User manual
RIGOL 
 ©  2008 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. 
  User‟s Guide for DS1000B Series 
II 
Safety Notices 
Review the following safety precautions carefully to avoid any personal injuries or 
damages  to  the  instrument  and  any  products  connected to it.  To  avoid potential 
hazards, please use the instrument as specified by this manual only. 
The instrument should be serviced by Authorized personnel only.   
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury. 
Use Proper  Power  Cord. Use the power  cord designed for the instrument and 
authorized in your country only. 
Ground  The  Instrument.  The  oscilloscope  is  grounded  through  the  grounding 
conductor  of  the  power  cord.  To  avoid  electric  shock  the  instrument,  grounding 
conductor(s) must be grounded properly, before making connections to the input or 
output terminals of the instrument. 
Connect The Probe. The probes‟ ground terminals are at the same voltage level of 
the instrument ground. Do not connect the ground terminals to a high voltage. 
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings 
and marks on the instrument. Follow the user‟s guide for further ratings information 
before making connections to the instrument. 
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate the instrument with covers or 
panels removed. 
Use Proper Fuse. Use the fuse of the type, voltage and current ratings as specified 
for the instrument. 
Avoid  Circuit  or  Wire  Exposure.  Do  not  touch  exposed  connections  and 
components when power is on. 
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If suspected damage occurs with the 
instrument,  have  it  inspected  by  qualified  service  personnel  before  further 
operations. 
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer  to  the  installation  instructions  for  proper 
ventilation of the instrument. 
Do not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. 










