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PicoScope
Meter
The meter displays one or more parameters
as numbers, together with an optional bar
graph. The multimeter displays AC volts (true
RMS), DC volts, decibels or frequency for a
signal simultaneously. Other parameters can
be displayed (e.g. pressure or acceleration)
by adding custom ranges.
Spectrum analyser
The spectrum analyser shows the
amount of energy in each of a
number of frequency bands. It is
especially useful for tracking
down the cause of noise in
measured signals. As an
example, a peak at 50 or 60Hz
would suggest noise due to mains pick up. Higher frequency
peaks may be easily identified as switching noise from power
supplies or noise from digital circuits. An averaging mode is
provided to reduce the effects of random noise and a peak
detect mode is useful for testing amplifier bandwidths.
The spectrum analyser has the same trigger options as the
oscilloscope. This makes it possible to capture the spectrum
of a 'one off' event such as a single drum beat.
When used with a high resolution unit like the ADC-212 or
ADC-216, it is ideal for audio spectrum analysis and noise and
vibration measurements.
Summary of main features: FFT based spectrum analyser. Normal, average and
peak detect modes. Linear/Log scales for both amplitude and frequency. Rulers to
show amplitude, frequency and phase. Seven window types. Variable number of
spectrum bands. Same trigger functions as oscilloscope.
Virtual Instruments are supplied with PicoScope software that
turns a PC into an oscilloscope, spectrum analyser and a meter.
PicoScope provides many advantages over conventional
instruments, such as multiple views of the same signals and
on-screen display of voltages and times. Waveforms can be
annotated with notes and printed, saved or exported to other
applications.
PicoScope is both flexible and easy to use. For example, user
defined test menus can be set up to automate common tasks.
A click on a menu option can load up an example waveform,
set the instrument up to make a comparison measurement and
even display instructions and a photo showing where to connect
the probe. New functions can be added by downloading free
upgrades from our web site.
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Oscilloscope, spectrum analyser, XY
scope and meter functions
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Easy to install and use - up and running in
minutes, with full on line help
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Software supplied with all ADC units
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Windows (3.x, 95/98/ME, NT/2000) versions
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International language versions
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No license fees - Free upgrades available
from our web site
Download PicoScope from our web site: www.picotech.com/download.html
Spectrum Analysers and Meters
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Available measurements:
Frequency, High pulse width, Low pulse width, Duty cycle, Cycle time,
DC voltage, AC voltage, Peak to peak, Crest factor, Minimum, Maximum,
Risetime, Falltime, Rising rate, Falling rate, Voltage at cursor, Time at
cursor, Frequency at cursor, Amplitude at cursor, Peak frequency, Peak
amplitude, Second to sixth harmonic amplitude, Total
Power,THD,THD+N,SFDR,SINAD,SNR,IMD & Gain.
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