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User's Guide RIGOL DM3058 Digital Multimeter

1. Figure 2 38 Measurement Interface of Sensor Table 2 12 Characteristics of Sensor RIGOL Function Description New Built a new configuration file of Sensor Edit Edit an existing configuration file Load Load an existing configuration file History Check newest 1000 measurement datum REL Open Close Relative Operation Disp Set sensor measurement display mode 1 Press New to create a new Sensor sensor Prpty Define Done f Figure 2 39 New interface 1 Press Prpty to enter into the input interface POPERY iirinn sensor Type Figure 2 40 Property Interface User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Press Name to create an appropriate name for the new sensor File Name Input Area ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRETTUVYYX YS A a 1 Del Donel of Figure 2 41 Name edit interface File Name Input Method gt gt VV VV Use the up down direction keys to select the File Name or Input Area Use the left right direction keys to move the cursor to the position File Name Area or character Input Area Press A a and 1 to select the Capital letter Lowercase letter or Numbers The Del function can only delete the letter on which the cursor taking place Press Done to save current file Press if to return to the Prpty interface Press Type to select the type of facile physical quantity that has been transformed by Sensor via corre
2. New Edit Load History REL Disp Figure 2 55 Display the value User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Preset Preset mode is provided to avoid error operation via testing product line In any operation mode please press to enter into following menu Preset Select a Set Seti Set2 Set3 Set4 Seth p Preset Select a Set Set Set Sets Set9 Set10 Figure 2 56 Interface of Preset Ten sets existing in preset mode and all of them are corresponding with the 10 configuration files in configuration memorizer respectively Press Setn n 1 10 to recall the corresponding settings and exit Preset menu Explanations Aclick will be emitted by instrument after you press any preset configuration key if an effective configuration is existing in its Location of corresponding key meanwhile current measurement configuration will be refreshed to the one has been stored If the selective configuration location is empty the instrument will emit click gt pause gt click and then go back to primary testing state Press Preset gt gt Setn current measurement configuration would be saved into corresponding location and named Setn as a default Besides you can also recall or save preset configuration by using function User s Guide for DM3058 2 37 RIGOL Secondly Function Secondly function button is used to open double display save current instrument sett
3. 1 2 3 4 Press button select Resistance 2WR measurement function Connect test leads as Figure 2 18 Choose an appropriate resistance range based on the measurement range The default is Auto Range Lead impedance will be shown on the screen as follow after connecting with two leads together 000 3150 Auto Rng Rng History REL Hide Figure 3 2 Lead impedance Set parameters for Relative operation Press gt REL gt Current and set the present value as current value REL OFF Current Clear Figure 3 3 Parameter settings Press On Off to open Relative measurement function Press f continuously and go back to main interface then you will obtain final lead impedance 2WR oo Auto iS REL Rmt 000 0009 Auto Rng Rng History REL Hide Figure 3 4 Lead impedance after operation Besides The REL on the measurement interface could also open Relative operation User s Guide for DM3058 3 3 RIGOL Example 3 dBm Measurement dBm is commonly used in audio signal measurement Next we will show you how to measure dBm value Operating Steps 1 Press button to start AC Voltage Measurement and choose an appropriate voltage range 2 Connect test leads as Figure 2 8 3 Set parameters of dBm operation 1 Press gt dBm to set the selective value of dBm as a reference value within supposed circuit by using direction keys
4. Operating Steps 1 Press button to start AC Voltage Measurement and choose an appropriate voltage range 2 Connect test leads as Figure 2 8 3 Set the High Low Limit Value 1 Press gt P F gt High to set the high limit value Figure 3 9 Set the High Limit Value 2 Press gt P F gt Low to set the low limit value High Figure 3 10 Set the Low Limit Value 3 Press ON to start P F tesing As shown in Figure 3 11 The test result is PASS as the measured value is between OV and 1V ACY i Auto iSi P F Rmt Auto Rng Rng History REL Figure 3 11 P F Test result 3 6 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Example 6 Thermocouple Setting and Measurement Thermocouple is a common temperature sensor Type voltage and cold side temperature are available for thermocouple measurement which is successfully used in DM3058 The instrument can measure temperature of HI and LO terminals cold side and calculate absolute temperature of hot side Besides only the relationship between thermocouple voltage and cold side temperature is need to be input according thermocouple type when you set the thermocouple sensor Operating Steps About the connection of Sensor please refer to To Measure Sensor in chapter 2 Sensor Figure 3 12 Sketch map for connecting 1 Press gt New to enter into the setting interface Sensor Prpty Define Done
5. Rear Panel Figure 2 34 Sketch map for connecting Table 2 11 Period Characteristic Ranges 200mvV 2V 20V 200V 750V Measurement Range 1us 0 05s Input Protection 750Vems HI Configurable Parameters REL User s Guide for DM3058 2 27 RIGOL 2 28 Set the relative value Optional Press REL to open or close Relative operation function When it is open REL is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of Actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set For the details about how to set please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 Read the measurement value Period measurement is fixed at Slow rate 5 5 digits resolution Therefore you cannot adjust the reading rate when reading the result View history data Press History to enter into the following interface and check the data getting from this measurement and save Measurement PERI Range 200m Records 1 HistoG Update Save Figure 2 35 View Interface of History Information There are three types of way for viewing historical date Info List and HistoG Press Save after checking By pressing Update the History information will be refreshed to be current newest information User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL To Measure Sensor Sensor measurement is a new conception being forward to meet user s requirements By using th
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7. Figure 3 5 Select Reference resistance as measurement value 2 Press ON to turn on dBm measurement function At this time the reading shown on the screen is the Power value of reference resistance urrent O07 624m Set 600 Q Figure 3 6 Operation result 3 4 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Example 4 dB Measurement As a common measuring unit dB has been widely used in electrical engineering radio science mechanics shock and vibration mechanical power and acoustics areas Next we will show you how to measure dB between two circuits Operating Steps Method1 Measure dBm and dBm existing in two circuits separately refers to Example 3 and then dB could be got dB dBm dBm2 Method2 1 Press button to start AC Voltage Measurement and choose an appropriate voltage range Connect test leads as Figure 2 8 Set up dBm according to Example 3 4 Press gt dB set parameters of dB operation dBm Figure 3 7 Set the set value of dB 5 Press gt ON to open dB measurement function At this time the reading shown on the screen is the Power difference between two circuits i 240 194 4B urrent O07 574m Set 0 000 dB Figure 3 8 Operation result User s Guide for DM3058 3 5 RIGOL Example 5 P F Test P F Operation hints you the signal is overstep its range according to the selected High Low Limit parameters meanwhile the buzzer makes a sound to alarm if Sound is open
8. f Figure 3 13 New interface 2 Press Prpty to enter into the edit interface of Property LAA eTa n oc ccscccsscessccsssecsscssscsssccssscsscssscssecssescrssors Sensor Type Figure 3 14 Edit interface User s Guide for DM3058 3 7 RIGOL 1 Press Name and input the name of this sensor SensorT Then go back to Edit interface of Property via clicking Done ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSQUVWRYZ Figure 3 15 Edit interface of Name 2 Press Type to select the type of the sensor TC PE rnn Thermocouple TC Figure 3 16 Edit interface of Type 3 Press Unit gt C select the unit of the sensor C Save and return to sensor New interface by pressing f after property parameter input Figure 3 17 Edit interface of Unit 3 Press Define button the interface shows below Add Top End t Figure 3 18 Edit interface of Reference value 4 Press Add button input the first group of reference value 1V 1 C Figure 3 19 Input the first group of reference value 5 Press Done to get a fist group of reference value 3 8 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Figure 3 20 first group of reference value 6 Press Add button input the second group of reference value 2V 2 C Corrsp SEG Figure 3 21 Input the second group of reference value 7 Press Done to save data getting two groups of reference values 1 F Line 2 2 0000
9. the display shows Figure 2 71 Set Output Pulse Table 2 25 The Explanation of the External Triggering Function Manu Settings Explanation Pos 7 Polar Neg Setting the pulse signal s polarity PWidth Setting the pulse width Store the changing and back to the higher menu The VMC function output At external triggering mode when the data sampling is over the instrument will output a pulse signal to indicate operation completed At external triggering mode when P F operating is ON the instrument will export a pulse signal to indicate out of limitation 2 56 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Store and Recall To Storage and Recall function enable save load and delete the measurement data parameters and sensor files in the local storage as well as in USB storage Press key the display shows gt C MIRR_CFO GiEns A p gt SysSetting MeasData Disk Type Read Save Erase f Figure 2 72 Store and Recall Interface Table 2 26 Storage and Recall Function Menu Description Function J none Menu Settings Description C Disk A Choose internal C or external A storage MIRR_CFG Sys Setting Meas Data Choose the type of the files Type MEAS CSV MIRR_CFG and MEAS_CSV should be stored to external storage Sensor ge Sensor Data Read Load the selected file Save Save the file to the specified location Erase Delete
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11. 2000 Records 1 HistoG Update Save Figure 2 22 History Information There are three types of way for viewing historical date Info List and HistoG Press Save after checking By pressing Update the History information will be refreshed to be current newest information 2 18 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL NOTE Please do not put the terminals of the resistance on the conductive plane or in your hand to avoid error The bigger of the resistance the more affection it will be brought User s Guide for DM3058 2 19 RIGOL To Measure Capacitance The DM3058 Digital Multimeter has the ability to test Capacitance up to 10000pF Following practice provides you a guide to get familiar with the Capacitance measurement technique Operating Steps 1 Press to enter into Capacitance measurement interface CAP Auto S Rmt Auto Rng Rng History REL Hide Figure 2 23 Capacitance Measurement Interface 2 Connect red lead to both terminal Input HI and anode of the capacitance and black lead to both terminal Input LO and cathode of the capacitance as the figure below Capacitance Fused on Rear Panel Figure 2 24 Sketch map for connecting 2 20 User s Guide for DM3058 3 RIGOL Choose an appropriate measurement range according to its scope Table 2 7 Capacitance Measurement Characteristics Ranges 2nF 20nF 200nF 2uF 200uUF 10000uF Input Prote
12. 20mA 2A Slow 0 040 range Medium 0 060 range Fast 0 080 range 200mA Slow 0 004 range Medium 0 010 range Fast 0 010 range 10A Slow 0 008 range Medium 0 010 range Fast 0 010 range User s Guide for DM3058 5 5 Chapter 6 Characteristics General Technical Characteristics Power Supply AC 100V 120V 45Hz 440Hz AC 200V 240V 45Hz 66Hz Power consumption 20VA peak value Dimension Height x Width x Depth 107 0mmx231 6mm x290 5mm Weight 2 5kg Display 256x64 LCD display support dual display menu Chinese and English languages operation help Working Environment Precision 0 50 C 80 R H at 40 C No coagulation Storage Temperate 20 70 C Impact and Shake According with MIL T 28800E III class 5 Level Only Sine Height above sea level upper limit 3000m Safety According with IEC61010 1 2001 Measure CAT I 1000V CAT II 600V Class of pollution 2 Remote Interface GPIB 10 100Mbit LAN USB2 0 Full Speed Device amp Host support USB flash device RS232 Programming Language RIGOL DM3058 SCPI Fluke 45 Agilent 34401A LXI Compatibility LXI Class C Version 1 1 Warm up Time 30min User s Guide for DM3058 6 1 RIGOL Electric Technique Characteristics DC Characteristics Accuracy Specifications of reading of range Test Current Tamperatune Function Range or Burden Tea
13. 4 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Application of the Analog Filter The analog filter of DM3058 can be used to reduce the influence of the AC component in DC measurement For most measurement the filter may not require but sometimes it can improve the DC measurement For instance if the DC electrical source to be measured has a big AC ripple it can be reduced by the analog filter The analog filter cannot be used to filter the internal noise of the multimeter It has no use in DCI opening measurement DCV short measurement or in measurement of the output from a precise DC calibration instrument on the contrary it may lead in additional noise and a bigger reading offset To reduce the offset the multimeter should be cleared under the selected range and reading rate when using the analog filter If you cannot clear the multimeter the measured results will have errors as shown in table 5 3 and 5 4 For other ranges and reading rates the additional error generated the filter can be omitted Table 5 3 Analog Filter Error in DCV measurement Range Reading Rate Additional Analog Filter Error 200mV Slow 10V Medium 20V Fast 20uV 2V Slow 15V Medium 20V Fast 20V 20V Slow 0 8mV Medium 1imV Fast imV Table 5 4 Analog Filter Error in DCI measurement Range Reading Rate Additional Analog Filter Error 200A Slow 0 002 range Medium 0 005 range Fast 0 005 range
14. 6 Thermocouple Setting and Measurement m Example 7 Reading Hold m Example 8 Store and Recall the Preset m Example 9 Mirror Image Configuration m Example 10 To Realize Remote Control via LXI User s Guide for DM3058 3 1 RIGOL Example 1 Reading Statistic Functions How to realize the statistic function of maximum value for readings during measuring During the maximum value statistic calculation the first reading is taken as the maximum value and being shown on the display It will be refreshed to new maximum value sub sequentially Operating Steps 1 Press button select AC Voltage measurement function Choose an appropriate measurement range 2 Connect test leads as Figure 2 8 3 Set the Statistic measurement function parameters 4 Press gt Stats gt MAX gt ON to statistic maximum value from the measurement result 5 Lead test leads into the circuit and start to measure As shown below current Statistic State is MAX and current reading is the maximum of all See the figures below the maximum value will refresh with sample counts 01 0 545 mV Current 007 595m i 010 552 mV Current 007 595mMY ACY hu Auto i B h Ga Rint Current 007 595m Cai 113 Figure 3 1 Statistic Maximum 3 2 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Example 2 Elimination Leads Impedance REL Operation could eliminate impedance errors from leads when measuring smaller resistance Operating Steps 1
15. DC current AC current resistance frequency period capacitance and sensor measurement The front panel can display the statistical data for any set of readings average AVG maximum MAX minimum MIN and which can read with All functions and the number of samples taken Total h Press watt STA the display shows Max imum Figure 2 61 Stat Math Table 2 16 Statistic Measurement Menu Function Description Function g Moni Settings Description MAX To show the maximum statistic value of current meas urement MIN To show the minimum statistic value of current measu rement To show the average statistic value of current measur AVG ement All To show all statistic values of current measurement ON na ON OFF Turn on off the selected statistic measurement t Save all changes back to a higher level menu Statistic function In statistic function the first reading is usually set to the maximum or minimum value When getting more readings current displaying value is always the maximum minimum reading among all the measured values The maximum minimum average and reading quantities are stored in volatile memory User s Guide for DM3058 2 45 RIGOL P F Measurement P F function is available to prompt signals beyond ranges according to the upper and lower parameters Following are some measurement functions which are able to do limit operation DC Voltage AC Volt
16. The arithmetic of first data sect is default as Line which can be modified by clicking Edit Incept symbol a a Arithmetic of wt aN a eininte he current data Figure 2 46 View interface of Reference data Repress Add to input second group of data From this group you can press SEG Open gt Arith and select arithmetic User s Guide for DM3058 2 33 RIGOL 3 2 34 Define Meas Corrsp Arith Done f Figure 2 47 On Off section interface of Arithmetic Press f to finish the parameter settings and return to the New interface figure 2 39 Press Done figure 2 39 it will appear Save and Apply options Save Apply f Figure 2 48 Finishing interface Press Save and input needed File Name abcdefghiiklmnoa StUYWKYZ A a 1 Del Done t Figure 2 49 Finishing interface Press Done and store the parameter of Sensor as appointed name for future using C Sensor File1 Senso Fies _ AAA AAAA IIIN Disk Type Save Erase f Figure 2 50 Save Interface Press f and return to the New interface Press Apply as shown in figure 2 48 and load settings into current Sensor and use it directly User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL SENSOR Sensor S REL Figure 2 51 Apply new Sensor After application the data appearing in the interface is unavailable by amp If you found there are
17. The range of continue resistance is 12 2000Q The default value is 10Q The continue resistance value stored in the nonvolatile memory the resistance still Keep when the power is off User s Guide for DM3058 2 43 RIGOL Math Functions The DM3058 provides five math functions STA P F dBm dB and REL testing Math functions can only be used in DC voltage AC voltage DC current AC current resistance frequency period and sensor measurement Among the functions dBm and dB are only used in DC voltage and AC voltage measurement Press key the display shows Statistic Current Resistance Frequency Period Capacitance and Sensor measurement Figure 2 60 Math function Table 2 15 Math Function Menu Description Function 3 re Menu Settings Description Reading statistic functions including Max Min STA Average and number of measurement The P F test function performs pass fail testing P F according to the specified upper and lower limits The dBm function is logarithmic and is based dBm on a calculation of power delivered to reference impedance The dB measurement is the difference between dB the input signal and a stored relative value ON Turn on Turn off the REL function REL OFF t P Save all changes back to a higher level menu 2 44 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Statistic Measurement The Statistic function is for DC voltage AC voltage
18. about how to set please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 5 Read the measurement result Select required measurement reading rate by using Left or Right direction keys and read the measurement result 6 View history data Press History to enter into the following interface to check the data getting from this measurement and save Measurement 2VVR Range 2009 Records 1 HistoG Update Save Figure 2 19 View interface of history information There are three types of way for viewing historical date Info List and HistoG Press Save after checking by pressing Update the History information will be refreshed to be current newest information 2 16 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL NOTE You are suggested to make use of Relative function when measuring small resistance to reduce or escape impedance error from Test leads 4 Wire Resistance Measurement When the measured resistance is smaller than 100kQ if both the resistance of Test leads and the contact resistance between probe and testing point are too big to be ignored as comparing with measured resistance the error will be increased provided that you insist on measuring by via 2 Wire Resistance So please change it to 4 Wire Operating Steps 1 Press twice to switch to 4 Wire Resistance Mode 4AR Auto 2S 950 000MO Auto Rng Rng History REL Hide Figure 2 20 Measurement Interface 2 Connect t
19. appear on the product DANGER indicates an injury or hazard may immediately happen WARNING indicates an injury or hazard may be accessible potentially CAUTION indicates a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur Symbols on the Product These symbols may appear on the product A A wm Hazardous Refer to Protective Chassis Test Voltage Instructions Earth Ground Ground Terminal User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL DM3058 Digital Multimeter Overview RIGOL DM3058 is an instrument especially designed for high precision multifunction and automation measurements It realized a combination of basic measurement functions and math functions as well as sensor measurement function The DM3058 holds a 256 x 64 lattice high resolution monochrome LCD display screen with clear keyboard layout and operation hints to make it easier and agility to use Besides it supports multi interface such as RS 232 USB LAN and GPIB also for USB flash device Meanwhile you can also operate it via Virtual Terminal as well as Remote Network Access From the performance and characteristics given below you will understand how a DM3058 satisfy your measurement requirements Real 5 digits resolution Three measurement speeds 2 5 reading s 20 reading s and 123 reading s Double Display function enables to display two types of characteristic for one signal synchronously Preset and Ordinary dual mode directly switc
20. black lead to terminal Input LO as the figure below DC Voltage Fused on Rear Panel Figure 2 5 Sketch map for connecting User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL 3 Choose a proper Voltage range according to the measured circuit Table 2 1 Measurement Characteristics of DC Voltage Ranges 200mvV 2V 20V 200V 1000V Input Protection 1000V on all ranges HI terminal Configurable Parameters Range DC input impedance REL NOTE All the ranges enable to obtain 20 value higher than original except 1000V Besides both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range When inputting range is higher than 1000V at 1000V Level OVER LOAD will be shown on the screen 1000V input protection exists in every range 4 Set the DC input impedance Press 5 gt Res to set the DC resistance as 10 MQ default value or gt 10 GQ Users can execute DC voltage measurement directly without modifying this parameter which has been setup before leaving factory 5 Set relative value Optional Press REL to open or close Relative math function When it is open REL is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set For the details about how to set please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 6 Read measurement result Select required measurement reading rate
21. by using Left or Right direction keys and read the measurement result 7 View history data Press History to enter into the following interface and check the data getting from this measurement and saved Measurement DCY Range 200m Records 259 Info Figure 2 6 View interface of history data User s Guide for DM3058 2 7 RIGOL There are three types of way for viewing historical date Info List and HistoG Press Save after checking by pressing Update the History information will be refreshed to be current newest information 2 8 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL To Measure AC Voltage DM3058 Multimeter enables to measure AC Voltage up to 750V For the details about how to connect and measure please refer to the following steps Operating Steps 1 Press to enter into the AC Voltage Measurement interface ACY Auto i 021 651 mV Auto Rng Rng Histo REL Hide Figure 2 7 AC Voltage Measurement Interface 2 Connect the red lead to terminal Input HI and black lead to terminal Input LO as the figure below AC Voltage Fusedon Rear Panel Figure 2 8 Sketch map for connecting 3 Choose a proper Voltage range according to the measured circuit Table 2 2 Measurement Characteristics of AC Voltage Ranges 200mvV 2V 20V 200V 750V Input Protection 750vrms on all ranges HI terminal Configurable Parameters Range REL User s Guide for
22. fits the standard of destination country Two test leads black and red Two Alligator Clips black and red An USB Data Wire Two backup fuses A Quick Guide A CD ROM User s Guide and Application software Choice Accessories Kelvin Test Clip RS232 Cable NOTE To avoid affecting the product performance the length of USB data wire LAN Cable and RS232 Cable connected to the instrument should be less than 3m All the accessories are available by contacting your local RIGOL office User s Guide for DM3058 7 1 RIGOL Appendix B Warranty RIGOL warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of shipment from an authorized RIGOL distributor If a product proves defective within the respective period RIGOL will provide repair or replacement as described in the complete warranty statement To arrange for service or obtain a copy of the complete warranty statement please contact your nearest RIGOL sales and service office RIGOL do not provide any other warranty items except the one being provided by this summary and the warranty statement The warranty items include but not being subjected to the hint guarantee items related to tradable characteristic and any particular purpose RIGOL will not take any responsibility in cases regarding to indirect particular and ensuing damage 7 2 User s Guide for
23. for DM3058 RIGOL Other Measurement Characteristics Triggering and Memory Samples per Trigger 1 to 2 000 Trigger Delay 8ms to 2000ms External trigger input Input Level TTL compatible High level when left trigger input open Trigger Condition Selectable Rising Falling Low level High level Input Impendence gt 20kQ in parallel with 400pF DC coupled Min Pulse Width 500us VMC Output Electric Level TTL compensate Input gt 1kQ load Output polarity positive negative selectable Output impedance 2002 typical Arbitrary sensor measurement Support thermocouple DC voltage DC current resistance 2 wire or 4 wire capacitance and frequency output type sensors Build in thermocouple cold side compensate Cold junction compensation 3 C Preset ITS 90 transform of B E J K N R S and T thermocouple and transform of platinum Pt100 Pt385 resistance t temperature sensor Math function Pass Fail RELative Maximum Minimum Average dBm dB Hold Histogram standard deviation History function Volatile Memory 2000 reading history record Nonvolatile Memory 10 groups history data storage 2000 readings group 10 groups sensor data storage 1000 readings group 10 groups instrument settings storage 10 groups sensor settings storage Support USB flash device external storage extend User s Guide for DM3058 6 9 Chapter 7 Appendix Appendix A DM3058 Accessories Standard Accessories A Power Cord that
24. frequency signals Shielding inputs from external noise pickup is critical for minimizing measurement errors Setting time attentions Errors will occur when attempting to measure the frequency or period of an input following a dc offset voltage change The input blocking RC time constant must be allowed to fully settle up to 1 sec before the most accurate measurements are possible User s Guide for DM3058 6 7 RIGOL Capacitance Characteristics Accuracy Specifications of reading of range Temperature s 2 1 Year Coefficient Function Range Test Current 53 045 0 to18 28 C to55 C Capacitance 2 000nF 200nA 34 1 0 0 08 0 002 20 00nF 200nA 1 0 5 0 02 0 001 200 0nF 2uA 1 0 5 0 02 0 001 2 000pF 109A 1 0 5 0 02 0 001 200pF 100pA 1 0 5 0 02 0 001 10000UF imA 2 0 5 0 02 0 001 NOTE 1 Specifications are for 30 minute warm up using REL operation Additional errors may occur for non film capacitors 2 Specifications are for 1 to 120 of range on the 2nF range and 10 to 120 of range on all other ranges Measurement Characteristics Capacitance Measurement Method Current input with measurement of resulting ramp Connection Type 2 wire Input Protection 1000V on all ranges Measurement attentions Measurement of small capacitance is easily affected by external noise thus to cause measurement error disable input will reduce this error 6 8 User s Guide
25. measurement The range is fixed during testing the Continuity and Diodes The range of Continuity is selected as 2kQ while the Diodes are 2 4V NOTE Other functions of the direction keys In the Save interface Up and Down keys are used to select location for the saving files During inputting data Up and Down keys are used to change the selected value Each press for the up key value will be increased 1 vice versa At the input interface of data Left and Right keys are used to switch the number of a numerical value Each press for the Left key former number will be selected vice versa User s Guide for DM3058 2 3 RIGOL To Select Measurement Rate DM3058 provides three types of measurement rate 2 5 reading s 20 reading s and 123 reading s 2 5 reading s belongs to Slow rate the mark of Status Bar is S and the rate of refurbishing is 2 5Hz 20 reading s belongs to Middle rate the mark of Status Bar is M and the rate of refurbishing is 20Hz 123 reading s belongs to Fast rate the mark of Status Bar is F and the rate of refurbishing is 50Hz Measurement rate could be controlled by Left and Right direction key Each press for the Left key one level will be increased for rate vice versa Improve auto Reduce speed Figure 2 3 Rate selection keys Explanations Three reading rates are available for DCV ACV DCI AC and OHM To set as linkage for both reading res
26. the selected file t Save all changes back to a higher level menu User s Guide for DM3058 2 57 RIGOL 1 Choose the file location Select local C or USB flash device A position to store files by switching Disk menu continuously Figure 2 73 USB flash device storage Interface VAN NOTE When storage the files to A Disc Please do not remove the USB flash device 2 Choose the storage type of the files Choose the type of files that required to operation by Switching Type menu continuously which includes MIRR_CFG SysSetting MeasData MEAS CSV Sensor and SensorData Such as to select MeasData to enter the following interface PON MIRR_CFG iE a SysSetting gt MeasData Disk Type Read Save Erase f Figure 2 74 Select File type Press Type to switch file type to read or save corresponding files 3 File Operation Use SA and gt buttons on the front panel to select file storage position among File1 to File10 then press Read Save and Erase buttons to do the corresponding operation Press Save to enter the following interface File Name Input Area gt Figure 2 75 Input File Name 2 58 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL File Name Input Method 1 Use the up down direction keys to select the File Name or Input Area and the operation area could be signed by black shading 2 Use the left right direction keys to move t
27. 232 Table 2 31 RS 232 Parameter Function Menu Explanation Function Menu Settings Explanation 1200 2400 4800 9600 Baud 19200 Set RS 232 baud rate 38400 57600 115200 Nona The parity check include None Odd Parity Odd check and Even check Even Save all changes back to a higher level menu Baud rate Proper configure the baud rate to make parameters the same as that settled in your computer Available baud rate values are 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200 The default value is 9600 Parity Proper configure the parity to make it same as that settled in your computer There are three parameters None Odd Even the default is None The current choice is stored in nonvolatile memory User s Guide for DM3058 2 65 RIGOL NOTE When RS 232 interface is used the parity of multimeter None parity the digits sent by PC should be 8 Odd Even parity the digits sent by PC should be 7 2 66 User s Guide for DM3058 System Settings Press gt System enter the menu shown below ENGLISH Cfg Figure 2 83 The Interface of Setting the System Function Table 2 32 System Settings Function Menu Explanation RIGOL Function Men Settings Explanation Pfa Lang English Select the display interface language Bright Disp Contr Set up the display Invert Fil Sound Switch beeper sound On Off Deci
28. 3A020080808 Version 99 00 00 00 00 00 PSW SecrOn Cal Figure 2 90 Inspective Interface Function Manuel Settings Explanation Check relative information about the Info instrument PSW Input Adjust password SecrOn Open or Close Safety Lock Cal Calibrate every range about the instrument 4 Save all the changes and go back to last Manu NOTES Safety Lock is open before inputting password After input right password Safety Lock will be open automatically This instrument has been calibrated before leaving factory To perform a calibration please contact with the Technical Support Department of RIGOL for help 2 72 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Print This function helps users to send out the measure values through RS 232 interface Press gt print enter the following interface Figure 2 91 Print interface User s Guide for DM3058 2 73 RIGOL How to Use the Built in Help System The built in help system provides application description of each button on the front panel Press button the display shows below 1 The method of the test leads 2 Measurement 3 Math 4 Sensor Select 4 t Figure 2 92 Help menu 5 Store and recall 6 Utility 7 Af0 interface 8 Online help Select 7 t t Figure 2 93 Operation menu Table 2 37 Help Function Menu Description F
29. 7 RIGOL dBm Measurement This function applies to AC voltage and DC voltage measurements only The dBm function is logarithmic and is based on a calculation of power delivered to a reference resistance relative to 1 mill watt Press Math gt dBm the display shows Default 6 00 Figure 2 63 dBm setting Table 2 18 dB Measurement Function Menu Function Description Function A ae Men Settings Description Use the default value The range of Derant parameter is 22 80002 ON Open dBm Measurement Status bar shows dBm i Save all changes back to a higher level menu The computation method of the dBm dBm 10 x Logio Reading Rrer 0 001W 2 48 User s Guide for DM3058 dB Measurement The dB function applies to AC voltage and DC voltage measurements only Each dB measurement is different between the input signal and a stored relative value with both values converted to dBm Press gt dB enter the menu shown below Figure 2 64 dB Setting Table 2 19 dB Measurement Function Menu Function Description Function oe Menu Settings Description Default The default value is 0 dBm ON Open dB Measurement Status bar shows dB is Save all changes back to a higher level menu The computation method of the dB dB 10xLogio Reading Reef 0 001W dB setting value Rrer expressed measurin
30. 78 Interface Setting Table 2 28 I O Setting Function Menu Description Function ore Menu Settings Description LAN Set up LAN interface GPIB Set up GPIB I O interface The bound of value is 0 30 USB Check USB interface ID RS232 Set up RS 232 I O interface sia Save all changes back to a higher level menu Operation introduction Remote control through LAN GPIB IEEE 488 USB and RS 232 interface can be configured The I O interface of GPIB USB and RS 232 only one could be used at the same time 2 62 User s Guide for DM3058 Set Up LAN Parameter RIGOL Follow the procedures to set up a LAN configuration and remote interface from the Front Panel Press gt I O gt LAN the display shows AutolP Manual Info Apply gt LAN Status DHCP AutolP gt INIT gt ON ON Default ONS Bi Figure 2 79 LAN Settings Table 2 29 LAN Parameter Function Menu Description Function Sa Menu Settings Description DHCP Open or Close DHOP IP address will be set from 169 254 0 1 to Auto IP 169 254 255 254 automatically and Subnet Mask will be 255 255 0 0 Manual Set IP address Mask and Gateway IP manually Info View MAC address and other parameters Apply Apply current LAN settings Default Resume default settings DNS Set DNS server address Save all changes back to a higher level r menu
31. Chapt 1 Quick Start Guide you to prepare your DM3058 and know about the Front Rear Panel and User interface Chapt 2 Panel Operation Introduce you how to operate DM3058 via Front Panel Chapt 3 Application Examples Introduce you how to use strong measurement functions of this instrument easily through examples Chapt 4 Troubleshooting Provide you some general troubleshooting Chapt 5 Measurement Tutorial Guide you to eliminate the errors that may appear during your measurement and obtain accurate result Chapt 6 Characteristics List specifications and characteristics Chapt 7 Appendix Information about accessories warranties services and supports and the like VIII User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Contents DM3058 Digital Multimeter OVErVieW cccceceeeeeseeeeeceeaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeesaeeseesaneees VI Chapter 1 Quick Start cccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeenaeeneeeonesooseenaseeaeeeeeeoesoneees 1 1 General INSPOCtON seirena tenets Cevbawed cecil Ea e e a Vaated EES a aa e Se 1 2 Handle Adjustment sisinenan onea a E a r a a 1 3 TAG FFONt aia aE R A E E S Sen dtadeies vevesceeatees 1 4 Th Reat Panela eronda aeania naraenia Teei diada de Givevidinesedae ae NAE sense 1 5 POWER OM adra ee ches See cB eae e a ected aE a e i aeaea NE aa dees 1 6 User Interface ncniet ntd eai aaia 1 7 DOUDIE DISPIAY siros a e E E aR EEE i 1 7 Single DISpl ayisien eas Ea E E EES 1 7 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation ssssssssssssnunnnn
32. DM3058 RIGOL Appendix C General Care and Cleaning General Maintenance Do not store or leave the instrument in where the instrument will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time Caution To avoid damages to the instrument do not expose them to liquids which have causticity Cleaning Clean the instrument often based on its operating conditions requirement To clean the exterior surface perform the following steps 1 Disconnect the instrument from all power sources 2 Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint free cloth with a mild detergent and water When clean the LCD take care to avoid scarifying it VAN WARNING To avoid injury resulting from short circuit make sure the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting into a power source User s Guide for DM3058 7 3 RIGOL Appendix D Contact RIGOL If you have any problem or requirement when using our products please visit http www rigol com 7 4 User s Guide for DM3058 Index 2 Wire Resistance Measurement 2 15 4 Wire Resistance Measurement 2 17 AC PIG innia ar rrenastcveeuhes 2 41 Auto Trigger sssseserrrerrrsrrrerrrenns 2 40 Auto Triggering ssssssrsrrreen 2 52 Cleaning seors iein ar e Eisa 7 3 ComMmMmandS ssssssssssrrrreerrrreerrrnns 2 61 Continue Resistance ssassn 2 43 Current Technical Characteristics 6 1 dB Measurement crre 2 49 dBm Measurement sssr 2 48 DC Input Impedance 20
33. DM3058 2 9 RIGOL NOTE All the ranges can obtain 20 value higher than original except 750V Besides both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range When inputting range is higher than 750V at 750V Level it will indicate OVER LOAD 750Vrms input protection exists in every range 4 Set relative value Optional Press REL to open or close Relative math function When it is open REL is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set For the details about how to set please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 5 Read measurement result Select required measurement reading rate by using Left or Right direction keys and read the measurement result By this time press and to get the frequency value measured from inputted AC signal ACY i Auto iS Lel LT 006 522mV xi Ma M MA FREG Auto Rng Rng History REL Figure 2 9 Double display 6 View history data Press History to enter into the following interface and check the data getting from this measurement and save Measurement FREQ Range 200m Records 3 HistoG Update Save Figure 2 10 View interface of history information There are three types of way for viewing historical date Info List and HistoG Press Save after checking By pressing Update the History information will b
34. How to Use the Built in Help System User s Guide for DM3058 2 1 RIGOL To Select Range For DM3058 appropriate range could be selected according to the signals input by Automatic or Manual In Manual mode you can obtain higher reading precision via range select keys on the right side of the Front Panel See the figure below Increase range Auto 9 Automatic range Decrease range Figure 2 1 Range selection keys Method 1 Via Function keys on the Front Panel Auto Range Press to choose Auto Range meanwhile Manual Range is forbidden Manual Range Press Up or Down direction keys to increase or decrease range gradually at this moment Auto Range is forbidden Method 2 Via soft keys on the Measurement main interface shown in Figure 2 2 Auto Range Press Auto to choose Auto Range meanwhile Manual Range is forbidden Manual Range Press Rng or Rng to choose required range manually at this moment Auto Range is forbidden Rmt Figure 2 2 Range selection menus 2 2 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Explanations When the input signal is beyond the current scope of the measurement range the multimeter will show OVER LOAD After restarting and remote reset range options will turn back to default Auto You are suggested to select Auto range so as to protect the instrument against damage and get exact datum as much as possible when it is hard to predict the range of
35. ULTIMETER LXI 5 Digits O ooe 5 Bee lt J lt J O ee ee 4 EJO Preset Freq e n el VANA Jooov nsor CAT II 00V Menu Blue District Operation Keys Assistant Function Signal Input Terminal Keys Figure 1 3 Front Panel Overview g pe Power Gray District Key Measurement USB Host Function Keys 1 4 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL The Rear Panel GPIB Power Socket Current Input Fuse 10 100 Ethernet IEEE 488 Curren Input F300MA RS232RXD LXI Class C a Line 20W Max RS232TXD NonAuto MDIX R8232 GND AC 100 120V 45 440Hz AC 200 240V 45 66Hz Tafal 6 785 EXT TRIG VM COMP 5 VOUT USB Device RS 232 Power Fuse AC Voltage Selector Power Switch Figure 1 4 Rear Panel Overview User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Power On Power on the instrument according to the following steps 1 Adjust AC Voltage Selector to 115 100 120V 45 440Hz AC or 230 200 240V 45 60Hz AC in accordance with power standards in your country 2 Connect the instrument to AC supply via power cord supplied by RIGOL Turn on the power switch on the rear panel 4 Press the power key on the front panel the instrument will be started a few seconds later Ww Note Press gt System l Cfg Switch gt OFF to disable the power key so as to start the instrument after turning on the power switch on the rear p
36. User s Guide RIGOL Publication Number UGCO3118 1110 Nov 2009 DM3058 Digital Multimeter 2008 RIGOL Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved RIGOL 1 2008 RIGOL Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved 2 RIGOL products are protected by patent law in and outside of P R C 3 Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material 4 RIGOL Technologies Inc reserves the right to modify or change part of or all the specifications and pricing policies at company s sole decision NOTE RIGOL is registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies Inc User s Guide for DM3058 I RIGOL Safety Notices Review the following safety precautions carefully before operating the instrument to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any products connected to it To avoid potential hazards use the instrument as specified by this user s guide only The instrument should be serviced by qualified personnel only Avoid Fire or Personal Injury Use Proper Power Cord Only the power cord designed for the instrument as authorized in your country could be used Ground The Instrument The instrument is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord To avoid electric shock the instrument grounding conductor s must be grounded properly before making connections to the input or output terminals of the instrument Observe All Terminal Ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard observe
37. User s Guide for DM3058 2 63 RIGOL Settings of the IP address have three methods which can be sorted by priority DHCP Auto IP and Manual IP To use DHCP turn ON DHCP To use Auto IP turn OFF DHCP and select Auto IP To use Manual IP turn OFF DHCP and select Manual IP to set the IP address manually see the figure below Mask Gate Figure 2 80 Manual IP Setting Table 2 30 IP Setting Menu Description Function 2 nF Menu Settings Description IPAddr Setup IP address Mask Setup Subnet Mask Gate Setup default Gateway P Save all the changes and go back to last Manu 2 Set Up GPIB Parameter Each device on the GPIB IEEE 488 interface must have a unique address You can set the address of multimeter to any integral value between 0 and 30 The default address is 7 when the instrument is shipped from the factory Press gt I O gt GPIB enter the menu shown below 2 64 USB R5232 f Figure 2 81 GPIB Setting User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL 3 Set Up RS 232 Parameters Choose RS 232 serial data interface interface Proper configure the baud rate and parity to make parameters the same as that settled in your computer Make sure the connection line is unbroken The configuration is saved in non volatile memory and shown in according menu Press gt I O gt RS232 enter the menu shown below Figure 2 82 RS
38. V 20000 2 Sa eee i ee Add Del Edit Top End t Figure 3 22 Edit interface of reference value It allows deleting and editing the reference values that had been entered select the group of reference value then press Del or Edit to perform the operations required When you finish inputting all the data press and save all the changes back to a higher level menu 8 Press gt Done to finish sensor file edit and enter the save and apply interface Save Apply f Figure 3 23 Finish interface 9 Press Save to load Sensor s file has been saved to the Memory of DM3058 For the details please refer to Storage and Recall Select Apply to load settings into current Sensor and use it directly User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL SENSOR Sensor 1B 1s saad tenn Lel 31 625 0 C New Edit Load History REL Disp Figure 3 24 Apply interface 10 Press Disp and select Display mode of measurement result as All to view measurement value and its corresponding value 3 10 Meas Corrsp BEIA t Figure 3 25 measure mode SENSOR E Sensor iSi m doara Rr Vy ie m 0 00000 PAA inad New Edit Load Histo REL Disp Figure 3 26 measure value User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Example 7 Reading Hold Reading Hold can help user to obtain a stable reading and hold it on the display of Front Panel The reading would be hold all the same althou
39. able 2 34 Function Menu for setting Number Format Function Menu Setting Explanation Deciml Expresses radix point with o TA 1 1 MoM Separte None Expresses separator with space or none Space g Save all the changes and go back to last Manu Take a parameter of AC Current as example if you select Decimal as and A n Separator as then it will shown according to the following format ACI Auto S Rmt 00 224 8 mA Auto Rng Rng History REL Hide Figure 2 88 Date format Decimal and Separator cannot be selected as the same format that is if the Decimal is then the Separator can only be selected as None or Space So there are six different types of way totally to show Number Format by DM3058 User s Guide for DM3058 2 69 RIGOL 5 Configuration Press gt System gt Cfg to enter into the following interface Default Default Switch Figure 2 89 Choose power supply 1 PwrOn Set the Power On state of the instrument You can choose Default or Last The configuration is effective when you restart the multimeter DC Voltage is always the selected function when the instrument is turned on even if you have selected Default or Last as the Power On state 2 Default Press gt System gt Cfg gt Default gt Done and then restart the system to factory def
40. ading and it will disappear after a few minutes 6 6 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Frequency Period Characteristics Accuracy Specifications of reading of range Temperature Frequency 1 Year Coefficient Funchon Range Range 23 C 5 C 0 to18 28 to55 C Frequency 200mV to 20Hz 2kHz 0 01 0 003 0 002 0 001 Period 750V 2kHz 20kHz 0 01 0 003 0 002 0 001 20kHz 200kHz 0 01 0 003 0 002 0 001 200kHz 1MHz 0 01 0 006 0 002 0 002 20mA_ to 20Hz 2kHz 0 01 0 003 0 002 0 001 10A 2kHz 10kHz 0 01 0 003 0 002 0 001 1 Specifications are for 30 minute warm up 2 For AC input voltages 15 to 120 of range when lt 100kHz and 40 to 120 of range when gt 100kHz except where noted 750V range is limited to 750Vrms 200mV range specifications are for full scale or greater inputs For inputs from 30mV to 200mV multiply total of reading error by 10 3 For AC input current from 15 to 120 of range except where noted 20mA range specifications are for full scale For inputs from 5mA to 20mA multiply total of reading error by 10 10A range is for AC input current from 25 to 100 of range Measurement Characteristics Frequency and Period Measurement Method Reciprocal counting technique AC coupled input using the ac voltage or ac current measurement function Measurement attentions All frequency counters are susceptible to error when measuring low voltage low
41. age DC current AC current Resistance Frequency Capacitance and Sensor Press gt P F the display shows Table 2 17 P F Measurement Menu Function Description Figure 2 62 P F Setting Functio ae n Men Settings Description High Set the desired Upper limit Low Set the desired Lower limit Open P F Measurement Status bar shows ON u mW P F t Save all changes back to a higher level menu 1 SetP F Select High or Low and then switch to the needed digit by Left or Right Direction keys and input numerical value by Up and Down Direction keys Use Left key to pitch on symbol on the left side when setting Positive or Negative and switch them by Up and Down Direction keys 2 Unit The unit of P F is decided by the current measurement function 3 Over P F hint When the readings exceed selected upper limit the vice scream will show HI FAIL 2 46 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL When the readings exceed selected lower limit the Vice display will show LO FAIL When the readings exceed either upper or lower limit an alarm will be given when the sound is open The range of P F function The P F range is 120 120 of the current measurement range The upper limit value should be always bigger than the lower limit value The upper and lower values are stored in volatile memory They will be set to defaults when power on User s Guide for DM3058 2 4
42. all ratings and marks on the instrument Follow the user s guide for further ratings information before making connections to the instrument Do Not Operate Without Covers Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed Use Proper Fuse Please use the fuse that its voltage and current ratings as specified for the instrument Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is on Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures If suspected damage occurs with the instrument have it inspected by qualified service personnel before further operations Keep Well Ventilated Do Not Operate in Wet Damp Conditions Do Not Operate in an Explosive atmosphere II User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry The disturbance test of all the models meet the P F values of A in the standard of EN 61326 1997 A1 A2 A3 but can t meet the P F values of B Input Terminal Protection Limitation Protection limitation is defined for the input terminal 1 Main input HI and LO terminal HI and LO terminals are used for Voltage Resistance Capacitance Continuity Frequency and Diodes measurement Two protection limitations are defined 1 HI LO protection limitation 1000 VDC or 750 VAC It is the maximum measurable voltage The limitation can be expressed as 1000 Vpk 2 LO ground protection limitation LO terminal can safely float 500 Vpk relative to the grou
43. anel Note l The characters listed under shading indicate menu in DM3058 digital multimeter 1 6 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL User Interface Double Display dB dB dBm dBm SSlow REL Open STA All No icon Close M Middle No icon Close MAX Maximum F Fast ini MINI Minimum P F Open AVG Average No icon Close Main Uplay LXI LXI connection successfully Rmt Remote Control Lcl Local Control USB Storage Main Display Functio Run Directio Reading Display Caan Rng HISTOR RECT niet vate Vice Display Function Menu Single Display Main Display Function Run Direction Reading Display Figure 1 5 User Interface User s Guide for DM3058 1 7 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation To Select Range gt gt v m To Select Measurement Rate m To Measure DC Voltage m To Measure AC Voltage m To Measure DC Current m To Measure AC Current m To Measure Resistance m To Measure Capacitance m To Test Continuity m To Check Diode m To Measure Frequency and Period m To Measure Sensor p e r i of 3 m Preset Mode N de Oo m Secondly Function c 3 I 2 a m To Control Trigger Options m To Set up Measurement Parameters m Math Functions m To Set Up Trigger Parameters m Store and Recall m To Set Up the Utility T G n a 2 S se 3 5 Gi 5 a a m
44. ask 255 255 255 0 j pp LG Se ojayais op hait of 8 bom Pew kaaa fin fi fii fonsor fi Hoe En Save Hiin Update Display Figure 3 38 Operation interface 3 16 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 When pressing the power switch the multimeter is still in blank screen with nothing displaying Check if the power is correctly connected Check if the main power switch on the rear panel has been turn on Check if the safety fuse has been blown replace with a new one if necessary Having done with the above steps restart the instrument If it still cannot work properly please contact the local RIGOL Support center let s serve for you When connecting a current signal the reading has no change Check if the test lead is correctly connected to current jack or the LO jack Check if the safety fuse in the current location on the rear panel has been blown Check if the measure location has switched to the DCI or ACI place correctly Check whether the input is ACI but the shelves location is DCI When connecting a DC signal the reading display is abnormality Check if the test lead is correctly connected with the current jack and the LO jack Check if the safety fuse in the current location on the rear panel has been blown Check the measure location has switched to the DCI or DCV place correctly Check whet
45. ault state The Parameter shown below Table 2 35 Parameter Lists of Factory Defaults Measurement Parameter Factory Defaults Setting Continue Resistance 10 Filter OFF DC Resistance 10MQ Digit Resolution 5 V2 Measurement Function DCV range Auto Math Function Factory Defaults Setting Math Stats Close Math Statistic Math Register All registers cleared dBm Resistance 600Q User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Trigger Parameter Factory Defaults Setting Interval 400ms Samples 1 Hold 0 1 Trigger Sources Auto Trigger System Operations Factor Defaults Setting Sound Open Separate ee Language English Display Natural model Error queue Errors cleared Instrument parameter and data No change Interface Factor Defaults Setting GPIB address 7 I O USB Baud 9600 baud Parity bit no 8 digits Calibration Factor Defaults Setting Calibration Stats Password NOTE Parameter with are saved in non volatile Reading Storage 3 Switch Power Supply of DM3058 contains of Rear Panel s switch of Power Supply and soft switch that could be set two working mode enable or disable User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Test Cal Press gt Cal enter the following interface Table 2 36 Inspection Manu Model DM3058 Serial No DM
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47. ction 1000V on all ranges HI terminal Configurable Parameters Range BEL NOTE All the ranges enable to obtain 20 ranges higher than original Besides both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range 4 Set relative value Optional Press REL to open or close Relative math function When it is open REL is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set For the details about how to set please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 7 Read the measurement result Capacitance measurement is fixed at Slow rate 3 5 digits resolution Therefore you cannot adjust the reading rate when reading the result 5 View history data Press History to enter into the following interface and check the data getting from this measurement and save Measurement CAP Range 2nF Records 1 HistoG Update Save Figure 2 25 View interface of History information There are three types of way for viewing historical date Info List and HistoG Press Save after checking By pressing Update the History information will be refreshed to be current newest information NOTE Before measuring the electrolytic capacitance you should make the two legs of the electrolytic capacitance short circuit and let it be discharged User s Guide for DM3058 2 21 RIGOL To Tes
48. described on Page 5 3 for bandwidth error of other frequency True RMS AC Voltage Measurement Method AC coupled true RMS measure the DC component of input with up to 1000V on any range Crest factor Crest factor on full range lt 3 Input Impedance 1MQ 2 in parallel with 100pF on any ranges Input Protection 750Vrms on all ranges AC filter bandwidth 20Hz 100kHz CMRR common mode rejection ratio 60dB For the 1kQ unbalanced resistance in LO lead and lt 60Hz maximum 500VDC True RMS AC Current Measurement Method DC coupled to the fuse and shunt AC coupled true RMS measurement measures the ac component only Crest factor Crest factor on full range lt 3 Max Input The DC AC current peak value lt 300 of the range The RMS current including DC current is lt 10A Shunt Resistor 0 012 for 2A 10A 1Q for 20mA 200mA Input Protection Externally accessible 10A 250V fast melt fuse Internal 12A 250V slow melt fuse Setting time attentions Make sure the RC circuit of input terminal has been completely stable up to 1s before accurate measurement User s Guide for DM3058 6 5 RIGOL Input gt 300Vrms or gt 5Arms will cause the self heating of the signal conditioning component to generate error this error is included in the characteristics of the instrument Internal temperature variation results from the self heating will cause additional error on ac range this error is lower than 0 02 re
49. e refreshed to be current newest information 2 10 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL To Measure DC Current DM3058 Multimeter enables to measure DC Current up to 10A For the details about how to connect and measure please refer to the following steps Operating Steps 1 Press to enter into the DC Current Measurement interface DCI Auto 5 Rmt 000 002 pA Auto Rngt Rng History REL Hide Figure 2 11 DC Current Measurement Interface 2 Connect the red lead to terminal Input I and black lead to terminal Input LO as the figure below DC Current Fused on Rear Panel Figure 2 12 Sketch map for connecting User s Guide for DM3058 2 11 RIGOL 3 Choose a proper Current range according to the measured circuit Table 2 3 Measurement Characteristics of DC Current Ranges 200UA 2mA 20mA 200mA 2A 10A 10A Rear Panel PRUE Protection 12A Inside the instrument Configurable Parameters NOTE All the ranges enable to obtain 20 value higher than original except 10A Range REL Besides both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range 4 Set relative value Optional Press REL to open or close Relative math function When it is open REL is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set For the details about how to set plea
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51. er and Hold Trigger Auto Trigger Once you press one time Auto Trigger will be started to capture continuous readings automatically Single Trigger Press on the Front Panel Single Trigger will be started one time and generate an effective reading Holding Trigger Press key it allows capturing and holding a stable reading on the front panel display NOTE Press in Remote Mode to switch back to the local mode 2 40 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL To Set up Measurement Parameters Press to set measurement parameters for DC Voltage DC Current and Continuity The parameters have been configured when the multimeter leaving factory So you can either measure directly or modify them to meet your requirements AC Filter AC Filter is applicable for DC Voltage and DC Current measurement While either DC Voltage or DC Current function is selected press gt Filter enter the menu shown below If AC component existing in inputted DC signal it can be filtered by AC Filter so as to make the data more exactly Figure 2 57 Open Close AC Filter User s Guide for DM3058 2 41 RIGOL DC Input Impedance DC input impedance is applicable for DC voltage measurement Press gt Res enter the menu shown below when select DC voltage measure function Figure 2 58 Choose DC Impedance Table 2 14 DC Input Impedance Menu Description Function E Men Description 10M9 Set up the DC I
52. figuration save interface 3 Press and then select 20V level by Rng or Up Down direction keys to test output voltage 4 Open P F operation set High limit as 12 5V and Low limit as 11 5V so as to test whether the output DC 12V is exceed or not 5 Save settings in step 3 amp 4 to Set2 by using the method shown in step 2 Now the preset storage is finished Press gt Seti or Set2 to recall the settings when needed in later applications 3 12 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Example 9 Mirror Image Configuration m In virtue of this function all the System Configuration and Sensor Configuration could by backup via USB flash device or clone to other DM3058 Up to 10 System Configuration files and 10 Sensor Configuration files could be stored in the instrument Then we will take an example about the storage of 2 system configuration and 2 sensor configuration files to explain in the following passage Operating Steps 1 Store Configuration files Set1 and Set2 The details have been mentioned in last example please refer to 2 Create a new Sensor Configuration file Please refer to Example 6 3 Press Save to store Sensor file that has been selected into the interior Memory of DM3058 then you will get a file named a Please create another file b in the same way PC MeasData MEAS_CSvV File2 b Sensor Files Disk Type Read Save Erase f Figure 3 31 Save
53. g the resistance value in the actual electric circuit Range of the dB setting value 120 dBm 120 dBm The default is 0 dBm NOTE Input a value in dB setting interface by direction button and then store it as dB setting value Settings of dB value are stored in volatile memory User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL 2 49 RIGOL Relative Operation Relative operation is used for relative measurement Actual measurement reading is the depression between measurement value and preset value Press gt REL to enter into the following interface REL OFF Current Clear Figure 2 65 Relative operation setting interface Table 2 20 REL operation function menu Function z r Menu Settings Explanation Curent To select current measurement value as preset value Clear Reposition the preset value to 0 Open Close this function When on on opening REL will be shown Save all the changes and go back to at last menu Main display Measurement value preset value The Multimeter allows operating for following parameters DC Voltage AC Voltage DC Current AC Current Resistance Frequency Period Capacitance and Sensor 2 50 Set preset value 2ND Press gt REL on the operating interface directly to enter into the Preset Value setting interface Select Current press On Off to start REL operation and then the readings in current set will be stored as a
54. gh testing pen had been withdrew Then we will introduce how to keep the readings displayed on screen Operating Steps 1 Press to start DC Voltage Measurement and choose an appropriate range 2 Connect test leads as Figure 2 5 3 Set Parameters of Holding Trigger 1 Press gt Auto gt Hold gt On Off gt 0 1 Holding range 0 1 Hold ON Figure 3 27 Reading holding interface 2 Press to save all changes 3 Repress to finish setting and close menu 4 Press two times to start Hold function 5 Connecting test leads into circuit and start measuring User s Guide for DM3058 3 11 RIGOL Example 8 Store and Recall the Preset Suppose the input power supply is AC 220V output is DC12V error is permitted within 0 5V during testing the power supply Operating Steps 1 Press and then select 750V level by Rng or Up Down direction keys ACY i M 750V SE 000 000V Auto Rng Rng Histo REL Hide Figure 3 28 Manual measure interface 2 Save settings into Set1 Press to enter Preset menu as shown in the figure below Select a Set Seti Set Set3 Set4 Set5 gt Figure 3 29 Preset menu interface Press gt Seti and store these settings into the first System Configuration file then press gt SysSetting PERRIER MeasData fetes Files o MEAS_CSY File3 j Disk Type Read Save Erase f Figure 3 30 Con
55. ghten Figure 2 69 Settings of sample count Sample Count Sample Count indicates the count of point sampled while the instrument getting a signal of Single Trigger The range of sampling point should be between 1 and 2000 The default of Sample Count is 1 2 54 User s Guide for DM3058 External Triggering RIGOL The external trigger signal will be input via the ninth pin of RS232 interface on the rear panel It requires setting the following parameter the Rise edge and the Fall edge Press gt Ext the display shows Figure 2 70 The Interface of the External Triggering Table 2 24 Function Menu of External Triggering Function Menu Settings Explanation Set the External Trigger Mode as Rising Rise Edge Fall Set the External Trigger Mode as Falling Edge E Save all the changes and go back to last menu 1 To run External Trigger After setting the parameter press to go back to last Manu and run External Trigger by pressing Done Now and on the Front Panel will be crushed out the instrument enter into the External Trigger Mode 2 To set Output In External Trigger Mode the instrument could output a pulse signal through the six pin of RS232 interface on the rear panel after finishing sampling data By the way the polarity and output pulse width of this signal could be adjusted User s Guide for DM3058 2 55 RIGOL Press gt VMC
56. gt Auto IP the instrument will get IP address automatically DHCP Manual Info Apply gt Figure 3 34 Auto IP 2 Choose info view the internet setting message by lt and lt gt on the front panel IP Mode DHCP IP Address 172 16 3 32 SubMask 255 255 255 U Info Figure 3 35 Network setting interface 3 Please input the IP address into the IE browser then remote control system interface will pop up as follows RIGOL SO ae am Beyond Measure _ eer ee Enatie DMI05 ja Welcome to Web of 0M3058 Digital Multimeter gt SS0oe8 Egg ivi wtrument Model 058 i i Figure 3 36 Welcome page User s Guide for DM3058 3 15 RIGOL Remote control system offers 6 kinds of operations to users You can choose any one by the menus on left of main interface Welcome m Page Welcome page Network STA Newark L Network Status Sets H Network Settings am web Web Control Control Help H Help EJ L Security EMI 4 Choose Web control and then an interface will pop up as follows You can click the buttons to control instrument remotely If you want to exit the system please close the web and press local button on instrument p auzi RIGOL Ca RIGOL Web Enable DM3058 Figure 3 37 Remote control system menus a Welcome Page Controlling This Instrument Via Web RP Network S Status IP Mode DHCP IP Address 172 16 3 32 lad SubM
57. h Preset mode is able to store configuration quickly DC Voltage Range between 200mvV and 1000V DC Current Range between 200HA and 10A True RMS AC Voltage Range between 200mvV and 750V True RMS AC Voltage Current between 20mA and 10A Resistance Range between 2009 and 100MQ for 2 amp 4 Wire Resistance Measurement Capacitance Range between 2nF and 10000pF Frequency Range between 20Hz and 1MHz Continuity and Diode Test Sensor Measurement function Built in Thermocouple compensate in Cold Terminal Abundant Math operations Max Min Average P F dBm dB Relative Measurement Standard Deviation and Histogram Support the storage of data and configuration via USB flash device Support USB GPIB RS 232 and LAN remote control as well as USB TMC 488 2 VI User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL standard LXI class C and SCPI In possession of compatible commands with both Agilent 34401A and Fluke 45 Record and save the history measurement results Three kinds of management for Power Supply PwrOn Default and Switch Built in 10 groups of configuration could be easily saved or recalled and by Remote Control System Backup or Clone all the configurations within instrument into other DM3058 via USB flash device Chinese and English menu and online help system Provides with control software on PC and application software for sensor User s Guide for DM3058 VII RIGOL Document Overview
58. he cursor to the position File Name Area or character Input Area 3 Press A a and 1 to select the Capital letter Lowercase letter or Numbers The Del function can only delete the letter on which the cursor taking place 5 Press Done to save current file User s Guide for DM3058 2 59 RIGOL To Set Up the Utility The Utility function establishes system parameters interface parameters and calibration 2 60 UTILITY UTILITY Cmd YO System T C Print f Figure 2 76 Setting Interface Table 2 27 Utility Function Menu Description kunchon Settings Function Menu Menu Cmd To choose the commands I O To set up I O and LAN parameters System To l set up system information configuration T C Test and calibration function Print Open Close pint function 4 Save all the changes to end current operation User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Commands DM3058 compacts three types of commands which are Rigol DM3058 commands Agilent 34401A Commands and Fluke 45 Commands Rigol Commands is the default Press gt Cmd to enter the following interface to choose needed Commands DM3058 Agilent Fluke Figure 2 77 Selection Interface User s Guide for DM3058 2 61 RIGOL I O Settings Press gt I O the display shows Pept O RE AEE E TAE ALETE US8255 65535 65535 DM3A020080808 0 INSTR LAN GPIB RS232 t Figure 2
59. he presence of DC offsets For example measuring AC ripple present on DC power supplies There are situations however where you User s Guide for DM3058 5 1 RIGOL might want to know the AC DC true RMS value You can determine this value by combining results from DC and AC measurements as shown below You should perform the DC measurement using 5 5 digit mode for best AC rejection RMS aano VAC DC 5 2 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Crest Factor Errors non sinusoidal inputs A common misconception is that since an ac multimeter is true RMS its sine wave accuracy specifications apply to all waveforms Actually the shape of the input signal can dramatically affect measurement accuracy A common way to describe signal wave shapes is crest factor Crest factor is the ratio of the peak value to RMS value of a waveform Generally speaking the greater the crest factor the greater the energy contained in high frequency harmonics All multimeters have errors that are crest factor dependent Crest factor errors for DM3058 are listed in the AC Characteristics section in chapter 6 Please note that the crest factor errors do not apply for input signals below 100Hz You can estimate the measurement error due to signal crest factor as shown below Total Error Error Sine wave Error Crest factor Error Bandwidth Error Sine wave error for sine wave as shown in chapter 6 Error Crest factor crest factor addi
60. he red leads to terminal Input HI and HI Sense and black leads to terminal Input LO and LO Sense as the figure below 4 Wire Sense HI Resistance 4 Wire Sense LO F Rear Panel Figure 2 21 Sketch map for connecting User s Guide for DM3058 2 17 RIGOL 3 Choose an appropriate resistance range according to its scope Table 2 6 Measurement Characteristics of 4 Wire Resistance Ranges 2002 2kQ 20kQ2 200kKQ 2MQ 10MQ 100MQ Open circuit Voltage lt y 1 1000V on each range HI terminal mpererrotection 2 200V on each range HI Sense LO Sense Configurable Parameters NOTE All the ranges enable to obtain 20 ranges higher than original Besides both Range REL Manual and Auto are available for setting every range 4 Set relative value Optional Press REL to open or close Relative math function When it is open REL is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set For the details about how to set please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 5 Read the measurement result Select required measurement reading rate by using Left or Right direction keys and read the measurement result 6 View history data Press History to enter into the following interface and check the data getting from this measurement and save Measurement 4VVR Range
61. her the input is DCI but the shelves location is ACT User s Guide for DM3058 4 1 RIGOL Chapter 5 Measurement Tutorial True RMS AC Measurements The AC measurement of DM3058 has true RMS response The power dissipated in a resistor within a time is proportional to the square of the measured true RMS voltage independent of wave shape This multimeter can accurately measure true RMS voltage or current as long as the wave shape contains negligible energy above the multimeter s effective bandwidth The effective AC voltage bandwidth of DM3058 is 800kHz and the effective AC current bandwidth is 100kHz The multimeter s AC voltage and AC current functions measure the AC coupled true RMS value that is to measure the RMS value of the AC component DC component is rejected of the input signal For sine waves triangle waves and square waves the AC and AC DC values are equal since these waveforms do not contain a DC offset See table 5 1 below Table 5 1 True RMS AC Measurement of Sine Triangle and Square waves Waveform Crest Factor C F AC RMS AC DC RMS v V V O ee E et gr 3 7 7 w V V 0 N 3 E 2 B B V 2 a i C F C F CF Non symmetrical waveforms such as pulse trains contain DC voltages which are rejected by AC coupled true RMS measurements An AC coupled true RMS measurement is desirable in situations where you are measuring small AC signals in t
62. inal gt 7A DC or AC RMS for 30 seconds ON and 30 seconds OFF Accuracy specifications are for the voltage measured at the input terminals only 1 mA test current is typical Variation in the current source will create some variation in the voltage drop across a diode junction User s Guide for DM3058 DC Voltage Input Resistance Input offset current Input Protection RIGOL 200mV and 2V range 10MQ or gt 10GQ selectable Input signals which exceed 2 5V in these ranges will pass the 100kQ typical clamp resistance 20V 200V and 1000V range 10MQ 42 lt 90pA 25 C 1000V on all ranges CMRR common mode rejection ratio 120dB For the 1kQ unbalanced resistance in LO lead maximum 500VDC NMRR normal mode rejection ratio 60dB at slow measurement rate Resistance Measurement Method Open circuit Voltage Max Lead Resistance Input Protection DC Current Shunt Resistor Input Protection Continuity Diode Test Measurement Method Response Time Continuity Threshold Input Protection Add 20dB when open the AC filter Settling time adds 0 35s source impedance near zero Selectable 4 wire or 2 wire Current source referenced to LO input Limit in lt 8V 10 of range per lead for 200 1kQ per lead 4 wire ohms on all other ranges 1000V on all ranges 200A sampling voltage lt 8mV 2mA sampling voltage lt 80mV 1Q for 20mA 200mA 0 012 for 2A 10A Externally accessib
63. ings and open the REL setting interface quickly 1 Open Double Display Press this button will shine and the instrument is going to wait for the secondly operation By this time if you press a function key it will be displayed in the Vice Display for available combination see table 2 13 Table 2 13 Available Main Vice Function Combination shade is available Main Display Function DCV DCI ACV ACI FREQ PERIOD 2WR 4WR Cap Vice ACV Display ACI Function FREQ DCV DCI PERIOD 2WR 4WR Cap Explanations 1 2 2 38 If the same measurement function is used in both Main and Vice Display The readings in both of the display will update at the same time If Math function STA REL dBm and dB is used in Main Display when opening Vice Display the result will be shown in Main Display and the measurement value before math operation is shown in Vice Display If Math function P F is used in Main Display when open Vice Display P F operation will be closed automatically and Vice Display will show the second selected function normally If different measurement functions are used in both Main and Vice Display The readings in both of the display will update alternately If Math function STA P F dBm and dB is used in Main Display when open Vice Display math operation will be closed automatically and Vice Display
64. interface 4 Save the System Configuration and Sensor Configuration files to USB flash device in the format of MIRR_CFG Insert a USB flash device select Location as A and Type as MIRR_CFG CA pMIRR_CFG Z Z PAA SysSetting MeasData Disk Type Read Save Erase f Figure 3 32 Mirror Image interface Press Save and input file name as m then a Mirror Image Configuration file will be obtained C PMIRR_CFG fim o o PAN SysSetting _ EEE MeasData Disk Type Read Save Erase Figure 3 33 Mirror Image Configuration file User s Guide for DM3058 3 13 RIGOL 5 At present the m mir file contains 2 system configuration files which are Set1 and Set2 and 2 sensor configuration files which are a and b 1 You can delete the configuration files within DM3058 and Read m mir file again to re release them to corresponding location inside of DM3058 2 Also you can clone them to other DM3058 via USB flash device 3 14 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Example 10 To Realize Remote Control via LXI Remote Control function based on LXI can help users to operate instrument remotely by internet LAN setting offers three kinds of ways to get IP address DHCP Auto IP and Manual IP which enable users into the remote control system The detailed operation steps are given in the following part Operating Steps 1 Press gt I O gt LAN
65. is particular function you can connect Pressure Sensor or Flux Sensor or Temperature Sensor easily Its principle is that transmit measured physical quantity to a facile measured one such as Voltage Resistance and Current by these steps First pre input the needed data secondly transform or modify it according to the interior arithmetic of Multimeter Afterward a measured physical quantity of Sensor is shown on the screen directly and you can edit or modify its display unit at will DM3058 supports DCV DCI and Freq 2WR 4WR and Thermocouple TC 6 kinds of Sensor in all Meanwhile there are 10 groups of basic Sensor preset within the instrument User s Guide for DM3058 2 29 RIGOL Connection Different Sensor has different connecting ways As the Voltage Sensor Resistance Sensor Thermocouple Sensor and Frequency Sensor please Connect the red lead to terminal Input HI and black lead to terminal Input LO as the figure below Input VO gt HE Sensor Fused on Rear Panel Figure 2 36 Sketch map for connecting As the Current Sensor please connect the red lead to terminal Input I and black lead to terminal Input LO as the figure below 500Vpk Max Sensor Fused on Rear Panel Figure 2 37 Current Sensor Connecting 2 30 User s Guide for DM3058 Basic measurement method Press to enter into the following interface SENSOR Sensor Rmt 0 000 00 New Edit Load History REL Disp
66. istance 2 15 To Measure Sensor nsee 2 29 To Select Measurement Rate 2 4 To Select Range sses 2 2 To Set up Measurement Parameters EA EE ET ceoes 2 41 To Set Up the Utility 2 60 To Set Up Trigger Parameters 2 51 To Test Continuity s es 2 22 User Interface ccccccesssseessseeeees 1 7 1
67. kHz 100kHz 3 0 0 05 0 05 0 010 True RMS AC 20 0000mA_ 20Hz 45Hz 1 5 0 10 0 015 0 015 Current 45Hz 2kHz 0 50 0 10 0 015 0 006 2kHz 10kHz 2 50 0 20 0 015 0 006 200 000mA_ 20Hz 45Hz 1 50 0 10 0 015 0 005 45Hz 2kHz 0 30 0 10 0 015 0 005 2kHz 10kHz 2 50 0 20 0 015 0 005 2 00000A 20Hz 45Hz 1 50 0 20 0 015 0 005 45Hz 2kHz 0 50 0 20 0 015 0 005 2kHz 10kHz 2 50 0 20 0 015 0 005 10 0000A 20Hz 45Hz 1 50 0 15 0 015 0 005 45Hz 2kHz 0 50 0 15 0 015 0 005 2kHz 5kHz 2 50 0 20 0 015 0 005 Additional wave crest factor error not Sine Wave crest coefficient Error range 1 2 0 05 2 3 0 2 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL 1 Specifications are for 30 minute warm up and select measurement rate to slow calibration temperature 18 C 28 C 2 20 over range on all ranges except DCV 1000V ACV 750V DCI and ACI 10A range 3 Specifications are for sine wave input gt 5 of range 750V range is limited to 8x10 Volt Hz For inputs from 1 to 5 of range and lt 50 kHz add 0 1 of range additional error For 50 kHz to 100 kHz add 0 13 of range 4 Specifications are for sine wave input gt 5 of range Add 0 1 of the range for the sine wave input is 1 5 of the range 5 For continuous current which is higher than DC 7A or AC RMS 7A disconnecting for 30s after 30s connection 6 For frequency lt 100 kHz Please refer to the Crest Factor Errors non sinusoidal inputs section
68. ke measurements with the HI and LO inputs connected to mains in such devices up to 600 VAC or to the branch outlet itself However DM3058 may not be used with its HI and LO inputs connected to mains in permanently installed electrical devices such as the main circuit breaker panel sub panel disconnected boxes or permanently wired motors Such devices and circuits are subject to overvoltage that may exceed the protection limits of DM3058 NOTE Voltages above 600 VAC may be measured only in circuits that are isolated from mains However transient overvoltage is also present on circuits that are isolated from mains DM3058 is designed to safely withstand occasional transient overvoltage up to 4000Vpk Do not use this equipment to measure circuits where transient overvoltage could exceed this level IV User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in this Manual These terms may appear in this manual WARNING Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life CAUTION Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property CAT I 1000V IEC Measurement Category I The maximum voltage can be measured by HI LO terminal is 1000Vpk CAT II 600V IEC Measurement Category II Inputs may be connected to mains up to 600VAC under Category II over voltage conditions Terms on the Product These terms may
69. le 10A 250V fast melt fuse Internal 12A 250V slow melt fuse 1mA 5 current source lt 8V open circuit voltage 123 samples sec with beeper Adjustable from 1Q to 2000Q 1000V Setting time attentions Settling time in voltage measurement is affected by the source impedance media characteristics of the cable and input signals User s Guide for DM3058 6 3 RIGOL AC Characteristics Accuracy Specifications of reading of range 6 4 Temperature Frequenc 1 Year Coefficient uncHon Range Range x 23 C45 C 0 to18 28 C to55 C True RMS AC 200 000mV 20Hz 45Hz 1 5 0 10 0 01 0 005 Voltage 45Hz 20kHz 0 2 0 05 0 01 0 005 20kHz 50kHz 1 0 0 05 0 01 0 005 50kHz 100kHz 3 0 0 05 0 05 0 010 2 00000V 20Hz 45Hz 1 5 0 10 0 01 0 005 45Hz 20kHz 0 2 0 05 0 01 0 005 20kHz 50kHz 1 0 0 05 0 01 0 005 50kHz 100kHz 3 0 0 05 0 05 0 010 20 0000V 20Hz 45Hz 1 5 0 10 0 01 0 005 45Hz 20kHz 0 2 0 05 0 01 0 005 20kHz 50kHz 1 0 0 05 0 01 0 005 50kHz 100kHz 3 0 0 05 0 05 0 010 200 000V 20Hz 45Hz 1 5 0 10 0 01 0 005 45Hz 20kHz 0 2 0 05 0 01 0 005 20kHz 5OkHz 1 0 0 05 0 01 0 005 50kHz 100kHz 3 0 0 05 0 05 0 010 750 000V 20Hz 45Hz 1 5 0 10 0 01 0 005 45Hz 20kHz 0 2 0 05 0 01 0 005 20kHz 5OkHz 1 0 0 05 0 01 0 005 50
70. ml Format Separte Set up digit display format PwrOn Set up the power on setting Cfg Default Set up the DM3058 to factory setting Switch Enable or Disable the front power switch 1 Select languages DM3058 supports two kinds of languages for users Press gt Sys gt Lang enter the menu shown below piris ENGL ISH Figure 2 84 choose Language User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL 2 Set Up the Display Press gt Sys gt Disp enter the menu shown below Figure 2 85 Display settings Table 2 33 Display Settings Function Menu Explanation Function 3 i Menu Settings Explanation i Increase or decrease the display light with Bright left and right keys Contr Increase or decrease the display contrast with left and right keys Invert Set to invert display mode Save all changes back to a higher level menu NOTE The configuration of Bright and Contrast are saving in non volatile memory 3 Beeper On Off Press gt Sys gt Sound enter the menu shown below Turn on Turn off the sound of button and information cue the sound in short circuit measure can be closed The current choice is saved in nonvolatile memory 2 68 Cfg Figure 2 86 Sound settings User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL 4 Set Number Format Press gt System gt Format to enter into following Manu to setup Figure 2 87 Set Number Format T
71. nd The maximum protection limitation of HI terminal relative to the ground is 1000 Vpk Therefore the sum of the float voltage and the measured voltage cannot exceed 1000 Vpk 2 Sampling HI Sense and LO Sense terminal HI Sense and LO Sense are used for 4 Wire Resistance Measurement Two protection limitations are defined 1 HI Sense LO Sense protection limitation 200Vpk 2 LO Sense LO protection limitation 2Vpk 3 Current input I terminal I and LO terminal are used for current measurement The maximum current which go through the I terminal is limited to 10A by the fuse on the rear panel NOTE Voltage on the current input terminal corresponds to voltage on LO terminal To obtain favorable protection specified fuse should be used IEC Measurement Category II Overvoltage Protection To protect against the danger of electric shock DM3058 provides overvoltage protection for line voltage mains connections meeting both of the following conditions 1 The HI and LO input terminals are connected to the mains under Measurement Category II conditions defined below 2 The mains are limited to a maximum line voltage of 600 VAC User s Guide for DM3058 III RIGOL WARNING IEC Measurement Category II includes electrical devices connected to mains at an outlet on a branch circuit Such devices include most small appliances test equipment and other devices that plug into a branch outlet or socket DM3058 may be used to ma
72. nfigurable Parameters REL 3 Set the relative value Optional Press REL to open or close Relative operation function When it is open REL is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of Actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set For the details about how to set please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 4 Read measurement value Frequency measurement is fixed at Slow rate 5 5 digits resolution Therefore you cannot adjust the reading rate when reading the result 5 View history data Press History to enter into the following interface and check the data getting from this measurement and saved Measurement FREQ Range 200m Records 1 HistoG Update Save Figure 2 32 View interface of History information There are three types of way for viewing historical date Info List and HistoG Press Save after checking By pressing Update the History information will be refreshed to be current newest information 2 26 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL To Measure Period Operating Steps 1 Press until enter into the following interface PERI Auto Rmt 19 993 0ms Auto Rngt Rng History REL Hide Figure 2 33 Period Measurement Interface 2 Connect the red lead to terminal HI and black lead to terminal LO as the figure below Sense Input Q4w AC Signal
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74. nput Impedance to 10MQ gt 10GQ Set up the DC Input Impedance to gt 10GQ t Save all changes back to a higher level menu The options of input impedance for DC voltage measurements are 10MQ and gt 10GQ 10MQ is a general impedance for the multimeter but for 200mV and 2V ranges gt 10GQ should be chosen for better result The current selection will be saved in nonvolatile memory DC input impedance selection While the DC input impedance is selected to 10MQ the input impedance of all measurement range is 10MQ While the DC input impedance is selected to gt 10GQ the input impedance for 200mV and 2V measurement range is gt 10GQ for 20V 200V and 1000V measurement range is kept at 10MQ The DC input impedance default is 10 MQ settings of DC input impedance are stored in the nonvolatile memory 2 42 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Continue Resistance Set up the continue resistance value in the short test menu When the measured resistance is below continue resistance the DM3058 will beep to indicate the circuit continuation The continue resistance is only using at Continue Test Press gt Conti enter the menu shown below Continue Resistance Figure 2 59 Set up the continue resistance Use direction keys to change the parameter values Press left and right directional keys to choose different digits Press up and down keys to change the current digit value Continue Resistance
75. olution and reading measurement rate 2 5 reading s belongs to 5 5 digits resolution Both 20 reading s and 123 reading s belong to 4 5 digits resolution Sensor shows 5 5 digits as a fixation both M and S rate can be chosen Both Diode and Continuity are fixed as 4 5 digits resolution and Fast rate to show or select Freq function is fixed as 5 5 digits resolution to show Slow rate Cap function is fixed to 3 5 digits resolution to show Slow rate eeeeoenrr 2 4 User s Guide for DM3058 Basic Measurement Functions DM3058 contains following basic functions w To Measure DC Voltage m To Measure AC Voltage m To Measure DC Current m To Measure AC Current m To Measure Resistance m To Measure Capacitance m To Test Continuity m To Check Diode m To Measure Frequency and Period m To Measure Sensor User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL 2 5 RIGOL To Measure DC Voltage DM3058 Multimeter enables to measure DC Voltage up to 1000V For the details about how to connect and measure please refer to the following steps NOTE DC Voltage is always the selected function when the instrument is turned on Operating Steps 1 Press on the Front Panel to enter into the DC Voltage Measurement interface DEY Auto Auto S Rmt 2 000 22V Rng Rng Histo REL Hide Figure 2 4 DC Voltage Measurement Interface 2 Connect the red lead to terminal Input HI and
76. or getting familiar with the Resistance measurement technique Resistance measurement methods include 2 Wire Resistance Measurement and 4 Wire Resistance Measurement and will be introduced separately 2 Wire Resistance Measurement Operating Steps 1 Press and select 2 Wire Resistance Measurement Mode to enter following interface 2WR i Auto iSi Rmt 051 3020 Auto Rng Rng History REL Hide Figure 2 17 2 Wire Resistance Measurement Interface 2 Connect the red lead to terminal Input HI and black lead to terminal Input LO as the figure below oy Resistance Rear Panel Figure 2 18 Sketch map for connecting User s Guide for DM3058 2 15 RIGOL 3 Choose a proper Resistance range according to its scope Table 2 5 Measurement Characteristics of Resistance 2002 2kQ 20kQ 200k 2MQ 10MQ 100MQ Ranges Open circuit Voltage lt 8V Input Protection 1000V on every range HI terminal Configurable Parameters NOTE All the ranges enable to obtain 20 ranges higher than original Besides both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range Range REL 4 Set relative value Optional Press REL to open or close Relative math function When it is open REL is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set For the details
77. r eoeinieient 23 C 5 C 0 C to18 Voltage 28 to55 DC 200 000mV 0 015 0 004 0 0015 0 0005 Voltage 2 00000V 0 015 0 003 0 0010 0 0005 20 0000V 0 015 0 004 0 0020 0 0005 200 000V 0 015 0 003 0 0015 0 0005 1000 00V 0 015 0 003 0 0015 0 0005 DC 200 000HA lt 8mV 0 055 0 005 0 003 0 001 Current 2 00000mA lt 80mV 0 055 0 005 0 002 0 001 20 0000mA lt 0 05V 0 095 0 020 0 008 0 001 200 000mA lt 0 5V 0 070 0 008 0 005 0 001 2 00000A lt 0 1V 0 170 0 020 0 013 0 001 10 0000A gt lt 0 3V 0 250 0 010 0 008 0 001 Resistance 200 0002 imA 0 030 0 005 0 0030 0 0006 2 00000kQ imA 0 020 0 003 0 0030 0 0005 20 0000kQ 1O0HA 0 020 0 003 0 0030 0 0005 200 000kQ 10A 0 020 0 003 0 0030 0 0005 2 00000MQ 1pA 0 040 0 004 0 0040 0 0005 10 0000MQ 200nA 0 250 0 003 0 0100 0 0005 100 000MQ Tens I 1 75 0 004 0 2000 0 0005 Diode Test 2 0000V 1mA 0 05 0 01 0 0050 0 0005 Continuity 2000Q imA 0 05 0 01 0 0050 0 0005 1 Specifications are for 30 minute warm up and select measure rate to slow and calibration 2 3 4 5 6 6 2 temperature 18 C 28 C 20 over range on all ranges except DCV 1000V ACV 750V DCI and ACI 10A range Specifications are for 4 wire resistance function or 2 wire resistance using REL operation Without REL operation add 0 2 Q additional errors in 2 wire resistance function For each additional 1 volt over 500 VDC add 0 02 mV of error For current term
78. re 2 68 Manu interface of Reading Hold Table 2 23 Reading Hold Function Menu Description pried Settings Description On Off Turn on off the reading hold function 0 01 Set the hold scope as 0 01 0 1 Set the hold scope as 0 1 1 Set the hold scope as 1 10 Set the hold scope as 10 P Save all changes back to a higher level menu Reading Hold Function Start the Reading Hold Function the hold measurement use the following rules judge the reading count When Max Min lt hold range x Readings the multimeter hold Reading on the display The display update a new reading basing on the current value and the three preceding measurements before the reading was hold Max Reading ReadingN 1 ReadingN 2 ReadingN 3 Min Reading ReadingN 1 ReadingN 2 ReadingN 3 NOTE The default value of hold range is 0 1 and the range setting is stored in volatile memory When Reading Hold started the input resistance was set to 10MQ for all DC voltage ranges to reduce noise arising from the open loop testing User s Guide for DM3058 2 53 RIGOL Single Triggering The multimeter takes one reading or a number of readings specified by a sample count you enter each time press Press gt Single to enter into the following interface Then Input needed sample counts by Direction keys After setting please press Done to open Single Trigger at this time Done is hiding and is li
79. reference value Users can input needed preset value by direction keys in the corresponding setting interface User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL To Set Up Trigger Parameters The optional Trigger methods of DM3058 include Auto Trigger Single Trigger and External Trigger The default trigger mode is Auto Press to capture continuous readings automatically If you repress it once more a stable reading will be captured and hold Press Single Trigger will be generated on time and an effective reading will be captured Press to set parameters for every trigger In the following interface of Parameter setting after you select Auto Singe Ext or VMC on the menu the current trigger mode shown in the parameter area will be changed accordingly and display relative parameter for current trigger Hold Enable Figure 2 66 Interface of triggering parameter Table 2 21 Function Menu of triggering parameter Function Menu Settings Description Set interval of the auto trigger and hold range of the Auto hold trigger Besides the measurement is continuous in auto trigger mode Single Set Single manual trigger parameter Ext Set external triggering VMC Set the output signal pulse width at sampling ending output signal t Save all changes back to a higher level menu User s Guide for DM3058 2 51 RIGOL Auto Triggering Interval parameter needs to be set in auto
80. rument has been checked mechanically and electrically Check the accessories Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in DM3058 Accessories at Appendix A of this guide If the contents are incomplete or damaged please notify the RIGOL Sales Representative Inspect the instrument In case of any damage or defect or failure notify the RIGOL Sales Representative If the shipping container is damaged or the protective material shows signs of stress notify the carrier as well as your RIGOL sales office Keep the shipping materials for the carrier s inspection RIGOL offices will arrange reparation or replacement at RIGOL s option without waiting for claim settlement User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Handle Adjustment In order to adjust the handle position of DM3058 Digital Multimeter please grip the handle in both sides and pull it outward Then rotate the handle to the desired position as shown in the figures below alae Se obo Olaccac6 ooo E Level location Move location Figure 1 2 Adjustable location of Handle User s Guide for DM3058 1 3 RIGOL The Front Panel LCD Display Yellow District Trigger Control Keys Direction Keys DM3048 RIGOL DIGITAL M
81. s 20mA 200mA 2A 10A 10A Rear Panel 250V Fuse 12A Inside the Input Protection instrument Configurable Parameters anger REL NOTE All the ranges enable to obtain 20 value higher than original except 10A Besides both Manual and Auto are available for setting every range 4 Set relative value Optional Press REL to open or close Relative math function When it is open REL is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set For the details about how to set please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 5 Read the measurement result Select required measurement reading rate by using Left or Right direction keys and read the measurement result 6 View history data Press History to enter into the following interface to check the data getting from this measurement and save Measurement ACI Range 20mA Records 107 Figure 2 16 View interface of history information There are three types of way for viewing historical date Info List and HistoG Press Save after checking by pressing Update the History information will be refreshed to be current newest information 2 14 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL To Measure Resistance The following shows the system connections and selection of measurement functions The practice provides a guide f
82. se refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 5 Read measurement result Select required measurement reading rate by using Left or Right direction keys and read the measurement result 6 View history data Press History to enter into the following interface and check the data getting from this measurement and save Measurement DCI Range 200uA Records 187 HistoG Update Save i Figure 2 13 View Interface of History Information There are three types of way for viewing historical date Info List and HistoG Press Save after checking By pressing Update the History information will be refreshed to be current newest information 2 12 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL To Measure AC Current DM3058 Multimeter enables to measure AC Current up to 10A For the details about how to connect and measure please refer to the following steps Operating Steps 1 Press to enter into AC Current Measurement interface ACI Auto G Rmt 00 138 8 mA Auto Rng Rng History REL Hide Figure 2 14 AC Current Measurement Interface 2 Connect the red lead to terminal Input I and black lead to terminal Input LO as the figure below AC Current of Fused on Rear Panel Figure 2 15 Sketch map for connecting User s Guide for DM3058 2 13 RIGOL 3 Choose a proper Current range according to the measured circuit Table 2 4 Measurement Characteristics of AC Current Range
83. some problems existing please press Edit to modify Sensor Prpty Define Done f Figure 2 52 Edit configuration file of Sensor Press Load to recall configuration file within Sensor Press History to enter into the following interface to check the data getting from this measurement and save Sensor Sensor Type DEY Records 100 i Update Save f Figure 2 53 View interface of History Information There are three types of way for viewing historical date Info and List Press Save after checking by pressing Update the History information will be refreshed to be current newest information Set relative value optional Press REL to open or close Relative operation When it is open REL is shown over the screen and the reading displayed is a relative value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the value that has been set For the details about how to set please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 Press Disp to set the display mode for the measurement result only display the measured result select Meas only display the corresponding result select Corrsp when All is selected the measured result will be shown on the Vice display and the corresponding result will be shown on the Main display User s Guide for DM3058 2 35 RIGOL 2 36 Correspond Meas All t Figure 2 54 Display mode 1799999 C SENSOR Sensor S LXI
84. sponding button And then press to back to Prpty interface TPES a nan a a 2WR DEY DCI 4 WR FREQ Figure 2 42 Type selection interface Press Unit button to select the unit for measured physical quantity for example C F and Furthermore you can define required unit by USER function USER R F ot Figure 2 43 Unit selection interface Explanations User defined unit is limited within two characters Switch to the character which needs to be edited by the left right direction keys Select required characters by the up down direction keys from A Z and a z 2 32 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Press to return to the New interface and do next steps 2 Press Define to input corresponding data Different kind of Sensor has different relationship of corresponding data It is not necessary to input plenty reference value if the corresponding relationship has more smoothness and good linearity curve Then press Add to input reference data Press Meas to input the data measured from Sensor by Direction keys Figure 2 44 Input data Press Corrsp to input the corresponding data by Direction keys Meas Figure 2 45 Input data Press Done to finish the input for first group of data and go back to View Interface of Reference value Please pay attention that FP indicates the approximate arithmetic of datum between this data and next one
85. t Continuity When the measured resistance in circuit is lower than selected one it is considered being connected by instrument Next we will introduce you how to test continuity for circuit by using DM3058 step by step to make you familiar with this technique Operating Steps 1 Press to enter into the following interface Set Hide Figure 2 26 Continuity Testing Interface 2 Connect test leads as the figure below Red lead connects with HI terminal Black lead connects with LO terminal co Open or Closed Circuit Rear Panel Figure 2 27 Sketch map for testing 3 Set the Short circuit resistance Press Set to set up the resistance of short circuit The default value is set as 109 when leaving factory Users may carry on the Continuity measurement directly without modification 2 22 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Table 2 8 Continuity Measurement Characteristics Test Current ImA Range Fixed at 2kQ Open circuit Voltage lt 8V Input Protection 1000V HI terminal oe OSRtestingSShort circuit impedance Beep Condition 19 lt Short circuit impedance lt 2kQ User s Guide for DM3058 2 23 RIGOL To Check Diode Operating Steps 1 Press to enter into the following interface Figure 2 28 Testing interface of Diode 2 Connect red lead to both terminal Input HI and anode of the Diode and black lead to both terminal Input LO and cathode of the Diode as the fig
86. tional error as shown in chapter 6 Error Bandwidth estimated bandwidth error as shown below C F xF Bandwidth Error SCIS XE 100 reading 4rxBW C F signal crest factor F fundamental frequency of pulse BW effective bandwidth of the multimeter Example Calculate the approximate measurement error for a pulse train input with a crest factor of 2 and a fundamental frequency of 20kHz For this example assume the multimeter s 1 year accuracy specifications 0 05 x reading 0 03 xrange Total Error 0 05 xreading 0 03 xrange 0 05 xrange 0 8 xreading 0 85 Xreading 0 08 Xrange User s Guide for DM3058 5 3 RIGOL Loading Errors AC Volts In the AC Voltage function the input of DM3058 appears as a 1MQ resistance in parallel with 100 pF of capacitance The test lead that you use to connect signals to the multimeter will also add additional capacitance and loading Table 5 2 shows the multimeter s approximate input resistance at various frequencies Table 5 2 Approximate input resistance at various frequencies Input Frequency Input Resistance 100Hz 1MQ 1kHz 850kQ 10kHz 160kQ 100kHz 16kQ For low frequencies R Error x 100 Rs IMQ Additional error for high frequencies Error 1 x 100 1 2x FxR x Cin R source resistance F input frequency C input capacitance 100 pF plus test lead capacitance 5
87. trigger mode Press on the front panel to enable the auto trigger and acquire continue readings Furthermore auto trigger is the default mode at digital multimeter power on Press gt Auto the display shows Figure 2 67 Setting interface of Auto Trigger Table 2 22 Auto Trigger Function Menu Description Function ee Menu Settings Description Interval Set interval time in 400 2000ms Hold ON OFF Turn the Reading Hold function ON or OFF Save all changes back to a higher level i menu 1 Interval The interval means the waiting time before sampling since trigger signal has been sent The interval is different under different measure speed Fast the default interval is 8ms setting range is 8ms 2000ms Middle the default interval is 50ms setting range is 50ms 2000ms Slow the default interval is 400ms setting range is 400ms 2000ms The default measure speed is slow so the default interval is 400ms The interval is stored in volatile memory 2 Reading Hold The reading hold mode captures and holds a reading on the front panel display when a stable reading is detected The system Hold ranges are 0 01 0 1 1 and 10 2 52 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL Press two times until this button is glittery then a trigger will be hold and a stable reading will be captured and hold on the screen Press gt Auto gt Hold the display shows Hold ON Figu
88. unction ae Menu Settings Description Select To select the help information you want Move up the cursor and select the help t menu Move down the cursor and select the help i menu Enter the last page help menu Enter the next page help menu at Back to a higher level menu NOTE The arrowhead Wand are hidden before any operation is token The method of obtaining the help of the keyword 2 74 User s Guide for DM3058 10 RIGOL The method of the test leads How to connect the leads in different measurements Measurement Getting the functions the measurement steps and the method of adjusting the range and resolution Math How to use the math function while you are measuring Sensor measure How to measure with the sensor Storage and recall How to store and read the data parameter sensors scan task To set the Utility The method of setting the Utility I O interface Use method of setting the I O interface Online Help Press and hold the key for more than 3 seconds at any operation interface to obtain Help information of the key To change the electric power fuse How to change the electric power fuse Support Getting the technique support User s Guide for DM3058 2 75 RIGOL Chapter 3 Application Examples E Example 1 Reading Statistic Functions m Example 2 Elimination Leads Impedance m Example 3 dBm Measurement m Example 4 dB Measurement m Example 5 P F Test m Example
89. ure below N I Forward Bias Sense Input Q4w VO PH Fused on Rear Panel Figure 2 29 Sketch map for connecting 3 Check the connection state of Diode When connecting the instrument will beep one time If Sound is open Table 2 9 Check Diodes Characteristics Test Current ImA Range Fixed at 2 0V Open circuit Voltage lt 8V Input Protection 1000V HI terminal Beep Condition 0 1V lt Vmeasured2 0V 2 24 User s Guide for DM3058 RIGOL To Measure Frequency and Period The Frequency or Period of a signal could be obtained by Secondary Function during testing its voltage or current or by function button res The following practice provides a guide to get familiar with the Frequency and Period measurement To Measure Frequency Operating Steps 1 2 Press to enter into the following interface FREQ Auto Rmt 49 998 4Hz Auto Rng Rng History REL Hide Figure 2 30 Frequency Measurement Interface Connect test leads as the figure below Red test lead connects with terminal HI Black test lead connects with terminal LO Input V AC Signal Fused on Rear Panel Figure 2 31 Sketch map for connecting User s Guide for DM3058 2 25 RIGOL Table 2 10 Frequency Test Characteristics Ranges 200mvV 2V 20V 200V 750V Input Signal Range 20Hz 1MHz Input Protection 750Vrms on all ranges HI terminal Co
90. will show the second selected function normally User s Guide for DM3058 3 4 5 xa RIGOL If Math function REL is used in Main Display when open Vice Display the result will still be shown in Main Display and Vice Display will show the second selected function normally If Sensor is used in Main Display set the display mode E gt Disp gt All then the result corresponding value will be shown in Main Display and the current measurement value is shown in Vice Display Auto Range is adopted by Vice Display If the same measurement function is used in both the display so does the range Measured data in Vice Display cannot be saved into History Save Current Settings Quickly Press gt and then press any Setn key the instrument will store current instrument settings to corresponding memory with default filename Setn You can also finish this operation through the function see the Store and Recall section Open REL Settings Interface Quickly In general measurement interface press then press the REL menu to enter Figure 2 65 Relative operation setting interface immediately User s Guide for DM3058 2 39 RIGOL To Control Trigger Options or could be used to trig the multimeter Auto trigger is considered as a default when the power is on Then key will be lightening which indicates this function has been started Optional trigger modes of DM3058 contain Auto Trigger Single Trigg

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