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Using The Scope
Table of Contents
Chapter
Title
Using The Recorder Functions
Using The Multimeter
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors
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Using Memory, PC and Printer
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Tips
Maintaining the Test Tool
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Specifications
Unpacking the Test Tool Kit
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer
Statement of Conformity
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Unpacking the Test Tool Kit
fully charged. See Chapter
Figure 1. ScopeMeter Test Tool Kit
#Description
2Battery Charger country dependent
10 Shipment box basic version only
Unpacking the Test Tool Kit
To avoid electrical shock or fire
Safety Information Read First
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Do not insert metal objects into connectors
Safety Information Read First
impair the protection provided by the equipment
If Safety Features are Impaired
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Powering the Test Tool
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Figure 2. Powering the Test Tool
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Figure 3. The Screen After Reset
Resetting the Test Tool
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through a menu without changing the settings
Using The Scope
Navigating a Menu
Figure 4. Basic Navigation
Input Connections
Hiding Key Labels and Menus
Figure 5. Measurement Connections
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Making Scope Connections
Making Scope Connections
Figure 6. Scope Connections
Using The Scope
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Figure 7. The Screen After an Auto Set
Making Automatic Scope Measurements
Making Automatic Scope Measurements
Using The Scope
Figure 8. Hz and V peak-peakas Scope Readings
Freezing the Screen
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Using Average for Smoothing Waveforms
Using Average, Persistence and Glitch
Using Average, Persistence and Glitch Capture
Capture
Figure 10. Using Persistence to Observe Dynamic
Using Persistence to Display Waveforms
Persistence... menu
Digital Persistence Infinite
Suppressing High Frequency Noise
Displaying Glitches
Select Glitch Detect On
Exit the menu
Selecting AC-Coupling
Acquiring Waveforms
Reversing the Polarity of the Displayed Waveform
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Open the Input A Options
Variable Input Sensitivity
menu
Select and accept Variable
Working with Noisy Waveforms
Using Waveform Mathematics Functions
Select 10kHz HF reject to
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Jump to Waveform and Select
Comparing Waveforms
Mathematics... to open the
Mathematics menu
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Analyzing Waveforms
Making Meter Connections
Using The Multimeter
Figure 11. Meter Connections
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Measuring Resistance Values
Making Multimeter Measurements
Figure 12. Resistor Value Readings
Highlight Ohms
Figure 13. Measurement Setup
Using The Multimeter
Making a Current Measurement
Making Multimeter Measurements
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Figure 14. Ampere Measurement Readings
Observe the sensitivity of the
current probe. Highlight the
Selecting Auto/Manual Ranges
Freezing the Readings
Activate manual ranging
Increase or decrease the range
Figure 15. Making a Relative Measurement
Making Relative Measurements
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Opening the Recorder Main Menu
Using The Recorder Functions
Figure 16. Recorder Main Menu
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Starting a TrendPlot Function
Plotting Measurements Over Time TrendPlot
Highlight Trend Plot Scope
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Displaying Recorded Data
Using The Recorder Functions
Plotting Measurements Over Time TrendPlot
Figure 17. TrendPlot Reading
Turning Off the TrendPlot Display
Changing the Recorder Options
Open the Recorder Options
Exit the recorder function
Memory Scope Record
Recording Scope Waveforms In Deep
Starting a Scope Record Function
Figure 18. Recording Waveforms
Open the Recorder options
Using ScopeRecord in Single Sweep Mode
Displaying Recorded Data
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Jump to Display Glitches
Figure 19. Scope Record Using External Triggering
Jump to Mode
Select on EXT. ... to open the
Figure 20. Triggered Single Sweep Recording
Analyzing a TrendPlot or Scope Record
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Replaying the 100 Most Recent Scope Screens
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors
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Figure 21. Replaying a Waveform
Replaying Step-by-Step
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Replaying Continuously
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors
Turning Off the Replay Function
Capturing 100 Intermittents Automatically
Figure 22. Zooming in a Waveform
Zooming in on a Waveform
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Turning Off the Zoom Function
Displaying the Zoomed Waveform
Zooming in on a Waveform
Using Replay, Zoom and Cursors
Making Cursor Measurements
Using Horizontal Cursors on a Waveform
Figure 23. Voltage Measurement with Cursors
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Making Cursor Measurements
Using Vertical Cursors on a Waveform
Figure 24. Time Measurement with Cursors
Turn off the cursors
Making Rise Time Measurements
Using Cursors on a A+B, A-Bor A*B Waveform
Figure 25. Risetime Measurement
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Triggering on Waveforms
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Adjust the trigger level
Setting Trigger Level and Slope
Figure 26. Screen with all Trigger Information
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Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger
Using Trigger Delay or Pre-trigger
Figure 27. Trigger Delay or Pre-triggerView
Triggering on Waveforms
Open the Trigger Options menu
Automatic Trigger Options
Open the Automatic Trigger
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Triggering on Edges
Triggering on Edges
Open the Trigger on Edge menu
Select Free Run, jump to Noise
Triggering on Noisy Waveforms
Accept the settings
Making a Single Acquisition
Select On Trigger, jump to Noise
Triggering on Waveforms
Figure 28. Making a Single Shot Measurement
Triggering on Edges
The test tool will now have a screen like Figure
Figure 29. External Triggering
Triggering on External Waveforms
Select 1.2V under the Ext LEVEL
label
Figure 30. Measuring Interlaced Video Signals
Triggering on Video Signals
Select Video on A to open the
Trigger on Video menu
Triggering on Video Frames
Enable video line selection
Triggering on Video Lines
Choose FIELD
Detecting Narrow Pulses
Triggering on Pulses
Triggering on Pulses
Select Pulse Width on A... to
Enable the arrow keys to adjust the pulse width
look at all the stored glitches
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To set the pulse width to 5 ms, do the following
Triggering on Waveforms
Finding Missing Pulses
Triggering on Pulses
1 2
Enable the arrow keys to adjust the pulse width
Figure 32. Triggering on Missing Pulses
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Select 150 ms
Saving and Recalling
Using Memory, PC and Printer
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Highlight SCREEN+SETUP location
Saving Screens with Associated Setups
Display the SAVE/PRINT key labels
Save the actual screen
Recalling Screens with Associated Setups
Deleting Screens with Associated Setups
Using Memory, PC and Printer
Saving and Recalling
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Recalling a Setup Configuration
Display the SAVE/PRINT key labels
Open the Recall menu
Figure 33. Connecting a Computer
Connecting to a Computer
Documenting Screens
Viewing Stored Screens
For information about installing and using the
Connecting to a Printer
Figure 34. Connecting a Serial Printer
Figure 35. Connecting a Parallel Printer
Open the Printer Setup submenu
Setting up the Printing Configuration
Printing a Screen
Baud Rate
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Tips
Using the Standard Accessories
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Measurements Using Industrial Alligator Clips
Figure 36. Probing Using 2-mmHeavy Duty
Figure 37. HF Voltage Probe Connection Using
Measurements Using Hook Clips and Hook Clip
Measurements Using Hook Clips and Alligator Clip
Using the Standard Accessories
using 2-mmTest Probes
Tips
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Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs
Figure 44. Parasitic capacitance between probes
Using the Independently Floating Isolated Inputs
instrument and environment
digital reference
Figure 48. Using the Tilt Stand
Using the Tilt Stand
Suppressing Key Labels and Menu’s
Turn the test tool off
Changing the Information Language
Adjusting the Contrast and Brightness
Changing the Information Language
Open the Language Select
Changing the Display Color
Open Date Adjust menu
Changing Date and Time
Open Display Options menu
Setting the Power Down Timer
Saving Battery Life
Saving Battery Life
Open the Battery Save Options
Changing the Auto Set Options
Open the Auto Set Adjust menu
to Coupling
Select Unchanged
Maintaining the Test Tool
Cleaning the Test Tool
Storing the Test Tool
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Figure 49. Charging the Batteries
Charging the Batteries
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Extending Battery Operation Time
Extending Battery Operation Time
Maintaining the Test Tool
Start the refresh cycle
Figure 50. Adjusting Voltage Probes
Replacing the NiMH Battery Pack BP190
Calibrating the Voltage Probes
Display the input A key labels
Maintaining the Test Tool
Start the probe calibration
Standard Accessories
Parts and Accessories
Displaying Calibration Information
Open the Version & Calibration
Table 1. Standard Accessories
Parts and Accessories
Battery Charger, available models
Ordering Code
TL24 General Purpose Leads
Ordering Code
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Replacement Set for Voltage Probe
Parts and Accessories
RS200
Maintaining the Test Tool
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Optional Accessories
Ordering Code
Ordering Code
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The Test Tool Does Not Start Up
The Test Tool Shuts Down After A Few Seconds
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FlukeView Does Not Recognize The Test Tool
Performance Characteristics
Specifications
Safety Characteristics
Introduction
Isolated Inputs A and B Vertical
Dual Input Oscilloscope
Horizontal
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Specifications
Trigger and Delay
Automatic Connect-and-ViewTrigger
Edge Trigger
Pulse Width Trigger
Automatic Scope Measurements
Continuous Auto Set
General
AC+DC Voltage True RMS
AC Voltage VAC
Automatic Scope Measurements
Specifications
Peak
Amperes AMP
Frequency Hz
Duty Cycle DUTY
Phase
Power
Temperature TEMP
With Optional Temperature Probe
DMM Measurements on Meter Inputs
Meter
Meter Input
Meter Functions
DMM Measurements on Meter Inputs
Diode
Temperature TEMP
Specifications
TrendPlot Meter or Scope
Recorder
Scope Record
Amperes AMP
Miscellaneous
Zoom, Replay and Cursors
Zoom
Replay
Memory
Probe Calibration
Optical InterfacePort
Mechanical
Environmental
Environmental
Specifications
Max. Input Voltages
Safety
Max. Floating Voltage
Figure 51. Max. Input Voltage v.s. Frequency
Electrical specifications
Safety
10 1 Probe
Environmental
and From Probe Tip to Probe Reference
Figure 53. Max. Voltage From Probe Tip to Ground
Figure 54. Safe Handling Max. Voltage From Probe
Reference to Ground
Electromagnetic Immunity
Electromagnetic Immunity
Table
No visible disturbance
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