Ok. this question is only so that I can learn about a scopes Max input specification capability only. I want to understand more about my oscilloscope and what the specs. really mean. Completely for theoretical purposes only not discussions on isolation transformers, earth mains gnd, differential probes, HV probes, measuring practices, etc. etc.
Leader LS8022 20MHz Analog Oscilloscope.
Scope Max input = 400 V (DC + AC peak) Withstands up to 400 V dc + ac Peak Inputs
Sensitivity = 1 mV to 5 V/div,
Display has 8 Divisions.
Questions:
1) Does the Max input 400Vp mean the scope with a X1 coax with alligator clips take 400V pk
although obviously with DC it would be off the screen and with AC you could only observe a
very small portion of the waveform and a large majority of it would be off the screen?
2) Would this damage the scope?
3) Is the Max input only stating what the scope would be capable of displaying using the 5v/div
setting along with a x100 probe.