GW Instek GDS-1000 Series User Manual - Manual (Page 18)

GDS-1000 Series User Manual
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Setting up the Oscilloscope
Background This section describes how to set up the
oscilloscope properly including connecting a
signal, adjusting the scale, and compensating the
probe. Before operating the oscilloscope in a new
environment, run these steps to make sure the
oscilloscope is functionally stable.
Procedure 1. Connect the power cord.
2. Press the power switch. The
display will become active
in approximately 10
seconds.
3. Reset the system by recalling
the factory settings. Press
the Save/Recall key, then
Default Setup. For details of
factory settings, see page34.
4. Connect the probe between the Channel1 input
terminal and probe compensation signal output
(2Vp-p, 1kHz square wave).
5. Set the probe attenuation to x10.
VOLTS/DIV VOLTS/DIV TIME/DIV
CH 1 MATH CH 2 MENU MENU
Acquire Display Utility Help
Run/Stop
VARIABLE
FORCE
Autoset
Cursor
SINGLE
Hardcopy Measure Save/Recall
LEVEL
VERTICAL HORIZONTAL TRIGGER
Digital Storage Oscilloscope GDS-1042 40MHz 250M Sa/s
CH1
CAT 300V MW 22pF
MAX. 300Vpk
1
CH2 EXT TRIG
CAT 300V MW 22pF
MAX. 300Vpk
1
X Y
CH1