User Manuals: Tektronix MDO4000C Series Oscilloscope

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Tektronix MDO4000C Series Program Manual (1158 pages)

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
10
Getting Started
13
New or Changed Functionality Updates that Impact the Programmatic Command Set
14
Table 1-1: Updates to the MDO3000 and MDO4000C Series Oscilloscopes
15
Setting up Remote Communications Hardware
19
Table 1-3: USB Device Parameters
21
Gpib
22
Setting up Remote Communications Software
23
Using the LXI Web Page and E*Scope
25
Documentation
27
Command Syntax
31
Table 2-2: Command Message Elements
32
Clearing the Oscilloscope
33
Constructed Mnemonics
35
Table 2-5: Channel Mnemonics
36
Argument Types
37
Table 2-12: Block Argument
38
Command Groups
41
Act on Event Command Group
42
AFG Command Group
43
ARB Command Group
44
Bus Command Group
45
Table 2-18: Bus Commands
46
Calibration and Diagnostic Command Group
49
Conﬁguration Command Group
50
Cursor Command Group
53
Display Command Group
54
DVM Command Group
55
Email Command Group
56
File System Command Group
57
Hard Copy Command Group
58
Histogram Command Group
59
Mark Command Group
60
Mask Command Group
61
Table 2-31: Mask Commands
62
Math Command Group
65
Measurement Command Group
66
Miscellaneous Command Group
68
Pictbridge Command Group
70
Power Command Group
71
RF Command Group
77
Table 2-37: RF Commands
82
Save and Recall Command Group
88
Table 2-38: Save and Recall Commands
89
Search Command Group
91
Table 2-39: Search Commands
92
Status and Error Command Group
105
Trigger Command Group
106
Table 2-41: Trigger Commands
110
Vertical Command Group
121
Table 2-42: Vertical Commands
122
Video Picture Command Group
124
Waveform Transfer Command Group
125
Transferring a Waveform from an Oscilloscope to a Computer
126
Memory
129
Oscilloscope
130
Scaling Waveform Data
131
Further Explanation of the Digital Collection
132
Table 2-46: Digital Collection: 4 Byte Data
133
Table 2-48: Waveform Transfer Commands
135
Zoom Command Group
140
Commands Listed in Alphabetical Order
141
Table 2-50:
153
Table 2-51: Supported Display Formats
202
Table 2-52: Channel Offset Range
254
Table 2-53: Data and Wfmoutpre Parameter Settings
306
Table 2-54: Fpanel:press Arguments
358
Table 2-55: Fpanel:turn Arguments
360
Table 2-56: Math Expression Elements
439
Table 2-57: Available HDTV Formats
948
Table 2-58: Waveform Sufﬁxes
999
Status and Events
1011
Figure 3-2: the Status Byte Register (SBR)
1012
Figure 3-3: the Device Event Status Enable Register (DESER)
1013
Queues
1014
Event Handling Sequence
1015
Figure 3-6: Status and Event Handling Process
1016
Synchronization Methods
1017
Table 3-3: Oscilloscope Operations that Can Generate OPC
1018
Figure 3-7: Command Processing Without Using Synchronization
1019
Figure 3-8: Processing Sequence with Synchronization
1020
Table 3-4: no Event Messages
1024
Table 3-6: Execution Error Messages (EXE Bit 4)
1025
Table 3-7: Device Error Messages (DDE Bit 3)
1027
Table 3-9: Execution Warning Messages (EXE Bit 4)
1028
Table 3-11: Internal Warning Messages
1029
Appendix A: Character Set
1033
Appendix B: Reserved Words
1035
Appendix C: Factory Defaults
1043
Appendix D: Waveform Transfer (Wfmoutpre and Curve Query) Examples
1085
Example 2: Digital Waveform (Channels DO-D15)
1087
Example 3: the Digital Collection with 4 Bytes Per Point and Magnivu off
1089
Example 4: the Digital Collection with 8 Bytes Per Point and Magnivu off
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Example 5: the Digital Collection with 4 Bytes Per Point and Magnivu on
1094
Example 6: the Digital Collection with 8 Bytes Per Point and Magnivu on
1096
Example 7: RF Frequency Domain Waveform
1098
Appendix E: Mask/Limit Command Sequence Examples
1101
Example 2: Modifying an Existing Mask
1102
Example 3: Creating a Limit (Template) Mask
1103
Appendix F: Search and Trigger Command Sequence Examples
1105
Example 2: Single Threshold Edge Trigger
1106
Example 4: Single Threshold Logic Search on Three Waveforms
1107
Appendix G: Application Module-Enabled Commands
1109
Appendix H: List of Beta Commands and Features
1129
Command List
1130

Tektronix MDO4000C Series User Manual (212 pages)

Mixed Domain Oscilloscope

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents
5
Important Safety Information
13
- General Safety Summary
  13
- Service Safety Summary
  15
- Terms in the Manual
  16
- Terms on the Product
  16
- Symbols on the Product
  16
Compliance Information
17
- EMC Compliance
  17
- Safety Compliance
  18
- Pollution Degree
  19
- Environmental Compliance
  20
Preface
21
- Key Features
  21
- Conventions Used in this Manual
  21
- Warranty
  21
Installation

23
Get Acquainted with the Instrument

51
Acquire the Signal

67
- Setting up Analog Channels
  67
- Labeling Channels and Buses
  69
- Using the Default Setup
  70
- Using Autoset
  71
- Acquisition Concepts
  72
- Using Fastacq
  74
- How the Analog Acquisition Modes Work
  76
- Changing the Acquisition Mode, Record Length, and Delay Time
  77
- Using Roll Mode
  79
- Act on Event
  79
- Setting up a Serial or Parallel Bus
  80
  - Using Buses in Two Steps
    80
  - Setting up Bus Parameters
    81
  - I2C Bus
    84
  - SPI Bus
    84
  - RS 232 Bus
    85
  - CAN Bus
    86
  - LIN Bus
    87
  - Flexray Bus
    88
  - Ethernet
    89
    
    Audio Bus
    89
    
    USB Bus
    90
    
    Mil Std 1553
    90
    
    Physical Layer Bus Activity
    90
    
    Labeling Channels and Buses
    91
  - Setting up Digital Channels
    92
  - When and Why to Turn on Magnivu
    94
  - Using Magnivu
    95
  - Setting up the RF Inputs
    95
    
    Frequency and Span Parameters
    95
    
    Reference Level
    96
    
    Resolution Bandwidth
    96
Trigger Setup

99
- Triggering Concepts
  99
  - Trigger Event
    99
  - Trigger Modes
    100
  - Trigger Holdoff
    100
  - Trigger Coupling
    100
  - Horizontal Position
    100
  - Slope and Level
    101
  - Choosing a Trigger Type
    102
  - Selecting Triggers
    103
  - Triggering on Buses
    106
  - Parallel Bus Trigger
    106
  - I2C Bus Trigger
    106
  - SPI Bus Trigger
    107
  - RS-232 Bus Trigger
    107
  - CAN Bus Trigger
    107
  - LIN Bus Trigger
    107
  - Flexray Bus Trigger
    108
  - Audio Bus Trigger
    108
  - USB Bus Trigger
    108
  - Ethernet Bus Trigger
    108
  - MIL-STD-1553 Bus Trigger
    108
  - Data Value Matching
    109
  - Parallel Bus Trigger Data Matching
    109
  - Checking Trigger Settings
    110
- Using Sequence Trigger (a (Main) and B (Delayed))
  110
  - B Trigger after Delay Time
    111
  - Trigger on B Events
    111
- Starting and Stopping an Acquisition
  112
Display Waveform or Trace Data

113
- Adding and Removing a Waveform
  113
- Setting the Display Style and Persistence
  113
  - Setting the Graticule Style
    115
  - Setting the LCD Backlight Brightness and Dimming Settings
    116
- Setting Waveform Intensity
  117
- Scaling and Positioning a Waveform
  118
- Setting Input Parameters
  119
- Positioning and Labeling Bus Signals
  121
- Positioning, Scaling, and Grouping Digital Channels
  123
- Viewing Digital Channels
  124
- Annotating the Screen
  125
- Viewing the Trigger Frequency
  126
- Displaying the Frequency Domain Menu
  127
  - Trace Types
    127
  - Detection Types
    129
  - Spectrogram Display
    130
Analyze Waveform or Trace Data

131
- Using Markers in the Frequency Domain
  131
  - Automatic Peak Markers
    131
  - Manual Markers
    132
- Taking Automatic Measurements in the Time Domain
  134
- Selecting Automatic Measurements in the Time Domain
  135
- Customizing an Automatic Measurement in the Time Domain
  138
  - Gating
    138
  - Statistics
    138
  - Snapshot
    139
  - Reference Levels
    140
- Taking Automatic Measurements in the Frequency Domain
  141
- Taking Digital Voltmeter Measurements
  141
- Taking Manual Measurements with Cursors
  143
- Using Cursor Readouts
  145
  - Setting up a Histogram
    147
    
    To Display a Histogram
    147
    
    To Add Measurements on Histogram Data
    148
    
    To Reset Histogram Measurements and Statistics
    148
  - Using Math Waveforms
    149
  - Using FFT
    150
  - Using Advanced Math
    153
  - Using Spectrum Math
    154
  - Using Reference Waveforms and Traces
    155
  - Using Wave Inspector to Manage Long Record Length Waveforms
    157
    
    Zooming a Waveform
    157
    
    Panning a Waveform
    158
    
    Playing and Pausing a Waveform
    158
    
    Searching and Marking Waveforms
    159
  - Auto-Magnify
    162
  - Limit and Mask Testing
    163
    
    Create or Select the Mask
    163
    
    Set up the Test
    165
    
    Run the Test and View the Results
    166
  - Making Video Tests
    167
  - Taking Automated Power Measurements
    169
Save and Recall Information

171
- External File Structure
  171
- Naming Your File
  171
- Editing File Directory Reference Waveform or Instrument Setup Names
  173
- Saving a Screen Image
  175
- Saving and Recalling Waveform and Trace Data
  176
  - Saving a Waveform to File
    177
  - Saving a Waveform or Trace to Reference Memory
    177
  - Displaying a Reference Waveform
    177
  - Removing a Reference Waveform from the Display
    178
  - Saving and Recalling Setups
    179
  - Saving with One Button Push
    181
  - Managing Drives Directories and Files
    182
  - Mounting a Network Drive
    182
  - Printing a Hard Copy
    183
    
    Connect a Printer to Your Oscilloscope
    183
    
    Set up Print Parameters
    184
  - Printing to a Pictbridge Printer
    184
  - Printing over Ethernet
    185
  - E Mail Printing
    186
  - Printing with One Button Push
    186
- Using Oscilloscope Security Features
  187
Arbitrary/Function Generator

189
- How to Access the AFG
  189
Using Application Modules

191
Appendix A: MDO4000C Series Specifications

193
Appendix A: MDO4000C Series Specifications

194
Appendix B: TPP0500B and TPP1000 500 Mhz and 1 Ghz 10X

195
10X Passive Probes Information

195
- Operating Information
  195
- Connecting the Probe to the Oscilloscope
  195
- Compensating the Probe with the MDO4000C Series Oscilloscope
  195
- Standard Accessories
  196
- Optional Accessories
  197
- Replacing the Probe Tip
  198
  - Specifications
    198
  - Performance Graphs
    198
- Safety Summary
  200
Appendix C: P6616 General-Purpose Logic Probe Information

201
- Product Description
  201
- Connecting the Probe to the Oscilloscope
  201
- Connecting the Probe to Your Circuit
  202
- Functional Check
  202
- Typical Application
  202
- Accessories
  203
- Specifications
  204
- Safety Summary
  205

Tektronix MDO4000C Series User Manual (160 pages)

Mixed Domain Oscilloscope

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
5
Important Safety Information
9
- General Safety Summary
  9
- Service Safety Summary
  13
- Terms in the Manual
  13
- Terms on the Product
  14
- Symbols on the Product
  14
Compliance Information
15
- EMC Compliance
  15
- Safety Compliance
  16
- Environmental Compliance
  19
Preface
21
- Key Features
  21
- Conventions Used in this Manual
  22
- Warranty
  22
Installation

23
Get Acquainted with the Instrument

57
- Front-Panel Menus, Controls, and Connectors
  57
- Rear-Panel Connectors
  58
Acquire the Signal

61
- Using the Default Setup
  61
- Using Autoset
  62
- Using Fastacq
  63
- How the Analog Acquisition Modes Work
  65
- Changing the Acquisition Mode, Record Length, and Delay Time
  66
- Using Roll Mode
  68
- Act on Event
  68
- Setting up Digital Channels
  70
- When and Why to Turn on Magnivu
  72
- Using Magnivu
  73
Trigger Setup

75
- Choosing a Trigger Type
  75
- Selecting Triggers
  76
- Triggering on Buses
  79
- Parallel Bus Trigger
  80
- I2C Bus Trigger
  80
- SPI Bus Trigger
  81
- RS-232 Bus Trigger
  81
- CAN Bus Trigger
  82
- LIN Bus Trigger
  82
- Flexray Bus Trigger
  83
- Audio Bus Trigger
  83
- USB Bus Trigger
  83
- Ethernet Bus Trigger
  83
- MIL-STD-1553 Bus Trigger
  84
- Data Value Matching
  84
- Parallel Bus Trigger Data Matching
  84
- Checking Trigger Settings
  85
- Starting and Stopping an Acquisition
  86
Display Waveform or Trace Data

87
Analyze Waveform or Trace Data

99
- Taking Automatic Measurements in the Time Domain
  99
- Selecting Automatic Measurements in the Time Domain
  100
- Taking Automatic Measurements in the Frequency Domain
  104
- Taking Manual Measurements with Cursors
  105
- Using Math Waveforms
  109
- Using FFT
  111
- Using Advanced Math
  114
- Using Spectrum Math
  115
- Using Reference Waveforms and Traces
  116
- Using Wave Inspector to Manage Long Record Length Waveforms
  118
  - Panning a Waveform
    118
  - Playing and Pausing a Waveform
    119
  - Searching and Marking Waveforms
    120
  - Auto-Magnify
    122
  - Taking Automated Power Measurements
    123
Save and Recall Information

125
- External File Structure
  125
- Naming Your File
  126
- Editing File Directory Reference Waveform or Instrument Setup Names
  127
- Saving a Screen Image
  129
- Saving and Recalling Setups
  131
- Saving with One Button Push
  133
- Managing Drives Directories and Files
  135
- Mounting a Network Drive
  136
- Erasing Oscilloscope Memory
  138
Use the Arbitrary Function Generator

141
- How to Access the AFG
  142
Using Application Modules

145
- Using Application Modules
  146
Appendix A: MDO4000C Series Specifications

147
Appendix B: TPP0500B and TPP1000 500 Mhz and 1 Ghz 10X

149
10X Passive Probes Information

149
- Operating Information
  149
- Connecting the Probe to the Oscilloscope
  149
- Compensating the Probe with the MDO4000C Series Oscilloscope
  150
- Standard Accessories
  150
- Optional Accessories
  151
- Replacing the Probe Tip
  152
- Specifications
  152
  - Performance Graphs
    153
- Safety Summary
  154

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Save and Recall Information

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Using Application Modules

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Table of Contents

Installation

Get Acquainted with the Instrument

Acquire the Signal

Trigger Setup

Display Waveform or Trace Data

Analyze Waveform or Trace Data

Save and Recall Information

Use the Arbitrary Function Generator

Using Application Modules

Appendix A: MDO4000C Series Specifications

Appendix B: TPP0500B and TPP1000 500 Mhz and 1 Ghz 10X

10X Passive Probes Information

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