RIGOL MSO/DS4000 Series - Manual (Page 47)

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MSO4000/DS4000 Quick Guide 5
To Connect the Probe
RIGOL provides passive and active probes for the MSO4000/DS4000 series
oscilloscopes. For detailed technical information of the probes, please refer to the
corresponding Probe User’s Guide. The following are the probes recommended for
this oscilloscope.
Model Description
RP3500A 500 MHz, passive probe, standard, auto detection
RP7150 1.5 GHz, active probe, optional, auto detection
Connect the Probe:
1. Connect the BNC terminal of the probe to a channel BNC connector of the
oscilloscope at the front panel.
2. Connect the probe tip to the circuit point under test and connect the ground
alligator clip of the probe to the circuit ground terminal.
Figure 6 To Connect the Probe
Function Inspection
1. Press Default to restore the oscilloscope to its default configuration.
2. Connect the ground alligator clip of the probe to the “Ground Terminal” under the
“Compensation Signal Output Terminal”.
3. Connect the input terminal of CH1 of the oscilloscope with the “Compensation
Signal Output Terminal” of the probe using the probe.