Tektronix 80A01 User Manual

User Manual

80A01 Trigger Prescale Limiting Preamplifier Module

071-0873-00

This document applies to firmware version 1.1.0 and above.

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80A01 Trigger Prescale Preamplifier Module Instrument Software Requirements

The 80A01 prescaled trigger amplifier was designed to be used with software release versions 1.1.0 and later of the 8000 series sampling oscilloscope application. If your instrument is running a release prior to version 1.1.0, Tektronix recommends that you upgrade your instrument to the latest version.

Determining which

software version your

instrument has

How to get an upgrade

Using earlier versions

of software with your

80A01 module

To determine the software version running on your CSA8000 or TDS8000, select About TDS/CSA in the Help menu from the user interface. This command displays the About TDS/CSA dialog which lists the current software version number.

If you find that you are running an older version of software, please visit the Tektronix website at http://www.tektronix.com to find out how to get an upgrade version mailed to you. When you visit the Tektronix website, select the Oscilloscopes page. You will find upgrade information there.

While the 80A01 was designed to be used with software release 1.1.0 or later, it can be used with earlier versions of the software with the following limitations and non-standard behavior:

1. If the 80A01 is inserted in the left-most small slot (labeled CH1 / CH2) of

the TDS/CSA8000 and at least one optical module is present, the 80A01 will behave normally.

2. If the 80A01 is inserted in any other slot or there are no optical modules

present, the following behavior will be seen: a. The instrument will behave as if the odd-numbered channel for the slot

in which the 80A01 is inserted is available for acquisition. Thus if the module is inserted in the right-most small slot, the TDS/CSA8000 will believe that it can acquire data on Channel 7. Turning on acquisition on this ”pseudo-channel” will result in a waveform being acquired from a floating input. This pseudo-waveform will appear as a DC level with all points having amplitude approximately equal to zero.

b. The System Properties dialog (accessed by selecting System Properties

from the Utilities menu in the user interface) may contain incorrect information.

In either scenario (1. or 2.), the actual performance of the 80A01 in amplifying RF signals is not degraded.

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WARRANTY

T ektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this warranty period, T ektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by T ektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. T ektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the T ektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. T ektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than T ektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-T ektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR TICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REP AIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

List of Figures ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List of Tables ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Safety Summary iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preface v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manual Structure v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related Manuals v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contacting T ektronix vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Started 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Description 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Options and Accessories 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrostatic Discharge 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Static Controlled Workstation 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Basics 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Usage 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front Panel 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Input and Output Connectors 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power LED 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Interaction 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Programmer Interface Commands 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

User Adjustments 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80A01 Trigger Prescale Limiting Preamplifier Module User Manual

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Figure 1: 80A01 module block diagram 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2: Installing a module 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3: 80A01 module front panel 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 1: 80A01 module characteristics 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 2: Standard accessories 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3: Optional accessories 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 4: Module characteristics 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 5: Environmental specifications 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 6: Mechanical specifications 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 7: Electromagnetic specifications 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .