Data Sheet
Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2550 Series
Features & Benefits
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Bandwidth up to 300 MHz
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2 GSa/s sample rate
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4-channel acquisition (on select models)
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Large 7” widescreen color display
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FFT including four additional math
functions - Add, Subtract, Multiply, and
Divide
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32 automatic measurements
50 Ω input coupling (200 MHz and 300
MHz models)
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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
2
2557
2558
200 MHz
4
2
4
2
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2559
300 MHz
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Standard LAN (supports SCPI) and USB
device port (USBTMC compliant)
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Front and rear panel 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
Advanced tools include digital filters with
adjustable limits, pass/fail testing and
waveform recorder mode
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Multi-language user interface and context
sensitive help
Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
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 signal’s 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.
2
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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Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2550 Series
The tools you need
Powerful measurement functions
Digital filtering
Filter OFF
Filter ON
3
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.
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 oscilloscope’s 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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Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2550 Series
PC connectivity
PC software is provided (free download at B&K
Precision’s 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
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Slim, stylish body
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Large accessory set
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Snap-locking sprung hook
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Meets IEC 61010-031 CATII
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Easily replaceable tip
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RoHS compliant
Model
4
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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Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
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
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
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