Hantek 4254

DSO4000B(C) Series
Digital Storage Oscilloscope

User Manual
（Version 1.0）
Digital Storage Oscilloscope I

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Digital Storage Oscilloscope II

General Safety Summary
Read the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this
product or any products connected to it. To evade potential hazards, use this product
only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform maintenance.
Avoid fire or personal injury.
Use suitable power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect a probe with the oscilloscope before it is
connected to measured circuits; disconnect the probe from the oscilloscope after it is
disconnected from measured circuits.
Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the
power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to
earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product,
ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Connect the probe in a right way. The probe ground lead is at ground potential. Do
not connect the ground lead to an elevated voltage.
Check all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, check all ratings and
markings on the product. Refer to the product manual for detailed information about
ratings before making connections to the product.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when
power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Assure good ventilation.
Do not operate in wet/damp environments.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms on the product. The following terms may appear on the product:
Danger It represents that harms may be caused to you at once if you perform the
operation.
Warning It represents that latent harms may be caused to you if you perform the
operation.
Notice It represents the damage possibly caused to the product or other

properties if you perform the operation.
Characters on the product. The following characters may appear on the product:
Notice Protective Measuring Chassis

Please read ground terminal ground terminal ground terminal
the manual
Product Scrapping
Device Recycling
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or poisonous to environments or human bodies. To avoid them being released outside
and to minimize the waste of natural resources, we suggest you reasonably call back
this device to ensure proper recovery and recycling of most materials within it.
Digital Storage Oscilloscope IV

Brief Introduction to the Series of digital
storage oscilloscope
DSO4000B(C) Series oscilloscopes cover the bandwidths from 80MHz to 200MHz,
and provide the real-time up to 1GSa/s. In addition, they have 7 inch color TFT LCD as
well as WINDOWS-style interfaces and menus for easy operation.
What’s more, the plenty menu information and the easy-to-operate buttons allow you to
gain information as much as possible in measurement; the multifunctional knobs and
the powerful shortcut keys help you save a lot of time in operation; the Autoset function
lets you detect sine and square waves automatically; the Probe Check Wizard guides
you to adjust the probe compensation and set the Probe option attenuation factor. By
using the three methods the oscilloscope provides (context-sensitive, hyperlinks, and
an index), you may master all operations on the device in quite a short time so as to
greatly improve your efficiency in production and development.
Model Channels Bandwidth Sample Rate AFG
DSO4084B 4 80MHz 1GS/s -
DSO4084C 4 80MHz 1GS/s Yes
Digital Storage Oscilloscope IV

Contents
Copyright Declaration ............................................................................................... II
General Safety Summary ...................................................................................... III

Safety Terms and Symbols ................................................................................... IV
Product Scrapping ................................................................................................ IV
Brief Introduction to the Series of digital storage oscilloscope ............................... IV
Contents ................................................................................................................... V
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 General Inspection ................................................................................... 2

1.2 Prepare Instrument for Use ....................................................................... 3
1.3 Accidence of front panel and the user interface ........................................ 1
1.3.1 User Interface ...................................................................................... 1
1.4 Functional Check ...................................................................................... 3
1.4.1 Connect the oscilloscope ..................................................................... 3
1.4.2 Observe the waveform ......................................................................... 3
1.5 Probe Introduction .................................................................................... 4
1.5.1 Safety .................................................................................................. 4
1.5.2 Use of Probe Check Wizard ................................................................. 4
1.5.3 Manual Probe Compensation ............................................................... 4
1.5.4 Probe Attenuation Setting..................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Function Introduction ........................................................................ 7
2.1 Menu and control keys .............................................................................. 8

2.2 Connector ................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Default setups........................................................................................... 9
2.4 Multi-functional Knobs and Buttons ......................................................... 10
2.5 Oscilloscope Setup ................................................................................. 10
2.6 Horizontal Controls ................................................................................. 11
2.6.1 Scan Mode Display (Roll Mode) ......................................................... 12
2.7 Vertical System ....................................................................................... 12
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2.7.1 Vertical Controls ................................................................................. 12
2.7.2 Math FFT ........................................................................................... 15
2.8 Trigger System ....................................................................................... 20
2.8.1 Trigger Controls ................................................................................. 21
2.8.2 Holdoff ............................................................................................... 40
2.9 SAVE/RECALL ....................................................................................... 40
2.10 MEASURE System ................................................................................. 42
2.10.1 Scale measurement....................................................................... 42
2.10.2 Cursor measurement ..................................................................... 43
2.10.3 Automatic Measurement ................................................................ 44
2.11 ACQUIRE ............................................................................................... 47
2.12 DISPLAY ................................................................................................ 51
2.12.1 XY Format ..................................................................................... 51
2.13 UTILITY System ..................................................................................... 52
2.13.1 51BFirmware Update ........................................................................... 52
2.13.2 52BSelf Calibration .............................................................................. 53
2.13.3 56BPass/fail ........................................................................................ 53
2.14 Fast Action Buttons ................................................................................. 55
2.14.1 AUTOSET ..................................................................................... 55
2.14.2 Default Setup ................................................................................ 57
Chapter 3 Waveform Generator ........................................................................ 60
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 62
4.1 Problem Settlement ................................................................................ 62
Chapter 5 Services and Support ...................................................................... 90
Chapter 6 General Care and Cleaning ............................................................. 91
6.1 General Care .......................................................................................... 91

6.2 Cleaning ................................................................................................. 91
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ................................................................... 92
Appendix B: Accessories ....................................................................................... 99
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Appendix C Harmful and Poisonous Substances or Elements .......................... 100
Digital Storage Oscilloscope VII

Chapter 1 Introduction
 General Inspection
 Prepare Instrument for Use
 Accidence of front panel and the user interface
 Functional Check
 Probe Introduction
1.1 General Inspection
Please check the instrument as following steps after receiving an oscilloscope:
Check the shipping container for damage:
Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of
the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been
checked mechanically and electrically.
Check the accessories:
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in "Accessories" in this guide. If
the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify the franchiser.
Check the instrument:
In case there is any mechanical damage or defect, or the instrument does not
operate properly or fails performance tests, please notify the franchiser.

1.2 Prepare Instrument for Use
Adjust the Supporting Legs
Adjust the supporting legs properly to use them as stands to tilt the oscilloscope
upwards for stable placement of the oscilloscope as well as better operation and
observation.
Connect the Power Cord

Connect the power cord as desired. Turn the instrument on by pressing the power
switch in the lower left corner of front panel.
If the instrument does not turn on, verify that the power cord is firmly connected
(power-line voltage is automatically sensed at power-on). Also make sure that the
instrument is connected to an energized power source.
Power Switch:
To turn off the instrument, please press power switch.

1.3 Accidence of front panel and the user
interface
This section will make you understand the front operation panel of this series of digital
oscilloscope at first before use.
1.3.1 User Interface
Figure 1-2 Interface display

1. Hantek logo
2. Trigger Status:
Auto: The oscilloscope works in auto mode and is acquiring waveforms in the
absence of triggers.
Ready: All pre-triggered data have been acquired and the oscilloscope is ready to
accept a trigger.
Roll: The oscilloscope is acquiring and displaying waveform data continuously in
roll mode.
Stop: The oscilloscope has stopped acquiring waveform data.
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3. Readout shows main time base setting.
4. Sample rate.
5. Main Time Base Window
6. Tigger time
7. Trigger level, Readout tells trigger level
8. Operating Menu shows different information for respective function keys.
9. If this icon lights up/active, it means the USB disk has been connected.
10. If this icon lights up/active, it means the wave generator works
11. The information of coupling, Bandwidth and volt/div of CH1~CH4.
12. Channel Marker
13. Window displays waveform.

1.4 Functional Check
Follow the steps below to perform a quick functional check to your oscilloscope.
1.4.1 Connect the oscilloscope
Set the switch on the probe to 10X and connect the probe to Channel 1 on the
oscilloscope. First, align the slot in the probe connector with the protuberance on the
CH1 BNC and push to connect; then, turn to right to lock the probe in place; after that,
connect the probe tip and reference lead to the PROBE COMP connectors. There is a
mark on the panel: Probe COMP ~2V@1KHz.
PROBE COMP
CH1: to connect with the probe
1.4.2 Observe the waveform
Press the AUTOSET button and you should see within a few seconds a square wave of
about 2V peak-to-peak at 1KHz in the display. Press the CH1 MENU button twice to
remove Channel 1. Push the CH2 MENU button and repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to
observe CH2, CH3 and CH4.

1.5 Probe Introduction
1.5.1 Safety
When using the probe, keep your fingers behind the guard on the probe body to avoid
electric shock. 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 start any measurements.
1.5.2 Use of Probe Check Wizard
Every time you connect a probe to an input channel, you should use the probe check
wizard to verify that this probe is operating correctly. There are two ways to do this:
Use the vertical menu (for example, push the CH1 MENU button) to set the Probe
option attenuation factor.
Press the PROBE CHECK button to use the Probe Check Wizard and configure the
probe option attenuation factor properly following menu prompts.
1.5.3 Manual Probe Compensation
Upon the first connection of a probe and an input channel, you should manually
perform this adjustment to match the probe to the input channel. Uncompensated or
miscompensated probes may lead to errors or faults in measurement. To adjust the
probe compensation, follow the steps below.
1. Set the Probe option attenuation in the channel menu to 10X. Set the switch on
the probe to 10X and connect the probe to Channel 1 on the oscilloscope. If you
use the probe hook-tip, ensure it is firmly inserted onto the probe. Attach the
probe tip to the PROBE COMP ~2V@1KHz connector and the reference lead to

the PROBE COMP Ground connector. Display the channel and then press the
AUTOSET button.
2. Check the shape of the displayed waveform.
Compensated correctly
Overcompensated
Undercompensated
3. If necessary, use a nonmetallic screwdriver to adjust the variable capacity of your

probe until the shape of the waveform turns to be the same as the above figure.
Repeat this step as necessary. See the figure below for the way of adjustment.
1.5.4 Probe Attenuation Setting
Probes are of various attenuation factors which affect the vertical scale of the signal.
The Probe Check function is used to verify if the Probe attenuation option matches the
attenuation of the probe.
As an alternative method to Probe Check, 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.
Make sure that the Attenuation switch on the probe matches the Probe option in the
oscilloscope. Switch settings are 1X and 10X.
When the Attenuation switch is set to 1X, the probe limits the bandwidth of the
oscilloscope to 6MHz. To use the full bandwidth of the oscilloscope, be sure to set the

switch to 10X.

Chapter 2 Function Introduction
This chapter provides some general information that you need to learn before using an
oscilloscope. It contains:
 Menu and control keys
 Connector
 Default setups
 Multi-functional Knobs and Buttons
 Oscilloscope Setup
 Horizontal Controls
 Vertical System
 Trigger System
 SAVE/RECALL
 MEASURE System
 ACQUIRE
 DISPLAY
 UTILITY System
 Fast Action Buttons

2.1 Menu and control keys
As shown in the figure below:
Figure 2-1 Control keys

All the keys are described as follows:
 [CH1], [CH2], [CH3], [CH4]: display setup menus of channel 1 and channel 2.
 [Math]: display “Arithmetical operation” waveform menu.
 [Horizontal]: display “HORIZONTAL” menu.
 [Trig Menu]: display “TRIGGER” control menu.
 [Force Trig]: It is used for finishing acquisition of the current waveform no matter
whether the oscilloscope detects trigger, and it is mainly applied to “NORMAL”
and “SINGLE” in the trigger mode.
 [Default]: recall the default factory setup.

 [Help]: enter the on-line help system.
 [Utility]: display “UTILITY FUNCTION” menu.
 [Cursors]: display the “CURSOR” menu. The [V0] knob can be used for
regulating the position of the cursor when the “CURSOR” menu is displayed and
the cursor is triggered.
 [Meas]: show the “Measure” menu.
 [Wave Gen]: show the waveform generator menu.
 [Save Recall]: show the “Save/Recall” menu of setups and waveform..
 [Display]: show the “Display” menu.
 [Auto Scale]: automatically set the control state of the oscilloscope so as to
display suitable waveform.

 [Run/STtop]: continuously acquire waveform or stop acquisition
 [Single]: Acquire a single trigger, finish acquisition and then stop.
2.2 Connector
Figure 2-2 Connector
 CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4: for an input connector of a measured signal.

 EXT TRIG: be used as an input connector of an external trigger source. Use
[TRIG MENU] to select “EXT” trigger source, and the trigger signal source can be
used for triggering in the third channel while acquiring data in two channels.
 Gen Out: Waveform signal output.
 Probe compensation: The probe compensation signal is output and grounded

so that the probe is matched with the channels of the oscilloscope.
2.3 Default setups

The [DEFAULT] key represents the default setup function, most of the options and
control setups of the factory are recalled by pressing them, some setups are not
changed, and the following setups are not reset:
 Language Option
 Saved Reference Waveforms
 Saved Settings
 Display Contrast
 Calibration Data

2.4 Multi-functional Knobs and Buttons
V0: Multi-functional knob. Under different menu options, it supports

selecting menu options (MEASURE), moving cursors and levels (Slope
Trigger).
Press this knob to reset data (trigger holdoff, overtime of the overtime
trigger
and slope trigger), select menu options and so on. Easy to operate.
F7: Push this button in single-window mode to switch between dotted line
F0: Hide/Show button. Push it to hide the menu options on the right side
of the screen and give a full screen display of waveforms. Push it again to
show the menu options.
F1-F5: These five buttons are all multi-functional. They are in charge of
selecting corresponding menu options on the screen in different menu
modes. For example, in the UTILITY menu, F1-F5 respectively correspond to
‘System Info’ – ‘Advance’.
F6: This functional button is mainly used to turn pages and confirm a
selection, such as ‘next page’, ‘previous page’, and ‘press F6 to
confirm’ appearing when you push Self Calibration option.
2.5 Oscilloscope Setup

While operating the oscilloscope, you may often use three features: Autoset, saving a
setup and recalling a setup. Hereinafter they are introduced one by one.
Autoset: This function can be used to adjust the horizontal and vertical scales of the

oscilloscope automatically and set the trigger coupling, type, position, slope, level and
mode, etc., to acquire a stable waveform display.
Saving a Setup: By default, the oscilloscope will save the setup each time before
being closed, and automatically recall the setup once being turned on. (Note: If you
modify the setup, please wait for more than 5 seconds before turning off the
oscilloscope to ensure the proper storage of new settings.) You can save 10 settings
permanently in the oscilloscope and reset them as necessary.
Recalling a Setup: The oscilloscope can recall any of your saved setups or the default
factory setup.
Default Setup: The oscilloscope is preset for normal operations when it is shipped
from the factory. This is the default setup. You may recall this setup at any time for your
requirements.
2.6 Horizontal Controls

Use the horizontal controls to change the horizontal scale and position of waveforms.
The horizontal position readout shows the time represented by the center of the screen,
using the trigger time as zero. When you change the horizontal scale, the waveform will
expand or contract to the screen center. The readout near the upper right of the screen
shows the current horizontal position in second. M represents ‘Main Time Base’, and W
indicates ‘Window Time Base’. The oscilloscope also has an arrow icon at the top of
the graticule to indicate the horizontal position.
1. Horizontal Position Knob: Used to control the trigger position against the screen
center. Push this button to reset the trigger point back to the screen center.
AN: Used to set the horizontal position as zero.

Multi-functional
Knob
2.SEC/DIV Knob: Used to change the horizontal time scale so as to magnify or

compress the waveform horizontally. If the waveform acquisition is stopped (by using
the RUN/STOP or SINGLE SEQ button), the SEC/DIV control will expand or compress
the waveform. In dual-window mode, push this knob to select major or minor window.
When the major window is selected, this knob provides the same functions as it
provides in single-mode window. When the minor window is selected, turn this knob to
scale the waveform whose magnification is up to 1000.
Notes:
1. For more information of the trigger holdoff, see Section Trigger Controls.
2.6.1 Scan Mode Display (Roll Mode)
With the SEC/DIV control set to 80ms/div or slower and the trigger mode set to Auto,
the oscilloscope works in the scan acquisition mode. In this mode, the waveform
display is updated from left to right without any trigger or horizontal position control.
2.7 Vertical System
2.7.1 Vertical Controls
Vertical controls can be used to display and remove waveforms, adjust vertical scale
and position, set input parameters and perform math calculations. Each channel has a
separate vertical menu to set. See below for menu description.

Position
Volt/div
1. Vertical Position Knob: Move the channel waveform up and down on the screen.
In dual-window mode, move the waveforms in both windows at the same time in a
same direction. Push this knob to return waveforms to the vertical center position on
the screen. Two channels correspond to two knobs.
2. VOLTS/DIV Knob
Control the oscilloscope to magnify or attenuate the source signal of the channel
waveform. The vertical size of the display on the screen will change (increase or
decrease) to the ground level. Also you may use this knob to switch between coarse
and fine.
3. Menu (CH1, CH2, Ch3, CH4): Display vertical menu options; turn on or off the
display of channel waveforms.
Options Settings Comments

DC passes both DC and AC components of the input
DC signal.
Coupling AC AC blocks the DC component of the input signal and
GND attenuates signals below 10Hz.
Ground disconnects the input signal.
20MHz Limits the bandwidth to reduce display noise; filters
Limit Off
Bandwidth the signal to eliminate noise and other unnecessary
Limit On
Limit HF components.
Selects the resolution of the VOLTS/DIV knob.
Coarse Coarse defines a 1-2-5 sequence. Fine changes the
DIV
Fine resolution to small steps between the Coarse
settings.

1X
Selects a value according to the probe attenuation
Probe 10X
factor so as to ensure correct vertical readouts.
Attenuation 100X
Reduce bandwidth to 6MHz when using a 1X probe.
1000X
Off
Invert Inverts the waveform relative to the reference level.
On
Coupling
 If the channel adopts a DC coupling mode, you can quickly measure the DC
component of the signal by observing the difference between the waveform and
the signal ground.
 If the channel adopts an AC coupling mode, the DC component in the signal is
filtered. By this mode, the AC component of the signal is displayed at a higher
sensitivity.
 If the channel adopts a GND coupling mode, cut off the input signal. Inside the
channel, the channel input is connected with a zero volt reference electric level.
Fine Resolution
In the fine resolution setting, the vertical scale readout displays the actual VOLTS/DIV
setting. The vertical scale changes only after you adjust the VOLTS/DIV control and set
to coarse.
Remove Waveform Display
To remove a waveform from the screen, first push the menu button to display the
vertical menu, then push again to remove the waveform. A channel waveform which is
unnecessary to be displayed can be used as a trigger source or for math operations.
4. MATH MENU: Display the waveform math operations. See the table below for
details.
The MATH menu contains source options for all math operations.
Source
Operations Comments
Options
Operator +, -, *, /, FFT
Five types of window available for selection:

CH1, CH2
FFT Hanning, Flattop, Rectangular,Bartletta and
CH3, CH4
Blackman

Zoom: Use the FFT Zoom button to adjust the
window size.
Scale: x1, x2, x5, x10.
Note: All selected menus are highlighted in orange.
2.7.2 Math FFT
This chapter elaborates how to use the Math FFT (Fast Fourier Transform). You can
use the Math FFT mode to convert a time-domain (YT) signal into its frequency
components (spectrum), and to observe the following types of signals:
 Analyze harmonics in power cords;
 Measure harmonic content and distortion in systems;
 Characterize noise in DC power supplies;
 Test impulse response of filters and systems;
 Analyze vibration.
To use the Math FFT mode, perform the following tasks:
 Set the source (time-domain) waveform;
 Display the FFT spectrum;
 Choose a type of FFT window;
 Adjust the sample rate to display the fundamental frequency and harmonics
without aliasing;
 Use zoom controls to magnify the spectrum;
 Use cursors to measure the spectrum.
2.7.2.1 Setting Time-domain Waveform

It is necessary to set the time-domain (YT) waveform before using the FFT mode.
Follow the steps below.
1. Push the AUTOSET button to display a YT waveform.
2. Turn the VERTICAL POSITION knob to vertically move the YT waveform to the
center (zero division) so as to ensure the FFT will display a true DC value.
3. Turn the HORIZONTAL POSITION knob to position the part of the YT waveform to
be analyzed in the center eight divisions of the screen. The oscilloscope uses the
2048 center points of the time-domain waveform to calculate the FFT spectrum.

4. Turn the VOLTS/DIV knob to ensure the entire waveform remains on the screen. If
the entire waveform is invisible, the oscilloscope may display wrong FFT results
by adding high-frequency components.
5. Turn the SEC/DIV knob to provide the resolution you need in the FFT spectrum.
6. If possible, set the oscilloscope to display multiple signal cycles.
If you turn the SEC/DIV knob to select a faster setting (fewer cycles), the FFT spectrum
will display a larger frequency range and reduce the possibility of FFT aliasing.
To set the FFT display, follow the steps below.
1. Push the MATH MENU button;
2. Set the Operation option to FFT;
3. Select the Math FFT Source channel.
In many situations, the oscilloscope can also generate a useful FFT spectrum despite
the YT waveform not being triggered. This is especially true if the signal is periodic or
random (such as noise).
Note: You should trigger and position transient or burst waveforms as close as possible
to the screen center.
Nyquist Frequency
The highest frequency that any real-time digital oscilloscope can measure without
errors is half of the sample rate, which is called the Nyquist frequency. Frequency
information beyond the Nyquist frequency is undersampled which brings about the FFT
aliasing. The math function can convert the center 2048 points of the time-domain
waveform to an FFT spectrum. The resulting FFT spectrum contains 1024 points from
DC (0Hz) to the Nyquist frequency. Usually, the screen compresses the FFT spectrum
horizontally to 250 points, but you can use the FFT Zoom function to expand the FFT
spectrum so that you can clearly view the frequency components at each of the 1024
data points in the FFT spectrum.
Note: The oscilloscope’s vertical response is a little bit larger than its bandwidth
(60MHz, 70MHz, 100MHz or 200MHz, depending on the model; or 20MHz when the
Bandwidth Limit option is set to Limited). Therefore, the FFT spectrum can display valid
frequency information above the oscilloscope bandwidth. However, the amplitude
information near or above the bandwidth will not be accurate.

2.7.2.2 Displaying FFT Spectrum
Push the MATH MENU button to display the Math menu. Use the options to select the
Source channel, the Window algorithm and the FFT Zoom factor. Only one FFT
spectrum can be displayed at a time.
Math FFT
Settings Comments
Options
Source CH1, CH2 Choose a channel to be the FFT source.
Hanning, Flattop,
Select a type of the FFT window. For more
Window Rectangular,Bartle
information
tta and Blackman
Change the horizontal magnification of the
FFT Zoom X1, X2, X5, X10
FFT display. For detailed information
Vrms
Vertical Base Set the Vertical Base in a mode.
dBrms
2.7.2.3 Selecting FFT Window

Using windows can eliminate the spectral leakage in the FFT spectrum. The FFT
algorithm assumes that the YT waveform repeats all the time. When the number of
cycles is integral (1, 2, 3 ...), the YT waveform starts and ends at the same amplitude
and there are no discontinuities in the signal shape.
If the number of cycles is nonintegral, the YT waveform starts and ends at different
amplitudes and transitions between the start and end points will cause discontinuities
in the signal that introduces high-frequency transients.

Applying a window to the YT waveform changes the waveform so that the start and
stop values are close to each other, which reduces the discontinuities.
The Math FFT function has three FFT Window options. There is a trade-off between
frequency resolution and amplitude accuracy for each type of window. You shall
determine which one to choose according to the object you want to measure and the
source signal characteristics.
Window Measurement Characteristics
Periodic Better frequency, poorer amplitude accuracy than
Hanning
Waveform Flattop
Periodic Better amplitude, poorer frequency accuracy
Flattop
Waveform than Hanning
Pulse or Special-purpose window applicable to
Rectangular Transient discontinuous waveforms. This is actually the
Waveform same as no windows.
Best
magnitude,worst Single frequency waveforms, to Find higher order
Blackman frequency harmonics.
resolution
2.7.2.4 FFT Aliasing

Problems occur when the time-domain waveform acquired by the oscilloscope contains
frequency components higher than the Nyquist frequency. The frequency components
above the Nyquist frequency will be undersampled and displayed as lower frequency
components that ‘fold back’ from the Nyquist frequency. These erroneous components
are called aliases.

2.7.2.5 Eliminating Aliases
To eliminate aliases, use the following methods.
 Turn the SEC/DIV knob to set a faster sample rate. Because the Nyquist
frequency increases as you increase the sample rate, the aliased frequency
components will be displayed correct. If too many frequency components appear
on the screen, you may use the FFT Zoom option to magnify the FFT spectrum.
 If there is no need to observe the frequency components above 20MHz, set the
Bandwidth Limit option to Limited.
 Filter the signal input from outside and limit the bandwidth of the source
waveform to lower than the Nyquist frequency.
 Identify and ignore the aliased frequencies.
 Use zoom controls and cursors to magnify and measure the FFT spectrum.
2.7.2.6 Magnifying and Positioning FFT Spectrum

You may scale the FFT spectrum and use cursors to measure it through the FFT Zoom
option which enables the horizontal magnification. To vertically magnify the spectrum,
use the vertical controls.
Horizontal Zoom and Position
You can use the FFT Zoom option to magnify the FFT spectrum horizontally without
changing the sample rate. The available zoom factors are X1(default), X2, X5 and X10.
When the zoom factor is set to X1 and the waveform is located at the center graticule,
the left graticule line is at 0Hz and the right is at the Nyquist frequency.
You magnifies the FFT spectrum to the center graticule line when you change the zoom
factor. That is, the axis for horizontal magnification is the center graticule line. Turn the
Horizontal Position knob clockwise to move the FFT spectrum to the right. Push the
SET TO ZERO button to position the center spectrum at the center of the graticule.
Vertical Zoom and Position
When the FFT spectrum is being displayed, the channel vertical knobs become the
zoom and position controls corresponding to their respective channels. The
VOLTS/DIV knob provides the following zoom factors: X1(default), X2, X5 and X10.
The FFT spectrum is magnified vertically to the marker M (math waveform reference

point on the left edge of the screen). Turn the VERTICAL POSITION knob clockwise to
move up the spectrum.
2.7.2.7 Using Cursors to Measure FFT Spectrum

You may use cursors to take two measurements on the FFT spectrum: amplitude (in dB)
and frequency (in Hz). Amplitude is referenced to 0db that equals 1VRMS here. You
may use cursors to measure at any zoom factor.
Push the CURSOR button, choose the Source option and then select Math. Press the
Type option button to select between Amplitude and Frequency. Click the SELECT
CURSOR option to choose a cursor. Then use the V0 knobs to move Cursor S and
Cursor E. Use the horizontal cursor to measure the amplitude and the vertical cursor to
measure the frequency. Now the display at the DELTA menu is just the measured value,
and the values at Cursor S and Cursor E.
Delta is the absolute value of Cursor S minus Cursor E.
2.8 Trigger System

The trigger determines when the oscilloscope begins to acquire data and display a
waveform. Once a trigger is properly set up, the oscilloscope can convert unstable
displays or blank screens to meaningful waveforms. Here introduce some basic
concepts about trigger.
Trigger Source: The trigger can be generated with multiple sources. The most
common one is the input channel (alternative between CH1~CH4). Whether the input
signal is displayed or not, it can trigger normal operations. Also the trigger source can
be any signal connected to an external trigger channel or the AC power line (only for
Edge triggers). The source with the AC power line shows the frequency relationship
between the signal and the AC commercial power.
Trigger Mode: You can select the Auto or Normal mode to define how the oscilloscope
acquires data when it does not detect a trigger condition. Auto Mode performs the
acquisition freely in absence of valid trigger. It allows the generation of untriggered
waveforms with the time base set to 80ms/div or slower. Normal Mode updates the
displayed waveforms only when the oscilloscope detects a valid trigger condition.

Before this update, the oscilloscope still displays the old waveforms. This mode shall
be used when you want to only view the effectively triggered waveforms. In this mode,
the oscilloscope displays waveforms only after the first trigger. To perform a single
sequence acquisition, push the SINGLE SEQ button.
Trigger Position: The horizontal position control establishes the time between the
trigger position and the screen center.
Slope and Level: The Slope and Level controls help to define the trigger. The Slope
option determines whether the trigger point is on the rising or falling edge of a signal.
To perform the trigger slope control, press the TRIG MENU button, select an Edge
trigger, and use the Slope button to select rising or falling. The TRIGGER LEVEL knob
controls the trigger point is on which position of the edge.
Trigger level can be

adjusted vertically
Rising Edge Falling Edge

Trigger slope can be rising or falling
2.8.1 Trigger Controls
The trigger can be defined through the Trigger Menu and front-panel controls. There
are six types of trigger: Edge, Video, Pulse Width, Alter, Slope and Overtime. Refer to
the following tables to find a different set of options for each type of trigger.
1. Level
It sets the amplitude level the signal must cross to cause an acquisition when using the
Edge or Pulse Width trigger.

2. Force Trigger
Used to complete an acquisition regardless of an adequate trigger signal. This button
becomes useless if the acquisition is already stopped.
3. TRIG Type
DSO4000B(C) provides multiple advanced trigger functions, including various serial
bus triggers.
 Edge trigger
 Pulse trigger
 Video trigger
 Slope trigger
 DropOut trigger
 Window trigger
 Pattern trigger
 Interval trigger
 Runt trigger
 UART trigger
 LIN trigger
 CAN trigger
 SPI trigger
 IIC trigger
2.8.1.1 Edge Trigger

Edge trigger distinguishes the trigger points by seeking the specified edge (rising,
falling, rising & falling) and trigger level.
1. Press the [TRIG MENU] button on the front panel to enter the Trigger system
function menu.

2. Press the Type softkey, turn the Universal Knob to set select “Edge” and then push
the knob to confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey, turn the Universal Knob to select CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4,
as the trigger source.
4. Press the Slope softkey, turn the Universal Knob to select the desired trigger edge
(rising, falling or rising & falling), and then press down the knob to confirm.
5. Turn the Trigger Level Knob to adjust the trigger level to obtain stable trigger.
Note: Press the AUTO SET button will set the trigger type to Edge and slope to rising.
2.8.1.2 Pulse Trigger

Trigger on the positive or negative pulse with a specified width.
1. Press the [TRIG MENU] button on the front panel to enter the TRIGGER function
menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, turn the Universal Knob to select Pulse and then push the
knob to confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey, turn the Universal Knob to select CH1~CH4 as the
trigger source.
4. Turn the Trigger Level Knob to adjust the trigger level to the desired place.
5. Press the Polarity softkey to select Positive or Negative pulse that to trigger on. The
current trigger polarity is displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.
6. Press the When softkey, turn the Universal Knob to select the desired condition,
and push down the knob to confirm.
 < (less than a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of
the input signal is lower than the specified time value.
For example, for a positive pulse, if you set t (pulse real width) < 100ns, the

waveform will trigger.
 > (greater than a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope
time of the input signal is greater than the specified time value.
For example, for a positive pulse, if you set t (pulse real width) >100ns, the
 != (not equal to time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time
of the input signal is not equal to the specified time value.
 = (equal to time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of
the input signal is equal to the specified time value.
For example, for a positive pulse, if you set t (pulse real width) = 200ns, the
6. Press the Next Page softkey and press of Lower Upper softkey to select Lower
or Upper the trigger level; then turn the Trigger Level Knob to adjust the position.
The trigger level values are displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.
Trigger When: The pulse width of the source must be ≥5ns so that the oscilloscope
can detect the pulse.

Triggers when pulse is less
Triggers when pulse is greater than
than width setting
width setting
Threshold level
Triggers when pulse is not equal to Triggers when pulse is equal to width
width setting ±5% setting ±5%
Threshold level
Tolerance Tolerance
= Trigger Point
＝, ≠: Within a ±5% tolerance, triggers the oscilloscope when the signal pulse
width is equal to or not equal to the specified pulse width.
＜, ＞: Triggers the oscilloscope when the source signal pulse width is less than
or greater than the specified pulse width.
2.8.1.3 Video Trigger

Video triggering can be used to capture the complicated waveforms of most standard
analog video signals. The trigger circuitry detects the vertical and horizontal interval of
the waveform and produces triggers based on the video trigger settings you have
selected. DSO4000 supports standard video signal field or line of NTSC (National
Television Standards Committee), PAL (Phase Alternating Line) and custom video
signal trigger.
menu.

2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Universal Knob to select Video and push
down the knob to confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey’ turn the Universal Knob to select CH1~CH4 as the trigger
source.
4. Press the Standard softkey to select the desired video standard. DSO4000 supports
the following video standards:
2.8.1.4 Slope Trigger

The slope trigger looks for a rising or falling transition from one level to another level in
the specified time range. In DSO4000, positive slope time is defined as the time
difference between the two crossing points of trigger level line A and B with the positive
edge as shown in the figure below.
menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, turn the Universal Knob to set select Slop and then push
3. Press the Source softkey, turn the Universal Knob to select CH1~CH4 as the trigger
source.
4. Press the Slop softkey, turn the Universal Knob to set select the desired trigger
edge (rising or falling), and then push down the knob to confirm.
5. Press the Level softkey and press of Lower Upper softkey to select Lower or Upper
the trigger level; then turn the Trigger Level Knob to adjust the position. The trigger
level values are displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.
6. Press the When softkey, then turn the Universal Knob to select the desired slope
condition, and push down the knob to confirm.
 < (less than a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of

the input signal is lower than the specified time value.
 > (greater than a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope
 !=(not equal to a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time
of the input signal is not equal to the specified upper limit of time and lower
than the specified lower limit of time value..
 =(equal to a time value): trigger when the positive or negative slope time of
the input signal is equal to the specified upper limit of time and lower than
the specified lower limit of time value.
2.8.1.5 Overtime Trigger
Trigger when the time interval (△ T) from when the rising edge (or falling edge) of the
input signal passes through the trigger level to when the neighboring falling edge (or
rising edge) passes through the trigger level is greater than the timeout time set, as
shown in the figure below.
1. Press the [TRIG MENU] button on the front panel to enter the TRIGGER system
function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then use the Universal Knob to select Overtime and push
trigger source. Select channel with signal input as trigger source to obtain stable
trigger.
4. Press the Polarity softkey to select Positive or Negative edge.
5. Press the Time softkey, turn the Universal Knob to select the desired value.

2.8.1.6 Window Trigger
Windows trigger provides a high trigger level and a low trigger level. The instrument
triggers when the input signal passes through the high trigger level or the low trigger
level.
 If the lower and the upper trigger levels are both within the waveform
amplitude range, the oscilloscope will trigger on both rising and falling edge.
 If the upper trigger level is within the waveform amplitude range while the
lower trigger level is out of the waveform amplitude range, the oscilloscope
will trigger on rising edge only.
 If the lower trigger level is within the waveform amplitude range while the
upper trigger level is out of the waveform amplitude range, the oscilloscope
will trigger on falling edge only.
menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then use the Universal Knob to select Window and push
source.
4. Press Level softkey to select Lower or Upper trigger level or both level, then turn the
Trigger Level Knob to adjust the position. The trigger level values are displayed at the
upper right corner of the screen.
2.8.1.7 Pattern Trigger

The Pattern trigger identifies a trigger condition by looking for a specified pattern. The

pattern trigger can be expanded to incorporate delays similar to other triggers. Pattern
durations are evaluated using a timer. The timer starts on the last edge that makes the
pattern ―true‖. Potential triggers occur on the first edge that makes the pattern false,
provided that the time qualifier criterion has been met.SDS2000Xprovides 4 patterns:
logical AND, OR, NAND and NOR combination of the channels. Each channel can set
to low, high or invalid.
Interval Trigger
Trigger when the time difference between the neighboring rising or falling edges meets
the time limit condition (<, >, !=, =).
To set interval trigger:

function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then use the Universal Knob to select Interval and push

source.
4. Press the Slope softkey to select rising or falling edge.
5. Press the When softkey, turn the Universal Knob to select desired condition.
 < (less than a time value): trigger when the positive or negative pulse time of
the input signal is less than the specified time value.
 > (greater than a time value): trigger when the positive or negative pulse
 != (not equal to a time value): trigger when the positive or negative pulse
time of the input signal is not equal to the specified limit of time.
 = (equal to a time value): trigger when the positive or negative pulse time of
the input signal is equal to the specified limit of time.
6. Press the When softkey (<, >, !=, =), turn the Universal Knob to select the desired
value.
2.8.1.8 Runt Trigger

The Runt trigger looks for pulses that cross one threshold but not another as shown in
the picture below.
A positive runt pulse across through a lower threshold but not an upper threshold.
A negative runt pulse across through an upper threshold but not a lower threshold.
To trigger on runt pulse:

function menu.

2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Universal Knob to select Under Amp and
push down the knob to confirm.
3. Press the Source softkey, turn the Universal Knob to select CH1~CH4as the trigger
source.
4. Press the Polarity softkey to select Positive or Negative pulse to trigger.
5. Press the When softkey, turn the Universal Knob to select the desired condition
(<, >, != or =).
6. Press the Width softkey, and then turn the Universal Knob to select the desired
value.
7. Press the Next Page softkey to enter the second page of the TRIGGER system
function menu. Press the Level softkey to select Lower or Upper trigger level, and the
turn the Universal Knob to set the position.
2.8.1.9 UART Triggering

To trigger on UART trigger:
function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Universal Knob to select UART and push
trigger source.
4. Set the following parameters.
Idle Level - Set the idle level High or Low to match your device under test
Baud - Press the Baud Rate softkey, then press the Universal Knob and select a
baud rate to match the signal in your device under test. If the desired baud rate is not
listed, select Custom on the Baud softkey, and then press the Custom softkey and turn
the Universal Knob to set the desired baud rate.
- Parity Check, Choose odd, even, or none, based on your device under test.
Bits - Data Length, Set the number of bits in the UART2 words to match your
device under test (selectable from 5-8 bits).

Press the When softkey and set up the desired trigger condition:
Start - The oscilloscope triggers when a start bit occurs.
Stop - Triggers when a stop bit occurs on measured signal. The trigger occurs on the
first stop bit regardless of using 1, 1.5 or 2 stop bit.
Spec Data - Triggers on a data byte that you specify. For use when the device under
test data words are from 5 to 8 bits in length
a. Press the When softkey, and choose an equality qualifier. You can choose equal
to(=), not equal to(!=), less than(<), or greater than(>) a specific data value.
b. Use the Data softkey to choose the data value for your trigger comparison. This
works in conjunction with the When softkey. The range of the data value is 0x00 to 0xff.
Parity error: The oscilloscope triggers when the parity check is error when there is
parity check.
Com error: The oscilloscope triggers when the received data is error.
For example1, baud: 19200; Parity: No; Data Bit: 8;
We set: Idle: High; baud: 19200; when: “Start”
For example2, baud: 19200; Parity: No; Data Bit: 8;

We set: Idle: High; baud: 19200; when: “Stop”

For example3, baud: 19200; Parity: No; Data Bit: 8; Data: 0x55
We set: Idle: High; baud: 19200; Data: 0x55; When: Spec Data; When: equal(=)

2.8.1.10 LIN Triggering
LIN triggering can trigger on the rising edge at the Sync Break exit of the LIN
single-wire bus signal (that marks the beginning of the message frame), the Frame ID,
or the Frame ID and Data. A LIN signal message frame is shown below:
function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Universal Knob to select LIN and push down
trigger source.
4. Set the Baud Rate.
5. Set the Idle Level.
6. Set the Identifier. The range is from 0 to 0x3f.
7. Press When softkey to set trigger condition.
• Internal Field — The oscilloscope triggers when a start bit occurs
• Interval Field - The oscilloscope triggers when the interval field end.
• Sync Field –The oscilloscope triggers when the synchronous field end.
• Id Field –The oscilloscope triggers when the Id field end.
• Sync Id Error - The oscilloscope triggers when the Synchronization ID ERROR
end.
• Identifier (Frame ID) - The oscilloscope triggers when a frame with an ID equal to
the selected value is detected. Use the Universal Knob to select the value for the
Frame ID.
• ID and Data (Frame ID and Data) - The oscilloscope triggers when a frame with
an ID and data equal to the selected values is detected. Use the Universal Knob
to select the value for the ID and Data.
Data Index: Set the data index, the range is from 0 to 3.
Note: When DataMask is ON, the setting data is invalid.

2.8.1.11 CAN Triggering
function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Universal Knob to select CAN and push down
trigger source.
4. Set the Baud Rate.
5. Set the Idle Level.
6. Set the Identifier.
7. Press When softkey to set trigger condition.
• Start - The oscilloscope triggers at the start of a frame.
• Remote ID- The oscilloscope triggers on remote frames with the specified ID.
a. Press the Identifier softkey to select the ID number.
b. Press the Identifier softkey to move the current bit, and turn the universal to
select the byte to be set.
• Data ID - The oscilloscope will trigger on data frames matching the specified ID

Note: The Identifier means Remote Id and Data ID.
• Remote Data - The oscilloscope will trigger on data frames matching the
specified remote data.
a. Press the Data softkey to select the ID number.
b. Press the Data softkey to move the current bit, and turn the universal to select
the byte to be set.
• Data Frame data –The oscilloscope will trigger on data frames matching the
specified data frame data.
• Error –The oscilloscope will trigger on error frames matching the specified data.
• All Error - The oscilloscope will trigger when any form error or active error is
encountered.
• Ack Error –The oscilloscope will trigger when the comfirm is high.
• Overload Frame - The oscilloscope will trigger on overload frames.
Source: CH1; Baund Rate: 1000000; Idle Level: Low; Identifier:0x12efabcd;

2.8.1.12 SPI Triggering
In SPI trigger, when timeout condition is satisfied, the oscilloscope triggers when the
specified data is found. When using SPI trigger, you need to specify the SCL clock
sources and SDA data sources. Below is the sequential chart of SPI bus.
function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Universal Knob to select SPI and push down
3. Source Selection: Press SCL and SDA softkey to specify the data sources of SCL
and SDA respectively. They can be set to CH1-CH4.
Note: Select channel with signal input as trigger source to obtain stable trigger.
4. Data Line Setting:
Width to set the number of bits of the serial data character string. The
serial data string can be specified to be from 4, 8, 16, 24, 32 bits long.
Press Data to set the value of the current bit from 0 to f.
Data Mask: 0-Mask, f-No Mask, 1~e mask some data.
5. Trigger Condition: Press Timeout softkey to set the timeout, the range is from 8 ns
to 10 s.
Timeout: the clock (SCL) signal need to maintain a certain idle time before the
oscilloscope searches for a trigger. The oscilloscope will trigger on when the data (SDA)
satisfying the trigger conditions is found.
6. Slope: Clock Edge: Press Slope softkey to select the desired clock edge.
Rising: sample the SDA data on the rising edge of the clock.
Falling: sample the SDA data on the falling edge of the clock.
7. When select SCL channel, press SCL and use TRIGGER LEVEL knob to modify the
trigger level of the SCL channel. When select SDA channel, use TRIGGER LEVEL

knob to modify the trigger level of the SDA channel.
2.8.1.13 IIC Trigger

IIC (Inter-IC bus) signals setup consists of connecting the oscilloscope to the serial
data (SDA) line and the serial clock (SCL) line and then specifying the input signal
threshold voltage levels.
To set up the oscilloscope to capture IIC signals, please refer to the following:
function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey, then turn the Universal Knob to select IIC and push down
3. Source Selection: Press SCL and SDA softkey, , turn the Universal Knob to to
specify the data sources of SCL and SDA respectively. They can be set to CH1-CH4.
4. Press When softkey to set trigger condition. Select trigger condition “Start Bit”,
connect the SCL signal to CH1 and connect the SDA signal to CH2.
Press the corresponding Level softkey; then, turn the Trigger Level knob to set the
signal threshold voltage level.
• Data must be stable during the entire high clock cycle or it will be interpreted as a
start or stop condition (data transitioning while the clock is high).

Trigger condition:
Trigger Condition: Press When softkey to select the desired trigger condition.
• Start: trigger when SDA data transitions from high level to low level while SCL is
high level.
• Stop: trigger when SDA data transitions from low level to high level while SCL is
high level.
• MissedACK: trigger when the SDA data is high level during any acknowledgement
of SCL clock position.
• Address: the trigger searches for the specified address value. When this event
occurs, the oscilloscope will trigger on the read/write bit. After this trigger condition
is selected:
• --The AddrBits is "7 bits"; --so the range can be from 0 to 0x7F.
• Restart: trigger when another start condition occurs before a stop condition.
• Data: the trigger searches for the specified data value on the data line (SDA).
When this event occurs, the oscilloscope will trigger on the clock line (SCL)
transition edge of the last bit of data. After this trigger condition is selected:
--press Data softkey to select the desired data bit;

Trigger Level:
5. When select SCL channel, press SCL and use TRIGGER LEVEL knob to modify the
trigger level of the SCL channel. When select SDA channel, use TRIGGER LEVEL
knob to modify the trigger level of the SDA channel.

2.8.2 Holdoff
Holdoff: To use Trigger Holdoff, push the HORIZONTAL Menu button and set the
Holdoff Time option by pressing F4. The Trigger Holdoff function can be used to
generate a stable display of complex waveforms (such as pulse trains). Holdoff is the
time between when the oscilloscope detects one trigger and when it is ready to detect
another. During the holdoff time, the oscilloscope will not trigger. For a pulse train, the
holdoff time can be adjusted to let the oscilloscope trigger only on the first pulse in the
train.
Acquisition Interval Acquisition Interval
Trigger Level
Indicates Trigger
Points
Holdoff Holdoff
2.9 SAVE/RECALL
Oscilloscope setups, waveforms, Ref, and CSV files can be saved to internal
oscilloscope memory or to a USB storage device. The saved setups, waveforms and
Ref can be recalled from an USB Host interface on the front panel to connect an USB
device for external storage.
The scope supports setups, waveforms, Ref and CSV files storage. The default save
type is setups.
1. Setups
It‘s the default storage type of the scope. It saves the settings of the oscilloscope in
internal or external memory in “.SET” format. At most 9 setting files (from No.1～No.9)
can be stored in internal memory. The stored settings can be recalled.
2. Wave(Binary)

The scope saves the waveform data in memory in “.lwf format.
3. Reference
The scope saves the waveform data in memory in “.REF” format. At recall, the
reference waveform will be displayed on the screen directly.
4. CSV
It saves the waveform data in external memory in “.CSV” format. The stored files
contain the waveform data of the displayed analog channels and the main setting
information of the oscilloscope. The recall of CSV file is not supported. Set the save
type to CSV, and set the Para Save option to On or Off to turn on or of the parameters
storage function.
Internal Save and Recall

Internal save and recall support Setups in Save/Recall. In the following part, the save
and recall method and procedures are introduced.
Save the specified oscilloscope setting in internal memory.
1. Connect the signal to the oscilloscope and obtain stable display.
2. Press [Save/Recall] button on the front panel to enter the SAVE/RECALL function
menu.
3. Press the Save softkey and then turn the Universal Knob to select Setup and then
press the knob to confirm.
4. Press the Save To softkey to select Internal to save the current setup of the
oscilloscope to the internal memory.
5. Press the SetUp softkey button, then turn the Universal Knob to select the location
to save. The internal memory can save as many as 9 setup files, from No.1～No.9.
6. Press the Save softkey to save the current setup to the appointed location. After a
few seconds, it will pop-out the message “Save successfully”.
Load the specified type of file in internal memory.
If want to recall the setup after having finished the steps above, please do the following
steps: Press the Recall softkey, and then turn the Universal Knob to select the
location that you want to recall, press the Recall softkey to recall the setup, and it will
pop-out the message “Recall Successfully”.

External save and recall
Before using external storage and recall, make sure that the USB flash device is
connected correctly. External storage supports all the types of files in save, but in recall,
CSV are not supported.
Save the specified type of file in the external USB flash device.
1. Press the [Save/Recall] button on the front panel to enter the SAVE/RECALL
function menu.
2. Press the Save softkey to select Wave or Setup
4. Use the SaveTo softkey to external location. Press Save softkey and into USB
storage interface. File can be stored under the root directory or in a certain folder under
the root directory of the USB storage device.
5. Press the Save softkey to save the current waveform to the external USB storage
device,
Load the specified type of file in the external USB storage device.
1. Press the [Save/Recall] button on the front panel to enter the SAVE/RECALL
function menu.
2. Press the Type softkey to select Wave or Setup
3. Press the Recall softkey to enter the SAVE/RECALL file system.
4. Turn the Universal Knob to select the file to be recalled, press the Recall softkey to
recall the waveform or setup.
2.10 MEASURE System

The oscilloscope displays graphs of voltage versus time and can help to measure the
displayed waveform. There are several ways to take measurements, using the
graticule, the cursors or performing an automatic measurement.
2.10.1 Scale measurement
Graticule: This method allows you to make a quick, visual estimate and take a simple
measurement through the graticule divisions and the scale factor.
For example, you can take simple measurements by counting the major and minor

graticule divisions involved and multiplying by the scale factor. If you counted 6 major
vertical graticule divisions between the minimum and maximum values of a waveform
and knew you had a scale factor of 50mV/division, you could easily calculate your
peak-to-peak voltage as follows:
6 divisions x 50mV/division = 300mV.
2.10.2 Cursor measurement
Cursor: This method allows you to take measurements by moving the cursors. Cursors
always appear in pairs and the displayed readouts are just their measured values.
There are two kinds of cursors: Amplitude Cursor and Time Cursor. The amplitude
cursor appears as a horizontal broken line, measuring the vertical parameters. The
time cursor appears as a vertical broken line, measuring the horizontal parameters.
The cursor measurement includes two modes: Manual mode and Tracking mode.
1. Manual mode:
Horizontal cursors or vertical cursors appear in pair to measure time or voltage, and the
distance between the cursors can be manually regulated. The signal source should be
set as a waveform to be measured before the cursors are used.
2. Tracking mode:
A horizontal cursor is intersected with a vertical cursor to form a cross cursor. The cross
cursor is automatically located on the waveform, and the horizontal position of the
cross cursor on the waveform is regulated by selecting “Cur A” or “Cur B” and rotating
the [UNIVERSAL] knob. The coordinates of the cursor point will be displayed on the
screen of the oscilloscope.
Push the CURSOR button to display the Cursor Menu.

Manual
Mode Select a measurement cursor and display it.
Track
CH1~CH4 Select a waveform to take the cursor measurement.
Source
MATH Use the readouts to show the measurement.
AX(BX) A selected cursor is highlighted, which can be moved
Select AXBX freely. Both cursors can be selected and moved at the
Cursor AY(BY) same time. The box behind the cursor displays the
AYBY location of the cursor.

Moving Cursors: Press the key near Select Cursor to select a cursor and turn
Universal Knob to move it. Cursors can be moved only when the Cursor Menu is
displayed.
2.10.3 Automatic Measurement
Automatic Measurement: The oscilloscope performs all the calculations automatically

in this mode. As this measurement uses the waveform record points, it is more precise
than the graticule and cursor measurements. Automatic measurements show the
measurement results by readouts which are periodically updated with the new data
acquired by the oscilloscope.
Push the MEASURE button to perform auto measurements. There are 32 types of
measurements and up to 4 can be displayed at a time.
Perform the steps below and select voltage or time parameters to make automatic
measurements.
1. Press the [MEASURE] button on the front panel to enter the MEASURE function
menu.
2. Press the Source softkey, and then use the Universal Knob to select the desired
channel.
3. To select and display measurement parameters. Press the Type softkey, and then
turn the Universal Knob to select the desired measurement parameter.
4. Press the Universal Knob to add the measurement parameter, the parameters and
value will be shown above the menu, and the statistics status will update.
5. To turn off the statistic function, press the Statistics softkey to select OFF.
The measurement display area can display 4 measurement parameters at most, and
the measurements will arrange according to the selecting order. If add a sixth
measurement parameter, it will delete the first measurement.
Note: If the parameter does not match the measured condition, it will display as “*****”.
To Clear Measurement Parameters

Press the Clear All softkey to clear all the measurement parameters that are displaying
on the screen.

To Make All Measurement
All measurement could measure all parameters of the current measurement source
and display the results on the screen.
Do the following steps to make all parameters measurement.
1. Press the [MEASURE] button on the front panel to enter the MEASURE function
menu.
2. Press the All Measure softkey to select ON.
3. Press the Source softkey to select the measure source (CH1~CH4,MATH, REFA,
REFB, REFC, REFD).
Source CH1~CH4 Select the measure source.
Measurement Type
Calculate the waveform frequency by measuring

1 Frequency
the first cycle.
2 Period Calculate the time of the first cycle.
Calculate the arithmetic mean voltage over the
3 Mean
entire waveform.
Calculate the absolute difference between the
4 Pk-Pk greatest and the smallest peaks of the entire
waveform.
Calculate the Root Mean Square voltage over the
5 CRMS
entire waveform.
Calculate the actual RMS measurement of the first
6 PRMS
complete cycle in the waveform.
The most negative peak voltage measured over
7 Min
the entire waveform.
The most positive peak voltage measured over the
8 Max
entire waveform.
Measure the time between 10% and 90% of the
9 Rising
first rising edge of the waveform.
Measure the time between 90% and 10% of the
10 Falling
first falling edge of the waveform.
Measure the time between the first rising edge
11 + Width and the next falling edge at the waveform 50%
level.

Measure the time between the first falling edge
12 - Width and the next rising edge at the waveform 50%
level.
Measure the first cycle waveform. Positive Duty
13 + Duty Cycle is the ratio between positive pulse width and
period.
Measure the first cycle waveform. Negative Duty
14 - Duty Cycle is the ratio between positive pulse width and
period.
Measure the highest voltage over the entire
15 Base
waveform.
Measure the lowest voltage over the entire
16 Top
waveform.
Measure the voltage of the 50% level from base to
17 Middle
top.
18 Amplitude Voltage between Vtop and Vbase of a waveform.
Defined as (Base - Min)/Amp x 100 %, Measured
19 Overshoot
over the entire waveform.
Defined as (Max - Top)/Amp x 100 %, Measured
20 Preshoot
over the entire waveform.
Calculate the arithmetic mean voltage over the
21 PMean
first cycle in the waveform.
Defined as (Vmin-Vlow)/Vamp after the waveform
22 FOVShoot
falling.
Defined as (Vmin-Vlow)/Vamp before the
23 RPREShoot
waveform falling.
The duration of a burst measured over the entire
24 BWidth
waveform.
The time between the first rising edge of source 1
25 Delay 1-2 ↑
and the first rising edge of source 2.
The time between the first falling edge of source 1
26 Delay 1-2 ↓
and the first falling edge of source 2.
27 LFF
and the last falling edge of source 2.
28 LFR
and the last rising edge of source 2.
29 LRF
and the last falling edge of source 2.
30 LRR
and the last rising edge of source 2.

31 FFR
and the first rising edge of source 2.
32 FRF
and the first falling edge of source 2.
Off Do not take any measurement.
Taking Measurements: For a single waveform (or a waveform divided among multiple
waveforms), up to 8 automatic measurements can be displayed at a time. The
waveform channel must stay in an ‘ON’ (displayed) state to facilitate the measurement.
The automatic measurement can not be performed on reference or math waveforms,
or in XY or Scan mode.
2.11 ACQUIRE
Run Control
Press the [Run/Stop] or [Single] button on the front panel to run or stop the sampling
system of the scope.
When the [Run/Stop] is green, the oscilloscope is running, that is, acquiring data when
trigger conditions are met. To stop acquiring data, press the [Run/Stop] button. When
stopped, the last acquired waveform is displayed.
When the [Run/Stop] button is red, data acquisition is stopped. Red "Stop" is
displayed next to the trademark logo in the status line at the top of the display. To start
acquiring data, press [Run/Stop].
To capture and display a single acquisition (whether the oscilloscope is running or
stopped), press Single. The Single run control lets you view single-shot events without
subsequent waveform data overwriting the display. Use Single when you want
maximum memory depth for pan and zoom.
When [SINGLE SEQ] is pressed the display is cleared, the trigger mode is temporarily
set to Normal (to keep the oscilloscope from auto-triggering immediately), the trigger
circuitry is armed, the Single key is illuminated, and the oscilloscope waits until a user
defined trigger condition occurs before it displays a waveform.
When the oscilloscope triggers, the single acquisition is displayed and the oscilloscope
is stopped (the [Run/Stop] button is illuminated in red). Press [SINGLE SEQ] button

again to acquire another waveform.
When you acquire an analog signal, the oscilloscope will convert it into a digital one.
There are two kinds of acquisition: Real-time acquisition and Equivalent acquisition.
The real-time acquisition has three modes: Normal, Peak Detect, and Average. The
acquisition rate is affected by the setting of time base.
Normal: In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope samples the signal in evenly spaced
intervals to establish the waveform. This mode accurately represents signals in most
time. However, it does not acquire rapid variations in the analog signal that may occur
between two samples, which can result in aliasing and may cause narrow pulses to be
missed. In such cases, you should use the Peak Detect mode to acquire data.
Peak Detect: In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope gets the maximum and
minimum values of the input signal over each sample interval and uses these values to
display the waveform. In this way, the oscilloscope can acquire and display those
narrow pulses that may have otherwise been missed in Normal mode. However, noise
will appear to be higher in this mode.
Average: In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope acquires several waveforms,
averages them, and displays the resulting waveform. You can use this mode to reduce
random noise.
Equivalent Acquisition: This kind of acquisition can be utilized for periodic signals. In
case the acquisition rate is too low when using the real-time acquisition, the
oscilloscope will use a fixed rate to acquire data with a stationary tiny delay after each
acquisition of a frame of data. After repeating this acquisition for N times, the
oscilloscope will arrange the acquired N frames of data by time to make up a new
frame of data. Then the waveform can be recovered. The number of times N is related
to the equivalent acquisition rate.
Time Base: The oscilloscope digitizes waveforms by acquiring the value of an input
signal at discrete points. The time base helps to control how often the values are
digitized. Use the SEC/DIV knob to adjust the time base to a horizontal scale that suits
your purpose.
Push the uTILITY button and press Acquire softkey to set the acquisition parameter.

Acquire and accurately display most waveforms.
Normal
Detect glitches and eliminate the possibility of
Mode Peak Detect
aliasing.
(Real Time) Average
Reduce random or uncorrelated noise in signal
HR
display. The number of averages is selectable.
YT format shows the vertical voltage in relation to
time (horizontal scale); XY format displays a dot
between CH1 and CH2 each time when a sample
YT is acquired, where the voltage or current of CH1
Disp Mode determines the X coordinate of the dot (horizontal)
XY
and the voltage or current of CH2 determines the
Y coordinate (vertical). For detailed information,
refer to descriptions on XY format in the following
text.
4, 8, 16, 32, Select the number of averages by pressing F3 or
Averages
64, 128 F4.
Memory Select the memory depth for different board

Depth models.
Normal: For the oscilloscope model with the bandwidth of 100MHz, the maximum
sample rate is 1GS/s. For time base with insufficient sample rate, you may use the Sine
Interpolation Algorithm to interpolate points between sampled points to produce a
complete waveform record (4K by default).
Normal Acquisition Intervals
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sample Points
Normal Mode Acquires a Single Sample Point in Each Interval

Peak Detect: Use this mode to detect glitches within 10ns and to limit the possibility of
aliasing. This mode is valid at the SEC/DIV setting of 4µs/div or slower. Once you set
the SEC/DIV setting to 4µs/div or faster, the acquisition mode will change to Normal
because the sample rate is fast enough that Peak Detect is unnecessary. The
oscilloscope does not display a message to tell you that the mode has been changed
to Normal.
Average: Use this mode to reduce random or uncorrelated noise in the signal to be
displayed. Acquire data in Normal mode and then average a great number of
waveforms. Choose the number of acquisitions (4, 16, 64 or 128) to average for the
waveform.
Stopping the Acquisition: When you are running the acquisition, the waveform
display is live. Stop the acquisition (press the RUN/STOP button) to freeze the display.
In either mode, the waveform display can be scaled or positioned by vertical and
horizontal controls.
Equivalent Acquisition: Just repeat the Normal acquisition. Use this mode to take a
specific observation on repeatedly displayed periodic signals. You can get a resolution
of 40ps, i.e. 25GSa/s sample rate, which is much higher than that obtained in real-time
acquisition.
The acquisition principle is as follows.
Input repeated signals
First Acquisition
Second Acquisition
Third Acquisition
Fourth Acquisition
As shown above, acquire input signals (cycle repeatable) for more than once at a slow
sample rate, arrange the sample points by the time they appear, then recover
waveforms.

2.12 DISPLAY
The waveform display is affected by settings of the oscilloscope. A waveform can be
measured once it is captured. The different styles to display a waveform on the screen
give significant information about it.
There are two modes to display waveforms Single-window and Dual-window. Refer to
Horizontal Controls for more information.
Push the DISPLAY button and the following menu appears.

Vectors fill up the space between adjacent
Vectors
Type sample points in the display; Dots only displays
Dots
the sample points.
OFF
Sets the time length to display each displayed
Persistency 1S-30S selectable
sample point.
Infinite
Adjustable, Turn the multi-functional knob to
Contrast
adjust.
Dotted line Off only displays the horizontal and vertical
Grid Real line coordinates at the center graticule on the
OFF screen.
Grid Adjustable, Turn the multi-functional knob to
Intensity adjust.
Wave Adjustable, Turn the multi-functional knob to
Intensity adjust.
2.12.1 XY Format
The XY format is used to analyze phase differences, such as those represented by

Lissajous patterns. The format plots the voltage on CH1 against the voltage on CH2,
where CH1 is the horizontal axis and CH2 is the vertical axis. The oscilloscope uses
the untriggered Normal acquisition mode and displays data as dots. The sampling rate
is fixed at 1 MS/s.
The oscilloscope can acquire waveforms in YT format at any sampling rate. You may
view the same waveform in XY format. To perform this operation, stop the acquisition
and change the display format to XY.

2.13 UTILITY System
Push the UTILITY button to display the Utility Menu as follows.
Options Comments
Language Set the language
DVM Enable the DVM measure function.
Acquire Enter acquire function.
System Info Display the software and hardware versions, serial number and
some other information about the oscilloscope.
System Set Set the sound, Network, time and date.
Update Insert a USB disk with upgrade program. Press the Update
Program button and the Software Upgrade dialog pops up. Refer to
tips to upgrade or cancel.
Calibrate Press this option and the Self Calibration dialog pops up. Refer to
tips to perform the self calibration or cancel.
Self Test
Pass/Fail Pass/Fail function
Key Record
Front Panel
Self Test
Self Calibration: The self calibration routine can optimize the precision of the
oscilloscope to fit the ambient temperature. To maximize the precision, you should
perform the self calibration once the ambient temperature changes by 5℃ or more.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Tip: Press any menu button on the front panel to remove the status display and
enter a corresponding menu.
2.13.1 Firmware Update

51B
This series of oscilloscope can upgrade the software by the USB flash disc, which

needs about 5 minutes.
The firmware is upgraded by the following steps:
1. Plug the USB flash disc in which a firmware program is saved in USB Host interface
on the front panel of the oscilloscope.
2. Press [UTILITY] to skip to the “UTILITY” menu.
3. Press “Update Firmware”.
4. Select the file and refer to Upgrade dialog to upgrade.
Reboot the machine after finishing upgrading, and the software version is upgraded.
The oscilloscope should be self-corrected once after upgrading.
2.13.2 Self Calibration

52B
The self calibration routine helps optimize the oscilloscope signal path for maximum
measurement accuracy. You can run the routine at any time but should always run it if
the ambient temperature changes by 5℃ or more. For a more accurate calibration,
please power on the oscilloscope and wait for 20 minutes until it has adequately
warmed up.
To compensate the signal path, disconnect any probes or cables from the front-panel
input connectors. Then, push the UTILITY button, select the Do Self Cal option and
follow the directions on the screen.
2.13.3 Pass/fail
56B
“Pass/fail” is used for judging whether the input signal is in a built rule range and
outputting the past or failed waveform so as to detect the change condition of the
signal.
Page 1 of the pass/fail function menu:
Option Setup Description

ON Run the pass/fail function.
Enable Test
OFF Stop the pass/fail function.
Source CH1~CH4 Select the signal input channel.

Run Run pass/fail
Operation
Stop Stop pass/fail
Display OFF Close waveform pass/fail time display information.

information ON Open waveform pass/fail time display information.

Page 1/2 Skip to page 2 to the pass/fail menu.
Page 2 of the pass/fail function menu:

Pass Output a negative pulse train when the test is
Fail passed.
Output
Pass Ring Output a negative pulse train when the test is
failed. .
Fail Ring
Stop on On Enter STOP state if output exist.
Output Off Continue to run if output exists.
Rule setup Skip to a rule setup menu.

Page 2/2 Back to t page 1 to the pass/fail menu
Rule setup menu:

Use the [UNIVERSAL] knob to set a horizontal
Vertical
tolerance range: 0.020div-4.00div。
Use the [UNIVERSAL] knob to set a vertical
Horizontal
tolerance range: 0.025div-8.00div。
Create a rule template according to the two
Create
Operation setups above.
Save
Select a save position for the rule.
Back Back to page 2 of the pass/fail menu.
Rule save menu:

Local Memory
Storage Select location of saved rule
USB Flash
Location 0-9
Save Save the rule setups.
Operation
Recall Recall the waved rule setups.
Back Back to page of the rule setup menu.

2.14 Fast Action Buttons
AUTOSET: Automatically set the oscilloscope controls to generate a usable display of

the input signals. Refer to the following table for relative content.
SINGLE SEQ: Acquire a single waveform and then stop the acquisition.
RUN/STOP: Continuously acquire waveforms or stop the acquisition.
HELP: Display the Help menu.
DEFAULT SETUP: Recall the factory setup. Refer to the following table for relative
content.
2.14.1 AUTOSET
Autoset is one of the advantages digital oscilloscopes have. When you push the
AUTOSET button, the oscilloscope will identify the type of waveform (sine or square
wave) and adjust controls according to input signals so that it can accurately display
the waveform of the input signal.
Functions Settings
Acquire Mode Adjusted to Normal or Peak Detect
Cursor Off
Display Format Set to YT

Display Type Set to Vectors for an FFT spectrum; otherwise, unchanged
Horizontal Position Adjusted
SEC/DIV Adjusted
Trigger Coupling Adjusted to DC, Noise Reject or HF Reject
Trigger Holdoff Minimum
Trigger Level Set to 50%

Trigger Mode Auto
Trigger Source Adjusted; Autoset can not be used for the EXT TRIG signal
Trigger Slope Adjusted
Trigger Type Edge
Trigger Video Sync Adjusted
Trigger Video
Adjusted
Standard
Vertical Bandwidth Full
DC (if GND was chosen before); AC for the video signal;
Vertical Coupling
otherwise, unchanged
VOLTS/DIV Adjusted
The Autoset function examines all channels for signals and displays corresponding
waveforms. Autoset determines the trigger source according to the following
conditions.
 If multiply channels get signals, the oscilloscope will use the channel with
the lowest frequency signal as the trigger source.
 If no signals are found, the oscilloscope will use the lowest-numbered
channel displayed in Autoset as the trigger source.
 If no signals are found and no channels are displayed, the oscilloscope will
display and use Channel 1 as the trigger source.
Sine Wave:
When you use the Autoset function and the oscilloscope determines that the signal is
similar to a sine wave, the oscilloscope displays the following options.
Sine Wave Options Details

Display multiple cycles that have appropriate vertical and
Multi-cycle Sine
horizontal scales.
Set the horizontal scale to display about one cycle of the
Single-cycle Sine
waveform.
Convert the input time-domain signal to its frequency
components and display the result as a graph of
FFT frequency versus amplitude (spectrum). Since it is a math
calculation, see Section 5.3.1 Math FFT for more
information.
Undo Setup Let the oscilloscope recall the previous setup.
Square Wave or Pulse:

When you use the Autoset function and the oscilloscope determines that the signal is
similar to a square wave or pulse, the oscilloscope displays the following options.
Square Wave Options Details

Display multiple cycles that have appropriate vertical and
Multi-cycle Square
horizontal scales.
Set the horizontal scale to display about one cycle of the
Single-cycle Square waveform. The oscilloscope displays Min, Mean and
Positive Width automatic measurements.
Rising Edge Display the rising edge.
Falling Edge Display the falling edge.
Undo Setup Let the oscilloscope recall the previous setup.
2.14.2 Default Setup
When you push the DEFAULT SETUP button, the oscilloscope will display the CH1
waveform and remove all the others. When you are at the default setup, press F1 to
Undo Preset. Then the oscilloscope returns to the status before default setup. The
table below gives the options, buttons and controls that change settings at default
setup.
Menu or System Option, Button or Knob Default Setting

(Three mode options) Normal
Acquire Averages 16
Run/Stop Run
Type Off
Source CH1
Cursor
Horizontal (amplitude) ±3.2div
Vertical (time) ±4div

Type Vectors
Display Persist Off
Format YT
Window Mode Single-window
Horizontal Trigger Knob Level
Position 0.00s

SEC/DIV 200μs
Operation —
Math Source CH1-CH2
Position 0div
Vertical Scale 20dB
FFT Operation
FFT Source CH1

Window Hanning
FFT Zoom X1
Source CH1
Measure
Type None
Type Edge
Source CH1
Slope Rising
Trigger (Edge)
Mode Auto
Coupling DC
Level 0.00v
Polarity Normal
Trigger (Video) Sync All lines
Standard NTSC
When =
Set Pulse Width 1.00ms
Trigger (Pulse) Polarity Positive
Mode Auto
Coupling DC
Slope Rising
Mode Auto
Trigger (Slope)
Coupling DC
When =
CH1
Trigger (Alter) Type Edge
Slope Rising

Mode Auto
Coupling DC
Level 0.00v
CH2
Type Edge
Slope Rising
Mode Auto
Coupling DC
Level 0.00v
Source CH1
Polarity Positive
Trigger (OT)
Mode Auto
Time 20ns
Coupling DC
Bandwidth Limit Unlimited
VOLTS/DIV Coarse
Probe Voltage
Vertical System,
All Channels Voltage Probe Attenuation 10X
Invert Off
Position 0.00div (0.00V)
VOLTS/DIV 1.00V
The following settings do not change when you push the DEFAULT SETUP button.
 Language Option
 Saved Settings
 Saved Reference Waveforms
 Display Contrast
 Calibration Data

Chapter 3 Waveform Generator
The series oscilloscope is equipped with waveform generator function, with one
channel of arbitrary waveform output. User can edit the arbitrary waveform or choose
the regular waveforms such as Sine, Ramp, Square, Trapezia, DC, Exponent, AM/FM.
Push the Wave Gen button to display the DDS Menu.
Generate the Sine waveform
To output a Sine Wave, please do the following steps:
1. Press F1 button to select "Sine".
2. Set the Wave Parameter:
Frequency: Set the output wave frequency.
Amplitude: Set the output wave amplitude.
Offset: Set the output wave vertical level offset.
Generate the Ramp waveform
To output a Ramp Wave, please do the following steps:
1. Press F1 button, then turn the Universal Knob to select "Ramp".
Generate the Square waveform
To output a Square Wave, please do the following Step:
1. Press F1 button, then turn the Universal Knob to select "Square".

Duty: The duty of the output wave.
Generate the Exponent waveform
To output an Exponent Waveform, please do the following steps:
1. Press F1 button, then turn the Universal Knob to select "Exp".
2. Set the Wave Parameters:

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
4.1 Problem Settlement
1. If the oscilloscope does not start up at power on, follow these steps:
1） Check the power cord to verify it has been connected properly;

2） Check the power on/off button to ensure it has been pushed;
3） Then restart the oscilloscope.
Contact your local HANTEK distributor or directly keep touch with HANTEK Technical
Support department if the oscilloscope still can not be turned on normally.
2. If there is no display of waveforms on the screen when the oscilloscope is

turned on, follow these steps:
1） Check the probe to assure its proper connection to the input BNC;
2） Check the channel switch (such as CH1, CH2 menu buttons) to make sure it has
been turned on;
3） Check the input signal to verify it has been connected to the probe correctly;
4） Affirm that all measured circuits have signals to output;
5） Turn up the magnitude for DC signals with large magnitude;
6） In addition, you may press the Auto Measure button to perform an automatic
detection of signals at first.
Contact HANTEK Technical Support department in time if there is still no display of

waveforms.
3. If the waveform of the input signal is distorted seriously, follow these steps:
1） Check the probe to assure its proper connection to the channel BNC;
2） Check the probe to assure its good connection to the measured object;
3） Check the probe to verify it has been well calibrated. Otherwise, refer to the
content about calibration described in this manual.

4. If the waveform is rolling continuously on the screen but can not be
triggered, follow these steps:
1) Check the trigger source to make sure it consistent with the input channel;
2) Check the trigger level to assure its correct adjustment. You may push the
TRIGGER LEVEL knob or press the SET TO 50% button to reset the trigger level
back to the center of the signal;
3) Check the trigger mode to confirm it is a right choice for the input signal. The
default trigger mode is edge trigger. However, it is not suitable for all kinds of input
signals.

Chapter 5 Services and Support
Thank you for choosing HANTEK. Please contact us through the following ways should
you have any inquiry regarding our products. We shall do our best to help you.
1． Contact your local HANTEK distributor;
2． Contact your local HANTEK field office;
3． Contact HANTEK headquarters in China.
Headquarters
Qingdao Hantek Electronic Co., Ltd
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Address: 5/F, No.177 Zhuzhou Road (Huite Industry City), Qingdao, China
266101
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Email: [email protected]

Chapter 6 General Care and Cleaning
6.1 General Care

Do not put or leave the device in a place where the LCD display will be exposed to
direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Note: To avoid damage to the oscilloscope or probes, do not expose them to sprays,
liquids, or solvents.
6.2 Cleaning
Examine the oscilloscope and probes as often as operating conditions require. To
clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps:
1） Use a lint-free cloth to remove floating dust on the outside of the oscilloscope and
probes. Take care to avoid scratching the glabrous display filter.
2） Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the oscilloscope. For more efficient
cleaning, you may use an aqueous solution of 75% isopropyl alcohol.
Note: To avoid damage to the surface of the oscilloscope or probes, do not use any
corrosive or chemical cleaning agents.

Appendix A: Technical Specifications
All specifications herein mentioned apply to the DSO5000 series oscilloscopes. Before
checking an oscilloscope from HANTEK to see if it complies with these specifications,
make sure it meets the following conditions:
 The oscilloscope must have been operating continuously for twenty minutes
under the specified operating temperature.
 The Do Self Cal operation must be performed through the Utility menu if the
operating temperature changes by more than 5℃.
 The oscilloscope must be within the factory calibration interval.
All specifications are guaranteed unless noted ‘typical’.
Oscilloscope Specifications
Horizontal
Sample Rate Range 1GS/s

Waveform Interpolation (sin x)/x
Maximum 64K samples per single-channel; maximum

Record Length
32K samples per dual-channel (4K, 32K optional)
DSO4084 DSO4104 DSO4204 DSO4254
SEC/DIV Range 2ns/div to 100s/div, in a 2ns/div to 100s/div, in a
1, 2, 5 sequence 1, 2, 5 sequence
Sample Rate and
±50ppm
Delay Time Accuracy
Single-shot, Normal mode
Delta Time Measurement ± (1 sample interval +100ppm × reading + 0.6ns)

Accuracy >16 averages
(Full Bandwidth) ± (1 sample interval + 100ppm × reading + 0.4ns)
Sample interval = s/div ÷ 200

Vertical
8-bit resolution,
A/D Converter
each channel sampled simultaneously
VOLTS/DIV Range 500μV/div to 10V/div at input BNC
500μV/div to 20mV/div, ±400mV

50mV/div to 200mV/div, ±2V
Position Range
500mV/div to 2V/div, ±40V
5V/div to 10V/div, ±50V
Selectable Analog Bandwidth

20MHz
Limit, typical
Low Frequency Response
≤10Hz at BNC
(-3db)
DSO4084 DSO4104 DSO4204 DSO4254
Rise Time at BNC, typical
≤4.4ns ＜3.5ns ≤1.8ns <1.4ns
±3% for Normal or Average acquisition mode,

10V/div to 10mV/div
DC Gain Accuracy
±4% for Normal or Average acquisition mode,
5mV/div to 500μV/div
Note: Bandwidth reduced to 6MHz when using a 1X probe.
Acquisition
Acquisition
Normal, Peak Detect, Average and HR
Modes
Acquisition Rate, Up to 2000 waveforms per second per channel (Normal

typical acquisition mode, no measurement)
Single Sequence Acquisition Mode Acquisition Stop Time
Normal, Upon single acquisition on all channels
Peak Detect simultaneously
After N acquisitions on all channels
Average simultaneously, N can be set to 4, 8, 16,
32, 64 or 128

TTrigger
Mode Auto, Normal
CH1~CH4 ±4 divisions from center of screen
Level
EXT 0~3.3V
Holdoff Range 20ns ~ 10s

0.2div × volts/div within ±4 divisions from
Trigger Level CH1~CH4
center of screen
Accuracy
EXT ± (6% of setting + 40mV)
Edge Trigger
Slope Rising, Falling, Rising&Falling
Source CH1~CH4/EXT
Pulse Width
Polarity Positive, Negative
Condition(When) <, >, !=, =

Source CH1~CH4
Width Range 8ns ~ 10s

Resolution 8ns
Video Trigger
Signal Standard NTSC, PAL
Source CH1~CH4
Sync ScanLine, LinrNum, OddField, EvenField and AllField
Slope Trigger
Slope Rising, Falling

Source CH1 ~ CH4
Time Range 8ns ~ 10s
Resolution 8ns
Overtime Trigger
Source CH1~CH4

Resolution 8ns
Window Trigger
Source CH1~CH4
Pattern Trigger
Pattern 0: Lower level; 1: High level;
Level CH1~CH4
Interval Trigger
Slope Rising, Falling
Source CH1~CH4
Resolution 8ns
Under Amp
Source CH1~CH4

Resolution 8ns
UART Trigger
Condition(When) Start, Stop, Data, Parity Error, COM Error
Source (RX/TX) CH1~CH4

Data format Hex
Data Length 1 byte

Data Bits Width 5 bit, 6 bit, 7 bit, 8 bit
Parity Check None, Odd, Even
Idle Level High, Low

Baud 110/300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/38400/576
Rate(Selectable) 00/115200/230400/380400/460400 bit/s
Baud Rate (Custom) 300bit/s~334000bit/s
LIN Trigger

Interval Field, Sync Field, Id field, Sync Id Error, Identifier, Id
Condition(When)
and Data
Source CH1~CH4
Data format Hex
Baud Rate 110/300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600/14400/19200/38400/576

(Selectable) 00/115200/230400/380400/460400 bit/s
Baud Rate (Custom) 300bit/s~334000bit/s
CAN Trigger
Start Bit, Remote Frame, Data Frame Id, Frame Id,
Condition(When) DataFrame Id A, Error Frame, All Error, Ack Error, Overload
Fram
Source CH1~CH4
Data format Hex
Baud Rate 10000, 20000, 33300, 500000, 62500, 83300, 100000,

(Selectable) 125000, 250000, 500000, 800000, 1000000
Baud Rate (Custom) 5kbit/s~1Mbit/s
SPI Trigger
Condition Data
Source
CH1~CH4
(CS/CLK/Data)
Data format Hex

Data Length 4, 8, 16, 24, 32
IIC Trigger
Source (SDA/SCL) CH1~CH4
Data format Hex
Data Index 0~7
When(Condition) Start, Stop, No Ack, Address, Data, Restart
Inputs
Inputs
Input Coupling DC, AC or GND

Input Impedance,
1MΩ±2% in parallel with 20pF±3pF
DC coupled
Probe
1X, 10X
Attenuation
Supported Probe
Attenuation 1X, 10X, 100X, 1000X
Factors
Overvoltage Category Maximum Voltage
300VRMS (10×), Installation

CAT I and CAT II
Category
CAT III 150VRMS (1×)
Installation Category II: derate at 20dB/decade above 100kHz to

Maximum Input
13V peak AC at 3MHz* and above. For non-sinusoidal
Voltage
waveforms, peak value must be less than 450V. Excursion
above 300V should be of less than 100ms duration. RMS signal
level including all DC components removed through AC coupling
must be limited to 300V. If these values are exceeded, damage
to the oscilloscope may occur.
Measurements
Voltage difference between cursors: △V

Cursors Time difference between cursors: △T
Reciprocal of △T in Hertz (1/ΔT)
Frequency, Period, Mean, Peak-to-peak, Cycle RMS, PRMS,
Minimum, Maximum, Rise Time, Fall Time, + Width, - Width, +
Automatic
Duty, - Duty, Base, Top, Middle, Amplitude, Overshoot,
Measurements
Preshoot, Pmean, FOVShoot, RPREShoot, BWidth, Delay 1-2
↑, Delay 1-2 ↓, LFF, LFR, LRF, LRR, FFR, EFRF
General Specifications
Display
Display Type 7 inch 64K color TFT (diagonal liquid crystal)

Display
800 horizontal by 480 vertical pixels
Resolution
Display Contrast Adjustable (16 gears) with the progress bar
Probe Compensator Output
Output Voltage,
About 5Vpp into ≥1MΩ load
typical
Frequency,
1kHz
typical
Power Supply
100-120VACRMS(±10%), 45Hz to 440Hz, CATⅡ

Supply Voltage
120-240VACRMS(±10%), 45Hz to 66Hz, CATⅡ
Power
<30W
Consumption
Fuse 2A, T rating, 250V
Environmental
Operating: 32℉ to 122℉ (0℃ to 50℃)

Temperature
Nonoperating: -40℉ to 159.8℉ (-40℃ to +71℃)
Cooling Method Convection
+104℉ or below (+40℃ or below): ≤90% relative humidity

Humidity
106℉ to 122℉ (+41℃ to 50℃): ≤60% relative humidity
Altitude Operating and Nonoperating 3,000m (10,000 feet)
0.31gRMS from 50Hz to 500Hz,
Random Vibration
10 minutes on each axis
2.46gRMS from 5Hz to 500Hz,
Nonoperating
10 minutes on each axis
Mechanical
Operating 50g, 11ms, half sine
Shock
Arbitrary Waveform Generator Mode
Sine: 0.1Hz~25MHz
Waveform Frequency
Square: 0.1Hz~10MHz

Ramp: 0.1Hz~100KHz
EXP: 0.1Hz~5MHz
5mV~3.5Vp-p(50Ω)
Amplitude
10mV~7Vp-p(High impedance)
DAC 2K~200MHz adjustable
Frequency Resolution 0.10%
Channel 1CH waveform output
Waveform Depth 4KSa
Vertical Resolution 12 bit
Frequency Stability <30ppm
Output Impedance 50 Ω
Appendix B: Accessories
All the following accessories are available by contacting your local HANTEK distributor.
Standard Accessories
• Probe×4 (1.5m), 1:1, (10:1) Passive Probes
• A Power line
• A USB Line
• A PC software CD of the oscilloscope
• Warranty Card
• Manufacturer Certificate
• Certificate Of Calibration

Appendix C Harmful and Poisonous
Substances or Elements
Harmful and poisonous substances or elements 1
Component2 Pb Hg Cd Cr(Vi) PBB PBDE
Shell and Chassis X 0 0 X 0 0
Display Module X X 0 0 0 0
Circuit Board X 0 0 X 0 0
Power Supply X 0 0 X 0 0
Electric Wire and Cable

X 0 0 0 0 0
Assembly
Connector X 0 0 X 0 0
Fastener and Installed

X 0 X X 0 0
Hardware
Other Accessories (including

X 0 0 X 0 0
probes)
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0
‘X’ means that at least the content of this poisonous and harmful substance in a
homogeneous material of this component exceeds the limit specified in the SJ/T
11363-2006 standard.
‘0’ indicates that the content of this poisonous and harmful substance in all
homogeneous materials of this component is refrained under the limit stated in the
SJ/T 11363-2006 standard.
This component list contains components approved in the file ‘Management
Measures’.

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DSO4000B(C) Series

Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Digital Storage Oscilloscope I

Digital Storage Oscilloscope II

Digital Storage Oscilloscope III

Notice It represents the damage possibly caused to the product or other

Notice Protective Measuring Chassis

Digital Storage Oscilloscope IV

DSO4084B 4 80MHz 1GS/s -

DSO4104B 4 100MHz 1GS/s -

DSO4204B 4 200MHz 1GS/s -

DSO4254B 4 250MHz 1GS/s -

DSO4084C 4 80MHz 1GS/s Yes

DSO4104C 4 100MHz 1GS/s Yes

DSO4204C 4 200MHz 1GS/s Yes

DSO4254C 4 250MHz 1GS/s Yes

Digital Storage Oscilloscope IV

Copyright Declaration ............................................................................................... II

General Safety Summary ...................................................................................... III

Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1

1.1 General Inspection ................................................................................... 2

Chapter 2 Function Introduction ........................................................................ 7

2.1 Menu and control keys .............................................................................. 8

Digital Storage Oscilloscope V

Chapter 3 Waveform Generator ........................................................................ 60

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 62

4.1 Problem Settlement ................................................................................ 62

Chapter 5 Services and Support ...................................................................... 90

Chapter 6 General Care and Cleaning ............................................................. 91

6.1 General Care .......................................................................................... 91

Appendix A: Technical Specifications ................................................................... 92

Appendix B: Accessories ....................................................................................... 99

Digital Storage Oscilloscope VI

Digital Storage Oscilloscope VII

 Prepare Instrument for Use

 Accidence of front panel and the user interface

Please check the instrument as following steps after receiving an oscilloscope:

Check the shipping container for damage:

checked mechanically and electrically.

Check the accessories:

the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify the franchiser.

Check the instrument:

operate properly or fails performance tests, please notify the franchiser.

Connect the Power Cord

To turn off the instrument, please press power switch.

1.3.1 User Interface

Figure 1-2 Interface display

Roll: The oscilloscope is acquiring and displaying waveform data continuously in

Stop: The oscilloscope has stopped acquiring waveform data.

Digital Storage Oscilloscope 1

Digital Storage Oscilloscope 2

1.4.1 Connect the oscilloscope

1.4.2 Observe the waveform

Digital Storage Oscilloscope 3

1.5.2 Use of Probe Check Wizard

1.5.3 Manual Probe Compensation

Digital Storage Oscilloscope 4

3. If necessary, use a nonmetallic screwdriver to adjust the variable capacity of your

1.5.4 Probe Attenuation Setting