Installation
2. Check the shape of the displayed
waveform to determine if your
probe is prope
rly compensated.
Properly compensated
Under compensa
ted
Over c ompensat
ed
3. If necessary,
adjust your probe.
Repeat as needed.
Quick Tips
Use the shortest possible ground lead
and signal path to minimize probe-induced
ringing a
nd distortion on the measured
signal.
Signal with a short ground lea d
Signal w
ith a long ground lead
Application Module Free Trial
A 30-day free trial is available for all application module lic enses not installed in your oscilloscope. The trial period begins
when you power on the oscilloscope for the first time.
After 30 days, you must purchase the module if you want to continue using the application. To see the date when your free
trial period expires, push the front panel Utility button, push the lower-bezel Utility Page button, use multipurpose knob a to
select Config, and push the lower-bezel About button.
Installing an Application Module
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the oscilloscope or application module, observe ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions.
(See page 10, Powering on the Oscilloscope.)
Turn off the oscilloscope power while removing or adding an application module.
(See page 11, Powering off the Oscilloscope.)
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