GW Instek MSO-2000EA - First Time Use

GETTING STARTED
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First Time Use
Background
This section describes how to connect, adjust the
scale and compensate the probe. Before operating
the MSO-2000E/2000EA in a new environment,
run these steps to make sure the instrument
performs at its full potential.
1. Power On
Follow the procedures on the previous page.
2. Firmware
Update to the latest firmware.
Page 337
3. Set the Date
and Time
Set the date and time.
Page 201.
4. Reset System
Reset the system by recalling the
factory settings. Press the Default key
on the front panel. For details, see
page 298.
Default
5. Connect the
probe
Connect the probe that you will use for
measurements to the Channel 1 input and to the
probe compensation output. This output provides
by default a 2V peak to peak, 1kHz square wave
for signal compensation.
Set the probe attenuation to x10 if the probe has
adjustable attenuation.