Pico Communications PicoScope 2105, PicoScope 2104 manual Introduction, Overview, Safety symbols

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Introduction

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1.1Overview

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The PicoScope 2104 and 2105 PC Oscilloscopes are low-cost handheld instruments that are fully USB 2.0-capable and backwards-compatible with USB 1.1. There is no need for an additional power supply, as power is taken from the USB port.

With the PicoScope software, you can use your instrument as a PC Oscilloscope and spectrum analyser; and with the PicoLog software, you can use it as a data logger.

Each product pack contains the following items:

PicoScope 2104 or 2105 PC Oscilloscope

Software CD

Accessories kit

Quick start guide

Please read the important information in this introductory section and then proceed to the Installation instructions.

1.2Safety symbols

Warning Triangle

This symbol indicates that a safety hazard exists on the indicated connections if correct precautions are not taken. Ensure that you read all safety documentation associated with the product before using it.

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Contents PicoScope 2104 Table of Contents Introduction Safety symbolsIntroduction OverviewFCC notice Safety warningLicence conditions CE noticeAddress WarrantyTrademarks Company detailsMinimum system requirements Product informationConnectors and controls Installation instructionsChecking the installation Input connectorSpecifications Driver error codes Technical referenceDriver Functions 1 ps2000closeunit2 ps2000flashled 3 ps2000gettimebase 4 ps2000gettimesandvalues Information returned Example 5 ps2000getunitinfo7 ps2000lastbuttonpress 6 ps2000getvalues9 ps2000ready 8 ps2000openunitPs2000runblock 11 ps2000runstreaming Code Enumeration Range Ps2000setchannel13 ps2000setets 15 ps2000stop Ps2000settriggerAdvanced features More on block modeSampling modes Voltage ranges More on streaming modeTriggering ETS Equivalent Time SamplingReading Voltage 7 AC/DC operationOversampling ScalingCombining oscilloscopes Using ETS mode Using different modesUsing block mode Using streaming modeConsole example Programming1 C GUI exampleAgilent VEE Visual BasicDelphi ExcelSoftware error codes TroubleshootingGlossary Timebase Real-time continuous modeStreaming mode Glossary PicoScope softwareETS IndexUSB IndexInterworld Electronics & Computers Inc