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Tektronix TDS8000B Series User Manual (354 pages)

Communications Signal Analyzer and Digital Sampling Oscilloscope

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 3.79 MB

Table of Contents
5
General Safety Summary
13
Preface
15
About this Manual
15
Related Manuals and Online Documents
16
Conventions
16
Contacting Tektronix
17
Product Description
19
Models
19
Key Features
19
Product Software
21
Firmware Upgrade
22
Sampling Modules Supported
22
Installation 1
25
Check the Package Contents
25
Installation
27
Check the Environmental Requirements
27
Install the Sampling Modules
28
Figure 1- 1: Compartments for Sampling Modules
29
Figure 1- 2: Maximum Inputs in Three Configurations
29
Figure 1- 3: Locations of Peripheral Connectors on Rear Panel
30
Connect the Peripherals
30
Table 1- 1: Additional Accessory Connection Information
31
Description 1
31
Table 1- 2: Line Fuses
31
Figure 1- 4: Line Fuse and Power Cord Connector Locations, Rear Panel
31
Power on the Instrument
31
Figure 1- 5: On/Standby Switch Location
32
Powering off the Instrument
33
Brightness and Contrast Adjustment (Gamma)
33
Back up User Files
33
Software Installation
33
- Description
  34
- Software Release Notes
  34
- Operating System Reinstallation
  34
- System Diagnostics
  34
- Windows Safe Mode
  34
Incoming Inspection
35
Assemble Equipment
35
Perform the Diagnostics
36
Figure 1- 6: Compensation Dialog Box
38
Perform the Compensation
38
Perform the Functional Tests
39
Figure 1- 7: Hookup for Electrical Functional Tests
41
Figure 1- 8: Channel Button Location
41
Figure 1- 9: Channel Button Location
44
Figure 1- 10: Optical Channel Verification
45
Figure 1- 11: Hookup for the Time Base Tests
46
Figure 1- 12: Channel Button Location
47
Figure 1- 13: Main Time Base Verification
48
Figure 1- 14: Mag Time Base Verification
49
Figure 1- 15: Channel Button Location
50
Figure 1- 16: Hookup for the Gated Trigger Tests
51
Figure 1- 17: Signal Triggered
52
Figure 1- 18: Signal Not Triggered (Signal Frozen)
53
Figure 1- 19: Signal Not Triggered (no Signal)
54
Figure 1- 20: Signal Triggered
55
Perform the Hardware and Operating System Tests (Windows 98 Only)
56
Accessories and Options
59
Accessories
59
- Standard
  59
- Table 1- 3: Standard Accessories
  59
- Optional
  60
- Table 1- 4: Optional Accessories
  60
Options
61
Operational Maps
63
Documentation Map
64
System Overview Maps
66
Functional Model Map
66
Process Overview Map
68
User Interface Map - - Complete Control and Display
69
Front Panel Map - - Quick Access to most Often Used Features
70
Display Map - - Single Graticule View
71
Display Map - - Multiple Views
72
Front Panel I/O Map
73
Rear Panel I/O Map
74
Overview
75
Acquiring Waveforms
77
Signal Connection and Scaling
78
Setting Acquisition Controls
95
- Why Use
  95
- What's Special
  95
- What's Excluded
  96
- Keys to Using
  96
- Key to Using
  96
- Figure 3- 6: Aliasing
  97
- To Set Acquisition Modes
  98
- To Start and Stop Acquisition
  100
Acquisition Control Background
101
- Acquisition Hardware
  101
- Sampling Process
  101
- Figure 3- 7: Channel Configuration
  101
- Sampling Modes
  102
- Waveform Record
  102
- Figure 3- 8: Digital Acquisition - Sampling and Digitizing
  102
- Acquisition Cycle
  103
- Figure 3- 9: the Waveform Record and Its Defining Parameters
  103
Framescan Acquisitions
104
- Why Use
  104
- What's Special
  104
- What's Excluded
  105
- Keys to Using
  105
- Figure 3- 10: How Framescan Acquisition Works (Scanning on a 127-Bit PRBS Shown)
  106
- To Acquire in Framescan Mode 3
  107
- To Acquire in Framescan Mode
  110
- To Catch a Bit Error
  110
Triggering
113
Edge Triggering
113
- Why Use
  113
- What's Special
  113
- Keys to Using
  114
- Key to Using
  114
- To Trigger
  122
- To Use Gated Trigger
  124
Displaying Waveforms
127
Using the Waveform Display
127
Customizing the Display
140
- Why Use
  140
- What's Special
  140
- Keys to Using
  140
- Table 3- 5: Customizable Display Attributes
  140
- To Set Display Styles
  142
  - To Customize the Graticule and Waveforms 3
    143
  - Use a Waveform Database
    144
Figure 3- -18: Graticule, Cursor and Automatic Measurements 3
147
Measuring Waveforms
147
Taking Automatic Measurements
148
- Why Use
  148
- What's Measured
  148
- What's Special
  148
- Figure 3- -19: Measurement Annotations on a Waveform 3
  149
- What's Excluded
  150
- Keys to Using
  150
- To Take Automatic Measurements
  155
- To Localize a Measurement
  157
Taking Cursor Measurements
159
- Why Use
  159
- What's Measured
  159
- Table 3- 6: Cursor Functions (Types)
  159
- What Sources Can I Measure
  160
- Keys to Using Cursors
  160
  - Figure 3- -22: Horizontal Cursors Measure Amplitudes 3
    160
  - Figure 3- -23: Components Determining Time Cursor Readout Values 3
    162
- Table 3- 7: Cursor Units
  162
- To Take a Cursor Measurement
  164
- To Set the Cursor Sources
  164
Optimizing Measurement Accuracy
166
- Compensation 3
  166
- To Compensate the Instrument and Modules 3
  166
- Why Use
  166
- Compensation
  169
  - To Perform Dark-Level and User Wavelength Gain Compensations 3
    172
  - Figure 3- -24: Functional Transformation of an Acquired Waveform 3
    175
- What's Excluded
  176
- What's Special
  176
- Why Use
  176
- Key to Using
  177
- Keys to Using
  177
- Table 3- 8: Math Expressions and the Math Waveforms Produced
  177
- To Define a Math Waveform
  179
Creating Math Waveforms
175
Defining Math Waveforms
175
Operations on Math Waveforms
181
- Why Use
  181
- What's Excluded
  181
- Keys to Using
  182
  - Key to Using
    182
  - To Use Math Waveforms 3
    183
- To Use Math Waveforms
  185
Data Input and Output
187
Saving and Recalling Setups
187
- Why Use
  187
- What's Special
  188
- What's Excluded
  188
- Keys to Using
  188
- Key to Using
  188
- To Save Your Setup
  189
- To Recall Your Setup
  193
Saving and Recalling Waveforms
194
- Why Use
  194
- What's Special
  194
- What's Excluded
  194
- To Save Your Waveform 3
  195
- To Save Your Waveform
  197
- To Recall Your Waveform
  198
- To Clear References
  201
Exporting Waveforms and Histograms
202
- Why Use
  202
- Keys to Using
  202
- Key to Using
  202
- To Export Your Waveform
  202
- To Export Your Histogram
  203
- To Use an Exported Waveform (or Histogram)
  203
- Figure 3- -25: Export Dialog Box 3
  203
Printing Waveforms
206
Remote Communication
213
Using Masks, Histograms, and Waveform Databases
215
Mask Testing Waveforms
215
- Why Use
  215
- What's Special
  215
- What's Excluded
  216
- Keys to Using
  216
- To Mask Test a Waveform
  219
- To Edit a Mask
  223
- Counting Masks
  225
- To Create a New Mask
  226
Taking Histograms
228
- Why Use
  228
- What's Special
  228
- Figure 3- -28: Vertical Histogram View and Statistics on Data 3
  228
- What's Excluded
  229
- To Take a Histogram
  230
- Histogram Statistics
  232
- Table 3- 10: Histogram Statistics
  232
Using Waveform Databases
233
- Why Use
  233
- What's Special
  233
- What's Excluded
  233
- Keys to Using
  234
Accessing Online Help
241
What's Available
241
- Why Use
  241
- Keys to Using
  241
- Documentation Map 2
  242
How to Use Online Help
242
Exterior Cleaning 3
249
Cleaning the Instrument
249
Flat Panel Display Cleaning
250
Optical Connector Cleaning
250
Appendix A: Specifications
251
- Table A- 1: System - Signal Acquisition
  251
- Table A- 2: System - Timebase
  252
- Table A- 3: System - Trigger
  253
- Table A- 4: System - Environmental
  256
- Table A- 5: Power Consumption and Cooling
  257
- Table A- 6: Display
  257
- Table A- 7: Ports
  258
- Table A- 8: Data Storage
  259
- Table A- 9: Mechanical
  260
Certifications
261
- Table A- 10: Certifications and Compliances
  261
Appendix B: Automatic Measurements Reference
263
Pulse Measurements - Amplitude
264
- Table B- 1: Pulse Measurements - Amplitude
  264
Pulse Measurements - Timing
270
- Table B- 2: Pulse Measurements - Timing
  270
Pulse Measurement - Area
276
- Table B- 3: Pulse Measurements - Area
  276
Return-To-Zero (RZ) Measurements - Amplitude
277
- Table B- 4: RZ Measurements - Amplitude
  277
Return-To-Zero (RZ) Measurements - Timing
291
- Table B- 5: RZ Measurements - Timing
  291
Return-To-Zero (RZ) Measurements - Area
298
- Table B- 6: RZ Measurements - Area
  298
Non-Return-To-Zero (NRZ) Measurements - Amplitude
299
- Table B- 7: NRZ Measurements - Amplitude
  299
Non-Return-To-Zero (NRZ) Measurements - Timing
312
- Table B- 8: NRZ Measurements - Timing
  312
Non-Return-To-Zero (NRZ) Measurements - Area
317
- Table B- 9: NRZ Measurements - Area
  317
Measurement Reference Parameters and Methods
318
All Sources
318
Pulse Sources
319
RZ Sources
322
NRZ Sources
324
Tracking Methods
330
MID-Reference Level
331
To Optimize the Vertical Resolution
331
Use a Waveform Database
332
Glossary
333

Tektronix TDS8000B Series Programmer's Manual (431 pages)

Digital Sampling

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 2.85 MB

Table of Contents
5
Preface
7
Getting Started
9
- Setting up Remote Communications
  11
Command Syntax
15
- Command and Query Structure
  15
- Clearing the Instrument
  17
- Command Entry
  18
- Constructed Mnemonics
  20
- Argument Types
  23
- Command Entry
  24
Command Groups
27
- Acquisition Command Group
  27
- Calibration Command Group
  28
- Compensation Command Group
  29
- Cursor Command Group
  31
- Display Control Command Group
  32
- Hard Copy Command Group
  33
- Histogram Command Group
  34
- Horizontal Command Group
  35
- Mask Command Group
  39
- Math Command Group
  40
- Measurement Command Group
  41
- Miscellaneous Command Group
  45
- Phase Reference Command Group
  45
- Save and Recall Command Group
  46
- Status and Error Command Group
  47
- System Command Group
  47
- TDR Command Group
  50
- Trigger Command Group
  51
- Vertical Command Group
  55
- Waveform Database Command Group
  57
- Waveform Transfer Command Group
  59
Commands Listed in Alphabetical Order
65
Status and Events
387
- Registers
  387
- Queues
  390
- Event Handling Sequence
  391
- Synchronization Methods
  392
- Messages
  397
Programming Examples
407
Appendix A: Character Set
409
Appendix B: Reserved Words
411
Appendix C: Factory Default Setup Values
415
Appendix D: GPIB Interface Speciﬁcations
423

Tektronix TDS8000B Series Service Manual (198 pages)

Communications Signal Analyzers, Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes, and Modules

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 6.73 MB

Table of Contents
5
General Safety Summary
13
Service Safety Summary
15
Preface
17
Manual Structure
17
Manual Conventions
17
Related Documentation
18
Operating Information

19
Adjustment Procedures

45
Maintenance

53
- Preventing ESD
  55
- Inspection and Cleaning
  56
  - General Care
    56
  - Flat Panel Display Cleaning
    56
  - Exterior
    57
  - Table 4- 1: External Inspection Check List
    57
  - Interior
    58
  - Table 4- 2: Internal Inspection Check List
    58
- Removal and Installation Procedures
  61
- Preparation
  61
- Table 4- -3: Tools Required for Module Removal
  62
- Procedures for External Modules
  63
  - Front-Panel Knobs
    63
  - Figure 4- -1: Knob Removal
    63
  - Trim and Carrying Handle
    64
  - Bottom Cover
    65
  - Figure 4- -2: Trim Removal
    65
  - Figure 4- -3: Bottom Cover Removal
    66
  - Covers
    67
  - Figure 4- -4: Cover Removal
    68
  - Figure 4- -5: Cover Removal
    69
  - Line Fuses and AC Power Cord Connector
    70
  - Figure 4- -6: Line Fuses and Line Cord Removal
    71
  - Figure 4- -7: External Modules
    72
  - Figure 4- -8: Internal Modules
    73
  - Figure 4- -9: Acquisition Modules
    74
- Procedures for Modules
  75
- Exchanging the Electrical Sampling Module
  119
  - Optical Modules
    120
  - 80A00 and 82A00 Series Modules
    121
- Troubleshooting
  123
- Check for Common Problems
  123
- Table 4- -4: Failure Symptoms and Possible Causes
  123
- Equipment Required
  126
- Isolating Failures between the 80E0X/80C0X Modules or the Mainframe
  126
  - Isolating to a Board if Power will Not Come up
    127
- Checking the Power Supply Voltages
  128
  - If the Instrument will Not Boot
    129
  - Table 4- -5: Power Supply Voltages
    129
  - Booting into Windows
    130
- PPC and NLX PC Diagnostics
  130
  - Power-On Diagnostics
    130
  - Qaplus/Win
    130
- Firmware Updates
  131
- After Repair
  132
- Installing the Instrument Model and Serial Number
  132
- Table 4- -6: Action Required for Module Replaced
  132
- Update/Restore the NLX Board CMOS
  133
- Repackaging Instructions
  135
- Packaging
  135
- Shipping to the Service Center
  135
- Symbols
  139
- CSA8000 and TDS8000 Series Block Diagram
  140
- Electrical Sampling Modules Block Diagram
  141
- Optical Sampling Modules Block Diagrams
  142
- 80A01 Block Diagram
  164

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