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5.2 Probe compensation
The first time you connect the probe to an input channel, you must match the probe to the input
channel. A probe that is not or incorrectly compensated results in measurement errors. Perform
the probe compensation as follows:
1. Set the attenuation factor of the probe to 10X in the menu, set the switch on the probe to 10X
and connect the probe to channel 1. When using the hook tip, make sure it stays securely
attached to the probe. Connect the probe tip to the signal connector of the probe compensator
and connect the terminal of the reference cable to the ground terminal of the probe
compensator; then press the AUTOSET button.
2. Check the displayed waveforms and adjust the probe until correct compensation is achieved
Overcompensated
Correct compensation
Undercompensated
Abbildung 3.1 Tastkopfkompensation
3.
Repeat the procedure if necessary in order to obtain an image that is as even as possible.
5.3 Setting the probe attenuation factor
The probe has several probe attenuation factors that affect the oscilloscope's vertical scale factor.
If the setted probe attenuation factor should be changed or checked, press the key for the function
menu of the respective channel and then the selection key corresponding to the probe until the
correct value is displayed.