Tektronix TDS6804B, TDS6604B User Manual

User Manual

TDS6604B & TDS6804B Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

071-1503-01

This document applies to firmware version 1.0 and above.

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WARRANTY

Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective during its warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

This warranty applies only to products returned to the designated Tektronix depot or the Tektronix authorized representative from which the product was originally purchased. For products returned to other locations, Customer will be assessed an applicable service charge. The preceding limitation shall not apply within the European Economic Area, where products may be returned for warranty service to the nearest designated service depot regardless of the place of purchase.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must provide the applicable office of Tektronix or its authorized representative with notice of the defect before the expiration of t he warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix or its representative, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix or its representative shall pay for the return of the product to Customer. Customer shall be responsible for paying any associated taxes or duties.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage 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 consumables;

d) to repair a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such

modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product; or

e) to repair damage or malfunction resulting from failure to perform user maintenance and cleaning at the

frequency and as prescribed in the user manual (if applicable).

THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF

ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’

RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE

REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS

VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

General Safety Summary

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

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

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

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

Getting Started

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

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

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

Software Upgrade 1--3................................................

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

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

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

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

Powering On the Instrument 1--8........................................

Shutting Down the Instrument 1--9......................................

Backing Up User Files 1--9............................................

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

Enabling or Disabling Your LAN and Connecting to a Network 1--13...........

Setting up a Dual Display 1--14..........................................

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

Self Tests 1--19.......................................................

Functional Tests 1--20.................................................

Check Vertical Operation 1--21..........................................

Check Horizontal Operation 1--24........................................

Check Trigger Operation 1--26..........................................

Perform the Extended Diagnostics 1--28...................................

Operating Basics

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

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

System Overview Maps 2--3.....................................

User Interface Map -- Complete Control and Display 2--6............

Front-Panel Map -- Quick Access to Most Often Used Features 2--7....

Display Map -- Single Graticule 2--8..............................

Front Panel I/O Map 2--9.......................................

Rear Panel I/O Map 2--10.......................................

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Reference

Acquiring Waveforms 3--1......................................

Signal Connection and Conditioning 3--2.................................

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

To Set Up Signal Input 3--6............................................

To Autoset the Instrument 3--9.........................................

To Reset the Instrument 3--10...........................................

To Get More Help 3--10................................................

Input Conditioning Background 3--11.....................................

Setting Acquisition Controls 3--17.......................................

Using the Acquisition Controls 3--18.....................................

To Set Acquisition Modes 3--24.........................................

To Start and Stop Acquisition 3--26......................................

To Set Roll Mode 3--27................................................

Acquisition Control Background 3--28....................................

Acquisition Hardware 3--28.............................................

Sampling Process 3--29................................................

Acquisition Modes 3--29...............................................

Waveform Record 3--30................................................

Real-Time Sampling 3--31..............................................

Equivalent-Time Sampling 3--31.........................................

Interpolation 3--32....................................................

To Set Display Format 3--34............................................

Using FastFrame 3--34.................................................

Using FastFrame Acquisitions 3--36......................................

To Set FastFrame Mode 3--37...........................................

Time Stamping Frames 3--39............................................

Triggering 3--43................................................

The Pinpoint Trigger System 3--43.......................................

Triggering Concepts 3--44..............................................

The Trigger Event 3--44................................................

Trigger Sources 3--45..................................................

Trigger Types 3--45...................................................

Trigger Modes 3--46..................................................

Trigger Holdoff 3--46..................................................

Trigger Coupling 3--47................................................

Horizontal Position 3--48...............................................

Slope and Level 3--48.................................................

Delayed Trigger System 3--49...........................................

Triggering from the Front Panel 3--49.....................................

Access Procedures 3--49...............................................

To Check Trigger Status 3--53...........................................

Additional Trigger Parameters 3--54......................................

Advanced Triggering 3--59.............................................

To Trigger on a Glitch 3--65............................................

To Trigger on a Runt Pulse 3--67.........................................

Trigger Based on Pulse Width 3--69......................................

To Trigger Based on Transition Time 3--71................................

Triggering on a Window 3--74..........................................

Trigger Based on Pulse Timeout 3--76....................................

Trigger on a Pattern 3--77..............................................

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To Trigger on a State 3--80.............................................

To Trigger on Setup/Hold Time Violations 3--81............................

Logic Qualify a Trigger 3--84...........................................

Sequential Triggering 3--85.............................................

Using Sequential Triggering 3--86........................................

To Trigger on a Sequence 3--91..........................................

Comm Triggering 3--95................................................

Serial Pattern Triggering 3--95..........................................

Displaying Waveforms 3--97......................................

Using the Waveform Display 3--98.......................................

Using the Display 3--99................................................

To Display Waveforms in the Main Graticule 3--103..........................

Setting MultiView Zoom Controls 3--105...................................

Using with Waveforms 3--105............................................

To Zoom Waveforms 3--105.............................................

Customizing the Display 3--110..........................................

Using Display Controls 3--110...........................................

Set Display Styles 3--114................................................

Customize Graticule and Waveforms 3--116.................................

Measuring Waveforms 3--119.....................................

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

Using Automatic Measurements 3--121....................................

To Take Automatic Measurements 3--123...................................

To Localize a Measurement 3--128........................................

Taking Cursor Measurements 3--130.......................................

Using Cursors 3--131...................................................

To Set the Cursor Sources 3--134.........................................

Taking Histograms 3--136...............................................

Using Histograms 3--137................................................

To Start and Reset Histogram Counting 3--137...............................

Histogram Measurements 3--139..........................................

Optimizing Measurement Accuracy 3--139..................................

To Compensate the Instrument 3--139......................................

To Connect the Probe Calibration Fixture 3--141.............................

To Calibrate Probes 3--141..............................................

To Deskew Channels 3--141.............................................

To Compensate Passive Probes 3--142.....................................

Serial Mask Testing 3--144..............................................

Creating and Using Math Waveforms 3--145.........................

Defining Math Waveforms 3--146.........................................

Using Math 3--147.....................................................

To Define a Math Waveform 3 --153.......................................

Operations on Math Waveforms 3--156.....................................

Using Math Waveforms 3--156...........................................

To Use Math Waveforms 3--157..........................................

Defining Spectral Math Waveforms 3--160..................................

Using Spectral Math Controls 3--161......................................

Recognizing Aliasing 3--182.............................................

To Select a Predefined Spectral Math Waveform 3--184.......................

To Define a Spectral Math Waveform 3--185................................

Spectral Math Example 3--193...........................................

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Data Input/Output 3--199.........................................

Saving and Recalling a Setup 3--199.......................................

Using Auto-Increment File Name 3--200...................................

To Save Your Setup 3--201..............................................

To Recall Your Setup 3--204.............................................

Saving and Recalling Waveforms 3--205...................................

To Save Your Waveform 3--206..........................................

To Recall Your Waveform 3--209.........................................

To Clear References 3-- 211..............................................

Exporting and Copying Waveforms 3--213..................................

To Export Your Waveform 3--215.........................................

To Use an Exported Waveform 3--222.....................................

To Copy Your Waveform 3--224..........................................

Printing Waveforms 3--228..............................................

To Print from Front Panel 3--228..........................................

To Print from Menu Bar 3--228...........................................

To Set Up the Page 3--229...............................................

To Preview the Page 3--230..............................................

To Print Using Print Screen 3--231........................................

To Date/Time Stamp Hardcopies 3--232....................................

Remote Communication 3--233...........................................

Appendices

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

Levels Used in Taking Amplitude, Timing, and Area Measurements A--5........

Levels Used in Taking Eye Measurements

(Optional on TDS6000B Series) A--6.................................

P Values A--7.......................................................

T1 Values A-- 8......................................................

T2 Values A-- 8......................................................

DCD Values A--8....................................................

Measurements Annotations A--9........................................

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

File Commands B--1..................................................

Edit Commands B--3.................................................

Vertical Commands B--4..............................................

Horizontal and Acquisition Commands B--5...............................

Trigger Commands B--7...............................................

Display Commands B-- 9...............................................

Cursors Commands B--11...............................................

Measure Commands B--11..............................................

Masks Commands B--13................................................

Math Commands B-- 14.................................................

Application Commands B--14...........................................

Utilities Commands B --15..............................................

Help Commands B--16.................................................

Buttons B--16........................................................

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

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

Flat Panel Display Cleaning C--2........................................

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List of Figures

Figure 1--1: Locations of peripheral connectors on rear panel 1--7.....

Figure 1--2: Powering on the instrument 1--9.......................

Figure 1--3: Enabling your LAN and connecting to a network 1--13.....

Figure 1--4: Setting up a dual display 1--15.........................

Figure 1--5: Drag area for Windows task bar 1--16...................

Figure 1--6: Moving Windows desktop icons to the

external monitor 1--17..........................................

Figure 1--7: Universal test hookup for functional tests -- CH 1 shown 1--22

Figure 1--8: Channel button location 1--22..........................

Figure1--9:Setupfortimebasetest 1--24...........................

Figure 1--10: Setup for trigger test 1--27............................

Figure 3--1: Input and Acquisition Systems and Controls 3--2.........

Figure 3--2: Setting vertical range and position of input channels 3--13..

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

window on the waveform 3--14...................................

Figure 3--4: Horizontal Acquisition window definition 3--15...........

Figure 3--5: Common trigger, record length, and acquisition

rate for all channels 3--17........................................

Figure 3--6: Roll mode 3 --22......................................

Figure 3--7: Aliasing 3--23........................................

Figure 3--8: Digitizer configuration 3--29...........................

Figure 3--9: Digital acquisition — sampling and digitizing 3--29........

Figure 3--10: The waveform record and its defining parameters 3--30...

Figure 3--11: Real-time sampling 3--31.............................

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

Figure 3--13: Acquisition XY display 3--34..........................

Figure 3--14: FastFrame 3--35....................................

Figure 3--15: FastFrame time stamp 3--41..........................

Figure 3--16: Triggered versus untriggered displays 3--44.............

Figure 3--17: Triggered versus untriggered displays 3--46.............

Figure 3--18: Holdoff adjustment can prevent false triggers 3--47.......

Figure 3--19: Slope and level controls help define the trigger 3--48......

Figure 3--20: Example advanced trigger readout 3--60................

Figure 3--21: Violation zones for Setup/Hold triggering 3--64..........

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Figure 3--22: Triggering on a Setup/Hold time violation 3--84..........

Figure 3--23: Triggering with Horizontal Delay off 3--87..............

Figure 3--24: Triggering with Horizontal Delay on 3--88..............

Figure 3--25: Reset trigger limitation 3--89..........................

Figure 3--26: Trigger and Horizontal Delay summary 3--90............

Figure 3--27: Display elements 3--98...............................

Figure 3--28: Horizontal Position includes time

to Horizontal Reference 3--102....................................

Figure 3--29: Graticule, Cursor, and Automatic measurements 3--119....

Figure 3--30: Annotated display 3--120..............................

Figure 3--31: High/Low tracking methods 3--122......................

Figure 3--32: Reference-level calculation methods 3-- 123...............

Figure 3--33: Horizontal cursors measure amplitudes 3--131............

Figure 3--34: Components determining Time cursor

readout values 3--132............................................

Figure 3--35: Horizontal histogram view and measurement data 3--136...

Figure 3--36: Probe calibration and deskew fixture 3--141..............

Figure 3--37: Pass/Fail mask testing 3--144...........................

Figure 3--38: Spectral analysis of an impulse 3--145...................

Figure 3--39: Functional transformation of an acquired waveform 3--146.

Figure 3--40: Derivative math waveform 3--150.......................

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

derivative waveform 3--151.......................................

Figure 3--42: Duration and resolution control effects 3--162.............

Figure 3--43: Definition of gate parameters 3--163.....................

Figure 3--44: Effects of frequency domain control adjustments 3--165....

Figure 3--45: Effects of adjusting the reference level 3--167.............

Figure 3--46: Effects of adjusting the reference

level offset control 3--167.........................................

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

suppression threshold 3--169......................................

Figure 3--48: Windowing the time domain record 3--171...............

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

window without zero fill 3--173....................................

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

Gaussian window 3--174..........................................

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

the Rectangular window 3--175....................................

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

Hamming window 3--176.........................................

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

Hanning window 3--177..........................................

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

Kaiser-Bessel window 3--178......................................

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

Blackman-Harris window 3--179...................................

Figure 3--56: Time and frequency domain graphs

for the Flattop2 window 3--180....................................

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

the frequency domains 3--181.....................................

Figure 3--58: How aliased frequencies appear in

a spectral waveform 3--183........................................

Figure 3--59: Auto-increment file name feature 3--201.................

Figure 3--60: Print window 3--228..................................

Figure 3--61: Hardcopy formats 3--229..............................

Figure 3--62: Page setup window 3--230.............................

Figure 3--63: Print preview window 3--231...........................

Figure A--1: Levels used to determine measurements A--5............

Figure A--2: Eye-diagram values A--7.............................

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Table 1--1: Additional accessory connection information 1--8.........

Table 1--2: Vertical settings 1--23.................................

Table 3--1: Additional resolution bits 3--19.........................

Table 3--2: Pattern and state logic 3--62............................

Table 3--3: Defining and displaying waveforms 3--100.................

Table 3--4: Operations performed based on the waveform type 3--101...

Table 3--5: Customizable display elements 3--111.....................

Table 3--6: Cursor functions (types) 3--130..........................

Table 3--7: Cursor units 3--133....................................

Table 3--8: Math expressions and the math waveforms produced 3--148..

T able 3--9: Spectral analyzer controls 3--161.........................

Table 3 --10: Window characteristics 3--172..........................

Table A --1: Supported measurements and their definition A--1........

Table A --2: Supported measurements and their definition A--9........

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

Table B--2: Edit menu commands B--3............................

Table B--3: Vertical menu commands B--4.........................

T able B--4: Horiz/Acq menu commands B--5.......................

Table B--5: Trig menu commands B--7............................

Table B--6: Display menu commands B--9.........................

Table B--7: Cursor menu commands B-- 11.........................

Table B--8: Measure menu commands B-- 11........................

Table B--9: Masks menu commands B--13..........................

T able B--10: Math menu commands B--14..........................

Table B--11: Application menu commands B-- 14.....................

Table B--12: Utilities menu commands B--15........................

Table B--13: Help menu commands B --16..........................

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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 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.

Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or laser radiation exists.

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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for

details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

General Safety Summary

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

Mains Disconnected

OFF (Power)

WARNING

High Voltage

Mains Connected

ON (Power)

Protective Ground

(Earth) Terminal

Standby

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Preface

About This Manual

This user manual covers the following information:

H Describes the capabilities of the instrument, how to install it and how to

reinstall its software

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

processing of, and input/output of information

This manual is composed of the following chapters:

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

provides an incoming inspection procedure.

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

the instrument, 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 that describe the instrument

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

H Appendices provides additional information including cleaning information.

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Contacting Tektronix

Preface

Phone 1-800-833-9200*

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, sele ct option 1*

Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2*

Technical support www.tektronix.com/support

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

6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard 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 TDS6000B Series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes and their options. Following this description are three sections:

H Installation shows you how to configure and install the instrument, 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 & Options lists the standard and optional accessories for this

product.

Model Key Features

TDS6000B Series instruments are high performance solutions for verifying, debugging, and characterizing 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 touch-sensitive display, and graphical menus provide intuitive control. Open access to the Windows operating system enables unprecedented customization and extensibility. Key features include:

H 8 GHz bandwidth and 20 GS/s real time sampling rate, TDS6804B

H 6 GHz bandwidth and 20 GS/s real time sampling rate, TDS6604B

H Enhanced Bandwidth capability that, when enabled, applies Digital Signal

Process (DSP) filters that can extend the bandwidth and flatten the passband. Enhanced Bandwidth provides a matched response across enabled channels when they are at maximum sample rate.

H Record lengths up to 32,000,000 samples, depending on model and option

H Up to 2.5% DC vertical gain accuracy

H Four input channels (each with 8-bit resolution), auxiliary trigger input and

output

H Sample, envelope, peak-detect, high-resolution, waveform database, and

average acquisition modes

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

based interface

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H Trigger types include edge, logic, pulse (may be logic qualified), selectable

for both A and B trigger events, and at up to 7 GHz analog bandwidth,

depending on the model. Window trigger mode triggers as the trigger source

passes into or out of a defined window. Triggers can be logic qualified. Setup

and hold trigger mode triggers when a logic input changes state inside of the

setup and hold times relative to the clock. Trigger jitter is as low as 1.5 ps

RMS. You can trigger on a glitch or runt of less than 250 ps

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

measurements, eye pattern measurements and measurement statistics

H A large 10.4 inch (264.2 mm) high resolution XGA color display that

supports color grading of waveform data to show sample density

H MultiView Zoom to view and compare up to four zoom areas at a time. Lock

and manually or automatically scroll up to four zoom areas

H An intuitive, graphical user interface (UI), with online help that is built in

and available on screen

Product Software

H Internal, removable disk storage

H Wide array of probing solutions

The instrument includes the following software:

H System Software. Includes a specially configured version of Windows

preinstalled on the instrument. Windowsxpis the operating system on which

the user-interface application of this product runs, and provides an open

desktop for you to install other compatible applications. Do not attempt to

substitute any version of Windows that is not specifically provided by

Tektronix for use with your instrument.

H Product Software. Comes preinstalled on the instrument. This software,

running on Windows

automatically when the instrument is powered on, and provides the user

interface (UI) and all other instrument control functions. You can also

minimize the instrument application.

H Support Software. Not preinstalled on the instrument. The compact discs,

included with the instrument, contain additional software and files that may

be useful to you:

, is the instrument application. This software starts

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

be included in other product documentation.

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Product Description

H GPIB Programmer Online Help software. This software, in an online

help format, contains the information that you need to program the instrument through its GPIB interface. A printable PDF file of this information is also available on the compact disc.

H Performance Verification Procedures. The compact disc contains

instructions to perform a performance verification.

See the instructions for the compact discs for information about installing the support software.

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

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

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Installation

Unpacking

This chapter covers installation of the instrument.

Verify that you have received all of the parts of your instrument. The graphical packing list shows the standard accessories that you should find in the shipping carton (probes depend on the option you ordered.) You should also verify that you have:

H The correct power cord for your geographical area.

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

instrument and additional support software that may be useful to you: the Operating System Restore, Product Software, and Optional Applications Software. Store the product software in a safe location where you can easily retrieve it.

NOTE. The certificate of authenticity (Windows to the rear of your instrument. This certificate proves your ownership of the Windows operating system in your instrument. Without this certificate, you might have to purchase a new Windows license if the hard disk in your instrument ever needs rebuilding or replacement.

H All the standard and optional accessories that you ordered.

Fill out and send in the customer registration card.

licence agreement) is attached

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Checking the Environment Requirements

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

Site Considerations

Connecting Peripherals

The instrument 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 both sides of the instrument, and the bottom requires the clearance provided by the instrument feet.

If you operate the instrument while it is resting on the rear feet, make sure that you properly route any cables coming out of the rear of the instrument to avoid damaging them.

CAUTION. To prevent damage to the instrument, keep the bottom and sides of the instrument clear of obstructions for proper cooling.

The peripheral connections are the same as those you would make on a personal computer. The connection points are shown in Figure 1--1. See Table 1--1 on page 1--8 for additional connection information.

CAUTION. To avoid product damage, either power off the instrument or place the instrument in Standby power mode before installing any accessories except a USB mouse or keyboard to the instrument connectors. (You can connect and disconnect USB devices with the power on.) See Shutting Down the Instrument on page 1--9.

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Description Icon/Label Locations

Mouse

Keyboard

USB

RS-232

Printer

XVGA Out (PC only, for dual display operation)

Hard drive

USB

Installation

Mic

Audio line out

Audio line in

Instrument monitor (large-screen instrument display)

GPIB

Network

AUX IN EXT REF IN REF OUT

Figure 1- 1: Locations of peripheral connectors on rear panel

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Table 1- 1: Additional accessory connection information

Item Description

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

Windows your monitor. To set up a dual display, see page 1--14.

Printer Connect the printer to the EPP (enhanced parallel port)

connector directly. If your printer has a DB-25 connector, use the adapter cable that came with your printer to connect to the EPP connector. For information on printer usage, see Printing Waveforms on page 3--228.

Rackmount Refer to the Rackmount Installation Instructions for information

on installing the rackmount kit.

Other Refer to the Readme file on the Product Software CD for

possible additional accessory installation information not covered in this manual.

display settings to achieve the proper resolution for

Powering On the Instrument

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

CAUTION. Connect the keyboard, mouse, and other accessories before applying power to the product.

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Figure 1- 2: Powering on the instrument

Shutting Down the Instrument

When you push the front-panel On/Standby switch, the instrument starts a shutdown process (including a Windows shutdown) to preserve settings and then removes power from most circuitry in the instrument. Avoid using disconnecting the line cord to power off the instrument.

NOTE. If you do not use the On/Standby switch to shut down the instrument before powering off the instrument, the instrument will be in the factory Default Setup when powered on the next time.

To completely remove power to the instrument, perform the shutdown just described, remove the power cord from the instrument.

Connect the power cord.

If needed, push the On/Standby

switch to power on the instrument.

Backing Up User Files

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You should always back up your user files on a regular basis. Use the Back Up tool to back up files stored on the hard disk. The Back Up tool is located in the System Tools folder in the Accessories folder.

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

2. Touch the Windows Start button.

3. Select All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup in the Start

menu.

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4. Use the backup tool that displays to select your backup media and to select the files and folders that you want to back up. Use the Windows online help for information on using the Backup tool. You can back up to the CD-RW drive, USB 2.0 memory device, or to a third-party storage device over the printer port (rear panel).

The instrument system and application software is preinstalled at the factory. If you have to reinstall the software for any reason, refer to the instructions that accompany the CDs that are shipped with the instrument. If you need to restore the operating system, you also need the Windows license information from the Certificate of Authenticity that is shipped with the instrument.

Software Release Notes

Accessory Software

Read the software release notes README.TXT ASCII file on the product-software CD before performing installation procedures. This file contains additional installation and operation information that supercedes other product documentation.

To view the README.TXT file, open the Notepad Windows accessory. Then open the file on the Product Software CD.

The Product Software CD also contains accessory software and files that you can choose to install in the instrument or in another computer. Refer to the instructions that accompany the CD for installation information.

GPIB Programmer Online Help Software. You can install the GPIB Programmer online help on the instrument, but it may be more convenient to install it on the PC that is functioning as the GPIB system controller. From the system controller, you can copy and paste commands from the help directly into your test programs. The programmer information contains the following content:

H GPIB configuration information for the instrument

H Lists of the command groups and the commands they contain

H Detailed command descriptions including syntax and examples

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H Status and error messages

H Programming examples

The CD also contains a printable version of the programmer information in the form of a PDF file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

General Safety Summary

Preface

About This Manual

Related Manuals and Online Documents

Contacting Tektronix

Product Description

Model Key Features

Product Software

Software Upgrade

Installation

Unpacking

Checking the Environment Requirements

Connecting Peripherals

Powering On the Instrument

Shutting Down the Instrument

Backing Up User Files

Installing Software