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The AG 501 Ramp Generator produces an adjulJlable
V ramp. ellher posltlve-going or negative·going. with
selectable and variable durations from 105 to
TIL-<:ompatible gate signal coincident with the ramp
duration Is provided at the front panel.
The RG 501 has a full set of osciUoscope-- t ype trigger·
Ing controls providing normal or automatic triggering.
slope and level selecUon. and triggers from three sources:
line. internal, or e.ternal via a Iront panel BNC connector.
In.tanatlon and Removal
�
Turn the Power Module off before inserting the plug
in; otherwise, damage may occur to the plug-in
circuitry.
see
Check to
that the plastic barriers on the inter
connecting JaCk of the selected Power Module compart·
ment match the cut·outs in the RG 501 circuit board edge
connector.
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Align the RG 501 chassis with the upper and lower
guides ot the selected compartment. Push Ihe module
and press firmly
seat the circuit board in the inter
REV.
connecting jack.
C. MAY. 1976
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
10
ps. A
PREPARATION FOR USE
in
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
01
The AG 501 operates In a TEKTRONIX TM 500 Series
Power Module only. It Is completelycompatfblewlth other
members
the system In terms of signal interconnec·
tlons.
The
AG 501
is designed
OOG
temperatures between
temperatures ranging Irom -40"C to+7S"C. After storage
in these temperatures, allow the RG 501 chassis to return
to room ambient temperature belore applying power.
To remove Ihe RG 501, pull on the release lalch.
localed in the lower left comer. until the interconnecting
jack disengages and the RG 501 will slide out.
Apply power to the RG 501 by pulling out the power
switch knob of the Power Module.
1-2.
Control. and Connectors
Refer to Fig.
Even thOugh the RG 501 is fully
calibrated and ready to use, the functions and actions of
the controls and connectors should be reviewed before
attempting to use It. Note that the POLARITY, AUTO
TRIG, and SLOPE pushbuttons are push-push actions,
while all the rest are self.-cancelling actions. Noteaiso that
the DURATION MULTIPLIER knob skirt Is illuminated
from behind. This light is the only visual indication that
power Is being applied to the AG 501.
Section 1-RG 501
to operate
in ambient
and +50°C. It can be stored In
,
,
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