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1. Velleman Legen Heirweg 33 9890 Gavere Belgium Internet Site http www velleman be E mail support velleman be HHPS5 1999 ED1 CONTENTS FCC information for the USA ee 4 ag olla ts alee ron ee 5 GENERAL na Er 6 Fealures teen ee ale at eta ad 5 COINS Lenen ness drsn ene 5 Technical speeifications mende eenden denn 6 SAFETY and WARNINGS nen 7 Symbols displayed on the um 7 USB eneen N REES NS HEERES gege 8 Survey of the connections and controls eenen eenen 8 Power SURD Venter eeen see 9 Survey of the indications on the screen 10 OPERATION zeeen aa 11 Turning on off the Personal Scope EE 11 Resetting the Personal Scope AE 11 Adj sting Kee 11 Choice OMNIA A 11 Switching from one readout to another 12 Measuring probe adjustment EEN 13 A to set p TUPI CT e EE 13 elle EE 14 Screen MEMO pared cores seth ek a ia ee rn 15 Set up function KOS ana ee 15 Jeng 15 Setting up the voltage per division 16 Setting up the time DAS nur nenne 15 Moving the signal in Y position 44444444444 nennen eneen ne eenen 16 Trigger TONCHONS Esraa eaten 17 Setting up a X10 measuring probe A 18 MAINTENANCE eessen EEN EES 18 TROUBLESHOOTING asin ation Ake eis 19 The screen remains blank or there is no sigma 19 RMS readout lee EE 19 No signal on the oscilloscope display nnee 19 Incorrect frequency readout EE 19 Voltage readout is not come 19 WARRANT Y aisstrnnensenenenrnrerent2. angle Full auto set up for volt div and time div Trigger mode run normal once slope True RMS and dB measurements Readout Vdc Vpp Vrms dBm x1 and x10 probe calculation option Display mode none markers grid crosshair Marker readout dt 1 dt frequency dV AC DC input coupling selection Automatic zero reference for DC measurements Sceen hold fuction Auto power off or continuous on Low battery detection Includes battery charge circuit Options e Insulated measurement probe x1 x10 PROBE60S e Soft carry case CHPS5 e Adapter type PS905 for 230V PS905USA for 110V Technical specifications Maximum sample rate Input amplifier bandwidth Input impedance Maximum input voltage Input coupling Vertical resolution Linearity LCD Graphics dBm measurement 0 dB 0 775V True rms AC measurement Peak peak and DC range Timebase range Input sensitivity range at x1 Probe calibration output Supply voltage Batteries option Charge current for rechargeable batteries Battery life Operating temperature Dimensions Weight 5MHZ for repetitive signals 0 5MHz for single shot events 1MHz 3dB at 1V div setting 1Mohm 20pF standard oscilloscope probe 100Vpeak AC DC DC AC and GND GND for auto zero reference 8 bit 6 bit on LCD 1bit 64 x 128 pixels 64 x 96 pixels for signal From 73dB tot 40dB up to 60dB with X10 probe 0 5dB accuracy From 0 1mV to 80V up
3. selected function blue keys or battery low indication OPERATION Turning on off the Personal Scope Press the ON OFF switch briefly to de activate the unit The screen will briefly display the logo above the message timer on which means that the unit will deactivate after eight minutes if no other key has been pressed during this interval In order to bypass automatic deactivation Keep the ON OFF switch pressed down while activating the unit The screen will briefly display the message timer off When the unit is deactivated the last setup will be saved as long as the power is not cut and as long as the unit is not reset see below Resetting the Personal Scope In case of unusual behaviour of the keypad or the display it is possible to reactivate the unit by using the Reset function The unit will subsequently return to the manufacturer programmed setup Press the sunk Reset push button for at least 10 seconds ES Do not use a sharp tool Adjusting the contrast Press the contrast key until the desired contrast is displayed The user can either keep the key pressed down or press it repeatedly When pressing this key the contrast will always increase to maximum level before starting again at the lowest available level and working its way up again Choice of input Depending on part of the signal to be measured the input can be connected to the signal through
4. to reduce the possibility of causing Radio and Television interference Shielded probes suitable for the HPS5 oscilloscope can be obtained from the authorized Velleman dealer If the user modifies the HPS5 oscilloscope or its connections in any way and these modifications are not approved by Velleman the FCC may withdraw the user s right to operate the equipment The following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission may be of help How to identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference problems This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office Washington DC20402 Stock No 044 000 00345 4 GENERAL The Velleman PersonalScope is not a graphical multimeter but a complete portable oscilloscope at the size and the cost of a good multimeter Its high sensitivity down to 5mV div and extended scope functions make this unit ideal for hobby service automotive and development purposes Because of its extreme value for money the PersonalScope is well suited for educational use in schools and colleges Suitable for measurements on audio equipment mains voltage applications digital signals all kind of sensors signal analysis in automotive applications car stereo etc It s ultra fast full auto setup function takes care of all the necessary settings and makes measuring waveforms very easy a feature that will be appreciated both by experts and novices Features High contrast LCD with wide viewing
5. a direct link or by using a decoupling capacitor Select DC for measuring DC voltage Press the AC DC key to select either AC or DC input coupling see indications on the screen When measuring the ripple of a DC voltage put the input on AC to limit the measurement to the AC component of the signal Switching from one readout to another The Personal Scope offers many voltage measuring possibilities Press the readout key repeatedly to select one of four possible readouts Peak voltage Vp The signal s peak to peak voltage difference between highest and lowest value is displayed True RMS readout Vr The area of the AC wave is calculated and converted to voltage Please remember that a correct readout invariably consists of at least one or two visible periods one can also use the auto setup function dB measurement dB The measured signal is converted to dBm OdB 0 775V Once more the user should make sure that at least one or two periods are displayed or select the auto setup function DC voltage measurement V This function enables the user to measure DC voltages only for DC input coupling Useful tip for measuring DC voltages The readout can be set at zero reference for any position on the screen by keeping the AC DC key pressed down Always use the run trigger mode for DC voltage measurement NOTE If the signal goes off screen or when the dB signal is too small for measuremen
6. bnormal use or treatment of the product VELLEMAN KIT N V will not reimburse the transport costs or risks the costs for removing and replacing the product or any other costs that are directly or indirectly related to the defect VELLEMAN KIT N V accepts no liability for whatever damages may be caused by a malfunctioning product
7. ee page 16 Press the t V div key Press the t or the u key to set the time base between 20s and 2uS per division ATTENTION the positions 10us 4us and 2us only operates correctly with periodic signals for which the unit will automatically select the normal trigger mode The screen will be adjusted once the trigger level is reached NOTE Use the minimum time base 2 microsec as a starting point when measuring a signal and select longer time bases until the signal is displayed properly Otherwise the display may not correctly reflect the signal under measurement due to aliasing Moving the signal in Y position Press the Y pos key Press the p key or the q key in order to move the signal in the direction of the arrows Prolonged pressing will make the Y position change faster A small dot in the left hand corner of the screen will indicate the direction in which the signal has moved In this manner the user will know in which direction the signal was going when it went off screen Trigger functions The Personal Scope is equipped with a number of trigger aids that are used when the signal can be displayed on screen Press the trig key The t trigger mode key enables the user to select the appropriate triggering method the u slope key is used to select the trigger slope see below Press the t key repeatedly to choose between run mode The signal will always appear on the screen Ir regard
8. ery compartment is closed The battery cover should only be removed for the calibration of the probe s X10 position When first using the rechargeable batteries or if the batteries are completely discharged the user should charge them for at least 12 hours before using the unit When the unit is OFF the charging time for 800mA h type batteries will be approx 12 hours The Charge indication LED on the front panel will light up when the batteries are being charged ATTENTION Remove all non rechargeable batteries when connecting the AC DC adapter The message Lo bat will flash in the bottom right corner of your display when the batteries need replacement or charging Insufficient battery voltage may entail erroneous Survey of the indications on the screen Dot indicates the vertical position of the signal on the screen Trigger opening indication fixed in the middle of the screen Signal window with possibly the markers cross or dot to indicate the various divisions Time per division or time between markers when used Display of converted calculated frequency 1 dt between markers if present Trigger information or screen hold indication Input coupling indication ac dc gnd and X10 probe setup Measurement readouts Vp V peak to peak Vr Volt rms dB Decibels V DC volt Readout of the voltage between the markers when present Selected voltage per division Indication of the
9. he trigger point the interruption in the vertical line on the left hand side of the screen and the start of the actual display This is specifically true on higher frequencies Setting up a X10 measuring probe When used in the X10 position a measuring probe should always be callibrated to the measuring instrument being used in this case the Personal Scope e Open the battery cover e Set the probe input to X10 e Set the voltage per division to 1V e Set the time per division to 0 2ms e Select AC for the input Use the probe to perform measurements at the preselected point under the battery cover Adjust the trimmer of the measuring probe in order to obtain a square wave signal with a top that is as flat as possible 9 MAINTENANCE Clean the display with ashammy NEVER use a dustcloth or paper in order to avoid scratches The rest of the unit can be cleaned with a soft dry cloth NEVER use water to clean the unit TROUBLESHOOTING The screen remains blank or there is no signal e No power supply e Batteries are discharged e Contrast adjustment is incorrect e Press RESET for at least 10 seconds REMARK Temporarily remove both batteries and adapter in case RESET is not yet operational RMS readout is incorrect e Make sure that at least 1 and preferably even 2 periods are displayed e The batteries are discharged No signal on the oscilloscope display e Time div setting is in the wrong positio
10. ich is why the trigger setup remains in run or normal mode The auto setup function will deactivate when using the Trigger Volt and time per division and Y position functions see below IMPORTANT Put the appropriate measuring probe in the X10 position for measuring high voltages gt 100Vp DC NOTE The Y position does not work in auto setup which is why the trigger setup remains in run or normal mode The auto setup function will deactivate when using the Trigger Volt and time per division and Y position functions see further Signal screen The signal screen is an aid in displaying the divisions on your screen or in positioning movable markers on the screen Press the Display key repeatedly in order to engage the various aids e A grid divides the screen into reference points e A cross inserts a co ordinate system into the screen e Markers Moveable markers in order to measure the signal see below for use e Empty no aids Screen memory It may be useful to freeze certain signals on your screen This will allow the user to study the signal or perform measurements with the markers Press Hold to freeze the screen The screen is also saved when the unit is deactivated The memory will be erased if reset is pressed or if the battery voltage is too low Set up function keys The selected function is displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the screen The four b
11. less of the level involved This position is used most ak frequently and should always be used for measuring DC voltages in particular Frorm norm mode The screen will be adjusted provided that the ad signal falls within the trigger level interruption in the vertical a line on the left hand side of your screen Use this mode when you want to start displaying the signal when it reaches a preset threshold value donca once mode The screen is adjusted one single time viz du when the trigger level is reached Use this mode to detect e g a short once only voltage peak ATTENTION in the positions 10us Aus and 2us the unit will automatically select the norm trigger mode The trigger level has to be reached for the screen to be adjusted Both the p and the q key remain active in order to move the signal along the Y axis which enables the user to programme a trigger reference Repeatedly press the u key to choose between Triggering on the rising slope of the signal The screen will only display the signal when a positive slope is detected viz the signal has to rise in vertical direction in order to trigger Triggering on the falling slope of the signal The screen will only display the signal when a negative slope is detected viz the signal has to drop in vertical direction in order to trigger Trigger on rising slope Trigger on falling slope NOTE There is a time difference of 12us between t
12. lue function keys work in conjunction with the arrow keys PERSONAL Scope The markers The user can perform measurements on a certain signal by using the four moveable markers This can be useful when measuring the interval between two points or the amplitude of any given peak The calculated frequency primarily used for the measurement of periods The voltage between two horizontal markers The markers can be moved through the arrow keys Keeping the key pressed down will move the marker quickly pressing it briefly will move the marker by 1 position The mark 1 2 key is used to select the desired marker Determining the frequency of a signal requires the measurement of a period The easiest way to do this would be by placing the vertical markers either on two consecutive peaks or two identical slopes of a signal Setting up the voltage per division The user can enlarge or reduce the signal on the screen vertically by adjusting the displayed voltage per division V div voltage per division The divisions can be made visible through the Display key see page 16 Press the t V div key Press the p or the q key to select the sensitivity from 5mV to a maximum of 20V per division 50mV to 200V with X10 probe selection Setting up the time base Adjusting the time base will visualise more or fewer periods of a signal t div time per division The divisions can be visualised through the Display key s
13. n Try 1ms or choose auto setup mode The unit is in the Hold position Trigger function is set in the once position The programmed trigger level is not reached choose run mode Y position is wrong The input signal is too high change the volt div setting or choose auto setup Incorrect frequency readout e An incorrect time div setting has been chosen start at 2us Voltage readout does not correspond with the actual value The measuring probe is in the X10 position The batteries are discharged The zero refrence is not set correctly for DC measurements Take into account that the RMS readout only measures the AC voltage WARRANTY This product carries a one year warranty as far as the craftsmanship and possible flaws in the materials are concerned The warranty expires ONE YEAR after the date of purchase The warranty will only apply if the unit is wrapped in the original packing material and either presented to VELLEMAN KIT N V or to an official distributor together with a copy of the original purchasing document VELLEMAN KIT N V is under the obligation to repair defects and flaws but is free to either replace or repair defective parts The warranty does not apply to software fuses measuring probes and batteries VELLEMAN KIT N V will not be held responsible for any flaw or defect which the company feels is due to negligence on behalf of the user to modification or opening of the unit or to accidents or a
14. robe with an insulated connector e g type PROBE60S when measuring voltages exceeding 30V AN Remove all non rechargeable batteries when connecting an AC DC adapter USE Survey of the connections and controls 1 BNG input connector max input 100Vp AC DC 2 Adapter connection observe the polarity 3 Battery compartment 4 X10 probe testing signal behind battery cover 5 Serial number 6 Display 7 Battery charge indication LED 8 Reset push button 9 Keyboard Power supply The HPS5 PersonalScope can be powered by means of an adapter ordinary batteries or rechargeable ones Rechargeable batteries are advised for intensive use The greater the capacity of the rechargeable batteries the greater the autonomy of the unit Rechargeable batteries of the 500mA h type will yield approx 5 hours of autonomy while 800mA h types provide up to 8 hours of autonomy Attention gt Use a non regulated adapter of 9VDC that supplies a min of 300mA Observe the polarity and consult your retailer if necessary When using a regulated adapter the user should verify whether it can supply 12VDC Batteries option The unit can be used with either ordinary alkaline batteries or rechargeable ones e g our HR6 type 5 x Open the battery cover by loosening the screw gt Insert the batteries in the holders Mind the polarity Important Do NOT perform measurements unless the batt
15. s oren cecasesidcieuckedetesesstcassevcsteeresn cs 19 DIAGRAM BERERRERISPRERESFASERRERBPREFESEENERELSTETERSESTENTERLEETEEEIESEENTELESTTTERSESTERERLENN 20 FCC information for the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Important This equipment was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that include the use of shielded test leads between it and the peripherals It is important that you use shielded cables and connectors
16. t the display will show b 7 Measuring probe adjustment We advise the user to use a measuring probe equipped with a X10 setting when high or unknown voltages or high impedances need to be measured va When using the measuring probe in the X10 position the measuring impedance will increase to 10Mohm thereby reducing the measuring instrument s charge on the coupling Press the x1 x10 key in order to adjust the display to the setup of the measuring probe Upon choosing X10 X10 will be indicated on the screen and all measuring values will be adjusted accordingly IMPORTANT X10 measuring probes should be calibrated Read Setting up a X10 measuring probe Auto setup function The auto setup function is ideally suited for quick measurements as no manual setup has to be made and everything is automatic Use the auto setup function when the screen no longer displays a signal after tne manual setup e Connect the signal to be checked to the BNC input by means of a special measuring lead or measuring probe e Activate the unit e Press Auto in order to de activate the auto setup function When auto setup is engaged the Volt div and Time div readouts are highlighted The auto setup function will provide correct measurements for repetitive and stable signals of max 400KHz The display may read as follows REMARK The y position does not work in auto setup wh
17. to 400Vrms with X10 probe 2 5 accuracy 0 1mV to 180V 1mV to 600V met x10 probe 2 accuracy 20s 10s 5s 2s 1s 0 5s 0 2s 0 1s 50ms 20ms 10ms 5ms 2ms 1ms 0 5ms 0 2ms 0 1ms 50us 20us 10us Aus 2us div 5mV 10mV 20mV 50mV 0 1V 0 2V DAN 1V 2V 4V 8V 20V div Approx 1KHz 5Vtt 9VDC min 300mA adapter unregulated 12VDC if regulated Alkaline type AA or Ni Cd NiMH rechargeable 5 pcs required 90mA Up to 20h with Alkaline batteries 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F 105x220x35mm 4 13x7 95x1 38 395g 140z ex Batteries SAFETY and WARNINGS Symbols displayed on the unit A LE Important safety information see user manual ai Ground level gt The PersonalScope is ideally suited for measurements of category II installations with pollution degree 1 and using a maximum of 600V in accordance with the IEC1010 1 norm The enclosure is UL 94V0 listed gt Consequently all measurements should be avoided in case of polluted or very humid air One should also refrain from measuring conductors or installations that use voltages that exceed 600Vrms above ground level CAT Il indicates conformity for measurements of domestic installations The maximum input voltage for the connections of the unit stands at 100Vp AC DC gt Do NOT open the enclosure while performing measurements gt Remove all test leads before opening the enclosure in order to avoid electrical shock gt Use a measuring p
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