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Form 080/01

User Manual

TDS5000 Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes

071-0876-02

This document applies to firmware version 1.00
and above.

www.tektronix.com

Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved.

Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes
that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.

Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 500, Beaverton, OR 97077

TEKTRONIX, TEKPROBE, and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows ME are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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 a 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.

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 Tektronix, with
shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a
location within the country in which the Tektronix 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. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than 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 d) to service a product that has been
modified or integrated with other products when t h e effect of such modification or integration increases the time
or difficulty of servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR 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

Getting Started

General Safety Summary xi...................................

Preface xiii...................................................

About This Manual xiii...............................................

Related Manuals and Online Documents xiv..............................

Contacting Tektronix xv.............................................

Product Description 1--1........................................

Models 1--1........................................................

Key Features 1--1....................................................

Product Software 1--2................................................

Firmware Upgrade 1--3...............................................

Probes Supported 1--4................................................

Installation 1--5...............................................

Unpacking 1--5......................................................

Checking the Environment Requirements 1--6.............................

Connecting Peripherals 1--6............................................

Powering On the Oscilloscope 1--8......................................

Shutting Down the Oscilloscope 1--9....................................

Creating an Emergency Startup Disk 1--9.................................

Backing Up User Files 1--10............................................

Installing Software 1--10...............................................

Connecting to a Network 1--12..........................................

Setting up a Dual Display 1--13..........................................

Adjusting Display Contrast 1--17........................................

Incoming Inspection 1--19.......................................

Assemble Equipment 1--19.............................................

Self Tests 1--20.......................................................

Functional Tests 1--21.................................................

Perform the Extended Diagnostics 1--30...................................

Accessories and Options 1--31....................................

Options 1--31........................................................

Accessories 1--33.....................................................

Operating Basics

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Operational Maps 2--1.........................................

Documentation Map 2--2.......................................

Front Panel I/O Map 2--3.......................................

Control Panel Map: Quick Access to Most Often Used Features 2--4...

User Interface Map -- Complete Control and Display 2--5............

Display Map -- Single Graticule 2--6..............................

Side and Rear Panel I/O & Connectors Map 2--7...................

Left Side 2--7.......................................................

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Rear 2--7...........................................................

System Overview Maps 2--8.....................................

Functional Model Map 2--8............................................

Process Overview Map 2--10............................................

Overview 3--1.................................................

Acquiring Waveforms 3--3......................................

Signal Connection and Conditioning 3--4.................................

Connecting and Conditioning Your Signals 3--5........................

Setting Up Signal Input 3--8........................................

Autosetting the Oscilloscope 3--12....................................

Resetting the Oscilloscope 3--13.....................................

Input Conditioning Background 3--14.................................

Setting Acquisition Controls 3--21.......................................

Acquisition Modes 3--21............................................

Controlling Acquisitions 3--22.......................................

Roll Mode 3--22..................................................

Preventing Aliasing 3--23...........................................

Incompatible Modes 3--24..........................................

Setting Acquisition Modes 3--25.....................................

Starting and Stopping Acquisition 3--26...............................

Using Roll Mode 3--28.............................................

Acquisition Control Background 3--29....................................

Acquisition Hardware 3--30.........................................

Sampling Process 3-- 30.............................................

Sampling Modes 3--31.............................................

Waveform Record 3--31............................................

Real-time Sampling 3--32...........................................

Equivalent-time Sampling 3--33......................................

Interpolation 3--34................................................

Interleaving 3--35.................................................

Using Fast Acquisitions Mode 3--35......................................

Using Fast Acquisitions 3--36........................................

Turning Fast Acquisitions On and Off 3--39............................

Setting the Display Format 3--41.....................................

Using FastFrame 3--42.................................................

Using FastFrame Acquisitions 3--43..................................

To Set FastFrame Mode 3--44.......................................

Time Stamping Frames 3--45........................................

Triggering 3--49................................................

Triggering Concepts 3--50..............................................

Trigger Event 3--50................................................

Trigger Sources 3--50..............................................

Trigger Types 3--51................................................

Trigger Modes 3--51...............................................

Trigger Holdoff 3--52..............................................

Trigger Coupling 3--52.............................................

Horizontal Position 3--53...........................................

Slope and Level 3--53..............................................

Delayed Trigger System 3--53.......................................

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Triggering from the Front Panel 3--54.....................................

Setting up Triggers 3--54...........................................

Checking Trigger Status 3--57.......................................

Additional Trigger Parameters 3--59......................................

Advanced Triggering 3--62.............................................

Triggering on a Glitch 3--68.........................................

Triggering on a Runt Pulse 3--70.....................................

Triggering on the Pulse Width 3--73..................................

Triggering on Transition Time 3--75..................................

Triggering on Pulse Timeout 3--77....................................

Triggering on a Pattern 3--79........................................

Triggering on Logic State 3--82......................................

Triggering on Setup/Hold Time Violations 3--84.........................

Triggering on Window Threshold Violations 3--87.......................

Triggering on a Video Signal 3--89...................................

Sequential Triggering 3--91.............................................

Using Sequential Triggering 3--91....................................

Triggering on a Sequence 3--95......................................

Displaying Waveforms 3--99......................................

Using the Waveform Display 3--100.......................................

Display Elements 3--100.............................................

Acquisition Preview 3--101..........................................

Display Methods 3--101.............................................

Displaying Waveforms in the Main Graticule 3--104......................

Customizing the Waveform Display 3--106.................................

Using Display Controls 3--106........................................

Using the Zoom Feature 3--110...........................................

Using Zoom with Waveforms 3--110...................................

Measuring Waveforms 3--115.....................................

Taking Automatic Measurements 3 --115....................................

Using Automatic Measurements 3--116.................................

Taking Automatic Measurements 3--119................................

Localizing a Measurement 3 -- 122.....................................

Taking Cursor Measurements 3--124.......................................

Cursor Types 3--124................................................

Using Cursors 3--125...............................................

Setting Cursor Sources 3--128........................................

Using Histograms (Optional) 3--130.......................................

Starting and Resetting Histogram Counting 3--132........................

Histogram Measurements 3--133......................................

Creating and Using Math Waveforms 3--135.........................

About Math Waveforms 3--136...........................................

Purpose 3--136....................................................

Standard Math versus Advanced Math 3--137............................

Other Uses for Math Waveforms 3--138.................................

Using Math 3--138.................................................

Creating a Math Waveform 3--144.....................................

Operations on Math Waveforms 3--147.....................................

Displaying and Measuring Math Waveforms 3--148.......................

Defining Spectral Math Waveforms 3--151..................................

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Using Spectral Math Controls 3--152...................................

Recognizing Aliasing 3--172.........................................

Selecting a Predefined Spectral Math Function (Optional) 3--174............

Defining a Spectral Math Waveform 3--175.............................

Defining a Spectral Math Waveform (Optional) 3--176....................

Data Input/Output 3-- 183.........................................

Saving and Recalling Setups 3--183.......................................

Saving A Setup 3--185..............................................

Recalling a Setup 3--187.............................................

Saving and Recalling Waveforms 3--189...................................

Saving a Waveform 3--190...........................................

Recalling A Waveform 3--192........................................

Clearing References 3--194..........................................

Exporting and Copying Waveform Data 3--196..............................

Exporting Waveform Data 3--197.....................................

Using an Exported Waveform 3--200...................................

Copying Waveform Data 3--202.......................................

Printing Waveforms 3--205..............................................

Printing from the Front Panel 3--205...................................

Printing from the Menu Bar 3--205....................................

Setting Up the Page 3--205...........................................

Previewing the Page 3--205..........................................

Printing Banners 3--206.............................................

Using Print Screen 3 --207............................................

Using the Date/Time Stamp 3--207....................................

Remote Communication 3--207...........................................

GPIB 3--207......................................................

Other Communication 3--208.........................................

Accessing Online Help 3--209......................................

Using Online Help 3--209...............................................

Appendices

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Appendix A: Specifications A--1..................................

Product and Feature Description A--1....................................

Acquisition Features A--2..........................................

Signal Processing Features A--2.....................................

Display Features A--3.............................................

Measurement Features A-- 3.........................................

Trigger Features A--3..............................................

Convenience Features A--3.........................................

Specification Tables A--5..............................................

Appendix B: Automatic Measurements Supported B--1..............

Appendix C: Cleaning C--1......................................

Exterior Cleaning C--1............................................

Flat Panel Display Cleaning C--1....................................

Appendix D: Menu Bar Commands D-- 1..........................

File Commands D--1..................................................

Edit Commands D--2.................................................

Vertical Commands D--3..............................................

Horizontal and Acquisition Commands D--4...............................

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Trigger Commands D--5...............................................

Display Commands D--6...............................................

Cursors Commands D--7...............................................

Measure Commands D--7..............................................

Standard Math Commands D--8.........................................

Advanced Math Commands (Optional) D--9...............................

Utilities Commands D--10..............................................

Help Commands D--10.................................................

Appendix E: Optimizing Measurement Accuracy E--1...............

Compensating the Oscilloscope E--1.................................

Connecting Probes for Calibration E--3...............................

Calibrating Probes E-- 3............................................

Compensating Low Frequency Probes E--5............................

Deskewing Channels E--6.........................................

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List of Figures

Figure 1--1: Locations of connectors on side and rear panels 1--7......

Figure 1--2: On/Standby switch location 1--8.......................

Figure 1--3: Drag area for Windows task bar 1--16...................

Figure 1--4: Universal test hookup for functional tests,

CH 1 shown 1--22...........................................

Figure 1--5: Channel button location 1--22..........................

Figure 1--6: Location of vertical and horizontal scale readouts 1--23....

Figure 1--7: Setup for time base test 1--25...........................

Figure 1--8: Setup for trigger test 1--27.............................

Figure 1--9: Setup for the file system test 1--29.......................

Figure 3--1: Oscilloscope System Overview: Signal Acquisition 3--3....

Figure 3--2: Input and Acquisition Systems and Controls 3--4.........

Figure 3--3: Setting vertical range and position of input channels 3-- 16..

Figure 3--4: Varying offset moves the vertical acquisition window

on the waveform 3--17.......................................

Figure 3--5: Horizontal acquisition window definition 3--18...........

Figure 3--6: Common trigger, record length, and acquisition rate

for all channels 3--20........................................

Figure 3--7: Roll modes 3--23.....................................

Figure 3--8: Aliasing 3--24........................................

Figure 3--9: Digitizer configuration 3--30...........................

Figure 3--10: Digital acquisition — sampling and digitizing 3--30.......

Figure 3--11: The waveform record and its defining parameters

(horizontal delay on) 3--32....................................

Figure 3--12: Real-time sampling 3--32.............................

Figure 3--13: Equivalent-time sampling 3--33.......................

Figure 3--14: Normal DSO and Fast Acquisitions displays 3--36........

Figure 3--15: Normal DSO Acquisition and Display mode versus

Fast Acquisitions mode 3--38..................................

Figure 3--16: Fast Acquisitions XY display 3--41.....................

Figure 3--17: FastFrame 3--42....................................

Figure 3--18: FastFrame time stamp 3--48..........................

Figure 3--19: Oscilloscope System Overview: Triggering 3--49.........

Figure 3--20: Triggered versus untriggered displays 3--50.............

Figure 3--21: Holdoff adjustment can prevent unwanted triggers 3--52..

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Figure 3--22: Slope and level controls help define the trigger 3--53......

Figure 3--23: Example advanced trigger readout 3--62................

Figure 3--24: Violation zones for Setup/Hold triggering 3--66..........

Figure 3--25: Triggering on a Setup/Hold time violation 3--86..........

Figure 3--26: Triggering with Horizontal Delay off 3--92..............

Figure 3--27: Triggering with Horizontal Delay on 3--93..............

Figure 3--28: Trigger and Horizontal Delay summary 3--94............

Figure 3--29: Oscilloscope System Overview: Customizable

Display 3--99...............................................

Figure 3--30: Display elements 3--100...............................

Figure 3--31: Horizontal position includes time to horizontal

reference point 3--103.........................................

Figure 3--32: Annotated display 3--115..............................

Figure 3--33: High/Low tracking methods 3--117......................

Figure 3--34: Reference level calculation methods 3--118...............

Figure 3--35: Components determining Time cursor

readout values 3--126.........................................

Figure 3--36: Horizontal histogram view and measurement data 3--131...

Figure 3--37: Math waveform created from source waveform 3--135......

Figure 3--38: Spectral analysis of an impulse 3--136...................

Figure 3--39: Functional transformation of an acquired waveform 3--136.

Figure 3--40: Derivative math waveform 3--141.......................

Figure 3--41: Peak-peak amplitude measurement of a derivative

waveform 3--142.............................................

Figure 3--42: Duration and resolution control effects 3--153.............

Figure 3--43: Definition of gate parameters 3--154.....................

Figure 3--44: Effects of frequency domain control adjustments 3--156....

Figure 3--45: Effects of adjusting the reference level 3--157.............

Figure 3--46: Effects of adjusting the reference level offset control 3--158.

Figure 3--47: Example of the effects of setting the phase

suppression threshold 3--159...................................

Figure 3--48: Windowing the time domain record 3--161...............

Figure 3--49: Example of scallop loss for a Hanning window

without zero fill 3--163........................................

Figure 3--50: Time and frequency graphs for the Gaussian

window 3--164...............................................

Figure 3--51: Time and frequency domain graphs for the

Rectangular window 3--165....................................

Figure 3--52: Time and frequency graphs of the Hamming

window 3--166...............................................

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Figure 3--53: Time and frequency graphs for the Hanning

window 3--167...............................................

Figure 3--54: Time and frequency graphs for the Kaiser-Bessel

window 3--168...............................................

Figure 3--55: Time and frequency graphs of the Blackman-Harris

window 3--169...............................................

Figure 3--56: Time and frequency domain graphs for the Flattop2

window 3--170...............................................

Figure 3--57: Tek Exponential window in the time and the

frequency domains 3--171.....................................

Figure 3--58: How aliased frequencies appear in a spectral

waveform 3--173.............................................

Figure 3--59: Auto-increment file name feature 3--184.................

Figure 3--60: Print preview dialog box 3--206.........................

Figure B--1: Levels used to determine measurements B--3............

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Table 1--1: Recommended probe cross reference 1-- 4................

Table 1--2: Additional accessory connection information 1--7.........

Table 1--3: Instrument options 1--31...............................

Table 1--4: Instrument upgrades 1--32.............................

Table 1--5: Standard accessories 1--33.............................

Table 1--6: Optional accessories 1--34..............................

Table 3--1: Additional resolution bits 3--21.........................

Table 3--2: Sampling mode selection 3--34..........................

Table 3--3: How interleaving affects sample rate 3--35................

Table 3--4: XY format pairs 3--42.................................

Table 3--5: Pattern and state logic 3--64...........................

Table 3--6: Defining and displaying waveforms 3--101.................

Table 3--7: Customizable display elements 3--106.....................

Table 3--8: Cursor types 3--124....................................

Table 3--9: Cursor units 3--126....................................

Table 3--10: Functions available in Standard Math and

Advanced Math 3--137........................................

Table 3--11: Math expressions and the math waveforms

produced 3--138.............................................

Table 3--12: Spectral analyzer controls 3--152........................

Table 3--13: Window characteristics 3--161..........................

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Table A--1: TDS5000 models A--1................................

Table A--2: Channel input and vertical specifications A-- 5...........

Table A--3: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications A--11.....

Table A--4: Trigger specifications A --13............................

Table A--5: Display specifications A--16............................

Table A--6: Input/output port specifications A--17...................

Table A--7: Data storage specifications A--18........................

Table A--8: Power source specifications A--19.......................

T able A--9: Mechanical specifications A--19.........................

Table A--10: Environmental specifications A--20.....................

Table A--11: Certifications and compliances A--21...................

Table B--1: Supported measurements and their definitions B --1.......

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Table D--1: File menu commands D--1............................

Table D--2: Edit menu commands D--2............................

Table D--3: Vertical menu commands D--3.........................

T able D--4: Horiz/Acq menu commands D--4.......................

Table D--5: Trig menu commands D--5............................

Table D--6: Display menu commands D--6.........................

Table D--7: Cursors menu commands D--7.........................

Table D--8: Measure menu commands D-- 7........................

Table D--9: Standard Math menu commands D--8..................

T able D--10: Advanced Math menu commands D--9.................

Table D--11: Utilities menu commands D--10........................

Table D--12: Help menu commands D--10..........................

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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.

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.

ToAvoidFireor

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

Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with metal 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.

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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.

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Symbols and Terms

Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.

Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.

WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.

CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:

CAUTION

Refer to Manual

WARNING

High Voltage

Protective Ground

(Earth) Terminal

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Preface

About This Manual

This is the user manual for the TDS5000 Series oscilloscope. It covers the
following information:

H Describes the capabilities of the oscilloscope and how to get started using the

instrument

H Explains how to operate the oscilloscope: how to control acquisition of,

processing of, and input/output of data and information

H Lists specifications and accessories of the oscilloscope

This manual is composed of the following chapters:

H Getting Started shows you how to configure and install your oscilloscope

and provides an incoming inspection procedure.

H Operating Basics uses maps to describe the various interfaces for controlling

the oscilloscope, including the front panel and the software user interface.
These maps provide overviews of the product and its functions from several
viewpoints.

H Reference comprises an encyclopedia of topics (see Overview on page 3--1)

that describe the oscilloscope interface and features, and gives background
and basic information on how to use them. (The online help onboard the
oscilloscope application describes the interface, features, and their usage;
detailed descriptions of all programming commands are found in the
TDS5000 Series Oscilloscope Online Programmer Guide.)

H Appendices provides additional information including instrument specifica-

tions, measurement and menu descriptions, cleaning information, and
calibration instructions.

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Related Manuals and Online Documents

This manual is part of a document set of standard-accessory manuals and online
documentation; this manual mainly focuses on installation, background, and user
information needed to use the product features. See the following list for other
documents supporting oscilloscope operation and service. (Manual part numbers
are listed in Accessories & Options on page 1--31.)

Manual name Description

TDS5000 Series Digital Phosphor Oscillo­scopes Online Help

TDS5000 Series Digital Phosphor Oscillo­scopes Reference Manual

TDS5000 Series OscilloscopeOnline
Programmer Guide

TDS5000 Series Digital Phosphor Oscillo­scopes Service Manual

1 Located on the TDS5000 Series Product Software CD. See CD instructions for installation instructions.

An online help system, integrated with the User Interface application that ships with this

product. The help is preinstalled in the oscilloscope.

A quick reference to major features of the oscilloscope and how they operate.

A listingf the programming commands and other information related to controlling the

oscilloscope over GPIB

A description of how to service the oscilloscope to the module level. This optional

manual must be ordered separately.

1

.

For more information on how the product documentation relates to the
oscilloscope operating interfaces and features, see Documentation Map on
page 2--2.

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Contacting Tektronix

Preface

Phone [phone]*

Address Tektronix, Inc.

Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA

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: [e-mail]

1-800-833-9200, select option 3*

6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time

* 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.

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Product Description

This chapter describes the TDS5000 Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes and
their options. Following this description are three sections:

H Installation shows you how to configure and install the oscilloscope, as well

as how to reinstall the system software included with the product.

H Incoming Inspection provides a procedure for verifying basic operation and

functionality.

H Accessories lists the standard and optional accessories for this product.

Models

This manual supports three very similar oscilloscopes:

H TDS5052 Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

H TDS5054 Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

H TDS5104 Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

Key Features

This user manual applies to all of the above oscilloscopes: differences between
the oscilloscopes are noted when necessary.

TDS5000 Series oscilloscopes are high-performance solutions for verification,
debugging, and characterization of sophisticated electronic designs. The series
features exceptional signal acquisition performance, operational simplicity, and
open connectivity to the design environment. Classic analog-style controls, a
large display with an optional touch-sensitive screen, and graphical menus
provide intuitive control. Open access to the Windows operating system enables
unprecedented customization and extensibility. Key features include:

H Up to 1 GHz bandwidth and 5 GS/s real time sampling rate, depending on

the model

H Record lengths up to 8,000,000 samples, depending on memory option

H Fast acquisition at up to 100,000 acquisitions per second for analog

oscilloscope emulation and isolation of data-dependent failures during
conformance/performance testing

H 1.5% DC vertical gain accuracy

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H Two or four input channels (each with 8-bit resolution), Channel 3 signal

output (depending on model), and auxiliary trigger input and output

H Sample, envelope, peak-detect, high-resolution, and average acquisition

modes

H Full programmability, with an extensive GPIB command set and a message-

based interface

H Extensive suite of advanced triggers including edge, logic, pulse, video, and

sequence at up to 1 GHz bandwidth

H Powerful built-in measurement capability, including optional histograms,

automatic measurements, and measurement statistics

H A large 10.4 inch (264.2 mm) color display that supports color grading of

waveform data to show sample density

H An intuitive graphical user interface (UI) with online help

H Internal disk storage

Product Software

H Wide array of probing solutions

H Optional integrated thermal printer

H Optional touch screen

H Optional CD-RW drive

The oscilloscope includes the following software:

H System Software. The product software runs on a specially configured

version of Windows 2000. Windows 2000 is preinstalled and enables you to
install other compatible applications. To reinstall Windows 2000, use the
Operating System Restore CD-ROM, a standard accessory with your
oscilloscope. Do not attempt to substitute any version of Windows that is not
specifically provided by Tektronix for use with your oscilloscope. (Note that
older versions of the instrument may use Windows ME; contact Tektronix
sales support for information about upgrading an older instrument to
Windows 2000.)

H TDS5000 Product Software. This preinstalled software is the oscilloscope

application and runs on Windows 2000. It provides the user interface (UI)
and all other oscilloscope control functions. You can minimize or even
exit/restart the oscilloscope application as your needs dictate. However, it is
recommended that you exit the oscilloscope application only when installing
new software.

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H Support Software. The TDS5000 Series Product Software CD-ROM,

included with the oscilloscope, contains additional software and files that
may be useful to you.

H Readme file. This text file contains release notes and updates that are not

included in other product documentation.

H GPIB Programmer Online Help software. This software is available as

WinHelp or as a PDF file. It contains the information you need to
program the oscilloscope through its GPIB interface.

H Performance Verification Procedures. The product CD-ROM contains

instructions to perform a manual performance verification.

See the instructions for the TDS5000 Series Product Software CD-ROM for
information about installing the support software.

Occasionally new versions of software for your oscilloscope may become
available at our web site. See Contacting Tektronix on page xv in the Preface.

Firmware Upgrade

Tektronix may offer firmware upgrade kits for the oscilloscope. Contact your
Tektronix service representative for more information (see Contacting Tektronix
on page xv).

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Probes Supported

Table 1--1 lists the recommended probes for each oscilloscope. Descriptions of
each probe follow the table.

Table 1- 1: Recommended probe cross reference

Probe TDS5052 TDS5054 TDS5104

Passive, 10X P5050 P5050 P5050

Passive, 100X P5100 P5100 P5100

Passive, 1000K P6015A P6015A P6015A

Active CMOS/TTL P6243 P6243 P6245

All Technology P6245 P6245 P6245

Differential Digital P6246,

P6247,
P6248

High Voltage Differential P5205,

P5210

Current, AC Only CT-6 CT-6 CT-6

Current, AC/DC TCP202 TCP202 TCP202

Low Capacitance P6158 P6158 P6158

P6246,
P6247,
P6248

P5205,
P5210

P6246,
P6247,
P6248

P5205,
P5210

H P5050 10X, 500 MHz passive probe

H P5100 100X, 250 MHz passive high voltage probe

H P6015A 1000X, 100 MHz passive high voltage probe

H P6243 Active, high speed digital voltage probe, FET, DC to 1.0 GHz

H P6245 Active, high speed digital voltage probe, FET, DC to 1.5 GHz

H P6246 Active, high bandwidth differential probe, FET, DC to 400 MHz

H P6247 Active, high bandwidth differential probe, FET, DC to 1 GHz

H P6248 Active, high bandwidth differential probe, FET, DC to 1.7 GHz

H P5205 Active 100 MHz differential probe

H P5210 Active, 50 MHz differential probe

H TCP202 Current Probe, DC to 50 MHz, 15 A DC

H CT-6 Current probe, designed for temporary in-circuit installation, 250 kHz

to 2 GHz, 50 Ω input

H P6158 20X, 3 GHz low capacitance probe

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Installation

This section addresses oscilloscope installation:

H Unpacking on page 1--5

H Checking the Environment Requirements on page 1--6

H Connecting Peripherals on page 1--6

H Powering On the Oscilloscope on page 1--8

H Shutting Down the Oscilloscope on page 1--9

H Creating an Emergency Startup Disk on page 1--9

H Backing Up User Files on page 1--10

H Installing Software on page 1--10

H Connecting to a Network on page 1--12

H Setting Up a Dual Display on page 1--13

H Adjusting Display Contrast on page 1--17

Unpacking

CAUTION. Be sure to create your emergency startup disk as described on
page 1--9. You may need that disk if you ever need to reinstall Windows 2000 on
the oscilloscope hard drive.

The graphical packing list shows the standard accessories that you should find in
the shipping carton. The number of probes depends on the model you ordered.
You should verify that you have:

H The correct power cord for your geographical area.

H Four compact discs that include copies of the software installed on the

oscilloscope and additional support software that may be useful to you:

TDS5000 Series Operating System Restore (two CDs), TDS5000 Series
Product Software, and Optional Applications Software for Tektronix
Windows-Based TDS Instruments. Store the product software in a safe

location.

H All the standard and optional accessories that you ordered.

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Remember to fill out and send in the customer registration card. The registration
card is packaged with this manual.

Checking the Environment Requirements

Read this section before attempting any installation procedures. This section
describes site considerations, power requirements, and ground connections for
your oscilloscope.

Site Considerations

Operating Requirements

Connecting Peripherals

The oscilloscope is designed to operate on a bench or on a cart in the normal
position (on the bottom feet). For proper cooling, at least three inches (7.62 cm)
of clearance is required on the left side of the oscilloscope. The bottom and rear
require the clearance provided by the oscilloscope feet.

CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep the bottom and left side of the
oscilloscope clear of obstructions.

The Specifications in Appendix A list the power source, temperature, humidity,
and altitude operating requirements for the oscilloscope.

The peripheral connections are the same as those on a personal computer. The
connection points are shown in Figure 1--1. See Table 1--2 on page 1--7 for
additional connection information.

NOTE. We recommend that you plug USB devices directly into the USB connec­tors on the oscilloscope chassis for improved reliability rather than connecting
the devices serially. If your USB mouse locks up, disconnect and reconnect the
USB connector to restore normal operation. If the oscilloscope front panel
and/or touch screen do not respond, press the On/Standby switch for at least 5
seconds to cycle power .

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CAUTION. To avoid product damage, shut down the oscilloscope and disconnect
the power cord from the power source before connecting any accessories. A USB
mouse, keyboard, or other USB device can be connected or disconnected with
the power on. See Shutting Down the Oscilloscope on page 1--9.

Keyboard

USB

PC SVGA Output

RS-232

USB*

Microphone in

Audio line out

Timebase reference input

(EXT REF)

Trigger signal output

(AUX OUT)

Mouse

Centronics Printer

Ethernet

Audio line in

GPIB

Scope VGA Output

CH 3 signal outpuT
(SIGNAL OUT)

Figure 1- 1: Locations of connectors on side and rear panels

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*These connectors are on later model insturments only.

Table 1- 2: Additional accessory connection information

Item Description

Monitor If you use a nonstandard monitor, you may need to change the

Windows 2000 display settings to achieve the proper resolution
for your monitor.

Printer Connect an external printer to the Centronics parallel port

connector directly. If your printer has a DB-25 connector, use
the adapter cable that came with your printer. For information
on printer usage, see Printing Waveforms on page 3--205.

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Table 1- 2: Additional accessory connection information (Cont.)

Item Description

Rackmount For installation information, refer to the instructions that came

Other Refer to the Readme file on the TDS5000 Series Product

Powering On the Oscilloscope

Follow these steps to power on the oscilloscope for the first time.

CAUTION. To ensure proper operation, connect the keyboard, mouse, and other
accessories before applying power to the product the first time.

with your rackmount kit.

Software CD for possible additional accessory installation
information not covered in this manual.

On/Standby

Switch

1. Connect the one end of the oscilloscope power cord to the oscilloscope, and
the other end to a power source.

2. If you have connected an external monitor, connect the monitor power cord
to a power source and power on the monitor.

3. Push the On/Standby switch to power on the oscilloscope (see Figure 1--2 for
the switch location).

Figure 1- 2: On/Standby switch location

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Shutting Down the Oscilloscope

When you push the front-panel On/Standby switch, the oscilloscope starts a
shutdown process (including a Windows shutdown) to preserve settings and then
go into standby mode. Avoid disconnecting the power cord to shut down the
oscilloscope.

NOTE. If you remove power instead of using the On/Standby switch to shut down
the oscilloscope, the oscilloscope will be in the factory Default Setup when
powered up the next time.

It may be necessary to hold the On/Standby switch for up to 20 seconds for the
shutdown process to initiate.

To completely remove power to the oscilloscope, perform the shutdown process
just described and disconnect the power cord from the power source.

Installation

Creating an Emergency Startup Disk

Now that you have completed the basic installation process, you should create an
emergency startup disk that you can use to restart your oscilloscope in case of a
major hardware or software failure. Store this disk in a safe place.

CAUTION. Create this disk and store it in a safe place. It may allow you to
recover your Windows 2000 installation without rebuilding the entire
oscilloscope hard disk.

The emergency startup disk contains basic files to restart your oscilloscope. The
disk also contains files to check and format the hard disk.

Windows ME

Follow these steps to create the emergency startup disk for an instrument using
Windows ME:

1. Minimize the oscilloscope application by selecting Minimize in the File
menu.

2. Click the Windows Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.

3. In the Control Panel window, double-click Add/Remove Programs.

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4. Click the Startup Disk tab.

5. Insert a floppy disk into the disk drive, and follow the on-screen instructions

to create the startup disk.

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