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Tektronix TDS2012 User Manual (207 pages)

Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
6
General Safety Summary
10
Safety Terms and Symbols
11
Preface
12
Help System
14
Conventions
16
Product End-Of-Life Handling
17
Contacting Tektronix
18
Getting Started
20
General Features
21
Installation
23
- Power Cord
  23
- Security Loop
  23
Functional Check
24
Probe Safety
25
Probe Check Wizard
26
Manual Probe Compensation
27
Probe Attenuation Setting
28
Self Calibration
29
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions
30
Setting up the Oscilloscope
31
- Using Autoset
  31
- Saving a Setup
  31
- Recalling a Setup
  31
- Default Setup
  32
Triggering
32
- Source
  33
- Types
  34
- Modes
  34
- Coupling
  34
- Position
  35
- Slope and Level
  35
Acquiring Signals
36
- Acquisition Modes
  36
- Time Base
  37
Scaling and Positioning Waveforms
37
- Vertical Scale and Position
  37
- Horizontal Scale and Position; Pretrigger Information
  38
Taking Measurements
43
- Graticule
  43
- Cursors
  44
- Automatic
  44
Operating Basics
46
Display Area
47
- Message Area
  50
Using the Menu System
51
Vertical Controls
53
Horizontal Controls
54
Trigger Controls
55
Menu and Control Buttons
57
Connectors
58
Application Examples
60
Taking Simple Measurements
61
- Using Autoset
  61
- Taking Automatic Measurements
  62
- Measuring Two Signals
  65
Taking Cursor Measurements
67
- Measuring Ring Frequency
  67
- Measuring Ring Amplitude
  68
- Measuring Pulse Width
  69
- Measuring Rise Time
  70
Analyzing Signal Detail
73
- Looking at a Noisy Signal
  73
- Separating the Signal from Noise
  74
Capturing a Single-Shot Signal
75
- Optimizing the Acquisition
  76
Measuring Propagation Delay
77
Triggering on a Specific Pulse Width
79
Triggering on a Video Signal
81
Analyzing a Differential Communication Signal
87
Viewing Impedance Changes in a Network
89
Reference
92
Acquire
93
Autoset
98
- Sine Wave
  100
- Square Wave or Pulse
  101
- Video Signal
  102
Cursors
103
Default Setup
104
Display
105
Help
108
Horizontal
109
Math
112
Measure
113
Print
115
Probe Check
115
Save/Recall
116
Trigger Controls
118
Utility
129
Vertical
131
Math FFT
134
Setting up the Time-Domain Waveform
135
Displaying the FFT Spectrum
137
Selecting an FFT Window
139
Magnifying and Positioning an FFT Spectrum
143
Measuring an FFT Spectrum Using Cursors
145
TDS2CMA Communications Module
146
Installing and Removing an Extension Module
146
Checking Module Installation
149
Troubleshooting Module Installation
149
Sending Screen Data to an External Device
150
Setting up and Testing the RS-232 Interface
153
- Transferring Binary Data
  160
- Reporting RS-232 I/O Errors
  160
Setting up and Testing the GPIB Interface
162
Command Entry
169
Appendix A: Specifications
170
Appendix B: Accessories
188
Appendix C: General Care and Cleaning
192
Appendix D: Default Setup
194
Appendix E: GPIB and RS-232 Interfaces
198
Index
200

Tektronix TDS2012 Programmer's Manual (250 pages)

Digital Oscilloscope

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
5
Preface

9
- Related Documents
  9
- Conventions
  10
- Contacting Tektronix
  11
Getting Started

13
- Syntax and Commands
  17
Command Syntax

19
- Table 2-1: BNF Notation
  
  19
- Command and Query Structure
  20
- Command Entry
  23
Table 2-4: Types of Numeric Arguments

28
Table 2-5: Oscilloscope Handling of Incorrect Numeric

29
Table 2-6: Parts of a Block Argument

30
Figure 2-2: Block Argument Example

31
Command Groups

33
- Acquisition Commands
  33
- Calibration and Diagnostic Commands
  33
  - Table 2-7: Acquisition Commands
    
    33
  - Table 2-8: Calibration and Diagnostic Commands
    
    34
  - Display Commands
    35
  - Hard Copy Commands
    36
  - Horizontal Commands
    36
  - Math Commands
    37
  - Measurement Commands
    38
  - Commands
    39
  - Miscellaneous Commands
    39
  - Save and Recall Commands
    41
  - Status and Error Commands
    42
  - Trigger Commands
    43
  - Vertical Commands
    44
  - Waveform Commands
    45
    
    Waveform Data Formats
    47
    
    Waveform Data Record
    49
    
    Scaling Waveform Data
    50
    
    Transferring Waveform Data
    50
    
    Waveform Data Locations and Memory Allocation
    50
    
    Waveform Preamble
    50
- Cursor Commands
  34
- Command Descriptions
  
  53
- Programming Example
  
  223
  - Appendices
    227
- Appendix A: ASCII Code Chart
  
  229
- Appendix B: Factory Setup
  
  231
  - Glossary and Index
    237

Tektronix TDS2012 Manual (139 pages)

Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
6
General Safety Summary
12
Service Safety Summary
14
Environmental Considerations
16
Preface
18
Related Manuals
18
Specifications
20
Table 1- 1: Oscilloscope Specifications
22
Certifications and Compliances
29
Table 1- 2: Oscilloscope General Specifications
29
Operating Information
32
General Features
35
Installation
37
Power Cord
37
Security Loop
37
Figure 2- -1: Routing the Power Cord and Security Cable
37
Extension Modules
38
Figure 2- -2: Installing and Removing an Extension Module
38
Functional Check
39
Self Calibration
40
Default Setup
40
Table 2- -1: Default Settings
40
Theory of Operation
44
Figure 3- -1: Module-Level Block Diagram (Two Channel)
47
Figure 3- -2: Module-Level Block Diagram (Four Channel)
48
Main Board
49
Acquisition System
49
Input Signal Interface
50
Probe Compensation
50
External Trigger
50
Main Board Power
50
Power Supply
51
Display Module
51
Front Panel
51
Leds
52
Extension Modules
52
Performance Verification
54
Required Equipment
56
Test Record
57
Performance Verification Procedures
58
Self Test
58
Self Calibration
58
Check DC Gain Accuracy
58
Check Bandwidth
60
Check Sample Rate and Delay Time Accuracy
61
Check Edge Trigger Sensitivity
62
Adjustment Procedures
66
Required Equipment
68
Table 5- -1: Required Equipment
68
Adjustment Procedure
70
Enable the Service Menu
70
Figure 5- -1: Adjustment Setups
71
Adjustment Procedure
72
Table 5- -2: Adjustment Steps
73
Maintenance
78
Preparation
80
Preventing ESD
80
Inspection and Cleaning
81
General Care
81
Inspection and Cleaning Procedures
81
Table 6- -1: Internal Inspection Check List
82
Removal and Installation Procedures
84
Preparation
84
List of Modules
84
Summary of Procedures
85
Required Tools
85
Rear Feet
85
Table 6- -2: List of Procedures
85
Figure 6- -1: Removing the Rear Feet
86
Figure 6- -2: Installing the Rear Feet
87
Flip Feet
88
Figure 6- -3: Removing and Installing the Flip Feet
88
Front-Panel Knobs
89
Power Button
89
Rear Case
90
Figure 6- -4: Removing and Installing the Rear Case
90
Figure 6- -5: Aligning the Oscilloscope Rear Case
92
Front Feet
93
Figure 6- -6: Removing and Installing the Front Feet
93
Figure 6- -7: Removing the Power Supply Module
94
Power Supply Module
95
Figure 6- -8: Installing the Power Supply Module
95
Internal Assembly
96
Figure 6- -9: Removing and Installing the Internal Assembly
96
Display Cable
98
Figure 6- -10: Removing the Display Cable
98
Figure 6- -11: Installing the Display Cable
99
Front-Panel Cable
100
Figure 6- -12: Removing and Installing the Front-Panel Cable
100
Main Board Module
101
Figure 6- -13: Main Board Removal
102
Display Module
103
Figure 6- -14: Removing the Display Module
103
Figure 6- -15: Installing the Display Module
104
Front-Panel Module
105
Figure 6- -16: Removing the Front-Panel Module
105
Figure 6- -17: Installing the Front-Panel Module
106
Keypad
107
Front Case
107
Figure 6- -18: Removing and Installing the Keypad
107
Troubleshooting
110
Adjustment after Repair
110
Figure 6- -19: Oscilloscope Troubleshooting Tree (1
111
Figure 6- -20: Oscilloscope Troubleshooting Tree (2
112
Figure 6- -21: Oscilloscope Troubleshooting Tree (3
113
Troubleshooting Tree
114
PROBE COMP Output
114
Troubleshooting the Power Supply
114
Troubleshooting the Display
115
Troubleshooting the Backlight
117
Figure 6- -22: Measuring the Backlight Voltage
118
Troubleshooting the Front Panel
119
Troubleshooting the Main Board
122
Running Diagnostics
122
Troubleshooting Input Connections
122
Using the Error Log
123
Table 6- -3: List of Error Codes
123
Repackaging Instructions
125
Packaging
125
Storage
125
Figure 7- -1: TDS1000 and TDS2000 Series Block Diagram
129
Replaceable Parts
130
Parts Ordering Information
132
Module Servicing
132
Using the Replaceable Parts List
133
Abbreviations
133
Table 8- -1: Parts List Column Descriptions
133
Mfr. Code to Manufacturer Cross Index
134
Table 8- -2: Manufacturers Cross Index
134
Table 8- -3: Replaceable Parts List
135
Figure 8- -1: Exploded Diagram
138
Table 8- -4: Replaceable Standard Accessories
139
Table 8- -5: Replaceable Optional Accessories
139

Tektronix TDS2012 User Manual (206 pages)

Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 10 MB

Tektronix TDS2012 User Manual (18 pages)

Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
2
Background/Introduction
3
Simple Voltage Measurement and Display
4
Printing Oscilloscope Display
4
Default Setup
4
Autoset
4
Channel Menus
5
Volts/DIV Knobs
5
Sec/DIV Knob
5
Position Knobs
5
Set to Zero
6
Help
6
Run/Stop
6
Single Sequnce
6
Horizontal Menu
6
Math Menu
7
Save/Recall
8
Measure
9
Menus
10
Acquire
10
Utility
11
Cursor
13
Display
15
Trigger Controls
15
Trigger Types
15
Edge Trigger
16
Video Trigger
17
Pulse Width Trigger
18
Other Trigger Controls
18
Level Dial
18
Set to 50
18
Force Trig
18
Trig View
18

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Figure 2-2: Block Argument Example

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Figure 3-1: the Standard Event Status Register (SESR)

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