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PLEASE CHECK FOR CHANGE INFORMATION ATTHEREAR OF THIS MANUAL SUPPLY DC POWER PS501 PS501-1 PS 501-2 Serial Number First Printing APR 1972 070-1301-02 Revised MAY1983 Product Group 75...
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Tektronix U.K . Limited . and price change privileges Printed in U.S .A . Specification Each instrument has a serial number on a panel insert, tag, or stamped on the chassis . The first number or letter designates the country of manufacture .
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......2 - 1 P S 5 0 1 ( - 1 , - 2 ) I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d R e m o v a l 2 - 1 .
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Grounding the Product This product is grounded throughthegrounding conduc- tor of the powercord . Toavoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting to the product input or output terminals . A protective ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the powercord is essential for safe opera- tion .
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Disconnect powerbefore removing protective panels, DoNotServiceAlone soldering, or replacing components . Power Source This product is intended to operate from a powersource not apply morethan 250volts rms betweenthe that will Use CareWhen ServicingWithPower On supply conductors or betweeneither supply conductor Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product.
The floating or acting as a bias or reference supply. transistor circuitry, Several PS 501's or other suitable supplies can be com- and environmental performancelimits Theelectrical bined for applications involving complementary c ircuitry, together with their related validation procedurescomprise...
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Supplemental Information Performance Requirements Characteristics 19.99 V in PS 501-1 . 0 V to at least 20 V . 400 mA, 0°Cto +30°C,Berating linearly, Rated Output Current to 300 mA at +50°C . Automaticcurrent limiting and over- Overload Protection...
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Supplemental Information Performance Requirements Characteristics 5 VSupply LM309K 5 V regulator integrated circuit . +4 .75 V to +5.25 groundreferenced . Output Voltage 1 A . Rated Output Current Non-adjustable andtypically 1 .5 Ato 3 A . Current Limit ±100 mVfor a 1 Aload change . Load Effect (Regulation) ±50 mVfor a 10%line voltage SourceEffect (Line...
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Table 1-2 ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Information 0° Cto 30° C(with derati ng to 50° C) -40°Cto +75°C . To 15,000 feet . Maximum operating temperature decreasedby 1°C/100feet from 5000 to 15,000 feet . To 50,000 feet . Vibration With the instrument complete, vibration frequencysweptfrom Operating and non-operating 10 to 55 to 10 Hz at 1 minute per sweep .
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. Operation of the Power Moduleand The PS 501 (-1) (-2) is calibrated and ready for use other plug-ins in this system are described in their when received . It is designed to operate in anycompart- respective instruction manuals .
The supply set for the desired voltage will then become a the output current or voltage of the PS 501-2. See Figs . 2-2 constant voltage source, while the supply with the higher and 2-3, Controls and Connectors .
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Voltage ind~c .rtor lights applied to when hard limiuny occurs. whenpowe " . r PS 501 (OUTPUT pressedl- pushhutton Brightnrn : - varies wWh the V11117Ut VUItagf' . '5 V Ground-Raferenced Output Terminals . i may binding-post termi-...
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f~'leter Zero Adjustment (~URRLaT ~ ; . ` , aitgns tfte LIMiT C®taro! `~ rascally FY1u' " and Pndlcator ter r trt!e with the zero It3P' .sr Ii? "IWaE14P' Gcv>snuatls5y ,i8roat)ie core tr< ;i Ihat selects ttst : ou?put ..cc :rt .°ot limp from 0 t0 ai, , 1530...
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POWER SOURCE SUPPLY UNDER TEST POWER SUPPLY SUPPLY LOAD NULL DETECTOR LOAD 1301-05 1301-07 Fig . 2-6 . Differential measurement connections. Fig . 2-4. Series-connected supplies . POWER POWER SUPPLY SUPPLY (~6` LOAD 1301-06 CURRENT IN AMPERES Fig . 2-5 . Parallel-connected supplies . 1301-08 Fig .
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. However, there may be un- of the PS 501 (-1) (-2) andcausesignificant measurement positive desirable effects caused by groundingthe supply to the error .
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. Overvoltage ThePS 501 (-1) (-2) is not protected from overvoltage conditions . Component f ailure in the PS 501 (-1) (-2) Reverse CurrentLoading could result in a load damage i f external protection is not provided .
This section contains a discussion of the operating reverse biases the other diode. Aportion of the current modesof the PS 501, PS 501-1, and PS 501-2 Power available from R51 is then diverted awayfrom the base of Supplies . Circuit operation for obtaining the constant 050 and to the amplifier with the lower output .
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SvL , °° With no load connectedto the output terminals of the (-2), all of the output current flows through PS 501 (-1) feedback divider R81/R83(approximately 1 mA/V). When z ac aload is connected to the output terminals, output current ~Q'~/ must increase to maintain a constant output voltage .
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Services Available does not correct the discrepancy, troubleshooting is indicated . This procedure maybe used to determine Tektronix Inc. , provides complete instrument repair acceptability of performance in an incoming inspection and adjustment at local field service centers and at the facility .
CHECK t he output voltage whenthe supply is set to 2. Ensure that all test equipment is suitably adaptedto 5 V, 10 V, 15 V, and 20 V . (±0 .4 V for the PS 501-2, the applied line voltage .
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that there is 5 mVor less ripple (peak-to- from 117 V to 129 V. peak) with the 1 Aload . e. Removethe digital voltmeter and connect the g. Removethe test equipment . This completes the oscilloscope to the output of the 5 V supply . Do not performancecheck .
Press the range push button in (10-20 V) . (R18) Load Compensation 1. ADJUST a. Connect the50 f2 resistor across the PS 501 (-1) (-2) variable supply output terminals . d. ADJUST R 42B (+20 V) for 20.03 on the digital voltmeter .
GENERAL Calibration To ensure accurate signal generation and measure- units in the system ment, the performanceof individual should be checked periodically . Refer to the Instruction Manual for eachunit for completecalibration andverifica- tion procedures. TROUBLESHOOTING AIDS I ntroduction is provided to augment information The following contained elsewhere in this and other TM500 series WARNING...
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Inspect the portion of the system in whichthetroubleis components signify Color stripes or dots on electrical suspected. Many troubles can be located by visual clues values, tolerances, etc. , according to EIA stan- electrical such as unsoldered connections, broken wires, damaged Bards.
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. Aconvenientmeansofclippinga test probe to the 14- and 16-pin in-line IC's is with an 1 . Instrument Type (PS 501, SG 502, DC501, etc . ) integrated circuit test clip . This device also doublesas an extraction tool .
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or other mountingsurface. Some boards may be held fast 1 . Minimize handling of static-sensitive components . mounting clips around the board edges. For by plastic these, pushthe mountingclipsawayfromthecircuitboard edgesto free the board. Also, removeany knobs, etc . , that 2.
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NOTE AND CASE STYLES ARE TYPICAL, BUT MAY LEAD CONFIGURATIONS MODIFICATIONS VARY DUE TO VENDOR C HANGES OR INSTRUMENT egluB CASE GROUND METAL-CASED TRANSISTORS PIN 1 PIN 3 (INPUT) (GROUND) PIN 1 PIN 2 (INPUT) (OUTPUT) REGULATOR IC'S DUAL FETS HEAT DISSIPATOR SEE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS...
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. STATICDISCHARGE DAMAGE A pin replacement kit including necessary tools, Semiconductor Classes and replacement pins is available from instructions, Tektronix, Inc . with MOS inputs (Most Sensitive) Schottky signal diodes Schottky TTL...
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General 1/4 inch, 5/16 inch 6. Nutdrivers 3/8 inch, 7/16 inch General 11/16 inch 7. OpenEnd Wrench HexWik#887-10 Unsoldering 8. Solder Wick Tektronix Part Number FUNCTION switch Versilube 9. Lubricant 006-1353-00 I ubrication Tektronix Part Number switch pad FUNCTION No Noise 10 .
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REAR CONNECTOR PINASSIGNMENTS Power supply plug-in Pin 3 of U70 barrier slot Pin 3 of U40 Reference Common Reference Common Sense Output Unregulated Common Unregulated Common Emitter of Series Pass Transistor 25 VAC Winding 25 VAC Winding +33 .5 VFiltered +33 .5 V Filtered DC Collector lead of PNP Series-Pass Transistor Baselead of PNP Series-Pass Transistor...
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The positive regulated output is obtained from 22A, Remotevoltage programming i s possible through the PS501 and PS 501-1 rear interface contacts . 25B is the positive rear interface input voltage contact, and 24Aor . ) A one volt input 24B is the minusreturn .
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A2with its sub- If a part youhaveorderedhasbeen replaced with anew or assembliesand parts) . improved part, your local Tektronix, Inc . Field Officeor represen- Chassis-mounted parts have no assemblynumber prefix tative will contactyouconcerning anychange in part number .
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4433 RAVENSWOOD AVE . CHICAGO, IL 60640 71744 CHICAGO BEAVERTON, OR 97077 PO BOX 500 80009 TEKTRONIX, I NC. INC. , A SUB OF 87034 ILLUMINATED PRODUCTS SANTA ANA, CA 92711 OAK INDUSTRIES, INC . 2620 SUSAN ST, POBOX 11930...
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Name 8~ Description Cod e Mfr Part Number Part No . Dscont CktNo . 80009 670-2012-00 CKT BOARD ASSY :MAIN 670-2012-00 -___ - (PS501 ONLY) 80009 670-2116-00 8010100 8051569 CKT BOARD ASSY :MAIN 670-2116-00 (PS501-1 ONLY) -- _- 80009 .2116-01 8051570 8052649 CKT BOARD...
Capacitors =Values oneor greater are in picofarads (pF) . Values less than oneare in microfarads Other ANSIstandards that are used in the preparation (pF) . of diagrams by Tektronix, Inc. are: Resistors =Ohms (f2) . in this manual The information...
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This mechanicalparts list relationships . Following is an example of theindentation system used in the description column . Changes to Tektronix instrumentsaresometimes m ade to ~ 2 3 4 5 Name & Description improved components a s they become available,...
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2100 S. O BAY ST . MILWAUKEE, WI 53207 WASHER . CO . 79807 WROUGHT P O BOX 500 BEAVERTON, OR97077 TEKTRONIX, INC. 80009 812 SNEDIKER AVE . BROOKLYN, NY11207 SMITH, HERMAN H. , INC. 83330 2530 CRESCENT DR .
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Replaceable Mechanical P arts-PS Serial/Model No. Tektronix Dscont 1 2 3 4 5 Name 8 Description Code Mfr Part Number Part No. 80009 366-1422-01 B052139 KNOB :LATCH 366-1422-01 B010100 --__ _-_- (PS501-1, PS501-2 ONLY) 80009 366-1690 .00 KNOB :SIL GY,0.53 X 0.23 X 1 .059...
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Serial/Model Part No. Dscont 1 2 3 4 5 Name & Description C ode Mfr Part Number LCH,PLUG-IN RET : 80009 214-1513-01 214-1513-01 8010100 8052139 -_-- _~ (PS501-1, PS501-2ONLY) 80009 105-0719-00 105-0719-00 8052140 LATCH,RETAINING :PLUG-IN ---__ -_-- (PS501-1, PS501-2ONLY) PARTS)"""""' """""""(ATTACHING :2-32 X 0 .250,100 DEG,FLH 45722...
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Serial/Model No . No . Part No . Dscont Qty 1 2 3 4 5 MfrPart Number Name 8Description Code SHLD,ELECTRICAL :REAR SUBPANEL 80009 337-1638-00 337-1638-00 ----- ----- (PS501 ONLY) --------- CKT BOARD ASSY :MAIN(SEE A 1 REPL) ----- ----- (PS501 ONLY) 136-0252-04 8010100...
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Serial/Model No . Mfr Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 Name & Description Code Dscont Part No . A2 REPL) _____ ____ CKT BOARD ASSY :SECONDARY(SEE _____ _____ (PS501-1 ONLY) .SWITCH,PUSH :(SEE S42REPL) _____ _____ 80009 361-0383-00 .SPACER,PB S W :CHARCOAL,0 .33 INCH LONG 361-0383-00 """""'(ATTACHING...
Tektronix Serial/Model Part No. Dscont 1 2 3 4 5 Name& Description Code Mfr Part Number LAMPHOLDER :WHITEPLASTIC 80009 352-0157-00 -107 352-0157-00 AMMETER :DC,0 .1 MA,77OHM,+/-10% 33005 MODEL -108 149-0036-00 (PS501-2ONLY) _ -__ """""""(ATTACHING PARTS)"""""` SCREW,MACHINE :4-40 X 0 .25,100 DEG,FLH STL...
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Serial/Model Name 8 Description Code Mfr Part Number Dscont Qty 1 2 3 4 5 No . Part No . 070-1301-02 MANUAL,TECH :INSTRUCTION 80009 07U-1301-02 PS 501(-1,- 2)
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R66 (1KS2) from the collector of Q60 to the cathodeof CR55. At location B6, part of S10 is shown as being shorted for PS 501-2 ONLY . This now also applies to PS 501-1 for the serial numbers noted above .
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