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Tektronix CFG253 User Manual

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CFG253
3 MHz Function Generator
070-8362-04

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  • Page 1 User Manual CFG253 3 MHz Function Generator 070-8362-04...
  • Page 2 Copyright Tektronix, Inc. 1993. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved. Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000...
  • Page 3 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. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ........Preparing the CFG253 Function Generator for Use .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents CFG253 User Manual...

  • Page 7: General Safety Summary

    Do Not Operate Without Covers To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with covers or panels removed. Use Proper Fuse To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product. CFG253 User Manual...
  • Page 8 These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. CFG253 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Certifications And Compliances

    Manual Certifications and Compliances CSA Certified Power Cords CSA Certification includes the products and power cords appropriate for use in the North America power network. All other power cords supplied are approved for the country of use. CFG253 User Manual...
  • Page 10 General Safety Summary CFG253 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started The Tektronix CFG253 Function Generator produces sine, square, and sawtooth waves and TTL signals in a frequency range of 0.03 Hz to 3 MHz. You can use it to test and calibrate audio and ultrasonic equipment and servo systems. You can also directly control amplitude and DC offset.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Cfg253 Function Generator For Use

    Getting Started Preparing the CFG253 Function Generator for Use Check the following items prior to operating the CFG253 Function Generator for the first time (see Figure 1 for locations of items): Figure 1: Line Voltage Selectors, Power Input, and Fuse Locations CAUTION.

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    1. POWER On Light. When lighted, indicates a power on condition. 2. AMPLITUDE Control. This variable control, depending on the position of the VOLTS OUT button, determines the level of the signal at the MAIN output connector. CFG253 User Manual...
  • Page 14 6. FUNCTION Buttons. The sine, square or sawtooth buttons select the type of signal provided at the MAIN output connector. 7. FREQUENCY Control. This variable control determines the frequency of the signal at the MAIN output connector within the range set by the RANGE buttons. CFG253 User Manual...
  • Page 15 13. SYNC (TTL) OUTPUT. BNC output connector for TTL signals. 14. MAIN OUTPUT. BNC output connector for sine wave, square wave and sawtooth wave signals. 15. POWER Button. Push in to turn function generator on. A second push turns the function generator off. CFG253 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    SWEEP button is set to the out position. An input of 0 to +10 VDC sweeps the signal at the MAIN output down two decades (100:1). The total sweep range is also dependent on the base frequency and the desired sweep direction. CFG253 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Reference

    Reference This section describes two advanced functions of the CFG253 Function Generator: TTL signals and external sweep. TTL Signals To generate a TTL signal, follow these steps: 1. Connect the BNC connector from your oscilloscope to the SYNC (TTL) OUTPUT as shown below.

  • Page 18: External Sweep

    4. Push the SWEEP button out to deactivate the internal sweep function. When using an external sweep signal, the sweep width and sweep rate knobs have no effect on the signal sweep. Instead, these parameters are controlled entirely by the external signal provided through the rear panel. CFG253 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Table 2 shows characteristics of the CFG253 Function Generator that are guaranteed by warranty. Table 2: Warranted Characteristics Characteristic Measurement Outputs Square wave, sine wave, sawtooth wave, TTL pulse, and sweep functions for all outputs Line Voltage Range 90 to 110, 108 to 132, 198 to 242, and 216 to 250 VAC at 50–60 Hz...
  • Page 20 Continuously variable from 0.5 to 50 Hz Sweep width Variable from 1:1 to 100:1 Table 3: Physical Characteristics Characteristic Dimension Width 240 mm (9.46 in) Height 64 mm (2.53 in) Depth 230 mm (9.o in) Weight 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) CFG253 User Manual...
  • Page 21 EC Declaration of Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as Conformity – Low listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities: Voltage Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC: HD401S1 Safety requirements for electronic measuring apparatus CFG253 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Appendix A: Specifications CFG253 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Appendix B: Maintenance

    Appendix B: Maintenance This appendix provides information for the basic maintenance of the CFG253 Function Generator. Cleaning To clean the function generator, use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the instrument, since it may leak into the cabinet and cause damage.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Appendix B: Maintenance Troubleshooting Electronic maintenance on the CFG253 Function Generator must be performed by a trained technician. However, an operator can perform some basic and routine maintenance. The CFG253 Function Generator will give some indications of problems to aid the operator.

  • Page 25: Appendix C: Replaceable Parts

    Appendix C: Replaceable Parts Replaceable parts may be ordered directly from your authorized Tektronix dealer. Standard Accessories The following items are shipped with the CFG253 Function Generator: Table 5: Standard Accessories Accessory Tektronix Part Number Fuse, 3AG, 0.3 A, 250 V, SB 159–0029–00...
  • Page 26 Table 7: Accessory Power Cords Tektronix Part Plug Configuration Normal Usage Number North America 161-0104-00 115 V Europe 161-0104-06 230 V United Kingdom 161-0104-07 230 V Australia 161-0104-05 230 V North America 161-0104-08 230 V Switzerland 161-0167-00 230 V CFG253 User Manual...

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