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PicoScope USB Oscilloscopes
Quick Start Guide
Gen / AWG /
Signal generator or arbitrary waveform generator output. Do not apply an
external voltage to this output. [BNC(f)]
Earth terminal [M4 screw]
USB connection to PC [USB 2.0 or 3.0 Type-B socket]
Power supply input as described in
Section 2.4, External connections
. [2.1 mm
barrel jack, center positive]
Auxiliary (AUX) trigger and reference clock input
Useful information
Documentation
The
Data Sheet
contains the latest specifications for your PicoScope PC oscilloscope.
You can download PDF copies of this and all other documentation relevant to your
oscilloscope, including the
User’s Guide
and
Programmer’s Guide
, where available, from
picotech.com/library/documentation
Software updates
The PicoScope software can check for updates automatically, and notify you when any
are available. Alternatively, you can download the latest version free of charge from
PicoLog software
Your PicoScope PC‑based oscilloscope may also be compatible with the PicoLog 6
data acquisition software, allowing it to function as a voltage-input data logger with a
maximum sample rate of 1 kS/s per channel. PicoLog 6 is available free of charge from
Writing your own software
PicoSDK
®
, a software development kit with all the drivers and other files you will need to develop
your own custom programs, is available for download from
Linux driver packages are available for download from
.
The relevant files are included in the PicoScope software download for macOS, available from
Pico also maintains repositories of examples for various programming languages on GitHub, at
Technical support
Regularly updated technical support information can be found on the Pico Technology
technical support web page (
) and the Test & Measurement
Forum (
). You can also email
or telephone
+44 (0) 1480 479 164
to contact our team directly.
Certificate of conformity
If you require a certificate of conformity (CoC) for your PicoScope oscilloscope, you can obtain
a PDF copy electronically by contacting our Technical Support team. Please provide the model
and the serial number, which are both printed on the base of the instrument.
Warranty and returns
Your PicoScope USB oscilloscope device is supplied with a five‑year return‑
to-manufacturer warranty. All accessories are guaranteed for at least one
year from the date of purchase. You may also return your oscilloscope for any
reason within 14 days of purchase for a refund. For terms and conditions, visit
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Legal information
Information regarding Pico’s software licenses, liability, privacy policy, trademarks and other
legal matters is available (in English only) at
picotech.com/about/legal-information
.
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