
SDS2000X HD Quick Start 9
Probe Compensation
All oscilloscope probes should be properly compensated before their first use with
the oscilloscope. A non-compensated or inadequately compensated probe may
cause inaccurate measurement. The following steps illustrate the proper probe
compensation procedure.
1. Use the probe to connect the CH1 Input Terminal and the Compensation
Signal Output Terminal
on the front panel. Connect the ground alligator
clip of the probe to the “Ground Terminal” under the compensation signal
output terminal.
2. Check the displayed waveforms and compare them with the following figure.
Under
Compensated
Compensated
Correctly
Over
Compensated
3. Use a nonmetallic flat-head screwdriver to adjust the low-frequency
compensation adjustment hole on the probe until the waveform matches the
“Compensated Correctly” waveform above.