Data Sheet
Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2510 Series
Features and Benefits
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60 MHz (2511/2515) and 100 MHz
(2512/2516) bandwidth
1 GSa/s sample rate
Deep waveform memory up to 2 Mpts
2 fully isolated and floating 1,000 V CAT II,
600 V CAT III rated inputs (isolated models
2515 and 2516)
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300 V CAT II rated inputs (non-isolated
models 2511 and 2512)
Built-in 6000-count DMM with dedicated
terminals for current measurement
Scope and meter trend plot functions for data
logging
Bright 5.7” color display
Compact and lightweight – 3.4 lbs (1.54 kg)
FFT including four additional math functions -
Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide
32 automatic measurements
USB host port for saving and recalling
waveform setups, data, and
screenshots on a USB flash drive
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The 2510 Series handheld digital storage
oscilloscopes provide floating measurement
and recorder capabilities with a built-in digital
multimeter (DMM), all in one portable and
lightweight package. These versatile 60 MHz
and 100 MHz bandwidth scopes offer 1 GSa/s
sample rates, 2 Mpts waveform memory, 32
automatic measurements, and multiple recording
functions to capture transient or long-term signal
behavior.
The built-in 6000-count multimeter allows users
to quickly switch over from an oscilloscope to a
DMM to measure DC/AC voltage and current,
resistance, and capacitance, including diode and
continuity tests.
These handheld scopes feature many useful
recording functions such as trend plot, which
allows data logging from the scope or
multimeter. Additionally, the scope recorder
function offers users 7 Mpts record length on
a single channel or 3.5 Mpts on dual channel.
The 2510 Series handheld oscilloscopes are
ideal for industrial applications, power systems,
electronics design, and field test and service.
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Software provided for remote PC control
Advanced tools include digital filters with
adjustable limits, scope and waveform
recorder mode
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Multi-language user interface
Up to four hours of continuous battery
operation
Model
Bandwidth
Channels
Typical Applications
2511
60 MHz
2512
100 MHz
2515
60 MHz
2516
100 MHz
2 non-isolated
General electronics
2 fully isolated
Power electronics and industrial
Technical data subject to change
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Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2510 Series
Front Panel
Scope input terminals
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Top View
5.7” color display
Durable rubber bezel
Provides grip and protection
against accidental bumps.
Scope and meter
mode buttons
Auto setup
Vertical, horizontal, and trigger
controls are automatically adjusted
for fast signal display.
Recorder function button
Use the scope recorder or trend
plot functions to log oscilloscope
or multimeter measurements.
Trigger menu button
CH1 selection button
CH1 vertical controls
CH2 selection button
Horizontal controls
USB ports
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Multimeter input terminals
Dedicated terminals provided for
current measurements.
CH2 vertical controls
Side View
Mini USB device port
Compensate your probe or
enable remote control from a PC.
USB host port
Connect your USB flash drive to
conveniently store and recall waveform
data, setups, and screenshots.
DC power
adapter input
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Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2510 Series
The tools you need
2 Mpts Deep Memory
Built-in Digital Multimeter
Scope and Meter Trend Plot Functions
See more details in your waveform with deep
memory. When enabled, waveforms can be
captured in high resolution while maintaining a
high sample rate over a wider period of time than
other comparable scopes.
Speed up troubleshooting with the built-in 6000-count
multimeter. Measurement functions include AC/DC
voltage and current, resistance, capacitance, diode, and
continuity test.
Scope Trend Plot
Powerful Measurement Functions
Scope and Waveform Recorder Modes
Meter Trend Plot
Display and measure the input signal’s frequency
spectrum. Select one of the 4 FFT windows:
Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, and Blackman.
Use cursors to measure the spectral component’s
magnitude and frequency.
Monitor and analyze long-term signal behavior by
recording data continuously over a period of time.
These modes allow recorded data to be played back
for post acquisition analysis.
Capture intermittent errors in your system.
The trend plot function can be used with the
oscilloscope or built-in DMM to plot measurement
values over time. Up to two voltage or time
parameters can be selected by the scope, and any
one of the multimeter’s measurement functions
can be graphed. These data points can then be
exported to a CSV file for further analysis.
PC Connectivity
Digital Filtering
Portable Operation
Filter out unwanted signal components such as
various types of noise with built-in digital filters.
Choose from Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass,
and Band-Stop filters.
Quickly troubleshoot in the field using battery
powered operation. Built for portability, the 2510
Series handheld digital oscilloscopes are rugged,
compact, and lightweight. All models come
standard with travel case for safe transport on the
road.
PC software provided (free download from
www.bkprecision.com) for seamless integration
between the oscilloscope and PC. Capture and
transfer waveforms, screen images, setups and
measurement results to a Windows PC via the USB
device port on the side of the instrument. A USB
host port is also available for quick and easy screen
saving.
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Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2510 Series
Floating and Differential Measurements
Many industrial applications such as power electronics require measurements of high voltages and currents
that are not referenced to ground. This poses an issue with traditional line-powered oscilloscopes, which
typically have signal common connected to the chassis of the oscilloscope. This means all measurements
must be made relative to earth ground, preventing users from making differential measurements where none
of the test points are referenced to ground.
As a workaround, some people choose to float an oscilloscope by removing the connection between the
instrument's chassis and power line ground. Floating a scope is not recommended as it can put the user
at a safety risk. Parasitic capacitance is also induced in the measurement which can cause ringing and
invalidate the measurement. The 2510 Series allows engineers and technicians to make accurate and safe
measurements when the signal reference is floating.
Safety Rated High Bandwidth
Oscilloscope Probes
Fully Isolated Channel Design for Safe Measurements (models 2515/2516 only)
Models 2515 and 2516 offer two CAT III 600 V
input channels for floating measurements and
feature an electrically isolated circuit design
between inputs and the digital acquisition circuit.
Isolating the ground references eliminate ground
loops and help reduce channel noise and crosstalk.
Probe Model PR250SA
Probe Model PR150SA
All 2510 Series models come standard with high
bandwidth, safety certified passive probes (one per
channel) to help you get the most out of your
scope.
Model
2515/2516 block diagram
2511
2512
2515
2516
Included Probes
Two 150 MHz bandwidth, x1/x10
probes rated for 300 V CATII
measurements
Two touch-protected 250 MHz bandwidth,
x10 probes rated for 1000 V CATII,
600 V CATIII measurements
Input Signal and Float Voltage Safety Ratings
Model
Maximum signal input safety rating with included probe
Maximum signal input safety rating without probe
Maximum reference floating safety rating
2511 / 2512
300 Vrms CAT II
300 Vrms CAT II
30 Vrms
2515 / 2516
1000 Vrms CAT II, 600 Vrms CAT III
300 Vrms CAT II
1000 Vrms CAT II, 600 Vrms CAT III
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Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
2510 Series
Digital Storage Oscilloscope Specifications
Models
Performance Characteristics
2511
60 MHz
2 non-isolated
< 5.8 ns
2512
100 MHz
1 GSa/s (half-channel
< 3.5 ns
interleaved)
(1)
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2515
60 MHz
500 MSa/s (per channel)
2 isolated
< 5.8 ns
2516
100 MHz
Bandwidth
Real Time Sampling Rate
Channels
Rise Time
Ch-to-Ch Isolation (both
channels at same V/div setting)
Memory Depth
Deep Memory
(3)
Vertical Resolution
Vertical Sensitivity
DC Gain Accuracy
Max. BNC Input Voltage
Max. Input Voltage for Probe
Channel Voltage Offset Range
Bandwidth Limit
Horizontal Scan Range
Timebase Accuracy
Input Coupling
Input Impedance
Probe Attenuation Selectable Factors
Vertical and Horizontal Zoom
I/O Interface
< 3.5 ns
> 100:1 at 50 MHz
40 kpts (half-channel interleaved)
(1)(2)
, 20 kpts (per channel)
2 Mpts (half-channel interleaved)
(1)
, 1 Mpts (per channel)
8 bits
2 mV/div – 100 V/div (1-2-5 order)
5 mV/div-100 V/div:
≤
± 4 %
5 mV/div – 100 V/div (1-2-5 order)
CATII 300 Vrms from BNC signal to BNC shell
PR150SA
(4)
: 1x/10x CAT II 300 V
PR250SA
(5)(6)
: 10x CAT III 600 V, CATII 1000 V
2 mV - 200 mV : ±1.6 V
5 mV - 200 mV : ±1.6 V
206 mV - 10 V : ±40 V
206 mV - 10 V : ±40 V
10.2 V - 100 V : ±400 V
10.2 V - 100 V : ±400 V
20 MHz (-3 dB)
5.0 nS/div - 50 S/div
2.5 nS/div - 50 S/div
5.0 nS/div - 50 S/div
2.5 nS/div - 50 S/div
± 50 ppm measured over 1 ms interval
AC, DC, GND
1 MΩ +/- 2 % || 18 pF ± 3 pF
1 MΩ +/- 2 % || 16 pF ± 3 pF
1X, 5X, 10X, 50X, 100X, 500X, 1000X
Vertically or horizontally expand or compress a live or stopped waveform
USB host port support USB flash drives (FAT format)
mini-USB device port for PC connectivity and probe compensation
Display sample data only
Capture the maximum and minimum values of a signal
Waveform averaged, selectable from 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Edge, Pulse Width, Video*, Slope, Alternative
USB
Acquisition Modes
Sampling
Peak Detect
Average
Trigger System
Trigger Types
*Support signal formats: PAL/SECAM, NTSC
Trigger condition: odd field, even field, all lines, or line number
Auto, Normal, Single
AC, DC, LF reject, HF reject
CH1, CH2
± 6 divisions from center of display
Pre-trigger: Memory depth / 2* sampling
Delay Trigger: 268.04 div
Positive slope (>, <, =), Negative slope (>, <, =), Time: 20 ns - 10 s
Positive slope (>, <, =), Negative slope (>, <, =), Time: 20 ns - 10 s
CH1 trigger type: Edge, Pulse, Video, Slope
CH2 trigger type: Edge, Pulse, Video, Slope
Trigger Modes
Trigger Coupling
Trigger Source
Trigger Level Range
Trigger Displacement
Pulse Width Trigger
Slope Trigger
Alternate Trigger
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