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Tektronix TDS 400 Series Instruction Manual

Tds family; option 13 rs-232/centronics hardcopy interface
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Instruction Manual
TDS Family
Option 13 RS-232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface
070-8567-01
First Printing: December 1992
www.tektronix.com
*P070856701*
070856701

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual TDS Family Option 13 RS-232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface 070-8567-01 First Printing: December 1992 www.tektronix.com *P070856701* 070856701...
  • Page 2 Instrument Serial Numbers Each instrument manufactured by Tektronix has a serial number on a panel insert or tag, or stamped on the chassis. The first letter in the serial number designates the country of manufacture. The last five digits of the serial number are assigned sequentially and are unique to each instrument.
  • 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.

  • Page 5: Operating Information 1

    Welcome This instruction manual provides operating and service information for the TDS Family Option 13, RS 232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface. The informa tion contained here applies to the TDS 400, TDS 500, TDS 600, and TDS 800 series digitizing oscilloscopes. This manual includes the following sections: Related Manuals (follows this introduction).
  • Page 6 Welcome Welcome...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety ............Operating Information Operating Information .
  • Page 8 Contents Replacement of Circuit Board ......2 12 TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes .
  • Page 9 List of Figures Figure 1 1: Hardcopy Format ........Figure 1 2: Hardcopy Layout Formats .
  • Page 10 List of Figures Contents...

  • Page 11: Safety

    Safety Please take a moment to review these safety precautions. They are for your protection and to prevent damage to the digitizing oscilloscope. This safety information applies to all operators and service personnel. Symbols and Terms These two terms appear in manuals: statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment or other property.
  • Page 12 Safety Specific Precautions Observe all of these precautions to ensure your personal safety and to prevent damage to either the digitizing oscilloscope or other connected equipment. Power Source The digitizing oscilloscope operates from a power source that will not apply more than 250 V between the supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground.
  • Page 13 Safety Do Not Service Alone Do not perform internal service or adjustment of this product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present. Use Care When Servicing With Power On Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product. To avoid personal injury, do not touch exposed connections or components while power is on.
  • Page 14 Safety Safety...

  • Page 15: Operating Information

    Operating Information This section provides operating information for the TDS Family Option 13, RS 232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface. The following subsections are included: Product Description gives a general description of the RS 232/Centron ics Hardcopy Interface and the basic hardware and firmware require ments.

  • Page 16: Hardcopy Setup

    EPS Mono and Color (EPS stands for Encapsulated Postscript) formats are compatible with the Tektronix Phaser Color Printer, HPGL is compat ible with the Tektronix HC100 Plotter (or equivalent), and Epson is com patible with the Tektronix HC200 Printer (or equivalent dot matrix printer).

  • Page 17: Figure 1 2: Hardcopy Layout Formats

    Operating Information The Layout menu lets you specify landscape or portrait format for the hard copy. Press SHIFT HARDCOPY MENU Layout (main) Landscape or Portrait (side) (see Figure 1 2). Landscape Format Portrait Format Figure 1 2: Hardcopy Layout Formats The Port menu lets you choose the hardcopy output channel.

  • Page 18: Communication, Hardware, And Software Setup

    Operating Information Communication, The following communication, hardware, and software settings are only for the RS 232 interface. No optional settings are offered for the Centronics Hardware, and interface. Software Setup RS 232 Communication Setup Press SHIFT UTILITY System (main) I/O (pop up) Configure (main) Hardcopy (side) (see Figure 1 3).

  • Page 19: Rs 232 Hardware Setup

    Operating Information RS 232 Hardware Setup The oscilloscope hardware settings must match the rear panel parameter switch settings on the printer or plotter (see Connections on page 1 7). 1. Press SHIFT UTILITY Port (main) RS 232 (pop up) Hardware Setup (main) (see Figure 1 4). 2.

  • Page 20: Rs 232 Software Setup

    Operating Information RS 232 Software Setup Press Software Setup (main) Soft Flagging (side) and toggle to select ON or OFF (see Figure 1 5). Figure 1 5: RS 232 Software Setup Operating Information...

  • Page 21: Connections

    5. Connect a double shielded RS 232 or Centronics compatible cable to the corresponding ports on the printer or plotter and the oscilloscope. Below is a list of recommended cables for use with RS 232 and Centron ics based printers. Tektronix Printer Part Number Printer Cable Description...
  • Page 22 Operating Information Operating Information...
  • Page 23 WARNING The following servicing instructions are for use only by qualified personnel. To avoid injury, do not perform any servicing other than that stated in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries before performing any service.

  • Page 25: Service Information

    Service Information This section contains information you need to troubleshoot and service the RS 232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface. It includes the following subsections: Troubleshooting contains information for determining whether the RS 232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface has failed. A troubleshooting tree and procedures for executing the oscilloscope short and extended internal diagnostic routines are included.

  • Page 26: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (Esd)

    Service Information Preventing Electrostatic CAUTION Discharge (ESD) Electrostatic discharge can damage any semiconductor component on this oscilloscope option circuit board. Precautions When performing any service that requires internal access to the oscillo scope, follow the following precautions to avoid damaging internal modules and their components due to ESD.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This subsection contains information and diagnostic procedures to deter mine if the RS 232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface is faulty. The diagnostic routine checks oscilloscope functions but does not check printer function. Troubleshooting Use the troubleshooting tree in Figure 2 1 to determine if the RS 232/Cen tronics Hardcopy Interface is working properly.

  • Page 28: Diagnostics

    Troubleshooting Diagnostics The oscilloscope has two levels of internal diagnostics: short confidence and extended. The oscilloscope automatically executes the short set at power on. If the hardcopy feature fails the short diagnostic routine, use the follow ing procedure to execute the extended diagnostics: Prerequisites: Power on the oscilloscope and allow a 20 minute warm up before doing this procedure.

  • Page 29: Removal And Replacement Procedures

    Removal and Replacement Procedures Use the procedures in this subsection to remove and replace a faulty RS 232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface circuit board. Before You Begin WARNING To prevent possible injury to service personnel or damage to the product components, read the safety precautions found at the beginning of this manual, and read Before Servicing, Strategy for Servicing, and Preventing ESD found at the beginning of this section.

  • Page 30: Rear Cover And Cabinet Removal

    Removal and Replacement Procedures Rear Cover and TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes Cabinet Removal Equipment Required: One screwdriver with a size T 20 TorxR tip. 1. Install the front cover. Set the oscilloscope face down with the front cover on the work surface and the bottom facing up (see Figure 2 2). 2.

  • Page 31: Tds 400 Oscilloscopes

    Removal and Replacement Procedures TDS 400 Oscilloscopes Equipment Required: One screwdriver with a size T 15 TorxR tip. 1. Install the front cover. Set the oscilloscope face down with the front cover on the work surface and the bottom facing up (see Figure 2 3). 2.

  • Page 32: Figure 2 3: Rear Cover And Cabinet Removal (Tds 400)

    Removal and Replacement Procedures Figure 2 3: Rear Cover and Cabinet Removal (TDS 400) Service Information...

  • Page 33: Circuit Board Assembly Removal

    Removal and Replacement Procedures Circuit Board TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes Assembly Removal Equipment Required: One screwdriver with a size T 20 TorxR tip. 1. Using the screwdriver with size T 20 TorxR tip, remove the two screws (number 4 in Figure 2 4) securing the rear plate of the circuit board assembly.

  • Page 34: Tds 400 Oscilloscopes

    Removal and Replacement Procedures TDS 400 Oscilloscopes Equipment Required: One screwdriver with a size T 15 TorxR tip. 1. Remove the three board supports (number 4 in Figure 2 5) by depress ing the snap lock at the bottom end of the board support and tilting it outwards.

  • Page 35: Circuit Board Removal From Assembly

    Removal and Replacement Procedures Circuit Board TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes Removal From Assembly Equipment Required: One 3/16 inch nutdriver. 1. Using the nutdriver, remove the four lock connectors (number 3 in Figure 2 6) securing the circuit board to the rear plate. 2.

  • Page 36: Replacement Of Circuit Board

    Removal and Replacement Procedures Figure 2 7: Removing Circuit Board From Assembly (TDS 400) Replacement of TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes Circuit Board Equipment Required: One screwdriver with a size T 20 TorxR tip and one 3/16 inch nutdriver. 1.

  • Page 37: Replace Cabinet And Rear Cover

    Removal and Replacement Procedures 1. Replace the failed circuit board with a replacement ordered from the factory (see Replaceable Parts List starting on page 2 11 for ordering information). Do in reverse order steps 1 and 2 of the Circuit Board Removal From Assembly procedure on page 2 11.
  • Page 38 Removal and Replacement Procedures 2 14 Service Information...

  • Page 39: Replaceable Parts List

    RS 232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface. As described below, use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Replacement parts are available from or through your local Tektronix, Inc., service center or representative. Information 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.

  • Page 40: Indentation System

    Replaceable Parts List Indentation System This parts list is indented to show the relationship between items. The following example is of the indentation system used in the Description column: Name & Description Assembly and/or Component Attaching parts for Assembly and/or Component (END ATTACHING PARTS) Detail Part of Assembly and/or Component Attaching parts for Detail Part...

  • Page 41: Option 13 - Tds 500, 600, And 800 Oscilloscopes

    9898 SW TIGARD ST TIGARD OR 97223 00779 AMP INC 2800 FULLING MILL HARRISBURG PA 17105 PO BOX 3608 80009 TEKTRONIX INC 14150 SW KARL BRAUN DR BEAVERTON OR 97077-0001 PO BOX 500 Fig. & Index Tektronix Serial No. Mfr.

  • Page 42: Option 13 - Tds 400 Oscilloscopes

    Mfr. Manufacturer Address City, State, Zip Code Code 0KB01 STAUFFER SUPPLY 810 SE SHERMAN PORTLAND OR 97214 80009 TEKTRONIX INC 14150 SW KARL BRAUN DR BEAVERTON OR 97077-0001 PO BOX 500 Fig. & Tektronix Mfr. Mfr. Index Part No. Serial No.

  • Page 43: Figure 2 9: Rs 232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface Replaceable Parts (Tds 400)

    Replaceable Parts List Figure 2 9: RS 232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface Replaceable Parts (TDS 400) 2 19 TDS Family Option 13 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 44 Replaceable Parts List 2 20 Service Information...

This manual is also suitable for:

Tds 500 seriesTds 600 seriesTds 800 series

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