Tektronix TDS3000B Series, TDS3012B, TDS3014B, TDS3024B, TDS3032B User Manual
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User Manual
TDS3000B Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
071-0957-04
This document supports firmware version 3.00
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Tektronix, Inc.
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
H In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.
H Worldwide, visit www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your area.
Warranty 16
Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase from an authorized
Tektronix distributor. If the product proves defective during this warranty period,
Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and
labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Batteries are
excluded from this warranty. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix
for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced
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improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish
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product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such
modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE
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DAMAGES.
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v............................
Preface ix............................................
Contacting Tektronix x.................................
Getting Started
Initial Setup 1--1........................................
Functional Check 1--2.................................
Probe Compensation 1--3..............................
Signal Path Compensation (SPC) 1--4....................
Adjusting the Oscilloscope Time and Date 1--4.............
Product and Feature Description 1--5........................
Acquisition Features 1--5..............................
Signal Processing Features 1--6.........................
Display Features 1--7..................................
Measurement Features 1--7.............................
Trigger Features 1--8..................................
Convenience Features 1--8.............................
Optional Features 1--9.................................
Transporting the Oscilloscope 1--10..........................
Operating Positions 1--11..................................
Connecting Power 1--11...................................
Using Battery Power 1--12..............................
Operating Safely with Battery Power 1--13.................
Installing the Battery 1--14..............................
Maximizing Operating Time 1--15........................
Charging the Battery 1--16..............................
Installing an Application Module 1--17.......................
Installing a Communication Module 1--18.....................
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Front-Panel Menus and Controls 1--19........................
Using the Menu System 1--19............................
Using the Menu Buttons 1--22...........................
Using the Dedicated Controls 1--24.......................
Identifying Items in the Display 1--27.....................
Using QuickMenus 1--29................................
Front-Panel Connectors 1--31...............................
Rear-Panel Connectors 1--32...............................
Communication Module Connectors 1--34.....................
Application Examples
Taking Simple Measurements 2--2..........................
Using Autoset 2--2....................................
Selecting Automatic Measurements 2--3..................
Measuring Two Signals 2--4............................
Customizing Your Measurements 2--6....................
Analyzing Signal Detail 2--9..............................
Looking at a Noisy Signal 2--10..........................
Separating the Signal from Noise 2--11....................
Taking Cursor Measurements 2--12.......................
Using Delay 2--13.....................................
Measuring Jitter 2-- 15..................................
Triggering on a Vide o Signal 2--16...........................
Capturing a Single-Shot Signal 2--20.........................
Optimizing the Acquisition 2--21.........................
Using the Horizontal Zoom Function 2--22.................
Saving Data to the Floppy Disk Drive 2--23...................
Saving Screen Images 2--24.............................
Saving Waveform Data 2--27............................
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Reference
Introduction to Reference 3--1.............................
Acquisition Controls 3--2.................................
Cursor 3--16.............................................
YT Cursor Menu 3--16.................................
XY Cursor Menu 3--21.................................
Display 3--23............................................
Hard Copy 3--27.........................................
Horizontal Controls 3--31..................................
Measure 3--39...........................................
QuickMenu 3--47........................................
Save/Recall 3--48........................................
Trigger Controls 3--58.....................................
Utility 3 --70.............................................
Vertical Controls 3--80....................................
e*ScopeE Web-based Remote Control 3--88...................
Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications A--1...........................
Appendix B: Factory Setup B--1...........................
Appendix C: Accessories C--1.............................
Appendix D: Probe Basics D--1............................
Probe Descriptions D--1...................................
Probe Compensation D--2.................................
TekProbe Interface D--2...................................
Probe Guard D--3........................................
Ground Leads D--3.......................................
P3010 High-Frequency Compensation D--4...................
P3010 Replaceable Parts and Accessories D--6................
P6139A Replaceable Parts and Accessories D--8...............
Using Other Probes D--10..................................
Supported Active Probes and Adapters D--11...................
Unsupported Probes D--12..................................
Appendix E: Performance Verification E--1.................
Test Record E--2........................................
Performance Verification Procedures E--5....................
Appendix F: General Care and Cleaning F--1...............
General Care F--1.......................................
Cleaning F--1...........................................
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Appendix G: Ethernet Setup G--1.........................
Your Ethernet Network Information G--1.....................
Entering the Ethernet Network Settings G--2..................
Networks That Support DHCP and BOOTP G--2............
Networks That Do Not Support DHCP and BOOTP G--3......
Entering the Network Printer Settings G--4....................
Testing Your Ethernet Connec tion G--5......................
Testing the Oscilloscope Connection G--5..................
Testing Network Printing G--5...........................
Testing e*Scope G--6..................................
Troubleshooting Your Etherne t Conne ction G--7...............
The Instrument Setup Screen G--8...........................
The Printer Configuration Screen G--10.......................
The Add Printer Screen G-- 11...............................
Other Network Printer Settings G--13......................
Testing Network Printers G--13...........................
Ethernet Error Messages G--14..............................
Ethernet Settings Form G--15...............................
Glossary
Index
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid
potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
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.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the
measurement instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit
under test. Disconnect the probe input and the probe ground from the
circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument.
Ground the Product. When operating with AC power, 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.
When operating with battery power, this product must still be
grounded. To prevent electric shock, always connect a grounding
wire between the ground terminal on the rear panel and earth ground.
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.
Connect the ground lead of the probe to earth ground only.
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Replace Batteries Properly. Replace batteries only with the proper type
and rating specified.
Recharge Batteries Properly. Recharge batteries for the recommended
charge cycle only.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with
covers or panels removed.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and
components when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage
to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation
instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper
ventilation.
Transportation and Lithium-Ion Batteries
Each TDS3BATB lithium--ion battery pack contains less than 8
grams of lithium, with individual cells each containing less than 1.5
grams of lithium, as measured by International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) standards. Consult your air carrier for
applicability and determination of any special lithium--ion battery
transportation requirements.
Mercury Notification
This oscilloscope uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury.
Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
Please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries
Alliance (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.
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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements i dentify 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 t he Product. These symbols may appear on the product:
WARNING
High Voltage
Ethernet Port Chassis Ground
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
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CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Battery
Information
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Preventing Electrostatic Damage
CAUTION. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage component s in
the oscilloscope and its accessories. To prevent ESD, observe these
precautions when directed to do so.
Use a Ground Strap. Wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap to
discharge the static voltage from your body while installing or
removing sensitive c omponents.
UseaSafeWorkArea.Do not use any devices capable of generating or
holding a static charge in the work area where you install or remove
sensitive components. Avoid handling sensitive components in areas
that have a floor or benchtop surface capable of generating a static
charge.
Handle Components Carefully. Do not slide sensitive components over
any surface. Do not touch exposed connector pins. Handle sensitive
components as little as possible.
Transport and Store Carefully. Transport and store sensitive components
in a static-protected bag or container.
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Battery Recycling
This product may contain optional Lithium ion (Li--ion) batteries
which must be recycled or disposed of properly at the end of product
life. There may be specific legal requirements for battery collectionand disposal in your community. Contact your local electronics
recycler, relevant legal authority, or your Tektronix representative for
assistance in recycling batteries.
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Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmenta l impact of
the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following 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 product’s end of life. In order 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.
The symbol shown to the left indicates that this
product complies with the European Union’s
requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC
on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE). For informa tion about recycling
options, check the Support/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Battery Recycling. This product may contain a Nickel Cadmium
(NiCd) or lithium ion (Li--ion) rechargeable battery, which must be
recycled or disposed of properly. Please properly dispose of or
recycle the battery according to local government regulations.
Mercury Notification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that
contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. Please contact your local authorities or, within the
United States, the Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org) for
disposal or recycling information.
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Environmental Considerations
Transporting Batteries
The lithium ion rechargeable battery pack in this product contains
less than 8 grams of equivalent lithium content, with individual cells
containing less than 1.5 grams of equivalent lithium, as measured by
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. Consult
your air carrier for applicability and determination of any special
lithium ion battery transportation requirements.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control
equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS
Directive. This product is known to contain lead, cadmium, mercury,
and hexavalent chromium.
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Preface
This User Manual describes the capabilities, operation, and
applications of the TDS3000B Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes. The following table shows you where to find information in
this manual.
If you are looking for: Turn to :
Product overview Product and Feature Description on
Installation information Connect Power on page 1--12
Basic operating instructions Front Panel Controls on page 1--19
Details about a product feature Reference on page 3--1
Application examples Application Examples on page 2--1
page 1--5
Look up the front-panel button for the
feature
Information about selecting a
language
Information about battery operation Using Battery Power on page 1--12
Information about making a hard copy Hard Copy on page 3--27
Information about probes and probepower limitations
Technical specifications Specifications on page A--1
Recommended accessories Accessories on page C--1
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Configure System on page 3--71
Probe Basics on page D--1
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Preface
Contacting Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc.
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
H In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.
H Worldwide, visit www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your
area.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
In addition to a product and feature description, this chapter covers
the following topics:
H How to perform a quick functional check, install and compe nsa te
passive probes, compensate the signal path, and set the time and
date.
H How to install the power cord, battery pack, and operate the
oscilloscope safely with battery power
H How to install application modules and communication modules
H Howtousethemenusystem
H How to identify the oscilloscope controls and connectors
Initial Setup
The following procedures describe how to quickly verify that the
oscilloscope is powering up and functioning correctly, compensate
passive probes using the built-in compensation signal, run the signal
path compensation (SPC) routine for maximum signal accuracy, and
set the time and date.
H You should perform all initial setup procedures the first time you
use the oscilloscope.
H You should perform the probe compensation procedure whenever
you attach a passive probe for the first time to any input channel.
H You should run the signal path compensation routine whenever
the ambient temperature changes by 10_ Cormore.
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Functional Check
Perform this quick functional check to verify that your oscilloscope
is operating correctly.
1. Connect the oscilloscope power
2. Turn on the oscilloscope.
cable (refer to page 1--11).
Wait for the confirmation that
all self tests have passed.
3. Connect the oscilloscope probe
to channel 1. Attach the probe
tip and reference lead to the
PROBE COMP connectors.
4. Push the AUTOSET button.
You should see a square wave in
the display (approximately 5 V
at 1 kHz).
P ASSE
D
On/Standby
button
PROBE COMP
CH 1
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Probe Compensation
Perform this adjustment to match your probe to the input channel.
This should be done whenever you attach a passive probe for the first
time to any input channel.
1. Connect the oscilloscope probe
to channel 1. Attach the probe
tip and reference lead to the
PROBE COMP connectors,
then push AUTOSET.
If using the probe hook-tip,
ensure a proper connection by
firmly twisting the tip onto the
probe.
2. Check the shape of the displayed
waveform.
3. If necessary, adjust your probe.
Repeat as necessary.
PROBE COMP
CH 1
Overcompensated
Undercompensated
Compensated correctly
P3010 P6139A
L
UTOSET
button
NOTE.SeeAppendix D: Probe Basics for more information about the
probes provided with your oscilloscope.
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Signal Path Compensation (SPC)
The signal path compensation (SPC) routine optimizes the
oscilloscope signal path for maximum measurement accuracy. You
can run the routine anytime but you should always run the routine if
the ambient temperature changes by 10_ Cormore.
To compensate the signal path, do the following steps:
1. Disconnect any probes or cables from the channel input
2. Push the UTILITY button.
3. Push the System screen button to select Cal.
4. Push the Signal Path screen button.
5. Push OK Compensate Signal Path. This procedure takes several
NOTE. The signal path compensation does not include calibration to
the probe tip.
connectors.
minutes to complete.
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Adjusting the Oscilloscope Time and Date
To set your oscilloscope to the current date and time, do the
following steps:
1. Push the UTILITY button.
2. Push the System menu button to select Config.
3. Push the Set Date & Time menu button. Use the side menu
buttons to set the date and time values.
4. Push the OK Enter Date/Time menu button to set the instrument
date and time.
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Product and Feature Description
The TDS3000B Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope family consists
of the models in the table below.
Model Bandwidth
TDS3012B (2 Ch), TDS3014B (4 Ch) 100 MHz 1.25 GS/s
TDS3024B (4 Ch) 200 MHz 2.5 GS/s
TDS3032B (2 Ch), TDS3034B (4 Ch) 300 MHz 2.5 GS/s
TDS3044B (4 Ch) 400 MHz 5GS/s
TDS3052B (2 Ch), TDS3054B (4 Ch) 500 MHz 5GS/s
TDS3064B (4 Ch) 600 MHz 5GS/s
Acquisition Features
WaveAlertt Waveform Anomaly Detection. Automatically detects
anomalous waveforms by comparing the current waveform to the
previous waveform. Sets how the oscilloscope responds: stop on
anomaly, beep on anomaly, and save anomalous waveform to disk.
Useful for capturing signal glitches and intermittent waveform
errors. See page 3--13.
Getting Started
Maximum
sample rate
Separate Digitizers. Ensure accurate timing measurements with
separate digitizers for each channel. Each digitizer can sample at up
to the maximum sample rate; acquisition on all channels is always
concurrent to provide full single-shot bandwidth on each channel.
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Normal Acquisition. Acquire 10,000 point waveforms to capture
horizontal detail and then use the zoom
detail. See page 3--12.
Fast Trigger Acquisition. Acquire up to 3,600 waveforms per second
(300 MHz -- 600 MHz models, 500 point mode) to see rapidly
changing signals or intermittent signal irregularities. See page 3--12.
Pretrigger. You can capture signals that occur before the trigger point.
You can position the trigger point at the beginning of the acquisition,
at the end, or at any location in between. See page 3--31.
Delay. You can also delay the acquisition so that it starts after the
trigger point. Use delay when you want to acquire the signal at a
specific time after the trigger point. See page 3--33.
Peak Detect. See pulses as narrow as 1 ns even at the slower time base
settings. Peak Detect helps you see noise and glitches in your signal.
Seepage3--9.
Signal Processing Features
Average. Apply averagi ng to your signal to remove uncorrelated noise
and improve measurement accuracy. See page 3 --10.
function to analyze the
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Envelope. Use envelope to capture and display the maximum
variation of a signal. See page 3--10.
Waveform Math. Use waveform math to add, subtract, multiply, or
divide waveforms. For example, you can use math to analyze
differential signals or calculate a power waveform. See page 3--84.
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Display Features
Color LCD Display. Identify a nd differentiate waveforms easily with
color coding. Waveforms, readouts, and buttons are color matched to
increase productivity and reduce operating errors. See page 3--25.
Digital Phosphor. A Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope can clearly display
intensity modulation in your signals. The oscilloscope automatically
overlays subsequent acquisitions and then decays them to simulate
the writing and decay of the phosphor in an analog oscilloscope
CRT. This feature results in an intensity-graded waveform display
that shows the information contained in the intensity modulation.
Seepage3--5.
Signal Preview. Use the preview feature to optimize the control
settings when setting up a single-shot acquisition. As you adjust the
controls, the adjustments modify the current acquisition to show a
preview of how the next acquisition should appear. See page 3--8.
Measurement Features
Cursors. Use cursors to take simple voltage, time, and frequency
measurements. See page 3--16.
Automatic Measurements. Choose from a list of automatic waveform
measurements. You can customize the measurements by changing
reference levels or by adding measurement gating. See page 3--39.
XY Waveform Cursors. Use cursors to take measurements on XY
waveforms. See page 3--21.
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Trigger Features
Dual Triggers. Use the main (A) trigger system alone or add the B
trigger to capture more complex events. You can use the A and B
triggers together to set up a wait-for-time or wait-for-events trigger.
Seepage3--59.
Video Trigger. Trigger on video fields or lines to see a stable display of
standard video signals. See page 3--69.
Alternating Trigger. Sequentially use each active channel as a trigger
source, from the lowest-numbered active channel to the highe stnumbered active channel. See page 3--67.
External Triggering on Four-Channel Instruments. All models have an
external trigger input. Four-channel models have the external trigger
connector on the back of the instrument. Two-channel models have
the external trigger conenctor on the front panel.
Convenience Features
e*Scope™ Web-based Remote Control. Access your TDS3000B through
the Internet, from across a room to across the world. See page 3--88.
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Built-in Ethernet. Connect your TDS3000B Series oscilloscope to the
Internet using the built-in 10BaseT Ethernet port, for e*Scope access
or printing screen images to network printers. See page G--1.
Autoset. Use Autoset to quickly set up the vertical, horizontal, and
trigger controls for a usable display. See page 3--4.
Scope QuickMenu. Use the built-in Scope QuickMenu for simplified
oscilloscope operation. See page 1--29.
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Single Sequence. One button sets the trigger parameters to the correct
settings for a single-shot acquisition (or single-sequence acquisition).
Seepage3--3.
Floppy Disk. Use the built-in floppy disk to store and recall wave-
forms and setups, as well as upgrade the oscilloscope firmware and
install new features. See page 3--52.
Probe Support. Use the standard probes or choose an optional probe
for a specific application. See page D--1 for information and
limitations.
Multilingual User Interface. On-screen menus and messages are in
11 languages. See page 3--71.
Optional Features
Application Modules. Install powerful application modules to add new
test and measurement features. See page C-- 2.
Communication Modules. Install a communication module to add
RS-232, GPIB, or VGA ports for remote programmability or
displaying the oscilloscope screen on a monitor. See page 1--18.
Battery Power. Install a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
(TDS3BATB) to use the oscilloscope without line power. See
page 1--12.
Plug-in Thermal Printer. Install instrument-powered thermal printer
TDS3PRT to print monochrome hard copy of your TDS3000B
screens. See page C--4.
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T ransporting the Oscilloscope
When transporting the oscilloscope, wrap the cord around the handle
as shown below. Use the supplied cord retainer if the power plug
does not have a molded-in retainer. The oscilloscope front cover has
a convenient place to store the Reference Manual .
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If you are not using a battery, use the accessory tray in the battery
compartment to store probes and other accessories.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the disk drive, do not transport the
oscilloscope with a floppy disk in the disk drive.
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Operating Positions
Use the handle and feet to place the oscilloscope in a convenient
operating position.
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Connecting Power
To connect a power cord, do these steps:
1. Open the strain relief and slip it over the power cord.
2. Snap the strain relief into its hole in the rear panel of the
oscilloscope.
3. Connect the power cord to the power input connector.
You can operate the oscilloscope from a grounded mains supply with
line voltage between 90 V
47 Hz and 440 Hz. The oscilloscope is grounded through the power
cord. The line fuse is internal and is not user replaceable.
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AC
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Using Battery Power
You can operate the oscilloscope continuously for approximately
three hours from the optional rechargeable TDS3BATB battery pack.
A triangle icon in the display (
a power-plug icon (
gauge icon (
oscilloscope turns off automatically when the battery runs low; the
screen may turn white a few minutes before the automatic shutdown.
) shows when the batte ry is in use,
) shows when line power is connected, and a
) shows the charge level in the battery. The
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Refer to the General Safety Summary for information about proper
battery disposal.
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