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  • Page 1 Oscilloscope Multimeter User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface Dear users, Thank you for purchasing this digital oscilloscope multi-meter. We believe its innovative function combination and humanized design will bring great convenience to your site tests. Before use, please carefully read this manual, especial the part of “Safety Instructions”. Please also keep this manual property for future reference. Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................1 INTRODUCTION TO THE INSTRUMENT........................
  • Page 4 Function buttons and main option menu........................8 Selection of coupling means of input signal......................9 Time base control..............................9 Adjustment of horizontal position.......................... 10 Vertical amplitude control............................11 Trigger control.................................11 Adjustment of trigger level............................. 12 About the trigger mode............................13 Prompt message of scanning status........................13 Trigger operations of single scan..........................14 Cursor measurement reading function........................15 Automatic measurement of waveform........................17...
  • Page 5 Switching measurement function..........................25 Selection of manual/automatic measuring range....................26 Relative value measuring mode..........................27 Holding of measurement data..........................28 Peak value holding (P-H) mode..........................29 AC and DC voltage measurement.......................... 30 Measurement of AC and DC current (500mA, 10A)..................... 32 Frequency counting and measurement of duty ratio....................33 Resistance measurement............................

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions This digital oscilloscope multi-meter is designed in conformity with safety specifications of IEC1010-1. Second category of overvoltage measurement: CAT III - 1000V; pollution protection level: Level 1. Before use, please check the housing first to see if it has any crack or any required plastic part is missing. Do not use instrument with broken housing.
  • Page 7 V/，COM 250V DC/AC virtual value, within 10 seconds ℃ V/，COM 250V DC/AC virtual value, within 10 seconds V/，COM 250V DC/AC virtual value, within 10 seconds When changing measuring function, please make sure the probe of test leads is taken away from the test point before plugging in/out the plug of test leads and before switching on/off the device.
  • Page 8 Safety signs Caution, danger! This sign appears near other signs or socket terminals to remind users that the instruction of the manual must be followed during operation, so as to prevent damage to the instrument/personal injury. Caution, electricity shock! This sign appears near one or more terminals to indicate that there may be hazard voltage in the terminal(s) during use.

  • Page 9: Introduction To The Instrument

    Introduction to the Instrument Main features ◆200Msps high-speed sampling, 40MHz analog bandwidth, 6000 digital multimeter ◆Rotary knob for switching oscillography with three types of waveform scanning mode i.e. automatic mode, regular mode and single-time mode ◆Save function for data and waveform in the measurement; a total of 100 sets of data and 50 waveform can be saved ◆Parameters i.e.

  • Page 10: Button Functions

    Button functions BUTTONS Name Function The actual function varies with measuring range and work mode. The F1 ~ F4 option menu displayed on the LCD serves as the prompt for action. Waveform capture button Data save button Instrument switch AC/DC Voltage/Frequency/Duty ratio Resistance/Diode/Continuity test/ Capacitance Temperature...

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Start-up and shutdown Rotate the rotary knob to desired measurement gear and the power is connected to the instrument; rotate the rotary knob to OFF position to turn off the power. • Keep the testing probe away from the test point before turning off the instrument Attention！...

  • Page 12: Operations Of The Scopemeter

    Operations of the scopemeter Entering into the scopemeter mode Rotate the rotary knob to select the scopemeter (OSC) mode As no shielding measures are provided for the testing rod of the multimeter, it hard to thoroughly eliminate the interference when using the testing rod of the multimeter for waveform test. To Instructions! meet the needs of high quality test, user may purchase adapters and high-frequency shielding lines.

  • Page 13: Function Buttons And Main Option Menu

    Function buttons and main option menu The function buttons of F1~F4 are located at the lower of the LCD screen. With the option menu on the screen, these buttons will enable users to realize several functions. Some functions are provided with sub-option menu for further operations.

  • Page 14: Selection Of Coupling Means Of Input Signal

    Selection of coupling means of input signal The selected input coupling will determine what part of signal is allowed to be transmitted to the scopemeter. The coupling means include DC/AC types. DC coupling The AC and DC part of signal is allowed pass through. AC coupling The DC part of signal is blocked but the dynamic AC part is allowed to pass through.

  • Page 15: Adjustment Of Horizontal Position

    Adjustment of horizontal position Under the sub-option menu of scanning time base setting, press F4 button (POS) to enter into the sub-option of adjustment of triggering position. With the change of triggering position, the horizontal position of waveform will change accordingly. Therefore, the adjustment of triggering position is also referred to as adjustment of horizontal position.

  • Page 16: Vertical Amplitude Control

    Vertical amplitude control Under the main option menu of scopemeter mode, press F2 button (VOLT) to enter into the sub-option menu of vertical control: Back Adjustment of vertical sensativity Vertical position EXIT ▼ ▲ 1. Press F1 button (EXIT) to exit the sub-option menu of vertical control and back to main option menu. 2.

  • Page 17: Adjustment Of Trigger Level

    1. Press F1 button (EXIT) to exit the sub-option menu of trigger setting and back to the main option menu. 2. Press F2 button ( ) to select the rising or descending edge triggering. 3. Press F3 button (MODE) to select the trigger mode. 4.

  • Page 18: About The Trigger Mode

    About the trigger mode Automatic: Even if no trigger conditions are detected, the scopemeter can still collect waveforms. If there are no trigger conditions, the scopemeter will be automatically triggered and start to collect data after waiting for a certain period of time.

  • Page 19: Trigger Operations Of Single Scan

    Trigger operations of single scan The data collection of single trigger is carried out in the following steps: 1. Adjust the vertical amplitude V/div and horizontal amplitude to adapt to the waveform to be collected. 2. Select appropriate trigger level, gradient and then select single trigger mode. 3.

  • Page 20: Cursor Measurement Reading Function

    After waveform is held, press F4 button to activate the cursor measurement function; press “S” button for 2 seconds to save the waveform. One single trigger mode is selected, any adjustment to waveform will be prohibited. If you want Instructions! to change scanning time base, vertical amplitude, coupling means and waveform position etc., please press F3 button (TRIG) to activate the adjustment of trigger mode and adjust the trigger mode to automatic mode or normal mode.
  • Page 21 The cursor measurement reading function is only available when the waveform is held (Use HOLD or single time scan). After the waveform is held, press F4 button to enter into sub-menu of cursor measurement reading function: Back Voltage difference Time difference EXIT V t...

  • Page 22: Automatic Measurement Of Waveform

    corresponding frequency i.e. measurement of pulse width or cycle/frequency of signals. The sub-option menu of time difference (t) is as follows: Back Adjustment of cursor position Selection of cursor EXIT LEFT ◀ ▶ a. Press F1 button (EXIT) to exit the sub-option menu of time difference measurement and back to the sub-option menu of cursor control.

  • Page 23: Automatic Setting Of Scanning Parameters

    Automatic setting of scanning parameters Automatic setting provides users with stable waveform display. This function will automatically set the vertical/horizontal amplitude and the trigger level and trigger mode. If you need to observe the signals in certain circuits without knowing its amplitude and frequency and hope to fast obtain the waveform display and measure its parameters i.e.

  • Page 24: Holding Of Signal Waveform

    Holding of signal waveform When collection of data is continuing, the waveform of signals will be constantly refreshed. When the data collection is stopped, the display content will be held. The main purpose of holding waveform is to hold the current data or waveform, so as to make close observation easier.

  • Page 25: Storage And Reading Of Waveform Of Signals

    When scanning speed set to 200ms/div or a faster time base, after pressing “S” button, user will immediately hold the last waveform on the screen. If the instrument is set to 50ms/div or a slower time base, the instrument will hold the waveform when scanning by rolling.
  • Page 26 3. Press “S” button to exit database. The option menu of database is as follows: Page up Page down Delete Save ERASE SAVE ◀ ▶ a. Press F1 button ( ) to select the next data position in order. ◀ b.
  • Page 27 • If user wants to save current waveforms and data, use has to hold these waveforms first. Otherwise, the reminding of function button F3 (SAVE) will not appear. Instructions! • If the new waveform is saved to a position where original waveform has been saved, the original waveform will be replaced.
  • Page 28 The option menue under the memory waveform display status is as follows: Page up Page down Delete Cursor measurement ERASE CURS ◀ ▶ a. Press F1 button ( ) to read the previous waveform. ◀ b. Press F2 button ( ) to rest the next waveform.

  • Page 29: Operations Of Multimeter

    Operations of multimeter Entering into the mode of multimeter Rotate the rotary knob to select the mode of multimeter (DMM) • Please read, understand and abide by the following safety rules and operation methods. Warning! • When switching measurement functions, please make sure to keep the probe of test leads away from the test point.

  • Page 30: Switching Measurement Function

    Switching measurement function Rotate rotary button for selection of test function. The switching of measurement function follows thef ollowing circulation order: voltage (AC/DC)/frequency/duty ratio resistance/diode/continuity/capacitancetemper aturetriodemA current (AC/DC) 10A current (AC/DC) AC waveformDC waveform. For multi-functional gear, press F3/SEL for switching of functions; for voltage and current gear, press F3/SEL for switching to AC/ DC/Hz/%.

  • Page 31: Selection Of Manual/Automatic Measuring Range

    Selection of manual/automatic measuring range Automatic measuring range is adopted after start-up or switching to measurement function. For most occasions of application, this is the most convenient measuring method. On occasions where a certain measuring range shall be fixed, user may perform the following operations: 1.

  • Page 32: Relative Value Measuring Mode

    Relative value measuring mode Relative value mode is a measuring mode which displays the difference between the actual measurement value and the reference value. Relative value mode is available for most functions of the instrument. 1. Press F1 button (REL) and the current displayed measurement value will be saved as the reference value. Then, the relative value mode is activated.

  • Page 33: Holding Of Measurement Data

    Holding of measurement data Press data holding button “S”, the displayed reading will be held. At this time, the icon of data holding “HOLD” will be displayed on the LCD screen. Press “S” button again, normal operation will be resumed. 1.

  • Page 34: Peak Value Holding (P-H) Mode

    Peak value holding (P-H) mode The peak value holding mode will display the measured maximum value and minimum value. These values are constantly refreshed accordingly based on each time of refresh of measurement result. The peak value holding mode is available for most functions of the instrument. User may press F2 button (P-H) to activate this function. The maximum and minimum peak value of measured data will be displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 35: Ac And Dc Voltage Measurement

    AC and DC voltage measurement When the measured voltage exceeds the “safety voltage” (24VDC/AC), the warning information Instructions! “ ” will be displayed to remind users of “safety”. • To avoid damage to the instrument, never apply 700V AC or 1000V DC voltage on the measuring Warning! end for more than 10 seconds.
  • Page 36 3. Press F3 button to switch to DC/AC/Hz/% measuring mode (the default mode is DC). 4. Use test lead to touch the test point. 5. The instrument will display the value of voltage. The displayed result includes the value, decimal point and polarity.

  • Page 37: Measurement Of Ac And Dc Current (500Ma, 10A)

    Measurement of AC and DC current (500mA, 10A) • To avoid electricity shock, never perform AC current measurement for circuit with a voltage of AC 250V or higher. Warning! • When measuring large current with 10A gear, the measurement duration in every 15 minutes shall not exceed 30 seconds.

  • Page 38: Frequency Counting And Measurement Of Duty Ratio

    a. Press F1 button (REL) to enter into relative value mode. b. Press F2 button (P-H) to enter into peak value holding mode. c. Press F3 button (SEL) to select other functions: DC, AC, frequency Hz, duty ratio %. Frequency counting and measurement of duty ratio The instrument adopts FIV (Frequency in Voltage) and FIX (Frequency in Ampere) for the measurement of frequency/duty ratio.
  • Page 39 To measure the frequency and duty ratio, the signal must reach certain amplitude: the voltage signal Attention! amplitude shall be  500mVp-p; the current signal shall be  20mA RMS. For signals which are close to 10MHz or higher, a large amplitude of (voltage/current) signal may be required. When carrying out frequency counting and measurement of duty ratio, manual mode shall not be Attention! adopted and the function of relative value (REL) and Peak value holding shall not be used either.

  • Page 40: Resistance Measurement

    Resistance measurement To avoid electricity shock, before the resistance measurement, user shall first cut off (taking out the Warning! battery/ remove the power line) the power of the device to be tested and discharge the capacitor of the power. 1. Plug the banana plug of the black test line into the negative COM socket and the banana plug of the red test line into the positive resistor ...
  • Page 41 Diode/continuity test Diode test Warning! To avoid electricity shock, please do not test the diode with load of voltage. 1. Plug the banana plug of the black test line into the negative COM socket and the banana plug of the red test line into the positive resistor ...
  • Page 42 6. The nature of the diode or semiconductor PN junction may be judged from the following: If a reading at one time displays a voltage value (about 0.2V to 0.7V) and a reading at another time displays “O.L”, then this diode is good. If the reading of both times displays “O.L”, there is break circuit with the diode.

  • Page 43: Capacitor Measurement

    Capacitor measurement Warning! To avoid electricity shock, please do not test the capacitor with load of voltage. 1. Plug the banana plug of the black test line into the negative COM socket 2. Plug the banana plug of the red test line into the positive CAP socket. 3.

  • Page 44: Temperature Measurement

    Temperature measurement 1. Insert standard K type temperature sensor into the negative COM socket and the positive TEMP (Mind the polarity) 2. Rotate the rotary knob to select “ ” measurement function. Then, a sign of “TEMPERATURE” will appear on the top of the screen to remind user that the function of temperature measurement is currently available.

  • Page 45: Storage And Reading Of Measurement Data

    Storage and reading of measurement data The database of the instrument is able to save 100 DMM measurement data. 1. Press “S” button for 2 seconds to enter into the database of the instrument. 2. If user needs to save current measurement value into database, use shall first press “S” button to hold this data. Then, press “S”...
  • Page 46 5. Press “S” button again to exit the database function. If you want to save data, you need to hold the data first. If the data is not held, the F4 mark SAVE will not appear after you enter into the database. Instructions! If the data is saved to a recording position where original data has been saved, the original data will be replaced.

  • Page 47: Technical Parameters And The Entire Set Of Instrument

    Technical Parameters and the entire set of instrument Features and technical parameters of the instrument General features Display 240*160dot-matrix graphics Observation area 60mm x 40mm Backlight Constantly on Input resistance 10MΩ Battery 3 AA5 batteries Auto shutdown 15 minutes or disabled Power shortage Operation height 0~2000m...
  • Page 48 Input resistance About 100MΩ Division Vertical  6.0, horizontal 24.0 Range of vertical 500mV/div ~ 200V/div Range of time base 12.5ns/div ~ 10s/div sensativity Accuracy of vertical ±(5%+ 0.2div) Accuracy of time base ±(0.01% + 0.1div) amplitude Automatic zero point During DC measurement Scanning mode Auto/normal/single...
  • Page 49 Features of digital multimeter The uncertainty of all measuring ranges is indicated as: ± (a% reading + number). The calibration is valid for one year after which it shall be adjusted. The environmental conditions for ensuring the uncertainty are: 23°C±5°C, <75%RH (mV measuring range can be switched only through manual measurement.) Function Measuring range...
  • Page 50 60.00/500.0mA 10µA /100µA  (1.5%rdg + 10dgt) AC current 50Hz~1kHz (for reference only true virtual value 6.000/10.00A 1mA /10mA if it’s above 1kHz) 600.0 0.1 Ω 1 Ω 6.000k 10 Ω 60.00k  (1.2%rdg + 5dgt) Resistance 600.0k 100 Ω 6.000M...

  • Page 51: Symbols And Icons

     (1.0%rdg + 5dgt), (the signal amplitude is no smaller than Frequency 9.999Hz ~ 9.999MHz 0.001Hz ~ 1kHz 1Vp-p, AC V or 20mA RMS, AC A) Duty ratio 0.01~99.99% (AC 500mVp-p) Diode test Open circuit voltage is about 3.0V; the maximum test current is about 2mA Continuity test Judgment of resistance: about 50 Ω...
  • Page 52 Reference end of measurement (near the CURS Cursor socket of input reference end) Direct current millivolt Division (Scopemeter mode) DUTY Duty ratio ERASE Erase record EXIT Exit current state or option menu Farad (Unit of capacitance) Amplification factor of triode HOLD Data/waveform holding Hertz (Unit of frequency)

  • Page 53: Entire Set Of Instrument And Optional Fittings

    TIME Time, time base TRIG Scan trigger UPPER Select upper cursor volt VOLT Voltage, input sensitivity Microfarad (unit of capacitance) F microsecond Microsiemens (unit of conductivity) s S Ohm (unit of resistance) Voltage difference  V Option adjustment or (upward/downward) Width of time difference of signals ▲▼...

  • Page 54: Daily Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Daily maintenance and troubleshooting Keep the instrument dry If the instrument is wet, please wipe it until it’s dry. If you are not sure whether it’s dry, please do not use it. Use and store the instrument in ambient temperature Extreme ambient temperature will reduce the service life of electric components, deform plastic parts or even cause non-availability for use of the instrument.
  • Page 55 2. All test leads, accessories or optional fittings of the instrument cannot be replaced, repaired or substituted randomly. Before opening the back cover of the battery, please make sure to disconnect the probe from any Warning! probe of voltage. Before the back cover is closed and fixed, please do not use this instrument. Troubleshooting In case of any failure of the instrument, please check the following by yourself before deciding to send it for repair.

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