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Instruction Manual 1720/1721 Vectorscope (S/N B060000 & Above) 070-5846-06 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...
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Copyright Tektronix, Inc., 1986, 1990, 1993, 1995. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published ma- terial. Specifications and price change privileges reserved. The following are registered trademarks: TEKTRONIX and TEK.
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In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expi- ration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid.
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Section 10 Replaceable Mechanical Parts ........10–1 1720/1721...
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... . 2–20 Figure 2-17: A simulation of a part of the 1720 graticule showing the differential phase and gain measurement scales with approximately 10 differential Phase (dP)..
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........6–5 Figure 6-2: Multiple pin connectors used in the 1720/1721 Waveform Monitors ...
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Table 6–6: High Voltage Oscillator Test Points ....... . . 6–13 1720/1721...
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. Symbols and Terms Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual: viii 1720/1721...
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Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product: (Cut safety symbols that do not pertain to this product) Double Protective Ground CAUTION WARNING Not suitable for Insulated (Earth) Terminal Refer to Manual High Voltage connection to the public telecom- munications network 1720/1721...
Preface This manual documents the TEKTRONIX 1720/1721 Vectorscope. Information that applies to all instruments in the series refers to the 1720/1721. Information that applies to only specific instruments within the series refers to the model numbers of those instruments (i.e., 1720, 1721).
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Contents Section 9, Diagrams, contains servicing illustrations. These include adjustment locations, circuit board part locations, a block diagram, schematic diagrams, and waveforms. Parts locating tables are included that cross–reference the circuit board illustrations and the schematic diagrams. Section 10, Replaceable Mechanical Parts, includes ordering information and part numbers for all replaceable mechanical parts.
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Channel A, Channel B, or both inputs. Synchronization can be either internal or external. The 1720/1721 offers a choice of individual displays of vectors or XY or both. The XY display, with accompanying graticule scale, allows this vectorscope to be used for stereo audio monitoring.
Introduction Accessories The 1720/1721 is shipped with a set of accessories that are needed for its installation or day-to-day operation. These are the “Standard Accessories.” They are physically packaged in a small, cardboard carton within the packing box. In addition to the Standard Accessories, there are other accessory items that can be purchased from Tektronix, Inc., which will either enhance operation or help to...
Introduction Safety Information 1720/1721 instruments are intended to operate from an ac power source that will not apply more than 250 V rms between the supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of the grounding conductor is essential for safe operation.
4.43361875 MHz. Chrominance bandwidth Upper –3 dB point +500 kHz, 100 kHz Lower –3 dB point –500 kHz, 100 kHz Display Vector phase accuracy 1.25 Measured with color bar signal Vector gain accuracy Typically, 2.5% Quadrature phasing Typically, 0.5 1–4 1720/1721...
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At least .25” (6 mm) from center. Clamp stability 0.0156” (0.4 mm) or less. Center spot movement with PHASE control rotation. Variable GAIN range +14 dB to –6 dB of 75% color bar +5 to –0.5 amplitude. preset gain. 1–5 1720/1721...
Step Characteristic Performance requirement Supplemental information number Mains voltage ranges 90 – 250 V. Continuous range from 90 to 250 VAC. Mains frequency range 48 – 66 Hz. Power consumption 0.7 A maximum, 0.35 A (21.4 Watts) typical. 1–6 1720/1721...
Official Journal of the European Union: EN 50081-1 Emissions: EN 55022 Class B Radiated and Conducted Emissions EN 50082-1 Immunity: IEC 801-2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity IEC 801-3 RF Electromagnetic Field Immunity IEC 801-4 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity 1–7 1720/1721...
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As defined in IEC 1010–1. Rated for indoor use only. Safety Certification Compliance Temperature, operating: 0 to 50 C. Altitude (maximum operating) 2,000 meters. Equipment Type Test and measuring. Safety Class Class I (as defined in IEC 1010–1, Annex H) – grounded product. 1–8 1720/1721...
Operating Instructions These instructions provide information about the front-panel controls, rear-panel connectors, the Operator’s Familiarization/Checkout Procedures, and discussions about vector and audio measurements using the 1720/1721. Front-Panel Controls and Indicators The front-panel controls and indicators consist of momentary contact push-but- ton switches, variable controls, and backlit switch selections.
Holding this button in switches the MODE to a display of both vector and XY modes. In this mode both the VECT and XY nomenclature and rectangular indicators light up to indicate that the 1720/1721 has been switched to this mode of operation.
11. AUXILIARY Toggles between AUXILIARY and independent operation. In the AUXILIARY mode, a Line Strobe (to blank the 1720/1721 crt, for line selection) and data to actuate the front-panel setup is accepted from a companion 1730-Series. Back lighted nomenclature and a rectangular indicator both light to indicate that the instrument is under AUXILIARY control.
Rear-Panel Connectors Signal input, power input, Auxiliary Control In, XY Input, and Demod Out are all located on the 1720/1721 rear panel. Because of the similarity of the 1730-Series to the 1720/1721 rear panel, the word VECTORSCOPE appears at the top of the panel. See Figure NO TAG for locations of rear-panel connectors.
Figure 2-2: 1720/1721 rear panel. 1. AC POWER A standard ac plug receptacle for the 120 or 220 Vac power mains. Plug is compatible with any of the three power cord options available for the 1720/1721 Vectorscope. 2. DEMOD OUT A 75Ω...
The 1720/1721 AUXILIARY mode allows the Input and Reference switching to follow the similar switches on the waveform monitor. For example, when the 1730-Series INPUT switch is changed from A to B, the 1720/1721 INPUT switch will also change to B. Even though the vectorscope switching...
TEST, the 1730-Series switching will not take it out of that mode. LINE SELECT The 1720/1721 normal operation is full field. When it is used in AUXILIARY, the 1730-Series LINE SELECT switching controls the display on the vector- scope. It should be noted that the 1720/1721 has no line selection capability when it is not connected to a 1730-Series Waveform Monitor.
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OPERATOR’S CHECKOUT PROCEDURE The following procedure is provided as an aid in obtaining a display on the 1720/1721 Vectorscope, and may be used as a check of basic instrument operation. Only instrument functions are checked in this procedure. All checks can be made with a cabinet on and it is necessary to have all internal jumpers in the factory-set position.
(Flat Field, 10 Step) Black Burst Signal (Sync and Burst only) If the XY operation of the 1720/1721 is to be checked, an audio signal is required. See the following: Audio Signal: (About 2 V between 1 and 100 kHz.) 1720/1721 (rear) 1410–Series (rear)
Operating Instructions 75% 100% 100% –I Figure 2-4: 1720/1721 typical vector display. Adjust the SCALE illumination control for the desired brightness. Note that the internal waveform graticule should be illuminated. 2–10 1720/1721...
Operating Instructions 75% 100% 100% –I Figure 2-5: Modulated staircase waveform shown on a 1721. A 1720 would have what would appear to be an intensified burst. 2–11 1720/1721...
Briefly push the INPUT button and check that the CH-A indicator is the only one lit and that only a vector display is present. 5. Select Reference Connect the black burst signal to the EXT REF loop-through input and terminate in 75Ω. See Figure NO TAG. 2–12 1720/1721...
Push the REF button and check that the front-panel EXT indicator lights. Check for a stable display of vectors (CH-A INPUT). Push and hold the REF button until the front-panel TEST indicator lights. Check for a test circle display. See Figure 2-8. Leave the 1720/1721 REF in TEST. 2–13 1720/1721...
Operating Instructions 75% 100% 100% –I Figure 2-8: 1720/1721 test circle display. 6. Position Center Dot Use a small screwdriver to adjust the vertical and horizontal positioning controls. Check that there is sufficient range to move the dot through the geographic center of the display (the graticule center target).
Connect the audio signal, through the XY INPUT connector on the rear panel, to the +X input (pin 3). Set the 1720/1721 MODE to XY. Set up the audio signal amplitude for a horizontal trace that is long enough to reach across the graticule compass rose.
180 for NTSC or 135 for PAL. The standard color phase vector diagram is shown in Figure 2-9 for NTSC and Figure 2-10 for PAL. MAGENTA YELLOW BURST BLUE –I GREEN CYAN Figure 2-9: NTSC standard color phase Vector diagram. 2–16 1720/1721...
NTSC and Figure 2-12 for PAL), the colors represented by the vectors when they are within the targets are of 75% amplitude. If burst vector amplitude corresponds to the 100% marking and the chrominance vectors are within the target, the color amplitude is 100%. 2–17 1720/1721...
SETUP SETUP 100% Figure 2-11: Partial 1720 graticule showing the 75% amplitude burst target, with and without setup compensation. Encoding. The hue and color amplitude information in the color television system is carried on a single subcarrier frequency: 3.579545 MHz for NTSC and 4.43361875 MHz for PAL.
The polar-coordinate-type of display, such as that obtained on the 1720/1721, has proven to be the best method for portraying these errors. Functional Use of the Vector Graticule...
50.68 2.5 IRE Figure 2-13: Fine detail of the 1720 graticule magenta target. On the 1721 graticule, each chrominance vector related to the +V burst terminates in targets that are in the shape of two boxes (a small box inside a large box).
50.65 Figure 2-14: Fine detail of the 1721 graticule target. On the 1720, the small marks at intervals along the I and Q axes denote the amplitudes of the chrominance components (see Figure 2-15). On the 1721, the small marks at intervals along the U and V axes denote the amplitudes of the U and V chrominance components (see Figure 2-16).
In the reproduced picture, the hue will vary with the scene brightness. Differential gain and differential phase may occur separately or together. 2–22 1720/1721...
10 differential Phase (dP). Differential gain (dG) and differential phase (dφ) measurements can be made using the graticule markings located at the outer edge of the B-Y axis (1720) or –U axis (1721). See Figure 2-18 for a differential gain measurement illustration and Figure 2-17 for a differential phase measurement illustration.
90 cause the axis to rotate by 90 . Making Stereo Audio The graticule for the 1720/1721 has scales for measurement of stereo audio Phase Measurements phase. The dashed diagonal line is the measurement axis for errors less than 90 , it is terminated in amplitude targets that correspond to the length of X and Y axes.
Looking at Incidental The High-Gain X and Y inputs of the 1720/1721 can be used to look at ICPM Carrier Phase Modulation (Incidental Carrier Phase Modulation). ICPM is a change in carrier phase with a signal level change.
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Warning The following servicing instructions are for use only by qualified personnel. To avoid personnel injury, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to General Safety Summary and Service Safety Summary prior to performing any service.
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. s–1 1720/1721...
Operating Options Not all installations are identical. In order to make operation of the 1720/1721 Vectorscope as flexible as possible there are internal jumpers that can be changed to provide operating flexibility. For example, it is possible to select CW Subcarrier for EXT REF instead of Composite Video or Black Burst.
Single-ended high gain mode A3J921 X Input High Gain Balanced 600W input (factory preset) Single-ended high gain mode A3J245 Blanking Disable Normal Blanking (factory preset) CRT Blanking disabled A3A1 J100 Light Enable Lights Enabled (factory preset) Lights Disabled 3–2 1720/1721...
1730-Series Waveform Monitor. Line and Field selection information is provided to the vectorscope over the bus that is contained in this interface. Figure 3-3 and Table 3–2 show the AUXILIARY connector pin assignments. 3–3 1720/1721...
This F02 cabinet is compat- ible with the TEKTRONIX BP1 battery pack, which can be used as a dc power source. The hole sizes and spacing are different from those of the 1700F00.
Without the mounting screws there is nothing to hold the instrument in the cabinet if it is tipped forward. The instrument is secured to the cabinet by two 6-32 Pozidrive screws, located in the upper corners of the rear panel. See Figure 3-6. 3–6 1720/1721...
Figure 3-6: Cabinet securing screws. Rack Mounting The optional 1700F05 side-by-side rack adapter, shown in Figure 3-7, consists of two attached cabinets. It can be used to mount the 1720/1721 and another half-rack width instrument in a standard 19-inch rack. 18.970 6.875...
If only one section of the rack adapter is used, a 1700F06 Blank Panel can be inserted in the unused section. See Figure 3-9. The rack adapter and panel are available through your local Tektronix field office or representative. 1700F05 1700F06 Figure 3-9: 1720/1721 and 1700F06 blank panel.
In both cases, allow approximate- ly 3 inches of rear clearance for BNC and power-cord connections. To mount the 1720/1721 safely, attach it to a shelf strong enough to hold its weight. Install the mounting screws through the four 0.156-inch diameter holes in the bottom of the 1700F00 cabinet.
Overview The simplified block diagram shown in Figure 4-1 and the following paragraphs are intended to introduce the 1720/1721 Vectorscope in the broadest of terms. A full scale discussion of operation follows this overview. The 1720/1721 is a special purpose oscilloscope, designed to display the variations of phase in the NTSC or PAL color television signal.
Nonvolatile Random Access Memory (NOVRAM), which makes it possible to return to the same front-panel condition should power be interrupted. If the 1720/1721 is being used as an auxiliary instrument to a 1730-Series Waveform Monitor, any stored vectorscope front-panel setup data is also in the NOVRAM.
Center dot To CRT blanking Blanking Figure 4-1: Simple block diagram of a 1720/1721 Vectorscope. Gain Cell The gain cell uses front-panel VAR GAIN and GAIN CAL settings and switching signals from the Microprocessor to adjust the chrominance gain prior to demodulation.
Switcher to control the Quad Phase input to the R–Y Demodulator. Demodulators The 1720/1721 employs quadrature demodulation, which consists of delaying the regenerated subcarrier by 90 to the R–Y (U) Demodulator. In the 1721, an additional 180 phase shift is achieved by switching the regenerated subcarrier to the –input of the demodulator.
EXT REF EXT REF VIDEO Video signal input to the 1720/1721 Vectorscope is through high-impedance bridging loop-through inputs. Gain is normalized by the Input Amplifiers prior to being input to the Gain Cell. The amount of amplification provided by the Gain Cell is controlled by the Gain Cal, Variable, and the choice of 75% or 100% amplitude color bars.
Incoming signal, from the Input Amplifiers, is amplified and fed to the Lumi- nance and Chrominance Amplifiers. Output of the Luminance Amplifier drives the Sync Separator, which generates the H Sync used throughout the Vector- scope, and the Back Porch Sample that enables the Phase Lock Loop. 4–6 1720/1721...
In PAL, with W987 installed and U986 removed, the Loop Phase Detector, U646, receives every burst and the Quadra- ture Phase Detector, U854, receives every other burst. 4–7 1720/1721...
U646 is the Subcarrier Regenerator (Phase Lock) Loop Phase Detector. It is a Amplifier balanced demodulator, whose carrier input is driven by the VCXO CW sine wave. Its signal input is driven by burst chrominance from the Chroma 4–8 1720/1721...
Subcarrier Regenerator loop response. Any input voltage to U734A is amplified and biases the VCXO varicap, CR235. The Loop Balance control, R534, adjusts the Phase Locked Loop dc offset so that there is no phase shift when burst amplitude changes. 4–9 1720/1721...
The bias current for Q222 is inversely proportional to the stored level on C328. If the amplitude rises, Q334 reduces the gain; if the amplitude goes down, the gain increases, thus stabilizing subcarrier amplitude. 4–10 1720/1721...
V-Axis Switcher The V-Axis Switcher reroutes the V-Axis Demodulator carrier input on alternate lines. In both the 1720 and the 1721, V-axis switching is enabled when the TEST function is selected from the front panel. In the 1721, V-axis switching is also enabled when the +V/PAL switch is in the +V position.
U361 and Q362. U361 is an operational transconductance amplifier used in a sample-and-hold circuit. The demodulated R–Y chrominance drives the negative input (pin 2), while a voltage, controlled by the Vector Vertical Position control (R355), is the reference level to the positive input (pin 3). 4–12 1720/1721...
Center Dot Comparators, to provide blanking when the crt beam is not deflected away from center screen. CRT blanking signals from Line Select, and the Microprocessor are combined with the vectorscope’s H rate sync to provide the blanking signal to the grid circuit. 4–13 1720/1721...
1730-Series when it is a companion to the 1720/ 1721. When Line Sel Blank is high, the crt is blanked and the line select brightup circuitry is enabled. The line select blanking signal is low during the selected line to unblank the crt for that line.
Microprocessor The 1720/1721 is controlled by a ROM-based Microprocessor. U613 is an 8-bit Microcontroller that operates either with U624 (early serial numbers, a 4k X 8 EPROM) or contains its own masked ROM. Pins 32 through 39 of U613 (AD0–AD7) is a multiplexed address and data bus.
High Test Circle Display Selected CRT Blanked for Real Time Switching High PAL (+V Switcher Off) Selected (1720 Default Mode) +V (+V Switcher On) Selected U818B is a buffer to isolate the Auxiliary port Transmit Data (TXD) from the Microprocessor.
(pin 8) is shut off and the Z-Axis Amplifier (Diagram 5) blanks the crt. In Line Select mode (which requires an external blanking pulse, input through the Auxiliary connector, from a 1730-Series or other source) the intensity setting 4–17 1720/1721...
The + and –15 V supplies generated on the Power Supply circuit board are further regulated to meet the on-board needs of the 1720/1721 Main (A3) circuit board. U164 and U172 are the post regulators for the –11.8 V and +11.8 V supplies.
L4 and C44. DS4, R93, and R94 form a line voltage indicator. R91 and R92 charge C42. C42 provides power to U5 until the primary housekeeping winding provides power through CR17. 4–19 1720/1721...
R81 slows the turn-on of the switcher mosfet while CR27 speeds up the turn off. Output Filters The three output windings supply four output voltages. Each output is rectified by a single diode and filtered by an LC pi filter. 4–20 1720/1721...
+5.5 V, VR3 will start to conduct. When VR3 is drawing enough current through R13 to raise SCR Q11 gate voltage above its cathode by approximately 0.7 V, Q11 will turn on. This shorts the +5 V output to ground, forcing the primary circuit into current limit. 4–21 1720/1721...
Power Supply CR4 is the high voltage rectifier. Filter capacitors C3, C4, and C8 work with Outputs CR4 to provide –2530 V to the crt cathode. U1 is a four-times multiplier providing +11 kV to the crt anode. 4–22 1720/1721...
Negative Z-Axis input current will cause the output to go positive. Q5 is a current amplifier feeding the output stage. Q3 and Q4 form a push-pull output stage. Q3 acts as a 2.7 mA constant current pull-up, while Q4 is the 4–23 1720/1721...
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The pinout for the CRT is shown in Figure 4-3. Description 1........Filament (f) 2........Cathode (k) 3........GRID (g1) 4........FOCUS (g3) 5........ASTIG (g4) 6........GEOM (g5) 7......VERT PLATE (y2) 9......VERT PLATE (y1) 11......HORIZ PLATE (x2) 12......1st ANODE (g2) 13......HORIZ PLATE (x1) 14........Filament (f) Figure 4-3: Pinout of the CRT Socket 4–24 1720/1721...
Color test signals for the television standard of the monitor to be tested: color bar signal, linearity staircase and variable APL, and black burst signal. For example: NTSC TEKTRONIX 1410 with Option AA and Option AB (modified SPG2 and TSG7) and TSG3.
Checks and Adjustments PAL TEKTRONIX 1411 with Option AA and Option AB (modified SPG12 and TSG11) and TSG13. PAL-M TEKTRONIX 1412 with Option AA and Option AB (modified SPG22 and TSG21) and TSG23. The 1410, 1411, and 1412 Option AA are mainframes with modified SPG2, 12, and 22 Sync Generators with the added features of: Variable Subcarrier Frequency ( 20 Hz, 50 Hz for the 1410;...
For example: Wide Band Enginering Part No. A56T75B 11. 75Ω Terminators (three required; two should be feed-through types) For example: End-line, 75Ω terminator (Tektronix Part No. 011-0102-00), and a feed-through, 75Ω terminator (Tektronix Part No. 011-0103-02). 12. 75Ω Coaxial Cable For example: 42 inch RG59U (Tektronix Part No.
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Matched length of the two arms within 0.1 inch. For example: Tektronix Part No. 067–0525–02. 15. Precision 50Ω Coaxial Cable Tektronix Part No. 012–0482–00 (used with the TEKTRONIX SG503). 16. 50Ω to 75Ω Minimum Loss Attenuator Tektronix Part No. 011–0057–00.
Check XY Input Phase Matching Less than a trace width of separation at 100 kHz. 5–14 Check XY Frequency Response The –3 dB point at 500 kHz or greater in standard mode; 5–15 100 kHz or more in High Gain mode. 5–5 1720/1721...
REQUIREMENT – Stable operation over an ac input range of 90 - 250 V. a. Turn on the 1720/1721 and adjust the controls for a useable display. b. Vary the autotransformer from low-line to high-line voltage (90 - 132 V for 110 V, or 180 - 250 V for 220 V operation).
Black burst 75W Termination Figure 5-2: Loop-through connection of black burst signal to both EXT REF and CH-B. b. Use the 1720/1721 PHASE control to place the burst vector tip(s) on the graticule target(s). c. Remove the 75Ω terminator from CH-B.
REQUIREMENT – Vector Phase accuracy within 1.25 . Vector Gain accuracy typically within 1.25 IRE (NTSC or PAL-M) or 2.5% (PAL). a. Set the 1720/1721 REF to INT. b. Connect the color bar to the CH-B INPUT and terminate the remaining side of the loop-through with a 75Ω...
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Change the generator’s subcarrier frequency by 50 Hz ( 10 Hz for PAL and PAL-M). c. CHECK – that the 1720/1721 locks to the generator within 1 second at these frequencies. d. CHECK – that the vectorscope display does not change by more than 2 at these frequencies.
Checks and Adjustments 1720/1721 (rear) 1410–Series (rear) Color bar Black burst 75W Termination Feed–through terminator Figure 5-4: Signal connection for checking CH-A/CH-B phase matching. b. CHECK – that the CH-A to CH-B phase match is within 0.5 . c. Remove the black burst signal from the EXT REF INPUT. Move the connection from CH-A to the EXT REF.
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Connect the Black Burst output of the Television Signal Generator to the 1720/1721 CH–B INPUT connector. DO NOT terminate this loop- through connector. b. Press the 1720/1721 VARIABLE push button, and turn the VARIABLE gain control. c. CHECK – that the burst vector can be adjusted to its 75% amplitude target.
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Checks and Adjustments g. Disconnect the Black Burst signal and the terminators from the 1720/1721. 11. Return Loss Requirement – Video Inputs: w40 dB to 6 MHz. Power on or off.. NOTE. Return Loss Check: The Return Loss Check needs to be done only if repairs have been made on the Input circuitry.
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12. Check Trace Rotation Range REQUIREMENT – Range greater than 1 from horizontal. a. Connect the Function Generator output to pin 3 (+X) of the 1720/1721 rear-panel XY INPUT connector, using an alligator clip to bnc adapter. Connect the red alligator clip to pin 3. See Figure 5-5.
(+) on the diagonal line. c. Set the Audio Signal Generator frequency to 100 kHz. d. CHECK – that there is a trace width or less separation in the diagonal display. See Figure 5-6. 5–14 1720/1721...
CHECK – that the display reaches the –3 dB gaps in the horizontal axis or beyond. See Figure 5-3. e. Move the Function Generator output to pin 7 (+Y) of the 1720/1721 rear-panel XY INPUT connector. Set the Function Generator to 50 kHz and set its amplitude for a display the height of the compass rose.
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High Gain mode. Connect the Function Generator output to pin 11 (+X HIGH GAIN) and ground pin 9 (+X) of the 1720/1721 rear-panel XY INPUT connector. See Figure 5-5. Set the Function Generator frequency to approximately 10 kHz and adjust its amplitude for a display equal to the width of the graticule compass rose.
R702 R703 R846 (9) R948 (9) Figure 5-7: Adjustment and test point locations for 1720/1721 Vectorscope. Numbers in parentheses correspond to adjustment steps. Signal Connections Connect the black burst signal to the 1720/1721 EXT REF INPUT. Connect the color bar signal to the 1720/1721 CH-A INPUT and CH-B INPUT through a dual input coupler with an in-line 75Ω...
75W Termination Figure 5-8: Starting connections for the adjustment procedure. Connect the Function Generator to the 1720/1721 XY INPUT. See Figure 5-1 for a diagram of how to hook up the 15-pin D-type connector to calibrate the 1720/1721 Vectorscope. Set the Function Generator frequency to 50 kHz.
4. Adjust Trace Rotation and Orthogonality a. Switch the 1720/1721 MODE to XY. b. Connect the Function Generator red clip lead to pin 3 ( +X) on the rear panel X Y INPUT connector. Connect the Function Generator black clip lead to X Y INPUT pins 1 (–X) and 5 (–Y).
Adjust R267 (+11.8 V ADJ) for +11.78 to +11.82 volts. 6. Adjust Lock-In Phase a. Connect the Television Signal Generator output to the 1720/1721 Vectorscope as shown in Fig. 5-8. b. Set the 1720/1721 INPUT to CH-B, MODE to VECTOR, and REF to INT. 5–21 1720/1721...
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Adjust R653 (Vector Horizontal Position) for the best dot overlay. e. Change the 1720/1721 MODE to VECTOR. Adjust the 1720/1721 front-panel horizontal and vertical position controls to center the dot at the graticule center mark. 8. Adjust Phase and Gain Match a.
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Connect the black burst signal to CH-A INPUT. Do not terminate. b. Switch INPUT to CH-A and MODE to VECT. c. Use the 1720/1721 PHASE control to place color burst directly on the burst axis. Color burst amplitude will be twice normal length because it is unterminated.
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14. Adjust 100% Gain a. Select 100% Amplitude Color Bars from the Television Test Signal Generator. b. Push the 1720/1721 100% BARS button. c. Adjust R178 (100% Gain) so that the test circle passes through the center of the RED and CYAN targets.
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Adjust R244 (LS Focus) for the best 1720/1721 display. Without a 1730-Series Waveform Monitor: Connect the output of the Function Generator to pin 7 of the 1720/1721 rear-panel AUXILIARY connector. g. Set the Function Generator for a narrow, negative-going, 10 V, 1 kHz pulse.
Crt. Clean the crt protective shield, light filter, and crt face with a soft, lint-free cloth dampened in denatured alcohol. Interior. Clean the interior of the instrument by loosening the accumulated dust with a dry, soft brush. Once the dirt is loosened remove it with low-pressure air 6–1 1720/1721...
Table 6–1: Static Susceptibility Relative Susceptibility Levels Voltage CMOS 100V – 500V 200V – 500V SCHOTTKY SIGNAL 250 V DIODES SCHOTTKY TTL 500 V HF BIPOLAR TRAN 400 to 600 V SISTORS JFETS 600 to 800 V 6–2 1720/1721...
12 months, if used intermittently. This will help to ensure maximum performance and assist in locating defects that may not be apparent during regular operation. The Performance Check Procedure and the Adjustment Procedure are in Section 5. 6–3 1720/1721...
Adjustment Locations. The circuit board illustrations have the adjustments and test points called out as a calibration and troubleshooting aid. Assembly and Circuit Numbering. The circuit board assemblies are assigned assembly numbers. Figure 6-1 shows the circuit board assembly locations for this instrument. 6–4 1720/1721...
Section 10 of this manual. An Accessories Illustration and accompanying parts list is also included in this section. Major Assembly Signals and power supply voltages are passed through the instrument with a Interconnection system of interconnecting cables. The connector holders on these cables have 6–5 1720/1721...
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(and the triangular marking) on the connector and the marking on the etched circuit board. A pin replacement kit including necessary tools, instructions, and replacement pins is available from Tektronix, Inc. Contact a Tektronix field office or representative for assistance in ordering this kit. Pin 1...
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6. Determine the extent of the repair. If the necessary repair is complex, it may be advisable to contact your local Tektronix field office or representative before continuing. If the repair is minor, such as replacing a component, see the parts list for replacement information.
Besides having a sizeable area where dangerous potentials can be contacted, the type of circuitry employed can not be troubleshot by conventional means. WARNING. Read Instructions: Do not attempt to troubleshoot the 1720/1721 power supply without reading these instructions. Troubleshooting Procedure NOTE.
Table 6–3: Low Volts Supply Voltages Test Point Voltage Range W1 – (+5 V) +4.88 to +5.12 V W4 – (+15 V) +14.0 to +16.0 V W3 – (–15 V) –14.0 to –16.0 V W2 – (+40 V) +39.0 to +41.0 V 6–9 1720/1721...
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Connect the negative output from the 20 VDC Power Supply to TP1. Connect the positive output to W2 (+40 V). The circuit should draw less than 20 mA. Excessive current draw can be caused by CR14 or Q6 (High Volts power supply). 6–10 1720/1721...
80 kHz repetition rate, 400 ns width, switching from 5 V to approximately 2 V c. Remove the clip lead from across C47. 5. Error Amplifier Check a. Connect the negative output from the variable DC power supply to TP1. Connect the positive output to W1 (+5 V). 6–11 1720/1721...
Unsolder and lift one end of R24. b. Power up the power supply. c. Using the digital multimeter, measure the voltage between TP1 and the collector of Q1. It should be approximately –140 V. d. Reconnect the lifted end of R24. 6–12 1720/1721...
Table 6–6: High Voltage Oscillator Test Points Circuit Location Voltage T1, pin 4 Approximately +40 V T1, pin 13 Less than +2 V U2, pin 2 Approximately +4.8 V U2, pin 6 +4 to +11 V CR9, cathode Approximately +100 V 6–13 1720/1721...
Measure the voltage at the anode end of CR3. It should be 50–150 V more negative than the reading from the anode of CR4. Serial Port and LED Driver A non-destructive diagnostic program is built into the 1720/1721. All that is Diagnostics required to perform these diagnostics is a male, 9-pin, sub-miniature D-type connector with pins 8 and 9 connected together.
Maintenance 5. Turn off POWER. This ends the Diagnostic Procedure. When the 1720/1721 is powered up again it will be operating in the normal vector- scope configuration. Corrective Maintenance NOTE. Solder: A 2% RMA flux content solder is recommended for making repairs in this instrument.
NOTE. Screw Types: All screws, unless otherwise noted, are TORX screws and can be removed with a T15 screwdriver tip (Tektronix part number 003–0966–00). The exception is #2 Pozidrive screws which can be removed with a #1 Pozidrive tip (003–0443–00).
Needle-nosed pliers are not recommended. Replacement bulbs are supplied with this instrument as Standard Accessories. Additional bulbs can be purchased from Tektronix (see Replaceable Electrical Parts list) or from local electronics distribution sources. 1. Remove the bezel according to the preceding instructions.
Ensure that the rubber manchet is on the back edge of the shield. 2. Slip the CRT part way back into position and feed the trace rotation wires (and plug) back through the hole in the Main board. 6–18 1720/1721...
2. Unsolder the six bnc and one ground connection. (If 1700F10 Field Upgrade is installed, unsolder leads from the battery connector.) 3. Pull the rear panel free from the chassis; be careful not to pull the unsoldered wires. 4. To replace, reverse the procedure. 6–19 1720/1721...
4. To access the Front Panel board components: a. Remove the knobs from the front. b. Remove the four screws from the rear. c. The board should now separate from the front panel making the components accessible. 5. To re-assemble, reverse the procedure. 6–20 1720/1721...
(blue and brown). 3. Slip the crt and trace rotation lead through the appropriate holes in the Main board. 4. Remove the eight screws that are holding the board in place. See Figure 6-6 for their locations. 6–21 1720/1721...
5. Use a #1 Pozidrive tip to disconnect the power on/off switch from the front casting. 6. Remove the seven screws that are holding the Power Supply board down. See Figure 6-7. 7. Remove the board by sliding it forward and lifting it up. 6–22 1720/1721...
Repackaging Identification Tag If the instrument is to be shipped to a Tektronix Service Center for service or repair, attach a tag to the instrument showing: 1. Owner (with complete address) and the name of the person at your firm that can be contacted.
Section 10. Field Upgrade Kits Cabinets All of the Safety and EMI tests used to qualify the 1720/1721 were performed in a cabinet. There are two optional cabinets and a dual rack adapter available for 7–1...
Ordering Any of these items can be ordered with the 1720/1721 instrument. In addition, these items are available, along with accessory items listed in this manual, from your nearest Tektronix field office or distributor. Be sure to include both the name and number of any Field Upgrade Kits ordered.
Replaceable Electrical Parts This section contains a list of the components that are replaceable for the 1720/1721. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. There is a separate Replaceable Electrical Parts list for each instrument. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available from or through your local Tektronix, Inc., Field...
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Chassis-mounted parts and cable assemblies have no assembly number prefix and are located at the end of the electrical parts list. Tektronix Part No. Indicates part number to be used when ordering replacement part from (Column 2) Tektronix.
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Mfr. Code Indicates the code number of the actual manufacturer of the part. (Code to name (Column 6) and address cross reference can be found immediately after this page.) Mfr. Part No. (Column 7) Indicates actual manufacturer’s part number. 8–3 1720/1721...
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2900 SEMICONDUCTOR DR SANTA CLARA CA 95051–0606 31918 ITT CANNON 8081 WALLACE RD EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344–8798 SWITCH PRODUCTS 32997 BOURNS INC 1200 COLUMBIA AVE RIVERSIDE CA 92507–2114 TRIMPOT DIV 33095 SPECTRUM CONTROL INC 8061 AVONIA ROAD FAIRVIEW, PA 16415 8–4 1720/1721...
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JW MILLER DIV PO BOX 2859 7X318 KASO PLASTICS INC 11015 A NE 39th VANCOUVER WA 98662 80009 TEKTRONIX INC 14150 SW KARL BRAUN DR BEAVERTON OR 97077–0001 PO BOX 500 83701 ELECTRONIC DEVICES INC 21 GREY OAKS AVE YONKERS NY 10710–3205...
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TK2073 TOKYO AMERICA INC 565 W GULF ROAD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL 60005 TK2469 UNITREK CORPORATION 3000 LEWIS & CLARK WAY VANCOUVER WA 98601 SUITE #2 0JR04 TOSHIBA AMERICA INC 9775 TOLEDO WAY IRVINE CA 92718 ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS DIV 8–6 1720/1721...
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Other ANSI standards that are used in the preparation of diagrams by Tektronix, Inc. are: Y14.15, 1966 -- Drafting Practices.
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BLANK <2> SWITCH CONTROL LINE INTENSITY QUAD PHASE FOCUS <2> <2> CONTROL CONTROL DETECTOR BLANKING LINE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM <4> <6> <6> SELECT NUMBER <n> <5> FRONT PANEL SCREWDRIV- FOCUS INTENS 1720 / 1721 VECTORSCOPE ER ADJ. FRONT PANEL KNOB...
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470PF SPARE JUMPERS R953 P915 P916 P917 R955 -11.8V J915 J916 J917 470PF 470PF -11.8V NOTE: SEE PARTS LIST FOR EARLIER VALUES A11 SERIAL FILTER BOARD PART OF A3 MAIN BOARD AND SERIAL NUMBER RANGES. 1720/1721 VECTORSCOPE DEFLECTION AMPLIFIER <4>...
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AUX_FP VAR_FP +V_FP B_FP 75%_FP CAL_FP VECT_FP INT_FP NOTE: CONNECT ACROSS PROCESSOR BETWEEN PINS 20 AND 40 WITH EVEN LEAD LENGTHS SEE PARTS LIST FOR EARLIER VALUES PART OF A3 MAIN BOARD AND SERIAL NUMBER RANGES MICROPROCESSOR <5> 1720/1721 VECTORSCOPE...
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C376 C946 .1UF .1UF C523 C672 C709 C718 C974 C982 .1UF .1UF .1UF .1UF .1UF .1UF -15V -11.8V -11.8V NOTE: SEE PARTS LIST FOR EARLIER VALUES PART OF A3 MAIN BOARD AND SERIAL NUMBER RANGES 1720/1721 VECTORSCOPE CONTROL CIRCUIT <6>...
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Schematic Diagram <7> Component Locator Chart C110 L105 The schematic diagram has an alpha C120 L122 numeric grid to assist in locating parts C121 L221 C222 within that diagram. C223 Q100 C231 R100 Assembly A4. J100 R123 J112 R220 1720/1721...
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CR28 CR29 within that diagram. R101 Assembly A1. Partial Assembly A1 R102 also shown on Diagram 9. CR10 CR11 CR12 CR13 CR14 CR15 CR16 CR17 CR18 CR19 CR20 CR21 CR22 CR23 R679 CR24 CR25 1720/1721...
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10.0 10.0 +5VC 3.74K .01UF CR16 10.00K SECONDARY GROUND 18.7K LINE SIDE COMMON (CHASSIS GROUND) PEAK DETECTOR NOTE: SEE PARTS LIST FOR EARLIER VALUES AND SERIAL NUMBER RANGES. PART OF A1 POWER SUPPLY 1720/1721 VECTORSCOPE LOW VOLTS POWER SUPPLY <8>...
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VERT PLATE (y1) -15A (x1) HORIZ PLATE 499K 499K NOT INSTALLED (g2) 1st ANODE HORIZ PLATE (x2) <8> FOCUS NOTE: SEE PARTS LIST FOR EARLIER VALUES PART OF A1 POWER SUPPLY AND SERIAL NUMBER RANGES 1720/1721 VECTORSCOPE HIGH VOLTS POWER SUPPLY <9>...
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Replaceable Mechanical Parts This section contains a list of the components that are replaceable for the 1720/1721. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. There is a separate Replaceable Mechanical Parts list for each instrument. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available from or through your local Tektronix, Inc., Field...
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Figure & Index No. Items in this section are referenced by figure and index numbers to the illustra- (Column 1) tions. Tektronix Part No. Indicates part number to be used when ordering replacement part from (Column 2) Tektronix. Serial No.
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111 INDUSTRIAL RD COLD SPRING KY 41076–9749 7X318 KASO PLASTICS INC 11015 A NE 39th VANCOUVER WA 98662 80009 TEKTRONIX INC 14150 SW KARL BRAUN DR BEAVERTON OR 97077–0001 PO BOX 500 80126 PACIFIC ELECTRICORD CO 747 W REDONDO BEACH GARDENA CA 90247–4203...
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B066157 SCREW,MACH:6–32 X 0.375,PNH,STL,CDPL,T–15 TORX DR 0KB01 ORDER BY DESC 211–0720–01 B066157 SCREW,MACH:6–32 X 0.50,PNH,STL,TORX T–15 WITH SLOT 0KB01 211–0720–01 (1720 ONLY) 211–0721–00 B050000 B066408 SCREW,MACH:6–32 X 0.375,PNH,STL,CDPL,T–15 TORX DR 0KB01 ORDER BY DESC 211–0721–00 B066409 SCREW,MACH:6–32 X 0.375,PNH,STL,CDPL,T–15 TORX DR...
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129–1308–00 B066409 SPACER,POST 6–32 X 0.75 HEX,STL, CAD PL 00570 129130800 (1721/1721PM/1721PN ONLY) STANDARD ACCESSORIES 012–1422–01 CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:MLD,1720 60381 202M–2 070–5846–05 MANUAL,TECH:INSTRUCTION,1720 SERIES VECTORSCOPE TK2548 070–5846–05 150–0168–00 LAMP,INCAND:14V,0.08A,WEDGE BASE,T1.75FOR SKT MT 55335 159–0021–00 FUSE,CARTRIDGE:3AG,2A,250V,FAST BLOW 71400 AGC–2 –56 174–0183–00 CA ASSY,SP,ELEC:9,26 AWG,12.0 L,RIBBON...
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