Secure (lock) the instrument
Lock an instrument to a test bench or equipment rack to prevent property loss.
Attach a standard laptop security lock to the rear panel of the instrument, to secure the instrument to a workbench, rack, or other location.
Powering the instrument
Use this procedure to connect the instrument to line power and power on and off the instrument. Always connect the instrument to AC
power using the power cord that shipped with the instrument.
Prerequisite: Use the AC power cord that shipped with your instrument.
1. Connect the supplied power cord to the instrument power connector on the back of the instrument.
Figure 1: Power cord connector and power standby switch
2. Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC mains source.
Power is supplied to the power supply and some other boards whenever the AC power cord is connected to a live mains circuit, putting
the instrument in standby mode.
3. Push the front panel power button to power the instrument on and off.
The power button color indicates instrument power states:
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Unlit – no AC power applied
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Yellow – standby mode
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Blue – powered on
4. To completely remove power from the instrument, disconnect the power cord.
5. To transport the instrument with its power cord, flip out the power cord supports on the upper edge of the rear panel and wrap the
power cord around the supports.
5 Series B Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes MSO54B, MSO56B, MSO58B Quick Start Manual
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