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picoscope peak to peak measurement
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Hans de Vries
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picoscope peak to peak measurement
Hi,
The output from my TTi function generator is set at 9.2Vpp. A Fluke 123B Industrial Scopemeter registers 6.503 Vrms, which is 9.2 Vpp.
The Pico registers 18.4 Vpp, which is twice the value measured independently by the TTi function generator and by the Fluke Scopemeter.
Please tell me why this is the case, and which value I should trust.
Thank you.
Hans de Vries
hansdevries@btinternet.com
The output from my TTi function generator is set at 9.2Vpp. A Fluke 123B Industrial Scopemeter registers 6.503 Vrms, which is 9.2 Vpp.
The Pico registers 18.4 Vpp, which is twice the value measured independently by the TTi function generator and by the Fluke Scopemeter.
Please tell me why this is the case, and which value I should trust.
Thank you.
Hans de Vries
hansdevries@btinternet.com
Re: picoscope peak to peak measurement
Hi Hans
Do you have a psdata file showing the captured signal from your generator?
Neil
Do you have a psdata file showing the captured signal from your generator?
Neil
Neil
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Hans de Vries
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Re: picoscope peak to peak measurement
Hi Neil. Thank you for your response.
I am not sure what a psdata file means. I just go by the textual information at the bottom of the screen which is confirmed by the numerical side bars that show the values of the peaks.
I am just mystified why there is a factor "2" between the input to the screen and the text/display on the screen.
I appreciate your assistance.
Best regards,
Hans
I am not sure what a psdata file means. I just go by the textual information at the bottom of the screen which is confirmed by the numerical side bars that show the values of the peaks.
I am just mystified why there is a factor "2" between the input to the screen and the text/display on the screen.
I appreciate your assistance.
Best regards,
Hans
Re: picoscope peak to peak measurement
Hi Hans
A psdata file is a file type that the data can be saved as in PicoScope 6 that would allow me to see your signal and your set up.
Neil
A psdata file is a file type that the data can be saved as in PicoScope 6 that would allow me to see your signal and your set up.
Neil
Neil
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Hans de Vries
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Re: picoscope peak to peak measurement
Hi Neil,
Thank you for trying to help me along.
However, I'm in no way computer savvy, even when you show me how, I'm likely to stumble.
I have downloaded Picoscope 6 and made no changes to it. I'm using the normal x10 probes and just look at the screen - and noticing the x2 multiplier of the amplitudes.
The x2 factor must arise from something that is obvious to an expert like you. Most likely, it stems from just one instruction in the Picoscope 6 data set. If you can go along with this idea, you may be able to tell me about the instruction (not necessary for me to know) and confirm that the real value is half the value written in the bottom lines.
I'll be happy then.
Best regards,
Hans
Thank you for trying to help me along.
However, I'm in no way computer savvy, even when you show me how, I'm likely to stumble.
I have downloaded Picoscope 6 and made no changes to it. I'm using the normal x10 probes and just look at the screen - and noticing the x2 multiplier of the amplitudes.
The x2 factor must arise from something that is obvious to an expert like you. Most likely, it stems from just one instruction in the Picoscope 6 data set. If you can go along with this idea, you may be able to tell me about the instruction (not necessary for me to know) and confirm that the real value is half the value written in the bottom lines.
I'll be happy then.
Best regards,
Hans
Re: picoscope peak to peak measurement
Hi
Do you know what the output impedance of the function generator is?
Neil
Do you know what the output impedance of the function generator is?
Neil
Neil
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Hans de Vries
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Re: picoscope peak to peak measurement
Hi Neil,
Yes, the impedance is 50 Ohm.
Now, from the User Manual WMA-IB-HS of www.falco-systems.com I remember that with a load resistance of 50 Ohm the output is Vout=Vin and that with a load resistance of 100K the output is Vout=2 Vin.
In my case the input impedance of the amplifier (WMA-100) is 100K. That's where the factor x2 comes from.
Thank you, Neil, for pointing me in the right direction. I apologise for having claimed some of your precious time.
Best regards and best wishes with that virus,
Hans
Yes, the impedance is 50 Ohm.
Now, from the User Manual WMA-IB-HS of www.falco-systems.com I remember that with a load resistance of 50 Ohm the output is Vout=Vin and that with a load resistance of 100K the output is Vout=2 Vin.
In my case the input impedance of the amplifier (WMA-100) is 100K. That's where the factor x2 comes from.
Thank you, Neil, for pointing me in the right direction. I apologise for having claimed some of your precious time.
Best regards and best wishes with that virus,
Hans