| Configuring your oscilloscope |
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1 Select the File | Setup | Converter dialog box from the main menu
2 Use the ADC Type drop down menu to set the type of oscilloscope you are using
3 Set the Port. This should be the port to which the oscilloscope will be connected
4 Click on the OK button
Is it set up correctly (ADC-200 and PicoScope 3204/3205/3206)?
1 Connect the Signal Generator / External Trigger output to Channel A
2 Select Settings | Signal Generator
3 Check the 'Enable' box and enter a frequency of 1000 (Hz)
4 Create an oscilloscope window, select 1 ms/div
5 You should see a square wave with one square per division
Is it set up correctly (other ADCs)?
1 Create a meter window for DC volts and then connect the ADC to a battery. Check that the voltage is correct
2 Create an oscilloscope window, then connect an oscilloscope probe and touch the probe with your finger. You should see a small 50 Hz or 100 Hz waveform on the oscilloscope window