Tektronix TDS3TMT User manual
User Manual
TDS3TMT
Telecom Mask Test
Application Module
071-0648-02
*P071064802*
071064802
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Contents
Safety Summary 2.............................
Installing the TDS3TMT Application Module 5........
Telecom Mask Test Features 5...................
Accessing TDS3TMT: QuickMenu 6................
Accessing TDS3TMT: Utility Menu 7...............
Conventions 8...............................
TDS3TMT Menu 9.............................
Telecom Pass/Fail Mask Test Example 24............
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Safety Summary
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as
specified. While using this product, you may need to
access other parts of the system. Read the General Safety
Summary in other system manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
CAUTION. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can
damage components 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 components.
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.
2
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.
Manual Storage
The oscilloscope front cover has a convenient place to
store this manual.
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Installing the TDS3TMT Application Module
Refer to the TDS3000, TDS3000B, and TDS3000C
Series Application Module Installation manual for
instructions on installing and testing the application
module.
Telecom Mask Test Features
The TDS3TMT application module adds waveform
mask testing capabilities to your oscilloscope. This
section provides an overview of these additional features.
Telecom Mask Test QuickMenu
Use the telecom mask test QuickMenu function to
display bottom and side menus that provide access to all
key mask test functions from one screen.
Predefined Telecom Industry Masks
The TDS3TMT application module provides compliance
masks for testing to ITU-G.703 and ANSI T1.102
telecommunications standards, up to STS-1 (52 Mb/s)
line rates.
Multiple Channel Testing
The TDS3TMT application module enables you to
perform multiple simultaneous testing on all active
oscilloscope channels.
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Test Automation
Y ou can connect the oscilloscope to do automated mask
testing by using the RS--232, GPIB, or LAN communication ports.
Accessing TDS3TMT: QuickMenu
1. Push the QuickMenu front-panel button to display
the quick menu items.
2. Push the Menu bottom screen button to select and
display the Telecom bottom and side menu items.
3. Push bottom and side menu buttons to select a mask,
set test control parameters, and test pass/fail
responses.
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Accessing TDS3TMT: Utility Menu
1. Push the UTILITY front-panel button to display the
utility menu items.
2. Push the System bottom screen button to display
Apps.
3. Push the Module bottom screen button to select
Telecom. The screen displays the telecom bottom and
side menu items.
4. Push bottom and side menu buttons to select a mask,
set test control parameters, and test pass/fail
responses.
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