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Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D User manual TiePie engineering...
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Revision 2.49, August 2024 This information is subject to change without notice. Despite the care taken for the compilation of this user manual, TiePie engineering can not be held responsible for any damage resulting from errors that may appear in this manual.
Contents Safety Declaration of conformity Introduction Differential input ......3.1.1 Differential attenuators ....3.1.2 Differential test lead .
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........Extension Connector ......Specifications Definition of accuracy .
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Do not use the equipment if it does not operate properly. Have the equip- ment inspected by qualified service personal. If necessary, return the equip- ment to TiePie engineering for service and repair to ensure that safety fea- tures are maintained.
The Netherlands EC Declaration of conformity We declare, on our own responsibility, that the product Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D for which this declaration is valid, is in compliance with EC directive 2011/65/EU (the RoHS directive) including up to amendment 2021/1980,...
In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, recycle the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recy- cled appropriately.
The Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D is a portable four channel measuring instru- ment with differential inputs. The Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D is available in several models with different maximum sampling rates.
Differential input Most oscilloscopes are equipped with standard, single ended inputs, which are referenced to ground. This means that one side of the input is always connected to ground and the other side to the point of interest in the circuit under test. Figure 3.1: Single ended input Therefore the voltage that is measured with an oscilloscope with standard, single ended inputs is always measured between that specific point and ground.
3.1.1 Differential attenuators To increase the input range of the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D, it comes with a differential 1:10 attenuator for each channel. This differential attenuator is specially designed to be used with the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D.
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Figure 3.5: Standard probe is mismatch with differential input The Differential Attenuator and the inputs of the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D are differential, which means that the outside of the BNCs are not grounded, but carry life signals. When using the attenuator, the following points have to be taken into considera- tion: •...
This test lead is specially designed to ensure a good CMRR and to be immune for noise from the surrounding environment. The special differential test lead provided with the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D is heat resistant and oil resistant.
Figure 3.7: ”connecting” the samples Sampling rate The rate at which the samples are taken is called the sampling rate, the number of samples per second. A higher sampling rate corresponds to a shorter interval between the samples. As is visible in figure 3.8, with a higher sampling rate, the original signal can be reconstructed much better from the measured samples.
16 (4-bit) and 64 (6-bit). Figure 3.10: The effect of the resolution The Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D measures at e.g. 12 bit resolution (2 =4096 levels). The smallest detectable voltage step depends on the input range. This volt-...
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When measuring DC signals, make sure to set the signal coupling of the input to DC. Introduction...
Introduction To operate a Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D, a driver is required to interface between the measurement software and the instrument. This driver takes care of the low level communication between the computer and the instrument, through USB.
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To remove the old driver successfully, it is essential that the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D is disconnected from the computer prior to starting the driver install utility. When the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D is used with an external power supply, this must be disconnected too.
Power the instrument The Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D is powered by the USB, no external power supply is required. Only connect the ATS5004D to a bus powered USB port, oth- erwise it may not get enough power to operate properly.
Plug into a different USB port When the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D is plugged into a different USB port, some Windows versions will treat the ATS5004D as different hardware and will install the drivers again for that port. This is controlled by Microsoft Windows and is not caused by TiePie engineering.
BNC connectors are not connected to the ground of the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D. Power indicator A power indicator is situated at the top cover of the instrument. It is lit when the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D is powered. Front panel...
Figure 7.1: Rear panel Power The Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D is powered through the USB. If the USB cannot deliver enough power, it is possible to power the instrument externally. The Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D has two external power inputs located at the rear of the instrument: the dedicated power input and a pin of the extension connector.
The Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D is equipped with a USB 2.0 High speed (480 Mbit/s) interface with a fixed cable with type A plug. It will also work on a computer with a USB 1.1 interface, but will then operate at 12 Mbit/s.
Extension Connector Figure 7.4: Extension connector To connect to the Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D a 25 pin female D-sub con- nector is available, containing the following signals: Description Description Ground Ground Reserved Ground External Power in DC Reserved Ground Ground +5V out, 10 mA max.
Specifications Definition of accuracy The accuracy of a channel is defined as a percentage of the Full Scale range. The Full Scale range runs from -range to range and is effectively 2 * range. When the input range is set to 4 V, the Full Scale range is -4 V to 4 V = 8 V. Additionally a number of Least Significant Bits is incorporated.
Acquisition system (continued) Sampling source internal quartz, external Internal Quartz ±0.01% Accuracy ◦ ◦ ±100 ppm over -40 Stability C to +85 External On extension connector Voltage 3.3 V TTL, 5 V TTL tolerant Frequency range 95 MHz to 105 MHz Trigger system System digital, 2 levels...
Length to split 1800 mm Length individual ends 1200 mm Weight 80 g Color black Heat resistant Certification and compliances CE conformity RoHS Accessories Color coding rings 5 x 3 rings, various colors Suitable instrument Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D Specifications...
Male BNC Dimensions Length 79 mm Diameter 19 mm Weight 30 g Suitable instrument Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D 8.13 Package contents Carry case TP-CASE-BT341 Instrument Automotive Test Scope ATS5004D Test lead 4 x TP-C1812B low noise differential test leads with 4...
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