Owner`s manual

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USING THE OSCILLOSCOPE
The following applications describe how to make basic
waveform measurements with the ProbeScope. These
applications are not described in detail, but are de-
signed to familiarize you with basic oscilloscope oper-
ating techniques.
Cautions
:
• Never try to measure an AC peak-to-peak or a DC
voltage that exceeds 100 volts.
• If you are not sure of what the measured signal
level is, always start with the highest range.
ESTABLISHING THE SCREEN’S
VERTICAL DEFLECTION FACTOR
When a measured signal appears on the oscilloscope’s
screen, you can use the grid overlay to measure the
vertical displacement, then multiply this displacement
by the deflection factor of the oscilloscope’s screen to
estimate the measured voltage.
To do this, you must first establish the screen’s vertical
deflection factor.
1. Click on the grid icon so the
screen’s grid overlay appears.
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