Be careful if
ou try this. One side of the 'scope input is earthed
(and
conencted to the metal case of the 'scope).
Not on my 'scope (a Philips PM3540 with a 16 channel logic analyser
built in).
It is double insulated and the mains plug is a 2-pin Euro-plug.
Yes, the inputs are connected to the 'scope chassis and case, but the
case is not earthed.
Hmmm.. I don't think I'd want to have a large metal case (the 'scope)
sitting at mains voltage. Too easy to touch by accident....
The service manual for the power supply in my P854 computer gives
waveforms for the mains-side circuitry, around the chopper transiotr,
etc. It tells you to run thge supply off an isolating transformer for
thwse measuirmetns, or if such a device is not avaiable to disconnect the
mains earth lead of the 'scope. No thanks!
-tony