1 General Information

1.1 Product Overview

The B&K Precision 2190E digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) is a portable
benchtop instrument used for making measurements of signals and
waveforms. The oscilloscope’s bandwidth is capable of capturing up to 100
MHz signals with a real time sampling rate of up to 1 GSa/s. With up to 40k
points of deep memory, more details of a signal can be captured and
displayed on a large color LCD display for analysis.

Features:

 2 channels with bandwidth up to 100 MHz

 Single channel real-time sampling rate of up to 1 GSa/s
 Up to 40k points of memory depth
 7” Color TFT LCD display
 Trigger types: Edge, Pulse, Video, Slope, and Alternative
 Digital filter and waveform recorder functions
 Automatic measurement of 32 parameters (Voltage and Time)
 Standard USB host, USBTMC device, and LAN ports

1.2 Package Contents

Please inspect the instrument mechanically and electrically upon receiving
it. Unpack all items from the shipping carton, and check for any obvious
signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transportation.
Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save the original
packing carton for possible future reshipment. Every instrument is shipped
with the following contents:

 1 x Quick Start guide (printed)

 1 x AC power cord
 1 x USB type A to Type B cable
 2 x 1:1/10:1 Passive Oscilloscope Probes

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  Certificate of calibration

Verify that all items above are included in the shipping container. If
anything is missing, please contact B&K Precision.

1.3 Front Panel

It is important for you to familiarize yourself with the DSO’s front panel
before operating the instrument. Below is a brief introduction of the front
panel function operation.

10 9 8

1 2 3 4

Figure 1.1 – Front Panel

Front Panel Description

1 Front USB (Type A) Connector

2 Menu Function Keys, Menu On/Off, Print Key

3 Input Channels (1 MΩ BNC)

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 4 Probe Compensator (1 kHz and Ground)

5 Horizontal Controls (Time Base)

6 Trigger Controls

7 Auto Setup Button

8 Menu and Measurement Buttons

9 Universal Knob

10 Vertical Controls

1.4 Back Panel

The following images show back and side panel connection locations.

1 2 3 4

Figure 1.2 – Back Panel

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Back Panel Description
1 Security Lock Receptacle

2 LAN Interface

3 Pass/Fail Output

4 Rear USB (Type B) Device Connector

5 Power Input Connector

6 AC Power Switch

1.5 Display Information

Figure 1.3 – Display Screen

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User Interface Description
1 Trigger Status

2 USB Host Port Connection Indicator

3 Waveform Display Preview

4 Horizontal Trigger Position Marker

5 LAN Port Connection Indicator

6 Menu

7 Trigger Source, Type, and Level Indicator

8 Frequency Counter

9 Horizontal Delay Position

10 Horizontal Time Base Setting

Channel Source, Coupling Type, Volts/Division, BW Limit
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Indicator
12 Vertical Display Markers (Ground Reference)

13 Trigger Level Display Marker

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2 Getting Started
Before connecting and powering up the instrument, please review and go
through the instructions in this chapter.

2.1 Input Power Requirements

Input Power
The supply has a universal AC input that accepts line voltage and
frequency input within:

100 – 240 V (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 5%)

100 – 127 V, 45 – 440 Hz

Before connecting to an AC outlet or external power source, be sure that

the power switch is in the OFF position and verify that the AC power cord,
including the extension line, is compatible with the rated voltage/current
and that there is sufficient circuit capacity for the power supply. Once
verified, connect the cable firmly.

The included AC power cord is safety certified for this

instrument operating in rated range. To change a cable or add
an extension cable, be sure that it can meet the required
power ratings for this instrument. Any misuse with wrong or
unsafe cables will void the warranty.

2.2 Preliminary Check

Complete the following steps to verify that the oscilloscope is ready for
use.

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Verify AC Input Voltage
Verify and check to make sure proper AC voltages are available to
power the instrument. The AC voltage range must meet the
acceptable specification as explained in section 2.1.
Connect Power
Connect AC power cord to the AC receptacle in the rear panel and
press the power switch to the ON position to turn ON the
instrument. The instrument will have a boot screen while
loading, after which the main screen will be displayed.
Self-Test
The instrument has 3 self-test options to test the screen, keys,
and the LED back lights of the function, menu, and channel keys
as shown below.

Figure 2.1 – Self Test Menu

To perform the self-test, please refer to the Self Test section for
further instructions.

Self-Cal
This option runs an internal self-calibration procedure that will
check and adjust the instrument. To perform the self-calibration,
please refer to the Self Calibration section for further
instructions.

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Check Model and Firmware Version
The model and firmware version can be verified from within the menu
system.

Press Utility and select System Status option. The software/firmware

version, hardware version, model, and serial number will be displayed.
Press the Single key to exit.

Function Check
Follow the steps below to do a quick check of the oscilloscope’s
functionality.

1. Power on the oscilloscope. Press “DEFAULT SETUP” to show the

result of the self-check. The probe default attenuation is 1X.

Figure 2.2 – Scope Layout

2. Set the switch to 1X on the probe and connect the probe to

channel 1 on the oscilloscope. To do this, align the slot in the
probe connector with the key on the CH 1 BNC, push to connect,
and twist to the right to lock the probe in place. Connect the
probe tip and reference lead to the PROBE COMP connectors.

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 PROBE
COMP

CH1

Figure 2.3 – Probe Compensation

3. Press “AUTO” to show the 1 kHz frequency and about 3V peak-

peak square wave in couple seconds.

Figure 2.4 – 3 Vpp Square Wave

4. Press “CH1” two times to turn off channel 1, Press“CH2” to

change screen into channel 2, reset the channel 2 as step 2 and
step 3.

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Probe Safety
A guard around the probe body provides a finger barrier for protection
from electric shock.

Figure 2.5 – Oscilloscope Probe

Connect the probe to the oscilloscope and connect the ground terminal to
ground before you take any measurements.

SHOCK HAZARD
To avoid electric shock when using the probe, keep fingers
behind the guard on the probe body.

To avoid electric shock while using the probe, do not touch

metallic portions of the probe head while it is connected to a
voltage source. Connect the probe to the oscilloscope and
connect the ground terminal to ground before you take any
measurements.

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Probe Attenuation
Probes are available with various attenuation factors which affect the
vertical scale of the signal. The Probe Check function verifies that the
Probe attenuation option matches the attenuation of the probe.

You can push a vertical menu button (such as the CH 1 MENU button), and
select the Probe option that matches the attenuation factor of your probe.

NOTE: The default setting for the Probe option is 1X.

Be sure that the attenuation switch on the probe matches the Probe
option in the oscilloscope. Switch settings are 1X and 10X.

NOTE: When the attenuation switch is set to 1X, the probe limits
the bandwidth of the oscilloscope to 6 MHz (according to Probe
spec). To use the full bandwidth of the oscilloscope, be sure to set
the switch to 10X

Probe Compensation
As an alternative method to Probe Check, you can manually perform this
adjustment to match your probe to the input channel.

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 AUTO
BUTTON

PROBE
COMP

CH1

Figure 2.6 – Probe Compensation Setup

1. Set the Probe option attenuation in the channel menu to 10X. Do

so by pressing CH1 button and selecting “Probe” from menu.
Select 10X. Set the switch to 10X on the probe and connect the
probe to channel 1 on the oscilloscope. If you use the probe
hook-tip, ensure a proper connection by firmly inserting the tip
onto the probe.
2. Attach the probe tip to the PROBE COMP 3V connector and the
reference lead to the PROBE COMP Ground connector. Display
the channel and then push the “AUTO” button.
3. Check the shape of the displayed waveform.

Undercompensated Correctly Compensated Overcompensated

Figure 2.7 – Compensation Illustration

4. If necessary, adjust your probe’s compensation trimmer pot.

Repeat as necessary.

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3 Functions and Operating
Descriptions
To use your oscilloscope effectively, you need to learn about the following
oscilloscope functions:

• Menu and control button

• Connector
• Auto Setup
• Default Setup
• Universal knob
• Vertical System
• Channel Function Menu
• Math Functions
• Using REF
• Horizontal System
• Trigger System
• Acquiring signals System
• Display System
• Measuring waveforms System
• Utility System
• Storage System
• Online Help function

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 3.1 Menu and Control Button

Figure 3.1 – Control Buttons

 Channel buttons (CH1, CH2): Press a channel button to turn

that channel ON or OFF and open the channel menu for that
channel. You can use the channel menu to set up a channel.
When the channel is on, the channel button is lit.
 MATH: Press to display the Math menu. You can use the
MATH menu to use the oscilloscope’s Math functions.
 REF: Press to display the Ref Wave menu. You can use this
menu to save and recall four or two reference waveforms to
and from internal memory.

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 HORI MENU: Press to display the Horizontal menu. You can
use the Horizontal menu to display the waveform and zoom
in a segment of a waveform.
 TRIG MENU: Press to display the Trigger menu. You can use
the Trigger menu to set the trigger type (Edge. Pulse, Video,
Slope, Alternative) and trigger settings.
 SET TO 50%: Press to stabilize a waveform quickly. The
oscilloscope can set the trigger level to be halfway between
the minimum and maximum voltage level automatically. This
is useful when you connect a signal to the EXT TRIG
connector and set the trigger source to Ext or Ext/5.
 FORCE: Use the FORCE button to complete the current
waveform acquisition whether the oscilloscope detects a
trigger or not. This is useful for Single acquisitions and
Normal trigger mode.
 SAVE/RECALL: Press to display the Save/Recall menu. You
can use the Save/Recall menu to save and recall up to 20
oscilloscope setups and 10 waveforms to/from internal
memory or a USB memory device (limited by memory
capacity of the USB flash drive). You can also use it to recall
the default factory settings, to save waveform data as a
comma-delimited file (.CSV), and to save the displayed
waveform image.
 ACQUIRE: Press to display Acquire menu. You can use the
Acquire menu to set the acquisition Sampling Mode
(Sampling, Peak Detect, and Average).
 MEASURE: Press to display a menu of measurement
parameters.
 CURSORS: Display the Cursor Menu. Vertical Position
controls adjust cursor position while displaying the Cursor
Menu and the cursors are activated. Cursors remain
displayed (unless the “Type” option is set to “Off”) after
leaving the Cursor Menu but are not adjustable.
 DISPLAY: Press to open the Display menu. You can use the
Display menu to set grid and waveform display styles, and
persistence.
 UTILITY: Press to open the Utility menu. You can use the
Utility menu to configure oscilloscope features, such as

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 sound, language, counter, etc. You can also view system
status and update software.
 DEFAULT SETUP: Press to reset the oscilloscope’s settings to
the default factory configuration.
 HELP: Enter the online help system.
 AUTO: Automatically sets the oscilloscope controls to
produce a usable display of the input signals.
 RUN/STOP: Continuously acquires waveforms or stops the
acquisition.
Note: If waveform acquisition is stopped (using the
RUN/STOP or SINGLE button), the TIME/DIV control expands
or compresses the waveform.
 SINGLE: Acquire a single waveform and then stops waveform
acquisition.

3.2 Connectors

Figure 3.2 – Connectors

 Channel Connector (CH1, CH2): Input connectors for waveform

display.
 EXT TRIG: Input connector for an external trigger source. Use the
Trigger Menu to select the “Ext” or “Ext/5” trigger source.
 Probe Compensation: 1 kHz voltage probe compensation output
and ground. Use to electrically match the probe to the
oscilloscope input circuit.

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 3.3 Auto Setup
The 2190E Digital Storage Oscilloscope has an Auto Setup function that
identifies the waveform types and automatically adjusts controls to
produce a usable display of the input signal.

Press the AUTO front panel button, and then press the menu option
button adjacent to the desired waveform as follows:

Figure 3.3 – Auto Setup

Table 3.1 – Autoset Menu

Option Description

Auto set the screen and display

several cycles signal.
(Multi-cycle sine)

Set the screen and auto display

single cycle signal.
(Single-cycle sine)

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 Auto set and show the rising time.

(Rising edge)

Auto set and show the falling time.

(Falling edge)

Causes the oscilloscope to recall the

previous setup.
(Undo Setup)

Auto Set determines the trigger source based on the following conditions:
• If multiple channels have signals, channel with the lowest
frequency signal.
• No signals found, the lowest-numbered channel displayed when
Auto set was invoked.
• No signals found and no channels displayed, oscilloscope displays
and uses channel 1.

Table 3.2 – Auto Set Function Menu Items

Function Setting

Acquire Mode Adjusted to Sampling

Display Format Y-T

Display Type Set to Dots for a video signal, set to

Vectors for an FFT spectrum; otherwise,
unchanged

Vertical Coupling Adjusted to DC or AC according to the

input signal

Bandwidth Limit Off(full)

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V/div Adjusted

VOLTS/DIV adjustability Coarse

Signal inverted Off

Horizontal position Center

Time/div Adjusted

Trigger type Edge

Trigger source Auto detect the channel which has the

input signal

Trigger slope Rising

Trigger mode Auto

Trigger coupling DC

Trigger holdoff Minimum

Trigger level Set to 50%

NOTE: The AUTO button can be disabled. Please see “Education

Mode” for details.

3.4 Default Setup

The oscilloscope is set up for normal operation when it is shipped from the
factory. This is the default setup. To recall this setup, press the DEFAULT
SETUP button. For the default options, buttons and controls when you
press the DEFAULT SETUP button, refer to “Table 3.3 – Default Setup
Table” below.

The DEFAULT SETUP button does not reset the following settings:

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• Language option
• Saved reference waveform files
• Saved setup files
• Display contrast
• Calibration data

Table 3.3 – Default Setup Table

Options, knobs
Menu or system Default setup
or buttons
Coupling DC
BW limit Off
Volts/div Coarse
CH1,CH2 Probe 1X
Invert Off
Filter Off
Volts/div 1.00V
Operation CH1+CH2
CH1 Invert Off
CH2 Invert Off
FFT operation:
MATH Source CH1
Window Hanning
FFT Zoom 1X
Scale dBVrms
Display Split

Window Main
Position 0.00μs
HORIZONTAL Sec/div 500μs
Window Zone 50.0μs
Trigger knob level
CURSOR Type Off

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 Source CH1
Horizontal (voltage) +/-3.2divs
Vertical (time) +/-5divs
three mode options Sampling
Averages 16
ACQUIRE
Sampling mode Real Time

Type Vectors
Persist off
Gird
DISPLAY Intensity 60%
Brightness 40%
Format YT
Menu Display infinite
Type Setups
SAVE/RECALL Save To Device
Setup No.1
REFA/REFB REFA
Source CH1
REF
REFA off
REFB off
Sound on
Counter On
UTILITY
Back USB USBTMC
Pass/Fail off
Record off
Type edge
Source CH1
TRIGGER (edge)
Slope Rising
Mode Auto

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 Coupling DC
LEVEL 0.00V
Type pulse
Source CH1
When =
TRIGGER (pulse)
Set Pulse Width 1.00ms
Mode Auto
Coupling DC
Type Video
Source CH1
Polarity Normal
TRIGGER (Video)
Sync All Lines
Standard NTSC
Mode Auto
Type Slope
TRIGGER Source CH1
(Slope) Time 1.00ms
Mode Auto
Type Alternative
Source CH1
TRIGGER (Alternative)
Mode Edge
Coupling DC

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 3.5 Universal Knob

Figure 3.4 – Universal Knob

You can use the Universal knob with many functions, such as adjusting the
hold off time, moving cursors, setting the pulse width, setting the video
line, adjusting the upper and lower frequency limit, adjusting the X and Y
masks when using the pass/fail function, etc. You can also turn the
“Universal” knob to adjust the storage position of setups, waveforms,
pictures when saving/recalling, and to select menu options. With some
functions, the light indicator above the knob will turn on to indicate that
the knob can be used to make changes or adjustments for that function.
The knob can also be pushed to make a selection after
changes/adjustments have been made.

3.6 Vertical System

The vertical control could be used for displaying waveform, rectify scale
and position.

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 Figure 3.5 – Vertical System Controls

Using Vertical Position Knob and Volts/div Knob

• Vertical “POSITION” Knob
1. Use the Vertical “POSITION” knobs to move the channel
waveforms up or down on the screen. This button’s
resolution varies as per the vertical scale.
2. When you adjust the vertical position of channels
waveforms, the vertical position information will display
on the bottom left of the screen. For example “Volts
Pos=24.6mV”.
3. Press the vertical “POSITION” knob to set the vertical
position to zero.

• “Volts/div” Knob
1. Use the “Volts/div” knobs to control how the
oscilloscope amplifies or attenuates the source signal of
channel waveforms. When you turn the “volts/div”
knob, the oscilloscope increases or decreases the vertical
size of the waveform on the screen with respect to the
ground level.
2. When you press the “Volt/div” knob, you can switch
“Volts/div” option between “Coarse” and “Fine”. The

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 vertical scale is set by a 1-2-5 step sequence in Coarse
mode. Increase in the clockwise direction and decrease
in the counterclockwise direction. In Fine mode, the
knob changes the Volts/Div scale in small steps between
the coarse settings. Again, increase in the clockwise
direction and decrease in the counterclockwise
direction.

3.7 Channel Function Menu

Table 3.4 – Channel Function Menu

Option Setting Introduction

DC DC passes both AC and DC

components of the input signal.

AC blocks the DC component of the

Coupling AC
input signal and attenuates signals
below 10 Hz.

GND GND disconnects the input signal.

On Limits the bandwidth to reduce

display noise; filters the signal to
BW limit
reduce noise and other unwanted
Off high frequency components.

Selects the resolution of the

Volts/Div knob
Coarse
Volts/Div Coarse defines a 1-2-5 sequence.
Fine
Fine changes the resolution to small
steps between the coarse settings.

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 1X, 5X Set to match the type of probe you
10X, 50X are using to ensure correct vertical
Probe
100X, 500X, readouts.
1000X
Press this button to enter the second
Next Page Page 1/3
page menu

Table 3.5 – Channel Function Menu 2

Option Setting Instruction

on Turn on invert function.

Invert
off Turn off invert function.

Press this button to enter the

Filter
“Digital Filter menu”.

Page 2/3 Press this button to enter the third

Next Page
page menu.

Table 3.6 – Channel Function Menu 3

Option Setting Introduction

V Set the scale unit to voltage

Unit
A Set the scale unit to current.

-100 ns – Set the skew time between two

Skew
100ns channels.

Press this button to return to the

Next Page Page 3/3
first page menu.

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 Table 3.7 – Digital Filter Menu

Option Setting Introduction

On Turn on the digital filter.

Digital Filter
Off Turn off the digital filter.

Setup as LPF (Low Pass Filter).

Setup as HPF (High Pass Filter).

Type
Setup as BPF (Band Pass Filter).

Setup as BRF (Band Reject Filter).

Turn the “Universal” knob to set

Upper limit
upper limit.

Turn the “Universal” knob to set

Lower limit
lower limit.

Return Return to the second page menu.

• “GND” Coupling: Use GND coupling to display a zero-volt

waveform. Internally, the channel input is connected to a zero-
volt reference level.
• Fine Resolution: The vertical scale readout displays the actual
Volts/Div setting while in the fine resolution setting. Changing the
setting to coarse does not change the vertical scale until the
VOLTS/DIV control is adjusted.

NOTE:
The oscilloscope’s vertical response rolls off slowly above its
specified bandwidth. Therefore, the FFT spectrum can show valid
frequency information higher than the oscilloscope’s bandwidth.
However, the magnitude information near or above the
bandwidth will not be accurate.

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 If the channel is set to DC coupling, you can quickly measure the
DC component of the signal by simply noting its distance from the
ground symbol.

If the channel is set to AC coupling, the DC component of the

signal is blocked allowing you to use greater sensitivity to display
the AC component of the signal.

Setting up Channels
Each channel has its own separate Menu. The items are set up separately
according to each channel.

1. Setup Channel Coupling

Take CH1 for example; the tested signal is a sine wave signal with
DC deflection:

• Press “CH1”→“Coupling”→“AC”, Set to AC couple mode.

This will block the DC component of the input signal.

• Press “CH1”→“Coupling”→“DC”, Set to DC couple mode.

Both DC and AC components of the input signal will be
captured.

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 Figure 3.6 – DC Coupling

• Press “CH1”→“Coupling”→“GND”, Set to GROUND

mode. This disconnects the input signal.

2. Bandwidth Limiting
Take CH1 for example:
• Press “CH1”→“BW Limit”→ “On”, and bandwidth will be
limited to 20 MHz.
• Press “CH1”→“BW Limit”→ “Off”, and bandwidth limit
will be disabled.

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 Figure 3.7 – Bandwidth Limit

3. Volts/Div Settings
Vertical scale adjust have Coarse and Fine modes, Vertical
sensitivity range of 2 mV/div – 10 V/div.
Take CH1 for example:
• Press “CH1”→“Volts/Div”→“Coarse”. It is the default
setting of Volts/Div, and makes the vertical scaling in a 1-
2-5-step sequence from 2 mV/div, 5 mV/div, and 10
mV/div to 10 V/div.
• Press “CH1”→ Volts/Div”→ Fine”. This setting changes
the vertical control to small steps between the coarse
settings. It will be helpful when you need to adjust the
waveform vertical size in smaller steps.

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 Figure 3.8 – Coarse/Fine Control

4. Setting Probe Attenuation

In order to set the attenuation coefficient, you need to specify it
in the channel operation Menu. If the attenuation coefficient is
10:1, the input coefficient should be set to 10X, so that the
Volts/div information and measurement testing is correct.
Take CH1 for example, when you use the 100:1 probe:

• Press “CH1”→“Probe” →“100X”

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 Figure 3.9 – Probe Attenuation Setting

5. Inverting Waveforms
Take CH1 for example:
• Press “CH1”→ Next Page “Page 1/3” →“Invert”→“On”:

Figure 3.10 – Invert Waveform Screen

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6. Using the Digital Filter
• Press “CH1”→ Next Page “Page 1/3”→ “Filter”, display
the digital filter menu. Select “Filter Type”, then select
“Upper Limit” or “Lower Limit” and turn the “Universal”
knob to adjust them.
• Press “CH1”→ Next Page “Page 1/3”→ “Filter” →“Off”.
Turn off the Digital Filter function.

Figure 3.11 – Digital Filter Menu

• Press “CH1”→ “Next Page “Page 1/3”→ “Filter” → “On”.

Turn on the Digital Filter function.

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 Figure 3.12 – Digital Filter Adjustment Screen

3.8 Math Functions

Math shows the results after +,-,*, / and FFT operations of the CH1 and
CH2. Press the MATH button to display the waveform math operations.
Press the MATH button again to remove the math waveform display.

Table 3.8 – Math Function Menu

Function Setting Description

Math operates between signal

Operation +, -, *, /, FFT
source CH1 and CH2.

Source A CH1 – CH2 Select CH1 or CH2 as Source A.

Source B CH1 – CH2 Select CH1 or CH2 as Source B.

Invert on Invert the MATH waveform.

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 2. Continue to acquire data while waiting for the trigger
condition to occur.
3. Detect the trigger condition.
4. Continue to acquire data until the waveform record is
full.
5. Display the newly-acquired waveform.
 Time Base: The oscilloscope digitizes waveforms by acquiring the
value of an input signal at discrete points. The time base allows
you to control how often the values are digitized. To adjust the
time base to a horizontal scale that suits your purpose, use the
Time/div knob.
 Time Domain Aliasing: Aliasing occurs when the oscilloscope
does not sample the signal fast enough to construct an accurate
waveform record. When this happens, the oscilloscope displays a
waveform with a frequency lower than the actual input
waveform, or triggers and displays an unstable waveform.

Actual high-frequency waveform

Apparent low-frequency
waveform due to aliasing

Sampled points

Figure 3.33 – Time Domain Aliasing Illustration

Operating Instructions:

Set up Sampling Format

You can press the “Acquisition” option button or turn the “Universal” knob
to select “Sampling” mode, “Peak Detect” mode or “Average” mode.

Set up Averages
When you select “Average” format, you can press the “Averages” option
button to select “4”, “16”, “32”, “64”, “128”or “256”.

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Set up function interpolation
You can select Sinx interpolation or linear interpolation.

Set up Sampling Mode

Press the “Mode” option button to select “Real Time” or “Equ Time”.

Set up Sampling Rate

The sampling rate is based on the time division scaling on the screen.
Adjust the sampling rate by turning the Time/div front panel knob. The
sampling rate is shown under the “Sa Rate” display.

3.13 Display System

The display function can be setup by pressing the “DISPLAY” button.

Table 3.32 – Display System Menu 1

Option Setting Description

Vectors fill the space between
Vectors adjacent sample points in the
Type display.
Dots There is no link between
adjacent sample points.
Off
1 sec Sets the length of time each
Persist
2 sec displayed sample point remains
5 sec displayed.
Infinite

Intensity Set waveforms’ intensity.

<Intensity>

Brightness Set grid brightness.

<Brightness>
Press this button to enter second
Next Page Page 1/3
page.

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 Figure 3.34 – Display Menu 1

Table 3.33 – Display System Menu 2

Option Setting Description

YT format displays the vertical
voltage in relation to time
Format YT (horizontal scale). XY format
XY displays a dot each time a sample
is acquired on channel 1 and
channel 2
Normal Set to normal mode.
Screen
Inverted Set to invert color display mode.
Display grids and axes on the
screen.
Grid
Turn off the grids.
Turn off the grids and axes.
2sec
Menu Display 5sec Set menu display time on screen.
10sec

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 20sec
Infinite
Press this button to enter the
Next Page Page 2/3
second page of “Display menu”.

Figure 3.35 – Display Menu 2

Table 3.34 – Display System Menu 3

Option Setting Description

Skin Classical Set up screen style.
Modern
Tradition
Succinct
Next Page Page 3/3 Press this button to return to
the first page.

Operating Instructions:

Set up waveform display type

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 1. Press the “DISPLAY” button to enter the “Display” menu.
2. Press the “Type” option button to select “Vectors” or “Dots”.

Set up Persist
Press “Persist” option button to select “Off”, “1 Sec”, “2 Sec”, “5 Sec” or
“Infinite”. You can use this option to observe some special waveforms.

Figure 3.36 – Persist Screen

Set up Intensity
Press the “Intensity” option button and turn the “Universal” knob
to adjust waveforms’ intensity.

Set up Brightness
Press the “Brightness” option button and turn the “Universal” knob
to adjust grid brightness.

Set up display format

1. Press the “Next Page” option button to enter second
display menu.
2. Press the “Format” option button to select “YT” or “XY”.
Set up Screen
Press the “Screen” option button to select “Normal” or “Inverted” to
set the screen display color.

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Set up Grid
Press the “Grid” option button to select “ ”, “ ”or“
”to set the screen whether display grid or not.

Set up Menu Display

Press the “Menu Display” option button to select “2 sec”, “5sec”,
“10sec”, “20sec” or “Infinite” to set menu display time on screen.

Set Skin
Press the “skin” option button or turn the “Universal” knob to select
“Classical”, “Modern”, “Traditional” or “Succinct”.

X-Y Format
Use the XY format to analyze phase differences, such as those represented
by Lissajous patterns. The format plots the voltage on channel 1 against
the voltage on channel 2, where channel 1 is the horizontal axis and
channel 2 is the vertical axis. The oscilloscope uses the untriggered Sample
acquisition mode and displays data as dots.

NOTE: The oscilloscope can capture a waveform in normal YT mode

at any sampling rate. You can view the same waveform in XY mode.
To do so, stop the acquisition and change the display format to XY.

Operation steps:
 Channel 1 “Volt/div” and vertical “POSITION” set up the
horizontal scale and position.
 Channel 2 “Volt/div” and vertical “POSITION” set up the
horizontal scale and position.
 Turn the “Time/div” knob to adjust the sampling rate
 The following functions are forbidden in XY display form:
o Benchmark wave form and wave mathematic
o Cursor
o Auto (resets display format to YT)
o Trigger Control

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 o Horizontal Position Knob
o Vector Display Type
o Scan Display

3.14 Measure System

The oscilloscope displays the voltage in relation to time and tests the
waveform displayed. Different measurement techniques such as scale,
Cursor and auto measure modes are used.

NOTE: The CURSORS and MEASURE buttons can be disabled. Please

see “Education Mode” for details.

Scale Measurement
This method allows you to make a quick, visual estimate. For example, you
might look at waveform amplitude and determine that it is a little more
than 100 mV. You can take simple measurements by counting the major
and minor graticule divisions involved and multiplying by the scale factor.
For example, if you counted five major vertical graticule divisions between
the minimum and maximum values of a waveform and knew you had a
scale factor of 100 mV/div, then you could easily calculate your peak-to-
peak voltage as follows:

100 𝑚𝑉
5 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 × = 500 𝑚𝑉
𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛

Cursor Measurement
Press the “CURSORS” button to display the “Cursor” menu.
The cursor measurement has three modes: Manual, Track, and Auto
Measure.

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