OPERATION MANUAL CRT READOUT / DIGITAL QSCILLOSCOPE/ OSCILLOSCOPE MODELS CoM 3100 COM 3101 COM 3050 COM 3051 KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (KIKUSUI PART NO. 21-513-020/1A000541). : Seress ‘This operation manual (Third Edition) is applicable to the COM3000 oscilloscopes of "CPU: Version V-3.1". Note: Certain functions of COM3000 oscilloscopes differ by their versions. Be sure to use an operation manual which is applicable to the version of your oscilloscope. To identity the ver- sion name, proceed as follows: Let your oscilloscope display trace(s) and characters on the CRT and, when in this state, turn off the POWER switch once and then immediately turn it on again. The version name ("V-3.1" in this example) will appear at top right on the CRT for several seconds.CONTENTS PAGE GENERAL WW «1. Description 1-1 1.2 Features 1-1 SPECIFICATIONS 21 |. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE OSCILLOSCOPE ++e+ereeereree 341 3.1 Unpacking the Oscilloscope 1 3.2 Confirming the Power Source Voltage 1 3.3. Environments 2 3.4 ORT Intensity 2 3.5 Economization of Battery Power 2 3.6 Maximum Safe Input Voltages 3-2 . OPERATION METHOD hel 4.1 Explanation of Front Panel ht 4.2. Explanation of Side and Top Panels 4-5 4,3 Description of Reat Panel 4-6 4,4 Explanation of X-¥ Menu 4-8 4.5 Explanation of Readout -- 4-10 4,6 Initaial Operating Procedure 4-15 4.7 hutomatie Search-&-Set Function - 4-16 4,8 Calibration of Probes 4-18 4.9 Triggering 4-19 4,10 Sweep Magnification . 4-23 4.11 Waveform Magnification with Delayed Sweep 4-24 4.12 Voltage Measurement 4-26 4.13 Time Interval Measurement 4-27 4.14 Frequency Measurenent 4-28 4,15 SETUP Nenory 4-29 . DIGITAL STORAGE OPERATION (COM3101, COM3051) +++++++eeeeeee 5-1 5.1 Storage Mode of Operation : . 5-1 5.2 PAUSE Node ve Soh 5.3, SINGLE-SWEEP Operation When in Digital Storege Hode ------ 5-6 5.4 Interpolation Node «+ : : : 5.5 arithmetic Functions 5.6 Averaging Functions 5.7 Reference Menoru BLOCK DIAGRAMggee68 1. GENERAL 1.1. Description The COH3000 Series Oscilloscopes are’ compact oscilloscopes of new trends, with @ 3.5-inch compact fine-resolution CRT and a conversational X-Y menu systen, incorporating compactly and densely the most advanced technologies for a high grade of performance. ALL models of COM3000 incorporate a frequency counter function, a DYM func- tion, and a AV and AT measuring function. There are four models of COM3000, for different digital storage functions and frequency bandwidths, as follows: COM3101: With digital storage function, DC to 100 MHz (-3 dB) COM3100: For real mode only COM3051: With digital storage function, DC to 50 MHz (-3 dB) COM3050: For real mode only The COM3000 oscilloscopes are widely applicable to the various uses ranging from maintenance service, research and development to manufacturing lines. 1.2 Features (A) Features Conmon to All Models (1) 3.5-inch fine-resolution high-breightness CRT All models of COM3000 employ a 3.5-inch fine-resolution high- brightness CRT with a high acceleration voltage of 12 kV and a super fine dome mesh of #1000, Although compact, it finely dis- plays data of panel settings, the frequency counted by the counter, the voltage measured by the DVM and the value determined between the-cursors, as well as the input signal waveform. 14199sess8 Q) (3) 4) 6) (6) Compact and Light The oscilloscope is as compact as 215 mm (8.46 in.) wide and 75 mm (2.95 in.) high. It weighs only approximately 4.5 kg (10 lbs), including its front cover which acconmodates probes and also acts as a protective soft band and stand for the oscilloscope. Automatic search-and-set function This function automatically selects optinal vertical deflection and time base ranges and even’ the input signal channel, allowing you to view the original waveform with @ single key operation. Conversational setting system for most efficient and easy operation The X-Y menu displayed on the CRT allows you to set the oscillo~ scope in a conversational manner, reducing the’ number of panel switches to the required minimum, By emplying the Y-axis menu selected with the X-axis switch, all of from function setting and range setting to vernier control setting can be accomplished with a single rotary switch, By using this setting system and the above automatic search-and-set function, the oscilloscope can be operated most efficiently and easily. Memory panel settings The oscilloscope has memory for four different types of panel set tings. By storing date on four most frequently used states, you can set the oscilloscope to the required state simply by calling out the corresponding data. S-way power source systen The oscilloscope operates on an AC line (90 to 250 V), an external battery (11 to 16 V), or the internal battery (optional) allowing you to use the oscilloscope conveniently at any location. For the AC line operation, no switching procedure is needed within a range of 90 to 250 Vv. 1-2LStE68 (7) Remote control and program control ‘The oscilloscope can be hooked up to a computer via the interface device (optional). ‘The oscilloscope has a programming function and can be used as a programmable oscilloscope. (8) Features of COM3101/CON3051 (Digital Storage Section) (1) Sampling rate up to 20 MS/s The oscilloscope is incorporated with two A/D converters of maximum sampling speed 20 mega-samples per second and vertical resolution 8 bits, allowing to capture one-shot phenomena of up to 8 Milz of two channels simultaneously. (2) Digitizing of signals of up to 100 Mitz The COM3101 is able to capture signals of up to 100 Miz when oper- ating in the repeat mode (sequential sampling mode). The equiva~ lent sampling rate when in this [Link] as high as 5 GS/s. The CON3051 is able to capture signals of up to 50 Milz. (3) Envelope mode The envelope mode allows you to view the envelopes of amplitude modulated signals and to evaluate irregular pulse signals. The mode also allows you to identify aliasing that may cause measuring errors when the input signal frequency has become higher than one- falf of the samping frequency. eee sa ‘A Envelope mode 1-3ggsese (4) Averaging function This function allows you to evaluate more efficiently a signal which is buried in noise, by averaging out the noise components of the signal. The number of sweep cycles for averaging is selectable from 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256. (5) Arithmetic functions The oscilloscope is capable of addition, subtraction and multipli- cation of the two input channel signals. For example, by applying a voltage signal to one channel and a current signal to the other channel and employing the multiplica- tion function, the power signal (the product of multiplication of the two input signals) can be displayed on the CRT. ‘A Voltage/Current A Power waveformBSGvoe (6) Other digital storage functions The digital storage and processing capability of the oscilloscope allows the following types of operation: © Pretriggering for viewing of signal waveform preceding the trigger point, © Pulse/sine interpolation which provides a convenient means for measurement of high-speed one-shot phenonenon, © Expansion of vertical anplitude and time base for stored signal nagni fication, © Roll mode which is convenient for monitoring of @ low-speed continuous signal, and © View time selection for periodic viewing of a signal. A Pulse interpolation A Sign interpolationO9BEG8 2. SPECIFICATIONS © Vertical Axes 3.5 ns or less COM3051, COM3050 7.0 ns or less Teen Specification Renarks Deflection Factor |5 nv/DIV to 5 V/DIV T—2—5 sequence, 10 ranges Recuracy of 75 to 35°C (59 to 9ST): Within 130/17 Kiz, 4 or 5 DIV Deflection Factor | 5 to 45°C (41 to 113°F): Within 45% | reference Vernier Control of | Continuously variable attenuation Deflection Factor | to 1/2.5 or less of set value Frequency COHSTOT, COH3TOO 30 Kiiz, 8 DIV Bandwidth DC to 100 Miz within -34B reference COH3051, COM3050 15 to 35°C DC to 50 Miz, within -34B (59 to 95°F) Low limit frequency of AC coupling 10 Hz within -34B Rise Time COM3101, COM3100. 15 to 35° (59 to 95°F) 5 DIY reference Signal Delay Tine COM3101, COM3700 50ns 10s COM3051, COM3050 30. ns_#10 ns Display mode CHT menu CHI, DUAL, ADD CH2 menu CH2, DUAL, ADD CHOP or ALT sweep mode is select- able for DUAL channel operation When in real mode CHOP Frequency 500 Kiiz 420% Input _Inpedance TMQ i2%, 28 pF +2 pF Tnpat Coupling AC, DC, GND Maximum Tnput Voltage 200 Vpeak (DC + AC peak) ‘AC: 1 kHz or Lower Polarity Select For OH2 only Square Wave Characteristics ‘At 10 m¥/DIV range Overshoot: Within 5% Other distortions: Within 3% Other ranges Above distortions with 2% added to each of them ‘Low frequency compensation: Within 1.5% (1 kHz to 100 kz) 15 to 35°C (59 to 95°F) 5 DIV reference 2-1T9SECS © Triggering Item Signal Source Specification WORN, cHt, CH2, EXT NORM is effective when in SINGLE SWEEP mode. When in DUAL mode, the CHI input signal is used as the trigger source signal. Remarks 4 Coupling AC, DC, HF-REJ, TV For TV, A sweep is for TY.Y and B sweep for TV.H. Polarit + or = Sensitivity COMSTOT, CONSTOO DC to 5 Miz : O.5DIV [0.1¥] 5 Miz to 100 Miz : 1.5DIV [0.3¥] TV (Video signal): 2.0DIV coM3051, COM3050 DC to 5 Miz 1 O.5DIV [0.1¥] 5 Milz to 50 Miz : 1.5DIV [0.3¥] TY (Video signal): 2.0DIV AC : Attenuates signal components of 50 Hz and. lover HE-REJ : Attenuates signal components| of 10 kiiz and higher The values en- closed in the parentheses are the input sensi- tivites when in the EXT trigger node. ‘AUTO LEVEL Satisfies the above values with 0.5DIV [0.1¥] added to each of then When triggering has become ineffective, the AUTO LEVEL func- tion starts and it searches for and fixes the triggering level. When no triggering is applied, the above operation is repeated at every 2 to 3 sec. Real node only Modes: ‘AUTO: When no triggering signal is applied, sweep runs autonati cally. NORM : When no triggering signal is applied, sweep is in a ready state and does not run. SNGL : When triggering signal is applied, sweep runs only once, When RESET key is pressed, sweep is reset to READY state.| When in the READY state, message "READY" is displayed on CRT. 2-2BSSESE tem Specification Remarks EXT Trigger Input ¥ axis input terminal used in common For the external trigger operation, set the SOURCE switch to EXT. Tnput Impedance 5 kQ 420% 15 pF of less Maximum Input Voltage 50 Vpeak (DC + AC peak) AC: 1 Kiiz or lower B TRIG The triggering signal for A sweep is used also for B sweep. © Horizontal axis Continuous delay or triggered delay is selectable with menu. Ttem Specification Remarks Worizontal Axis | A sweep: TINE menu Display NORM, X-Y. B sweep: DELAY menu (real mode only) A INT B, B % Sweep Sweep Speed COHSTOT, COHSTOO Real mode: 20 ns/DIV to 0.1 s/DIV Storage mode: 20 ns/DIV to 5 s/DIV (COH3101 only) COM3051, COM3050 Real mode: 0.1 ps/DIV to 0.1 s/DIV Storage mode: 0.1 ps/DIV to 5 s/DIV (COM3051_ only) 1=2=5 sequence Kecuracy of Sweep Speed 13% 15 to 35°C (59 to 95°F) Accuracy for 8 DIV at center of CRT Vernier Control of Sweep Speed Continuously variable to a speed slower by 2.5 times or more of set value When in real mode Variable Holdoff Provided, When in real mode 2-3ggcess Item Specification Remarks B Sweep Sweep Speed COM3TOT, COM3100 Real mode: 20 ns/DIV to 50 ms/DIV , COM3051, COM3050 Real mode: 0.1 ys/DIV to 50 s/DIV 1-2-5 sequence Accuracy of Sweep Speed 23% 15 to 35°C (59 to 95°F) Accuracy for 8 DIV at center of CRT Delayed Sweep ‘Type of Sweep Continuous delay, triggerd delay Delay Jitter < 1/10,000 Az 1 ms/DIV Bi: 1 ps/DIV ‘Sweep Magnification 10 times Real mode only ‘Accuracy of COM31O1, COM3100 15 to 35°C Sweep 0.1 ps/DIV to 0.1 s/DIV : 44% (59 to 95°F) Magnification 20 ns/DIV, 50 ns/DIV : 48% Accuracy for 8 DIY COM3051, COM3050 at center of CRT 0.2 ps/DIV to 0.1 s/DIV : 24% Excluding 10% 0.1 ps/DIV 2 46% portions at both end of sweep XY Node Xaxis : CHT Real mode only Y-axis : CH? Deflection Factor| X-axis : Identical with CHT Y-axis : Identical with CH2 Accuracy of X-axis : i5% 15 to 35°C Deflection Factor] Y-axis : 43% (59 to 95°F) Frequency COM3101, COM3100 15 to 35°C Bandwidth X-axis : DC to 2 Miz (59 to 95°F) (within -34B) Y-axis : DC to 100 MHz (within -3dB) COM3051, COM3050 X-axis : DC to 1 Miz (within -34B) Y-axis : DC to 50 Miz (within -3dB) X-Y Phase <3 at DC to 100 Kiz Difference 2h79tE68 © Auto Search & Set Item Set Item Specification Simply by pressing the AUTO switch, the oscilloscope is automatically set for the required start input signal channel and for the preset amplitude and the number of cycles (peaks) of the displayed waveforn. Remarks Sensitivity 10 mVp-p, with sine wave at 1 kiiz Frequency Bandwidth COM3101, COM3100 15 Hz to 100 Miz COM3051, COM3050 15 Hz to 50 Miz Within the per- formance ranges of vertical axis, horizontal axis, and trigger cir- cuits Preset Items Setting with AUTO menu Vertical axis: HAF (approx. 2 to 4 DIV) FUL (approx. 3 to 7 DIV) Horizontal axis: 2, 4 or 10 (standard numbers fo peaks) Triggering: LOW, CNT or UP (levels of triggering point) Refer to Section 4.7.g9gss6s o_CRT Readout Item ‘Specification Tocation of Indications and Message on CRT Locations of Indications and Massages on CRT 12345678901234567890123456789012- e(i)e #(@2)ae ae (3)ee ae (4) ee ses (S)aseet — 1 (6) sa sea(7)ene aan(B)exe — 2(9)a2 see (10) eae sees (11) 888 sone (12) e003 sennene (18) seesass sees (13) e888 ates (1h) seat #e10e¢ a¢llee #(16)# as7e 2888 s9nees (15)sse8 seagee (I7)teasee alae an2en a3e aaniene seSeee 68 ‘The item numbers enclosed in the parentheses are applicable to both real and storage modes. Those without parentheses are for the storage mode only. Items for Both Real Mode and Storage Mode (1) . CHI vous /DIV (2) . CH2 VOLTS /DIV (3). A TIMB/DIV (4) . BTIMB/DIV, REF TIME/DIV (5) . F COUNTER READING (6) . DVM READING (7). CH1 CURSOR READING (8) . CH2 CURSOR READING (9). K-AKIS MODE (10). Y-AXIS MODE 1 a). (2). (3). (is) . (5). (16) . READY, BUSY MESSAGE (17). ENCODER AREA (18) . MESSAGE AREA (INCLUDING "LIMIT" MESSAGE) ourenr Remarks Item (4): REF for digital storage mode Item (5), (6): Not available when in digital storage node When in real time mode, the display positions of (16) and (17) are lower by one line. 2-699868 Ttem Specification ‘Remarks STORAGE ONLY 1. STORAGE MODE (NORM, EQU, ENVS , ENVC, | ROLL) : TRIG POINT(O , 1.3, 5.1 , 9.0) CULCULATION (142, 1-2, 12) AYERAGING(1 to 256/256) INTERPOLATION (PULSE, VECTOR, SIN) VIEW TIME ( a ) PAUSE HORIZONTAL MAGNIFICATION FACTOR CHI VERTICAL MAGNIFICATION/ REDUCTION FACTOR 10. CH2 VERTICAL MAGNIFICATION/ REDUCTION FACTOR werd sHFeN F COUNTER Indicates the frequency of signal selected by TRIG SOURCE with 4 digit at location (5) on CRT. When triggering has become ineffec— tive, indicate massage "NO TRIG" When in real mode Measuring Range COM3TOT, CON3TOO 10 Hz to 100 MHz or more COM3051, COM3050 10 Hz to 50 MHz or more Measuring 0.1% tcount Accuracy Sensitivity Identical with that when in A-sneep triggering Dv Indicates the DC voltage or AC volt-|When in real mode age (rns) of signal applied to CHI, withe 4 digits at location (6) on CRT. When the signal voltage is higher than the limit, indicate nessage "(+/-) OVER". ‘AC Heasures AC voltage in rns for 15 to 35°C 20 Hz to 100 kitz Measuring accuracy : 24% (Sine wave 6 DIY) Offset : 40.2 DIV equivalent or (59 to 95°F) less Measuring range : 47 DIV equivalent 2-7LOGE8S Item De Specification Remarks Measures DC voltage Measuring accuracy : 43% (For +h DIV of CRT) Offset: 40.1 DIV equivalent or less Measuring range : $5 DIV equivalent When CHI input coupling is AC, "7V" is displayed. 15 to 35°C (59 to 95°F) Cursor Measurement (not available when in X-Y mode) The differential voltage or time between cursors | and.2 (with cursor 1 as reference) is displayed at location (7) or (8) on CRT. AY 1h : The differential voltage of CHI signal is displayed at location qa) 2h : The differential voltage of CH2 signal is displayed at location (8) Selectable between VOLTAGE measure~ ment and PERCENTAGE measurement (with 5 DIV as 100%) Measuring Range : 43.6 DIV or more fron center of crt Measuring Accuracy : Vertical axis accuracy: +1.5% Resolution : 125 points/DIV AT ‘The differential tine is displayed at location (7). Selectable between TIME measurement and PERCENTAGE measurement (with 5 DIV as 100% Measuring Range : 4.6 DIV or more center of CRT Measuring Accuracy : Horizontal axis accuracy: 1.5% Resolution : 100 points/DIV 2-8BEGcVs © Storage Mode (COM3101, 3051) Item Resolution Specification (25 points /DIV) Horizontal axis : 10 bits (100 points /DIV) Remarks Vertical axis : 8 bits Sampling Rate 20 sanples/sec to 20M samples/sec Accuracy : Within-#0.02% Simultaneously for both channels Nemory Capacity Save memory: (1024 words/channel) x2 Display memory: (1024 words/channel) x2 Reference memory: (1024 words/channel) x4 Effective Storage Frequency COMSTOT EQU : DC to 100 Miz within -3 4B For periodic signal (REPEAT mode) . NORM: DC to 8 Miz within -3 dB For single or aperiodic signal COM3051 EQU : DC to 50 Miz within -3 4B For periodic signal (REPEAT mode) . NORM : DC to 8 Miz within -3 4B For single or aperiodic signal Sequential Sanpling With sine interpolation Sequential Sampling With sine interpolation Hodes of Operation ROLL, NORM, ENVS, ENVC, or EQU can be selected by means of menu. ROLL Node Usable range: 0.1 s/DIV to 5 s/DIV Simul taneously for both channels ENV (ENVELOPE) ENVS mode (to detect and display the maximum and minimum values of each cycle) or ENVC mode (to display the signal continuously) can be selected. The usable range is 10 ps/DIV to 5 s/DIV. When in single channel mode EQU (EQUIVALENT) Mode COHSTOI Usable range: 20 ns/DIV to 2 ps/DIV coM3051 Usable range: 0.1 ys/DIV to 2 ps/DIV Dual-channel opration in ALT sweep mode possible. 2-9696E68 Item ‘Specification Remarks Waveforn Magnifies the PAUSED signal waveform Magnification/ Vertical axis : Reduction Vertical magnification/reduction of signal up to 1000 or 1/1000 times of that of the original VOLTS /DIV range, with the center of CRT screen as center of magnifi cation/reduction Horizontal axis : Horizontal magnification of signal up to 100 times of that of the original TIME/DIV range, with the triggered point as center of magnification Triggering Points Selects TRIG PT menu 0, 1.3, 5.1, .or 9.0 1,28 DIV ‘TRIG PT:0 TRIG PT:1.3 | 8.96 DIV 5.12 DIV TRIG PT:5.1 TRIG PT:9.0 View Tine Selects VIEW TIME menu “J, 1, a 21: View time off (display at the fastest data acquiring-and- display cycle of oscilloscope) ud]: View time approx. | sec ud: View time approx. 2 secOLZE6S Tten Specification Remarks Calculation [Selects CALCULAT menu =", "or SSOSCSCSC~*™ operation Ku +: Displays the sum of CHI and CH2 signals. -: Displays the difference between CHI and CH2 signals. Xt Displays the products of multiplication of CHI signal by CH2 signal. Averaging Selects AVERAGE menu for 2, 4, 8, Moving average operation 16, 32, 64, 128 or 256 times of system averaging calculations. Interpolation Selects INTRPL menu for PLS, VEC, operation or SIN. When in the NORM storage mode and the time base is 2 pS/DIV or faster or with X-axis magnification, inter- polation operation can be mode as illustrated below. PLS : Pulse interpolation VEC ; Vector interpolation SIN: Sine interpolation JUV) PULSE VECTOR SINTLZECS © External Z-axis item Specification Remarks Tnput Terminal Normally, acts as external intensity modulation signal input terminal. When EXT TRIG mode is selected, the input terminal acts as external triggering signal input terminal. Sensitivity Intensity modulation discernible with 3 Vp-p input signal. Negetive-going signal for brighter trace and positive-going signal for dimmer trace. Frequency Range DC to 5 Miz Input Resistance 5 kn 420% Maximum Input Voltage 50 Vpeak (DC + AC peak) AC: | Kz or lower © Calibration Signal Ttem Renarks Waveform Positive pulse signal Frequency 1 kiz 20.1% Output Voltage 0.5 Vp-p £2% Output Resistance | Approx. 1 kQ © CRT Ttem Specification Remarks Type 3.5-inch rectangular type, internal graticule Fluorecent Screen | P31 phosphor ‘Acceleration ‘Approx. 12 kV Voltage Evective 8 x 10 DIV T DIV § 6.5 mm Screen Size (0.26 in.) Graticule Internal graticule, continu- ously adjustable illumination© External Interface Functions By employing the interface unit (optional), the oscilloscope can be remote-controlled from an external computer. Also, the oscilloscope is incorporated with programming capability and can act as a programmable oscilloscope. GP-IB Interface Unit RS-232C Interface Unit © Power Requirement Ttem Specification Renarks ‘KG LINE Line Voltage 90 to 250 V AC Line Frequency | 50/60 Hz Power CON31O1, COH3051 When in initial Consumption Approx. 60 W setup coM3100, CoM3050 Approx. 40 W EXT DC Voltage Range | 11 to 16 V DC Power COM3TO1, COH305T When in initial Consumption Approx. 48 W setup cou3100, CoM3050 Approx. 32 W Battery Operation | Available with battery adaptor (optional) Operation Time | COM3101, COH305T With fully charged 35 minutes or over battery and (50 minutes typical) ninimal illumina- COM3100, COM3050 tion 60 minutes or over (80 minutes typical) © a 2-13© Mechanical Dimentions Overall Size 215W x 75H x 343D mm (8.46W x 2.95H x 13.50D in.) (Maximum) 240W x 90H x 425D mm (9.45W x 3.54H x 16.73D in.) Weights COM3101, COM3051: Approx. 4.5 kg (10 1bs) COM3100, COH3050: Approx. 4.3 kg (9.5 1bs) © Environnent for Performance to Specification 5 to 45°C (41 to 113°F), 85% RH or less (Unless specified otherwise) © Operation Environnents 0 to 50% (32 to 122°F), 90% RH or less (Unless specified otherwise) © Accessories cou3101, COH3100 CON3051, CON3050 P100-6CE Probes (10:1) 2 ea PO60-5CE Probes (10:1) 2 ea Power Cord 1 ea Power Cord 1 ea DC Adaptor Plug lea DC Adaptor Plug 1 ea Rain Cover lsh Rain Cover 1 sh Fuse (1A, SB) lea Fuse (1A, SB) 1 ea Operation Manual 1 copy Operation Manual 1 copy 21468 VLG 3. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE OSCILLOSCOPE 3.1 Unpacking the Oscilloscope The oscilloscope is shipped from the factory after being fully. inspected and tested. Upon receipt of the instrument, inmediately unpack and inspect it for any damage which might have been sustained when in transportation. If any sign of damage is found, inmediately notify the bearer and/or the dealer. 3,2 Confirming the Power Source Voltage (@) AC line power The oscilloscope operates on an AC line of 90 V to 250 V, 50/60 liz. Before connecting the oscilloscope power cord to an AC line receptacle, make sure that it meets the above-mentioned AC line requirements. Note that the oscilloscope may be damaged if it is operated on an AC line voltage outside of the above-mentioned voltage range. External DC power The oscilloscope can operate on an external DC power of 11 to 16 Y. ‘The polarity of the EXT DC power input connector is as illustrated below. @—a—O Applicable connector 6705 power plug, EIAJ Note that, unless the voltage is within the above-mentioned range, the oscilloscope may not operate properly or may be damaged. For DC power operation, connect the DC Adaptor Plug (supplied as an accessory) in the correct polarity as illustrated below. ®@ Also note that, since the oscilloscope draws a rush current of approxi- mately 8 A when its power switch is turned on, the external DC power source must be able to provide safely this current.SLES6s (c) Internal Battery Power The oscilloscope can operate also on its Battery Adaptor BAQI~COM (optional), The operable ambient temperature range of the adaptor is 0 to 40 °C (32 to 10% °F). Before installing the adaptor, make sure that the AC power switch is OFF. 3.3. Environments The normal ambient temperature range of this instrument is 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F). Operation of the instrument outside of this temperature range may cause damage to the circuits. Do not use the instrument in a place where strong magnetic or electric fields exist. §uch fields may disturb the measurement. 3.4 CRT Intensity In order to prevent permanent damage to the CRT phosphor, do not make the CRT trace excessively bright or leave the spot stationary for an unreason— ably long time. 3.5 Economization of Battery Power To economize battery power, operate the oscilloscope with the minimal brightness. The battery may serve 5% longer with the minimal brightness. 3.6 Maximum Input Voltages The maximun input voltages applicable to the input terminals and probes are as shown in the below table. Do not apply any voltages higher than these limits. Input Terminals | Maxinum Input Voltage CHT, CH2 200 V peak (DC + AC peak) EXT INPUT 50 V rns Probes 600 V peak (DC + AC peak) Hote: AC frequency is | kiz or below.OLEEES 4 4 OPERATION METHOD Explanation of Front Panel Storage/real mode select switch (COH3101, CON3051 only) Automatic search-and- set switch p Pause/reset switch Horizontal Y-axis menu position select select switch switch CRT screen X-axis menu Triggered select sweep Lamp Filter Gay Rotary knob CHI input cH2 input DC power terminal terminal switch Cit vertical CH? vertical calibra position select position select tion signal switch switch output Ci ground CH? ground coomnel switch switch 4-1LLGSSS © CRT Screen: Displays analog signal waveforms and digital readout items (including oscilloscope settings, frequency counter reading, DVM reading, cursor- neasured valves, and the function being controlled by the rotary knob). @ Filter: Suppresses glare of CRT display for milder viewing. The filter is of a deep color in order to be usable outdoors also. When display inten- sity is low (such as when viewing a fast chenging signal or a slow repetitive signal in the real time mode), you may remove the filter. @® Y-AXIS MENU SELECT Switch: Allows to select the required menu from the Y-axis menus (displayed vertically at a right-hand end location on the CRT) selected by the X- AXIS MENU SELECT switch and to select the funtion to be controlled by the rotary knob. See Section 4.4 "Explanation of X-Y Menus." @® X-AXIS MENU SELECT Switch: Allows to select the required one of the X-axis menus (CHI, CH2, TRIG, TINE, and MENU). See Section 4.4 "Explanation of X-Y Nenus." © STORAGE/REAL MODE SELECT Switch (for COM3101 and COM3051 only): Selects the digital storage mode or the real time mode. © AUTO SEARCH-&-SET Switch: Sets the oscilloscope automatically to the preselected conditions, including automatic channel search (detection of existence/absence of input signal) and settings of VOLT/DIV range, TIME/DIV range, and trig- gering conditions. @ PAUSE/RESET Switch: When in the real time mode, the switch acts as a reset switch for the SINGLE sweep mode of operation. When the sweep is ready, message "READY" is display on the CRT. When in the digital storage mode, the switch acts both as a reset switch and as a pause switch. 4-2HORIZ POSITION SELECT Switch: Selects the horizontal positioning control function for the rotary knob. An independent menu is provided for the function since it is frequently used. TRIG'D Lamp (LED): Illuminates to indicate that the sweep is by triggering. Goes off when the sweep is in the AUTO run mode. Rotary Knob (VARIABLE Control): Controls the function selected from X-Y menu or individual menu. For the controllable functions, see Section 4.4 "Explanation of X-Y Menus." CHI INPUT Terninal: Accepts the input signal of channel 1. A BNC receptacle is employed for the terminal, providing such function that, when the 10:1 probe is connected to the terminal, the vertical deflection sensitivity is automatically multipled by 10 so that the overall sensitivity renains unaltered. CHI VERT POSITION SELECT Switch: Selects the CHI vertical position control function for the rotary knob. An indepent menu is assigned to the function since it is used frequent- ly. CHI GND Switch: The switch makes the CHI amplifier input circuit grounded and the CHI input terminal open. CH2 INPUT Terminal: Accepts the input signal of channel 2. A BNC receptacle is employed for the terminal, providing such function that, when the 10:1 probe is connected to the terminal, the vertical deflection sensitivity is automatically multipled by 10 so that the overall sensitivity remains unaltered. 4-36LEESB CH2 VERT POSITION SELECT Switch: Selects the CH2 vertical position control function for the rotary knob. ‘An independent menu is assigned to the function since it is used frequenctly. CH2 GND Switch: The switch makes the CH2 amplifier input circuit grounded and the CH2 input terminal open. CAL OUTPUT Terminal: Delivers a calibration signal of | Kiiz, 0.5 Vp-p. ‘The signal may be used for calibration of the probes. DC POWER Switch: The oscilloscope can operate on an AC line power (90 to 250 V), an external DC power, or an internal battery power. When operating the oscilloscope on an AC line power, turn on the DC POWER switch as well as the AC POWER switch on the rear penel, When power is turned on, the LED Lemp illuminates at upper right of the switch. aOg ses6s 4.2 Explanation of Side and Top Panels Front cover clamp Connector for battery adaptor | Right-hand side (Hogi | a panel as viewed aC from oscillo- SJ ecove front External signal Connector for interface input terminal wnit Stand clamp Front cover @® Front Cover Clamp: Fixes the front cover. Acts also as a catch bracket to seize the shoulder band hook. @ Connector for battery adaptor: Connects the Battery Adaptor (BAQ1-COM). Be sure to turn off the AC POWER switch on the rear panel before connecting or disconnecting the battery adaptor. @ Front Cover: Protects the front panel, and accommodates the probes. Acts also as 2 handle or a stand for the oscilloscope. As you open wide the cover, it is locked by the stand clamps. The clamps can be released with your fingers (be sure to press them with your thumbs). @ Stand Clamps: Locks the front cover when it is used as e stand. Two clamps are provided for the sake of safety. @ External Signal Input Terminal: Accepts an external trigger signal or an external intersity nodule- tion signal. @ Connector for Interface Unit: Connects the Interface Unit (optional). 4-5BE6S T 4.3 Description of Rear Panel Precaution plate f Stand AC power eord| Rubber stud takeup AC power @ AC power input @ Trace rotation External DC switch connector @& B syeep control power input intensity coaneoLor control @® AC POWER Switch The main AC power switch of the oscilloscope. To turn on the AC power, the DC POWER switch also must be turned on as well as the AC POWER switch. When not using the oscilloscope for a long time, be sure to turn off the AC POWER switch. @ Fuse The fuse in the AC power line. Be sure to use a fuse of the rating indicated on the precaution plate. @ AC POWER Connector: Connects the AC POWER input cord. @® 2B INTEN Control: Controls the B sweep intensity, Adjustable with a screwdriver @ TRACE ROTATION Control: Rotates the horizontal sweep to align it parallel to the horizontal graticule lines. @ EXTERNAL DC INPUT Connector: Connects the external DC power input cord. 4-6Zgse6s @ Rubber Studs: Support the oscilloscope positioned vertically. @ Stands: Support the oscilloscope positioned vertically. Be sure to fold down the stands when operating the oscilloscope in a vertical posi~ tion or when carrying it. @ AC Power Code takeup @ Precaution Plateoe 4.4 Explanation of X-Y Menu ‘The oscilloscope provides different types of nenus for the real time mode and digital storage mode as explained in this section, (Models COM3050 and COM3I00 are for the real time mode of operation only.) 1) Real Time Mode X-Y Table for COM3000 (when in real time mode) Note 1: The TIME/DIV ranges are as follows. 100 Miz A T/D +» 20 ns ~ 0.15 50 Miiz AT/D + 0.1 ps ~ 0.15 BT/D - 20 ns ~ 50 ms BT/D + 0.1 ps ~ 50 ms x TIME = MENU cH1 CH2 TRIG cRT y DELAY STRG-1 STRG-2 STRG-3 MEASURE vouts/olv | VOLTS/DIV PAYIMEPDIVS| LEVEL INTEN ‘CURSOR 1 Sav ~ 8. {| (oieorte rauTO] ~ [Vaal Va . cimca-T 2 VARIABLE BTIME/DIV ‘SOURCE RINTEN CUR MODE: cat~ [VaR] NORM ciit~cHi2~exr| oFr—av~AT 3] Courtine |” COUPLING DISPLAY OLY MULTI cpig | ~~ FOCUS DVM Ac~0c ACO NORM ~ x-¥ AC-DC=HFREJ=TV oFF—0C~AC 4 POLARITY MAGNIFY pIspLAY | AV HOLD OFF COUNTER iwonm—tiny | xa=x10 ABB OFF = ON (AN vMoDE | A\ V MODE B START SLOPE AUTO. 5 | cris ouat~Aoo |c2~DuaL~A00 TRIG RUN +o EXECUTE 6 | aur-cuor aur~cHor | DELAY MENU | TIME MENU | 444g MODE MENU MeNU Renark: The items enclosed in the [boxes | are selectable or adjustable with the rotary knob. : The arrowhead marks "->" mean that the items are selectable in a circulating sequence. For [V-*>H-*], select V or H with the Y button and then select "*" with the rotary knob. ‘The PROGRAM is optional. (Interface Unit) 4-8 As you press the TIME menu, either one (as selected previously) of the TIME menu and DELAY menu will be displayed for the X-axis. If you want to select the other menu, press the DELAY MENU or the TIME MENU of Y- axis 6. As you press the MENU menu, both MEASURE menu and SETUP inenu will be displayed. Select one of them. As you press the MENU menu of Y-axis 6 of the selected menu, both MEASURE menu and SETUP menu will be displayed again.2) Digital Storage Mode X-Y Table for COM3000 (when in digital storage mode) VYooUS Note | TIME MENU cH1 cH2 TRIG cRT [Time DELAY ' STRG-1 STRG-2 STRG-3__| MEASURE SETUP VoLTs/DIV | VOLTS/DIV SIMEON LEVEL ROLL CALCULAT. REFI-M, ‘CURSOR LOAD (Divs. OFF ON orr-te—~x | orr~[Se= Ea] | cr~c2—T 2 VARIABLE VARIABLE - SOURCE ENV AVERAGE REF2—-M CUR MODE SAVE NOAM Citi ~CH2EXT| rrmenvs~enve| oFF~(2~258] | orF~[Se=Ue] | oFF—Av—ar feccra 3 COUPLING COUPLING CPLG EQUIV, AX PLOT DVM A PRGM, Ac=0C AC~DC (ACDC-HF-REJ~TV ‘OFF--ON |N~S1~S2+S3—S4 OFF. 4 POLARITY AX HOLD OFF SCALE INTRPL COUNTER: {NORM —1INY. OFF pis~vec~sin OFF: AX V MODE SV MODE SLOPE TP+1 VIEW TIME AUTO Sl cur~ouat — |[cH2—puat +o oFF—t-2 mtae§inge| <1—ci-ad | EXECUTE EXECUTE 6 . pam c0= ag MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU Remarks: 1. The items enclosed in the [boxes | are selectable or adjustable with Wote 1: The TIME/DIV ranges are as follows. the rotary knob. 100 Miz A T/D =» 20ns ~ 5s 2. The arrowhead marks ">" mean that the items are selectable in a 50 Miz AT/D- Ol ps ~ 58 circulating sequence. | | 3. For [V-*oH-*], select V or H with the Y button and then select Note 2: When in the PAUSE mode, the TRIG PT becones Passi re Ca srt ey hs sat un Ek tn ro rare Ten se : . ove: Qu 04 1.39 2.64 3.8 95.14 6 4, ‘The PLOT and PROGRAM are optional. (Interface Unit) Eorrtta ae 5. As you press the MENU menu, five Y-axis menus (MEASURE, SETUP, STRG-1, STRG-2 and STRG-3 menus) will be displayed. Select one of Note 3: TP-1, 1P-2 them, As you press the MENU menu of Y-axis 6 of the selected menu, TP-1 denotes a test pattern of CHI and TP-2 denotes that of the five Y-axis menus will be displayed again. CH2. A typical use of these test patterns is to check shifts . 5 of the stored waveform from the cursors and graticule scale Lines when delivering the waveform data to a plotter or other similar device via the interface unit (optional). 4-9Sgse6s 4.5 Explanation of Readout The readout displayed on the CRT screen indicates the oscilloscope settings, measured values, X- and Y-axis menus, types of storage mode, and other data and nessages. Brightness of the readout is adjustable with the B INTEN control. As you turn the control to the minimal position, the readout goes off. Then, as you press the X- or Y-axis menu key again, the readout appears again with a default intensity (optimal for viewing when in the normal operating condi- tions). As you press the X-axis menu key, the corresponding Y-axis menu is display ed. As you press the Y-axis menu key or set the rotary knob as required, the characters of the set items alone are displayed. Each time as you press the same X-exis menu key, the Y-axis menu will appear or disappear alter- nately. If you press the Y-axis key when the Y-axis menu has disappeared, the characters of the set items alone are displayed. Readout Layout (When in real time mode) CHI scale factor CH2 scale factor A-sweep soale B-sweep scale factor factor For AY, Frequency coun- CHL cursor ter reading _/ DVM reading mogsurenont, reading X-axis Por st, mann Time cursor — neasurenent, Y-axis reading nenu CH? cursor Yraxie aeasurement menune| roading |_ Y-axis menu 3 Message _— menu 4 | y-axis menu 5 i] (ey Y-axis tr aenu 8 READY Rotary knob function 4-109gsess 1), 2) CHI, CH2 Scale Factor OOn_v > 3) A-sweep Tine A> Otps 4) B-sweep Time 8B OOps 5) Frequency Counter cH OOOO kkz 6) DyM OOO0 y¥ Uncalibrated. st: Grounded : DC measurement. ¥: AC measurement Setting Setting Uncalibrated A-sweep Setting B-sweep Frequency counter reading Measured signal (trigger source signal) ¥: DC measurement. : AC measurement DVM reading. ?: CHI input coupling is invalid 7) CHI Cursor Measurement or time Cursor Measurement For AV, AV(2) is DONO) For AT, AT(%) AT OOIMCs (2) Voltage reading CHI cursor measurement Tine reading Time cursor measurement 4-1LEeess 8) CH2 Cursor Measurement 26 OOOO Voltage reading CH2 cursor measurement 9) Types of X-axis Menus There are six types of X-axis menus, namely, CHI, CH2, TIME, TRIG, CRT, and MENU menus. There are two types of TIME menus, namely, a regular TIME type and a DELAY type; there are two types of MENU menus, namely, a MEASURE type and a SETUP type. See Section 4.4 "X-Y Menus." 10) - 15) Y-axis Henus A typical Y-axis menu is shown below. Initially, the menu indicates the items to be set as shown in (a), As you set the items with the Y-axis menu keys or rotary knob, the characters indicating the itens disappear and the symbols for the set states alone are displayed as shown in (b). Typical Y-axis menu of CH2 cH? cua VOLTS /DIV*V2 v2 VARTABLEAVAR VAR COUPLING :AC AC POLARITY :} t V MODE : DUAL DUAL cHOP CHOP (a) (b) C1: Z-— Indicates the set item or the function selected for the rotary knob. | Indicates that the rotary knob is selected for the function. When Indicates that the Y-axis menu key can be used for setting. When "*": Indicates that the rotary knob can be used for setting or adjustment. Indicates the item to be set 4-1216) READY, BUSY The "READY" message is displayed to indicate that the RESET switch has been pressed and the sweep is ready to run in the SINGLE SWEEP mode or, when in the digital storege mode, to indicate that the PAUSE/RESET switch @ has been pressed and waveform data acquisition in the SINGLE SWEEP mode is ready. The "BUSY" waveform data is being acquired, regardless of the type of trigger mode. 17) Rotary Knob " message is displayed to indicate that Indicates the function which can be controlled by the rotary knob. 18) Message Indicates message (LIMIT, BACK UP, BATTERY EMPTY?, SAVE, NOT SAVE, NOT PAUSE, or others). Readout Layout (when in digital storage mode) olla vertical nagnification/ reduction factor CHI vertical nagnification/ reduetion factor Digital storage node QRZESy DIB Do) Reference-waveform sweep scale factor Triggering /Caliculation point node Pause 12 18: —! 14 koma Pe eo = i fp GZ Gad ROS I }— fi Horizontal Averaging Interpola~ aagnifica- eyeles tion node tion factorB8SE68 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 21) 28) 29), Digital Storage Mode Indicates the type of digital storage mode (NORM, EQU, ENVS, ENVC, or ROLL mode) . ‘Triggering Point Indicates the triggering point (0.0, 1.3, 5.1 or 9.0). Calculation Indicates the types of calculation (channels 1 + 2, 1 - 2, or 1 x 2). Averaging Indicates the number of averaging cycles (1, 2, 4, 8, and so forth). (maximum 256) Interpolation Indicates the type of interpolation (PULSE, VECTOR, or SINE). View Time Indicates the view time during which the displayed signal waveform is held stationary. Without view time function (with processing time only) Approximately 1 second Approximately 2 seconds Pause Displays the PAUSE message when in the pause mode. Horizontal Magnification Factor Indicates the magnification factor of the horizontal axis (time base). 30) CHI, CH2 Reduction Factor Indicates the vertical reduction factor of CHI or CH2 signal when in the pause mode. 414o6ce6s 4.6 Initaial Operating Procedure When starting up the oscilloscope, observe the initial operating procedure described in the following: a) (2) (3) (4) If the oscilloscope is to be operated on an AC line power, turn on both AC POWER switch @& and DC POWER switch @. (If it is to be oper- ated on an external DC power, turn on the DC POWER switch alone.) At approximately 30 seconds after the above; the sweep traces and readout characters will appear on the CRT. At approximately 60 seconds after this, turn off the DC POWER switch instantaneously (for a very short period) and then turn it on again. The following messages will appear at the center of the CRT. wick chick PASSED. wove tik PASSED. If message "FAILED" or "BATTERY EMPTY" appears, this means that the oscilloscope has failed or not in the normally operable condition. If this is the case, consult your Kikusui agent for repair service. Apply the CAL output signal (0.5 Vp-p) to the CHI INPUT terminal using the probe and press the AUTO SEARCH-G-SET switch ©. ‘The automatic search-and-set function will be brought into effect and the signal waveform as illustrated below will appear on the CRT at approximately 5 seconds later. Employing the CRT menu, set the INTEN, B INTEN, FOCUS, and SCALE con- trols as required16se68 4,7 Automatic Search-&-Set Function This function is to search automatically for an available input channel and to set automatically the vertical and horizontal deflection sensitivities and other factors to suit the input signal. Simply as you press the AUTO SEARCH-&-SET switch, the below-mentioned items are automatically set. Note, however, that, when the voltage or frequency of the input signal is not within the valid renge, the items may not be automatically set to the nornal conditions mentioned below. (1) V MODE: (2) Yours /DIV: (3) TIME/DIV: 4n available channel(s) is automatically searched for, and the vertical mode is automatically set for CHI or CH2 single-channel mode or for the dual channel mode. The displayed signal waveform amplitude is automatically set for the HALF or FULL amplitude as preselected. HALF: 1 - 4 DIV FULL: 2 - 8 DIV The frequency range is 15 Hz to 100 MHz (COM3051, COM3050 : 15 Hz to 50 Miz), within set range. The preselected condition may not met at higher frequencies depending on frequency response of vertical circuit and trigger circuit. . The preselection is as made with the MEASURE menu "AUTO: & VE)". The number of peaks (cycles) of the displayed signal waveform is automatically set for the preselected number (one of the following numbers). 2: 1 = 3 peaks 4: 1.5 = 7 peaks 10: 6 - 17. peaksE68 BEG ‘The frequency range is 15 Hz and up. The number of peaks which can be displayed depends on the measured signal frequency and the sweep time base as illustrated below. MHz 2QMR2 5 liz 10MHz © 20HH2 © 50NH2 © 100MM —— 2 peak cousio1 ol ‘ k cousioo ee 10 peaks . 20n8/D1¥ cOM3O5L iipetsal (Pastest sweep tine base) cousose 10 peaks 0, 148/D1Y (Pastest sweep tine base) The preselection is as made with the MEASURE menu "quTO: HE)". (4) TRIG LEVEL: The triggering level is automatically set for the prese- lected level (one of the following levels). UP: At an upper part of the signal waveform CNT: At a central part of the signal waveform 10: At a lower part of the signal waveform The preselection is as made with the MEASURE menu “aUTO: * T(J". The frequency range is 50 Hz to 10 Miz. (5) Others: The CRT control items (INTEN, B INTEN, FOCUS, and SCALE) are automatically set to the previous states. Other items are automatically set to the initial states (default states of SETUP: I). See Section 4.15 "(3) Initial Setup" on page 4-29. ‘The AUTO SEARCH-8-SET function can be made used of for efficient measurement of signals in a simple one-touch manner of key operation, with a less possi- bility of setting errors. 4-174.8 Calibration of Probes It is most recommendable to check and calibrate the probes before using them for measurement. This is because they act as wide frequency band attenua- tors and, unless they are properly calibrated for phase compensation, the displayed waveforms may be distorted and measuring errors may be introduced. The probes can be calibrated using the calibration signal delivered via the CAL OUTPUT terminal on the front panel of the oscilloscope. A=I> 0.5Vp-p " Pl 00-6CER, PO60-SCEI oO CAL Compensator To Oscilloscope To calibrate one of the probes for CHI, connent it to the CHi INPUT terminal @®, set the AUTO SEARCH-&-SET conditions V for FULL and H for 2 and T for ONT, connect the probe tip to the CAL OUTPUT terminal, and press the AUTO switch. Adjust the compensator of the probe using a low-capacitance screw- driver, so that the waveform displayed on the CRT becomes ideal (see the illustration below). Calibrate the other probe for CH2 in the same manner as above. Ideal Adjustment Adjustment waveform needed needed 1187EEEbS 4.9 Triggering Proper triggering is essential for efficient operation of an osilloscope. The user of an oscilloscope must make himself thoroughly familier with the triggering functions and procedures. This is especially true for the COM 3000 Series Oscilloscopes which are very compact and of which triggering procedures differ substantially from those of conventional oscilloscopes. ay SOURCE Menu To display a stationary pattern on the CRT, the displayed signal it~ self or a trigger signal which has a time relationship with the dis- played signal is required to be applied to the trigger circuit. The SOURCE menu is used to select such a trigger source. NORM: When in the single channel mode, the input signal itself of own channel (CHI or CH2) is used as a trigger signal. When in the ADD or DUAL mode with both channels, the CHI input signal is used as a trigger signal irrespective of whether the sweeps are in the CHOP or ALT mode. CHI: The CHI input signal is used as a trigger signal. CH2: ‘The CH2 input signal is used as a trigger signal. EXT: The signal applied via the EXT INPUT terminal is used as a trigger signal. The above relationships between trigger signal source selection and selected trigger signal are shown in the following table. [Link], Soneae CHI | CH2 | DUAL | ADD NORM CHI [CH2 [CHI [CHI cH CHI CH2 cH? ‘EXT EXT. Note: Nornally, the external signal applied via the EXT INPUT termi- nal is used as an intensity modulation signal. When the EXT TRIG node is selected, however, the external sig- nal applied via the EXT INPUT terminal is used as a trigger signe! and it is not used for intensity modulation. 4-19SEseE6s (2) OPLG Menu ‘The CPLG menu is used to select a mode of coupling the trigger signal to the trigger cirouit. ACE De: The trigger signal is AC-coupled to the trigger circuit. This mode of coupling is used often since it blocks the DC component of the trigger signal and renders stable triggering. The trigger signal is DC-coupled to the trigger circuit. This mode of coupling should be used when triggering with the DC component of the trigger signal is needed-for examples, for viewing of signals of low frequencies or those of large duty cycles. HE REJ: The trigger signal is fed to the trigger circuit through an TV: Hote: AC-coupling circuit and a low pass filter. The DC component and the higher frequency components of the trigger signal are rejected. The lower frequency components alone of the trigger signal are fed to the trigger circuit. This coupling mode is for viewing of TV video signals. The trigger signal is fed to the trigger circuit through a TV sync. separator circuit. A sweep: Operates in the TV+ V mode. B sweep: Operates in the 1V-H mode. SLOPE => Sp + When in the TY coupling mode, the trigger level is fixed. 4-20co co co (3) (4) SLOPE Menu The SLOPE menu is used to'select a polerity of triggering. ngs Triggering occurs as the trigger signal crosses the trigger level in the positive-going direction. Triggering occurs as the trigger signal crosses the trigger level in the negative-going direction. + WN [Ny Positive-going slope - y S\/* Negative-going slope LEVEL Menu The LEVEL mena is used to adjust the trigger level in order to display a stationary image. AUTO: ‘LEVEL: When triggering has become ineffective, the internal CPU searches for and sets a proper trigger level. The set level is indicated in percentage on the CRT, following the rotary knob function indication, The trigger level is adjustable with the rotary knob, Once triggering is effected, the level is fixed. If trigger- ing becomes ineffective again, the CPU searches for a proper trigger level again. If the trigger signal has no proper level, the CPU repeats the search for a level at every. 2 seconds. When in the digital storage mode, the AUTO function is disa~ bled. The trigger level is adjustable with the rotary knob for a renge of +100% to -100% (with 1 DIV of the CRT graticule as approximately 10%), with the center of the graticule as 0%. 4-2]LGE6S (5) HOLD OFF Menu When the measured signal is of a complex waveform with two or more repetition frequencies (periods), triggering by means of the LEVEL menu alone may not be sufficient for attaining a stable waveform display. In such a cese, the sweep can be stably synchronized to the measured signal by adjusting the hold-off time (sweep pause time) by means of the HOLD OFF menu. A typical example of this is illustrated below. The portions indicated with heavy lines are displayed. A complex waveform (digital signal) k&-——— _ Cycle ——>| Pulses are overlapped. > 1 i —— 1 > {ol d-off i time H ((edjustable)! @ is for a case that the hold-off time is 0% (minimum). In this case, various differnt portions of the pulse signal cycles are displayed by different sweep cycles and different peaks are displayed being over- lapped. @ is for a case that the undersirable portions of the pulse signal cycles are held off and the same portions (same peaks) alone are dis~ play on the CRT without overlapping. 4-22