1) Top Control Bar

This area provides essential commands for starting, stopping, and configuring data acquisition. It also includes quick-access options for automatic waveform scaling and deeper system settings..

How to Use

1. Run/Stop: Click Run for live signal viewing; click Stop to hold the current waveform and investigate any details.
2. Autoscale: If the signal is off-screen or you’re unsure of its characteristics, select Autoscale to instantly optimize the view.
3. Settings / Menu: Explore these options for tasks like saving data, adjusting color schemes, or setting custom trigger behaviors.

2) Input & Feature Pane

Located on the right side, this pane centralizes controls for channel visibility, trigger settings, math operations, cursor tools, and measurements. Each button opens a dedicated menu or toggles a specific function.

How to Use

1. Selecting a Channel: Click IN1 or IN2 to reveal or hide the waveform, adjust probe settings, and set voltage offsets.
2. Trigger Setup: Use TRIG to stabilize the display. Pick your source channel, define the trigger level, and choose a rising or falling edge.
3. Math Operations: Click MATH to create a new math trace (e.g., IN1 + IN2, or a derivative) for comparative analysis.
4. Cursor Measurements: Access CURSOR to place vertical or horizontal cursors on any waveform, measuring amplitude or time differences with high accuracy.
5. Measurements: Under MEAS, select up to four metrics (like max voltage, period, or duty cycle) to view real-time numerical data on-screen.

3) Main Graph Display

The main display lets you observe waveforms in real time or in a frozen state, making it easier to identify and observe signals. A labeled grid helps approximate voltage and time without needing additional tools.

How to Use

• Signal Traces: Each active channel (IN1, IN2, or MATH) appears in a distinct color. This differentiation simplifies comparing multiple signals at once.
• Grid & Scale: The scope’s horizontal divisions correspond to time (seconds/div), while vertical divisions represent voltage (volts/div).
• Zero Level: Typically marked by a central horizontal line, indicating 0 V unless an offset is applied.

4) Fine Adjustment Controls

While broad changes to time/div and volts/div can be done with main scale knobs or on-screen settings, the fine adjustment is ideal for minor tweaks. This helps align waveform points with grid lines or focus on small signal details.

How to Use

1. Vertical Position: Select a channel, then turn the fine knob (or use arrow controls) to move the waveform up or down. This is handy for centering a waveform or comparing two channels at similar baselines.
2. Horizontal Position: Shift the trace left or right, allowing you to focus on specific edges or pulses. This is especially useful when analyzing a single event or aligning cursors precisely.
3. Fine Scale Adjustments: Some software lets you toggle between fine-tuning the time/div or volts/div. Use this to dial in just the right level of magnification for critical waveform segments.

INPUTS

IN1 and IN2 Channels

• Location: Right side of the interface, typically listed as “IN1” and “IN2.”
• Settings Access: Click on the channel name (not the gear icon) to configure the channel’s parameters.

Channel Settings

1. SHOW: Toggle the channel’s waveform on or off.
2. INVERT: Flip the signal vertically (multiplying by -1), useful for analyzing signals from different reference polarities.
3. Probe Attenuation: Manually set the division factor (e.g., 1x, 10x, 100x) to match your physical probe. Ensures voltage readings are scaled correctly.
4. Vertical Offset: Shift the signal up or down to align with the desired reference level on the graph.
5. LV and HV: Select Low Voltage (LV) or High Voltage (HV) input range. This must match your hardware jumper settings to safely measure signals within the correct voltage range.

TRIGGER

Trigger Source

• Options: IN1, IN2, or external source (EXT).
• Usage: Choose which signal’s crossing event will initiate the data capture.

Trigger Settings

1. LEVEL: The voltage threshold the signal must reach to trigger acquisition.
2. EDGE: Defines if the trigger event occurs on a rising or falling edge (or both).
3. NORMAL: Only triggers if the condition is met, otherwise holds the last captured frame.
4. SINGLE: Captures one event and then stops, ideal for one-shot anomalies.
5. AUTO: Continues capturing regardless of the trigger condition, preventing a frozen display if no triggers occur.
6. STOP: Pauses trigger acquisition.
7. RUN: Resumes or starts data acquisition.

MATH

MATH FUNTIONS:The Math feature allows users to apply mathematical operations to the input signals, enhancing signal comparison and analysis. The available operations include:

• +: Adds two signals together.
• –: Subtracts one signal from another.
• : Multiplies two signals.
• ABS: Outputs the absolute value of the selected signal.
• dy/dt: Computes the derivative of the signal.
• ∫(y) dt: Performs time integration of the signal.
• INVERT: Flips the selected signal vertically.

CURSORS

Purpose: Provide exact time and voltage readings between any user-defined points on the waveform.

• Types of Measurements:
1. Signal Period: Place vertical cursors around one cycle to measure the period and derive frequency.
2. Amplitude: Place horizontal cursors to measure peak or trough levels.
3. Time Delay: Compare two events in the signal, such as the delay between input and output waveforms.
4. Amplitude Difference: Evaluate voltage difference between two points.
5. Time Difference: Precisely measure how long it takes to go from one point to another.

MEASUREMENTS

• Access: Via the MEAS button or menu.
• Simultaneous Display: Up to four measurements can be shown at once.

• Common Measurements:
• P2P (Peak-to-Peak): Highest minus lowest voltage in the waveform.
• MEAN: Average voltage over a cycle.
• MAX / MIN: Instantaneous highest and lowest readings.
• RMS: Root Mean Square value, critical in AC power calculations.
• DUTY CYCLE: Percentage of time the signal is high within one cycle.
• PERIOD / FREQ: The time for one complete cycle and its inverse (cycles per second).

AUTOSCALE

• Purpose: Automatically configures the oscilloscope’s vertical and horizontal scales for optimal waveform display.

• What It Does:
• Determines the best volts/div setting to ensure the entire amplitude is visible.
• Chooses a time/div such that at least one full waveform cycle is shown.
• Typical Use Case:
• Ideal for a quick setup when you have an unknown or rapidly changing signal, saving time over manual scaling.