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Remove the AC line filter.............................. 13 Remove the power supply assembly..........................15 Remove the I/O board..............................16 Remove front-panel knobs............................18 Troubleshooting the 3 Series MDO............................18 Level of service................................18 Check for common problems............................18 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
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After power supply module replacement........................22 Replaceable parts..................................23 Parts ordering information..............................23 Module servicing.................................. 23 Abbreviations..................................23 Using the replaceable parts list............................23 Rear case.....................................24 Rear chassis..................................26 Front chassis..................................28 Front panel and display................................30 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Figure 7: Module isolation troubleshooting procedure........................ 21 Figure 8: Rear case exploded view.............................24 Figure 9: Rear chassis exploded view............................26 Figure 10: Front chassis exploded (rear) view..........................28 Figure 11: Front panel and display exploded view........................30 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
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Table 4: Failure symptoms and possible causes.........................18 Table 5: Parts list column descriptions............................23 Table 6: Rear case..................................25 Table 7: Rear chassis..................................26 Table 8: Front chassis................................. 28 Table 9: Front panel and display ..............................30 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Do not operate without covers Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible. Avoid exposed circuitry Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
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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.
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking. • WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. • CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
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For information on installing, operating, and networking the instrument, refer to the online help or user manual that was provided with your oscilloscope. You can also find the manual at www.tek.com/manuals, by searching for your product. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Theory of operation Theory of operation This chapter describes the electrical operation of the oscilloscope to the module level. The block diagram shows the oscilloscope module interconnections. Figure 1: MDO34 block diagram 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Main board. The Front Panel board also generates the probe compensation output signal and provides USB ports on the front panel. The front panel routes the front-end signals from the probe directly to the front-end board. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Adjustment procedures This chapter contains information about instrument adjustment. Adjustment Adjustment and calibration can be performed only by a Tektronix Service Center. See Contacting Tektronix, following the title page in this manual, for information on contacting Tektronix Service Support. Adjustment interval The voltage and timing references inside the instrument are very stable over time and do not need routine adjustment.
Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleaner for cabinet parts. Before using any other type of cleaner, consult your Tektronix Service Center or representative. Inspection - Exterior. Inspect the outside of the instrument for damage, wear, and missing parts. Immediately repair defects that could cause personal injury or lead to further damage to the instrument.
Do not disassemble or clean the front chassis assembly (other than cleaning the front panel display and removing panel knobs). Disassembling the front chassis assembly requires that the instrument be returned to your nearest Tektronix Service Center for calibration. Warning: To avoid electric shock or damage to the instrument, remove instrument power. Before performing any procedure that follows, power down the instrument and disconnect it from line voltage.
• A complete description of the required service. Mark the address of the Tektronix Service Center and the return address on the shipping carton in two prominent locations. Remove and replace procedures This section contains procedures for removal and installation of replaceable modules in the instrument. Refer to Replaceable parts on page 23 for lists and exploded views of replaceable modules.
6. To reinstall, reverse the steps. Use a screwdriver with T-10 Torx tip to secure the eight screws. First insert and tighten the screws that are near the front edge of the instrument, then insert and tighten the screws that are near the rear edge of the instrument. Tighten to 0.65 N·m. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Se Steps: Remove the grill and rear case using the following steps: 1. Use a screwdriver with T-10 Torx tip to remove the six screws from the back of the rear case. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
To prevent electrostatic damage to components whenever you work on the instrument, wear properly-grounded electrostatic prevention wrist and foot straps, and work in a tested antistatic environment on an antistatic mat. • Remove the rear grill. See steps 1 - 3 in Remove rear grill and case. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
1. Use a screwdriver with a with T-10 Torx tip to remove the 16 screws securing the rear chassis to the front chassis. a. Remove four screws from the top and bottom of the rear chassis. b. Remove four screws from the left and right side of the rear chassis. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
• Remove rear chassis assembly Steps: 1. Use a T-10 Torx screwdriver to remove the four screws from the main fan assembly. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
• Remove rear chassis assembly. Steps: 1. Remove the conductive tape (253-0594-XX) from the top of the AC linefilter. Save the conductive tape for reassembly. Only reuse the conductivetape once. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
3. Disconnect the line input cable from the power supply. Figure 3: AC line filter cable connections 4. Use a T-10 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the line filter to the outside of the rear chassis. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Remove the main fan assembly Steps: Use the following steps to remove the power supply assembly from the rear chassis. 1. Disconnect the cables connecting the power supply to the mezzanine board and AC line filter. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
5. To reinstall, reverse the steps. Tighten all T-10 Torx screws to 0.65 N·m when reinstalling. Install new tie down straps (zip ties) if you removed them during disassembly. Remove the I/O board Use this procedure to remove and replace the I/O board. Prerequisites: 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
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4. Use a T-10 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the I/O board to the bottom of the rear chassis. 5. Slide the I/O board out from the rear chasis. 6. To reinstall, reverse the steps. Tighten the T-10 Torx screws to 0.65 N·m when reinstalling. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
This subsection contains information and procedures to help you determine if a faulty power supply is the problem with your instrument. If replacing the power supply does not fix the fault, you will need to return the instrument to a Tektronix Service Center for repair, as no other internal electronic assemblies or modules are user-replaceable.
V test point is on the upper right-hand corner of the board. Troubleshooting flow chart Follow the troubleshooting flow chart to determine the action for a fault condition. Figure 5: Primary troubleshooting tree 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Utility > Self Test. Select a test mode and run the self tests. If you continue to get errors on one or more tests, you will need to return the instrument to your nearest Tektronix Service Center for repair.
Specifications and Performance Verification manual (Tektronix part number 077-1499-XX). Download this manual from the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/manuals). If the instrument fails the Performance Verification tests, it must be returned to a Tektronix Service Center for adjustment. 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Instrument serial number • Instrument modification number, if applicable If you order a part that has been replaced with a different or improved part, your local Tektronix field office or representative will contact you concerning any change in part number. Module servicing Modules can be serviced by selecting one of the following three options.
An item name is separated from the description by a colon (:). Because of space limitations, an item name may sometimes appear as incomplete. Use the U.S. Federal Catalog handbook H6-1 for further item name identification. Rear case Figure 8: Rear case exploded view 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
DBA, 92 MM X 92 MM X 25 MM, SAFETY CONTROLLED GROMMET, FAN MOUNT, NOISE DAMPING 348-2082-XX 407-6149-XX BRACKET, FAN 441-2911-XX CHASSIS, REAR (a new Rear I/O Label needs to be installed when replacing the rear chassis; order separately) Table continued… 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
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POWER SUPPLY; AC-DC; 90-264 VAC 45-66 HZ, 100-132 VAC 360-440 HZ IN; +12 V@12 A5, +5 V@1 A, 150 W, OUT; PS_ON#, PWR_GOOD SIGNALS; SAFETY CONTROLLED SCREW, MACHINE, M3X0.5X6MM PAN HEAD, TORX T10 211-1584-XX 878-1624-XX ASSEMBLY, CIRCUIT BOARD, I/O BOARD 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Return the instrument to Tektronix for service. 351-1159-XX GUIDE, MSO PROBE, BLACK Return the instrument to Tektronix for service. ASSEMBLY, CIRCUIT BOARD, MEZZANINE 878-1623-XX Return the instrument to Tektronix for service. Table continued… 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
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CIRCUIT BOARD ASSY; AFE BOARD 500MHZ, 4 CH MODEL, WITH 870-1648-XX SHIELD 337-4590-XX Return the instrument to Tektronix for service. 878-1625-XX ASSEMBLY, CIRCUIT BOARD, MAIN BOARD Return the instrument to Tektronix for service. SCREW MACHINE, M3 X 6 211-1584-XX 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope Service Manual...
Note: None of the components listed are user-replaceable except for front panel knobs and the front panel label. Return the instrument to your nearest Tektronix Service Center to repair or replace any internal components or assemblies in this diagram. Table 9: Front panel and display Fig.
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LABEL, BLACKOUT, EMAT OVERLAY Return the instrument to Tektronix for service. 065-1043-XX SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT; 2CH FRONT CASE ASSY, 3 SERIES MDO (PLASTIC AND LABELS) Return the instrument to Tektronix for service. SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT; 4CH FRONT CASE ASSY, 3 SERIES...
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