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First time operation – GW Instek GDS-800 Series User Manual User Manual

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GDS-800 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope Operation Manual

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3. First Time Operation

The following text assumes that the “SAFETY” section of this manual has been read

carefully and understood.

Each time before the instrument is put into operation check that the oscilloscope is

connected to protective earth. For that reason the power cable must be connected to

the oscilloscope and the power outlet. Then the test lead(s) must be connected to the

oscilloscope input(s). Check that the device under test is switched off and connect

the test lead(s) to the test point(s). Then switch on the instrument and afterward the

device under test.

The oscilloscope is switched on by depress the ON/STBY pushbutton (Before

depress the ON/STBY pushbutton of front panel, the main power switch of rear

panel have to be switched on

). After a few second the system initiated, the

instrument will revert to its last used operating mode.

Tilt stand this oscilloscope: For desktop use, lock the tilt stand in place as following

figures.

Figure 3-1: Tilts stand this oscilloscope