Connect the oscilloscope to a PC using a USB cable
Use a USB cable to connect the oscilloscope directly to a PC for remote instrument control.
1. On the oscilloscope, select Utility > I/O
from the menu bar.
2. Tap USB Device Port Settings.
3. Confirm that the USB Device Port control is On (default setting).
4. Connect a USB cable from the PC to the USB Device port on the instrument.
ESD Prevention Guidelines
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage oscilloscope and some probe inputs. This topic discusses how to avoid this type of damage.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a concern when handling any electronic equipment. The instrument is designed with robust ESD
protection, however it is still possible that large discharges of static electricity directly into the signal input may damage the instrument. Use
the following techniques to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging the instrument.
• Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap while connecting and disconnecting cables,
probes, and adapters. The instrument provides a ground connection to which to attach a wrist strap (on the Probe Comp ground
connector).
• A cable that is left unconnected on a bench can develop a large static charge. Discharge the static voltage from all cables before
connecting them to the instrument or device under test by momentarily grounding the center conductor of the cable, or by connecting a
50 Ω termination to one end, before attaching the cable to the instrument.
• Before you apply power, connect the instrument to an electrically-neutral reference point, such as earth ground. To do this, plug the
three-pronged power cord into an outlet grounded to earth ground. Grounding the oscilloscope is necessary to ensure safety and to
take accurate measurements.
• If you are working with static sensitive components, ground yourself. Static electricity that builds up on your body can damage
static-sensitive components. Wear a wrist strap to safely send static charges on your body to earth ground.
• The oscilloscope must share the same ground as any circuits that you plan to test.
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