Digital Storage Oscilloscopes: Data Sheet

Data Sheet
Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

2550 Series
Features & Benefits
Bandwidth up to 300 MHz
2 GSa/s sample rate
4-channel acquisition (on select models)
Large 7 widescreen color display
FFT including four additional math

functions - Add, Subtract, Multiply, and
Divide
32 automatic measurements
50 input coupling (200 MHz and 300

MHz models)
Additionally, these oscilloscopes can be

integrated with AWGs using B&K Precision's
waveform editing software, WaveXpress.
WaveXpress allows users to easily modify
waveforms downloaded from the scope and
can also be used for analysis of deep memory
acquisitions.
The 2550 series digital storage oscilloscopes

provide high performance and value in 2-channel
and 4-channel configurations. With bandwidth
from 70 MHz to 300 MHz and 2 GSa/s sample
rates, these oscilloscopes offer 24 kpts/Ch
waveform memory, 32 automatic measurements,
and advanced triggering capabilities including
math functions. Engineered to allow you to see
more of your signal under test, the 2550 series
widescreen 7 TFT display offers a significantly
larger viewing area than typical economy
oscilloscopes (5.7).
Educators who want to teach waveform

measurement fundamentals can benefit from
the ability to disable the Auto set button, a
function that automatically sets up the scope
to display a signal.
Maximize productivity with PC connectivity via

LAN and USB. The downloadable PC software
lets you easily capture, save, and analyze
measurement results. All oscilloscope parameters
can be controlled via a PC without the need for
programming.
Model
2552
Bandwidth
Channels
2553
2554
70 MHz
2
The 2550 series oscilloscopes are ideal for

applications in design and debug, service and
repair, and education.
2555
2556
100 MHz
4
2557
2558
200 MHz
4
For more information, visit www.bkprecision.com/WaveXpress
Technical data subject to change

B&K Precision Corp. 2015
2559
300 MHz
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Standard LAN (supports SCPI) and USB

device port (USBTMC compliant)
Front and rear panel USB host port for saving

and recalling waveform setups, data, and
screenshots on a USB flash drive
Software provided for remote PC control

Advanced tools include digital filters with
adjustable limits, pass/fail testing and
waveform recorder mode
Multi-language user interface and context

sensitive help

2550 Series
Front panel
Widescreen display
Menu On/Off button
Context sensitive help
Auto setup
The 7" widescreen color

display lets you see more
of your signal.
Configure the menu parameters

and hide the menu with the push
of a button to view your signal in
full screen.
A pop up window will display

the functionality of a control
while help mode is active.
Vertical, horizontal, and

trigger controls are
automatically adjusted for
fast signal display.
Waveform analysis
with math and FFT
Analyze your signals with

add, subtract, multiply,
and divide functions. View
the signals frequency
spectrum and perform
harmonic distortion analysis.
Advanced triggering
Isolate the signal with

advanced triggering
including pulse width and
selectable video trigger.
Power
standby
USB host port
Connect your USB flash

drive to conveniently store
and recall waveform data,
setups, and screenshots.
Probe
compensation
Terminal
Print button
Intuitive channel operation
Simply press the Print

button to save a screenshot in bitmap format to
a USB flash drive.
All channels in the 2550 series

are clearly indicated by their own
color, labeled on the input, knobs,
and display.
Rear panel
AC line power switch

Input fuse holder
AC line input
Kensington security slot
Helps to secure your

oscilloscope and prevent theft.
Pass/Fail BNC
Communication
USB host port
LAN and USB ports

Additional USB port on rear
enable remote control for data storage to a USB flash
from a PC.
drive.
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2550 Series
The tools you need

Powerful measurement functions
Digital filtering
Filter OFF
Filter ON
Display and measure the input signals frequency spectrum. Select

one of the 4 FFT windows: Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, and
Blackman. Use cursors to measure the spectral components
magnitude and frequency.
Filter out unwanted signal components such as various types of noise

with built-in digital filters. Choose from Low-Pass, High-Pass,
Band-Pass, and Band-Stop filters.
Waveform recorder
Delayed sweep/zoom
Monitor and analyze long-term signal behavior by recording data

continuously over an extensive period of time and playing it back for
post acquisition analysis. Data is recorded in a sequence of up to
2500 frames.
Use the oscilloscopes delayed sweep feature to zoom in a particular

area of a signal in real time while viewing the entire captured
waveform simultaneously.
Large internal storage
Pass/Fail testing
Minimize debug time by saving and recalling setups and waveforms

from internal memory. Save and recall up to 20 different oscilloscope
setups and 20 different waveforms.
Generate user-defined pass/fail limits to quickly identify go/no go

test results.
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2550 Series
PC connectivity
PC software is provided (free download at B&K

Precisions website at www.bkprecision.com) for
seamless integration between the oscilloscope
and PC. Capture and transfer waveforms, screen
images, setups and measurement results to a
Windows PC via the USB device port on the
back of the instrument. A USB host port on the
front and rear allows for quick and easy screen
saving.
High bandwidth passive oscilloscope probes
PR150B
Avoid limiting the bandwidth of your measurement system. All 2550 series models come standard with
high bandwidth, slimline passive probes (one per channel) to help you get the most out of your scope.
Features
Slim, stylish body
Large accessory set
Snap-locking sprung hook
Meets IEC 61010-031 CATII
Easily replaceable tip
RoHS compliant
Model
PR250B & PR500B
Included Probes
2552
two 150 MHz bandwidth, x1/x10 probes (model PR150B)
2553
four 150 MHz bandwidth, x1/x10 probes (model PR150B)
2554
two 150 MHz bandwidth, x1/x10 probes (model PR150B)
2555
four 150 MHz bandwidth, x1/x10 probes (model PR150B)
2556
two 250 MHz bandwidth, x10 probes (model PR250B)
2557
four 250 MHz bandwidth, x10 probes (model PR250B)
2558
two 500 MHz bandwidth, x10 probes (model PR500B)
2559
four 500 MHz bandwidth, x10 probes (model PR500B)
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2550 Series
Specifications
2552
2553
2554
2555
2556
2557
2558
2559
Performance Characteristics
Bandwidth
70 MHz
100 MHz
Channels
200 MHz
300 MHz
2 GSa/s (half-channel interleaved)(1), 1 GSa/s (per channel)
Real Time Sampling Rate

2
Rise Time
< 5 ns
< 3.5 ns
< 1.8 ns
< 1.2 ns
Ch to Ch Isolation
(Both channels in same V/div setting)
>100:1 at 35 MHz
>100:1 at 50 MHz
>100:1 at 100 MHz
>100:1 at 150 MHz
24 kpts (half-channel interleaved)(1)(2), 12 kpts (per channel)
Max Memory Depth

Vertical Resolution
8 bit
Vertical Sensitivity
2 mV/div -10 V/div (1-2-5 order)
DC Gain Accuracy
<3.0%: 5 mV/div to 5 V/div in fixed gain ranges

<4.0%: 2 mV/div in variable gain ranges
Maximum Input Voltage
400 V (DC+AC pk-pk, 1 M input impedance, X10), CAT I, 5 Vrms (50 input impedance)
Position Range
2 mV100 mV: 800 mV

102 mV 5 V: 40 V
Bandwidth Limit
Horizontal Scan Range
20 MHz 40% (Note: BW limited below 20 MHz when using probe in X1)
5 ns/div 50 s/div
2.5 ns/div 50 s/div
1 ns/div 50 s/div
Timebase Accuracy
100 ppm measured over 1 ms interval
Input Coupling
AC, DC, GND
Input Impedance
Vertical and Horizontal Zoom
1 M 2% || 13 pF 3 pF,
50 2%
1 M 2% || 13 pF 3 pF
Vertically or horizontally expand or compress a live or stopped waveform
I/O Interface
USB
Front and rear USB host ports support USB flash drives, USBTMC compliant USB device port for connecting to PC
LAN
Supports SCPI commands for remote control
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail output
Acquisition Modes
Sampling
Display sample data only
Peak Detect
Capture the maximum and minimum values of a signal
Average
Waveform averaged, selectable from 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Trigger System
Edge, Pulse Width, Video*, Slope, Alternative

Trigger Types
*Support signal Formats: PAL/SECAM, NTSC

Trigger condition: odd field, even field, all lines, or line number
Trigger Modes
Auto, Normal, Single
Trigger Coupling
AC, DC, LF reject, HF reject
Trigger Source
CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, EXT, EXT/5, AC Line
Pulse Width Trigger
Trigger Modes: Positive Pulse (>, <, =), Negative Pulse (>, <, =)
Slope Trigger
Positive slope (>, <, =), Negative slope (>, <, =)

Time: 20 ns-10 s
Alternate Trigger
CH1 trigger type: Edge, Pulse, Video, Slope

Notes:
(1) On 4-Ch models, Ch1 and Ch2 are interleaved, and Ch3 and Ch4 are interleaved. Half channel operation means that only Ch1 or Ch2 and/or only Ch3 or Ch4 is active.
(2) When timebase is 25 ns or faster and maximum data depth mode is enabled.
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2550 Series
Specifications
2552
2553
2554
2555
2556
2557
2558
2559
Hardware Frequency Counter
Reading Resolution
6 digits
Accuracy
0.01%
Range
DC couple, 10 Hz to MAX bandwidth
Signal Types
Satisfying all trigger signals (except pulse width trigger and video trigger)
Waveform Math and Measure
Math Operation
Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, FFT
FFT
Window mode: Hanning, Hamming, Blackman, Rectangular

Sampling points: 1024
Measure
Vpp, Vmax, Vmin, Vamp, Vtop, Vbase, Vavg, Mean, Crms, Vrms, ROV, FOV, RPRE, FPRE,
FREQ, Period, Rise Time, Fall Time, BWid, + Wid, - Wid, + Duty, - Duty, Phase, FRR, FRF,
FFR, FFF, LRR, LRF, LFR, LFF
Cursors
Types
Measurements
Display System
Voltage, Time
V, T, 1/T (frequency)
Display
7 in. Color TFT, 480 x 234 resolution, 64K color
Display Contrast (Typical state)
150:1
BacklightIintensity (Typical state)
300 nit
Wave Display Range
8 x 18 div
Wave Display Mode
Dots, Vector
Persistence
Off, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, Infinite
Menu Display
2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, Infinite
Screen-Saver
Off, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hr, 2 hr, 5 hr
Waveform Interpolation
Sin(x)/x, Linear
Color Mode
Normal, Invert
Environmental and Safety
Temperature
Operating: 50 F to 104 F (10 C to +40 C)

Not operating: -4 F to 140 F (-20 C to +60 C)
Humidity
Operating: 85%RH, 104 F (40 C), 24 hours

Not operating: 85%RH, 149 F (65 C), 24 hours
Altitude
Operating: 9,842.5 ft (3,000 m)

Not operating: 50,085.3 ft (15,266 m)
Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC,

EN61326:2006
Safety
Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC, EN61010-1:2001
Power Requirements
100-240 VAC, CAT II, 50 VA max, 45 Hz to 440 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D)
14.1 x 6.14 x 4.65 (358 x 156 x 118 mm)
Weight
2-channel models: Approx. 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

4-channel models: Approx. 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
General
Three-Year Warranty
Supplied Accessories
v022615
User manual, passive probes (one per channel), power cord, certificate of calibration, USB (Type A to B) communication cable
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Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

Features & Benefits

Bandwidth up to 300 MHz

2 GSa/s sample rate

4-channel acquisition (on select models)

Large 7 widescreen color display

FFT including four additional math

50 input coupling (200 MHz and 300

Additionally, these oscilloscopes can be

The 2550 series digital storage oscilloscopes

Educators who want to teach waveform

Maximize productivity with PC connectivity via

The 2550 series oscilloscopes are ideal for

For more information, visit www.bkprecision.com/WaveXpress

Technical data subject to change

Standard LAN (supports SCPI) and USB

Front and rear panel USB host port for saving

Software provided for remote PC control

Multi-language user interface and context

Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

Menu On/Off button

Context sensitive help

The 7" widescreen color

Configure the menu parameters

A pop up window will display

Vertical, horizontal, and

Analyze your signals with

Isolate the signal with

USB host port

Connect your USB flash

Intuitive channel operation

Simply press the Print

All channels in the 2550 series

AC line power switch

Kensington security slot

Helps to secure your

USB host port

LAN and USB ports

Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

The tools you need

Display and measure the input signals frequency spectrum. Select

Filter out unwanted signal components such as various types of noise

Monitor and analyze long-term signal behavior by recording data

Use the oscilloscopes delayed sweep feature to zoom in a particular

Large internal storage

Minimize debug time by saving and recalling setups and waveforms

Generate user-defined pass/fail limits to quickly identify go/no go

Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

PC software is provided (free download at B&K

High bandwidth passive oscilloscope probes

Slim, stylish body

Large accessory set

Snap-locking sprung hook

Meets IEC 61010-031 CATII

Easily replaceable tip

PR250B & PR500B

two 150 MHz bandwidth, x1/x10 probes (model PR150B)

four 150 MHz bandwidth, x1/x10 probes (model PR150B)