Hantek 1008C Automotive Oscilloscope Instruction Manual

1. General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions carefully before operating the device to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the device and any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use the device as specified by this user's guide only.

Pour éviter un incendie ou des blessures :

• Connect and Disconnect Properly: Ne pas connecter ou déconnecter les sondes ou les cordons de test lorsqu'ils sont connectés à un voltage source. Connect the probe output to the measurement device before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement device.
• Observez toutes les évaluations des bornes : Pour éviter tout risque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, respectez toutes les caractéristiques et tous les marquages ​​sur le produit. Consultez le manuel du produit pour plus d'informations sur les valeurs nominales avant d'effectuer les connexions au produit.
• Use Proper Probe: To avoid shock hazard, use a properly rated probe for your measurement.
• Éviter l'exposition aux circuits ou aux fils : Ne touchez pas les connexions et les composants exposés lorsque l'appareil est sous tension.
• Ne pas utiliser avec des défaillances suspectées : If suspected damage occurs with the device, have it inspected by qualified service personnel before further operations.
• Provide Proper Ventilation: Refer to the installation instructions for proper ventilation of the device.
• Do not operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
• Do not operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
• Gardez les surfaces du produit propres et sèches.

2. Mise en route

The Hantek 1008C oscilloscope is a small, lightweight, and portable device that requires no external power. It is ideal for production testing, research and design, and various applications involving analog circuit testing and troubleshooting, as well as educational and training purposes.

2.1 Configuration requise

Système opérateur: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit supported).

2.2 Installation et configuration du logiciel

Pour installer le logiciel:

1. Download the software and user guide by scanning the QR code or visiting the provided link:

Scan this QR code for software download and user guide.

Vous pouvez également télécharger le fichier depuis : https://e.hantek.com/Products/hantek1008c

2. Double-cliquez Setup.exe et suivez les instructions à l'écran pour installer le logiciel.
3. An icon labeled "Hantek1008" will appear on your desktop.

Connexion de l'appareil : Connect the Hantek 1008C to your PC using the provided USB cable. The device is plug-and-play and does not require an external power supply.

Hantek 1008C connected to a laptop for automotive diagnostics.

2.3 Vérification générale

Upon receiving your oscilloscope, perform the following checks:

• Vérifiez le conteneur d'expédition pour déceler tout dommage : Retain any damaged packaging until the contents are verified for completeness and the instrument is mechanically and electrically sound.
• Vérifiez les accessoires : Verify all accessories listed in the "Package Content" section are present. Report any missing or damaged items to the seller.
• Vérifiez l'instrument : If there is any mechanical damage, defect, or if the instrument does not operate correctly, notify the seller.

2.4 Compensation de la sonde

This function matches the probe characteristics to the channel input. Perform this whenever attaching a probe to any input channel for the first time.

1. From the "Probe" menu, select attenuation to 1:10. Set the switch to "X10" on the probe and connect it to CH1 of the oscilloscope.
2. Attach the probe tip to the Probe Compensator and the reference lead to the ground connector, select CH1.
3. Adjust the vertical and horizontal controls to optimize the waveform display.
4. Vérifiez la forme de la forme d’onde affichée.

Example of a correctly compensated waveform.

If necessary, use a non-metallic tool to adjust the trimmer capacitor of the probe for the flattest square wave. Repeat if needed.

2.5 Self Calibration

The self-calibration routine optimizes the oscilloscope signal path for maximum measurement accuracy. Run this routine if the ambient temperature changes by 5℃ or more. For accurate calibration, power on the oscilloscope and wait twenty minutes to ensure it is warmed up. Disconnect any probes or cables from the input connectors. Then, access the “More -> Utility -> Calibration” option and follow the on-screen directions. The routine takes several minutes.

2.6 Interface utilisateur terminéeview

After connecting the equipment and starting the software, the user interface will display as follows:

Hantek 1008C software user interface with labeled sections.

• Barre d'outils: Contains various control options.
• Current Time Base (Time/Div): Displays the current horizontal time scale.
• Trigger Information: Shows edge trigger slope, source, and level.
• Functional Panel:
  • Return: Returns to the function select interface.
  • Reference Waveform: Toggles reference waveform for vehicle diagnosis.
  • Default: Resets to default settings for vehicle diagnosis.
  • More: Accesses additional functional menus.
  • QR code: Scans QR code for measurement help.
  • Screenshot: Saves current screen as .bmp or .jpg.
• Acquisition Mode: Auto, Normal, Simple.
• Horizontal Setting Panel: Select horizontal Time/Div.
• Vertical Setting: Turn on/off channels CH1-CH8, adjust Volt/Div, and probe attenuation.
• Marker of Trigger Level: Indicates the trigger level.
• Le temps du système: Displays the current system time.
• CH1-CH8 Information: Shows vertical scale factors for channels.
• État du logiciel : Indicates connection status (Connected/Searching Device/Demo).
• CH1-CH8 Reference Points: Markers for displayed waveforms.
• Marker of Horizontal Trigger Position: Indicates horizontal trigger position.
• Display Waveform Buffer Position: Window showing buffered waveform.
• Trigger Status: Indicates Trig'D (acquiring post-trigger data), WAIT (ready for trigger), STOP (acquisition stopped), RUN (oscilloscope running), PLAY (displaying recorded waveforms).

2.7 Input Connectors

The Hantek 1008C features various input and output connectors:

Front panel: Signal Input Channels CH1-CH6 (for probes), Probe compensation output and ground (for calibration).

Rear panel: USB port (to PC), Digital output channels (D0-D7 for digital signals), Signal Input Channels CH7-CH8 (for probes).

3. Understanding Oscilloscope Functions

3.1 Setup the Oscilloscope

• Save Setup: The software automatically saves the current setup. Use the "Save Setup" menu to permanently save different setups.
• Load Setup: Recall previous setups or the factory setup using the "Load Setup" menu.
• Configuration d'usine : The oscilloscope software is configured for normal operation as shipped. To recall this, use the "Factory Setup" menu.

3.2 Set Vertical System

Access via "More -> Setup -> Vertical" menu.

Vertical Setup menu.

• Select Channel (CH1-CH8): Choisissez le canal souhaité.
• Paramètre de chaîne :
  • MARCHE/ARRÊT : Turn the channel on or off.
  • Volt/DIV: Sélectionnez le volumetage par division.
  • Couplage: Set to DC coupling.
  • Sonde: Select the probe attenuation factor.
• Change Volt/DIV: Click "Volt/Div" to select the voltage gamme.
• Probe Attenuation Setting: Match the probe's attenuation factor in the menu. This affects the vertical scale to reflect actual voltage niveaux.

3.3 Set Horizontal System

Access via "More -> Setup -> Horizontal" menu.

Horizontal Setup menu.

• Change Time/DIV: Select the horizontal Time/DIV (scale factor). Use arrows or the combobox in the sidebar.
• Format: Set the waveform display format (Y-T, X-Y).
• Y-T Format:
  • Balayage: Waveform updates from left to right.
  • rouler: Waveform updates from right to left. No trigger or horizontal offset control available in Roll Mode (only for 500ms/div or slower).
• Change Horizontal Position: Drag the 'T' icon on screen to adjust the waveform position relative to the trigger point.

3.4 Set Trigger System

Access via "More -> Setup -> Trigger" menu.

Trigger Setup menu.

• Déclencheur de bord : Determines when the oscilloscope acquires and displays a waveform.
  • Mode: Edge trigger.
  • Balayage: Set to Auto, Normal, or Single.
    • Auto: Acquires waveform even without a trigger.
    • Normale: Acquires waveform when a trigger occurs.
    • Célibataire: Acquires waveform once a trigger occurs, then stops.
  • Source: Select the signal source (any channel BNC) for triggering.
  • Pente: Set to Rising (+) or Falling (-).
    • En hausse: Triggers on the rising edge.
    • Chute: Triggers on the falling edge.

3.5 Set MATH Functions

Access via "More -> Setup -> Math" menu.

MATH Setup menu.

• MARCHE/ARRÊT : Turn the MATH Channel on or off.
• Source A/B: Set the sources for the math channel.
• Fonctionner: Select the type of math operation.
• Volt/DIV: Set the resolution of the math channel.
• Inverser: Turn the invert function on or off.

The mathematical functions include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and FFT.

Operate Types:

• A + B: Add source A and source B.
• A - B: Subtract source B from source A.
• A x B: Multiply source A by source B.
• A / B: Divide source A by source B.
• FFT: Converts a time-domain signal into its frequency components (spectrum).

Use these functions to operate and analyze waveforms. Select the operation type and sources, then adjust vertical scale and offset for clear display. The result can be measured using the measure and cursor functions.

Example of a Math function display.

3.6 Définir la référence

Access via "More -> Setup -> REF" menu.

Reference Setup menu.

• Allumé éteint: Turn the reference channel on or off.
• Volt/DIV: Set the resolution of the reference channel.
• Time/Div: Select the horizontal Time/DIV of the reference channel.
• Charger: Load a reference waveform from a ".rfc" file.
• Sauvegarder: Save the current reference waveform as a ".rfc" file.
• Adjust vertical scale to contract or expand the waveform display relative to the reference level.

Save Reference menu.

Reference Waveform Display. Note: If the "Reference" channel is on, the load file une fenêtre apparaîtra.

3.7 Record and Play Back

Access via "More -> Setup -> Record" menu.

Record menu.

• Stockage: Records waveform and saves as a ".dfr" file.
• Commencer: Begins recording waveforms.
• Stop: Stops recording waveforms.
• Relecture: Plays back saved waveforms.

3.8 Utility Menu

Access via "More -> Utility" menu.

• Configuration d'usine : Loads default settings. Does not reset language or date/time.
• Étalonnage: Reportez-vous à la section 2.5 pour plus de détails.
• Langue: Selects the display language (English, German, Chinese).

3.9 Measure Signal

This function allows for measurements using cursors or automatic measurements.

3.9.1 Cursor Menu

Access via "More -> Cursor" menu.

• Source: Set the source to CH1-CH8 or MATH.
• Taper: Four types of cursors:
  • Croix: Displays as cross lines, measures vertical and horizontal parameters.

Cross cursor display window. Results shown in status bar (Freq, Time, Volt).

• Tracer: Displays as vertical lines, measures waveform amplitude where it crosses the cursor.

Trace cursor display window. Result shown in status bar (Volt).

• Verticale: Displays as vertical lines, measures vertical parameters.

Vertical cursor display window. Result shown in status bar (Freq, Time).

• Horizontal: Displays as horizontal lines, measures horizontal parameters.

Horizontal cursor display window. Result shown in status bar (Volt).

3.9.2 Menu Mesure

Access via "More -> Measure" menu. The oscilloscope offers 20 parametric auto measurements (12 voltage and 8 time measurements).

• Source: Select the measurement source.
• Vertical Measurements: Maximum, Minimum, Peak To Peak, Top, Base, Middle, RMS, Amplitude, Mean, Cycle Mean, Preshoot, Overshoot.
• Horizontal Measurements: Period, Frequency, Rise Time, Fall Time, +Duty Cycle, -Duty Cycle, +Pulse Width, -Pulse Width.
• Clear Measure: Clears all measurement items from the display.

Measure display window. Up to 8 results can be shown simultaneously.

3.10 Display System

Access via "More -> Display -> Type" menu.

• Type d'affichage :
  • Vectors: Waveform displayed as vectors.

Waveform displayed using Vectors type.

• Points: Waveform displayed as dots.

Waveform displayed using Dots type.

• Display Grid: Access via "More -> Display -> Grid" menu. Toggles the grid display.

Waveform display with grid.

Waveform display without grid.

• Intensité: Access via "Display -> Intensity" menu. Adjusts grid/scale and waveform intensity.

3.11 Zoom avant/arrière

After clicking the "Stop" button, the software stops updating the waveform. You can then adjust the scale and position to zoom in/out or move the waveform. The channel reference indicator identifies each waveform on the display.

To zoom, click "Zoom In/Out" in the "Acquire" menu, then left or right-click the mouse button on the display. Alternatively, change Time/Div in the Horizontal menu or panel.

3.12 Print and Print Preview

Access via "File" menu.

1. Click "More -> File -> Print" to send the current waveform to a printer.
2. Click "More -> File -> PrintPreview" à view the waveform before printing. In the PrintPreview window, use "Zoom In" and "Zoom Out" to adjust the graph size. Click "Close" to exit, then "Print" to print the report.

Example of a Print Report.

3.13 Generate Square Waveform

Click the "Generator" icon to access Generator settings.

Select the Generator function.

Generator dialog displaying waveforms.

1. Edit Setting

Click "Edit -> Edit On" to open edit settings.

• Wave Num: Set the number of waveform channels (3, 5, or 8).
• Impulsion: Set the pulse number.
• StartLevel: Set the start level (High or Low) of channels.

To change the pulse width, click "File -> Edit -> Edit On", then left-click the mouse to adjust the pulse width.

2. Output Waveform

1. Click "Operate -> Output -> ON".
2. Cliquez sur "File -> Download".
3. Connect D0-D7 digital channels to output waveform.

4. Ex d'applicationamples

4.1 Simple Measurement

To acquire and display a signal:

1. Connect the signal to CH1 using a probe.
2. Adjust vertical and horizontal controls to optimize the waveform display.

To measure Frequency and Vpp:

1. Click "More -> Measure -> Horizontal -> Frequency". The frequency will display on the bottom of the waveform interface.
2. Click "More -> Measure -> Vertical -> Peak-to-Peak". The Vpp will also display on the bottom of the waveform interface.

Waveform display with Frequency and Vpp measurements.

To clear measurements, click "More -> Measure -> Clear Measure".

4.2 Capturing a Single-Shot Signal

To capture a single event, set the trigger level and slope correctly. For example, for a 3.3V COMS logic signal, a trigger level of 1.2V or higher on a rising edge should work.

1. Set probe and channel attenuations to X10.
2. Set up the trigger in the Trigger Menu:
   • Adjust Trigger Mode to Edge.
   • Set Trigger Sweep to Single.
   • Set Trigger Source to CH1.
   • Set Trigger Slope to "+" (rising edge).
   • Adjust Volts/Div and time base to a proper range.
   • Drag the trigger level sign to the desired position (usually slightly above normal level).
   • Click "Run" to start capturing. Data will appear on the display once trigger conditions are met.

This function is useful for capturing transient signals like noise with large amplitude. Set the trigger level higher than the noise and wait. The instrument will record the waveform before and after the trigger event.

4.3 The Application of the X-Y Operation

X-Y Plot analyzes the correlation between two channels, displaying a Lissajous diagram. This is useful for comparing frequencies, amplitudes, and phases of waveforms.

1. Set probe attenuation to "x10" on the probes.
2. Connect CH1 probe to the input and CH2 probe to the output of the circuit.
3. Adjust vertical scale and offset to display similar amplitude signals on each channel.
4. Select X-Y format in the Horizontal window.
5. Adjust scale and offset for a desirable waveform display.
6. Apply the Ellipse Method to observe the phase difference between the two channels.

X-Y plot displaying a Lissajous pattern.

Instruction of the Ellipse Method:

Diagram for the Ellipse Method. Signal must be centered in X.

Sineθ = A/B or C/D, where θ = phase shift (in degrees) between the two signals. From the formula above: θ = ±arcsine (A/B) or ±arcsine (C/D). θ must be in the range of (0~π/2) or (3π/2~2π) if the main axis of the ellipse is between I and III quadrant. If the main axis is at II and IV quadrant, θ must be in the range of (π/2~π) or (π~3π/2).

4.4 Taking Cursor Measurements

Use cursors for quick time and ampmesures de litude.

Measure Peak Frequency or Time of the First Sine Waveform:

1. Click "More -> Cursor -> Source", select CH1 (or other CH).
2. Click "More -> Cursor -> Type", select Vertical.
3. Push the left mouse button to display vertical lines.
4. Drag the mouse to the desired measurement point.
5. Release the mouse button. Frequency and time differences will show in the status bar.

Waveform with vertical cursors for frequency and time measurement.

Mesure Amplitude of the First Waveform Peak:

1. Click "More -> Cursor -> Source", select CH1 (or other CH).
2. Click "More -> Cursor -> Type", select Horizontal.
3. Push the left mouse button to display horizontal lines.
4. Drag the mouse to the desired measurement point.
5. Release the mouse button. Voltage difference will show in the status bar.

Waveform with horizontal cursors for ampmesure de la latitude.

Note: By selecting "Cross" cursor type, you can measure both time and amplitude simultaneously.

5. Spécifications

Dimensions du produit : 190 mm (largeur) x 167 mm (hauteur) x 35 mm (profondeur).

6. Contenu de l'emballage

The Hantek 1008C package typically includes the following items:

• 1 x Hantek 1008C DAQ Oscilloscope
• 1 x Auto-probe (Note: Not included in the 1008A variant)
• 4 x Crocodile probes/cables
• 4 x BNC Connectors
• 1 x câble USB
• 1 x CD (containing driver and software)

Hantek 1008C kit contents.

Hantek 1008C kit in its carrying case.

7. Entretien général

Soins généraux

Do not store or leave the oscilloscope where it will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.

Prudence

• To avoid damage to the device or probes, do not expose them to sprays, liquids, or solvents.
• Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaning agents on the device or probes.

Nettoyage

Inspect the device and probes regularly. Ensure the device is disconnected from all power sources before cleaning.

To clean the exterior surface:

1. Remove loose dust from the outside of the oscilloscope and probes with a lint-free cloth. Be careful not to scratch the clear glass display filter.
2. Utilisez un chiffon doux dampterminé avec de l'eau pour nettoyer l'appareil.

8. Conseils d'utilisation

• Prise en charge linguistique : The device software supports English, German, and Chinese languages. Please note that other languages, such as Portuguese, are not officially supported by the device's interface.
• Signal Generator Functionality: The Hantek 1008C includes a programmable signal generator capable of simulating crankshaft and camshaft signals, which is useful for various automotive diagnostic tests.
• Compatibilité logicielle: The software is compatible with Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10 (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions).

9. Dépannage

• L'appareil ne se connecte pas au PC :
  • Ensure the USB cable is securely connected to both the Hantek 1008C and the PC.
  • Verify that the Hantek 1008C software is installed correctly.
  • Check the "Software Status" in the user interface; if it shows "Searching Device", the connection is not established.
  • Essayez un autre port USB ou un autre câble.
  • Restart the Hantek 1008C software and/or your PC.
• Software Language Issue:
  • The device language is limited to English, German, and Chinese. If you require a different language, please check for official updates or third-party language packs (use with caution).
• Aucun affichage de forme d'onde :
  • Check if the correct channel (CH1-CH8) is selected and turned ON in the Vertical Setting.
  • Ensure probes are properly connected and compensated (refer to section 2.4).
  • Verify the trigger settings (Mode, Sweep, Source, Slope) are appropriate for the signal being measured.
  • If the software is in "STOP" mode, click "RUN" to start acquiring data.

10. Garantie et assistance

The Hantek 1008C comes with a one-year warranty. For technical support, please refer to the user guide PDF or contact the seller directly.

Manuel d'utilisation (PDF) : A detailed user manual in PDF format is available for download. You can access it via the QR code provided during software installation or directly from the Hantek website.

Lien PDF : Hantek 1008C User Manual (PDF)

Tutoriels vidéo : For visual guidance on setup and operation, please refer to the official product video: