5-4. Sweep Time
5-5. Troubleshooting the Low -Voltage Supply 5-14
5-6. Vertical Amplifier Troubleshooting.
5-7. SweepGenerator Troubleshooting Guide 5-17
5-8. Horizontal Amplifier Troubleshooting
6-1. Index by ReferenceDesignator
6-2. Replaceable Parts
. . . . . .
.
.
. . .
.
. . . . .
. . . .
. . . .
.
.
5-11
5-17
5-18
6-2
6-13
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Section
Figure
I
1-1
Model
175A
1-0
Figure
1-1.
Model
175A
Oscilloscope with Model
1750A
and Model
1780A
Plug-In
Units
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Model 175A
Paragraphs
Section
1-1
to 1-8
I
SECTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1.
DES
C
R
I
PTI
0
N.
1-2.
The @ Model 175A Oscilloscope
general-purpose
width
of 50 megacycles and a 6 x 10 cm display. Optional plug-in units and accessories are available to
increase the versatility of this instrument. Specifications are listed in table
1-3.
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT.
Available associated equipment and accessories
1-4.
are
listed
in table
a. Plug-Ins.
clude dual-trace and single-trace vertical amplifiers
which collectively cover 5 mv/cm to 20 v/cm sensitivities and dc to 50-mc bandwidth. Horizontal units
include single sweep, sweep delay, a time-mark
generator, and a display scanner.
test
instrument with a vertical band-
1-1.
1-2.
Plug-in units for the Model 175A in-
is
a calibrated
Table
1-1.
I
b.
Accessories. Each oscilloscope
two Model 10003A (AC-21M) high-impedance probes
and a detachable power cable.
1-5. INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION.
1-6. Hewlett-Packard uses
serial number
of the serial number on your instrument
with those
sheets supplied with the manual will define differences
between your instrument andthe Model 175A described
in this manual.
1-7. WARRANTY.
1-8. Both the cathode-ray tube
carry Hewlett-Packard warranties. The
is
illustrated in figure 1-2, and a copy
the back of this manual for your use in
tube failure within the warranty period. The Model
175A warranty
Specifications
(000-00000).
on the
title
is
also at the back of this manual.
a
two-section eight-digit
If
page of this manual, change
is
supplied with
the
first
do
(crt)
and Model 175A
crt
is
three digits
the
not agree
warranty
included at
event of
SWEEP GENERATOR
Internal Sweep:
24 ranges, 0.1 psec/cm to 5 sec/cm
nier
provides continuous adjustment between
ranges and extends slowest sweep to at least
12.5 sec/cm.
Magnification: X10 (*5%)
Triggering:
Internal
below
External
from any signal 0.5 volt peak-to-peakor more.
Triggering Point:
Internal
going signal displayed on the crt graticule.
External
on either the positive- or negative-going portion of the vertical signal.
HORIZONTAL
Bandwidth DC to 500 kc
Sensitivity:
2
ranges, 0.1 volt/cm and 1 volt/cm. Vernier
provides continuous adjustment between ranges
and extends minimum sensitivity to 10 volts per
centimeter.
Input Impedance:
1
-
Vertical input signal (from 2 mm
1
mc to approximately 2 cm
-
Either capacitive-
-
Any level of positive- or negative-
-
Any level between +5 and -5 volts
AMP
LIFTER
megohm shunted by approximately 30 pf
or
*3%.
at
50 mc).
direct-coupled,
Ver-
VERTICAL AMPLIFTER
Bandwidth: DC to greater than 50 mc
CALIBRATOR
Type:
Approximately 1000-cycle square wave, approximately 3 psec rise time
Voltage:
2
ranges, 1 volt and 10 volts peak-to-peak,
*l%,
15°C to 35°C
CATHODE-RAY TUBE
Type:
@
post accelerator, 12-kv accelerating potential.
Type P31-AL phosphor standard. For other
phosphors,
Graticule:
Internal, 6 x 10 cm, marked in centimeter
squares. Major horizontal and vertical axes
have 2-millimeter subdivisions.
Intensity Modulation:
Approximately +20-volt pulse
of normal intensity
GENERAL
Power Requirements:
115 or 230 volts ac
mately 425 watts maximum (depends on plug-ins
used).
see
OPTIONS.
will
*lo%,
50 to 60 cps, approxi-
blank trace
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Section
Figure
I
1-2
Model 175A
Table
1-1.
GENERAL (cont'd)
Dimensions:
16-3/4 inches wide, 12-1/4 inches high, 24-3/8
inches deep overall; hardware furnished for quick
conversion to 12-1/4-inch
x
19-inch rack mount,
22 inches deep behind panel.
Weight:
Net
approximately
70
lb
maximum (depends on
plug-ins used)
Plug-In Vertical Amplifiers:
($3
Model 1750A Dual Trace Vertical Amplifier,
40
dc to
@
Model 1751A Single Channel Vertical Ampli-
arx
fier,dc to 50 mc
@
Model 1752A High Gain Vertical Amplifier,
dc to 18 mc
@
Model 1753A Single Channel Vertical Amplifier, dc to 40 mc
Specifications (Cont'd)
Plug-In Horizontal Time Base Units:
($3
Model 1780A Auxiliary Unit
@
Model 1781A Sweep Delay Unit
@
Model 1782A Display Scanner
@
Model 1783A Time-Mark Generator
Accessories Furnished;
Two probes, 10003A (AC-21M),
division, one power cable
Accessories Available:
($3
1075A, 1075B (AC-83A) Viewing Hood
($3
Model 1115A Testmobile
($4
Model
ultraviolet light source for illuminating the
graticule and pre-sensitizing film
OPTIONS
02. Supplied with
07.
Supplied with
11.
Supplied with
08. Sawtooth Output (approximately -2.5 volts to
+2.5 volts) and Gate Output (+5-volt pulse
nominal, riding on a
1O:l
voltage
196B Oscilloscope Camera, includes
P2
phosphor
P7
phosphor
P11
phosphor
-
2.5 volt level).
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO. PAGE MILL
1-2
ROAD.
PAL0 ALTO. CALIF.
U.S.A.
Figure 1-2. Cathode-Ray Tube Warranty
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Model 175A Section I
Table
1-2
Table 1-2. Associated Equipment and Accessories
@
Model Name
Description
1750A
Dual Trace
Vertical Amplifier
1751A
1752A
Fast
High Gain
Rise Plug-In
Vertical Amplifier
1753A
Single Channel
Vertical Amplifier
1780A
1781A
Auxiliary Plug-In
Sweep Delay Generator
1782A Display Scanner
1783A
Time-Mark Generator Provides intensity modulating time markers synchronized with
Oscilloscope Camera Makes permanent record of oscilloscope trace on quick-develop-
~~ ~
1075A or
Viewing Hood
1075B
(AC-83A)
Dual-trace and differential display, 0.05 v/cm to 20 V/Cm
sensitivity, 9 nsec rise time (dc to
40
mc bandwidth).
7-nsec rise time, (dc to 50 mc bandwidth), 0.05 v/cm to
20 v/cm sensitivity.
0.005 v/cm to 20 v/cm sensitivity, dc to 18 mc bandwidth.
Dual-input differential display, single channel.
Single channel, single input, 0.05 v/cm to 20 v/cm sensitivity,
rise
9-nsec
time (dc to 40 mc bandwidth).
Single or normal sweep, manual or external arming.
to 10 cm of sweep delay.
0
Will
either trigger or arm main
sweep. Horizontal display controlled by either main sweep or
delaying sweep for all or part of trace. Delaying sweep rate
2psec/cm to
Provides output to operate conventional
1
sec/cm.
X-Y
recorder. Includes
pen stabilizer for nearly constant writing rate. Approximately
30-mc bandwidth with 40-mc plug-in unit.
1,
sweep. Marker intervals 0.1,
or 10 psec.
ing Polaroid-Land film. Clamps quickly to oscilloscope bezel.
Oscillo-Raptar fully corrected f/1.9 lens. Alphax #3 shutter,
1/100 to
internal graticule of
1
second. Includes ultraviolet light to silhouette
crt.
Model 10351A Carrying Case available.
Shades crt screen from surrounding light sources.
1115A
Testmobile Holds oscilloscope in convenient position for viewing. Rolls on
4-inch rubber-tired wheels. Tilts instrument from 10" below
to 20" above horizontal in 5" increments. Chrome plate. Folds
compactly for shipment or storage.
10003A
(AC- 21M)
10002B
(AC- 21C)
Voltage Probe (2 sup-
plied with Model 175A
Oscilloscope)
Voltage Probe 10002A or
High-impedance
imately
4
Division ratiolO:l, input impedance approximately 10 megohms
shunted
High-impedance
imately 5
Division ratio 50:
test
probe with flange-operated jaws and approx-
feet of shielded cable matched to oscilloscope input.
by
10
pf.
Maximum voltage rating 600 volts peak.
test
probe with flange-operated jaws and approx-
feet
of shielded cable matched to oscilloscope input.
1,
input impedance approximately 9 megohms
~~ ~
shunted by 2.5 pf. Maximum voltage rating 1000 volts peak.
10025A
(AC-21J)
10035A
lOOlOA
lOOlOB
lOOlOD
Low Frequency Probe
~~~~
Tip Assortment
Alligator jaw
Pincer jaw
Banana
Provides straight-through connection to oscilloscope from circuit
One each of the 10010 tips for 10002A/B or 10003A Probes
lOOlOE Pin tip
lOOlOF
lOOlOG
Hook tip
Spring tip
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Section I
Paragraphs 1-9 to 1-14
Model 175A
1-9.
SPECIAL FEATURES.
1-10. Special features of the Model 175A include the
Hewlett-Packard internal-graticule crt, PRESET
triggering, BEAM FINDER, and a cabinet which
serves both bench- and rack-mount requirements.
Optional plug-in units are provided for both the vertical and the time axis. The main vertical amplifier
rise
time
is
less
than 7 nanoseconds which provides
maximum versatility for present and future plug-ins.
1-11.
CATHODE-RAY TUBE.
1-12. The
12-kv post-accelerator type with the
cule which eliminates parallax, and an aluminized
crt
used in the Model 175A
is
a multi-grid
@
internal grati-
phosphor. The gun structure provides a large
10 cm distortionless viewing area as well as extremely high deflection-plate sensitivity. No frontpanel astigmatism control
1-13. SPECIAL CONTROLS.
1-14. Special panel controls make the Model 175A easy
to operate. With SWEEP MODE in PRESET, the
sweep will synchronize internally on nearly all signals.
BEAM FINDER enables the operator to locate the
beam when
increases the maximum sweep rate to 10 nsec/cm,
calibrated in
it
is
off screen. SWEEP MAGNIFIER
all
positions.
is
required.
6
x
1-4
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Model
175A
Paragraphs
Section
2-1
to 2-18
11
SECTION
INSTALLATION
2-1.
INCOMING
2-2. MECHANICAL INSPECTION.
2-3. Upon receipt of your Model 175A, check the
contents of the shipment against the packing
inspect the instrument for any obvious damage received in transit. See warranty sheet at the back of
this
manual. Keep the packing material until per-
formance check
2-4. PERFORMANCE CHECK.
2-5. Check the performance of the Model 175A by
making the
manual. Use this check to verify
cations and also
inspection. Instructions for the plug-in units will be
found in the individual manuals for these instruments.
2-6. INSTALLATION.
2-7. The Model 175A
lett-Packard cabinet, suitable for bench or rack
mount. Top and bottom covers may
easy accessibility to internal parts and adjustments.
2-8. RACK MOUNTING.
2-9. Parts necessary for rack mounting are pack-
aged with
a. Remove
b. Remove
c.
Remove adhesive-backed trim strip from sides.
d. Attach filler strip along bottom edge of front
panel.
e.
Attach mounting flanges to sides with larger
notch toward bottom of instrument.
f.
Mount in standard 19-inch rack (mounting screws
not supplied).
Rear support must be supplied to the rack-.<
mounted instrument
to mechanical vibrations.
2-10.
2-11. The air filter in this instrument must receive
an oil coat before the instrument
use
to prevent excessive dirt from entering instrument
case. Recommended
No.
3
“Handi-Koter” sprayer cans at most heating-supply
stores or through your Hewlett-Packard field sales
engineer.
the
COOLING.
Filter Coat. This adhesive
INSPECTION.
has
been successfully completed.
tests
outlined in paragraph 5-5 of this
all
listed specifi-
as
part of an incoming quality-control
is
packaged in the new Hew-
be
removed for
instrument. Proceed as follows:
tilt
stand.
feet
(press foot-release button).
Note
if
it
is
to be subjected
is
placed in normal
is
Research Products Company
is
available in
list
and
II
2-12. The cooling fan and air filter are located at
the rear of the Model 175A. Leaveat least two inches
of clearance behind the instrument for the free move-
ment of air. In rack installations be sure that the
recirculation of warm
not result in high ambient temperature. Inspect the
air
filter periodically and clean
pears to be reducing the flow of cooling
section V for cleaning instructions.
2-13. POWER REQUIREMENT.
2-14. The Model 175A operates on 115 or 230 volts
*lo%,
the plug-ins used, but will not exceed approximately
425 watts. Before connecting the instrument to the
power source, be sure
rear
proper fuse
2-15. SAFETY POWER CABLE.
2-16. To protect operating personnel the National
Electrical Manufacturers’ Association (NEMA) recommends that the instrument panel and cabinet be
grounded. This instrument
conductor power cable which grounds the instrument
when plugged into an appropriate outlet. The offset
round pin on the power-cable three-prong connector
is
when operating the instrument from a two-contact
outlet, use a three-prong to two-prong adapter and
connect the green pigtail on the adapter to ground.
2-17.
2-18. To repack the Model 175A for shipment, always
use the best packaging methods available. If the
original container with
is
sales office for packing materials or instructions.
The following steps are a general guide:
the instrument.
ment”.
50
to
60
panel
Connecting to a 230-volt source with the
switch in the 115-volt position can result in
damage to the instrument.
the ground pin. To preserve the protection feature
not on hand, consult your nearest Hewlett-Packard
a. Wrap the instrument in heavy paper.
b.
Protect the panel with cardboard strips.
c.
Use a strong cardboard or wooden
d. Use ample packing material around all sides of
e.
Seal with heavy tape or metal bands.
f.
Mark the container “Fragile - Delicate Instru-
is
in the correct position, and that the
is
installed (see section VI).
REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT.
air
within the rack cabinet does
it
as soon as
cps. Power required dependsupon
that
the 115-230 switch on the
CAUTION
is
equipped with a three-
its
packing pads and fillers
air.
it
apSee
box.
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Section
Figure
111
3-1
SWEEP
OCCURRENCE
Model 175A
POWER switch and indicator light. The 115-
1.
230 volt switch
CALIBRATOR. Provides 1-volt and 10-volt
2.
is
located on
rear
square waves for calibration purposes and for
probe compensation.
SCALE. Rotates
3.
graticule of
4.
INTENSITY. Adjusts brightness of
crt.
trace
to align
it
with internal
trace.
intensity-modulation input and switch
cated on
5.
FOCUS. Adjusts sharpness of trace; no panel
astigmatism control
BEAM FINDER. Locates
6.
TRIGGER SLOPE. Permits triggering sweep
7.
rear
panel.
is
needed.
trace
when off screen.
on either positive- or negative-going slope of
trigger-source waveform.
TRIGGER LEVEL. Adjusts point on trigger-
8.
source waveform
TRIGGER SOURCE. Selects LINE, INTernal,
9.
at
which triggering occurs.
EXTernal AC, or EXTernal DC.
Figure
3-1.
panel.
An
are
lo-
Model 175A Controls and Terminals
10. SWEEP MODE. Selects triggered or free-running sweep.
stable
11.
TRIG INPUT. Trigger signal input when
triggering with nearly
TRIGGER SOURCE
A
PRESET position provides
all
signals.
is
in EXTernal.
12. HORIZ INPUT. Input for external horizontal
signal.
13.
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY. Selects source of
horizontal signal and horizontal sensitivity,
including SWEEP MAGNIFIER X10.
14. EXTERNAL VERNIER. Adjusts external hori-
zontal sensitivity between calibrated steps of
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY.
15. HORIZONTAL POSITION. Adjusts position of
trace
horizontally; vertical controls
are
on
panel of plug-in unit.
16. SWEEP TIME. Selects calibrated sweep in
1-2-5 steps from 0.1 pSEC/CM to 5 SEC/CM.
17. VERNIER. Adjusts sweep
rate
between
cali-
brated steps of SWEEP TIME switch.
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Section
Paragraphs 3-1 to 3-28
111
Model 175A
SECTION
OPERATION
3-1. GENERAL.
3-2. The front panel labeling of the Model 175A
closely describes the function of each control. The
instrument
and compatible test probes are provided. Vertical
controls are on the panel of the vertical plug-in unit.
Their operation
instrument.
3-3. BEAM FINDER.
3-4. BEAM FINDER locates the trace when
otherwise be off the screen. Depressing this button
brings the trace on the screen, defocused and intensified. The POSITION controls can then be adjusted to
bring the trace to the center of the screen.
3-5. CALIBRATION.
3-6. The CALIBRATOR amplitude
1%
from 15°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Square-wave
outputs are provided at an amplitude of
and a frequency of approximately
3-7. TRIGGERING.
3-8. Four front-panel controls affect the start of the
normal sweep. They are the TRIGGER SOURCE
switch, TRIGGER LEVEL control, TRIGGER SLOPE
switch, and SWEEP MODE control.
3-9. TRIGGER SOURCE.
3-10. The TRIGGER SOURCE switch selects the
source of the sweep trigger: the power line (LINE),
the signal applied to the vertical amplifier (INT), or
an external signal applied to TRIG INPUT (EXT AC
or EXT DC). With INT
lected, the trigger signal
generator. With EX” DC selected, the trigger signal
is
3-
11.
3-12. The TRIGGER LEVEL control selects the voltage level on the trigger signal at which the sweep
starts. The control provides continuous adjustment
of the trigger level from about -5 volts to about +5
volts on external trigger signals and over a range
equivalent to
internal trigger signals.
3-13. TRIGGER SLOPE.
3-14. TRIGGER SLOPE determines whether the sweep
starts
of the trigger signal.
3-15. SWEEP MODE.
3-16. The SWEEP MODE control determines whether
the sweep requires a trigger or free runs. The control
is
has
a rise time of less than 7 nanoseconds,
is
described in the manual for that
it
might
is
accurate to
1
and 10 volts
1
kc.
or EXT AC triggering se-
is
ac-coupled to the sweep
dc-coupled to the sweep generator.
TRIGGER LEVEL.
6
centimeters of vertical deflection on
on the positive-slope or negative-slope portion
continuously adjustable with a switched position
111
(PRESET) at
PRESET triggering condition
triggered functions.
it
may be desirable to move the control out of PRE-
SET.
3-17. SWEEP CONTROLS,
3-18. SWEEP TIME.
3-19. There are 24 positions of the SWEEP TIME
control, from
to *3%. Intermediate (uncalibrated) sweep times
may be obtained by adjusting sweep time VERNIER.
3-20. SWEEP MAGNIFIER.
3-21. In the INT SWEEP
TAL DISPLAY the basic sweep time
by the setting of the SWEEP TIME switch. In the X10
magnified position the displayed sweep
faster, accurate to
scale
by
magnified signal
across; however, HORIZONTAL POSITION has enough
range to permit any portion of the presentation to be
positioned on screen.
3-22. On the fastest sweep time, 0.1 pSEC/CM X10
(10 nsec/cm) do not use the
time-scale measurements since small non-linearities
may exist. Due to the delayinthe vertical amplifier,
this portion of the trace precedes the actual triggering
point of the waveform.
trace
is
position of SWEEP TIME, the
be used.
3-23. HORIZONTAL FUNCTIONS.
3-24. HORIZONTAL DISPLAY performs three external horizontal input functions: it selects external
input, sets the sensitivity to 0.1 v/cm or
arranges the input circuit for ac or dc coupling.
3-25. INTENSITY MODULATION.
3-26. INTENSITY MODULATION controls are on the
rear panel of the Model 175A (see figure 3-5).
itive 20-volt pulse
intensities.
3-27. STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES.
3-28. Figure 3-1 briefly describes the function of
each of the Model 175A controls.
cedures for a few basic operations are given in figures 3-2 through 3-5. Included are instructions for
compensating the probes. The numbers on each control refer
the illustration.
its
counterclockwise extreme. The
is
best for nearly all
At
some discrete frequencies
5
SEC/CM
10 to obtain the actual sweep time. The
is
positioned off screen in the 10 pSEC/CM X10
to
the corresponding step in the text below
to
0.1
~SEC/CM,
X1
position of HORIZON-
is
*5%.
Divide the SWEEP TIME
actually 10 screen diameters
first
5 cm of trace for
As
long as the
full
10-cm display may
will
blank the trace at normal
Step-by-step pro-
accurate
that
indicated
is
10 times
first 5 cm of
1
v/cm, and
A
pos-
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Section
Figure 3-2
111
SWEEP
OCCURRENCE
1
1
Model
175A
Set INTENSITY MODULATION (rear panel) to
1.
INT and SWEEP OCCURRENCE to NORMAL.
Set HORIZONTAL DISPLAY to INT SWEEP X1.
2.
Set TRIGGER SOURCE to INT.
3.
Set SWEEP MODE to PRESET.
4.
If
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
3-2 01526-1
signal amplitude
TIVITY to 20 VOLTS/CM.
Connect signal to vertical INPUT.
If trace
Adjust HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL POSITION.
Release BEAM FINDER, adjust FOCUS and IN-
TENSITY. Increase sensitivity,
is
not visible, depress BEAM FINDER.
is
unknown,
set
SENSI-
if
necessary
Figure 3-2. Internal Sweep
to trigger sweep, and readjust POSITION
controls to center trace.
10. For vertical amplitude measurements,
sensitivity VERNIER to CALIBRATED.
11.
Set SENSITIVITY for a vertical display
tween 2 and 6 centimeters high.
12. Set TRIGGER SLOPE to trigger onpositive-
or negative-going slope of signal,
13. Adjust TRIGGER LEVEL,
stable triggering.
14. If time-scale measurements
set
sweep time VERNIER to CAL.
15. Set SWEEP TIME for horizontal display as
desired.
as
if
necessary, for
are
to be made,
set
be-
desired.
Page 15
Model
175A
INTENSITY
@
@
BEAM FlNDfR
-
TRIGGEff
TRIGGER
SLOPE
LEVEL
Section
III
Figure 3-3
__
. . . .
t
SWEEP
WE
TRIGGER
SOURCE
Set controls as in figure 3-2.
1. Set HORIZONTAL DISPLAY to INT
SWEEP
X10.
2. Adjust HORIZONTAL POSITION to view any part of the
display. Do
5
cm of fastest magnified sweep (0.1
not make time measurements in the first
pSEC/CM
X10).
Figure 3-3. Magnified Sweep
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Section
Figure
111
3-4
-
UNDERCOMPENSATED
-
CORRECTLY COMPENSATED
-
OVERCOMPENSATED
Model 175A
SWEEP
PLUG-IN
OCCURRENCE
69
IlMCLL
Connect probe to vertical INPUT and touch
7.
tip to 10 VOLTS CALIBRATOR.
8.
Holding rear flange of probe, loosen locknut.
Holding vinyl sheath
9.
at
rear of probe, rotate
rear flange to obtain illustrated square wave.
AUXILIARY
LO<.
1.
Set SWEEP TIME to 0.5 MSEC/CM. 6. Set SENSITIVITY to 0.2 VOLTS/CM.
2.
Set HORIZONTALDISPLAY to INTSWEEPXl.
3.
Set TRIGGER SOURCE to INT.
Set SWEEP MODE to PRESET.
4.
3-4
5.
Set TRIGGER LEVEL to
0.
Figure
10. Tighten locknut.
3-4.
Probe Compensation
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Model
175A
Section
III
Figure 3-5
INTENSITY
Connect modulating voltage to INPUT (+20 volts will
1.
blank trace
2.
Switch to EXTERNAL.
MODULATION
at
normal intensity).
Figure 3-5. Intensity Modulation
LD-
5-
687
LD-S-688
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Section
Paragraphs 4- 1 to
4-
IV
10
SECTION
PRINCIPLES
4-1.
OVERALL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.
4-2. The Model 175A consists of a high- and a lowvoltage supply, a vertical and
a
sweep generator and a calibrator. Bothpower sup-
plies are regulated,
tions include a gate- and sweep-output circuit not
included in the standard instrument. Figure 4-1
shows
the main functional units and controls.
a dual-trace plug-in amplifier has been shown as part
of the diagram. The circuits of the plug-in units are
described in the manuals for those instruments. Circuit diagrams
5-19 to 5-38.
4-3. VERTICAL AMPLIFIER. The vertical amplifier delays the signal received from the dual-trace
amplifier and applies the amplified signal to the vertical deflection plates of the crt. Before the signal
is
signal to the sweep generator for internal triggering
of the sweep.
4-4. SWEEP GENERATOR. The sweep generator
accepts a trigger signal from an internal or external
source and generates a fast-rising trigger which
synchronized with the trigger signal. The trigger
starts
the beam horizontally across the crt screen. The
sweep generator thus provides a linear time base on
which to measure the vertical signal. The sweep
generator also provides an unblanking pulse to turn
on the crt beam during the sweep.
4-5. HORIZONTAL AMPLIFIER. The horizontal
amplifier converts the internal sweep or external
a
block diagram of the instrument illustrating
delayed, the vertical amplifier applies part of the
the linearly rising sweep voltage which drives
of
the
as
Model
a
horizontal amplifier,
is
the dc heater supply. Op-
For clarity,
175A are shown in
figures
is
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OF
OPERATION
signal
the signal to the level required
deflection plates of the crt.
4-6. CALIBRATOR. The calibrator multivibrator
generates a square wave of about
and 10-volt outputs.
4-7. HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. The highvoltage power supply
cuit which generates the three regulated dc voltages
required for operation of the crt.
4-8. LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES. Operating voltages for all the oscilloscope circuits, including the high-voltage supply, are provided
low-voltage power supplies.
regulated.
4-9.
4-10. The vertical amplifier
anced differential amplifier. The block diagram
shown in figure 4-2. The amplifier receives the
balanced signal from the plug-in vertical amplifier,
amplifies the signal, and drives the vertical deflection plates of the
line which delays the vertical signal 0.2 psec before
applying
the delay line, the signal from one side of the amplifier
generator for internal triggering of the sweep. This
starts
signal at the crt deflection plates. The delayed signal
5105 for use in the Model 1782A Display Scanner.
cross-coupled cathode followers. The simplified
schematic
is
cathode follower circuit provides
driving source for the following stage.
quencies, the stage acts as
High frequency signals appearing
readily pass through coupling capacitors to the opposite cathode. Since these high-frequency signals are
in phase with the signals
add to the current available to the load. The decrease
in load impedance at high frequencies
pensated by the increase in high-frequency current
offered by the cross-coupled cathode follower.
plate and cathode resistors are the same value, there-
fore voltages
in amplitude and the signals are effectively added in
parallel. Since the plate and cathode signals are
added at high frequencies, the effective output imped-
ance
is
reduced.
4- 13. DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER.
4-14. Input amplifier
differential amplifiers. An unbalanced signal applied
to one grid will appear at both plates balanced
amplified. Common-mode signals, such as hum, at
V1,
as
well
as
V3 and V7, are
shown in figure 4-3. The cross-coupled
a
low impedance
At
a
simple cathode follower.
at
the plate circuits
at
the opposite cathode, they
low fre-
is
partly com-
The
at
the plates and cathodes are equal
V2
as well
as
V4 and V7 are
and
the grids
the circuit of amplifier V4, cathode degeneration
are
reduced in magnitude at the plates.
In
is
introduced by Gain control R45, reducing the gain of
the stage.
4-15. PEAKING.
4- 16. Series and shunt peaking are provided through-
out the amplifier to extend the bandwidth while maintaining optimum transient response. Coils L7 and L8
adjust high-frequency response. Capacitors C22 and
C35, which remove cathode degeneration in the circuits of V4 and V7
provide a means of adjusting mid-frequency
as
signal frequency increases,
and
low-frequency response.
4-17. SYNC AMPLIFIER.
4-18. The sync amplifier
is
composed of two cathode
followers (input and output) and two amplifiers. The
sync amplifier samples the signal prior to the vertical
amplifier delay line and delivers this amplified signal to the trigger generator to start the sweep. Since
the signal in the vertical amplifier
is
delayed 0.2 p sec
after the sync amplifier pick-off point, the sweep is
able to
start
before the vertical signal reaches the
crt deflection plates.
4-19. DELAY LINE.
4-20. The delay line
is
constructed to provide
0.2 psec delay. The internal impedance of input amplifier
and R24
V2
in parallel with plate load resistors R23
is
designed to match the impedance of the
delay line in order to minimize reflections. The delay line
is
peaked with L13 and L14 for optimum tran-
sient response.
4-21. CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
4-22. Diodes CR1,
2,
3, and 4 prevent the gridcathode voltage of V3 and V7 from becoming excessive
during turn-on time.
output to the horizontal plug-in connector for use with
the Model 1782A Display Scanner.
R71-R73 and R74-R72, reduces the dc level
A
balanced divider,
at
the
plates of V7 to approximately zero volts; C36
and C37 compensate the divider
at
high frequencies.
C33 balances the high-frequency scan output.
4-25.
SWEEP
GENERATOR.
4-26. The sweep generator consists of sweep-generating circuits plus an amplifier and trigger generator
which actuate the sweep-generating circuits.
diagram of the sweep generator
is
shown in figure 4-4.
A
block
4-27. TRIGGER GENERATOR.
4-28. The trigger signal is applied through differential driver
YlOl
to trigger-generator tunnel diode
CR102 and amplifier Q103. TRIGGER SLOPE and
TRIGGER LEVEL controls are in the driver circuit.
4-29. The trigger generator
as
a
bistable device to convert
wave shape to
a
rectangular wave with very
is
a
tunnel diode acting
an
input signal of any
fast
a
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Paragraphs 4-30 to 4-33
TIMING
SWITCH
SWEEP
HOLD-OFF
TIME RELATION
BETWEEN SWEEP
AND HOLD-OFF
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Figure 4-4. Sweep Generator Block Diagram
switching times. A simplified circuit
is
shown in
figure 4-5A, and the composite characteristic of this
circuit
characteristic
is
illustrated in figure 4-5B. The composite
is
the sum of the currents through the
tunnel diode and through the Sensitivity control.
Because the tunnel diode
a
negative resistance region while the Sensitivity
control
justed to
is
a linear device, Sensitivity can be ad-
alter
the shape of the curve in figure 4-5B,
is a non-linear device with
achieving narrow switching limits between points D
and E. The Symmetry control adjusts the total
current
halfway between switching points D and E.
trigger signal varies through
voltage follow the path CDGFEBC, producing the
to
the circuit, establishing bias line CF,
its
cycle, current and
As
rec-
the
tangular trigger output. The inductor sharpens the
rise and fall times of the square wave by preventing
fast
current changes through the Sensitivity con-
trol. Points A and
the trigger signal
put
of
the trigger generator
H
represent the signal limits when
is
larger than necessary. The out-
is
differentiated by transformer T103, and the resulting sharp pulses actuate
the gate generator.
4-30. SWEEP GENERATING CIRCUITS.
4-31. Gate generator V103/V104A
is
a
Schmitt
cir-
cuit with wide hysteresis limits. Between sweeps,
the A section of bias control cathode follower VI09
holds the bias at the input of thegate generator close
to the lower hysteresis limit.
The trigger generator
applies both positive and negative triggers. The positive triggers
are
reduced in amplitude by clipper
diode CR103 and have no effect, but a negative pulse
drives the input to the gate generator below the lower
hysteresis limit and causes the gate generator to
switch
4-32. When gate generator V103/V104A switches,
(see
paragraph 4-40).
it
provides positive and negative gates. The positive
gate
is
applied to the high-voltage power supply
through the horizontal plug-in to turn on the crt beam.
The negative gate applies reverse bias to switchdiode
CR106. Prior to the gate, the switch diode
is
forward biased and holds the input to integrator V106 at
about -4 volts. The negative gate opens the diode
switch and frees the input to the integrator.
4-33. Once freed, the input to integrator V106 starts
going negative since it
is
connected to
-100
volts
through the sweep-time resistor (figure 5-23). The
integrator amplifies and inverts its input to produce
a
large, positive-going output which
is
applied back
to the input through cathode follower V107 and the
sweep capacitor (figure 5-23).
As
a result, the
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diode
CR106.
integrator
The switch diode returns the input of
V106
to its pre-sweep level, discharging
the sweep capacitor.
4-35.
During a sweep time, hold-off cathode follower
V105B
ends, this capacitor
V103/V104A
charges a hold-off capacitor. After the sweep
lets
the input to gate generator
down slowly enough to prevent that circuit from being triggered again until the remaining
sweep circuits have recovered completely. The
SWEEP TIME switch changes the size of the hold-off
capacitor with sweep time.
4-36.
Clamp
from the same voltage level, about
4-37.
The SWEEP MODE control
determines the no-signal bias
erator
tion of bias control cathode follower
V104B
V103jV104A
ensures that each sweep starts
-50
volts.
R172
at
the input to gate gen-
by setting the
(figure
bias
on the A sec-
V109.
5-23)
With the
control set to PRESET or in the TRIGGER portion of
its adjustable range, the gate generator bias cannot
drop below its lower hysteresis limit unless the trigger generator provides a trigger. With the control
set in the FREE RUN portion of its adjustable range,
the gate bias
teresis limit. Thus
is
allowed to drop below its lower hys-
as
the hold-off capacitor
dis-
charges, it lets the gate generator bias all the way
down to the lower hysteresis limit, and another sweep
starts automatically.
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COMPOSITE CURVE
4-5.
Trigger Generator Simplified Circuit
and Composite Characteristic
V106
change in voltage at the input to integrator
ing the sweep time
is
only about one volt. Voltage
dur-
across the sweep resistor, then, changes by about
1%,
and the current through the resistor changes by
the same amount. The current through the sweep
resistor
is
the charging current for the sweep capacitor; therefore, the voltage across the sweep capacitor
changes quite linearly with time, and the sweep signal
is
a nearly linear voltage ramp. The SWEEP
TIME switch changes the value of sweep resistor or
capacitor to change the sweep time. The sweep output
is
applied to the horizontal amplifier through the
horizontal plug-in.
4-34.
An
attenuated sweep signal is applied to the
input of gate generator
cathode follower
cathode follower
V105B
V109.
V103, V104A
through hold-off
and section B of bias control
This signal drives the input
of the gate generator up to the upper hysteresis limit
and causes the gate generator to switch back to its
pre-sweep state. The gate generator then ends the
the gates, blanking the crt and forward biasing switch
4-38.
SINGLE-SWEEP OPERATION,
4-39.
The SWEEP OCCURRENCE switch (on the panel
of the horizontal plug-in unit) selects normal or
single-sweep operation. Normal operation
is
discussed above. For single-sweep operation, the
SWEEP OCCURRENCE switch converts
Schmitt circuit.
cathode follower
As
the sweep signal from hold-off
V105B
rises
to end the gate from
V109
into a
the gate generator, the sweep signal also switches
the Schmitt circuit of
and
V109A
is
cut off. The B section of
holds the input to gate generator
enough
so
that triggers from the trigger generator
V109
so
that
V103/V104A
V109B
conducts
V109
then
high
cannot actuate the gate generator, and the sweep
generating circuits are effectively disabled.
itive signal applied to
circuit of
V109
so
cut off. The A section of
that
V109A
V109A
V109
switches the Schmitt
conducts and
then sets the input to
A
pos-
V109B
is
the gate generator according to the setting of the
SWEEP MODE control, and the sweep generating circuits are effectively armed. The switching signal
for
V109.4
can be an external signal applied to the
ARMING INPUT connector or an internal signal obtained by switching SWEEP MODE control out of its
PRESET position.
4-40.
SCHMITT TRIGGER CIRCUIT.
4-41.
The Schmitt trigger circuit
is
a form of bistable multivibrator used where fast-rising signals
are required. Figure
4-6
shows a simplified Schmitt
trigger circuit and input and output waveforms. If
initially the input voltage is such that
V2
conducts.
itive, it
As
the input voltage becomes more
will
eventually reach a predetermined level
(a) at which the circuit changes state;
V1
V1
is
cut off,
pos-
conducts
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4-43.
4-44. The horizontal amplifier amplifies the internal
sweep or an external signal applied to the horizontal
INPUT connector and drives the horizontal deflection
plates of the crt. Figure
diagram of the horizontal amplifier. The internal
sweep signal
DISPLAY switch to cathode follower V203A. From
V203A the signal passes through cathode follower
V203B to one input of differential amplifier V204V205. The other grid of the differential amplifier
returned to ground through a resistance. The differential amplifier amplifies the difference between its
two input signals (one of which
vides
output cathode followers V208A and V208B. These
cathode followers drive the crt deflection plates. The
cathode followers also drive capacitance driver V209
which acts
cathode followers. When high-speed signals such
the faster sweeps drive the crt beam from
right, the capacitance driver discharges the capacitance of the crt deflection plates.
4-45.
PUT connector pass through an attenuator, amplifier
V201A-B, and the HORIZONTAL DISPLAY switch to
cathode follower V203A. Otherwise the operation
the same
signal.
HORIZONTAL
is
a
balanced output signal which
as
the cathode resistance for the output
External horizontal signals applied to the
as
described above for the internal sweep
AMPLIFIER.
4-7
is
a
simplified block
applied through the HORIZONTAL
is
ground) and pro-
is
applied to
left
is
as
to
IN-
is
and V2
tive, the common cathode potential decreases and
V2 grid goes positive. When the input reaches
second predetermined level
circuit
of the circuit
negative depending upon the slope of the input.
4-42.
trigger switches are the hysteresis limits. Note that
the circuit does not switch unless the input crosses
both limits.
HORIZ
INPUT
is
cut off.
switches back to
The input voltage levels
*
If
the input voltagethengoes nega-
(b),
its
initial state.
is a voltage step, either positive or
EXTERNAL
INPUT
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V2
conducts and the
at
which a Schmitt
C
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FOLLOWER
V203A
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INPUT
FROM
SWEEP
The output
CATHODE DIFFERENTIAL
FOLLOWER
V203B
1
1
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4-46. The HORIZONTAL DISPLAY switch selects the
signal to be applied to the horizontal deflection plates.
The switch also controls the input attenuator and the
a
sweep magnifier. The sweep magnifier attenuator
between V203A and V203B provides
expansion. The EXTERNAL VERNIER control varies
the series resistance between V201A and V201B and
thereby varies the output of V201B. The range of the
EXTERNAL VERNIER
tinuous adjustment of external horizontal sensitivity
between the calibrated settings of the HORIZONTAL
DISPLAY switch.
switch
-+
AMPLIFIER
V204,
is
in the common cathode circuit of V204 and
V205
is
sufficient to provide con-
A
section of the BEAM FINDER
OUTPUT OUTPUT
CATHODE
-+
FOLLOWER RAY
V208 TUBE
T
CAPACITANCE
DRIVER
V209
a
means of sweep
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V205. When pressed, the switch reduces the gain
so
that an unbalance prior to V204 and V205 cannot de-
flect the crt beam off the screen.
4-47.
HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY.
4-48. The high-voltage supply provides the operating
voltages for the crt.
voltage power supply
50-kc output
of
voltage transformer T301.
up the oscillator output to high
A
block diagram of the high-
is
shown in figure 4-8. The
rf
oscillator V301
is
applied to high
The transformer steps
ac
voltages which
rectifiers V304, V305, and doubler stage V302 and
V303 convert to dc.
The dc voltages
are
then sup-
plied to the crt.
4-49. Control of the high-voltage supply
is
accom-
plished by comparing the -2700 volts supplied to the
crt cathode with +370 volts from the regulated lowvoltage power supply.
ply produce an error voltage which
the dc control amplifier V306A-B and
the oscillator
as
Changes in the -2700 volt sup-
is
amplified by
is
applied to
a
control voltage. The control voltage changes the output amplitude of the oscillator,
and hence corrects for the change in the -2700 volt
supply.
4-50. The crt
unblanking
is
normally biased off. The positive
gate from the sweep generator, applied
to the crt control grid, overrides the bias andun-
blanks the crt.
the sweep time
The gating pulse time
so
that the crt remains onduring
is
identical to
sweep time and external horizontal operation.
4-51. INTENSITY CONTROL.
INTENSITY control R319 varies the -2700 volts
4-52.
supplied to the crt control grid.
FOCUS
control R334
varies the voltage supplied to focus element of the
crt to produce
control
a
sharply defined trace. Astigmatism
R340, part of the voltage divider from the
+370 volt supply to the +I10 volt supply, varies the
voltage on the crt to compensate for electron-beam
defocusing when the beam
is
being deflected by the
vertical or horizontal signals. A section of the
BEAM F'INDER
is
in the crt control-grid supply.
When pressed, the switch returns the grid supply to
+370 volts instead of ground, turning on the crt.
4-53. SCALE CONTROL.
4-54. SCALE control R350 rotates the trace by vary-
ing the current through
a
coil around the neck of the
crt, and hence the magnetic field through which the
beam must pass. Rotation of the SCALE control
changes the voltage and polarity across the deflection
coil enough to give
*lo
degrees.
4-55.
LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES.
a
control range of approximately
4-56. The low-voltage power supplies include an independent supply and three dependent supplies. The
-100 volt supply
reference for the +370 and
is
the independent supply.
+llO
volt supplies and
It
is
provides operating voltage to the differential amplifier of the +110 volt supply and to the sensor ampli-
fier of the +6.3 volt supply.
a
4- 6
REGULATOR
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Figure 4-8. High-Voltage Power Supply Block Diagram
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ACCELERATING
TO CRT
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4-57.
A
simplified block diagram of the regulated output).
is
power supplies
regulator acts
each supply output (even
the return leg of the supply,
+370
volt returns, the regulator
shown in figure
as
a
variable resistance in series with output against a reference voltage. The amplifier
if
the series regulator
Figure
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in the
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4-9.
Low-Voltage Power-Supply Block Diagram
4-9.
Each series
is
in then changes the effective resistance
+110
volt and regulator, and thereby the voltage drop across
in
series with the oppose the change in output voltage.
SENSOR
AMPLIFIER
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any change in the output voltage by comparing the
4
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Table 5-1
Model 175A
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Item
1
Instrument
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Table 5-1. Test Equipment for Checks and Adjustments
Instrument
Required to Test Mode 1
Horizontal Bandwidth
Trigger Sensitivity
Signal
Generator
~~~ ~
Characteristics
50 kc, 500 kc, 1 mc, 50mc,
1.5 volt output; output
amplitude constant with
frequency
Oscillator Trigger Point
Frequency:
1
kc
Amplitude: 10 volts
Calibration
Generator
Output: 0.3 to 50 volts peak-
0.2
0
to 300
volts
to peak, 0.03 to
rms (*0.350/0),
volts dc
Horizontal Sensitivity
Calibrator
High-Voltage Power
Supply
Sweep Gain
Trigger Sensitivity and
Symmetry
Vertical Gain
Calibrator
~~ ~
Time -Mark
Generator
Marker intervals from
0.1 psec to 5 sec in
1-2-5 steps; output am-
plitude greater than 50 mv
Sweep Calibration
Sweep Magnifier
Pattern
Sweep Time
Vertical Bandwidth
Tester
plug-in unit
Vertical Pulse Response
Ref
Para
5-13
5-17
5-16
5-12
5-21
5-37
5
-42
5-50
5-55
5-58
5-18
5-19
5-39
5-52
5-20
5-57
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Type 19OA
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Tektronix
Type 180A
9
10405A Mercury-pulser vertical
6
Square-Wave
Generator
Test
Oscilloscope
DC Voltmeter
9
High-Voltage
Vacuum -Tube
Voltmeter
10
11
AC Voltmeter
Test Plug
12 Vertical Test
Adapter
Frequency: 4 kc to
1
mc
Output (open circuit):
600 ohm: 50 volts
75 ohm:
7
volts
10-mc passband, external
sync, 0.1 psec/cm to
5 sec/cm sweep time
Range:
Range:
0
-
4CO
0 - 3000
vdc,
1%
vdc, 8%
full scale
Input Impedance:
To
be constructed
1
megohm
(see figure 5-1)
Test plug to allow signals
to be applied directly to
vertical amplifier
Intensity Modulation
Horizontal-Amplifier
Frequency Compensation
Sweep Length
Scan Response
Sweep and Gate Output
Scan Response
Low -Voltage Power
Supplies
Preset
High-Voltage Power
Supply
Low
-Voltage Power
Supplies
scan Response none
Vertical Gain
5-22
5-46
5-51
5-56
5-23
5-56
5-33
5-49
5-35
5-33
5-56
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412A
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410B
\@
459A
$3
400D/H/L Range: 1 mv to 0.1 volt
@
10404A
13 Variable
Transformer
To vary line voltage from 102 to
measurement (para 5-33)
To
hold line voltage at 115 volts for waveform and voltage measurements
during adjustment
*
Model 175A Oscilloscope with option 08, Sweep and Gate Output
-0
5
128
(204 to 256) volts for power-supply
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Model 175A
Paragraphs 5-1 to 5-12
Section
V
SECTION
MAINTENANCE
5
-1.
INTR
0
DU
CTION.
5-
2.
This section covers routine maintenance,
troubleshooting, and adjustment of the Model 175A
Oscilloscope.
may be used to verify proper operation of the instrument at incoming inspection or after adjustments
have been made.
5-3.
SERVICING THE AIR FILTER.
5-4. Inspect the
ment and clean
to restrict the flow of cooling
the
filter
in warm water and detergent. Dry thoroughly and
coat with a
from Research Products Company, Inc. This adhesive
your Hewlett-Packard sales representative.
5-5.
5-6. The performance check
mine whether or not the instrument
in
refer
horizontal plug-in units, refer to the individual manuals covering these instruments.
5-7. TEST EQUIPMENT.
5-8. Test equipment recommended for the per-
formance check
7.
istics may
5-9. PRELIMINARY SETTINGS.
5-10. Vertical and horizontal plug-in units must be
in place to make the performance check. Set the 115230 volt switch to the line voltage being used.
channel, select CHANNEL
trols. Make the following settings on the panel of
the vertical plug-in unit:
settings on the panel of the horizontal plug-in unit:
is
PERFORMANCE CHECK.
its
specifications. Should adjustment be required,
to paragraph 5-25.
Similar instruments having the listed character-
a.
If
the vertical plug-in unit
AC-DC..
SENSITIVITY
VERNIER
b.
Depending on model number, make the following
Model 1780A:
Model 1781A/B:
Model 1782A:
Model 1783A:
A
performance check
air
filter at the rear of the instru-
it
before
from the instrument and wash
filter
adhesive such
available from heating supply stores or from
is
listed in table 5-1, items 1 through
be
substituted.
it
becomes clogged enough
To check the vertical and
A
and use channel A con-
..................
..........
.................
SWEEP OCCURRENCE.
SWEEP SELECTOR
FUNCTION
TIME MARKER
.............
..........
is
included which
air.
To clean, remove
it
as
Filter Coat No. 3
is
intended to deter-
is
operating with-
has
more than one
2
VOLTS/CM
...
...
MAINSWEEP
thoroughly
AC
CAL
NORMAL
OFF
OFF
V
c. Make the following settings on the Model 175A:
POWER
INTENSITY MODULATION
SWEEP TIME
Sweep VERNIER
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
EXTERNAL VERNIER
TRIGGER SOURCE
SWEEP MODE
TRIGGER LEVEL
TRIGGER SLOPE
d. Depress BEAM FINDER to locate trace. With
BEAM FINDER depressed, center display with horizontal and vertical position controls.
e. Release BEAM FINDER and turn INTENSITY
control clockwise,
pear on screen.
f.
The INTENSITY control should vary the intensity
of the display from extinguished to brighter than normal intensity. Adjust INTENSITY for normal viewing
level.
g. The FOCUS control should defocus the display
at each extreme of the control and focus the display
at approximately midrange. Adjust FOCUS for
sharpest display.
h. Adjust SCALE control to align the trace parallel
a. Connect Signal Generator to HORIZ INPUT.
b. Set:
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY.
c. Set Signal Generator for 50 kc and adjust output
d. Set frequency of Signal Generator to
e. Horizontal deflection should be at least 7 cm.
f.
Disconnect Signal Generator.
a. Set:
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
SWEEP MODE
b. No sweep should be present.
c.
Connect CALIBRATOR 10 VOLT output to the
d.
A
stable synchronized display should be present.
e.
Disconnect CALIBRATOR.
*
*
.
0.1 VOLT/CM DC
.........
*
- * -
.
10
500
PRESET
cm.
kc.
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Model 175A
Set Signal Generator frequency to 1 mc and out-
c.
put amplitude for
Adjust TRIGGER LEVEL,
d.
synchronized display and reduce the Signal Generator
output amplitude until the sweep stops. The sweep
should continue to trigger at signal amplitudes 0.2 cm
or greater.
e. Set:
TRIGGER SOURCE
f.
Repeat steps c and d. The sweep should con-
tinue to trigger at signal amplitudes of approximately
0.5 cm or greater.
g. Set:
TRIGGER SOURCE
h. Repeat steps c and d. The sweep should con-
tinue to trigger at signal amplitudes of approximately
0.5 cm or greater.
i.
Set frequency of Signal Generator to
output amplitude for 3 cm of deflection.
j.
Set:
SWEEP TIME
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
k. Repeat step d. The sweep should continue to
trigger at signal amplitudes of approximately
or greater.
m. Set:
TRIGGER SOURCE
1
cm of vertical deflection.
if
necessary, for a
.........
.........
.........
.........
0.1
.........
EXT
AC
EXTDC
50
mc and
pSEC/CM
X10
1
cm
EXT AC
5-16. TRIGGER POINT.
a.
Connect Oscillator to vertical INPUT.
b. Adjust Oscillator output for 5 cmdeflection, and
frequency to
c. Rotate TRIGGER LEVEL to bothextremes. The
starting point of the sweep should be adjustable to any
point
on
d. Set:
TRIGGER SLOPE
e. Rotate TRIGGER LEVEL to bothextremes. The
starting point of the sweep should be adjustable to any
point on the negative slope of the signal.
f.
Disconnect Oscillator. ReturnTRIGGER LEVEL
to
0
and TRIGGER SLOPE to
5-17. TRIGGER SENSITIVITY.
a. Connect Signal Generator to the verticalINPUT
and TRIG INPUT.
b. Set:
SWEEP TIME
Vertical SENSITIVITY
1
kc.
the positive slope of the signal.
.............
+.
..........
...
0.5
1
pSEC/CM
VOLT/CM
(-1
n. Repeat step d. The sweep should continue to
trigger at signal amplitudes of approximately
or greater.
p. Set:
TRIGGER SOURCE
q. Set Signal Generator output amplitude for 3 cm
of deflection.
r.
Repeat step d. The sweep should continue to
trigger at signal amplitudes of approximately
or greater.
s.
Disconnect Signal Generator.
t.
Connect a Model 10003A (AC-21M) Probe to
vertical INPUT.
u. Set:
TRIGGER SOURCE
Vertical SENSITIVITY
SWEEP TIME
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
TRIGGER LEVEL
v. Connect probe tip to power line. Donot connect
probe ground lead.
...........
...........
....
.........
5 VOLTS/CM
5MSEC/CM
.........
.............
1
cm
INT
2
cm
LINE
X1
0
5-
2
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Model
175A
SWEEP TIME
.I
~SEC/CM
.2
FSEC/CM
.5
~SEC/CM
1
~SEC/CM
2
~SEC/CM
5
FSEC/CM
io
~SEC/CM
20
~SEC/CM
50
~SEC/CM
.I
MSEC/CM
.2
MSEC/CM
.5
MSEC/CM
Markers
10
mc
5
mc
1
psec
1
psec
1
psec
5
psec
10
psec
10
psec
50
psec
100
psec
100
psec
500
psec
Table
~~ ~
Interval
1
cycle/cm
1
cycle/cm
1
marker/2- cm
1
marker/cm
2
markers/cm
1
marker/cm
1
marker/cm
2
markers/cm
1
marker/cm
1
marker/cm
2
markers/cm
1
marker/cm
5-2.
Sweep Calibration
SWEEP TIME
1
MSEC/CM
2
MSEC/CM
5
MSEC/CM
io
MSEC/CM
20
MSEC/CM
50
MSEC/CM
.1
SEC/CM
.2
SEC/CM
.5
SEC/CM
1
SEC/CM
2
SEC/CM
5
SEC/CM
Paragraphs
Markers
1
msec
1
msec
5
msec
10
msec
10
msec
50
msec
100
msec
100
msec
500
msec
1
sec
1
sec
5
sec
Section
5-18
to
Interval
1
marker/cm
2
markers/cm
1
marker/cm
1
marker/cm
2
markers/cm
1
marker/cm
1
marker/cm
2
markers/cm
1
marker/cm
1
marker/cm
2
markers/cm
1
marker/cm
V
5-20
A
stable synchronized pattern should be obtained.
w.
x.
Disconnect probe from power line and vertical
INPUT.
5-18.
SWEEP CALIBRATION.
a.
Set:
TRIGGER SOURCE.
SWEEP TIME.
Sweep VERNIER
SWEEP MODE
b.
It should take at least
to travel
c. Set:
d. Connect the Time-Mark Generator to vertical
INPUT. Set Time-Mark Generator output and SWEEP
TIME as shown in table
e.
TIVITY,
f.
to make the
cule edge. The 10-cm marker should be within
cm
5-19.
a. Set:
b. Set Time-Mark Generator output for
markers.
c. With HORIZONTAL POSITION, set one marker
to coincide with
0
1526-
10
cm.
SWEEP MODE
Sweep VERNIER
Adjust TRIGGER LEVEL and vertical SENSI-
if
necessary, for a stable, usable display.
In each case adjust HORIZONTAL POSITION
first
marker coincide with theleft grati-
of
the right graticule edge.
SWEEP MAGNIFIER.
SWEEP TIME
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
1
..........
left
graticule edge.
...........
...........
...
fully counterclockwise
..........
125
seconds for the spot
FREE RUN
............
.............
5-2.
0.1
MSEC/CM
.........
5
SEC/CM
PRESET
100
psec
INT
CAL
i0.3
XI0
d. The next marker should be within i0.5 cm of
right graticule edge.
e. Set:
SWEEP TIME
f.
Set Time-Mark Generator output for
g. Set one cycle of the sine wave to cross the left
graticule edge.
h. Except for the
play, the corresponding point on the waveform one
cycle later should cross within
graticule edge.
i.
Disconnect Time-Mark Generator.
5-20.
VERTICAL AMPLIFIER BANDWIDTH.
a. Install Vertical Response Tester in place of
vertical plug-in unit.
b. Set:
SWEEP TIME.
c. Adjust HORIZONTAL POSITION and TRIGGER
LEVEL,
d. Set Test Plug-In for a positive 5-cm pulse.
e. Center trace with VERTICAL POSITION. The
10%
2
cm below and 2 cm above the main horizontal axis
of the crt.
f.
point on any vertical line of the graticule. The
point should be no more than 7 mm to the right of the
10%
g. Remove Test Plug-In and replace verticalplug-
in unit.
if
necessary, for a stable display.
and
90%
points on the pulse rise time are now
Set HORIZONTAL POSITION to place the
point,
.........
first
cycle of the expanded dis-
.........
i0.5
0.1
cm
0.1
pSEC/CM
10
of
the right
pSEC/CM
mc.
10%
90%
5-3
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Section V
Paragraphs 5-21 to 5-32
Model 175A
5-21. CALIBRATOR.
a. Connect the Calibration Generator to vertical
INPUT and set output for 10 volts peak-to-peak.
b.
Set:
SWEEP TIME
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
Vertical SENSITIVITY
Vertical Sensitivity
VERNIER
c. Rotate vertical sensitivity VERNIER clockwise
for exactly 5 cm of vertical deflection.
d. Disconnect Calibration Generator and connect
CALIBRATOR 10 VOLT output to vertical INPUT.
Vertical deflection should be
bient temperature
and 95°F). Vertical deflection should be 5 cm
cm
if
ambient temperature
or 35°C and 55°C (32°F and 50°F or 95°F and
130°F).
5-22. INTENSITY MODULATION.
a.
Connect the 600-ohm output of the Square Wave
Generator to vertical INPUT and INTENSITY MODULATION INPUT.
c. Loosen locknut
plastic flange with respect to cable. The waveform
should change from one with overshoot to one with
undershoot.
d. Adjust probe for best square wave and tighten
locknut.
e. Disconnect probe from vertical INPUT and
CALIBRATOR.
f.
to vertical INPUT. The vertical amplitude of the
display should be equal to that noted in step d.
g. Disconnect CALIBRATOR from vertical INPUT.
5-25. ADJUSTMENTS.
5-26. This section covers internal adjustments of
the Model 175A.
any adjustment, refer to paragraph 5-67 for troubleshooting procedures.
5-27. EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR ADJUSTMENTS.
5-28. In table 5-1, items 3 through 13 are the test
instruments recommended to make the adjustments
outlined in this section. Equipment with equivalent
characteristics may be substituted. The special
horizontal Test Plug shown in figure 5-1
to test the main vertical amplifier scanner outputs.
5-29. LOCATION OF ADJUSTMENTS.
5-30.
and adjustments in the Model 175P.. These diagrams
are screened on the inside of the top and bottom
covers of the instrument.
Note vertical amplitude of display.
Connect CALIBRATOR 1 VOLT output directly
Figures 5-2 and 5-3 show the location of tubes
at
rear of probe and rotate rear
If
difficulty
is
encountered in making
is
required
5-23. SWEEP AND GATE OUTPUT
(OPTIONAL FEATURE).
a.
Set SWEEP MODE to FREE RUN.
b. Trigger Test Oscilloscope with gate output
signal from Model 175A.
c. Observe SWEEP OUTPUT signal on Test
cilloscope.
imately -2.5 to +2.5 volts on
settings.
d. Observe GATE OUTPUT signal on Test Oscilloscope. Signal should be approximately
the duration of sweep on all SWEEP TIME settings.
e. Disconnect Test Oscilloscope.
5-24. ACCESSORY PROBES.
a.
Set:
SWEEP TIME
Vertical SENSITIVITY
5-4
Signal should be a linear ramp of approx-
.........
all
...
0.2 VOLTS/CM
SWEEP TIME
4
0.5 MSEC/CM
Os-
volts for
5-31. PRELIMINARY SETTINGS.
5-32. Install vertical and horizontal plug-in units
in their compartments in the Model 175A. If the
vertical plug-in unit has more than one channel,
select CHANNEL
a. Make the following settings on the panel of the
vertical plug-in unit.
AC-DC..
VERNIER
b.
Depending on model number, make the follow-
ing settings on the panel of horizontal plug-in unit:
Model 1780A:
SWEEP OCCURRENCE.
Model 1781AjB:
SWEEP SELECTOR
Model 1782A:
FUNCTION
Model 1783A:
TIME MARKER.
A
and use channel A controls.
.................
.................
..
.NORMAL
...
MAIN SWEEP
...........
........
AC
CAL
OFF
OFF
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Paragraphs 5-33 to 5-39
d.
Check regulation of each supply
age
is
varied between 102 and 128 volts.
voltages should remain within
in step b or c.
e.
Measure
Voltmeter.
given in table 5- 3.
ac
ripple on each supply using the AC
The ripple should be within the values
Section
as
the line volt-
All
regulated
1%
of the values noted
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meter by setting ,the Calibration Generator to 300
volts, connecting the voltmeter 100:
divider probe to the generator output, and setting the
Voltmeter to read 3 volts.
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*.2
*.2 2
Set line voltage to 115 volts.
Calibrate the High-Voltage Vacuum-Tube Volt-
4 mv red
2 mv brown
mv grav
figure
5-2 for location of adjustments.
Color
violet
Adjust-
ment
R472
R45
R433
R486
R486
1
high-voltage
1
c.
Connect Model 175A to power source through
Variable Transformer and
volts. Make the following settings on thepanel of the
Model 175A:
POWER
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
EXTERNAL VERNIER
TRIGGER SOURCE
TRIGGER SLOPE
TRIGGER LEVEL
SWEEP MODE
SWEEP TIME
Sweep VERNIER
5-33. LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES.
5-34. Refer to figure 5-3 for location of adjustments.
a. Set line voltage to 115 volts (230voltsif the 115-
230 volt switch
b.
Measure output of each supply connecting the
DC Voltmeter to the terminals on the printed circuit
board mounted adjacent and at right angles to the
supply fuses (see figure 5-3).
c.
The voltages
given
in
the adjustments in the order given in table 5-3.
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is
in 230-volt position).
table 5-3. If adjustment
will
set
line voltage to 115 (230)
. .
1
VOLT/CM AC
.........
...........
............
.............
...........
.........
.............
normally be within the limits
is
PRESET
lMSEC/CM
required, make
ON
CAL
INT
(+)
CAL
0
c.
Set Voltmeter range to 30 volts and measure the
voltage
T401 (see figure 5-3).
*loo
ing of -2700 volts.
-2700 volt supply output should remain within *25
volts of the reading obtained in step d or
5-38. ASTIGMATISM.
tain the smallest round and sharply focused spot.
5-39. PATTERN.
INPUT.
at
pin 1 of the low-voltage power transformer
d. The measured voltage should be -2790 volts
volts.
e.
Adjust
f.
Vary line voltage from 102 to 128 volts. The
a.
Center a low intensity spot on the crt.
b. Adjust FOCUS and Astigmatism Adj R340 to ob-
a. Connect the Time-Mark Generator to vertical
b.
Set:
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
HV
Adj R328,
if
necessary, for a read-
e.
.........
X1
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Figure 5-2. Adjustment and Component bcations,
Top
View
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5-7
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Section
Paragraphs 5-40 to 5-42
V
Model 175A
c.
Set Time-Mark Generator output to 5 mc and
adjust vertical SENSITIVITY and VERTICAL POSITION for a 6-cm display coinciding with top and bottom lines of graticule.
d. Set HORIZONTAL POSITION to align left side
of display with left graticule edge.
e.
Adjust Pattern Adj R345 for minimum barreling or pin-cushioning around top, bottom, and
sides of display
f.
Adjust HORIZONTAL POSITION to align right
side of display with right graticule edge.
g. Trim Pattern Adj R345,
e
for squarest overall pattern.
and
h. Disconnect Time-Mark Generator.
5-40. HORIZONTAL AMPLIFIER.
5-41. Refer to figure 5-3 for location of adjustments.
(see
figure 5-4).
if
necessary, for min-
Repeat steps d imum barreling or pin-cushioning.
left
5-42. SWEEP GAIN.
a.
Locate foam-covered wire which connects sweep
generator output to horizontal amplifier input (see
figure 5-3).
b.
Disconnect wire from sweep generator printed
circuit board.
c.
Set:
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
d. Connect the Calibration Generator to the foam-
covered wire and
e. Center display and adjust X1 Gain Adj R225 for
5.5 cm of horizontal deflection.
f.
Set:
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
g. Set Calibration Generator output to 5 volts peak-
to-peak.
set
output to 50 voltspeak-to-peak.
.
. . . . . .
.
.
. . . . .
.
.
XI0
X1
--
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BARRELING
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t
t
.
_-
PIN-CUSHIONING
WF-S-388
5-8
Figure 5-4. Pattern Adjustment
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Model 175A
Paragraphs 5-43 to 5-46
Section V
h. Center display and adjust X10 Gain Adj R227 for
5.5 cm of horizontal deflection.
i.
Disconnect Calibration Generator from foam-
covered wire.
5-43. INTERNAL BALANCE.
a.
Set:
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
SWEEP MODE
b.
Center the spot on
SITION control.
c.
Set:
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
d. Adjust Magnifier Centering R230 to center spot.
Connect Model 10003A (AC-21M) Probe from
vertical INPUT to case of tunnel diode CR102 on
sweep-generator circuit board (see figure 5-3).
CAUTION:
+110
...........
.............
.........
.........
.........
..
0.05 VOLT/CM
.............
VOLTS present at this point.
PRESET
(-)
EXT AC
X1
lMSEC/CM
AC
Figure 5-6. Attenuator Compensation
(Top: undercompensated, Middle: compensated,
Bottom: overcompensated)
s.
Disconnect 600-ohm Square- Wave Generator
output from foam-covered wire and connect Generator
to HORIZ INPUT. Adjust output amplitude for 8 cm
deflection and frequency to
t.
Adjust Attenuator Compensation C203 for round
dots with no tails (see figure 5-6).
u. Disconnect Square- Wave Generator and jumper
from vertical INPUT and sweep-generator printedcircuit board. Connect foam-covered wire to sweepgenerator printed-circuit board.
5-47. SWEEP GENERATOR.
5-48. Refer to figure 5-3 for location of adjustments.
5-49. PRESET.
a.
Set:
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY
SWEEP TIME
b.
Connect DC Voltmeter to pin 3 of V109. This
voltage will be approximately -40 volts.
c.
Rotate SWEEP MODE slowly clockwise while
watching Voltmeter.
sweep generator free runs.
d. Note voltage at which sweep generator free runs
(maximum negative reading obtained on Voltmeter).
e.
Set:
SWEEP MODE.
f.
Adjust Preset Adj R170 for meter reading of
2.5 volts less negative than voltage noted in step d.
g. Disconnect Voltmeter.
4
kc.
.........
.........
Meter pointer
will
...........
X1
10 pSEC/CM
jump when
PRESET
c. Connect Calibration Generator to TRIG INPUT
and adjust output for 0.05 volt rms.
d. Mechanically center Trigger Symmetry R116,
and turn Trigger Sensitivity R120 fully clockwise.
e. Rotate TRIGGER LEVEL to obtain a free running display approximately 0.5 volt in amplitude (see
figure 5-7).
most connections to the boards. The assembly may
be removed in a few moments for access to otherwise
hidden components. When removing or replacing
edge-on connectors be careful to align the connector
properly with
connector improperly aligned may spring the contacts
and result in a poor connection.
REPAIRS.
its
guide slot. Applying force with the
5-12
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Model 175A
Section V
Paragraphs 5-61 to 5-73
5-61. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED.
5-62. In general, miniaturized equipment
miniature tools. The following
important:
a.
Low-heat soldering iron (25 to 50 watts). Idling
temperature must
b.
Small soldering iron tip (1/16 to 3/32 inch).
c.
Small-diameter rosin-core solder.
d. Wooden toothpick.
5-63. The low-heat iron
tect
solid-state devices from too high a temperature,
and to avoid causing conductors to
circuit boards. The small tip
to the component, yet will be adequate to melt the
solder. Small-diameter solder melts more quickly,
reducing the length of time
The toothpick
holes after removing a component.
repairs on the Model 175Aunless the above equipment
is
on hand.
5-64. PROCEDURE.
5-65. The Model 175A
boards. Each component mounting hole
through in order to provide electrical conduction from
one side of the board to the other and to provide
better solder bond between the circuit and the component. The plating
the hole with
leads into the hole. The use
for cleaning out solder, and ordinary care in replacing
the component, will result in a satisfactory job.
5-66. REPLACINGTRANSISTORS. Solid-state diodes
and
transistors require special handling, in
are
sensitive to both heat and electrical overload.
Use
long-nose pliers between the iron and the device
as
a
heat sink. Hold the pliers for a moment
the iron
there
leakage can damage transistors.
5-67.
5-68. ISOLATING TROUBLES TO A MAJOR
5-69. The following check may be performed whenever instrument malfunction
proper display
the power supplies are operating properly. If no spot
appears, troubleshoot
5-70 and 5-77) and the amplifiers (paragraphs 5-81
and 5-93).
f.
Connect CALIBRATOR
tical INPUT and HORIZ INPUT,
A
tilted straight line pattern with a 10-cm hori-
g.
zontal deflection and 5-cm vertical deflection should
be obtained.
h.
If
the horizontal amplifier, vertical amplifier, and calibrator are operating properly.
a
should be obtained.
the sweep generator
5-70. LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES.
5-71. The transistors used in the power supply are
located on the power-supply printed-circuit board and
fan-shroud assembly. The series-regulator tran-
sistors are power transistors mounted on heat sinks
on the fan-shroud assembly. The amplifier and other
transistors are mounted on the printed circuit board
(figure 5-33).
5-72.
required,
ment by removing the mounting screws on rear gusset.
However, power supply malfunctions can generally
quickly
circuit board or on the fan-shroud assembly, thus
eliminating unnecessary removal of the fan-shroud
ass e mbly
5-73. Nominal voltages
are given on the Low-Voltage Power-Supply schematic
diagram, figure 5-34.
proper display
i.
Set:
HORIZONTAL DISPLAY.
SWEEP MODE
SWEEP TIME
Sweep VERNIER
TRIGGER LEVEL
TRIGGER SOURCE
j.
A
synchronized square wave pattern 5 cm high
k.
If
proper display
If
maintenance on the fan-shroud assembly
it
may easily be removed from the instru-
be
isolated to components either on the printed
.
...........
............
is
obtained,
the
power supplies (paragraphs
10
is
obtained,
...........
..........
............
.............
...........
is
obtained,
is
operating properly.
at
key points in the supply
...
NORMAL
.
MAIN
SWEEP
OFF
OFF
it
is
likely
that
VOLT output to ver-
it
is
likely that
.........
1
MSEC/CM
it
is
likely
X1
PRESET
CAL
INT
that
-
is
0
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5-13
Page 40
Section V
Paragraphs 5-74 to 5-76
Model 175A
5-74. The cause of excesr-re output ripple on any of
the supplies can
Measure the ripple at the output of the rectifiers of
the supply in question. Compare the measurement
with the value given on the schematic diagram, fig- supply outputs and ground
ure 5-34. If the ripple
filter capacitors and bleeder resistors. If the input
ripple
is
normal, the cause
&-amplifier transistors.
supply
-loov
be
isolated in the following manner.
Symptom
High output
Low output
is
excessive, check
is
most likelylow gain in anced output voltage can usually be traced to an open
Table 5-5.
Disconnect base lead of Q461 from
printed circuit board.
yellow lead which connects to rear
edge of board adjacent to fan motor.
Reconnect yellow
circuit board and short collector
of Q464 to emitter.
~ ~~ ~~~ ~~~
Short collector of Q462 to emitter I Output remains low I Q461 open
Remove short from Q462 and meas-
ure voltage across CR465
the
input load. The load
Troubleshooting the Low-Voltage Supply
Procedure
This
wire
to printed
5-75. T
cating causes of loss of regulation in each supply.
5-76. The balance between the +6.3 volt and -6.3volt
tube
or shorted tube heater or a wrong type
is
the
ble 5-5 gives troublesh
is
a series-parallel arrangement of
heaters, diagrammed in figure 5-35. An unbal-
Effect Trouble
Output remains high Q461 shorted
Voltage drops Q461 good
Output remains high Q462 shorted
Voltage drops Q464 open
I
Voltage rises
0
volt
6 volts
oting
aids
for lo-
is
determinedby the supply
I
Q461 good
CR465 shorted
CR465 good
tube.
I
I
+llOV
High output
Low output
Measure voltage across R470
Measure voltage from collector of
Q464 to emitter
Check -100 volt supply output
Disconnect base lead of Q442 from
printed circuit board. This
white lead which connects to rear
edge of board adjacent to fan motor.
Reconnect white lead and measure
voltage from collector of Q443
to emitter
Measure voltage from collector of
Q444 to emitter
Check -100 volt supply output
is
the
Within 10 volts of
output
Less than output
0
volt
approx 10 volts Q464 good
Normal Trouble in +llOV
0
volt Q443 shorted
Greater than
0
volt Q444 shorted
Greater than
Normal Trouble in
2
volts
2
volts
Q463 open or C466
shorted
Q463 and C466
good
Q464 shorted
Q441 and Q442 good
Q443 good
Q444 good
+llOV
Trouble in -1lOV
5-14
__~~~
Short collector of Q443 to emiiter
~
~~ ~
Output remains low
Voltage rises
Q441 or Q442 open
Q441 and Q442 good
01
5
26-
1
Page 41
Model
+
llOV
cont'd
+
370V
175A
~~
Symptom
Low output
High output
Table
5-5.
Troubleshooting the
Procedure Effect
Remove short from
collector of
Remove short from
ure voltage
Check
Check
-100
+
Q444
at
base
volt supply output
~~~~ ~
110
volt supply output
Low
Q443
and short No change
to emitter
Q444
and meas-
of
Q444
-Voltage Supply (Cont'd)
Voltage rises
Positive
Normal
Abnormal
Table
5-5
I
Trouble
Q443
open
Q444
open
C445
shorted or
leaky
~~ ~~ ~
Trouble in
+
370V
Trouble in
supply
Trouble in
+
supply
-lOOV
+
Section
(cont'd)
llOV
370V
V
or
Low output
Disconnect base lead of
printed circuit board. This
orange lead which connects
rear
edge of board adjacent to
fan motor.
Reconnect orange lead and meas-
ure voltage from collector
Q424
to emitter
Measure voltage from collector
of
Q425
to emitter
-100
Check
Check
Short collector of
Remove short from
ure voltage across
volt supply output Normal
+
110
volt supply output
Q424
Q424
CR425
Q423
from
is
to emitter
and
meas-
below
+
370
0
volt
Greater than
0
volt
Greater than
Normal
Abnormal
Output remains low
~~
Output
rises
I
0
volt
6
volts
volts
2
volts
2
volts
Q423
good
Q424
shorted
Q424
good
Q425
shorted
-25
good
Trouble in
Trouble in
supply
Trouble in
supply
Q421, Q422,
9423
open
Q421, Q422,
I
a23
good
CR425
CR425
shorted
good
+
110
+
370V
+
llOV
or
or
or
*6.3V
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High output
(Voltmeter
from
+
6.3V
to
-6.3V
output)
Short collector of
Check
Disconnect base lead of
-100
printed circuit board. This
blue lead which connects
edge of board adjacent to
the
5651
reference tube.
Q425
to
volt supply output
Q482
emitter
from
is
to
front
V461,
Output remains low
Output rises
Normal
Abnormal Trouble in
the
Output drops
Q424
open
Q425
open
Trouble in
supply
supply
shorted
+6.3V
-1OOV
5-15
Page 42
Section
Paragraphs 5-77 to 5-85
V
Model 175A
supply
*6.3V
cont’d
Symptom
Low output
(Voltmeter
from +6.3V
to -6.3V
output)
ble 5-5.
T
Reconnect blue
voltage from collector of Q483
to emitter
Short collector of Q484 to emitter
Check -100 volt supply output
Short collector of Q483 to emitter
Remove short from Q483 and meas-
ure voltage from collector of
Q483 to emitter
Measure voltage from collector of
Q484 to emitter
Measure voltage across CR483
Troubleshooting the Low-Voltage Supply (Cont’d)
Procedure Effect
wire
and measure
Trouble
0
volt
Greater than
Output drops
Normal
Abnormal Trouble in
Output remains low Q481 or Q482 open
Output
Greater than 10 volts Q483 open
Approx 2.5 volts Q483 good
0
volt Q484 shorted
Greater than
0
volt CR483 shorted
6 volts CR483 good
rises
2
volts
2
volts
Q483 shorted
Q483 good
Q484 open
Trouble in *6.3V
supply
-1OOV
supply
Q481 and Q482 good
Q484 good
5-77. HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES.
5-78. Waveforms and dc voltages are given
troubleshooting aid on the high-voltage power-supply
schematic diagram, figure 5-32.
5-79. The cause of an output voltage whichis too high
or too low can best be isolated by measuring dc voltages. Start with the resistor divider string composed
of resistors R328 through R337. Then checkvoltages
on regulator tube V306 and
5-80. The cause of loss of regulation can also best
be
isolated by
ode voltage in the positive direction should be sensed
by V306 and appear
grid, pin 9, of V301. Theplatevoltage of V301 should
then increase accordingly. Likewise,
change in crt cathode voltage should cause the plate
voltage of V301 to decrease.
5-81. VERTICAL AMPLIFIER.
5-82.
As
and signal waveforms are given
amplifier schematic diagram, figure 5-19.
5-83. UNBALANCE. Unbalance
differential amplifier Vl-V4 and V7-V9 can be isolated
by
measuring the dc voltages on the various tube
elements.
unbalance in the vertical plug-inunit, short pins
7 of
V1
ential amplifier has equal voltages on each side of the
amplifier, another method may be used to isolate an
unbalanced stage. Proceed
this
method. A changein the crt cath-
as
a troubleshooting aid, nominal dc voltages
In
order to eliminate the effect of any
together. Since a properly operating differ-
rf
oscillator tube V301.
apositive change
on
in
as
outlined in table 5-6.
at
the vertical-
direct-coupled
as
the screen
a
negative
2
and
5-84. IMPROPER GAIN. Insure that the vertical
a
plug-in unit gain
amplifier cannot be
Control R45. If not, mechanically center R45, and
set up the conditions of waveform measurements
given in the vertical-amplifier schematic diagram
notes, figure 5-19. To isolate the cause of abnormal
gain, check the gain of each stage of the amplifier
against the waveforms given
from the input.
5-85. COMPRESSION. The compression of the ver-
tical amplifier can be checked in the following manner:
a.
Connect a 1-kc sine wave signal to vertical
INPUT.
b. Connect
from ground to the vertical crt deflection plates, D3
and D4. CAUTION: +300 VOLTS present on both
terminals.
c. Vertically center the
just the sine wave amplitude andvertical SENSITIVITY
for
a
reading of 1.0 volt on voltmeter.
d. Position the trace to the top of graticule.
e. The voltmeter reading should be 1.0 volt *0.05
volt.
f.
Position the trace to the bottom of graticule.
g. The voltmeter reading should be 1.0 volt
volt.
is
correct and that the gain of the
set
properly by adjusting Gain
in
figure 5-19 starting
a
high-impedance ac voltmeter isolated
trace
on the crt, and ad-
*0.05
5-16
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Short
175A
pin
to
V
5-92
Section
Paragraphs
High-
6
of
V8
and pin 6 of
V9
together
Trace does not center
Trace centers Before
or
power supply, or crt
crt
5-86
low-voltage
Remove short from
3
and 8 of
Remove short from pins
pins
Remove short from
V4
of
Remove short from
of
V3
Remove short from
of
V2
Remove short from
V1
of
5-86.
If
sion,
the cause can be isolated by moving the voltmeter to the grids of the preceding stage and repeating steps c through g. Move the voltmeter from the
deflection plates to pin
2
and 7 of
a
correct compression reading
is
located between
and
the
5-87.
SWEEP GENERATOR.
5-88.
Nominal dc voltages and waveforms are given
as
a
troubleshooting
matic diagram,
If
5-89.
the SWEEP MODE control
TRIGGER
associated with
5-90.
If
erly with the SWEEP MODE control in FREE RUN,
ensure
amplifier by checking the horizontal amplifier for
proper operations.
5-91.
If
most likely associated with
VlO9.
lem can most easily
generator to remain in one of
state
is
this
state
normally present sweep voltage. The other
known
remains at the starting level
sweep Voltage.
V7
2
and
7
together
together
together
together
the amplifier exhibits excessive compres-
V7;
preceding one.
the sweep generator operates properly when
or
PRESET, the problem
the
sweep generator does not operate prop-
that
the problem
the
problem
Since this circuit utilizes feedback, the prob-
known
the output remains at the peak level of the
as
the
reset
V8
and
V9
and short pins
together
3
of
V7
together
V2
then to pins 2 and 7 of
that
aid
figure
V101,
CR102,
is
be
as
the sweep completed state. In
state.
and 8 and short
V7
and short pins 2 and
V4
and short pins 2 and
V3
and short pins 2 and
and short pins 2 and
2
of
V8
and
V9;
then to pins
V4,
is
obtained, the trouble
particular measurement point
on the sweep-generator sche-
5-23.
is
in FREE RUN but not in
is
most likely
Q103,
or
R170.
is
not in the horizontal
in the sweep generator,
V103
through
isolated by forcing the sweep
its
two states. One
In this
of
state,
the normally present
7
7
7
7
etc. When
it
is
V107
or
state
is
the output
Trace does not center
Trace approx centers
Trace does not center
Trace approx centers Before
Trace does not center
Trace approx centers Before
Trace does not center
Trace approx centers Before
Trace does not center
Trace approx centers Before
Trace does not center
Trace approx centers Vertical plug-in unit
5-92.
To troubleshoot the sweep generator, put the
sweep generator in each of these states as explained
in table
values given in table
from the values given can be expected; however,
larger variations indicate
5-93. HORIZONTAL AMPLIFIER.
5-94. Signal waveforms and their associated dc levels
are given
as
a
troubleshooting aid on the horizontal-
amplifier schematic diagram, figure 5-29.
5-95. If the horizontal amplifier appears to operate
properly with the HORIZONTAL DISPLAY in any of
the external input positions, but not in internal sweep
positions, the trouble
is
most likely in the sweep
generator.
5-96. If the horizontal amplifier appears to operate
properly with the HORIZONTAL DISPLAY in the
internal sweep positions, but not in any of the external
input positions, the trouble
is
most likely associated
with the horizontal input amplifier.
volt reading impossible
5-97. UNBALANCE. The cause of unbalance in the
horizontal amplifier will most likely be associated
with V204, V205, V208, or V209 since these are the
only stages connected in the differential configuration.
Measurement of dc voltages on each side of the
amplifier
is
the best method to use to isolate the
cause of unbalance because of the feedbackused in the
amplifier. Proceed as in table 5-8.
5-98. GAIN.
ensure
that
it
Adj R213, X1 Gain Adj R225, or X10 Gain Adj R227.
The waveforms given on the schematic diagram, fig-
ure 5-29, provide information on the gain of each
stage. Start at the input and proceed toward the
deflection plates.
Trouble
R262 or V203
Input circuitry good
V204 or V205
V204 and V205 good
V208 or V209
V208 and V209 good
If
the amplifier has the wrong gain,
cannot be corrected by adjusting Gain
5-18
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Model
175A
Section
Figure
V
5-12
V305
V304,
T301,
V303,
V302.
V301
\
RIO
BELOW BELOW
R9
\
I
A2
V4 0421 V7
DLI
/
v8
/
v9
/
'
L48
'
v2
A30
V30t
L304
INSIDE
V309
R353
R351,
0
/
/
-
\
'VI
\VI
\
\JI
'
I
VI2
C48l
-
MP-S-I203
Figure
01526-1 5-19
5-12.
Model
175A
Component Locations,
Top
View
Page 46
Section
Figure
V
5-13
A1002 R116 R262
\
BEYW
R263
\
Model
175A
\
\-
\
\\
vi01
A201
v103
v109
a101
v105
v104
v107
V
IO6
V461
A401
1481
~
R481
ELC
T4dl CR481 C488 CR482 C401 C402
Figure
5-20 01526-1
5-13.
Model
175A
Component Locations, Bottom View
0423
0461
0442
0441
Page 47
Model
175A
Figures
Section V
5-14
and
5-15
V309 V306 AI
A201
L481
v4
/
R424 R422 R443 R462
A2 V3
I
DLI
\
Figure
V301 V304 V305 A302 T301 V302 V303 A301 V309
5-14.
Model
175A
Component Locations, Right Side
/
R312
/
C313
View
01526-1
Figure
5-15.
\
T40
Model
I
175A
Component Locations,
AI01
v
Left
Side View
MP-S-1206
5
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Page 48
Figure
5-16. A1
Vertical-Input Assembly
Component Locations
(Left: Top, Right: Bottom)
5-23
Page 49
R7a
L
i
I
C25
Figure
5-17.
Page 50
Section V
Figure 5-17
Model
175A
r
R3
R39
L
,A2 Vertical-Output Assembly Component Locations
I
5-24
R48
L24
Q
OQ
R50
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-
R64
3
R
69
R71
R
74
1
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175A
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Model 175A
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM NOTES
VERTICAL AMPLIFIER
1.
Resistance in ohms, capacitance in picofarads, inductance in microhenries
unless otherwise indicated.
aluminized internal qraticule
Bezel
Cover: delay line
Panel: rear
Too
cover
volt calibr-ator
adjust
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
28480
AC21M
C145B73C
C145H02A
C145H93A
C145H20
C145H44G
GlOC
GlOD
G60B
G74AT
G74AU
G74AU
G74AU
G74BE
G74D
G74DJ
G74DK
G74Q
G-205E-2
120A20A
175A1
G
175A2C
175A44A
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
21
11
11
31
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
175A-44B
14
90-0030
3150-0023
6960-0001
6980-0006
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Bottom cover
Stand:
tilt
Filter: air
Button: pluq
Strip: trim
28480
Wee introduction to this section
175A44B
11
11
11
11
11
6-21
Page 94
Appendix
Model
APPENDIX
LIST
OF
CODE
MANUFACTURERS
The following code numbers are from the Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers Cataloging Handbooks H4-1 (Name to Code)
and H4-2 (Code to Name) and their latest supplements. The date of revision and the date of the supplements used appear at
the bottom of each page. Alphabetical codes have been arbitrarily assigned to suppliers not appearing in the H4 handbooks.
(Sheet
1
of
21
175A
i-0
CODE
MANUFACTURER ADDRESS
NO.
McCoy Electronics Mount Holly Springs, Pa.
00136
Humidial Co. Colton. Calif.
00334
Westrer Corp. New York, N.Y.
00335
Garlock Packing Co
00373
00656
00779
00781
00815
00853
00866
00891
01121
01255
01281
01295
01349
01561
01589
01930
01961
02114
02286
02660
02735
02771
02777
03508
03705
03797
03877
03888
03954
04009
04062
04222
04298
04404
04651
04713
04732
04773
04796
04870
05006
05277
05347
05593
05624
05729
05783
06004
06136
06175
06555
06751
06812
Electronic Product;' Div. Camden. N.J.
Aerovor Cow.
Amp, Inc. Harrisburg. Pa.
Aircraft Radio CorP. Boonton. N.J.
Northern Engineering Laboratories. Inc.
Sangamo Electric Company.
Ordill Division (Capacitors) Marion,
Goe Engineering Co. Los Anqeles. Calif.
Carl E.
Holmes
Allen Bradley Co. Milwaukee, Wis.
Litton Industries, Inc. Beverly
Pacific Semiconductors, Inc.
Teras Instruments Inc.
Transistor Prodbcts Div. Dallas. Texas
The
Alliance Mfg. Co. Alliance. Ohio
Chassi-Trak Corp. Indianapolis,
Pacific
Amerock Corp. Rockford.
Pulse Engineering co. Santa Clara.
Ferroxrube Corp.
Sonotone Cow.
Sorenson
Spaulding Fibre Co., lnc. Tonawanda. N.Y.
Sprague Electric Co. North Adams,
Telex.
Union Switch and Signal. Div.
Westinghouse Air Brake Co. Swissvale. Pa.
Universal Electric Co. Owosso. Mich.
Western Electric Co., Inc. New York, N.Y.
Weston Inst. Div. of Daystrom. Inc.
Wittek Manufacturing Co. Chicago 23,
Wollensak Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y.
Allen Mfg. Co. Hartford, Conn.
Allied Control Co., Inc. New York. N.Y.
Atlantic India Rubber Works, Inc.
Amprite Co., Inc. New York, N.Y.
Belden Mfg. Co. Chicago,
Bird Electronic Corp. Cleveland, Ohio
Birnbach Radio Co. New York. N.Y.
Boston Gear Works Div.
Murray Co.
Bud Radio Inc. Cleveland, Ohio
Camloc Fastener Corp. Paramus, N.J.
Allen D. Cardwell Electronic
Prod. Corp. Plainville, Conn.
Bussmann Fuse Div.
Edison Co. St. Louis,
CTS Corp.
Cannon Electric Co.
Cinema Engineering Co. Burbank. Calif.
C.
P.
Standard-Thomson Corp..
Clifford Mfg. Co. Div.
Centralab Div.
The Cornish Wire Co.
Chicago Miniature Lamp Works
A.
0.
Cinch
Dow Corning Corp. Midland, Mich.
Electro Motive Mfg. Co.. Inc.
John E. Fast
Dialight Corp. Brooklyn. N.Y.
General Ceramics Corp.
Girard-Hopkins Oakland, Calif.
Drake Mfq.
Hugh
Gudeman Co. Chicago,
Robert
Erie Resistor Corp. Erie. Pa.
Hansen Mfg. Co., Inc. Princeton. Ind.
Helipot Div.
Instruments. Inc. Fullerton, Calif.
Hughes Products Division of
Hughes Aircraft Co. Newport Beach. Calif.
Amperex Electronic Co.. Div.
North American Phillips Co. Inc
Bradley Semiconductor Corp. Hamden. Conn.
Carling Electric, Inc. Hartford, Conn.