Hi guys.
I am working frequently on electronics and this first time in my life I need to use a scope I have never done before. I would like to measure square wave signal of 12VDC at about 25KHZ. I have a Phillips PM3267 with inputs 400V each maximum. I don't have any manual for this scope and the one I ordered is stuck on some web. I just need to know how to proceed so I can move on w/o busting something. I would like to also play around/practicing with testing regular AC/DC voltages so I can become familiar with it.
Thanks in advance.
I am working frequently on electronics and this first time in my life I need to use a scope I have never done before. I would like to measure square wave signal of 12VDC at about 25KHZ. I have a Phillips PM3267 with inputs 400V each maximum. I don't have any manual for this scope and the one I ordered is stuck on some web. I just need to know how to proceed so I can move on w/o busting something. I would like to also play around/practicing with testing regular AC/DC voltages so I can become familiar with it.
Thanks in advance.
First, as an Agilent representative, I might recommend a new DSO3062A for under $1,200
For the scope that you are using, you should try to become familiar with the interface elements in groups.
The most important ones in the short run will be time/div, amplitude/div, and triggering.
For your waveform, try setting the main timebase (main TB) to about 10 microseconds/div and the amplitude to 2V/division.
Oter important settings will be to set the coupling to DC, triggering to "A" and "Trig" (for triggered mode). "Auto" = autosweeping (updating w/o a triggering event) and "Single" = Single Shot. Don't turn on any of the filters. Adjust the trigger level until you start triggering on your square wave.
Then start experimenting w/ controls. It's not a bad scope, but it's like trying to teach a novice driver to handle an 18-wheeler w/o any training.