Application Examples
Taking Automatic
Measurements
The oscillosco
pe can take automatic measurements of most displayed signals.
NOTE. If a question mark (?) appears in the Value readout, the signal is outside
the measurement range. Adjust the Vertical Scale knob (volts/division) of the
appropriate channel to decrease the sensitivity or change the horizontal Scale
setting (seconds/division).
To measure signal frequency, period, and peak-to-peak amplitude, rise time, and
positive w
idth, follow these steps:
1. Push the Measure button t o see the Measure Menu.
2. Push the top option button; the Measure 1 Menu appears.
3. Push Type ► Freq.
The Value readout displays the measurement and updates.
4. Push the Back option button.
5. Push th
e second option button from the top; the Measure 2 Menu appears.
6. Push Type ► Period.
The Value readout displays the measurement and updates.
7. Push the Back option button.
8. Push the middle option button; the Measure 3 Menu appears.
9. Push Type ► Pk-Pk.
The
Value readout displays the measurement and updates.
10. Push the Back option button.
11. Push the second option button from the bottom; the Measure 4 Menu appears.
12. Push Type ► Rise Time.
The Value readout displays the measurement and updates.
13. Push the Back option button.
14. Push the bottom option button; the Measure 5 Menu appears.
15. Push Type ► Pos Width.
The Value readout displays the measurement and updates.
16. Push the Back option button.
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