Tektronix THS3014, User Manual

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Operating Basics
Adjust the Probe Type Settings
To obtain correct measurement results, the instrument probe type settings must
correspond to the connected probe types. To select the Channel 1 probe setting,
do the following:
1. Press the Ch 1 button to display the input menu.
2. Select PROBE 1 from the menu.
3. Select Voltage or Current from the Probe Type submenu.
4. Select the attenuation settings (for voltage probes) or the sensitivity settings
(for current probes) needed for your application.
5. Press the Menu Off button to remove the menu from the display screen.
Display an Unknown Signal with Autoset or AutoRange™
The Autoset and AutoRange™ features let the instrument display complex,
unknown signals automatically. The Autoset function provides a one time
setup of the vertical, horizontal and trigger systems of the instrument. The
Autoranging function provides continuous auto setup of vertical, horizontal, and
trigger systems that track signal changes. When the signal changes, the setup is
automatically adjusted to maintain the best display result. This feature is useful
for quickly checking several signals.
Enable Autoset There are several steps to enabling the Autoset feature. The fi rst involves setting
the Autoset parameters as follows:
1. Press the Utility button.
2. Select Options .
3. Check that the Auto Set Adjust menu item is highlighted black, and then
press Enter .
4. Select the frequency range:
If the frequency range is set to 15 Hz and up , the Autoset function responds
more quickly at this range because the instrument is instructed not to analyze
low frequency signal components.
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