Tektronix TDS5000B Series Quick Start User Manual
TDS5000B Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
Quick Start User Manual
071-1355-02
www.tektronix.com
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supercedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
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WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If this product prove s defective during its warranty
period, Tektronix, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or provide a
replacement in exchange for the defective product.
This warranty applies only to products returned to the designated Tektronix depot or the Tektronix authorized
representative from which the product was originally purchased. For products returned to other locations, Customer will
be assessed an applicable service charge. The preceding limitation shall not apply within the European Economic Area,
where products may be returned for warranty service to the nearest designated service depot regardless of the place of
purchase.
In order to obtain service under this wa rranty, Customer must provide the applicable office of Tektronix or its authorized
representative with notice of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for
the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the
service center designated by Tektronix or its representative, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix or its
representative shall pay for the return of the product to Customer. Customer shall be responsible for paying any
associated taxes or duties.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage ca used by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty :
a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other tha n Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service
the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment;
c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies or consumables;
d) to repair a 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; or
e) to repair damage or malfunction resulting from failure to perform user maintenance and cleaning at the frequency and as
prescribed in the user manual (if applicable).
THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR
THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Table of Contents
Safety Summary 1.......................................................................
Preface
Documentation 3....................................................................
Conventions Used in this Manual 4......................................................
Contacting Tektronix 4................................................................
Getting Started
Key Features 5..........................................................................
Install Your Instrument 6.................................................................
Standard Accessories 6...............................................................
Operating Requirements 8.............................................................
Powering On the Instrument 8..........................................................
Power Supply Requirements 8......................................................
Powering Off the I nstrument 9..........................................................
Removing the Power 9................................................................
Creating an Emergency Startup Disk 10....................................................
Connecting to a Network 10.............................................................
Adding a Second Monitor 11............................................................
Changing the Windows Language 13......................................................
Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument 15...................................................
Front Panel 15.......................................................................
Side and Rear Panels 15...............................................................
Interface and Display 16................................................................
Control Panel 17......................................................................
Accessing Online Help 18...............................................................
Accessing Menus and Control Windows 19.................................................
Inspect Your Instrument 20................................................................
Verify Internal Diagnostics Pass 20.......................................................
Signal Path Compensation 21...........................................................
Operating Basics
Acquisition 23...........................................................................
Setting Up Signal Input 23..............................................................
Using Default Setup 24................................................................
Using Autoset 25.....................................................................
Probe Compensation 26................................................................
Acquisition Concepts 27................................................................
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Acquisition Hardware 27............................................................
Sampling Process 27..............................................................
Real-time Sampling 27.............................................................
Equivalent-time Sampling 27........................................................
Waveform Record 28..............................................................
Interpolation 29...................................................................
Interleaving 29...................................................................
How the Acquisition Modes Work 30......................................................
Changing the Acquisition Mode 31........................................................
Starting and Stopping an Acquisition 32...................................................
Using Roll Mode 33...................................................................
Using Fast Acquisitions 34..............................................................
Using FastFrame Mode 37..............................................................
Triggers 39.............................................................................
Triggering Concepts 39................................................................
Trigger Event 39..................................................................
Trigger Types 39..................................................................
Trigger Modes 40.................................................................
Trigger Holdoff 40.................................................................
Trigger Coupling 40................................................................
Horizontal Position 41..............................................................
Slope and Level 41................................................................
Delayed Trigger System 41..........................................................
Choosing a Trigger Type 42.............................................................
Trigger Selections 43..................................................................
Checking Trigger Status 44.............................................................
Using A (Main) and B (Delayed) Triggers 45................................................
Trigger on B Event 46..............................................................
B Trigger After Delay Time 46........................................................
Sending E-mail on Trigger 47............................................................
Using Horizontal Delay 47..............................................................
Display a Waveform 48....................................................................
Setting the Display Style 48.............................................................
Setting the Display Persistence 49........................................................
Using AutoBright 50...................................................................
Setting the Display Format 51
...........................................................
Selecting the Waveform Interpolation 52...................................................
Adding Screen Text 53.................................................................
Setting the Graticule Style 54............................................................
Setting the Trigger Level Marker 55.......................................................
Setting the LCD Backlight 55............................................................
Displaying the Date and Time 56.........................................................
Using the Color Palettes 56.............................................................
Setting the Reference Colors 58..........................................................
Setting Math Colors 58.................................................................
Using MultiView Zoom 59..............................................................
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Zooming in Multiple Areas 60...........................................................
Lock and Scroll Zoomed Waveforms 61...................................................
Analyzing Waveforms 62...................................................................
Taking Automatic Measurements 62......................................................
Automated Measurement Selections 63....................................................
Amplitude Measurements 63........................................................
Time Measurements 64............................................................
More Measurements 65............................................................
Histogram Measurements 66........................................................
Communication Measurements 67...................................................
Customizing an Automatic Measurement 68................................................
Gating 68........................................................................
Statistics 69.....................................................................
Snapshot 69.....................................................................
Reference Levels 70...............................................................
Taking Cursor Measurements 71.........................................................
Setting Up a Histogram 73..............................................................
Using Math Waveforms 74..............................................................
Spectral Analysis Concepts 75...........................................................
Using the Time Controls 76..........................................................
Using the Gating Controls 76........................................................
Using the Frequency Controls 76.....................................................
Using the Magnitude Controls 77.....................................................
Using the Phase Controls 77.........................................................
Using Spectral Analysis 78..............................................................
Using Limit Testing 80.................................................................
Using Mask Testing 82.................................................................
Setting Up E-mail on Event 85...........................................................
MyScope 87............................................................................
Creating a New MyScope Control Window 87...............................................
Using MyScope Control Windows 90......................................................
Saving and Recalling Information 92..........................................................
Saving Screen Captures 92.............................................................
Saving Waveforms 93.................................................................
Recalling Waveforms 94...............................................................
Saving Instrument Setups 95............................................................
Recalling Instrument Setups 96..........................................................
Saving Measurements 97
Copying Your Results to the Clipboard 98..................................................
Printing a Hard Copy 99................................................................
Run Application Software 100................................................................
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Application Examples
Capturing Intermittent Anomalies 101..........................................................
Correlating Data Between a TDS5000B Series Oscilloscope and a TLA5000 Series Logic Analyzer 103.......
Using the Extended Desktop and OpenChoice Architecture for Efficient Documentation 104................
Measuring Switching Loss in a Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) 106..............................
Using Acquisition Memory to Efficiently Capture Multiple High Resolution Events 109....................
Using Limit Test to Verify Performance 112.....................................................
Index
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Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products
connected to it. To avoid potent ial hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of
the other component’s manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating 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.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are
connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is indirectly 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.
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 eart h ground 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, ha ve it inspected by
qualified service pers onnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation.
so it has proper ventilation.
Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product
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Symbols and Terms
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or pract ices that c ould re sult 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. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Standby
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Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of TDS5000B Series Instruments. Basic operations and
concepts are presented in this manual. For more detailed information see the online help on your instrument.
The following instruments are supported by t his manual:
TDS5104B TDS5054B TDS5052B
TDS5054BE TDS5034B TDS5032B
Documentation
To read about Use these documents
Installation and Operation
(overviews)
Read the Quick Start User Manual for general information about how to
put your instrument into service and maps of the user interface
controls.
In-Depth Operation and User
Interface Help
Programmer Commands Quickly remind yourself of the syntax of a GPIB command, and copy
Analysis and Connectivity Tools Various connectivity and analysis tools are available on your instru-
Performance Verification and
Specifications
Optional Applications The Optional Applications Software for Tektronix Windows-Based TDS
Product Software and System
Restore
Access online help from the Help button or Help menu for information
on virtually all controls and elements on screen.
Online help includes detailed instructions for using instrument
functions. See Accessing Online Help on page 18.
the command if desired. The programmer guide is on the product
software CD.
ment. For more information, see the Getting Started with OpenChoicet
Solutions Manual included with your instrument.
Use this Technical Reference PDF file, which is located on the product
software CD, for performance verification and specifications.
Instruments CD-ROM (020-2450-xx) contains trial versions of
application specific programs that you can install and run five times per
application. To purchase a program contact your local Tektronix
representative.
Booklets for the Product CD-ROM (063-3692-xx) and System Restore
CD-ROM (063-3759-xx).
You may also want to obtain the optional service manual (071-1362-xx) for this product if you do self-service or
performance verifications on this instrument.
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Preface
Conventions Used in this Manual
The following icons are used throughout this manual.
Sequence
Step
Front panel
power
1
Contacting Tektronix
Phone 1-800-833-9200
Address Tektronix, Inc.
Web site www.tektronix.com
Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1
Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2
Technical support Email: techsupport@tektronix.com
1
This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices.
Connect
Network PS2 SVGA USB
power
1
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
1-800-833-9200, select option 3
6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
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1
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Getting Started
This section contains information on key features of your instrument, getting acquainted with, installing, and
inspecting your instrument.
Key Features
TDS5000B Series instruments can help you verify, debug, and characterize electronic designs. Key features
include:
H Up to 1 GHz bandwidth
H Up to 5 GS/s real time sampling rate
H Record lengths up to 16,000,000 samples
H Up to 100,000 acquisitions per second
H 1.5% DC vertical gain accuracy
H Two or four input channels
H Auxiliary trigger input and output
H Sample, envelope, peak-detect, high-resolution, average, and waveform database acquisition modes
H Full programmability, with an extensive GPIB command set and a message-based interface
H Advanced trigger suite
H 53 automatic waveform measurements plus histograms
H Basic math as well as advanced equation editor and spectral analysis
H A 10.4 in (264.2 mm) color display, with intensity graded waveform data to show sample density
H Customizable MyScope control windows
H A Windows based user interface with accompanying online help
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Getting Started
Install Your Instrument
Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items listed as Standard Accessories. Recommended
accessories and probes, instrument options, and upgrades are listed in the online help. Check the Tektronix
website (www.tektronix.com) for the most current information.
Standard Accessories
Accessory
The TDS5000B Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
Quick Start User Manual
Tektronix
part number
English (Option L0) 071-1355-xx
French (Option L1) 071-1357-xx
German (Option L3) 071-1358-xx
Japanese (Option L5) 071-1356-xx
Simple Chinese (Option L7) 071-1360-xx
Standard Chinese (Option
L8)
Korean (Option L9) 071-1359-xx
Russian (Option L10) 020-2609-xx
TDS5000B series Product Software CD
TDS5000B series Operating System Restore CD 063-3759-xx
The TDS5000B Online Help (part of the application
software)
The TDS5000B Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
Specifications and Performance Verification (a PDF file
on the TDS5000B series Product Software CD )
The TDS5000B Programmer Online Guide (files on the
TDS5000B series Product Software CD)
Getting Started with OpenChoicet Solutions Manual
with CD
Optional Applications Software for Tektronix WindowsBased TDS Instruments CD-ROM and manuals
Calibration Certificate Documenting NIST Traceability,
Z540-1 Compliance, and ISO9001 Registration
071-1361-xx
063-3692-xx
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071-1420-xx
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020-2513-xx
020-2450-xx
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One 500 MHz, 10x passive probe per channel P5050
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Getting Started
Tektronix
Accessory
Optical Wheel Mouse
part number
119-6936-xx
Front Cover 200-4651-xx
Snap-on Accessory Pouch 061-1935-xx
30 day evaluation copy of LabVIEW 020-2476-xx
Power Cord
North America (Option A0) 161-0104-00
Universal Euro (Option A1) 161-0104-06
United Kingdom (Option A2) 161-0104-07
Australia (Option A3) 161-0104-05
240V North America (Option
161-0104-08
A4)
Switzerland (Option A5) 161-0167-00
Japan (Option A6) 161-A005-00
China (Option A10) 161-0306-00
No power cord or AC adapt-
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er (Option A99)
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Operating Requirements
1. Place the instrument on a cart or
bench, observing clearance requirements:
H Top, Rear, Front, and Right
Side: 0 in (0 mm)
H Left Side: 3 in (76 mm)
H Bottom: 0.75 in (19 mm)
minimum or 0 in (0 mm)
standing on feet, flip stand
down
2. Before operating, ensure that the
ambient temperature is between
+41 °F to +113 °F(+5°Cto
+45 °C).
CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep the bottom and sides of the instrument clear of obstructions.
Powering On the Instrument
19.00 in
(482.00 mm)
10.47 in
(265.94 mm)
Power Supply Requirements
Source voltage and Frequency 100 –240 V
Power Consumption < 220 watts
1
±10%, 47–63 Hz or 115 V
RMS
2
±10%, 360–440 Hz
RMS
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Powering Off the Instrument
1
Removing the Power
Getting Started
1
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Creating an Emergency Startup Disk
Create an emergency startup disk that you can use to restart your instrument in case of a major hardware or
software failure. Store this disk in a safe place.
1. Select File > Minimize.
2. Select Start > Programs > Acces-
sories > System Tools > Backup.
1
2
3. Select Emergency Repair Disk
and follow the on-screen instructions.
Connecting to a Network
You can connect your instrument to a
network for printing, file sharing,
internet access, and other functions.
Consult with your network administrator and use the standard Windows
utilities to configure the instrument for
your network.
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Adding a Second Monitor
You can operate the instrument while using Windows and installed applications on an external monitor. Use the
Settings tab in the Windows Display Properties dialog box to set up a dual-monitor configuration. Both the
oscilloscope and the second monitor must have the color setting set to True Color.
Getting Started
External monitor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
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10. Select the second monitor.
11. Select Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Make sure
that both monitors are set to True
Color.
12. Click Apply, and then click OK.
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11
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Changing the Windows Language
Use the following procedure to change t he Windows language from English to one of your choice. This
procedure does not change the language of the user interface or the online help in the TekScope application.
Before you begin, minimize the TekScope application.
Getting Started
1. Select Settings and then select
Control Panel.
2. Select Regional Options.
3. Select your locale, and then select
your menus and dialogs language.
4. Click Set default....
1
2
3
5. Select locale.
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6. Click Add to add the input locale.
7. Select the Input locale and Key-
board layout/IME.
8. Select the Installed input locale,
and click Set as Default.
6
7
9. Click OK.
10. Click Yes in each dialog box.
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Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument
Front Panel
Floppy disk drive
CD-RW drive
Control panel
Ground terminal
Channel inputs
On/Standby
switch
Probe comp terminals
Auxiliary input
Getting Started
Side and Rear Panels
Side panel
Rear panel
Note. Plug USB devices directly into the
USB connectors on the instrument to
imporve reliability rather than connecting
Keyboard
COM 1
Parallel Port
Video (Extended Desktop)
USB (Mouse)
LAN
Audio line in
Audio line out
Microphone in
GPIB
Scope VGA Output
Timebase reference input (EXT REF)
CH 3 signal output (SIGNAL OUT)
Trigger signal output (AUX OUT)
the devices serially. If the instrument front
panel and /or touch screen do not
respond, press the On/Standby switch for
5 seconds to cycle power.
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Getting Started
Interface and Display
The menu bar mode provides access to commands that control all of the instrument features and functions. The
toolbar mode provides access to the most common features.
Status Bar: Display of
acquisition status, mode, and
number of acquisitions; trigger
status; date; and time
Menu Bar: Access to data I/O, printing, online help, and instrument functions
Buttons/Menu. Click
to toggle between
toolbar and menu bar
modes
Display: Live, reference, and
math waveforms display here,
along with cursors
Waveform Handle: Click and drag
to change vertical position of
waveform. Click the handle and
change the position and scale
using the multipurpose knobs
Drag the position icons to
reposition a waveform
Click the icon to assign the
multipurpose knobs to
waveform vertical position and
scale
Controls Status: Quick reference to vertical, horizontal, and
trigger selections, scale, and parameters
Drag cursors to measure waveforms on screen
Multipurpose Knob
Readouts. Adjust and
display parameters
controlled by the
multipurpose knobs
Readouts: Display cursor and
measurement readouts in this area.
Measurements are selectable from
the menu bar or toolbar. If a control
window is displayed, these readouts
move to the graticule area
Buttons/Menu. Click
to toggle between
toolbar and menu bar
modes
Drag icon to change
the trigger level
Drag across the waveform area to
create a box for zooming,
enabling/disabling histograms,
and gating measurements
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Control Panel
Getting Started
Use these buttons to start and stop acquisition or start a single acquisition sequence. The
Push DEFAULT SETUP to return settings to factory-default values. Page 24.
Horizontally scale, position, delay, and set record length resolution. Page 47.
Push AUTOSET to automatically set up the vertical,
horizontal, and trigger controls based on selected channels.
Turn the multipurpose knobs to adjust parameters selected
from the screen interface. Push a Fine button to toggle
between normal and fine adjustment with the corresponding
ARM, READY, and TRIG’D lights show the acquisition status. Page 44.
Turn the knob to adjust waveform intensity. Page 50.
Push FastAcq to turn Fast Acquisition on or off. Page 35.
Use these knobs and buttons to set trigger parameters. Push ADVANCED to
display additional trigger functions. Page 42.
Push CURSORS to turn cursors on or off. Page 71.
Push PRINT to make a hard copy. Page 99.
Page 25.
multipurpose knob.
Push MultiView Zoom to add a magnified graticule to the
display. Push HORIZ or VERT to assign the multipurpose
knobs to the horizontal or vertical scale and position
Push to turn the optional touch screen on and off.
Turn the channel displays on and off. Vertically scale,
position, or change the input termination.
parameters. Page 59.
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Getting Started
Accessing Online Help
In-depth information is available in the online help on all the features of your instrument.
To access context-sensitive help on
the current setup, select Help>Help
on Window... or press F1.
1. To access any topic in the help
system, select Help > Contents
and Index....
2. Use the Contents, Index, or Find
tab to select the topic, and then
click Display.
1
2
To navigate within the help system
you can:
H Click an outlined control
shown in the help window to
receive more specific
information about the
control.
H Click a tab in a help window
to navigate between the
Overview and specific topics.
H Click Minimize in a help
window to move help out of
the way so you can operate
the instrument.
H Click Restore Help to see the
last help topic again.
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Accessing Menus and Control Windows
You can access menus and control windows using the f ollowing techniques:
H Click a menu, and then select a
command.
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H For a shortcut menu, right-click
anywhere in the graticule or on an
object. The shortcut menu is
context sensitive and varies with
theareaorobjectwhereyou
right-clicked. Some examples are
shown in the figure at right.
H In the toolbar mode (see page 16)
click a button to quickly access a
setup control window.
Right-click
Acquisition mode
Right-click Math
waveform handle
Right-click
Graticule
Right-click
Trigger readout
Right-click
Trigger level
Right-click
Statistics
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Inspect Your Instrument
Use the following procedures to verify the functionality of your instrument.
Verify Internal Diagnostics Pass
1. Prerequisites: instrument powered on for 20 minutes.
2. Select Instrument Diagnostics....
1
3. Click Run. The test results appear
in the diagnostics control window.
4. Verify that all tests pass. If diagnostic failures occur, contact your
local Tektronix service personnel.
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3
4
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Signal Path Compensation
Use this procedure if the temperature ha s changed more than 5° C since the last signal path compensation.
When making measurements at vertical scale settings less than or equal to 5 mV/div, perform the signal path
compensation once a week. Failure to do so may result in the instrument not meeting warranted performance
levels at those volts/div settings.
1. Prerequisites: instrument powered on for 20 minutes, and all input signals removed.
2. Select Instrument Calibration.
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2
3. If the status is Warm-up, wait until the status changes to Temp.
Then click Calibrate to start the
calibration. Calibration may take
10 to 15 minutes.
NOTE. Signal Path Compensation is the only calibration that is accessible to you.
4. If after calibration the status indicator does not display Pass, recalibrate the instrument, or have
the instrument serviced by qualified service personnel.
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4
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