Chapter 2 Vertical System Setting    RIGOL 
MSO4000/DS4000 User’s Guide  2-9 
Active Probe 
 
1.  Probe Type 
Probe Type displays “Active Probe”; for example, when RIGOL RP7150 probe 
is connected. 
Note: When a 50 Ω active probe is connected, the input impedance of the 
channel (refer to “To Specify the Input Impedance”) will be set to “50 Ω” 
automatically.  
 
2.  Ratio 
For active probes, the oscilloscope can identify the probe ratio automatically. If 
the probe currently connected supports multiple probe ratios, press Ratio and 
turn the multi-function knob 
 to select the desired probe ratio; or press 
Ratio continuously to switch the current probe ratio. 
 
3.  Front-End 
Press Front-End to select the probe front end that matches the probe actually 
connected. You can select single-end or differential. 
 
4.  Probe-Cal 
The oscilloscope provides the calibration function for active probes. This 
function uses the fast edge signal output from the [Trig Out/Calibration] 
connector at the rear panel of the instrument as the probe calibration signal. 
Before performing probe calibration, press Utility  AuxOutput and select 
“Fast” to configure the [Trig Out/Calibration] connector at the rear panel of 
the instrument to output fast edge signal. 
 
The following part introduces how to calibrate the probe via the oscilloscope 
(take CH1 as an example) using PCK100 active differential probe calibration kit 
by taking RP7150 as an example. For the detailed calibration procedures, please 
refer to 
RP7000 Series Active Probe User’s Guide
.  
 
1)  Connect RP7150 to CH1 input terminal of the oscilloscope correctly. 
2)  Press CH1  Probe  Probe-Cal to open the probe calibration menu. At 
this time, the probe calibration prompt message is displayed. 
3)  Connect the calibration board to CH2 input terminal of the oscilloscope and 
the [Trig Out/Calibration] connector at the rear panel respectively using 
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