Friday, November 23, 2012

How to Use Oscilloscope

The knowledge on oscilloscope is not included in the syllabus for B1-1. In fact the word oscilloscope is not even mentioned in the syllabus. However, this information is added for those interested to further their knowledge as oscilloscope may be used for works related to transistors and amplifiers in module 4. We can use it also in our investigation of the properties of AC circuits in module 3.

I find it easy to do research and start to learn on my own with the easy access to the internet. I normally start the research by using the video, the reason is simple, video captures the 2 important senses, the sound and sight. It is easier to understand and to follow the tuition.

I included a video that teaches the use of the unit from the conceptual introduction.

Take note of the following basic adjustments..
- vertical position knob -adjustment for each channel - what it does is, it repositions the output to the visible range of display. This is done without changing the scale of the display.
-  horizontal position knob (for all channel) - it moves the images horizontally so that it is visible.
- voltage scale - it changes the volts per division. The adjustment is available for each channel.
- time base - seconds per division. (all channel)
- trigger position.- to adjust so that the wave is stabilized.

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