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Infiniium 9000A Series Oscilloscope
User's Guide
Publication number 54904-97006 October 2009

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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. This guide contains four chapters: Setting up the Oscilloscope Chapter 1 contains inspection, power requirements, air flow, and setup information. Working in Comfort Chapter 2 contains recommendations for working comfortably and safely while operating the Infiniium Oscilloscope. Using the Oscilloscope Chapter 3 gives an overview of the front panel and the graphical user interface, and tells you how to perform basic operations with the oscilloscope. Using the Built-In Information System Chapter 4 describes the built-in information system contents and navigation. The built-in information system contains all of the information that is generally found in a User 's Guide. · For detailed information on how the oscilloscope makes measurements and how to use the oscilloscope, see the built-in information system in the oscilloscope. · For information on programming the oscilloscope using a computer with a GPIB interface card or LAN interface card, see the Programmer's Reference for your model number oscilloscope found in the Infiniium Information System. · For information on testing and servicing the oscilloscope, see the Service Guide manual for your model number oscilloscope found in Infiniium Information System.


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 Installing application programs on Infiniium 1-25 Changing Windows System Settings 1-26 To clean the oscilloscope 1-27 About Repetitive Strain Injury 2-3 Mice and Other Input Devices 2-4 Front Panel 3-4 Run Controls 3-6 Horizontal Controls 3-6 Trigger Controls 3-6 Vertical Controls 3-7 Marker and Measurement Controls 3-7 To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition 3-8 To start and stop waveform acquisition 3-9 To clear the waveform display 3-10 To turn an analog channel on or off 3-11 To turn the digital channels on or off 3-12 To adjust the analog channels' vertical scale and offset 3-13 To adjust horizontal scale and horizontal position 3-14 To magnify a part of the waveform using Zoom 3-15 To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge 3-16 To use the markers 3-17 To use the quick measurements 3-18 To enable or disable the touch screen 3-19 To reinitialize the oscilloscope 3-20 Graphical User Interface 3-22 To perform basic user interface operations 3-29 To select a command from the menu bar 3-33 To select a command from a context-sensitive menu 3-34 To start and stop waveform acquisition 3-37

2 Working in Comfort

3 Using the Oscilloscope

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Contents

To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To

clear the waveform display 3-38 print the screen 3-39 change waveform brightness 3-40 turn a channel on or off 3-41 adjust the vertical offset 3-42 adjust vertical scaling 3-44 access the channel setup 3-45 set the horizontal reference point 3-46 adjust horizontal scale 3-47 adjust horizontal position 3-48 access the horizontal setup 3-49 zoom on a section of the waveform 3-50 move the markers using the graphical interface make a measurement on a waveform 3-54 access the trigger setup 3-56 set an edge trigger 3-57 set dialog box preferences 3-58 recover your Infiniium hard disk 3-59

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4 Using the Built-In Information System

To access the information system 4-3 To access context-sensitive information 4-7

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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.

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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. · If there is mechanical damage or a defect, or if the oscilloscope does not operate properly or does not pass performance tests, notify your Agilent Technologies Sales Office. · If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of stress, notify the carrier and your Agilent Technologies Sales Office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier's inspection. The Agilent Technologies Sales Office will arrange for repair or replacement at Agilent's option without waiting for claim settlement. o Verify that you received the following items in the Infiniium Oscilloscope packaging. · · · · · · Infiniium Oscilloscope Mouse Touchscreen Stylus Front Panel Cover N2873A 10:1 Divider Passive Probe per Scope Channel Channel Flying Lead Set Logic Probe, MSO Cable, and Calibration Fixture (MSO models only) · Probe Accessory Pouch (mounts on rear of oscilloscope) · Agilent I/O Libraries Suite 15.0 · Localized Power Cord · Keyboard If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office. If the shipment was damaged, contact the carrier, then contact the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office.

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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. Some accessories that will enhance your work with the 9000A series oscilloscopes are listed in table 1-1. Table 1-1 Accessories and Software for the 9000A Series Infiniium Oscilloscopes
Agilent Model Number 1131A 1132A 1134A 1168A 1169A E2668A E2669A N5381A N5382A N5380A 1156A 1157A 1158A N2774A N2775A E2697A 54006A E2655A Description Probes 3.5 GHz InfiniiMax Probe Amplifier 5 GHz InfiniiMax Probe Amplifier 7 GHz InfiniiMax Probe Amplifier 10 GHz InfiniiMax II Probe Amplifier 12 GHz InfiniiMax II Probe Amplifier InfiniiMax Single-ended Connectivity Kit InfiniiMax Differential Connectivity Kit 12 GHz Solder-in Differential Probe Head 12 GHz Differential Browser Probe Head SMA Probe Head 1.5 GHz Single-ended Active Probe 2.5 GHz Single-ended Active Probe 4 GHz Single-ended Active Probe 50 MHz Current Probe Probe Power Supply for N2774A High Impedance Adapter, option 807 (includes one 10073C passive probe) 6 GHz probe, 10:1 (500 ) or 20:1 (1 k), .25 pf Additional probe deskew and performance verification kit

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Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories

Agilent Model Number N2870A Series

Description Passive Probe Family (Deluxe, Fine Pitch, and General Purpose Accessory Kits are available as well) Rackmount Kit Rackmount Kit, option 1CM Software Applications and Upgrades

N2902A or Option 1CM Option A6J Option-001 Option-002 Option-003 Option-004 Option-005 Option-006 Option-007 Option-008 Option-009 Option-010 Option-011 Option-012 Option-013 Option-014 Option-015 Option-016 Option-017 Option-018 Option-021 Option-029 Option-031 Option-032 Option-033 Option-040

ANSI Z540 Compliant Calibration RS-232/UART Triggering and Decode - installed EZJIT jitter analysis software - installed High-speed SDA and Clock Recover - installed EZJIT Plus jitter analysis software - installed USB Triggering and Decode - installed PCIe 1.1 Triggering and Decode - installed I2C/SPI Triggering and Decode - installed CAN/Flexray Triggering and Decode - installed InfiniiScan - installed User Defined Function - installed App Remote Programming Interface - installed Infiniium Signal Equalization - installed InfiniiSim Waveform Transformation Toolset (Basic) - installed InfiniiSim Waveform Transformation Toolset (Advanced) - installed Power Measurement application software - installed Xilinx FPGA dynamic probe - installed Altera FPGA dynamic probe - installed RS-232, SPI, and I2C Triggering and Decode Bundle - installed Ethernet compliance application - installed USB2.0 compliance application - installed DDR1 validation application - installed DDR2 validation application - installed DDR3 validation application - installed User Definable Application

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Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories

Agilent Model Number

Description

DSO9000A-820 N2902A N2903

DVD-RW with USB connection 9000A Series rackmount kit Additional removable hard disk drive

Gemstar 5000 Available from www.gemstarmfg.com custom-molded case Stand-alone SW Products N5464B N5463B N5462B N5391B E2681A N5384A N5400A N8803A N5415A N5430A N5452A N5461A N5465A 001 N5465A 002 U1882A N5397A N5433A N5392A N5416A U7233A N5413A USB Triggering and Decode Application for Infiniium 9000A Series PCIe Triggering and Decode Application for Infiniium 9000A Series RS-232 / UART Triggering and Decode Application for Infiniium 9000A Series I2C/SPI Triggering and Decode Application for Infiniium 9000A Series EZJIT Jitter Analysis Software High-speed Serial Data Analysis and Clock Recovery EZJIT Plus Jitter Analysis Software CAN/Flexray Triggering and Decode Application for Infiniium 9000A Series InfiniiScan User Defined Function Application Remote Programming Interface Infiniium Signal Equalization InfiniiSim Waveform Transformation Toolset (Basic) InfiniiSim Waveform Transformation Toolset (Advanced) Power Measurement Application Software Xilinx FPGA Dynamic Probe Altera FPGA Dynamic Probe Ethernet Compliance Application USB 2.0 Compliance Application DDR1 Validation Application DDR2 Validation Application

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Setting Up the Oscilloscope To inspect options and accessories

Agilent Model Number U7231A N5467A E2625A E2682A

Description DDR3 up to 800 MHz Validation Application User Definable Application Communication Mask Test Kit VoiceControl Software for Infiniium Oscilloscopes

DSO to MSO upgrades are available and are listed in table 1-2. Table 1-2 DSO to MSO upgrades for Infiniium 9000A Series Oscilloscopes
Agilent Model Number Description N2901D N2901A N2901B N2901C DSO9064A to MSO9064A DSO9104A to MSO9104A DSO9254A to MSO9254A DSO9404A to MSO9404A

Acquisition memory upgrades are available to protect your Infiniium oscilloscope investment when acquisition memory needs change. You can install memory upgrades without opening the oscilloscope case or requiring on-site service. Acquisition memory upgrades are listed in table 1-3. Table 1-3 Acquisition memory upgrades for Infiniium Oscilloscopes
Agilent Model Number Description (memory is 2x in 2-channel mode) N2900A-020 N2900A-050 N2900A-100 N2900A-200 N2900A-500 Upgrade to 20 MPts Upgrade to 50 MPts Upgrade to 100 MPts Upgrade to 200 MPts Upgrade to 500 MPts

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Setting Up the Oscilloscope Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications
Below are the technical specifications for the Infiniium 9000A Series oscilloscopes.

9064A: 600 MHz 9104A: 1.0 GHz, 9254A: 2.5 GHz, 9404A: 4.0 GHz Calculated Rise Time / Fall Time, 9064A; 540 ps 10%-90% at 50 9104A: 253 ps, 9254A: 142 ps, 9404A: 85 ps Calculated Rise Time / Fall Time, 9064A: 310 ps 20%-80% at 50 9104A: 174 ps, 9254A: 98 ps, 9404A: 59 ps Input channels DSO models: 4 analog MSO models: 4 analog + 16 digital Input impedance* 50 \2.5%, 1 M \1% (11 pF typical) Input sensitivity 1 : 1 mV/div to 5 V/div 50 : 1 mV/ to 1 V/div Input coupling 1 : AC (3.5 Hz), DC 50 : DC Hardware bandwidth limit 20 MHz on 1 input only Vertical resolution** 8 bits, >=12 bits with averaging Channel-to-channel isolation DC to 50 MHz: 50 dB >50 MHz to 1 GHz: 40 dB >1 GHz to 4 GHz: 25 dB \2% of full scale at full resolution on channel scale \5 oC from cal temp DC gain accuracy** *Denotes warranted specification, all others are typical. Specifications are valid only after a 30 minute warm-up period and \5 oC from firmware calibration temperature. **Vertical resolution for 8 bits = 0.4% of full scale, for 12 bits = 0.024% of full scale ***Calculated from the bandwidth

Vertical: Analog Channels Analog Bandwidth (-3 db) 50 *

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Setting Up the Oscilloscope Technical Specifications

Vertical: Analog Channels Maximum input voltage* Offset range

1 : 150 Vrms or dc, CAT I, \250 V (dc + ac) in ac coupling 50 : 5 Vrms 1 M (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 \12 div or \4 V, whichever is smallest \(1.25% of channel offset + 1% of full scale + 1 mV) Offset accuracy** Dynamic range 1 : \8 div from center screen 50 : \8 div from center screen DC voltage measurement Dual Cursor: \[(dc gain accuracy) + resolution] accuracy*, **, *** Single Cursor: \[(dc gain accuracy) + offset accuracy + (resolution/2)] *Denotes warranted specification, all others are typical. Specifications are valid only after a 30 minute warm-up period and \5 oC from firmware calibration temperature. **Vertical resolution for 8 bits = 0.4% of full scale, for 12 bits = 0.024% of full scale ***Calculated from the bandwidth

Vertical: Digital Channels (on all MSO models) Input channels 16 digital channels Threshold groupings Pod 1: D7 - D0 Pod 2: D15 - D8 \8.00 V in 10 mV increments User-defined threshold range \40 V peak, CAT I Maximum input voltage \(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting) Threshold accuracy \10 V about threshold Input dynamic range Minimum input voltage swing 500 mV peak-to-peak Input impedance (flying leads) 100 K \2% (app. 8 pF) at probe tip Resolution 1 bit

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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. Specifications are valid only after a 30 minute warm-up period and \5 oC from firmware calibration temperature.

Acquisition Maximum real-time sample rate

4 ch x 10 GSa/s or 2 ch x 20 GSa/s *The DSO/MSO 9064A model has a maximum real-time sampling rate of 5 GSa/s (4 channel mode), 10 GSa/s (2 channel mode) Memory depth per channel Standard: 10 Mpts on 4 channels, 20 Mpts on 2 channels Option 20M: 20 Mpts on 4 channels, 40 Mpts on 2 channels Option 50M: 50 Mpts on 4 channels, 100 Mpts on 2 channels Option 100: 100 Mpts on 4 channels, 200 Mpts on 2 channels Option 200: 200 Mpts on 4 channels, 400 Mpts on 2 channels Option 500: 500 Mpts on 4 channels, 1 Gpts on 2 channels Maximum real-time sample rate (digital 2 GSa/s channels) Maximum memory depth per channel 128 Mpts with 2 GSa/s, 64 Mpts with sampling < 2 GSa/s (single mode) (digital channels) 64 Mpts with 2 GSa/a, 32 Mpts with sampling < 2 GSa/s (repetitive mode) Minimum width glitch detection (digital 2 ns channels)

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Setting Up the Oscilloscope Technical Specifications

Computer System Operating System CPU PC system memory Drives LXI compliance

Windows XP Pro Intel Celeron M530 1.733 GHz microprocessor 2 GB >= 250 GB internal hard drive (optional removabel hard drive), external DVDRW drive (optional) LXI Class C

General Characteristics Temperature Humidity (non-condensing) Altitude Vibration

Power

Weight Dimensions (with feet retracted)

Safety

Operating: 5 oC to 40 oC Non-operating: -40 oC to 70 oC Operating: Up to 95% relative humidity at 40 oC Non-operating: Up to 90% relative humidity at 65 oC Operating: Up to 4,000 meters (12,000 feet) Non-operating: Up tp 15,300 meters (50,000 feet) Operating: Random vibration 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 0.21 g (rms) Non-operating: Random vibration 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 2.0 g (rms); resonant search 5-500 Hz, swept sine, 1 octave/minute sweep rate, (0.50 g), 5 minute resonant dwell at 4 resonances per axis 100-120 V, 50/60/400 Hz 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Max power dissipated: 375 W Net: 11.8 kg (26 lbs) Shipping: 17.8 kg (39 lbs) Height: 12.9 in (33 cm) Width: 16.8 in (43 cm) Depth: 9 in (23 cm) Meets IEC1010-1 +A2, CSA certified to C22.2 No. 1010.1, Self certified to UL 3111

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Setting Up the Oscilloscope Technical Specifications

General Characteristics Connections

Measurement Category Typical Operator Noise

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 2.0 port 2 PS/2 connections 1 Aux Out BNC 1 Time base reference output BNC 1 Time base reference input BNC 1 VGA connection speaker/microphone connections AC power cord connection Measurement Category I; Warning: Do not use this equipment for measurements within measurement categories II, III, and IV 30 dB

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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).

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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 25.4

Minimum 75 mm Minimum 25.4

Infiniium 9000A Series oscilloscope Top View (top view)

The airflow requirement is 300 cfm Positioning the Infiniium Oscilloscope with Sufficient Clearance

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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.
Maximum power dissipation: 9000A series is 375 W

The oscilloscope power supply automatically adjusts for line input voltages in the range 100 to 240 VAC. Therefore, you do not need to adjust an input line voltage setting. The line cord provided is matched by Agilent Technologies to the country of origin of the order. You should regularly check the condition of the power cord.

AC power cord plugs into here

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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. When using the PS2 port, the mouse must be plugged in prior to turning on power to the oscilloscope The keyboard 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. When using the PS2 port, the keyboard must be plugged in prior to turning on power to the oscilloscope. Connect your LAN cable to the RJ-45 connector on the side panel of the oscilloscope. After you have connected to the LAN card, you must set up the network. Before you try to setup your network, you should exit the oscilloscope application. If you do not know how to setup a network in Windows XP, see your network administrator or use the Windows XP on-line help. USB Connectors Printer Cable Side panel USB connectors can be used for any USB devices. There are also three USB connectors in the lower right-hand corner of the front panel. If you have a parallel (Centronics) printer, you will need a parallel printer cable. Connect cable to parallel port on side panel of oscilloscope. If you have a serial printer, you will need a 9-pin to 25-pin serial printer cable. Some printers may require other cable configurations, but the oscilloscope has a 9-pin serial connector. Connect cable into the RS-232 port.

Keyboard

LAN Cable

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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

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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.
Figure 1-3

Digital channels input

4 analog input channels where probes are connected

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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

Do not attempt to twist the snap-on probes on or off the oscilloscope's BNC connector. Twisting the probe connector body will damage it.

CAUTION

!

For the 9000A series oscilloscopes do not exceed the maximum input voltage rating. The maximum input voltage for the 50 inputs is ±5 Vpeak, CAT I and for the 1 M inputs, it is 150 Vrms (or dc), CAT I, ±250 V (dc + ac) in ac coupling.

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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.
Figure 1-5

Latching the Oscilloscope Front Feet

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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. The oscilloscope is ready to use.

2 You can connect and disconnect probes and BNC cables while the oscilloscope is turned on.

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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.

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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.

3 Press the Default Setup key on the front panel.
The display will pause momentarily while the oscilloscope is configured to its default settings.

4 Press the Autoscale key on the front panel.

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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. If you do not see the waveform, ensure your power source is adequate, the oscilloscope is properly powered-on, and the probe is connected securely to the front-panel channel input BNC and to the probe calibration output.

5 Move the mouse around the mouse surface and verify that the on screen pointer follows the mouse movement. 6 Touch the pointer of the touch screen stylus to the surface of the screen and move it around while verifying that the pointer follows the movement. Ensure that the front panel Touchscreen button is illuminated (symbolizing that the touch screen is enabled). You do not need to use the stylus in many instances when controlling the oscilloscope via the touch screen - a finger is effective as well.

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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. · Agilent Vector Signal Analysis · Agilent VEE Pro · Amherst Systems Oscilloscope Tools · Microsoft Office 2000, 2003, 2007 · MathWorks MATLAB · Mathsoft MathCad 2001i · McAfee VirusScan · Symantec Norton AntiVirus Before installing any software, you should exit the oscilloscope application. If you install an application other than those which Agilent has tested, it is possible that it could break the oscilloscope application. This would potentially require you to recover the oscilloscope hard drive using the hard drive's hidden recovery partition.

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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.

· · · · ·

Do not change the Power Options. Do not change the System Properties Hardware Tab settings. Do not change the Regional and Language Options Advanced Tab settings. Do not remove Fonts. Display Settings
· Do not change the screen resolution or the color quality from Highest (32 bit). · Do not change the Font size to Extra Large. · Do not use a Menu font size greater than 14 points.

· Do not use the Administrative Tools to enable or disable Internet Information Services (Web Server). Use the Infiniium Web Control dialog box to enable or disable the Web Server. · Do not delete or modify the InfiniiumAdmin user account.

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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.

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Setting Up the Oscilloscope To clean the oscilloscope

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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. If you experience discomfort or pain while using the oscilloscope, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician as soon as possible. For more information on RSI you may wish to consult the About Repetitive Strain Injury section. Please study the recommendations offered here in this chapter. Included there are references to relevant parts of international standards, regulations and guidelines, such as ISO 9241 and the European Community Display Screen Equipment directive. You may also wish to consult your employer's human resources department or other relevant departments for guidance specific to your company.

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Working in Comfort About Repetitive Strain Injury

About Repetitive Strain Injury
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. Scientific literature suggests that there may be a relationship between injury to soft tissues--especially in the hands and arms--and prolonged improper use of keyboards or other equipment requiring repeated motions of the hands and forearms. This literature also suggests that there are many other risk factors that may increase the chance of such injury, commonly called Repetitive Strain Injury. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI--also known as cumulative trauma disorder or repetitive motion injury) is a type of injury where soft tissues in the body, such as muscles, nerves, or tendons, become irritated or inflamed. RSI has been a reported problem for those who perform repetitive tasks such as assembly line work, meatpacking, sewing, playing musical instruments, and computer work. RSI also has been observed in those who frequently engage in activities such as carpentry, knitting, housework, gardening, tennis, windsurfing and lifting children. The specific causes of RSI have not been established. Nevertheless, the incidence of RSI has been associated with a variety of risk factors, including: · Too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion. · Performing an activity in an awkward or unnatural posture. · Maintaining static posture for prolonged periods. · Failing to take frequent short breaks. · Other environmental and psychosocial factors. In addition, there have been reports associating the occurrence of RSI with the use of keyboards, mice, and other input devices. Also, certain medical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, obesity and diabetes, may predispose some people to this type of injury. If you are experiencing any discomfort, seek professional medical advice immediately. Typically, the earlier a problem is diagnosed and treated, the easier it is to resolve.

What is RSI?

What causes RSI?

What if I experience discomfort?

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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. · If you use your thumb to rotate the ball on a trackball or spaceball, keep it in a relaxed, natural shape, and maintain a neutral posture in your hand, wrist, and forearm. · Hold the mouse gently by draping your fingers over it. Keep your hand relaxed and fingers loose. Do not grip the mouse tightly. · It takes very little pressure or force from your fingers to activate the buttons or scroll wheel on your mouse, scrolling mouse, trackball, or other input device. Using too much force can place unnecessary stress on the tendons and muscles in your hands, wrists, and forearms. · If you are using a scrolling mouse, be sure to keep your fingers and hand in a relaxed, neutral position when activating the scroll wheel. Also, this type of mouse features software that can minimize the number of mouse movements or button clicks. · When using a mouse, trackball, or other input device, position it as close to the keyboard as possible, and keep it at the same level as you do not have to stretch while using it. · Be sure to keep your mouse and trackball clean. Regular removal of accumulated dust and dirt helps ensure proper tracking and reduces unnecessary hand and wrist motions.

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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. · The graphical interface with menus, windows, dialogs, and toolbars provides easy logical access to dozens of configuration and analysis tools, making it easy for you to set up and make the most complex measurements. The interface also allows you to use the Infiniium oscilloscope's built-in information system, which gives detailed information on using the oscilloscope to make measurements. See "Using the Graphical Interface" on page 3-21.

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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. In addition, the front panel has a set of LED (Light-Emitting Diode) indicators; by using these and the display, you can assess the configuration of the oscilloscope at a glance--there is no need to enter a series of keystrokes to navigate through complex menus. You can also push on many of the front panel knobs to activate various modes such as vernier scaling (fine scaling). The Infiniium Oscilloscope uses color consistently throughout the front panel and user interface. For example, the color for channel 1 is the same color as the waveform for channel 1. All the configuration items and values related to channel 1 are displayed in the same color.

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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.) Trigger controls Turn digital channels on/off Turn serial decode on/off

Color coded controls for each analog oscilloscope channel

Infiniium Oscilloscope Front Panel

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Using the Oscilloscope Front Panel

Using the front panel, you can configure the Infiniium oscilloscope for most troubleshooting tasks. The control categories are: · Run controls · Horizontal controls · Trigger controls · Vertical controls · Measure controls

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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. You can also view a magnified section of the waveform using the Zoom window, which uses software to expand part of the acquisition memory. Several other keys are in this section that do not directly deal with horizontal controls. For example, the Autoscale key allow you to reset the oscilloscope to its default setup and automatically configure the oscilloscope for the current input signals. Also, the clear display control erases the waveforms from the display and resets such things as measurement statistics and averaging. The touch control enables or disables the touch screen. The Default Setup key returns the oscilloscope to a knows state.

Trigger Controls
Using the trigger controls, you set the conditions on which the oscilloscope will trigger and acquire an input signal. You can set up a variety of trigger conditions. Edge and advanced triggers can be selected from the front panel, and the parameters for edge triggering can be set up here as well. The advanced trigger parameters must be set up using the graphical interface. Trigger configuration settings you make using the graphical interface are reflected in the front-panel status indicators, and will remain set unless you change them (either using the front panel or the graphical interface) or press the Default Setup key. See "Using the Graphical Interface" on page 3-21 for information on accessing the graphical interface.

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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.

Marker and Measurement Controls
Using the marker and measurement controls, you control two sets of markers within the oscilloscope graticule. You use markers to make more accurate measurements of waveform events than you could make visually. Both time and voltage differences between the markers are updated continuously on the screen. By default, the markers track the source waveform. Voltage measurements from the markers are the value of the waveform at the time set with the marker position control. The Multipurpose key can be customized in the GUI to perform a variety of operations (under Utilities > Customize Multipurpose). Pressing this key will then carry out the operation you specify.

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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. Save the Current Oscilloscope Configuration Before using Default Setup, you may want to save the current oscilloscope configuration for later use. See the built-in information system (described in chapter 4) for instructions on saving and recalling setups, and for information on the exact configuration that is set when you press Default Setup.

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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. When it receives a trigger signal, it finishes acquiring data, updates the display, then starts another acquisition cycle if it is in triggered (Trig'd) or auto trigger (Auto) mode.

· To stop waveform acquisition, press the Run/Stop key if the key is illuminated green.
The oscilloscope stops acquiring data. Whatever data was last acquired remains on the screen.

· Press the Single key to acquire a single acquisition and then stop the oscilloscope.

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Using the Oscilloscope To clear the waveform display

To clear the waveform display
· Press the Clear Display key.
The oscilloscope clears is receiving triggers, it Clearing the waveform persistence, histogram, the waveform display. If the oscilloscope is in Run mode and will update the display as it collects new waveform data. display also resets averaging, infinite persistence, color grade mask testing, and measurement statistics.

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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. Thus, you can still use the analog channel as a source for functions. Using an Analog Channel as External Trigger Any analog channel can be used as a trigger source. If you need an external trigger but do not need all analog channels, you can use an analog channel as an external trigger without displaying it by turning the analog channel display off.

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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.

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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. Increasing the vertical scale makes the waveform smaller. There are more volts displayed per division.

· To move the waveform toward the top of the display, turn the vertical offset knob clockwise. To move it toward the bottom of the display, turn the knob counter-clockwise.
The vertical offset knob is the smaller of the two knobs for a channel. It is marked with a set of arrows.

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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. Shrinking the waveform means there are more seconds displayed per division.

· To move the waveform to the right, turn the horizontal position knob clockwise. To move the waveform to the left, turn the horizontal position knob counter-clockwise.
Moving the waveform to the right shows more of the pretrigger data (data acquired before the trigger event). Moving the waveform to the left shows more of the posttrigger data (data acquired after the trigger event). The horizontal position knob is the smaller of the two horizontal control knobs. It is marked with a set of arrows. There is a detent programmed into the software so there is a momentary pause at zero while you are turning the knob. Continuing to turn the knob will move the horizontal position through zero.

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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. The horizontal scale and horizontal position controls now change how the waveform is shown in the zoom window. The horizontal scale will change the amount of magnification, while the position will change the part of the waveform in the main window that is shown in the zoom window.

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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.

4 Press the Sweep key until the Trig'd LED is illuminated.
The oscilloscope will wait for the edge before initiating a sweep.

5 Turn the Level knob to adjust the voltage level at which the oscilloscope will trigger.

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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.

· To select the type of marker mode that you want to use, press the Markers key and select the marker type in the Markers dialog box that appears. · To turn on Marker A, press the Position key until the marker that you want to move appears in the pop-up dialog box.
Marker A has a solid line pattern on the waveform display. It is associated with the first available source on the display.

· To turn on Marker B, press the Position key until the marker that you want to move appears in the pop-up dialog box.
Marker B has a dashed line pattern on the waveform display. It is associated with the first available source on the display.

· To move a marker, turn the Position knob. In Measurement Marker mode, the marker position cannot be changed.

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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.
The five preset measurements defined in the Quick Measurement configuration are enabled and results are displayed on the screen for the first waveform source. The default measurements are: Vp-p, Period, Frequency, Rise time, and Fall time.

· To measure parameters for another waveform, press the Multipurpose key until that waveform is the one shown in the measurement readout.
Continuing to press the Multipurpose key cycles through each of the waveforms available.

· To turn off the quick measurement display, press and release the Multipurpose key until the measurements are turned off.
The measurement results disappear from the screen. See the built-in information system (described in Chapter 4) for information on how to configure the quick measurement capability, using the Customize Measurement feature of the graphical interface.

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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.

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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. 3 When the Windows XP screen disappears press and release the Default Setup key.
A key-down powerup completely reinitializes the oscilloscope, including the configuration RAM. It does not affect saved waveforms or setups, which are stored on the hard disk drive.

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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.

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Graphical User Interface
The graphical interface looks like the following two figures. Figure 3-2
Access the Channel Setup dialog Turn this channel on or off Set vertical scaling Memory bar-- highlighted area shows how much of acquisition memory is displayed on the screen Click here to set the time and date

Menu bar

Measurement toolbar

Access the Digital Setup dialog box

This button minimizes the oscilloscope

Infiniium Oscilloscope Top of Display

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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 Waveform Brightness

Set Set horizontal horizonta scale l position (delay) Access the Horizontal Setup dialog box

Access the Trigger Setup dialog box

Set trigger level

Infiniium Oscilloscope Bottom of Display

To make it easy to see which controls affect each waveform, the oscilloscope uses color consistently throughout the graphical interface. These colors match the ones used on the front panel knobs. For example, the color of the waveform for channel 1 matches the color for that channel. If channel 1 is the trigger signal, all of the trigger configuration items, including the trigger level reference icon (at the right side of the waveform display area), will match that color. The buttons associated with that channel, vertical scaling and offset settings, ground reference indicator, and measurements done on that channel also have the same color. All changes made to the frontpanel settings are reflected in the graphical user interface, and changes made using the graphical interface are reflected in the front panel where applicable. Use whichever interface is easiest for you in a particular measurement situation. For example, it might be easiest to set a coarse vertical scale using the knobs, then fine-tune the setting using the graphical user interface.

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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. Drag and Drop Measurements By dragging one of the measurement icons to a waveform in the waveform display area, you can make that measurement on the waveform. As you drag a measurement icon around the screen, the icon outline changes color to match the color of the closest waveform. This makes it easy to see which waveform will be measured when you drop the icon. For those measurements that are done on waveform features, the measurement is made at the feature closest to the location where you dropped the icon. For example, you might want to measure the rise time of the fifth rising edge; dropping the rise time measurement icon at that edge will cause the measurement to be made on that edge. You can also make a measurement by simply clicking the icon on the measurement toolbar, then selecting the source to be measured in the dialog box that appears. When you start a measurement this way, any measurements on waveform-specific features will measure the feature closest to the horizontal reference indicator. Each waveform can have multiple simultaneous measurements and the measurements can all be of the same type, if desired. For example, you can have 3 pulse width measurements on different parts of the same waveform. Geometric Measurement Indicators For each measurement currently running, a geometric indicator at the measurement location on the waveform corresponds to an identical indicator in the measurement results readout. This makes it easy for you to verify that the readout shows results for the correct waveform and the correct feature on that waveform. See figure 3-25 for an example. Tool Tips To find out what a particular measurement tool does, move the mouse pointer over it for a moment. A small popup will appear that describes the measurement.

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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. Figure 3-4
Minimize and maximize tabs buttons Tab area

Tab Display Area

The display area shows information and statistics for the particular tab that is selected. The type of markers that are shown in the waveform viewing area depend on the tab that you have selected. For example, when the Histogram tab is selected, the markers are histogram markers and are used to define the histogram window. Waveform Display Area The waveform display area shows the waveforms, and optionally, the results of your measurements. Several display options, including a grid, are available and can be configured using the graphical interface. Waveform Manipulation When using the graphical interface, two features are available that can simplify your work with waveforms: · Direct Manipulation--you can use the mouse to click and drag waveforms to new vertical positions, which changes the vertical offset, or to new horizontal positions, which changes the horizontal position or delay value. · Zoom--you can click and drag a rectangular area on the display, then click the Waveform Zoom menu item to zoom on that section of displayed waveforms. The oscilloscope does this in one of two ways. If acquisition is stopped, the magnification is done by the oscilloscope software. If acquisition is running, the oscilloscope automatically adjusts the vertical scaling and offset and the horizontal scale and position to present the zoomed section of the waveforms.

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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. Ground Reference Indicators A small symbol is shown at the right side of the waveform display area for each waveform that is on, including channels, waveform memories, and functions. This symbol represents the ground reference point for each channel; it moves when you change the vertical offset. You can also drag this symbol up and down using the mouse or touch screen; doing so automatically changes the vertical offset for that waveform. Menu Control and Menus The display looks like figure 3-2 and figure 3-3, including a menu bar, measurement toolbar (if enabled), and graphical controls for vertical, horizontal, trigger, and acquisition. You can use the menu bar for most oscilloscope configuration functions. Contextsensitive menus, which pop up to provide a selection of commands within particular regions of the user interface, are available in the following regions: · Memory bar · Waveform display area · Measurement toolbar · Horizontal and acquisition controls You display a context-sensitive menu by clicking the right mouse button with the pointer in one of these regions. For more information on context-sensitive menus, see "To select a command from a context-sensitive menu" on page 3-34. Vertical Settings and Controls The top of the waveform display area includes the vertical settings and controls. All channels are shown with the corresponding vertical scaling settings in volts per division. Each has a checkbox allowing you to turn that channel on or off, and a set of controls allowing you to change the vertical scaling. Clicking directly on the vertical scaling value displays a popup numeric keypad allowing you to set a precise vertical scale. Horizontal and Trigger Toolbar

At the bottom of the waveform display area is the horizontal and trigger toolbar. This includes the run/stop controls, the horizontal controls, and the trigger controls.

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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. (Same as pressing the Clear Display key on the front panel.) · The next control is a printer. Clicking prints the screen to the default printer. · The rightmost control is the waveform brightness control. Horizontal settings and controls The middle of the bar contains the horizontal settings and controls. Leftmost is a button, labeled with an "H." Clicking on this will display the horizontal setup dialog box. Next is the current horizontal scale. Clicking on this displays a pop-up numeric keypad so you can set a particular horizontal scale. Or, you can click on the two icons to the right of the horizontal scale setting to cycle through the preset speeds. The lefthand icon shrinks the waveform, which decreases the horizontal scale and increases the time per division. The right-hand icon stretches the waveform, which increases the horizontal scale and decreases the time per division. Next is the horizontal position (delay) setting. Clicking on this displays a pop-up numeric keypad that allows you to set a particular position. Or, you can use the three icons to the right. The left arrow moves the waveform to the left, the center "0" resets the delay to zero, and the right arrow moves the waveform to the right. Across the toolbar are three vertical arrows. These are the left, center, and right horizontal reference indicators. Clicking on one of these arrows moves the horizontal position to the respective horizontal reference position on the display--left, center, or right. Assuming the horizontal position is at zero: · Left means the information on the display is all post-trigger. · Center means the information to the left of center is pretrigger; to the right is posttrigger. · Right means the information on the display is pretrigger. The horizontal position value represents the time relative to the trigger at the respective horizontal reference. When you change the horizontal scale, the waveforms expand and contract about this reference position. Trigger settings and controls The right side of the bar contains the trigger settings and controls. These will vary depending on the current trigger configuration, which can be set using the front panel and the graphical interface. Advanced trigger configuration items are available only through the graphical interface. You can click on the button labeled with a "T" to bring up the trigger

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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. You can also click on the trigger reference indicator at the right side of the display and drag it up or down to change the trigger level.

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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. The right mouse button capability is not available using the touch screen stylus.
You use the right-click operation to access context-sensitive menus. See "To select a command from a context-sensitive menu" on page 3-34.

· To use a radio button, click to select the desired item.
Radio buttons appear in many different dialog boxes in the oscilloscope graphical interface. See the Persistence radio buttons in figure 3-5. You can choose only one option at a time.

· To use a check box, click with the pointer in the box.
A check mark in the box indicates that item is selected. See the Connect Dots check box in figure 3-5. To clear the selection, click with the pointer in the box.

· To use a drop-down list box, click the arrow at the right-hand side of the box. Then click on the desired choice to highlight it.
See the Language selection list box in figure 3-7.

· To use a spin box, click the up arrow to increase the value displayed in the box, and the down arrow to decrease it.
See the Intensity spin box in figure 3-5.

· To move a dialog box, press and hold the left mouse button or touch screen stylus with the pointer in the title bar, drag the box to a new position on the screen, then release. · To close a dialog box, click the "X" symbol in the upper right-hand corner of the box, or click the Close button in the box.

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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

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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

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Figure 3-7

Click the arrow in a drop-down list box...

...to see the options you can choose Dialog Box with a Drop-Down List Box

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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. These are indicated by an arrow at the right side of the command. When you move the pointer to one of these menu commands, the submenu automatically appears. You can then move the pointer to the desired command on that submenu and click the mouse button or touch screen to execute the command. Figure 3-8

Click the Measure menu, then Thresholds to customize the measurement setup

Selecting a Command from the Menu Bar

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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. They are available in the following display areas: memory bar, measurement toolbar, waveform display area, and horizontal settings and controls.

2 Click the right mouse button. Right click is not available using the touch screen stylus. 3 Move the pointer to the desired menu item. 4 Click the left or right mouse button.
If you continue to hold the mouse button after step 2, release the button in step 4 to execute the command.

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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

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Figure 3-10
Right-click in this region to see the Measurement Setup context-sensitive Right-click in this region to see the Acquisition Setup context-sensitive menu

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

Rightclick in this region to see the context-sensitive menu for the currently selected tab

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Using the Oscilloscope To start and stop waveform acquisition

To start and stop waveform acquisition
· To start waveform waveform display · To stop waveform waveform display acquisition, click the start button at the bottom of the area. acquisition, click the stop button at the bottom of the area.

See figure 3-11. You can still use the Run/Stop key on the front panel. However, if you are performing many graphical interface operations, it is easier to start and stop the oscilloscope using the buttons in the interface, so you do not have to remove your hand from the mouse or the stylus away from the touch screen. Figure 3-11

Click this button to start

Click this button to stop Start and Stop Icons

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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. Figure 3-12

Click this button to clear the waveform display Clearing the Display

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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. Figure 3-13

Click this button to print the screen Printing the Screen

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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. Figure 3-14

Click this button to change the waveform brightness Changing Waveform Brightness the Screen

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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. When you turn off a channel, the current vertical scaling factor and vertical scale buttons for that channel disappear. They re-appear when you turn the channel on. You can also turn a channel on or off by using the Channel Setup dialog box, or by using the front panel key for that channel. Figure 3-15
Turn a channel on by clicking in the On check box until a check mark appears Turn a channel off by clicking in the On check box until the box is cleared

Turning a Channel On or Off

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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.
or

· Click the channel button in the vertical toolbar, then set the vertical offset using the spin box control in the Channel Setup dialog box.
If you leave the mouse pointer on the waveform (without clicking), the pointer changes into crossed arrows as a visual indicator that you can drag the waveform when you click and hold. If you move the crossed arrow pointer up or down, the interface constrains the movement vertically and adjusts vertical offset only. If you initially move the crossed arrow pointer left or right, the interface constrains the movement horizontally and changes the horizontal position setting only. You can also adjust the vertical offset through the Channel Setup dialog box. See "To access the channel setup" on page 3-45.

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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.

Adjusting Vertical Offset

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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. Notice that the setting is colorcoded to match the waveform color for easy recognition. You can also adjust the vertical scaling by clicking on the current setting, which is shown next to the waveform buttons for the channel. This displays a pop-up numeric keypad that allows you to set an exact value for the scaling. Or, you can adjust the vertical scaling through the Channel Setup dialog box. See "To access the channel setup" on page 3-45. Figure 3-17
Click to display a pop-up numeric keypad that lets you specify a particular vertical scaling value Click to make the waveform bigger (fewer volts per division)

Click to make the waveform smaller (more volts per division) Adjusting Vertical Scaling

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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. You can set attenuation ratio, attenuation units, and measurement units for the probe, or perform a probe calibration. For Agilent Technologies probes that are compatible with the AutoProbe Interface, the oscilloscope will automatically set these characteristics (except for skew) after identifying the probe when it is connected to the channel input. Figure 3-18

Click one of the channel buttons at the top of the waveform display...

...or select a channel from the Setup menu... Accessing the Channel Setup

...to access the channel setup dialog box.

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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. A non-zero horizontal position value is the time relative to the trigger event at the selected horizontal reference point. Figure 3-19

Click to set the horizontal reference to the left side of the display Horizontal Reference Points

Click to set the horizontal reference to the center of the display

Click to set the horizontal reference to the right side of the

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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. This displays a pop-up numeric keypad that allows you to set an exact value for the horizontal scale. Or, you can adjust the horizontal scale through the Horizontal Setup dialog box. See "To access the horizontal setup" on page 3-49. Figure 3-20

Click here to display the horizontal setup dialog box

Click here to set the horizontal scale directly through a popup numeric

Click to shrink the waveform (more seconds per division)

Click to stretch the waveform (fewer seconds per division)

Adjusting Horizontal Scale

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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.

· To move the waveform to the right or left, click the right or left arrow next to the position value at the bottom of the waveform display. Or, click and hold the mouse button on the desired waveform and drag the waveform to the right or left. Release the mouse button when the waveform is in the desired position.
When you click and drag a waveform, this changes the horizontal position for all channels and functions on the display, but not that of waveform memories. You can also adjust the horizontal position through the horizontal setup dialog. Figure 3-21

Click to set the horizontal position through a pop-up numeric keypad Adjusting Horizontal Position

Move the waveform to the left

Reset the horizontal position to zero

Move the waveform to the right

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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. See the built-in information system (described in chapter 4) for details. Figure 3-22

Click this button...

...or select this menu item... ...to access the horizontal setup dialog box. Accessing the Horizontal Setup

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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. If running, the oscilloscope adjusts vertical scale, vertical offset, horizontal scale, and horizontal position as necessary to best rescale the area you defined in step 1. If stopped, the oscilloscope does a software magnification of the waveform. In either case, a small dialog box appears in the corner of the screen, with an "Undo" button; by clicking this button, you will undo the zoom and return the oscilloscope to its previous settings. Avoid Overdriving the Vertical Input Amplifiers When the oscilloscope is running, the input waveform can overdrive the vertical input amplifiers if you expand the vertical excessively. The result is distortion of the waveform. Ensure that you select a region that will keep all of the waveform on the screen vertically.

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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.

Zooming on a Section of the Waveform

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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.
Clicking and dragging a marker makes it easy to quickly move the marker to the desired waveform event. You can use the front-panel Measure Position knob for fine adjustment. Or, you can select the Markers command from the Measure menu and set the marker position precisely. See the built-in information system for details.

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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

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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.
For measurements on waveform features, such as those that involve waveform edges, if you click the measurement icon and specify a source, the measurement defaults to using the feature closest to the horizontal reference point. When you make the measurement using drag-and-drop, the measurement uses the waveform feature closest to the point where you drop the icon. Only the most commonly used measurements are available on the toolbar. Others are available by selecting them from the Measure menu. A few specialized measurements are available only through the GPIB programming command set to the oscilloscope. See the Programmer 's Reference. When you drag and drop a measurement icon on a waveform, notice that the icon outline changes color to match the color of each waveform it touches. This enables you to easily see which waveform will be measured when you release. Also, the measurement results are also displayed in color to make it easy to see which waveform source is being measured. For edge-sensitive measurements, when you drop the measurement icon on a waveform, a geometric icon appears in the waveform marker color. This icon shows exactly where the measurement is being made. The icon is also displayed next to the measurement results readout to associate the readout with the waveform and feature being measured. See figure 3-25. This feature helps you distinguish measurement results from each other when you make multiple measurements on the same waveform, but at different waveform features. For example, a series of rise time measurements on several different edges of the same waveform all have unique geometric icons to show each measurement's location.

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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.

Waveform Measurements

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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. Figure 3-26

...or select this menu item...

Click this button...

...to access the trigger setup dialog. Accessing the Trigger Setup

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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.
You can also click on the trigger level setting to display a pop-up numeric keypad, where you can enter the trigger level directly.

Figure 3-27

Select Edge mode

Select the trigger source

Select rising edge, falling edge, or both Set the trigger level using the spin box controls Setting an Edge Trigger

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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. With Allow Multiple Active Dialogs, you can change several different aspects of the oscilloscope configuration simultaneously. Also, it is not recommended that you enable multiple dialog boxes when working with Serial Decode or Search as this can lead to problems. Remove Clutter from the Waveform Display Having too many dialog boxes on the screen can make it difficult to see the waveform. Close dialog boxes you are not using to remove clutter from the waveform display. Figure 3-28

Select this command to allow many dialog boxes to be present on the screen at one time

Setting Dialog Box Options

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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. If the oscilloscope does not successfully restart then try recycling the power again. 3 After the Windows XP load screen disappears, press and release the Infiniium Default Setup key on the front panel. If the oscilloscope still does not successfully restart, follow the instructions for recovering the hard drive.
Infiniium Hard Drive Recovery Use the following instructions to recover your Infiniium hard drive.

1 Turn off the Infiniium. 2 Connect the keyboard to the keyboard connector on the rear panel of the oscilloscope. 3 Connect the mouse to the mouse connector on the rear panel of the oscilloscope. 4 Turn on the Infiniium. 5 When you see the message press F2 to boot the Infiniium Recovery System, press F2 and follow the on screen instructions. 6 Once the recovery process is finished and the oscilloscope is running, check in the About Infiniium dialog box under installed options to see if all of the options you ordered are installed. If the options are not installed, please install them using the license keys provided on the oscilloscope option license certificates you received or on the rear panel of the oscilloscope.

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Using the Oscilloscope To recover your Infiniium hard disk

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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. The 9000A manuals (User's Guide, Programmer's Reference, Service Guide, Rack Mount Kit Installation Guide) are also accessed from the information system's home page.

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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. Figure 4-1

Select Contents from the Help menu to access the information Help Menu

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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.
Figure 4-2
Select the tab you want displayed Press this arrow button to show the Favorites tab Prints this topic on the default printer Closes the information system window

Hides the view of the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs.

Main entry into the help system. Topics are broken down into categories to allow for easy browsing

Click here to see what new features are included with the most current software release Contents Topic Page

Scrolling down this page brings you to the Manuals section, the Probes/Accessories section, and the Specifications section

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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. The Search tab is the third method of finding information. You can type in a keyword and if that word exists in the help system, a list of topics containing the keyword is shown. You may find that certain searches generate many results. This is because the search engine lists every topic that mentions the search word. To make searching more efficient, you should first try only searching topic titles (you can enable this by checking the Search Titles Only box at the bottom of the Search pane). Then you might also try using quotation marks so the system only finds words in a certain order. For instance, searching for sample rate will list every topic that contains either the word sample or the word rate. However, if you search for "sample rate" only topics containing the phrase sample rate will be displayed in the results. You can also locate information by browsing the main entry of the information system. See the screen shot on the previous page for this section's location. Another useful feature is the Favorites tab. To access this tab press the arrow button next to the tabs selection area (see screen shot on previous page for this location) to display the Favorites tab. When you are on a topic you want to save to the Favorites tab, simply click on the Add button at the bottom of the pane. This enables you to build up your own mini-help system of topics you use frequently. Hyperlinks throughout the information system allow you to reach the information you need. Most hyperlinks will be in blue underlined text, but some hyperlinks also have buttons (many of the reference topics) or tabs (in setup guide topics). You can find out whether a particular item has a hyperlink by pointing to it; if it is a hyperlink, the pointer will change to a hand icon. Clicking once will follow the hyperlink to display a new topic with the relevant information.

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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.

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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. After you click on the desired user interface element, a popup window appears describing the function or use of the element. To clear the popup window, click again. Figure 4-3
Click here to display the Trigger Setup help topic

After clicking the question mark button, click on a user interface element (such as this list) to display help for that element

Click here, then on a user interface element to display help for that element

Getting Help on the Trigger Setup Dialog Interface Elements

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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 configuration 3-28 mode 3-56 airflow requirements 1-15 Application software 1-25 applying power 1-21 arrangement of graphical interface 3-24 Arrow keys 3-17 associating measurement results with waveforms 3-54, 3-55 Autoprobe interface 3-45 Autoscale 1-23, 3-6 B back panel connections 1-16, 1-18 backlight 1-21 behavior of information system windows 4-5 blanking screen 1-21 BNC connectors 1-19 built-in information system 4-2 buttons 3-3 as hyperlink 4-5 channel setup 3-22, 3-23, 3-45

clear display 3-22, 3-23 external trigger setup 3-22, 3-23 graphical interface mode 3-22, 3-23 help 4-7 horizontal setup 3-22, 3-23, 3-49 question mark 4-7 run 3-22, 3-23 stop 3-22, 3-23 trigger setup 3-22, 3-23, 3-56, 3-57 C cables 1-4 printer 1-16 calibration and repair service 1-4 MIL-STD 1-4 output 1-23 cautions cleaning 1-27 disconnecting probes 1-19 center horizontal reference 3-27, 3-46 Centronics printers, see parallel printers Channel keys 3-11 channel setup accessing 3-45 button 3-22, 3-23, 3-45 channels displayed 3-26 turning on or off 3-11, 3-26, 3-41 check box 3-29, 3-30, 3-31 checking the oscilloscope 1-3 choosing commands 3-33, 3-34 list items 3-29 cleaning the instrument 1-1 cleaning the oscilloscope 1-27 clear display 3-6 button 3-22, 3-23 Clear Display key 3-10 clearance requirements 1-15 clearing measurements 3-25 clearing the display 3-10, 3-27, 3-38 click 3-29 closing dialog boxes 3-29, 3-30, 3-31 color use of 3-3, 3-23 use of in interface 3-54

command menus 3-22, 3-23 commands selecting 3-33, 3-34 conditions trigger 3-56 configuration Autoscale 3-6 channel 3-45 default 1-23, 3-6, 3-8 dialog boxes 3-58 edge trigger 3-16 horizontal 3-27, 3-49 through menus 3-26 trigger 3-6, 3-28, 3-56, 3-57 configuring quick measurements 3-18 connecting LAN card 1-16 pointing device 1-18 power 1-15 printers 1-16 probes 1-19 constraints on waveform movement 3-42 contents information system 4-3 of oscilloscope package 1-3 contents topic 4-4 context-sensitive information 4-7 menus 3-26, 3-34, 3-36 controls acquisition 3-6 horizontal 3-6 marker and measurement 3-7 trigger 3-6 vertical 3-7 coupling trigger input 3-16 vertical input 3-7 Coupling key 3-16 customizing display layout 3-54 cycling markers through channels 3-17 measurements through channels 3-18 D default setup 1-23, 3-6 Default Setup key 3-8

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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, 3-57 setting 3-16 erasing the display 3-10, 3-38 external trigger setup button 3-22, 3-23 F feet using 1-20 finding information 4-2, 4-4 front panel 3-5, 3-7 connections 1-19 interface 3-2, 3-3 using with graphical interface 3-24 G geometric measurement indicators 3-24 glitch trigger 3-6 mode 3-56 GPIB cables 1-4 graphical interface 3-2 arrangement of 3-24 mode 3-22, 3-23

pointing device for 1-18 using with front panel 3-24 graticule 3-7 grid 3-25 ground reference indicator 3-26, 3-42 H Hard Disk Recovery 3-59 help button 4-7 horizontal adjusting position 3-14 adjusting sweep speed 3-14 controls 3-6 zoom 3-15 horizontal and trigger toolbar 3-27 horizontal position 3-6, 3-49 adjusting 3-14, 3-25, 3-27, 3-48 in zoom 3-15 setting 3-22, 3-23 with respect to horizontal reference 3-46 horizontal reference 3-49 indicators 3-27, 3-28 setting 3-46 horizontal setup 3-27 accessing 3-49 button 3-22, 3-23, 3-49 horizontal sweep speed 3-22, 3-23, 3-27 adjusting 3-47 hyperlinks 4-5 index 4-5 I icons dragging to waveform 3-24 learning functions of 3-24 measurement 3-22, 3-23, 3-24, 3-54, 3-55 impedance input 3-7 increasing display update rate 3-11, 3-41 index accessing 4-4, 4-5 indicators ground reference 3-26, 3-42 horizontal reference 3-27, 3-28

measurement 3-24 trigger level reference 3-28 information methods for accessing 4-4 on dialog boxes 4-7 information system accessing 4-3 context-sensitive 4-7 index 4-5 overview 4-2 windows 4-5 input coupling 3-7, 3-45 impedance 3-7, 3-45 inspecting the oscilloscope 1-3 Installing Application software 1-25 instrument, see oscilloscope interface elements information on 4-7 K keys 3-3 Arrow 3-17 Channel 3-11 Clear Display 3-10 Coupling 3-16 Default Setup 3-8 Delayed 3-15 marker 3-7 Marker A 3-17 Marker B 3-17 Mode 3-16 QuickMeas 3-18 Run 3-9 Slope 3-16 Source 3-16 Stop 3-9 Sweep 3-16 knobs 3-3 color of 3-23 horizontal position 3-14 sweep speed 3-14 vertical offset 3-13 vertical scaling 3-13 L LAN card 1-16

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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 key 3-17 markers 3-7 and measurements 3-54 moving 3-52 positioning 3-17 turning on or off 3-17 measurement icons 3-22, 3-23, 3-24, 3-55 measurement indicators geometric 3-24 measurement results associating with waveform 3-54, 3-55 measurement toolbar 3-22, 3-23, 3-24, 3-54, 3-55 measurements 3-7, 3-25, 3-54, 3-55 and markers 3-54 drag and drop 3-24 Quick 3-18 reset 3-38 using markers 3-17, 3-52 menu bar 3-22, 3-23, 3-26, 3-33 menus 3-33 context-sensitive 3-26, 3-34, 3-36 methods for accessing information 4-4 MIL-STD calibration 1-4 Mode key 3-16

modes edge trigger 3-57 graphical interface 3-22, 3-23 trigger 3-56 mouse click 3-29 connecting 1-18 moving 3-29 right-click 3-29, 3-34 verifying 1-23 moving dialog boxes 3-29, 3-30, 3-31 markers 3-17, 3-52 mouse 3-29 waveform horizontally 3-14, 3-48 waveform vertically 3-13 multiple active dialog boxes 3-58 N notes dialog boxes 3-58 information system access 4-3, 4-7 information system windows 4-5 overdriving vertical amplifiers 3-50 screen saver 1-21 zooming 3-26 O obtaining information within a particular context 4-7 offset adjusting vertical 3-13, 3-42, 3-43 vertical 3-7 opaque dialog boxes 3-58 opening the information system 4-3 operation verifying 1-23 options 1-4 and accessories 1-4 display 3-25 oscilloscope cleaning 1-27 inspecting 1-3 resetting 3-8 using 3-2 oscilloscope feet 1-20 oscilloscope front panel 3-3, 3-5, 3-7 oscilloscope graticule 3-7

oscilloscope operation verifying 1-23 oscilloscope probes, see probes overdriving vertical amplifiers 3-26, 3-50 P package contents 1-3 parallel printers 1-16 parameters trigger 3-56 pointer moving 3-29 pointing device 1-4 connecting 1-18 verifying operation 1-23 position adjusting horizontal 3-14, 3-27, 3-48 adjusting vertical 3-13 horizontal 3-22, 3-23, 3-49 positioning markers 3-17 power applying 1-21 connecting 1-15 requirements 1-15 turning off 1-22 preferences for dialog boxes 3-58 preset measurements 3-18 printer cables 1-4, 1-16 printers 1-4 connecting 1-16 probes 1-4 connecting 1-19 setting characteristics of 3-45 probing a circuit 1-19 Q question mark button 4-7 quick measurements 3-18 QuickMeas key 3-18 R radio button 3-29, 3-30, 3-31 Recovery Disks 3-59 reducing screen clutter 3-58 reference horizontal 3-46 repair and calibration services 1-4

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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 3-14 in zoom 3-15 setting 3-47 seconds per division setting 3-22, 3-23 selecting commands 3-33, 3-34 waveform features for measurement 3-24 serial printers 1-16 service repair and calibration 1-4 set up trigger 3-6 setting dialog box preferences 3-58 edge trigger 3-16 horizontal reference 3-46 sweep speed 3-47 trigger position 3-46 setup

channel 3-45 default 1-23, 3-6, 3-8 dialog boxes 3-58 horizontal 3-27, 3-49 trigger 3-28, 3-56, 3-57 slope trigger 3-16, 3-57 Slope key 3-16 software magnification of waveforms 3-50 source trigger 3-16, 3-57 Source key 3-16 spin box 3-29, 3-30, 3-31 standard accessories 1-3 starting and stopping acquisition 3-9, 3-37 statistics reset 3-38 status indicators trigger 3-6 Stop key 3-9 stop 3-37 button 3-22, 3-23 stopping acquisition 3-6 stretching and shrinking the waveform 3-14, 3-27, 3-47 submenus 3-33, 3-34 sweep key 3-16 triggered 3-16, 3-57 sweep speed 3-6, 3-27, 3-49 adjusting 3-14, 3-47 horizontal 3-22, 3-23 in zoom 3-15 T Tab display area 3-25 tabs as hyperlink 4-5 tilting the oscilloscope 1-20 time base adjusting 3-47 see also horizontal time measurements 3-7 title bar 3-29, 3-30, 3-31 tool tips 3-24 toolbars 3-26 horizontal and trigger 3-27

measurement 3-22, 3-23, 3-24, 3-54, 3-55 vertical 3-26 topics contents 4-4 Touch Screen Enable and Disable 3-19 touchpad 1-4 connecting 1-18 trackball 1-4 connecting 1-18 tracking waveforms using markers 3-17 translucent dialog boxes 3-58 transparent dialog boxes 3-58 trigger controls 3-6 input coupling 3-16 level 3-16, 3-28, 3-57 level reference indicator 3-28 location 3-28 parameters, where set up 3-6 position 3-46 setting edge 3-16 setup 3-28, 3-56, 3-57 setup button 3-22, 3-23, 3-56, 3-57 slope 3-16, 3-57 source 3-16, 3-57 status indicators 3-6 triggered sweep 3-16, 3-57 turning channels on or off 3-11, 3-26, 3-41 turning markers on and off 3-17 U undo default setup 3-8 use of color in interface 3-3, 3-54 user interface front panel 3-3, 3-5, 3-7 use of color 3-3, 3-23 user interface elements 4-7 using feet 1-20 markers 3-17 oscilloscope 3-2 V verifying basic operation 1-23

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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 W waveform magnifying 3-6, 3-15 stretching and shrinking 3-14 waveform display area 3-25 waveform features measurements on 3-54 moving markers to 3-52 selecting for measurement 3-24 waveforms acquiring 3-9, 3-37 adjusting horizontal position 3-48 associating with measurement results 3-54, 3-55 drag and drop 3-42, 3-48 drag-and-drop measurements on 3-54 dragging measurement icons to 3-24 making bigger or smaller 3-44 making quick measurements 3-18 manipulating 3-25 matching to measurement results 3-24 measuring using markers 3-17 stretching and shrinking 3-27, 3-47 tracking with markers 3-7 turning off 3-11 zooming on 3-26, 3-50, 3-51 window delayed sweep 3-15 Window system settings 1-26 windows information system 4-5 working with dialog boxes 3-58

Z zoom 3-15 zooming on waveforms 3-26, 3-50, 3-51

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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." Warnings · Before turning on the instrument, you must connect the protective earth terminal of the instrument to the protective conductor of the (mains) power cord. The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. You must not negate the protective action by using an extension cord (power cable) without a protective conductor (grounding). Grounding one conductor of a two-conductor outlet is not sufficient protection. · Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuseholders. To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard. · If you energize this instrument by an auto transformer (for voltage reduction or mains isolation), the common terminal must be connected to the earth terminal of the power source.

· Whenever it is likely that the ground protection is impaired, you must make the instrument inoperative and secure it against any unintended operation. · Service instructions are for trained service personnel. To avoid dangerous electric shock, do not perform any service unless qualified to do so. Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present. · Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument. · Capacitors inside the instrument may retain a charge even if the instrument is disconnected from its source of supply. · Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard. · Do not use the instrument in a manner not specified by the manufacturer. For technical assistance, please contact Agilent Technologies Technical Support. You can find the Technical Support phone number for your specific country on www.agilent.com. To clean the instrument If the instrument requires cleaning: (1) Remove power from the instrument. (2) Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth dampened with a mixture of mild detergent and water. (3) Make sure that the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting it to a power source.

Safety Symbols

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Instruction manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for you to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against damage to the product.

Hazardous voltage symbol.

Earth terminal symbol: Used to indicate a circuit common connected to grounded chassis.

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