Performance Verification
Self Test
This procedure
uses internal routines to verify that the oscilloscope functions and
passes its internal self tests. No test equipment or hookups are required.
1. Run the System
Diagnostics (may take several minutes):
a. Disconnect everything from the oscilloscope inputs.
b. Push the front-panel Default Setup button.
c. Push the Utility menu button.
d. Push the Utility Page lower-bezel button.
e. Select Self Test.
f. Push the S
elf Test lower-bezel button. The Loop X Times side-be zel
menu will be set to Loop 1 Times.
g. Push the
OK Run Self Test side-bezel button.
h. Wait. The internal diagnostics perform an exhaustive verification of
proper
instrument function. This verification may take several minutes.
i. Verify that the status of all tests on the readout is Pass.
j. Push the Menu button twice to clear the dialog box and Self Test menu.
2. Run the signal path compensation routine (may take 5 to 15 minutes):
a. Push the front-panel Default Setup button.
b. Push the Utility menu button.
c. Pus
htheUtility Page lower-bezel button.
d. Select Calibration.
e. Push the Signal Path lower-bezel button.
f. Push the OK-Compensate Signal Paths side bezel button.
g. When the signal path compensation is complete, push the Menu button
twice to clear the dialog box and Self Test menu.
h. Check the lower-bezel Signal Path button to verify that the status is Pass.
62 MDO4000 Series Specifications and Performance Verification