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Introduction to GA1000 series of digital

storage oscilloscope
GA1000 oscilloscope has a real-time sampling rate as high as 2GSa/s, therefore it is
capable of catching complex and quickly changing signals. It supports storage of USB
equipment, and is capable of updating and upgrading the system software by a USB
flash disc.
GA1000 series of digital storage oscilloscope is small in size and flexible to operate. It
adopts a TFT LCD and a pop-up menu for display, and can remarkably improve the
working efficiency by its ease of use.
GA1000 series of oscilloscope has excellent performance, various functions and
competitive cost to performance ratio.
Model
Bandwidth
Sampling Rate
GA1102CAL
100MHz
1GSa/s
GA1202CAL
200MHz
2GSa/s
GA1302CAL
300MHz
2GSa/s
Characteristics
The oscilloscope has a totally new ultrathin appearance design, and is small in
size and more portable
A 7-inch widescreen color TFT LCD displays clear, crisp and more stable
waveform display
Storage/ Memory depth: single channel: 40Kpts; double channels: 20Kpts
Various trigger functions: Edge, Pulse, Video, Slope and Alternation
Unique digital filtering and waveform recording functions
Pass/Fail function
32 kinds of automatic measurement and manual cursor tracking measurement

functions
Two groups of reference waveforms, 16 groups of common waveforms, 20

groups of internal storage/output; support waveform setting, external storage
and output of CSV and bitmap file by USB flash disc (CSV and bitmaps cannot be
output from USB flash disc)
Adjustable waveform brightness and screen grid brightness
The pop-up menu display mode realizes more flexible and more natural for
users operations
Various kinds of language interface display, Chinese and English
On-line help system
Shortcut key PRINT, support print screen
Standard configuration interfaces: USB Host, USB Device, RS-232
USB Host: support storage of USB flash disc and upgrading of USB flash disc
system software
USB Device: support PC connection for remote communication;
GA1000 series of digital storage oscilloscope accessories:
User's manual
Product warranty card
Certificate of approval
11/101 probes(2 PCS ea)
Power cord satisfying the standard of the user's country
USB cable
Optical disc (containing PC software GAScope1.0)
Content Summary
The manual introduces related information about the operation of this series of digital
oscilloscope and comprises the following chapters and sections:
Chapter Introduction introduces the front panel, the user interface, the function
check and the probe compensation of the oscilloscope.
Chapter Function Introduction and Operation systematically introduces the

function and operation of the oscilloscope in detail.
Chapter Application Example includes many measure examples offered for

reference for users.
Chapter System Prompt and Fault Recovery introduces the system prompts
and lists some simple faults and solutions so that the users are capable to
rectify simple faults.
Chapter Service and Support introduces the warranty and technical support of
this series of product.
Chapter Appendix A: Technical Specification introduces the technical

specification of this series of oscilloscope in detail.
Chapter Appendix B: Default Setting lists related factory settings.
Chapter Appendix C: Daily Maintenance and Cleaning introduces the way to

maintain the oscilloscope.
Catalogue
Chapter 1 Introduction.1
1.1
Accidence of front panel and user interface ..... 1

1.1.1 Front panel1
1.1.2 Back of instrument.4
1.2
Function check5
1.3
Probe6
1.3.1 Probe safety6
1.3.2 Probe attenuator setting...6
1.3.3 Probe compensation..7
Chapter 2 Function Introduction and Operation . . 9

2.1
Menu and control button.9
2.2
Connector.11
2.3
Default setting.12
2.4
[Universal] knob.13
2.5
Vertical system14
2.5.1 Channels CH1 and CH2.14
2.5.2 Application of [POSITION] and [VOLT/DIV] knobs of the vertical system
.20
2.5.3 Implementation of MATH function20
2.5.4 Implementation of REF function..27
2.6 Horizontal system.29

2.6.1 Horizontal control knob..30
2.6.2 Window expansion.31

2.7 Triggering system32
2.7.1 Signal source33
2.7.2 Type33
2.7.3 Coupling42
2.7.4 Trigger hold-off.43
2.8 Signal acquisition system44
2.9 Display system48
2.9.1 X-Y mode..50
2.10 Measurement system52
2.10.1 Scale measurement.52
2.10.2 Cursor measurement.52
2.10.3 Measurement.55
2.11 Storage system..62
2.12 Auxiliary system68
2.12.1 System status70
2.12.2 Language selection70
2.12.3 Self correction71
2.12.4 Self test71
2.12.5 Firmware upgrading73
2.12.6 Test passed73
2.12.7 Waveform recording77
2.12.8 Interface setting79
2.13 Help function80
Chapter 3 Application Examples81

3.1 Simple Measurement81
3.2 Cursor Measurement83
3.2.1 Measurement of width of spike pulse83
3.2.2 Measurement of amplitude of spike pulse83
3.3 Single signal catching85
3.4 Detailed information of analysis signal86
3.4.1 Noise signal observation86
3.4.2 Separation of signal from noise86
3.5 Application of X-Y function87
3.6 Application of arithmetical operation in communication signal difference
analysis89
3.7 Screen capture90
Chapter 4 System prompt and Fault Recovery...91

4.1 System prompt message description91
4.2 Fault treatment93
Chapter 5 Service and Support.95

5.1 Maintain summary..95
Chapter 6 Appendix96
Appendix A: Technical specification96
Appendix B: Default setting101
Appendix C: Daily maintenance and cleaning..105
Introduction
DIGITAL STORAGE OSCILLOSCOPE
This series of digital storage oscilloscope is a small

and light portable instrument that can be measured
by a ground voltage as reference.
This chapter introduces how to implement the

following tasks:
Accidence of front panel and user interface
Implement brief function checks
Match probe attenuation coefficients
Implement probe compensation
1.1 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.
The content below simply describes and introduces the front panel and the back part
of this series of digital oscilloscope so that you can know this series of digital
oscilloscope well within the shortest time.
1.1.1 Front panel

This series of digital oscilloscope has a front panel that is simple but clear in function,
and is convenient for a user to finish basic operations. Knobs and functional keys are
arranged on the panel. Five grey keys which have been arranged in a row on the left
side of a display screen are option keys. The current menu can be provided with
different options. The other keys are function keys that can be set in different
functional menus or directly obtain specific function application. The knobs can be
used for quickly regulating the corresponding setups of the oscilloscope.
Attention: in this specifications, represents the keys and knobs of the oscilloscope,
and represents the menu options displayed in a program interface.
Function Keys
Print Screen
Universal Knob
Menu Controls
Auto Setup
Advanced Trigger
ControlsHorizontal Controls
Vertical Controls
Probe Compensation Signal

Output Terminal/ Ground
Terminal
Power Button
USB Port
Menu On/Off
Input Channel
for Analog Signal
External
Trigger Terminal
Figure 1-1 Figure of Front Panel controls
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Figure 1-2 Interface display
No.
Details
Trigger status
Armed: The oscilloscope is acquiring pre-triggering data. All triggers are ignored
in this state.
Ready: The oscilloscope has acquired all the pre-triggering data and is ready to
accept a trigger.
Trigd: The oscilloscope has caught a single trigger and acquires the data after
triggering.
Stop:
The oscilloscope has stopped acquiring waveform data.
Auto:
The oscilloscope is at an auto mode and acquires the waveform at a

non-triggered state.
Scan:
The oscilloscope continuously acquires and displays the waveform at a

scan mode.
The reading displays the setup of a main time base.
It displays a time reading from the central scale.
The identifier displays the horizontal trigger position.

The horizontal [POSITION] knob is used for regulating the horizontal trigger
position
It represents the oscilloscope is connected to a computer

The identifier displays a zero electrical level standard point of the channel
waveform.
The identifier is displayed only when the channel is open
The identifier displays a trigger electrical level
The identifier displays bandwidth limit of the channel.
The identifier displays coupling mode of the channel.
The reading displays vertical scale coefficient of the channel.
The identifier displays inverse phase of waveform of the channel.
The reading displays counting frequency of a frequency meter.
It displays a trigger source selected at present.
The icon displays a selected trigger type.
The reading displays a set trigger electrical level value.
1.1.2 Instrument back

This series of digital oscilloscope provides various standard interfaces, as shown in
the figure below :
1.
Pass/Fail output port: output a Pass/Fail detection pulse
2.
RS-232 interface: connect test software or waveform printing (a bit slow)
3.
USB Device interface: connect test software or waveform printing (quick)
4.
Power input interface: input a three-hole power supply
1.2 Function check

Carry out a quick function check to check whether the oscilloscope works normally
according to the following steps:
1. Turn on the power source, and set the default attenuation as 1 according to the
probe option [DEFAULT setup].
2. Set a switch on a probe of the oscilloscope as 1 and connect the probe with a
connector CH1BNC of the oscilloscope. Connect a hook-shaped head of the probe
to a probe compensation signal connector marked with 1KHz, and clamp a
grounding hook marked with GND by a grounding clamp, as shown in the figure
below:
Figure 1-4 Function detection

3Press [AUTO]. Within few seconds, CH1 displays a square wave of which the
frequency is 1kHz and the peak-to-peak voltage value is 3V.
Figure 1-5 Probe compensation signal

4. Connect the probe with channel 2, and CH2 displays the same waveform after [AUTO]
is pressed.
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1.3 Probe
1.3.1 Probe safety
Check and obey the rated values of the probe parameters before using it.
A protective device surrounding the probe main body can prevent fingers from electric
shock.
Probe protective
device
Figure 1-6 Probe

Connect the probe to the oscilloscope and ground the ground terminal before any
measurement.
Attention:
Keep fingers behind the protective curve on the probe main body to prevent electric shock
when using the probe.
Do not contact the metal part on the top of the probe when the probe is connected to a voltage
source.
The signal measured by the oscilloscope uses ground as reference voltage, and the ground
terminal should be grounded correctly to prevent short circuit.
1.3.2 Probe attenuation setting

The probe has different attenuation coefficients that influence the vertical scale of the
signal. The ATTENUATION switch on the probe is ensured to be matched with the
PROBE coefficients in the oscilloscope.
Manually set the probe options, press down the vertical menu key, and then select the
PROBE option (such as [CH1] PROBE).
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Default setup of the probe optical is 1X.
When the ATTENUATION switch is set as 1, the probe limits the bandwidth of the
oscilloscope within 0-10 MHz (different probes have different specifications).
Ensure that the switch is set to be 10when to use the full bandwidth of the
oscilloscope.
1.3.3 Probe compensation

Carry out probe compensation when the probe connect the channel for the first time so
as to match the probe with the channel. Under compensation or Over compensation of
the probe may cause measurement errors or mistakes.
Figure 1-7 Probe compensation connection figure

1 Set the probe coefficient to 10X in channel menu, set the switch on the probe to 10,
and connect the probe of the oscilloscope with channel 1.
2 Connect the end part of the probe to the probe compensation connector 1KHz,
clamping the connector GND by the ground clamp, turn on the channel displayer,
and then press [AUTO] to display the waveform.
3 Check the shape of the displayed waveform.
under compensated
suitable compensated
over compensated
4 If necessary, rotate the adjustable capacitor on the probe handle to realize suitable
compensated.
Function Introduction
and Operation
This chapter introduces the functional keys and

operations of the front panel of the series of
oscilloscope in detail.
For effectively using the oscilloscope, the following

functions of the oscilloscope are needed to be
known:
Menu and control keys
Connector
Automatic setup
Default setup
Universal knob
Vertical system
Horizontal system
Triggering system
Signal acquisition system
Display system
Measurement system
Save system
Auxiliary system
On-line help system
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]: display setup menus of channel 1 and channel 2.
[MATH]: display ARITHMETICAL OPERATION function menu.
[REF]: display REFERENCE WAVEFORM menu.
[HORI MENU]: display HORIZONTAL menu.
[TRIG MENU]: display TRIGGERE control menu.
[SET TO 50%]: set the trigger electric level as midpoint of the signal amplitude.
[FORCE]: 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.
[SAVE/RECALL]: display the SAVE/RECALL menu of setups and waveform.
[ACQUIRE]: display the ACQUIRE menu.
[MEASURE]: display the MEASURE menu.
[CURSORS]: display the CURSOR menu. The [UNIVERSAL] knob can be used for
regulating the position of the cursor when the CURSOR menu is displayed and
the cursor is triggered.
[DISPLAY]: display the DISPLAY menu.
[UTILITY]: display AUXILIARY FUNCTION menu.
[DEFAULT SETUP]: recall the default factory setup.
[HELP]: enter the on-line help system.
[AUTO]: automatically set the control state of the oscilloscope so as to display

suitable waveform.
[RUN/STOP]: continuously acquire waveform or stop acquisition
[SINGLE]: Acquire a single trigger, finish acquisition and then stop.
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2.2 Connector
Figure 2-2 Connector
CH1, CH2: 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 or EXT/5 trigger source, and the trigger signal source
can be used for triggering in the third channel while acquiring data in two
channels.
Probe compensation: The probe compensation signal is output and grounded so
that the probe is matched with the channels of the oscilloscope.
This product is grounded by a protective ground wire of a power cord. For avoiding electric
shock, please ensure that the product is reliably grounded before connecting the input end
or output end of the product.
The ground wire of the probe is connected to the ground only. Please do not connect the
ground wire to high voltage.
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2.3 Default setups

The default setups represent some option parameters that are set before the
oscilloscope leaves factory for normal operations.
Default setup
Figure 2-3 Default setup key

The [DEFAULT SETUP] 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 options
Saved standard waveforms
Saved setup files
Contrast ratio of display screen
Calibration data
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2.4 UNIVERSAL knob
Universal knob
Figure 2-4 Universal knob

This series of digital storage oscilloscope has a special knob-[UNIVERSAL] knob by
which the hold-off time, cursor measurement, pulse width setup, specified row in video
trigger, upper limit and lower limit of filter frequency, horizontal tolerance range and
vertical tolerance range for regulating PASS/FAIL function, waveform frame number
recording and playback in waveform recording function and the like can be changed.
The options for most of the menus can be selected by revolving the [UNIVERSAL] knob.
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2.5 Vertical system

As shown in figure 2-5 below, a series of keys and knobs are in the vertical control
region (VERTICAL).
Vertical POSITION knob
Volt/div knob
Figure 2-5 Vertical knobs

As seen in the figure above, each channel has individual vertical menu key and knob for
regulating the vertical gear and offset. Moreover, the waveform display of the
corresponding channel can be started or stopped by pressing [CH1] or [CH2].
2.5.1 Channels CH1 and CH2

Table 2-3
Option
Function menu 1 of CH1 and CH2:

setup
Description
Not only pass through the AC component of the input
DC
signal but also pass through the DC component of the

input signal.
Coupling
AC
Reject DC component of the input signal and an AC

signal lower than 10Hz.
GND
Cut off the input signal.
Bandwidth
RUN
Limit the bandwidth to 20MHz, and reduce the noise.
limit
STOP
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Volt/div
Coarse tuning
Define a 1-2-5 sequence: 2mv/div,5mv/div,,5v/div.
Fine tuning
Fine tuning changes the resolution as small step in

coarse tuning setup.
Probe
1X
The coefficient is matched with the attenuation
10 X
coefficient of the probe used so as to obtain correct
100 X
vertical reading.
1000 X
Next
Table 2-4
Page1/2
Function menu 2 of CH1 and CH2:
Option
Inverse
setup
Description
Run
Relative to the inverse-phase waveform of a

reference electric level
Stop
Stop the waveform inverse function

Press this key to skip to the digital filter menu (seen
Digital filter
Back
Table 2-5
Press the key to skip to page 2 of the menu.
in table 2-5).
Page2/2
Press the key to get back to page 1 of the menu.
Digital filtration function menu:
Option
Digital filter
Setup
Description
Run
Run the digital filter
Stop
Stop the digital filter

Set the filter as low-pass filter
Filter type
Set the filter as high-pass filter

Set the filter as band-pass filter
Set the filter as band-reject filter
Filter Upper
Set the frequency upper limit using the [UNIVERSAL]
limit
knob
Filter lower
Set the frequency lower limit using the [UNIVERSAL]
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limit
knob
Back
Back to the main digital filter main menu
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.
Setups of channels CH1 and CH2:

1. Setups of channel coupling
By using CH1 as an example, the measured signal is a sine signal with DC offset:
Press [CH1]CouplingAC, and set an AC coupling mode. The DC

component contained in the measured signal will be rejected, as shown in figure
2-6.
Press [CH1]CouplingDC, and set a DC coupling mode. Both the DC

component and the AC component contained in the measured signal can pass
through the channel, as shown in figure 2-7.
AC identification
Figure 2-6
Set AC
DC identification
Figure 2-7
Set DC
Press [CH1]CouplingGND, and set a GNC mode. Both the DC component

and the AC component contained in the measured signal are rejected, as shown in
figure 2-8.
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GND identification
Figure 2-8 Set GND

2. Setup of channel bandwidth limit
Using Channel CH1 as an example, the measured signal is a pulse signal with
high-frequency oscillation:
Press [CH1]Bandwidth limitOn, and set the bandwidth limit as ON state.

The amplitude of the high-frequency component higher than 20MHz contained in
the measured signal is limited, as shown in figure 2-9.
Press [CH1]Bandwidth limitOFF, and set the bandwidth limit as OFF state.
The amplitude of the high-frequency component contained in the measured
signal is unlimited, as shown in figure 2-10.
Bandwidth limit identification
Figure 2-9 Bandwidth limit ON
Figure 2-10Bandwidth limit off
3. Regulation and setup of gear

Vertical gear regulation comprises two modes, including coarse tuning and fine tuning,
and the vertical gear range is 2mV/div ~ 5V/div when the probe is set as 1X .
Use CH1 as an example:
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Press [CH1]Volt/divCoarse tuning, and determine the vertical gear by a
1-2-5 stepping mode in coarse tuning, as shown in figure 2-11.

Press [CH1]Volt/divFine tuning, and fine tuning is further regulated in the
current vertical gear.

Fine tuning can be applied to improve waveform display so as to contribute to
observation on signal details if the amplitude of the input waveform is a little larger
than the full scale at the current gear but is a little smaller when the waveform is
displayed at the next gear, as shown in figure 2-12.
Figure 2-11 Coarse tuning
Figure 2-12 Fine tuning
4. Probe proportion setup

To be matched with the probe attenuation coefficient, the probe attenuation proportion
coefficient should be accordingly regulated in the channel operation menu. If the probe
attenuation coefficient is 10:1, the proportion of the input channel of the oscilloscope
should be set as 10X so as to avoid the errors of the displayed gear information and
the measured data.
Use channel CH1 as an example, when a probe (100:1) is used:
Press [CH1]Probe100X, as shown in figure 2-13:
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Probe coefficient
Vertical gear change
Figure 2-13 Probe 100X

5. Waveform inverse setup
Use channel CH1 as an example:
Press [CH1]InverseOFF, as shown in figure 2-14.
Press [CH1]InverseON, and reverse the displayed signal by 180 degrees

relative to zero electric level as reference, as shown in figure 2-15.
Figure 2-14 Inverse OFF
Figure 2-15 Inverse ON
6. Digital filter setup
Press [CH1]NextDigital filter, and display digital filter function menu

FILTER; select Filter type, then select Frequency upper limit or frequency
lower limit, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to set the frequency upper limit
and frequency lower limit.
Press [CH1]NextDigital filterOFF, and close the digital filter function,

as shown in figure 2-16.
Press [CH1]NextDigital filterON, and open digital filter function, as
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shown in figure 2-17.
Figure 2-16 Digital filter OFF
Figure 2-17 Digital filter ON
2.5.2 Application of [POSITION] knob and [Volt/div] knob of the

vertical system
Vertical [POSITION] knob
1. The knob is used for regulating vertical offset of the waveform of the channel in
where the knob is. The resolution is changed according to the vertical gear.
2. The knob can be pressed to return the vertical offset to zero.
[Volt/div] knob
1. The knob can be used for regulating the vertical gear of the channel in where the
knob is so as to amplify or attenuate the signal of the channel waveform. The gear
information of the channel is displayed in the lower part of the screen.
2. The knob can be pressed to switch between Coarse tuning and Fine tuning, and
the sensitivity of the vertical gear is determined by a 1-2-5 stepping mode in coarse
tuning. Fine tuning represents further regulation at the current gear so as to display
the waveform needed.
2.5.3 Implementation of MATH function

The arithmetical operation (MATH) function realizes waveform addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division and FFT operation of channels CH1 and CH2. Arithmetical
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operation of the waveform could be canceled by pressing [MATH] button again.

Table 2-6
Option
Operation
MATH function menu

Setup
Description
+,-,
Waveform operation of signal source 1 and signal
,FFT
source 2
Regulate the vertical gear of the MATH waveform by
the [UNIVERSAL] knob.
Regulate the vertical offset of the MATH waveform by
the [UNIVERSAL] knob.
Table 2-7
Operation
Description of the arithmetical operation function:

Setup
CH1+CH2
CH1-CH2
CH2-CH1
CH1CH2
CH1CH2
CH2CH1
FFT
Description
Add the waveform of signal source 1 with the
waveform of signal source 2
Subtract the waveform of signal source 2 from the
Subtract the waveform of signal source 1 from the
Multiply the waveform of signal source 1 with the
Divide the waveform of signal source 1 by the
Divide the waveform of signal source 2 by the
Fast Fourier transform operation
Waveform addition of CH1and CH2is shown in figure 2-18:
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Waveform operation
Result identification
Figure 2-18 MATH Waveform addition

FFT Spectral analysis
Use FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) to transform a time domain (YT) signal into a
frequency component (frequency spectrum). The following types of signals can be
observed at FFT mode:
Analyze harmonic wave in the power cord.
Measure the harmonic wave component and distortion in the measurement

system.
Analyze the noise characteristics in a DC power supply.
Test the pulse response of the system.
Analyze vibration.
Table 2-8
Page 1 of the function menu FFT:
FFT Option
Signal source
Setup
CH1
CH2
Description
Select CH1or CH2 as signal source
Hanning
Window
Hamming
Rectang
Select window type FFT
Blackman
1
Horizontal
Change the horizontal amplification factor of
amplification
FFT result waveform
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Next
Table 2-9
Page 1/2
Skip to page 2 of the function menu FFT
Page 2 of the function menu FFT:
FFT Option
Setup
Description
Vertical scale
Vrms
Set Vrms as vertical scale unit
dBVrms
Set dBVrms as vertical scale unit

Regulate FFT waveform spectrum amplitude
gear by [UNIVERSAL] knob
Regulate FFT waveform spectrum offset by
[UNIVERSAL] knob
Back
Page 2/2
Back to page 1 of the function menu FFT
FFT Window
As the oscilloscope is used for FFT transformation on waveform recording with finite
length, the FFT algorithm is based on periodic signal. When the waveform period
number within the finite length is an integer, YT waveform has the same amplitude at
the start point and the end point, and no interruption is caused to the waveform. But
when the period number is not an integer, the waveform has different amplitude at the
start point and the end point, so that high-frequency transient interruption will be
caused in the joint. In a frequency domain, this effect is named as leakage. Therefore,
to avoid appearance of leakage, the original waveform is multiplied with a window
function, and forcibly make the values at the start point and the end point be 0.
Determine to use what kind of window according to the item and source signal
characteristics to be measured.
Table 2-10
Window
Rectang
Description of FFT window function

Characteristics
Most suitable measuring points
Best frequency resolution
Transient or short pulse where the
Worst amplitude
signal electric level is approximately
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resolution
equal
Be equivalent to no use of
constant-amplitude sine waves with
window
nearly equal frequency.
there-before
and
there-after;
Better frequency
resolution and worse
Hanning
Sine, period and narrow-band random
amplitude resolution in
noise.
comparison with
rectangular window
Frequency of window
Hamming
Hamming is a little better

than that of window
signal electric levels are considerably

different there-before and there-after
Hanning
Blackman
Transient or short pulse where the
Best amplitude resolution
Single-frequency signal, find higher
Worst frequency resolution
subharmonic
Carry out the following steps to use FFT mode:

Set time domain waveform
Access the signal to CH1 or CH2, and press [AUTO] to display a YT waveform.
Manually regulate the waveform display if necessary so as to ensure that the

waveform does not surpass the screen and the screen displays a plurality of
periods.
According to Nyquist law, revolve [s/div] to make the sampling rate at least two
times the frequency of the input signal.
Display FFT spectrum
Press [MATH].
Select Operation as FFT.
Select the signal source as CH1or CH2.
Select a suitable window function.
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Regulate spectrum amplitude gear and offset at page 2 of the FFT function menu
so as to better observe FFT operation result.
Frequency interval
Window function
FFT spectrum amplitude

FFT spectrum offset
Figure 2-19 FFT

Use cursor to measure the FFT spectrum
Measure two items of the FFT spectrum: amplitude and frequency. The cursor
measurement takes 2.11.2 for reference.
Use the horizontal cursor to measure the amplitude and use the vertical cursor to
measure the frequency.
1. Measure FFT spectrum amplitude, and use CH2 as an example, the operation is as
follows:
1) Input a sine signal to CH2, and press [AUTO].
2) Press [MATH], and skip to menu MATH.
3) Press Operation, and select FFT.
4) Press Signal source, and select CH2.
5) revolve [s/div] to regulate the sampling rate (larger than double of the input
frequency).
6) Press [CURSORS], and skip to menu CURSOR.
7) Press Cursor mode, and select manual.
8) Press Type, and select Voltage.
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9) Press Signal source, and select MATH.

10) Press CurA, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to move cursor A to the lowest
point of the FFT waveform.
11) Press CurB, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to move cursor B to the highest
point of the FFT waveform.
12) The value of Delta V on the screen is the amplitude of the FFT waveform, as shown
in figure 2-20.
Figure 2-20 Cursor measurement
Figure 2-21 Cursor measurement
of spectrum amplitude
of spectrum frequency
2. Measure the FFT spectrum frequency by the following steps:

1) Repeat previous steps 1-7 for measuring the spectrum amplitude.
2) Press Type and select Frequency.
3) Press Signal source and select FFT.
4) Press CurA, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to move cursor A to the highest
position of the FFT spectrum.
5) The value of CurA on the screen is the frequency of the highest point of the FFT
spectrum, and the frequency should be equal to the frequency of the input signal,
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A signal with DC component or offset will cause error or offset of an FFT waveform
component. An AC coupling mode can be selected to reduce DC components.
DBVrms vertical scale can be used for displaying the FFT waveform within a large dynamic
range, and this scale displays the vertical amplitude at a logarithm mode.
Nyquist Function: Reconstruction of the waveform needs to adopt a sampling rate that is
double of the input frequency.
2.5.4 Implementation of REF function

During actual measurement, the waveform can be compared with the reference
waveform so as to judge failure causes. This method is particularly applicable at a
condition that detailed circuit working point reference waveforms are provided.
Table 2-11: REF function menu:
Option
Signal source
Setup
Description
CH1
Select the waveform for saving
CH2
REF A
Select the reference of the saved or recalled
REF B
waveform
Save the signal source waveform in a selected
SAVE
REF A/REF B
reference position
RUN
Display the standard waveform
STOP
Stop the standard waveform
Press [REF] to display the reference waveform menu, as shown in figure 2-22:
Figure 2-22 Reference waveform menu
Figure 2-23 Reference waveform
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Operation procedure:
1. Press [REF] to display the menu REF WAV.
2. Select the Signal source as CH1or CH2.
3. Revolve the vertical [POSITION] and knob [Volt/div] to regulate the vertical position
and the gear of the reference waveform.
4. Select REF A or REF B as storage location of the reference waveform.
5. Press Save to save the current screen waveform as a waveform reference.
6. Select REF A ON or REF B ON to recall the reference waveform, as shown in figure
2-23.
The waveform cannot be saved as reference waveform if it is displayed in an X-Y mode.

The horizontal position and gear of the waveform cannot be regulated at a reference
waveform state.
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2.6 Horizontal system

As shown in the figure below, one key and two knobs are in the horizontal control
region (HORIZONTAL).
Horizontal POSITION knob
s/div
Figure 2-24 Horizontal key and knobs

[HORI MENU]
Press this key to display the horizontal menu HORI MENU, and window expansion
can be implemented at this menu. Besides, horizontal displacement can be set by the
horizontal [POSITION] knob. M represents a main time base, and Z represents an
expanded time base.
Figure 2-25
Table 2-12
Main time base
Figure 2-26 Window setup
Functional menu of the horizontal system:
Option
Main time base
Description
Horizontal time scale system of the oscilloscope
Define one window region by two cursors, and use the
Window setup
horizontal
[POSITION] and the knob [s/div] to regulate the window
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region.
Expand the window setup region to the whole screen to
Window expansion
increase the resolution relative to the main time base, so that

the image details can be conveniently checked.
2.6.1 Horizontal control knob

The horizontal knob [s/div] changes the horizontal scale (time base), and the
[POSITION] knob changes the horizontal position (triggered displacement) triggered in
the internal memory. The center of the screen in the horizontal direction is a time
reference point of the waveform. Change of the horizontal scale will cause expansion
or contraction of the waveform relative to the center of the screen, while the change of
the horizontal position is relative to the position of a trigger point.
Horizontal [POSITION] knob
1. Regulate the horizontal position (trigger the position relative to the center of the
display screen) of the waveform (including MATH). The resolution of this control
knob is changed according to the time base.
2. Use the press down function of this knob to make the horizontal displacement return
to zero, namely back to the central position of the screen.
[S/div] knob
1. The knob is used for changing the horizontal time scale so as to conveniently
observe the most suitable waveform.
2. The knob is used for regulating the main time base. When the window expansion
mode is adopted, the knob is used for changing the expansion time base so as to
change the window width.
Display Scan mode
When the time base is set to be 100ms/div or more slowly and the trigger mode is set
to Auto, the oscilloscope enters the scan mode. At this mode, waveform display is
renewed from left to right. At the mode, no waveform trigger or horizontal position
control exist. The channel coupling should be set as direct current when a
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low-frequency signal is observed at the scan mode.
2.6.2 Window expansion

Window expansion is used for amplifying a segment of waveform so as to check
details. The window expansion time base setup cannot be slower than the setup of the
main time base. In the window expansion region, a selection region can be moved
leftwards and rightwards by the horizontal [POSITION] knob or enlarged and reduced
by revolving the [s/div] knob. The window expansion time base has higher resolution
relative to the main time base. The smaller the window expansion time base is, the
higher the horizontal expansion multiple of the waveform is.
Carry out the following steps to observe details of local waveform:
1. Press [HORI MENU] to display the HORIZEN menu.
2. Press the WinZone option button.
3. Revolve [s/div ](to regulate the size of the window) and the horizontal [POSITION] (to
regulate the position of the window) to select the window of the waveform to be
observed, as shown in figure 2-26. The expansion time base cannot be slower than
the main time base.
Figure 2-27 Window expansion

Press the Window button after the window is set. At the moment, the waveform in the
selected window is expanded to the full screen to display. Figure 2-27 shows the
expansion result after the window is set.
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2.7 Trigger system

The trigger function of the oscilloscope can be synchronously horizontally scanned at
the right point of the signal, which is very important to signal display. Trigger control
can be used for stabilizing repeated waveform and acquiring single-pulse waveform.
After the trigger is correctly set, the oscilloscope can transform an unstable display
result or blank as a significant waveform.
As shown in the figure below, one knob and three keys are in the trigger control region
(TRIGGER).
Trigger electric level knob
Figure 2-28 Trigger keys and knob

[TRIG MENU]
Press the key to recall the TRIGGER menu.
[LEVEL] knob
Set a signal voltage corresponding to the trigger point to the trigger electric level for
sampling. Press the knob to set the trigger electric level as zero electric level.
[SET TO 50]
Use the key to quickly stabilize the waveform. The oscilloscope could automatically
trigger the electric level as a center electric level of the signal. The key is very useful
and can be used for quickly setting the trigger electric level.
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[FORCE]
No matter whether the oscilloscope detects the trigger, the key can be pressed to
perform force trigger once so as to finish acquisition of the current waveform. The key
is mainly applied to Normal and Single in the trigger modes.
Pre-trigger/delay trigger
The key is used for triggering the sampled data before/after the event.
The trigger position is generally set in the horizontal center of the screen, so that the
pre-trigger and delay information can be observed. The horizontal [POSITION] knob
can be further revolved to regulate horizontal displacement of the waveform so as to
check more pre-trigger information or delay trigger information. For instance, if burrs
generated by the circuit are caught, the causes of generation of the burrs may be found
out by observing and analyzing the pre-trigger data.
Attention: pre-trigger and delay trigger are invalid at a slow scan state.
2.7.1 Signal source

The Signal source option can be used for selecting a signal as a trigger source for the
oscilloscope. The signal source may be any signal connected to channels
BNC(CH1,CH2), external triggers BNC(EXT,EXT/5) or an AC power line (AC Line is only
used for Edge trigger). The EXT/5 setup option is used for expanding the external
trigger electric level range.
2.7.2 Types
This series of oscilloscopes provide five trigger types: Edge, Pulse, Video, Slope and
Alternation.
1. Edge trigger: the most basic as well as the most common trigger type,
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Table 2-13 Edge trigger function menu:

Option
Setup
Type
Edge
Description
Edge trigger happens when a trigger input signal
CH1
CH2
crosses the trigger electric level at a rise edge or a

fall edge.
Triggers on a channel whether or not the waveform
is displayed
Does not display the trigger signal; the Ext option
EXT
Signal
source
uses the signal connected to the EXT TRIG front

panel BNC and allows a trigger level range of -12V
to + 12V
Same as Ext option, but attenuates the signal by a
EXT/5
factor of five, and allows a trigger level range of +6V

to -6V. This extends the trigger level range.
This selection uses a signal derived from the power
AC Line
Slope
Trigger
modes
line as the trigger source; trigger coupling is set to

DC and the trigger level to 0 volts.
Rise edge
Trigger the signal at the rising edge.
Fall edge
Trigger the signal at the falling edge.
Rise and fall

edge
Trigger the signal at the rising edge and the falling

edge.
Auto
Automatic trigger can be implemented to finish

acquisition at the mode when no valid trigger exists.
Normal
Single
Only valid triggered waveform is checked at the

mode. The waveform is acquired only when
satisfying the trigger condition.
Acquire a waveform when detecting a single trigger,
and then stop.
Skip to the trigger setup menu.
Setup
Table 2-14 Trigger setup function menu:

Option
Setup
Description
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DC
All the components of a passing signal.
AC
Reject DC components, and attenuate the signals

lower than 50Hz.
Coupling
High-frequenc
Attenuate high-frequency components higher than
y rejection
150kHz.
Low-frequency
Reject
rejection
low-frequency components lower than 7kHz.
DC
components,
and
attenuate
Trigger
Use the [UNIVERSAL] knob to regulate the hold-off
hold-off
time
Reset the trigger hold-off time to be the minimal
Reset
value 100ns
Back to the homepage of the trigger menu
Back
Operation steps:
Set the types
1) Press [TRIG MENU] to display the TRIGGER menu.
2) Press Type to select Edge trigger.
Set the signal sources
3) Press Signal source to select CH1, CH2, EXT, EXT/5 or AC Line according
to the signal input.
Set the slopes
4) Press Slope to select Rise edge, Fall edge or Rise and fall edge.
Set the trigger modes
5) Press Trigger mode to select Auto, Normal or Single.
Auto:
Refresh the waveform no matter whether the waveform satisfies the

trigger condition.
Normal: Refresh the waveform when the waveform satisfies the trigger
condition, otherwise, do not refresh the waveform and wait for
occurrence of the next trigger event.
Single:
Acquire the waveform once when the waveform satisfies the trigger
condition, and then stop.
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Set the trigger coupling

6)
a. Press Setup to skip to the trigger setup menu.

b. Press Coupling option key to select DC, AC, HF rejection or LF rejection.
Figure 2-29 Edge trigger
Figure 2-30 Pulse trigger
2. Pulse trigger: Set certain conditions to catch abnormal pulses,

Table 2-15
Page 1 of the pulse trigger function menu:
Option
Type
Setup
Description
Trigger the pulse satisfying the
Pulse
condition when selecting pulse.
CH1
Signal source
CH2
See the signal source shown in
EXT
2.7.1.
EXT/5
Positive pulse width >
Positive pulse width <
Condition
Condition for triggering the pulse
Positive pulse width=
relative to Pulse width setup
Negative pulse width>
value
Negative pulse width<

Negative pulse width=
Pulse width
setup
Select the options to use the

[UNIVERSAL] knob to set the pulse
20.0ns ~ 10.0s
width
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Skip to page 2 of the pulse trigger

Next
Table 2-16
Page 1/2
function menu
Page 2 of the pulse trigger function menu:
Option
Setup
Type
Pulse
Trigger mode
Description
Trigger the pulse satisfying the condition when
selecting pulse.
Auto
See table 2-13. The Normal mode is most
Normal
applicable to application of most of the Pulse
Single
width trigger.
Setup
Skip to the trigger setup menu (See table 2-14).
Back
Back to page 1 of the pulse trigger menu.
Operation description:
Set the type:
1) Press [TRIG MENU] to display TRIGGER menu.
2) Press Type to select Pulse.
Setup of the pulse trigger is similar with that of the edge trigger.
Set the condition:
3) Press the Condition option key to select
(positive pulse width >),
(negative pulse width <),
(positive pulse width <),

(positive pulse width =),
(negative pulse width >) or
(negative pulse width =).
Set the pulse width:

4) Revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to set the pulse width.
Press Next Page 1/2 to skip to page 2 of the pulse trigger menu, and set the
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trigger mode and the trigger coupling like the setup of the edge trigger.
Video trigger: Perform field or row video trigger on a standard video signal.
Table 2-17
Page 1 of the video trigger function menu:
Option
Setup
Description
Trigger an NTSC or PAL standard video
Type
signal when selecting video, and preset
Video
the trigger coupling as alternating current.

CH1
Signal source
CH2
See the signal source in 2.7.1.
EXT
EXT/5
Polarity
Standard
Trigger under negative synchronous pulse
Inverse phase
Trigger under positive synchronous pulse
All rows
Synchronization
Specified row
Select suitable video for synchronization
Odd field
Even field
Next
Skip to page 2 of the video trigger
Page 1/2
function menu.
Figure 2-31 Page 1 of video trigger menu
Table 2-18
Figure 2-32
Page 2 of the video trigger function menu:
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Page 2 of video trigger menu
Option
Setup
Description
Trigger an NTSC or PAL standard video signal
Type
Video
when selecting video, and preset the trigger

coupling as alternating current.
Standard
NTSC
Select video standard for synchronization and
PAL
row counting.
Auto
Trigger
Normal
mode
See the trigger mode in table 2-13.
Single
Skip to the trigger setup menu (See table
Setup
2-14).
Back
Back to page 1 of the video trigger function
Page 2/2
menu.
Operation description
As show in figures 2-31, 2-32:
Set the types:
1) Press [TRIG MENU] key to display TRIGGER menu.
2) Press Type to select Video.
Setup of the signal source of the video trigger is like that of the edge trigger.
Set the polarity:
3) Press Polarity to select
or
Set the synchronization:

4) Press Synchronization to select All row, Specified row, Odd field or Even
field. Revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to set the number of the specified rows if
Specified row is selected.
Set the standard:
5) Press Next Page 1/2.
6) Press Standard to select PAL or NTSC.
Slope trigger
Table 2-19
Page 1 of the slope trigger function menu:

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Option
Setup
Type
Slope
Description
CH1
Signal
CH2
source
EXT
See the signal source in 2.7.1.
EXT/5
Positive slope>
Positive slope<
Conditions
Positive slope=
Conditions of signal slope relative to set
Negative slope>
slope (set by time)
Negative slope<
Negative slope=
Revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to set the

Time setup
slope time.
Set time
Time setup range: 20ns-10s.

Next
Page 1/2
Skip to page 2 of the slope trigger menu.
Figure 2-33 Page 1 of slope trigger menu

Table 2-20
Figure 2-34 Page 2 of slope trigger menu
Page 2 of the slope trigger function menu:
Option
Setup
Type
Slope
Description
Upper boundary
Vertical
Lower boundary
Select boundary, and regulate the size of the
window
Upper and lower
window by the [LEVEL] knob.
boundaries
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Auto
Trigger mode
Normal
See the trigger mode in table 2-13.
Single
Skip to the trigger setup menu (See table
Setup
Back
2-14).
Page 2/2
Back to page 1 of the slope trigger menu.
Carry out the following steps to select Slope trigger type:
1. Input a signal to channel 1 or channel 2.
2. Press [AUTO].
3. Press [TRIG MENU] to skip to TRIGGER menu.
4. Press Type to select Slope.
5. Press Signal source to select CH1 or CH2.
6. Press Condition to select slope condition.
7. Press Time setup, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to regulate the slope time.
8. Press Next Page1/2 to skip to Page 2 of the slope trigger menu.
9. Press Vertical window to select window boundary.
10. Revolve the trigger electric level [LEVEL] knob until the waveform is stably
triggered.
Alternating trigger
When alternating trigger is selected, the trigger signal comes from two channels. The
mode is used for simultaneously observing two unrelated signals. Two different trigger
types (edge, pulse, video and slope) can be selected for the signals from the two
channels. During setup, the trigger types of the two channels and the trigger electric
level information are respectively displayed in the right lower corner of the screen. The
setups of the four trigger types are seen in 2.7.2.
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Figure 2-35 Alternating trigger

As shown in figure 2-35, the following steps can be carried out for simultaneously
observing unrelated signals in two channels:
1. Access two unrelated signals to channel 1 and channel 2.
2. Press [AUTO].
3. Press [TRIG MENU] to skip to TRIGGER menu.
4. Select the trigger Type as Alternation.
5. Select the Signal source as CH1.
6. Press Trigger mode to select Edge, Pulse, Slope or Video.
7. Perform setup to realize stable trigger.
8. Select the Signal source as CH2.
9. Repeat step 6, press Trigger mode to select Edge, Pulse or Video.
10. Repeat step 7.
2.7.3 Coupling
The Coupling option is used to determine which part of signal passes through the
trigger circuit. It is conductive to stably display the waveform. Press [TRIG MENU] to
use trigger coupling. Select the Coupling option in the Setup menu after selecting
the trigger type, including DC coupling, AC coupling, HF rejection and LF rejection. The
functions of all the options are specifically shown in table 2-14.
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2.7.4 Trigger hold-off

The trigger hold-off function is used for stably displaying complex waveform. The
hold-off time represents a time interval between twice trigger detected by the
oscilloscope. During the hold-off period, the oscilloscope performs no trigger. As
shown in figure 2-36 below, regulate the hold-off time according to one pulse
sequence so that the oscilloscope only triggers at the first pulse in the row.
Figure 2-36
Trigger hold-off schematic figure
Carry out the following steps to change the hold-off time:

1. Press [TRIG MENU] to display the TRIGGER menu.
2. Press Type to select the trigger type.
3. Press the Setup option to skip to the trigger setup menu.
4. Press the Trigger hold-off function.
5. Regulate the [UNIVERSAL] knob to change the hold-off time until the waveform is
stably triggered.
Using the trigger hold-off is conductive to stably display non-periodic signals.
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2.8 Signal acquisition system

[ACQUIRE] is a function key of the signal acquisition system.
Cursor
Signal acquisition Save
Measure
Display
Default setup
Auxiliary
Help
Figure 2-37 Menu keys

Table 2-28
function keys of the signal acquisition system:
Option
Setup
Description
Sampling
For acquiring and accurately displaying

waveform
Acquisition
Peak value
mode
detection
For detecting burrs and reducing Fake wave

phenomenon.
Average value
For reducing random or unrelated noise in

signal display.
Average time
( 4, 16, 32,
Select average time.
64 , 128 , 256 )
Interpolation
Sine
Enable sine interpolation
type
Linear
Enable linear interpolation
Real-time
Set
sampling
sampling
Sampling mode
Sampling rate
the
sampling
mode
as
real-time
Display the sampling rate of the system
Sampling: The oscilloscope samples the signal at uniform time intervals to form a
waveform.
Advantage: Signals can be accurately shown at the mode in many
cases.
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Shortcoming: Quickly changing signals possibly generated between

sampling points cannot be acquired at the mode, which may cause
fake wave phenomenon and may miss spike pulses, so peak value
detection mode should be adopted under these conditions.
Figure 2-38 Sampling mode
Figure 2-39 Peak value detection mode
Peak value detection: The oscilloscope finds out the maximal value and the
minimal value of the input signal in each sampling interval and uses these values
to display the waveform.
Advantage: spike pulses that may be missed can be acquired and displayed and
signal confusion can be avoided at the mode.
Shortcoming: Loud noise is displayed at the mode.
Average value: The oscilloscope acquires a plurality of waveforms and displays the
final waveforms after averaging the waveforms.
Advantage: Random or unrelated noises in the displayed signal can be reduced at
the mode. The signal shown in figure 2-40 has loud noises, while the signal shown
in figure 2-41 adopts the average mode, so the noises are greatly reduced. What
calls for attention is that: the higher the average time is, the better the waveform
quality is, but the slower the refreshing speeds of the waveform is.
Figure 2-40 Sampling mode
Figure 2-41 Average mode
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Real-time sampling: The real-time sampling mode realizes suffusion of the storage
space during each sampling. The real-time sampling rate is at
most 1GSa/s.
[RUN/STOP]: Press the key to start continuous data acquisition or stop acquisition.
[SINGLE]: Press the key after the oscilloscope detects the trigger and stop after wave
acquisition is finished once.
When [RUN/STOP] or [SINGLE] is pressed to start acquisition, the oscilloscope
executes the following steps:
1 Acquire enough data to fill the waveform part before the waveform is triggered,
which is also named pre-trigger.
2 Continue to acquire data when waiting for trigger.
3 Detect the trigger conditions.
4 Continue to acquire data before the storage space is full.
5 Display the lately acquired waveform.
Time base: Use the [s/div] knob to regulate the time base. The time base is a
quantization unit of the time, namely the time represented by a large
horizontal grid (this series of oscilloscope has 14 horizontal grids in total) of
the oscilloscope. The time base is closely related with the sampling rate. The
larger the time base is, and the smaller the sampling rate is.
Fake wave phenomenon: Fake wave phenomenon will appear if the oscilloscope does
not sample the signal quickly enough and does not make accurate
waveform recording, as shown in figure 2-42. To eliminate this type of
phenomenon, switch to a quick time base gear or adopt the peak value
detection mode.
Figure
46
2-42
Select a suitable interpolation function:

At a small time base gear (50ns/div or smaller), there are few original sampling points
in one period and the displayed waveform has bad quality, so an interpolation function
is adopted to increase sampling point and rebuild the waveform, so that the
measurement precision is improved. Sine interpolation is suitable for sine, while linear
interpolation is suitable for triangular wave, square wave and similar. As shown in
figure 2-43 below, after sine interpolation, the displayed waveform is good, while figure
2-44 shows the waveform after linear interpolation of a sine signal, absolutely, the
waveform is bad, and the interpolation function is not selected rightly.
Figure 2-43 Sine interpolation
Figure 2-44
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Linear interpolation
2.9 Display system

[DISPLAY] is a function key of the display system.
Image of the location of the Key?
Table 2-29
Option
Type
Page 1 of the display system function menu:

Setup
Description
Vector
The sampling points are displayed in a link line

manner.
Point
No interpolation link line is displayed between the

sampling points. Display sample points directly
OFF
1s
Persist
2s
Set the maintained display time length of each

displayed sampling point.
5s
Infinite
Set the waveform brightness by the [UNIVERSAL]
Intensity
knob.
Grid
Set the grid brightness by the [UNIVERSAL] knob.
brightness
Next
Page 1/2
Skip to the next page.
Figure 2-45 Page 1 of the display menu
Figure 2-46 Page 2 of the display menu
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Table 2-30
Page 2 of the display system function menu:
Option
Setup
Description
YT
The YT format is used for displaying the

vertical voltage relative to the time (horizontal
scale).
Format
XY
The XY format is used for displaying the points

sampled in channel 1 and channel 2.
Screen
Normal
Inverse
The screen is at a normal display mode.

The screen is at an inverse display mode.
Display the background grid and coordinates.
Turn off the background grid.
Grid
Turn off the background grid and coordinates.

2s
5s
Menu display
10s
Set the duration time of the menu display.
20s
Infinite
Back
Page 2/2
Back to page 1 of the display system function

menu.
Set the waveform display types:
Press [DISPLAY] to skip to the DISPLAY menu, and press Type to select Vector or
Point.
Set continue:
Press Continue to select OFF, 1s, 2s, 5s or Infinite. By utilizing the option,
some special waveforms can be observed, as shown in figure 2-47.
Figure 2-47 Utilize the continue option to observe amplitude modulated wave
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Set the waveform brightness:

Press Wave brightness, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to regulate the display
brightness of the waveform.
Set the grid brightness:
Press Grid brightness, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to regulate the display
brightness of the grid.
Set the display format:
Press Next Page1/2 to skip to page 2 of the display menu. Press Format to select
YT or XY.
Set the screen:
Press Screen to select Normal or Inverse to set the color of the screen.
Set the grid:
Press the Grid option key to select
or
to set whether the
grid is displayed on the screen.

Set the menu display:
Press the Menu display option key to select 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s or Infinite to
set the maintained display time length of the menu on the screen.
2.9.1 X-Y mode

Use the XY format to analyze phase difference. At the format, the voltage of channel 1
determines coordinate X (horizontal) of a point, while the voltage of channel 2
determines coordinate Y (vertical) of the point. The oscilloscope uses a non-triggered
sampling mode to display the data as a spot. Figure 2-48 shows the YT mode, and it
shows that signals of the two channels have the same amplitude and frequency and
the phase difference is 90 degrees. After switching to X-Y mode, the waveform is
shown in figure 2-49 below.
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Figure 2-48
Y-T mode
Figure 2-49
X-Y mode
The oscilloscope can acquire the waveform according to a normal YT mode at any
sampling rate and can check the corresponding waveform at XY mode.
Control operation is as follows:
The [Volt/div] and the vertical [POSITION] of channel 1 control the setup of the
horizontal scale and position.
The [Volt/div] and the vertical [POSITION] of channel 2 control the setup of the
vertical scale and position.
Revolve the [s/div] knob to regulate the sampling rate so as to observe the
waveform better.
In XY display format, the following functions are not available:
Waveform arithmetical operation
Cursor
Auto setup (the display format is reset as YT)
Trigger control
Horizontal position knob
Vector display type
Scan type display

At the vector display mode, the oscilloscope connects the sampling points in a digital
interpolation manner, and the interpolation manner includes linear interpolation and sine
interpolation. The sine interpolation manner is suitable for the real-time sampling mode and is
available at a time base of 50ns or faster at the real-time sampling mode.
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2.10 Measurement system

The oscilloscope can use scale and cursor for measurement or automatic
measurement, so that users can fully understand the measured signals.
2.10.1 Scale measurement

By using the method, estimation can be made quickly and intuitively. For instance,
waveform amplitude can be observed, and a probable measurement result is judged
according to the vertical scale. The method realizes simple measurement by
multiplying the vertical scale number of the signal with the vertical gear Volt/div.
2.10.2 Cursor measurement

[CURSORS] is a function key for cursor measurement.
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.
Manual cursor measurement mode
Table 2-32 Manual cursor measurement function menu:
Option
Setup
Description
Cursor mode
Manual
Set the manual cursor measurement
Voltage
Manually use the cursor to measure voltage
Types
parameters.
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Time
Manually
use
the
cursor
to
measure
time
parameters.
CH1
Select the input channel of the measured signal.
CH2
Signal sources
MATH
REF A
REF B
Cur A
Select the option using the [UNIVERSAL] knob to

regulate the position of cursor A.
Cur B
Select the option using the [UNIVERSAL] knob to

regulate the position of cursor B.
The manual cursor measurement mode is used for measuring the coordinate values
and increments of one pair of horizontal or vertical cursors. Ensure the signal source to
be set rightly when using the cursors, as shown in figure 2-50.
Voltage cursor:
The voltage cursor appears on the display screen as a horizontal

line, and it can be used for measuring vertical parameters.
Time cursor:
The time cursor appears on the display screen as a vertical line, and
it can be used for measuring horizontal parameters.
Cursor movement: Select the cursors first and use the [UNIVERSAL] knob to move
cursor A and cursor B, wherein the values of the cursors will
appear on the right upper corner of the screen during
movement.
The operation steps are as follows:
1. Press [CURSORS] to skip to the CURSOR menu.
2. Select Cursor mode as manual.
3. Press Type to select Voltage or Time.
4. Press Signal source to select CH1, CH2, MATH, REF A or REF B according to the
signal input channel.
5. Select Cur A and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to regulate the position of
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cursor A.
6. Select Cur B and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to regulate the position of
cursor B.
7. Display the measured values on the left upper corner of the screen.
Figure
2-50 Cursor manual mode
Figure 2-51 Cursor tracking mode
Cursor tracking measurement mode

Table 2-33
Cursor tracking function menu:
Option
Cursor mode
Cursor A
Setup
Description
Tracking
Set the tracking cursor measurement.
CH1
Set an input channel for cursor A to measure
CH2
the signal by tracking measurement.
No cursor
Cursor B
Set an input channel for cursor B to measure

the signal by tracking measurement.
Select the option using the [UNIVERSAL] knob
Cur A
to regulate the horizontal coordinate of cursor

A.
Select the option using the [UNIVERSAL] knob
Cur B
to regulate the horizontal coordinate of cursor

B.
At cursor tracking measurement mode, the cross cursors are displayed on the
measured waveform, the cursors are automatically located on the waveform by moving
the horizontal position between the cursors, and simultaneously the horizontal and
vertical coordinates of the current located point, and the horizontal and vertical
increments between the two cursors are displayed. The horizontal coordinate is
displayed as a time value, and the vertical coordinate is displayed as a voltage value,
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1. Press [CURSORS] to skip to the CURSOR menu.
2. Select Cursor mode as Tracking.
3. Press Cursor A, and select the input channel CH1 or CH2 of the tracked signal.
4. Press Cursor B, and select the input channel CH1 or CH2 of the tracked signal.
5. Select Cur A, and rotate the [UNIVERSAL] knob to horizontally move cursor A.
6. Select Cur B, and rotate the [UNIVERSAL] knob to horizontally move cursor B.
7. Display the measured values on the left upper corner of the screen:
AT : Position (namely the time based on the horizontal central position) of cursor A
in the horizontal direction.
AV : Position (namely the voltage based on the grounded point of the channel) of
cursor A in the vertical direction.
BT : Position (namely the time based on the horizontal central position) of cursor B
in the horizontal direction.
BV : Position (namely the voltage based on the grounded point of the channel) of
cursor B in the vertical direction.
Delta T : Horizontal distance (namely the time value between the two cursors) of
cursor A and cursor B.
1/Delta T : Frequency of cursor A and cursor B.
Delta V : Vertical distance (namely the voltage value between the two cursors) of
cursor A and cursor B.
2.10.3 Measurement
As shown in figure 2-52, [MEASURE] is a function key for measurement.
Measure
Figure 2-52 Measure keys

The
measurement
includes
three major
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items:
voltage measurement, time
measurement and delay measurement; and there are 32 measurement minor items in
total. At most five items can be displayed once. Press [MEASURE] to skip to the
measurement menu to display the measurement result at first, as shown in figure 2-53,
and press any option key to change the measurement type, as shown in figure 2-54.
Figure 2-53 Measurement result
Figure 2-54 Measurement type
Table 2-35 Measurement function menu 1:

Option
Description
Voltage
Press the key to skip to the voltage measurement menu.
measurement
Time
Press the key to skip to the time measurement menu.
measurement
Delay
Press the key to skip to the delay measurement menu.
measurement
All measurement
Press the key to skip to the all measurement menu.
Back
Press the key to get back to the measurement result.
Table 2-36
Measurement function menu 2-volage test menu:
Option
Setup
Signal
CH1, CH2
Description
Select a signal source for a
source
types
voltage test.
Maximal value, minimal value,
peak-to-peak value, amplitude,
top value, bottom value,
periodic average value,
average value,
periodic mean square root,
mean square root,
ROVERShoot, FOVERShoot,
RPREShoot, FPREShoot
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Press Measurement type or

revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to
select
voltage
parameters.
measurement
Display the icons and measured

values corresponding to the
selected voltage measurement
parameters.
Back
Back to measurement function

menu 1
Table 2-37 Measurement function menu 3-time test menu:

Option
Setup
Signal
CH1,CH2
Description
Select a signal source for time
source
measurement.
Rise time, fall time,
Press Measurement type or revolve the
frequency, period,
[UNIVERSAL] knob to select time test
pulse width,
parameters.
positive pulse width,

negative pulse width,
Types
positive duty ratio,

negative duty ratio
Display the icons and the measured
values corresponding to the selected
measurement parameters.
Back
Back to the measurement function

menu 1.
Table 2-38
Measurement function menu 4-delay test menu:
Option
Setup
Description
Signal
CH1
Select a signal source for delay
source
CH2
measurement.
Phase, FRR, FRF,
Press Measurement type or revolve the
FFR,FFF,LRR,
[UNIVERSAL] knob to select the delay
LRF,LFR,LFF
Types
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Display the icons and the measured

values corresponding to the
Back to the measurement function
Back
menu 1.
Table 2-39
All measurement function menu:
Option
Signal source
Setup
CH1
CH2
Run
Voltage
measurement
Stop
Run
Time
measurement
Stop
Run
Delay
measurement
Stop
Back
Description
Select the input signal channel.
Run all measurement on the voltage type
parameters.
Stop all measurement on the voltage type
parameters.
Run all measurement on the time type
parameters.
Stop all measurement on the time type
parameters.
Run all measurement on the delay type
parameters.
Stop all measurement on the delay type
parameters.
Back to the measurement function menu 1.
Table 2-40 Measurement types:

Measurement types
Description
Maximal value
Peak forward voltage
Minimal value
Peak inverse voltage
Peak-to-peak value
Calculate the absolute difference between the

maximal value and the minimal value of the whole
waveform.
Top value
Maximum voltage of the whole waveform
Bottom value
Minimum voltage of the whole waveform
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Amplitude
Voltage between the top value and the bottom

value of the waveform
Periodic average value
Arithmetic mean value of the waveform in the first

period
Average value
Calculate the arithmetic mean voltage in the

whole recording.
Periodic mean
square root
Mean square root
Namely an effective value. Calculate the actual

mean square root value of the waveform in the
first complete period.
Actual mean square root voltage of the whole
waveform
ROVERShoot
Ratio of the difference of the maximal value and

the top value of the waveform to the amplitude
after rising
FOVERShoot
Ratio of the difference of the minimal value and

the bottom value of the waveform to the
amplitude after falling
RPREShoot
Ratio of the difference of the minimal value and

the bottom value of the waveform to the
amplitude before rising
FPREShoot
Ratio of the difference of the maximal value and

the top value of the waveform to the amplitude
before falling
Rise time
Measure the time between 10% and 90% of the

first ride edge of the waveform.
Fall time
Measure the time between 90% and 10% of the

first fall edge of the waveform.
Pulse width
Duration time of a burst pulse. Measure the whole

waveform.
Positive pulse width
Measure the time between 50% of the electric

level of the first rise edge and 50% of the electric
level of an adjacent fall edge of the pulse.
Negative pulse width
Measure the time between 50% of the electric

level of the first fall edge and 50% of the electric
level of an adjacent rise edge of the pulse.
Positive duty ratio
Ratio of the positive pulse width to the period
Negative duty ratio
Ratio of the negative pulse width to the period
Phase
Periodically measure the time quantity that one

waveform is earlier or later than another
waveform, and use degree () to represent the
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time quantity, wherein 360 degrees form a period.

FRR
Time between the first rise edges of signal source
FRF
Time between the first rise edge of signal source
FFR
FFF
LRR
LRF
LFR
LFF
1 and signal source 2

1 and the first fall edge of signal source 2
Time between the first fall edge of signal source 1
and the first rise edge of signal source 2
Time between the first fall edges of signal source
1 and signal source 2
1 and the last rise edge of signal source 2
1 and the last fall edge of signal source 2
and the last rise edge of signal source 2
and the last fall edge of signal source 2
Carry out the following steps to measure the voltage parameters:

1. Press [MEASURE] key to skip to the MEASURE menu.
2. Press the first option key to skip to the measurement function menu 1 in a
measurement result region in the homepage.
3. Select Voltage measurement.
4. Press Signal source, and select CH1 or CH2 according to the signal input channel.
5. Press Measurement type or revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to select the voltage
parameters to be measured.
The corresponding icons and parameter values will be displayed in the menu
corresponding to the third option key, as shown in figure 2-55.
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Figure 2-55 Specific item measurement
Figure 2-56 All measurement
6. When get back to the measurement result region in the homepage, the selected
parameters and the corresponding values will be displayed in the first option.
Other option measurement types can be changed by the same method, and the
homepage can display five parameters every time.
The voltage parameters can be measured by using the all measurement function by the
following steps:
1. Press [MEASURE] to skip to the MEASURE menu.
2. Press any option key in the homepage to skip to the measurement function menu 1.
3. Select All measurement.
4. Press Signal source to select the signal input channel.
5. Press Voltage test to select Run. At the moment, all the voltage parameter
values will be simultaneously displayed on the screen. (As shown in figure 2-56)
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2.11 Storage system

[SAVE/RECALL] is a save/recall function key.
Table 2-41 Save type description:
Type
Description
Setup save
20 groups of setups can be saved in a format of .SET

16 groups of waveforms can be saved in a format of .DAV
Waveform save
The waveform data can be recalled to the current

oscilloscope or the same series of oscilloscope.
It is equivalent to screen capture, and the format is .BMP. It
Image save
is only saved in a USB flash disc and opened by computer

software.
The format is .CSV.
CSV
It is only saved in a USB flash disc and opened by computer

EXCEL software.
Factory setups
The factory setups are inherent in the oscilloscope when

the oscilloscope leaves factory and are recalled only.
Waveform save: It is waveform data displayed on an interface and can be identified by

the oscilloscope;
The saved image is the whole screen image (including waveform, menu and the like);
The CSV saves the original data points of the waveform.
Save/recall setup
Save types
The save types include setup save, waveform save, image save, CSV and factory
setups, wherein the setups and waveforms can be saved and then recalled, the images
and CSV are saved only, and the factory setups are recalled only.
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Figure 2-57
Save type
Figure 2-58 Save to equipment
Save the setups in equipment:

As shown in figure 2-58, the setups are saved in equipment (the equipment is the
oscilloscope), and 20 groups of data (NO.1-NO.20) can be saved. The save steps are as
follows:
1. Press [SAVE/RECALL] to skip to the SAVE/RECALL display menu.
2. Press Type to select Setup save.
3. Press Save to to select Equipment.
4. Press Equipment to select NO.1 save position.
5. Press Save to save the current setups in equipment NO.1.
Prompt Data is saved successfully after storage is ended.
Recall the setups from the equipment:
1. Press [SAVE/RECALL] to skip to the SAVE/RECALL display menu.
2. Press Type to select Setup save.
3. Press Save to to select Equipment.
4. Press Equipment to select NO.1 save position.
5. Press Recall to recall the setup data from the save position.
Data is read successfully: The setups are successfully recalled and executed; Blank
save unit: The current save position has no setup data.
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Save the setups in a USB flash disc:
Figure 2-59 Save setups in
Figure 2-60 Recall setups from
USB flash disc
USB flash disc
Save the setups in a USB flash disc:

1. Press [SAVE/RECALL] and select the Setup save type, as shown in figure 2-59.
2. Plug the USB flash disc, and prompt USB save equipment is connected
successfully after the connection is normal.
3. Press Save to to select USB flash disc.
4. Press the Save option to save the setups.
The data is saved in root directory of the USB flash disc, and the file name is defaulted
as GASxxxx.SET, such as GAS0001.SET.
Recall the setups from the USB flash disc:
1. Press [SAVE/RECALL], and select the Setup save type, as shown in figure 2-60.
3. Press Save to to select USB flash disc.
4. Press Recall to skip to a USB flash disc file interface, as shown in figure 2-60.
5. Use the [UNIVERSAL] knob to select the recalled file.
6. Press Recall to recall the setup data from the save position.
Data is read successfully: The setups are successfully recalled and executed; Blank
save unit: File is corrupted.
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Press Back to the waveform display interface if the current USB flash disc has no
setup files.
The save/recall waveform acquisition step is the same as the save/recall setup.
The oscilloscope enters STOP state after the saved waveform is recalled and
displayed.
Image save
As shown in figure 2-61, waveform images can be saved in the USB flash disc but
cannot be recalled by the oscilloscope. The images are in standard BMP format and
can be opened by related software in computer.
The images are saved in the root directory of the USB flash disc, and the file name is
defaulted as ASxxxx.BMP, such as GAS0001. BMP.
Table 2-41 Image save function menu:
Option
Setup
Description
Type
Image save
Save screen image
Print button
Save image
Set the [PRINT] shortcut key as save function;

press the [PRINT] key to save the screen image
in the USB flash disc.
Save
Save the screen image in the USB flash disc.
Save difference of two kinds of images:

[PRINT] print button: It is a shortcut key and can immediately save the screen image in
any menu. See the screen capture in application example 3-7.
Save: It can be used for saving the screen image in a special menu (see the menu bar
shown in figure 2-61).
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Figure 2-61 Image save
Figure 2-62 CSV save
CSV save
Table 2-42 CSV save function menu:
Option
Setup
Description
Type
CSV
Save CSV file in a USB flash disc.
Screen
The CSV file is used for saving the waveform
Data length
data displayed on the screen.

Internal memory
The CSV file is used for saving the waveform

data of the internal memory.
Parameter save
Run
Stop
Save
Set whether to save the corresponding

parameters when saving the CSV file.
Save the interface.
As shown in figure 2-62, the following steps can be carried out to save the CSV file in
the USB flash disc:
1. Press [SAVE/RECALL] to skip to the SAVE/RECALL menu.
2. Press Type to select CSV.
4. Press Data length to select Screen or Internal memory.
5. Press Parameter save to select Stop or Run.
6. Press the Save option to save the CSV.
The data is saved in the root directory of the USB flash disc, and the file name is
defaulted as GASxxxx.CSV, such as GAS0001.CSV.
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The CSV file can be opened by EXCEL software in a computer.

Restore the factory setups:
When the save type is set as factory setup, press the Recall key to restore the
factory setups. The shortcut key is [DEFAULT SETUP].
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2.12 Auxiliary system

[UTILITY] is an auxiliary system function key.
Table 2-43 Page 1 of auxiliary system function menu:
Option
Setup
Description
System state
Display the system state of the

oscilloscope.
Sound
Run the key sound of the oscilloscope.

Stop the key sound of the oscilloscope.
Frequency meter
Language
Next
Run
Run the frequency meter function.
Stop
Stop the frequency meter function.
Simplified Chinese
Simplified Chinese
English
English
Page 1/4
Press the option key to skip to page 2 of

the menu.
Figure 2-63 Page 1 of auxiliary
Figure 2-64Page 2 of auxiliary
function menu
Table 2-44
Page 2 of the auxiliary system function menu:
Option
Setup
Description
Carry out self correction operation for
Self correction
Self test
function menu
channel correction.
Screen test
Run a screen test program.
Keyboard test
Run a keyboard test program.
Lightening test
Run a lightening test program.
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Connect the oscilloscope with the computer

by a USB wire, and select Computer when
Back USB
running the principle computer GAScope1.0
Computer
interface
software to implement remote control, and

display a computer icon in the upper part of
the screen at the moment.
Next
Table 2-45
Press the key to skip to page 3 of the menu.
Page 2/4
Page 3 of the auxiliary system function menu:
Option
Setup
Description
Upgrade the software by the USB flash
Upgrade
disc. The upgrading needs about 5
firmware
minutes.
Press the key to skip to the Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail
menu.
Waveform
Press the key to skip to the waveform
recording
recording menu.
Interface setup
Skip to an interface setup menu.
Next
Press the option key to skip to the next
Page 3/4
page of the menu.
Figure 2-65 Page 3 of the auxiliary menu
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Figure 2-66 Page 4 of the auxiliary menu
Table 2-46 Page 4 of the auxiliary system function menu:

Option
Setup
Description
1min
2min
5min
10min
Screen saving
15min
20min
Set the screen saving time.
1hour
2hour
5hour
Stop
Next
Page 4/4
Press the option key to skip to page 1.
2.12.1 System state

Select System state in the [UTILITY] menu to display the system state. As shown in
figure 2-67, the system state includes software and hardware versions, local model
number and sequence number.
Figure 2-67 System state
Figure 2-68 Language selection (English)
2.12.2 Language selection

This series of oscilloscope is provided with a plurality of languages that can be
selected by users.
To select a display language, press [UTILITY], press Language type in page 1 of the
UTILITY menu, and switch the language menu for display. Figure 2-68 shows an
English menu.
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2.12.3 Self correction

A self correction program can ensure a maximal measurement precision of the
oscilloscope. The program can be run at any time, especially when the environment
temperature is changed by more than 5 DEG C or after the program is continuously run
for 30min.
For self correction, please disconnect all the probes or wires from the input connector,
then press [UTILITY], press Self correction in page 2 of the UTILITY menu, and run
the self correction program according to a screen prompt.
Figure 2-69 Self correction
2.12.4
Self test
Press [UTILITY], and press Self test in page 2 of the UTILITY menu. The self test
includes screen test, keyboard test and lightening test.
Operation steps:
1. Screen test:
Select Screen test to skip to a screen test interface, as shown in figure 2-70. At the
moment, the screen displays a prompt message of Press SINGLE key to continue,
Press RUN/STOP key to exit, namely start the test when prompting to press [SINGLE].
Different colors are displayed on the screen. Observe whether the screen has serious
color cast or other display errors.
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Figure 2-70 Screen test

2. Keyboard test
Select Keyboard test to skip to a keyboard test interface, as shown in figure 2-71. A
rectangular region in the interface represents the key at the corresponding position on
the panel; a lathy rectangle represents the knob at the corresponding position of the
panel; and a square represents the press-down function of the corresponding knob.
Test all the keys and knobs, and observe whether the keys and knobs respond
correctly.
The corresponding region of the screen will be in white during operation.

Tested keys are in green, and the knob region is in red, such as -16 in the figure,
counterclockwise rotation represents -, clockwise rotation represents +, and the number
represents number of revolution.
A prompt message of Press RUN/STOP key three times to exit is displayed at the bottom
of the screen to remind the user to exit the test method.
Figure 2-71 Keyboard test

3. Lightening test
Select Lightening test to skip to a lightening test interface, as shown in figure 2-72.
At the moment, the screen displays a prompt message of Press SINGLE key to
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continue, Press RUN/STOP key to exit. After continuously pressing the [SINGLE] key,
the corresponding region on the screen will be in green when the key is lightened. RUN
and STOP share one key, so the key is in green at RUN state and in red at STOP state.
Figure 2-72 Lightening test
2.12.5 Upgrading of firmware

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 the Next option key to skip to page 3 of the auxiliary menu.
4. Press Upgrade firmware.
5. Press [SINGLE] to execute upgrading according to the scree prompt.
Reboot the machine after finishing upgrading, and the software version is upgraded.
The oscilloscope should be self-corrected once after upgrading.
Upgrading should be performed again by rebooting the machine if power is off or upgrading
is failed during upgrading.
2.12.6 Pass/fail
Pass/fail is used for judging whether the input signal is in a built rule range and
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outputting the past or failed waveform so as to detect the change condition of the
signal.
Table 2-47 Page 1 of the pass/fail function menu:
Option
Test allowed
Signal source
selection
Operation
Setup
Description
Run
Run the pass/fail function.
Stop
Stop the pass/fail function.
CH1
Select the signal input channel.
CH2
Run pass/fail
Stop pass/fail
Open waveform
information.
Display
information
pass/fail
time
display
Close waveform pass/fail time display

information.
Next
Skip to page 2 to the pass/fail menu.
Figure 2-73 Page 1 of pass/fail menu
Figure 2-74 Page 2 of pass/fail menu
Table 2-48 Page 2 of the pass/fail function menu:

Option
Output
Output stop
Setup
Description
Pass
Output a negative pulse train when the test

is passed.
Fail
Output a negative pulse train when the test

is failed. .
Run
Enter STOP state if output exist.
Stop
Continue to run if output exists.
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Rule setup
Skip to a rule setup menu.
Back
Back to the pass/fail main menu.
Back
Back to page 1 of the pass/fail menu.
Page 2/2
Table 2-49 Page 1 of the rule setup menu:

Option
Setup
Description
Horizontal
Use the [UNIVERSAL] knob to set a horizontal
regulation
tolerance range: 0.04div-4.00div
Vertical
Use the [UNIVERSAL] knob to set a vertical
regulation
tolerance range: 0.04div-4.00div

Build a rule template according to the two
Build rules
setups above.
Save position
Next
Inside
Select a save position for the rule.
Outside
Page 1/2
Skip to page 2 of the rule setup menu.
Figure 2-75 Page 1 of rule setup menu

Table 2-50
Option
Figure 2-76 Page 2 of rule setup menu
Rule setup menu 2:

Setup
Description
Save
Save the rule setups.
Recall
Recall the waved rule setups.
Back
Back to the rule setup main menu.
Back
Page 2/2
Back to page 1 of the rule setup menu.
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Pass/fail is carried out by the following steps:

1) Press [UTILITY] to skip to the UTILITY menu.
2) Continuously press Next to skip to page 3 of the auxiliary menu.
3) Press Pass/fail to skip to the PASS/FAIL menu.
4) Press Test allowed to select Run.
5) Press Signal source selection to select the signal input channel. In figure 2-73
CH2 is selected.
6) Press Next Page1/2 to skip to page 2 of the pass/fail menu.
7) Press Rule setup to skip to page 2 of the rule setup menu, as shown in figure 2-75.
8) Press Horizontal regulation and Vertical regulation, and use the [UNIVERSAL]
knob to regulate the horizontal tolerance range and the vertical tolerance range.
9) Press Build rule to build a rule template, or press the Recall key in the next page
of the menu to recall the saved rules.
10) Get back to skip to page 2 of the pass/fail menu, and set the Output option as
pass.
11) Get back to page 1 of the pass/fail menu, and press Operation
to start.
As shown in figure 2-77, after the rules are built completely, PASS starts counting if
the signal of CH2 satisfies the rules during start, and Pass would stop counting
while Fail would start counting when the signal surpasses the set template (the
amplitude of the signal in the figure is smaller).
Pass/Fail output
The pass/fail function can be used for outputting a negative pulse train through a
Pass/Fail BNC interface on a rear panel of the oscilloscope.
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Figure 2-77 Pass/Fail Test result
Figure 2-78 Waveform recording
2.12.7 Waveform recording

The waveform recording function can be used for recording waveforms input by
channel 1 and channel 2. The user can set the time interval of the frames within
1ms-999s. At most 1000 frames of waveforms can be recorded. The waveforms can be
replayed after being recorded.
Waveform recording: Record the waveforms at a specified time interval until reaching
the set end frame number.
Table 2-51 Waveform recording function menu:
Option
Mode
Signal source
End frame
Setup
Description
Run
Set a recording function menu.
Stop
Set a replay function menu.
Record
Replay
CH1
Set the maximal frame number for waveform
CH2
recording.
Time interval
Operation
Set a recording signal source.
Set the time interval for waveform recording.

Start to record the waveform.
Stop recording the waveform.
As shown in figure 2-78, the operation steps of waveform recording are as follows:
1. Press [UTILITY] to skip to the [UTILITY] menu.
2. Press Next to skip to page 3 of the auxiliary menu.
3. Press Waveform recording to skip to the RECORD menu.
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4. Press the Mode key to select Record.

5. Press the Signal source key to select the signal channel to be recorded.
6. Select the Time interval option, and use the [UNIVERSAL] knob to regulate the time
interval of frame to frame in waveform recording.
7. Select the End frame option, and use the [UNIVERSAL] knob to regulate the
maximal frame number in the waveform recording.
8. Press the Operation option
to record the waveform.
Recording replay: Replay the current recorded waveforms.

Table 2-52
Page 1 of the waveform replay function menu:
Option
Setup
Description
Mode
Replay
Set a replay function menu.
Operation
Start to replay the waveform.
Circularly replay the recorded waveform.
Replay mode
Replay the recorded waveform in single run.

Set the time interval of the replayed frame to
Time interval
Next
Stop replaying the waveform.
frame.
Page 1/2
Skip to page 2 of the replay function menu.
Figure 2-79 Page 1 of waveform
Figure 2-80 Page 2 of waveform
replay menu
replay menu
Table 2-53 Page 2 of the waveform replay function menu:

Option
Setup
Description
Start frame
Set a start replay frame.
Current frame
Display the current frame on the screen.

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End frame
Set the replayed end frame number.
Back
Back to the main waveform recording menu.
Back
Page 2/2
Back to page 1 of the replay function menu.
During replay, the current frame number is displayed on the screen; after replay is
stopped, the [UNIVERSAL] knob is used to observe all frames of waveforms between
the start frame and the end frame.
The current recorded waveforms can be replayed by carrying out the following steps:
1. Press [UTILITY] to skip to the [UTILITY] menu.
2. Select Mode as Replay.
3. Select Replay mode as
or
l.
4. Press Time interval to set the time interval of the replayed waveform frame to
frame.
5. Press Next Page1/2 to skip to page 2 of the replay function menu.
6. Press Start frame, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to regulate the start frame
number of the replayed waveforms.
7. Press End frame, and use the [UNIVERSAL] knob to regulate the end frame number
of the replayed waveforms.
8. Press the Back Page 2/ 2 option key to get back to page 1 of the waveform replay
function menu.
9. Press the Operation option
to replay the waveform.
2.12.8 Interface setup

The interface setup is used for setting RS-232 Baud rate, and the Baud rate can be set
as 300, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400.
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2.13 Help function

This series of oscilloscope has one-line help function that provides various language
help information, and the help information can be recalled at any time as needed
during use.
[HELP] is a help function key, and the user can enter or exit the help state by pressing
the key. The user can recall the corresponding help information by pressing the keys
when entering the help state.
The submenus in each main menu have the corresponding help information. Attention:
in order to check the help information of the options in the next page of the submenu,
please exit the help state at first, switch to the next page of the menu, then enter the
help state again, and then press the option key to check the corresponding help
information. Figure 2-81 shows the help information of [CH1].
Figure 2-81 Help interface
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Application examples
This chapter mainly introduces several application

examples,
and
these
simplified
examples
importantly illustrate the main functions of the

oscilloscope for your reference so as to solve your
actual test problems.
Simple measurement
Cursor measurement
Single signal catching
Detailed information of analysis signal
Application of X-Y function
Application of arithmetical operation function
Screen capture
in communication signal analysis
3.1 Simple measurement

Observe an unknown signal in the circuit, and quickly measure and display the
frequency and peak-to-peak value of the signal.
1. Use auto setup
Carry out the following steps to display the signal quickly:
Set the attenuation coefficient as 10X in the probe option by [CH1], and set the
switch on the probe as 10.
Connect the probe of channel 1 to a measured point of the circuit.
Carry out auto setup according to [AUTO].

The oscilloscope will automatically set vertical control, horizontal control and
trigger control. For better observing the waveform, you can manually regulate the
control on this basis until the control satisfies your requirement.
2. Carry out automatic measurement

The oscilloscope can be used for automatically measuring most of the display signals,
and the frequency and peak-to-peak values of the signal are measured according to
the following steps:
Measure the frequency of the signal
Display the MEASURE menu according to [MEASURE].
Enter the measure type by pressing any option keys.
Select TIME MEASURE and enter TIME MEASURE menu.

The oscilloscope displays the corresponding automatic measurement result in
a waveform region of a display screen according to a detected signal.
Select a signal input channel according to SIGNAL SOURCE.
Select FREQUENCY according to measure type.
The corresponding icons and measurement values will be displayed in the third option.
Measure peak-to-peak value of the signal
Press the MEASURE key to display the MEASURE menu.
Press any option key to enter the measure type.
Select the VOLTAGE MEASURE option key to enter the
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VOLTAGE MEASURE menu.
Select the signal input channel according to the SIGNAL SOURCE.
Select the peak-to-peak value according to the MEASURE TYPE.
The corresponding icons and measured values will be displayed in the third option.
Display of the measurement results on the screen is changed with the change of the
measured signal.
Please regulate [Volt/div] or [s/div] if the reading of the value is displayed as ****.
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3.2 Cursor measurement

The cursor can be used for quickly measuring the time and voltage of the waveform.
3.2.1 Measurement of the width of spike pulse

Carry out the following steps to measure the width of a spike pulse of a certain signal:
1. Press [CURSORS] to display the CURSOR menu.
2. Select CURSOR MODE as MANUAL.
3. Press the option TYPE key, and select TIME.
4. Press the SIGNAL SOURCE option key, and select [CH1].
5. Press the CurA option key, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to place the cursor A
at an edge of the spike pulse.
6. Press the CurBoption key, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to place the cursor B
at an edge that is clearest to the spike pulse.
As shown in figure 3-1time increment Delta T and frequency increment 1/Delta T
(measured the width of spike pulse) will be displayed in the left upper corner of the
display screen.
Figure 3-1 Width measurement
Figure 3-2 Amplitude measurement
of spike pulse
of spike pulse
3.2.2 Amplitude measurement of spike pulse

Carry out the following steps to measure the amplitude of the spike pulse:
1. Press [CURSORS] to display CURSOR.
2. Select CURSOR MODE as MAUNAL.
3. Press theTYPEoption key, and select TIME.
4. Press theSIGNAL SOURCEoption key, and select [CH1].
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5. Press the CurAoption key, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to place the cursor A
at the highest wave peak of the spike pulse.
6. Press the CurBoption key, and revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to place the cursor B
at the lowest point of the spike pulse.
As shown in figure 3-2the following measurement results will be displayed on the
display screen:
Voltage increment (peak-to-peak value of the spike pulse) Delta V
Voltage at cursor A
Voltage at cursor B
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3.3 Catch the single signal

For catching a single signal, you need to understand the signal to a certain extent at
first, otherwise, observe the signal at first at an automatic trigger mode or at a normal
trigger mode so as to determine a suitable trigger electric level and a trigger edge.
1. Set the attenuation coefficient as 10 in the probe option, and set the switch on the
probe as 10.
2. Carry out trigger setup.
(1) Press [TRIG MENU] to display theTRIGGERmenu.
(2) Respectively set the type as EDGE TRIGGER, set the signal source as [CH1], set
the slope as RISE EDGE; set the trigger mode as ONCE, and set the coupling as
DIRECT CURRENT.
(3) Regulate the horizontal time base and the vertical gear to a suitable range.
(4) Revolve [LEVEL] to regulate a suitable trigger electric level.
(5) Press [RUN/STOP] to wait appearance of a signal satisfying the trigger condition,
acquire the signal once and display the signal on the screen.
By this function, occasional events can be easily caught, such as sudden burrs with
large amplitude; the trigger electric level is set to be an electric level that is a little
larger than a normal signal; the key [RUN/STOP] is pressed to wait, and the machine
automatically carries out triggering and records the waveform within a period before
and after triggering when burrs appear. The [POSITION] panel is revolved to observe
the waveform before appearance of the burrs.
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3.4 Detailed information analysis of the signal

The detailed information of a noise signal is to be known when the noise signal is
displayed on the oscilloscope, and the signal may contain much information that
cannot be observed on the display screen.
3.4.1 Observe the noise signal

When the signal is displayed as a noise, the noise is suspected to cause a problem of
the circuit, and the following steps can be carried out for analyzing the noise better:
1. Press [ACQUIRE] to display the ACQUIRE menu.
2. Press the ACQUIRE MODE key or revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to select PEAK
VALUE DETECTION.
3.4.2 Separate the signal from the noise

Carry out the following steps to reduce random noise in the display screen:
1. Press [ACQUIRE] to display the ACQUIRE menu.
2. Press the ACQUIRE MODE option key or revolve the [UNIVERSAL] knob to select
AVERAGE VALUE.
3. Press the AVERATE TIME option key to check the influence caused to the
waveform by changing the frequency of operating average operation, wherein the
average operation can reduce the random noise and make the detailed information
of the signal be easily checked.
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3.5 X-Y Function application

The phase change of the measured signal is displayed as XY after the signal passes
through a certain electric network, and the following steps are carried out:
1. Press [CH1] to set the probe option as 10.
2. Press [CH2] to set the probe option attenuation as 10.
3. Set the switches on both probes as 10.
4. Connect the probe of channel 1 to an input point of the network, and connect the
probe of channel 2 to an output point of the network.
5. Press [AUTO].
6. Revolve [Volt/div] to make that the signal amplitudes displayed on the two channels
are roughly the same.
7. Press [DISPLAY], and select XY in a format option.
A Lissajous pattern is displayed on the screen to represent input and output
characteristics of the circuit.
8. Revolve [Volt/div] and the vertical [POSITION] so as to optimize the display.
9. Observe and calculate the phase difference by an elliptical oscillography graphical
method. (Shown in the figure below)
The phase difference angle theta is equal to +/- arcsin (A/B) or theta is equal to +/arcsin (C/D) according to the formula sin theta=A/B or C/D, wherein theta represents
the phase difference angle between the channels, and A, B, C and D are defined in the
figure above.
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The two signals have the same amplitude if the frequency or phase difference of the
two measured signals is integer multiples of pi/4. The Lissajous pattern of the special
signals is shown in figure 3-4, wherein m:n is a frequency ratio, K represents a phase
difference coefficient, and theta=K x pi/4. Figure 2-49 is a measured Lissajous pattern
when the two signals have the same frequency and amplitude and the phase difference
is pi/2.
Figure 3-4 Special Lissajous pattern
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3.6 Application of arithmetical operation in

communication signal analysis
Interruption of a certain serial data communication link may be caused by poor signal
quality. An oscilloscope is set to display the transient state of serial data stream so as
to check the electric level and the jump time of the signal.
It is a difference signal, and the waveform can be displayed better by using the
arithmetical function of the oscilloscope.
The following steps can be carried out by activating the difference signal connected to
channel 1 and channel 2:
1. Press [CH1] to set the attenuation of the PROBE option as 10.
2. Press [CH2] to set the attenuation of the PROBE option as 10.
3. Set the switch on the probe as 10.
4. Press [AUTO].
5. Press [MATH] to display the MATH menu.
6. Set OPERATION as .
7. Select CH1-CH2, and represent the difference of the waveforms of channel 1 and
channel 2 by the arithmetical operation results.
8. Press the fourth and fifth function options to regulate the vertical scale and position
of the arithmetical operation waveform.
Two probes should be compensated at first, and the differences of the probe
compensation may cause errors of the measurement results.
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3.7 Screen capture

Use the shortcut key [PRINT] to store the screen print in a USB flash disc.
1. Press [SAVE/RECALL] to select IMAGE STORE.
2. Select PRINT BUTTON as STORED IMAGE. Set the [PRINT] shortcut key as
screen capture USB flash disc storage function.
3. Access a signal to channel 1, and press [CH1] to select COUPLING MODE as
ALTERNATING CURRENT.
4. Regulate the vertical gear [Volt/div] and the time base gear [s/div] to display the best
waveform.
5. Plug the USB flash disc, and notice that USB MEMORY IS CONNECTED
SUCCESSFULLY if the connection is normal.
6. Press [PRINT] to carry out storage, and notice that DATA IS STORED
SUCCESSFULLY.
7. Check the stored pictures in the computer, such as GAS0001.BMP.
Figure 3-5 GAS0001.BMP
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System prompt and

fault recovery
This chapter mainly introduces the problems about

system prompt and fault recovery.
4.1 System prompt information description
Trigger electric level reaches the limit: It prompts that the current trigger electric
level has already reached the limit and cannot be regulated any more.
Horizontal position reaches the limit: It prompts that the horizontal movement
position has already reached the limit and cannot be regulated any more.
Voltage gear reaches the limit: It prompts that the vertical voltage gear has
already reached the lowest gear 2mV/div or the highest gear 5mV/div and cannot
be regulated any more.
Voltage displacement reaches the limit: The system will pop up this prompt
message if channel offset is regulated to be too high or too low by revolving the
knob [VERTICAL POSITION].
Time base gear reaches the limit: The system will prompt this message if the
horizontal time base is still regulated after being regulated to the fastest or
slowest gear.
Hold-off time reaches the limit: The system will prompt this message when the
hold-off time is regulated to a smallest or largest value by revolving the knob
[UNIVERSAL].
Function unavailable: The system cannot set some functions at some special
modes.
No signal: This message is prompted when the signal does not satisfy the
automatic setup condition during automatic setup.
Setup reaches the limit: Regulation cannot be continued if the pulse width
reaches the minimal value 20.0ns or the maximal value 10.0s when the knob
[UNIVERSAL] is used to regulate the pulse width.
Blank storage unit: This message appears when the option key [CALLOUT] is
pressed if no waveform or setup is stored at the storage position in waveform
storage or setup storage.
USB storage device is connected successfully: This message will appear when
the USB flash disc is plugged in a USB Host interface of the oscilloscope.
USB storage device is disconnected: This message will appear when the USB
flash disc is unplugged.
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Data is stored successfully: It means that the setup data, waveform data and
image data are already stored in the oscilloscope or the USB flash disc.
Data is read successfully: It means that the setup data or the waveform data is
successfully called out from the oscilloscope or the USB flash disc.
USB storage device is unconnected: This message will be prompted if the USB
flash disc is not plugged for storage when the option store to is set as USB
flash disc or the option PRINT BUTTON is set as stored image in the menu
SAVE/RECALL.
Waveform recording is finished: The system will prompt this message when
waveform recording is ended.
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4.2 Fault treatment

1. If the screen of the oscilloscope is still black and does not have any display after the
power switch is pressed, please follow the steps below :
(1)
Check whether the power plug is rightly connected.
(2)
Check whether the power switch is really pressed down.
(3)
Reboot the instrument after finishing the inspection above.
(4)
Please contact Gratten if the product still cannot be used properly.
2. Treat the fault according to the following steps if the waveform of the signal does
not appear in the picture after the signal is acquired:
(1)
Check whether the probe is normally connected to the signal connecting wire.
(2)
Check whether the signal connecting wire is normally connected to the BNC.
(3)
Check whether the probe is normally connected with a to-be-measured signal.
(4)
Check whether a signal is generated at a to-be-measured signal point.
(5)
Reacquire the signal once.
3. Check whether the channel attenuation coefficient accords with the probe
attenuation ratio actually used if the measured voltage amplitude is 10 times larger
or 10 times smaller than the actual value.
4. If waveform exists but not stable:
(1)
Check whether the signal source option of the trigger panel accords with the
signal channel actually used.
(2)
Check the trigger type: general signals apply EDGE TRIGGER mode, video
signals apply VIDEO TRIGGER mode, and the waveform is only stably
displayed when suitable trigger mode is applied.
(3)
Try to change COUPLING into HIGH-FREQUENCY RESTRIT and

LOW-FREQUENCY RESTRIT for display so as to filter high-frequency noise or
low-frequency noise triggered by interference.
5. If no waveform display during work.

Please check whether the trigger mode of the trigger panel is at the NORMAL or
SINGLE position and whether the trigger electric level surpasses the waveform
range, if so, center the trigger electric level, or set the trigger mode as AUTO
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position, or automatically finish the setups above by [AUTO].

6. If the display speed is lower after starting the average sampling mode or setting a
long
afterglow time.
It is normal.
7. If waveform display is ladder-like:
(1)
This appearance is normal.
(2)
The horizontal time base gear may be too low, and the display can be improved
by increasing the horizontal time base to increase the horizontal resolution.
(3)
The display type may be VECTOR, and the linked line between the sampling
points may cause ladder-like display of the waveform. This problem can be
solved by setup the display type as POINT display mode.
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Service and Support

This
chapter
mainly
introduces
the
related
information of the service and support of the

oscilloscope product.
5.1 Maintain summary

Gratten warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will have no material
and technical defects within two years (accessories within one year) since the delivery
date of the authorized distributor. If the products indeed have defects within the
guarantee time, Gratten will provide repair or replace services according to detailed
provision on the warranty bill.
Please contact the nearest sales and service agency of Gratten if needing services or
requesting a complete copy of the warranty bill.
Except the warranties in the summary or provided in an applicable warranty bill,
Gratten makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation
the implied warranties according to merchantability and particular applicability.
Gratten assumes no responsibility for any indirect and special damage inflicted on
purpose.
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Appendix
This chapter introduces the technical specifications

and default settings of the GA1000 series of
oscilloscope.
Appendix A: Technical specifications

All technical specifications are applicable to probes of which the attenuation switches
are set as 10 and this series of digital oscilloscope. To check whether the
oscilloscope satisfies the technical specifications, the oscilloscope should satisfy the
following conditions at first:
The oscilloscope should run for at least 30min within a specified operation
temperature range.
SELF CORRECTION should be implemented if the change range of the

operation range is 5 DEG C or higher, and this operation can be carried out by
the AUXILIARY FUNCTION menu.
All the specifications are ensured to satisfy the requirement except that marked with
TYPICAL sign.
Technical specifications
Input
Input coupling
AC, DC, GND
Input impedance
1M 3% || 16pF 3pF(502% GA1302CAL)
Maximum input
voltage
Probe attenuation
400V (DC+AC peak value, 1M input impedance)

1X, 10X, 100X, 1000X
Signal acquisition system

Sampling mode
Real-time sampling
Single channel 2GSa/s; dual channel 1GSa/s
Sampling rate
(Only to GA1302CAL/GA1202CAL)
Single channel 1GSa/s, dual channel 500MSa/s (only to
GA1102CAL)
Storage depth
Single channel 40kpts

Dual channel 20kpts
Acquire mode
Sampling, peak value detection, average value
Average time
4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
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Vertical system
Vertical sensitivity
Channel voltage offset
range
2mV/div - 5V/div (1-2-5 step-by-step)

10div offset from the screen center
Vertical resolution
8bit
Channel amount
2
300MHz(only to GA1302CAL)
Bandwidth
AC plus accuracy
2mV/div 4%, the rest gears 3%
DC measurement
[DC measurement accuracy x reading+ (1% x vertical
accuracy
displacement reading) +0.2div]

< 1.2ns(only to GA1302CAL)
Rise time
Vertical coupling
AC,DC,GND
Arithmetical operation
+, -, , , FFT
FFT
Bandwidth limit
Window mode: Hanning, Hamming, Blackman

Sampling points : 1024
20MHz (-3dB)
Horizontal system
2ns/div ~ 50s/div, step 32 gears according to sequence
1-2-5 (only to GA1102CAL/GA1202CAL)
Time base
1ns/div ~ 50s/div, step 33 gears according to sequence

1-2-5
(only to GA1302CAL)
Wherein, 100ms/div ~ 50s/div is the scan shift.
Horizontal
displacement range
Display mode
100div
Y-T mode, X-Y mode
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X-Y mode phase

difference
Display type
3 Degrees
Point display, vector display
Trigger system
Trigger type
Edge, pulse, video, slope, alternation
Trigger signal source
CH1, CH2, EXT, EXT/5, AC Line
Trigger mode
Auto, normal, single
Trigger coupling
DC, AC, Low-frequency rejection, high-frequency rejection
Trigger electric level

range
CH1, CH2:10div
EXT: 1.5V
EXT/5: 7.5V
CH1, CH2: 1div
Trigger sensitivity
EXT: 0.15V
Hold-off range
100ns ~10s
Edge trigger
Type: rise, descend, rise and descend edge
EXT/5: 0.75V
Type: (>, <, =) positive pulse width

Pulse width trigger
(>, <, =) negative pulse width

Pulse width: 20ns ~ 10s
Pulse width resolution: 5ns or 1 (take the higher value)
Support signal system: PAL, NTSC
Video trigger
Trigger condition: odd field, even field, all rows, specified

row
(>, <, =) positive slope
Slope trigger
(>, <, =) negative slope

Time setup: 20ns-10s
Alternating trigger
CH1 trigger type: edge, pulse, video, slope

CH2 trigger type: edge, pulse, video, slope
Measurement system
Automatic
Maximal valve, minimal value, peak-to-peak value,
measurement (32
amplitude, top value, bottom value, periodic average
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kinds)
value, average value, periodic mean square root, mean

square root, rise extreme, descend extreme, rise time,
descend time, frequency, period, pulse width, positive
pulse width, negative pulse width, positive duty ratio,
negative duty ratio, phase, FRR, FRF, FFR, FFF, LRR, LRF,
LFR, LFF
Cursor measurement
Manual measurement mode, cursor tracking

measurement mode
Control panel Function

The auto setup function can realize automatic regulation
Auto setup
of the vertical system, the horizontal system and the

trigger position.
2 groups of reference waveform, 20 groups of common
waveform, 16 groups of setups; save and recall from USB
Save/recall
flash drive of the waveform, setups, CSV and bitmap files

(CSV and the bitmaps cannot be recalled from the USB
flash disc) are supported.
Hardware frequency counter

Reading resolution
ratio
Range
Signal source
6 bits
Alternating-current coupling, from 10Hz to the maximal
bandwidth
All sources capable of being triggered in pulse trigger or
edge trigger type
General specifications
Display system
Display type
TFT 7-inch (178mm) LCD
Display resolution ratio
800 (horizontal) pixels x 480 (vertical) pixels
Display color
64k color
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Contrast ratio (typical)

Background intensity
(typical)
Waveform display
range
500:1
2
300 Cd/m
14 8 grids
Afterglow
Off, 1 second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, infinite
Menu display
2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, infinite
Screen saver
Off, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 20min, 1h, 2h, 5h
Interpolation mode
Sine interpolation, linear interpolation
Screen color mode
Normal, inverse phase
Display language
Simplified Chinese, English
Power supply
Power voltage
AC
power
100-240 VAC, CAT II, auto selection

supply
frequency range
Consumed power
45Hz to 440Hz
50VA Max
Environment
Temperature
Operating: 10 C to +40 C
Non operating: -20 C to +60 C
Cooling
Forced cooling of fan
Humidity
90% below 40 C
Height
Operating: smaller than 3000m

Non operating: smaller than 15000m
Mechanical specifications
Size
339mm149mm111mm (width x height x depth)
Weight
About 2.3kg
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Appendix B : Default setup

Menu or system
CH1 CH2
Option, knob or key
Default setup
Coupling
Direct current
Bandwidth limit
OFF
Volt/div
Coarse tunning
Probe
Inverse phase
OFF
Volt/div
200mV
Digital filter
OFF
Operation
CH1+CH2
FFT operation
MATH
Signal source
CH1
Window
Hanning
Horizontal
1
amplification
HORIZONTAL
Vertical scale
dBVrms
Window
Main time base
Position
0.0s
S/div
100s
Window region time

5.0s
base
Type
OFF
Signal
CH1
Voltage
2 G
Time
2G
Signal source
CH1
CURSOR
MEASURE
101
Type
Peak-to-peak value
Average value
Amplitude
Period
Rise time
ACQUIRE
Three mode options
sampling
Average time
Interpolation type
Sine
type
vector
Go on
OFF
Waveform brightness
100%
Grid brightness
100%
Format
YT
Menu display
Infinite
Type
Save setup
Save to
Equipment
Set
No.1
Signal source
CH1
REFA/REFB
REFA
REFA
OFF
REFB
OFF
Source
OFF
Frequency meter
ON
Back USB interface
Computer
DISPLAY
SAVE/RECALL
REF
UTILITY
102
Test passed
OFF
Waveform recording
OFF
RS-232
Baud rate 300
Type
Edge
Signal source
CH1
Slope
Rise
Trigger mode
Auto
Coupling
Direct current
Electric level
0.00mV
Type
Pulse
Signal source
CH1
TRIGGER (EDGE)
TRIGGER
Condition
(PULSE)
Pulse width setup
20.00ns
Trigger mode
Auto
Coupling
Direct current
Type
Video
Signal source
CH1
TRIGGER
Polarity
(VIDEO)
Synchro
All rows
Standard
NTSC
Trigger mode
Auto
TRIGGER
Type
Slope
(SLOPE)
Signal source
CH1
Condition
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Time setup
20.00ns
Trigger mode
Auto
Type
Alternation
Signal source
CH1
Trigger mode
Edge
Coupling
Direct current
Slope
Rise edge
TRIGGER
(ALTERNATION)
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Appendix C: Daily maintenance and cleaning

Daily maintenance:
Do not let the liquid crystal displayer be suffered from direct irradiation of sunshine
when storing or placing it.
Attention: Do not place the instrument or probe in fog, liquid or solvent for avoiding
damage of the instrument or probe.
Cleaning:
Usually check the instrument and the probe according to operation condition, and
clean the external surface of the instrument according to the following steps:
1. Use a soft rag to wipe surface dust outside the instrument and the probe, and do not
scratch the transparent plastic protective screen when cleaning the liquid crystal
displayer.
2. Use a wet soft cloth to clean the instrument, and please cut off the power supply. For
more complete cleaning, please use a hydro-solvent of 75% of isopropanol.
To avoid damage of the surface of the instrument of probe, please do not use any corrosive
reagent or chemical cleaning reagent.
Before use, after the power on, please confirm that the instrument is completely dry so as to
prevent short circuit or even personal injury caused by moisture.
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Introduction to GA1000 series of digital

Storage/ Memory depth: single channel: 40Kpts; double channels: 20Kpts

Various trigger functions: Edge, Pulse, Video, Slope and Alternation

Unique digital filtering and waveform recording functions

32 kinds of automatic measurement and manual cursor tracking measurement

Two groups of reference waveforms, 16 groups of common waveforms, 20

Adjustable waveform brightness and screen grid brightness

Various kinds of language interface display, Chinese and English

On-line help system

Shortcut key PRINT, support print screen

Standard configuration interfaces: USB Host, USB Device, RS-232

USB Device: support PC connection for remote communication;

GA1000 series of digital storage oscilloscope accessories:

Product warranty card

11/101 probes(2 PCS ea)

Power cord satisfying the standard of the user's country

Optical disc (containing PC software GAScope1.0)

Chapter Function Introduction and Operation systematically introduces the

Chapter Application Example includes many measure examples offered for

Chapter Appendix A: Technical Specification introduces the technical

Chapter Appendix B: Default Setting lists related factory settings.

Chapter Appendix C: Daily Maintenance and Cleaning introduces the way to

Accidence of front panel and user interface ..... 1

Chapter 2 Function Introduction and Operation . . 9

Menu and control button.9

2.6 Horizontal system.29

2.6.2 Window expansion.31

Chapter 3 Application Examples81

Chapter 4 System prompt and Fault Recovery...91

Chapter 5 Service and Support.95

Appendix C: Daily maintenance and cleaning..105

This series of digital storage oscilloscope is a small

This chapter introduces how to implement the

Accidence of front panel and user interface

Implement brief function checks

Match probe attenuation coefficients

Implement probe compensation

1.1 Accidence of front panel and the user

1.1.1 Front panel

Probe Compensation Signal

Figure 1-1 Figure of Front Panel controls

Figure 1-2 Interface display

The oscilloscope has stopped acquiring waveform data.

The oscilloscope is at an auto mode and acquires the waveform at a

The oscilloscope continuously acquires and displays the waveform at a

The reading displays the setup of a main time base.

It displays a time reading from the central scale.

The identifier displays the horizontal trigger position.

It represents the oscilloscope is connected to a computer

The identifier displays a trigger electrical level

The identifier displays bandwidth limit of the channel.