TiePie Handyscope HS5 series, User Manual

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Note that the externally applied voltage should be higher than
the USB voltage to relieve the USB port.
8.1.1 Power adapter
The Handyscope HS5 comes with an external power adapter that
can be connected to any mains power net that supplies 100 – 240
V
AC
, 50 – 60 Hz. The external power adapter can be connected to
the dedicated power connector.
Figure 8.3: Power adapter
8.1.2 USB power cable
A special USB external power cable is supplied with the Handy-
scope HS5 that can be used instead of a power adapter. One end of
this cable can be connected to a second USB port on the computer,
the other end can be plugged in the dedicated power connector at
the rear of the instrument. The power for the instrument will then
be taken from two USB ports.
Figure 8.4: USB power cable
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