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Tektronix TDS5000 Series User Manual (360 pages)

Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes

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

Warranty
3
Table of Contents
5
Operating Basics
5
List of Figures
10
General Safety Summary
15
Symbols and Terms
16
Preface
17
About this Manual
17
Related Manuals and Online Documents
18
Contacting Tektronix
19
Product Description
21
Models
21
Key Features
21
Product Software
22
Firmware Upgrade
23
Probes Supported
24
Table 1- 1: Recommended Probe Cross Reference
24
Installation
25
Unpacking
25
Checking the Environment Requirements
26
Connecting Peripherals
26
Figure 1- 1: Locations of Connectors on Side and Rear Panels
27
Table 1- 2: Additional Accessory Connection Information
27
Powering on the Oscilloscope
28
Figure 1- 2: On/Standby Switch Location
28
Shutting down the Oscilloscope
29
Creating an Emergency Startup Disk
29
Backing up User Files
30
Installing Software
30
Connecting to a Network
32
Setting up a Dual Display
33
Figure 1- 3: Drag Area for Windows Task Bar
36
Adjusting Display Contrast
37
Incoming Inspection
39
Assemble Equipment
39
Self Tests
40
Functional Tests
41
Figure 1- 4: Universal Test Hookup for Functional Tests, CH 1 Shown
42
Figure 1- 5: Channel Button Location
42
Figure 1- 6: Location of Vertical and Horizontal Scale Readouts
43
Figure 1- 7: Setup for Time Base Test
45
Figure 1- 8: Setup for Trigger Test
47
Figure 1- 9: Setup for the File System Test
49
Perform the Extended Diagnostics
50
Accessories and Options
51
Options
51
Table 1- 3: Instrument Options
51
Table 1- 4: Instrument Upgrades
52
Accessories
53
Table 1- 5: Standard Accessories
53
Table 1- 6: Optional Accessories
54
Operational Maps
57
Documentation Map
58
Front Panel I/O Map
59
Control Panel Map: Quick Access to most Often Used Features
60
User Interface Map - - Complete Control and Display
61
Display Map - - Single Graticule
62
Side and Rear Panel I/O & Connectors Map
63
Left Side
63
Rear
63
System Overview Maps
64
Functional Model Map
64
Process Overview Map
66
Overview
67
Acquiring Waveforms
67
Signal Connection and Conditioning
67
Autosetting the Oscilloscope
67
Input Conditioning Background
67
Figure 3- 1: Oscilloscope System Overview: Signal Acquisition
69
Signal Connection and Conditioning
70
Figure 3- 2: Input and Acquisition Systems and Controls
70
Setting up Signal Input
74
Figure 3- 3: Setting Vertical Range and Position of Input Channels
82
Figure 3- 4: Varying Offset Moves the Vertical Acquisition Window on the Waveform
83
Figure 3- 5: Horizontal Acquisition Window Definition
84
Figure 3- 6: Common Trigger, Record Length, and Acquisition Rate for All Channels
86
Setting Acquisition Controls
87
Table 3- 1: Additional Resolution Bits
87
Controlling Acquisitions
88
Figure 3- 7: Roll Modes
89
Preventing Aliasing
89
Figure 3- 8: Aliasing
90
Incompatible Modes
90
Setting Acquisition Modes
91
Starting and Stopping Acquisition
92
Using Roll Mode
94
Acquisition Control Background
95
Acquisition Hardware
96
Sampling Process
96
Figure 3- 9: Digitizer Configuration
96
Figure 3- 10: Digital Acquisition - Sampling and Digitizing
96
Real-Time Sampling
98
Figure 3- -11: the Waveform Record and Its Defining Parameters (Horizontal Delay
98
Figure 3- 12: Real-Time Sampling
98
Figure 3- -13: Equivalent-Time Sampling
99
Interpolation
100
Table 3- 2: Sampling Mode Selection
100
Interleaving
101
Using Fast Acquisitions Mode
101
Table 3- 3: How Interleaving Affects Sample Rate
101
Using Fast Acquisitions
102
Figure 3- 14: Normal DSO and Fast Acquisitions Displays
102
Figure 3- 15: Normal DSO Acquisition and Display Mode Versus Fast Acquisitions Mode
104
Setting the Display Format
107
Figure 3- 16: Fast Acquisitions XY Display
107
Using Fastframe
108
Figure 3- 17: Fastframe
108
Table 3- 4: XY Format Pairs
108
Using Fastframe Acquisitions
109
To Set Fastframe Mode
110
Time Stamping Frames
113
Figure 3- 18: Fastframe Time Stamp
114
Triggering
115
Figure 3- 19: Oscilloscope System Overview: Triggering
115
Triggering Concepts
116
Figure 3- 20: Triggered Versus Untriggered Displays
116
Figure 3- 21: Holdoff Adjustment Can Prevent Unwanted Triggers
118
Horizontal Position
119
Triggering from the Front Panel
120
Setting up Triggers
120
Checking Trigger Status
123
Additional Trigger Parameters
125
Advanced Triggering
128
Table 3- 5: Pattern and State Logic
130
Triggering on a Glitch
134
Triggering on a Runt Pulse
136
Triggering on the Pulse Width
139
Triggering on Transition Time
141
Triggering on a Pattern
145
Triggering on Logic State
148
Sequential Triggering
157
Horizontal Delay
159
Triggering on a Sequence
161
Displaying Waveforms
165
Using the Waveform Display
166
Display Elements
166
Acquisition Preview
167
Display Methods
167
Table 3- 6: Defining and Displaying Waveforms
167
Zoom Controls
171
Customizing the Waveform Display
172
Using Display Controls
172
Table 3- 7: Customizable Display Elements
172
Using the Zoom Feature
176
Measuring Waveforms
181
Taking Automatic Measurements
181
Localizing a Measurement
188
Taking Cursor Measurements
190
Table 3- 8: Cursor Types
190
Using Cursors
191
Table 3- 9: Cursor Units
192
Setting Cursor Sources
194
Using Histograms (Optional)
196
Starting and Resetting Histogram Counting
198
Creating and Using Math Waveforms
201
About Math Waveforms
202
Purpose
202
Table 3- -10: Functions Available in Standard Math and Advanced Math
203
Table 3- -11: Math Expressions and the Math Waveforms Produced
205
Creating a Math Waveform
210
Operations on Math Waveforms
213
Displaying and Measuring Math Waveforms
214
Defining Spectral Math Waveforms
217
Using Spectral Math Controls
218
Table 3- 12: Spectral Analyzer Controls
218
Table 3- 13: Window Characteristics
227
Creating and Using Math Waveforms
236
Recognizing Aliasing
238
Data Input/Output
249
Saving and Recalling Setups
249
Saving a Setup
251
Recalling a Setup
253
Saving and Recalling Waveforms
255
Saving a Waveform
256
Recalling a Waveform
258
Exporting and Copying Waveform Data
262
Exporting Waveform Data
263
Copying Waveform Data
268
Printing Waveforms
271
Printing from the Front Panel
271
Printing from the Menu Bar
271
Setting up the Page
271
Previewing the Page
271
Using Print Screen
273
Using the Date/Time Stamp
273
Remote Communication
273
Gpib
273
Other Communication
274
Accessing Online Help
275
Using Online Help
275
Appendix A: Specifications
279
Product and Feature Description
279
Table A- 1: TDS5000 Models
279
Display Features
281
Convenience Features
281
Specification Tables
283
Table A- 2: Channel Input and Vertical Specifications
283
Table A- 3: Horizontal and Acquisition System Specifications
289
Table A- 4: Trigger Specifications
291
Table A- 5: Display Specifications
294
Table A- 6: Input/Output Port Specifications
295
Table A- 7: Data Storage Specifications
296
Table A- 8: Power Source Specifications
297
Table A- 9: Mechanical Specifications
297
Table A- 10: Environmental Specifications
298
Table A- 11: Certifications and Compliances
299
Appendix B: Automatic Measurements Supported
301
Table B- 1: Supported Measurements and Their Definitions
301
Appendix C: Cleaning
305
Exterior Cleaning
305
Appendix D: Menu Bar Commands
307
File Commands
307
Edit Commands
308
Vertical Commands
309
Horizontal and Acquisition Commands
310
Trigger Commands
311
Display Commands
312
Cursors Commands
313
Measure Commands
313
Standard Math Commands
314
Advanced Math Commands (Optional)
315
Utilities Commands
316
Help Commands
316
Appendix E: Optimizing Measurement Accuracy
319
Calibration Instructions
319
Calibrating Probes
321
Deskewing Channels
324

Tektronix TDS5000 Series Service Manual (256 pages)

Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
6
Adjustment Procedures
7
List of Figures
9
List of Tables
12
General Safety Summary
13
Service Safety Summary
15
Manual Structure
17
Manual Conventions
17
Related Documentation
18
Contacting Tektronix
19
Specifications
21
Product and Feature Description
21
Table 1- 1: TDS5000 Models
21
Display Features
23
Convenience Features
23
Specification Tables
24
Table 1- 2: Channel Input and Vertical Specifications
24
Table 1- 3: Horizontal and Acquisition System Specifications
31
Table 1- 4: Trigger Specifications
33
Table 1- 5: Display Specifications
36
Table 1- 6: Input/Output Port Specifications
37
Table 1- 7: Data Storage Specifications
38
Table 1- 8: Power Source Specifications
39
Table 1- 9: Mechanical Specifications
39
Table 1- 10: Environmental Specifications
40
Table 1- 11: Certifications and Compliances
41
Operating Information
43
Installation
43
Table 2- 1: Additional Accessory Connection Information
44
Figure 2- 1: Locations of Peripheral Connectors on the Side Panel
45
Figure 2- 2: On/Standby Switch Location
46
Software Installation
47
Figure 2- 3: User Interface
49
Figure 2- 5: Locations of Connectors on the Rear Panel
50
Figure 2- 6: Front Panel Controls
51
Instrument Diagnostics
52
Theory of Operation
55
Logic Conventions
55
Module Overviews
55
General
55
Input Signal Path
55
Display Panel
56
Front Panel
56
Side Panels
57
Power Supply
57
Fans
57
Printer
57
Performance Verification
59
Conventions
60
First Step
60
Figure 4- 1: Toolbar and Menu Bar
61
Brief Procedures
63
Self Tests
63
Verify Internal Adjustment, Self Compensation, and Diagnostics
63
Functional Tests
64
Verify All Input Channels
65
Figure 4- 2: Universal Test Hookup for Functional Tests - CH 1 Shown
65
Figure 4- 3: Channel Button Location
65
Verify the Time Base
67
Figure 4- 4: Setup for Time Base Test
67
Verify the a (Main) and B (Delayed) Trigger Systems
69
Figure 4- 5: Setup for Trigger Test
69
Verify the File System
71
Figure 4- 6: Setup for the File System Test
71
Verify the Internal Printer (Optional)
72
Figure 4- 7: Test Page from the Internal Printer
73
Performance Tests
75
Prerequisites
75
Equipment Required
76
Table 4- 1: Test Equipment
76
TDS5000 Test Record
78
Signal Acquisition System Checks
81
Check DC Voltage Measurement Accuracy
81
Figure 4- 8: Initial Test Hookup
82
Table 4- 2: DC Voltage Measurement Accuracy
83
Figure 4- 9: Measurement of DC Accuracy at Maximum Offset and Position
84
Check Analog Bandwidth
85
Figure 4- 10: Initial Test Hookup
86
Figure 4- 11: Optional Initial Test Hookup
86
Table 4- 3: Analog Bandwidth
87
Figure 4- 12: Measurement of Analog Bandwidth
88
Check Delay between Channels
90
Figure 4- 13: Initial Test Hookup
91
Figure 4- 14: Measurement of Channel Delay
93
Check Channel Isolation (Crosstalk)
94
Figure 4- 15: Initial Test Hookup
94
Time Base System Checks
96
Figure 4- 16: Initial Test Hookup
96
Check Delta Time Measurement Accuracy
99
Figure 4- 18: Delta Time Accuracy Test Hookup
99
Table 4- 4: Delta Time Measurement
101
Trigger System Checks
102
Figure 4- 19: Initial Test Hookup
102
Figure 4- 20: Measurement of Time Accuracy for Pulse and Glitch Triggering
104
Figure 4- 21: Initial Test Hookup
106
Figure 4- 22: Measurement of Trigger Sensitivity - 50 Mhz Results Shown
108
Output Signal Checks
111
Check Outputs - CH 3 Signal out and aux Trigger out
111
Figure 4- 23: Initial Test Hookup
111
Figure 4- 24: Measurement of Main Trigger out Limits
113
Figure 4- 25: Initial Test Hookup
114
Figure 4- 26: Measurement of Probe Compensator Frequency
115
Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure
118
Calibration Procedure
121
Calibration Interval
121
Calibration Environment
121
Calibration Dependencies
121
Calibration after Repair
121
Table 5- 1: Calibration Required for Module Replaced
121
Required Equipment
122
Table 5- 2: Required Equipment and Materials
122
Overview of the Procedure
123
Instrumentation Setup
124
Table 5- 3: GPIB Devices Required by Test Program
125
Calibration Program Installation and Execution
126
Calibration Program Operation
127
Commands
129
Calibration Command Group
129
Table 5- 4: Calibrate Commands
129
Diagnostics Command Group
138
Table 5- 5: Diagnostic Commands
138
Test Results
153
Sample Calibration Program
157
Maintenance
169
Preventing ESD
169
Inspection and Cleaning
170
General Care
170
Interior Cleaning
170
Exterior Cleaning
170
Table 6- 1: External Inspection Check List
171
Table 6- 2: Internal Inspection Check List
172
Removal and Installation Procedures
175
Preparation
175
Table 6- -3: Tools Required for Module Removal
176
Procedures for External Modules
177
Front-Panel Knobs
177
Bottom Covers
181
Right Side Cover
182
Printer Frame
183
Procedures for Modules
186
Display Assembly
190
Power Supply
201
Acquisition Board
207
Troubleshooting
209
Service Level
209
Check for Common Problems
209
Table 6- -4: Failure Symptoms and Possible Causes
209
Equipment Required
211
Fault Isolation Procedure
211
Table 6- -5: Power Supply Voltages
214
Table 6- -6: Acquisition Board Voltages
214
PC Interface and PC Motherboard Diagnostics
216
Table 6- -7: Power-On Diagnostic Tests
216
Firmware Updates
219
After Repair
219
Table 6- -8: Action Required for Module Replaced
219
BIOS Error Messages
220
Table 6- -9: BIOS Error Messages
220
BIOS Beep Codes
222
PC Interface Leds
222
Table 6- -10: Beep Codes
222
Troubleshooting Using Reset Circuits
223
Installing the PC Motherboard Serial Number
225
Update/Restore the PC Motherboard CMOS
226
Installing an Authorization Key
226
Hard Disk Drive Maintenance
226
Repackaging Instructions
229
Packaging
229
Shipping to the Service Center
229
Options and Accessories
231
Table 7- 1: Instrument Options
231
Table 7- 2: Instrument Upgrades
232
Table 7- 3: Standard Accessories
233
Table 7- 4: Optional Accessories
234
Electrical Parts List
237
Mechanical Parts List
241
Parts Ordering Information
241
Module Servicing
241
Using the Replaceable Parts List
242

Tektronix TDS5000 Series Reference Manual (23 pages)

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