We’ll take a closer look at how to use the oscilloscope using the Hantek DC05202P digital oscilloscope as an example. After turning on the instrument for the first time, it is first necessary to calibrate and compensate the capacitance of the measuring probes, and it is also advisable to set the Russian language, if possible. Calibration is performed automatically for 10 minutes when you select the appropriate function. Capacitance compensation is performed by adjusting the tuning capacitor integrated in the probe. Distinguish between analog and digital oscilloscopes, but for beginners, the acquisition of a digital device is definitely the best choice.
To understand how to learn how to use the oscilloscope, you should understand that it is not displayed on its display. And the display shows only one dependence - this is the dependence of the instantaneous voltage value on time. To control the way the waveform is displayed, time and voltage sweeps are used, that is, the graph can be narrowed or expanded, moved, lowered, raised for greater convenience of signal research. Learning to use the oscilloscope is quite simple, since all the function buttons are located opposite the corresponding menus. It is also very important to understand and remember that the oscilloscope only measures voltage, so the test probes must be connected in parallel with the measured section of the electrical circuit, like a voltmeter.