SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power Cord for the United Kingdom GETTING STARTED Probe factor from 0.1X~2000X
voltage/current
Instruction Manual This section contains the basic safety symbols that may When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, The Getting started chapter introduces the
appear on the accompanying user manual CD or on the make sure the power cord meets the following safety oscilloscopes main features, appearance, and set up Interface USB 2.0 full-speed interface for
IDS-6000A-U Series instrument. For detailed safety instructions and instructions. procedure. saving and recalling data
precautions, please see the Safety Instructions chapter Calibration output
in the user manual CD. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by
Digital Storage Oscilloscope competent persons. Main Features External trigger input
USB B type (slave) interface for
Safety Symbols remote control
 EN Model name Frequency Input channels
PictBridge Printer compatible
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE bandwidth
These safety symbols may appear in the user manual
EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are
or on the instrument.
coloured in accordance with the following code: IDS-6072A-U DC 70MHz (3dB) 2
Warning: Identifies conditions or IDS-6102A-U DC 100MHz (3dB) 2
practices that could result in injury or Green/
Warning loss of life. Yellow: Earth IDS-6152A-U DC 150MHz (3dB) 2
Blue: Neutral
Caution: Identifies conditions or Brown: Live (Phase) Performance 1 GS/s real-time sampling rate
practices that could result in damage 25GS/s equivalent-time sampling
Caution to the instrument or to other properties. As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with
the coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as
rate
follows: 2M points record length
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Up to 10ns peak detection
DANGER High Voltage
Earth terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol
2mV~10V vertical scale
or coloured Green/Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal 1ns ~ 50s time scale
Attention Refer to the Manual
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal Features 5.7 inch color TFT display
marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red. Saving and recalling setups and
Protective Conductor Terminal If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or
waveforms
contact the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and 27 automatic measurements
Earth (ground) Terminal approved HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the Multi-language menu (12
equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable of languages)
Do not dispose electronic equipment 0.75mm2 should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors
would normally require 13A types, depending on the connection Math operation: Addition,
as unsorted municipal waste. Please
method used. Subtraction, Multiplication, FFT,
use a separate collection facility or Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged FFT RMS
contact the supplier from which this in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed
instrument was purchased. hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable, any Zoom FFT
fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be Data logging
 immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above Go-NoGo testing
standard.
Edge, Video, Pulse Width triggers


  

 
 probe. Before operating the oscilloscope in a new
       
Front Panel Rear Panel
Display and Panel Overview Setting up the Oscilloscope
Display Overview This section describes how to set up the oscilloscope
properly including adjusting the handle, connecting a
signal, adjusting the scale, and compensating the
environment, run these steps to make sure the
oscilloscope is functionally stable.
1. Pull both bases of the handle out slightly.

Description
1. LCD display 2. Function keys Description 2. Turn to one of the three
Description preset positions.
3. Variable knob 4. Vertical position knob 1. Security lock slot 2. Fuse socket
1. Trigger position 2. Waveform position
5. VOLTS/DIV knob 6. Horizontal position 3. Power cord socket 4. CAL output
3. Trigger status 4. Acquisition knob
5. USB B type port
5. Menu 6. Trigger condition 7. Menu keys 8. Trigger level knob
7. Frequency 8. Horizontal status 9. Horizontal menu key 10. Trigger keys
9. Vertical status 10. Waveform marker 11. TIME/DIV knob 12. EXT TRIG 3. Connect the power cord.
13. Ground Terminal 14. CH2 Terminal
RS Components Ltd 15. CH1/CH2 Math keys 16. CH1 Terminal
17. Probe Compensation 18. USB A type port 4. Press the power switch. The
This manual contains proprietary information, which is output display will become active in
protected by copyrights. All rights are reserved. No part approximately 10 seconds.
of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or 19. Power Switch
translated into another language without prior written
consent of RS Components.
5. Reset the system by
The information in this manual was correct at the time of recalling the factory settings.
printing. Due to product improvements, RS Components Press the Save/Recall key,
reserves the rights to change specification, equipment, then Default Setup.
and maintenance procedures at any time without notice.
         

6. Connect the probe between the Channel1 input IDS-6152A-U Trigger

terminal and probe compensation signal output SPECIFICATIONS Bandwidth (3dB) DC coupling: DC ~ 150MHz Sources CH1, CH2, Line, EXT
(2Vp-p, 1kHz square wave).
The specifications apply when the oscilloscope is AC coupling: 10Hz ~ 150MHz Modes Auto, Normal, Single, TV,
7. Set the probe attenuation voltage to x10. powered on for at least 30 minutes under +20C~+30C. Bandwidth Limit 20MHz (3dB) Edge, Pulse
Trigger Sensitivity 0.5div or 5mV (DC ~ 25MHz) Coupling AC, DC, LF rej, HF rej, Noise
Over Under
Normal 1.5div or 15mV rej
Compensation Compensation Model Specific Specifications (25MHz~150MHz) Sensitivity See model-specific
External Trigger ~ 50mV (DC~25MHz) specifications
IDS-6072A-U Sensitivity ~ 100mV (25MHz~100MHz) Holdoff 40ns ~ 2.5s
Bandwidth (3dB) DC coupling: DC ~ 70MHz Rise Time < 2.3ns approx.
AC coupling: 10Hz ~ 70MHz External Trigger
Bandwidth Limit 20MHz (3dB) Range DC: 15V, AC: 2V
Common Specifications
Trigger Sensitivity 0.5div or 5mV (DC ~ 25MHz) Sensitivity See model-specific
11. Setting up the oscilloscope is complete. You may 1.5div or 15mV specifications
start to use the oscilloscope. (25MHz~70MHz) Vertical
8. Press the Autoset key. A Input Impedance 1M2%, ~15pF
square waveform will External Trigger ~ 50mV (DC~25MHz) Sensitivity 2mV/div~10V/Div (1-2-5 Maximum Input 300V (DC+AC peak), CATII
appear in the center of the Sensitivity ~ 100mV (25MHz~70MHz) increments)
display. Rise Time < 5.8ns approx. Accuracy (3% x |Readout|+0.1div +
Horizontal
1mV)
Bandwidth See model-specific Range 1ns/div~50s/div, 1-2.5-5
9. Press the Display key, then IDS-6102A-U
specifications increment
Type and select the vector Bandwidth (3dB) DC coupling: DC ~ 100MHz
Rise Time See model-specific Roll: 50ms/div 50s/div
waveform type. AC coupling: 10Hz ~ 100MHz
specifications Modes Main, Window, Window
Bandwidth Limit 20MHz (3dB) Zoom, Roll, X-Y
Trigger Sensitivity 0.5div or 5mV (DC ~ 25MHz) Input Coupling AC, DC, Ground
Input Impedance 1M2%, ~15pF Accuracy 0.01%
1.5div or 15mV Pre-Trigger 10 div maximum
(25MHz~100MHz) Polarity Normal, Invert
Maximum Input 300V (DC+AC peak), CAT II Post-Trigger 1000 div
External Trigger ~ 50mV (DC~25MHz)
10. Turn the adjustment point on the probe to flatten Math Operation +, , , FFT, FFT rms
Sensitivity ~ 100mV (25MHz~100MHz) X-Y Mode
the square waveform edge. Offset Range 2mV/div~50mV/div: 0.4V
Rise Time < 3.5ns approx.
100mV/div~500mV/div: 4V X-Axis Input Channel 1
1V/div~5V/div: 40V Y-Axis Input Channel 2
10V/div: 300V Phase Shift 3 at 100kHz

         
Display
Signal Acquisition LCD 5.6 inch, TFT, brightness Probe Specifications Dimensions EMC
Real-Time 1G Sa/s maximum adjustable
Equivalent 25G Sa/s maximum Resolution (dots) 234 (Vertical) x 320
(Horizontal) GTP-151A-2 (IDS-6152A-U) EMC 
Vertical Resolution 8 bits
Record Length Maximum; 2M points (1 Graticule 8 x 10 divisions Attenuation Ratio 10:1 (fixed) EN 61326-1: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
Display Contrast Adjustable Bandwidth DC ~ 150MHz EN 61326-2-1: laboratory use EMC requirements (2006)
channel), 1M points (2
channels) Rise Time 2.3nS Conducted and Radiated Electrostatic Discharge
Input Resistance 10M when used with 1M Emissions EN 61000-4-2: 2009
Acquisition Normal, Peak Detect, Interface EN 55011: 2009+A1: 2010
Average USB Slave Connector USB1.1 & 2.0 full speed input
Current Harmonic Radiated Immunity
Peak Detection 10ns (500ns/div ~ 50s/div) compatible (flash disk not Input Capacitance Approx. 17pF EN 61000-3-2: 2006+A1: EN 61000-4-3: 2006+A1:
Average 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 supported) Compensation Range 10pF to 35pF 2009+A2: 2009 2008+A2 :2010
Working Voltage 500V CAT I, 300V CAT II Voltage Fluctuation Electrical Fast Transients

310.0

341.5
USB Host connector Image (BMP) and waveform
data (CSV) (DC + peak AC) derating with EN 61000-3-3: 2008 EN 61000-4-4: 2004+A1: 2010
Cursors and Measurement
frequency. -------------------------
Surge Immunity
Voltage Vpp, Vamp, Vavg, Vrms, Vhi, EN 61000-4-5: 2006

VOLTS/DIV

VARIABLE
Temperature 10C ~ 55C

CH1

CH 1
Probe Compensation Signal

X
Vlo, Vmax, Vmin, Rise

1M
300V
Conducted Susceptibility

MAX. 300Vpk

MATH

VERTICAL
Relative Humidity 85% @35C

CAT

Acquire
Cursor
15pF
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Preshoot/ Overshoot, Fall Frequency range 1kHz ~ 100kHz adjustable, EN 61000-4-6: 2009

VOLTS/DIV
CH2

CH 2

Measure
Safety Standard EN 61010-031 CAT II

Display
Y
Preshoot/ Overshoot 1kHz step Power Frequency Magnetic Field

Save/Recall

Utility
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HORIZONTAL
TIME/DIV

MENU
Time Freq, Period, Rise Time, Fall Duty cycle 5% ~ 95% adjustable, 5% EN 61000-4-8: 2010

Hardcopy
1M

Help
300V
MAX. 300Vpk
GTP-101A-2 (IDS-6072A-U, IDS-6102A-U)

CAT
15pF
Voltage Dips/ Interrupts

LEVEL
Time, + Width, Width, Duty step

TRIGGER
EXT TRIG

Run/Stop
SINGLE
FORCE

Autoset
MENU
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Cycle Amplitude 2Vpp3% Attenuation Ratio 10:1 (fixed) EN 61000-4-11: 2004

Delay FRR, FRF, FFR, FFF, LRR, Bandwidth DC to

100MHz 142.0 Safety
LRF, LFR, LFF Power Source Low Voltage Equipment Directive 2006/95/EC
Cursors Voltage difference (V) and Rise Time 3.5nS 162.3
Line Voltage 100V~240V AC, 47Hz~63Hz Input Resistance 10M when used with 1M Safety Requirements
Time difference (T) between Power Consumption 18W, 40VA maximum EN 61010-1: 2010
cursors input EN 61010-2-030: 2010
Fuse Rating 1A slow, 250V Input Capacitance Approx. 17pF
Auto Counter Resolution: 6 digits,
Accuracy: 2% Compensation Range 10pF to 35pF
Operation Environment Working Voltage 500V CAT I, 300V CAT II

115.1
Signal source: All available

149.0

159.0
Storage Temperature 10C~60C, no (DC + peak AC) derating with
trigger source except the condensation
Video trigger frequency.
Relative humidity 93% @ 40C Temperature 10C to 55C
65% @ 41C~60C Relative Humidity 85% @ 35C
Control Panel Function
Safety Standard EN 61010-031 CAT II
Autoset Automatically adjust Vertical Dimensions and Weight
Volt/div, Horizontal Time/div, Dimensions 310(W) x 142(H) x 140(D)
and Trigger level mm
Save/Recall Up to 15 sets of Weight Approx. 2.5kg
measurement conditions and
waveforms