Data Sheet
Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2510 Series
Features and Benefits
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60 MHz (2511/2515) and 100 MHz
(2512/2516) bandwidth
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1 GSa/s sample rate
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Deep waveform memory up to 2 Mpts
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2 fully isolated and floating 1,000 V CAT II,
600 V CAT III rated inputs (isolated models
2515 and 2516)
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300 V CAT II rated inputs (non-isolated
models 2511 and 2512)
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Built-in 6000-count DMM with dedicated
terminals for current measurement
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Scope and meter trend plot functions for data
logging
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Bright 5.7” color display
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Compact and lightweight – 3.4 lbs (1.54 kg)
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FFT including four additional math functions Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide
The 2510 Series handheld digital storage
oscilloscopes provide floating measurement
and recorder capabilities with a built-in digital
multimeter (DMM), all in one portable and
lightweight package. These versatile 60 MHz
and 100 MHz bandwidth scopes offer 1 GSa/s
sample rates, 2 Mpts waveform memory, 32
automatic measurements, and multiple recording
functions to capture transient or long-term signal
behavior.
The built-in 6000-count multimeter allows users
to quickly switch over from an oscilloscope to a
DMM to measure DC/AC voltage and current,
resistance, and capacitance, including diode and
continuity tests.
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These handheld scopes feature many useful
recording functions such as trend plot, which
allows data logging from the scope or
multimeter. Additionally, the scope recorder
function offers users 7 Mpts record length on
a single channel or 3.5 Mpts on dual channel.
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32 automatic measurements
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USB host port for saving and recalling
waveform setups, data, and
screenshots on a USB flash drive
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Software provided for remote PC control
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Advanced tools include digital filters with
adjustable limits, scope and waveform
recorder mode
The 2510 Series handheld oscilloscopes are
ideal for industrial applications, power systems,
electronics design, and field test and service.
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Multi-language user interface
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Up to four hours of continuous battery
operation
Model
2511
2512
2515
2516
Bandwidth
60 MHz
100 MHz
60 MHz
100 MHz
Channels
2 non-isolated
2 fully isolated
Typical Applications
General electronics
Power electronics and industrial
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Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2510 Series
Front Panel
Scope input terminals
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Top View
Durable rubber bezel
Provides grip and protection
against accidental bumps.
5.7” color display
Scope and meter
mode buttons
Auto setup
Vertical, horizontal, and trigger
controls are automatically adjusted
for fast signal display.
Recorder function button
Use the scope recorder or trend
plot functions to log oscilloscope
or multimeter measurements.
Trigger menu button
CH2 selection button
CH1 selection button
CH1 vertical controls
USB ports
Horizontal controls
CH2 vertical controls
Á
Multimeter input terminals
Dedicated terminals provided for
current measurements.
Side View
Mini USB device port
Compensate your probe or
enable remote control from a PC.
USB host port
Connect your USB flash drive to
conveniently store and recall waveform
data, setups, and screenshots.
2
DC power
adapter input
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Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2510 Series
The tools you need
2 Mpts Deep Memory
Built-in Digital Multimeter
See more details in your waveform with deep
memory. When enabled, waveforms can be
captured in high resolution while maintaining a
high sample rate over a wider period of time than
other comparable scopes.
Speed up troubleshooting with the built-in 6000-count
multimeter. Measurement functions include AC/DC
voltage and current, resistance, capacitance, diode, and
continuity test.
Powerful Measurement Functions
Scope and Waveform Recorder Modes
Scope and Meter Trend Plot Functions
Scope Trend Plot
Meter Trend Plot
Display and measure the input signal’s frequency
spectrum. Select one of the 4 FFT windows:
Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, and Blackman.
Use cursors to measure the spectral component’s
magnitude and frequency.
Monitor and analyze long-term signal behavior by
recording data continuously over a period of time.
These modes allow recorded data to be played back
for post acquisition analysis.
Digital Filtering
Portable Operation
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.
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Capture intermittent errors in your system.
The trend plot function can be used with the
oscilloscope or built-in DMM to plot measurement
values over time. Up to two voltage or time
parameters can be selected by the scope, and any
one of the multimeter’s measurement functions
can be graphed. These data points can then be
exported to a CSV file for further analysis.
PC Connectivity
Quickly troubleshoot in the field using battery
powered operation. Built for portability, the 2510
Series handheld digital oscilloscopes are rugged,
compact, and lightweight. All models come
standard with travel case for safe transport on the
road.
PC software provided (free download from
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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 side of the instrument. A USB
host port is also available for quick and easy screen
saving.
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Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2510 Series
Floating and Differential Measurements
Safety Rated High Bandwidth
Oscilloscope Probes
Many industrial applications such as power electronics require measurements of high voltages and currents
that are not referenced to ground. This poses an issue with traditional line-powered oscilloscopes, which
typically have signal common connected to the chassis of the oscilloscope. This means all measurements
must be made relative to earth ground, preventing users from making differential measurements where none
of the test points are referenced to ground.
As a workaround, some people choose to float an oscilloscope by removing the connection between the
instrument's chassis and power line ground. Floating a scope is not recommended as it can put the user
at a safety risk. Parasitic capacitance is also induced in the measurement which can cause ringing and
invalidate the measurement. The 2510 Series allows engineers and technicians to make accurate and safe
measurements when the signal reference is floating.
Fully Isolated Channel Design for Safe Measurements (models 2515/2516 only)
between inputs and the digital acquisition circuit.
Isolating the ground references eliminate ground
loops and help reduce channel noise and crosstalk.
Models 2515 and 2516 offer two CAT III 600 V
input channels for floating measurements and
feature an electrically isolated circuit design
Probe Model PR250SA
Probe Model PR150SA
All 2510 Series models come standard with high
bandwidth, safety certified passive probes (one per
channel) to help you get the most out of your
scope.
2515/2516 block diagram
Model
Included Probes
2511
Two 150 MHz bandwidth, x1/x10
probes rated for 300 V CATII
measurements
2512
2515
2516
Two touch-protected 250 MHz bandwidth,
x10 probes rated for 1000 V CATII,
600 V CATIII measurements
Input Signal and Float Voltage Safety Ratings
4
Model
2511 / 2512
2515 / 2516
Maximum signal input safety rating with included probe
300 Vrms CAT II
1000 Vrms CAT II, 600 Vrms CAT III
Maximum signal input safety rating without probe
300 Vrms CAT II
300 Vrms CAT II
Maximum reference floating safety rating
30 Vrms
1000 Vrms CAT II, 600 Vrms CAT III
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Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2510 Series
Digital Storage Oscilloscope Specifications
Models
2511
2512
2515
2516
100 MHz
60 MHz
100 MHz
Performance Characteristics
Bandwidth
60 MHz
1 GSa/s (half-channel interleaved)(1), 500 MSa/s (per channel)
Real Time Sampling Rate
Channels
Rise Time
2 non-isolated
< 5.8 ns
2 isolated
< 3.5 ns
< 5.8 ns
Ch-to-Ch Isolation (both
channels at same V/div setting)
> 100:1 at 50 MHz
Memory Depth
40 kpts (half-channel interleaved)(1)(2), 20 kpts (per channel)
Deep Memory(3)
2 Mpts (half-channel interleaved)(1), 1 Mpts (per channel)
Vertical Resolution
Vertical Sensitivity
8 bits
2 mV/div – 100 V/div (1-2-5 order)
5 mV/div – 100 V/div (1-2-5 order)
DC Gain Accuracy
5 mV/div-100 V/div: ≤ ± 4 %
Max. BNC Input Voltage
CATII 300 Vrms from BNC signal to BNC shell
Max. Input Voltage for Probe
Channel Voltage Offset Range
PR150SA(4) : 1x/10x CAT II 300 V
PR250SA(5)(6): 10x CAT III 600 V, CATII 1000 V
2 mV - 200 mV : ±1.6 V
5 mV - 200 mV : ±1.6 V
206 mV - 10 V : ±40 V
206 mV - 10 V : ±40 V
10.2 V - 100 V : ±400 V
10.2 V - 100 V : ±400 V
Bandwidth Limit
Horizontal Scan Range
20 MHz (-3 dB)
5.0 nS/div - 50 S/div
2.5 nS/div - 50 S/div
5.0 nS/div - 50 S/div
Timebase Accuracy
± 50 ppm measured over 1 ms interval
Input Coupling
AC, DC, GND
Input Impedance
< 3.5 ns
1 MΩ +/- 2 % || 18 pF ± 3 pF
2.5 nS/div - 50 S/div
1 MΩ +/- 2 % || 16 pF ± 3 pF
Probe Attenuation Selectable Factors
1X, 5X, 10X, 50X, 100X, 500X, 1000X
Vertical and Horizontal Zoom
Vertically or horizontally expand or compress a live or stopped waveform
I/O Interface
USB
USB host port support USB flash drives (FAT format)
mini-USB device port for PC connectivity and probe compensation
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
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*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
Trigger Level Range
± 6 divisions from center of display
Trigger Displacement
Pre-trigger: Memory depth / 2* sampling
Delay Trigger: 268.04 div
Pulse Width Trigger
Positive slope (>, , , , 6 A DC or AC rms for 10 seconds ON and 15 minutes OFF.
For AC current ranges, frequency is verified for 30 Hz to 1 kHz.
± (1 % + 5 digits)
AC Voltage(2)
Recorder
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
60.00 mV
10 µV
± (1 % + 15 digits)
600.0 mV
100 µV
6.000 V
1 mV
60.00 V
10 mV
600.0 V
100 mV
Display Mode
Full view, Normal
750 V
1V
Record Length
1.2M dots, > 24 hours
Number of Channels
1
± (1 % + 5 digits)
DC and AC Current(3)(4)
Range
Resolution
58.00 mA
10 µA
580.0 mA
100 µA
5.800 A
1 mA
10.00 A
10 mA
Accuracy
± (1.5 % + 5 digits)
Range
600.0 Ω
6.000 kΩ
60.00 kΩ
600.0 kΩ
Resolution
0.1 Ω
Display Mode
Full view, Normal
Record Length
800k points, > 24 hours
Number of Channels
2
Multimeter Trend Plot
Scope Recorder
Display Mode
Full view, Normal
Max. Record Length
Single Channel: 7 M pts
Dual Channel: 3.5 M pts
Number of Channels
2
Maximum Record Size to
External Storage
Accuracy
4 GB, 3000 hours
1Ω
10 Ω
100 Ω
6.000 MΩ
1 kΩ
60.00 MΩ
10 kΩ
v100422
Scope Trend Plot
± (2.5 % + 5 digits)
Resistance
7
Range
± (1 % + 5 digits)
± (3 % + 5 digits)
Included Accessories
User manual, passive probes (one per channel), pair of DMM test leads, 7.4 V Li-ion
battery BP2510, USB cable, probe compensation connector, AC power adapter,
travel case LC2510B and certificate of calibration
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