Installing Your Oscilloscope; Useful Information - PICO PicoScope Kurzanleitung

PicoScope USB Oscilloscope
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Installing your oscilloscope

1. Go to www.picotech.com, click Downloads, select your PicoScope's series and model from
the lists, then select the latest PicoScope software. Download and run the installer.
2. In the PicoScope installer, select the language you wish to use.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the PicoScope software. Do not connect the
oscilloscope until the installation is complete.
4. If your oscilloscope is mains-powered, connect the power cord to the power adaptor, and
plug it into a mains power socket. Then connect the DC power cord to the back of the
oscilloscope, and switch on the mains power.
5. Connect the oscilloscope to your PC using the USB cable supplied. See
Section 1.4, USB setup and the connection diagram below for more information.
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6. Wait for Windows to install the oscilloscope. While doing so it will display a message or
icon in the taskbar telling you it has found the device.
7. Run the software by clicking the new PicoScope 6 icon on your Windows desktop. For
more information on the software, please refer to the PicoScope 6 User's Guide, which you
can download from www.picotech.com/downloads
the software.
8. If you wish to use a probe, connect one to Channel A. Touching the metal tip of the probe
should cause a small 50 or 60 hertz signal to appear in the PicoScope window.
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b. Oscilloscope USB port
c. Pico USB cable
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or access from the Help menu within
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Useful information

1.6.1 Installing the PicoScope software for other operating systems
PicoScope software may be available for other operating systems such as Linux and macOS.
You will find a list of available software at www.picotech.com/downloads.
1.6.2 Free newsletter
Pico Technology sends out a free monthly newsletter by email. This gives news of product
launches, software upgrades and application notes, as well as hints and advice. We treat your
email address and other details as confidential and will not pass them on to any third party. To
subscribe, visit www.picotech.com/library/newsletter.
1.6.3 Software updates and replacement
You can download the latest versions of all Pico software free of charge from
www.picotech.com/downloads. If you require a software disk, please contact Pico Technology
or your distributor.
1.6.4 Documentation
The Data Sheet contains the latest specifications for your PicoScope PC oscilloscope. We
recommend that you print a copy and keep it for easy reference.
You can download PDF copies of all documentation relevant to your oscilloscope, including the
User's Guide and Programmer's Guide, from www.picotech.com/downloads.
1.6.5 Writing your own software
PicoSDK, a software development kit with all the drivers and other files you will need to develop
your own custom programs, is available for download from www.picotech.com/downloads.
Pico also maintains repositories of examples for various programming languages on GitHub, at
github.com/picotech.
1.6.6 Technical support
Regularly updated technical support information can be found on the Pico Technology technical
support web page and users' forum at www.picotech.com/tech-support.
1.6.7 Warranty and returns
Your PicoScope USB oscilloscope device is supplied with a five-year return-to-
manufacturer warranty. All accessories are guaranteed for one year from the date
of purchase. You may also return your oscilloscope for any reason within 14 days of
purchase for a refund. For terms and conditions, visit www.picotech.com/about.
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