TBS2000B Series Oscilloscope Installation and
Safety Instructions
This document provides safety and compliance information, powering the oscilloscope, and introduces the instrument controls and
connections. This document applies to the TBS2000B Series oscilloscope.
TBS2072BTBS2074BTBS2102B
TBS2104BTBS2202BTBS2204B
Documentation
Review the following user documents before installing and using your instrument. These documents provide important operating
information.
Product documentation
The following table lists the primary product specific documentation available for your product. These and other user documents are
available for download from www.tek.com. Other information, such as demonstration guides, technical briefs, and application notes, can
also be found at www.tek.com.
DocumentContent
Installation and Safety InstructionsSafety, compliance, and basic introductory information for hardware
products.
HelpIn-depth operating information for the product. Available from the
Help button in the product UI and as a downloadable PDF on
www.tek.com.
Specifications and Performance Verification Technical ReferenceInstrument specifications and performance verification instructions
for testing instrument performance.
Programmer ManualCommands for remotely controlling the instrument.
Declassification and Security InstructionsInformation about the location of memory in the instrument.
Instructions for declassifying and sanitizing the instrument.
Service ManualReplaceable parts list, theory of operations, and repair and replace
procedures for servicing an instrument.
Upgrade InstructionsProduct upgrade installation information.
How to find your product documentation
1. Go to www.tek.com.
2. Click Download in the green sidebar on the right side of the screen.
3. Select Manuals as the Download Type, enter your product model, and click Search.
4. View and download your product manuals. You can also click the Product Support Center and Learning Center links on the page for
more documentation.
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, see the Service safety summary that follows the 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.
This product shall be used in accordance with local and national 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.
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.
To avoid fire or personal injury
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, ensure that the product is properly
grounded. Do not disable the 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 be suitable for the
product.
Observe all terminal ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating 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.
The measurement terminals on this product are not rated for connection to Category III or IV circuits.
Do not connect a current probe to any wire that carries voltages above the current probe voltage rating.
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Important safety information
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.
Wear eye protection.
Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or laser radiation exists.
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.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Remove the input signals before you clean 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 viewing the display and indicators.
Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads. 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.
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 protective barrier, protective finger guard, or tactile indicator 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.
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Important safety information
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.
Connect and disconnect properly.
Connect the probe output to the measurement 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.
De-energize the circuit under test before connecting or disconnecting the current probe.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
Do not connect a current probe to any wire that carries voltages or frequencies above the current probe voltage rating.
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.
Service safety summary
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 safety summary 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.
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Terms in this manual
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.
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.
Symbols on the product
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential
hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to
ratings in the manual.)
Compliance information
The following symbols(s) may appear on the product.
Compliance information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument complies. This
product is intended for use by professionals and trained personnel only; it is not designed for use in households or by children.
Questions about the following compliance information may be directed to the following address:
Tektronix, Inc.
PO Box 500, MS 19-045
Beaverton, OR 97077, USA
tek.com
EMC compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity - EMC
Meets intent of Directive 2014/30/EU for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as
listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 61326-1
EN 61326-1, EN 61326-2-1
EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use
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Compliance information
•CISPR 11. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
•IEC 61000-4-2. Electrostatic discharge immunity
•IEC 61000-4-3. RF electromagnetic field immunity
•IEC 61000-4-4. Electrical fast transient / burst immunity
•IEC 61000-4-5. Power line surge immunity
•IEC 61000-4-6. Conducted RF immunity
•IEC 61000-4-11. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
Australia/New Zealand Declaration of Conformity - EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
•EN 61326-1. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
•EN 61326-1 and EN 61326-2-1. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
Safety compliance
This section lists the other safety compliance information.
Equipment type
Test and measuring equipment.
Safety class
Class 1 – grounded product.
Pollution degree description
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.
•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 protected 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 rating
Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor, dry location use only.
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This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
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Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
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For compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables that incorporate low impedance connection between the cable shield and
the connector shell should be used.
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Equipment may not meet the immunity requirements of applicable listed standards when test leads and/or test probes are connected due to coupling of
electromagnetic interference onto those leads/probes. To minimize the influence of electromagnetic interference, minimize the loop area between the unshielded
portions of signal and associated return leads, and keep leads as far away as possible from electromagnetic disturbance sources. Twisting unshielded test leads
together is an effective way to reduce loop area. For probes, keep the ground return lead as short as possible and close to the probe body. Some probes have
accessory probe tip adapters to accomplish this most effectively. In all cases, observe all safety instructions for the probes or leads used.
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Operating requirements
IP rating
IP20 (as defined in IEC 60529).
Measurement and overvoltage category descriptions
Measurement terminals on this product may be rated for measuring mains voltages from one or more of the following categories (see
specific ratings marked on the product and in the manual).
•Measurement Category II. For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.
•Measurement Category III. For measurements performed in the building installation.
•Measurement Category IV. For measurements performed at the source of low-voltage installation.
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.
Mains overvoltage category rating
Category II. Circuits directly connected to the building wiring at utilization points (socket outlets and similar points).
Environmental compliance
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product end-of-life handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment recyclingProduction 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
product’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 requirements according to Directives
2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about
recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling).
Battery recyclingThis product contains a small installed lithium metal button cell. Please properly dispose of or recycle the
cell at its end of life according to local government regulations.
Transporting batteries
The small lithium primary button cell contained in this equipment does not exceed 1 gram of lithium metal content per cell.
The cell type has been shown by the manufacturer to comply with the applicable requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria
Part III, Sub-section 38.3. Consult your carrier to determine which lithium battery transportation requirements are applicable to your
configuration, including to its re-packaging and re-labeling, prior to reshipment of the product by any mode of transport.
Operating requirements
Make sure to operate the instrument within the following environmental and power requirements.
Environment requirements
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Installation
CharacteristicDescription
Operating temperature0 °C to +50 °C, with 5 °C/minute maximum gradient, noncondensing, up to 3000 meter altitude
Operating humidity5% to 95% relative humidity (% RH) up to +30 °C
5% to 60% RH above +30 °C up to +50 °C, noncondensing
Operating altitudeUp to 3000 meters (9842 feet)
Power requirements
CharacteristicDescription
Power source voltageFull Range: 100 to 240 VAC RMS ±10%, Installation Category II (covers range of 90 to 264 VAC)
Sine wave crest factor must be between 1.30 and 1.41.
Power source frequency47 to 63 Hz over entire source voltage range. 360 to 440 Hz, 100 to 132 VAC RMS Source Voltage.
Power consumptionAll models: 80 W maximum
CAUTION: A ground connection through the power cord grounding conductor is essential for safe operation.
Installation
Powering the oscilloscope
Grounding the oscilloscope is necessary for safety and to take accurate measurements. The oscilloscope must share the same ground as
any circuits that you are testing. You connect the oscilloscope to ground by plugging the three-pronged power cord into an outlet grounded
to earth ground.
To power the oscilloscope on:
1. Connect the power cord supplied with the instrument to the oscilloscope power connector.
2. Connect the power cord to the appropriate AC main source.
3. Push the front panel Power button.
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To power off the oscilloscope on:
Front-panel connectors
1. Push the front panel Power
2. Disconnect the power cord from the main source and the oscilloscope power connector.
button.
Note: The current instrument settings are stored in nonvolatile memory when you power of
restores the settings when you power on.
2. PROBE COMP. A square wave signal source and ground connection used to compensate probes.
Output voltage: ~ 5 V at ~1 kHz
Ground reference to which to connect the probe ground lead.
See Compensating a passive voltage probe.
3. USB 2.0 Host port.
Rear-panel connectors
Rear-panel connectors
1. Aux Out. Sends a negative pulse (high-to-low transition) when a trigger occurs, to synchronize other test equipment to trigger events.
2. LAN. Connects to a 10/100 Base-T local area network for file or printer access.
3. USB 2.0 Host port. A standard USB host port which lets you connect a USB Wi-Fi transceiver adapter (dongle) for wireless
connectivity (A Tektronix TBS2000B series exclusive feature), or to USB flash drives with which to save or recall waveforms, settings,
screen images, and Courseware education packages.
4. USB 2.0 Device port. Use the USB 2.0 Full Speed Device port to connect to a PC for remote control.
Cleaning
Use a dry, soft cotton cloth to clean the outside of the unit. Do not use any liquid cleaning agents or chemicals that could damage the case,
controls, screen, markings or labels, or possibly infiltrate the case.