Application Examples
When you are usi
ng more than one channel, the autoset function sets the vertical
controls for each channel and uses the lowest-numbered active channel to set the
horizontal and trigger controls.
Selecting Automatic
Measurements
The oscillos
cope can take automatic measurements of most displayed signals. To
measure signal frequency and peak-to-peak amplitude, follow these steps:
1. Push the Mea
s button to see the Select Measurement menu.
2. Push the channel 1 button and then push the Select Measurement for Ch1
screen button.
3. Select the Frequency measurement.
4. Push the more screen button and select the Pk-Pk measurement.
5. Push the
Menu Off button.
The measurements show on the screen and update as the signa l changes.
Measuring Two Signals
You are testing a piece of equipment and need to measure the gain of its audio
amplifier. You have an audio generator that can inject a test signal at the amplifier
input. Connect two oscilloscope channels to the amplifier input and output as
shown. Measure both signal levels and use these measurements to calculate t he
gain.
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