Connect to a network (LAN)..............................43 Remote access from a Web browser........................... 44 Operating basics..................................46 Add a channel waveform to the display..........................46 Configure channel or waveform settings..........................46 Autoset to quickly display a waveform..........................47 MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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Contents How to trigger on a signal..............................48 Set the acquisition mode..............................48 Set Horizontal parameters ..............................49 Add a math, reference, or bus waveform..........................50 Add a measurement................................51 Configure a measurement..............................53 Add a plot of a measurement...............................54 Add a Search..................................55 Delete a Measurement or Search badge..........................
List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: MSO58LP power cord connector and power standby switch..................19 Figure 2: Connecting probes to the MSO58LP........................... 20 Figure 3: MSO58LP replaceable parts diagram..........................64 MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: Probe errors...................................34 Table 2: Replaceable parts list..............................64...
Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source. Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be suitable for the product.
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Important safety information Observe all terminal ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product. Do not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest rated individual component of a product, probe, or accessory.
WARNING: The product is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the device get help when lifting or carrying the product. 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.
Important safety information Service safety summary The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety summary before performing any service procedures.
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Important safety information The following symbols(s) may appear on the product. CAUTION: Refer to Protective Ground (Earth) Earth Terminal Chassis Ground Standby Manual Terminal MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
This section lists the safety and environmental standards with which the instrument complies. This product is intended for use by professionals and trained personnel only; it is not designed for use in households or by children. Compliance questions may be directed to the following address: Tektronix, Inc. PO Box 500, MS 19-045 Beaverton, OR 97077, US tek.com...
Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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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). Battery recycling This product contains a small installed lithium metal button cell.
See the product Help file for more detailed information. Key features Welcome to the 5 Series MSO Low Profile. The 5 Series MSO Low Profile (MSO58LP) is an 8-channel oscilloscope with the world's first ®...
Preface Documentation Review the following user documents before installing and using your instrument. These documents provide important operating information. Product documentation The following table lists the primary product specific documentation available for your product. These and other user documents are available for download from tek.com.
To use an Low Profile instrument on a bench, purchase and install the MSO58LP/LPD64 Benchtop Conversion kit (Tektronix part number 020-3180-xx). The kit includes chassis feet and a handle, and lets you stack instruments on a bench.
Preface 2. Using two people to support the instrument, insert the instrument from the front of the rack so that the chassis rack bracket inserts into the rear rack bracket. 3. Continue pushing from the front until the instrument is flush with the front of the rack. 4.
If one or more power-on self tests shows Failed: a) Power cycle the instrument. b) Tap Utility > Self Test. If one or more power-on self tests still shows Failed, contact Tektronix Customer Support. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Figure 2: Connecting probes to the MSO58LP Connecting Probes Connect TPP Series, TekVPI+, TekVPI, or other supported Tektronix analog probes by pushing them into a FlexChannel connector. The probe base latch locks with a 'click' when the probe is fully seated.
2. LAN Status LED: Shows the network connection and activity status: • Off - No power to instrument • Green - Network connection is good • Red - Network connection has fault or is not connected 3. Probe Compensation connectors: MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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Getting acquainted with your instrument The Probe Compensation connections provide a ground connector and 1 kHz square wave source for adjusting the high-frequency response of a passive probe (probe compensation). The oscilloscope uses this signal to automatically compensate supported probes. Compensate the TPP Series probes on page 42.
Connect a mouse (USB cable) or mouse dongle (for USB wireless mouse) to any USB port. You can also get information by opening the instrument Help system. Select Help > Help in the Menu bar. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Getting acquainted with your instrument User interface screen The touch screen user interface contains waveforms and plots, measurement readouts, and touch-based controls to access all oscilloscope functions. 1. The Menu bar provides menus for typical operations including: • Saving, loading, and accessing files •...
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5. Configuration Menus let you quickly change the parameters of the selected user interface item. You can open configuration menus by double-tapping on badges, screen objects, or screen areas. See on page 37. Configuration menus MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Getting acquainted with your instrument User interface elements Each area of the user interface has a specific function that helps manage information or controls. This topic shows and describes the key user interface elements. The Waveform Record View is a graphical high-level view of the overall waveform record length, how much of the record is on the screen (shown in brackets), the location of key time events including the trigger event, and the current position of waveforms cursors.
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The markers are only displayed if compatible probes are used. Signals must be within the probe dynamic range for the oscilloscope to correctly display and measure the signals. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Getting acquainted with your instrument The markers are displayed, for about three seconds, after any Offset, Position, or Scale control change that leaves the channel dynamic range limits within the acquisition window. After about three seconds the markers become short lines at the left edge of the graticule.
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Show Statistics in Badge. The measurement badge displays the standard deviation (σ) value. The standard deviation is zero, when the population is one. Some Measurement badges also have Navigation buttons, shown by single-tapping the badge. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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Getting acquainted with your instrument The < (Previous) and > (Next) buttons center the waveform in the display at the position of the previous or next measurement point in the record (for measurements that take more than one measurement per acquisition). The Min' and Max' navigation buttons center the waveform in the display at the minimum or maximum value for that measurement in the current acquisition.
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Spectrum View cursors. You can drag the badge to change its position in the Results bar and open the badge right-click menu to access a quick-action menu. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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Getting acquainted with your instrument There are two ways to delete Channel and Waveform badges. • Right-click the badge and turn it off. • Flick the badge off the right edge of the display to remove it from the Results bar. Flicking left from the right edge of the Results bar recovers the badge.
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This instrument shows a warning triangle symbol and an error message abbreviation in a Channel badge when an error occurs. To remove the message from the badge, clear the error as indicated in the table. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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The probe tip has a fault. Please remove and replace the probe tip. S-param Error during S-parameter transfer. Please reattach the probe. If the problem persists, contact Tektronix Service. History badge The History badge is shown in the Results bar. Navigate the history acquisitions by using the Previous/Next or Play/Pause buttons.
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The Horizontal badge also has Scale buttons, shown by single-tapping the badge. Use the Horizontal Scale buttons to increase or decrease the horizontal time setting. Common badge actions Action Result Example Single tap Immediate access controls (Scale, Navigation). Table continued… MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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Getting acquainted with your instrument Action Result Example Double tap Configuration menu with access to all settings for the badge. Touch and hold Right-click menu with single tap access to common actions. Typical actions include turning off a channel and deleting a measurement or search badge.
Tap anywhere outside a configuration menu to close it. To open Help content for a configuration menu, tap the question mark icon in the upper right corner of the menu. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Getting acquainted with your instrument Zoom user interface Use the zoom tools to magnify waveforms to view signal details. 1. The Zoom Overview shows the entire waveform record. All waveforms are shown in Overlay mode in the Zoom Overview area. Using pinch and expand gestures on the Zoom Overview waveforms changes the horizontal time base settings.
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Getting acquainted with your instrument To exit the zoom display mode, tap the Zoom icon in the corner of display or tap the X in the Zoom Title Bar. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
IP address in a web browser. To remotely set a control or run this task on a Low Profile instrument, see the instrument Programmer Manual (Tektronix part number 077-1305-xx) for the correct command or commands to use.
If the SPC fails, write down any error message text. Make sure that all probes and cables are disconnected and run the SPC again. If the SPC still fails, contact Tektronix Customer Support. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
IP address in a web browser. To remotely set a control or run this task on a Low Profile instrument, see the instrument Programmer Manual (Tektronix part number 077-1305-xx) for the correct command or commands to use.
The front panel LAN status LED colors display the network connection status: • Off: No power to the instrument • Green: Network connection is good • Red: Network connection has a fault or is not connected MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Configure the instrument Remote access from a Web browser You can remotely access your network-connected standard instrument (not running Windows) from a Web browser to display the instrument user interface on a PC. This procedure describes how to remotely access the UI controls and screen for standard (non Windows 10) instruments. To remotely access the UI controls and screen for Windows 10 instruments, see the Remote access to a Windows 10 instrument topic in the Help.
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Configure the instrument 8. Repeat steps on page 44 through on page 44 to copy and paste other text from the PC to the instrument. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Operating basics Operating basics These procedures are an introduction to using the interface to do common tasks. Refer to the instrument help for detailed information on menu and field settings. Add a channel waveform to the display Use this procedure to add a channel signal to the Waveform View. 1.
ADC's range as possible. Note: You can set which parameters the instrument can adjust when running an Autoset. Access the Autoset panel in Utility > User Preferences > Autoset. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Operating basics Autoset guidelines • Autoset displays three or four cycles (depending on the detected signal) with the trigger level near the midlevel of the signal. • The trigger is set to type Edge, rising slope, DC coupling. • If no channels are displayed before pushing Autoset, the oscilloscope adds Ch 1 to the Waveform view whether it has a signal or not. •...
1. Double-tap the Horizontal badge on the Settings bar to open the Horizontal configuration menu. 2. Use the menu selections to set horizontal parameters. 3. Tap the Help icon on the menu title for more information on these settings. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Operating basics Add a math, reference, or bus waveform Math waveforms let you create new waveforms based on operations between two or more waveforms or by applying equations to waveform data. A reference waveform is a static waveform record displayed for comparison. Bus waveforms let you view and analyze serial or parallel data.
Select a tab to show the measurements for that option. Tap the Source field and select the measurement source. The list shows all available sources of analog 8 port or digital 16 port channel that are valid for the measurement. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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Operating basics Select a measurement category panel, such as Amplitude Measurements or Timing Measurements, to display measurements for those categories. Some optional measurement packages are available in this menu as well like PWR, DJA, DBDDR3, DPM, IMDA, and WBG-DPT. Select a measurement and tap Add to add the measurement to the Results bar. You can also double-tap a measurement to add it to the Results bar.
Selection changes can also change fields in other panels. 5. Tap the Help button on the menu title for more information on this menu's settings. 6. Tap outside the menu to close the menu. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Operating basics Add a plot of a measurement Measurement plots let you graph the distribution of waveform data point occurrences (histogram), plot the frequency components (spectrum) of a waveform, show the time trend of a measurement, display an eye diagram, and other supported plots. Available plots depend on the measurement.
Prerequisite: Display the channel or waveform signal on which to search. The waveform must be displayed to create a search for it. 1. Tap the Add New...Search button to open the Search configuration menu. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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Operating basics 2. Use the configuration menu fields to set the search criteria in the same way that you would set for a trigger condition (select the Search Type, Source, and conditions on which to search). Note: You cannot search for sequential events (there is no Sequence search type). 3.
1. Double-tap on an open graticule area to open the Waveform View configuration menu. 2. Tap the buttons in the Display Mode to toggle between Overlay and Stacked modes. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Operating basics 3. Use the other controls to set the waveform interpolation algorithm, waveform point persistence, style, and intensity, and graticule style and intensity. 4. Tap the Help icon on the menu title to open the Waveform View menu help topic for more information on the waveform view parameters.
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The cursor configuration menu in an XY plot. 6. To split the cursors between two waveforms, tap the Source field and select Split and select the source for each cursor. The cursors are moved to the specified waveforms. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
Operating basics 7. Tap the Help icon on the menu title for more information on the menu settings. 8. To stop showing cursors, push the front panel Cursor button, press and hold to open the right-click menu and turn cursors off, or open the Cursors configuration menu and set Display to Off.
Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap while connecting and disconnecting cables, probes, and adapters. The instrument provides a ground connection to which to attach a wrist strap (on the Probe Comp ground connector). MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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Operating basics • A cable that is left unconnected on a bench can develop a large static charge. Discharge the static voltage from all cables before connecting them to the instrument or device under test by momentarily grounding the center conductor of the cable, or by connecting a 50 Ω...
If the instrument fails the performance tests in the Specifications and Performance Verification manual, adjustment may be required. Adjustment can only be performed by a Tektronix Service Center. See Contacting Tektronix, following the title page in this manual, for information on contacting Tektronix Service Support.
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Maintenance Figure 3: MSO58LP replaceable parts diagram Table 2: Replaceable parts list Index number Tektronix part Quantity Name & description number 407-6088-xx BRACKET, FRONT, RACK MOUNT, 2U EAR 211-1682-xx SCREW, 10-32 X 5/16 BUTTON HEAD, CAP, BLACK 407-6089-xx BRACKET, REAR, RACK MOUNT, CHASSIS-...
Brazil power plug (60 Hz) Service the instrument For more information on troubleshooting, maintenance, and replacing parts on your instrument refer to the instrument service manual or contact a Tektronix Service Center. MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
• Type and serial number of the instrument. • Reason for returning. • 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.
PC using USB cable delete a measurement display cursors delete a measurement badge download, install firmware display a channel open acquisition menu display cursors open horizontal menu documentation MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
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how to (continued) open horizontal menu quickly display waveform (Autoset) operating remote access the instrument (from Web) 44, altitude range run signal path compensation (SPC) humidity range search on an event temperature range set acquisition parameters operating power requirements set channel vertical parameters overlay mode (waveforms) set clock format (12/24 hr) set GPIB talk/listen address...
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USB Host ports (rear panel) use cursors user documentation video output (rear panel) waveform expansion point intensity persistence record view waveform badge Waveform View Zoom box zoom icon Zoom overview Zoom title bar MSO58LP 5 Series MSO Low Profile Quick Start Manual...
本機の設定 USB ドライブ経由のオシロスコープ・ファームウェアの更新 前提条件:必ず、オシロスコープにインストールされているファームウェアの現在のバージョンを確認しておいてく ださい(Help(ヘルプ)> About(概要))。 PC で Web ブラウザを起動して、www.tek.com/product-support にアクセスします。 検索フィールドにオシロスコープの型名を入力して Go をクリックします。 スクリーンを下スクロールし、Software(ソフトウェア)タブをクリックします。 掲載されている入手可能なファームウェア・バージョン(Windows 版または非 Windows 版)が、お使いのオシロ スコープのものよりも新しい場合には、そのファイルを選択して PC にダウンロードしてください。 ダウンロードしたファームウェアに付属するインストール方法の説明に従って、ファームウェア・インストール・ ファイルを作成します。 ファームウェア・インストール・ファイルを USB ドライブにコピーします。 USB ドライブをオシロスコープのいずれかの USB ホスト・ポートに差し込みます。 非 Windows 版のオシロスコープでは、ファームウェア・ファイルが保存されている USB ドライブを検出して インストール処理を開始します。画面の指示に従ってファームウェアをインストールします。 Windows 版のオシロスコープでは、ファームウェアを更新する前に TekScope プログラムを閉じます。 Explorer を開いて、USB ドライブに格納されたファームウェア更新ファイルを実行します。または、ファーム...
EMC、安全、環境に関する適合性 適合性に関する情報 このセクションでは、本製品が適合している EMC 基準、安全基準、および環境基準について説明します。この製 品は専門家および訓練を受けた人のみが使用することを目的としています。家庭での使用や子供による使用に 対応して設計されていません。 以下の適合性に関するご質問は、以下の住所宛に、直接お問い合わせいただくこともできます: Tektronix, Inc. PO Box 500, MS 19-045 Beaverton, OR 97077, USA www.tek.com EMC 適合性 欧州 EMC 指令 指令 2014/30/EU 電磁環境両立性に適合します。『Official Journal of the European Communities』に記載の以下の基準 に準拠します。 1 2 3 4 EN 61326-1、EN 61326-2-1. 測定、制御、および実験用途の電子機器を対象とする EMC 基準:...
安装仪器 电源要求 特性 说明 100 V - 240 V 电源电压 ,±10%,单相 AC RMS 50/60 Hz,100-240 V 电源频率 400 Hz,115 V 所有型号:最高 400 W 功耗 输入信号要求 将输入信号控制在允许的限制范围内,以确保最精确的测量并防止损坏模拟或数字探头或仪器。 确保输入信号满足以下要求。 输入 说明 300 V 模拟输入通道,1 M Ω 设置,BNC 提供最大 测量类别 II 输入电压 模拟输入通道,50 Ω 设置,BNC 提供最大 输入电压...
配置仪器 从 U 盘更新示波器固件 前提条件:确定示波器上已安装的当前固件版本(Help(帮助)> About(关于) ) 打开 PC 中的 Web 浏览器并访问 www.tek.com/product-support。 在搜索字段中输入示波器型号并单击 Go(前往) 。 向下滚动屏幕并单击 Software(软件)选项卡。 如果列出的可用固件版本 (Windows 或非 Windows 版本) 高于示波器中的版本, 请选择此文件并下载到您的 PC 中。 请按照已下载固件随附的安装说明创建固件安装文件。 将固件安装文件复制到 U 盘。 将 U 盘插入任一示波器 USB 主控端口: 非 Windows 示波器将检测到含固件文件的 U 盘并开始安装过程。按照屏幕说明安装固件。 对于...
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