Starting with the Analog Discovery 2

1. Hardware

To set up the Analog Discovery 2:

  1. First, install the Digilent WaveForms software on your PC. See Installer Details for more information.
  2. Connect the Analog Discovery 2 to your PC using a USB cable and optional connect 5 V DC auxiliary supply.

Pin-out:

  Recommended operating conditions Absolute maximum ratings
Oscilloscope (1+,1-,2+,2-) ±50 V differential, ±25 V single ended ±50 V
WaveGen (W1,W2) ±5 V, 10 mA ±5.8 V, 50 mA
Power Supplies (V+,V-) 0.5 ... 5 V, -0.5 ... -5 V +6 V, -6 V
   USB powered 700 mA / channel, 500 mW total
   Auxiliary powered 700 mA or 2.1 W / channel
Triggers, Digital IO (T1,T2,0,1,2,...) LVCMOS 3.3 V, 4 mA ± 20 V

For more information visit the Analog Disocvery 2 resource center.

 


2. WaveForms Software

See Installer Details for information on installing WaveForms.

See WaveForms for information on using the software.

 


3. Troubleshooting

In case you receive the error message "Communication with device failed" or "Device configuration failed":

The Analog Discovery 2's system monitor displays the voltage, current, and temperature. In the main window, click the button in the status bar to show this information.

When no instrument is running, the device power consumption is around 2 W (400mA). Depending on the usage, consumption can increase subject to the following limitations:

If you receive the previously mentioned error message, or if the voltage is less than 4.5 V, try the following options:

 


4. Oscilloscope

The Analog Discovery 2 has two differential oscilloscope input channels.

Specifications:

 


5. Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The Analog Discovery 2 is equipped with two Arbitrary Waveform Generators channels. Verify the voltage on the Waveform Generator channels before connecting it to a circuit.

Specifications:

 


6. Power Supplies

The Analog Discovery 2 has two adjustable power supplies.
NOTE: When the power supplies need to drive high capacitive loads, start the supply before connecting the load.

Specifications:

 


7. Digital I/O

The Analog Discovery 2 has 16 digital I/O (DIO 0-15) and 2 trigger I/O pins.

Specifications: