Hi All,
This is my first post, sincere apologies in advance if this is a common question. However, I really didn't know what to search for.
I have dabbled in electronics for few years, but recently wanted to take it more seriously. Being on a budget I purchased a cheap bench supply (A typical Chinese ebay unit, with regulated voltage an current supply), and a cheap Digital Oscilloscope (Hantek DSO5102P).
My concern is.. I am aware of the dangers of using an Oscilloscope with circuits which are ground referenced, and my understanding is that I should only use my scope with circuits which are floating. However, with my bench supply being quite cheap, or if I am ever analysing a circuit supplied by a wall plug transformer or USB etc, is there anyway I can check a circuit is appropriate before using my scope?
Also, if I am using a x10 probe, what risks would this rule out, and what should I be looking for to work safely.
I appreciate this may be a stupid question, but I'm not even sure what terms or keywords I should be looking for.
Thanks in advance.
James
This is my first post, sincere apologies in advance if this is a common question. However, I really didn't know what to search for.
I have dabbled in electronics for few years, but recently wanted to take it more seriously. Being on a budget I purchased a cheap bench supply (A typical Chinese ebay unit, with regulated voltage an current supply), and a cheap Digital Oscilloscope (Hantek DSO5102P).
My concern is.. I am aware of the dangers of using an Oscilloscope with circuits which are ground referenced, and my understanding is that I should only use my scope with circuits which are floating. However, with my bench supply being quite cheap, or if I am ever analysing a circuit supplied by a wall plug transformer or USB etc, is there anyway I can check a circuit is appropriate before using my scope?
Also, if I am using a x10 probe, what risks would this rule out, and what should I be looking for to work safely.
I appreciate this may be a stupid question, but I'm not even sure what terms or keywords I should be looking for.
Thanks in advance.
James