Below are general answers on how to operate, maintain, and calibrate a mixed oscilloscope from the list of GAO Tek’s mixed oscilloscopes. To facilitate our customers to a selection of our products, we have further classified our mixed oscilloscopes by their features: benchtop, handheld, data logging, USB connectivity, multi-channel, rugged, wired, and wireless.

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Operating a Mixed Oscilloscope:

Power On:

  • Connect the GAO Tek mixed oscilloscope to a stable power source.
  • Turn on the power using the designated switch on the instrument.

Probe Connection:

  • Connect GAO Tek probes to the channels you want to use.
  • Ensure proper connection of our ground leads.

Signal Input:

  • Connect the signal to the input channels of the mixed oscilloscope.
  • Ensure the signal amplitude adheres to the specified limits of GAO Tek.

Settings:

  • Adjust the time and voltage scales on GAO Tek’s user interface.
  • Configure trigger settings provided by us to stabilize the waveform.

Acquisition:

  • Select the appropriate acquisition mode on our mixed oscilloscope (single, normal, or auto).
  • Adjust the number of samples using our controls for accurate representation.

Analog and Digital Channels:

  • If using digital channels on the GAO Tek’s mixed oscilloscope, configure their settings.
  • Set up the display to show both our analogue and digital channels.

Measurement Tools:

  • Utilize GAO Tek’s measurement tools such as cursors and automated measurements.
  • Measure voltage, frequency, and other parameters with GAO Tek’s precision.

Maintaining a Mixed Oscilloscope:

Cleaning:

  • Regularly clean our mixed oscilloscope screen with a soft, lint-free cloth.
  • Clean our input connectors and probes to prevent signal degradation.

Calibration:

  • Calibrate our mixed oscilloscope periodically to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Follow GAO Tek’s guidelines for calibration procedures outlined in the user manual.

Firmware/Software Updates:

  • Check for firmware or software updates from GAO Tek.
  • Apply updates to our mixed oscilloscope to enhance performance and add new features.

Environment:

  • Operate our mixed oscilloscope in a clean, dry environment.
  • Avoid extreme temperatures and humidity to ensure longevity and reliability.

Probe Maintenance:

  • Inspect and replace damaged GAO Tek probes promptly.
  • Calibrate and compensate GAO Tek probes according to the user manual.

Calibrating a Mixed Oscilloscope:

Frequency Response:

  • Use a calibration signal source to check our mixed oscilloscope’s frequency response.
  • Adjust GAO Tek settings to match the known frequency accurately.

Amplitude Calibration:

  • Calibrate voltage and amplitude settings using a precise voltage source.
  • Adjust the gain and offset on the GAO Tek mixed oscilloscope to match the known values.

Probe Compensation:

  • Compensate GAO Tek probes using the built-in compensation signals.
  • Adjust GAO Tek probe settings to meet the mixed oscilloscope’s requirements.

Time Base Calibration:

  • Use a stable time reference source to calibrate the time base of our mixed oscilloscope.
  • Adjust the time scale and position on GAO Tek’s user interface to match the known time intervals.

Digital Channels:

  • Calibrate our mixed oscilloscope’s digital channels by verifying threshold levels and logic states.
  • Adjust settings on GAO Tek’s user interface to ensure accurate representation of digital signals.