Start Up 
Step 
3: 
Check the fuse to be sure it is the proper type and rating. The 
2232 
is shipped with the UL@ approved fuse installed. 
Step 
4: 
Be sure you have the appropriate operating environment. 
Specifications for temperature, relative humidity, altitude, vibrations, and 
emissions are included in the Specifications appendix of 
this 
manual. 
C] 
Step 
5: 
Leave space for cooling. Do this by verifying that there are no 
airflow obstructions within 
2 
inches (5.1 cm) of the air-intake on the 
sides of the cabinet and exhaust holes on the rear of the cabinet (where 
the fan operates). 
Step 
6: 
Connect the power cord from the rear-panel power connector to 
the power system. 
Step 
7: 
Push the POWER button in to turn on the instrument. 
A 
green 
light indicates the power is on. 
The instrument automatically runs a complete diagnostic check of the digital 
system. If any diagnostic failures occur they will appear on screen. Contact 
your service representative if you encounter 
a 
problem. 
Pressing the POWER button again toggles the switch and turns off the 
power. 
Initial 
Setup 
This section will help you set up the oscilloscope for use and allow you to 
become familiar with some of the controls. 
Setting 
Up 
the 
Display 
Table 1-1 gives a setup for a basic analog display. Use the setup for the 
trace rotation and probe compensation adjustments that follow. 
Table 
1-1 
: 
Basic Analog Display Setup 
Control Section  Control Name  Control Setting 
Display  A and B INTENSITY  Midrange 
Controls 
STORE/READOUT  Midrange 
FOCUS  Midrange 
Vertical  POSITION  Midrange 
Controls  MODE 
CH 
1 
X-Y 
Off (button out) 
BW 
LIMIT 
Off (button out) 
VOLTSIDIV 
10 
mV 
VOLTSIDIV Variable 
CAL detent 
INVERT 
Off (button out) 
AC-GND-DC  DC 
7 
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