Rigol DS4024E User Manual

Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL
DS4000E User’s Guide 1-9
Passive Probe Function Inspection&Compensation Adjustment
After connecting the passive probe, you need to perform probe function inspection
and probe compensation before making measurements.
Function Inspection
You need to perform probe function inspection according to the steps below before
making measurements using the passive probe.
1. Press Default  OK to restore the oscilloscope to the factory setting.
2. Connect the ground alligator clip of the probe to the “Ground Terminal” as shown
in Figure 1-9.
3. Use the probe to connect the input terminal of CH1 of the oscilloscope and the
“Compensation Signal Output Terminal” of the probe as shown in Figure 1-9.
Figure 1-9 To Use the Compensation Signal
4. Press AUTO.
5. Observe the waveform on the display. In normal condition, the display should be
a square waveform as shown in the figure below. If the square waveform
actually shown does not match that in the figure below, please perform “Probe
Compensation” in the next section.
Figure 1-10 Probe Compensation Signal (Square Waveform)
6. Use the same method to test the other channels.
Compensation Signal Output Terminal
Ground Terminal

Rigol DS4024E Specifications

General

Brand	Rigol
Model	DS4024E
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English