ELEC-3066 Lab 1

Lab 1 –Oscilloscope/Function Generator

Name: Date:

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this lab is to become familiar with the following:

1. Use a function generator as a low power, sinusoidal, ac power supply.
2. Use an oscilloscope to view and measure AC signal parameters..

EQUIPMENT:

1. Your tool and component kits (see your CIS on FOL)

2. Your PPE (untinted/untreated, CSA approved safety glasses with side shields)
3. Your DMM (Digital Multi-Meter)
4. A Dual Trace Oscilloscope and a Function Generator

A-C Measurements : The function generator - as a source of AC

voltages.
Signal (function) Generator: At this time, turn on the function generator, and
allow the generator to stabilize..

The Signal Generator:

The signal generator that you may be using is shown above. The main controls
and sections have been outlined on the graphic above.. The signal generator is
a source of A-C voltages / signals for testing and measuring purposes. Most will
generate sine, square and triangular waveforms.

Audio signal generators produce voltages (signals) in a range from a few Hertz
up to several Kilohertz. Signals can be applied to audio amplifiers to see how
they behave at various audio frequencies.
Radio frequency generators can provide voltages at frequencies from I 00
Kilohertz up to several hundred Megahertz.
The picture above is of the generator with on/off and frequency and amplitude

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controls. The large control knob on the left selects the frequency while the eight
pushbuttons to the right act as range of the basic dial. As shown, the range is
10k, then the output signal is 1000 Hertz or 1 kilohertz.

This generator is called a function generator because it also produces square

and triangular waveforms as well as sine waves.

The output is available through a BNC "scope lead" - the same cable is used on
the oscilloscope input channels.The output level is controlled with the
OUTPUT LEVEL control.

Test Leads: The test lead required is referred to as a "scope lead", and is shown below.

Clip
lead
BNC

Scope probe

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Using the Keysight DSOX1202A Oscillocope

Basic Controls:
1. The main elements on the oscilloscope is highlighted in the picture and explained below:
A. Channel one and two BNC input connectors.
B. EXT Trigger BNC input connector.
C. Channel one and two menu buttons.
D. Horizontal Scale (i.e., Sensitivity SEC/DIV) and Position knobs.
E. Two Vertical Scale (i.e., Sensitivity VOLTS/DIV) and Position knobs.
F. Trigger Level knob.
G. Analyze, Measure and Cursor buttons, Cursor Adjust Knob.
H. Save to USB button (and USB Port).
I. Auto Scale button.
J. Default Setup button
K. Adjust Knob

The oscilloscope displays waveforms on an x and y Axis. The x axis is time and the y axis is voltage.

You will note that there are ten major divisions on the x axis. Each of these division represents the
time base setting. Each major division is subdivided into three subdivisions which are each 1/3 of
the time base.

You will note that there are eight major divisions on the y axis. Each of these division represents
the voltage base setting. Each major division is subdivided into four subdivisions which are each ¼
of the voltage base.

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Time Settings (horizontal or x axis)

This adjustment sets the time in seconds per division on the x axis. Adjusting the large knob sets the
time for both channels. The time per division is displayed on the upper right side of the display. The
smaller knob moves the waveform on the x axis. Note that time division is between two major grid
lines on the display.

Voltage Settings (vertical or y axis)

There is one adjustment for for the channel selected . The upper large knob sets the volts per division
on the Y axis. The smaller lower knob moves the position of the waveform on the y axis. Volts per
division is displayed in the upper left corner of the display.

Procedure: Initial setup

1. Push Default Set-up button

2. Push the channel 1 button
3. Set coupling to AC by pushing adjacent button and swing entry knob to get AC
4. Check that probe is 1:1 by pushing adjacent button and using entry knob to adjust if
needed.
5. Repeat the procedure above for channel 2 if you are using it.
6. Screen should appear as below:

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Measuring a Sine Wave

1. Connect one bnc to alligator lead to the output of the function generator and the scope probe
to channel one of the oscilloscope
2. Turn on the function generator, ensure it is set to sine wave, push the 10 kHz range, and
adjust the frequency control knob to obtain 1 kHz. (ensure all other buttons are not pushed)
3. Connect your DMM to the output lead of the function generator. Set DMM to volts AC and
adjust output until you have 1 volt RMS displayed on your DMM.
4. Connect the function generator to the oscilloscope. Press and adjust time and voltage
settings for channel 1 until you have at least one waveform appearing on the screen as per the
photo below.

5. Count the number of time divisions (x axis) for one whole waveform
# of divisions________________________

Period = # of divisions x time per division_________________________

(time per division is displayed upper right)

Frequency = (1/period)_____________________________

6. Count the number of divisions from peak to peak (y axis)

# of divisions___________________________________

Voltage p-p =# divisions x volts per division_________________

(volts per division is displayed upper left)

Calaculate Vrms = Vp-p x .353 =__________________________

Compare this to your DMM measurement_______________________

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Taking Automatic Measurements:

The oscilloscope will automatically measure the electrical parameters for a waveform as follows:
1. Push the measure button
2. Select the source to be channel 1 using the adjacent button and entry knob.
3. To select what you want to measure push the button beside type and use the entry knob to
select the following parameters:
a. Voltage peak to peak
b. Frequency
c. AC RMS
d. Period
These values should now be displayed on the bottom of the screen as shown below

Record Results here:

Measured Frequency_________________________

Measured Vpp______________________________

Measured Vrms_______________________________

Measured period_______________________________

Show the instructor the waveform on your screen Signature________________________

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Exercise:

1. Set the frequency to 6 KHz and VPP 8 volt. Fill the table with your measurements

Table 1
TYPE MEASUREMENT
FREQUENCY
PERIOD
AVERAGE
PK-PK
RMS

2. Use your DMM to measure the output level from the function generator. Put the DMM on AC
voltage and measure the voltage. Record in the table below

3. Change the DMM to DC voltage and measure the voltage again. Record your measurement in the
table below
Table 2
Voltage Measurement
AC value
DC VALUE

Analysis

Compare the AC & DC values from table 2 with values in table 1, can you find any similarity? Explain

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CONCLUSION

Please describe what objectives were met and explain how you met them.

Grade Breakdown Structure

(Refer to the Rubric posted on FOL for more detail.)

Task Score
1 Section 1 – Preparation
2 Section 2 – Completion
Notes/Comments: Total

Teacher’s Signature
Name
Date

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