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Installation8

4 Installation

Important:

Do not connect your PicoScope 3000 Series PC Oscilloscope to the PC

until you have installed the software.

Please note that the 2-channel and 4-channel oscilloscope ranges have different power

supply options, so it is important to consult the appropriate "2-channel" or

"4-channel" section below.

2-Channel oscilloscopes (including MSOs)

Follow the instructions in the Installation Guide included with your product package.

Connect your PC Oscilloscope to the PC using the USB cable supplied.

There is no need for an additional power supply, as the unit obtains its power from

the USB port.

4-Channel oscilloscopes

Follow the instructions in the Installation Guide and leaflet included with your product

package.

With the 4-channel 3000 Series oscilloscopes, you have two options for power.

1. If your computer or USB hub does not have two free, powered USB ports, connect

your 4-channel oscilloscope to the PC or hub using the single-headed USB cable

supplied. Plug the power adapter into the mains and connect the DC cable to the

DC power socket on the rear of the oscilloscope (see image 1 below).

2. If your computer or USB hub has two free, powered USB ports, connect your

4-channel oscilloscope to the PC or hub using the double-headed USB cable

supplied, ensuring that each USB plug is connected to a separate USB port (see

image 2 below).

Note: If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the oscilloscope is in

operation it will restart automatically, but any unsaved data will be lost.

Checking the installation

Once you have installed the software and connected the PC Oscilloscope to the PC,

start the PicoScope software. The software should now display any signal connected to

the scope inputs. If you have a probe connected to your oscilloscope, you should see a

small 50 or 60 hertz signal in the oscilloscope window when you touch the probe tip

with your finger.