RIGOL
DS1000B Sevice Guide
2-5
Probe Compensation
Probe compensation should be performed when the probe is connected to a input
channel for the first time to match the probe with the input channel.
Non-compensated probe or improperly compensated probe would cause
measurement error. To compensate the probe, follow the steps below.
1.
Set the attenuation switch of the probe and attenuation coefficient in the probe
menu to 10X.
Figure 2-5 To Set the Probe Switch and Attenuation Coefficient
2.
Connect the probe to CH1 of the oscilloscope. Connect the probe tip and ground
clip to the connector of probe compensator.
Figure 2-6 To Connect the Probe Compensator
3.
Turn on CH1 and press AUTO; a square waveform will be displayed (1 kHz,
approximately 3V peak-peak value) within several seconds. Check the shape of
the waveform to determine whether the probe is correctly compensated.
Probe Attenuation Coefficient
Probe Compensator
