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PicoScope 5000D Series Flexible Resolution Oscilloscopes User's Guide 19

3.6 Probe compensation

We recommend that you compensate each oscilloscope probe before using it with your PicoScope.

Compensation instructions specific to the probe are included in the leaflet supplied with the probe.

Connecting a probe for frequency compensation

1. Plug the probe's BNC connector into the appropriate input channel on the scope.

2. Fit the spring hook (supplied with the probe) on the probe tip.

3. Attach the spring hook to the probe compensation output located on the front panel.

4. Attach the ground lead (supplied) to the probe and connect the crocodile clip to the ground shell of one of the

scope's BNC inputs.

5. Run the PicoScope software. Set the input coupling to AC and then click Auto Setup, which ensures that the

correct input range and collection time are selected.

6. Follow the frequency compensation instructions in the probe leaflet.

Note: if the probe is moved to a different scope channel, we recommend the frequency compensation procedure

be repeated.