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ETC M570 series - User Manual

ETC M570 series
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M570 series oscilloscope
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User’s Guide
Version 1.02
Copyright © 2004-2006 ETC s.r.o.

Table of Contents

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Summary

Software License Agreement

Precautions

1. Installation

1.1. Requirements

Defines minimum and recommended system requirements for software and hardware.

1.2. Hardware Installation

Instructions for connecting the oscilloscope hardware to the computer via USB.

1.3. Software Installation

Steps for installing the oscilloscope software and device drivers from the CD.

2. Hardware

2.1. Hardware Description

Details the M570 series oscilloscope features, USB connectivity, channels, resolution, and probes.

3. Basic Information

3.1. Front Panel Layout

Identifies components on the oscilloscope's front panel and explains LED indicator meanings.

3.2. Basic Terms

Explains fundamental terms and mouse actions used throughout the user guide.

3.3. Structure

Describes the software's architecture, consisting of data acquisition and data viewer applications.

4. The Data Acquisition Main Window

4.1. Oscilloscope Screen

Details the main oscilloscope display area and its divisions.

4.2. Grid Controls

Explains how to manage the oscilloscope grid, including turning it on/off and adjusting brightness.

4.3. Channel Visibility Controls

Allows enabling or disabling the display of waveforms for Channel A and Channel B.

4.4. Display Mode Controls

Configures waveform display modes like Beam Finder, Line, Rewrite, and Roll.

4.5. Data Save Controls

Provides options for saving measured waveform data to a file.

4.6. Waveform Display Mode Control

Sets how data points are displayed, using single sample, average, max, or min.

4.7. Timebase Controls

Adjusts the sampling frequency and timebase for waveform display.

4.8. Data Acquisition Mode Control

Manages the start, stop, and length of data acquisition sessions.

4.9. Trigger Controls

Configures conditions for starting data acquisition based on signal triggers.

4.10. ARM-ing the Data Acquisition

Sets conditions to interrupt or control data acquisition based on channel voltage or logic levels.

4.11. Vertical Range Controls

Adjusts the vertical sensitivity or range for each channel.

4.12. Vertical Shift Controls

Allows adjusting the vertical position of waveforms on the screen.

4.13. Signal Source Controls

Configures probe attenuation ratios and AC/DC coupling for input channels.

4.14. Channel Information

Displays key information about each channel's current settings and measurements.

4.15. Main Menu

Accesses application functions like File, Settings, and Help.

4.15.1. Demo Setup Window

Allows setting parameters for demonstration signals in the oscilloscope software.

4.15.2. Color Settings Window

Customizes display colors for waveforms, grid, and background.

5. Data Viewer Main Window

5.1. Opening the Data File

Guides on loading and viewing '.rmd' data files created by the oscilloscope.

5.2. Waveform Screens

Explains the different screen areas used to display waveform data.

5.3. Cursors

Introduces measurement cursors for analyzing waveform data, including using them and non-continuous data.

5.4. Channel Visibility Controls

Controls the visibility of Channel A and B waveforms within the data viewer.

5.5. Waveform Display Mode Control

Sets the display mode for waveform points (single, average, max, min).

5.6. Zoom Control

Allows zooming in and out of the displayed waveforms.

5.7. Progress Indicator

Shows the status of ongoing operations, especially with large data files.

5.8. Main Menu

Provides access to viewer functions like Print, Exit, and settings.

5.8.1. Print Support

Manages the printing of waveform data and related information.

5.8.1.1. Setting the Name of a New Layout

Defines a name for custom print layout configurations.

5.8.1.2. Layout Manager

Allows managing saved print layout schemes.

5.8.2. Color Settings Window

Customizes display colors within the data viewer.

6. Data File Format

6.1. File Contents

Lists the data types included in the oscilloscope's data files.

6.2. Data Format

Describes how measured samples and special indicators are represented in the data file.

6.3. The Oscilloscope Settings

Explains how oscilloscope configuration settings are stored in the data file.

6.3.1. Setting Codes

Details the specific codes and values used to represent oscilloscope settings.

Summary

Software License Agreement

Precautions

1. Installation

1.1. Requirements

Defines minimum and recommended system requirements for software and hardware.

1.2. Hardware Installation

Instructions for connecting the oscilloscope hardware to the computer via USB.

1.3. Software Installation

Steps for installing the oscilloscope software and device drivers from the CD.

2. Hardware

2.1. Hardware Description

Details the M570 series oscilloscope features, USB connectivity, channels, resolution, and probes.

3. Basic Information

3.1. Front Panel Layout

Identifies components on the oscilloscope's front panel and explains LED indicator meanings.

3.2. Basic Terms

Explains fundamental terms and mouse actions used throughout the user guide.

3.3. Structure

Describes the software's architecture, consisting of data acquisition and data viewer applications.

4. The Data Acquisition Main Window

4.1. Oscilloscope Screen

Details the main oscilloscope display area and its divisions.

4.2. Grid Controls

Explains how to manage the oscilloscope grid, including turning it on/off and adjusting brightness.

4.3. Channel Visibility Controls

Allows enabling or disabling the display of waveforms for Channel A and Channel B.

4.4. Display Mode Controls

Configures waveform display modes like Beam Finder, Line, Rewrite, and Roll.

4.5. Data Save Controls

Provides options for saving measured waveform data to a file.

4.6. Waveform Display Mode Control

Sets how data points are displayed, using single sample, average, max, or min.

4.7. Timebase Controls

Adjusts the sampling frequency and timebase for waveform display.

4.8. Data Acquisition Mode Control

Manages the start, stop, and length of data acquisition sessions.

4.9. Trigger Controls

Configures conditions for starting data acquisition based on signal triggers.

4.10. ARM-ing the Data Acquisition

Sets conditions to interrupt or control data acquisition based on channel voltage or logic levels.

4.11. Vertical Range Controls

Adjusts the vertical sensitivity or range for each channel.

4.12. Vertical Shift Controls

Allows adjusting the vertical position of waveforms on the screen.

4.13. Signal Source Controls

Configures probe attenuation ratios and AC/DC coupling for input channels.

4.14. Channel Information

Displays key information about each channel's current settings and measurements.

4.15. Main Menu

Accesses application functions like File, Settings, and Help.

4.15.1. Demo Setup Window

Allows setting parameters for demonstration signals in the oscilloscope software.

4.15.2. Color Settings Window

Customizes display colors for waveforms, grid, and background.

5. Data Viewer Main Window

5.1. Opening the Data File

Guides on loading and viewing '.rmd' data files created by the oscilloscope.

5.2. Waveform Screens

Explains the different screen areas used to display waveform data.

5.3. Cursors

Introduces measurement cursors for analyzing waveform data, including using them and non-continuous data.

5.4. Channel Visibility Controls

Controls the visibility of Channel A and B waveforms within the data viewer.

5.5. Waveform Display Mode Control

Sets the display mode for waveform points (single, average, max, min).

5.6. Zoom Control

Allows zooming in and out of the displayed waveforms.

5.7. Progress Indicator

Shows the status of ongoing operations, especially with large data files.

5.8. Main Menu

Provides access to viewer functions like Print, Exit, and settings.

5.8.1. Print Support

Manages the printing of waveform data and related information.

5.8.1.1. Setting the Name of a New Layout

Defines a name for custom print layout configurations.

5.8.1.2. Layout Manager

Allows managing saved print layout schemes.

5.8.2. Color Settings Window

Customizes display colors within the data viewer.

6. Data File Format

6.1. File Contents

Lists the data types included in the oscilloscope's data files.

6.2. Data Format

Describes how measured samples and special indicators are represented in the data file.

6.3. The Oscilloscope Settings

Explains how oscilloscope configuration settings are stored in the data file.

6.3.1. Setting Codes

Details the specific codes and values used to represent oscilloscope settings.

ETC M570 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelM570 series
CategoryTest Equipment
Voltage Range0-1000V AC/DC
Current Range0-20A AC/DC
DisplayLCD with backlight