User manual

RIGOL

User‟s Guide for DS1000B series

2-8

To set up Probe Attenuation

The oscilloscope allows selecting the attenuation factor for the probe. The

attenuation factor changes the vertical scaling of the oscilloscope so that the

measurement results reflect the actual voltage levels at the probe tip.

To change (or check) the probe attenuation setting, press the CH1, CH2, CH3 or

CH4 button (according to which channel is in using). Toggle the Probe soft button to

match the attenuation factor of the probe.

This setting remains in effect until changed again.

Figure 2-8 shows an example for using a 1000:1 probe and its attenuation factor.

Figure 2-8

Using a 1000:1 probe

Table 2-3 Probe setting

Probe attenuation factors

Corresponding settings

1:1000，1:100，1:10

0.001X，0.01X，0.1X

1:1，2:1，5:1

1X，2X，5X

10:1，20:1，50:1

10X，20X，50X

100:1，200:1，500:1

100X，200X，500X

1000:1

1000X

Vertical volt/div.

Probe attenuation