HAMEG instruments fulfi ll the regulations of the EMC directive. The conformity test made by HAMEG is based on the actual generic- and 4. RF immunity of oscilloscopes. product standards. In cases where different limit values are applicable, HAMEG applies the severer standard.
C o n t e n t s CombiScope HM1508-2 Specifi cations Front Panel Elements – Brief Description Blockdiagram Short Description of HM1508-2 Boards 1. TE Board 2. YP Board 3. Delay Line 4. YF Board 5. MB Board 6. FC Board 7.
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 ® 1 5 0 M H z M i x e d S i g n a l C o m b i S c o p e w i t h F F T H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 1 GSa/s Real Time Sampling, 10 GSa/s Random Sampling DSO mode: 4-channel display of 2...
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Analog mode 2nd Trigger 150 MHz Mixed Signal CombiScope ® HM1508-2 Min. signal height: 5 mm Valid at 23 °C after a 30 minute warm-up period Frequency range: 0 - 250 MHz Coupling:...
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F r o n t P a n e l E l e m e n t s – B r i e f D e s c r i p t i o n Front Panel Elements – Brief Description 9 10 11 12 ANALOG...
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F r o n t P a n e l E l e m e n t s – B r i e f D e s c r i p t i o n CH1/2-CURSOR-CH3/4-MA/REF-ZOOM (pushbutton) CH1 / VAR (pushbutton) Calls the menu and indicates the current function of POSI- Calls channel 1 menu with input coupling, inverting, probe TION 1 and 2 controls.
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F r o n t P a n e l E l e m e n t s – B r i e f D e s c r i p t i o n ANALOG ANALOG SAVE/ FOCUS INTENS POWER POWER DIGITAL...
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B l o c k d i a g r a m H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 10 Subject to change without notice...
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S h o r t D e s c r i p t i o n o f H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 B o a r d s The Delay Line stage converts the signal to the wave resistance Short Description of HM1508-2 Boards stage of the delay line.
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S h o r t D e s c r i p t i o n o f H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 B o a r d s and time base section are compensated and the trigger slope contacts are recognised and their probe factor is taken into becomes visible.
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P C B I n t e r c o n n e c t i o n s PCB Interconnections W6002 W6001 J1008 J4802 J4801 Subject to change without notice...
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P C B I n t e r c o n n e c t i o n s Interconnections between: MB-Board (J4801) and YF-Board (W9000) MB-Board (J5002) and MC-Board (J4) Direction Name Direction Name YP-Board (J2400) and MB-Board (J5000) -->...
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P C B I n t e r c o n n e c t i o n s PS-Board (J3) and CRT-Board (W6003) MC-Board (J5) and AB-Board (J1) MC-Board (J6) and IF-Board (J8500) Direction Name Direction Name Direction Name -->...
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If cables or connectors have to be disconnected, the instrument must be switched off before removing them. For measurement at high voltage (-1.5 kV Focus and -2 kV) use suitable probes, recommended by HAMEG. Such measurements should be performed in the following way: 1.
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g B: Preliminary Test! 3. Set the front face of the oscilloscope on a soft surface and pull the cabinet off. (Photo A6 and A7) The precondition for undistorted operation is correct supply voltages generated by the power supply.
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g +5 V IF -2 kV Locate and identify J1005 (1 litz wire) connecting the power Locate and identify Molex connector J1009 (4 wires) connecting supply board with the MC board (marked “+5 V IF”...
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g +12 kV 1.7.3 Please note that the crt and the voltage multiplier can still be 1.7.1 +12 kV measurement charged although the instrument is switched off.
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g If the heater seems to be defective, remove the CRT socket and 1.10 Adjustment after power supply change. measure the CRT heater resistance between pin 1 and 14 to The following procedures are required after changing a power eliminate the CRT socket.
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Item Instrument Behavior What to do Remark Analog and digital mode: Select analog mode. This description assumes that the crt heater glows as described under item 1.8.
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Item Instrument Behavior What to do Remark Measure the sawtooth signal using an oscilloscope with See photos C3.9.1 and C3.9.2 made in analog a *10 probe or alternatively the method described under mode.
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Item Instrument Behavior What to do Remark 3.13 Locate and identify delay line cable on YF board and make See photo C3.13 a short across the delay line.
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Use an oscilloscope and measure the PUMP_VOL(tage) See photos C5.1.1 and C5.1.2. via a 10:1 probe at pin 2 of Molex connector J1008 after HAMEG logo has a bright the wire to CR board has been disconnected. spot in the top right posi-...
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Item Instrument Behavior What to do Remark Use an oscilloscope and measure the control voltage D_ANA at pin See photo C6.4.1.
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H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Item Instrument Behavior What to do Remark If the signal is present, the YP board is ok, continue with item 7.6. If the signal is not present, continue with item 7.7.
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Some errors cause a break of the calibration and the display of an error message on the screen. 15.2 Use the Hameg adjustment and testing program “PSH1.xx”, select operation mode „testing“ and select your Instrument (e.g. HM1508-2), run the program and look for errors. .
P e r f o r m a n c e C h e c k H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 Performance Check HM1508-2 Table of Content 5) Pre-attenuator 2:1 (1M Ohm parallel with 10-25 pF), e.g. HZ20 (e.g.
P e r f o r m a n c e C h e c k H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 Some checks require the presence of software adjustment 6. CH 1: Attenuator Compensation menus. To enter these menus: 1.
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P e r f o r m a n c e C h e c k H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 8.1 CH1 – 1 mV/div (5% accuracy) 8.8 CH1 – 200 mV/div (3% accuracy) – Set attenuator CH 1 to 1 mV/div. –...
P e r f o r m a n c e C h e c k H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 9. CH 2: Y Accuracy 9.7 CH2 – 200 mV/div (3% accuracy) The accuracy reading should always be performed in the –...
P e r f o r m a n c e C h e c k H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 – Adjust the generator amplitude for 8 div. display height on 18. CH 1: 5 mV/div: XY mode X Bandwidth (Analog/Digital) the screen.
P e r f o r m a n c e C h e c k H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 22. CH 1: Trigger Bandwidth (internal triggering) – Press “TTL” function key so that the CH 3 trigger threshold –...
P e r f o r m a n c e C h e c k H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 29. Trigger Filter Check – Set time mark generator for 100μs spike pulses (alterna- – Set time base to 500 μs/div. tively 10 kHz sine wave signal);...
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A d j u s t m e n t a n d P e r f o r m a n c e C h e c k H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 – The maximum acceptable deviation at the 10 or 11 pulse the fi...
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MADE IN GERMANY HZ620 Several types of Box I will be available for connecting to 2-Ch or 4-Ch HAMEG-oscilloscopes. Box I is also named HM1x0xLF- Selecting Signals and Sub Functions Box. Note that some functions of Box I are only accessible via Interface commands.
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S y s t e m D e s c r i p t i o n H Z 6 2 0 Calibrating the DC-voltage from –2V to +3V When changing the signal, the activated sub-function is can- celled. The Frequency/Amplitude Encoders are enabled or disabled according to the selected signal.
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S y s t e m D e s c r i p t i o n H Z 6 2 0 VID x Ext.Video signal is switched to the output connector Frequency selection: of HZ620, x = 0 >not inverted, 1 > inverted FRQ x x = DC 200Hz...
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H M 1 X 0 X O s c i l l o s c o p e s T e s t a n d A d j u s t m e n t 2.3 HM1508-2 (device under test) HM1X0X Oscilloscopes Test and Adjustment Connect the HM1508-2 RS-232 connector to an unused COM Port on the PC and keep the COM Port number in mind.
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H M 1 X 0 X O s c i l l o s c o p e s T e s t a n d A d j u s t m e n t 3.2.3 USB Driver selection 3.2.5 Finishing the installation After the installation has been successfully completed it is indicated by the following information.
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H M 1 X 0 X O s c i l l o s c o p e s T e s t a n d A d j u s t m e n t 3.2.8 USB Driver selection 3.2.10 Finishing the installation After the installation has been successfully completed it is indicated by the following information.
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H M 1 X 0 X O s c i l l o s c o p e s T e s t a n d A d j u s t m e n t 4. PSH Adjustment Software installation 4.3 Installation fi...
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Note: The opening of this window is only required to remember the name of the path, to change it or to store a new database version downloaded from “HAMEG Service” which will be loaded with the next STOP start of PSH.
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5.7.3.2 Special case: New device. If a new device is to be tested/adjusted, input the device If the calibration has been made in the HAMEG calibration name (type). Thereafter the calibration data of this device lab, a text fi le with the calibration data will be delivered must be input in its allocated calibration database (edit >...
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H M 1 X 0 X O s c i l l o s c o p e s T e s t a n d A d j u s t m e n t 5.7.4.5 “device name” Close the window “Device attributes” and connect the Click the “1.
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H M 1 X 0 X O s c i l l o s c o p e s T e s t a n d A d j u s t m e n t the presence of the generators (e.g. HM813x and HZ620) number (instrument settings, test function), result (com- and their serial numbers (to avoid the use of uncalibrated mand, fail, pass).
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H M 1 X 0 X O s c i l l o s c o p e s T e s t a n d A d j u s t m e n t 5.8.6 “Message” window control functions. The “STOP”...
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H M 1 X 0 X O s c i l l o s c o p e s T e s t a n d A d j u s t m e n t Test set up rear connections between PC and Test & Calibration equipment USB-RS232 USB-RS232 USB-Hub...
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M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E ®...
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M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 Content RV1001: +65 Volt supply 42 Trigger Peak Peak CH 1 (Software Adjustment) RV1003: +12 Volt supply 43 Trigger Peak Peak CH 2 (Software Adjustment) Trace Rotation Check...
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M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 General Informations Analog/Digital Oscilloscope HM1508-2 WARNING The Instrument must be disconnected from the mains power supply whenever you open the case, repair or exchange parts.
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M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 General Informations Adjustment Procedure This procedure covers all adjustments and the most important – but not all – performance checks. The correct sequence of all adjustment steps must be strictly followed.
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 RV1001 +65 Volt supply WARNING: To avoid damage use a fully insulated screwdriver! –...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 RV1003 +12 Volt supply WARNING: To avoid damage use a fully insulated screwdriver! –...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 R6013 CRT minimum intensity WARNING: To avoid damage use a fully insu- lated screwdriver! –...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 R6024 Astigmatism correction WARNING: To avoid damage use a fully insu- lated screwdriver! –...
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M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 R2031 100 Hz Square Wave 5 mV/div CH 1 –...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 CH 1, Input Capacitance Adaptation – Press AUTOSET pushbutton without signal applied (default setting). –...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 C2023 CH 1, 10:1 Attenuator Compensation – Locate and identify C-Trimmer C2023 in the shielded CH 1 section of the YP board.
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 C2004 CH 1, 100:1 Attenuator Compensation – Locate and identify C-Trimmer C2004 in the shielded CH 1 section of the YP board.
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 CH 2, Input Capacitance Adaptation – Press AUTOSET pushbutton without signal applied (default setting). –...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 C2223 CH 2, 10:1 Attenuator Compensation – Locate and identify C-Trimmer C2223 in the shielded CH 2 section of the YP board.
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 C2204 CH 2, 100:1 Attenuator Compensation – Locate and identify C-Trimmer C2204 in the shielded CH 2 section of the YP board.
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 Readout Adjustment (Software Adjustment) – Press “PROBE ADJ.” pushbutton, “COMP. TESTER On” function key and press AUTO/CURSOR-MEASURE and SETTINGS pushbutton simultaneously to enter the “Settings Adjust”...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 YP ADD Y Position (Software Adjustment) – Check that no signal is applied at the BNC connectors.
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 X Position (Software Adjustment) – Check that no signal is applied at the BNC con- nectors.
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 Trigger Point (Software Adjustment) – Check that no signal is applied at the BNC connectors. –...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 Trigger Counter (Software Adjustment) – Press “Counter” function key to call the “Trigger Counter” submenu. –...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 Calibrator (Software Adjustment) – Check that no signal is applied at the BNC connectors. –...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 R5107 COMP. Tester Trace Rotation Note: This adjustment assumes that the adjustment un- der item 3) “Trace Rotation Check”...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 R9149 Y-Final Amplifi er Adjustment – Check that a 1 MHz square wave signal of 25 mV via 50 cable and 50 through termination is connected to input CH 1.
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 R9118, C9045 Y-Final Amplifi er Adjustment – Connect a 1 MHz square wave signal of 25 mV via 50 cable and 50 through termination to input CH 1.
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 R9034 / C9001 and R9126 / C9037 Y-Final Amplifi...
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M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 C2201 HF Adjustment CH 2 – Press VERT/XY pushbutton to call the Vertical menu. –...
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T P R O C E D U R E H M 1 5 0 8 - 2 Video Trigger Check – Connect a Composite Video Signal with positive polarity (line and frame content above the sync pulses) to input CH 1.
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