Do you have a question about the 371B and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Tom
April 29, 2025
371B is measuring half the VDC value on a DMM compared to the Horizontal V/Div reading on screen. Could there be a incorrect front panel setting?
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Mr. Anderson
May 15, 2025
Yes, a possible incorrect front panel setting on the Tektronix 371B that could cause it to measure half the VDC value compared to the Horizontal V/Div reading is an incorrect HORIZONTAL VOLTS/DIV knob setting. If the knob is not set properly, it may misrepresent the horizontal sensitivity, leading to incorrect voltage measurements on the display.
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Service Manual 371B Programmable High Power Curve tracer 070-A843-50 Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service.
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Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located.
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Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation. 371B Service Manual...
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WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product: WARNING Protective Ground CAUTION Double High Voltage (Earth) Terminal Refer to Manual Insulated viii 371B Service Manual...
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Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. 371B Service Manual...
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Service Safety Summary 371B Service Manual...
Preface This is the service manual for the 371B Programmable High Power Curve Tracer. The manual contains information needed to service the 371B to the module level. Manual Structure This manual is divided into sections, such as Specifications and Theory of Operation.
H Names of front panel controls appear in the same case (initial capitals, all uppercase, etc.) in the manual as is used on the 371B Programmable High Power Curve Tracer front panel. Front panel names are all upper-case letters;...
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6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific time This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a voice mail message. Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices. xiii...
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Introduction This manual contains information needed to properly service the 371B Program- mable High Power Curve Tracer as well as general information critical to safe and effective servicing. To prevent personal injury or damage to the analyzer, consider the following...
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371B as well as new options. Warranty Repair Service Tektronix warrants this product for one year from date of purchase. The warranty appears on the back of the title page in this manual. Tektronix technicians provide warranty service at most Tektronix service locations. The Tektronix product catalog lists all worldwide service locations.
The 371B calculates these values for you, unlike earlier curve tracers where these functions had to be calculated manually. The 371B also has the ability to average readings to reduce the effects of random noise, which can obscure actual curve data.
Specifications This section contains the 371B Programmable High Power Curve Tracer specifications. All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled “typical”. Typical specifications are provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed. Performance Conditions The following electrical and environmental characteristics are valid for instru-...
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Tan Delta (Typical) Within "2.5 mA at 3 kV Sweep Start Voltage Less than +10 %, -10 % of peak volt. Valid for High Voltage mode. OUTPUTS Indicator Indicates all outputs (COLLECTOR SUPPLY, STEP GENERATOR output terminal) enabled/disabled mode. 371B Service Manual...
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Number of Steps 0 to 10. However, 0 to 5 when STEP/OFF SET AMPLITUDE setting is 5 V or 2 A. Step Polarity Positive, Negative Corresponds to the collector supply POLAR ITY when step generator INVERT is disabled. 371B Service Manual...
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With 1 kW load, 1 mA/step with STEP MULTI .1X off. Fall Time Less than 40 ms With 1 kW load, 1 mA/step with STEP MULTI .1X off. Overshoot/ Less than 10 % With 1 kW load, 1 mA/step and zero Variable Undershoot Collector Supply. 371B Service Manual...
300 W peak power watts 500 mA/div to 5 A/div 30 W peak power watts 100 mA/div to 5 mA/div 3 W peak power watts 10 mA/div to 500 mA/div 0.3 W peak power watts 10 mA/div to 500 mA/div 371B Service Manual...
Supplemental Information A/D Converter Resolution 10 bits for 1024 division, 100 points per one division. Tolerance Within "2 count Max Data Point 1024 Max Sample Rate 1024 times Line frequency Min Sample Rate 1/8 times Line frequency 371B Service Manual...
5 V/div to 50 V/div 100 mV/div to 5 V/div Per Step Step Generator Current / Voltage Output At Step .1X Multi,readout is 1/10 times Per Step. 200 mV to 5 V Voltage source 1 mA to 2 A Pulsed Current 371B Service Manual...
250 V, 4 A, Slow Line Frequency 48.0 Hz to 63.0 Hz Maximum Power Dissipation 400 W max. (Fully Loaded) Maximum line current is 4.5 Arms at 50 Hz, 90 V line, with 5 % clipping. 371B Service Manual 1-10...
(no condensation) Altitude Operating Up to 3.0 km (10000 ft) Non Operating Up to 15 km (50000 ft) Maximum operating temperature decreases 1_C each 300 m (1000 ft) above 1.5 km (5000 ft) Relative Humidity 1-11 371B Service Manual...
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Meets the limits of the National Safe Transit Association test procedure 1A-B-2; 10 drops of 610 mm (24 in). Packaged transportation vibration Meets the limits of the National Safe Transit Association test procedure 1A-B-1 ;excursion of 25mm (1 in) p p at 4.63 Hz 10.8m/s for 60 minutes. 371B Service Manual 1-12...
CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 1010.1 Self Declaration EN 61010 1 with second amendment Installation Category Power input - Installation Category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1, Annex J) Pollution Degree Pollution degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1) 1-13 371B Service Manual...
The area is protected from direct sunshine, rain, or direct wind. Pollution Degree 4 Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations. 371B Service Manual 1-14...
GPIB Interface. The IEEE-488-1978 (GPIB) standard defines the GPIB interface functions and the allowed subsets of those functions. Function Implemented As Source handshake Acceptor Handshake Talker Listener Service request Remote/Local Parallel poll Device Clear Device trigger Controller 1-15 371B Service Manual...
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Specifications 371B Service Manual 1-16...
General Information This section provides the following information: H Description and features of the 371B Programmable High Power Curve Tracer. H Measurement concept H Initial inspection procedure H Installation procedures H Repackaging procedure for shipment Product Description The 371B is a high-power, GPIB-programmable digital-storage curve tracer that provides static and dynamic semiconductor device testing.
371B to a particular measurement application. 371B Components The 371B consists of two large components: a main unit and a test fixture unit. Main Unit The main unit contains front and rear panel controls, indicators and connectors, a display CRT, and the control electronics.
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When the cover is closed the collector supply voltage is enabled. The enabled state is indicated by a red WARNING indicator on the 371B. When lit, the WARNING indicator indicates that the collector supply is enabled and that a dangerous voltage may appear at the patch panel terminals on the test fixture unit.
The display screen is designed to display the operating characteristics of the DUT in an easy-to-read, standard graph form. The 371B can be applied to a broad range of semiconductor test application, such as: H Semiconductor design analysis...
Work carefully to avoid injury due to improper lifting. The CRT can implode if it or the 371B is handled severely. When handling the 371B always be aware of and practice safe work habits. If damaged, the CRT...
General Information 5. Thoroughly inspect the 371B for mechanical and electrical defects that may have occurred during shipment. If the instrument has been damaged in shipment, first contact the shipping company and then contact your nearest Tektronix field representative. Checking Standard Standard accessories are shipped with your 371B.
CAUTION. To prevent damage to the instrument, check the position of the LINE VOLTAGE INDICATOR located on the rear panel of the 371B before connecting the instrument to a line voltage source. Also, check to ensure that the proper line fuses are installed for the main and collector power supplies.
General Information Table 2-2: Power cord identification Plug configuration Normal usage Option number North America Standard 125 V Europe 220 V United Kingdom 240 V Australia 240 V Switzerland 220 V China 240 V No power cord supplied. 371B Service Manual...
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11 minutes of cooling. WARNING. Prolonged use of the 371B at high power settings can make the device under test, test fixture unit, or protective cover hot enough to cause injury. Avoid touching any of these areas until cooled.
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The 371B is cooled by air drawn through the fan from the rear and blown out through holes on the side panels. To ensure proper cooling of the instrument, maintain clearance at top, sides, and rear of the instrument.
371B into the rack. Once the 371B is installed in a rack, use care that when extended, the 371B does not tip the rack forward, causing personal injury or instrument damage.
When rackmounting the 371B, take note of the following: Allow one inch clearance above and below, and on the left and right sides of the 371B for air circulation. Allow at least three inches of clearance between the 371B rear panel and the rack enclosure for adequate cooling air and to provide cable clearance.
The front lip of the stationary track section must mount in front of the front rail to allow the 371B spring latch to function properly. The slide-out tracks consist of two assemblies, one for each side of the instru- ment.
4. After mounting the instrument in the slide-out tracks, adjust for proper width by loosening the front and rear screws and allowing the slides to seek the proper width. Center the instrument, then tighten the screws. Figure 2-7: Mounting Stationary Rackmount Sections 371B Service Manual 2-14...
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7. Once the instrument is out of the rack, press the latch release and push the instrument back into the rack. Rackmount to Cabinet To convert the 371B rackmount version to a cabinet model, use the following Conversion procedure (see Figure 2–8): 1.
General Information Cabinet to Rackmount To convert the 371B cabinet model to a rackmount version, use the following Conversion procedure (see Figure 2–8): Figure 2-8: Cabinet to Rackmount Conversion 1. Remove the bracket from each comer on the rear panel.
General Information Repacking for Shipment If you must ship the 371B long distances, we recommend that you repackage the instrument the same as when it initially arrived at your site. The cartons and packaging material in which the instrument was shipped should be saved and used for this purpose.
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General Information 371B Service Manual 2-18...
Curve Tracer circuits. Block Diagram Description The following description is an overview of the 371B operation. Figure 3–1 is an overall block diagram of the 371B. The numbers enclosed in diamonds within each block in Figure 3–1 indicate the schematic diagrams associated with the block.
Theory of Operation Figure 3-1: 371B Block Diagram 371B Service Manual...
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Display effect that the collector supply and step generator circuits have on the device under test (DUT). These circuits include: H Horizontal sense circuit H Vertical sense circuit H Sense board interface circuit H Display offset circuit 371B Service Manual...
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D/A converter circuit is selected and output to the CRT output circuit. Control and Processing This group of circuitry consists of circuits that control the 371B and circuits that process acquired data. These circuits are: H CPU circuit...
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The main power supply circuit supplies low-voltage operating power to the circuits of the 371B. It also outputs a TIM-INT signal synchronized to the frequency of the power line to the PLL and clock circuit and the CPU circuit.
Illustrations, for an explanation of schematic standards used in this manual. Mother Board The A1 Mother Board connects inter-board signals of the 371B. These include control, drive, data, reference, and sense signals, as well as power supply and ground lines.
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The display D/A converter circuitry is located on A4 Digital Display board. The Circuit display D/A converter circuitry consists of the following circuits: 1. X data & attribute prefetch latch 2. X-Y data & attribute load latch 371B Service Manual...
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–55 V power supply circuit and the voltage amplifier circuit. This circuit transforms the output of the step generator on the A3 A/D board into voltage steps of various amplitudes to be applied to the device under test. The STEP/ 371B Service Manual...
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This circuitry is located on the A14 Lower Key & FDD board, and consists of the bus buffer circuit, the address decoder interface signals with the A2 CPU board, set up collector supply VARIABLE settings, and transfer the status data to the A2 CPU board. 371B Service Manual...
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CRT circuit. The CRT HV power supply circuitry provides the various high voltage operating potentials required by the CRT, and displays the 371B data. GPIB & Printer Interface The GPIB and printer interface circuitry is located on the A22 Interface board.
Cleaning The 371B should be cleaned as often as operating conditions require. Accumula- tion of dirt in the instrument can cause overheating and component breakdown. Dirt on components acts as an insulating blanket and prevents efficient heat dissipation.
Air Filter Inspect and clean the air filter periodically to maintain cooling air flow. Remove the filter retainer (remove four attaching screws) from the rear of the 371B. Wash the filter in soapy water, rinse, dry, and replace on the 371B.
Troubleshooting The following information is provided to facilitate troubleshooting the 371B: H Troubleshooting aids H Troubleshooting equipment H Troubleshooting techniques...
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“Adjustment and Test Point Locations” pullout pages appear in Chapter 8: Diagrams and Circuit Board Illustrations. Troubleshooting The following equipment is useful for troubleshooting the 371B. Equipment 1. Transistor Tester Description:...
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If there is any question about the correct function or operation of any control on the instrument, refer to the 371B User manual. Also, a user-initiated diagnostic routine allows you to check the functionality of each front panel push button or rotary switch.
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The 371B Troubleshooting charts in the Chapter 8: Diagram and Circuit Board Illustrations, provides a guide for locating defective circuits. Start at the top of the chart and perform the checks until one of the checks fails.
Diagnostics The 371B has three sets of diagnostic routines. H Power-up diagnostics are run every time the 371B is powered up. There is a default set and and an extended set that can be run during power up. H User-initiated diagnostics can be used to verify the operation of the front-panel controls.
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If a checksum error is found, the error message is displayed in the error message area of the CRT graticule and the 371B does not advance to the next routine. ROM must function properly in order to continue with power-up diagnostics.
The operator can follow the lighting sequence to obtain a visual indication that the LEDs are operating. When all LEDs have been lit in sequence, the 371B diagnostic software advances to the display quality check. CAUTION. Be sure to turn the NON STORE/STORE/VIEW intensity control to a level that prevents burning the CRT when the display quality test pattern is displayed.
The following message also appears in the text area of the display graticule. PUSH SHIFT KEY TO GO ON The displayed error can be ignored and the test continued by pressing the cursor SHIFT button. However, keep in mind that the front–panel control may not operate correctly. 4-10 371B Service Manual...
To start this routine, simultaneously press the cursor SHIFT button, and the NON STORE button. To exit this routine, press the cursor SHIFT button, then press the NON STORE button once again. Table 4–3 lists the 371B controls and the corresponding numbers or messages. Table 4-3: Front Panel Control Identification Control...
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GPIB. To initiate this routine, the GPIB controller sends the TESt? query over the GPIB. The 371B responds by running its boot ROM and system RAM diagnos- tic routines and returning boot ROM and system RAM information to the...
Overview In the following procedures, directional terms (top, bottom, left, right) are based on the assumption that your 371B is in a normal, upright position and that you are facing the front of the instrument. Installation or reassembly procedures are the reverse of the disassembly procedures unless otherwise noted.
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Top and Side Panels. Before any assembly can be removed, the top and side panels must be removed. 1. Remove the four cabinet panel retainers from each corner of the 371B rear panel. 2. Remove the securing screw at the middle rear of the top panel. Slide the panel back to remove it from the 371B.
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Chapter 9: Mechanical Parts for location of related chassis-mounted sub-assem- blies and components. Drawer Unit. Perform the following to remove the drawer unit from the 371B. 1. Remove the right and left cabinet panels from the main unit. The drawer unit is secured to the main unit using a long metal bracket on each side.
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A23 FDD Interface Circuit Board. Remove and replace the A23 FDD Interface circuit board as follows: 1. Pull out the drawer unit from the main body of the 371B. 2. Remove the connector for J100 from the A13 Key Interface circuit board.
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4. Two cable assemblies, W622 and W632 are hardwired to the A30 Connector board. Remove these cables at J622 and J632, respectively, on the A10 Sense board. Remove the cables from the chassis clamps. 5. Remove the A30 board from the Front Porch assembly. 4-17 371B Service Manual...
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A31 Relay Board. Perform the following to remove the A31 Relay board. 1. Remove the drawer unit from the 371B. 2. Remove the shield (four screws) that covers the A31 Relay board and the A15 High-Current Control board.
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A16 High Current Control Board. Perform the following to remove the A16 High-Current Control board from the drawer unit. 1. Remove the drawer unit from the 371B. 2. Remove the shield (four screws) that covers the A31 Relay board and the A16 High-Current Control board.
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6. Remove the two screws exposed on the lower side of the CRT bezel, and remove the CRT bezel from the front panel. 7. Remove the CRT filter, spacer, and implosion shield from the CRT frame. 8. Remove the four screws located on the inner side of the frame. 4-20 371B Service Manual...
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10. Install the CRT bezel and bezel cover. 11. Reconnect the CRT anode cap. 12. If you installed a replacement CRT, perform the adjustment procedures provided in Chapter 5: Performance Check and Adjustment. 13. Install the right side, rear, and top panels. 4-21 371B Service Manual...
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Remove J192 from the A25 Main Power Supply board. 5. Remove the eight screws from the A1 Mother board. 6. Lift the A1 Mother board from the 371B. 7. Replace the A1 Mother board in the reverse order of removal.
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A7 Step Generator Circuit Board. Perform the following to remove and install the A7 Step Generator board. 1. Remove the top, rear, and right side panels from the 371B. 2. Remove J70, J72, J74, J76, and J78 from the A7 board.
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A11 Main Key Board. Perform the following to remove and install the A11 Main Key board. 1. Remove the top, rear, and side panels from the 371B. 2. Remove the CRT bezel from the front panel (refer to the CRT removal procedure).
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A22 Interface Board. Perform the following to remove and install the A22 Interface board. 1. Remove the top and rear panels from the 371B. 2. Remove J220 from the A1 Mother board. Refer to the “A2, A3, A4, and A5 Plug-In Circuit board”...
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A25 Main Power Supply Board. Perform the following to remove and install the A25 Main Power Supply board. 1. Remove the top and rear panels from the 371B. 2. Remove J72, J190, J192, J194, J250, J252, J280, and J290 from the A25 board.
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A28 and A29 Graticule Illumination Lamp Boards. Perform the following to remove and install the A28 and A29 Graticule Illumination Lamp boards. 1. Remove the top panel from the 371B. 2. Remove the CRT bezel cover from the lower side of the CRT bezel by pulling it off with your fingernail.
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Maintenance Also check that the air flow arrow marked on the fan is pointing toward the inside of the 371B. 4. Remove the four screws and nuts that secure the Cooling Fan to the rear panel. Lift the Cooling Fan, fan cover, filter, and fan guard from the rear panel.
2000 hours of operation or at least once every year, to ensure that it is operating properly. At the same time, Tektronix recommends that you thoroughly inspect and clean the 371B as instructed in Chapter 4: Maintenance of this manual. Check the performance of this instrument at an ambient temperature between +10_C and +40_C unless otherwise stated.
The specifications for test equipment listed in Table 5–1 are the minimum required to check performance requirements of the 371B. Detailed operating instructions for test equipment are not given in these procedures; refer to the test equipment instruction manual if more information is needed.
Special Fixtures Special fixtures are used to facilitate instrument adjustment. These fixtures are available from Tektronix, Inc. Order by part number from Tektronix field representatives. 371B Service Manual...
It is not necessary to perform all the checks and adjustments whenever you make a minor repair or whenever a specific area of 371B performance is questioned. The performance check and adjustment procedures are designed to check a specific electrical specification or to perform a specific adjustment.
Table 5-2: Performance Check and Adjustment Alternatives (Cont.) Task Procedure Options Functional Check of Front Panel Perform the First-Time Operating Exercises" in Section 3 of the 371B User manual. Controls and Connectors Perform the User-Initiated Push Button Diagnostic Routine" in Chapter 3: Maintenance. Complete Functional Check.
Amplitude Accuracy (Voltage) Maximum Voltage Offset Accuracy Short Circuit Limit Amplitude Accuracy (Current) D13, D15 Maximum Current D14, D16 Maximum Voltage in Current Mode Ripple and Noise Collector Supply Calibrator Voltage Gain Pulse Form Minimum Current Maximum Voltage 371B Service Manual...
Perform the following to setup and initialize the 371B before making any performance checks or adjustments. Setup 1. Check that the 371B is set for the proper power source and that a suitable power cord has been attached. 2. Remove the 371B cabinet panels to gain access to internal adjustments and test points.
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Performance Verification With the power up settings in memory, you can initialize the 371B, as instructed, by performing the following: 1. Press the setup RECALL button (with the memory location set to location 1). 2. Check that the SET 1 message is displayed.
371B and test equipment connections and that provides initialization instructions and control settings. NOTE. You will be instructed to initialize the 371B at the beginning of most procedures to prevent the carry-over of inappropriate setup conditions from previous procedures.
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Performance Verification Parts of Procedure. Each procedure is composed of sequentially-numbered steps. Functional headings, such as “Examining CRT Bias” and “Adjusting CRT Bias” are provided to help identify steps associated with a specific task. 5-10 371B Service Manual...
NOTE. The characteristics examined in this step are examples of typical Deviation and Ripple instrument operation; they are not specifications. Equipment Setup: 371B 371B To 371B Ground Jack To 371B Ground Jack 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B Test Equipment Settings: DIGITAL MULTIMETER...
Test Point Deviation Limits (V) Ripple (mV) +5.2 V +4.992 to +5.408 v200 -12 V -11.4 to -12.6 v100 +12 V +11.4 to +12.6 v100 -6.5 V -6.5 -6.37 to -6.67 +6.5 V +6.5 +6.37 to +6.67 5-12 371B Service Manual...
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Adjusting the +2 V Reference (A25R500) Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B To 371B Ground Jack 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B Test Equipment Settings: DIGITAL MULTIMETER Mode DC Voltage NOTE.
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Adjusting the -2 V Reference. 2. ADJUST R51 6 (–2 V ADJ) on the A25 Main Power Supply board, for a digital multimeter reading of –2.000 V. Removing the Setup. 3. Disconnect the digital multimeter leads from the 371B. 5-14 371B Service Manual...
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Performance Verification A4. Adjusting PLL To A3 371B Digital Multimeter 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B Test Equipment Settings: DIGITAL MULTIMETER Mode DC Voltage 1. Connect the Digital Multimeter test leads to A-GND test point and 9 pin of U110. 2. In case that the frequency of line power supply is 50 Hz, adjust R118 PLL FREQ-1 adjustment on the A3 A/D board for a digital multimeter readout of 2.0 "0.1 V.
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371B. Be certain that the digital multimeter ground lead is connected to the 371B ground terminal. 1. Use a #1 POZIDRIV screwdriver to remove the high-voltage shield from the left side of the 371B. There are three shields on the left side; remove the center shield. 5-16...
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5. Change the following 371B setting: POWER WARNING. To avoid electric shock hazard, be certain the 371B POWER switch is set to OFF before disconnecting the digital multimeter leads. 6. Disconnect the high voltage digital multimeter probe and negative lead from the 371B.
DC Voltage NOTE. See “Test Point and Adjustment Locations Pullout 1” in Chapter 8 for the location of test points for this step. Examining Horizontal CAL ZERO. 1. Change the following 371B setting: DISPLAY Mode CAL ZERO 5-18 371B Service Manual...
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Cal zero mode is initiated by pressing the VIEW button while holding down the SHIFT button. 2. EXAMINE the digital multimeter for reading between –0.995 and –1.005 V. Examining Horizontal CAL FULL. 3. Change the following 371B setting: DISPLAY Mode CAL FULL Cal full mode is initiated by pressing the STORE button while holding down the SHIFT button.
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Fully counterclockwise GRAT ILLUM Fully counterclockwise 1. While pressing the cursor SHIFT button, set the 371B POWER switch to ON. This displays the frame test pattern on the CRT. Examining CRT Bias. 2. EXAMINE the CRT for the center spot to be barely visible. If the spot is bright or not visible at all, the following adjustment may be necessary.
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NOTE. R210 can be adjusted through the access hole in the high voltage shield. 3. ADJUST GRID BIAS adjustment R210 on the A20 H.V. Regulator board until the CRT spot is barely visible. Removing the Setup. 4. Change the following 371B settings: INTENSITY NON STORE/STORE/VIEW Optimum intensity...
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371B 371B Settings: POWER FOCUS Fully counterclockwise 1. While pressing the cursor SHIFT button, set the 371B POWER switch to ON. This displays the Frame Test Pattern on the CRT. Examining Astigmatism. 2. Change the following 371B settings: INTENSITY NON STORE/STORE/VIEW...
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Performance Verification 4. ADJUST ASTIG adjustment R420 on the A18 CRT Output board for a circular spot shape. 5. Change the following 371B settings: FOCUS Clockwise for smallest pos sible spot INTENSITY NON STORE/STORE/VIEW Normal Viewing READOUT/CURSOR Normal Viewing 6. EXAMINE the CRT for the frame test pattern to be similarly in focused.
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Examining VIEW. 3. Press the ENTER button to store the displayed trace (spot) in memory location 1. 4. EXAMINE the display for ENTER COMPLETE message. 5. Change the following 371B setting: DISPLAY Mode VIEW 6. CHECK that the VIEW LED is lit.
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Performance Verification Examining NON STORE. 8. Change the following 371B setting: DISPLAY Mode NON STORE 9. CHECK that the NON STORE LED is lit 10. EXAMINE the CRT for a continuous increase in spot brightness as the NON STORE/STORE/VIEW INTENSITY control is turned from fully counterclockwise to fully clockwise.
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371B Settings: Initialize the 371B 1. Press the REF button. 2. CHECK that the REF LED is lit. 3. Change the following 371B setting: DISPLAY INVERT 4. EXAMINE the CRT for a continuous increase in brightness of the trace (spot) as the REF INTENSITY control is turned from full counterclockwise to full clockwise: 5.
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Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. CURSOR Mode WINDOW 1. Examine the display for a continuous increase in readout and brightness as the READOUT/CURSOR INTENSITY control is turned from full counterclockwise to full clockwise.
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Gain (A3R622) Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. CURSOR Mode DISPLAY Mode CAL ZERO NOTE.
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Cal full mode is initiated by pressing the STORE button while holding the cursor SHIFT button. Examining Cal Full. 7. EXAMINE the 371B for the following: H The vertical CURSOR readout is between 9.98 A and 10.02 A. H The horizontal CURSOR readout is between 9.98 V and 10.02 V.
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CURSOR readouts is 10.00 A between the cal zero and cal full modes. Example: Cal Zero –0.05 A, Cal Full 9.95 A, difference equals 10.00 A. 13. Press the REF button while pressing the cursor SHIFT button. This initiates cal off mode. 5-30 371B Service Manual...
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Initiating the Test Pattern. 1. While pressing the cursor SHIFT button, set the 371B POWER switch to This initiates the diagnostic routine. The logo first appears, followed by the display test pattern shown in Figure 5–1.
If the pattern centers do not align, the following adjustments are necessary. Adjusting SY POSITION and SX POSITION. The SX and SY POSITION controls change the frame test pattern position without changing the dot test pattern position. 5-32 371B Service Manual...
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H ORTHOGONALITY changes the test pattern shape from the rhombus to rectangular. H X-GAIN and Y-GAIN change the test pattern from rectangular to square. H Front-panel POSITION controls change the position of the whole display. Checking Orthogonality. 8. Change the following 371B settings: 5-33 371B Service Manual...
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A5 Display Control board to position the outer eight dots of the dot pattern within the inner and outer frame patterns. Checking and Adjusting Geometry. 13. Change the following 371B settings: POSITION Vertical and Horizontal Position the center dot pattern at graticule center.
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Looping Zero (A10R413) Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following settings: COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 3 mW HIGH VOLTAGE...
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NOTE. See “Test Point and Adjustment Locations Pullout 2” in Chapter 8 for the location of adjustments R462, R422, and R413. 3. ADJUST TAN ZERO adjustment R462 on the A10 Sense board to align the trace with the horizontal graticule line. 4. Change the following 371B setting: COLLECTOR SUPPLY VARI 0.0 % ABLE...
Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. TO A5TP 60 (HO) 371B Digital Multimeter TO A5TP 80 (GND) 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. DISPLAY Horizontal 100 mV/DIV COLLECTOR CURSOR Mode Test Equipment Settings:...
SHIFT button and the 300 mW or 30 mW button. The indicator to the left of HIGH or LOW will change color from red to green. Adjusting Horizontal Balance. 2. Change the following 371B settings: DISPLAY Mode NON STORE...
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6. ADJUST H BAL adjustment R276 on the A10 Sense board for minimum spot shift while setting HORIZONTAL VOLTS/DIV from 50 V/DIV COLLECTOR to 500 V/DIV COLLECTOR. Rechecking After Adjustment. 7. Change the following 371B setting: DISPLAY Mode STORE 8. Repeat Step 1.
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CURRENT/DIV setting. Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 mW DISPLAY...
If the CURSOR readout is within the given limits, go on to the next procedure. Adjusting Vertical Balance. NOTE. See “Test Point and Adjustment Location Pullouts 1 and 2” in Chapter 8 for the location of adjustment R645 and R146. 2. Change the following 371B settings: DISPLAY Mode NON STORE COLLECTOR SUPPLY...
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Performance Verification Rechecking After Adjustment. 8. Change the following 371B settings: DISPLAY Mode STORE COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 mW 9. Repeat Step 1. 5-42 371B Service Manual...
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READOUT plus 20 mV.) Equipment Setup. 1. Turn off the 371B. 2. Remove the connector at J76 on the A7 Step Generator board. 3. Turn on the 371B and configure as shown in the setup illustration below. 371B 371B Settings: DISPLAY...
Performance Verification 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-2: Setup for determining voltage measurement accuracy 5. Set the voltage source to 0 V. 6. CHECK that the horizontal CURSOR readout is within the limits shown in Table 5–7 for a voltage source of 0.000 V at each setting of HORIZONTAL VOLTS/DIV STEP GEN.
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READOUT plus 20 mV.) Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. DISPLAY HORIZONTAL 100 mV/DIV COLLECTOR CURSOR...
2. CHECK that the horizontal CURSOR readout is within the limits shown in Table 5–8 at each setting of HORIZONTAL VOLTS/DIV COLLECTOR with changing each Voltage setting. 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-3: Setup for determining low voltage measurement accuracy Table 5-8: Collector Low Voltage Measurement Accuracy...
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TAL VOLTS/DIV setting. Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 mW DISPLAY...
0 V or disabled. 7. Disconnect the voltage source from the Calibration Fixture. 8. Initialize the 371B. CAUTION. Before disconnecting the voltage source, make sure that the voltage source has been set to 0 V or disabled.
Mode Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 mW DISPLAY VERTICAL...
4. Verify that vertical CURSOR readout is within the limit shown in Table 5–10 at each setting of the current source, peak power watts, and VER- TICAL CURRENT/DIV. 5. Disable the current source, then disconnect the patch cords. 6. Initialize the 371B. 5-50 371B Service Manual...
Current Mode Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. DISPLAY VERTICAL 2 mA/DIV HORIZONTAL 500 mV/DIV COLLECTOR...
4. Connect the short patch cords and plug the two shorting bars over the 250 mW load resistor label as shown in Figure 5–7. 5. Close the protective cover. 6. Set the HIGH CURRENT breaker to ENABLED. 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-6: Calibrating CURSOR readout for checking accuracy of collector current measurement 5-52...
8. CHECK that the vertical CURSOR readout is within a reading specified in Table 5–11. 9. Set the HIGH CURRENT breaker to DISABLED. 10. Remove the patch cords from the Calibration Fixture. 11. Initialize the 371B. Table 5-11: High Collector Current Measurement Accuracy PEAK POWER VERTICAL...
Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and Multi .1X Balance set controls as described. (A3R510) 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. STEP GENERATOR SOURCE VOLTAGE STEP/OFFSET AMPLITUDE NUMBER OF STEPS...
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Determining Whether Adjustment is Necessary. 1. EXAMINE the digital multimeter for a reading of 0 mV"1 mV when the STEP/OFFSET AMPLITUDE is set to 5 V, 2 V, and 1 V. 2. Change the following 371B setting: STEP GENERATOR STEP MULTI .1X The indicator above the STEP MULTI .1X button will be lit.
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10. EXAMINE the digital multimeter for a reading of 0 V"1 mV when the STEP/OFFSET AMPLITUDE is set to 5 V, 2 V, and 1 V. 11. If further adjustments are required, repeat Steps 4 through 9. Removing the Setup. 12. Disconnect the digital multimeter leads and patch cords. 5-56 371B Service Manual...
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Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and (A7R417) set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 W DISPLAY Mode...
1. ADJUST SGV BALANCE adjustment R405 on the A7 Step Generator board for no horizontal display shift when STEP/OFFSET AMPLITUDE is set back and forth between 500 mV and 1 V. Changing the Setup. 2. Change the following 371B settings: DISPLAY Mode STORE...
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VOLTAGE 9. Repeat Steps 5 through 8 to determine if further adjustment is necessary. Removing the Setup. 10. Disconnect the DC voltage source from the 371B. D3. Adjusting Step NOTE. The characteristics examined in this procedure are examples of typical Generator Gain (A3R518) instrument operation;...
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J340. 2. Change the position of jumper J340 on the A3 A/D board to the CAL position. 3. Change the following 371B setting: POWER Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described.
R518. 7. ADJUST SG GAIN adjustment R518 on the A3 A/D board for a digital multimeter reading of 10.00 V"0.01 V. Returning Jumper J340 to the Zero Position. 8. Change the following 371B setting: POWER 5-61 371B Service Manual...
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Performance Verification 9. Change the position of jumper J340 on the A3 A/D board to the Zero position. 10. Change the following 371B setting: POWER Removing the Setup. 11. Disconnect the digital multimeter. 5-62 371B Service Manual...
Current Balance (A7R380) Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. DISPLAY Mode NON STORE Horizontal 100 mV/DIV STEP GEN...
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Correcting for Unsatisfactory Adjustment. NOTE. Repeat procedures D1 through D2 if R322 cannot be satisfactorily adjusted. Adjusting Negative Current Balance. 4. Change the following 371B setting: STEP GENERATOR INVERT The indicator beside the INVERT button will be lit. NOTE. See “Test Point and Adjustment Locations Pullout 2” in Chapter 8 for the location of adjustment R380.
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(A7R305) Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 W DISPLAY Horizontal...
Performance Verification 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-11: Calibration Fixture connections for adjusting Loop Gain in current source mode 5. Close the protective cover. Noting the Reference Value. 6. Note the digital multimeter reading. This reading will be used in Step 9.
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Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. STEP GENERATOR NUMBER OF STEPS Test Equipment Settings: TEST OSCILLOSCOPE...
Performance Verification 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-12: Calibration Fixture connections for checking step rates, pulse form 4. Close the protective cover. 5. Set the test oscilloscope to DC coupling. 6. Set the test oscilloscope time/division to 50 ms/division. 7. CHECK that the pulse width is 450 ms to 550 ms at half amplitude and overshoot or undershoot is within 10 % of full amplitude.
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10 ms/DIV TRIGGERING LINE BANDWIDTH 20 MHz 1. Connecting the X1 probe tip from the test oscilloscope to the STEP GENERATOR VOLTAGE terminal and the ground lead to the COMMON terminal plugs as shown in Figure 5–13. 5-69 371B Service Manual...
AMPLITUDE + 2 mV. H With STEP MULTI .1X on, variation between step amplitudes is less than 5 %. 1. Change the following 371B setting: POWER 2. Change the position of jumper J340 on A3 A/D board from ZERO to CAL.
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Performance Verification 3. Change the following 371B setting: POWER Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described 371B 371B Settings: Change the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS...
Performance Verification 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-14: Calibration Fixture connections for checking Incremental Accuracy 5. Close the protective cover. 6. Press the SINGLE button so that the spot moves to the left-most vertical graticule line. 7. CHECK the digital multimeter reading for the value specified for STEP 0 of Table 5–12.
23. Change the position of the jumper J340 from CAL to ZERO on the A3 A/D board. Table 5-13: Incremental Accuracy Using STEP MULTI .1X STEP DMM Reading (") -12 to +12 mV 180 to 220 mV 372 to 428 mV 564 to 636 mV 756 to 844 mV 5-73 371B Service Manual...
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H Each step is within 2 % of total output + 3 % of Step Amplitude + 2 mV. Source Mode 1. Change the following 371B setting: POWER 2. Change the position of jumper J340 from ZERO to CAL on the A3 A/D board and turn the POWER switch to ON.
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NUMBER OF STEPS SOURCE VOLTAGE STEP/OFFSET AMPLITUDE 200 mV Test Equipment Settings: DIGITAL MULTIMETER Mode DC VOLTAGE 3. Connect the digital multimeter between the STEP GENERATOR VOLTAGE terminal and the COMMON terminal as shown in Figure 5–15. 5-75 371B Service Manual...
1.952 to 2.048 V 9.768 to 10.232 V 9. Disconnect the digital multimeter. 10. Press the RECALL button to initialize the 371B. 11. Proceed to the “Setup Conditions” for procedure D10 to check maximum voltage accuracy. Otherwise perform the following steps.
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Performance Verification 12. Set the 371B POWER switch to OFF. 13. Change the position of the jumper J340 from CAL to ZERO on A3 A/D board. D10. Checking Maximum Specifications: Voltage Accuracy of H Each step is within 2 % of total output + 3 % of Step AMPLITUDE + 2 mV.
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Performance Verification Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. POWER COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 W...
STEP/OFFSET AMPLITUDE to 200 mV. 6. CHECK that the digital multimeter reading is within the range specified in Table 5–15 for each STEP/OFFSET AMPLITUDE setting from 200 mV to 1 V. 7. Change the following 371B settings: STEP GENERATOR INVERT STEP/OFFSET AMPLI...
Performance Verification 9. Press the SHINGLE button and change the following 371B settings: DISPLAY HORIZONTAL 5 V STEP GEN STEP GENERATOR STEP/OFFSET AMPLI TUDE NUMBER OF STEPS OFFSET 25.00 V 10. Press the REPEAT button five times until the spot moves to the right-most vertical graticule line.
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5 V of Step AMPLITUDE. Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS HIGH VOLTAGE DISABLED...
OFFSET column in Table 5–16 for each setting of STEP/OFFSET AMPLITUDE from 200 mV to 5 V. 4. Press the step generator INVERT button to turn invert on. 5. Repeat Step 3. 6. Change the following 371B settings: STEP GENERATOR INVERT STEP/OFFSET AMPLI...
Performance Verification 8. Change the following 371B settings: STEP GENERATOR INVERT STEP OFFSET AMPLI 200 mV TUDE OFFSET -2000 mV 9. Repeat Step 7. 10. Remove the patch cords from the STEP GENERATOR VOLTAGE OUTPUT and the COMMON terminals. 11. Initialize the 371B.
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Voltage Source Mode Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. STEP GENERATOR NUMBER OF STEPS SOURCE VOLTAGE...
H Each step is within 2 % of total output + 3 % of step AMPLITUDE + 10 nA. Current Source Mode 1. Change the following 371B setting: POWER 2. Change the position of jumper J340 from ZERO to CAL on the A3 A/D board.
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NOTE. When the jumper position is changed from ZERO to CAL, store mode is disabled. Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B Change the following 371B setting: POWER 371B Settings: Change the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY...
Performance Verification 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-19: Setup for checking amplitude accuracy of normal step current source mode 4. Simultaneously press the SHIFT and COLLECTOR SUPPLY POLAR- ITY buttons to set VERTICAL AMP CHECK MODE. 5. Press the SHINGLE button, and press the REPEAT button ten times until the spot moves to the upper-most horizontal graticule line.
10. To check maximum current accuracy, proceed to the “Setup Conditions” for procedure D14; otherwise perform the following steps. 11. Set the 371B POWER switch to OFF. 12. Change the position of jumper J340 from CAL to ZERO on A3 A/D board.
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Performance Verification Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B Change the following 371B setting: POWER 371B Settings: Change the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS DISPLAY...
3. Connect the digital multimeter between the STEP GENERATOR CUR- RENT terminal and the COLLECTOR SUPPLY HIGH VOLTAGE terminal as shown in Figure 5–20, and close the protective cover. 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-20: Setup for checking maximum current accuracy of normal step current source mode 4.
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–2043.0 mA). 9. Press the step generator INVERT button to turn invert off and disconnect the digital multimeter. 10. Set the 371B POWER switch to OFF. 11. Change the position of the jumper J340 from CAL to ZERO. 5-91...
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Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. STEP GENERATOR NUMBER OF STEPS STEP/OFFSET AMPLITUDE 100 A...
Performance Verification 1. Connect long patch cords between the Calibration Fixture and the voltage source as shown in Figure 5–21. 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-21: Setup for determining cursor measurement variation 2. Apply 0.750 V from the voltage source. 3. Note the reading of the horizontal CURSOR readout.
Performance Verification 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-22: Setup for measuring pulse amplitude accuracy 8. Set the load resistor to 750 mW 9. Close the protective cover. 10. Move the dot cursor, using the cursor position buttons, to the right-most dot, representing the tenth step generator pulse.
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Source Mode Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. STEP GENERATOR NUMBER OF STEPS STEP/OFFSET AMPLITUDE 100 mA...
Performance Verification 1. Connect long patch cords between the Calibration Fixture and the voltage source as shown in Figure 5–23. 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-23: Setup for determining cursor measurement variation 2. Apply 0.750 V from the voltage source. 3. Note the reading of the horizontal CURSOR readout.
14. Press the step generator INVERT button to reverse step polarity. 15. Repeat Steps 8 through 12. 16. Compare the calculated value of PULSE AMPLITUDE with the LIMIT VALUE (–1957 to –2043 mA). 17. Disconnect the patch cords. 18. Initialize the 371B. 5-97 371B Service Manual...
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Mode Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 W DISPLAY HORIZONTAL...
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Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 W STEP GENERATOR...
Figure 5-25: Setup for checking ripple and pulse noise 4. Close the protective cover. 5. CHECK that the ripple pulse noise is less than 20 mVp-p. 6. Disconnect the X1 probe and the patch cords. 7. Initialize the 371B. 5-100 371B Service Manual...
Mode DC Voltage Removing the Shield Panel and Connecting the Meter. 1. Change the following 371B setting: POWER 2. Remove the shield panel on the A6 Collector Supply board. 3. Connect the positive lead of the digital multimeter to J62 pin 1 on the A6 Collector Supply Output board and the negative lead to ground.
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Output board for a digital multimeter reading of 0 V"1.00 mV. Disconnecting the Meter and Replacing the Shield Panel. 7. Change the following 371B setting: POWER 8. Disconnect the digital multimeter from the 371B. 9. Replace the shield panel. 10. Change the following 371B setting: POWER...
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Voltage (A6R401) Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 W HIGH VOLTAGE...
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Performance Verification 5. EXAMINE the display for a horizontal CURSOR readout between 3000 V and 3300 V. 6. Change the following 371B setting: COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 300 mW 7. EXAMINE the display for a horizontal CURSOR readout between 300 V and 345 V.
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Performance Verification Determining Whether Further Adjustment is Necessary. 12. Repeat Steps 3 to 8 to determine whether further adjustment is necessary. Removing the Setup. 13. Change the following 371B setting: COLLECTOR SUPPLY HIGH VOLTAGE DISABLED 5-105 371B Service Manual...
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H Rise and Fall time are between 40 and 120 ms with collector supply VARIABLE set at 50 %. Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B Test Equipment Settings: TEST OSCILLOSCOPE COUPLING VERTICAL 5 V/Div...
Performance Verification 371B Calibration Fixture Figure 5-26: Setup for checking pulse form 2. Close the protective cover and set the HIGH CURRENT breaker to the ENABLED position. 3. Set the collector supply VARIABLE control to 50 %. 4. Set the test oscilloscope time/DIV to 50 ms/DIV.
400 mA"20% at 30 mW. Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 3 kW DISPLAY...
12. Set the peak power watts to 3 W. 13. Repeat Step 11. 14. Set the peak power watts to 300 mW. 15. Repeat Step 11. 16. Set the peak power watts to 30 mW. 17. Repeat Step 11. 18. Initialize the 371B. 5-109 371B Service Manual...
Current Output Reading 3 kW 400 A 300 W 40 A 30 W 32 mA to 48 mA 3.2 mA to 4.8 mA 300 mW 3.2 mA to 4.8 mA 30 mW 320 mA to 480 mA 5-110 371B Service Manual...
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30 mW. Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. 371B 371B Settings: Initialize the 371B, then set the following control as indicated. COLLECTOR SUPPLY PEAK POWER WATTS 30 mW HIGH VOLTAGE...
7. Set the HIGH CURRENT breaker to the ENABLED position. 8. Set the VARIABLE control to 100 %. 9. CHECK that the value of the horizontal CURSOR readout is set between 28.5 V to 33.0 V. 10. Change the following 371B settings: COLLECTOR SUPPLY POLARITY PEAK POWER WATTS...
Equipment Setup. Set up the equipment as shown in the following illustration and set controls as described. Test Equipment Settings: DIGITAL MULTIMETER Mode OHMS 1. Connect the patch cords as shown in Figure 5–29 on the Test Fixture. 5-113 371B Service Manual...
Performance Verification 371B Test Fixture Figure 5-29: Setup for checking sense load resistance 2. CHECK that the resistance between the COLLECTOR SENSE and #1 is less than 1 W. 3. CHECK that the resistance between the BASE SENSE and #2 is less than 1 W.
Test Equipment Settings: DIGITAL MULTIMETER Mode OHMS 1. Connect the patch cords on the Test Fixture as shown in Figure 5–30. 371B Test Fixture Figure 5-30: Setup A for Checking Test Fixture continuity 5-115 371B Service Manual...
4. CHECK that the resistance between the EMITTER and #6 is less than 1 W. 5. Connect the patch cords on the Test Fixture as shown in Figure 5–31. 371B Test Fixture Figure 5-31: Setup B for Checking Test Fixture continuity 6.
2. Disconnect all test equipment from the 371B 3. Install any protective covers/panels removed during the performance check and adjustment procedures. 4. Install the top and side panels to the 371B. The 371B is ready for use. 5-117 371B Service Manual...
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Performance Verification 5-118 371B Service Manual...
371B Programmable High Power Curve Tracer comes configured for installation in a 19-inch wide instrument rack. Option D1 A calibration data test result report will be provided with the 371B Program- mable High Power Curve Tracer when this option is specified. Option A9 371B Programmable High Power Curve Tracer comes without the power cord.
Options and Accessories Accessories Standard Accessories The 371B Programmable High Power Curve Tracer includes the standard accessories listed in Table 6–1: Table 6-1: Standard accessories Accessory Part number User Manual 070 A840 XX Test Fixture 016 A328 00 Test Adapters...
Options and Accessories Recommended The following optional accessories, listed in Table 6–3, are recommended for use Accessories with the instrument: Table 6-3: Recommended accessories Accessory Model number Thermal Printer iDP3240 CBM, Thermal Printer (http://www.jcbm.co.jp) 371B Service Manual...
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Options and Accessories 371B Service Manual...
The repair of is the exchange of the board fundamentally. This section contains a list of the electrical components for the 371B Program- mable High Power Curve Tracer. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix field office or representative.
670 7918 03 670 7918 XX When you order parts, Tektronix will provide you with the most current part for your product type, serial number, and modification (if applicable). At the time of your order, Tektronix will determine the part number revision level needed for your product, based on the information you provide.
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City, state, zip code TK0191 SONY/TEKTRONIX 5-9-31 KITASHINAGAWA, TOKYO JAPAN 141-0001 SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO 80009 TEKTRONIX INC. 14150 SW KARL BRAUN DR BEAVERTON OR 97077-0001 PO BOX 500 TKOBD TAISHO ELECTRIC IND CO LTD 5-28- 16 OKUSAWA TOKYO JAPAN SETAGAYA- KU 371B Service Manual...
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CIRCUIT BD ASSY:COLLECTOR PWR SPLY TK0191 ORDER BY DESC 671-0227-01 CIRCUIT BD ASSY:PRIMARY TK0191 ORDER BY DESC 670-9324-01 CIRCUIT BD ASSY:LAMP(R) 80009 670932401 670-9324-02 CIRCUIT BD ASSY:LAMP(L) 80009 670932402 671-0305-01 CIRCUIT BD ASSY:CONNECTOR 80009 671030501 671-0306-00 CIRCUIT BD ASSY:RELAY 80009 671030600 371B Service Manual...
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CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:1,22 AWG,3.0 L 80009 174100900 A28W280 174-0313-00 CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:2,26 AWG,30.0 L,RIBBON 80009 174031300 A29W290 174-0312-00 CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:2,26 AWG,22.0 L,RIBBON 80009 174031200 A30W622 174-0991-00 CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:6,26 AWG,23.6 L,RIBBON TK0191 174099100 A30W632 174-0993-00 CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:6,26 AWG,23.6 L,RIBBON TK0191 174099300 371B Service Manual...
Mechanical Parts List This section contains a list of the replaceable modules for the 371B. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix field office or representative. Changes to Tektronix instruments are sometimes made to accommodate improved components as they become available and to give you the benefit of the latest circuit improvements.
Module Servicing Modules can be serviced by selecting one of the following three options. Contact your local Tektronix service center or representative for repair assistance. Module Exchange. In some cases you may exchange your module for a reman- ufactured module. These modules cost significantly less than new modules and meet the same factory specifications.
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80009 4073890XX (ATTACHING PARTS) 212-0002-XX SCREW,MACHINE:8-32 X 0.25,FLH,STL 0KB01 ORDER BY DESC 212-0004-XX SCREW,MACHINE:8-32 X 0.312,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 407-3890-XX BRACKET,SUPPORT:ALUMINUM 80009 4073890XX (ATTACHING PARTS) 212-0002-XX SCREW,MACHINE:8-32 X 0.25,FLH,STL 0KB01 ORDER BY DESC 371B Service Manual...
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SCREW,MACHINE:4-40 X 0.188,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 390-1088-XX CABINET,TOP:ALUMINUM 80009 3901088XX (ATTACHING PARTS) 211-0507-XX SCREW,MACHINE:6-32 X 0.312,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 426-2136-XX FRAME SECT,CAB.:REAR,AL 80009 4262136XX 390-0985-XX CABINET SIDE:RIGHT 80009 3900985XX (ATTACHING PARTS) 371B Service Manual...
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(ATTACHING PARTS) 212-0507-XX SCREW,MACHINE:10-32 X 0.375,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC 211-0507-XX SCREW,MACHINE:6-32 X 0.312,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC 212-0507-XX SCREW,MACHINE:10-32 X 0.375,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 120-1755-01 XFMR,PWR,STU:CMOS,CLK GEN & READY INTFC:(T200) TK019 120175501 9-21 371B Service Manual...
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PLATE,CONN MTG:FEMALE,STEEL 80009 3865485XX (ATTACHING PARTS) 211-0507-XX SCREW,MACHINE:6-32 X 0.312,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 198-5749-00 WIRE SET,ELEC:371B W/D-SUB 50 80009 198574900 CONT,FEMALE:(W410),(ATTACHING PARTS) 211-0661-XX SCR,ASSEM WSHR:4-40 X 0.25,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 386-5909-XX PLATE,CONN MTG:FEMALE,STEEL...
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NUT,PL,ASSEM WA:6-32 X 0.312,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 426-2331-XX FRAME:POLYCARBONATE 80009 4262331XX 333-3887-XX PANEL,FRONT:FDD,POLYCARBONATE 80009 3333887XX 122-0184-XX ANGLE,RAIL:SUBPANEL MTG,RIGHT 80009 1220184XX (ATTACHING PARTS) 211-0038-XX SCREW,MACHINE:4-40 X 0.312,FLH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 9-31 371B Service Manual...
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NUT,PLAIN,HEX:0.25-28 X 0.375,BRS 73743 3089-402 210-0046-XX WASHER,LOCK:0.261 ID,INTL,0.018 THK,STL 78189 1214-05-00-0541 (END ATTACHING PARTS) 333-3514-XX PANEL,FRONT:371B,PWR SW 80009 3333514XX 426-2213-XX SUBPANEL,FRONT:PWR SW TK019 4262213XX (ATTACHING PARTS) 210-0586-XX NUT,PL,ASSEM WA:4-40 X 0.25,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 9-32 371B Service Manual...
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SCREW,MACHINE:6-32 X 0.312,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 151-0896-00 TRANSISTOR:(Q902) TK00L MG100H1BS1 (ATTACHING PARTS) 211-0507-XX SCREW,MACHINE:6-32 X 0.312,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC 210-0803-XX 300000 300401 WASHER,FLAT:0.15 ID X 0.375 OD X 0.032,STL 12327 ORDER BY DESC 9-33 371B Service Manual...
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NUT BLOCK:4-40 X 0.282,NI SIL TK0914 ORDER BY DESC (ATTACHING PARTS) 211-0105-XX SCREW,MACHINE:4-40 X 0.188,FLH,STL TK0435 MACHINE SCREW (END ATTACHING PARTS) 343-1287-XX CLAMP,CABLE:8.4MM ID,NYLON 80009 3431287XX (ATTACHING PARTS) 210-0407-XX NUT,PLAIN,HEX:6-32 X 0.25,BRS 73743 3038-402 (END ATTACHING PARTS) 9-34 371B Service Manual...
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Serial no. Mfr. index number effective discont'd Name & description code Mfr. part number number 198-5750-00 WIRE SET,ELEC:371B W/D-SUB 50 CONT,MALE:(W610) 80009 198575000 (ATTACHING PARTS) 211-0661-XX SCR,ASSEM WSHR:4-40 X 0.25,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 386-5917-XX PLATE,CONN MTG:STEEL 80009...
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(ATTACHING PARTS) 211-0538-XX SCREW,MACHINE:6-32 X 0.312,FLH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 337-3479-XX SHIELD,CRT:LOWER TK0FE 30-0004 (ATTACHING PARTS) 211-0661-XX SCR,ASSEM WSHR:4-40 X 0.25,PNH,STL TK0435 ORDER BY DESC (END ATTACHING PARTS) 342-0846-XX INSULATOR,PLATE:CIRCUIT BREAKER,PC TK0CP 30-0079 9-36 371B Service Manual...
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371B is measuring half the VDC value on a DMM compared to the Horizontal V/Div reading on screen. Could there be a incorrect front panel setting?
Yes, a possible incorrect front panel setting on the Tektronix 371B that could cause it to measure half the VDC value compared to the Horizontal V/Div reading is an incorrect HORIZONTAL VOLTS/DIV knob setting. If the knob is not set properly, it may misrepresent the horizontal sensitivity, leading to incorrect voltage measurements on the display.
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