Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250) Specifications

These specifications are valid following 30 minutes of warmup and are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise noted.

Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Analog Input Channels

Supports the Oscilloscope, Data Logger, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, and Script Editor instruments.

Vertical System

Number of Channels 2 single ended, non-isolated
Bandwidth (-3 dB) 100 MHz
Resolution 8 bits
Accuracy ±2% of input ±1% full scale (V peak to peak)
Input Coupling AC, DC
Vertical Sensitivity (range) 10 mV / div (100 mV peak to peak)
20 mV / div (200 mV peak to peak)
50 mV / div (400 mV peak to peak)
100 mV / div (1 V peak to peak)
200 mV / div (2 V peak to peak)
500 mV / div (4 V peak to peak)
1 V / div (10 V peak to peak)
2 V / div (20 V peak to peak)
5 V / div (40 V peak to peak)
Input Impedance 1 MΩ ││ 20 pF
Acquisition Modes Sample, peak detect, averaging
DC Offset Range 10 mV/div, 20 mV/div, 50 mV/div ranges: ±5 V
100 mV/div, 200 mV/div, 50 mV/div, 1 V/div, 2 V/div, 5 V/div ranges: ±20 V

Horizontal System

Maximum Sampling Rate 1 GS/s single channel
500 MS/s per channel, dual channel
Maximum Record Length 1 MS per channel

Digital Channels / Logic Analyzer

Supports the Logic Analyzer and Script Editor instruments.

Vertical System

Number of Channels 34 1)
Maximum Input Frequency 100 MHz
Input Voltage 0 V to 5 V
Input Current ≤50 µA
Input Threshold Programmable, 0 V to 2.0 V
Threshold Accuracy 350 mV
Input Impedance 100 kΩ ││ 7.5 pF pulled to -2.0 V to +6.5 V, varies with input threshold setting
Additional / Internal Channels Digital I/O lines, function generator start, external trigger (TRIG), power line frequency

Note: Mixed signal oscilloscope digital channels are designed to withstand accidental overvoltage from signals on the ADP5250. They are not recommended for use with signals likely to exceed 0 V to 5 V in normal operation.


1) At time of writing, WaveForms software does not support use of the CLK0/CLK1 lines. All 32 DIO pins are fully supported.

Horizontal System

Timing Mode Sample Rate 1 GS/s (down to ~15 kS/s)
Maximum External Sample Clock Rate 100 MHz
Record Length (Typical) 1 MS
Record Length (Minimum) 4 kS
Decimation External Sample Clock, 1:1, 2:1, and n*4:1 where n is an integer
Maximum Sample Compression 215 to 1

Triggering

Trigger Modes Normal, Auto, Force, Single
Trigger Sources Oscilloscope analog channels
Oscilloscope digital channels
Function generator start
Digital I/O lines
External trigger (TRIG)
Power line frequency
Trigger Types Analog Edge with hysteresis
Digital Edge, pattern, glitch, level
Trigger Resolution Analog / Oscilloscope 667 ps
Digital / Logic Analyzer 1 ns
Trigger Export Available through external trigger (TRIG)

Waveform Generator (WaveGen)

Supports the Waveform Generator, Network Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, and Script Editor instruments.

Waveforms Sine, square, ramp / triangle, DC, arbitrary
Update Rate 125 MS/s
Resolution 14 bits
Number of Channels 1
Output Impedance 50 Ω
Switchable Filter 36 MHz lowpass, 7-pole, elliptical
Sine Maximum Frequency 20 MHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (1 MHz) -55 dBc
Total Harmonic Distortion (10 MHz) -50 dBc
Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) -70 dB at 1 MHz (non-harmonic)
Phase Noise (1 MHz) -115 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset
Square Maximum Frequency 20 MHz
Rise / Fall Time <20 ns (10% to 90%)
Overshoot <5%
Jitter 8 ns cycle-to-cycle
Ramp / Triangle Maximum Frequency 20 MHz
Accuracy (with >10 kΩ load) Amplitude (1 kHz sine) ±(1% of output value ±5 mV)
DC ±(1% of output value ±7.5 mV)
Output Range 50 Ω ±6 V
Hi-Z (>10 kΩ) ±12 V
DC Offset 50 Ω ±6 V
Hi-Z (>10 kΩ) ±12 V
Frequency Accuracy ≤100 ppm
Resolution 1 µHz
Arbitrary Waveforms Points 1 MS
Sample Rate 125 MS/s
Protection Short-circuit protected

Note: The combination of signal amplitude and DC offset cannot exceed the output range specifications. The impedances listed are the loads applied by the user to the Waveform Generator output.


Digital I/O

Supports the Static I/O and Script Editor instruments.

Number of Channels 8
Direction Control Input or output, software-selectable
Logic Level 5 V compatible TTL input
3.3 V LVTTL output
Drive Strength 4 mA
Input Voltage 0 to 5 V
DIO Channel Pull Resistors 10 kΩ, pull-down on dig/<0..7>
10 kΩ, configurable pull-up to 3.3 V on dig/<6,7>

Note: Digital I/O lines are designed to withstand accidental overvoltage from signals on the ADP5250 or similar devices. They are not recommended for use with signals likely to exceed 0 V to 5 V in normal operation.


Digital Power Supply

Voltage 3.3 V ± 10%
Current 20 mA

Digital Multimeter

Functions DC Voltage, AC Voltage, DC current, AC current, resistance, diode, continuity
Resolution 5½ digits
Sample Rate 5 S/s

Caution: Do not use this device for connection to signals or for measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV. For more information about Measurement Categories, refer to the Safety Voltages section.

Input Protection

Resistance, Diode Up to 300 V DC
DC and AC Voltage Up to 300 V DC or 265 V AC (rms) 400 V AC (peak)
DC and AC Current DMM A Current Connector Fuse Internal ceramic fuse, 10 A 250 V, time-delay, 5 x 20 mm, T 10A H 250V (Bussman part number D505H-10-R at www.cooperindustries.com)
DMM mA Current Connector Fuse Internal ceramic fuse, 1.25 A 250 V, time-delay, 5 x 20 mm, T 1.25A H 250V (Bussman part number S505H-1.25-R at www.cooperindustries.com)

Caution: Fuses are located on bottom of device underneath door. Use Phillips #1 screwdriver for removal. Ensure all hazardous voltages are disconnected from the device prior to removal of door.

Fuse: When the fuse symbol is marked on a device, take proper precautions.

Maximum common-mode voltage 300 V DC or AC (rms)

DC

DC Voltage Accuracy

Range Input Impedance 1-Year Accuracy ±(% of Reading + % of Range) Temperature Coefficient ±(% of Reading + % of Range)/C°
100 mV* <10 GΩ, 10 MΩ 0.015 + 0.005 0.001 + 0.0005
1 V >10 GΩ, 10 MΩ 0.015 + 0.005 0.001 + 0.0005
10 V >10 GΩ, 10 MΩ 0.015 +0.005 0.001 + 0.0005
100 V 10 MΩ 0.035 + 0.005 0.001 + 0.0005
300 V 10 MΩ 0.035 + 0.005 0.001 + 0.0005

* Add 15 µV if not immediately following offset null.


DC Current Accuracy

Range Burden Voltage 1-Year Accuracy ±(% of Reading + % of Range) Temperature Coefficient ±(% of Reading + % of Range)/C°
10 mA <0.03 V 0.070 + 0020 0.0035 + 0.0010
100 mA <0.3 V 0.070 + 0.003 0.0020 + 0.0010
1 A <0.03 V 0.130 +0.025 0.0065 + 0.0010
10 A* <0.3 V 0.130 + 0.004 0.0045 + 0.0010

* 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off. Add 300 ppm for currents >2.2 A. After measuring >5 A, Wait two minutes to get full accuracy in the 1 A range.


DC Resistance Accuracy (2-Wire)*, 1V Open Circuit Voltage

Range Short-Circuit Current 1-Year Accuracy ±(% of Reading + % of Range) Temperature Coefficient ±(% of Reading + % of Range)/C°
100 Ω 170 µA 0.018 + 0.050 0.0010 + 0.0005
1 kΩ 170 µA 0.018 + 0.005 0.0010 + 0.0005
10 kΩ 70 µA 0.018 + 0.005 0.0010 + 0.0005
100 kΩ 10 µA 0.018 + 0.005 0.0010 + 0.0005
1 MΩ 1.1 µA 0.035 + 0.005 0.0040 + 0.0005
10 MΩ 1.1 µA 0.150 + 0.005 0.0100 + 0.0005
100 MΩ 1.1 µA 1.3 + 0.005 0.1000 + 0.0005

* Perform offset nulling


Caution: The input terminals of the DMM are not protected for electromagnetic interference. As a result, the DMM may experience reduced measurement accuracy or other temporary performance degradation when connected to unshielded test leads in an environment with radiated or conducted radio frequency electromagnetic interference.

DC Continuity Accuracy Range 100 Ω
DC Diode Test Range 2 V
Effective Common-Mode Rejection-Mode Ratio (CMRR), 1 kΩ resistance in LO lead >100 dB
Normal-Mode Rejection Ratio (NMRR), 50/60 Hz ± 0.1% >100 dB
Overrange 105% of range except 300 V

AC

AC Voltage Accuracy

Range (rms) Peak Voltage Frequency 1-Year Accuracy ±(% of Reading + % of Range)Temperature Coefficient ±(% of Reading + % of Range)/C°
100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, 265 V ±210 mV, ±2.1 V, ±21 V, ±210 V, ±400 V 20 Hz to 45 Hz 0.91 + 0.10 0.01 + 0.005
45 Hz to 65 Hz 0.30 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
65 Hz to 1 kHz 0.21 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
1 kHz to 5 kHz 0.12 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005
5 kHz to 20 kHz 0.35 + 0.05 0.01 + 0.005

AC Current Accuracy

Range Short-Circuit Current Burden Voltage (rms) Frequency 1-Year Accuracy ±(% of Reading + % of Range) Temperature Coefficient ±(% of Reading + % of Range)/C°
5 mA ±10.5 mA <0.02 20 Hz to 1 kHz 0.20 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.005
5 mA ±10.5 mA <0.02 1 kHz to 5 kHz 0.60 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.005
50 mA ±105 mA <0.2 V 20 Hz to 1 kHz 0.20 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.005
50 mA ±105 mA <0.2 V 1 kHz to 5 kHz 0.50 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.005
500 mA ±1.05 A <0.02 V 20 Hz to 1 kHz 0.15 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.005
500 mA ±1.05 A <0.02 V 1 kHz to 5 kHz 0.50 + 0.01 0.01 + 0.005
5 A ±1.05 A <0.02 V 20 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 + 0.03 0.01 + 0.005
5 A ±1.05 A <0.02 V 1 kHz to 5 kHz 0.60 + 0.03 0.01 + 0.005

DC Power Supply

Outputs 0 V to +6 V 0 A to 1 A
0 V to +25 V 0 mA to 500 mA (isolated)
0 V to -25 V 0 mA to 500 mA (isolated)

Note: the +25 V and –25 V channels are bank isolated from ground but not from each other.


DC Accuracy / Resolution

Output Type +6 V +25 V-25 V
DC Output Voltage 0 V to +6 V 0 V to +25 V 0 V to -25 V
Current 1 A 500 mA 500 mA
Programming Accuracy, ±(% of reading + offset) Voltage 0.1% + 5 mV 0.15% + 20 mV 0.15% + 20 mV
Current 0.2% + 10 mA 0.15% + 4 mA 0.15 + 4 mA
Readback Accuracy, ±(% of reading + offset) Voltage 0.1% + 5 mV 0.15% + 20 mV 0.15% + 20 mV
Current 0.2% + 10 mA 0.15% + 4 mA 0.15% + 4 mA
Programming Resolution Voltage 1.7 mV 6.5 mV 6.5 mV
Current 0.30 mA 0.15 mA 0.15 mA
Readback Resolution Voltage 0.41 mV 1.7 mV 1.7 mV
Current 70 µA 35 µA 35 µA
Load Regulation ±(% of reading + offset) Voltage 0.01% + 25 mV 0.03% + 5 mV 0.03% + 5 mV
Overvoltage Protection 30 V (25 V channels) and 10 V (6 V channel)
Reverse Voltage Protection Reverse clamp diode, protected by self-resetting fuse

External Trigger (TRIG)

Direction Control Input or output, software-selectable
Logic Level 5 V compatible TTL input, 3.3 V LVLTTL output
Drive Strength 4 mA
Input Voltage 0 V to 5 V

Note: The external trigger line is designed to withstand accidental overvoltage from signals on the ADP5250 or similar devices. It is not recommended for use with signals likely to exceed 0 V to 5 V in normal operation.


Features

Spectrum Analyzer

Frequency Range DC to maximum bandwidth of scope
Display Modes Magnitude, average, peak hold, min hold, count
Y Axis Logarithmic (dbV, dBu, dBm) or linear (volts)
X Axis Linear or logarithmic
Windowing Functions Rectangular, Triangular, Hamming, Hann, Cosine, Blackman-Harris, Flat Top, Kaiser

Network Analyzer

Frequency Range 1 mHz to 10 MHz, up to 10k samples per decade
Display Modes Magnitude, Phase
Y Axis Linear or logarithmic
X Axis Linear or logarithmic
Plots Time, FFT, Nichols, Nyquist

Math Channels

Operations addition “+”, subtraction “-”, multiplication “*”, division “/”, reminder “%”.
Brackets parentheses (), square brackets []
Constants Exp, Ln, Log, Pi
Functions Logarithm, power, minimum, maximum, square root, sine, cos, tan, arccos, arctan, arctan2, absolute value, round, floor, ceil
Operands All analog and digital input channels, reference waveforms, time, constants, Pi

Automatic Measurements (Analog Channels Only)

Oscilloscope Mode DC to maximum bandwidth of scope
Spectrum Mode Magnitude, average, peak hold, min hold, count
Statistics Logarithmic (dbV, dBu, dBm,) or linear (volts)

Connectivity

Wired USB Interface

USB Specification USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

Power Requirements

Voltage Input Range 100 V AC to 240 V AC, ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 100 W maximum
Power Input Connector IEC C13 power connector
Power Disconnect The AC power cable provides main power disconnect. Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to disconnect the power cable. Depressing the front panel power button does not inhibit the internal power supply.

Physical Characteristics

Enclosure 25.40 cm x 19.05 cm x 7.77 cm
(10.00 in x 7.50 in x 3.06 in)
Weight 2.05 kg (4 lb 8.3 oz)
Security Cable Slot 1, complies with Kensington security slot dimensions

Note: If the device needs to be cleaned, wipe with a dry towel.

Note: Use the ADP5250 in a horizontal orientation. Allow at least 10.16 cm (4.0 in.) of clearance in front and behind the ADP5250 for USB, power, and common connector cabling.

Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are within these limits.

DMM Isolation Voltages (Ground to Earth)

Hazardous Voltage: This icon denotes a warning advising you to take precautions to avoid electrical shock.

Channel-to-earth Ground

Continuous 300 V, Measurement Category II
Withstand 3000 V (RMS), verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test

Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. This category refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet, for example, 115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe.

Caution: Do not connect the ADP5250 hardware to signals or use for measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV.

DC Power Supply Isolation Voltages

+25V and -25V to earth ground, continuous 60 VDC, Measurement Category 1

Note: Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O (Other) are equivalent. The input circuits are not intended for direct connection to the MAINs building installations of Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.


Environmental

Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing
DMM full accuracy at 10% to 80%
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Cooling Forced air circulation (positive pressurization) through a fan. Fan speed automatically adjusts according to operating conditions. Intake and exhaust locations are on rear of device. Ensure that the intake and exhaust locations are not obstructed.
Pollution Degree 2
Maximum Altitude 2,000 m

Note: For indoor use only.


Shock and Vibration

Operational Shock 30 g peak, half sine, 11 ns pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.)
Random Vibration (Operating) 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms
Random Vibration (Nonoperating) 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)

Safety

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
  • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use; for radio equipment; and for telecommunication terminal equipment:

  • EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
  • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
  • EN 55022 (CISPR 22): Class A emissions
  • EN 55024 (CISPR 24): Immunity
  • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
  • AS/NZS CISPR 22: Class A emissions
  • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
  • ICES-001: Class A emissions

Note: In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand (per CISPR 11) Class A equipment is intended for use only in heavy-industrial locations.

Note: Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.


CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:

  • 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
  • 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)

All specifications provided courtesy of NI's documentation for the VB-8012: https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/vb-8012-specs/resource/371527e.pdf.