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  • Page 1 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual *P077157100* 077-1571-00...
  • Page 3 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual www.tek.com 077-1571-00...
  • Page 4 Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope Powering the oscilloscope ......................Changing the user interface language ................... Changing the date and time ......................Supported probe types ........................Reducing electrostatic damage while taking measuremens ............Doing a functional check ......................TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 6 The difference between vertical position and vertical offset ............Setting channel deskew ........................ Deskew tips ........................... Trigger setup Triggering on a waveform edge ....................Triggering on a specified pulse width ..................Triggering on a runt pulse ......................Setting the trigger mode ....................... TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 7 Taking a measurement on just a part of the waveform Gating ............. How to enable / disable measurement in the oscilloscope ............Using cursors to take manual measurements ................Cursor types ..........................How to enable / disable cursor in the oscilloscope ..............TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 8 Deleting files or folders from the USB drive ................Renaming files or folders on the USB drive ................File folder renaming tip ......................About automatically generated file names ................. Image setting and waveform file tips ..................Erasing data from oscilloscope memory (TekSecure) TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 9 ........................... Cleaning ..........................The default oscilloscope settings Default Setup ................. Oscilloscope settings that are not reset by Default Setup ............. Physically securing the oscilloscope ..................Environmental considerations ....................Product end-of-life handling ....................Equipment recycling ......................TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 11: Tektronix Software License Agreement

    “Equipment” means Tektronix equipment that the Software is encoded or incorporated within or installed onto. LICENSE Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Tektronix grants You a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to the Software, as follows TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 12 You may: 1. Use the Software with the Equipment, or if the Software is not encoded or incorporated in any Tektronix equipment, on no more than one machine at a time; and 2. Copy the Software for archival or backup purposes, provided that no more...
  • Page 13 You at any time upon written notice to Tektronix. The license may be terminated by Tektronix if You fail to comply with any term or condition and such failure is not remedied within fifteen (15) days after notice hereof from Tektronix.
  • Page 14 TEKTRONIX SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Tektronix does not warrant that the functions contained in the Software will meet Your requirements or that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. EXCEPT AS SEPARATELY PROVIDED IN A WRITTEN WARRANTY FROM TEKTRONIX, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”...
  • Page 15 Tektronix or a third party performs any remedial, upgrade, or other work on Your systems, including any Equipment. If applicable law prohibits exclusion of liability for lost data, then Tektronix will only be liable for the cost of the typical effort to recover the lost data from Your last available back up.
  • Page 16 TEKTRONIX SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT All questions regarding this Agreement should be directed to the nearest Tektronix Sales Office. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 17: Important Safety Information

    Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system. When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual xiii...
  • Page 18 Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be suitable for the product. Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product.
  • Page 19 Use care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with a handle or handles for lifting and carrying. Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product. Probes and test leads Before connecting probes or test leads, connect the power cord from the power connector to a properly grounded power outlet.
  • Page 20 Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 21: Symbols And Terms On The Product

    (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.) The following symbols may appear on the product: TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual xvii...
  • Page 22 Important safety information xviii TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 23: Compliance Information

    10 mV/division to 1 V/division: ≤1.0 division waveform displacement or ≤2.0 division increase in peak-to-peak noise is allowed when the instrument is subjected to fields and signals as defined in the IEC 61000-4-3 and IEC 61000-4-6 tests. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 24: Safety Compliance

    Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements. testing laboratory listing ■ UL 61010-2-030. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 2-030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 25 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. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 26: Environmental Considerations

    To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately. xxii TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 27 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling). Battery recycling. This product also contains a small installed lithium metal button cell. Please properly dispose of or recycle the cell at its end of life according to local government regulations.
  • Page 28 Compliance information xxiv TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 29: Preface

    Courseware function provides on-oscilloscope teaching instruction, with ■ hundreds of courses available on the Tektronix Education Web page and the ability to easily create courses specific to your education needs Conventions used in this manual The following icons are used throughout this manual.
  • Page 30 Preface TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 31: Installation

    Unpacking the Oscilloscope Unpack the oscilloscope and check that you received all items listed as standard accessories. The following pages list recommended accessories and probes, oscilloscope options, and upgrades. Check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com) for the most current information. Standard Accessories TPP0100 (TBS1052C, TBS1072C) 10X Passive Voltage Probe, The TPP0100 probes have a system bandwidth of DC to 100 MHz at –3 dB and ship...
  • Page 32 TBS1000C Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope Service Manual. The PDF service manual (077-0897-XX, English) provides module-level repair information. Download manuals at www.tektronix.com/manuals. TBS1000C Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope User Manuals. The PDF user manual is available in these languages. Download manuals at www.tektronix.com/manuals. English, 077-1571-XX...
  • Page 33 Option A3, Australian 240 V, 50 Hz, 161-0066-13 Option A5, Switzerland 230 V, 50 Hz, 161-0154-00 Option A6, Japan 100 V, 50/60 Hz, 161–0342–00 Option A10, China 220 V, 50 Hz, 161-0304-00 Option A11, India 230 V, 50 Hz, 161-0400-00 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 34 Installation TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 35: Operating Requirements

    5% to 90% relative humidity (% RH) at up ■ to +30°C 5% to 60% RH above +30°C up to +60°C ■ non-condensing ■ Operating and Non-Operating altitude Operating: Up to 3,000 meters (9,842 feet) Non-Operating: Up to 12,000 meters (39,370 feet) TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 36: Power Requirements

    These oscilloscopes have 14 pF of input capacitance. The compensation range of these probes is 8 to 18 pF. The probes have no user- or Tektronix-serviceable parts. WARNING. Do not float the TPP0100, TPP0200 probes on any oscilloscope. Connecting the probe to Connect the probe as shown in the illustrations below.

  • Page 37: Compensating The Probe

    To reduce risk of shock, ensure the ground lead and ground spring are fully mated before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 38: Standard Accessories

    Attach the spring to the ground band on the probe tip. You can bend the spring out to ~0.75 in. away from the signal test point. Reorder Tektronix part number 016-2028-xx (2 ea.) Adjustment tool Reorder Tektronix part number 003-1433-xx TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 39: Optional Accessories

    <12 pF System rise time (typical) <3.5 ns <2.3 ns Propagation delay ~6.1 ns ~6.1 ns Maximum input voltage 300 V CAT II 300 V CAT II Cable length 1.3 m 1.3 m Performance graphs TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 40 Equipment Recycling. This product complies with the European Union’s requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For more information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 41: Getting Acquainted With The Oscilloscope

    To power the oscilloscope on: 1. Connect the power cord supplied with the instrument to the oscilloscope power connector. 2. Connect the power cord to the appropriate AC main source. 3. Push the Power button on the top. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 42 2. Disconnect the power cord from the main source and the oscilloscope power connector. NOTE. The current instrument settings are stored in nonvolatile memory when you power off the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope restores the settings when you power on. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 43: Changing The User Interface Language

    The following steps show how to change the user interface language. These steps also introduce you to the oscilloscope menu system. 1. Push the Utility front-panel button. The oscilloscope displays a side menu on the right side of the screen. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 44 The Multipurpose knob lets you interact with on-screen menus, messages, and dialog boxes. icon on a menu, message, or dialog box label means that you can use the Multipurpose knob to select and click values in that item. The knob has two functions: TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 45 Click function, where you push the knob to either run the selected menu item or enable a field in that menu item to enter numbers or select values. 3. Turn the Multipurpose knob to select a language. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 46 Fold the overlay tabs. Push the overlay over the knobs until the knob hole tabs click over the bottom edges of the knobs. Insert the overlay tabs into the small slots. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 47 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope If you are changing from a non English language to English, remove the front-panel language overlay. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 48: Changing The Date And Time

    1. Push Utility front-panel button. 2. Push -More- Page 1/2 side-menu button. 3. Push Display & Date side-menu button. Turn the Multipurpose knob to select Display Date & Time option. The oscilloscope shows the Set Date & Time menu. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 49 5. Click the Multipurpose knob to enable setting the year value. A white box is drawn around the number field, indicating that you can use the Multipurpose knob to change that value. 6. Turn the Multipurpose knob to change the year value in the field. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 50 (Month, Day, Hour, Minute). 8. When you have finished making all date and time changes, turn the Multipurpose knob to select Apply, then click the knob to enter the date/ time settings into the oscilloscope. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 51: Supported Probe Types

    The new date and time are shown in the lower-right corner of the screen. Supported probe types For more information on the many probes available for use with TBS1000C Series oscilloscopes, visit the Oscilloscope Probe and Accessory Selector tool on the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 52: Reducing Electrostatic Damage While Taking Measuremens

    Perform this quick functional check to verify that your oscilloscope is operating correctly. Connect the oscilloscope power cable as described in Powering On the Oscilloscope. See Powering the oscilloscope on page 13. Power on the oscilloscope. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 53 5 V connector, and the ground clip connects to the ground connector. Push Default Setup. Default Setup returns the oscilloscope settings to factory default values. See The default oscilloscope on page 178. settings Default Setup Push Autoset. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 54 If the displayed square wave tops are not flat, perform the procedures to compensate the probe high frequency response. You can compensate the probe after completing this functional check. Push Measure to open the Measurement Selection menu. Turn the Multipurpose knob to select Snapshot. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 55 Verify that the Frequency value is ~1 kHz and the Period value is ~1 ms, respectively. Push the Menu On/Off button to close the Snapshot screen. Push the Menu On/Off button again to close the Measurement screen. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 56: What Is Autoset

    When taking a real measurement, use the shortest possible ground lead and signal path to minimize Signal with a short length ground Signal with a long ground lead probe-induced lead ringing and distortion on the measured signal. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 57: Getting On-Screen Help For Settings - Help Everywhere

    1. Push the Help front-panel button. 2. Push the Help Everywhere side-menu button to display the menu. All Help Everywhere content is set to Off by default except for the Measurement category, which is On. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 58 The next time you access a Help Everywhere supported menu setting, the oscilloscope displays the help for that item. NOTE. You may need to turn the Multipurpose knob and select another menu item to show the Help Everywhere content. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 59 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope When any Help Everywhere content is enabled, the Help Everywhere icon is highlighted (in upper right corner of screen). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 60: Signal Path Compensation Spc

    SPC is complete. SPC can take several minutes to run, so wait until the oscilloscope shows a message that SPC is completed. 7. Push Menu Off to remove the message and menus. 8. Reconnect probes to the oscilloscope. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 61: The Scope Intro Function

    Intro side-menu button to return to the main menu, and select a new category to read. 7. Push the Menu On/Off button to close the Scope Intro mode. NOTE. The Scope Intro function does not remember which topics you have read. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 62 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 63: Sampling Oscilloscope Concepts

    Each oscilloscope channel has its own waveform record memory storage. TBS1000C Series oscilloscopes use real-time sampling. In real-time sampling, the oscilloscope samples and digitizes all of the sampled points at one time, in sequence, stores the sampled data in memory, and then repeats the sampling and storage process.
  • Page 64 How the values in the acquisition interval are used is set by the acquisition mode. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 65: Acquisition Mode Concepts

    Use Hi Res mode to provide higher- resolution (16-bit) sample points for lower-frequency waveforms. Average mode calculates and displays the average value for each sample point over a user-specified number of acquisitions. Use Average mode to reduce random noise. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 66: Trigger Concepts

    (positive slope). A trigger condition can also be very specific, such as when the signal level is falling and the width of a single pulse of the signal is less than a specified time period. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 67 By analyzing what happens before the glitch, you may uncover information that helps you find the source of the glitch. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 68: Trigger Slope And Level Concepts

    The trigger Slope sets the oscilloscope to find the trigger event on the rising or the falling edge of a signal. The trigger threshold Level (or just level) is the signal amplitude value on a slope that must occur for the oscilloscope to trigger on a signal. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 69 Turning the Trigger Level knob changes the threshold level and momentarily displays a long horizontal line (or two lines for a runt trigger) across the waveform to show the trigger level(s) in relation to the overall waveform. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 70: Available Trigger Types

    (or either) runt signal. You can also trigger on runt signals with pulse widths that are less than, greater than, equal to, or not equal to a specified width. Runt triggers are primarily used to analyze digital signals. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 71: Trigger Coupling

    Auto mode, when forcing triggers in the absence of valid triggering events, does not synchronize the waveform on the display. The waveform will appear to roll across the screen. If valid triggers occur, the display will become stable. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 72: Normal Trigger Mode

    For example, you can trigger on a pulse that occurs once every 10 ms and then use Delay to look at the signal characteristics that occur 6 ms after the trigger point. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 73: Setting Channel Input Parameters

    3. Push the Coupling side-menu button. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the coupling type: DC coupling passes both AC and DC signal components. AC coupling blocks the DC component and passes only the AC signal. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 74: Inverting The Input Signal

    1. Push the Vertical Menu button for the channel input that you want to set. 2. Push -More- Page 1/2 side-menu button. 3. Push the Invert side-menu button to toggle between Off for normal operation and On to invert the polarity of the signal in the preamplifier. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 75: Setting The Oscilloscope Bandwidth

    4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the bandwidth setting. ■ Full sets the bandwidth to the maximum bandwidth of which the oscilloscope is capable. ■ 20 MHz sets the bandwidth to 20 MHz. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 76: Setting The Probe Type Voltage Or Current

    2. Push the Probe Setup side menu to display the Probe Setup submenu. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Probe Type submenu item. 4. Select and click the probe type (Voltage or Current). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 77: Setting The Probe Attenuation Factor

    2. Push the Probe Setup side menu to display the Probe Setup submenu. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the Attenuation submenu item. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and change the attenuation factor. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 78: Quickly Setting The Probe Attenuation To 1X Or 10X

    2. Push the Probe Setup side menu to display the Probe Setup submenu. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to highlight either Set To 1X or Set To 10X submenu item. Then click the Multipurpose knob to set that value. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 79: Setting The Measure Current Mode For Voltage Probes

    4. Push the Multipurpose knob to toggle between Yes and No. 5. If you select Yes, the area below the Measure Current submenu displays the Amps/Volts or Volts/Amps ratio menu item. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and change the current measurement parameter. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 80: Setting The Input Signal Vertical Offset

    Click the knob again to exit the field. 4. To set the offset value to 0, use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Set to 0. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 81: Setting The Waveform Vertical Position

    Click the knob again to exit the field. 4. To set the position to 0 (center graticule), use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Set to 0. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 82: The Difference Between Vertical Position And Vertical Offset

    Vertical Position knob to move the peak area to the center graticule, and then set the Vertical Scale knob to smaller voltage/division settings to look at more detail in that waveform peak area. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 83: Setting Channel Deskew

    4. To set a specific deskew delay, use the Multipurpose knob to select and click 0s. Then use the knob to change and set the value. The waveform on the screen moves as you adjust the value. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 84: Deskew Tips

    Deskew settings are stored in nonvolatile memory until changed manually for each channel. ■ Deskew settings are included in saved setup files. ■ Doing a Default Setup resets deskew values to 0 on all channels. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 85: Trigger Setup

    AC Line to use the AC power source frequency as the trigger signal. 5. Push the Slope side-menu button to select between rising and falling slope edges on which to trigger the oscilloscope. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 86 (or two lines for a Runt trigger) across the waveform to show the trigger level(s) in relation to the waveform. Push the Trigger Level knob to immediately set the trigger to 50% of the signal peak-to-peak level. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 87: Triggering On A Specified Pulse Width

    (TTL, CMOS, ECL, and so on) or to 0. ■ Click Set to 50% to set the trigger level to 50% of the signal peak-to- peak level. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 88 8. Push the Trigger When side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the pulse width condition on which to trigger. Then use the Multipurpose knob to enter the pulse width time parameter. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 89: Triggering On A Runt Pulse

    5. Push the Polarity side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the runt pulse polarity (positive, negative, or either) to trigger on. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 90 Runt Occurs to trigger on any runt event. If triggering on a runt width, use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the runt pulse width condition to test for, and enter the runt width time parameter. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 91: Setting The Trigger Mode

    See Holdoff trigger mode on page 44. ■ Click Set Holdoff to Minimum to set the HoldOff value to the minimum value. The minimum holdoff period is 20 ns. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 92: Trigger On An External Signal Using The Aux Input

    5. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click AUX source. NOTE. The Aux setting is available only for the Edge and Pulse Width trigger types. 6. Set the values for Coupling, Level and Slope to trigger on the AUX connector signal. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 93: Acquisition Setup

    Complete the following steps to Autoset: 1. Connect a probe to the oscilloscope and signal source. 2. Push the Vertical Menu button for the channel input that you want to Autoset, to enable that channel. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 94: Autoset Tips

    1 even if no signal is present (resulting in a flat waveform for channel 1). It will not trigger on, or display the other channels, even if there are signals present on those channels. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 95: How To Enable/Disable Autoset In The Oscilloscope

    Use this procedure to enable/disable the Autoset function to set up a waveform manually. NOTE. To disable or enable the Autoset function requires a password. The default factory password is 000000. 1. Push Utility. 2. Push Feature Enable side-menu button. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 96: How To Change The Autoset Password

    5. Push OK side-menu button to enter the password and let you disable Autoset. How to change the Autoset password Use this procedure to change the Autoset enable/disable password. Autoset requires a password to enable or disable the Autoset mode. 1. Push Utility. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 97 Then push the OK side-menu button. Reenter the new password to confirm it and push the OK side-menu button. NOTE. The Autoset enable/disable can be done using the PI commands. Refer Programmer manual for detailed instructions. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 98: Starting And Stopping An Acquisition

    Single button. ■ Push Single to take a single acquisition. Single sets the trigger mode to Normal for the single acquisition. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 99: Setting The Acquisition Mode

    4. If you select Average, use the Multipurpose knob to select of how many acquisitions to average to create the waveform. NOTE. Sampling frequency for Peak Detect and Hi res modes are limited to 250MS/s. You can zoom in to view the waveforms in lower horizontal scales. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 100: Setting The Acquisition Trigger Delay Time

    2. Push the Delay side-menu button to toggle between On and Off. When set to Off, the expansion point is tied to the trigger point so that horizontal scale changes are centered around the trigger point. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 101 You can also push the front-panel Horizontal Position knob to return the trigger point to the center of the waveform record. Trigger Delay is different than Trigger Holdoff. See Holdoff trigger mode page 44. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 102: Setting The Record Length

    3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and set the record length. Use longer record lengths to either capture more samples for a waveform record, or capture more cycles of a waveform, then use the Zoom controls to investigate the waveform in more detail. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 103: Using The Roll Display Mode

    Roll mode is not a button- or menu-selected mode, but is present when the trigger mode is Auto and the horizontal scale and record lengths are set as follows: Table 3: Roll mode is enabled when: Horizontal scale setting Record length (number of samples) 40 ms/div 1000, 2000, 20k TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 104: Roll Mode Tips

    Taking measurements (Measure menu) ■ When trigger mode is changed to Normal ■ When horizontal scale is set to 40 ms/division or higher NOTE. The Average acquisition mode is unavailable when you are using Roll mode. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 105: Setting The Oscilloscope To Factory Default Values - Default Setup

    2. If you change your mind, push Undo Default Setup side-menu button to return the oscilloscope to the settings present before you pushed Default Setup. You must push this button before doing any other action. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 106 Acquisition setup TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 107: Waveform Display Settings

    If the channel is not active, pushing the channel Menu button selects that channel; another push removes the waveform from the screen. If more than one waveform is displayed on the screen, selecting a channel brings the corresponding waveform on top of all other waveforms. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 108: Setting The Waveform Persistence

    3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Persist Time. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to change and set the Persist Time value. The range is Auto 0 s - 10 s (in one second increments), and infinity. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 109: Waveform Persistence Tip

    Setting the persistence to infinite, will make the display to retain all the waveforms. ■ Setting the persistence to ON (Auto 0 s - 10 s), will have the similar behavior as Persistence set to OFF. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 110: The Xy Display Mode

    1. Select the two signal sources that you want to plot. Push the Vertical Position knob for each channel to set the ground reference of both signals to 0 V (center horizontal graticule) so that the XY plot is centered on the screen. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 111 Waveform display settings 2. Push Acquire. 3. Push -More- Page 1/2 side-menu button. 4. Push XY Display side-menu button to toggle XY display mode On and Off. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 112: Xy Display Mode Tips

    USB drive for off-line analysis. Use a Web browser and search on the keyword “lissajou patterns” to find ■ more information on XY plots. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 113: Setting The Backlight Intensity

    2. Push -More- Page 1/2 side-menu button. 3. Push the Display & Date side-menu button. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Backlight Intensity. 5. Use the Multipurpose knob to change and set the backlight value. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 114 Waveform display settings TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 115: Analyzing A Waveform

    5. Measurements with a down triangle contain a list of the input channels to use for that measurement when selected. Select and click the input channels. Then push the Menu On/Off button to close the list. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 116: Automatic Measurements Tip

    Wait for measurement module to get proper measurement. As soon as the proper measurement is available, the symbol will disappear. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 117: Taking A Measurement Snapshot

    3. Push the side-menu button of the channel for which to show the measurement snapshot. You can only take a snapshot of one channel at a time. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Snapshot. The snapshot screen opens immediately. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 118: Snapshot Measurement Tip

    You can also use Gating to analyze only a specified part of a waveform ■ when you take a measurement snapshot. See Taking a measurement on just a part of the waveform Gating on page 97. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 119: Automatic Measurement Descriptions

    –Edges The number of negative transitions from the high reference value to the low reference value in the waveform or gated region. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 120: Time Measurement Descriptions

    DelayRR The time between the mid reference (default 50%) amplitude point of the rising edge of two different waveforms. See also Phase. This measurement requires inputs from two channels. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 121 –Width Negative pulse width. The distance (time) between the mid reference (default 50%) amplitude points of a negative pulse. The measurement is made on the first pulse in the waveform or gated region. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 122: Amplitude Measurement Descriptions

    Amplitude The average high value less the average low value measured over the entire waveform or gated region. The most positive peak voltage. Max is measured over the entire waveform or gated region. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 123 This is measured over the entire waveform or gated region and is expressed as: Negative Overshoot = (Low – Minimum) / Amplitude x 100%. Mean The arithmetic mean over the entire waveform or gated region. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 124: Area Measurement Descriptions

    The area above the common reference point is positive, and the area below the common reference point is negative. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 125: Taking A Measurement On Just A Part Of The Waveform Gating

    4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the area of the waveform to use for taking measurements (Off (Full Record), Screen, Between Cursors). If selecting Between Cursors, use the Multipurpose knob to select and move the gating cursors to mark the waveform area to use for automatic TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 126 Analyzing a waveform measurements. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 127: How To Enable / Disable Measurement In The Oscilloscope

    000000. ™ ■ An instructor in a TekSmartlab equipped education lab can enable or disable Measurement from the TekSmartLab application, for all the connected oscilloscopes. 1. Push Utility. 2. Push Feature Enable side-menu button. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 128 Feature Enable password entry screen. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to enter the password that lets you disable Measurement. 5. Push OK side-menu button to enter the password and let you disable Measurement. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 129: Using Cursors To Take Manual Measurements

    Cursor readouts appear next to the cursors. The readouts show the signal values at the current cursor positions. The readouts also show the difference (delta, marked with a Δ symbol) between the cursor measurements. The oscilloscope always shows the readouts when the cursors are turned on. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 130 The solid line cursor is the active (selected) cursor, and is controlled by the Multipurpose knob. 2. Use the Multipurpose knob to move the solid line (selected) cursor. The readouts associated with that cursor change as you move the cursor. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 131 NOTE. You can also switch between Fine and Coarse by pressing and holding the Multipurpose knob. 5. Push the Amplitude or Screen side-menu button to select a different cursor for taking measurements. See Cursor types on page 105. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 132 7. If one or both of the cursors are off of the screen, push the Bring Cursor On Screen side-menu button to bring off-screen cursors back to the screen. 8. Push the Cursors front panel button to turn the cursors off. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 133: Cursor Types

    NOTE. The vertical cursors in screen mode are not tied to where the cursor crosses the waveform, and so do not show the amplitude value where they cross the signal. Amplitude values are read from the horizontal cursors. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 134: How To Enable / Disable Cursor In The Oscilloscope

    000000. ™ NOTE. An instructor in a TekSmartlab -equipped education lab can enable or disable Cursor from the TekSmartLab application, for all connected oscilloscopes. 1. Push Utility. 2. Push Feature Enable side-menu button. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 135 Feature Enable password entry screen. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to enter the password that lets you disable Cursor. 5. Push OK side-menu button to enter the password and let you disable Cursor. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 136: Creating Math Waveforms

    9. To change the size (vertical scale) of the math waveform, push the Vertical Scale side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to change the waveform scale. Note that the math vertical scale setting only applies to the math waveform. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 137: Math Waveform Tips

    You can also recall (load) math waveforms into reference memory. See Recalling waveform data on page 134. You can zoom in on math waveforms using the Navigation controls (Zoom ■ button and Multipurpose knob). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 138: Using Fft To See Signal Frequency Information

    In other words, an FFT is a basic spectrum analyzer function to analyze frequency components of a waveform. 1. Acquire and display several cycles of the waveform. NOTE. You can only display FFT waveforms for 2000 and 20K point record length waveforms. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 139 (at the top of the screen) On or Off. 4. Push the Source side-menu button and use Multipurpose knob to set the source to channel 1 or 2.The default source is whatever channel was selected before opening the FFT window. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 140 6. Push the Window side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Hanning, Rectangular, Hamming, or Blackman-Harris. See About FFT windows on page 115. 7. Push -More- Page 1/2 side-menu button. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 141 9. Push the Horizontal Scale side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to set the horizontal scale (frequency per major graticule division) value. Use this to expand or contract the FFT waveform to show more or less detail. The FFT waveform expands around the center cursor. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 142: Fft Tips

    ■ frequencies of interest that are not synchronized with the trigger rate. For transient (impulse, one-shot) signals, set the oscilloscope trigger ■ conditions so that the transient pulse waveform is centered in the waveform record. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 143: About Fft Windows

    What you want to measure, and your source signal characteristics, help you to select which window to use. Use the following guidelines to select the best window for your signal analysis needs. The Hanning window is a good starting point for FFT measurements. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 144 Blackman-Harris This is the best window for measuring the amplitude of frequencies but worst at resolving frequencies. Use Blackman-Harris for measuring predominantly single frequency waveforms to look for higher order harmonics. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 145: Fft And Display Waveform Aliasing

    Use a filter on the input signal to limit the signal to frequencies below that of the Nyquist frequency. If the frequency components you are interested in are below the built-in 20 MHz bandwidth setting, push the Vertical Menu button and set the channel bandwidth to 20 MHz. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 146: Displaying Reference Waveforms

    You can use Zoom to show more detail on reference waveforms. ■ TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 147: How To View Long Record Length Waveforms Zoom

    (in brackets) within the entire record. The lower display shows the zoomed view of the waveform (the part enclosed in brackets in the upper display). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 148 3. Push the Scale side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to adjust the size of the area to zoom (magnify). 4. Push the Position side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to adjust the position of the zoom area in the waveform record. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 149: How To Pan A Waveform

    The further you turn the knob, the faster the zoom window pans. How to change the measurement password Use this procedure to change the Measurement password. The measurement requires a password to enable or disable the measurement function. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 150 4. Use the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to select the alphanumeric and enter characters for the current password. 5. Push OK side-menu button. 6. Use the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to enter the new password to confirm it. 7. Push OK side-menu button. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 151 Analyzing a waveform NOTE. The measurement password can be changed using the PI commands. Refer to Programmer manual for detailed instructions. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 152 Analyzing a waveform TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 153: Saving Data

    2. Set up the display to show the waveforms and other readouts that you want to save. 3. Push the Save Recall front-panel button. 4. Push the Action side-menu button. 5. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Save Image. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 154: About Saved Image File Formats

    Use this procedure to save waveform data to a reference (Ref) memory location or an external file. 1. (Optional) Install a USB drive to save the waveform data to a file on the USB drive. 2. Acquire and display the waveform that you want to save. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 155 7. To save waveform data to a file on the USB drive: a. Push the Source side-menu button b. Select and click the waveform data source (CH1, CH2, Math, or FFT). NOTE. The selected waveform must be displayed on the screen to save waveform data. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 156: Saving Oscilloscope Setup Information

    1. (Optional) Install a USB drive to save the setup data to a file on the USB drive. 2. Push the Save Recall front-panel button. 3. Push the Action side-menu button. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Save Setup. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 157: Saving Files To Usb With The Save File Button

    USB drive. See Changing the default file save location on the USB drive on page 139. Files are saved to the USB drive using a specific naming convention. See About automatically generated file names on page 144. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 158 (CH1, CH2, Math, FFT, Ref1-2). NOTE. The Assign To button does not store the current save settings (such as file format or waveform source). The Save button uses the settings of the Save As side menu to save files. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 159: About Waveform Data Files

    ISF file, and takes longer to write to the USB drive. To find out the channel for which the file was written, open the file in a text ■ editor. The channel name is in the top few lines of the file. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 160 Saving data TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 161: Recalling Data

    1. (Optional) Install a USB drive to recall the setup data from a file on the USB drive. 2. Push the Save Recall front-panel button. 3. Push the Action side-menu button. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Recall Setup. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 162: Recalling Waveform Data

    2. Push the Save Recall front-panel button. 3. Push the Action side-menu button. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Recall Waveform. 5. Push the To side-menu button. 6. Select and click Ref1 or Ref2. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 163 Recalling data 7. Push Select File side-menu button to open the File Utility pane. 8. Use the Multipurpose knob to select the waveform file (*.ISF). The oscilloscope loads the waveform data into the selected reference memory. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 164 Recalling data TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 165: Using The Usb File Utility Functions

    The File side-menu buttons perform the indicated file utility functions. Change Folder, and Delete directly perform the indicated tasks. ■ New Folder and Rename open the character entry field, keyboard, and side- menu buttons, shown in the following image. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 166 Use the lower side-menu buttons to show upper-or lower-case letters on the keyboard or show a numeric keypad. ■ Push the OK side-menu button to create or rename the file or folder with the name in the Directory field. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 167: Changing The Default File Save Location On The Usb Drive

    4. Push Back side-menu button. 5. Push the Settings side-menu button. 6. Push the Assign Save Button To side-menu button. 7. Push the Change Folder side-menu button. Saved files will now be saved to this location. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 168: Default Save Folder Location Rules

    Use this procedure to create a new folder on the USB drive. 1. Push the Save Recall front-panel button. 2. Push the File Browser side-menu button. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to navigate to the location at which to create the new folder. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 169: Folder Creation Tip

    PC and use the standard Microsoft Windows or other OS folder creation utilities. Deleting files or folders from the USB drive Use this procedure to delete files or folders from the USB drive. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 170 If you have critical or secure data that must be removed from the USB drive, connect the USB drive to a PC and use a file ‘shredding’ program to replace the file data with zeros. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 171: Renaming Files Or Folders On The Usb Drive

    7. Push the OK side-menu button to add the new folder name to the USB drive. NOTE. You do not need to add the file extension name (.ISF, .SET, and so on) when renaming an image, waveform, or setting file. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 172: File Folder Renaming Tip

    To determine the channel or waveform type (Math, FFT, Ref) of a saved ■ waveform file, open the waveform file (.CSV or .ISF) in a text editor. The channel name or waveform type is at or near the top of the file structure. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 173: Erasing Data From Oscilloscope Memory (Teksecure)

    Calibration constants will be retained and the system will be rebooted. This will take approximately 5 minutes. 5. Select and click Yes to start the TekSecure procedure. The erase operation takes up to three minutes. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 174 Erasing data from oscilloscope memory (TekSecure) 6. To cancel the procedure, select No or push the Menu Off button. 7. When the TekSecure procedure is finished, the oscilloscope automatically powers off and then powers back on. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 175: Setting Or Viewing Usb Device Port Parameters

    USB Host ports on the front and rear panel. 1. Push Utility front-panel button. 2. Push the Config side-menu button. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click USB. 4. Select and click Disabled (Off Bus). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 176: Selecting Which Device Is Attached To The Usb Device Port

    A grayed out menu item cannot be selected. 4. If the USB Device port is Disabled (off Bus), select and click the device to which you want to connect. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 177: Viewing The Usbtmc Information

    1. Push Utility front-panel button. 2. Push the Config side-menu button. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click USB. 4. Select and click USBTMC Configuration. The oscilloscope shows the USBTMC protocol registration information. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 178 Setting or viewing USB Device port parameters TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 179: Appendices

    Appendices Installing new firmware on the oscilloscope Tektronix releases new oscilloscope firmware to improve existing functions or add new functions. Complete the following steps to install new firmware in the oscilloscope. 1. Go to http://tek.com. 2. Click Downloads. In the Downloads menu, select DOWNLOAD TYPE as Software and enter TBS1000C in the MODEL OR KEYBOARD field ad click SEARCH.

  • Page 180: Running Diagnostic Tests

    NOTE. Running self test, resets the oscilloscope settings. Save the current setup to memory or a file, if you do not want to lose the current settings. NOTE. Remove all probes and cables from the oscilloscope inputs. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 181 (Loop Forever), run tests until a test fails and stop testing (Loop Until Fail), or run a test on a failed tests (Loop On Failure). NOTE. The oscilloscope resets to the factory default settings after running the self tests. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 182: Courseware On-Instrument Education And Training

    Courses can contain example waveforms, data results, and waveform masks ■ for student reference use. Refer to the Courseware and TekSmartLab documentation for more ■ information on these applications. You can download electronic versions of these manuals from the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 183: Loading A Courseware File From A Usb Drive

    The selected folder is highlighted in the list. 8. Push the Upload Course side-menu button to load the course into your oscilloscope. The oscilloscope displays a brief message saying that the file loaded successfully. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 184: Dealing With Error Message

    Once you choose a lab, you can review the overview section, perform the lab using the step-by-step procedure, collect data, check and save the data results, and generate reports that show the waveforms created for each step. Prerequisite: You have loaded a course on the oscilloscope. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 185 On. The oscilloscope shows a reference waveform mask and a readout that counts the number of waveform mask errors (pass= the waveform is within the waveform mask area; Fail = part or all of the waveform is out of the mask area). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 186: Saving Courseware Lab Results

    File Utility side-menu button, search for and open the course_result folder, search for and open the folder for the active course, search for and open the folder of the lab name, and verify that there is a file called report.html. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 187: The Oscilloscope Controls

    Push the knob to select or enter a highlighted menu item, switch between cursors, or activate a menu field to enable entering values. ■ The Cursors button toggles on and off displaying cursors on the screen. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 188 Appendices Turn the Multipurpose knob to change the position of the active cursor (solid line). Push the Multipurpose knob to change the active cursor. See Using cursors to take manual measurements on page 101. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 189 The Fine knob sensitivity in the Function button enables making fine adjustments with the Multipurpose knob, vertical and horizontal Position knobs, vertical Scale knob, and the trigger Level knob. NOTE. You can also switch between Fine and Coarse by pressing and holding the Multipurpose knob. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 190: The Horizontal Controls

    The Horizontal Position knob adjusts the trigger point location left or right relative to the acquired waveform record. Push the Position knob to return the trigger point to the center of the screen (center vertical graticule). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 191: The Trigger Controls

    The Trigger Level knob adjusts the trigger level. Trigger level is shown with a horizontal line when using this control. Push the Trigger Level knob to set the trigger level to 50% (the vertical midpoint of the waveform). The Force Trig button forces an immediate trigger event. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 192: The Vertical Controls

    Recalling waveform data on page 134. The FFT button opens the FFT screen and shows side menu where you can ■ set the FFT display parameters. See Using FFT to see signal frequency information on page 110. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 193: Using The Menu System

    This topic introduces you to the TBS1000C menu system. 1. Push a front-panel menu button to display the menu that you want to use. The oscilloscope opens the side menu list for that button on the right side of the screen. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 194 3. If the selected side menu item opens another menu, use the Multipurpose knob to highlight an item in the pop-out menu. 4. When the item is highlighted, click the Multipurpose knob to enter that item and set the oscilloscope. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 195 The following topics provide hands-on experience with using the menu system: ■ Changing the user interface language on page 15. ■ Changing the date and time on page 20. ■ Doing a functional check on page 24. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 196: Front-Panel Connectors

    PC for remote control. NOTE. The cable connected from the USB 2.0 Device port to the host computer must meet the USB2.0 specification for high speed operation when connected to a high speed host controller. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 197: The Graphical User Interface Elements

    Stop: The oscilloscope has stopped acquiring data. ■ Roll: It scrolls sequential waveform points across the display in a right- to-left rolling motion. Roll mode starts automatically when the timebase is set to ≥40 ms/div. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 198 The trigger status readout shows the trigger conditions: ■ Trig'd: Triggered ■ Auto: Acquiring untriggered data ■ PrTrig: Acquiring pretrigger data ■ Trig?: Waiting for trigger 3. The trigger position icon (T) shows where the trigger occurred in the waveform record. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 199 7. The trigger level icon shows the trigger level of the active (selected) waveform. Use the Trigger Level knob to adjust the trigger level. The trigger level value is shown in the horizontal and trigger readouts at the bottom of the screen. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 200 The Trigger readouts shows the trigger source, slope, and the trigger threshold level. The readout also shows the measured signal frequency. The trigger readouts for other trigger types show other values. The image shows the readouts for an Edge trigger. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 201 11. The measurement readouts show the selected measurements. You can select up to six measurements to display at one time. See Taking automatic measurements on page 87. Push the Menu On/Off button to toggle on off the display of the measurement readouts on the screen. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 202 12. The waveform baseline indicator (left side of the screen) shows the zero-volt level of a waveform. The icon colors correspond to the waveform colors. Adjust waveform position with the Vertical Position knob. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 203: Labeling Channels

    3. To turn the label text ON or OFF, use the Multipurpose knob to select Label ON/OFF and click the Multipurpose knob on the desired option. 4. Turn the Multipurpose knob to select Preset Label, and then click the knob to open the list of labels. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 204 A/a and the !#? side menu buttons to toggle between different character sets. d. Repeat step c as necessary to complete the label. e. When you are done editing the label, push the OK side menu button to accept the label. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 205: Warranted Specifications

    Appendices Warranted specifications See the Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference Manual (Tektronix part number 077-1538-xx), for the warranted specifications and performance verification procedure. This manual is English only, and can be downloaded from the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/downloads). Cleaning...

  • Page 206: The Default Oscilloscope Settings Default Setup

    Level: 0.00 V Mode: Auto USB Device Port Connect to Computer Vertical (all channels) Coupling: DC Invert: Off Bandwidth: Full Voltage probe attenuation: 10X Baseline position: 0.00 V Scale (volts per major vertical division): 1.00 V TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 207: Oscilloscope Settings That Are Not Reset By Default Setup

    ■ Date and time ■ Saved setups in memory ■ Saved reference waveforms in memory ■ Calibration data ■ Probe setup (type and attenuation factor) ■ Current save folder on the USB flash drive ■ TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

  • Page 208: Physically Securing The Oscilloscope

    This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 209 Autoset button, 25 Auto trigger mode, 43 Autoset Enable button, 67 automatic file names, 144 Average acquisition mode, 37, 71 bandwidth, 47 cursors, 101 DC coupling, 43 Backlight intensity, setting, 85 FFT waveform aliasing, 117 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 210 Equipment recycling, 180 saving results (report), 158 Create a new folder (USB drive), 140 Erase setup and ref memory, 145 CSV format (waveform data), 131 Ethernet, 1 Cursors, 101 Expansion point icon, 171 Cursors button, 159 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 211 20 supported probes, 23 check that oscilloscope is working, 24 Force Trig button, 163 close menus, 15, 20 Frequency, 91 compensate internal signal paths (SPC), 32 Frequency cursors, 101 create math waveforms, 108 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 212 26 show a snapshot of all measurements, 89 select automatic measurements, 87 show FFT source wfm, 110 select cursors, 101 show help on menu items, 29 select device for USB port, 148 show measurements, 87 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 213 Measure Current mode (voltage probes), 51 ISF format (waveform data), 131 Measurement clipping icon, 174 Measurement readouts, 173 Measurements –Over (Neg overshoot), 95 JPG screen image format, 126 +Over (Pos overshoot), 95 Amplitude, 94 Area, 96 Burst Width, 92 Knobs TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 214 Menu system, using (example), 15, 20, 24 Positive Pulse Width measurement, 92 Min measurement, 95 Posttrigger, concept, 39 Mode, roll, 75 Power off, 14 Modes, trigger (selecting), 63 removing, 14 Moving the waveform vertical position, 53 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 215 Sample rates, 1 oscilloscope setups, 133 Save File button, 129 setup files, 133 Saving waveform data, 134 image file formats, 126 waveform files, 134 Save File button, 129 Record length screen image to a USB drive, 125 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 216 Pulse Width, defined, 42 TBS2KB.TEK file, 151 runt pulse, 61 TEK-USB-488 adapter Runt signal, defined, 42 ordering, 4 set holdoff, 63 TekSecure, 145 set holdoff to minimum, 63 Temperature requirements, 7 slope, 40 Time cursors, 101 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 217 Waveform aliasing, FFT, 117 User manual, 4 Waveform DC offset, 52 Using the menu system, 165 Waveform vertical position, 53 Window type (FFT), 110 Variable persistence (waveform), 80 Vertical position and autoset, 66 Zoom, 119 Vertical controls, 164 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
  • Page 218 Index TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...

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