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PicoScope 5000D Series Flexible Resolution Oscilloscopes User's Guide 17

4. External power supply (four-channel models only)

If only two of the four analog channels are required, the supplied USB cable is sufficient to power the device. To

use all four analog channels, or if the USB port provides less than 1200 mA, then connect the supplied AC power

adaptor and USB cable as shown below.

Note: if the AC adaptor is connected or disconnected while the oscilloscope is in operation, it will restart

automatically and any unsaved data will be lost.

5. Running the PicoScope software

Once you have connected the oscilloscope, start the PicoScope software. Signals connected to the scope inputs

should now be displayed. If you touch a connected probe's tip with your finger, you should see a small 50 or 60 Hz

signal in the oscilloscope window.

3.4 Minimum system requirements

To ensure that your PicoScope 5000D Series oscilloscope operates correctly, you must have a computer with at

least the minimum system requirements as shown in the following table. The performance of the oscilloscope

will be better with a more powerful PC, and will benefit from a multi-core processor.

Specification

Operating system

Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10. 32 bit and 64 bit versions.

Beta software is also available for 64-bit Linux and macOS operating systems.

Processor

As required by the operating system

Memory

Free disk space

Ports

USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port(s)*

* See Connectivity, power and installation for more information.