User Manual

SDS1000X-E Series Digital Oscilloscope -4
Power-on Inspection
When the scope is energized, turn on the power switch at the lower left corner on the front panel. During the start-up process, the instrument performs a series of
self-test items and you can hear the sound of relay switching. After the self-test completed, the User Interface displays immediately.
Connect the Probe
SIGLENT provides passive probe for the SDS1000X-E series oscilloscope. Please refer to corresponding Probe User Manual for detailed technical information.
Connect the probe:
1.Connect the BNC terminal of the probe to one of the channel BNC connector of the front panel.
2.Connect the probe tip to the circuit point to test and the ground alligator clip of the probe to the ground terminal of the circuit.
Functional Inspection
1. Press to reset the oscilloscope to its factory default setup.
2. Connect the ground alligator clip of the probe to the Ground Terminal on the front panel.
3. Use the probe to connect the CH1 Input Terminal and the Compensation Signal Output Terminal on the front
panel.
4. Press
5. Observe the waveform on the screen. In normal condition, the display should be a square waveform as shown
in the photo to the right.
6. Test the other channels in the same method. If the actual square waveforms does not match that in the photo
shown, please perform “Probe Compensation”.
Note: To avoid electric shock when using the probe, rst please make certain that the insulated wire of the probe
is in good condition, and do not touch the metallic part of the probe when it is connected to a high voltage.
Quick start
Compensation Signal Output
Terminal
Ground Terminal