RIGOL 
User’s Guide for DS1000B Series 
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Chapter 3  Application Examples 
 
Example 1: Taking Simple Measurements 
 
The function is used to observe an unknown signal; to display, measure frequency, 
and peak-to-peak amplitude. 
 
1.  To quickly display a signal, please do the steps as follows: 
(1)  Set the probe and the channel attenuations to 10X. 
(2)  Connect signal to CH1 with the probe. 
(3)  Press the Auto button. 
 
The oscilloscope sets the vertical, horizontal, and trigger controls at the best 
status automatically. To optimize the waveform display, adjust these controls 
manually to meet the requirements. 
 
2.  Selecting Automatic Measurements 
The oscilloscope takes automatic measurements on most signals. To measure 
the frequency and the peak-to-peak amplitude, do these steps as follows: 
 
(1)  Measure peak-to-peak amplitude 
Press Measure→Source→CH1 to set the measurement source 
Press Voltage→Peak-Peak to select the peak-to-peak measurements and the 
result will be displayed on the screen. 
 
(2)  Measure frequency 
Press Measure→Source→CH1 to set the measurement source 
Press Time→Freq to select the frequency measurements and the result will be 
displayed on the screen. 
 
NOTE: The frequency, period, and peak-to-peak measurements are shown on 
the screen and are updated periodically.