Tektronix TPP0100 User Manual

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Page 1 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual Register now! Click the following link to protect your product. www.tek.com/register 077-1571-02...
Page 2 Copyright © 2024 Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending.
Page 3 Installation....................................23 Unpacking the Oscilloscope..............................23 Operating requirements................................27 Environment requirements..............................27 Power requirements................................27 TPP0100, TPP0200 series 10X passive probes information....................27 Connecting the probe to the oscilloscope........................28 Compensating the probe.............................. 28 Connecting the probe to the circuit..........................29 Standard accessories..............................29 Optional accessories..............................
Page 4 Table of Contents Trigger coupling................................... 53 Trigger modes..................................54 Auto Untriggered Roll trigger mode............................. 54 Normal trigger mode................................54 Holdoff trigger mode................................54 Trigger delay acquisition mode............................54 Setting channel input parameters............................... 56 Setting input signal coupling..............................56 Inverting the input signal..............................56 Setting the oscilloscope bandwidth............................57 Setting the probe type voltage or current..........................57 Setting the probe attenuation factor.............................58...
Page 5 Table of Contents Automatic measurement descriptions..........................82 Frequency measurement descriptions..........................82 Time measurement descriptions............................83 Amplitude measurement descriptions..........................84 Area measurement descriptions............................86 Taking a measurement on just a part of the waveform Gating.....................86 How to enable / disable measurement in the oscilloscope....................87 Using cursors to take manual measurements........................88 Cursor types..................................90 How to enable / disable cursor in the oscilloscope......................
Page 6 Table of Contents Running diagnostic tests..............................121 Courseware on-instrument education and training......................121 Courseware file content information........................... 122 Loading a courseware file from a USB drive.......................122 Dealing with error message............................123 Running Courseware lab exercises..........................123 Saving Courseware lab results........................... 124 The oscilloscope controls..............................124 The Navigation controls..............................
Page 7 List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: Untriggered display..............................51 Figure 2: Triggered display................................52 TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
Page 8 List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: Electrical and mechanical specifications........................30 Table 2: Electrical and mechanical specifications........................31 Table 3: Environmental specifications............................31 Table 4: Certifications and compliances............................32 Table 5: Roll mode is enabled when:............................74 Table 6: Frequency measurements.............................83 Table 7: Time measurements..............................
Page 9 You may: 1. Use the Software with the Equipment, or if the Software is not encoded or incorporated in any Tektronix equipment, on no more than one machine at a time; and 2. Copy the Software for archival or backup purposes, provided that no more than one (1) such copy is permitted to exist at any one time, and provided that each copy includes a reproduction of any patent or copyright notice or restrictive rights legend that was included with the Software, as received from Tektronix;...
Page 10 Feedback. Tektronix is not obligated to use Your Feedback. OWNERSHIP Title to the Software and all copies thereof, but not the media on which the Software or copies may reside, shall remain with Tektronix or others from whom Tektronix has obtained a respective licensing right.
Page 11 RECEIVED BY TEKTRONIX FROM YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT. You are solely responsible for Your data. You must back up Your data before Tektronix or a third party performs any remedial, upgrade, or other work on Your systems, including any Equipment. If applicable law prohibits exclusion of liability for lost data, then Tektronix will only be liable for the cost of the typical effort to recover the lost data from Your last available back up.
Page 12 You may not assign this Agreement or any right or obligation under this Agreement, or delegate any performance, without Tektronix’s prior written consent. This section does not prohibit You from transferring the Equipment in accordance with Subsections 3 and 4 of the Section titled “You may”...
Page 13 Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be suitable for the product. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual Observe all terminal ratings for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Page 14 Use care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with a handle or handles for lifting and carrying. 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.
Page 15 Important safety information Warning: To prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum measurement or maximum floating voltage for the oscilloscope input BNC connector, probe tip, or probe reference lead. Connect the probe output to the measurement product before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Connect and disconnect Connect the probe reference lead to the circuit under test before connecting the probe input.
Page 16 Important safety information TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
Page 17 Questions about the following compliance information may be directed to the following address: Tektronix, Inc. PO Box 500, MS 19-045 Beaverton, OR 97077, USA www.tek.com...
Page 18 Compliance information EU Low Voltage Directive Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Union: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. • EN 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
Page 19 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). This product also contains a small installed lithium metal button cell. Please properly dispose of or recycle Battery recycling the cell at its end of life according to local government regulations.
Page 20 HelpEverywhere™ displays graphics and short text descriptions when you access the menus for most oscilloscope settings • Courseware function provides on-oscilloscope teaching instruction, with hundreds of courses available on the Tektronix Education Web page and the ability to easily create courses specific to your education needs Conventions used in this manual The following icons are used throughout this manual.
Page 21 Standard Accessories TPP0100 (TBS1052C, TBS1072C, TBS1102C) 10X Passive Voltage Probe The TPP0100 probes have a system bandwidth of DC to 100 MHz at –3 dB and ship standard with TBS1000C oscilloscope models that have bandwidths up to 100 MHz. TPP0200 (TBS1202C) 10X Passive Voltage Probe The TPP0200 probes have a system bandwidth of DC to 200 MHz at –3 dB and ship...
Page 22 TBS1000C, TDS2000C and TPS2000 Series Digital Oscilloscopes Programmer Manual . The PDF programmer manual (077-0444-XX, English) provides command and syntax information. Download manuals at www.tektronix.com/manuals. TBS1000C Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope Service Manual. The PDF service manual (077-0897-XX, English) provides module-level repair information. Download manuals at www.tektronix.com/manuals.
Page 23 Installation Optional Accessories TBS1000C Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope User Manuals. The PDF user manual is available in these languages. Download manuals at www.tektronix.com/manuals. English, 077-1571-XX French, 077-1572-XX Italian, 077-1574-XX German, 077-1573-XX Spanish, 077-1576-XX Japanese, 077-1579-XX Simplified Chinese, 077-1580-XX Traditional Chinese, 077-1581-XX...
Page 24 Installation Options Front-panel overlays. In addition to the default English front panel shipped with your oscilloscope, you can obtain the following overlays: Option L1: French front-panel overlay Option L2: Italian front-panel overlay Option L3: German front-panel overlay Option L4: Spanish front-panel overlay Option L5: Japanese front-panel overlay Option L7: Simplified Chinese front-panel overlay Option L8: Traditional Chinese front-panel overlay...
Page 25 CAUTION: A ground connection through the power cord grounding conductor is essential for safe operation. TPP0100, TPP0200 series 10X passive probes information The TPP0100, TPP0200 Series 10X Passive Probes are high impedance, passive probes with 10X attenuation. They are designed for use with TBS1000C oscilloscopes. These oscilloscopes have 14 pF of input capacitance.
Page 26 Operating requirements The probes have no user- or Tektronix-serviceable parts. Warning: Do not float the TPP0100, TPP0200 probes on any oscilloscope. Connecting the probe to the oscilloscope Connect the probe as shown in the illustrations below. Compensating the probe Due to variations in oscilloscope input characteristics, the low-frequency compensation of the probe may need adjustment after moving the probe from one oscilloscope channel to another.
Page 27 Description Color bands Use these bands to identify the oscilloscope channel at the probe head. Reorder Tektronix part number 016-0633-xx (5 pairs) Hook tip Press the hook tip onto probe tip and then clamp the hook onto the circuit. Reorder Tektronix part number 013-0362-xx...
Page 28 Operating requirements Item Description Adjustment tool Reorder Tektronix part number 003-1433-xx Optional accessories You can order the following accessories for your probe. Accessory Part number Alligator Ground Lead, 12 in 196-3512-xx 6” Clip-on Ground Lead 196-3198-xx Ground Spring, Short, 2 ea.
Page 29 Operating requirements Table 2: Electrical and mechanical specifications Characteristic TPP0051 TPP0101 TPP0201 Bandwidth (–3 dB) DC to 50 MHz DC to 100 MHz DC to 200 MHz System attenuation accuracy 10:1 ±3.2% 10:1 ±3.2% 10:1 ±3.2% Compensation range 15 pF – 25 pF 15 pF –...
Page 30 Operating requirements Performance graphs Table 4: Certifications and compliances Characteristics Description EC Declaration of Conformity Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC: EN61010-031: 2002 Safety Standards UL61010-031;2007 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
Page 31 Equipment Recycling. This product complies with the European Union’s requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For more information about recycling options, check the Support/ Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
Page 32 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope Powering the oscilloscope Grounding the oscilloscope is necessary for safety and to take accurate measurements. The oscilloscope must share the same ground as any circuits that you are testing. You connect the oscilloscope to ground by plugging the three-pronged power cord into an outlet grounded to earth ground.
Page 33 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope Note: The current instrument settings are stored in nonvolatile memory when you power off the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope restores the settings when you power on. Changing the user interface language You can change the language used for the oscilloscope on-screen display, measurements, readouts, and menus to one of 10 languages. The following steps show how to change the user interface language.
Page 34 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope The oscilloscope opens the Language menu. You will use the Multipurpose knob to select and click menu items. The following text describes how the Multipurpose knob works. The Multipurpose knob lets you interact with on-screen menus, messages, and dialog boxes. icon on a menu, message, or dialog box label means that you can use the Multipurpose knob to select and click values in that item.
Page 35 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope 4. Push the Multipurpose knob to select the highlighted language. The selected language takes effect immediately. 5. Push the Menu On/Off button to close the Utility menu. 6. If you load a language other than English, install the plastic overlay on the front panel to provide labels in that language. Fold the overlay tabs.
Page 36 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope Changing the date and time Set the current date and time so that files that you save are marked with the correct date and time. The date and time are shown in the lower-right corner of the screen. Time is shown using a 24-hour clock. Note: The clock does not automatically adjust for seasonal time changes.
Page 37 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope Turn the Multipurpose knob to select the Year field. Click the Multipurpose knob to enable setting the year value. A white box is drawn around the number field, indicating that you can use the Multipurpose knob to change that value. Turn the Multipurpose knob to change the year value in the field.
Page 38 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope When you have finished making all date and time changes, turn the Multipurpose knob to select Apply, then click the knob to enter the date/time settings into the oscilloscope. To turn off displaying the date and time, select Display Date & Time and click the Multipurpose knob to toggle On or Off. 10.
Page 39 Supported probe types For more information on the many probes available for use with TBS1000C Series oscilloscopes, visit the Oscilloscope Probe and Accessory Selector tool on the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com). Reducing electrostatic damage while taking measuremens Static electricity that builds up on your body can damage static-sensitive components.
Page 40 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope Power on the oscilloscope. Connect a probe to channel 1. Connect the probe tip and ground lead to the PROBE COMP connectors on the oscilloscope front panel. The probe tip connects to the 5 V connector, and the ground clip connects to the ground connector.
Page 41 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope Push Autoset. The screen displays a square wave. If the displayed square wave tops are not flat, perform the procedures to compensate the probe high frequency response. You can compensate the probe after completing this functional check. Push Measure to open the Measurement Selection menu.
Page 42 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope Turn the Multipurpose knob to select Snapshot. Click the Multipurpose knob to show the Snapshot screen. on page 81. Taking a measurement snapshot Verify that the Frequency value is ~1 kHz and the Period value is ~1 ms, respectively. Push the Menu On/Off button to close the Snapshot screen.
Page 43 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope When taking a real measurement, use the shortest possible ground lead and signal path to minimize probe- induced ringing and distortion on the measured signal. Signal with a short length ground Signal with a long ground lead lead Getting on-screen help for settings HelpEverywhere™...
Page 44 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope 3. To turn all HelpEverywhere™ content on or off, use the Multipurpose knob to select Set All to On or Set All to Off, then click the knob. 4. To set individual menu categories to show HelpEverywhere™, use the Multipurpose knob to select a category, then click the knob to toggle that selection On or Off.
Page 45 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope The next time you access a HelpEverywhere™ supported menu setting, the oscilloscope displays the help for that item. Note: You may need to turn the Multipurpose knob and select another menu item to show the HelpEverywhere™ content. When any HelpEverywhere™...
Page 46 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope 2. IMPORTANT: Remove all input signals (probes and cables) from channel inputs and the Aux In connector on the front of the oscilloscope. 3. Push Utility. 4. Push the Calibration & Diagnostic side-menu button. 5. Turn the Multipurpose knob to select Signal Path, then click the Multipurpose knob to start the SPC process. The oscilloscope shows a Signal Path Compensation information message.
Page 47 Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope 2. Push the Scope Intro side-menu button. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click a topic heading. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click a topic to read. 5. Push the relevant side-menu button to return to the menu for the subject category, and select and click the next topic to view. 6.
Page 48 Sampling oscilloscope concepts Sampling oscilloscope concepts Sampling and acquisition concepts Before the oscilloscope can display or measure a signal, it must be sampled. Sampling is the process of measuring the input signal amplitude value at regular intervals (called the sampling rate, in samples per second), converting the sampled levels into digital data, and storing the sampled values in memory to create a waveform record.
Page 49 Sampling oscilloscope concepts Peak Detect mode uses the highest and lowest of all the samples contained in two consecutive acquisition intervals. Use this mode to help detect short rapid transitions in a waveform. Peak Detect is not available at faster time per division settings.
Page 50 Sampling oscilloscope concepts Figure 2: Triggered display Understanding and using triggers is probably the most important skill needed to quickly display and analyze waveforms. A trigger condition can be as simple as when the signal passes through a specified voltage level when going from a low level to a high level (positive slope). A trigger condition can also be very specific, such as when the signal level is falling and the width of a single pulse of the signal is less than a specified time period.
Page 51 Sampling oscilloscope concepts A runt trigger needs two thresholds to define the two levels that a signal must pass through to be considered a valid (nonrunt) signal. The arrow at the far right of the screen marks the threshold level(s) for that signal. Turning the Trigger Level knob changes the threshold level and momentarily displays a...
Page 52 Sampling oscilloscope concepts • DC Coupling passes the trigger signal to the trigger circuit with no filtering. The scope may trigger on false events if the signal is noisy. • HF Reject attenuates signals above 85 kHz from the trigger circuit. This reduces false triggering on high-frequency noise when measuring lower-frequency signals.
Page 53 Sampling oscilloscope concepts The most common use for Delay is to acquire and display waveform detail that is separated after the trigger event by a significant interval of time. For example, you can trigger on a pulse that occurs once every 10 ms and then use Delay to look at the signal characteristics that occur 6 ms after the trigger point.
Page 54 Setting channel input parameters Setting channel input parameters Use the Vertical Menu buttons to select the waveform to be displayed or open the menu options used to set the input parameters for each channel. Setting for each channel are independent of the other channel. Setting input signal coupling Input signal coupling sets how the input signal is passed to the oscilloscope sampling circuit.
Page 55 Setting channel input parameters Setting the oscilloscope bandwidth Use this procedure to set the oscilloscope bandwidth. Bandwidth is the maximum frequency that an oscilloscope can accurately display and measure. The oscilloscope gradually attenuates (reduces) the signal level of frequencies that are higher than the bandwidth. This means that although you can display signals that are above the bandwidth limit, their amplitude values and other characteristics are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Page 56 Setting channel input parameters Setting the probe attenuation factor Attenuation is the amount that the probe reduces or amplifies the input signal amplitude before sending it to the oscilloscope input. The Attenuation submenu sets the probe attenuation factor for probes. The default attenuation is 10x. Push the Vertical Menu button for the channel input that you want to set.
Page 57 Setting channel input parameters Setting the measure current mode for voltage probes If you are measuring current by using a standard voltage probe to measure the voltage drop across a resistor, use the Measure Current field to set the Amps/Volts or Volts/Amps ratio of your measurement setup. For example, if you are measuring the voltage drop across a 2 Ω...
Page 58 Setting channel input parameters Push the Offset side-menu button. To set a specific offset voltage, use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the offset value field. Use the knob to change the value; the waveform on the screen moves as you change the value.
Page 59 Select one probe as a reference signal and adjust the deskew values for the other channels so that they all align. For best results, use a deskew fixture, such as the Tektronix 067-1686-xx. The following image shows before and after using deskew to set channel 1 and 2 deskew to minimize the delay with channel 1.
Page 60 Setting channel input parameters • Deskew settings are included in saved setup files. • Doing a Default Setup resets deskew values to 0 on all channels. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
Page 61 Trigger setup Trigger setup Triggering on a waveform edge Use this procedure to set the oscilloscope to trigger on the rising or falling edge of a waveform. 1. Push the Trigger Menu front-panel button. 2. Push the Type side-menu button. 3.
Page 62 Trigger setup Triggering on a specified pulse width Use this procedure to set the oscilloscope to trigger on a specified signal pulse condition. You can trigger when a pulse is less than, greater than, equal to, or not equal to a set time period (width). The minimum pulse width setting is 1 ns. See on page 53.
Page 63 Trigger setup 2. Push the Type side-menu button. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Runt. 4. Push the Source side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the channel to use as the trigger signal source. 5.
Page 64 Trigger setup 2. Push -More- Page 1/2 side-menu button. 3. Push the Mode side-menu button. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click a trigger mode or holdoff mode: • Click Auto (Untriggered Roll) to set the oscilloscope to acquire and display a waveform even if a trigger does not occur. If there is no valid triggering event, the waveform will appear to roll across the screen.See on page 54.
Page 65 Acquisition setup Acquisition setup Using Autoset Autoset is a fast way to acquire and display a waveform. Autoset automatically sets the trigger type to edge, sets the threshold level to 50% of the signal level, and analyzes the input signal and adjusts the oscilloscope acquisition, horizontal, and vertical settings to display five to six waveform cycles.
Page 66 Acquisition setup How to enable/disable Autoset in the oscilloscope Use this procedure to enable/disable the Autoset function to set up a waveform manually. Note: To disable or enable the Autoset function requires a password. The default factory password is 000000. 1.
Page 67 Acquisition setup 4. Use the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to enter the password that lets you disable Autoset. The factory default password is 000000. 5. Push OK side-menu button to enter the password and let you disable Autoset. How to change the Autoset password Use this procedure to change the Autoset enable/disable password.
Page 68 Acquisition setup 5. Use the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to select alphanumeric and enter characters for the current password. Then push the OK side-menu button. The factory default password is 000000. 6. Use the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to enter the new password. Then push the OK side-menu button. Reenter the new password to confirm it and push the OK side-menu button.
Page 69 Acquisition setup Single sets the trigger mode to Normal for the single acquisition. Setting the acquisition mode Use the Acquisition mode to set how the oscilloscope uses the sampled data points in each acquisition interval to create and display a waveform.
Page 70 Acquisition setup Setting the acquisition trigger delay time Push Acquire. Push the Delay side-menu button to toggle between On and Off. When set to Off, the expansion point is tied to the trigger point so that horizontal scale changes are centered around the trigger point.
Page 71 Acquisition setup Once you are displaying a waveform area of interest at the center of the screen, adjust the Horizontal Scale knob to acquire more points for the area of interest, and use the controls to view more detail. Push the Set Horizontal Position to 0s side-menu button to return the trigger point to the center of the...
Page 72 Acquisition setup Use longer record lengths to either capture more samples for a waveform record, or capture more cycles of a waveform, then use the Zoom controls to investigate the waveform in more detail. Maximum zoomed waveform record captured with 5000 points Maximum zoomed waveform record captured with 5000 points...
Page 73 Acquisition setup • When trigger mode is changed to Normal • When horizontal scale is set to 40 ms/division or higher Note: The Average acquisition mode is unavailable when you are using Roll mode. Setting the oscilloscope to factory default values - Default Setup Default Setup clears the current oscilloscope settings and loads factory-defined settings.
Page 74 Waveform display settings Waveform display settings Displaying and removing a waveform Use this procedure to turn on or off the display of each channel’s waveform. To add or remove a waveform from the display, push the corresponding front-panel channel Menu button. If the selected channel is already active, pushing the channel Menu button removes the waveform.
Page 75 Waveform display settings 2. Push Waveform Display side-menu button. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Persist Time. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to change and set the Persist Time value. The range is Auto 0 s - 10 s (in one second increments), and infinity.
Page 76 Waveform display settings 2. Push Acquire. 3. Push -More- Page 1/2 side-menu button. 4. Push XY Display side-menu button to toggle XY display mode On and Off. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
Page 77 Waveform display settings XY display mode tips • Because the XY display is simply a different way of displaying pairs of waveforms, the underlying waveforms are available for measurements, and for saving to reference memory or a USB drive for off-line analysis. •...
Page 78 Analyzing a waveform Analyzing a waveform Taking automatic measurements Automatic measurements are a way to quickly take common measurements on a waveform, such as signal frequency, period, rise and fall times, and so on. You can take up to a total of six measurements at once, on any combination of input channels and a math waveform. The measurements are shown on the main screen in the order they were selected.
Page 79 Analyzing a waveform channels. Then push the Menu On/Off button to close the list. To unselect a measurement, highlight that measurement and click the Multipurpose knob. To deselect a measurement for a different channel than the current channel, push the side-menu button for the channel of the measurement, then use the knob to select and click the...
Page 80 Analyzing a waveform 3. Push the side-menu button of the channel for which to show the measurement snapshot. You can only take a snapshot of one channel at a time. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Snapshot. The snapshot screen opens immediately. 5.
Page 81 Analyzing a waveform Table 6: Frequency measurements Measurement Description Frequency The first cycle in a waveform or gated region. Frequency is the reciprocal of the period; it is measured in hertz (Hz) where one Hz is one cycle per second. +Pulses The number of positive pulses that rise above the mid reference crossing in the waveform or gated region.
Page 82 Analyzing a waveform Measurement Description DelayRR The time between the mid reference (default 50%) amplitude point of the rising edge of two different waveforms. See also Phase. This measurement requires inputs from two channels. DelayRF The time between the mid reference (default 50%) amplitude point of the rising edge of one waveform and the falling edge of a second waveforms.
Page 83 Analyzing a waveform Table 8: Amplitude measurements Measurement Description Peak-to-peak The absolute difference between the maximum and minimum amplitude in the entire waveform or gated region. Amplitude The average high value less the average low value measured over the entire waveform or gated region.
Page 84 Analyzing a waveform Measurement Description Cycle RMS The true Root Mean Square voltage over the first cycle in the waveform or the first cycle in the gated region. Area measurement descriptions Table 9: Area measurements Measurement Description Area A voltage over time measurement. The measurement returns the area over the entire waveform or gated region in volt-seconds.
Page 85 Analyzing a waveform 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the area of the waveform to use for taking measurements (Off (Full Record), Screen, Between Cursors). If selecting Between Cursors, use the Multipurpose knob to select and move the gating cursors to mark the waveform area to use for automatic measurements.
Page 86 Analyzing a waveform 4. Use the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to enter the password that lets you disable Measurement. 5. Push OK side-menu button to enter the password and let you disable Measurement. Using cursors to take manual measurements Cursors are on-screen vertical and horizontal lines that you position on a waveform to take measurements.
Page 87 Analyzing a waveform The color of the cursors indicates the channel on which they are taking measurements. The solid line cursor is the active (selected) cursor, and is controlled by the Multipurpose knob. 2. Use the Multipurpose knob to move the solid line (selected) cursor. The readouts associated with that cursor change as you move the cursor.
Page 88 Analyzing a waveform The Fine knob sensitivity in the Function button also enables smaller adjustments on the Vertical and Horizontal Position knobs, the Trigger Level knob, and many adjustment operations of the Multipurpose knob. Note: You can also switch between Fine and Coarse by pressing and holding the Multipurpose knob. 5.
Page 89 Analyzing a waveform Time or Frequency cursors. These vertical cursors measure time or frequency, the signal amplitude where the cursors cross the waveform, and the absolute difference (delta) between the two cursors cross points (both Note: Frequency cursors for FFT only time and amplitude delta).
Page 90 Analyzing a waveform 2. Push Feature Enable side-menu button. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Cursor Enable. The oscilloscope opens the Feature Enable password entry screen. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to enter the password that lets you disable Cursor. 5.
Page 91 Analyzing a waveform Push Math. The oscilloscope displays a red math waveform using the current side menu settings. Push the Source 1 side-menu button. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click the first channel to use for the math waveform.
Page 92 Analyzing a waveform Multipurpose knob to change the waveform scale. Note that the math vertical scale setting only applies to the math waveform. An example of using a math waveform is to calculate instantaneous power (current times voltage) by multiplying a voltage waveform and a current waveform.
Page 93 Analyzing a waveform The oscilloscope shows the default FFT screen. The lower main screen shows the FFT waveform. Use the Vertical Position knob of the source channel to move the FFT waveform up or down. Push Source wfm side-menu button to toggle the display of the source waveform (at the top of the screen) On or Off. Push the Source side-menu button and use Multipurpose knob to set the source to channel 1 or 2.The default source is whatever channel was selected before opening the FFT window.
Page 94 Analyzing a waveform Use the Linear RMS vertical scale to see an overall view of how all frequencies levels compare to each other. Push the Window side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Hanning, Rectangular, Hamming, or Blackman-Harris.
Page 95 Analyzing a waveform Push the Horizontal Scale side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to set the horizontal scale (frequency per major graticule division) value. Use this to expand or contract the FFT waveform to show more or less detail. The FFT waveform expands around the center cursor.
Page 96 Analyzing a waveform FFT tips • You can only display FFT waveforms for 1000, 2000 and 20K record length waveforms. • Use the Vertical Position knob of the source channel to change the vertical position of the FFT waveform. • Use the Vertical Scale knob of the source channel to change the vertical size of the FFT waveform.
Page 97 Analyzing a waveform The different window shapes are trade-offs between frequency accuracy and magnitude accuracy. What you want to measure, and your source signal characteristics, help you to select which window to use. Use the following guidelines to select the best window for your signal analysis needs.
Page 98 Analyzing a waveform Window type Window ‘shape’ Blackman-Harris This is the best window for measuring the amplitude of frequencies but worst at resolving frequencies. Use Blackman-Harris for measuring predominantly single frequency waveforms to look for higher order harmonics. FFT and display waveform aliasing FFT waveform problems occur when the oscilloscope acquires a signal that contains frequency components that are greater than the Nyquist frequency (the Nyquist frequency is 1/2 of the sample rate).
Page 99 Analyzing a waveform 2. Push the Ref1 or Ref2 side-menu button to toggle displaying that waveform On or Off. You can display both reference waveforms at the same time. Reference waveform tips • You cannot position or scale a reference waveform. You should set the source waveform position and scale before saving to a reference location, so that you have space on the screen to display both the reference waveform and the live signal.
Page 100 Analyzing a waveform Select the channel that you want to zoom. Push Zoom. Push the Scale side-menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to adjust the size of the area to zoom (magnify). Push the Position side- menu button and use the Multipurpose knob to adjust the position of the zoom area in the waveform record.
Page 101 Analyzing a waveform How to change the measurement password Use this procedure to change the Measurement password. The measurement requires a password to enable or disable the measurement function. 1. Push Utility. 2. Push Feature Enable side-menu button. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Change Password. The oscilloscope opens the Change Password entry screen. 4.
Page 102 Saving data Saving data Saving screen images to a file Use this procedure to save a screen image to a file on a USB drive. A screen image is a ‘picture’ of the oscilloscope screen. Screen images are useful to include in reports or to compare with other screen images over time. Note: A screen image is different than waveform data.
Page 103 Saving data • JPG: This bitmap format uses a lossy compression algorithm, and is compatible with most word processing and spreadsheet programs. Creates the smallest file size. • PNG: This bitmap format uses a lossless compression algorithm, and is compatible with most word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Page 104 Saving data Saving oscilloscope setup information You can save the oscilloscope internal settings to an internal memory location (setup 1–10) or to an external file on the USB drive. A setup file contains most of the oscilloscope settings, including vertical, horizontal, trigger, cursor, and measurement parameters. It does not include communications information, such as GPIB addresses.
Page 105 Saving data Note: The oscilloscope saves files to the top level of the USB drive by default. You can use the Change folder button in the File Utility side menu to set the oscilloscope to save files to a specific location on the USB drive. See Changing the default file save on page 111.
Page 106 Recalling data Recalling data Recalling oscilloscope setup information Use this procedure to recall (load) oscilloscope settings from a memory location or external file and set the oscilloscope to those settings. You can recall (load) saved setup data to quickly configure the oscilloscope to take a certain measurement. A setup file contains most of the oscilloscope settings, including vertical, horizontal, trigger, cursor, and measurement parameters.
Page 107 Recalling data 3. Push the Action side-menu button. 4. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click Recall Waveform. 5. Push the To side-menu button. 6. Select and click Ref1 or Ref2. 7. Push Select File side-menu button to open the File Utility pane. 8.
Page 108 Using the USB file utility functions Using the USB file utility functions Overview of the File Utility pane To open the File Browser pane, push the Save Recall front-panel button and push the File Browser side-menu button. • The Directory field lists the path for the highlighted folder or file. This is also the field you use to enter text to create or rename files or folders.
Page 109 Using the USB file utility functions • Use the lower side-menu buttons to show upper-or lower-case letters on the keyboard or show a numeric keypad. • Push the OK side-menu button to create or rename the file or folder with the name in the Directory field. Changing the default file save location on the USB drive By default, the oscilloscope saves image, waveform, and setup files to the top directory of the USB drive.
Page 110 Using the USB file utility functions Creating a new folder on the USB drive Use this procedure to create a new folder on the USB drive. 1. Push the Save Recall front-panel button. 2. Push the File Browser side-menu button. 3.
Page 111 Using the USB file utility functions 2. Push the File Browser side-menu button. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to navigate to and highlight a file or folder name to delete. 4. Push the Delete side-menu button. the oscilloscope asks you confirm the delete action. 5.
Page 112 Using the USB file utility functions 2. Push the File Browser side-menu button. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to navigate to the location at which to create the new folder. 4. Push the Rename side-menu button. 5. Select and click a recently created name (listed at top of the characters list), or enter the folder or file name using the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to scroll through and highlight letters, numbers, and valid characters in the list.
Page 113 Using the USB file utility functions Image setting and waveform file tips • If there are nonsequential jumps in the file numbering, such as TEK00001, TEK00002, TEK00005, the oscilloscope uses the highest-numbered file as the starting point for new file names (TEK00006 in this example). •...
Page 114 Erasing data from oscilloscope memory (TekSecure) Erasing data from oscilloscope memory (TekSecure) The TekSecure™ function erase all setup and waveform information saved in the nonvolatile oscilloscope memory. If you have acquired confidential waveform data on your oscilloscope, or use the oscilloscope in a restricted area, use the TekSecure function to erase memory and setup data before you return the oscilloscope to general use.
Page 115 Setting or viewing USB Device port parameters Setting or viewing USB Device port parameters Disabling the USB Device port Use this procedure to disconnect the USB Device port access, to prevent remote access to the oscilloscope over the USB Device port connection.
Page 116 Setting or viewing USB Device port parameters 2. Push the Config side-menu button. The USB menu item (at top of the Config side menu) shows the USB Device port connection status. 3. Use the Multipurpose knob to select and click USB. The USB Device Port menu lists available devices to which you can connect. A grayed out menu item cannot be selected.
Page 117 Setting or viewing USB Device port parameters 4. Select and click USBTMC Configuration. The oscilloscope shows the USBTMC protocol registration information. TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
Page 118 Appendices Appendices Installing new firmware on the oscilloscope Tektronix releases new oscilloscope firmware to improve existing functions or add new functions. Complete the following steps to install new firmware in the oscilloscope. Go to tek.com. Click Downloads. In the Downloads menu, select DOWNLOAD TYPE as Software and enter TBS1000C in the MODEL OR KEYBOARD field ad click SEARCH.
Page 119 Appendices d. Check that the software version number shown on the screen is the same version that you just installed. Running diagnostic tests Use this procedure to test instrument functional modules. Note: Running self test, resets the oscilloscope settings. Save the current setup to memory or a file, if you do not want to lose the current settings.
Page 120 • Refer to the Courseware and TekSmartLab documentation for more information on these applications. You can download electronic versions of these manuals from the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com). Loading a courseware file from a USB drive Use this procedure to load a Courseware file. A Courseware file can have up to 12 courses. Each course can contain up to 14 labs.
Page 121 Appendices Dealing with error message If you get the “No course material package files found” error message, make sure that you selected the folder that contains the .workspace file, and not the .workspace file itself, or any other folders that may be in the Courseware folder. In the following image, the .workspace file (colored blue) is part of the ST_AFG_EN_MathAddition_PKG folder (green boxes), so you would highlight ST_AFG_EN_MathAddition_PKG to load this course.
Page 122 Appendices • If a step says to compare your results, push the Data Collection side-menu button, push the Step side-menu button, use the Multipurpose knob to select the step number, and push the Show Reference side-menu button to On. The oscilloscope shows the reference material associated with that step.
Page 123 Appendices icon on a menu, message, or dialog box means to use the Multipurpose knob to interact with that item. Turn the knob to highlight a menu item or control a screen object (such as a cursor, or when entering file name characters). Push the knob to select or enter a highlighted menu item, switch between cursors, or activate a menu field to enable entering values.
Page 124 Appendices Note: You can also switch between Fine and Coarse by pressing and holding the Multipurpose knob. • The Zoom button displays a magnified waveform. See on page 101. How to view long record length waveforms Zoom The Horizontal controls The Horizontal Position knob adjusts the trigger point location left or right relative to the acquired waveform record.
Page 125 Appendices Push the Position knob to return the trigger point to the center of the screen (center vertical graticule). Note: You can choose the Fine knob sensitivity in the Function button (Navigation controls) to enable smaller adjustments with the position knob. The Acquire button opens the menu that you use to set the acquisition mode and adjust the record length.
Page 126 Appendices The Vertical controls set the vertical settings (position and scale) for each channel, and enable turning on or off individual waveforms. • The Vertical Position knob adjusts the vertical position for each channel’s waveform. Push the Position knob to move the waveform so that the ground reference level is on the center graticule of the screen. Note: You can choose the Fine knob sensitivity in the Function button (Navigation controls) to let you make smaller adjustments with the position knob.
Page 127 Appendices The oscilloscope opens the side menu list for that button on the right side of the screen. 2. Push a side-menu button to select the on-screen menu item that is next to that button. 3. If the selected side menu item opens another menu, use the Multipurpose knob to highlight an item in the pop-out menu. 4.
Page 128 Appendices 5. Push the Menu On/Off to close menus, messages, and other on-screen items. 6. Certain menu choices require you to set a numeric value to complete the setup. Use the Multipurpose knob and side-menu buttons to highlight, select, and adjust those settings. 7.
Page 129 Appendices 2. PROBE COMP. A square wave signal source and ground connection used to compensate probes. Output voltage: ~ 5 V at ~1 kHz Ground reference to which to connect the probe ground lead. 3. USB 2.0 Host port. Rear-panel connectors 1.
Page 130 Appendices The acquisition status shows when an acquisition is running, stopped, or when acquisition preview is in effect. The acquisition modes are: • Run: The oscilloscope is acquiring and displaying waveforms. • Stop: The oscilloscope has stopped acquiring data. • Roll: It scrolls sequential waveform points across the display in a right-to-left rolling motion.
Page 131 Appendices The trigger position icon (T) shows where the trigger occurred in the waveform record. The expansion point icon (the orange ▼triangle at the top of the T) shows the center point around which the horizontal scale control expands or shrinks the waveform (the center expansion point). The waveform record view shows the trigger location relative to the entire waveform record.
Page 132 Appendices The Time and Date readout shows the oscilloscope clock setting. See on page 38. Changing the date and time The Horizontal and Trigger readouts show Trigger, horizontal scale, sample rate, trigger delay time, and record length information. The Trigger readouts shows the trigger source, slope, and the trigger threshold level. The readout also shows the measured signal frequency.
Page 133 Appendices 10. The channel readouts shows the channel scale factor (measurement units per major vertical graticule division), input signal coupling, signal invert status, and the oscilloscope bandwidth setting. Adjust these settings by using the Vertical Scale knob and the channel 1, or 2 menus.
Page 134 Appendices 3. To turn the label text ON or OFF, use the Multipurpose knob to select Label ON/OFF and click the Multipurpose knob on the desired option. 4. Turn the Multipurpose knob to select Preset Label, and then click the knob to open the list of labels. 5.
Page 135 Warranted specifications See the TBS1000C Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference Manual (Tektronix part number 077-1538-xx), for the warranted specifications and performance verification procedure. This manual is English only, and can be downloaded from the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/downloads). Cleaning General care Do not store or leave the oscilloscope where the LCD display will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Page 136 Appendices CAUTION: To avoid damage to the surface of the oscilloscope or probes, do not use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents. The default oscilloscope settings Default Setup The following table lists the oscilloscope settings that are applied when you push the Default Setup button. Note: When you push the Default Setup button, the oscilloscope displays the channel 1 waveform and removes all other waveforms.
Page 137 Appendices Function Setting and value Trigger Type: Edge Source: Ch1 Coupling: DC Slope: Rising Level: 0.00 V Mode: Auto Connect to Computer USB Device Port Vertical (all channels) Coupling: DC Invert: Off Bandwidth: Full Voltage probe attenuation: 10X Baseline position: 0.00 V Scale (volts per major vertical division): 1.00 V Oscilloscope settings that are not reset by Default Setup The Default Setup button does not reset or change the following settings:...
Page 138 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). TBS1000C Series Oscilloscopes User Manual...
Page 139 Index Special Characters Burst Width measurement Buttons –Over measurement Acquire +Over measurement Autoset Channel Menu Cursors Numerics F (FFT) 10X probe attenuation Force Trig 1X probe attenuation M (Math) R (Ref) Trigger Menu AC signal coupling Acquire button Acquisition Calibration Average mode Change file save location (USB) definition...
Page 140 Concepts (continued) Disable cursor button Time-related measurements Disable USB Device port trigger coupling Display trigger delay (acquisition mode) set backlight intensity trigger Holdoff mode user interface elements trigger level waveform aliasing, FFT trigger modes waveform decay (persistence) trigger slope waveform persistence trigger threshold XY mode trigger types...
Page 141 File utility (continued) How to (continued) save file location rules create new folder (USB drive) user interface delete files or folders Firmware upgrade disable Autoset button For more information disable cursor button performance verification disable USB Device port specifications enable HelpEverywhere™ supported probes erase oscilloscope memory Force Trig button...
Page 142 How to (continued) Humidity requirements set FFT vertical units set FFT window type set Hi Res acquisition mode set input signal coupling Icon set measure current (for voltage probe) Expansion point set measurement gating measurement clipping set Peak Detect acquisition mode Trigger level set probe attenuation Trigger position...
Page 143 Max measurement Multiplying waveforms (math) Mean measurement Multipurpose (MPK) knob Multipurpose knob Measure Current mode (voltage probes) Measurement clipping icon Measurement readouts Measurements –Over (Neg overshoot) Negative Duty Cycle measurement +Over (Pos overshoot) Negative Overshoot measurement Amplitude Negative Pulse Count measurement Area Negative Pulse Width measurement Burst Width...
Page 144 Probes (continued) Renaming files or folders (USB drive) attenuation Rise Time measurement probe type (voltage, current) Rising Edge Count measurement set measure current mode RM2000B Rackmount Kit setting attenuation RMS measurement supported Roll mode conditions use shortest ground lead Run/Stop Probes, optional Runt pulse trigger, selecting Product end-of-life handling (recycling)
Page 145 Trigger (continued) Stop an acquisition source Subtracting waveforms (math) threshold (pulse width) thresholds (runt pulse) trigger delay readout trigger level icon TBS2KB.TEK file TEK-USB-488 adapter trigger mode concepts ordering trigger types TekSecure trigger when (pulse width) Temperature requirements trigger when (runt pulse) Time cursors type (edge) Time measurements descriptions...
Page 146 Waveform (continued) saving to file or ref Waveform aliasing, FFT Waveform DC offset Waveform vertical position Window type (FFT) Zoom...

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