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- Page 1 COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE C - 3 0 B C A M E R A INSTRUCTION MANUAL Tektronix, Inc. P.O. Box 500 Beaverton, Oregon 97077 Serial N u m b e r---------------------------------- F irs t P rin tin g , J U N 1 9 7 9...
- Page 2 Tektronix warrants thatthis product isfreefrom defects in materials and workmanship. Thewarranty period is one (1) yearfromthedate of shipment. Tektronix will, at its Option, repair or replace the product if Tektronix determines it is defective within the warranty period and if it is returned, freight prepaid, to a Service center designated by Tektronix.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
C-30B Camera TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont) LISTO F ILLU S T R A T IO N S ......ii LIST OF TABLES........iii PICTURE TROUBLE......2-15 Wide Trace........2-15 SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION No Image on P ic tu re .....2-15 Light Streaks on P icture....2-16... -
Page 4: List Of Illustrations
C-30B Camera LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure IMo. Page The C-30B Camera.........iv 1- 1 Dimensional drawing w ith a Polaroid pack film back attached........1-3 Camera Controls and connectors ....2-2 Mounting the camera and inserting the light seal............2-3 Mounting the pack-film back to the camera............ - Page 5 C-30B Camera LIST OF TABLES Table No. Page Optical Characteristics........ 1-1 Electrical and Mechanical C haracteristics........... 1-2 Environmental Characteristics....1-2 Physical Characteristics........ 1-2 Commonly-used Phosphors...... 2-12 Commonly-used Polaroid Film for the C-30B Camera..........2-13...
- Page 6 C-30B Camera The C-30B Camera.
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Page 7: General Information
Section 1— C-30B Camera GENERAL INFORMATION The C-30B Camera is delivered w ith two light seals, one INTRODUCTION for the 8- by 10-division crt and the other for the 6- by 10-division crt. The 8- by 10-division light seal comes inserted in the mounting adapter and is used w ith TEK... - Page 8 General Information—C-30B Camera Table 1-2 Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics Characteristics Performance Requirements Maximum X Sync Contact Rating 28 V de, 750 mA (Common is connected to case of camera). Shutter Speed (Normal) Range 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, and 1/125 second.
- Page 9 General Information—C-30B Camera Figure 1-1. Dimensional drawing with a Polaroid pack-film back attached.
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Page 11: Operating Instructions
This section o f the manual is intended to familiarize the The C-30B Camera is shipped in a carton along with its operator w ith use of the C-30B Camera to record crt traces. Standard accessories. A t installation time, save the shipping... - Page 12 Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera Figure 2-1. Camera Controls and connectors.
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Page 13: Preparation For Use
The camera with attached adapter can be mounted to the instrument by sliding it onto the flange of the crt bezel. The C-30B Camera is shipped w ith the 8- by 10-division To remove the assembly, slide it up and o ff of the flange of light seal installed in the mounting adapter. -
Page 14: Installing Camera Backs
C-30B. Figure 2-3 shows the example of a Pack-Film back side of the adapter next to the light seal groove. Use a being mounted to the camera main frame. -
Page 15: Using The Polaroid Pack Film Back
Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera USING THE POLAROID BIPRISM FOCUS HALF-CIRCLE PACK FILM BACK SPOT PLATE CUTO UT Focusing The following procedure describes how to focus the camera using the focus plate w ith a Pack-Film back. 1. Obtain a properly-adjusted trace on the crt. -
Page 16: Installing The Pack Film
Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera Installing the Pack Film 6. Insert the pack film into the film plane, pushing it to the left and down until it snaps into place. Ensure The following procedure, when used w ith Figure 2-5, that the black paper leader is hanging over the right describes how to install the pack film . -
Page 17: Advancing And Developing The Pack Film
Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera Advancing and Developing the Pack Film 3. Wait fo r the proper development time. Follow the directions contained in the pack film instruction A fter a picture is shot, advance and develop each ex- sheet for proper development times under various posure as follows (see Figure 2-6): conditions. -
Page 18: Focusing
Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera USING THE POLAROID ROLL-FILM BACK Focusing To focus the camera using the focus plate w ith a Polaroid Roll-Film back, perform the following procedure: 1. Obtain a properly-adjusted trace on the crt. 2. Open the camera by swinging the latch lever out and down from the top of the camera back as shown in Figure 2-7. -
Page 19: Installing The Roll Film
Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera 2. Open the cutter bar by lifting the plastic edge and Installing the Roll Film take a firm grip on the film tab. With a single motion 1. To load the roll film pack, open the camera back by pull the film tab straight out about seven inches. -
Page 20: Using The Graflok Back
Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera Installing Loaded Film Holders USING THE GRAFLOK BACK Sheet film is available in a variety o f types. Some sheet film requires prior loading into the film holder in a dark Focusing room, while others permit daylight loading. For loading... -
Page 21: Photographic Considerations.2-11
Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera PHOTOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS WR1TING RATE Absolute writing speed of an oscilloscope and camera system is d iffic u lt to calculate because so many variables are involved. Among the variables are speed of the camera lens, type of crt phosphor, type of film , crt accelerating Writing Rate is a figure o f merit which roughly describes potential, camera lens, and development time of the film . -
Page 22: Film Selection
Many different types of Polaroid film are available in packs, rolls, and 4- by 5-inch single-sheet packets. Refer to Table 2-2 for the films most commonly used with the C-30B Camera. Table 2-1 Commonly-used Phosphors Relative Bright... -
Page 23: Helpful Techniques With Film
Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera Table 2-2 Commonly-used Polaroid Film for the C-30B Camera C R T R ec o rd in g Uses D e v e lo p m e n t T V T y p e S c in tilla -... -
Page 24: Conventional Film
Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera CONTINUOUS TONE (GRAY SCALE) DISPLAY. PREFOGGING. A method which sometimes produces very good results w ith Polaroid Land films is prefogging. In Photographing a continuous tone (gray scale) display requires a technique different from that used for trace prefogging, the film is first exposed to a predetermined recording. -
Page 25: Picture Taking
Operating Instructions—C-30B Camera Success in obtaining good photographs o f single-sweep PICTURE TAKING displays w ill come with experience. A few tips, however, may reduce the need fo r experimenting. Photographing Repetitive Signals 1. Use steps 1 through under Photographing The following procedure can be used as a guide to obtain Repetititve Signals, to set up the camera. -
Page 26: Light Streaks On Picture
1. if light leaks in the bellows between the shutter box Set up the instrument display as usual and focus the and camera back, see your local Tektronix Repräsent camera on the trace. Turn the graticule intensity to min- ative for repair. -
Page 27: Effects Of Camera Magnification On Exposure
Operating Instructions— C-30B Camera Figure 2-13. Depth of field for different aperture settings. EFFECTS OF CAMERA MAGNIFICATION It is important to note that a better writing rate can be obtained with a small object-to-image ratio than with a ON EXPOSURE large object-to-image ratio. -
Page 29: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE GENERAL CARE OF THE CAMERA SYSTEM CAMERA BACK ROLLERS The C-30B Camera is designed to provide long, trouble- free service if given the same care as other precision optical devices. Care should be taken in handling the various mechanisms to assure that they are not damaged, Both the Pack-Film and Roll-Film backs contain two stainless Steel rollers used in Processing exposed film . -
Page 30: Magnification Adjustments
Maintenance—C-30B Camera MAGNIFICATION ADJUSTMENTS 5. If the ratio is not 1:1, loosen the magnification sleeve To verify that the camera magnification setting is lock collar set screw by using a 0.050-inch hexagonal correct, perform Steps 1 through 4 of the following pro- wrench. -
Page 31: Component Replacement
3. A description of the mechanical part. Required Reshipment Information 4. Tektronix part number. If the instrument is to be shipped to a Tektronix Service Center fo r service or repair, before packaging, attach a tag containing the following information: 1. -
Page 33: Options
8- by 10-cm crt display or an 8- by 10-division (1 division = 0.9 cm) crt display with no vignetting. To take full advantage of the corrector lens, set the C-30B Camera magnification to 1. This w ill yield... -
Page 35: Replaceable Mechanical Parts
If a part yoü have ordered has been replaced with a new or Parts of Detail Part improved part, your local Tektronix, Inc. Field Office or Attaching parts for Parts of Detail Part representative will contact you concerning any change in part number. - Page 36 Replaceable Mechanical Parts—C-30B Camera CROSS IN D E X -M FR . CODE NUMBER TO MANUFACTURER Mfr. Code Manufacturer Address City, State, Zip OOOCJ BOYD INDUSTRIAL RUBBER 8033 NE HOLMAN PORTLAND, OREGON 97218 OOODF KEN R HUMKE PORTLAND, OREGON 97210...
- Page 37 Replaceable Mechanical Parts—C-30B Camera Fig. & Index Tektronix Serial/M odel No. Part No. Dscont Qty 1 2 3 4 5 Name & Description Code Mfr Part Number 1 - 1 214-0647-01 HNG PIN-KNOB AS: 80009 214-0647-01 214-0626-00 SPRING,HNG PIN:0.260 OD X 2.3 L...
- Page 38 Replaceable Mechanical Parts—C-30B Camera Fig. & Index Tektronix Serial/M odel No. Part No. Dscont Qty 1 2 3 4 5 Name & Description Code Mfr Part Number 1-48 214-0163-00 LATCH,CAMR BACK: 80009 214-0163-00 (ATTACHING PARTS) 212-0039-00 SCREW,MACHINE 8-32 X 0.375 INCH.TRH STL...
- Page 39 Replaceable Mechanical Parts— C-30B Camera Fig. & Index Tektronix Serial/M odel No. Part No. Dscont Qty 1 2 3 4 5 Name & Description Code Mfr Part Number " " OPTION 1 016-0269-04 ADAPTER,CAMERA:TO SCOPE W/LENS 80009 016-0269-04 362-0341-01 HOLDER,LENS:INNER W/LENS...
- Page 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES ARE LISTED AS A CONVENIENCE TO HELP YOU MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC NEEDS. FOR INFORMATION AND PRICES, REFER TO THE TEKTRONIX PRODUCTS CATALOG OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TEKTRONIX REPRESENTATIVE. 012-0564-01 CA,ELCTD ADPTR:LEFT ARM 48.0 L 80009...
- Page 43 MANUAL CHANGE INFORMATION At Tektronix, we continually strive to keep up with latest electronic developments by adding Circuit and component improvements to our instruments as soon as they are developed and tested. Sometimes, due to printing and shipping requirements, we can’t get these changes immediately into printed manuals.
- Page 44 CALIBRATION TEST EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Calibration Test Equipment Chart This chart compares TM 500 product performance to that of older Tektronix equipment. Only those characteristics where significant specification differences occur, are listed. In some cases the new instrument may not be a total functional replacement. Additional Support instrumentation may be needed or a change in calibration procedure may be necessary.
- Page 45 I&ktronix CHANGE INFORMATION m a n u a l Date: ^ept. 26, 1979 Change Reference: C1/979______ com m tttedtoexcellenjce Product: _C-30B Camera_______________________________ Manual Part No.: 070-2825-00____ DESCRIPTION TEXT ADDITION Section 1, GENERAL INFORMATION, Specification, Table 1-2, Page 1-2, Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics Maximum X Sync Contact Rating, CHANGE INFORMATION UNDER Performance Requirements TO READ: 28 V de, 750 mA (Common is connected to case of camera),...
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