Keysight U1600 Series
Handheld Digital Oscilloscopes
Data Sheet
Introduction
Delivering more functionality and performance with a handheld
digital oscilloscope
The Keysight Technologies, Inc. U1600 Series handheld digital oscilloscope has a
4.5-inch LCD color display, which helps to clearly distinguish waveforms between two
channels. This U1600 Series provides a high performance troubleshooting and quality
assurance tool for technical professionals in the installation, maintenance, service,
and automotive industries. The U1600 Series consists of four models: U1602B – 20
MHz oscilloscope and U1604B – 40 MHz oscilloscope. Each model has a real-time
sampling rate of up to 200 MSa/s. Users can use the Dual Waveform Math (DWM)
and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) functions (in the U1604B model) to perform quick
waveform analyses in both time and frequency domains.
The built-in 6000 resolution count true RMS digital multimeter (DMM) comes with an
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the standard versions of the U1600 Series models also contain a data
logger function.
The series’ latest oscilloscopes, the U1602B and U1604B come in vivid orange cases,
offering capabilities and functions equivalent to the U1600A Series.
A scope, true RMS DMM, a real-time data logger in one instrument
The U1600 Series is a robust, high performance and reliable handheld waveform
and meter measurement tool for today’s challenging industrial environments. Not
only do these instruments provide fully featured oscilloscope functions, but also a
6,000-count true RMS DMM with real-time data logger. The DMM measurement
functions include a voltmeter (for DC voltage, AC voltage and true RMS AC + DC
voltage measurements), an ohmmeter (for 2-wire resistance, capacitance, diode and
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Features
Three-in-one solution: Dual
channel oscilloscope, True
RMS DMM, and Real-Time
Data Logger
Large 4.5” color LCD display
Up to 40 MHz bandwidth with
advanced triggering
Up to 200 MSa/s sampling
rate
Up to 125 000 points recording
length
22 automatic scope measure-
ment functions available
6,000-count DMM resolution
with built-in measurement
functions including voltmeter,
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Zoom and Dual Waveform
Math functions (additional FFT
function with four window-
ing techniques available in
U1604B)
Full remote control and data
transfer via PC Link application
software
USB 2.0 full-speed interface
connectivity
Multi-language Quick Help
support
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Clearly distinguish your waveform
The U1600 Series models come with a color display, which allows
you to quickly and clearly identify your signal between two
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– makes it much easier for you to view more pieces of information
at one glance.
Capture signal deviations, glitches and
dropouts effectively
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This instrument provides a real-time sampling rate of up to 200
MSa/s. Use the U1600 Series to capture both instantaneous and
repetitive signal anomalies effectively.
High-precision zoom-in capability in
deep memory
With 125 kilobytes of physical memory, you can capture non-
repeating signals at a higher sampling rate over a wider time
base. With up to 125 000 points recording length, you can quickly
zoom in the segment of interest and uncover even the most subtle
details of the signal at a given time-base setting.
Isolate and analyze the signal you want
to see
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that allow you to isolate and capture the condition you want to
characterize. The advanced triggering function includes edge,
pulse width, pattern, and video signal triggering, giving you the
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quickly distinguish and identify your signals and observe signal activity.
Before Zoom
After Zoom
Figure 2 With up to 125 000 points recording length, use the zoom-in function to
magnify a signal to the segment of your interest and scrutinize subtle details of
your signals.
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FFT (U1604B only) and Dual Waveform
Math functions for waveform analysis
Besides of the standard Dual Waveform Math (DWM) function in
U1600 Series, the U1604B model is equipped with a FFT (Fast
Fourier Transform) function. This function allows you to view the
waveform in a frequency domain using four windowing techniques
(Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, Black-Harris). Use the DWM
function to perform math functions for signal addition and
subtraction from multiple channels.
Easy, straightforward connectivity
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the PC Link application software that caters for data collection,
storage and documentation needs from instrument via USB 2.0
full-speed connection. This PC Link application software is
available for you to control the instrument remotely from a PC,
retrieve your waveform and print it using a connected printer.
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and setup, these can be done via:-
USB 2.0 Full Speed Client for PC connectivity (Standard
Option)
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waveform/setup (Option 001)
Built-in multi-lingual Quick Help menu
provides instant assistance
Need assistance while operating the instrument? The built-in
multi-lingual Quick Help menu helps to minimize downtime in the
event that you need help to set up scope and DMM functions. The
supported languages include English, German, Italian, Spanish,
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Chinese, and Japanese.
Save and recall waveform and setup
memories capability
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the internal memory and recalled at any time for future use and
reference, this feature can only be done on the instrument and
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Log data for any DMM measurement
The sophisticated logger mode allows you to record and
consolidate a sequence of data points for data plotting purposes.
Figure 3 The U1600 Series comes equipped with DWM features, allowing you to
perform spectrum analyses and evaluate signal additions and subtractions from
multiple channels.
Figure 4 PC Link application software is available to enable data collection, storage
and documentation needs via USB full-speed remote control from PC.
Screen Capture
Window
Data Measurement
Window
DSO Controller
Waveform Data
Window
DMM Data
Logging Window
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Vertical System: Scope Channels
Bandwidth (–3 dB) U1602B: DC to 20 MHz
U1604B: DC to 40 MHz
DC vertical gain accuracy 5 mV/div to 20 mV/div: ± 5% full scale
50 mV/div to 100 V/div: ± 3% full scale
Scope Channel Triggering
Trigger sensitivity DC to 5 MHz: 0.8 divisions
U1602B: 5 MHz to 20 MHz – 1 division
U1604B: 5 MHz to 40 MHz – 1 division
SCOPE SPECIFICATIONS[1]
Acquisition: Scope Channels
Maximum sample rate 100 MSa/s per channel (50 s/div to 250 ns/div)3
200 MSa/s single channel and interleaved (125 ns/div)4
Equivalent sample rate U1604B: 2.5 GSa/s (125 ns/div to 10 ns/div)
Vertical resolution 8 bits
Maximum recording length: U1602B/U1604B: Up to 125 000 points, viewable on screen with zoom function
Peak detection 5 ns
Average Selectable in average number of 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Vertical System: Scope Channels
Analog channels Channel 1 and Channel 2 simultaneous acquisition
Bandwidth (–3 dB) U1602B: DC to 20 MHz
U1604B: DC to 40 MHz
AC coupled < 10 Hz without probe
< 1 Hz with 10 M 10:1 probe
Rise time U1602B: < 17.5 ns
U1604B: < 8.8 ns
Single shot bandwidth U1602B: 20 MHz
U1604B: 40 MHz
Vertical sensitivity 5 mV/div to 100 V/div (1:1 scope probe)
50 mV/div to 1 kV/div (10:1 scope probe)
500 mV/div to 10 kV/div (100:1 scope probe)
Maximum input CAT III 300 Vrms (up to 400 Hz) from terminal to ground
Offset/Dynamic range ± 5 div
Input impedance 1 M I I < 20 pF
Coupling AC, DC, GND
SCOPE CHARACTERISTICS[2]
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temperature.
2. All characteristics are typical performance values and are not warranted. Characteristics are valid after a 30-minute warm-up period and within a range of
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Service Guide.
4. 200 MS/s sampling rate is only available at 125 ns/div timebase
5. Number of points displayed will vary according to time base selected. For more information, refer to User’s and Service Guide
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Probe attenuation factors 1x, 10x, 100x
Coupling 3 Vp-p, ~ 1 kHz
Maximum probe input 1x CAT III 300 VAC
10 x, 100x CAT III 600 VAC
Probes U1560-60001: 1:1 passive probe
U1561-60001: 10:1 passive probe
U1562-60001: 100:1 passive probe
Noise peak-to-peak 3% of full scale or 5 mV, whichever is greater
DC vertical offset accuracy ± 0.1% div ± 2 mV ± 0.5% offset value
Single cursor accuracy 4% full scale
Dual cursor accuracy 4% full scale
Horizontal System
Range U1602B: 50 ns to 50 s/div
U1604B: 10 ns to 50 s/div
Resolution U1602B: 2 ns
U1604B: 400 ps
Reference position Left, center, right
Delay range (pre-trigger) 15 divisions
Delay range (post-trigger) 1000 divisions
Analog Dt accuracy ± 3% reading ± 0.4% screen
Modes Main, XY, Roll
RMS Jitter 5% of horizontal scale or 5 ns, whichever is higher
Trigger System
Source Channel 1 and Channel 2
Modes Auto, normal, single
Selections
Edge
Pattern
Pulse Width
Video
Edge, pulse width, pattern, video
Trigger on a rising or falling edge of any source
Trigger at the beginning of a pattern of high, low levels and rising or falling edge established
conditions of AND, OR, NOR and NAND between the channels.
200 ns to 10 s. Trigger when a positive or negative pulse width of any source
larger than, less than, equal to or not equal to duration.
Video trigger sensitivity: 0.7 division trigger level.
Available to both Channel 1 and Channel 2.
Analog progressive and interlaced video standards including NTSC, PAL and SECAM.
Positive or negative sync pulse polarity.
Modes – all fields, even fields, odd fields or line 5 – 263 within a field.
Range ± 4 divisions from center screen
Level accuracy ± 0.5 divisions
Trigger sensitivity DC to 5 MHz: 0.8 divisions
U1602B: 5 MHz to 20 MHz – 1 division
U1604B: 5 MHz to 40 MHz – 1 division
Coupling DC, AC (< 1 Hz), HF reject (> 50 kHz), LF reject (< 30 kHz), Noise reject
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Funtion Range Frequency, Test Current or Burden Voltage 1 year Tcal ± 5º C
DC Voltage 600.0 mV
6.000 V
60.00 V
600.0 V
0.3 + 0.08
0.3 + 0.08
0.3 + 0.08
0.3 + 0.08
AC Voltage 600.0 mV – 600.0 V 50 Hz – 1 kHz
1 kHz – 30 kHz
1.0 + 0.2
3.0 + 0.2
AC + DC Voltage 6.000 V – 600.0 V 50 Hz – 1 kHz
1 kHz – 30 kHz
1.0 + 0.2
3.0 + 0.2
Resistance 600.0 
6.000 k
60.00 k
600.0 k
6.000 M
60.00 M
0.5 + 0.2
0.5 + 0.2
0.5 + 0.2
0.5 + 0.2
0.5 + 0.2
1.0 + 0.2
Capacitance 60.00 nF
600.0 nF
6.000 µF
60.00 µF
300.0 µF
2.0 + 0.2
2.0 + 0.2
2.0 + 0.2
2.0 + 0.2
2.0 + 0.2
Diode 1.000 V 0.5 mA 2.0 + 0.08
Cursors Manually place readout of horizontal (X, X) and vertical (Y, Y).
Waveform math CH1 + CH2, CH1 – CH2, CH2 – CH1
FFT[1]
Window Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, Blackman-Harris
Amplitude display Selectable in amplitude displays of 1 dB, 2 dB, 5 dB, 10 dB
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Measurement System
Autoscale Finds and displays all active scope channels, sets edge trigger mode on
highest numbered channel, sets vertical sensitivity on scope channel.
Requires voltage > 20 mVp-p, 0.5% duty cycle and frequency > 100 Hz.
Automatic measurement Measurements continuously updated.
Voltage Peak-to-peak, maximum, minimum, amplitude, top, base, +overshoot,
–overshoot, preshoot, RMS, mean and one cycle mean.
Time Frequency, period, +width, –width, and +duty cycle and –duty cycle on
any channel.
Rise time, fall time, delay and phase shift.
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Data Logger
Source Digital multimeter measurements
Range 10 divisions
Record size Up to 8800 data points (with option 001)
Time span Auto range 150 seconds to 20 days
Time reference Time from start
Record method Selectable minimum, maximum and average
Display System
Display 4.5-inch diagonal color CSTN LCD
Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
Control Contrast control, infinite persistance on/off
Built-in help system Functional help displayed by pressing help button
Real-time clock Time and date (user-adjustable)
Storage
Save/Recall (non-volatile) Up to 10 setups and traces
Measurement Characteristics
Full scale reading 6,000-count
DC voltage, True RMS AC voltage Maximum input voltage, 600 Vrms CAT II, 300 Vrms CAT III
DC coupled input coupling
Continuity Beeper < 60 W in 600 W range
Function Range Frequency 1 year Tcal ± 5 ºC
Temperature[2], ºC 600.0 ºC 0.3 + 0.08
6000 ºC 0.3 + 0.08
Temperature[2], ºF 600.0 ºF 0.3 + 0.08
6000 ºF 0.3 + 0.08
AC Current[3] 60.00 A 50 Hz – 1 kHz 1.0 + 0.2
600.0 A 50 Hz – 1 kHz 1.0 + 0.2
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Power Adapter
Line voltage range 50/60 Hz, 100 – 240 VAC
Output voltage 12 VDC
Battery
Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack 7.2 V, 4500 mAH
Operating time: 4 hours
Charging time: 5 hours, measurement unit off
Allow ambient temperature during charging: 10 ºC to 40 ºC
Operating Environment
Temperature Operating full accuracy 0 ºC to 50 ºC
Non-operating –20 ºC to 70 ºC
Humidity Operating full accuracy to 80% RH at 40 ºC
Altitude Operating full accuracy Up to 2000 m
Non-operating 15000 m (50000 ft)
ESD tolerance ± 4 kV
Safety Compliance
IEC 61010-1: 2001/EN61010-1: 2001
CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1: 2004
Pollution degree 2
This instrument is rated for indoor use only.
Dimensions (HxWxD)
24.1 cm height x 13.8 cm width x 6.6 cm depth
Weight
1.5 kg
I/O
USB 2.0 Full Speed Client - For PC connectivity (Standard Option)
USB 2.0 Full Speed Host - For external USB storage (Option 001)
Firmware upgrade through USB.
Warranty
3 years for main unit
3 months for standard shipped accessories unless
otherwise stated.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
ORDERING INFORMATION
U1602B U1604B
Item U1602B/U1604B
U1560A 1:1 Scope probe -
U1561A 10:1 Scope probe x (2 units)
U1580A Test leads x
U1162A Alligator clips x
USB cable x
U1570A AC power adapter and cord x
U1571A Ni-MH battery pack x
Quick Start Guide x
Certificate of calibration x
Standard Shipped Items
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Item Description
U1168A Standard test lead kit
(with 19-mm and 4-mm probe tips)
• Test leads: CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A
• Test probes (19-mm tip): CAT II 1000 V, 15 A
Test probe (4-mm tip): CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A
(highly recommended for CAT IV environment)
• Alligator clips: CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A
• Fine tip test probes: CAT II 300 V, 3 A
• SMT grabber: CAT II 300 V, 3 A
• Mini grabber (black only): CAT II 300V, 3 A
U1161A Extended test lead kit • Includes two test leads (red and black), two test probes, medium sized alligator
clips and 4 mm banana plugs
• Test leads: CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A
• Test probes: CAT lll 1000 V, CAT lV 600 V, 15 A
• Medium Sized Alligator Clips: CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A
• 4 mm Banana Plugs: CAT II 600 V, 10 A
U1162A Alligator clips • One pair of insulated alligator clips (red and black)
• Recommended for use with Keysight standard testleads
• Rated CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A
U1163A SMT grabbers • One pair of SMT grabbers (red and black)
• Recommended for use with Keysight standard test leads
• Rated CAT II 300 V, 3 A
U1164A Fine-tip test probes • One pair of insulated alligator clips (red and black)
• Recommended for use with Keysight standard test leads
• Rated CAT II 300 V, 3 A
U1169A Test probe leads (with
19-mm tips and 4-mm tips)
• Test leads: CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A
• Test probe (19-mm tip): CAT II 1000 V, 15 A
• Test probe (4-mm tip): CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V, 15 A
(highly recommended for CAT IV environment)
U1181A Immersion temperature
probe
• Type-K thermocouple for use in oil and other liquids temperature measurements
• Measurement range: –50 °C to 700 °C
• Temperature module (U1586A) is required to connect to DMM inputs of the
handheld scope
• U1184A Temperature probe adapter included for use with DMMs
U1182A Industrial surface
temperature probe
• Type-K thermocouple for use in still surface temperature measurements
• Measurement range: –50 °C to 400 °C
• Temperature module (U1586A) is required to connect to DMM inputs of the
handheld scope
• U1184A Temperature probe adapter included for use with DMMs
U1183A Air temperature probe • Type-K thermocouple for use in air and non-caustic gas temperature
measurements
• Measurement range: –50 °C to 800 °C
• Temperature module (U1586A) is required to connect to DMM inputs of the
handheld scope
• U1184A Temperature probe adapter included for use with DMMs
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Item Description
U1560A 1:1 Scope probe • Includes ground alligator and hook clips
• Rated CAT III 300 V
• Frequency range from 0 to 45 MHz
U1561A 10:1 Scope probe
• Includes ground alligator and hook clips
• Rated CAT III 600 V
• Frequency range from 0 to 250 MHz
U1562A 100:1 Scope probe • Includes ground alligator and hook clips
• Rated CAT III 600 V
• Frequency range from 0 to 300 MHz
U1570A AC power adapter • AC power adapter for handheld scope
• Includes AC power based on country
U1554A Hook clip for probe tip • Rated CAT II 1000 V, CAT III 600 V
U1571A Ni-MH battery pack • 4500 mA, 7.2 V
U1580A DMM terminal test
lead set
• Include 2 test leads, 2 test probes and 3 alligator clips
• Test leads: CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V, 15A rating
• Test probe (4-mm tips): CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V, 15A rating
• Alligator Clips: Cat III 1000V, CAT IV 600V, 15A rating
U1583B AC current clamp • Dual range (40 A and 400 A)
• Rated CAT III 600 V
• BNC-to-banana plug provided, for use with DMMs or handheld scope
U1586B Temperature module • Measure –50°C to 1000°C/–58°F to 1832°F
• K-type bead probe supplied
• Can be used with U1181A, U1182A, and U1183A
U1590A Soft carrying case • Dimensions: 9.6˝ (H) x 13.0˝ (W) x 4.5˝ (T)
• PVC leather material
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