Tektronix TDS 500D, TDS 700D, TDS 600B User Manual

User Manual

TDS 500D, TDS 600B & TDS 700D
Digitizing Oscilloscopes

071-0130-03

This document applies for firmware version 1.0
and above.

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WARRANTY

T ektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years
from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, T ektronix, 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.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix 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 T ektronix, with shipping charges prepaid.
T ektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the
T ektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any
other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. T ektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than T ektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; or c) to service 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.

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OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR TICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUST OMER 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

Getting Started

Operating Basics

General Safety Summary ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preface xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related Manuals xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Default Model xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Model References xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Conventions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Description 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Differences by Model 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Specification 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Start Up 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparation 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Putting into Service 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Interface Maps 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tutorial 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up for the Examples 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Example 1: Displaying a Waveform 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Example 2: Displaying Multiple Waveforms 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Example 3: T aking Automated Measurements 2–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Example 4: Saving Setups 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reference

Overview 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Acquiring and Displaying Waveforms 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coupling Waveforms to the Oscilloscope 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting up Automatically: Autoset and Reset 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting Channels 3–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scaling and Positioning Waveforms 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Choosing an Acquisition Mode 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customizing the Display 3–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customizing the Display Color 3–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Zooming on Waveforms 3–53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using DPO Acquisition Mode 3–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using FastFrame 3–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Triggering on Waveforms 3–73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Triggering Concepts 3–73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Triggering from the Front Panel 3–78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Triggering on a Waveform Edge 3–82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Triggering Based on Logic 3–86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Triggering on Pulses 3–99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communications Triggering 3–113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delayed Triggering 3–117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Measuring Waveforms 3–125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T aking Automated Measurements 3–126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T aking Cursor Measurements 3–138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T aking Graticule Measurements 3–144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Displaying Histograms (TDS 500D and TDS 700D Models Only) 3–145. . . . . . . . . .

Mask T esting (Option 2C Only) 3–148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Optimizing Measurement Accuracy: SPC and Probe Cal 3–156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saving Waveforms and Setups 3–165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saving and Recalling Setups 3–165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saving and Recalling Waveforms and Acquisitions 3–168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Managing the File System 3–175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing a Hardcopy 3–180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communicating with Remote Instruments 3–191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Determining Status and Accessing Help 3–197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Displaying Status 3–197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Displaying the Banner 3–199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Displaying Help 3–199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Features for Advanced Applications 3–201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limit Testing 3–201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waveform Math 3–206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fast Fourier Transforms 3–209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waveform Differentiation 3–228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Waveform Integration 3–233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendices

Glossary
Index

Appendix A: Options and Accessories A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix B: Algorithms B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix C: Packaging for Shipment C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix D: Probe Selection D–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix E: Inspection and Cleaning E–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix F: Programmer Disk F–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 1–1: Rear Panel Controls Used in Start Up 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1–2: ON/STBY Button 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–1: Connecting a Probe for the Examples (P6245 shown) 2–10. .

Figure 2–2: SETUP Button Location 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–3: The Setup Menu 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–4: Trigger Controls 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–5: The Display After Factory Initialization 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–6: The VERTICAL and HORIZONTAL Controls 2–14. . . . . . .

Figure 2–7: TRIGGER Controls 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–8: AUTOSET Button Location 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–9: The Display After Pressing Autoset 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–10: Display Signals Requiring Probe Compensation 2–17. . . . . .

Figure 2–11: The Channel Buttons and Lights 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–12: The Vertical Main Menu and Coupling Side Menu 2–20. . . .

Figure 2–13: The Menus After Changing Channels 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–14: Measure Main Menu and Select Measurement

Side Menu 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–15: Four Simultaneous Measurement Readouts 2–24. . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–16: General Purpose Knob Indicators 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–17: Snapshot of Channel 1 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–18: Save/Recall Setup Menu 2–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–1: How Probe Compensation Affects Signals 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–2: P6139A Probe Adjustment 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–3: The Channel Readout 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–4: Waveform Selection Priority 3–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–5: Scaling and Positioning 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–6: Vertical Readouts and Channel Menu 3–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–7: Record View and Time Base Readouts 3–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–8: Horizontal Controls 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–9: Displaying an Extended Acquisition Length Record 3–24. . .

Figure 3–10: Extended Acquisition Length and Zoom 3–26. . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–11: Acquisition: Input Analog Signal, Sample, and Digitize 3–27
Figure 3–12: Several Points May be Acquired for Each Point Used 3–28.

Figure 3–13: Real-Time Sampling 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 3–14: Equivalent-Time Sampling 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–15: How the Acquisition Modes Work 3–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–16: Acquisition Menu and Readout 3–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–17: Acquire Menu — Stop After 3–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–18: Aliasing 3–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–19: Display Menu — Style 3–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–20: Trigger Point and Level Indicators 3–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–21: Display Menu — Setting 3–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–22: Display Menu — Palette Colors 3–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–23: Display Menu — Map Reference Colors 3–51. . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–24: Display Menu — Restore Colors 3–52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–25: Zoom Mode with Horizontal Lock Set to None 3–56. . . . . . .

Figure 3–26: Dual Window (Preview) Mode 3–57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–27: Dual Zoom — Shown Dual Window (Preview) Mode 3–59. .
Figure 3–28: Normal DSO Acquisition and Display Mode Versus

DPO Mode 3–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–29: DPO Display 3–62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–30: Normal DSO Display 3–62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–31: DPO XY Display 3–65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–32: Fast Frame 3–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–33: Horizontal Menu — FastFrame Setup 3–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–34: Horizontal Menu — FastFrame Snapshot 3–70. . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–35: FastFrame TimeStamp 3–71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–36: Triggered Versus Untriggered Displays 3–74. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–37: Trigger Holdoff Time Ensures Valid Triggering 3–77. . . . . .

Figure 3–38: Slope and Level Controls Help Define the Trigger 3–78. . . .

Figure 3–39: TRIGGER Controls and Status Lights 3–79. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–40: Example Trigger Readouts — Edge Trigger Selected 3–81. .
Figure 3–41: Record View, Trigger Position, and Trigger Level

Bar Readouts 3–82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–42: Edge Trigger Readouts 3–83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–43: Main Trigger Menu — Edge Type 3–83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–44: Violation Zones for Setup/Hold Triggering 3–90. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–45: Logic Trigger Readouts — State Class Selected 3–91. . . . . .

Figure 3–46: Logic Trigger Menu 3–92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–47: Logic Trigger Menu — Time Qualified TRUE 3–94. . . . . . .

Figure 3–48: Triggering on a Setup/Hold Time Violation 3–98. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–49: Pulse Trigger Readouts 3–100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–50: Main Trigger Menu — Glitch Class 3–102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 3–51: Main Trigger Menu — Runt Class 3–105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–52: Main Trigger Menu — Slew Rate Class 3–110. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–53: Main Trigger Menu — Comm Type 3–115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–54: Delayed Runs After Main 3–117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–55: Delayed Triggerable 3–118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–56: How the Delayed Triggers Work 3–120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–57: Delayed Trigger Menu 3–122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–58: Histogram, Graticule, Cursor and Automated

Measurements 3–125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–59: Measurement Readouts with Statistics 3–129. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–60: Measure Menu 3–130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–61: Measure Menu — Gating 3–131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–62: Measure Menu — Reference Levels 3–133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–63: Measure Delay Menu — Delay To 3–134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–64: Snapshot Menu and Readout 3–136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–65: Cursor Types 3–139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–66: Cursor Modes 3–140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–67: H Bars Cursor Menu and Readouts 3–141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–68: Paired Cursor Menu and Readouts 3–142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–69: Histogram Menu and Vertical Histogram 3–145. . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–70: Mask menu 3–149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–71: Creating a User Mask 3–154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–72: Performing a Signal Path Compensation 3–157. . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–73: Probe Cal Menu and Gain Compensation Display 3–160. . . .

Figure 3–74: Re-use Probe Calibration Data Menu 3–163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–75: Save/Recall Setup Menu 3–166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–76: Save Waveform Menu 3–170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–77: More Menu 3–173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–78: File Utilities 3–176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–79: File System — Labeling Menu 3–177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–80: Utility Menu — System I/O 3–182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–81: Hardcopy Formats 3–183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–82: Date and Time Display 3–185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–83: Connecting the Oscilloscope Directly to the

Hardcopy Device 3–186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–84: Connecting the Oscilloscope and Hardcopy

Device Via a PC 3–189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–85: Typical GPIB Network Configuration 3–192. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–86: Stacking GPIB Connectors 3–193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 3–87: Connecting the Oscilloscope to a Controller 3–193. . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–88: Utility Menu 3–195. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–89: Status Menu — System 3–198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–90: Banner Display 3–199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–91: Initial Help Screen 3–200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–92: Comparing a Waveform to a Limit Template 3–202. . . . . . . .

Figure 3–93: Acquire Menu — Create Limit Test Template 3–203. . . . . . . .

Figure 3–94: More Menu 3–207. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–95: Dual Waveform Math Main and Side Menus 3–208. . . . . . . .

Figure 3–96: System Response to an Impulse 3–211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–97: Define FFT Waveform Menu 3–212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–98: FFT Math Waveform in Math1 3–214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–99: Cursor Measurement of an FFT Waveform 3–215. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–100: Waveform Record vs. FFT Time Domain Record 3–217. . . .

Figure 3–101: FFT Time Domain Record vs. FFT Frequency

Domain Record 3–218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–102: How Aliased Frequencies Appear in an FFT 3–222. . . . . . . .

Figure 3–103: Windowing the FFT Time Domain Record 3–225. . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–104: FFT Windows and Bandpass Characteristics 3–228. . . . . . .

Figure 3–105: Derivative Math Waveform 3–230. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–106: Peak-Peak Amplitude Measurement of a Derivative

Waveform 3–231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–107: Integral Math Waveform 3–235. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–108: H Bars Cursors Measure an Integral Math Waveform 3–236

Figure B–1: MCross Calculations B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure B–2: Fall Time B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure B–3: Rise Time B–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure B–4: Choosing Minima or Maxima to Use for Envelope

Measurements B–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure D–1: Typical High Voltage Probes D–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure D–2: A6303 Current Probe Used in the AM 503S Opt. 03 D–5. . .

Figure F–1: Equipment Needed to Run the Example Programs F–1. . . .

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List of Tables

Table of Contents

Table 1–1: Key Features and differences of models 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 1–2: Fuse and fuse cap part numbers 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–1: Autoset defaults 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–2: How interleaving affects sample rate 3–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–3: Additional resolution bits 3–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–4: TDS 500D and TDS 700D Sampling mode

selection (when fit to screen is off) 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–5: XY Format pairs 3–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–6: DPO XY Format pairs 3–65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–7: Pattern and State Logic 3–88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–8: Pulse trigger definitions 3–100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–9: Comm triggers 3–113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–10: Communications pulse forms 3–116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–11: Measurement definitions 3–126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–12: Measurement definitions 3–147. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–13: Standard masks 3–155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–14: Probe cal status 3–164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table A–1: Options A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table A–2: Standard accessories A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table A–3: Optional accessories A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table A–4: Recommended Probe Cross Reference A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table A–5: Accessory software A–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table E–1: External inspection check list E–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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.

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

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 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 marking on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.

The common terminal is at ground potential. Do not connect the common
terminal to elevated voltages.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.

Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
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.

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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.

Symbols and Terms

T erms 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.

T erms 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:

Electrostatic Discharge

x

WARNING

High Voltage

Protective Ground

(Earth) T erminal

CAUTION

Refer to Manual

Double

Insulated

Acquisition circuitry in the TDS 794D is very susceptible to damage from
electrostatic discharge and from overdrive signals.

To prevent electrostatic damage to the TDS 794D, be sure to operate the
oscilloscope only in a static-controlled environment. Be sure to discharge to
ground any electrostatic charge that may be present on cables and probes before
attaching them to the oscilloscope.

To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, install short-circuit terminations
on unused input connectors. Always use a wrist strap with internal impedance
(provided with your instrument) when handling your oscilloscope or making
connections.

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Preface

Related Manuals

This is the User Manual for the TDS 500D, TDS 600B, & TDS 700D Digitizing
Oscilloscopes.

The chapter Getting Started briefly describes the TDS Oscilloscope, prepares
you to install it, and tells you how to put it into service.

The chapter Operating Basics covers basic principles of the operation of the
oscilloscope. The operating interface illustrations and the tutorial examples
rapidly help you understand how your oscilloscope operates.

The chapter Reference teaches you how to perform specific tasks. See page 3–1
for a complete list of operating tasks covered in that chapter.

The Appendices provide an options listing, an accessories listing, and other
useful information.

The following documents are related to the use or service of the oscilloscope.
 The TDS Family Digitizing Oscilloscopes Programmer Manual (a diskette

that is included with the user manual) describes using a computer to control

the oscilloscope through the GPIB interface.
 The TDS 500D, TDS 600B, & TDS 700D Reference gives you a quick

overview of how to operate the oscilloscope.

 The TDS 500D, TDS 600B, & TDS 700D Technical Reference (Performance

Verification and Specifications) tells how to verify the performance of the

oscilloscope and lists its specifications.
 The TDS Family Option 05 Video Trigger Instruction Manual describes use

of the video trigger option for TDS oscilloscopes equipped with that option

only.
 The TDS 500D, TDS 600B, & TDS 700D Service Manual provides

information for maintaining and servicing the oscilloscope to the module

level.

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Default Model

Model References

This manual documents the TDS 500D, TDS 600B, & TDS 700D Digitizing
Oscilloscopes. Take special note of the following conventions:

 Some TDS models have two auxiliary channels called AUX 1 and AUX 2,

instead of CH 3 and CH 4. References to these channels default to CH 3 and
CH 4; if your oscilloscope is one of these models, read AUX 1 and AUX 2
respectively for all references to CH 3 and CH 4 in this manual.

 The TDS 684B display screen appears as the default screen wherever a

display screen is illustrated in this manual.

This manual documents the TDS 500D, TDS 600B, & TDS 700D Digitizing
Oscilloscopes. Take note of the following conventions used when referencing
these oscilloscopes:

Conventions

 The name “TDS 500D” is used when providing information common to the

TDS 520D, TDS 540D, and TDS 580D model oscilloscopes.

 The name “TDS 600B” is used when providing information common to the

TDS 620B, TDS 644B, TDS 680B, and TDS 684B model oscilloscopes.

 The name “TDS 700D” is used when providing information common to the

TDS 724D, TDS 754D, TDS 784D, and TDS 794D model oscilloscopes.

In this manual, you will find various procedures which contain steps of
instructions for you to perform. To keep those instructions clear and consistent,
this manual uses the following conventions:

 In procedures, names of front panel controls and menu labels appear in

boldface print.

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 Names also appear in the same case (initial capitals or all uppercase) in the

manual as is used on the oscilloscope front panel and menus. Front panel names

are all upper case letters, for example, VERTICAL MENU and CH 1.

 Instruction steps are numbered. The number is omitted if there is only one step.
 When steps require that you make a sequence of selections using front panel

controls and menu buttons, an arrow ( ➞ ) marks each transition between a

front panel button and a menu, or between menus. Also, whether a name is a

main menu or side menu item is clearly indicated: Press VERTICAL

MENU ➞ Coupling (main) ➞ DC (side) ➞ Bandwidth (main) ➞

250 MHz (side).

Using the convention just described results in instructions that are graphically
intuitive and simplifies procedures. For example, the instruction just given
replaces these five steps:

1. Press the front-panel button VERTICAL MENU.

2. Press the main-menu button Coupling.

3. Press the side-menu button DC.

4. Press the main-menu button Bandwidth.

5. Press the side-menu button 250 MHz.

Sometimes you may have to make a selection from a pop-up menu: Press
TRIGGER MENU ➞ Type (main) ➞ Edge (pop-up). In this example, you
repeatedly press the main menu button Type until Edge is highlighted in the
pop-up menu.

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Product Description

The Tektronix TDS Oscilloscope is a superb tool for acquiring, displaying, and
measuring waveforms. Its performance addresses the needs of both benchtop lab
and portable applications with the following key features:

 An analog bandwidth of up to 2 GHz, depending on the model (see

Table 1–1 Key Features and Differences of by Models on page 1–3)
 A maximum sample rate of up to 5 GS/s per channel, depending on the

model (see Table 1–1 on page 1–3)
 Records lengths up to 8 M, depending on the model and options (see

Table 1–1 on page 1–3)

 Up to 29 automatic measurements and measurement statistics (see Taking

Automated Measurements on page 3–126)
 1% DC vertical gain accuracy (see TDS 500D, TDS600B & TDS 700D

Technical Reference manual)

 DPO for high speed acquisition and analog oscilloscope emulation (see

Using DPO Acquisition Mode on page 3–59)

 Internal floppy disk storage and compatible with Iomega 100 Mbyte Zip

drive (see Saving Waveforms and Setups on page 3–165)
 Trigger modes include edge, logic, pulse, delay, communication, and video

trigger modes (see Triggering on Waveforms on page 3–73)

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 Advanced features include limit testing (see Limit Testing on page 3–201),

FFT (see Fast Fourier Transforms on page 3–209), waveform differentiation
and integrations (see Waveform Differentiation and Waveform Integration
starting on page 3–228), mask testing (see Mask Testing on page 3–148),
waveform histograms (see Displaying Histograms on page 3–145), and
communications signal analysis (see Communication Triggers on
page 3–113, Mask Testing on page 3–148, and options 2C, 3C, and 4C on
page A–2)

 Adjustable channel deskew for increased measurement accuracy (see

Channel/Probe Deskew on page 3–158)

 Full GPIB programmability (see Communicating with Remote Instruments

on page 3–191 and the TDS Family Programmer Manual disk)

 Wide array of probing solutions (see Accessory Probes on page A–6 and

Probe Selection on page D–1)

 CE, FCC, UL, and CAN/CSE compliant (see TDS 500D, TDS600B &

TDS 700D Technical Reference manual)

 Four channel or 2 + 2 channel operation, depending on the model. All

channels have 8-bit resolution. (See Table 1–1 on page 1–3.)

 Dual Window Zoom, which shows a waveform magnified and unmagnified

on the same display (see Using Dual Window Mode on page 3–56)

 Sample, envelope, average, high res, peak-detect and DPO acquisition modes

(see Table 1–1, on page 1–3, for models and modes available)

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Product Description

Differences by Model

Table 1–1 lists some key TDS features and relates them to the different
TDS models that this manual covers.

T able 1–1: Key Features and differences of models

Feature 520D 540D 580D 620B 644B 680B 684B 724D 754D 784D 794D

No. of channels 2+2

1

4 4 2 + 2

Digitizing rate, max. 2 GS/s 2 GS/s 4 GS/s 2.5 GS/s 5 GS/s 2 GS/s 2 GS/s 4 GS/s 4 GS/s

1

4 2 + 2

1

4 2+2

1

4 4 4

No. of Channels. @

1 2 1 2 4 2 4 1 2 1

maximum rate
Analog Bandwidth 500 MHz 1 GHz 500 MHz 1 GHz 500 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz
Record Lengths, max. To 50K/Channel

2

T o 15K/Channel To 50K/Channel

2

DPO Acquisitions Yes No Yes
Hi Res Acquisitions Yes No Yes
Advanced DSP Math
Communication Signal

3

Opt. 2F Std.
Opt. 2C No Opt. 2C

4

Analyzer
Reference Receiver Opt. 3C and 4C No Opt. 3C and 4C No
Storage, Floppy Disk Std.
iomega Zip Drive sup-

Yes No Yes

port
I/0 includes RS–232

and Centronics

5

Opt. 13 Std.

4

Input Impedance 50 W and 1 MW 50 W

only

Display Mono Color Mono Color

1

Two plus Two channel operation allows two of four channels to be displayed simultaneously. Channels not displayed can
be used to couple a triggering signal to the oscilloscope.

2

These TDS models can be purchased with Option 1M or Option 2M, which add longer record length settings (up to
2 Mb/channel). See Option 1M and Option 2M on page A–2.

3

Advanced digital signal processing provides FFTs, integrals, and derivatives of waveforms. See Option 2F on page A–3.

4

Std. denotes a standard product feature as opposed to a feature included as part of an option.

5

GPIB I/O included with all models.

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Product Description

Product Specification

The product specification is found in the technical reference TDS 500D,
TDS 600B, & TDS 700D Technical Reference (Performance Verification and
Specifications) that is shipped as a standard accessory with the TDS Oscillo-

scope.

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Start Up

Preparation

Before you use the TDS Oscilloscope, ensure that it is properly installed and
powered on.

To ensure maximum accuracy for your most critical measurements, you should
know about signal path compensation and the proper use of the probe you choose
to use with your oscilloscope.

Signal Path Compensation

Recommended Probes

Probe Usage

Be sure you compensate your oscilloscope for the surrounding temperature. This
action, called Signal Path Compensation (SPC), ensures maximum possible
accuracy for your most critical measurements. See Signal Path Compensation on
page 3–156 for a description of and operating information on this feature.

The TDS 580D, TDS 680B, TDS 684B, TDS 784D, and TDS 794D oscillo­scopes ship without probes. To take advantage of the higher bandwidth of these
oscilloscopes, order the P6245, P6217, or P6158 probes.

The remaining TDS 500D, TDS 600B, and TDS 700D oscilloscopes ship with
general-purpose probes. The probe model and quantities shipped are listed in
Standard Accessories on page A–4.

For a list of recommended optional-accessory probes for all oscilloscope models,
see Accessory Probes on page A–5.

Be sure you use the appropriate probe for the measurement. For instance, do not
use the P6245 Active Probe to measure signals greater than ±8 volts or with
more than ±10 volts of offset, since errors in signal measurement will result. (See
the User manual for the probe for more information.) Instead, use a passive
probe, such as P6139A passive probe, that allows higher voltage measurements.
The P6139A probe is for measurements up to ±500 volts.

Probes that require a 1 MW input, like the P6139A, will not work on the
TDS 794D.

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CAUTION. Using the P6243 or P6245 Active Probe to measure signals greater
than ±40 volts may damage the probe. Using the P6158 Voltage Divider Probe to
measure signals greater than ±22 V

may damage the probe.

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Putting into Service

Installation

Be sure to choose the proper input coupling and impedance for the probe or other
cabling you use to couple signals to your oscilloscope. You should read Input
Impedance Considerations on page 3–8 for information needed to ensure proper
coupling of your input signals.

To learn how to install, access the front panel, power on, do a self test, and
power off the oscilloscope, do the following procedures:

To properly install and power on the oscilloscope, do the following steps:

1. Be sure you have the appropriate operating environment. Specifications for

temperature, relative humidity, altitude, vibrations, and emissions are
included in the TDS 500D, TDS 600B, & TDS 700D Technical Reference
(Performance Verification and Specifications) manual (Tektronix part
number 071-0135-xx).

2. Leave space for cooling. Do this by verifying that the air intake and exhaust

holes on the sides and bottom of the cabinet are free of any airflow obstruc­tions. Leave at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) free on each side.

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WARNING. To avoid electrical shock, be sure that the power cord is disconnected
before checking the fuse.

3. Check the fuse to be sure it is the proper type and rating (see Figure 1–1).

You can use either of two fuses. Each fuse requires its own cap (see
Table

1–2). The oscilloscope is shipped with the UL approved fuse installed.

4. Check that you have the proper electrical connections. The oscilloscope

requires 100 to 240 VAC
require up to 300 W.

, continuous range, 45 Hz to 440 Hz, and may

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Power Connector

Principal Power Switch

Fuse

Start Up

Figure 1–1: Rear Panel Controls Used in Start Up

5. Connect the proper power cord from the rear-panel power connector (see

Figure 1–1) to the power system.

Front Cover Removal

Power On

T able 1–2: Fuse and fuse cap part numbers

Fuse cap part

Fuse Fuse part number

0.25 inch × 1.25 inch (UL 198.6, 3AG): 6 A
FAST, 250 V

5 mm × 20 mm (IEC 127): 5 A (T), 250 V 159-0210-00 200-2265-00

159-0013-00 200-2264-00

number

To remove the front cover, grasp the left and right edges and snap the cover off
of the front subpanel. (To reinstall the cover, align it to the front subpanel and
snap it back on.)

To power on the oscilloscope, do the following steps:

1. Check that the rear-panel principal power switch is on (see Figure 1–1). The

principal power switch controls all AC power to the instrument.

2. If the oscilloscope is not powered on (the screen is blank), push the

front-panel ON/STBY button to toggle it on (see Figure 1–2).

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ON/STBY Button

Self Test

Power Off

Figure 1–2: ON/STBY Button

The ON/STBY button controls power to most of the instrument circuits. Power
continues to go to certain parts even when this switch is set to STBY.

Once the oscilloscope is installed, it is typical to leave the principal power
switch on and use the ON/STBY button instead of the power switch.

The oscilloscope automatically performs power-up tests each time it is turned on.
It will come up with a display screen that states whether or not it passed the self
test. To determine the self-test results, check the screen. (If the self test passed,
the status display screen will be removed after a few seconds.)

If the self test fails, call your local Tektronix Service Center. Depending on the
type of failure, you may still be able to use the oscilloscope before it is serviced.

To power off the oscilloscope, toggle the ON/STBY switch.

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Overview

This chapter describes the basic concepts of operating the TDS Oscilloscope.
Understanding the basic concepts of your oscilloscope will help you use it much
more effectively.

The first section, Operating Interface Maps, quickly shows you how the
oscilloscope controls are organized and where you can read about them. It also
illustrates the general procedures for operating the menu system. This section
includes the titles:

 Front Panel Map
 Rear Panel Map
 Display Map
 To Operate a Menu
 To Operate a Pop-Up Menu

The second section, Tutorial, contains example procedures that lead you through
the fundamental tasks needed to display a waveform measurement. It also
includes an example procedure that teaches you how to store a setup of the
oscilloscope controls for later use. This section includes the following tuto­rial examples:

 Setting Up for the Examples
 Example 1: Displaying a Waveform
 Example 2: Displaying Multiple Waveforms
 Example 3: Taking Automated Measurements
 Example 4: Saving Setups

To explore these topics in more depth and to read about topics not covered in this
section, see Reference. A list of the topics covered begins on Page 3–1.

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Operating Interface Maps

This section contains illustrations, or maps, of the display, the front and rear
panels, and the menu system of the TDS Oscilloscope. These maps will help you
understand and operate the oscilloscope. This section also contains a visual guide
to using the menu system.

Front Panel Map — Left Side

File System,

page 3–175

Side Menu Buttons,
page 2–7

ON/STBY Switch,

page 1–7

Main Menu Buttons,

TDS 500D, TDS 600B, & TDS 700D User Manual

CLEAR MENU
Removes Menus
from the Display

page 2–7

2–3

Operating Interface Maps

Front Panel Map — Right Side

Measurement System, page 3–126

Masks, page 3–148

Histograms, page 3–145

Cursor Measurements, page 3–138

Saving and Recalling

Waveforms, page 3–168

File System, page 3–175

Autoset, page 3–9

Help, page 3–199

Status, page 3–197

Saving and Recalling

Setups, page 3–165

Selecting Channels,

page 3–12

Waveform Math,

page 3–206

Hardcopy, page 3–180

File System, page 3–175

Acquisition Modes, page 3–31

Cursor
Measurements,
page 3–138

DPO,
page 3–59

Color, page 3–47

Display Settings,
page 3–40
Remote
Communication,
page 3–191

Probe Calibration,
page 3–158

Vertical Controls,

page 3–16

2–4

Zoom, page 3–53

Horizontal Controls,

page 3–21

Ground

Triggering, page 3–73
Delay Triggering, page 3–117
Edge Triggering, page 3–82
Logic Triggering, page 3–86
Pulse Triggering, page 3–99
Comm Triggering, page 3–113

TDS 500D, TDS 600B, & TDS 700D User Manual