Rear Panel Connections; The Graphical User Interface - Tektronix 5 Series Quick Start User Manual

Rear panel connections

The rear panel connections supply power to the instrument and provide connectors for network, USB devices, video, reference signals,
and the AFG output.
1. Power cord connector. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
2. Ref In lets you connect a high-precision 10 MHz reference signal to the oscilloscope for more accurate measurements.
3. AUX Out generates a signal transition on a trigger event, outputs a 10 MHz reference signal, or outputs a synchronization signal from
the AFG.
4. AFG Out is the signal output for the optional Arbitrary Function Generator (AFG) feature.
5. Video outputs (Display Port, VGA, and DVI-D) let you connect an external monitor or projector to show the instrument's graphical user
interface.
6. USB 3.0 Device port lets you connect to a PC to remotely control the instrument using USBTMC protocol.
7. USB Host ports let you connect a USB memory device, keyboard, or mouse.
8. LAN connector (RJ-45) connects the instrument to a 10/100/1000 Base-T local area network.
9. Security lock connector lets you use a standard PC/laptop lock cable to secure the instrument to a work bench or other location.

The graphical user interface

Although designed for programmatic control, the MSO58LP also has a graphical user interface that incorporates product Help topics.
You can access the graphical interface by connecting a monitor and mouse to the instrument, or by using a browser to access a
network-connected instrument.
Connect a monitor (standard or touchscreen) with a maximum resolution of 1,920 horizontal × 1,080 vertical pixels (High Definition) to a
video out connector on the rear panel.
To access from a browser, type the IP address of the instrument in the browser address field to open the instrument's browser welcome
page. Click the Instrument Control (e*Scope
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.
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) link on the left of the screen to open the graphical interface.
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