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Tektronix TDS 430A Programmer's Manual (433 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Related Manuals
9
Figure 1-1: Common Message Elements
11
Getting Started
11
Figure 1-2: Functional Groupings and an Alphabetical List of Commands
12
Figure 1-3: Service Requests (Srqs) Provide for Event (Interrupt) Driven Programs
12
Figure 1-4: the Disk that Accompanies this Manual
13
Figure 1-5: GPIB Connector Location
13
Setting up Remote Communications
13
Figure 1-6: How to Stack GPIB Connectors
14
Figure 1-7: Typical GPIB Network Configurations
15
Figure 1-8: Selecting the I/O System in the Main Menu
15
Figure 1-9: Selecting the GPIB Address in the GPIB Configuration Side Menu
16
Table 2-1: BNF Symbols and Meanings
17
Command Syntax
17
Figure 2-1: Command Message Elements
18
Table 2-2: Command Message Elements
18
Table 2-3: Comparison of Header off and on Responses
19
Command Entry
20
Constructed Mnemonics
22
Argument Types
24
Figure 2-2: Block Argument Example
26
Syntax Diagrams
26
Figure 2-3: Typical Syntax Diagrams
27
Table 2-4: Acquisition Commands
28
Command Groups
28
Table 2-5: Alias Commands
29
Table 2-6: Application Menu Commands
29
Table 2-7: Calibration and Diagnostic Commands
30
Table 2-8: Cursor Commands
30
Table 2-9: Display Commands
31
Table 2-10: File System Commands
33
Table 2-11: Hardcopy Commands
34
Table 2-12: Histogram Commands
34
Table 2-13: Horizontal Commands
35
Table 2-14: Limit Test Commands
37
Table 2-15: Mask Commands
38
Table 2-16: Measurement Commands
39
Table 2-17: Miscellaneous Commands
41
RS-232 Commands
42
Table 2-18: RS-232 Commands
42
Table 2-19: Save and Recall Commands
43
Table 2-20: Status and Error Commands
44
Trigger Commands
44
Table 2-21: Trigger Commands
45
Table 2-22: Vertical Commands
52
Waveform Commands
53
Table 2-23: Extended-Acquisition-Length Mode Channels and Record Lengths
57
Table 2-24: Waveform Commands
58
Table 2-25: Zoom Commands
60
Command Descriptions
62
Table 2-26: Waveform Data Points Supported for Reference Locations
77
Table 2-27: Commands that Affect BUSY? Response
83
Table 2-28: Offset Ranges for the TDS 400A, 510A, 540C, 600B, 754C
88
Table 2-29: Offset Ranges for the TDS 520C & 724C (Aux 1 & Aux 2) Using a 1X Probe
88
Table 2-30: Data and Wfmpre Parameter Settings
115
Table 2–31: XY Format Pairs
137
Side Menu
219
Figure 2-5: Message Window Coordinates
255
Figure 2-6: Lessthan and Morethan Arguments
308
Registers
381
Figure 3-1: the Standard Event Status Register (SESR)
382
Figure 3-2: the Status Byte Register (SBR)
382
Figure 3-3: the Device Event Status Enable Register (DESER)
383
Figure 3-4: the Event Status Enable Register (ESER)
384
Figure 3-5: the Service Request Enable Register (SRER)
384
Queues
385
Figure 3-6: Status and Event Handling Process
386
Event Handling Sequence
386
Synchronization Methods
387
Figure 3-7: Command Processing Without Using Synchronization
388
Figure 3-8: Processing Sequence with Synchronization
388
Messages
392
Table 3–5: Execution Error Messages – EXE Bit 4
394
Table 3–6: Device Error Messages – DDE Bit 3
397
Table 3–8: Execution Warning Messages – EXE Bit 4
398
Table 3–9: Internal Warning Messages
399
Figure 4-1: Equipment Needed to Run the Example Programs
400
Programming Examples
400
Compiling the Example Programs
401
Table A–1: the TDS Character Set
405
Table A–2: ASCII & GPIB Code Chart
406
Appendix A: Character Charts
407
Appendix B: Reserved Words
407
Appendix C: Interface Specifications
410
Table C–1: TDS Family Oscilloscope Standard Interface Message
411
Appendix D: Factory Initialization Settings
412
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Tektronix TDS 430A Service Manual (288 pages)
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Brand:
Tektronix
| Category:
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| Size: 4.36 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Table of Contents
7
General Safety Summary
13
Service Safety Summary
15
Product Description 1
17
Related Manuals
19
Before Servicing
20
Strategy for Servicing
20
Tektronix Service
21
Product Description
23
Nominal Traits 1
23
User Interface
24
Horizontal System
25
Trigger System
26
Acquisition Control
26
Nominal Traits
29
Warranted Characteristics
37
Performance Conditions
37
Installation 2
43
Typical Characteristics
45
Supplying Operating Power
49
Operating Environment
51
Applying and Interrupting Power
52
Repackaging Instructions
53
Installed Options
53
Operating Information
55
Screen Layout
55
Basic Procedures
55
Operating Information
56
Theory of Operation
65
Logic Conventions
65
Module Overview
65
Theory of Operation
66
Performance Verification
69
Performance Verification Procedures
70
Brief Procedures
73
Self Tests
73
Functional Tests
75
Performance Tests 4
76
Performance Tests
83
Test Record 4
83
Equipment Required
84
Test Record
86
Signal Acquisition System Checks 4
88
Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure 4
94
Time Base System Checks
102
Trigger System Checks
106
Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure
123
Probe Adjustment 5
128
Monitor Assembly Adjustment 5
129
Inspection and Cleaning 6
153
Inspection and Cleaning
156
Removal and Installation Procedures 6
157
Preparation — Please Read 6
161
Access Procedure 6
162
Access Procedure
165
Procedures for Module Removal and Installation 6
166
Options and Accessories
255
Standard Accessories
256
Optional Accessories
257
Replaceable Parts
273
Parts Ordering Information
273
Using the Replaceable Parts List
274
Tektronix TDS 430A User Manual (232 pages)
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Table of Contents
List of Figures
7
Table of Contents
7
Menu
14
Figure 1-1: Rear Panel Controls Used in Start up
19
Table 1-1: Fuse and Fuse Cap Part Numbers
19
Figure 1-2: ON/STBY Button
20
At a Glance Front Panel Map - Right Side (Tds 400A)
26
Saving and Recalling Setups
27
Saving and Recalling Waveforms
27
Figure 2-1: Connecting a Probe for the Examples
33
Figure 2-2: SETUP Button Location
34
Figure 2-3: the Displayed Setup Menu
34
Reset the Oscilloscope
34
Figure 2-4: SET LEVEL to 50% Button
35
Figure 2-5: the Display after Factory Initialization
36
Figure 2-6: the VERTICAL and HORIZONTAL Controls
37
Figure 2-7: TRIGGER Controls
38
Figure 2-8: AUTOSET Button Location
38
Figure 2-9: the Display after Pressing Autoset
39
Figure 2-10: Display Signals Requiring Probe Compensation
39
Figure 2-11: the Channel Buttons and Lights
40
Figure 2-12: the Vertical Main Menu and Coupling Side Menu
42
Figure 2-13: the Menus after Changing Channels
43
Figure 2-14: Measure Main Menu and Select Measurement Side
44
Figure 2-15: Four Simultaneous Measurement Readouts
45
Figure 2-16: General Purpose Knob Indicators
46
Figure 2-17: Snapshot of Channel 1
47
Figure 2-18: Save/Recall Setup Menu
49
Acquisition Modes
52
File System
52
Hardcopy
52
Help
52
Horizontal Control
52
Probe Compensation
52
Selecting Channels
52
Status
52
Vertical Control
52
Zoom
52
Figure 3-1: Initial Help Screen
54
Table 3-1: TDS 460A, TDS 430A, and TDS 420A Resolution Bits
57
Table 3-2: TDS 510A Resolution Bits
57
Figure 3-2: Acquisition Menu and Readout
59
Figure 3-3: Acquire Menu - Stop after
60
Figure 3-4: Delayed Runs after Main
62
Figure 3-5: Delayed Triggerable
62
Figure 3-6: Delayed Trigger Menu (TDS 400A Shown)
65
Figure 3-7: Status Menu - System (TDS 400A Shown)
66
Figure 3-8: Banner Display
67
Figure 3-9: Display Menu - Style
68
Figure 3-10: Trigger Point and Level Indicators
70
Table 3-3: XY Format Pairs
71
Figure 3-11: Edge Trigger Readouts
72
Figure 3-12: Record View, Trigger Position, and Trigger Level Bar Readouts
73
Table 3-4: Logic Triggers
119
Table 3-5: Measurement Definitions
124
Table 3-6: Probe Cal Status
137
Table 3-7: Pulse Trigger Definitions
142
Table A-1: International Power Cords
200
Table A-2: Standard Accessories
201
Table A-3: Optional Accessories
201
Table A-4: Compatible Probes
202
Table A-5: Accessory Software
203
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Tektronix TDS 430A Technical Reference (96 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
6
Figure 1- 1: Map of Display Functions
17
Figure 1- 3: Universal Test Hookup for Functional Tests
22
Table 1- 1: Test Equipment
30
Output
30
Figure 1- 4: Initial Test Hookup
34
Table 1- 2: DC Offset Accuracy
36
Figure 1- 5: Initial Test Hookup
37
Figure 1- 6: Initial Test Hookup
40
Table 1- 3: Analog Bandwidth (TDS 420A)
41
Table 1- 4: Analog Bandwidth (TDS 430A and TDS 460A)
42
Figure 1- 7: Measurement of Analog Bandwidth
43
Figure 1- 8: Initial Test Hookup
45
Figure 1- 9: Measurement of Channel Delay
47
Figure 1- 10: Initial Test Hookup
48
Figure 1- 11: Measurement of Accuracy - Long-Term and Delay-Time
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Figure 1- 12: Initial Test Hookup
52
Figure 1- 13: Initial Test Hookup
55
Figure 1- 14: Measurement of Trigger Sensitivity
57
Figure 1- 15: Initial Test Hookup
59
Figure 1- 16: Confirming Auxiliary Triggering at Maximum Triggering Frequency
60
Figure 1- 17: Initial Test Hookup
61
Figure 1- 18: Initial Test Hookup
63
Figure 1- 19: Adjusting Sync Pulse Amplitude
65
Figure 1- 20: Measurement of Video Sensitivity
66
Figure 1- 21: Initial Test Hookup
68
Figure 1- 22: Measurement of Probe Compensator Limits
69
Figure 1- 23: Sine Wave Generator Leveling Equipment Setup
70
Figure 1- 24: Equipment Setup for Maximum Amplitude
71
Table 2- 1: Key Features of the TDS 400A Oscilloscopes
75
Table 2- 2: Nominal Traits - Signal Acquisition System
77
Table 2- 3: Nominal Traits - Time Base System
79
Table 2- 4: Nominal Traits - Triggering System
79
Table 2- 5: Nominal Traits - Display System
80
Table 2- 6: Nominal Traits - Data Storage
80
Table 2- 7: Nominal Traits - GPIB Interface, Video Output, and Power Fuse
80
Table 2- 8: Nominal Traits - Mechanical
81
Figure 2- 1: TDS 400A Dimensional Drawing
83
Table 2- 10: Warranted Characteristics - Time Base System
87
Table 2- 11: Warranted Characteristics - Triggering System
88
Table 2- -12: Warranted Characteristics - Probe Compensator
88
Table 2- 13: Warranted Characteristics - Power Requirements
88
Table 2- 14: Warranted Characteristics - Environmental, Safety, and Reliability
89
Table 2- 15: Certifications and Compliances
90
Table 2- 17: Typical Characteristics - Time Base System
94
Table 2- 18: Typical Characteristics - Triggering System
95
Table 2- 19: Typical Characteristics - Data Handling
96
Tektronix TDS 430A Reference (6 pages)
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Table of Contents
To Display a Waveform
2
How the Acquisition Modes Work
4
To Take Measurements with Cursors
5
To Choose an Acquisition Mode
5
To Select a Trigger
6
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