Brief Procedures; Self Tests - Tektronix TDS 510A Instruction Manual

Brief Procedures

Self Tests

Verify Internal Adjustment,
Self Compensation, and
Diagnostics
TDS 510A Performance Verification and Specifications
The Self Tests use internal routines to confirm basic functionality and proper
adjustment. No test equipment is required to do these test procedures.
The Functional Tests utilize the probe-compensation output at the front panel as
a test-signal source for further verifying that the oscilloscope functions properly.
A probe, such as the P6139A, is required to do these test procedures.
This procedure uses internal routines to verify that the oscilloscope functions and
was adjusted properly. No test equipment or hookups are required.
Equipment None
Required
Prerequisites See page 1–15.
1. Verify that internal diagnostics pass: Do the following substeps to verify
passing of internal diagnostics.
a. Display the System diagnostics menu:
Press SHIFT; then press UTILITY.
Repeatedly press the main-menu button System until Diag/Err is
highlighted in the pop-up menu.
b. Run the System Diagnostics:
First disconnect any input signals from all four channels.
Press the main-menu button Execute; then press the side-menu
button OK Confirm Run Test.
c. Wait: The internal diagnostics do an exhaustive verification of proper
oscilloscope function. This verification will take up to three and a half
minutes. At some time during the wait, a "clock" icon (shown at left)
will appear on-screen. When the verification is finished, the resulting
status will appear on the screen.
d. Confirm no failures are found: Verify that no failures are found and
reported on-screen.
e. Confirm the three adjustment sections have passed status:
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