Panel Operation Introduce you how to operate DM3058/DM3058E via Front Panel. Chapt 3 Application Examples Introduce you how to use strong measurement functions of this instrument easily through examples. Chapt 4 Troubleshooting Provide you some general troubleshooting.
RIGOL Contents DM3058/DM3058E Overview ......................................................................... VI Chapter 1 Quick Start ............................................................................ 1-1 General Inspection...................................................................................... 1-2 Handle Adjustment ..................................................................................... 1-3 The Front Panel .........................................................
RIGOL To Set Up Trigger Parameters .................................................................... 2-51 Auto Triggering .................................................................................... 2-52 Single Triggering .................................................................................. 2-54 External Triggering ............................................................................... 2-55 Store and Recall.....................................................................
RIGOL Other Measurement Characteristics ......................................................... 6-9 Chapter 7 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix ............................................................................... 7-1 A: DM3058/DM3058E Accessories ................................................. 7-1 B: Warranty ................................................................................. 7-2 C: General Care and Cleaning .......................................................
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start General Inspection Handle Adjustment The Front Panel The Rear Panel Power On User Interface User’s Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 1-1
RIGOL General Inspection 1． Inspect the shipping container for damage. Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been checked mechanically and electrically. 2． Check the accessories. Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in Appendix A of this guide. If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify the RIGOL Sales Representative. 3． Inspect the instrument.
RIGOL Handle Adjustment In order to adjust the handle position of the multimeter, please grip the handle in both sides and pull it outward. Then, rotate the handle to the desired position as shown in the figures below.
RIGOL The Front Panel LCD Display USB Host Power Key Gray District: Measurement Function Keys Yellow District: Trigger Control Keys Direction Keys Menu Blue District: Operation Keys Assistant Function Keys Signal Input Terminal Figure 1-3 Front Panel Overview 1-4 User’s Guide for DM3058/DM3058E
RIGOL The Rear Panel Current Input Fuse 10/100 Ethernet GPIB (IEEE--488) USB Device Power Socket RS-232 Power Fuse AC Voltage Selector Power Switch Figure 1-4 Rear Panel Overview Explanation: DM3058E does not support GPIB and LAN interfaces.
RIGOL Power On Power on the instrument according to the following steps: 1. Adjust AC Voltage Selector to “115” (100~120V, 45~440Hz, AC) or “230” (200~240V, 45~60Hz, AC) in accordance with power standards in your country; 2. Connect the instrument to AC supply via power cord supplied by RIGOL; 3. Turn on the power switch on the rear panel; 4. Press the power key[1] on the front panel, the instrument will be started a few seconds later.
RIGOL User Interface Double Display dB S Slow M Middle F Fast dB dBm dBm REL (Open) No icon (Close) STA All MAX Maximum MIN Minimum P/F (Open) No icon (Close) Main Display AVG Average LXI LXI connection successfully Rmt Remote Control Lcl Local Control USB Storage Main Display Function Run Direction Reading Display Vice Display Value Menu Vice Display Function Single Display Main Display Function Run Direction Reading Display Figure 1-5 User Interface User’s Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 1-7
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation To Select Range To Select Measurement Rate To Measure DC Voltage To Measure AC Voltage To Measure DC Current To Measure AC Current To Measure Resistance To Measure Capacitance To Test Continuity To Check Diode To Measure Frequency and Period Any Sensor Measurement Preset Secondary Function To Control Trigger Options To Set up Measurement Parameters Math Functions To Set Up Trigger Parameters S
RIGOL To Select Range For the multimeter, appropriate range could be selected according to the signals input by “Automatic” or “Manual”. In Manual mode, you can obtain higher reading precision via range select keys on the right side of the Front Panel. See the figure below. Increase range Automatic range Decrease range Figure 2-1 Range selection keys Method 1: Via Function keys on the Front Panel to choose Auto Range, meanwhile Manual Range is Auto Range: Press forbidden.
RIGOL Explanations: When the input signal is beyond the current scope of the measurement range, the multimeter will show “OVER LOAD”. After restarting and remote reset, range options will turn back to default “Auto”. You are suggested to select “Auto” range so as to protect the instrument against damage and get exact datum as much as possible when it is hard to predict the range of measurement. The range is fixed during testing the Continuity and Diodes.
RIGOL To Select Measurement Rate The instrument provides three types of measurement rate: 2.5 reading/s, 20 reading/s and 123 reading/s. 2.5 reading/s belongs to “Slow” rate; the mark of Status Bar is “S” and the rate of refurbishing is 2.5Hz. 20 reading/s belongs to “Middle” rate, the mark of Status Bar is “M” and the rate of refurbishing is 20Hz. 123 reading/s belongs to “Fast” rate, the mark of Status Bar is “F” and the rate of refurbishing is 50Hz.
RIGOL Basic Measurement Functions DM3058/DM3058E contains following basic functions: To Measure DC Voltage To Measure AC Voltage To Measure DC Current To Measure AC Current To Measure Resistance To Measure Capacitance To Test Continuity To Check Diode To Measure Frequency and Period Any Sensor Measurement User’s Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 2-5
RIGOL To Measure DC Voltage The Multimeter enables to measure DC Voltage up to 1000V. For the details about how to connect and measure please refer to the following steps. (NOTE: DC Voltage is always the selected function when the instrument is turned on) Operating Steps: 1. on the Front Panel to enter into the DC Voltage Measurement Press interface. Figure 2-4 DC Voltage Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the figure below.
RIGOL 3. Choose a proper Voltage range according to the measured circuit. Table 2-1 Measurement Characteristics of DC Voltage Ranges* 200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 1000V Input Protection 1000V on all ranges (HI terminal) Configurable Parameters Range, DC input impedance, REL NOTE*: All the ranges enable to obtain 20% value higher than original except 1000V. Besides, both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range.
RIGOL There are three types of way for viewing historical date: “Info”, “List” and “HistoG”. Press Save after checking, by pressing Update, the History information will be refreshed to be current newest information.
RIGOL To Measure AC Voltage The Multimeter enables to measure AC Voltage up to 750V. For the details about how to connect and measure please refer to the following steps. Operating Steps: 1. Press to enter into the AC Voltage Measurement interface. Figure 2-7 AC Voltage Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the figure below. AC Voltage Figure 2-8 Sketch map for connecting 3.
RIGOL NOTE*: All the ranges can obtain 20% value higher than original except 750V. Besides, both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range. When inputting range is higher than 750V at 750V Level, it will indicate “OVER LOAD”. 750Vrms input protection exists in every range. 4. Set relative value (Optional) Press REL to open or close Relative math function.
RIGOL To Measure DC Current The Multimeter enables to measure DC Current up to 10A. For the details about how to connect and measure please refer to the following steps. Operating Steps: 1. Press to enter into the DC Current Measurement interface. Figure 2-11 DC Current Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-I and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the figure below.
RIGOL 3. Choose a proper Current range according to the measured circuit. Table 2-3 Measurement Characteristics of DC Current Ranges* 200μA, 2mA, 20mA, 200mA, 2A, 10A Input Protection 10A (Rear Panel) 12A (Inside the instrument) Configurable Parameters Range, REL NOTE*: All the ranges enable to obtain 20% value higher than original except 10A. Besides, both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range. 4. Set relative value (Optional) Press REL to open or close Relative math function.
RIGOL To Measure AC Current The Multimeter enables to measure AC Current up to 10A. For the details about how to connect and measure please refer to the following steps. Operating Steps: 1. Press to enter into AC Current Measurement interface. Figure 2-14 AC Current Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-I and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the figure below.
RIGOL 3. Choose a proper Current range according to the measured circuit Table 2-4 Measurement Characteristics of AC Current Ranges* 20mA, 200mA, 2A, 10A Input Protection 10A(Rear Panel), 250V(Fuse), 12A(Inside the instrument) Configurable Parameters Range, REL NOTE*: All the ranges enable to obtain 20% value higher than original except 10A. Besides, both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range. 4. Set relative value (Optional) Press REL to open or close Relative math function.
RIGOL To Measure Resistance The multimeter provides 2-wire and 4-wire resistance measurement modes which are introduced separately in the following part. 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Operating Steps: 1. Press and select 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Mode to enter following interface. Figure 2-17 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the figure below.
RIGOL 3. Choose a proper Resistance range according to its scope. Table 2-5 Measurement Characteristics of Resistance Ranges* 200Ω, 2kΩ, 20kΩ, 200kΩ, 2MΩ, 10MΩ, 100MΩ Open-circuit Voltage <8V Input Protection 1000V on every range (HI terminal) Configurable Parameters Range, REL NOTE*: All the ranges enable to obtain 20% ranges higher than original. Besides, both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range. 4.
RIGOL NOTE You are suggested to make use of Relative function when measuring small resistance to reduce or escape impedance error from Test leads. 4-Wire Resistance Measurement When the measured resistance is smaller than 100kΩ, if both the resistance of Test leads and the contact resistance between probe and testing point are too big to be ignored as comparing with measured resistance, the error will be increased provided that you insist on measuring by via 2-Wire Resistance.
RIGOL 3. Choose an appropriate resistance range according to its scope. Table 2-6 Measurement Characteristics of 4-Wire Resistance Ranges* 200Ω, 2kΩ, 20kΩ, 200kΩ, 2MΩ, 10MΩ, 100MΩ Open-circuit Voltage <8V Import Protection (1) 1000V on each range (HI terminal) (2) 200V on each range (HI Sense, LO Sense) Configurable Parameters Range, REL NOTE*: All the ranges enable to obtain 20% ranges higher than original. Besides, both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range. 4.
RIGOL NOTE Please do not put the terminals of the resistance on the conductive plane or in your hand to avoid error. The bigger of the resistance, the more affection it will be brought.
RIGOL To Measure Capacitance The DM3058/DM3058E Digital Multimeter has the ability to test Capacitance up to 10000μF. Following practice provides you a guide to get familiar with the Capacitance measurement technique. Operating Steps: 1. Press to enter into Capacitance measurement interface. Figure 2-23 Capacitance Measurement Interface 2. Connect red lead to both terminal Input-HI and anode of the capacitance and black lead to both terminal Input-LO and cathode of the capacitance as the figure below.
RIGOL 3. Choose an appropriate measurement range according to its scope. Table 2-7 Capacitance Measurement Characteristics Ranges* 2nF, 20nF, 200nF, 2μF, 200μF, 10000μF Input Protection 1000V on all ranges (HI terminal) Configurable Parameters Range, REL NOTE*: All the ranges enable to obtain 20% ranges higher than original. Besides, both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range. 4. Set relative value (Optional) Press REL to open or close Relative math function.
RIGOL To Test Continuity When the measured resistance in circuit is lower than selected one, it is considered being connected by instrument. Next, we will introduce you how to test continuity for circuit by using DM3058/DM3058E step by step to make you familiar with this technique. Operating Steps: 1. Press to enter into the following interface. Figure 2-26 Continuity Testing Interface 2. Connect test leads as the figure below. Red lead connects with HI terminal; Black lead connects with LO terminal.
RIGOL Table 2-8 Continuity Measurement Characteristics Test Current 1mA Range Fixed at 2kΩ Open-circuit Voltage <8V Input Protection 1000V (HI terminal) Beep Condition 0≤Rtesting≤Short-circuit impedance; 1Ω≤Short-circuit impedance≤2kΩ User’s Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 2-23
RIGOL To Check Diode Operating Steps: 1. Press to enter into the following interface. Figure 2-28 Testing interface of Diode 2. Connect red lead to both terminal Input-HI and anode of the Diode and black lead to both terminal Input-LO and cathode of the Diode as the figure below. I Forward Bias Figure 2-29 Sketch map for connecting 3. Check the connection state of Diode. When connecting, the instrument will beep one time (If Sound is open).
RIGOL To Measure Frequency and Period The Frequency or Period of a signal could be obtained by Secondary Function during testing its voltage or current or by function button . The following practice provides a guide to get familiar with the Frequency and Period measurement. To Measure Frequency Operating Steps: 1. Press to enter into the following interface. Figure 2-30 Frequency Measurement Interface 2. Connect test leads as the figure below.
RIGOL Table 2-10 Frequency Test Characteristics Ranges 200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 750V Input Signal Range 20Hz ~ 1MHz Input Protection 750VRMS on all ranges (HI terminal) Configurable Parameters REL 3. Set the relative value (Optional). Press REL to open or close Relative operation function. When it is open, “REL” is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of Actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set.
RIGOL To Measure Period Operating Steps: 1. Press until enter into the following interface. Figure 2-33 Period Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal-HI and black lead to terminal LO as the figure below. AC Signal Figure 2-34 Sketch map for connecting Table 2-11 Period Characteristic Ranges 200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 750V Measurement Range 1μs～0.
RIGOL 3. Set the relative value (Optional) Press REL to open or close Relative operation function. When it is open, “REL” is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of Actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set. (For the details about how to set, please refer to “Math Functions” in Chapter 2.) 4. Read the measurement value Period measurement is fixed at “Slow” rate, 5.5 digits resolution.
RIGOL Any Sensor Measurement By using any sensor measurement, you can connect Pressure Sensor, Flux Sensor or Temperature Sensor easily. Its principle is that transmit measured physical quantity to a facile measured one such as Voltage, Resistance and Current by these steps. First, pre-input the needed data; secondly, transform or modify it according to the interior arithmetic of Multimeter.
RIGOL Connection Different Sensor has different connecting ways. As the Voltage Sensor, Resistance Sensor, Thermocouple Sensor and Frequency Sensor, please Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the figure below. Sensor Figure 2-36 Sketch map for connecting As the Current Sensor, please connect the red lead to terminal Input-I and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the figure below.
RIGOL Basic measurement method Press to enter into the following interface. Figure 2-38 Measurement Interface of Sensor Table 2-12 Characteristics of Sensor Function New Built a new configuration file of Sensor Edit Edit an existing configuration file Load Load an existing configuration file History 1. Description Check newest 1000 measurement datum REL Open/Close Relative Operation Disp Set sensor measurement display mode Press New to create a new Sensor.
RIGOL Press Name to create an appropriate name for the new sensor. File Name Input Area Figure 2-41 Name edit interface File Name Input Method: Use the up/down direction keys to select the File Name or Input Area. Use the left/right direction keys to move the cursor to the position (File Name Area) or character (Input Area). Press A, a and 1 to select the Capital letter, Lowercase letter or Numbers. The Del function can only delete the letter on which the cursor taking place.
RIGOL Press to return to the New interface and do next steps. (2) Press Define to input corresponding data. Different kind of Sensor has different relationship of corresponding data. It is not necessary to input plenty reference value if the corresponding relationship has more smoothness and good linearity curve. Then press Add to input reference data. Press Meas to input the data measured from Sensor by Direction keys.
RIGOL Figure 2-47 On/Off section interface of Arithmetic Press to finish the parameter settings and return to the New interface (figure 2-39). (3) Press Done (figure 2-39), it will appear Save and Apply options. Figure 2-48 Finishing interface Press Save and input needed File Name. Figure 2-49 Finishing interface Press Done and store the parameter of Sensor as appointed name for future using.
RIGOL Figure 2-51 Apply new Sensor After application, the data appearing in the interface is unavailable by “ ”. 2. If you found there are some problems existing please press Edit to modify. Figure 2-52 Edit configuration file of Sensor 3. Press Load to recall configuration file within Sensor. 4. Press History to enter into the following interface to check the data getting from this measurement and save.
RIGOL Figure 2-54 Display mode Figure 2-55 Display the value 2-36 User’s Guide for DM3058/DM3058E
RIGOL Preset Preset mode is provided to avoid error operation via testing product line. In any operation mode, please press to enter into following menu. Figure 2-56 Interface of Preset Ten sets existing in preset mode and all of them are corresponding with the 10 configuration files in configuration memorizer respectively. Press Setn (n=1~10) to recall the corresponding settings and exit Preset menu.
RIGOL Secondary Function Secondary function button is used to open double display, save current instrument settings and open the REL setting interface quickly. 1. Open Double Display Press , this button will shine and the instrument is going to wait for the secondary operation. By this time, if you press a function key, it will be displayed in the Vice Display (for available combination, see table 2-13).
RIGOL Vice Display, math operation will be closed automatically and Vice Display will show the second selected function normally. If Math function (REL) is used in Main Display, when open Vice Display, the result will still be shown in Main Display and Vice Display will show the second selected function normally.
RIGOL To Control Trigger Options or could be used to trigger the multimeter. Auto trigger is considered as a default when the power is on. Then key will be lightening which indicates this function has been started. Optional trigger modes of the multimeter contain Auto Trigger, Single Trigger and Hold Trigger. Auto Trigger one time, Auto Trigger will be started to capture continuous Once you press readings automatically.
RIGOL To Set up Measurement Parameters Press to set measurement parameters for DC Voltage, DC Current and Continuity. The parameters have been configured when the multimeter leaving factory. So you can either measure directly or modify them to meet your requirements. AC Filter AC Filter is applicable for DC Voltage and DC Current measurement. While either DC Voltage or DC Current function is selected, press Filter, enter the menu shown below.
RIGOL DC Input Impedance DC input impedance is applicable for DC voltage measurement. Press Res enter the menu shown below when select DC voltage measure function. Figure 2-58 Choose DC Impedance Table 2-14 DC Input Impedance Menu Description Function Menu 10MΩ >10GΩ Description Set up the DC Input Impedance to 10MΩ. Set up the DC Input Impedance to >10GΩ. Save all changes, back to a higher level menu. The options of input impedance for DC voltage measurements are 10MΩ and >10GΩ.
RIGOL Short-circuit Resistance Set up the short-circuit resistance value in the short-circuit test menu. When the measured resistance is lower than the short-circuit resistance, the circuit is considered as connected, and the beeper sounds (if sound is on). The short-circuit resistance is only applicable to the continuity test.
RIGOL Math Functions The multimeter provides five math functions: STA, P/F, dBm, dB and REL testing. Math functions can only be used in DC voltage, AC voltage, DC current, AC current, resistance, frequency/period and sensor measurement. Among the functions, dBm and dB are only used in DC voltage and AC voltage measurement.
RIGOL Statistic Measurement The Statistic function is for DC voltage, AC voltage, DC current, AC current, resistance, frequency/period, capacitance and sensor measurement. The front panel can display the statistical data for any set of readings: average (AVG), maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN), and which can read with All functions and the number of samples taken (Total). Press STA, the display shows: Figure 2-61 Stat.
RIGOL P/F Measurement P/F function is available to prompt signals beyond ranges according to the upper and lower parameters. Following are some measurement functions which are able to do limit operation: DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC current, AC current, Resistance, Frequency, Capacitance and Sensor. Press P/F, the display shows: Figure 2-62 P/F Setting Table 2-17 P/F Measurement Menu Function Description Function Menu Settings Description High Set the desired Upper limit.
RIGOL When the readings exceed selected lower limit, the Vice display will show “LO FAIL. When the readings exceed either upper or lower limit, an alarm will be given (when the sound is open). The range of P/F function: The P/F range is -120%~+120% of the current measurement range. The upper limit value should be always bigger than the lower limit value. The upper and lower values are stored in volatile memory. They will be set to defaults when power on.
RIGOL dBm Measurement This function applies to AC voltage and DC voltage measurements only. The dBm function is logarithmic, and is based on a calculation of power delivered to a reference resistance, relative to 1 mill watt. Press dBm, the display shows: Figure 2-63 dBm setting Table 2-18 dB Measurement Function Menu Function Description Function Menu Default ON Settings Description Use the default value. The range of parameter is 2Ω ~ 8000Ω. Open dBm Measurement. Status bar shows “dBm”.
RIGOL dB Measurement The dB function applies to AC voltage and DC voltage measurements only. Each dB measurement is different between the input signal and a stored relative value, with both values converted to dBm. Press dB, enter the menu shown below: Figure 2-64 dB Setting Table 2-19 dB Measurement Function Menu Function Description Function Menu Settings Default ON Description The default value is 0 dBm. Open dB Measurement. Status bar shows “dB”. Save all changes, back to a higher level menu.
RIGOL Relative Operation Relative operation is used for relative measurement. Actual measurement reading is the depression between measurement value and preset value. Press REL to enter into the following interface. Figure 2-65 Relative operation setting interface Table 2-20 REL operation function menu Function Menu Current Clear On/Off Settings Explanation To select current measurement value as preset value. Reposition the preset value to 0. Open/Close this function.
RIGOL To Set Up Trigger Parameters The optional Trigger methods of the multimeter include Auto Trigger, Single Trigger and External Trigger. The default trigger mode is Auto. to capture continuous readings automatically. If you repress it once Press more, a stable reading will be captured and hold. , Single Trigger will be generated on time, and an effective reading will be Press captured. Press to set parameters for every trigger.
RIGOL Auto Triggering on the front “Interval” parameter needs to be set in auto trigger mode. Press panel to enable the auto trigger and acquire continue readings. Furthermore, auto trigger is the default mode at digital multimeter power on. Press Auto, the display shows: Figure 2-67 Setting interface of Auto Trigger Table 2-22 Auto Trigger Function Menu Description Function Menu Settings Interval Hold Description Set interval time in 400~2000ms. ON/OFF Turn the Reading Hold function ON or OFF.
RIGOL Press two times until this button is glittery, then a trigger will be hold and a stable reading will be captured and hold on the screen. Press Auto Hold, the display shows: Figure 2-68 Manu interface of Reading Hold Table 2-23 Reading Hold Function Menu Description Function Menu Settings Description On/Off Turn on/off the reading hold function. 0.01％ Set the hold scope as 0.01％. 0.1％ Set the hold scope as 0.1％. 1% Set the hold scope as 1％. 10% Set the hold scope as 10％.
RIGOL Single Triggering The multimeter takes one reading, or a number of readings specified by a sample count you enter, each time press . Press Single to enter into the following interface. Then Input needed sample counts by Direction keys. After setting please press Done to open Single Trigger, at this time Done is hiding and is lighten.
RIGOL External Triggering The external trigger signal will be input via the ninth pin of RS232 interface on the rear panel. It requires setting the following parameter: the Rise edge and the Fall edge. Press Ext, the display shows: Figure 2-70 The Interface of the External Triggering Table 2-24 Function Menu of External Triggering Function Menu Settings Explanation Rise Set the External Trigger Mode as Rising Edge. Fall Set the External Trigger Mode as Falling Edge.
RIGOL Press VMC, the display shows: Figure 2-71 Set Output Pulse Table 2-25 The Explanation of the External Triggering Function Menu Settings Polar Pos Neg PWidth Explanation Setting the pulse signal’s polarity. Setting the pulse width. Store the changing and back to the higher menu. The VMC function output At external triggering mode, when the data sampling is over, the instrument will output a pulse signal to indicate operation completed.
RIGOL Store and Recall The Storage and Recall function enables users to save, load, and delete the instrument parameter and data files in the local storage as well as in USB storage. Press key, the display shows: Figure 2-72 Store and Recall Interface Table 2-26 Storage and Recall Function Menu Description Function Menu Disk Settings C:\ A:\ Description Choose internal (C:\) or external (A:\) storage. MIRR_CFG Sys Setting Meas Data Type MEAS_CSV Sensor Choose the type of the files.
RIGOL 1. Choose the file location Select local (C: \) or USB flash device (A: \) position to store files by switching Disk menu continuously. Figure 2-73 USB flash device storage Interface ! 2. NOTE: When storage the files to A-Disc, Please do not remove the USB flash device. Choose the storage type of the files Choose the type of files that required to operation by Switching Type menu continuously, which includes: MIRR_CFG, SysSetting, MeasData, MEAS_CSV, Sensor and SensorData.
RIGOL File Name Input Method: 1. Use the up/down direction keys to select the File Name or Input Area, and the operation area could be signed by black shading. 2. Use the left/right direction keys to move the cursor to the position (File Name Area) or character (Input Area). 3. Press A, a and 1 to select the Capital letter, Lowercase letter or Numbers. 4. The Del function can only delete the letter on which the cursor taking place. 5. Press Done to save current file.
RIGOL To Set Up the Utility The Utility function establishes system parameters, interface parameters, and calibration. Figure 2-76 Setting Interface Table 2-27 Utility Function Menu Description Function Menu Settings Function Menu Cmd To choose the commands I/O To set up I/O and LAN parameters. System To set up system information configuration. T/C Test and calibration function. Print Open/Close pint function.
RIGOL Commands The multimeter is compatible with three types of commands which are Rigol DM3058 commands, Agilent 34401A Commands and Fluke 45 Commands. Rigol Commands is the default. Press Cmd to enter the following interface to choose needed Commands.
RIGOL I/O Settings Press I/O, the display shows: Figure 2-78 Interface Setting Table 2-28 I/O Setting Function Menu Description Function Menu Settings Description LAN* Set up LAN interface. GPIB* Set up GPIB I/O interface. The bound of value is 0~30. USB RS232 Check USB interface ID. Set up RS-232 I/O interface. Save all changes, back to a higher level menu. Operation introduction: Remote control through GPIB (IEEE-488) *, USB, RS-232 or LAN* interface can be configured.
RIGOL 1. Set Up LAN Parameter (only for DM3058) Follow the procedures to set up a LAN configuration and remote interface from the Front Panel. Press I/O LAN, the display shows: Figure 2-79 LAN Settings Table 2-29 LAN Parameter Function Menu Description Function Menu Settings DHCP Auto IP Manual IP Info Apply Description Open or Close DHCP. IP address will be set from 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 automatically, and Subnet Mask will be 255.255.0.0. Set IP address, Mask and Gateway manually.
RIGOL Settings of the IP address have three methods which can be sorted by priority: DHCP, Auto IP and Manual IP. To use DHCP, turn “ON” DHCP; To use Auto IP, turn “OFF” DHCP and select Auto IP; To use Manual IP, turn “OFF” DHCP and select Manual IP to set the IP address manually, see the figure below. Figure 2-80 Manual IP Setting Table 2-30 IP Setting Menu Description Function Menu IPAddr Settings Description Setup IP address. Mask Setup Subnet Mask. Gate Setup default Gateway.
RIGOL 3. Set Up RS-232 Parameters Choose RS-232 (serial data interface) interface. Proper configure the baud rate and parity to make parameters the same as that settled in your computer. Make sure the connection line is unbroken. The configuration is saved in non-volatile memory and shown in according menu.
RIGOL NOTE: When RS-232 interface is used, the parity of multimeter: None parity: the digits sent by PC should be 8; Odd/Even parity: the digits sent by PC should be 7.
RIGOL System Settings Press System, enter the menu shown below: Figure 2-83 The Interface of Setting the System Function Table 2-32 System Settings Function Menu Explanation Function Menu Lang Settings 中文简 English Bright Contr Invert Disp Sound 1. Explanation Select the display interface language. Set up the display. Switch beeper sound On/Off. Format Deciml Separte Cfg PwrOn Default Switch Set up digit display format. Set up the power on setting. Set up the multimeter to factory setting.
RIGOL 2. Set Up the Display Press Sys Disp, enter the menu shown below: Figure 2-85 Display settings Table 2-33 Display Settings Function Menu Explanation Function Menu Settings Explanation Bright* Increase or decrease the display light with left and right keys. Contr* Increase or decrease the display contrast with left and right keys. Invert Set to invert display mode. Save all changes, back to a higher level menu.
RIGOL 4. Set Number Format Press System Format to enter into following Manu to setup. Figure 2-87 Set Number Format Table 2-34 Function Menu for setting Number Format Function Menu Setting . , , Deciml Separte None Space Explanation Expresses radix point with“.” o“,”. Expresses separator with“,”, space or none. Save all the changes and go back to last Manu Take a parameter of AC Current as example, if you select Decimal as “.
RIGOL 5. Configuration Press System Cfg to enter into the following interface. Figure 2-89 Choose power supply (1) PwrOn Set the Power On state of the instrument. You can choose “Default” or “Last”. The configuration is effective when you restart the multimeter. DC Voltage is always the selected function when the instrument is turned on even if you have selected “Default” or “Last” as the Power On state.
RIGOL Trigger Parameter Factory Defaults Setting Interval 400ms Samples 1 Hold 0.
RIGOL Test/Cal Press Cal, enter the following interface: Figure 2-90 Inspective Interface Table 2-36 Inspection Manu Function Manue Settings Explanation Info Check relative information about the instrument PSW Input Adjust password SecrOn Cal Open or Close Safety Lock Calibrate every range about the instrument Save all the changes and go back to last Manu NOTES: 2-72 Safety Lock is open before inputting password. After input right password, Safety Lock will be open automatically.
RIGOL Print This function helps users to send out the measure values through RS-232 interface.
RIGOL How to Use the Built-in Help System The built-in help system provides application description of each button on the front panel. Press button, the display shows below: Figure 2-92 Help menu Figure 2-93 Operation menu Table 2-37 Help Function Menu Description Function Menu Settings Description To select the help information you want. Select Move up the cursor and select the help menu. Move down the cursor and select the help menu. Enter the last page help menu. Enter the next page help menu.
RIGOL 1. The method of the test leads How to connect the leads in different measurements. 2. Measurement Getting the functions, the measurement steps and the method of adjusting the range and resolution. 3. Math How to use the math function while you are measuring. 4. Sensor measure How to measure with the sensor. 5. Storage and recall How to store and read the data/parameter/ sensors/scan task. 6. To set the Utility The method of setting the Utility. 7.
RIGOL Chapter 3 Application Examples Example 1: Reading Statistic Functions Example 2: Elimination Leads Impedance Example 3: dBm Measurement Example 4: dB Measurement Example 5: P/F Test Example 6: Thermocouple Setting and Measurement Example 7: Reading Hold Example 8: Store and Recall the Preset Example 9: Mirror Image Configuration Example 10: To Realize Remote Control via LXI (only for DM3058) User’s Guide for DM3058/DM3058E 3-1
RIGOL Example 1: Reading Statistic Functions How to realize the statistic function of maximum value for readings during measuring. During the maximum value statistic calculation, the first reading is taken as the maximum value and being shown on the display. It will be refreshed to new maximum value sub sequentially. Operating Steps: 1. Press button, select AC Voltage measurement function. Choose an appropriate measurement range. 2. Connect test leads as Figure 2-8. 3.
RIGOL Example 2: Elimination Leads Impedance REL Operation could eliminate impedance errors from leads when measuring smaller resistance. Operating Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. button, select Resistance (2WR) measurement function. Press Connect test leads as Figure 2-18. Choose an appropriate resistance range based on the measurement range. The default is Auto Range. Lead impedance will be shown on the screen as follow after connecting with two leads together. Figure 3-2 Lead impedance 5.
RIGOL Example 3: dBm Measurement dBm is commonly used in audio signal measurement. Next, we will show you how to measure dBm value. Operating Steps: button to start AC Voltage Measurement and choose an appropriate 1. Press 2. 3. voltage range. Connect test leads as Figure 2-8. Set parameters of dBm operation. (1) Press dBm to set the selective value of dBm as a reference value within supposed circuit by using direction keys.
RIGOL Example 4: dB Measurement As a common measuring unit, dB has been widely used in electrical engineering, radio science, mechanics, shock and vibration, mechanical power and acoustics areas. Next, we will show you how to measure dB between two circuits. Operating Steps: Method1: Measure dBm1 and dBm2 existing in two circuits separately refers to Example 3, and then dB could be got: dB = dBm1-dBm2 Method2: 1. Press button to start AC Voltage Measurement and choose an appropriate voltage range. 2.
RIGOL Example 5: P/F Test P/F Operation hints you the signal is overstep its range according to the selected High/Low Limit parameters; meanwhile the buzzer makes a sound to alarm (if Sound is open) Operating Steps: button to start AC Voltage Measurement and choose an appropriate 1. Press 2. 3. voltage range. Connect test leads as Figure 2-8. Set the High/Low Limit Value. (1) Press P/F High to set the high limit value.
RIGOL Example 6: Thermocouple Setting and Measurement Thermocouple is a common temperature sensor. Type, voltage and cold-side temperature are available for thermocouple measurement. The instrument can measure temperature of HI and LO terminals (cold-side), and calculate absolute temperature of hot-side. Besides, only the relationship between thermocouple voltage and cold-side temperature is need to be input according thermocouple type when you set the thermocouple sensor.
RIGOL (1) Press Name and input the name of this sensor: SensorT. Then, go back to Edit interface of Property via clicking Done. Figure 3-15 Edit interface of Name (2) Press Type, to select the type of the sensor: TC. Figure 3-16 Edit interface of Type (3) Press Unit ℃, select the unit of the sensor:℃. Save and return to sensor New interface by pressing after property parameter input. Figure 3-17 Edit interface of Unit 3.
RIGOL Figure 3-20 first group of reference value 6. Press Add button, input the second group of reference value:2V, 2℃. Figure 3-21 Input the second group of reference value 7. Press Done to save data, getting two groups of reference values. Figure 3-22 Edit interface of reference value It allows deleting and editing the reference values that had been entered, select the group of reference value then press Del or Edit to perform the operations required.
RIGOL Figure 3-24 Apply interface 10. Press Disp and select Display mode of measurement result as All to view measurement value and its corresponding value.
RIGOL Example 7: Reading Hold Reading Hold can help user to obtain a stable reading and hold it on the display of Front Panel. The reading would be hold all the same although testing pen had been withdrew. Then we will introduce how to keep the readings displayed on screen. Operating Steps: 1. Press to start DC Voltage Measurement and choose an appropriate range. 2. Connect test leads as Figure 2-5. 3. Set Parameters of Holding Trigger. (1) Press Auto Hold On/Off 0.1% , Holding range: 0.
RIGOL Example 8: Store and Recall the Preset Suppose the input power supply is AC 220V, output is DC12V, error is permitted within ±0.5V during testing the power supply. Operating Steps: 1. Press and then select 750V level by Rng+/- or Up/Down direction keys. Figure 3-28 Manual measure interface 2. Save settings into Set1. Press to enter Preset menu as shown in the figure below.
RIGOL Example 9: Mirror Image Configuration In virtue of this function, all the “System Configuration” and “Sensor Configuration” could by backup via USB flash device or clone to other DM3058/DM3058E. Up to 10 System Configuration files and 10 Sensor Configuration files could be stored in the instrument. Then, we will take an example about the storage of 2 system configuration and 2 sensor configuration files to explain in the following passage. Operating Steps: 1.
RIGOL 5. At present, the m.mir file contains 2 system configuration files which are “Set1” and “Set2” and 2 sensor configuration files which are “a” and “b”. (1) You can delete the configuration files in DM3058/DM3058E and read (Read) the m.mir file again to re-release the files to the corresponding location inside DM3058/DM3058E. (2) Also, you can “clone” the configuration stored to other DM3058/DM3058E via USB flash device.
RIGOL Example 10: To Realize Remote Control via LXI (only for DM3058) Remote Control function based on LXI can help users to operate instrument remotely by internet. LAN setting offers three kinds of ways to get IP address: DHCP, Auto IP and Manual IP, which enable users into the remote control system. The detailed operation steps are given in the following part: Operating Steps: 1. Press I/O LAN Auto IP, the instrument will get IP address automatically. Figure 3-34 Auto IP 2.
RIGOL Figure 3-36 Welcome page Remote control system offers 6 kinds of operations to users. You can choose any one by the menus on left of main interface.
RIGOL 4. Choose “Web control”, and then an interface will pop up as follows. You can click the buttons to control instrument remotely. If you want to exit the system, please close the web, and press local button on instrument.
RIGOL Chapter 4 1. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Troubleshooting When pressing the power switch, the multimeter is still in blank screen with nothing displaying: Check if the power is correctly connected. Check if the main power switch on the rear panel has been turn on. Check if the safety fuse has been blown, replace with a new one if necessary. Having done with the above steps, restart the instrument. If it still cannot work properly, please contact the local RIGOL Support center, let’s serve for you. 2.
RIGOL Chapter 5 Measurement Tutorial True RMS AC Measurements The AC measurement of DM3058/DM3058E has true RMS response. The power dissipated in a resistor within a time is proportional to the square of the measured true RMS voltage, independent of wave shape. This multimeter can accurately measure true RMS voltage or current, as long as the wave shape contains negligible energy above the multimeter’s effective bandwidth.
RIGOL AC ripple present on DC power supplies. There are situations, however, where you might want to know the AC+DC true RMS value. You can determine this value by combining results from DC and AC measurements as shown below. You should perform the DC measurement using 5.5 digit mode for best AC rejection.
RIGOL Crest Factor Errors (non-sinusoidal inputs) A common misconception is that "since an ac multimeter is true RMS, its sine wave accuracy specifications apply to all waveforms." Actually, the shape of the input signal can dramatically affect measurement accuracy. A common way to describe signal wave shapes is “crest factor”. Crest factor is the ratio of the peak value to RMS value of a waveform.
RIGOL Loading Errors (AC Volts) In the AC Voltage function, the input of DM3058/DM3058E appears as a 1MΩ resistance in parallel with 100 pF of capacitance. The test lead that you use to connect signals to the multimeter will also add additional capacitance and loading. Table 5-2 shows the multimeter’s approximate input resistance at various frequencies.
RIGOL Application of the Analog Filter The analog filter of DM3058/DM3058E can be used to reduce the influence of the AC component in DC measurement. For most measurement, the filter may not require, but sometimes it can improve the DC measurement. For instance, if the DC electrical source to be measured has a big AC ripple, it can be reduced by the analog filter. The analog filter cannot be used to filter the internal noise of the multimeter.
RIGOL Chapter 6 Characteristics General Technical Characteristics Power Supply: AC 100V~120V, 45Hz~440Hz AC 200V~240V, 45Hz~66Hz Power consumption: 20VA peak value Mechanical: Height × Width × Depth: 107.0mm×231.6mm ×290.5mm Weight: 2.5kg Display: 256×64 LCD display, support dual display, menu, Chinese and English languages, operation help. Working Environment: Precision 0~50℃, 80% R.H.
RIGOL Electric Technique Characteristics DC Characteristics Accuracy Specifications (% of reading + % of range)[1] Function DC Voltage DC Current Resistance[3] Diode Test Continuity [1] Range[2] 200.000mV 2.00000V 20.0000V 200.000V 1000.00V[4] 200.000μA 2.00000mA 20.0000mA 200.000mA 2.00000A 10.0000A[5] 200.000Ω 2.00000kΩ 20.0000kΩ 200.000kΩ 2.00000MΩ 10.0000MΩ 100.000MΩ 2.0000V[6] 2000Ω Test Current or Burden Voltage <8mV <80mV <0.05V <0.5V <0.1V <0.
RIGOL DC Voltage Input Resistance: 200mV and 2V range 10MΩ or >10GΩ selectable (Input signals which exceed ±2.5V in these ranges will pass the 100kΩ (typical) clamp resistance. 20V, 200V and 1000V range Input offset current: <90pA, 25℃ Input Protection: 1000V on all ranges 10MΩ±2% CMRR (common mode rejection ratio): 120dB (For the 1kΩ unbalanced resistance in LO lead, maximum ±500VDC).
RIGOL AC Characteristics Accuracy Specifications (% of reading + % of range)[1] Function True RMS AC Voltage[[3] [2] Range 200.000mV 2.00000V 20.0000V 200.000V 750.000V True RMS AC Current[4] 20.0000mA 200.000mA 2.00000A 10.
RIGOL [1] Specifications are for 30 minute warm–up, “slow” measurement rate and 18℃ - 28℃ calibration temperature. [2] 20% over range on all ranges, except DCV 1000V, ACV 750V, DCI and ACI 10A range. [3] Specifications are for sine wave input >5% of range. 750V range is limited to 8x107 Volt-Hz. For inputs from 1% to 5% of range and <50 kHz, add 0.1% of range additional error. For 50 kHz to 100 kHz, add 0.13% of range. [4] Specifications are for sine wave input >5% of range. Add 0.
RIGOL generate error, this error is included in the characteristics of the instrument. Internal temperature variation results from the self heating will cause additional error on ac range, this error is lower than 0.02% reading, and it will disappear after a few minutes.
RIGOL Frequency/Period Characteristics Accuracy Specifications (% of reading + % of range)[1] Function Range Frequency Period 200mV to 750V[2] 20Hz-2kHz 2kHz-20kHz 20kHz-200kHz 200kHz-1MHz 0.01+0.003 0.01+0.003 0.01+0.003 0.01+0.006 Temperature Coefficient 0 ℃ to 18 ℃ 28 ℃ to 55 ℃ 0.002+0.001 0.002+0.001 0.002+0.001 0.002+0.002 20mA 10A[3] 20Hz-2kHz 2kHz-10kHz 0.01+0.003 0.01+0.003 0.002+0.001 0.002+0.001 to Frequency Range 1 Year 23℃±5℃ [1] Specifications are for 30 minute warm–up.
RIGOL Capacitance Characteristics Accuracy Specifications (% of reading + % of range)[1,2] Function Range Test Current 1 Year 23℃±5℃ Capacitance 2.000nF 20.00nF 200.0nF 2.000μF 200μF 10000μF 200nA 200nA 2μA 10μA 100μA 1mA 3 1 1 1 1 2 [2] + + + + + + 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Temperature Coefficient 0 ℃ to 18 ℃ 28 ℃ to 55 ℃ 0.08+0.002 0.02+0.001 0.02+0.001 0.02+0.001 0.02+0.001 0.02+0.001 NOTE: [1] Specifications are for 30 minute warm–up using REL operation.
RIGOL Other Measurement Characteristics Triggering and Memory Samples per Trigger: 1 to 2,000 Trigger Delay: 8ms to 2000ms External trigger input: Input Level: TTL compatible (High level when left trigger input open) Trigger Condition: Selectable Rising/Falling edges.
RIGOL Chapter 7 Appendix Appendix A: DM3058/DM3058E Accessories Standard Accessories: A Power Cord that fits the standard of destination country.
RIGOL Appendix B: Warranty RIGOL warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment from an authorized RIGOL distributor. If a product proves defective within the respective period, RIGOL will provide repair or replacement as described in the complete warranty statement.
RIGOL Appendix C: General Care and Cleaning General Maintenance Do not store or leave the instrument in where the instrument will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Caution To avoid damages to the instrument, do not expose them to liquids which have causticity. Cleaning Clean the instrument often based on its operating conditions requirement. To clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps: 1. 2. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
RIGOL Appendix D: Contact Us If you have any problem or requirement when using our products, please contact RIGOL Technologies, Inc. or your local distributors, or visit: www.rigol.com.
