Self-Calibration with the SDS Series Oscilloscopes
October 25, 2017
Over time and temperature, the components in a test instrument can change and adversely alter the performance and measurement accuracy. Periodically running the self-calibration routine can help ensure top performance. You can run the self-calibration routine at any time, but it is recommended if the operating temperature changes by more than 5 °C. 1. Disconnect … Continued
How to quickly save a picture with SIGLENT SDS Oscilloscopes
October 25, 2017
Many SIGLENT scopes feature a quick print key located on the front panel. To save a copy of the display image as a bitmap file (BMP): 1. Verify that the Print key is assigned to the save to USB. This is indicted by an “S” located at the top of the display: If the scope … Continued
How do I determine what bandwidth of scope I require for my application?
October 24, 2017
The bandwidth of a digital oscilloscope, often called analog bandwidth, refers to the bandwidth of the front-input amplifier of the oscilloscope and is equivalent to a low pass filter. Oscilloscope bandwidth is defined as the frequency at which the amplitude of the observed signal drops by -3 dB (or drops to 70.7% of its actual … Continued
Calibration Traceability
October 23, 2017
Excerpt from the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board: http://anab.org/news/newsletter/winter-2014/nist-traceability-statements NIST Traceability Statements Many calibration customers request on their accredited calibration certificates a statement that the measurement is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). They want assurance that the standards used for the calibration are ultimately traceable to the International System of Units … Continued
How do I perform a Self-Calibration with my SDS oscilloscope?
October 12, 2017
Self-Calibration with the SDS1000, 1000X, 2000, and 2000X Series Oscilloscopes Over time and temperature, the components in a test instrument can change and adversely alter the performance and measurement accuracy. Periodically running the self-calibration routine can help ensure top performance. You can run the self-calibration routine at any time, but it is recommended if the … Continued
What do I do if my oscilloscope is frozen or hanging?
October 2, 2017
In some extreme hardware errors, the oscilloscope may become unresponsive or “hang” during the boot sequence. Oscilloscope Hardware Reset If your oscilloscope is frozen, will not boot, or appears to be unresponsive, you can attempt a hardware reset by following these instructions: 1. Disconnect all USB, LAN, and input cables. Leave the power cord connected. … Continued
Do all SIGLENT products support SCPI?
September 29, 2017
What instruments accept SCPI commands for remote control? All SIGLENT instruments (except for the SHS1000 and SHS800 hand-held oscilloscopes) support SCPI remote control commands. For more information, download the specific instrument programming guide located on the product page.