Brief Procedures; Self Tests - Tektronix TDS5000B Series Specification And Performance Verification Technical Reference

Brief Procedures

Self Tests

Verify Internal Adjustment,
Self Compensation, and
Diagnostics
TDS5000B Series Specifications and Performance Verification
The Self Tests use internal routines to confirm basic functionality and proper
adjustment. No test equipment is required to perform these test procedures.
The Functional Tests utilize the probe-compensation output at the front panel as
a test-signal source for further verifying that the oscilloscope functions properly.
A 10X probe, such as a P5050, is required to perform these test procedures.
This procedure uses internal routines to verify that the oscilloscope is adjusted
and functioning properly. No test equipment or hookups are required.
Equipment None
required
Prerequisites Power on the oscilloscope and allow a 20 minute warm-up before
initiating this test procedure.
1. Verify that internal diagnostics pass: Perform the following substeps to
verify passing of internal diagnostics.
a. Display the System diagnostics menu:
H If the oscilloscope is in toolbar mode, click the MENU button to put
the oscilloscope into menu bar mode.
H Pull down the Utility menu and select Instrument Diagnostics. . . .
This displays the diagnostics control window.
b. Run the System Diagnostics:
H First disconnect all input signals from the instrument.
H Click the Run button in the diagnostics control window.
c. Wait: The internal diagnostics do an exhaustive verification of proper
oscilloscope function. This verification may take several minutes. When
the verification is complete, the resulting status will appear in the
diagnostics control window.
d. Verify that no failures are found and reported on-screen. All tests should
pass. If any failures occur, you can use the GPIB command DIAG:RE-
SULTS:VERBOSE? to query for details on the errors.
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