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Contacting Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc.
14150 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 5 0 0
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USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
n, OR 97077
In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.
Worl dwid e, visi t www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your area.
This manual describes the installation and operation of the following
oscilloscopes:
MDO3104MDO3054MDO3034MDO3024MDO3014
MDO3102MDO3052MDO3032MDO3022MDO3012
Important safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this
product or any products connected to it
EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with
which the product complies
Voltage, power, and environmental requirements to use the product
Installation procedure
Power-on and power-off procedure
Front- and rear-panel controls and connectors
Time, frequency, arbitrary function generator, and digital voltmeter displays
Warranties
Warranties
WarrantyDescription
MDO3000 oscilloscope: Three year
warranty
P6316, TPP0250, TPP0500B, and
TPP1000 probes: One year warranty
For details, refer to the w arranties in the front
of the electronic (PDF) user manual
Accessories and Replaceable Parts
Optional Accessories
Tektronix part numberDescription
MDO3AEROMIL-STD-1553 Serial Triggering and Analysis
MDO3AUDIOAudio Serial Triggering and Analysis (I2S, LJ, RJ, TDM)
MDO3AUTOAutomotive serial triggering and analysis (CA N and LIN)
MDO3COMPComputer triggering and analysis (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 and UART)
MDO3EMBDEmbedded serial triggering and analysis (I2C and SPI)
MDO3FLEXFlexRay Serial Triggering and Analysis
MDO3USBUniversal Serial Bus Triggering and Analysis (LS, FS, HS).
High speed is decode only; available on 1 GHz models only.
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions1
Preface
Optional Accessories, (cont.)
Tektronix part numberDescription
MDO3LMTLimit/Mask Test
MDO3PWR
TekVPI probes that work with MDO3000 Series
oscilloscopes
TPA-BNCTekVPI to TekProbe II BNC Adapter
Power Measurement Analysis
Visit the Oscilloscope Probe and Accessory Selector Tool on the Tektronix
website at www.tektronix.com/probes
Optional Instrument Upgrades
Tektronix part numberDescription
MDO3AFGArbitrary function generator
tal channels; includes P6316 digital probe
MDO3MSO
MDO3SAIncrease spectrum analyzer input frequency to 3 GHz.
MDO3SEC
idth upgrades
Bandw
16 digi
ssword protected security to enable or disable all communication
Add pa
ports and firmware upgrades to any MDO3000 Series oscilloscope.
Upgrade the analog bandwidth on MDO3000 Series products post-purchase.
Visit www.tektronix.com for information on available upgrade products.
Documentation
following table lists the documentation that is available for the product and
The
shows where you can find it: in a printed manual, on the p roduct documentation
CD-ROM, or on the Tektronix Web site at www.tektronix.com.
Table 1: Product documentation
ItemPurposeLocation
Installation and Safety Instructions (this
manual)
User ManualProvides operation and application
Specifications and Performance
Verification Technical Reference
Provides safety and compliance
information along with hardware
installation instructions to present the
associated safety warnings. This manual
is available in English, Japanese, and
Simplified Chinese
information. This manual is available
in English, French, Italian, German,
Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,
Korean, and Russian
Specifications and procedures for
checking instrument performance.
Printed manual and also
available in electronic format at
www.tektronix.com/manuals
Product Documentation CD and available
at www.tektronix.com/manuals
Product Documentation CD and available
at www.tektronix.com/manuals
2MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Table 1: Product documentation, (cont.)
ItemPurposeLocation
Programmer Manual
Service ManualProvides information about adjustments,
Command reference for remotely
controlling the instrument.
repair, and replaceable parts.
Product Documentation CD and available
at www.tektronix.com/manuals
Available at www.tektronix.com/manuals
Preface
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions3
Important safety information
Important saf
ety information
This manual c
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 7, 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.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
ontains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
To avoid fi re or personal
injury
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.
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Do not use the provided power cord for other products.
Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly grounded.
4MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Important safety information
Do not disable t
he power cord grounding connection.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power
source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that
it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at
all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the
product, or indicated by Tektronix to b e suitable for the product.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avo id 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, probe, or accessory. Use caution when
using 1:1 test leads because the probe tip voltage is directly transmitted to the
product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do not float the common terminal above the rated voltage for that terminal.
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 voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical
damage and replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are
damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing
pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Use proper fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions5
Important safety information
Do not operate i
n wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if
a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you c lean
the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or
otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.
Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location
convenient for v iewing the display and indicators.
Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button p ads.
Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an
ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
Probes and test leads
Before connecting probes or test leads, connect the power cord from the power
connector to a properly grounded power outlet.
Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
Remove all probes, test leads and accessories that are not in use.
Use only correct Measurement Category (CAT), voltage, temperature, altitude,
and amperage rated probes , test leads, and adapters for any measurement.
Beware of high voltages. Understand the voltage ratings for the probe you are
using and do not exceed those ratings. Two ratings are important to know and
understand:
The maximum measurement voltage from the probe tip to the probe reference
lead.
The maximum floating voltage from the probe reference lead to earth ground
These two voltage ratings depend on the probe and your application. Refer to the
Specifications section of the manual for more information.
WARNING. To prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum measurement
or maximum floating voltage for the oscilloscope input BNC connector, probe
tip, or probe reference lead.
6MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Important safety information
Connect and dis
product before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Connect the
probe reference lead to the circuit under test before connecting the probe input.
Disconnect the probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit under test
before disconnecting the probe from the measurement product.
Connect and
connecting or disconnecting the current probe.
Connect th
Do not connect a current probe to any wire that carries voltages above the current
probe vol
Inspect the probe and accessories. Before each use, inspect probe and accessories
for damage (cuts, tears, or defects in the probe body, accessories, or cable jacket).
Do not use if damaged.
Ground
when using with ground-referenced oscilloscopes. The reference lead must be
connected to earth potential (0 V).
-referenced oscilloscope use. Do not float the reference lead of this probe
connect properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement
disconnect properly. De-energize the circuit under test before
e probe reference lead to earth ground only.
tage rating.
Servicesafetysummary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to
safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform
service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safetysummary before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
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
disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
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.
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions7
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.
Symbols and terms on the product
These ter
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
ms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the mark
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read th
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
ing.
e marking.
When this symbol is marked on the pr oduct, be sure to consult the manual
to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to
betakentoavoidthem. (Thissymbolmayalsobeusedtorefertheuserto
ratings in the manual.)
8MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Compliance information
Compliance in
EMC compliance
EC Declaration of
Conformity – EMC
formation
This section
environmental standards with which the instrument complies.
Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the
Official Journal of the European Communiti
EN 61326-1:2006, EN 61326-2-1:2006. EMC requirements for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity
IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and
es:
123
4
5
6
EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1995. Vo ltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European contact.
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
West ern Ro ad
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
1
This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic
interference.
2
Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a
test object.
3
For compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.
4
Oscilloscope: ≤ 3.0 division waveform displacement and ≤ 6.0 division increase in peak-to-peak noise. RF:
Residual spurious signals in the RF section can typically increase to –50 dBm when the instrument is subjected
to electromagnetic interference per the IEC 61000-4-3 test for frequencies up to 1 GHz, and to –35 dBm for
frequencies above 1 GHz.
5
Oscilloscope: ≤ 1.0 division waveform displacement and ≤ 2.0 division increase in peak-to-peak noise. RF:
Residual spurious signals in the RF section can typically increase to –85 dBm when the instrument is subjected
to electromagnetic interference per the IEC 61000-4-6 test.
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions9
Compliance information
Australia / New Zealand
Declaration o
Conformity – EMC
Russian Federation
Safety compliance
6
Performance Cr
levels (IEC 61000-4-11).
iterion C applied at the 70%/25 cycle Voltage-Dip and the 0%/250 cycle Voltage-Interruption test
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the
following st
f
andard, in accordance with ACMA:
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and C onducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in
accordance
with EN 61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-1:2006.
Australia / New Zealand contact.
Baker & McKenzie
Level 27, AMP Centre
50 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
This product is approved by the Russian government to carry the GOST mark.
This section lists the safety standards with which the product complies and other
safety compliance information.
EU declaration of
conformity – low voltage
U.S. nationally recognized
testing laboratory listing
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the
Official Journal o f the European Union:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
EN 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
EN 61010-2-030. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 2-030: Particular
requirements for testing and measuring circuits.
UL 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
UL 61010-2-030. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 2-030: Particular
requirements for testing and measuring circuits.
10MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Compliance information
Canadian certification
Additional compliances
Equipment type
Safety class
Pollution degree
descriptions
CAN/CSA-C22.2
Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General
Requirements.
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-030. Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 2-030:
Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits.
IEC 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
IEC 61010-2-030. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 2-030: Particular
requirements for testing and measuring circuits.
Test and measuring equipment.
Class1–groundedproduct.
A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around
and within a product. Typically the internal environment inside a product is
considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the
environment for which they are rated.
No. 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical
ollution degree rating
P
IP rating
Pollution degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.
Products in this category are generally encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or
located in clean rooms.
Pollution degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must
be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary
condensation occurs only when the product is out of service.
Pollution degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution
that becomes conductive due to condensation. These are sheltered locations
where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is p rotected
from direct sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through
conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations.
Pollution degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor, dry location
use only.
IP20 (as defined in IEC 60529).
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions11
Compliance information
Measurement and
overvoltage category
descriptions
Mains overvoltage
category rating
Measurement te
from one or more of the following categories (see specific ratings marked on
the product and in the manual).
Category II. Circuits directly connected to the building wiring at utilization
points (socket outlets and similar points).
Category III. In the building wiring and distribution system.
Category IV
NOTE. Only mains power supply circuits have an overvoltage category rating.
Only measurement circuits have a measurement category rating. Other circuits
within the product do not have either rating.
Overvoltage category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1).
rminals on this product may be rated for measuring mains voltages
. At the source of the electrical supply to the building.
12MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Environmental considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Compliance information
Product end-of-life
handling
Restriction of hazardous
tances
subs
Observe the f
ollowing guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the p roduct’s
end of life. To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to
reduce the
use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in
an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or
recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European
Union re
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For
information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the
Tekt r on
quirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC
ixWebsite(www.tektronix.com).
Perchlorate materials. This product contains one or more type CR lithium
batteries. According to the state of C alifornia, CR lithium batteries are
ified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See
class
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
This product is classified as an industrial monitoring and control instrument,
s not required to comply with the substance restrictions of the recast RoHS
and i
Directive 2011/65/EU until July 22, 2017.
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions13
Operating Requirements
Operating Req
MDO3000 Series
Oscilloscopes
uirements
This section
product safely and correctly. Refer to the complete product specifications in the
MDO3000 Technical Reference for additional information.
The MDO3000 oscilloscope is intended for traditional analog signal measurement
and analysis, and also for solving problems requiring use of its built-in arbitrary
function generator, mixed signal (digital and analog), and spectrum analyzer
capabilities.
Mains input frequency:
100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz.
115 V, 400 Hz, ±10%
Mains input voltage range: 100 V to 240 V
Maximum power input (worst case): 120 watts maximum
Maximum measurement input voltage:
Analo
, Installation Category II"
V
RMS
provides the specifications that you need to know to operate your
g inputs: 1 MΩ The maximum input voltage: At front-panel connector, 300
og inputs: 50 Ω and 75 Ω. The maximum input voltage: 5 V
Anal
at ±20 V. Not for connection to Installation Category II, III, or IV circuits.
ital inputs: The maximum input voltage at the input for the digital probe is
Dig
+30 V to -20 V peak.
Input: The maximum operating voltage: ±40 V
RF
WARNING. To reduce risk of fire and shock, ensure the mains supply voltage
fluctuations do not exceed 10% of the operating voltage range.
CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep the sides and rear of the instrument
clear of obstructions. Ventilation clearance should be at least 51 mm (2 in) on
the left side, when looking at the front of the instrument, and on the rear of the
instrument.
+20 dBm (100 mW) max.
DC
with a peak
RMS
14MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Figure 1: MDO3000 series
Operating Requirements
TPP0250, TPP0500B, or
TPP1000 Passive Probe
Option MDO3MSO: Adds
16 digital channels and a
P6316 Digital Probe
Maximum input voltage: 300 V
CAT II safety requirements
RMS
Temperature:
Operating: –15°Cto+65°C(+5°Fto+149°F)
Nonoperating: –62 °C to +85 °C ( –80 °F to +185 °F)
Humidity: 5 % to 95% RH
Operating: 5% to 95% relative humidity (%RH) up to +30 °C, 5% to 75% RH
above +30 C up to +65 °C. Noncondensing
Nonoperating: 5% to 45% RH above +65° C up to +85 °C. Noncondensing
Altitude:
Operating: 3,000 m (9,842 ft.) maximum
Nonoperating: 12,200 m (40,000 ft.) maximum
Number of input channels: 16 digital inputs
Threshold Accuracy: ±(100 mV + 3% of threshold)
Threshold Range: –15 V to +25 V
Maximum nondestructive input signal to probe: –20 V to +30 V peak
Minimum signal swing: 500 mV
peak-to-peak
Input resistance: 101 kΩ
Input capacitance: 8.0 pF
Temperature:
Operating: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F)
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions15
Operating Requirements
Spectrum analyzer
Nonoperating:
Altitude:
Operating: 3,
Nonoperating: 12,000 m (39,370 ft) maximum
Pollution D
Humidity:
5% to 90% up to 40 °C relative humidity
Center frequency range:
9k Hz to 3.0 GHz (with MDO3SA installed)
9k Hz to 1.0 GHz (MDO310X, standard)
9k Hz to 500 MHz (MDO305X, standard)
9k Hz to 350 MHz (MDO303X, standard)
9k Hz to 200 MHz (MDO302X, standard)
9k Hz to 100 MHz (MDO301X, standard)
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
000 m (9,843 ft) maximum
egree: 2, Indoor use only
Option MDO3AFG:
Adds a
rbitrary function
generator capability
Electrical Ratings
Power Requirements
Function types: Arbitrary, Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, DC Level,
sian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise/Fall, Sin(x)/x, Random Noise, Haversine,
Gaus
Cardiac
imum frequency: 50 MHz (Sine)
Max
Maximum sample rate: 250 MS/s
Arbitrary function record length: 128K samples
Power connector
16MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Operating Requirements
Input
Ratings
Fuses
Batteries
The instrument
has the following power requirements:
A single-phase power source with one current-carrying conductor at or near
earth-ground
(the neutral conductor).
NOTE. Systems with both current-carrying conductors live with respect to ground
(such as phase-to-phase in multiphase systems) are n ot recommended as power
sources.
For mains supply frequency and voltage specifications, refer to Operating
Requireme
nts. . (Seepage14.)
Only the line conductor is fused for over-current protection. The fuse is internal
and not user replaceable. Do not attempt to replace the fuse. If you suspect the
fuse has
blown, return the instrument to an authorized service center for repair.
The instrument doe s not contain any user-replaceable batte ries.
Table 2: Maximum input voltage
InputRating
At front-panel BNC connector. 1
MΩ
input voltage, 50 Ω and 75 Ω
Max
At the P6316 probe i nput, not at the
trument input
ins
300 V
De-r
5V
50 V
, Installation Category II; De-rate at 20 dB/decade between 4.5MHz and 45MHz,
RMS
ate 14db between 45Mhz and 450MHz. Above 450Mhz, 5VRMS..
with a Peak of +/- 20V (DF<=6.25%)
RMS
(threshold setting dependent)
p-p
Environmental Ratings
Table 3: Environmental specifications
CharacteristicDescription
Temperature
Humidity
Operating–10 °C to + 55 °C
Nonoperating
Operating5% to 90% relative humidity (% RH) at up to +40 °C,
Nonoperating
–40 °C to +71 °C
5% to 60% RH above +40 °C up to +55 °C, non-condensing
5% to 90% RH (Relative Humidity) at up to +40 °C,
5% to 60% RH above +40 °C up to +55 °C
5% to 40% RH above +55 °C up to +71 °C, non-condensing
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions17
Operating Requirements
Table 3: Environmental specifications, (cont.)
CharacteristicDescription
Altitude
Operating3,000 m (9,842 ft)
Nonoperating
12,000 m (39,370 ft)
Physical Specifications
Table 4: Physical specifications
CharacteristicDescription
Dimensions
Weight
Height
Width
Depth
Net
Shipping8.6 kg. (19 lbs), when packaged for domestic shipment
203.2 mm (8 inches) handle down, 254 mm (10.3 inches) handle up
416.6 mm (16.4 inches) max
147.4 mm (5.8 inches) max
4.2 kg (9.2 lbs), stand-alone instrument.
6.8 kg (15 lbs), with accessories and carry case.
Cleaning
Inspect the oscilloscope and probes as often as operating conditions require. To
an the exterior surface, perform the following steps:
cle
1. Remove loose dust on the outside of the oscilloscope and probes with a
nt-free cloth. Use care to avoid scratching the clear glass display filter.
li
2. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the oscilloscope. Use an
ueous solution of 75% isopropyl alcohol for more efficient cleaning.
aq
CAUTION. Avoid getting moisture inside the unit during external cleaning. Use
only enough cleaning solution to dampen the cloth or swab.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the surface of the oscilloscope or probes, do not
use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.
18MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure
Connecting Probes
The oscilloscope supports probes with the following:
1. Tektronix Versatile Probe Interface (TekVPI)
These probes support two-way communication with the oscilloscope through
on-screen menus and remotely through programmable support. The remote
control is useful in applications like ATE where you want the system to preset
probe parameters.
2. Tektronix Versatile Probe Interface (TekVPI) for Passive Probes
These probes build upon the functionality of the TekVPI interface. Each
probe is matched with its corresponding oscilloscope channel, allowing
the oscilloscope to optimize the signal input path. This provides AC
compensation across the frequency band.
3. TPA-BNC Adapter
The TPA-BNC Adapter allows you to use TEKPROBE II probe capabilities,
such as providing probe power, and passing scaling and unit information to
the oscilloscope.
4. BNC Interfaces
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A Tour of Your Instrument
Some of these us
scaling to the oscilloscope. Some only pass the signal and there is no other
communication.
5. Logic Probe Interface
The P6316 probe provides 16 channels of digital (on or off state) information.
6. The TPA-N-VPI Adapter a llows you to use TekVPI probes in the RF input.
For more information on the many probes available for use with MDO3000 series
oscilloscopes, refer to www.tektronix.com.
e TEKPROBE capabilities to pass the waveform signal and
A Tour of Your Instrument
Front-Panel Menus, Controls, and Connectors
Overview
The front panel has buttons and controls for the functions that you use most often.
Use the
menu buttons to access more specialized functions.
1. Traditional oscilloscope front panel controls
2. 10-digit keypad
3. Application module slots
4. Ground strap connector
5. Ground
6. PROBE COMP
7. Dedicated spectral analysis controls
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A Tour of Your Instrument
Rear-Panel Connectors
8. Dedicated RF in
9. Analog channel (1, 2, (3, 4)) inputs with TekVPI versatile probe interface
3. LAN. Use the LAN (Ethernet) port (RJ-45 connector) to connect the
osc
4. Video Out. Use the Video Out port (DB-15 female connector) to show the
osc
5. USB 2.0 Device port. Use the USB 2.0 High Speed Device port to connect
aP
using USBTMC protocol.
NOTE. The cable connected from the USB 2.0 Device port to the host computer
must meet the USB2.0 specification for high speed operation when connected to
a high speed host controller.
T. Use the AFG OUT port to transmit signals from the arbitrary
UT
illoscope to a 10/100 Base-T local area network.
illoscope display on an external monitor or projector.
ictBridge compatible printer, or for direct PC control of the oscilloscope
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Power-On and Power-Off Procedure
Power-On a
Power-On
6. USB 2.0 Host por
memory device or USB keyboard.
7. Power input. A
8. Lock. Use to secure the oscilloscope.
t. Use the USB 2.0 High Speed Host port to connect a USB
ttach to an AC power line with integral safety ground.
nd Power-Off Procedure
This instr
conductor at or near earth ground. The line conductor is fused for over-current
protection. A protective ground connection through the grounding conductor in
the power cord is essential for safe operation.
1. Connect the supplied power cord to the rear-panel power connector.
2. Push th
ument operates from a single-phase power source with the neutral
e power button on the instrument front-panel and the instrument will
turn on.
ower-Off
P
NOTE. The Standby button on the front-panel does not disconnect mains power.
Only the power cord at the rear of the product can disconnect mains power.
1. Push the power button on the instrument front-panel to turn the instrument off.
2. If you want to remove power completely, disconnect the power cord from the
rear-panel of the instrument.
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Functional Check
Power-On and Power-Off Procedure
Perform this quick functional check to verify that your oscilloscope is operating
correctly.
1. Connect the oscilloscope power cable as described in Powering On the
Oscilloscope. (See page 22, Power-On and Power-Off Procedure.)
2. Power on the oscilloscope.
3. Connect the proper TPP0250, TPP0500B or TPP1000 probe tip and reference
lead to the PROBE COMP connectors on the oscilloscope.
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Power-On and Power-Off Procedure
4. Push Default Setup.
5. Push Autoset. The screen should now display a square wave, approximately
5Vat1kHz.
If the signal appears but is misshapen, perform the procedures for
compensating the probe. (See page 24.)
If no signal appears, rerun the procedure. If this does not remedy the situation,
have the oscilloscope serviced by qualified service personnel.
Compensating a TPP0250, TPP0500B or TPP1000 Passive Voltage Probe
The MDO3000 Series oscilloscopes can automatically compensate TPP0250,
TPP0500B and TPP1000 probes. This eliminates the need for ma
compensation, as is typically performed with other probes.
Each compensation generates values for a specific probe and channel combination.
If you want to use the probe on another channel and desire to compensate the
new probe-channel pair, you must run a new set of compensation steps for that
new combination.
nual probe
24MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Power-On and Power-Off Procedure
1. Connect the osc
illoscope power cable.
2. Power on the oscilloscope.
3. Connect the probe connector to the oscilloscope channel, and the probe tip
and reference lead to the PROBE COMP terminals on the oscilloscope
front panel
.
NOTE. Connect only one probe at a time to the probe comp terminals.
4. Push a front panel button for an input channel connected to the probe you
wish to compensate. (1, 2, 3,or4)
5. Notice on the lower menu that the oscilloscope h as automatically set the
probe termination value.
6. Push More repeatedly to select Probe Setup from the resulting pop-up menu.
7. Not
ice that the compensation status starts as Default.
8. Push Compensate probe and follow t he instructions that appear on the
splay.
di
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Power-On and Power-Off Procedure
When compensat
MDO3000 Series oscilloscopes:
Each channel c
try to compensate an 11th probe on a channel, the oscilloscope will delete the
values for the least recently used probe and add the values for the new probe.
The oscilloscope will assign default compensation values to a TPP0250,
TPP0500B or TPP1000 probe connected to the Aux In channel.
NOTE. A factory calibration will delete all stored compensation values
NOTE. A probe compensation failure is most likely due to intermittent connection
of the probe tip or ground connection during the probe compensation operation.
If a failure occurs, the oscilloscope will re-use the old probe compensation values,
if they existed prior to the failed probe compensation operation.
Application Module Free Trial
A 30-day free trial is available for all application modules not installed in your
oscilloscope. The trial period begins when you power on the oscilloscope for
the first time.
ing TPP0250, TPP0500B, and TPP1000 probes on the
an store compensation values for 10 individual probes. If you
After 30 days, you must purchase the module if you want to continue using the
application. To see the date when your free trial period expires:
push the front panel Utility button,
push the lower-bezel Utility Page button,
e multipurpose knob a to select Config,
us
push the lower-bezel About button,
push the Application Modules side menu.
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Upgrading Firmware
Power-On and Power-Off Procedure
To upgrade the firmware of the oscilloscope:
1. Open a Web browser and go to www.tektronix.com/software. Proceed to the
software finder. Download the latest firmware for your oscilloscope to your
PC.
Unzip the files and copy the firmware.img file into the root folder of a USB
flash drive.
2. Power off your oscilloscope.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the front-panel USB port on your oscilloscope.
4. Power on the oscilloscope. The oscilloscop
installs the replacement firmware.
If the oscilloscope does not install the firmware, rerun the procedure. If
the problem continues, try a different model of USB flash drive. Finally, if
needed, contact qualified service personnel.
NOTE. Do not power off the oscilloscope or remove the USB flash drive until the
scope finishes installing the firmware.
oscillo
5. Power off the oscilloscope and remove the USB flash drive.
6. Power on the oscilloscope.
7. Push Utility.
8. Push Utility Page.
9. Turn multipurpose knob a and select Config.
10. Push About. The oscilloscope displays the firmware version number.
e automatically recognizes and
11. Confirm that the version number matches that of the new firmware.
NOTE. For more information on updating the firmware, refer to the electronic
(PDF) MDO3000 User Manual.
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions27
Power-On and Power-Off Procedure
Connecting Yo
Using VISA
ur Oscilloscope to a Computer
Connect your oscilloscope directly to a computer to let the PC analyze your data,
collect screen images, or to control your o scilloscope.
Three ways to connect your oscilloscope to a computer are through the VISA
drivers, the e*Scope® Web-enabled tools, and a socket server. Use VISA to
communicat
application, such as Tektronix OpenChoice Desktop®. Use e*Scope to
communicate with your oscilloscope through a Web browser, such as Google
Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer. For best results, use a browser that
supports html 5.
NOTE. For more information on connecting your oscilloscope to a computer,
includi
the electronic (PDF) MDO3000 User Manual.
VISA lets you use your MS-Windows computer to acquire data from your
loscope for use in an analysis package that runs on your PC, such as Microsoft
oscil
Excel, National Instruments LabVIEW, Tektronix OpenChoice Desktop software,
or a program of your own creation. You can use a common communications
connection, such as USB, Ethernet, or GPIB, to connect the computer to the
oscilloscope.
e with your oscilloscope from your computer through a software
ng instructions on how to save screen images and waveform data, refer to
Using e*Scope
For VISA, load the VISA drivers on your computer. Also, load your application,
such as OpenChoice Desktop. You will find the drivers and OpenChoice D esktop
software on the appropriate C D that comes with your oscilloscope or at the
ktronix software finder Web page (www.tektronix.com).
Te
With e*Scope, you can access and control any Internet-connected MDO3000
Series oscilloscope from a web browser on your computer.
Connect the oscilloscope to your network using the LAN port. The built-in
LXI web interface (Core 2011, Version 1.4) provides network configuration
information, which you can edit and customize. It also provides remote instrument
control through the e*Scope user interface. There you can control instrument
settings, save screen images, save instrument d ata or setups, and much more. Do
all this through a password-protectable web-interface.
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Power-On and Power-Off Procedure
Setting up t he oscilloscope
for connectivity
1. Connect the osc
illoscope to your computer with the appropriate USB or
Ethernet cable.
To communicate between the oscilloscope and a GPIB system, connect the
oscilloscope to the TEK-USB-488 GPIB-to-USB Adapter with a U SB cable.
Then connect the adapter to your GPIB system with a GPIB cable. Cycle the
power on the oscilloscope.
2. Push Utility.
3. Push Utility Page.
rn multipurpose knob a and select I/O.
4. Tu
5. Follow the menu items as required. For more detailed information, refer to
he MDO3000 User Manual.
t
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Power-On and Power-Off Procedure
Quick Tips
Your oscillosc
ope shipped with a CD that contains a variety of Windows-based
software tools for efficient connectivity between your oscilloscope and your
computer. These include toolbars that speed connectivity with Microsoft
Excel and Word. There is also a standalone acquisition program called
Tektronix OpenChoice Desktop.
The rear-panel USB 2.0 device port is the correct USB port for computer
connectivity. Use the rear and front panel USB 2.0 host ports to connect your
oscilloscope to USB fl ash drives. Use the USB Device port to connect your
oscillosc
USB Host p
USB Devic
ope to a PC or a PictBridge printer.
ort
eport
30MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
Getting Acqua
inted with the Oscilloscope
Using the Menu System
The front pan
Use the menu buttons to access more specialized functions.
To use the menu system:
1. Push a fron
el has buttons and controls for the functions that you use most often.
t-panel menu button to display the menu that you want to use.
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Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
2. Push a lower but
ton to select a menu item. If a pop-out menu appears, turn
multipurpose knob a to select the desired choice. If a pop-up menu appears,
push the button again to select the desired choice.
3. Push a side button to choose a side menu item.
If the menu item contains more than one choice, push the side button
repeatedly to cycle through the choices.
If a pop-out menu appears, turn multipurpose knob a to select the desired
choice.
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Using the Menu Buttons
Use the menu buttons to perform many functions in the oscilloscope.
Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
1. Measure. Push to perform automated measurements on waveforms.
2. Search. Push to search through an acquisition for user-defined events/criteria.
3. Autoset. Push to perform an automatic setup of oscilloscope settings.
4. Test. Push to activate advanced or application-specific testing features.
5. Acquire. Push to set the acquisition mode and adjust the record length.
6. Trig
7. M. Push to manage the math waveform, including the display or removal of
8. R. Push to manage reference waveforms, including the display or removal of
9. B1 or B2.Pushtodefine and display a serial bus if you have the appropriate
10. AFG. Push to enable the arbitrary function generator.
ger Menu. Push to specify trigger settings.
math waveform from the display.
the
ch reference waveform from the display.
ea
plication modules.
ap
Parallel bus support is available on MDO3000 products.
Also, push the B1 or B2 button to display or remove the corresponding bus
from the display.
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Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
11. Vertical Posit
waveform. Push to center the waveform baseline indicator.
12. Channel 1, 2, 3
waveforms and to display or remove the corresponding waveform from the
display.
13. Vertical Scale. Turn to a djust the vertical scale factor of the corresponding
waveform (volts/division). Push Fine to make smaller adjustments.
Using Spectral Analysis Controls
These buttons configure the acquisition and display of the RF input.
ion. Turn to adjust the vertical position of the corresponding
,or4Menu. Push to set vertical parameters for input
1. RF. Push to bring up the frequency domain display and menu.
2. Freq
3. Ampl
4. BW.Pushtodefine the resolution bandwidth.
5. Markers. Push to set automatic or manual markers
/Span. Push to specify the portion of the spectrum to view on the display.
Set the center frequency and the span – or set the start and stop frequency.
. Push to set the reference level.
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Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
Using Other Co
ntrols
These buttons and knobs control waveforms, cursors, and other data input.
1. Cursors. Push once to activate the two vertical cursors. Push again to turn off
all cursors. Push and hold to bring up the cursor menu. Use the menu to select
the cursor features, such as type, source, orientation, linked status, and units.
When the cursors are on, you can turn the multipurpose knobs to control
their position.
2. Turn the upper multipurpose knob a, when activated, to move a cursor, to set a
numerical parameter value for a menu item, or to select from a pop-out list of
choices. Push the Fine button to toggle between coarse and fine adjustment.
Screen icons tell you when a or b are active.
3. Select. Push to activate special functions.
For example, when using the two vertical cursors (and no horizontal ones are
visible), you can push this button to link or unlink the cursors. When the two
vertical and two horizontal cursors are both visible, you can push this button
to make either the vertical cursors or the horizontal cursors a ctive.
4. Fine. Push to toggle between making coarse and fine adjustments with the
many operations of multipurpose knobs a and b
5. Turn the lower multipurpose knob b, when activated, to move a cursor or set a
numerical parameter value for a menu item. Push Fine to make adjustments
more slowly.
6. Intensity. Push to enable multipurpose knob a to control waveform display
intensity and knob b to control graticule intensity.
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Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
7. Zoom button. Push to activate zoom mode.
8. Pan (outer
knob). Turn to scroll the zoom window through the acquired
waveform.
9. Zoom-sca
le (inner knob). Turn to control the zoom factor. Turning it
clockwise zooms in further. Turning it counterclockwise zooms out.
10. Play-pa
use button. Push to start or stop the automatic panning of a waveform.
Control the speed and direction with the pan knob.
11. ← Prev.
Push to jump to the previous waveform mark.
12. Set/Clear Mark. Push to establish or delete a waveform mark.
13. → Next. Push to jump to the next waveform mark.
14. Horizontal Position. Turn to adjust the trigger point location relative to
15. Horizontal Scale. Turn to adjust the horizontal scale (time/division).
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theacquiredwaveforms. Pushtocenterwhendelayison. Pushtosetto
10% when delay is off.
Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
16. Autoset. Push to automatically set the vertical, horizontal, and trigger
controls for a usable, stable display.
17. Single. Push to make a single sequence acquisition.
18. Run/Stop. Push to start or stop acquisitions.
19. Trigger Level. Turn to adjust the trigger level.
Push Level to Set 50%. Push the Trigger level knob to set the trigger level to
the midpoint of the waveform.
20. Force Trig. Push to force an immediate trigger event.
21. Print. Push to print to the selected printer.
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Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
22. Power switch. P
23. USB 2.0 Host port. Insert a USB peripheral to the oscilloscope, such as
a keyboard or a
24. Save. Push to perform an immediate save operation. The save operation uses
the current
25. Save / Recall Menu. Push to save and reca ll setups, waveforms, and screen
images to in
26. Default Setup. Push to perform an immediate restore of the oscilloscope
to the defa
27. Utility. Push to activate the system utility functions, such as selecting a
language
28. D15 - D0. Push to display or remove the digital channels from the display,
and to ac
29. Menu Off. Push to clear a displayed menu from the screen.
or setting the date/time.
cess the digital channel setup menu (with option MDO3MSO only).
ush to power on or off the oscilloscope.
flash drive.
save parameters, as defined in the Save / Recall menu.
ternal memory, or a USB flash drive.
ult settings.
Identifying Items in the Time Domain Display
The items shown in the graphic below may appear in the display. Not all of these
are visible at any given time. Some readouts move outside the graticule
items
area when menus are turned off.
1. The acquisition readout shows when an acquisition is running, stopped, or
2. The trigger position icon shows the trigger position in the acquisition.
38MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions
when acquisition preview is in effect.
Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
3. The expansion point icon (an orange triangle) shows the point that the
horizontal scale expands and compresses around. To make the expansion
point the same as the trigger point, push Acquire and set the lower menu
Delay item to Off.
4. The waveform record view shows the trigger location relative to the waveform
. The line color corresponds to the selected waveform color. The
record
brackets show the part of the record currently displayed on the screen.
5. The trigger status readout shows trigger status.
6. The s
ecurity icon indicates when the I/O ports are disabled.
7. The cursor readout shows time, amplitude, and delta (Δ) values for each
sor. For FFT measurements, it shows frequency and magnitude. For serial
cur
and parallel buses, the readout shows the decoded values.
8. The trigger level icon shows the trigger level on the waveform. The icon color
orresponds to the trigger source color.
c
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions39
Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
9. The trigger readout shows the trigger source, slope, and level. The trigger
readouts for other trigger types show other parameters.
10. The top line of the record length/sampling rate readout shows the sampling
rate. You can adjust it with the Horizontal Scale knob. The bottom line
shows the record length. You can adjust it by pushing Acquire and Record
Length on the lower menu.
11. The horizontal position/scale readout shows on the top line the horizontal
scale (adjust with the Horizontal Scale knob). With Delay Mode on, the
bottom line shows the time from the T symbol to the expansion point icon
(adjust with the Horizontal Position knob). Use horizontal position to insert
added delay between when the trigger occurs and when you actually capture
thedata. Insertanegativetimetocapture more pretrigger information. With
Delay Mode off, the bottom line shows the time location of the trigger within
the acquisition, as a percentage.
12. The Timing Resolution readout shows the timing resolution of the digital
channels. Timing resolution is the time between samples. It is the reciprocal
of the digital sample rate. When the MagniVu control is on, “MagniVu”
appears in the readout.
13. Measurement readouts show the selected measurements
eight measurements to display at one time. A
. You can sel ect up to
symbol appears instead of
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Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
the expected nu
merical measurement if a vertical clipping condition exists.
Part of the waveform is above or below the display. To obtain a proper
numerical measurement, turn the vertical scale and position knobs to make all
of the waveform appear in the display.
14. The auxiliary waveform readouts show the vertical and horizontal scale
factors of the math and reference waveforms.
15. The channel readout shows the channel scale factor (per division), coupling,
invert, and bandwidth status. Adjust with the Vertical Scale knob and in the
channel 1, 2, 3,or4 menus.
16. For digital channels, the baseline indicators point to the high and low levels.
The indicator colors follow the color code used on resistors. The D0 indicator
is black, the D1 indicator is brown, the D2 indicator is red, and so on.
17. The group icon indicates when digital channels are grouped.
18. The bus display shows decoded packet level information for serial buses or
19. For analog channels, the waveform baseline indicator shows the zero-volt
MDO3000 Installation and Safety Instructions41
for parallel buses. The bus indicator shows the bus number and bus type.
level of a waveform, assuming you have not used any offset. The icon colors
correspond to the waveform colors.
Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
Identifyin
g Items in the Frequency Domain Display
Activate the frequency domain display by pressing the front panel RF button.
1. Vertical graticule labels
2. Start frequency
3. Reference level
4. Ve r
5. Center frequency
6. Span and resolution bandwidth
7. Stop frequency
8. Reference marker
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tical scale
Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
Identifying I
tems in the Arbitrary Function Generator Display
1. If visible, the output is on
2. AFG label
3. Waveform type, e.g. “Sine”
4. Additive Noise icon
5. Frequ
6. Amplitude
ency
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Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope
Identifying I
tems in the Digital Voltmeter Display
1. Measurement type
2. Value of current measurement
3. Graphic (min, max, value, five-second rolling range)