Turn-on Checkout
When the oscilloscope is connected to power, press the Power key at the
lower-left corner of the front panel to start the oscilloscope. During the start-up
process, the oscilloscope performs a series of self-tests. After the self-test, the
welcome screen is displayed.
To Connect the Probe
RIGOL provides the passive probe and the logic probe for MSO5000-E series. For
specific probe models, please refer to
MSO5000-E Series Datasheet
. For detailed
technical information of the probes, please refer to the specified Probe User’s Guide.
Connect the passive probe:
1. Connect the BNC terminal of the probe to an analog channel input terminal of
the oscilloscope on the front panel, as shown in Figure 1-5.
2. Connect the ground alligator clip or spring of the probe to the circuit ground
terminal, and then connect the probe tip to the circuit point to be tested.
Figure 1-5 To Connect the Passive Probe
After you connect the passive probe, check the probe function and probe
compensation adjustment before making measurements. For detailed procedures,
refer to "Function Inspection" and "Probe Compensation".