Product information

2Product information

2.1Minimum system requirements

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For PicoScope 2000 series PC Oscilloscopes to operate, a computer with the minimum system requirements to run Windows or the following (whichever is the higher specification) is required:

Processor

Pentium class processor or equivalent minimum.

 

 

Memory

32 MB minimum.

 

 

Disk space

10 MB minimum.

 

 

Operating system

Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or

 

later.

 

 

Ports

USB 1.1 compliant port minimum. USB 2.0 compliant port

 

recommended. Must be connected direct to the port or a powered

 

USB hub. Will not work on a passive hub.

2.2Installation instructions

Important

Do not connect a PicoScope 2000 series PC Oscilloscope to the PC until you have

installed the software.

Install the software by following the steps in the installation guide supplied with your oscilloscope.

Connect your oscilloscope to the PC with the USB cable supplied.

There is no need for an additional power supply as power is drawn from the USB port.

Checking the installation

Once the software has been installed, ensure that the oscilloscope is connected to the PC and start the PicoScope or PicoLog software. The software should now display the voltage that you have connected. If you are using a scope probe and PicoScope, you should see a small 50 Hz or 60 Hz mains signal in the oscilloscope window when you touch the scope probe tip with your finger.

Standard oscilloscope connectors

PicoScope 2000 series PC Oscilloscopes have standard oscilloscope connectors. The

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Pico Communications 2000 Series manual Product information, Minimum system requirements, Installation instructions