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picoScope uSb oscilloscope
Care of the product
The product contains no user-serviceable parts. Repair, servicing, and calibration
require specialized test equipment and must only be performed by Pico Technology
or an approved service provider. There may be a charge for these services unless
covered by the Pico five year warranty.
WARNING
To prevent injury or death, do not use the product if it appears to be
damaged in any way, and stop use immediately if you are concerned by any
abnormal operations.
WARNING
When cleaning the oscilloscope, use a soft cloth and a solution of mild soap
or detergent in water. To prevent electric shock, do not allow water to enter
the casing, as this will compromise the electronics or insulation inside.
CAUTION
Do not tamper with or disassemble the oscilloscope, connectors or
accessories. Internal damage will affect performance.
CAUTION
Do not block any of the instrument's air vents (if present) as overheating
will cause damage to the oscilloscope.
CAUTION
Do not insert any objects through the air vents (if present) as internal
interference will cause damage to the oscilloscope.
1.3 Contents
Please check that your PicoScope PC Oscilloscope package contains:
• PicoScope PC oscilloscope
• PicoScope software disc (also includes the User's Guide)
• USB cable(s)
• Quick start guide
Some product packs and oscilloscope bundles may contain additional items. See the
User's Guide for a full contents list.
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1.4
To ensure that PicoScope operates correctly, you must use a computer with the
system requirements shown in the table below. The performance of the oscilloscope
will improve with a more powerful PC, and will benefit from a multi‑core processor.
Operating
system
Processor
Memory
Free disk space
Ports
* PicoScope oscilloscopes will operate slowly on a USB 1.1 port. Not recommended.
1.5
The USB cables supplied with your oscilloscope will vary. Refer to the oscilloscope
User's Guide to ensure that you are using the appropriate cable to connect your
oscilloscope and PC.
The double-headed USB 2.0 cable may be required to provide extra power, for
example when connecting a USB 3.0 oscilloscope to a USB 2.0 port, or when the
oscilloscope has a large number of active channels.
Note: using a USB port or cable with a lower specification than the oscilloscope may
affect performance.
USB 2.0 cable
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System requirements
Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8
(not Windows RT). 32 bit and 64 bit versions.
As required by the Windows operating system
USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port(s)
USB 1.1 port (minimum requirement)*
USB setup
USB 2.0 cable
double-headed
Quick Start Guide
Specifications
USB 3.0 cable
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