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 Section Description Page

List of Figures................................................................................................................................III
List of Tables..................................................................................................................................IV
1 Safety Requirement .........................................................................................................1
1.1 General Safety Summary .................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Safety Notices and Symbols ............................................................................................................ 3
2 Specifications .....................................................................................................................4
3 Document Overview ....................................................................................................... 6
4 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Test Preparations ................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Test Result Record ............................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................10
5 Performance Verification Test ....................................................................................11
5.1 Impedance Test ..................................................................................................................................11
5.1.1 Specification ...........................................................................................................................11
5.1.2 Test Connection Diagram ..................................................................................................12
5.1.3 Test Procedures .....................................................................................................................12
5.1.4 Test Record From ..................................................................................................................12
5.2 Input Capacitance Test .................................................................................................................... 13
5.2.1 Specification ...........................................................................................................................13
5.2.2 Test Connection Diagram ..................................................................................................13
5.2.3 Test Procedures .....................................................................................................................13
5.2.4 Test Record From ..................................................................................................................14
5.3 DC Gain Accuracy Test .....................................................................................................................14
5.3.1 Specification ...........................................................................................................................14
5.3.2 Test Connection Diagram ..................................................................................................15
5.3.3 Test Procedures .....................................................................................................................15
5.3.4 Test Record From ..................................................................................................................16
5.4 DC Offset Accuracy Test ..................................................................................................................18
5.4.1 Specification ...........................................................................................................................18
5.4.2 Test Connection Diagram ..................................................................................................18
5.4.3 Test Procedures .....................................................................................................................18
5.4.4 Test Record From ..................................................................................................................19
5.5 Bandwidth Test ...................................................................................................................................20

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5.5.2 Test Connection Diagram ..................................................................................................21
5.5.3 Test Procedures .....................................................................................................................21
5.5.4 Test Record From ..................................................................................................................22
5.6 Time Base Accuracy Test .................................................................................................................23
5.6.1 Specification ...........................................................................................................................23
5.6.2 Test Connection Diagram ..................................................................................................24
5.6.3 Test Procedures .....................................................................................................................24
5.6.4 Test Record From ..................................................................................................................25
6 Appendix: Test Record Form ......................................................................................26

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List of Figures
Figure 4.1 Self-calibration Menu ...........................................................................................9

Figure 5.1 Input Impedance Test Connection Diagram ..............................................12

Figure 5.2 Input Capacitance Test Connection Diagram ............................................13

Figure 5.3 DC Gain Accuracy Test Connection Diagram ............................................ 15

Figure 5.4 DC Offset Accuracy Test Connection Diagram ......................................... 18

Figure 5.5 Bandwidth Test Connection Diagram .......................................................... 21

Figure 5.6 Time Base Accuracy Test Connection Diagram ........................................ 24

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List of Tables
Table 2.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 4

Table 5.1 Test Devices .............................................................................................................11

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1 Safety Requirement

1.1 General Safety Summary

Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument
into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and
any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please follow the
instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.

• Use Proper Power Cord.

Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized for use within
the local country could be used.

• Ground the Instrument.

The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord.
To avoid electric shock, connect the earth terminal of the power cord to the
Protective Earth terminal before connecting any input or output terminals.

• Connect the Probe Correctly.

If a probe is used, the probe ground lead must be connected to earth ground.
Do not connect the ground lead to high voltage. Improper way of connection
could result in dangerous voltages being present on the connectors, controls or
other surfaces of the oscilloscope and probes, which will cause potential hazards
for operators.

• Observe All Terminal Ratings.

To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markers on the instrument
and check your manual for more information about ratings before connecting
the instrument.

• Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.

Ensure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a bolt of lightning) can reach
the product. Otherwise, the operator might be exposed to the danger of an
electric shock.

• Do Not Operate Without Covers.

Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.

• Do Not Insert Objects into the Air Outlet.

Do not insert objects into the air outlet, as doing so may cause damage to the
instrument.

• Use Proper Fuse.

Please use the specified fuses.

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• Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.

Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered on.

• Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.

If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected
by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance,
adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be
performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.

• Provide Adequate Ventilation.

Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of temperature in the instrument,

which would cause damage to the instrument. So please keep the instrument
well ventilated and inspect the air outlet and the fan regularly.

• Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.

To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, never operate the
instrument in a humid environment.

• Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

To avoid personal injuries or damage to the instrument, never operate the

instrument in an explosive atmosphere.

• Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

To avoid dust or moisture from affecting the performance of the instrument,

keep the surfaces of the instrument clean and dry.

• Prevent Electrostatic Impact.

Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective environment to

avoid damage induced by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and
external conductors of cables to release static before making connections.

• Proper Use of Battery.

Do not expose the battery (if available) to high temperature or fire. Keep it out of
the reach of children. Improper change of battery (note: lithium battery) may
cause explosion. Use the RIGOL specified battery only.

• Handle with Caution.

Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damage to keys, knob
interfaces and other parts on the panels.

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1.2 Safety Notices and Symbols

Safety Notices in this Manual:

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in
serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result
in damage to the product or loss of important data.

Safety Notices on the Product:

• DANGER

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in injury

or hazard immediately.

• WARNING

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in

potential injury or hazard.

• CAUTION

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in

damage to the product or other devices connected to the product.

Safety Symbols on the Product:

Hazardous Safety Warning Protective Earth Chassis Ground Test Ground

Voltage Terminal

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2 Specifications
This chapter lists the technical specifications of the DHO900 series oscilloscope.

DHO900 series digital oscilloscope achieves 1.25 GSa/s sample rate, a fast waveform
capture rate of 1,000,000 wfms/s with the UltraAcquire mode, up to 50 Mpts memory
depth, 12-bit vertical resolution, all combined with excellent noise floor performance
and vertical accuracy to meet your requirements for more accurate measurements.

To meet specifications, these conditions must be met:

• The instrument must have been calibrated in an ambient temperature between
18°C and 28°C.
• The instrument must be operating within the environmental limits. (For the
specific environment requirements, refer to DHO900 Data Sheet).
• The instrument must be powered from a source that meets the requirement for
the power supply. (For the power specifications, refer to DHO900 Data Sheet).
• The instrument must have been operating continuously for at least 30 minutes
within the specified operating temperature range.

The following table shows some of the technical specifications of DHO914, DHO914S,
DHO924, and DHO924S. For other technical specifications of DHO900, please refer to
DHO900 Data Sheet.

Table 2.1 Specifications

Overview of the DHO900 Series Technical Specifications

Model DHO914 DHO914S DHO924 DHO924S

Analog Bandwidth 125 MHz 125 MHz 250 MHz 250 MHz

No. of Input
4 analog channel inputs, 16 digital channel inputs
Channels

Input Coupling DC, AC, or GND

Input Impedance 1 MΩ ± 1%

Sampling Mode Real-time sampling

Bandwidth Limit
20 MHz, FULL; selectable for each channel
(Typical)

Max. Analog
1.25 GSa/s (single channel[1]), 625 MSa/s (half channels[2]),
Channel Sample
312.5 MSa/s (all channels[3])
Rate

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50 Mpts (single channel[1]), 25 Mpts (half channels[2]), 10

Max. Memory Depth
Mpts (all channels[3])

Max. Waveform 30,000 wfms/s (Vector Mode)

Capture Rate 1,000,000 wfms/s (UltraAcquire Mode)

Vertical Resolution 12 bits

±1% (>5 mV/div, Full Scale)

DC Gain Accuracy[4]
±2% (≤5 mV/div, Full Scale, Typical)

Time Base Accuracy ±25 ppm ± 5 ppm/year

Trigger Source Analog channels (CH1 to CH4), digital channels (D0 to D15)

NOTE

[1]: If any one of the channels is enabled, it is called single channel mode.

[2]: If two of the channels are enabled, it is called half channels mode.

[3]: If any three channels or all four channels are enabled, it is called all channels mode.

[4]: 200 μV/div and 500 μV/div are a magnification of 1 mV/div setting. For vertical accuracy
calculations, use full scale of 8 mV.

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3 Document Overview
This manual is designed to guide you to properly test the performance specifications
of RIGOL DHO900 series digital oscilloscope. For the operation methods mentioned
in the test procedures, refer to User Guide of this product.

TIP

For the latest version of this manual, download it from the official website of RIGOL (http://
www.rigol.com).

Publication Number

PVA37100-1110

Software Version

Software upgrade might change or add product features. Please acquire the latest
version of the manual from RIGOL website or contact RIGOL to upgrade the software.

Format Conventions in this Manual

1. Key

The front panel key is denoted by the menu key icon. For example,
indicates the "Default" key.

2. Menu

The menu item is denoted by the format of "Menu Name (Bold) + Character
Shading" in the manual. For example, Setup indicates the "Setup" sub-menu under
the "Utility" function menu. You can click or tap Setup to access the "Setup" menu.

3. Operation Procedures

The next step of the operation is denoted by ">" in the manual. For example,

> Storage indicates first clicking or tapping and then clicking or tapping
Storage.

4. Connector

The front/rear panel connector is denoted by "Brackets + Connector Name (Bold)",

for example, [AUX OUT].

Content Conventions in this Manual

DHO900 series digital oscilloscope includes the following models. Unless otherwise
specified, this manual takes DHO924S as an example to illustrate the methods for the
performance verification of DHO900 series.

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Model Max. Analog Bandwidth No. of Analog Channels

DHO914 125 MHz 4

DHO914S 125 MHz 4

DHO924 250 MHz 4

DHO924S 250 MHz 4

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4 Overview

4.1 Test Preparations

Before the test, make the following preparations.

1. Self-test

2. Warm-up (make sure that the instrument has been running for at least 30 minutes)

3. Self-calibration

Self-test

After the instrument is connected to the power source, press the power key at the
lower-left corner of the front panel to power on the instrument. You can also click or

tap > Utility > Setup. Then select "Switch On" for the Power status menu. After
the instrument is connected to power source, it will start directly.

During the start-up process, the instrument performs a series of self-tests. After the
self-test, the splash screen is displayed.

If the oscilloscope cannot start normally, refer to the "Troubleshooting" chapter in

DHO900 User Guide to locate the problem and resolve it. Do not perform self-
calibration or performance tests until the instrument passes the self-test.

Self-calibration

The self-calibration program can quickly make the oscilloscope work in an optimal
state to get the precise measurement results. You can perform self-calibration at any
time, especially when the changes of the ambient temperature reach or above 5℃.
Make sure that the oscilloscope has been warmed up or operating for more than 30
minutes before the self-calibration.

1. Disconnect all the input channels.

2. In "Utility" menu, click or tap SelfCal. The self-calibration interface will be

displayed as shown below.

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Figure 4.1 Self-calibration Menu

- Click or tap Start, and then the oscilloscope will start to execute the self-
calibration program.

- After starting the self-calibration program, you can click or tap Exit to cancel
self-calibration operation at any time.

3. After completing the self-calibration, restart the oscilloscope. In the Horizontal

menu, select "Average" for the Acquisition item. Then click or tap the input field of
the Averages item to set the number of averages to 16 with the pop-up numeric
keypad.

4. Set the vertical scale of each channel to 2 mV/div and view the offset of the
waveform of each channel. If the offset is greater than 0.5 div, check whether there
are interference signals around you and whether the power source is well
grounded. After that, perform self-calibration again.

5. Click or tap Close to close the self-calibration information window.

4.2 Test Result Record

Record and keep the test result of each test. In the last chapter of this manual, a test
result record form is provided. The form lists all the test items and their
corresponding performance limits as well as spaces for users to record the test
results.

TIP
It is recommended that users photocopy the test record form before each test and record the
test results in the copy so that the form can be used repeatedly.

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4.3 Specifications
The specification of each test item is provided in this manual. For other technical
parameters, refer to DHO900 Data Sheet (download it from RIGOL website:
www.rigol.com).

TIP

All the specifications are valid only when the oscilloscope has been warmed up for more than
30 minutes within the specified operating temperature range (18℃ to 28℃).

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5 Performance Verification Test

This chapter takes DHO924S as an example to to illustrate the performance
verification test methods and procedures of DHO900 series digital oscilloscope. This
manual recommends the following test devices. You can also use other devices that
fulfill the "Specification" in Table 5.1 Test Devices .

Table 5.1 Test Devices

Recommended
Device Specification Model

DC: ±1 mV to ±200 V, ±(0.025% + 25 μV)

Steady-state Sine: (5 mV~5 V) @ (0.1 Hz~3.2

Oscilloscope GHz), ±1.5% Fluke 9500B
Calibrator
Resistance: ±0.1%

Capacitance: 1 pF to 35 pF, ±2% ± 0.25 pF

TIP

1. Make sure that the oscilloscope passes the self-test and the self-calibration is performed
before executing the performance verification tests.
2. Make sure that the oscilloscope has been warmed up for at least 30 minutes before
executing any of the following tests.
3. Please reset the instrument to the factory setting before or after executing any of the
following tests.

5.1 Impedance Test

5.1.1 Specification

Input Impedance

Analog Channel 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ

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5.1.2 Test Connection Diagram

DHO900
Fluke 9500B

CH1

Figure 5.1 Input Impedance Test Connection Diagram

5.1.3 Test Procedures

WARNING
Before connecting, disconnecting, or moving the test hookup, disable the output of the
signal generator to avoid causing the dangerous voltage.

1. Connect the active head of Fluke 9500B to CH1 of the oscilloscope, as shown in
Figure 5.1 .

2. Configure the oscilloscope:

a. To enable the channel, perform any of the following operations:

- Click or tap the channel status label at the bottom of the screen to enable
CH1.

- Press the front-panel key to enable the channel.

- In the Vertical menu, select the CH1 tab. Select ON for the Display item to
turn CH1 on.

b. Set the vertical scale of CH1 to 50 mV/div.

3. Turn on Fluke 9500B; set its impedance to 1 MΩ and select the resistance
measurement function. Read and record the resistance measured.

4. Adjust the vertical scale of CH1 to 500 mV/div; read and record the resistance
measured.

5. Turn off CH1. Measure the resistances of CH2, CH3, and CH4 respectively using the
method above and record the measurement results.

5.1.4 Test Record From

Channel Vertical Scale Test Result Limit Pass/Fail

CH1 50 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ

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Channel Vertical Scale Test Result Limit Pass/Fail

500 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
50 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
CH2
500 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
50 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
CH3
500 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
50 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
CH4
500 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ

5.2 Input Capacitance Test

5.2.1 Specification

Input Capacitance

Specification 15 pF ± 3 pF

5.2.2 Test Connection Diagram

DHO900
Fluke 9500B

CH1

Figure 5.2 Input Capacitance Test Connection Diagram

5.2.3 Test Procedures

WARNING
Before connecting, disconnecting, or moving the test hookup, disable the output of the
signal generator to avoid causing the dangerous voltage.

1. Connect the active head of Fluke 9500B to CH1 of the oscilloscope, as shown in
Figure 5.2 .

2. Configure the oscilloscope:

a. To enable CH1, perform any of the following operations:

- Click or tap the channel status label at the bottom of the screen to enable
CH1.

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- Press the front-panel key to enable the channel.

- In the Vertical menu, select the CH1 tab. Select ON for the Display item to
turn CH1 on.

b. Set the vertical scale of CH1 to 50 mV/div.

3. Turn on Fluke 9500B; set its impedance to 1 MΩ and select the capacitance
measurement function. Read and record the capacitance measured.

4. Adjust the vertical scale of CH1 to 500 mV/div; read and record the capacitance
measured.

5. Turn off CH1. Measure the capacitances of CH2, CH3, and CH4 respectively using
the method above and record the measurement results.

5.2.4 Test Record From

Channel Vertical Scale Test Result Limit Pass/Fail

50 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
CH1
500 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
50 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
CH2
500 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
50 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
CH3
500 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
50 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
CH4
500 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF

5.3 DC Gain Accuracy Test

5.3.1 Specification

DC Gain Accuracy

±1% (>5mV/div, full scale)

Specification[1]
±2% (≤5mV/div, full scale)

NOTE

[1]: Full Scale = 8 x Current Vertical Scale. 200 μV/div and 500 μV/div are a magnification of 1
mV/div setting. For vertical accuracy calculations, use full scale of 8 mV for 200 μV/div and 500
μV/div.

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5.3.2 Test Connection Diagram

DHO900
Fluke 9500B

CH1

Figure 5.3 DC Gain Accuracy Test Connection Diagram

5.3.3 Test Procedures

WARNING

Before connecting, disconnecting, or moving the test hookup, disable the output of the
signal generator to avoid causing the dangerous voltage.

1. Connect the active head of Fluke 9500B to CH1 of the oscilloscope, as shown in
Figure 5.3 .

2. Set the impedance of Fluke 9500B to 1 MΩ.

3. Output a DC signal with +3 div voltage (Vout1) via Fluke 9500B.

4. Configure the oscilloscope:

a. To enable CH1, perform any of the following operations:

- Click or tap the channel status label at the bottom of the screen to enable
CH1.

- Press the front-panel key to enable the channel.

- In the Vertical menu, select the CH1 tab. Select ON for the Display item to
turn CH1 on.

b. Click or tap the channel status label at the bottom of the screen. Then the
Vertical menu is displayed. Click or tap Probe to enter the Probe setting menu.
Set the probe attenuation ratio to "1X".

c. Set the vertical scale to 1 mV/div.

d. Set the horizontal time base to 1 μs/div.

e. Set the vertical offset to 0.

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f. In the Horizontal menu, select "Average" for the Acquisition item. Then click or
tap the input field of Averages to set the number of averages to 32 with the
pop-up numeric keypad.

g. Adjust the trigger level to prevent the signals from being triggered by mistake.

5. In the Measure menu, click or tap Vertical measurement item to select "Vavg". The
Vavg result is displayed in the "Result" sidebar at the right side of the screen. Read
and record the measurement result of Vavg1.

6. Adjust Fluke 9500B to make it output a DC signal with -3 div voltage (Vout2).

7. Enable the average measurement function. Read and record Vavg2.

8. Calculate the relative error of this vertical scale: |(Vavg1 - Vavg2) - (Vout1 - Vout2)| /
Full Scale x 100%.

9. Keep the other settings of the oscilloscope unchanged.

a. Set the vertical scale to 2 mV/div, 5 mV/div, 10 mV/div, 20 mV/div, 50 mV/div,

100 mV/div, 200 mV/div, 500 mV/div, 1 V/div, 2 V/div, 5 V/div, and 10 V/div.

b. Adjust the output voltage of Fluke 9500B to 3 x the current vertical scale and -3
x the current vertical scale respectively.

c. Repeat Step 3-7 and record the test results.

d. Calculate the relative error of each vertical scale: |(Vavg1 - Vavg2) - (Vout1 -
Vout2)|/Full Scale x 100%.

10. Turn off CH1. Test the relative error of each scale of CH2, CH3, and CH4
respectively using the method above and record the test results.

5.3.4 Test Record From

Test Result
Vertical
Channel Calculation Limit Pass/Fail
Scale Vavg1 Vavg2
Result[1]
1 mV/div ≤2%
2 mV/div ≤2%
5 mV/div ≤2%
10 mV/div ≤1%
20 mV/div ≤1%
CH1 50 mV/div ≤1%
100 mV/div ≤1%
200 mV/div ≤1%
500 mV/div ≤1%
1 V/div ≤1%
2 V/div ≤1%

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Test Result
Vertical
Channel Calculation Limit Pass/Fail
Scale Vavg1 Vavg2
Result[1]
5 V/div ≤1%
10 V/div ≤1%
1 mV/div ≤2%
2 mV/div ≤2%
5 mV/div ≤2%
10 mV/div ≤1%
20 mV/div ≤1%
50 mV/div ≤1%
CH2 100 mV/div ≤1%
200 mV/div ≤1%
500 mV/div ≤1%
1 V/div ≤1%
2 V/div ≤1%
5 V/div ≤1%
10 V/div ≤1%
1 mV/div ≤2%
2 mV/div ≤2%
5 mV/div ≤2%
10 mV/div ≤1%
20 mV/div ≤1%
50 mV/div ≤1%
CH3 100 mV/div ≤1%
200 mV/div ≤1%
500 mV/div ≤1%
1 V/div ≤1%
2 V/div ≤1%
5 V/div ≤1%
10 V/div ≤1%
1 mV/div ≤2%
2 mV/div ≤2%
5 mV/div ≤2%
10 mV/div ≤1%
20 mV/div ≤1%
50 mV/div ≤1%
CH4
100 mV/div ≤1%
200 mV/div ≤1%
500 mV/div ≤1%
1 V/div ≤1%
2 V/div ≤1%
5 V/div ≤1%

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Test Result
Vertical
Channel Calculation Limit Pass/Fail
Scale Vavg1 Vavg2
Result[1]
10 V/div ≤1%

NOTE

[1]: The calculation formula is |(Vavg1 - Vavg2) - (Vout1 - Vout2)|/Full Scale x 100%; wherein,
Vout1 is 3 x the current vertical scale and Vout2 is -3 x the current vertical scale.

5.4 DC Offset Accuracy Test

5.4.1 Specification

DC Offset Accuracy

≤200 mV/div (±0.1 div ± 2 mV ± 1.5% of the offset

value)
Specification
>200 mV/div (±0.1 div ± 2 mV ± 1.0% of the offset
value)

5.4.2 Test Connection Diagram

DHO900
Fluke 9500B

CH1

Figure 5.4 DC Offset Accuracy Test Connection Diagram

5.4.3 Test Procedures

WARNING
Before connecting, disconnecting, or moving the test hookup, disable the output of the
signal generator to avoid causing the dangerous voltage.

1. Connect the active head of Fluke 9500B to CH1 of the oscilloscope, as shown in
Figure 5.4 .

2. Set the impedance of Fluke 9500B to 1 MΩ.

3. Configure the oscilloscope:

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a. Press the front-panel key to restore the oscilloscope to the default

settings.

b. Set the vertical scale to 10 mV.

c. Click or tap the BW Limit drop-down button to "20M".

d. Set the offset to 1 V, as shown in Test Record From. Close the Vertical menu.

e. Click or tap the horizontal label at the top of the screen. Then the Horizontal
menu is displayed. In this menu, set the time base to 1 ms/div. Select "Average"
for the Acquisition item. Then click or tap the input field of the Averages item
to set the number of averages to 16 with the pop-up numeric keypad. Close the
Horizontal menu.

f. Adjust the trigger level to prevent the signals from being triggered by mistake.

4. Set the output of Fluke 9500B to -1 V.

5. In the Measure menu, click or tap Vertical measurement item to select "Vavg". The
Vavg result is displayed in the "Result" sidebar at the right side of the screen. Read
and record the measurement result.

6. Set the vertical offset of the oscilloscope to 0 V.

7. Set the output of Fluke 9500B to 0 V. Read the value from the "Result" sidebar and
record the measurement result.

8. Repeat Step 2-7. Measure and record the average results of different vertical scales
and offsets according to Test Record From.

5.4.4 Test Record From

Channel Vertical Offset Test Result Min. Max.

Setting Scale
10 mV/div 1V -1.02 V -0.98 V
10 mV/div 0V -3.00 mV 3.00 mV
10 mV/div -1 V 0.98 V 1.02 V
200 mV/div 8V -8.14 V -7.86 V
200 mV/div 0V -22.00 mV 22.00 mV
CH1, 20 200 mV/div -8 V 7.86 V 8.14 V
MHz BW 1 V/div 20 V -20.30 V -19.70 V
1 V/div 0V -102.00 mV 102.00 mV
1 V/div -20 V 19.70 V 20.30 V
5 V/div 100 V -101.50 V -98.50 V
5 V/div 0V -502.00 mV 502.00 mV
5 V/div -100 V 98.50 V 101.50 V
CH2, 20 10 mV/div 1V -1.02 V -0.98 V
MHz BW

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Channel Vertical Offset Test Result Min. Max.

Setting Scale
10 mV/div 0V -3.00 mV 3.00 mV
10 mV/div -1 V 0.98 V 1.02 V
200 mV/div 8V -8.14 V -7.86 V
200 mV/div 0V -22.00 mV 22.00 mV
200 mV/div -8 V 7.86 V 8.14 V
1 V/div 20 V -20.30 V -19.70 V
1 V/div 0V -102.00 mV 102.00 mV
1 V/div -20 V 19.70 V 20.30 V
5 V/div 100 V -101.50 V -98.50 V
5 V/div 0V -502.00 mV 502.00 mV
5 V/div -100 V 98.50 V 101.50 V
10 mV/div 1V -1.02 V -0.98 V
10 mV/div 0V -3.00 mV 3.00 mV
10 mV/div -1 V 0.98 V 1.02 V
200 mV/div 8V -8.14 V -7.86 V
200 mV/div 0V -22.00 mV 22.00 mV
CH3, 20 200 mV/div -8 V 7.86 V 8.14 V
MHz BW 1 V/div 20 V -20.30 V -19.70 V
1 V/div 0V -102.00 mV 102.00 mV
1 V/div -20 V 19.70 V 20.30 V
5 V/div 100 V -101.50 V -98.50 V
5 V/div 0V -502.00 mV 502.00 mV
5 V/div -100 V 98.50 V 101.50 V
10 mV/div 1V -1.02 V -0.98 V
10 mV/div 0V -3.00 mV 3.00 mV
10 mV/div -1 V 0.98 V 1.02 V
200 mV/div 8V -8.14 V -7.86 V
200 mV/div 0V -22.00 mV 22.00 mV
CH4, 20 200 mV/div -8 V 7.86 V 8.14 V
MHz BW 1 V/div 20 V -20.30 V -19.70 V
1 V/div 0V -102.00 mV 102.00 mV
1 V/div -20 V 19.70 V 20.30 V
5 V/div 100 V -101.50 V -98.50 V
5 V/div 0V -502.00 mV 502.00 mV
5 V/div -100 V 98.50 V 101.50 V

5.5 Bandwidth Test

5.5.1 Specification

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Bandwidth

DHO914 125 MHz -3 dB, all channel modes

DHO914S 125 MHz -3 dB, all channel modes

Amplitude
Loss[1]
DHO924 250 MHz -3 dB, all channel modes

DHO924S 250 MHz -3 dB, all channel modes

NOTE

[1]: Amplitude Loss (dB) = 20 x lg (Vrms2/Vrms1); wherein, Vrms1 is the measurement result of
amplitude effective value at 1MHz and Vrms2 is the measurement result of amplitude effective
value at full bandwidth.

5.5.2 Test Connection Diagram

DHO900
Fluke 9500B

CH1

Figure 5.5 Bandwidth Test Connection Diagram

5.5.3 Test Procedures

WARNING

Before connecting, disconnecting, or moving the test hookup, disable the output of the
signal generator to avoid causing the dangerous voltage.

1. Connect the active head of Fluke 9500B to CH1 of the oscilloscope, as shown in
Figure 5.5 .

2. Turn on Fluke 9500B and set its impedance to 1 MΩ.

3. Configure the oscilloscope:

a. Turn on CH1.

- Click or tap the channel status label at the bottom of the screen to enable
CH1.

- Press the front-panel key to enable the channel.

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- In the Vertical menu, select the CH1 tab. Select ON for the Display item to
turn CH1 on.

b. Click or tap the channel status label of CH1 at the bottom of the screen. Then
the Vertical menu is displayed. Click or tap Probe to enter the Probe setting
menu. Set the probe attenuation ratio to "1X".

c. Set the vertical scale to 50 mV/div.

d. Set the vertical offset to 0 V. Then close the Vertical menu.

e. Click or tap the horizontal label at the top of the screen. Then the Horizontal
menu is displayed. In this menu, you can set the horizontal time base to 500 ns/
div.

f. Set the horizontal position to 0 s. Close the Horizontal menu.

g. Set the trigger level to 0 V.

4. Output a Sine signal with 1 MHz frequency and 6 div amplitude (e.g. 50 mV/div
vertical scale, 300 mVpp amplitude Sine signal) via the Fluke 9500B. Adjust the
horizontal time base to display five cycles of the waveforms on the screen.

5. In the Measure menu, click or tap Vertical measurement item to select "AC.RMS".
The AC.RMS measurement result is displayed in the "Result" sidebar at the right
section of the screen. Read the value and record the measurement result as Vrms1.

6. Use the Fluke 9500B to output a Sine signal with the maximum bandwidth of the
oscilloscope and 6 div amplitude. The bandwidth frequency differs for different
oscilloscope models. For details, please refer to Specification. Adjust the horizontal
time base to display five cycles of the waveforms on the screen.

7. Check the AC.RMS "Result" sidebar at the right section of the screen. Read and
record the data as Vrms2.

8. Calculate the amplitude loss with the following formula: Amplitude Loss (dB) = 20
x lg (Vrms2/Vrms1).

9. Repeat Step 2-7. Measure Vrms1 and Vrms2, and calculate the amplitude loss of
500 mV/div vertical scale.

10. Turn off CH1. Measure CH2, CH3, and CH4 respectively using the method above
and record the measurement results.

5.5.4 Test Record From

Test Result
Vertical
Channel Amplitude Limit Pass/Fail
Scale Vrms1 Vrms2
Loss[1]
-3 dB to 3
CH1 50 mV/div dB

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Test Result
Vertical
Channel Amplitude Limit Pass/Fail
Scale Vrms1 Vrms2
Loss[1]
-3 dB to 3
500 mV/div dB
-3 dB to 3
50 mV/div dB
CH2
-3 dB to 3
500 mV/div dB
-3 dB to 3
50 mV/div dB
CH3
-3 dB to 3
500 mV/div dB
-3 dB to 3
50 mV/div dB
CH4
-3 dB to 3
500 mV/div dB

NOTE

[1]: Amplitude Loss (dB) = 20 x lg (Vrms2/Vrms1); wherein, Vrms1 is the measurement result of
amplitude effective value at 1MHz and Vrms2 is the measurement result of amplitude effective
value at full bandwidth.

5.6 Time Base Accuracy Test

5.6.1 Specification

Time Base Accuracy

±(25 ppm + 5 ppm[1]/year x Number of Years that the

Specification
Instrument Has Been Used[2])

NOTE

[1]: Clock Drift.

[2]: For the number of years that the instrument has been used, please calculate it according to
the date in the verification certificate provided when the instrument leaves factory.

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5.6.2 Test Connection Diagram

DHO900
Fluke 9500B

CH1

Figure 5.6 Time Base Accuracy Test Connection Diagram

5.6.3 Test Procedures

WARNING
Before connecting, disconnecting, or moving the test hookup, disable the output of the
signal generator to avoid causing the dangerous voltage.

1. Connect the active head of Fluke 9500B to CH1 of the oscilloscope, as shown in
Figure 5.6 .

2. Output a Sine signal with 10 MHz frequency and 1 Vpp amplitude via Fluke 9500B.

3. Configure the oscilloscope:

a. Press the front-panel key to restore the oscilloscope to the default

settings.

b. Turn on CH1.

- Click or tap the channel status label at the bottom of the screen to enable
CH1.

- Press the front-panel key to enable the channel.

- In the Vertical menu, select the CH1 tab. Select ON for the Display item to
turn CH1 on.

c. Click or tap the channel status label of CH1 at the bottom of the screen. Then
the Vertical menu is displayed. Click or tap Probe to enter the Probe setting
menu. Set the probe attenuation ratio to "1X".

d. Set the vertical scale to 200 mV/div.

e. Set the vertical offset to 0 V. Then close the Vertical menu.

f. Click or tap the horizontal label at the top of the screen. Then the Horizontal
menu is displayed. In this menu, you can set the horizontal time base to 1 ns/
div.

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g. Set the horizontal position to 1 ms. Close the Horizontal menu.

h. Click or tap the trigger label at the top of the screen. Set the trigger level to 0 V.

4. Click or tap > Cursor. Then the "Result" sidebar is displayed at the right
section of the screen. Click or tap the "Result" sidebar and select Setting in the
pop-up window. In the Mode item, select Manual to enable the manual cursor
measurement function. Then measure the offset (ΔT) of the middle point of the
signal (namely the crossing point of the rising edge of the current signal and the
trigger level line) relative to the screen center and record the measurement result.

5. Calculate the time base accuracy, namely the ratio of ΔT to the horizontal position
of the oscilloscope. For example, if the offset measured is 1 ns, then the time base
accuracy is 1 ns/1 ms = 1 ppm.

6. Calculate the time base accuracy limit by using the following formula: ±(25 ppm +
5 ppm/year x Number of Years that the Instrument Has Been Used).

5.6.4 Test Record From

Test Result Calculation

Channel Limit Pass/Fail
ΔT Result[1]
±(25 ppm + 5 ppm/year
x Number of Years that
CH1 the Instrument Has Been
Used[2])

NOTE

[1]: Calculation Result = Test Result ΔT/1 ms.

[2]: For the number of years that the instrument has been used, please calculate it according to
the date in the verification certificate provided when the instrument leaves factory.

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6 Appendix: Test Record Form

RIGOL DHO900 Series Digital Oscilloscope Performance Verification Test Record

Form

Model: ________________ Tested by: ________________ Test Date: ________________

Impedance Test Record From

Channel Vertical Scale Test Result Limit Pass/Fail

50 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
CH1
500 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
50 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
CH2
500 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
50 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
CH3
500 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
50 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ
CH4
500 mV/div 0.99 MΩ to 1.01 MΩ

Input Capacitance Test Record Form

Channel Vertical Scale Test Result Limit Pass/Fail

50 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
CH1
500 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
50 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
CH2
500 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
50 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
CH3
500 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
50 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF
CH4
500 mV/div 15 pF ± 3 pF

DC Gain Accuracy Test Record From

Test Result
Vertical
Channel Scale Calculation Limit Pass/Fail
Vavg1 Vavg2
Result[1]
1 mV/div ≤2%
2 mV/div ≤2%
5 mV/div ≤2%
CH1
10 mV/div ≤1%
20 mV/div ≤1%
50 mV/div ≤1%

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Test Result
Vertical
Channel Calculation Limit Pass/Fail
Scale Vavg1 Vavg2
Result[1]
100 mV/div ≤1%
200 mV/div ≤1%
500 mV/div ≤1%
1 V/div ≤1%
2 V/div ≤1%
5 V/div ≤1%
10 V/div ≤1%
1 mV/div ≤2%
2 mV/div ≤2%
5 mV/div ≤2%
10 mV/div ≤1%
20 mV/div ≤1%
50 mV/div ≤1%
CH2 100 mV/div ≤1%
200 mV/div ≤1%
500 mV/div ≤1%
1 V/div ≤1%
2 V/div ≤1%
5 V/div ≤1%
10 V/div ≤1%
1 mV/div ≤2%
2 mV/div ≤2%
5 mV/div ≤2%
10 mV/div ≤1%
20 mV/div ≤1%
50 mV/div ≤1%
CH3 100 mV/div ≤1%
200 mV/div ≤1%
500 mV/div ≤1%
1 V/div ≤1%
2 V/div ≤1%
5 V/div ≤1%
10 V/div ≤1%
1 mV/div ≤2%
2 mV/div ≤2%
5 mV/div ≤2%
CH4 10 mV/div ≤1%
20 mV/div ≤1%
50 mV/div ≤1%
100 mV/div ≤1%

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Test Result
Vertical
Channel Calculation Limit Pass/Fail
Scale Vavg1 Vavg2
Result[1]
200 mV/div ≤1%
500 mV/div ≤1%
1 V/div ≤1%
2 V/div ≤1%
5 V/div ≤1%
10 V/div ≤1%

NOTE

[1]: The calculation formula is |(Vavg1 - Vavg2) - (Vout1 - Vout2)|/Full Scale x 100%; wherein,
Vout1 is 3 x the current vertical scale and Vout2 is -3 x the current vertical scale.

DC Offset Accuracy Test Record Form

Channel Vertical
Setting Scale Offset Test Result Min. Max.

10 mV/div 1V -1.02 V -0.98 V

10 mV/div 0V -3.00 mV 3.00 mV
10 mV/div -1 V 0.98 V 1.02 V
200 mV/div 8V -8.14 V -7.86 V
200 mV/div 0V -22.00 mV 22.00 mV
CH1, 20 200 mV/div -8 V 7.86 V 8.14 V
MHz BW 1 V/div 20 V -20.30 V -19.70 V
1 V/div 0V -102.00 mV 102.00 mV
1 V/div -20 V 19.70 V 20.30 V
5 V/div 100 V -101.50 V -98.50 V
5 V/div 0V -502.00 mV 502.00 mV
5 V/div -100 V 98.50 V 101.50 V
10 mV/div 1V -1.02 V -0.98 V
10 mV/div 0V -3.00 mV 3.00 mV
10 mV/div -1 V 0.98 V 1.02 V
200 mV/div 8V -8.14 V -7.86 V
200 mV/div 0V -22.00 mV 22.00 mV
CH2, 20 200 mV/div -8 V 7.86 V 8.14 V
MHz BW 1 V/div 20 V -20.30 V -19.70 V
1 V/div 0V -102.00 mV 102.00 mV
1 V/div -20 V 19.70 V 20.30 V
5 V/div 100 V -101.50 V -98.50 V
5 V/div 0V -502.00 mV 502.00 mV
5 V/div -100 V 98.50 V 101.50 V
CH3, 20 10 mV/div 1V -1.02 V -0.98 V
MHz BW 10 mV/div 0V -3.00 mV 3.00 mV

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Channel Vertical Offset Test Result Min. Max.

Setting Scale
10 mV/div -1 V 0.98 V 1.02 V
200 mV/div 8V -8.14 V -7.86 V
200 mV/div 0V -22.00 mV 22.00 mV
200 mV/div -8 V 7.86 V 8.14 V
1 V/div 20 V -20.30 V -19.70 V
1 V/div 0V -102.00 mV 102.00 mV
1 V/div -20 V 19.70 V 20.30 V
5 V/div 100 V -101.50 V -98.50 V
5 V/div 0V -502.00 mV 502.00 mV
5 V/div -100 V 98.50 V 101.50 V
10 mV/div 1V -1.02 V -0.98 V
10 mV/div 0V -3.00 mV 3.00 mV
10 mV/div -1 V 0.98 V 1.02 V
200 mV/div 8V -8.14 V -7.86 V
200 mV/div 0V -22.00 mV 22.00 mV
CH4, 20 200 mV/div -8 V 7.86 V 8.14 V
MHz BW 1 V/div 20 V -20.30 V -19.70 V
1 V/div 0V -102.00 mV 102.00 mV
1 V/div -20 V 19.70 V 20.30 V
5 V/div 100 V -101.50 V -98.50 V
5 V/div 0V -502.00 mV 502.00 mV
5 V/div -100 V 98.50 V 101.50 V

Analog Bandwidth Test Record Form

Test Result
Channel Vertical
Amplitude Limit Pass/Fail
Scale Vrms1 Vrms2
Loss[1]
-3 dB to 3
50 mV/div dB
CH1
-3 dB to 3
500 mV/div dB
-3 dB to 3
50 mV/div dB
CH2
-3 dB to 3
500 mV/div dB
-3 dB to 3
50 mV/div dB
CH3
-3 dB to 3
500 mV/div dB
-3 dB to 3
50 mV/div dB
CH4
-3 dB to 3
500 mV/div dB

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NOTE

[1]: Amplitude Loss (dB) = 20 x lg (Vrms2/Vrms1); wherein, Vrms1 is the measurement result of
amplitude effective value at 1MHz and Vrms2 is the measurement result of amplitude effective
value at full bandwidth.

Time Base Accuracy Test Record Form

Test Result Calculation

Channel Limit Pass/Fail
ΔT Result[1]
±(25 ppm + 5 ppm/year
x Number of Years that
CH1 the Instrument Has Been
Used[2])

NOTE

[1]: Calculation Result = Test Result ΔT/1 ms.

[2]: For the number of years that the instrument has been used, please calculate it according to
the date in the verification certificate provided when the instrument leaves factory.

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