Chapter 1 Quick Start  RIGOL 
DL3000 User’s Guide  1-11 
When the switch lever is located at a different position, it indicates that a 
different voltage rating is selected. When the switch lever is at the left, it 
indicates that 230 V is selected. When the switch lever is at the right, it indicates 
that 115 V is selected. 
 
5.  AC Power Cord Connector 
AC power input interface. Plug the specified power cord available in the 
accessories into the AC power cord connector of the instrument, and then 
connect the instrument to the AC power. 
 
 
Before connecting the AC power, please select the proper voltage 
scale by using the AC selector. 
 
6.  Fuse 
When leaving the factory, the instrument has installed a fuse that conforms to 
the local standard. For fuse replacement, refer to "Fuse Replacement". 
 
 
CAUTION 
To avoid electric shock or fire disaster, please use the specified fuse 
and ensure that no short circuit occurs to the fuse holder. 
 
7.  Fuse Rating 
The required fuse rating is related to the actual input voltage, please refer to the 
"fuse rating" on the rear panel of the load or refer to Table 1-2. 
 
8.  RS232 Interface 
Serial communication interface. Use the 9-pin RS232 cable to build 
communication with the PC to realize remote control. 
 
9.  USB Device 
The instrument can be regarded as the "standby device" to connect to the 
external USB device (e.g. PC) to realize remote control. 
 
10. Voltage Monitoring Output Terminal 
The voltage monitoring output terminal outputs the signal in analog quantity. 
You can connect a device such as a digital oscilloscope through the terminal to 
display the voltage output from the output terminal, so as to monitor the 
changes of input voltage of the load. 
 
11. Current Monitoring Output Terminal 
The current monitoring output terminal outputs the signal in analog quantity. 
You can connect a device such as a digital oscilloscope through the terminal to 
display the current output from the output terminal, so as to monitor the 
changes of input current of the load.