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Vertical-Deflection
Vertical·deflection factor
Transient response
Linear
Plug-in
Horizontal-Deflection
Horizontal-deflection factor
T
Linear
a range
by
Type
Type T Time-Base
Deflection factor,
main
Risetime
unit,
0.032
deflection
10
divisions
preamplifier
See applicable instruction manual or the descriptive sheets
on
pi
Deflection factor,
unit
alone,
ra
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Risetime
main
deflection
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Oscilloscope
using
unit
alone,
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of
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(31ja
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unit
ug-in
units
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using
0.1
volt/div.
of
horizontal-deflection amplifier
unit,
0.032
p.sec.
(3%
inches).
useful
for
For
Generator plug-in
System
deflection system
volt/div.
the end
deflection system
of
System
this
is
especially de-
for
This
feature
a wide variety
example, the
unit
of
In
Type
section.
of
Type
In
curve trac-
is
due
units,
make
use
provides a
time
Type
536
536
main
536
main
Type
536
SPECIFICATIONS
to
to
of
of
Plug-in
Other Characteristics
Cathode-ray tube
Voltage calibrator
Amplifier-phasing control
Horizontal and Vertical Signal Output Connectors
Power requirements
Ventilation
Finish
Dimensions
preamplifier
See applicable instruction manual or the descriptive sheets
INTENSITY
CALIBRATOR (red knob)
CALIBRATOR (black knob)
POWER
Triggering;
The CALIBRATOR square
is a periodic
other
wave.
waveform
Settings
Type
K Plug-In
receptacle
Insert the Type T Time-Base
or
HORIZONTAL
controls
by
as
MODULATION
the
AUTO.
signal-that
We
got a stable
setting the
Unit
in the
follows:
EFFECTS
mode
wave
is,
each
oscilloscope
into
the
front
panel
plug-in
receptacle.
[counterclockwise)
INT.
OF
you
have
wave
(stationary)
controls
left-hand
Generator
THE
is
identical
or
VERTI-
of
the
Type
into
Set
full
left
UNBLANK
VOLTS
10
ON
TYPE T TIME-BASE
been
looking
to
every
display
so
that
of
each
536
the
the
at
this
Connect a lumper
oscilloscope
K Plug-In
OUT
connector
Turn the INTENSITY
trace
FOCUS
screen should
TISM
TY
controls,
suilable
Center the
tioning
Txpe
while
control
front
Unit.
connector
on the Type T Plug-In
of
useful brightness
control
now
control,
K Plug-In
and
so
brightness.
display
controls. The VERTICAL
the
POSITIONING
the
horizontal
GENERATOR
horizontal
given
settings
the
be
called
this can be
point
were
starting
sweep
on the
given in the
of
each
"triggering"
accomplished
from
the CAL.
panel to the
Connect
on
~he
control
for
the sharpest trace. The
be a square
slightly
that
Ihe
on
Unit
will
positioning.
INPUT
another
oscilloscope
display
the
lumper
Unil.
to the
appears
readlust the FOCUS
control
on the screen.
wave.
has the best sha rpness
graticule
POSITION
control
on the T Plug-In
CONTROLS
of
the spot across the screen
waveform
horizontal
the sweep. As in the
we
table
above.
sweep
with a minimum
OUT
connector
connector
from
to the TRIGGER INPUT
right
until a
display
Adjust
by
means
control
the
vertical
were
looking
For present purposes,
across the screen can
procedure
of
on the
on the
the
VERT.
horizontal
Adjust
on the
the
ASTIGMA-
and
INTENSI-
of
the posi-
on the
positioning,
Unit
started
at. These
above,
adjustment
Type
SIG
and
will
at
the
a
by
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setting the red TRIGGER
(automatic) position. That
triggering.
of
Because
one
of
you
don't
BILITY
controls are described later in this manual.
Effect
its simplicity
the most useful
have to adjust the TRIGGERING
controls when you
of
the POSITION control
536
SELECTOR
is,
we
of
operation,
triggering
use
the
knob
used the
modes.
AUTO.
AUTO.
the
mode.
in the
AUTO.
In
LEVEL
Uses
AUTO.
mode
af
mode
particular,
or
STA-
of
these
I
at
begins during a rising portion of the square wave,
of
left-hand end
at
a time when the slope
is
is
This
+EXT., rather than to
Observe
it
at
triggered
because the
Now
turn the black TRIGGER
now
begins during a
the left-hand end
the graticule. That
of
the
black
TRIGGER
-EXT.
that the
at
a time when the slope
display
falling
of
the graticule. That
is,
the sweep
wave
is
positive
SLOPE
SLOPE
turns upside
portion
of
of
the
is
(see
knob
knob to
down,
the square wave,
is,
the sweep
wave
is
the
triggered
Fig. 2-1).
is
set
to
-EXT.
so
that
negative.
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is
I
Turn the POSITION control back
the
display
Note
right, then one
above
tioned
Now
the center
Effect
Turn the black
both to the right
tion.
zontally
Reset
Turn the red VARIABLE control to the left.
this contracts the
cycles
Now
position.
The
switch (black knob)
control the number
on
the screen when a
tion frequency
moves to the left
especially that if you position the knob to the extreme
of
the beam-position
the
graticule
off
center
reset the POSITION control to return the
of
the screen.
of
the
Notice
as
this switch
the
TIME/DIV
appearing
reset the VARIABLE control to the CALI
above
operations
will
toward
TIME/DIV
TIME/DIV
and
to the left
that the
is
switch to the
display
on the screen
and
of
waveform
is
displayed.
indicate that the
the right.
display
turned.
horizontally,
point
the VARIABLE control (red knob)
cycles
and
forth,
and
and
to the
right
on the screen.
indicator
lamps
display
controls
knob successively to positions
of
the
100
MICROSEC posi-
expands
is
increased.
up the fact
of
the
having a given fixed repeti-
or
contracts hori-
100
MICROSEC position
so
that the number
that
display
which
Effect of the 5X MAGNIFIER
Turn the
the resulting horizontal expansion
switch from
that the portion
two
at
OFF
when the switch
With
control throughout its range,
been
Now
Effect of the black TRIGGER
Carefully
at
the left-hand end
5X
ON
centimeters
is
expanded
the
5X
expanded
reset the
observe the
MAGNIFIER switch to the
to OFF
of
of
is
at
MAGNIFIER switch
beyond
5X
and
back severa I times.
the
waveform
the
graticule
to
occupy
ON.
and
the limits
MAGNIFIER switch to the OFF position.
part
of
of
the graticule.
ON
position.
of
the trace. Turn this
which occupies the
length when the switch
the entire
at
ON,
notice that the
of
SLOPE
the
graticule
turn the POSITION
the graticule.
knob
display
Notice
which appears
that the trace
notice that
located
is
display
Notice
BRA
the
TIME/DIV
appear
Observe
display
posi-
to
that
of
TED
Notice
middle
length
has
TRIGGERI1'.J6
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Fig.
GER
the
positive-going
of
the
Note
SLOPE
triggered
~hether
negative,
knob back
times, observing the
to
see
falling
Now
The
ING
Check that the black TRIGGER
that the TRIGGERING
that the STABILITY control
ING
from the screen.
is
Slowly
until the trace reappears; adjust this control for a stable
display
gering
Remove the CALIBRATOR
on
the Type K Plug-In Unit.
to disappear.
INPUT connector
Next,
times
0,
to
while
range
"TR.166E.R SLOPE.
AC.
2-1.
SLOPE switch is
waveform
MODE
." ~...
Triggering
where
that one
knob
is
to
when the slope
it
is
triggered
as
just described. Turn the black TRIGGER
and
how
you thus start the sweep on either a rising
part
of
the
return the
1--.-+-+--+-+--+----1-+--+--\
IJfCf
on
the
rising
portion
at + EXT.,
part
of
the
the
of
provide
forth between
waveform.
black
waveform
slope
the purposes
control over whether the sweep
of
when the slope
left-hand
TRIGGER
is
so
that
positive
the
+EXT.
end
of a waveform.
the
Ithat
I.
of
waveform
of
SLOPE
The
display
is,
during
the bla.ck TRIGGEi<
is
of
the
and
-EXT.
the
display
knob to
TRiG-
starts
during
that
positive, or
waveform
SLOPE
several
carefully
+EXT.
AC triggering mode; effect of the TRIGGER-
LEVEL
MODE
back
+.
you
control
LEVEL
control
is
at
switch to AC.
turn the TRIGGERING
of
the CALIBRATOR square wave.
is
now
being effected in the
Now
so
that
slowly
turn the TRIGGERING
and
forth throughout
Carefully
do
of
this control provides a
observe the left-hand end
this.
Note
The
lead
Note
reconnect the CALIBRATOR
the trace reappears.
that there
SLOPE
knob
is
set
at
+EXT.,
is
turned full right
PRESET.
trace should
Turn the TRIGGER-
now
disappear
LEVEL
control to the left
We
say that trig-
AC
mode.
from the INPUT connector
that
this causes the trace
lead
to the
LEVEL
its
range from
is
a certain
display;
control
settings too far
of
-,
the
part
several
through
display
of
part
is
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or
and
the
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Also notice that, in the
ING
LEVEL
determines the height
where the trace starts. If you
the part
the +
waveform
is
part
Fig.
GERING
GERING
starts
TRIGGERING
display
of
so
waveform
falling
Repeat the observations
that you can still control the height
trace storts
(see
the VERTICAL POSITION control on the Type K Plug-In Unit
back and forth,
on the graticule. Observe the left-hand end of the
while
TRIGGERING
given point on the
VERTICAL POSITION control.
and
part
of
the
port
set
at
of
the
STABILITY
TRIGG~RING
STABILITY
TRI(,(,UING
2-2.
Effect
MODE
LEVEL
during
starls
the
two
that
the
Now
turn the TRIGGER
port
Fig. 2-3).
Reset
the
you
These
brief
AUTO.
or
the + marks on the panel result
part
of
control where you
or
"level"
of
its range, the
waveform.
of
(see
Fig. 2-2). Since the TRIGGER
+EXT.,
waveform
LEVEL
If you
its range, the
the
display
in each case starts on the rising
(where the slope
a
LEVEL
b
of
the
TRIGGERING
switch
is in
the
control
the
LEVEL
during
displays
display
appears
of
by
block
do
modes of
is
upper
control
the
above,
starls
upside-dawn-that
the
waveform
means
TRIGGER
so
that the
this.
Notice
LEVEL
waveform,
statements can be
AC
in
the + part
half
of
the
is
set
lower
control, the trace
triggering:
in
half
the
TRIGGER SLOPE
during
the
SLOPE
(where the slope
of
the previous
of
the TRIGGERING
SLOPE
display
that,
regardless
the range
get a display,
of
the
point
set
this control more
display
set
display
starts on the
this control more
starts higher on the
is
positive).
---
LEVEL
control
position.
leading
the -part
of
rising
knob
for a fixed
mode
laJ
of
its
edge.
the
leading
switch
part
to +
is,
paragraph,
of
the pdint where the
knob to
+EXT.
is
moved
always
of
to compare the
in
of
the TRIGGER-
this control
on the
waveform
towards
lower
towards
SLOPE
when
When
range,
(bl
of
its
edge.
of
the
EXT.,
it storts on the
is
LEVEL
up
setting of the
the setting
nR-'2.4
OR-'Z5
the
the
the
display
When
range,
lin
is
at
+EXT.,
waveform.
so
that the
negative).
and
control
Now
and
display
storts
of
knob
TRIGTRIG-
the
the
each
note
turn
down
at
the
AC
no
STABILITY
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TRI('G~RIN('
TRI('G~RING
Fig.
GERING MODE
from
set
at
negative-slope
LEVEL
ing
When
range,
1.
2.
3.
4.
LEVEL
a
STABILITY
LEVEL
b
2-3.
Effect
of
the
TRIGGERING
switch
is in
the
AC
those
of
-EXT.
control
the
the
the
It
when you
you
When
horizontal
input signal
you are testing
tion from one
you
is
In
vides control
storts on the
in the case
The
periodic
periodic
only
Fig. 4 in
This
part
is
set
upper
half
TRIGGERING
trace
starts
is
necessary to adiust the TRIGGERING
use
use
the
you
reference trace on the screen, even when no
use
the
no input signal.
the
AC
AUTO.
waveforms.
waveforms
once
or
that
causes
the
of
the
waveform.
in
the + part
of
the
waveform,
LEVEL
during
the
AC
AUTO.
use
mode the TRIGGERING
of
mode.
the
is
used. This
equipment
point
to
AC
mode, no trace appears when there
of
the height
waveform
the
AUTO.
mode
is
at
random
position.
the
black
display
of
control
the
lower
mode
AUTO.
will
by
another
or
being observed.
mode.
useful when you are
The
AC
and
for waveforms which occur
intervals.
DR-Z2.
0"-23
LEVEL
control
when
the
These
TRIGGER SLOPE
to
start
101
ils
range,
just
as
is
set
half
of
of
triggering,
mode, you gel a desirable
be especially
moving
in the equipment.
"level"
mode
drawings
during
When
the
the
trace
it
did
in Fig.
in
the -part
the
waveform.
LEVEL
but not when
the input connec-
LEVEL
at
which the
This
is
useful for both
TRIG-
differ
knob
the
falling
TRIGGERING
starts
dur-
4.
lbl
of
control
handy
when
When
control pro-
trac~
is
not true
looking
is
or
its
at
i
The DC triggering mode
After
completing the previous
POSITION control on the Type K Plug-In Unit to center the
display
a
control for a stable
as
sary, readiust the TRIGGERING
display. You
vertically
possible to
Turn the red TRIGGERING
on the screen.
display
O.
are
now
triggering
operation,
Set
with the control located
MODE
LEVEL
the sweep in the DC mode.
use
the VERTICAL
the TRIGGERING
switch to DC. If neces-
control for a stable
LEVEL
as
close
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Slowly turn the TRIGGERING
back
and
forth throughout its range from
+.
Carefully observe the left·hand end
you do this.
you got when you used the AC mode.
Turn
the above operation.
to
those you obtained when you used the AC mode. Return
the black TRIGGER
VERTIC
POSITION
Note
that the results are very much like those
the black TRIGGER
Again
SLOPE
AL
LEVEL
control severoI times
-,
through
of
the display
SLOPE
knob to
note that the results are similar
knob to +EXT
-EXT.,
and repeat
o
VERTICAL
POSITION
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o
CA.-I'
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olt.-18
0,
to
while
_
,
STABILITY
TRI('G~RIN('
"RI(;'G~RIN"
Fig.
GERING MODE
mode,
elevation
(0)
its
range,
center
-
part
cule
STABILITY
2-5.
Effect
the
selling
of
When
the
line.
of
horizontal
LEVEL
LE.VEl
the
its
of
the
switch
of
the
point
TRIGGERING
display
lbl
When
range,
center
a
r---
Ib
TRIGGERING
is in
the
the
TRIGGERING
on
the
LEVEL
starts
at a point
the
TRIGGERING
the
display
line.
DC
graticule
control
starts
LEVEL
position.
LEVEL
at
above
LEVEL
at a point
control
control
which
is
set
the
In
the
the
in
graticule
control
when
below
OR-21
_.-
\-.-
0;'-1.0
the
TRIG-
DC
triggering
determines
display
horizontal
is
set
the
starts.
in
grati.
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Effect
of
the
TRIGGERING MODE switch is in
VERTICAL
same
where
less
so
Observe the left-hand end
Notice
control, the trace always starts
cule, regardless
control
too low,
point, the trace disappears.)
with the VERTICAL POSITION control, the waveform shifts
slightly from left to right on the screen los shown
so
Effect
notice that this raises
Note
cule
POSITION
graticule
of
Now
that the
Notice, also, that
that the starting point
Turn
in
height.
the
display
the
VERTI
CAL
turn the VERTICAL POSITION control back
display
that,
for
(see
Fig.
so
that the
of
the
VERTICAL
the VERTICAL POSITION control back and forth, and
especially that
either direction, one
VERTICAL
control
This is in
starts
at
the
POSITION
is
moved up and down on the graticule.
a given setting
of
the setting
2·41.
(If you position the trace too high
waveform
as
you move the display up and
and
if
you position
POSITION
the
DC
is
rotaled,
contrast
same
point
control
setring.
of
the display
of
at
a given point on the
of
the VERTICAL POSITION
doesn't include this starting
always
has
EFFECTS
POSITION
lowers the display on the screen.
of
the beam·position indicator
control
position.
the
displays
to
the
AC
on
the
while
the TRIGGERING
the same position on
when
Even
though
start
triggering
waveform
and
you do this.
in
OF
TYPE
control
the
display
off
the
at
mode,
regard-
forth,
LEVEL
grati-
down
Fig.
K PLUG-IN UNIT
groti-
the
the
the
6),
or
When
the graticule.
the starting point
height. If you move the TRIGGERING
+,
the starting point
TRIGGERING
"'ii'll be
lowered
The
four comments
triggering
In
addition,
pore the DC and AC modes
1.
2.
mode
the
When
you
at
a given point on the graticule, for a given TRIGGER·
ING
LEVEL
TION setting). But when you
trace always starts at a given point on the
for a given TRIGGERING
the VERTICAL POSITION setting).
The
DC mode
forms which change slowly.
the TRIGGERING
will
be near the
will
be raised,
LEVEL
control towards
(see
Fig. 2-5).
at
the close
apply
also to
following
use
setting (regardless
statements can be made
of
the
DC
is
especially useful for viewing wove·
middle
while
of
the section on the AC
triggering
triggering:
mode, the trace
of
use
LEVEL
CONTROLS
lamps, located
direction the display
you which
order to get the trace bock on the screen.
Now
reset the VERTICAL POSITION control to return the
display to the center
above
the graticule,
is
positioned
way
to turn the VERTICAL POSITION control
of
the screen.
will
off
LEVEL
is
set
near
of
the
graticule
LEVEL
control
if
-,
the starting point
in
the VERTICAL POSI·
the AC mode, the
setting (regardless
indicate
the screen. This tells
towards
you move the
the
DC
mode.
to
com·
always
storts
waveform,
in
which
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Effects
of
the
AC-DC
Turn the AC-DC switch from
in
the position
shift
the output
has
ponent.
effect
the display.
play
form being viewed.
display to rise
Effects
Turn the black VOL
both to the right
waveform
both an ac (square wave) component
When
the AC-DC switch
of
the dc component
When
indicates both the ac
or
of
the
VOLTS/CM
switch
AC
of
the trace.
from the SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR
of
the
this switch
The
fallon
is
and
dc component
dc component causes the entire
the screen.
controls
TSjCM
and
knob successively to positions
to the left
EFFECTS
of
the
SQUARE-WAVE
to DC.
This
is
waveform
in
of
Notice
the vertical
is
due to the fact that
and
a dc com-
in the
AC
position, the
is
excluded from
the DC position, the dis-
of
the wave-
the 5 position.
OF
THE
TYPE
CAI.IBRATOR
Notice
trols
Turn the
the right and to the left
you
positions, the amount
increased. Similarly, when the switch
numbered positions, the vertical deflection
Reset
Turn the red MILLIVOLTS-VOLTS knob to MILLIVOLTS.
Notice
greatly.
black
PEAK-
TO-PEAK knob to
of
the
10
set
the PEAK-TO-PEAK switch to the
of
vertical deflection
the
black
PEAK-TO-PEAK control to the
that this reduces the amount
Reset
the control to the VOLTS position.
position.
of
positions
Notice
higher-numbered
on
is
turned to
is
decreased.
vertical deflection
both
that when
the screen
lower-
10
position.
536
con-
to
is
that when when you
numbered positions, the
duced on the screen
waveform
flection
number positions.
Reset
Turn the red VARIABLE knob to the left.
reduces the amount
screen
waveform.
position.
The
switch (black knob)
provide
results from feeding a
peak
is
reduced.
is
increased
the block VOL
by
the oscilloscope SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR
Reset
above
operations
control
voltage
into the INPUT connector.
OSCILLOSCOPE
The
above
SQUARE·WAVE CALIBRATOR controls
the output-signal
nector.
Effects
triggered
normally
this control
the
of
the
When
using the Type 536 Oscilloscope
manner, the INTENSITY
left
in
and
Operating
Instructions section
set
the VOL
amount
the SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR
by
a like manner, the amount
In
the control
as
TS/CM
of
vertical
the VARIABLE control to the CALIBRATED
point
up the fact that the VOLTS/CM
and
the VARIABLE control (red knob)
of
the amount
waveform
CONTROLS
operations
amplitude
other
the INT.
the associated connector are
point
available
front-panel
UNBLANKING
TS/CM
of
knob to the 5 position.
deflection
of
vertical deflection which
having
switch to higher-
vertical deflection pro-
IS
turned to the lower-
Notice
produced on the
a given pea k-Io-
up the fact that the
at
provide
the
CAL
control
OUT
controls
in
a conventional
MODULATION
position.
of
this manual.
control
Uses
explained
of
that
de-
this
of
con-
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SPECIAL
1.
Turn INTENSITY
moving slowly, to prevent
face
of
the cathode-ray tube.
toward
-
INSTRUCTIONS
the left when spot
damage
to the phosphor on the
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is
stopped,
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Fig.
3-1.
Transformer
2.
Operate
nearly
as
possible
transformer
ing range
instrument.
an input
given
3.
Make
is
not obstructed
NOTE
RED
BLACK letters
is
voltage
in
Figures 3-1,3-2 and 3-3.
certain the
FRONT-PANEL
letters
go
connections
the oscilloscope from a power-line
in
the
is
connected. The
indicated on a metal
If you
want
other than indicated,
air
and
that the
with
RED
go
with BLACK knobs.
for
117-volt
middle
to operate your oscilloscope using
intake
knobs.
of
power-line
at
the rear
air
filter
COLORS
operation.
the range
voltage
tag
at
use
of
is
clean.
the rear
the information
the oscilloscope
voltage
for
which the
and
as
operat-
of
the
Fig.
3-2.
operalion
Fig.
3-3.
Fan
connections
move
upper
Transformer
for
fan
lead
connections
117-volt
10
sial
for
operation.
indicated
234-volt
by
the
operalion.
For
arrow.
234-volt
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Overloading
of
the deflection
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Fig.
3-4.
For
Maintenance
information
section.
on
core
of
the
air
filter,
refer
to
the
PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS
Cooling
A fan maintains safe operating temperature
536 Oscilloscope. Air
the rectifier and other components.
therefore be placed
blocked.
air
found
If the interior temperature does rise too high for some
reason, a thermal cutout switch
and keep it disconnected until the lemperature drops to 0
safe value.
The
air
circulation. Instructions for maintaining this filter are
in
the Maintenance section
is
circulated through a filter and
so
the
air
intake,
filter
must
be kept clean to permit adequate
of
this Instruction Manual.
will
The
disconnect the
in
the Type
instrument musl
at
the rear,
ovei
is
not
power
Time-delay relay
A lime-delay relay delays the applicat"lon
de
to the circuits long enough for
erating temperature.
seconds. If you switch the ac power off, even briefly, the
time-delay relay
The
time delay
will
delay reapplication
all
of
the rectified
heaters to reach
is
approximately
of
the
de.
op-
25
Power requirements
The
regulated power supplies in the Type 536
with line voltages from
volts.
For
maximum
should be near the center
Voltages outside
on
the trace and cause your Type
Be
sure
the line
are present. Unless tagged otherwise, your oscilloscope
connected
voltage
at
the factory for 115-volt operation.
105
to
125
volts or from 210 to 250
dependability
of
of
these limits may cause
is
correct
and long life, the voltage
this range.
536
if
indications
will
operate
hum
or jitter
to lose calibration.
such
as
these
3-2
Above
full
the oscilloscope display. Reduce the size
to minimize the distortion.
10
me,
it
is
possible to
10
division deflection. You
overload
will
see
this
of
Plug-in units
The
Type 536 Cathode-Ray Oscilloscope
for both HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL deflection systems. A
list of
available
section
changing plug-in units. Although the removal
unit
taken out
regulation due to the reduced loads
components
of
We
recommend that you turn your Type 536
will
not
plug-in units
this manual.
affect the instrument,
at
the same time, the power supply may
in
the instrument.
is
located
uses
in
if
both plug-in units are
and
this may
Positioning the trace
Controls for positioning the trace
in
units.
The
POSITION control on the plug-in unit located
in
the
right
or
HORIZONTAL side positions the trace hori·
zontally. Similarly, you
plug-in unit that
position the trace vertically.
is
use
located in the
are
located on the plug-
the POSITION control
left
or
VERTICAL side to
TYPICAL OPERATION
Using a time-base plug-in unit
AC, AC
is
LF
REJECT
1.
Turn POWER switch off.
2.
Connect the
cycle power.
3.
Insert a preamplifier plug-in unit into
side. Insert the Type T Plug-In Unit
ZONT
4.
Turn the POWER switch to
5.
Set
the Type 536 controls
INTENSITY
FOCUS
ASTIGMATISM
INTENSITY
Set
the red CALIBRATOR control
CALIBRATOR control to
Set
the black VOLTS/CM switch on the VERTICAL plug-
in unit to
and
power
AL
side.
MODULATION
5.
DC modes
cord to a source
ON.
as
follows:
10.
INT.
to VOLTS, the black
without having
as
distortion
the crt display
plug-in units
the Specification
of
one plug-in
of
115-volt,
the
into the HORI-
full left
centered
centered
UNBLANK
of
off
while
go
out
of
damage
on
the
60-
VERTICAL
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Set
the Time-Base
6.
TRIGGER
TRIGGERING
TRIGGERING
STABILITY
5X
MAGNIFIER
TIME/CM
POSITION
7.
Connect a lead
8.
Connect a
INPUT
on
After
30 seconds
trol
right
until the
STABILITY
or
LEVEL
You
The
and
the AC,
procedure
ence.
For AC,
1.
2.
3.
control
three degrees
control
may
need
procedure
TRIGGERING
AC
is
AC
Turn the
full
right,
Turn the STABILITY
pears, then
Turn the
display
the STABILITY
SLOPE
the Type T
left
to
LF
now
LF
TRIGGERING
getting a free-running
TRIGGERING
of
plug-in
MODE
LEVEL
from CAL
lead
from
warm-up
trace
left until the
further
for a stable
adjust
just
described
LEVEL
REJECT,
repeated
REJECT,
two
or
three degrees
the
input
control
unit
controls
OUT
to the VERTICAL INPUT.
VERT.
SIG.
plug-in
is
left.
the STABILITY
controls
and
control
unit.
time, turn the INTENSITY con-
visible
on the screen. Turn the
trace
Next,
display
for
operating
is
the
DC modes
in step
and
signal.
slightly.
DC modes
LEVEL
left until the
LEVEL
You
form
and
sweep.
control
as
.5
OUT
disappears,
turn the
of
the
control
procedure
of
triggering.
for
your
of
triggering:
STABILITY
further
left
may
need to
follows:
full
full
MILLISEC
centered
to TRIGGER
TRIGGERING
input
the STABILITY
left.
+EXT
AC
right
right
OFF
then
two
signa
slightly.
to
use
for
This
easy refer-
controls
trace
disap-
for a stable
adjust
AUTO mode
To
use
the
AUTO
mode
of
triggering,
signal to the TRIGGER INPUT. Set the TRIGGER SLOPE
switch to
AUTO.
most
and
controls
HF
+EXT
and
the
TRIGGERING
The time-base
trigger
2 megacycles. The STABILITY
are
signals
switched
generator
between
out
of
the frequencies
the
SYNC mode
will
circuit
connect
now
and
TRIGGERING
in the
the
MODE
switch to
synchronize
of
50 cycles
AUTO.
trigger
with
LEVEL
mode.
Amplifier-phasing adjustment
We
type
The AMPLIFIER
for
same
taking
ING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
I.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The
adjusted
turn the INTENSITY
both
screen can
recommend
when
phase-shift
type.
your
adjustment:
Turn POWER switch
Connect
cycle
power.
Insert
into
the Type 536.
Turn the POWER switch to
Set the Type 536
INTENSITY
FOCUS
ASTIGMATISM
Set the
VOLTS/CM
VARIABLE
VERTICAL
Connect
ating
have
the same
be
terminated
pedance.
of
this
resistors.
INPUT
plug-in
to the
a
sine-wave
190A, to the
Set the Type
the phase measurements.
Turn the INTENSITY
With
about 5 em
FIER
PHASING
a
straight
vertical
to
deflection
damage
that
making
You
two
resistors. The
manual,
receptacles
symmetrical
have
phase measurements
PHASING
variations
will
measurements.
the
power
preamplifier
controls
POSITION
two
coaxial
in
Refer
Connect
units. Join the
generator,
coaxial
190A
control
line
of
and
horizontal
the same
control
systems.
the
Operating
you
control
between
usually
off.
cord
controls
on
both
impedances;
a resistance
to
the Accessories section
for a listing
the
of
branches
tee. Use
to the
control
vertical
positive
Leaving
phosphor.
Instructions -Type
use
two
plug-in
permits
two
make
this
adjustment
To
make
the AMPLIFIER PHAS-
to a source
plug-in
cables
two
cable-terminating
the VERTICAL
unrerminated
so
amount
left
units
ON.
as
follows:
plug-in
units
both
of
equal
cables
however,
equal
of
cables
of a coaxial
such as the
an
frequency
right
deflection,
that
the oscilloscope
sloV~,
inclining
deflection
of
before
removing
a spot
units
and
curve tracing.
a slight
plug-in
of
of
the same
as
follows:
to same
full
length
are
not
each
to its
and
resistors to the
and
HORIZONTAL
ends
of
tee. Connect
Tektronix
adapter,
to be used
to
give
adjust
at
systems
phase shift.
stationary
536
of
the same
adjustment
units
of
just
before
115-volt 60-
type
full left
centered
centered
position
right
centered
to termin-
required
cable
must
nominal
at
the back
terminating
the cables
Type
if
necessary.
a trace.
the AMPLI-
displays
45 degrees.
are
now
Always
signals from
on
the crt
the
to
im-
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the
HF
SYNC
not used.
by
tion. The HF SYNC
5 megacycles to
You
in the Instruction
Plug-In
adjusting
will
Unit.
Synchronized
the STABILITY
about
find
Manual
mode
operation
mode
15 megacycles.
specific
for
the
TRIGGERING
control
will
operate
information
the
Type
LEVEL
of
the
sweep
for a stationary
with
most signals
on
Triggering
T Time-Base
control
is
obtained
presen ra-
from
Modes
Generator
is
Phase measurements
Phase-shift
VERTICAL
minimized
the same kind,
plished
for
differences
amplifier
by
careful design. Using
internal
frequencies
between
channels
AMPLIFIER
as
high
of
the
as
the
HORIZONTAL
Type
suitable
PHASING
20
me.
536
plug-in
can
We
and
have
been
units
of
be
accom-
recommend
3-3
Operating Instructions -Type
the
use
of
two
Type K Plug-In Units for measurements
8
me.
One
AMPLIFIER
measuring frequency,
ate
precision. If higher precision
calibrate
function
The
pensated
errors
switches are stepped from range to range.
the scale
of
frequency, for a
plug-in unit input attenuators cannot be perfectly com-
for
all
are
introduced when the plug-in unit
PHASING
is
sufficient for measurements
of
the AMPLIFIER
frequencies. Slight high-frequency phasing
536
adjustment,
is
particular
at
required, you can pre-
PHASING
pair
control,
of
plug-in units.
above
the highest
of
moder-
as
VOLTS/CM
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Use the POSITION control
ZONTAL
graticule
a
Fig. 3-6, equal to each other.
the specific value chosen for the dimensions a
does not
5.
Measure the dimensions A
6.
Using
of
from
channel to center the ellipse
line.
Make
affect
the accuracy
thE?
formula shown in Fig. 3-6 calculate the sine
the desired phase
your
slide rule
of
the plug-in unit
the dimensions a
Within
of
the- measurements.
and B as
angle
e.
Determine the
or a trigonometric
in
the HORI-
about
a vertical
and
b, shown
reasonable limits,
and
shown in Fig. 3-6.
angle
table
of
sines.
in
b
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Type
190A
Signal
Generator
'-'
Fig.
3-5.
Circuit
connections
A typical setup
circuit
is
shown
in
tested are amplifiers, transformers
cribe high-frequency phase measurements
connections
are
similarly performed.
1.
Select the
your phase measurements.
to the
impedance
FIER
section.
2.
Make
are
required. Measurements
coaxial
HORIZONTAL
of
the circuit under test. Perform the AMPLI-
PHASING adiustment
the circuit connections
for
phase
for
phase measurements on an external
Fig. 3-5. Examples
To
cables
and
channel should match the
Vertical
~
I-f-o
measurements.
of
circuits that can be
and
filters.
at
make the phase measurements:
terminations to be used
The
impedance
as
outlined in the preceding
as
shown in Fig. 3-5.
I,
Oscilloscope
Horizontal
~
Circuit
Under
Test
We
where
audio
frequencies
of
will
coaxial
the
....
I--
des-
in
cable
output
a
A
Fig.
3-6. A typical
inclination
The
phase relationship for angles between a
A straight line
cates a a-degree phase relationship. Elliptical patterns
be
obtained
angle
is
increased, the inclination
progressively.
phase
angle
beyond
rogress-repeating,
described
fusion in interpreting the
sketches
sheet. The sign
determined from a
An interchange
VERTICAL channels
described
more convenient.
180 degrees, the inclination
of
ellipse.
of
the ellipse gives an indication
of
positive slope (inclining to the right) indi-
for intermediate phase angles.
One
axis
of
90
degrees.
in reverse
above
in
the
this
for angles
elliptical
(+
or
knowledge
of
the cables to the
will
paragraph.
of
patterns
-)
not
b
the ellipse
As
order,
less
data
of
the phase
of
alter
Use
B
A
= -
!3
and
180 degrees.
As
the phase
of
the ellipse
will
the phase
of
the ellipse
the
than 180 degrees. Con-
is
often
are
included on the data
angle
the circuit being tested.
the sequence
whichever
will
change
be vertical for a
angle
increases
will
elliptical
avoided,
HORIZONTAL
patterns
if rough
can usually be
of
patterns
connection
of
the
will
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Adjust the plug-in unit
a suitable ellipse on the oscilloscope screen.
of
the ellipse
within the
ellipse
will
to
overloading
the
elliptical
degrees.
is
independent
is
graticule
have to be reduced to prevent distortion due
of
pattern
The
procedure
of
VOL
not critical;
area.
the
deflection
displayed
for
the shape
TS/CM controls until you get
use
any
Above
of
10
systems. Fig. 3-6 shows
for
a phase
measuring the phase
the ellipse.
3-4
The
height
convenient height
me,
the size
of
angle
the
of
45
angle
Curve tracing
The
horizontal
Type 536 Cathode-Ray Oscilloscope
Therefore,
is
always
dependent variables. The independent
plotted
able
along
is
normally
in
plotted
using
the
and
your
as
a function
horizontal
plotted
vertical
Type 536
axis
along
the vertical axis.
deflection
for
of
while
systems
are
voltage-sensitive.
curve tracing,
the independent
variable
the dependent vari-
voltage
is
The
of
the
and
usually
repeti-
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give a bright, consistent disploy. Repetition rates
and greater
cps
Coaxial connector from the calibrator.
Front·panel connector supplies a sample
fier. Output signal
amplitude
deflection; minimum amplitude
volt/div.
of
the signal from
fier. Output signal
amplitude
crt deflection; minimum amplitude
volt/div.
On-off
transformer and fan.
Functions
selects
is
nominally 1
is
switch
pi
ug-in units.
the
MILLIVOLTS or
selects
is
dc-coupled and
the
is
dc-coupled and
nominally 1
in
the lead to the power
VOLTS
the
volt/div
VERTICAL
volt/div
calibrator
calibrator
of
the
is
ampli-
of
is
out-
of
the
crt
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the
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Introduction
The
Tektronix Type 536
ing two Tektronix Plug-In Units for
amplifiers (plug-in units) inserted into the vertical- and horizontai-deflection circuits, the instrument
making phose measurements, for curve tracing,
other
applications
characteristics are required. The instrument may be used
a standard oscilloscope
Generator
and
deflection circuit.
quired
the vertical-deflection circuit,
amplifier
cuit.
Plug-In Unit into the horizontal deflection circuit,
any
of
or
desired, the Time-Bose Unit may be inserted
may
where
the Preamplifier Plug-In Units into the vertical
Or,
be inserted
is
on
"X-Y"
oscilloscope, requir-
operation.
may
deflection
by
if a calibrated
into
amplifiers
inserting a Tektronix Time-Bose
verticai time-base
in
which case the desired pre-
the
horizontal-deflection
With
two
pre-
be used for
and
with identical
is
into
for
re-
cir-
Deflection Amplifiers
The Type 536 Oscilloscope has almost identical
amplifiers, the main difference being the
PHASING network. Since the
a description
to the
The
amplification
Amplifier
by
two
voltage
(the exact
brated
the plug-in unit,
the crt.
The
unit (through pins 1 and 3
applied
VERT.
and
is
this control
crt agrees
unit when the red VARIABLE
to the CALIBRATED position.
High-frequency
provided
stage.
for
adjusting the compensation for
DC shift
de
and
of
the Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
cascaded,
gain
so
signal to be
to the grids
GAIN
thus used to
The
extremely low-frequency transconductance
Amplifier.
Amplifier
(the Input
V354-V364, (V354A & B SIN 101-614) separoted
cathode-follower,
of
the
amplifier,
gain
depends on the sensitivity
that a .1-volt, peak-to-peak signal, received from
will
produce one division
amplified
of
ADJ.
R313
set
is
adjusted
with
the front-panel
compensation
by
the peaking coils in the
variable
in
the
inductors
amplifier
amplifiers
Amplifier
consists
Amplifier
which
is
of
the Inter-connecting Plug)
the Input
regulates the
the
gain
of
so
that
the vertical
volts/div.
for
L304
tubes
... 0 condition
configuration
are
will
also be
of
two
stages
V304-V324
isolating stages. The
is
approximately
of
obtained
Amplifier
cathode
the stage.
calibration
control
the Input
plate
and
L324
optimum
deflection
of
the
almost
identical,
applicable
of
push-pull
and
the
Output
100
the crt),
of
from the plug-in
V304-V324. The
deflection
of
is
circuits
provide
results.
is
cali-
deflection on
and
degeneration,
In
operation,
on the
the plug-in
set
full right
Amplifier
of
the
a means
whereby
the
is
less
as
CIRCUIT
DESCRIPTION
than
at
higher frequencies
constant network that shunts each
and
C364 form the
load
resistor for V304,
work that shunts
de
and
extremely
RC
networks
load
resisfors
plate-load
the signals increases, however, the impedance
networks approaches a minimum value
the
plate-load
creases the gain
the extremely
higher transconductance
For the frequencies
sistors
of
vide a small amount
Amplifier.
sation, makes the de response of the
mid-frequency response.
The signal to be
Amplifier
C.F.
stages V333
a high-impedance,
fier; they also
the
Output
The
.75-microhenry interstage inductors, together with the
PHASING
signal
delay
Amplifiers.
Amplifier
fier,
lay. This
of
and
Vertical
C252
as
cuit
the
delay
crt
is
The
push-pull
quency compensation for this stage
able
R359
is
is
and
provides a slight amount
the electron beam between the vertical
the horizontal
Amplifier
and
the capacitance,
is
decreased, the caoacitance
other
time in both channels,
display,
plate-loaded
shunt peaking coils L350
regulates the
adjusted for
R324,
low
is
so
high that their shunting effect
is
negligible.
resistance remains
resistance to a minimum
of
low-frequency
the Input
This feedback, together
to the
Output
and
low-capacitance
provide a low-impedance
Amplifier.
capacitor
between the Second
(The
Signal-delay
slightly
additional
is
C253 SiN 101-614) in the
is
increased.
can be adjusted for
drive
for the vertical
optimum
...
is
compensated for
RC
network
and
R333
the
plate-load
frequencies, the impedance
For signals
at
the stage slightly, for
range,
of
the tubes
at
which they shunt the
Amplifier,
of
amplified
V343. The
C352,
different
delay
deflection
gonged
and
Output
voltage
these
positive feedback from the
Amplifier
provide
than that
compensates for the transit time
plates
differentially
hence the
With
this arrangement the signal
and
optimum
Amplifier
and
on the common screen
linearity
plate
load
resistor.
that shunts
and
1.6
K.
and
above
with
is
coupled
by
cathode
load
for
network
of
in
Horizontal
and
hence the phasing
deflection
is
L356.
in
R304,
C362 form the
resistor for V324. At
in
this range, the
As
the frequency
of
150
K,
of
1.58
all
signals
compensates for the
this range.
plate-load
RC
networks also pro-
the de shift compen-
amplifier
from the Input
the First
followers present
for the Input
driving
a small
C.F.
and
in
the
in
the Vertical Ampli-
additional
deflection
the crt.) C352 in the
with C253 (with
delay
time, in one cir-
the
delay
results.
stage provides the
plates. High-fre-
provided
The
SCREEN
the output waveform.
by
a time-
R326
the plate-
RC
net-
of
these
of
the plate-
of
of
the
RC
which lowers
K.
This de-
above
re-
Output
equa I to the
and
Second
Ampli-
source for
amount
the
Horizontal
signal de-
Amplifier,
by
Output
plates
time
of
the vari-
ADJ.
grid,
of
so
in
the
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shift by
C364
in
impedance
resistance
load
resistors
ever, the
mum
value
is
lowered
COMPo
amount
Indicator
The
the junction
regulates the
TION
INDICATOR
at
the
grid,
centered
the
voltage
potential
the lamp. Thus, the lamps
centered
above
or
at
the
plate
will
fire,
moved. For
center
of
SIN
101-614)
V364 (V354A, SIN 101-614)
the
voltage
the
plate
across B379
positioned
condition
A sample
by
the Vert. Sig.
on the instrument. The
is
adjusted
the beam
Amplifier
R362
and
the other.
of
the
for
each tube
R350
impedance
of
82K,
to a minimum
control
of
vertically
indicating
R363
compensation
of
the
potential
and
thus
at
the
across each
vertically
below
of
example,
the crt, the
will
at
the
of
the tube to rise.
and
below
will
result
of
the signal
so
that the
is
centered
C362 in one
At
dc
RC
networks
and
of
and
Amplifier
two
CENTERING control
at
on the crt, this control
plate
lamp
on the crt. If the beam
the center
V374A
the
increase
grid
cause this
the center
and
Out
C.F.
vertically
536
stage
is
also compensated for de
plate
and
extremely
is
so
is
1.25 K (the
R356).
At
these networks
the
load
of
1.23K. The
provides a means
for
optimum
V374A regulates the
Beam Position Indicators,
across each lamp. The BEAM POSI-
the
plate,
of
of
V374A
is
less
than the
are
extinguished
of
the crt, however, the
will
change
direction
if
voltage
of
VERT.
dc
in
which
the beam
at
the
and
the
will
decrease. This
V374A,
B385
at
V374B to- a front panel connector
level at the connector
and
This-
lamp
of
the crt, just the
will
the
plate
SIG. OUT. DC lEVEL ADJ.
on the crt.
Power Supply
Plate
and
filament
Oscilloscope
T600.
may be connected in
or
in series
are
employed
power
four supplies furnish
volts,
+225
has an
lator
tube in the
necessary to
supplies have their
relay
power
tion
of
ment until the temperature
brought
Reference
by
a gas
which has a constant
is
The
primary
for
supplies. ISelenium rectifiers,
volts
unregulated
regulate
K601
remains
switch has been turned on. This prevents the
any
dc voltages to the
up
to a point sufficient to produce
voltage
diode
power
for
the tubes in the Type 536
furnished
210- to 250-volt
for
the four seporate full
and
high-voltage
Voltage-Reference Tube V689. This tube,
has
two
parallel
regulated
+350
output
of
this supply
own
regulation
open
for
for the
voltage
by
a single
equal
for
105- to 125-volt
operation.
voltages
volts. The
about
supply
as
about
amplifier
of
the tube heaters has been
-1
SO-volt supply
drop,
circuit,
and
by
R364
and
low
frequencies, the
high that the
value
higher
approaches
resistance
results.
R375
V374A.
is
is
such
and
one
the beam has been
is
positioned
plate
voltage
cause the
will
increase the
to fire. If the beam
fire.
of
power
tapped
wave,
SIN
of
+225-volt
+360
for
the
high-voltage
circuits. The
thirty
tubes
cathode
establishes a fixed poten-
plate-load
of
the plate-
frequencies,
for
VERT.
for
adiusting the
sets
With
adjusted
a value that the
firing
when
is
of
of
V354 (V354B,
at
V354
windings; these
Silicon rectifiers
101-1202). The
-1
SO
volts
the crt. It
seconds
is
how-
a mini-
each
tube
DC SHIFT
voltage
and
thus
the
voltage
the trace
so
that
potential
the trace
positioned
voltage
the lamps
above
the
plate
will
lower
voltage
voltage
opposite
is
coupled
R395
is
zero when
transformer
operation,
bridge-type,
volts, + 100
supply also
for
the oscil-
is
power
time-delay
after
applica-
in
the instru-
emission.
established
the
un-
the
at
of
of
at
of
voltage
voltage
in
is
is
tial
of
about
-84
volts
at
the
grid
difference
-1
SO
appears
the
Should the
put
proportion,
two
pears
again
series tube V687
is
no
to set the
appearing
voltage
at
plates
the series tube, which
for
C628 to the
established value
of
the
cuit to sudden changes in
The
+ 100-volt supply. The
lishes a
plifier
bias
change
at
the
will
cathode
voltage
volts. C662 improves the response
to
sudden changes in
A small sample
at
pearing
produce a ripple
will
plate
ode
volt
the circuit in the presence
The + 100-volt
75
Plug-In Units. The
activates the
the circuit. If either Plug-In
strument, however, the
into
supply.
Rectified
transformer
regulator
the
volt
essentially zero
amplifier.
the
difference
divider
ADJ., determines the
at
the
across the
output
voltage
loading
voltage,
grids
the plates
the change in the
required
appear
the screen
be
of
bus. This some
volts
the circuit to
-1
regulator,
the
of
V696. The error signal
at
the
grid
amplified
attenuation
dc
level
at
drop
across the tube
of
the tube. This change
output
feedback
-1
SO-volt
voltage
V656 (the
the
output
grid
of
at
of
V617 A
will
be returned to its established
at
the screen (which acts as
opposite
of
V617A. This tends to cancel the
V617A,
at 1SO
relay
voltage
is
to supply
SO-volt supply serving
The
grid
amplifier,
consisting
grid
potential
and
in V674
by
the grids
of
the tube. This
of
loop
of
actual
by the tube). If the
V656. The
the
of
V656
in
and
regulator,
milliamperes, dc,
added
the
at
of
percentage
of
V696A
divider.
is
exactly
an error
of
in
at
and
supply
essentially zero
voltage,
will
of
component
K668
mainlain
power
divider
the
-1
on the supply tend to change the out-
at
the
amplifier
and
the neon lamps
the neon lamps; they
the
grids
of
the series tube
will
ouptut
pulls the
-1
SO
volts. C695 improves the
and
increases the response
output
serves
voltage
voltage
error
grid
of
follow
output
the
unregulated-bus-ripple
through
polarity
hence reduces the
circuit
of
through
total
heater current (300 milliamperes)
and
relay
from terminals 7
to the
for
R648-R649 establishes a
grid
potential
V696A,
R696,
and
This
control
SO
the
voltage
is
coupled
of
and
in
be a
voltage,
at
on
signal
the series tube V617A. The
the
voltage.
R656.
at
to the
also improves the
line
voltage
for
removes the shunt
Unit
closes
the
regulation
voltage
the
as
the reference
of
V646B,
of
V696B,
is
R697
thus determines the
volts.
grid
of
\vill
is
V674. The
B681
V687. The
hence change the
change
voltage
direction
output
voltage.
as
a reference
divider
at
this
loading
error
will
grid,
of
This
an
the
grid
ripple
R667
the tube heaters in both
is
removed
and
and
supplying
+225-volt
one-half
for
the
other
obtained
ond
R698.
of
total
voltage
is
adjusted
V696A
will
exist
between
amplified
error
to the grids
and
B682. There
are
simply used
error
will
change
in
voltage
at
the plates
to compensate
is
coupled
voltage
the
grid
voltage
and
the
ripple
variations.
and
one-half
bock to its
of
R663-R664 estab-
grid
of
is
equal to the
should tend to
will
be
amplified
thus the
value
regulator
will
ripple
signal
injector
of
V617A which
appearing
ripple
at
on the + 100-
regulation
R668,
R669
from the in-
R669
is
connected
of
the + 100-volt
14
of
the
the + 100-volt
regulator.
for
the + 225-
voltage
of a differ-
R697,
and
signal
of
grid)
the cath-
provides
of
half
from a
the
that
total
so
that
change
the
ap-
of
the
voltage
the
voltage
at
the
of
through
ac
gain
the cir-
for
the
the am-
appear
and
output
+ 100
circuit
appear
ap-
will
at
the
from
power
With
a
is
of
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ence amplifier.
output
voltage,
ference
fier V634. The signal
ity
V637. The cathodes
grids, and thus the output
established value
of the regulator circuit to sudden changes in output voltage.
The
functions the same
supply.
provided
the high-voltage supply
transformer
volt
This
regulator;
+350-volt
CRT
three separate
ages
main components are V800 and the
C806.
tor-input filters. Separate supplies are required for the cathode and
ing to the
In
supplies
provides an accelerating
beam. V842 supplies
crt (the actual
TENSITY control
the crt, and thereby maintain the
loscope, it
the crt remain constant.
the three supplies, by comparing a
voltage to the regulated
applied
which
regulated
the percentage
V8J6A
divider.
voltage
nal
amplifier
by
V634, and
ripple-cancellation circuitry
As
mentioned previously, the
Rectified
regulator te furnish
circuit operates in the same manner
Circuit
A single 60-Kc
for
The rectifier circuits are the
grid
Unit
is
used to sweep the crt horizontally.
V822 supplies
+3200
In
order to maintain a constant deflection sensitivity
to the
is
and
When
will
If the
-800-volt
will
appear
If
the
loading
the error signal
and
will
will
will
appear
of
of
+225
as
an unregulated
for
voltage
is
for
regulator
the crt. The
grid
is
connected between the
+225-volt
from terminals 5 and
added
power
circuits
necessary that the accelerating potentials
thus
be exactly
to the
this reason no further description
is
necessary.
Oscillator
supplies that
Oscillator
in
order
supply when a Time-Base
-800
volts for the cathode
volts for the post-anode acceleration. This
about
voltage
grid
of
this control
depends on the setting
R831).
of
V8l6A,
supply. The
total
voltage
determines the total
-800
supply should tend
at the
grid
should tend to change the
will
be
amplified
appear
be
the series tubes
voltage
volts. C647 improves the response
that described for the + 100-volt
output
the crt.
power
voltage
This
-150-volt
at the
grid
amplified
at the grids
voltage
circuit furnishes energy for the
to
-920
is
is
of
and reversed
of
will
will
be pulled back to its
in
the + 225-volt supply
+225
volt
of
about
+360
10
supplying the
for the
is
half-wave
supply dc-coupled unblank-
accomplished by
is
-800-volt
HV
that appears at the
properly adjusted, the
volts.
V816A, since the cathode of
+350-volt
as
provide
primary
of
volts
obtained
accelerating volt-
the
Hartley
of
type, with capaci-
Generator
of
4000 volts for the crt
for
the
calibration
"sample"
supply.
from a
supply
ADJ.
R811
voltage
to
drift,
by the
dif-
of
the
ampli-
in
polar-
the series tube
follow
regulator also
of
the + J
type, whose
T801
the crt. V832
grid
of
of
of
This
an error sig-
the
volts for
the
power
+225-
supply.
OO-volt
of
the
tuned
by
Plug-
of
the
the
IN-
the oscil-
regulating
the high
"sample,"
divider
and
the
determines
grid
across the
output
in
in
of
this tube
The error signal
the output
lator tube, thereby
Unblanking
DC-coupled unbJanking [when a Time-Base
In
accomplished by
for the
+225-volt
"moved".
any other supply and
from the Time-Base
the crt via the
supply.
The
move the
the required time. To overcome this, an isolation network
composed
rangement, the fast
coupled directly to the
duration
supply itself
ing pulses (at slower sweep rates), however, the stray capacitance
grid
blanking pulse.
is
connected to the
will
be
of
V816B varies the screen
controlling
Unit
is
employed in the horizontal deflection circuit)
employing
grid
and cathode. The cathode supply
regulated supply, and therefore cannot be
The
grid
supply, on the other hand,
is
Generator
Unblanking
stray capacitance
floating
of
blanking pulses (at the faster sweep rates) the power
of
the circuit
at
the unblanked potential for the duration of the un-
supply fast enough to unblank the crt
C835,
R835
leading
is
not
appreciably
is
charged through
-150-volt
amplified
its output.
separate high-voltage supplies
"floating".
are transmitted
C.F.
V843 and the
in
the circuit makes it
and
R836
edge
of
grid
of
the crt via C835. For short-
moved. For longer unblank-
regulated supply.
by
V816A and V8l6B;
voltage
Generator
The unblanking pulses
to
is
employed.
the unblanking pulse
R835.
This
of
the oscil-
is
tied
is
not tied to
the
grid
floating
difficult
By
this ar-
holds the
to
Plug-
the
of
grid
Calibrator
The
calibrator
imately
CAL. OUT. It consists
nected
two
the
ode rests
of
volts.
voltage
VOL
volts when the red SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR knob
turned to the OFF position.
divider
completely or
black SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR knob) by another
R589-R590.
whether the output
depending on the position
black knob, nine
volts to 100 volts
l-kc
so
operating
During the negative portion
grid
of
the waveform the
By
can be adjusted
T CHECK jack (cathodel can be
The
Calibrator
for
is
a square-wave generator whose
output
is
available
of a Multivibrator
as
to
switch the cathode
5~ates-cutoff
V555B
is
driven well
at
ground potential. During the positive portion
grid
means
of
the CAL. ADJ. control
C.F.
its cathode resistor. This
partially
The
1000 to 1 ratio
voltage
calibrated
or
millivolts, peak-to-peak, are
at a front-panel jack labeled
V555A-V565, con-
follower
and
conduction.
of
the
Multivibrator
below
rises
to
slightly
so
that the
has
a calibrated, tapped voltage
divider
(depending on the setting of the
of
this
shall be in volts or
of
the red knob.
voltages from
V555B between
waveform,
cutoff and the cath-
less
than + 100
R566,
the
voltage
set
at
the CAL.
to exactly + 100
is
shunted, either
divider
determines
in
By
means of the
.2
volts
available.
millivolts,
approx-
grid
divider
or
milli-
is
to
in
is
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PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
Recalibration
The
Type 536 Oscilloscope
provide
insure the
536,
Maintenance Department
(or
plete step-by-step procedure
the instrument
tion
many hours
reliability
we
suggest that its
at
least every six months
of
this manual.
of
of
is
included in the Recalibration Procedure sec·
is
a stable instrument
trouble-free
measurements
calibration
after
each 500 hours
if
used intermittently). A com-
for
checking the
operation.
obtained
be
checked
and
However,
on the Type
by
your
of
operation
calibration
will
to
of
Cooling System
The
Type 536
ment
is
equipped
structed
filter becomes
the instrument to overheat. The
and cleaned
months.
on a
water
be coated
the Research Products Corp. These products are
available
to four months.
apply
of
To
remove the loose
hard
and rinsed
The
bearings in the fan
only a drop
Soldering
Many
of
mounted on ceramic terminal strips. The notches in these
strips are
sive heat,
the silver-to-ceramic bond. Occasional
will
not break the bond
If you are responsible for the maintenance
ber
of
Tektronix instruments,
parts changes,
stock
of
solder
is
is
cooled
by
forced, filtered air. The instru-
with a fan
aluminum
or
surface. It should then be washed
with
from
and
the components in your Tektronix instrument
lined
or
use
solder containing
used frequently in printed circuitry
wool
dirty,
it
replaced
thoroughly.
"Handi-Coater"
air
conditioner
Use a good
or
two.
Ceramic Strips
with
a silver
of
ordinary
we
recommend that you keep on hand a
and a washable
coated
may
restrict the
if
dirt,
motor
if
excessive heat
with
an adhesive.
flow
of
filter
should be inspected,
necessary, every three to four
the
filter
may
be
After
drying,
or
"Filtercoat"', products
suppliers
should be
grade
of
alloy.
tin-lead solder
or
if
you
about
3%
the filter should
..
oiled
light
machine
Repeated
will
use
of
is
not
of a large
contemplate
silver. This type
air
air
and
rapped
with
every three
use
break
tin-lead solder
applied.
and
filter
con-
If
the
cause
gently
hot soapy
of
generally
oil,
and
are
of
exces-
down
num-
frequent
of
should be
readily
you can
pound
it
iron when you are installing or removing parts from the
strips. Fig.
of
the
building
Fig.
ceramic strips you
tained
available
order
rolls.
Because of the shape
is
advisable
the soldering iron.
iron
which
up on rough spots where it
5-1.
Soldering
When
removing
if
you proceed in the manner
I.
Use a soldering
2.
Prepare the tip
3.
Tin
only
ing to ceramic terminal strips tin the iron
containing
4.
Apply
to solder
5.
Apply
6.
Do
not
instead,
adequately,
shown in Fig. 5·3.
from
radio·supply
the solder
Order
by
to
use
5-1
will
show you the correct shape
will
iron
or
will
iron
of
the first
about
one corner
(see
Fig. 5·2).
only
enough heat to make the solder
attempt
to fill the notch on the strip
apply
only
and
directly
Tektronix
of
a wedge-shaped tip on your soldering
Be
be tinned.
tip
properly
replacing components mounted on the
find that satisfactory results are ob-
the iron
1/16
3%
of
to form a slight fillet on the wire
part
the terminals on the ceramic strips
sure
and
file smooth
This
shaped
outlined
of
about
75-watt
as
shown in Fig. 5-1.
to
1/8
inch
silver.
the tip to the notch where you wish
enough solder to cover the wires
houses. If you prefer,
from Tektronix in onenumber 251·514.
prevents so'der from
will
and
of
for
the tip
all
surfaces
quickly oxidize.
tinned.
below.
rating.
the tip. For solder-
with
solder
flow
freely.
with
solder;
of
as
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Fig.
5-2.
Correct
method
amic
strip.
536
of
applying
heat
in
soldering
to a
cer-
Fig.
5-4.
exaggerated
Soldering
for
clarity-formed
to a terminal.
Note
around
the
the
slight
wire.
fillet
of
solder-
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5-3. A slight
heat
is
applied
In
soldering to metal terminals (for example, pins on a
tube socketl a slightly
ployed. Prepare the iron as outlined
ordinary
be
soldered as shown in Fig. 5-4. Use
to
allow
a slight fillet
General Soldering Considerations
When
replacing wires in terminal slots clip the ends
as
close to the solder joint as possible.
of wires take care the end removed does not
room
as
it
Occasionally
as
it
is
being soldered. A
a short length of
shown in Fig. 5-5.
plastic rods it
to
ovoid
Fig. 5-6) makes a convenient tool for this purpose.
fillet
of
correctly.
tin-lead solder.
the solder to
will
is
clipped.
you
is
melting the plastic. A
solder
different
Apply
flow
be formed
will
wish to
handy
wooden
In
necessary to
dowel,
soldering to terminal pins mounted in
is
formed
around
the
technique should be em-
above,
the iron to the
only
freely
along
the
as
shown in Fig. 5-3.
In
clipping
fly
hold a bore
device for this purpose
with
use
some form
pair
of
long-nosed pliers
wire
one end shaped as
of
wire
when
but tin
enough heat
wire
with
part
so
that
neatly
the ends
across the
in place
"heat
sink"
to
(see
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5-5. A soldering
dowel.
aid
constructed
from a 'I. inch
wooden
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5-6.
of
the
absorb
Soldering
long-nosed
the
heat.
to a
pliers
terminal
between
mounted
the
iron
in
plastic.
and
the
Note
the
coil form
use
to
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Two distinct types
Tektronix instruments. The
chassis by means
mounted
in Fig. 5-7.
a # 2-56 nut
so
bottom
wish to mount the strip
the bolts
the holes in the chassis
placing a
sis.
ing ends
set
the second set
with
snap-in, plastic fittings. Both styles
To replace ceramic strips
onto
that the distance between the
of
the ceramic strip equals the
with a drop
#2
Place a second
of
the bolts,
of
#2-56 nllts. Place a
of
of
#2-56
each
above
of
where
star washer
set
and
of
nuts
after
ceramic strips
earlier
bolts
which
mounting
the chassis. Secure the nuts to
red
glyptal.
the
between
of
#2
flat
fasten them
drop
of
fastening.
have
type
mounted
and
nuts. The
bolt
to the chassis, screw
bolt,
positioning the nut
bottom
original
of
the nut
height
Insert the bolts through
strip was mounted,
each nut
washers on the
firmly
red
glyptal
been used in
later
are
at which you
and
the chas-
with
over
Mounting Later Ceramic Strips
To
replace strips which mount
first remove the
the mounting post on the ceramic strip. Insert the
collar
into
the mounting post
of
the
mounting
on the reverse side
the
original
mounting
into
post
which
of
the chassis.
fittings from the chassis. Assemble
holes in the chassis.
the
nylon
collars. Snip
protrudes
with
snap-in plastic fittings,
Carefully
off
below
the
nylon
the
on the
type
shown
and
the
protrud-
another
each
nylon
force
portion
collar
of
is
0''1.
Fig.
5-7.
Two
types
of
ceramic
strip
mountings.
NOTE
Considerable
mounting
you
apply
strip
directly
rods
this
force
into
force
above
may
the
the
be
nylon
to
that
mounting
necessary
collars.
area
of
rods.
to
push
Be sure
the
ceramic
the
that
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Introduction
This section
shooting the Type 536 Oscilloscope. Before
troubleshoot
apparent
oscilloscope,
a
faulty
Type 536
Operating
structions
the
manual
determine
To
units
may
operating
most a
ever, should the
when the plug-ins
lies
within
Type
536.
of
the
manual
the instrument,
trouble
plug-in
and
for
certainty
is
actually
and
not due to
unit. Instructions
certain types
Instructions section
a specific
for
that specific unit.
that the oscilloscope
be replaced
condition.
one
If the
that the Type 536 itself
trouble
were
of
the
contains
however,
due
improper
of
plug-in
of
type
of
with
others
trouble
appear
replaced, the
original
plug-in units
information
make sure that
to a malfunction
control
for
the
operation
units
this
manual;
plug-in
is
to
unit
is
at
known
still
have
trouble
fault, the
apparent,
is
GENERAL
for
trouble-
attempting
any
within
the
settings
are
operating
will
to be in
at
been corrected,
and
or
of
the
given in the
in-
be
found
plug-in
good
it
is
al-
fault.
How-
most
likely
not in the
PROCEDURE
INFORMATION
Tube Failure
failure
Tube
For this reason, the first step in
to
to
in
the Type 536
direct
substitution.
quately
within
the instrument. The criterion
whether
Be
sure to return
inal
socket;
the instrument
servicing.
If
replacement
trouble,
draws
current have not been
sometimes
resistors. These components can
ual inspection
are
apparent,
urements
trouble.
is
is
to check
indicate
or
then check
the
not it works
if
this
will
overload
of
however,
or
other
the most
any
procedure
of
the circuit.
prevalent
for
Do
not
depend
suitability
satisfactorily
tubes
found
is
be
required
a defective
that
components through which the tube
and
damage
it
will
checks
within
cause
of
troubleshooting
defective
of
followed
damaged.
If
be necessary to make meas-
tubes,
on tube testers to ade-
a tube
for
certain positions
for
usability
within
to be
good
less
upon
completion
tube
does not correct the
Shorted tubes
plate-load
often
be
located
no
damaged
the circuit to locate the
circuit failure.
any
circuit
preferably
of
a tube
the instrument.
to
their
orig-
recalibration
of
the
will
and
cathode
by
a vis-
components
in
by
is
of
5-3
Maintenance -Type
536
Component Numbers
The
component number
tor, vacuum tube, control
diagrams. The
associated
All 200 numbers
All 300 numbers
All 500 numbers
All
600
All
700
All
800
following
with
each circuit.
numbers
numbers
numbers
Faulty-Circuit Isolation
Although
thought
the
Square-Wave
the
Low-Voltage
High-Voltage
Horizontal
the Type 536
of
as
consisting
Power Supply, the
Power Supply, the Vertical
Amplifier.
of
Calibrator
of
each resistor, inductor, capaci-
and
switch
is
shown on the circuit
chart lists the component numbers
Horizontal
Vertical
Calibrator
Low-Voltage Power Supply
Decoupling
In
Units
CRT
is
a complex instrument, it can
four main circuils, in
circuit. These four circuits
Amplifier
Amplifier
Networks
Circuit
CRT
Circuit including the
Amplifier
for Plug-
addition
and
be
10
are
the
The first circuit to check,
ble,
is
the
Low-Voltage
configuration
an
improper
than the others. For example,
Amplifier
power-supply
cal
Amplifier.
saved
by
On
the
isolate
viously exists
for
example, when the intensity
appear
exists in the Vertical
vestigated first.
The
shooting each circuit
defect in the circuit. A method
stances, for
originating;
ent(sl causing the
resistance measurements
certain other instances the
the
trouble
employed
power-supply
should change, this could
voltage
In
cases
checking the
other
hand, the crt
trouble
to be
material
to one
in
that circuit. If there
normal,
that follows contains
locating
once the stage
trouble
can be traced to a
for
Power Supply. Due to the circuit
in the Type 536, it
voltage
and not to
of
this type
power
supplies first.
display
particular
it
is
apparent
Amplifier
for
troubles that may be caused
the stage in which the
at
can be
or
by
information
particular
practically
to
if
the
any
circuit when
and
and
is
fault
component substitution.
any
type
is
possible
affect
one circuit more
gain
of
the Vertical
be
due to an
condition in the Verti-
valuable
can often be used to
is
no vertical deflection,
horizontal
that
this circuit should be in-
information
described, in some in-
is
known, the compon-
located
is
component.
time can be
trouble
deflection
an open condition
for trouble-
trouble
by
voltage
more specific and
of
trou-
for
improper
ob-
by
may
be
and
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cluding the
Lo..--Voltage Power Supply.
remain
the plug-in units to retain their
horizontal-deflection
operation
plug-in
within
Exercise
cause
Low-Voltage
harmful
CRT
any
touch
possible,
sulated
care
of
the
shocks
Circuit.
reason,
the
surface_
of
every circuit in the Type 536, in-
units, depends on
The
their specified tolerances for the instrument
circuits.
CAUTION
in
checking
metal
use
current
If
with
insulated
Power
than
you
frame
capabilities
Supply
the
high-voltage
reach
the
power
tools
proper
regulated
calibration
the
power
can
into
turned
with
the
and
of
the
Open Power Circuit (Dead Circuit)
If the
pilot
lamp
and the fan
instrument
power
instrument. If the fuse
proper
fuse blows
shorted
shorted
is
turned on, check the source
cord connections. Check the
value
and
turn the instrument on
immediately,
primary
power
and
supply rectifiers. If a new fuse does not
is
secondary windings. Also check for
do
blown,
check the
replace it
not come
fuse
power
LOW-VOLTAGE
operation
dc
voltages must
in the vertical-
supply.
the
circuit,
produce
supply
instrument
on,
other
stand
on
of
power
at
the rear
with
again.
transformer for
in
do
hand.
an
on
when the
one
If the
of
Be-
the
more
the
for
not
in-
and
of
of
the
and
and
If
the
the
the
new.
POWER
blow
can be heard), check for a shorted
lator
the
volt
the resistance
ment
even though the Thermal
mal Cutout switch
ment near the fan
circuit
Incorrect Output
at
coded wires. The
and
brown,
350-volt bus
check
ulate between 105
center
SUPPLY
until the time-delay relay has
circuits
If the fuse
power
operation,
is
If both the fan and the
of
wired
the
and
the
is
good,
transformer.
check
of
this switch
for
115-volt
is
and
power
transformer
loading
check
If
your
for
an open Thermal Cutout switch;
Cutout
located
the
pilot
Voltage
The
regulated
the points indicated in Fig. 5-8,
brown
black
is
coded red, red
wire.
If
any
of
is
the line
115 volts,
at
supply voltages,
-150-volt
on a black wire; the + 1DO-volt
and
brown
on a
and
brown
is
coded orange, green
the supplies
voltage.
or
between 210
234 volts,
fail
The supplies are designed to reg-
and
125 valts
rms.
for
operation
power
and
activated,
condition
on the supply.
an open
instrument
is
about
.1
the fan
may be open). The Ther-
toward
white
transformer.
lamp
is
operating
which
bus
on a
to
regulate
with
250 volts
the rear
come on the
are
is
coded
wire;
white
and
in the regu-
primary
is
wired
n.
(If
will
of
normally.
may be measured
identified
brown,
bus
the
+225-volt
wire;
brown
the first thing to
the design center
with
(a
"click"
winding
for
234-
your
instru-
come on
the instru-
primary
by
colorgreen
is
coded
and
the +
on a
white
the design
in
bus
at
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Fig.
5-8.
If the line
remove the plug-in units
each
bus
should measure
should measure
measure
measure
If the resistance values between the regulated
ground check out, the next step
has
not
voltage
or 234
winding
each secondary
center
ondary
operation
done
regulator. These values are also
diagram. Then check
for off-va I
The material that follows may be used
for
troubleshooting.
voltage
of
the regulated buses and ground. The
about
about
already
is
set to the design center
v)
and
of
the
voltage
voltages are all correct, the next step
of
the
by
measuring the rectified
ue
is
the correct value, the next step
and
measure the resistance between
about
20,000 ohms, the + 100-volt bus
about
650 ohms, the
15,000 ohms,
23,000 ohms,
been done). Then make sure that the line
check the
power
voltage
is
indicated on the circuit
power
resistors, especially
and
all
to ground.
rms
voltage
transformer; the nominal value
when the line
supply rectifiers.
for
open
+225-volt
the
+350-volt
is
to check the tubes (if this
for
your
across each secondary
is
voltage
indicated
or
leaky capacitors, and
in
the dividers.
diagram.
This
at
Voltage
check
points
is
to
-150-volt
bus should
bus should
"~
buses
and
instrument (115 v
of
set to the design
If the
sec-
is
to check the
can be easily
the input to each
on the circuit
as
a quick index
for
Low-Voltage
If the output
a. For high line voltage.
b.
c.
If the output
a. For proper resistance values
If the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
If the outpur
a.
b.
Power
Supply.
voltage
The
Amplifier
V696.
For insufficient loading.
R615,
R648
and
R698).
output
For
low
The Series tubes V607, V617, V637 and V687.
For excessive
Open
or
Defective rectifiers.
The resistance values
The capacitors across the dividers.
tubes V606, V634, V646, V656, V674 and
voltage
and
R649,
voltage
line voltage.
loading.
leaky
filter
voltage
is
high with excessive ripple, check:
is
high with normal ripple, check:
in
the dividers
R663
and
R664,
is
low
with excessive ripple, check:
capacitors.
is
low
wirh normal ripple, check:
in
the dividers.
and
(R614
R696,
and
R697
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The
intensity, focus,
display depend on the
CRT
supply in the
Circuit.
536
geometry
proper
operation
and
calibration
of
the high-voltage
of
CRT
the crt
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If no high
from any
should be checked first. The
checked first. The
removing the shield from the high-voltage supply
a neon
shown in Fig. 5-9. If the
field
this case, the trouble
windings. It
be defective.
Do
when
an
ful
If the neon
of
placement (V80a, V8l6) does not correct the trouble, then
check the components associated with this circuit, including
the primary and secondary
If the correct output
one
not be checked.
and components associated
If the high
by
should be checked.
circuit
ADJ. control
No
If the power supply voltages are normal, but no spot
trace
crt, a defect
in
either
case, the
voltages and the beam
To
ING
of
plate (at the neck pins)
Output Voltage
voltage
of
lamp
of
T80l, the
not
let
making
otherwise
injury.
T80l, the
of
the
high-voltage
decreased deflection sensitivity, the
is
changed you should check the setti
Spot
or
is
visible on the crt, the trouble could be a defective
or
de
determine which circuit
control on each plug-in unit to the
its range.
(or insufficient high voltage)
the three supplies, the
operation
operation
in the field
Oscillator
is
unlikely that
your
hand
this
harmless
lamp
does not
Oscillator
In
this case you can check the rectifier tube
voltage
R8ll.
Trace
in
the crt circuit,
both
of
unbalance
Then
measure the
of
of
lamp
circuit
would
probably
CAUTION
or
check.
shock
circuit
of
voltage
supplies, the
with
appears
If
this tube or any component in the
Visible
the deflection amplifiers.
is
producing
is
being deflected
with
Oscillator
of
this circuit can be
this circuit can be checked by
high-voltage transformer,
glows, when placed in the
is
operating
be defective secondary
all
three rectifier tubes
body
touch
the
Secondary
might
glow
when placed
is
inoperative. If tube re-
the transformer.
is
obtained from
the inoperative supply
to
be
on
CRT
or
an unbalanced
;s
at
fault,
voltage
respect to ground. If the de-
reactions
result
Oscillator
too
high,
regulator
improper
off
the screen.
set
approximate
at
each deflection
circuit (V800)
and
properly.
instrument
in a
as
ng
In
the POSITION-
is
available
holding
as
would
to
pain-
in
the field
at
least
circuit need
(s).
evidenced
circuit
V8l6
of
the
H.
de
condition
the latter
positioning
center
In
V.
or
Fig.
5-9.
high-voltage
flection amplifiers are in balance, these voltages
about
POSITIONING
of
amplifier
to
following
exists somewhere within the crt circuit; it may possibly be
the crt itself. Check the continuity
check especially to
the ASTIGMATISM control
crt base;
crt. Check the INTENSITY control circuit; this control should
vary
volts and
your voltmeter).
check
check the
neck pin on the crt).
Using a neon
transformer.
+250
volts
deflection plates measures more than
driving
deflect the beam
section on troubleshooting the deflection ampl ifiers.
If the deflection voltages
if
this circuit
the
voltage
about
If the crt circuit appears to be
for
a defective crt,
badly
(If a
GEOM.
lamp
to
check
for
energy
±25
volts, depending on the setting
controls. If the
those plates
off
the screen.
see
that
is
open no trace
at
the
grid
-900
volts (be sure to observe
preferably
distorted spot
ADJ. control and its connection
voltage
is
out
of
In
appear
and
to be normal, the
of
R856
is
the
lead
of
the crt between
operating
by
or
trace
between either
about
de
this event refer
the cathode circuit;
not
will
substitution.
is
in
the
field
of
the
should
50
balance sufficient
open. Also check
connecting
be visible on the
about
normally, then
visible on the crt,
of
volts, the
to
trouble
to
-800
polarity
to
read
the
set
the
the
on
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The
material that follows describes a method for trouble--
shooting the deflection amplifiers
two amplifiers are almost identical, this
applicable
to either.
in
the Type 536. Since the
material
5-6
DEFLECTION
will
be
AMPLIFIERS
No
Spot
or
Trace
Visible
For the trace to be visible on the crt, the de
tween the deflection plates (either Vertical
on
CRT
voltage
or
Horizontall
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must
be
less
than about
to-plate voltage at the Output Amplifier
than
abaut
50
volts. If the deflectian voltage measures more
50
than
approximate center of
sufficiently unbalanced to deflect the beam off the screen.
circuit
gether (either
proper neck pins.
short the pins
chassis.
trouble
approximate center of the crt when the deflection plates
for that circuit
POSITIONING control for the other deflection circuit
set to the approximate center of
responsible for the trouble, the shorting strap can then be
moved back, point by point, between correspondingly opposite sides of the circuit. These points would be the grids
of the Output Amplifier stage, the cathodes of the Second
C.F.,
Amplifier,
When a point
visible as opposite sides of the amplifier
gether, the stage immediately following this point
in
could be a defective tube, an open peaking coil, a shorted
ca pacitor or a defective resistor.
volts, when the POSITIONING control
To
obtain positive assurance that the suspected deflection
is
out of de balance, short the deflection plates to-
UPPER
to
If
'the
suspected circuit
is
originating, the spot or trace
are
Having established that one of the deflection amplifiers
the cathodes of the
and
if
is
reached where the trace or spot
which the unbalance
50
volts.
This
means that the plate-
stage
must be
is
its
range, the deflection amplifier
to
LOWER
Be
extremely careful that you do not
the metal shIeld around the crt or to the
shorted to each other, provided the
necessary the grids of the Input Amplifier.
or
RIGHT
to
LEFT)
is
the
one
in
will
appear
its
range.
First
C.F.,
the plates of the Input
is
are
shorted to-
is
being produced. The trouble
less
set to the
at
the
which the
in
the
no
longer
is
one
is
Maintenance -Type
Waveform
Any
will
536
be
no
are
dc-coupled
the tubes enter into heavy grid current, a condition that
produce other types of distortion
High-frequency distortion
or an overshoot
tion.
An
fier
is
shown
A small amount of rolloff
age,
with
and
is
is
can usually be compensated by returning the amplifier.
If the rolloff
be checked.
on demand
in
the signal.
Shorted or partially shorted peaking coils
relloff.
peaking circuits as hot solder dropping on a peaking coil
may burn through the insulation and short the turns.
An
overshoot
may be the result of an improperly tuned amplifier, or
may
be
more of the tubes.
out by readjusting the peaking coils;
will
not respond to tuning and the tubels) producing the
overshoot must be replaced.
Distortion
waveform distortion that may
generally be of a high-frequency nature. There
low-frequency distortion since the deflection amplifiers
from
input to output (unless one or more of
will
at
the leading corner of a fast-rise step
example of rolloff
in
Fig.
5-10(A).
in
the characteristics of the circuit components,
is
more pronounced, however, the tubes should
If a tube cannot deliver current instantaneously
it
will
not be
Be
especially careful when soldering around the
at
the leading corner, shown
the result of a cathode interface layer
If
in
able
due to improper tuning
be
produced by a Type
as
well).
appear
the case of the Vertical
is
normally due to a change,
to reproduce the transients
as either a
if
due to interface
roll
Ampli-
will
result
in
Fig.
5-1O(B),
in
one or
it
can be tuned
536
will
will
off
func-
in
a
it
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Insufficient
Insufficient deflection indicates a change
characteristics of the deflection amplifier concerned.
a slight
be recalibrated
tion Procedure section of the manual.
If
the change
no
deflection
check for components that can affect the gain but not the
de balance
components would be plate-dropping resistors
R328,
R341
resistors
control
Asymmetrical Output
If the output square wave
the positive portion of the
ferent from that of the negative
comprising the multivibrator circuit
for
off
themselves,
placed. If tube replacement does not produce a symmetrical
waveform, then the circuit components
or
No
change
R313.
equal periods.
and
R307,
and
in
gain
for
in
at
all, the tubes should
of
the circuit.
R349,
R344
for this reason the tubes should
Deflection
is
apparent
gain;
in
this case, refer to the Recalibra-
gain
is
more pronounced, or
In
the Vertical Amplifier, such
the screen resistor
and
R353,
and the
is
not symmetrical
square
This
will
normally be due to the tubes
in
the gain
If
only
the amplifier can usually
if
there
first
be checked. Then
R303,
R305,
R359,
the
cathode
VERT.
GAIN
ADJ.
CALIBRATOR
...
that
is,
wave
has a duration dif-
portion...
are
the two tubes
not being held cut-
first
be
must
be checked.
re-
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l-
is
l-
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II-I-
,...
-
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Fig.
S-10.
Two
types
of
Amplifier:
V555A
charge of
termined
if
of either capacitor,
which they discharge, could produce an asymmetrical output waveform.
In
charge a given amount
which they discharge; this would be the voltage at the plate
of
(AI
roll
is
held cutoff
(554,
by
the discharge of
addition, the time needed for these capacitors to
V555A
in
the case of
off
and
and
or
high-frequency
IBI
overshoot.
for
an interval determined
V565
is
in
the value of the resistors through
is
affected by the potential toward
(558,
distortion
held cutoff for an interval de-
(558.
A change
and the voltage
1
10~
in
the
by
in
the value
at
the screen
Vertical
the
.
II
I.
dis-
dis-
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5-7
Maintenance -Type
of
V565 in the case
termined,
ly, these resistors should be checked. The resistors
plate circuit
affect the plate-to-screen
Incorrect Output
airnosl entirely
der
resistance values can be made by turning
in
part,
of
V565 should also be checked, since they
The
amplitude
by
ill the cathode circuit
536
of
C554. Since these voltages are de-
by
the value of
ratio
Voltage
of
the output square
the resistance values
R550
and
R562,
of
V565.
wave
of
the precision
of
V555B. A quick check
off
respective-
is
determined
the
Calibrator
in
of
the
will
divi-
the
and measuring the
if this point does not measure exactly
voltages (when the
rect.
The CAL. ADJ. control
cathode
10-volt range. If the cathode
actly
been replaced, then one
the
the output
should
of
+1
00
divider
have changed in value.
A thousand to one
voltage
be
checked
voltage
Calibrator
V555B (the CAL. VOLT CHECK) over
volts
with
if
at the CAL. VOLT CHECK point;
is
turned on)
R566
will
voltage
this control,
or
more of the precision resistors in
divider
is
the circuit fails to
R589-R590 determines whether
in volts or millivolts. These resistors
+100 volts the output
will
not be cor-
vary
the
voltage
cannot be set
and
if
the tubes have
divide
properly.
at the
about
to
ex-
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Introduction
The
Type 536 Oscilloscope
will
normally
To
insure the
gest that its
operation,
In
addition,
checked whenever a tube
It
is
entire instrument, however.
is
changed in a circuit,
necessary
other
hand, some circuits (namely the
Supply
calibration
adjustments in these circuits be sure to
carefully; an unnecessary adjustment
plete
recalibration
The procedure that
calibration
information
The
location
to
Top
ment fails to
Troubleshooting Procedure section
In
checking the
venient to
(1)
The Power Supply,
Vertical
flection
(as
mentioned previously), adjustments
normally
some instances, however, there
trol adjustments
If
it
is
may
have to be repeated
proper
appropriate
retain its
reliability
calibration
or
at
the
calibration
not
always
to
return the instrument to
and
the
of
the entire instrument. Before
of
the entire instrument. Each step contains the
necessary to check the setting
of
each adjustment can be
View
or
calibrate,
divide
Deflection
Amplifier.
not
affect
necessary to adjust
calibration.
time in the instructions
calibration
be checked
least every six months
necessary to check the
only
High-Voltage
of
the instrument.
follows
the Side
calibration
the instrument into three main sections:
CRT
Amplifier;
With
the
made
in the same section
This effect
is
a stable instrument,
of
measurements,
of
the circuits
or
component
Often
when a
one
or
Power Supply)
lists the steps
View
pull-out sheets.
in
any
of
these steps, refer to the
of
of
the Type 536, it
and
Calibrator
and
the exception
calibration
is
interaction
any
of
these controls, some steps
two
or
will
for
after
two
(3)
that
long
periods
however,
each 500 hours
if
used intermittently.
affected
is
calibration
tube
adjustments
calibration.
Low-Voltage
read
may
of
found
this manual.
The
of
the
in
of
other
of
three times to
be described
follow.
should be
changed.
or
component
affect
making
the instructions
require a com-
for
checking the
one adjustment.
by
If
the instru-
Circuits;
Horizontal
power
one section
sections. In
between con-
the instrument.
and
of
use.
we sug-
of
of
the
may
be
On
the
Power
the
any
referring
is
con-
(2)
The
De-
supplies
will
obtain
at
the
CALIBRATION
PROCEDURE
2.
One
Tektronix Type T Time-Base
3.
DC
voltmeter
brated
for
at
800 volts.
voltage
the entire instrument.
4.
Accurate
for
234-volt
5.
Variable
a
rating
6.
Square-Wave
lent. Accessories
Resistor, 1-Type B52-L10 Pad
Cable.
The
square-wave
ing specifications:
and
400
and
(3)
properly
7.
Constant-Amplitude
190, Type 190A,
1-Type M-358
Amphenol
Cables (equal length).
8.
Alignment
(sensitivity
an
accuracy
Be
sure
reading
rms-reading
autotransformer
of
Kc;
risetime
terminated).
may
operation).
at
least 6.5 amperes.
Generator,
required: 1-Type
generator
(1)
(2)
output
no
more
or
Amphenol
Straight
tools
(see
Fig. 6-1).
Generator
at
least 5000
of
±1 % at
your
meter
adversely
ac
voltmeter, 0-125 volts (0-250 volt5
(Powerstat, Variac, etc.)
Tektronix Type
(20
required must have the
output
frequencies
amplitude
than 20 millimieroseconds (when
Signal
Adapter,
Generator,
equivalent. Accessories required:
"T"
150 volts
is
accurate; an inaccurate
affect
db.), 1-Type
of
about
Adapter,
and
2-Type
Plug-In Unit.
ohms/volt)
and
the
calibration
105
or
B52-R
Terminating
P52
Coaxial
of
50
Kc,
250 millivolts;
Tektronix Type
1-Type
P93
Coaxial
having
equiva-
follow100
PL-258
cali-
±3%
of
Kc,
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Equipment Required
The
following
calibration
1.
Two
identical,
or
"Wide-Band"
the Type K
available, a pair
tuted: Type
equipment
of
the Type 536 Oscilloscope.
properly
Plug-In Preamplifier Units,
or
the Type
of
A,
Type
®®
is
necessary to check the
calibrated
L.
If
neither
the
following
B,
Type C
or
Type
complete
Tektronix "Fast-Rise"
preferably
of
these types
types
may
be substi-
H.
is
Fig.
6-1.
Oscilloscope.
Alignment
tool.
required
10
recalibrate
the
Type
536
6-1
Calibration Procedure -Type
536
I
POWER
SUPPLY
AND
CRT
CALIBRATOR
CIRCUITS
This
section contains the
of
the
bration
circuits. There
section thot
ment; these
low-voltage
voltage
if the voltages measure
your meter
power
power
are
two
will
affect
are
the adjustments
power
supply. Do not adjust either
is
accurate).
information
supplies, the
control adjustments described
the
calibration
that
supply,
and
within
their
for checking the cali-
calibrator,
fo the entire instru-
set
the
the
-800
indicated
and
-150
volts in the
volts
in
the high-
of
these controls
limits (be sure
1. Preliminary
Install the Type T Time-Base
the
HORIZONTAL
install the Type K (or other type preamplifier) Plug-In
into the VERTICAL section. Remove the
the instrument
Type 536:
INTENSITY
SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR
POWER
Type T Plug-In Unit:
TRIGGER
TRIGGER
5X
MAGNIFIER
TIME/DIV.
VARIABLE
Preamplifier Plug-In Unit:
The
controls listed
Type K Plug-In Unit.
with other types
AC DC
VOLTS/CM
VARIABLE CALIBRATED (full rightl
Note:
For
will
be described
setting
is
not pertinent to this
Connect the Type 536 to the autotransformer, adjust
output
the
volts (234 volts
type
of
operation),
Type
536
for warmup, recheck the
exactly 115 volts (or 234 volts).
section
and
set
the front-panel controls
MODULATION
MODE
SLOPE
below
The
of
plug-in units.
those controls
in
the procedure that follows,
of
the autotransformer for
if
your instrument
and
to the
ON
position.
2. Low-Voltage Power Supply
Proper
operation
the two plug-in units
of the Type 536 Oscilloscope, including
is
Generator
of
the Type 536 Oscilloscope,
CALIBRATED (full right)
are those associated
nomenclature
not
listed, either their adiustments
part
of
turn the POWER switch on the
After
output
of
dependent on correct
Plug-In Unit into
two
side covers from
as
follows:
INT.
UNBLANK
AUTO
+EXT.
.5
MILLI
will
differ
the procedure.
approximately
is
connected for this
a couple
the
autotransformer
of
power
OFF
OFF
OFF
SEC
with
DC
or
the crt
in
this
and
Unit
the
slightly
.05
their
115
minutes
for
supply
voltages.
reference for the
is
critical; it must measure within 2 percent
value.
Connect the
(see
tween
tolerance
does not measure
-150
volts.
vary
volts
is
connected for this type
-150-volt
of
The
also be measured
supplies must regulate to within 3 percent
value. The + 100-volt supply should measure 100 -+-3 volts,
the
+350-volt
lation
autotransformer between 105
volts); the voltages should remain constant over this range.
If
tolerances, refer to the Troubleshooting Procedure
manual.
3.
The
Calibrator
of
is
nector
tion.
To
unchanged from Step 1 (make sure the red CALIBRATOR
knob
between the CAL. VOLT. CHECK test point
this
ADJ. control
If the
metrica lIy, the
will
knob
Nonsymmetrical
caused
The
-150-volt
other
voltmeter
Fig.
5-8)
and
the chassis. If the
-147
volts
and
no adjustment
within
ADJ. control
To
check the regulation
the
output
voltage
to
125 volts (from 210 to 250 volts
supply should re.main constant over this range
input
voltages. -
voltages
+225-volt
of
any
of
at
supply should measure 225
supply should measure 350 ± 10 volts. The regu-
these supplies can be checked
of
the supplies fail to regulate within the specified
Square-Wave
amplitude
the
Calibrator
+ 100 volts, the
will
check this
is
set
voltage
fall to
is
turned to either the MI LLiVOL
by
of
is
dependent on the quiescent
C.F.
be within 3 percent
voltage,
to the OFF position),
does not measure + 100 volts, adjust the CAL.
R566
Calibrator
voltage
50
volts
operation
a defective tube (V555A-V565).
regulated supply serves
regulated supplies.
between the
and
-153
these limits, however, adjust the
R697
until the
of
of
the three other regulated supplies can
the
point
Calibrator
the
output
V555B.
output
to
voltage
leave the front-panel controls
obtain
Multivibrator
at
the CAL. VOLT. CHECK test point
-+-5
volts when the red CALIBRATOR
of
as
the
This
voltage
of
its rated
-150-volt
voltage
volts, the supply
is
necessary. If the
voltage
of
the
-150-volt
the autotransformer from 105
operation); the
indicated
and
125 volts (or 210 to 250
voltage
When
this
the
of
the
at
the CAL.
of
the front-panel
and
connect the
voltage.
circuit
TS
or
Multivibrator
checkpoint
measures be-
is
within
voltage
measures
if
the instrument
output
in Fig. 6-8. These
of
±6
by
the
cathode
cathode
and
is
operating
VOLTS position.
-150
supply,
of
the
their rated
volts,
and
the
varying
Square-Wave
the
of
this
voltage
voltage
OUT
con-
calibra-
voltmeter
ground. If
sym-
is
usually
4. H.igh-Voltage Power Supply
The
adjustment that
total accelerating
deflection sensitivity.
ment, connect the voltmeter between the H.V. ADJ.
and
the chassis.
-800
±25
volts (be sure to
scale
and
observe polarity). If the
voltage
The
sets
the high
on the crt
To
check the setting
voltage
set
at
your
this
voltage
and
point
voltmeter
voltage
determ ines the
thus affects the
of
this adjust-
TEST
should measure
on the
proper
measures within
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these limits no adjustment
voltage does not measure within
however, adjust the H.V. ADJ.
volts.
During the check for regulation, the output
volt supply should not vary more than 10 volts between the
following limits.
For 117-volt
Lower limit:
Upper limit: Line voltage 125 volts;
For
234-volt
Lower limit:
Upper limit:
5.
CRT
To
trace
changed since Step
INTENSITY, FOCUS and
the trace.
Vertical plug-in unit until the trac ,
behind the center graticule line (adj t the
control for the level most pleasing to your
trace and
of
the graticule, the crt
operation-
Line
voltage 105 volts; .
INTENSITY control turned full right.
INTENSITY control turned full left.
operation-
Line
voltage
INTENSITY control turned full right.
Line
voltage 250 volts;
INTENSITY control turned full left.
Alignment
check the alignment
on
the crt. If the front-panel
Next,
adjust the
the
graticule line coincide over the entire length
of
the circuit
RB11
210
volts;
of
the crt,
1,
you should need only to adjust the
ASTIGMAT'
POSITI
is
properly aligned and no
is
necessary. If the
25
volts
of
for
a reading
of
obtain
a clear, sharp
~ontrols
have not been
controls to obtain
ING
control on the
is
positioned directly
SCALE
-BOO volts,
of
the -BOO-
eyes).
-BOO
ILLUM.
If the
ad-
justment
it
nylon adjusting ring until they do.
have aligned the crt trace with the graticule line, loosen
the clamp and
against the graticule and tighten the base clamp.
the alignment
sure it
6.
position the trace to the top line
crt to be within its specifications
from a straight, horizontal trace, at this point,
than three-quarters
the curvature
GEOM. ADJ. control
coincident with the
to slightly readjust the FOCUS and ASTIGMATISM controls
is
necessary. If the two do not coincide, however,
will
be necessary
didn't
move while the clamp was being tightened.
CRT
Geometry
With
the controls unchanged from the preceeding step,
of
to
rotate the tube
push
the crt
of
the crt
of
one minor division.
the trace exceeds this tolerance, adjust the
RB62
top
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forward
after
tightening the clamp to be
for
until the trace
graticule line.
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means
(See
Fig.
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until it
of
the graticule. For the
geometry, any deviation
(See
is
It
may be necessary
,
of
the
After you
rests
snugly
Recheck
must
be
less
Fig.
6-3).
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the
alignment
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of the crt.
Fig.
6-3.
Checking the
for this setting
position the trace to the bottom line
check the geometry.
geometry when the trace
graticule may not be the best adjustment when the trace
is
positioned at the bottom
occurs, work back and forth between the top and bottom
of
the graticule, and adjust the GEOM. ADJ. control for the
best overall linearity.
VERTICAL
section contains the information
This
calibration
also one adjustment to check on the
to make the procedure complete.
of
geometry
of
the Vertical POSITIONING controL)
the Vertical Deflection
of
the
crt.
You
may find the adjusment
is
positioned
of
the graticule. If this situation
DEFLECTION
AMPLIFIER
of
the graticule and
at
the
for
Amplifier.
Vertical pl
Then,
for
best
top
of
the
checking the
There
ug-in unit
6-3
IS
Calibration Procedure -Type
Vertical
While
lion check, the selling
panel
ing with the Vertical Amplifier.
Set
the POWER switch
ASTIGMATISM and Vertical
trace of suitable intensity
the crt.
of
ment
the
case,
the VARIABLE control, until there
displacement
DC
Balance
this
is
more
of
an operator's check than a
of
of
the plug-in unit must
the front-panel controls
ON)
and adjust the INTENSITY, FOCUS,
Then
rotate the VARIABLE
the Vertical plug-in unit.
to
the crt trace,
DC
BAL.
adlust.the
control
of
as
is
DC
BAL.
the trace.
improperly
control,
7. Vertical Amplifier
To
check the adjustment that
Amplifier,
tion
jumper from the CAL.
nector
jumper from the
INPUT connector on the Type T
Next,
black CALIBRATOR knob to
FOCUS and ASTIGMATISM controls until the waveform
appearing
control settings should result
cycles
the crt with the
With
system from the
crt depends on
plug-in unit
set
the front-panel controls
(1),
but leave the POWER switch
OUT
on
the Vertical plug-in unit, and connect another
VERT.
SIG.
turn the red CALI
on the crt
of
the
calibrator
POSITIONING
a fixed-voltage input
Calibrator,
two
and
....
BRA
has
waveform. Center the display on
factors: the gain
the gain
-
536
the DC
and
the VARIABLE control
BAL.
control on the front
be
checked before proceed-
as
outlined
POSITIONING
sharpness near the center
If
there
ir.
Section
controls for a
contraf
on the front panel
is
any
vertical displace-
adjusted. If this
while
continuing to rotate
is
no
longer any vertical
is
Gain
sets
the gain
connector to the INPUT con-
OUT
connector to the TRIGGER
Horizontal
TOR
knob to VOLTS an'd the
.2.
Then,
adjust the INTENSITY,
the best presentation.
in
a display of about five
controls.
to
the Vertical deflection
the amount
of
the Vertical
f-
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-
of
the Vertical
as
outlined
ON.
Connect a
plug-in unit.
of
deflection on the
of
the Preamplifier
Amplifier.
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calibra-
11)
(leave
rotated,
is
in
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the
Sec-
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Fig.
6-4.
Checking
i
the
gain
of
the
vertical
I
amplifier.
of
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v....o..
l
.the gain
bration, any deviation from the front-panel
be due to an improper adjustment
control in the Type 536.
Make
unit
CALIBRATED position. The amount
should be exactly 4
flection
trol
(See
8. Vertical Compression
With
center
top
trol on the Vertical plug-in remains
positi·on.
this position
the deflection must be 4
If the vertical deflection, with the
the top
tion the bottom
graticule and repeat the check.
call for 4 major divisions
If there
pression (insufficient deflection)
of
or
In
pression may be compensated for by adjusting
Volts Adjust Control. However, it should be noted that
there
GAIN
VOL
to the center
control.
return the trace to both the top
and recheck for compression or expansion. It may be nec-
essary to repeat this procedure
the
9. Vertical Beam Position Centering
Set
Ileave the POWER switch
FOCUS and ASTIGMATISM controls
crt. Position the trace
observe the Vertical Beam Position Indicators (the two small
neon lamps
Both lamps should be extinguished when the trace
the exact center
adjust the BEAM POSITION
trol
trace up and
control
CENTERING control until the lamps
the center graticule line.
of
the
preamplifier
sure the VOLTSICM switch on the Vertical plug-in
is
set to
.05
and the VARIABLE control
major
is,
not indicated, adjust the
R313
until the deflection
Fig. 6-4).
exactly four
of
the crt, position the top
line
of
the graticule.
Then
of
of
the graticule,
is
either expansion (excessive deflection)
the
waveform
both
of
the
Type 536
is
interaction between this control and the
ADJ. control. If it
TS
ADJ. control it
of
After
proper
adjustment
the front-panel controls
above
R375
until the
down
and
maior
check the amount
the
waveform.
of
the waveform to the bottom line
you may find it necessary to replace one
Output
SIN
101
will
the crt
readjusting the
of
the left corner
of
the graticule. If either
lamp
the crt with the Vertical
adjust the BEAM POSITION INDICATOR
established by
of
the
of
deflection on the crt
divisions. If this amount
VERT,
is
exactly 4 major divisions
and
Expansions
divisions
Make
major
divisions
is
within specifications, then posi-
±0.5
Amplifier
through 614, expansion or com-
is
necessary to adjust the
be necessary to return the trace
and
readjust the
both controls.
ON)
in
the exact center
INDICATOR
is
extinguished. Then move the
of
of
the
sure that the VARIABLE con-
of
vertical deflection for
To
be within specifications,
waveform'
Again,
minor division.
in
either
tubes, V354
VERT.
GAIN
and
bottom
two
or three times to
as
outlined
and adjust the INTENSITY,
for
of
fire
its
calibration
VERT.
is
GAIN
deflection,
waveform
in
the CALIBRATED
±0.5
minor division.
positioned at
the specifications
or
both positions
and
VERT
ADJ. control,
of
in
sharp trace on the
of
the graticule cover).
lamp
CENTERING con-
POSITIONING
equidistant from
own
GAIN
set
ADJ. con-
or
V364.
R539,
SCREEN
GAIN
the
graticule
Section
the crt.
is
cali-
will
ADJ.
to the
of
de-
in
the
to the
of
the
com-
Screen
VERT.
ADJ.
obtain
and
is
lighted,
(1)
in
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Fig.
6-5.
amplifier.
Checking
for
compression
10. Vertical Signal Out
With
the controls
position the trace
nect a voltmeter,
SIG.
OUT
connector
centered
should read zero.
adjust the
reading.
vertically
VERT.
11. Vertical
With
a free-running trace in the exact center
(os
obtained
in
unchanged
in
the exact center
set
to a DC scale, between the
and
on the crt, the
If
the
SIG.
OUT
DC
Shift
the previous step], connect an
or
expansion
DC
Level
from the previous step,
0.1
the crt.
the chassis.
voltage
voltmeter
DC
LEVEL
With
at
does not
ADJ
R395
in
the
vertical
Next,
con-
VERT.
the trace
this connector
read
zero,
for a zero
of
the crt
ohmmeter
between
and
there
ohmmeter
trol to
is
polarity
graticule.
on
If the
obtain
with
any
you can
a 11/2-volt cell con be connected between the INPUT con-
nector and the chassis,
VARIABLE controls can be adjusted
will
to the INPUT connector,
as
one-half
of
network
the
drilt
ond
plug-in unit
that the Type
the OUTPUT connector
B52-Ll 0 Pad
Preamplifier plug-in unit.
controls
and
deflection
SITY,
for a presentation similar to that shown in Fig.
going pulse
and square,
compensating networks
any
shoot
need
set
the front-ponel controls
INTENSITY
SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR
POWER
AMPLIFIER
AC
DC
VOLTS/CM
VARIABLE
TRIGGER
TRIGGER
5X
MAGNIFIER
TIME/DIV.
VARIABLE CALIBRATED
on
set
FOCUS, ASTIGMATISM and
Now,
closely examine the leading corner
rolloff
as
of
MODULATIOl'l
PHASING
(in
Horizontal
MODE
SLOPE
wire
between the
TRIGGER
105
Square-Wave Generator to the Preamplifier
in
the manner shown
B52-R
Terminating Resistor
of
is
connected to the INPUT connector
the Type
the OUTPUT AMPLITUDE control for a vertical
of
about
in
as
to the corner,
shown in Fig. 6-7(C), the Vertical
adjustment.
105
4 major divisions. Adjust the INTEN-
the center
shown
in
is
536
of
as
follows:
INT.
CALIBRATED
section)
.5
MICRO
VERT.
INPUT connector. Then, connect
in
Fig.
6-6. Make sure
is
the Type
Set
for a frequency
of
Fig. 6-7(A), no adjustment
necessary. However,
as
105,
and that the Type
the RANGE
the crt. If this corner
shown
and
of
POSITIONING
in
Fig.
the Vertical
UNBLANK
OFF
ON
50
DC
.05
AUTO.
+EXT.
OFF
SEC
SIG.
OUT
connected to
of
FREQUENCY
about 400
controls
6-7.
of
the positive-
is
of
if
there
6-7(BJ,
or over-
Amplifier
con-
the
Kc,
nice
the
is
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If the need for adjustment
L324,
located
L350
and
Output
In
normal operation, the top
should be just about even with the
about one-quarter inch
and
L356,
adjusted.
To
adjust the
QUENCY controls
of
about
Plug-In Unit to 2 MICRO
sult
in
examine the leading corner
center
Fig. 6-8, no adjustment
any
rolloff
is
incorrect.
slug
in
for maximum inductance.
above
the 12BY7 Input
L356,
located
Amplifier
100
a display similar to that shown
of
LR323
tubes. Do not adjust
should be visible when these coils are
LR323
of
the Type
kc,
and
set
the crt.
or overshoot, the time constant
If
When
this network
will normally be positioned
13. Vertical-Signal Out Waveform Compensa-
tion
Proper compensation
VERT.
SIG.
OUT
connector depends
values in the
tion
of
C392, can be checked
observing the waveform
connector on another oscilloscope.
volves
in units. If onother oscilloscope
divider
of
the waveform, which depends
only
the Type 536, using
is
indicated, adjust
Amplifier
above
the 6360 (5894
LR323
of
the slugs, in
top
of
the adjusting screws, for
network,
the TIME/DIV. control
the corner
is
of
which C392
in
available
set
the RANGE
105
for an output frequency
SEC.
These
settings should
in
of
the pulse
is
square,
necessary. However,
is
properly
the
waveform
on
is
part.
on
two
ways.
two
One
at
the
The
Preamplifier-type plug-
is
available,
L304
and
tubes, and
SIN
101-6141
at
this time.
L304
and
L324,
coil forms. And,
L350
properly
and
FRE-
on
the Type T
re-
Fig. 6-8.
appearing
of
in
available
the impedance
The
the setting
VERT.
other method in-
Again,
in
as
shown in
if
there
this network
adjusted, the
the coil form
at
compensa-
method
one thot
SIG.
is
OUT
is
the
the
by
is
of
in
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Fig.
6-7.
amplifier.
6-6
Checking
the
high-frequency
compensation
of
the
vertical
Fig.
6-8.
Checking
the
adjustment
of
the
LR323
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good adjustment and properly compensated for high frequencies, the first method
oscilloscope
satisfactory results.
is
not available, the second method
is
recommended. If another
will
yield
Method Using Another Oscilloscope
With
a Preamplifier-type plug-in unit
section, any type
zontal section. That
type plug-in unit may be used
Connect the Type
connector
cribed
controls
50
Kc.
105
major divisions when the
trols are
Connect the probe
the probe
SIG.
rate
and adjust the input attenuator for a suitable deflection.
These
shown
are flat,
pensating
similar to either Fig.
is
not properly compensated and C392 must be adjusted.
of
in
Step
of
Adjust the OUTPUT AMPLITUDE control
for a vertical deflection on the Type 536
set
OUT
of
the test oscilloscope for 5 microseconds/division,
settings should produce a
in
Fig.
as
capacitor
of
plug-in unit may be used
is,
either a Type T
in
105
Square-Wave Generator to the INPUT
the Vertical plug-in unit
12,
and
set
the RANGE
the Type
to
has
connector
shown
105
for an output frequency
VOlTS/CM
.05
and CALIBRATED, respectively.
of
the test oscilloscope (make sure
been properly compensated) to the
of
the Type 536, adiust the sweep
display
6-9.
If the
top
and bottom
in
6-9(Al. no adjustment
is
necessary. If the waveform appears
6-9(B)
or
6-9(Cl. however, the
in
the Vertical
in
the Hori-
or
a Preamplifier-
the Horizontal section.
in
the manner des-
and
FREQUENCY
of
about
of
the Type
of
about 4
and VARIABLE con-
VERT.
similar to that
of
the waveform
of
the com-
divider
Method Using Only the Type
With
identical Preamplifier plug-in units
fier sections
as
follows:
Type 536:
INTENSITY
SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR
POWER
AMPLIFIER
Vertical Plug-In Unit
AC DC
VOlTS/CM
VARIABLE
Horizontal Plug-In Unit
AC
VOlTS/CM
VARIABLE
Connect the Type 105 to the INPUT connector
Vertical plug-in unit, in the manner described previously,
and connect a jumper from the
on the Type 536 to the INPUT connector
plug-in unit. Adjust the RANGE and FREQUENCY controls
of
the Type
and adjust the INTENSITY, FOCUS, ASTIGMATISM and
POSITIONING
similar to that shown
the INTENSITY control any higher than necessary to
the two clearly defined dots
of
the display might
If
two
shown
However,
to the dots,
If any smear
adjustment
the FOCUS and ASTIGMATISM controls.
of
the Type 536, adjust the front-panel controls
MODULATION
PHASING
DC
105
for an output frequency
controls
well-defined, sharp spots
in
Fig. 6-10(A). the
if
there
as
shown in Fig. 6-10(8). C392
is
present, be sure this
of
C392
of
the
in
Fig. 6-10.
damage
divider
is
either a leading
and
not due to a n improper setting
536
in
the Ampli-
INT.
UNBlANK
OFF
ON
50
DC
.05
CALIBRATED
DC
1
CALIBRATED
of
the
VERT.
SIG.
OUT
connector
of
the Horizontal
of
about
50
Kc,
Type 536 for a presentation
Be
careful not to
on
the crt; excessive brilliancy
the phosphor on the crt screen.
appear
is
properly compensated.
on the crt,
or
a trailing smear
must
is
due to
be adjusted.
an
set
see
as
improper
of
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6-9.
oscilloscope.
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Checking
the
VERT.
SIG. OUT
compensation
with
another
14. Vertical Amplifier Bandwidth
To
check the
a Preamplifier-type plug-in unit
bandwidth
of
the Vertical Amplifier, install
in
the Vertical section
of
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r:r:
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Fig.
6-10.
Type
Checking
536.
the
{~
the
VERT.
SIG. OUT
compensation
0
using
6-7
only
Calibration Procedure -Type
the Type 536,
..
section
Type 536
INTENSITY
SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR
POWER
AMPLIFIER PHASING
the
a Type H Plug-In Unit),
control for a vertical
(see
Fig. 6-11(AI.
controls on the Vertical plug-in unit are set to .05 (.005 on
the Type H Plug-In Unit only)
You may adjust the Vertical
Vertical plug-in unit
do
not adjust
Next,
the RANGE
scale,
and
RANGE
vertical deflection on the crt falls to
divisions,
corresponds to a 3-db
and
a Type T Plug-In Unit
Set
the front-panel controls
MODULATION
VOLTS/CM
be .005 on the Type
on
all
Horizontal
MAGNIFIER
of
of
the Vertical plug-in unit,
Generator
Attenuator
set
the FREQUENCY RANGE switch (Type 190)
adjust the FREQUENCY control (Type
IN
as
shown
control to
others listed
Plug-In Unit
MODE
SLOPE
LEVEL
the crt.
any
SELECTOR
MEGACYCLES control (Type 190A) until the
Next,
for on output frequency
of
the Type
and
deflection
Make
sure the
during
other
switch (Type 190A) to the
in
Fig.
drop
536
in
the
Horizontal
as
follows:
INT.
UNBLANK
OFF
ON
50
DC
*see note
its most sensitive DC range;
H Plug-In Preamplifier Unit,
in
(1)
of
Equipment Required.
Any
position
50
and
and
position the trace near
connect the Type
Generator
190
adjust the OUTPUT AMPLITUDE
of exactly 6
and
POSITIONING
this check
controls.
6-11
(B).
from the
to the INPUT con-
and
set the controls on
or
190A to
VOLTS/CM
CALIBRATED. respectively.
for
exactly
This
amount
original
below
CALIBRATED
other
than
AUTO.
Any position
Full right
Full right
OFF
MICRO
CALIBRATED
SEC
ASTIGMATISM
190
or
of
500
.5
(.1
if
major
divisions
and
VARIABLE
control on the
bandwidth
190)
4.25
of
deflection
deflection,
190A
Ke.
using
but
9.0-21
or
major
or
the
and
represents the upper-frequency limit
Amplifier.
typical
This frequency should
values
are
in the range from
be
HORIZONTAL DEFLECTION
This section contains the
calibration
Type 536.
ing the
the
information
line form,
ing step in Section
Install the Type T Time-Bose
the Vertical section
Preamplifier plug-in unit that was used in
the
panel controls
Type
Type T Plug-In
Preamplifier Plug-In
Adjust the INTENSITY, FOCUS
trols
the trace near the center'
15 .. Horizontal
Rotate the VARIABLE control on the
unit.
as
this control
the trace remains stationary.
of
the
Horizontal
This
procedure
calibration
and
Horizontal
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INTENSITY
SQVARE-WAVE
Red
Block Knob
POWER
TRIGGER
TRIGGER
5X
MAGNIFIER
TIME/DIV
VARIABLE
AC
DC
VOLTS/CM
VARIABLE CALIBRATED (full right)
for
a free-running vertical trace,
of
the Vertical
in
this section
frequent reference
[2).
of
section
as
follows:
MODULATION
(ALI
Knob
Unit
.lin. Vertical
MODE
SLOPE
Unit (in
DC
If
there
is
any
is
rotated, adjust the DC
informotion
Deflection
is
the some
Amplifier.
appears
is
Generator
the Type 536,
of
the Type 536.
BRA
TOR
section)
CALIBRATED (full right)
Horizontal
of
the crt.
Balance
horizontal
displacement
mode
and
of
at
least
13
to
14
AMPLIFIER
fOf
Amplifier
as
in
more
to the correspond-
Plug-In
and
install the same
,.s
sectionl.
ASTIGMATISM con-
and
Horizontal
-BAL.
the Vertical
12
me,
and
me.
checking the
in the
that for check-
For this reason,
of
on out-
Unit
into
(2)
Section
Set
EXT.
into
the front-
DC
VOLTS
.2
ON
AUTO.
.
+EXT.
OFF
MILLI
SEC
DC
.05
then position
plug-in
of
the trace,
control until
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6-8
Checking
the
bandwidth
of
the
vertical
amplifier.
16. Horizbntal Amplifier
With
t~'e
controls unchanged from Step
jumper fr'om the CAL.
nector
of
the
Horizontal
er from the HORIZ. SIG.
INPUT connector
connect a third jumper between the
nector on the Type T Plug-In
INPUT connector. This should result in a vertical presentation
of
the
Calibrator
OUT
of
the Type T Vertical plug-in unit,
waveform
Gain
15,
connect a
connector to the INPUT con-
plug-in unit, connect another jump-
OUT
connector to the TRIGGER
and
Unit
on the crt.
+GATE
and
the INTENSITY
The
OUT
con-
MOD.
horizontal
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Calibration Procedure -Type
536
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Fig.
6-12.
GAIN
Calibrator
ADJ. control
axis.
deflection should be exactly 4
in Fig. 6-12. If it
the
rect.
waveform
is
displayed
not exactly 4 major divisions, adjust
R213
on a vertical
major
divisions,
until the deflection
time-base
as
shown
is
cor-
17. Horizontal Compression and Expansion
With
exactly 4 major divisions
of
the crt, position the left side
left side
To
divisions
with the waveform positioned
is
waveform to the right side
the check for the same specifications.
may find it necessary to replace one
plifier Tubes, V254 and V264.
or
SCREEN
described
several readjustments to compensate for interaction between
the
of
the graticule. Check the amount
be within specifications, the deflection must be 4
±0.5
minor division. If the horizontal deflection,
within specifications, then position the right side
If there
In
is
either excessive compression
Type 536
compression
SCREEN
SIN
may.
VOLTS ADJ. control,
in
Step
VOLTS ADJ. and
101
through 614, horizontal expansion
be corrected for
8.
Again, it may be necessary to make
of
deflection
of
the waveform to the
at
the left side
of
the graticule and repp.at
or
R259,
following
GAIN
ADJ. controls.
in
of
of
the graticule,
or
expansion, you
both
Output
by
adjusting the
the procedure
the center
deflection.
major
of
the
Am-
18. Horizontal Beam Position Centering
Remove the jumper between the
and the INPUT connector
and position the trace
observe the Horizontal
of
in
the exact center
Beam
Position Indicator lamps,
CAL
OUT
connector
the Horizontal plug-in unit,
of
the crt.
Next,
above
the right corner
lighted, with the trace in the exact center
adjust the BEAM-POSITION INDICATOR CENTERING con-
trols
R275
trace from side to side with the Horizontal POSITIONING
control and adjust
from the center
19. Horizontal Signal Out
With
the controls unchanged from the previous step,
position the trace
nect a voltmeter,
SIG.
OUT
connector should read zero. If the voltmeter does not read
zero, adjust the HORIZ. SIG.
for a reading
adjustable, over a Iimited range, in the same manner
that
of
the Vertical Amplifier.
To
check the high-frequency response
Amplifier,
Type 536
Type T Plug-In Unit (in
Preamplifier Plug-In Unit
Connect a jumper between the HORIZ. SIG.
nector and the TRIGGER INPUT connector
Plug-In Unit, and connect another jumper between the
+GATE
set
the front-panel controls
INTENSITY
SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR
POWER
PHASING
TRIGGER MODE AUTO.
TRIGGER
5X
MAGNIFIER OFF
TIME/DIV. 5 MICRO
VARIABLE CALIBRATED
AC
DC
VOlTS/CM
VARIABLE
MODULATION
Vertical section)
SLOPE
OUT
connector and the INTENSITY
of
the Horizontal
as
(in
Horizontal section)
Amplifier
of
the Horizontal
follows:
EXT.
OFF
+EXT.
CALIBRATED
OUT
of
the Type T
MOD.
as
DC
ON
50
SEC
DC
.05
con-
INPUT
is
is
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Calibration Procedure -Type
536
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connector. Then, connect the Type
erator to the INPUT connector
unit
in
the manner described
Fig.
6-6.
Set
the RANGE and FREQUENCY control
Type 105 for a frequency
OUTPUT AMPLITUDE controls for a horizontal deflection
of
about 4 major divisions.
FOCUS, ASTIGMATISM and POSITIONING controls for a
presentation similar to that shown
portant to note that the direction
the bottom
portions
going portions are to the left.
square wave, the one with which we
checking the high-frequency response
Amplifier,
of
the crt to the top, and that positive-going
of
the square wave are to the right and negative-
is
identified
in
Fig. 6-13.
'"=--LEADING
of
105
Square-Wave Gen-
of
the Horizontal plug-in
in
Step
12
and illustrated
about
400 Kc, and
Then
adjust the INTENSITY,
in
Fig. 6-13. It
of
the sweep
The
leading
are
of
the Horizontal
of
set
is
is
corn~r
of
concerned
CORNER
in
the
the
im-
from
the
in
SIG.
OUT
connector,
oscilloscope for 5 microseconds/division. The presentation
on the test oscilloscope should
in
Fig. 6-9. If there
bottom on the waveform, adjust C292
pensate the
Method Using Only the Type
Withdraw
tion
of
Plug-In unit (the same type
in
its place.
Type 536
INTENSITY
SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR
POWER
AMPLIFIER
Vertical Plug-In Unit
AC DC
VOLTS/CM
VARIABLE
Horizontal Plug-In Unit
AC DC
VOLTS/CM
VARIABLE
divider
the Type T Plug-In Unit from the Vertical
the Type 536,
Set
and
set
the sweep rate
appear
is
any
departure from a flat
of
which
it
is
a part.
536
and
install the other Preamplifier
as
in
the front-panel controls
MODULATION
PHASING
of
the test
similar to that shown
top
and
to'
correctly com-
sec-
the Horizontal section)
as
follows:
EXT.
DC
OFF
ON
50
DC
1
CALIBRATED
DC
.05
CALIBRATED
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Fig.
6-1
J.
lonlal
The
square wave,
there
of
and
tively),
However, the slugs
deeper into the coil forms than those
plifier. Like its counterpart
LR223
about
SEC.
Checking
amplifier.
procedure
is
need to adjust the high-frequency compensation
the Amplifier,
L204
and
are
time-constant network
100
Kc,
Ihe
for
is
the same
L250
L224
adjusted
with the
high-frequency
checking the leading corner
as
and
(located
in
the manner described
of
these coils will be positioned slightly
TlME/DIV
compensalion
that -explained
L256
(above V254 and V264j,
above
V204 and V224, respec-
in
in
the Vertical Amplifier, the
is
adjusted
at
control
of
in
Step
in
the Vertical Am-
a frequency
set
to 2 MICRO
Step
Ihe
of
hori-
the
12.
12.
22. Horizontal Signal Out Waveform Compensation
Method Using Another Oscilloscope
If this method
waveform
sure that the oscilloscope
plained
With
previous step,
for an output frequency
compensated probe from the test oscilloscope to the HORIZ.
at
in
Step
the controls
of
checking the compensation
the HORIZ. SIG.
13.
of
the Type 536 unchanged from the
set
the Type
of
about
OUT
connector
is
in
good
adjustment,
105
Square-Wave Generator
50
Kc.
Connect a properly
of
is
used, make
as
the
ex-
of
Connect the Type
Horizontal plug-in unit, and connect a jumper from the
HORIZ. SIG.
the Vertical plug-in unit.
for an output frequency
INTENSITY, FOCUS, ASTIGMATISM and
If
controls for a
Fig. 6-10.
too high,
phosphor.
As
explained
spots. However, now
down direction, rather than the side to side direction shown
in
Fig. 6-10.
to an improper adjustment
proper setting
OUT
Be
as
excessive spot
Again,
of
105
Square-Wave Generator to the
connector to the INPUT connector
Set
the controls on the Type
of
about
two-dot
sure that the INTENSITY control
in
display similar to that shown
brilliancy
Step
13,
check
any
smear yvill be
be
sure that
of
C292 and not due to an im-
the FOCUS and ASTIGMATISM controls.
can
for
any smearing
any
smear
50
Kc.
23. Horizontal Amplifier Bandwidth
Install the Type T Time-Base Unit
of
the Type 536,
Type 536
INTENSITY
SQUARE-WAVE CALIBRATOR
POWER
AMPLIFIER
Horizontal Plug-In
AC
VOLTS/CM
VARIABLE
and
set
the front-panel controls
MODULATION
PHASING
Unit
in
the Vertical section
*See note
CALIBRATED
Adjust the
POSITIONING
is
not
damage
in
is
the crt
of
an up and
actually
as
follows:
EXT.
DC
OFF
ON
50
DC
below
of
105
set
the
due
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*Set the VOLTS/CM control to its most sensitive DC range;
this
will
be .005 on the Type H Preamplifier Plug-In Unit,
and
.05
on
all
others listed
Type'T
and position the trace near the center
connect the Type
Generator to the INPUT connector on the Horizontal plug-in
unit, and
output frequency
190
adjust the OUTPUT AMPLITUDE control for a horizontal
deflection
the
of
decreases to 4.25 divisions. Do not touch the OUTPUT
AMPLITUDE control
step, and make sure the VOLTS/CM and VARIABLE controls
the Type H Plug-In Unit) and CALIBRATED, respectively.
The
same
at
13
Vertical Plug-In Unit
TRIGGERING
TRIGGER
STABILITY full right
TRIGGERING
5X
MAGNIFIER
TIME/DIV
VARIABLE
Adjust the oscilloscope controls
set
or 190A to
of
same
procedure outlined
the Signal Generator until the horizontal deflection
on
the Horizontal plug-in unit are
bandwidth
as
that
least
12
to 14Me.
MODE
SLOPE
LEVEL
190
the controls
of
500
.5
(.1
exactly 6 major divisions. Next,
of
the Horizontal
of
the Vertical Amplifier. That
Me, and typical values lie in the range from
24. Equalizing the
in
(l)
of
Equipment Required.
Any position other
than AUTO.
Any position
full right
50
MICRO
CALIBRATED
for
a free-running trace,
of
the crt.
or
190A Constant-Amplitude Signal
of
the signal generator for an
Ke.
Set
the Attenuator
if
using a Type H Plug-In Unit), and
in
Step 14, adjust the controls
of
the Signal
Response
Generatoi
Amplifier
of the Deflection
of
during this
set
to
.05
should be the
is,
it should be
OFF
SEC
Next,
the Type
following
(.005 on
Amplifiers
The
bandwidth
the setting
because
greater effect
than
a setting
bandwidth
AMPLIFIER
band~idth.
trol, the
to that measured for the Vertical
is
measurement equal to that obtained
plifier, however, adjust the capacitor across the deflection
plates to change the
some
the Vertical deflection plates.
capacitor
tion plates. If you find
you
high-frequency compensation
for the Vertical Amplifier; Step
of
on
that
of
With
the controls unchanged from Step
bandwidth
within tolerance. If you cannot obtain a
instruments, this capacitor
is
will
then have to repeat the
of
both deflection amplifiers depends on
of
the
AMPLIFIER
its configuration, this control
on
the
bandwidth
of
the Vertical Amplifier. There should be
the
AMPLIFIER
of
the
two
PHASING control and note the
If,
oat
some
of
bandwidth
C266 and appears across the Horizontal deflec-
PHASING s;,ontrol. However,
will
have a
of
ffie-°Horizontal
PHASING control where the
deflection amplifiers
point
within the range
the Horizontal
is
it
necessary to adjust this capacitor,
of
Amplifier
Amplifier,
for
the Vertical Am-
of
the circuit affected.
C366 and appears across
In
other instruments, this
steps
for adjusting the
the amplifiers (Step
21
for the Horizontal
Amplifier
will
be equal.
23,
rotate the
chang~
of
this con-
is
the instrument
bandwidth
in
equal
the
In
12
Calibration Procedure -Type
Amplifier).
or three times to obtain the same 3-db point for both deflection amplifiers. It
Ihat the greater the capacity
deflection plates, the
circuit
fore be adjusted for
with equal frequency response for the two deflection ampi ifiers.
25.
This
procedure may have to be repeated two
is
important to remember, however,
of
the capacitor across the
lower
the possible
in
which it
is
located.
as
little capacity
This
Centering the Amplifier
bandwidth
capacitor should there-
as
possible consistent
Phasing
536
of
the
Control
Range
Install identical Preamplifier plug-in units
of
the Type 536,
Constant-Amplitude Signal
in
the manner illustrated
cable lengths
their lowest DC range
oth~rs),
quency
for ten divisions
tally.
left corner
shown
as
in
loop
difference between the
not necessarily have to be
range
AMPLIFIER
(opening
point. There should be an equal phase shift
tion. If this
loop opening
26.
LIFIER
directions. To be
to at least
or vertical axis), which corresponds to a phase shift
2.5
vision should be
setting
and adjust the Signal Generator for an output fre-
of
lOMe.
This
should result
of
in
Fig. 6-15.
shown
in
Fig. 6-15(A),
(B).
Rotate the
is
closed; this corresponds to zero degrees phase
of
the
PHASING control and observe the phase shift
of
Check
With
the set-up unchanged from Step 25, rotate the AMP-
PHASING control for maximum phase shift
.44
degrees. That is, an opening
of
the
27. Check
With
the set-up unchanged from the previous step, adjust
the
AMPLIFIER
degree.
or just slightly
the frequency
Frequency Range switch.
output
the
and readjust the
phase difference
check for frequencies from
This
frequency
loop
should open, reset the output frequency to
and
connect the Type 190 or 190A
Generator
in
Fig. 6-14.
ond
terminations.
(.005
Adjust the OUTPUT
of
deflection both vertically and horizon-
in
the graticule to the upper right corner,
The
trace may either be a closed loop,
or
AMPLIFIER
two
AMPLIFIER
the loop)
is
not observed, adjust C254 until an equal
is
observed.
PHASING control.
on
Set
on
the Type H Unit; .05
a trace extending from the lower
an open
PHASING control until the
deflection amplifiers.
at
50, the mechanical mid-
either side
Amplifier Phasing Range
within
specifications, the
major
division (along either the horizontal
of
obtained
AMPLIFIER
Phase
PHASING control for a phase difference
will be a
less
of
the Signal Generator,
of
AMPLIFIER
in
on either side
PHASING control.
Shift of Deflection Amplifiers
loop
opening
than one minor division.
The
loop
the Signal Generator
PHASING control for a 1-degree
the opposite direction.
lOme
down
in
both sections
to the plug-in units
Be
sure to have equal
both plug-in units to
on
AMPLIFIER
loop
(ellipse)
Now,
of
the zero-phase
in
at
loop
at
least
of
the zero-phase
of
.17 major division,
in
steps, with the
should close
is
Then
toward DC.
control
as
shown
This
rotate the
either direc-
lOMe.
in
must open
.44
major di-
Now,
reduce
as
reduced. If
10
repeat the
does
both
all
of
the
Me,
as
of
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Fig.
6-15.
Checking
the
range
Fig.
to
the
of
6-14.
Type
the
AMPLIFIER
Connecting
536.
PHASING
the
Type
control.
190
or
190A
Conslant-Amplitude
28. Check Amplifier
30
Me.
Set
the Type 190
20
me,
and adjust the OUTPUT AMPLITUDE control
major divisions
To
be within specifications, there must be a setting
AMPLIFIER
phase difference
Increase the frequency
me,
and reduce the deflection to 2
vertically and horizontally.
there should be a setting
trol where the phase difference