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PicoScope 3000D Series Oscilloscope & MSO User's Guide 17
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Connectivity, power and installation
1. PicoScope software installation
Before setting up your PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscope, it is recommended that you
first install the PicoScope 6 software by following the instructions in the supplied Quick
Start Guide.
There are different connectivity and power supply options for each oscilloscope model
depending on its specifications.
2. USB connectivity
For best results, use only the high-quality USB cables supplied with your PicoScope
· If your computer has a USB 3.0 port, connect the oscilloscope to it using the USB
3.0 cable supplied (image below).
· The oscilloscope is also compatible with a single USB 2.0 port, and can be
connected using the USB 3.0 cable (image below), provided the port supplies the
required power. The PicoScope software will notify you if the port is not suitable.
· If your computer does not have a USB 3.0 port or a suitable USB 2.0 port
available, you can use a double-headed USB 2.0 cable (available separately)
instead, which allows you to use a second USB port for additional power.
Connector A: Connect to the USB port on
your PC
Connector B: Connect to the USB port on
your PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscope