The OT3 is a pocket-sized handheld oscilloscope with a single channel, 10MHz bandwidth and 48MSa/s real-time sampling on a 3.2 inch 320 x 240 colour screen, and the OT5 option raises this to 50MHz and 200MSa/s; both measure up to ±400V with a x10 probe.
Features and Benefits
- One-press AUTO - sets the waveform parameters for you, so a signal is on screen without adjusting time base and volts per division first
- Auto, Normal and Single trigger on a rising or falling edge - follow periodic analogue signals or catch a one-off digital event
- 20mV/div to 10V/div sensitivity with AC or DC coupling and x1/x10 probe settings - small sensor signals and mains ripple on one instrument
- On-screen frequency, Vpp, RMS, Vmax, Vmin and duty readings - the key figures sit under the trace
- Function wheel and four keys - change time base, voltage and trigger with one thumb
- Save waveform pictures and export them over USB Type-C - keep records or analyse captures on a computer, and upgrade firmware the same way
- Built-in 1200mAh rechargeable lithium battery with about 7 hours of use - charges from a 5V/1A USB supply
Applications
- Electronics repair and maintenance, including mains ripple and pulse signal checks
- Automotive maintenance and outdoor field measurement
- Power supply and circuit board diagnostics
- Teaching, development and education labs
In the box
OT3 standard kit: OT3 oscilloscope, red and black alligator clip probe lead, USB Type-C cable, EVA storage bag, user manual, product certificate. The probe option adds an x1/x10 oscilloscope probe with accessories; the OT5 kit is pictured with the same probe.
Note: keep the input within ±40V at x1 and ±400V at x10 (DC plus AC peak). Use the x10 probe setting for mains measurements.
Models: OT3 (10MHz) or OT5 (50MHz). Bandwidth: 10MHz (OT3); 50MHz (OT5). Real-time sample rate: 48MSa/s (OT3); 200MSa/s (OT5). Sampling rate range: 1.5Sa/s to 48MSa/s (OT3); 1.5Sa/s to 200MSa/s (OT5). Channels: 1. Vertical sensitivity: 20mV/div to 10V/div. Time base range: 100ns/div to 20s/div (OT3); 10ns/div to 20s/div (OT5). Input impedance: 1MΩ, 16pF. Input coupling: AC and DC. Probe attenuation: x1 and x10. Maximum input voltage: ±40V at x1; ±400V at x10 (DC plus AC peak). Trigger: Auto, Normal, Single; rising or falling edge. Rise time: Less than 100ns (OT3); less than 10ns (OT5). Low frequency response: Greater than 10Hz. Accuracy: Time base 20ppm; DC gain ±3%. Storage depth: Up to 128Kbyte. Waveform interpolation: (sin x)/x. On-screen readings: Frequency, Vpp, RMS, Vmax, Vmin, duty; OT5 adds period, average, persistence and measure cursor. Display: 3.2 inch TFT colour screen, 320 x 240. Dimensions: 129.2 x 63.0 x 22.3mm. Weight: 143g; 166g with battery. Battery: Built-in 1200mAh rechargeable lithium battery; about 7 hours per charge. Charging and data: USB Type-C, 5V/1A; firmware upgrade and waveform picture export to a computer. Signal input: BNC socket. Controls: Power, run/stop and save, AUTO, left shift key and function wheel. Working environment: 0 to 40°C, humidity below 75%. Storage environment: -20 to 60°C, humidity below 80%. Display functions: Data hold, backlight, low battery warning, auto shutdown, pause. Menu language: English. Package contents: Oscilloscope, alligator clip probe lead, USB Type-C cable, EVA bag, manual, certificate; probe kits add an x1/x10 probe. Q: What is a handheld oscilloscope used for? A: It shows voltage over time away from the bench, for checks such as mains ripple, pulse signals and circuit board faults. The OT3 does this at 10MHz bandwidth in a 129.2 x 63.0 x 22.3mm case.. Q: How to use an oscilloscope to measure voltage? A: Connect the probe to the BNC input, set x1 or x10 to match the probe, touch the tip to the signal and press AUTO. The OT3 shows Vpp, RMS, Vmax and Vmin under the trace.. Q: What is the time base of an oscilloscope? A: It is the time each horizontal division covers. The OT3 runs from 100ns/div to 20s/div and the OT5 from 10ns/div to 20s/div.. Q: How to read an oscilloscope screen? A: The vertical scale is volts per division and the horizontal scale is time per division, so count divisions to read amplitude and period. The OT3 also prints frequency and voltage figures automatically..