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Instruction Manual TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Two Channel Oscilloscopes 070-8568-04 Use this manual for TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350 oscilloscopes with serial numbers B040100 and above. www.valuetronics.com...
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Instrument Serial Numbers Each instrument manufactured by Tektronix has a serial number on a panel insert or tag, or stamped on the chassis. The first letter in the serial number designates the country of manufacture. The last five digits of the serial number are assigned sequentially and are unique to each instrument.
Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located.
German Postal Information Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer We hereby certify that the TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350 Two Channel Oscilloscopes and all factory installed options complies with the RF Interference Suppression requirements of Postal Regulation Vfg. 243/1991, Amended per Vfg. 46/1992 The German Postal Service was notified that the equipment is being marketed.
8444 AB Heerenveen The Netherlands declare under sole responsibility that the TDS 310 Digitizing Oscilloscope meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official Journal of the European Communities:...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Tektronix Holland N.V. Marktweg 73A 8444 AB Heerenveen The Netherlands declare under sole responsibility that the TDS 320 Digitizing Oscilloscope meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the...
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EC Declaration of Conformity Tektronix Holland N.V. Marktweg 73A 8444 AB Heerenveen The Netherlands declare under sole responsibility that the TDS 350 Digitizing Oscilloscope meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the...
DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one reads the marking. This symbol appears in manuals: Static Sensitive Devices These symbols appear on equipment: DANGER Protective ATTENTION High Voltage ground (earth) Refer to terminal manual TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Safety Summary Observe all the following precautions to ensure your personal safety and to Specific Precautions prevent damage to either the oscilloscope or equipment connected to it. Power Source The oscilloscope operates from a power source that will not apply more than 250 V between the supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground.
To avoid x radiation exposure, do not modify or otherwise alter the high volt age circuitry or the CRT enclosure. X ray emissions generated within this product have been sufficiently shielded. xiii TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Maintenance contains procedures for inspecting and cleaning, trouble shooting, and removing and replacing faulty modules. Parts List contains a module level parts list for the TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350. The following sections are for all users.
Preface These other manuals are available for the TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350 Related Manuals Two Channel Oscilloscopes. The Reference gives you a quick overview of how to operate your oscillo scope. The XYZ's of Analog and Digital Oscilloscopes provides introductory instruction on basic oscilloscope theory.
Product Description Tektronix TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350 two channel oscilloscopes are digital signal processors and are superb tools for displaying and measuring waveforms. Their perfor mance addresses the needs of both benchtop lab and portable applications with the following features.
Option 14: I/O Interfaces This option includes GPIB, RS 232, and Centronics interfaces, VGA video output, and power for the Option 3P printer. It also includes the TDS 310, 320 & 350 Programmer Manual. You can connect a remote display to the VGA 9 pin D connector on the rear panel.
Option 9C: Certificate of Calibration and Test Data Report Tektronix ships a Certificate of Calibration that states this instrument meets or exceeds all warranted specifications and has been calibrated using standards and instruments whose accuracies are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, an accepted value of a natural physical constant or a ratio calibration technique.
Options and Accessories Standard The standard accessories listed in Table 1 3 come with the TDS 310, Accessories TDS 320, and TDS 350. Table 1 3: Standard Accessories Accessory Reference Instruction Manual XYZs of Analog and Digital Oscilloscopes U.S. Power Cord...
P6009 High Voltage Probe AM503S DC/AC Current Probe System P6561 SMT Probe Accessory Cables Table 1 5 lists cables you can use with the TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350. You can order them separately. Table 1 6: Accessory Cables Software Part Number GPIB,1 meter (3.3 feet)
Leave at least 5.1 cm (2 in) free on each side. 5. Press the ON/STBY button to power up the oscilloscope. ON/STBY Button Figure 2 1: ON/STBY Button TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Start Up Line Fuse WARNING Replacement To avoid injury or death, unplug the line cord from the line voltage power source before continuing. 1. Have handy a flat bladed screwdriver (Item 4). 2. Set the oscilloscope so its bottom is down on the work surface and its rear is facing you.
Understanding the User Interface Select an item from the main (bottom) menu or use leftmost button to pop up" selec Press any of the front panel menu buttons tions. Select an item from the side menu, if displayed Adjust menu item values with general purpose knob Figure 2 3: Using Menus 1.
3. Push a side menu button to select a subfunction. 4. Use the General Purpose Knob to alter variable function or subfunction settings. 5. Press the CLEAR MENU button to remove a menu from the screen. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Using the Probes The TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350 come with two standard accessory probes. Use these probes to conduct test signals to the oscilloscope. For detailed probe specifications and instructions, see the instruction manual packaged with the probe.
Using the Probes Figure 2 6: Probe Compensation Setup 2. Press AUTOSET. The oscilloscope displays the compensation waveform. It should resemble the waveform shown in Figure 2 7. Figure 2 7: Compensation Waveform Getting Started www.valuetronics.com...
As determined by the signal frequency Horizontal Time Base Main Only Trigger Position Unchanged Trigger Type Edge Trigger Source Numerically lowest of the displayed channels (the selected channel) 2 11 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Using Autoset Table 2 1: Autoset Defaults (Cont.) Control Changed by Autoset to Trigger Level Midpoint of data for the trigger source Trigger Slope Positive Trigger Coupling Trigger Holdoff 500 ns Vertical Scale As determined by the signal level Vertical Coupling DC unless AC was previously set;...
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It then continues on to various task descriptions. The tasks are in a functional order, starting with the most basic (Manipulating Waveforms) and then moving to the more specialized (Making Hardcopies). TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
The menus are easy to use. For example, to make a change to the vertical operating system, press the VERTICAL MENU button to display the menu choices. This section illustrates each control and connector and contains brief descrip tions of its use or function. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Front Panel Display and Power Controls The Side Menu buttons provide access to side menu selections. See page 2 3 for more information on the user interface. The CLEAR MENU button clears all The ON/STBY button toggles The Main Menu buttons provide menus from the screen.
The WAVEFORM OFF button turns off the presently Connector to chassis ground. selected waveform. Probe compensation output. See page 2 7 for instructions on how to compensate the probes. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Front Panel Horizontal Controls The Horizontal POSITION knob controls the horizontal position of all waveforms. The HORIZONTAL MENU button calls up the horizontal operations menu. For more information on horizontal operations see page 3 20. The SEC/DIV knob controls the horizontal scale of the active waveforms.
Front Panel Miscellaneous Controls The MEASURE button calls up the automated measurements menu. See page 3 31 for more information on automated measurements. The RUN/STOP button The UTILITY button calls up the starts and stops utility menu. See page 3 47 for more acquisition.
M indicates (M)ain time base, trigger feature (Field 1, D indicates (D)elayed time Field 2, or Lines). base. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Front Panel Inputs The channel BNC inputs (CH1 The EXT TRIG input accepts and CH2) accept electrical external trigger signals. See signals for display. page 3 26 for more information on external triggering. 3 10 Operation www.valuetronics.com...
You can use the GPIB and RS 232 interfaces to operate and program the oscilloscope from a GPIB controller; see the TDS 310, 320, & 350 Programmer Manual for more information. 3 11 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Menu Maps Most TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350 features are menu driven. This section contains two menu maps: one of the primary functions (vertical, horizontal, and triggering functions) and one of the secondary functions (acquisition functions, utilities, and so on).
Menu Maps Side Menu Side Menu CH 1 Main Menu CH 2 Ext/10 Pop-up Ext/10 AC Line AC Line Source Field 1 Field 2 Trigger On Main Menu Type Any Field Video Scan Rate Lines HF Reject Left-most Pop-up LF Reject Mode Rate 1 main menu...
VERTICAL MENU button calls up the math or reference waveform menu. Vertical Menu Figure 3 4: The VERTICAL MENU Button Figure 3 5 shows the vertical menu. 3 17 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Manipulating Waveforms Figure 3 5: The Vertical Menu Use the vertical menu to perform these tasks. Select Input Coupling Press the main menu button Coupling. Use the side menu to select DC, AC, or ground (GND) coupling. Invert a Waveform Invert Press the main menu button .
0 V. Offset performs the same basic function as the vertical POSITION knob, but it has a wider range. Use offset to view a waveform that has a large DC bias. 3 19 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Manipulating Waveforms To access horizontal system features, press the HORIZONTAL MENU button, Horizontal shown in Figure 3 7. Figure 3 8 shows the horizontal menu. Operations Horizontal Menu Figure 3 7: The HORIZONTAL MENU Button Figure 3 8: The Horizontal Menu Use the horizontal menu to perform these tasks.
To Waveforms activate the math waveform, press the MATH button, shown in Figure 3 9. Math Figure 3 9: The MATH Button 3 21 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Manipulating Waveforms Then select a formula from the side menu (Ch1 + Ch2, Ch1 - Ch2, Ch2 - Ch1, or CH1 * Ch2). Figure 3 10 shows a square wave on Channel 2 added to a sine wave on Channel 1. Figure 3 10: A Math Waveform TDS 300 Series oscilloscopes have two reference waveforms.
In Independent mode, the selected reference waveform is independently positionable. NOTE If you save a waveform to a full" reference waveform, its previous contents will be overwritten. 3 23 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Manipulating Waveforms Figure 3 12: A Reference Waveform Menu The reference waveforms maintain their contents indefinitely, regardless of the power state or setup of the instrument. To remove a selected reference waveform from the display, press WAVEFORM OFF. To recall a reference waveform simply press its front panel button (REF 1 or REF 2).
The edge trigger triggers on the rising or falling edge of the input signal. You Edge Triggering can access edge trigger settings through the edge trigger menu, shown in Figure 3 14. Be sure the leftmost main menu selection indicates Type Edge. 3 25 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Triggering Figure 3 14: The Edge Trigger Menu Use the edge trigger menu to perform these tasks. Select the Trigger Source Press the main menu button Source. Use the side menu to select from these options. Press Ch1 or Ch2 to set the trigger source to one of the input channels. Press Ext or Ext/10 to set the trigger source to the EXT TRIG input on the front panel.
General Purpose Knob. Use the knob to adjust holdoff; the TDS 300 Series have a holdoff range of 500 ns to 10 s. Press the side menu button Set to Min to quickly set the holdoff to 500 ns. 3 27 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Triggering The video trigger triggers on field 1, field 2, any field, or lines of an NTSC or Video Triggering PAL standard video signal. It can also trigger on nonstandard video signals with similar sync signals. You can access video trigger settings through the video trigger menu, shown in Figure 3 15.
Press Rate 4 to select a scan rate of 35 to 50 kHz. Press Rate 5 to select a scan rate of 50 to 65 kHz. Figure 3 16: The Video Scan Rate Menu 3 29 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Taking Measurements Figure 3 18: The Measure Menu and Active Measurements Use the measure menu to perform the following tasks. Activate a Measurement Use this procedure to activate a measure ment for the selected waveform. 1. Press the main menu button Select Measrmnt for..2.
The value used as 100% whenever High Ref, Mid Ref, and Low Ref values are needed (as in fall time and rise time measurements). Measured over the entire waveform or gated region. 3 33 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Taking Measurements Table 3 1: Measurement Definitions (Cont.) Name Definition The value used as 0% whenever High Ref, Mid Ref, and Low Ref values are needed as in fall time and rise time measurements. Measured over the entire waveform or gated region. Maximum Voltage measurement.
Measurements with Cursors 1. Press the front panel button CURSOR, shown in Figure 3 19. The CUR SOR button calls up the cursor menu, shown in Figure 3 20. 3 35 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Taking Measurements Cursor Figure 3 19: The CURSOR Button Figure 3 20: The Cursor Menu 2. If you want to take a time measurement in Hertz instead of seconds, press the main menu button Time Units and use the side menu to switch between the two.
8. Read the measured value(s) at the upper right corner of the display next to the D sign(s). Figure 3 21 shows a sine wave with a 5.48 V and a 13.2 ms period (6.6 ms X 2). 3 37 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Figure 3 22: The ACQUIRE Button The ACQUIRE button activates the acquire menu, shown in Figure 3 23. Figure 3 23: The Acquire Menu Use the acquire menu to perform these tasks. 3 39 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Controlling Acquisition Select Acquisition Mode Press the main menu button Mode. Use the side menu to select from these modes. Press Sample to select sample mode. Press Peak Detect to select peak detect mode. Peak detect mode only operates at SEC/DIV settings of 25 ms or slower. Press Envelope to select envelope mode.
Figure 3 24: The DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button activates the display menu, shown in Figure 3 25. Figure 3 25: The Display Menu Use the display menu to perform these tasks. 3 41 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Controlling the Display Select Display Style Press the main menu button Style. Use the side menu to select from these display styles. Press Vectors to select vector display style. The oscilloscope draws a vector between each pair of waveform points. Press Dots to select dot display mode.
Values. Remember, the parameter settings you select must be compat ible with the settings of your hardcopy device or personal computer. (For additional RS 232 information see your TDS 310, TDS 320, & TDS 350 Programmer Manual.) You are now ready to make a hard copy.
Figure 3 29: The SAVE/RECALL SETUP Button Pressing the button activates the save/recall setup menu, shown in Fig ure 3 30. Figure 3 30: The Save/Recall Setup Menu 3 45 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Saving and Recalling Front Panel Setups Use the save/recall setup menu to perform the following tasks. Save the Current Setup Press the main menu button Save Current Setup. Then select a setup from the side menu (press the lowermost side menu button, labeled -more- x of 3, to page through the setups).
The I/O menu (Option 14 instruments only) pertains to making hardco pies (see page 3 43) and remote operations (see the TDS 310, TDS 320, & TDS 350 Programmer Manual). The Cal menu, which you should only use in conjunction with the adjust ment procedures (page 7 1).
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Specifications This section contains complete specifications for the TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350. The specifications are divided into three subsections, one for each of three classes of traits: warranted characteristics, typical characteristics, and nominal traits. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual...
±(0.4% |Net Offset + 300 mV + 0.1 div V/div set ting) TDS 310: DC - ≥50 MHz Analog Bandwidth, DC Coupled TDS 320: DC - ≥100 MHz TDS 350: DC - ≥200 MHz; DC - ≥180 MHz for 2 mV/div ≥100:1 at 50 MHz with equal Volts/Div settings on each channel...
Net Offset = Offset - (Position Volts/Div). Net Offset is the voltage level at the center of the A D converter dynamic range. Offset Accuracy is the accuracy of this voltage level. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
EN 60555-2 power harmonics VFG 0243 FCC Rules and Regulations, 47 CFR, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A TDS 310 and TDS 320: ≤±0.2 division waveform displacement, or Susceptibility ≤0.4 division increase in p p noise. TDS 350: ≤±0.2 division waveform displacement, or ≤0.4 division increase in p p noise below 200 MHz.
The time that reference waveforms, stored setups, and calibration constants are retained when there is no power to the oscillo scope. Data is maintained by a lithium poly carbon monofluoride battery. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
1% of the more sensitive setting. For example, between 50 mV/div and 100 mV/ div, the volts/division can be set with 0.5 mV resolution. 4 11 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Name Description Range, Sample Rate TDS 310: 10 Samples/s to 200 MSamples/s in a 1-2-5 sequence TDS 320: 10 Samples/s to 500 MSamples/s in a 1-2-5 sequence TDS 350: 10 Samples/s to 1 GSamples/s in a 1-2-5 sequence Range, Seconds/Division TDS 310: 10 ns/div to 5 s/div in a 1-2.5-5 sequence...
Nominal Traits Table 4 17: Nominal Traits Mechanical Characteristics Name Description Weight Standard Instrument 6.8 kg (15 lbs) stand alone instrument; 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs) with front cover, accessories, and accessories pouch installed; 12.7 kg (28 lbs) when packaged for domestic shipment Rackmount Instrument 4.5 kg (10 lbs) for the rackmount conversion kit only;...
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WARNING The following servicing instructions are for use only by qualified personnel. To avoid personnel injury, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to the Service Safety Summary prior to performing any service.
Theory of Operation This section describes the electrical operation of the TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350 to the module level. This manual refers to digital logic circuits with standard logic symbols and Logic Conventions terms. Unless otherwise stated, all logic functions are described using the positive logic convention: the more positive of the two logic levels is the high (1) state and the more negative level is the low (0) state.
Low Voltage Power Supply. The fan provides forced air cooling for the oscilloscope. It connects to a 12 V connector on the Low Voltage Power Supply. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Performance Verification These procedures verify the TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350 two channel oscilloscopes. Depending on what you want to accomplish, you may only need to perform a few of these procedures. To rapidly confirm that this oscilloscope functions, just do the procedures under Self Tests, which begin on page 6 5.
Performance Verification Where instructed to use a front panel button or knob, select from a main or side menu, or verify a readout or status message, the name of the button or knob appears in boldface type. Instructions for menu selection follow this format: FRONT PANEL BUT TON ! Pop Up (if necessary) ! Main Menu Button ! Side Menu Button.
(TDS 350) probe TDS 320) or P6111B (TDS 350) Photocopy the next page and use it to record the performance test results for Test Record your instrument. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Performance Verification TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350 Test Record Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number: Temperature: RH %: Date of Calibration: Technician: Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum DC Voltage Measurement Accuracy CH1 VOLTS/DIV1 V +97.1 V __________ __________ +98.9 V...
Reference, Timing, and Ext Trig menu labels. (See Figure 6 2.) If any of the labels read Fail, the instrument has failed the self test. Proceed im mediately to the system calibration procedure on page 7 2. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
7. Check that the word Pass appears under Signal Path in the main menu. (See Figure 6 2.) If Pass does not appear, the instrument has failed the performance verification; return it to Tektronix for servicing. Performance Verification www.valuetronics.com...
If the oscilloscope fails any of these checks it has failed the perfor mance verification. To diagnose the causes of a failure, proceed to the troubleshooting procedures on page 8 27. Equipment Required: One P6109B (TDS 310 and TDS 320) or P6111B (TDS 350) probe (Item 9). Time Required: Approximately 5 minutes.
Functional Test Figure 6 3: Hookup for Functional Test 2. Press SAVE/RECALL SETUP ! Recall Factory Setup ! OK Confirm Factory Init. 3. Press AUTOSET. 4. Set the VOLTS/DIV to 1 V. Use the vertical POSITION knob to center the waveform vertically on screen.
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19. Press CH 2 and move the probe to the CH 2 input. 20. Repeat steps 3 through 17 for Channel 2. 21. Disconnect the probe from the channel input and the PROBE COMP terminal. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Time Required: Approximately 35 minutes. Prerequisites: The oscilloscope must meet the prerequisites listed on page 6 11. Procedure: 1. Set the output of a DC calibration generator to 0 volts. 6 11 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Performance Tests 2. Connect the output of a DC calibration generator through a dual banana connector followed by a 50 W precision coaxial cable to CH 1, as shown in Figure 6 4. DC Calibrator Output Sense Dual Banana to BNC Adapter Coaxial Cable Figure 6 4: Hookup for DC Voltage Measurement Accuracy Check...
Equipment Required: One medium frequency leveled sine wave generator (Item 7), one 50 W precision cable (Item 2), and one 50 W termination (Item 1). Time Required: Approximately 20 minutes. Prerequisites: See page 6 11. 6 13 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
10. Increase the frequency of the generator output to 50 MHz (TDS 310), 100 MHz (TDS 320), or 200 MHz (TDS 350). 11. Set the SEC/DIV to 10 ns (TDS 310), 5 ns (TDS 320), or 2.5 ns (TDS 350). 12. Press SET LEVEL TO 50% as necessary to trigger the display.
Equipment Required: One time marker generator (Item 8), one precision coaxial cable, (Item 2) and one 50 W termination (Item 1). Time Required: Approximately 5 minutes. Prerequisites: See page 6 11. 6 15 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Performance Tests Procedure: 1. Connect, through a 50 W precision coaxial cable and a 50 W termination, the time mark output of a time marker generator to CH 1, as shown in Figure 6 7. Set the output of the generator for 10 ms markers. Time Mark Generator Output...
6. Connect one 50 W cable to the output of the sine wave generator. Attach a BNC T connector to the other end of the cable. Connect a second 50 W cable to the other side of the BNC T connector. 6 17 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
50 W Termination Figure 6 8: Hookup for Trigger Sensitivity Check 8. Set the generator frequency to 50 MHz (TDS 310), 100 MHz (TDS 320), or 200 MHz (TDS 350). 9. Press MEASURE ! High Low Setup ! Min Max.
Trigger Level Accuracy, DC Coupled Trigger level accuracy is verified by the successful completion of the Self Tests and the DC voltage measurement accuracy procedure on page 6 11. 6 19 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Adjustment This section contains information you need to adjust the TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350. There are only three types of adjustments you can perform on the oscilloscope: the automated and semiautomated adjustments in the system calibration menu, attenuator adjustments, and monitor adjustments.
Adjustment The oscilloscope has four onboard calibration routines. You can access these The System routines through the system calibration menu. Use the following procedure. Calibration Menu NOTE Except for early TDS 320 oscilloscopes, the Voltage, Timing, and External Trigger calibration routines are disabled at the factory. To enable the calibration menus, see Enabling Calibration Menus, on page 8 29.
VOLTS/DIV to 50 mV, and set the SEC/DIV to 250 ns. This should result in a waveform similar to the one shown in Figure 7 2. Figure 7 2: Timing Compensation Waveform TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Adjustment 18. Press UTILITY. 19. Press the main menu button Timing. Read the on screen text before continuing. 20. Press the side menu button OK Compensate Timing. Follow the instruc tions on the screen. Use this procedure to adjust the low frequency compensation of the channel Attenuator 1 and channel 2 attenuators.
8 13. 2. Set the oscilloscope bottom down with its front facing toward you. 3. Turn on the oscilloscope and allow a 20 minute warm up period. 4. Press DISPLAY. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Adjustment 5. Press the main menu button Intensity. Use the side menu to set overall intensity to 100%, Text/Grat to bright, and Waveform to bright. 6. Locate the brightness potentiometer (see Figure 7 4). Use an adjustment tool (Item 1) to raise the brightness until the background of the screen turns green.
5. Nothing capable of generating or holding a static charge should be allowed on the work station surface. 6. Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible. 7. Do not slide the modules over any surface. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Use a 75% isopro pyl alcohol solution as a cleaner and rinse with deionized water. Be fore using any other type of cleaner, consult your Tektronix Service Center or representative. Avoid the use of high pressure compressed air when cleaning dust from the interior of this instrument.
Inspect the internal portions of the oscilloscope for damage and wear, using Table 8 2 as a guide. You should repair defects immediately. If you replace any electrical module, perform the adjustment procedures, beginning on page 7 1. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Inspection and Cleaning CAUTION To prevent damage from electrical arcing, ensure that circuit boards and components are dry before applying power to the oscilloscope. Table 8 2: Internal Inspection Check List Item Inspect For Repair Action Circuit boards Loose, broken, or corroded solder con nections.
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6. Dry all parts with low pressure, deionized air. 7. Dry all components and assemblies in an oven or drying compartment using low temperature (125_ F to 150_ F or 51.7_ C to 65.5_ C) circulat ing air. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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(page 8 13) and then perform the removal procedure for that module. The internal modules are independently removable. Procedures will refer to front," rear," top," etc. of the oscilloscope; note from Figure 8 1 which sides are referenced. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Removal and Replacement Figure 8 1: Oscilloscope Orientation Equipment Required The following tools are required to completely disassemble the oscilloscope into its modules. The tools required to remove an individual module are listed in the first step of its procedure. Table 8 3: Tools Required for Module Removal Item Name...
1. Have handy a flat bladed screwdriver (Item 4). 2. Set the oscilloscope so its bottom is down on the work surface and its rear is facing you. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Removal and Replacement Unplug Rotate Pull Figure 8 2: Line Cord Removal 3. Find the line cord on the rear cover. (See Figure 8 2.) Now, remove the line cord retaining clamp by first unplugging the line cord from its recep tacle.
4. Insert the tweezers between the knob and front panel and use them to remove the knob and its shaft. 5. Pull the shaft out of the knob to remove. 8 11 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Removal and Replacement 6. Reinstallation: a. To reinstall, align the inside of the knob to end of the shaft and push it in until it snaps. b. Insert the shaft of the assembled knob into its hole in the front panel assembly until it stops.
Install the four screws at the rear panel before installing the single screw at the left side of the cabinet. 8 13 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Removal and Replacement Mounting Screws (4) EMI Gasket: Access from the front of cabinet. Handle Assembly: Remove the internal screws and pull out handle hubs to remove. Front Foot: Ro tate and remove. Mounting Screw Figure 8 5: Rear Cover, Cabinet, and Cabinet Handle and Feet Removal 8 14 Maintenance www.valuetronics.com...
6. If you are servicing the menu elastomer, lift it out of the trim ring. 7. If you are servicing the menu buttons, lift them out of the trim ring. 8 15 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Removal and Replacement 8. Reinstallation: a. Insert each button into its hole in the trim ring. b. Align the menu elastomer over the menu button holes in the trim ring and press it in to install. Avoid touching the carbon contact points on the elastomer when installing.
Figure 8 8: Front Panel Assembly and Menu Flex Circuit Removal 8. If you are removing the menu flex circuit, pull the circuit away from the front of the main chassis. 8 17 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Removal and Replacement 9. Reinstallation: a. If you are replacing the menu flex circuit, perform the following sub parts: Wipe the front of the chassis using isopropyl alcohol and a clean, lint free cloth. Let it dry. Find the score line in the adhesive backing and peel the backing off the menu flex circuit.
9. Lift the main board assembly away from the oscilloscope to complete its removal. 10. Reinstallation: Perform in reverse order steps 9 through 4, reversing the removal instructions in each substep to reinstall the assembly. 8 19 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Removal and Replacement Monitor Assembly 1. Have handy a screwdriver with a size T 15 Torx tip (Items 1 and 2). 2. Set the oscilloscope so its top is down on the work surface, with its front facing you. WARNING To avoid injury: Use care when handling a monitor.
Removal and Replacement Power Supply 1. Have handy a screwdriver with a size T 15 Torx tip (Items 1 and 2). Assembly 2. Set the oscilloscope so its right side is down on the work surface, with its bottom facing you. 3.
9. Gently pull the power supply assembly up and out of the main chassis. 10. Reinstallation: Perform in reverse order steps 9 through 7, reversing the removal instructions in each substep to reinstall the assembly. 8 23 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Removal and Replacement Option 14 Assembly 1. Have handy a screwdriver with a size T 15 Torx tip (Items 1 and 2). 2. Set the oscilloscope so its top is down on the work surface, with its front facing towards you. 3.
3. Release the two flex locks securing the top of the fan to the fan mount, then lift the fan out from the top of the chassis (see Figure 8 13). 8 25 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Removal and Replacement DO NOT proceed unless servicing a broken fan mount or removing that mount for cleaning. 4. Rotate the oscilloscope so the side that houses the fan mount is facing upwards. Lift flex locks. Releasing the Fan Mount Lugs Left Rear of Scope Move fan mount inward and lift.
4. Press the main menu button Loop. Select one of the following options from the side menu. Press Once to run the tests once. Press Always to run the tests continuously until you cycle the power. 8 27 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
The RS232 Line Snapshot and RS232 Errors are reset at each power on. For more RS 232 information, see Making Hardcopies on page 3 43 and the TDS 310, TDS 320, & TDS 350 Programmer Manual. 8. Press the side menu button Display Log to display the diagnostics error log.
Use them to verify module failures indicated by the onboard diagnostics, or Procedure use them to troubleshoot an instrument failure not connected with the diag nostics. Begin with Figure 8 17. 8 29 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Troubleshooting NOTE Before performing the troubleshooting procedure, remove the instrument cabinet (see page 8 13). Push the ON/STBY button to the on position. Disconnect power cord. Check Perform the Power Supply Can you that all the cables coming from troubleshooting procedure hear the fan the Power Supply module and (Figure 8 24).
Troubleshooting Use this procedure to determine if a problem is caused by the Front Panel module or the Main board. Press the ON/STBY button to the on position. the bezel flex circuit securely Securely install the ON/STBY installed in J40 and or replace button working and is the flex...
Troubleshooting Use this procedure to determine if a problem is caused by the Low Voltage Power Supply. Press the ON/STBY button a few times and listen for a relay clicking sound. Replace Do you Does fuse. Does Is the fuse hear the oscilloscop fuse blow...
+13.80 V +15.75 V J3 pin 1, fan connected +10.20 V +13.80 V J3 pin 1, fan disconnected +13.80 V +15.75 V J4 pin 1 +13.80 V +15.75 V 8 37 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
Troubleshooting J3 To Fan Top of Instrument To Option 14 (If Used) To Monitor Front of Instrument To Main Board Bottom of Instrument Figure 8 25: Power Supply Connector Locations 8 38 Maintenance www.valuetronics.com...
Troubleshooting Use this procedure to determine if a problem is caused by the Main board or the Option Module. Connect the printer power cable to the printer power connector. connector P4 the voltage at Secure the secured to the the end of the connector.
170 kg (375 pound) test strength. 2. If you are shipping the oscilloscope to a Tektronix field office for repair, attach a tag to the oscilloscope showing the instrument owner and ad dress, the name of the person to contact about the instrument, the instru ment type, and the serial number.
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Replaceable Module Assemblies The modules that make up the TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350 are listed in Section 11, Replaceable Mechanical Parts, beginning on page 11 1. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Replaceable Parts This section contains a list of the modules that are replaceable for the TDS 310, TDS 320, and TDS 350. Use this list to identify and order replace ment parts. Replacement parts are available from or through your local Tektronix, Inc.
Replaceable Parts The tabular information in the Replaceable Parts List is arranged for quick Using the retrieval. Understanding the structure and features of the list will help you find Replaceable Parts the all the information you need for ordering replacement parts. List Item Names In the Replaceable Parts List, an Item Name is separated from the description...
GARDENA CA 90249-2128 80009 TEKTRONIX INC 14150 SW KARL BRAUN DR BEAVERTON OR 97077-0001 PO BOX 500 86928 SEASTROM MFG CO INC 701 SONORA AVE GLENDALE CA 91201-2431 11 3 TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Replaceable Parts Fig. & Index Tektronix Serial No. Mfr. Part No. Effective Dscont 12345 Name & Description Code Mfr. Part No. 11-1-1 334-8202-0 MARKER,IDENT:MKD HANDLE 80009 334820200 390-1109-0 CABINET,SCOPE:ALUMINUM,TEK BLUE TK1935 ORDER BY DESC 367-0289-0 HANDLE,CARRYING:13.855,DTT 80009 367028902 212-0144-0 SCREW,TPG,TF:8-16 X 0.562 L,PLASTITE...
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Replaceable Parts Fig. & Index Tektronix Serial No. Mfr. Part No. Effective Dscont 12345 Name & Description Code Mfr. Part No. 11-2-1 426-2436-0 B010100 B020099 FRAME,CRT FLTR:POLYCARBONATE TK1163 ORDER BY DESC (TDS310/350 ONLY) B020100 FRAME,CRT FLTR:POLYCARBONATE TK1163 ORDER BY DESC...
Replaceable Parts Fig. & Index Tektronix Serial No. Mfr. Part No. Effective Dscont 12345 Name & Description Code Mfr. Part No. STANDARD ACCESSORIES 11-3-1 161-0104-0 CABLE ASSY,PWR,:3,18 AWG,240V,98.0 L, S3109 SAA/3-OD3CCFC3X (OPTION A3-AUSTRALIAN) 161-0104-0 CABLE ASSY,PWR,:3 X 0.75MM SQ,220V,98.0 L...
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This reduces the apparent noise. The oscilloscope acquires data as in the sample mode and then averages it according to a specified number of averages. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Glossary Burst width A timing measurement of the duration of a burst. Cursors Paired markers that you can use to make measurements between two waveform locations. The oscilloscope displays the values (expressed in volts or time) of the position of the active cursor and the distance be tween the two cursors.
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Amplitude (voltage) measurement of the minimum amplitude. Typically the most negative peak voltage. Negative Duty Cycle A timing measurement representing the ratio of the negative pulse width to the signal period, expressed as a percentage. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Glossary Negative Overshoot Measurement Amplitude (voltage) measurement. NegativeOvershoot + Low * Min 100% Amplitude Negative Width A timing measurement of the distance (time) between two amplitude points falling edge MidRef (default 50%) and rising edge MidRef (default 50%) on a negative pulse. Normal Trigger Mode A mode on which the oscilloscope does not acquire a waveform record unless a valid trigger event occurs.
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The set of parameters that let you define the time and horizontal axis attributes of a waveform record. The time base determines when and how long to acquire record points. TDS 310, TDS 320 & TDS 350 Instruction Manual www.valuetronics.com...
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Glossary Vertical Bar Cursors The two vertical bars you position to measure the time parameter of a waveform record. The oscilloscope displays the value of the active (moveable) cursor with respect to trigger and the time value between the bars. XY Format A display format that compares the voltage level of two waveform records point by point.
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