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option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement
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Table of Contents
Important safety information ............. ................................ ................................ ......... v
General safety summary ...................................................................................... v
Service safety summary ............................ ................................ ......................... vii
Terms in this manual ..................... .................................. ................................ . viii
Symbols and terms on the product......................................................................... viii
Preface .............................................................................................................. ix
Key features ........................... .................................. ................................ ...... ix
Laser certification................. .................................. ................................ .......... ix
Product description ......................... ................................ ................................ ... x
Models ......................................................................................................... xi
Supported oscilloscopes...................................................................................... xi
Operating information..... ................................ .................................. ....................... 1
Accessories..................................................................................................... 1
Operating considerations...................................................................................... 2
Controls and indicators............................... .................................. ....................... 7
Connecting to a circuit . ................................ .................................. .................... 10
Self calibration ................................................................................................ 12
AutoZero....................................................................................................... 14
Menu button................. ................................ ................................ .................. 14
Offset correction .............................................................................................. 15
1X/2X Range ............................ .................................. ................................ .... 17
Auto Range.................................................................................................... 18
Selecting a sensor tip cable .................................................................................. 19
Output clamping ............ ................................ .................................. ................ 20
Sensor tip loading............................................................................................. 20
Probe compensation .......................................................................................... 21
Deskew......................................................................................................... 21
Input offset ........ ................................ .................................. .......................... 21
Application examples ................... ................................ ................................ .......... 23
Example 1: High-side V
Example 2: High-side drain current measurement .............................. .......................... 25
Example 3: ESD troubleshooting ................................. ................................ .......... 26
Reference information ............................................................................................ 29
Specifications.. ................................ ................................ ................................ 29
Dimensional drawings........................................................................................ 33
IsoVu measurement system block diagram ...... ................................ .......................... 36
Tripods........... ................................ ................................ .............................. 37
Installing the probe tip adapters . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . . 39
Installing the square pins on the circuit board . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 42
measurement................................................................... 23
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User service .......... .................................. ................................ ............................ 45
Service offerings.......... ................................ .................................. .................. 45
Preventive maintenance.................... ................................ ................................ .. 45
Performance verification procedures ....................................................................... 46
Propagation delay............................................................................................. 47
Troubleshooting and error conditions ...................... ................................ ................ 50
Repack the m
Test record ..................................................................................................... 53
Appendix A: Remote programming ............................................................................. 55
CH<n>:PRObe?............................................................................................... 55
CH<n>:PRObe:AUTOZero EXECute ..................................................................... 55
CH<n>:PRObe:COMMAND “CLAMP”, {“ON” | “OFF”} ............................. ................ 55
CH<n>:P
CH<n>:PRObe:FORCEDRange <NR3> .................................................................. 56
CH<n>:PRObe:GAIN? .... ................................ .................................. ................ 56
CH<n>:PRObe:ID {:SERnumber | :TYPe}? ...... ................................ ........................ 56
CH<n>:PRObe:PROPDELay?............ .................................. ................................ 57
CH<n>:PRObe:RECDESkew?.............................................................................. 57
CH<n
CH<n>:PRObe:UNIts?............................. ................................ .......................... 57
CH<n>:PROBECOntrol {AUTO | MAN}................................................................. 57
CH<n>:PROBEFunc:EXTAtten <NR3>................................................................... 57
CH<n>:PROBEFunc:EXTDBatten? ....................................................................... 57
CH<n>:PROBEFunc:EXTUnits {“UU” | “None”}..... .................................. ................ 58
pendix B: Compliance information .......................................................................... 59
Ap
Safety compliance ............................................................................................ 59
Environmental considerations............................................................................... 61
Index
easurement system for shipment ............................................................ 52
RObe:SET {“CLAMP ON” | “CLAMP OFF”}................................................ 55
>:PRObe:RESistance? ................................................................................ 57
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List of Figures
Figure i: TIVM Series IsoVu Measurement System............................................................ x
Figure 1: Maximum safe handling limits for common mode voltages between the sensor head and earth
ground........................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2: RF burn hazard zone around the sensor head ....................... ................................. 6
Figure 3: Controller indicators and buttons...................................................................... 7
Figure 4: Labels on the sensor head.............................................................................. 9
Figure 5: Sensor tip cable top and botto
Figure 6: Connect the Comp box to the oscilloscope.. . . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ... 11
Figure 7: Connecting the sensor tip cable to the sensor head................................................. 11
Figure 8: Connect the s ensor head to the flexible tripod ........ ................................ .............. 12
Figure 9: Probe Setup menu...................................................................................... 14
Figure 10: Digital filter aliasing ................................................................................. 15
Figure 11: Digital filter aberrations (about 2.5% of V
Figure 12: Digital filter aberrations after disabling offset correction........................................ 17
Figure 13: Top sensor tip labels.................................... ................................ .............. 17
Figure 14: Bottom sensor tip labels ............................................................................. 20
Figure 15: Half-bridge circuit showing the gate, source, and drain of the high-side FET.. . .... . ..... . ... 23
Figure 16: High-side turn-on characteristics ....... .................................. .......................... 24
Figure 17: High side current shunt .............................................................................. 25
Figure 18: SMT resistor model .................................................................................. 26
Figure 19: ESD discharge test example. .................................. ................................ ...... 27
Figure 20: Sensor head dimensions with probe tip cover ................... ................................ .. 33
Figure 21: Sensor head dimensions without probe tip cover ................... .............................. 34
Figure 22: Controller dimensions................................................................................ 34
Figure 23: Comp box dimensions ............................................................................... 35
Figure 24: Probe tip adapter dimensions............................ ................................ ............ 35
Figure 25: Block diagram .............. .................................. ................................ ........ 36
Figure 26: Installing the flexible tripod under the DUT. ...................................................... 37
Figure 27: Connecting the sensor head to the top of the DUT with the flexible tripod. ................... 37
Figure 28: Connecting to an adapter on the circuit board with the probe tip tripod ....................... 38
Figure 29: Lining up the MMCX-to-0.1-inch (2.54 mm) adapter on the circuit board.................... 39
Figure 30: Lining up the MMCX-to-0.062-inch (1.57 mm) adapter on the circuit board .... . ..... . .... . . 40
Figure 31: Pushing the MMCX-to-0.062-inch (1.57 mm) adapter in place................................. 40
Figure 32: Pushing the MMCX-to-0.1-inch (2.54 mm) adapter in place............................ ........ 41
Figure 33: Adapter clearance requirements ...................... .................................. ............ 42
Figure 34: Removing the header from square pins on the circuit board..................................... 43
Figure 35: Using the soldering aide to install the square pins on the circuit board ........................ 44
Figure 36: Propagation delay measurement .................................................................... 50
m labels ............................................................... 9
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List of Tables
Table 1: Standard accessories ........ .................................. ................................ ........... 1
Table 2: Opt
Table 3: Input specifications.................................... ................................ ................... 3
Table 4: Environmental considerations .......................................................................... 3
Table 5: Controller indicators and buttons.................................... .................................. . 7
Table 6: Sensor tip selection table ............................................................................... 19
Table 7: Input offset............................................................................................... 21
Table 8: W
Table 9: Electrica l specifications .......... ................................ .................................. .... 29
Table 10: Physical specifications .......... ................................ ................................ ...... 33
Table 11: Required equipment for performance verification ................................................. 46
Table 12: Problems and possible solutions ..................................................................... 50
Table 13: Test record................................ ................................ .............................. 53
Table
ional accessories ..................................................................................... 2
arranted specifications.................................. ................................ .............. 29
14: Sensor tip cables and dynamic ranges........................... .................................. .. 56
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Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at
the end of this section. (See page vii, Service safety summary.)
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified
in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
To avoid fire or personal
injury
Only qualified perso
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where
hazardous live conductors are exposed.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect sensor tip cables,
test leads, or accessories while they are connected to a voltage source. Use only
test leads and accessorie
to be suitable for the product.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product. Do not exceed the
Measurement Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest
rated individual component of a product or accessory.
nnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
s supplied w ith the product, or indicated by Tektronix
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Important safety information
Do not apply a po
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged
or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and
disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further
operation.
Before use, inspect accessories for mechanical damage and replace when
damaged. Do not use them if they are damaged, or if there is exposed metal.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing
pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if
a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
tential that exceeds the m aximum rating.
Sensor tip cables
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean
the product.
Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location
convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an
ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Maintain safe clearance from the sensor head and sensor tip cable while connected
to the energized circuit as recommended in this manual.
Remove the sensor tip cable and adapters from the test circuit when not in use.
Leave the sensor tip cable connected to the sensor head when not in use.
Use only correct Measurement Category (CAT), voltage, temperature, altitude,
and amperage rated sensor tip cables and accessories for any measurement.
Beware of high voltages. Understand the voltage ratings for the product you are
using and do not exceed those ratings. It is important to know and understand the
maximum measurement voltage rating of the product. The voltage rating depends
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Important safety information
on the instrume
manual for more information.
WAR NI NG . To prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum measurement
or maximum voltage category.
Connect and disconnect properly.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the equipment, de-energize the test circuit before
connecting or disconnecting the sensor tip cable.
Servicesafetysummary
The Serv
safely perform service on the p roduct. Only qualified personnel should perform
service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety
summary before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
nt and your application. Refer to the Specifications section of the
icesafetysummarysection contains additional information required to
Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and
connect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
dis
panels, or opening the case for servicing.
Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist
in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect
test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric
strength after performing a repair.
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Important safety information
Termsinthismanual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Isolated, electrically floating. The terms isolated, electrically floating,and
galvanically isolated are used in this document to indicate a measurement where
there is no direct conduction path to earth ground.
Symbols and terms on the product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual
When
to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to
betakentoavoidthem. (Thissymbolmayalsobeusedtorefertheuserto
ings in the manual.)
rat
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Preface
Preface
Key features
Laser certification
This documen
Series IsoVu Mea surement System. The measurement system offers a galvanically
isolated measurement solution for accurately resolving high bandwidth, low
voltage differential signals up to ±50 Vpk in the presence of large common
mode voltages with the best in class common mode rejection p erformance across
its bandwidth.
New IsoVu technology - galvanically isolated, floating, measurement system
Differential voltages up to ±50 Vpk (depending on sensor tip)
Large common mode voltage range up to 2 kV
t provides information for installing and using the Tektronix TIVM
Bandwidth from DC to 1 GHz
> 120 dB (1 million to 1 common mode rejection ratio) from DC to
100 MHz and 80 dB (10,000 to 1) at 1 GHz
This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations
suant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
pur
CAUTION. Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsforperformanceofproceduresother
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
TIVM Series Measurement System User Manual ix
Preface
Product description
The Tektronix TIVM Series IsoVu Measurement System offers a completely
galvanically isolated (optical isolation) system. The system consists of a sensor
tip cable, a sensor head, a controller, and a TekVPI interface as shown in the
following figure. Hazardous voltages in the sensor head are completely isolated
from the con
troller and oscilloscope by optical fiber cables.
Figure i: TIVM Series IsoVu Measurement System
Comp box
Controller
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The TekVPI compensation box (Comp box) connects the measurement system
to one of the input channels on the oscilloscope. Power is supplied to the
asurement system through the TekVPI interface of the oscilloscope.
me
The controller connects to the oscilloscope through a coaxial cable and the Comp
box. Buttons and indicators on the controller provide a means for controlling the
easurement system and indicating the overall status.
m
Preface
Models
Sensor head
Sensor tip cables
The sensor head
the controller. It contains an electro-optic converter that converts the electrical
signal from the sensor tip cables to an optical signal sent to the controller.
Different se
the DUT. The sensor tip cable consists of an SMA connector that connects to the
sensor head; two screws to secure the sensor tip cable to the sensor head; the other
end of the sensor tip cable connects to the DUT through an MMCX connector
and optional adapters.
The TIVM Series IsoVu Measurement System includes the following models:
TIVM1. Tektronix IsoVu 1 GHz Medium Voltage with 3 m cable
TIVM1L. Tektronix IsoVu 1 GHz Medium Voltage with 10 m cable
TIVM05. Tektronix IsoVu 500 MHz Medium Voltage with 3 m cable
TIVM05
TIVM02. Tektronix IsoVu 200 MHz Medium Voltage with 3 m cable
provides an interface between the device-under-test (DUT) and
nsor tip cables are available to connect the measurement system to
L. Tektronix IsoVu 500 MHz Medium Voltage with 10 m cable
Supp
orted oscilloscopes
The measurement system can be used with the following Tektronix oscilloscopes.
For oscilloscopes not included in this list, contact your local Tektronix
rep
In addition to the above oscilloscopes, the measurement system can also be used
with the following oscilloscopes with a TCA-VPI50 adapter.
TIVM02L. Tektronix IsoVu 200 MHz Medium Voltage with 10 m cable
resentative.
MDO3000 series
MSO/DPO4000B serie s
MDO4000B/C series
MSO/DPO5000B serie s
DPO7000C series
MSO/DPO70000C series
MSO/DPO70000DX series
DPO70000SX series
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Operating information
Accessories
This section lists the standard and optional accessories available for the
measurement s ystem.
Standard ac
cessories
Table 1: Standard accessories
Tektronix
Accessory
IsoVu product carrying case, soft case
IsoVu accessories carrying case, soft case
Solder aid for 0.062-inch (1.57 mm) pitch square pins (0.016 - 0.018-inch
(0.4 - 0.46 mm) square pin installation tool)
5X Sensor tip cable
25X Sensor tip cable
5/16-inch SMA wrench/driver tool
Probe tip adapter (blue), MMCX to 0.1-inch (2.54 mm) square pin
(0.025-inch (0.635 mm) square pins)
Probe tip adapter (white), MMCX to 0.062-inch (1.57 mm) square pin (0.016
- 0 .018-inch (0.4 - 0.46 mm) square pins)
DUT Interface pin kit with (qty. 20) 0.018-inch (0.46 mm) round solder-in
pins
Flexible tripod with quick release 352-1171-xx
Flexible tripod feet, 3 each
Probe tip tripod support with living h inge, 2 each 352-1170-xx
Certificate of traceable calibration
Data calibration report
part number
016-2108-xx
016-2110-xx
003-1946-xx
IVTIP5X
IVTIP25X
003-1947-xx
131-9717-xx
131-9677-xx
020-3169-xx
344-0693-xx
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Optional accessories
Additional acc
following table lists the optional accessories.
Table 2: Optional accessories
Accessory
1X Sensor tip cable
10X Sensor tip cable
50X Sensor tip cable
Operating considerations
Read this
operating requirements and clearance requirements including possible hazardous
areas when the measurement system is connected to the DUT.
Measurement system
handling best practices
The mea
to avoid damage or degrading the performance due to mishandling. Consider the
following precautions when handling the fiber-optic cables and sensor tip cables:
essories, such as other sensor tip cables are available. The
Tektronix
part number
IVTIP1X
IVTIP10X
IVTIP50X
section before i nstalling your measurement system to be aware of the
surement system consists of quality parts and should be tre ated with care
Do not crush, crimp, or sharply bend the fiber-optic cable. Avoid making
loops in the fiber-optic cable smaller than 5 inches (12.7 cm).
Do not twist the fiber-optic cable; twisting the cable will stress the optical
fibers.
Do not allow kinks or knots to develop in the fiber-optic cable.
id putting tension on the fiber-optic cable.
Avo
Do not pull or jerk the fiber-optic cable, especially when kinks or knots are
esent.
pr
Do not drop the sensor head or controller assembly since damage and
isalignment of the internal optical components can result.
m
Avoid over-bending the sensor tip cables; do not exceed the minimum bend
radius of 2.0 inches (5.1 cm).
Avoid crushing the cables by accidentally running over the cable with a chair
wheel or by dropping a heavy object onto the cable.
Never support the weight of the sensor head or controller by the fiber-optic
cable.
Store the measurement system in the supplied carrying case when not in use.
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Environmental
requirements
The following t
ables describe specifications and maximum operating
environmental ratings for the measurement system when connected to a DUT
and a Tektronix oscilloscope.
Table 3: Input specifications
Feature Description
1000 V
2000 V peak, CAT I (expected transient voltage 2500 V peak)
Differential mode Sensor tip cable dependent (See the Sensor tip cable voltage
rating below.)
rms
,CATIICommon mode
Table 4: Environmental considerations
Feature Description
Temperat
Hu
ure
ler
Control
ing
Operat
Non-operating
r head
Senso
ting
Opera
Non-operating
sor tip cables/adapters
Sen
rating and
Ope
non-operating
midity
ntroller
Co
perating
O
on operating
N
Sensor head
Operating 5% to 80% RH (Relative Humidity), at up to 40 °C (104 °F)
Non operating
0°Cto4
-40 °C t
0°Cto
-40 °
-40
5
non-condensing
5% to 85% RH (Relative Humidity), at up to 40 °C (104 °F)
5% to 45 % RH above 40 °C (104 °F) up to 70 °C (158 °F),
non-condensing
5% to 45 % RH above 40 °C (104 °F) up to 70 °C (158 °F),
non-condensing
5% to 85% RH (Relative Humidity), at up to 40 °C (104 °F)
5% to 45 % RH above 40 °C (104 °F) up to 70 °C (158 °F),
non-condensing
0 ° C (32 °F to 104 °F)
o70°C(-40°Fto158°F)
70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F)
Cto70°C(-40°Fto158°F)
°C to 85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)
% to 85% RH (Relative H umidity), at up to 40 °C (104 °F),
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Table 4: Environmental considerations (cont.)
Feature Description
Sensor tip cables/adapters
Operating 5% to 80% RH (Relative Humidity), at up to 40 ° C (104 °F)
5% to 45 % RH above 40 °C (104 °F) up to 85°C (185 °F),
non-condensing
Non operating
Altitude
Operating 3000 m (9843 ft.)
Non operating
5% to 85% RH (Relative Humidity), at up to 40 °C (104 °F)
5% to 45 % RH above 40 °C (104 °F) up to 70 °C (158 °F),
non-condensing
12,000 m (39370 ft.)
Cleara
nce requirements
The unique common mode voltage range of the measurement system allows it to
be used in the presence of high frequency/high voltage common mode signals. It
is important to observe all precautions while using this product.
ING. RF burns can occur while using this measurement system. Anyone
WARN
making measurements that might come within the RF burn regions indicated in
the following figure should be familiar with the hazards of working with signals in
these regions and take appropriate action, such as RF shielding for the DUT.
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Operating information
While measurin
RF burns. Refer to the following derating curve to identify the danger areas.
Measuring common mode signals within the light gray area can result in RF burns
while directly contacting the sensor head. Measuring common mode signals
within the dark gray shaded area can result in RF burns when within 6 inches
(15.25 cm) of the sensor head.
g high frequency common mode signals, there is a risk of
Figure 1: Maximum safe handling limits for common mode voltages between the
sensor head and earth ground.
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The following fi
potential RF burn area when working with hazardous voltages.
gure shows the components of the measurement system and the
Figure 2: RF burn hazard zone around the sensor head
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Controls and i
Controller
ndicators
The following figure shows the indicators and buttons on the controller; their
functions are described in the following table.
Figure 3: Controller indicators and buttons
Table 5: Controller indicators and buttons
Item Description
1
2
3
OVER RANGE Indicator. This red LED indicates if the DC/low frequency
differential voltage applied to the sensor head or attached sensor tip cable
has exceeded the maximum speci fied input voltage levels.
RANGE indicator. The two LEDs indicate the differential input range
setting.
RANGE button. Push this button to toggle between one of two differential
input voltage ranges.
MENU button. Push this button to view the Probe Control menu on the
oscilloscope display.
TIVM Series Measurement System User Manual 7
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