For many users, whether private or commercial, an oscilloscope is a high-priced but universal measuring instrument. As a rule, it is installed in the laboratory, in a repair workshop or at the personal workplace of the service technician and is therefore part of the workplace equipment (“benchtop”).
The advantages offered by such a test device can only be made available on mobile devices with a great deal of development effort. This in turn is associated with immensely high costs for the user. Wouldn’t it be practical if the already existing stationary oscilloscope could simply be taken along for field use?
The manufacturer PeakTech offers for its current model series 1355 to 1375 the possibility to use a specially designed battery for mobile power supply. Thanks to the integrated handle in the oscilloscopes, transport to work is no problem. The conversion to a mobile measuring station takes just a few minutes and offers comprehensive advantages over benchtop operation:
– Troubleshooting is also possible at fluctuating or failing mains voltage sources.
– There is a galvanic isolation to the earth potential or the voltage source of the measurement object.
– The measurements of the oscilloscope are not affected by mains disturbances.
This makes the current PeakTech oscilloscopes ideal for mobile on-site service and field use. The All-In-One 137x series is also equipped with a built-in function generator and digital multimeter, allowing it to function as a full-scale mobile repair shop.
PeakTech’s professionals show how easy the conversion is.
The Project
Suitable for: Beginners
Time required: approx. 15 min – 20 min.
Budget: approx. 89 € for the battery
You will need: 1x PEAKTECH AKKU 6 and an oscilloscope from the following product range:
PEAKTECH 1355, 1356, 1360, 1362, 1363, 1370, or 1375
Here’s the deal:
Step 1: First remove the three screws from the handle cover.
Step 2: Remove the handlebar and battery cover.
Step 3: Insert the battery into the battery bay matching the terminal pins.
Step 4: After the battery is snapped into place, the two screws of the battery sit over the screw holes.
Step 5: Attach the two screws of the battery to the holder.
Step 6: Attach the handle and battery cover back to the unit.
Step 7: Retighten the three grab bar cover screws.
Done! The device is now ready for mains-independent operation!
