Tektronix TDS 400 Series, TDS 500 Series, TDS 600 Series, TDS 800 Series Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

TDS Family
Option 13 RS-232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface

070-8567-01

First Printing: December 1992

www.tektronix.com

*P070856701*

070856701

Instrument Serial Numbers

Each instrument manufactured by Tektronix has a serial number on a panel insert or tag, or stamped on the
chassis. The first letter in the serial number designates the country of manufacture. The last five digits of the
serial number are assigned sequentially and are unique to each instrument. Those manufactured in the
United States have six unique digits. The country of manufacture is identified as follows:

B010000 Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, USA
E200000 Tektronix United Kingdom, Ltd., London
J300000 Sony/Tektronix, Japan
H700000 Tektronix Holland, NV, Heerenveen, The Netherlands

Instruments manufactured for Tektronix by external vendors outside the United States are assigned a two digit
alpha code to identify the country of manufacture (e.g., JP for Japan, HK for Hong Kong, IL for Israel, etc.).

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

Printed in U.S.A.

Copyright E Tektronix, Inc., 1992. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign
patents, issued and pending. The following are registered trademarks: TEKTRONIX, TEK, TEKPROBE, and
SCOPEĆMOBILE.

WARRANTY

Tektronix 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, 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; 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.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED 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.

Welcome

This instruction manual provides operating and service information for the
TDS Family Option 13, RSĆ232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface. The informaĆ
tion contained here applies to the TDS 400, TDS 500, TDS 600, and
TDS 800 series digitizing oscilloscopes. This manual includes the following
sections:

H Related Manuals (follows this introduction).

H Operating Information provides a product description and operating

procedures for using the RSĆ232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface capabilĆ
ities.

H Service contains moduleĆlevel service information including a troubleĆ

shooting tree, removal and replacement instructions, and a replaceable
parts list.

Related Manuals

Other documentation for the TDS Family of digitizing oscilloscopes includes
the following:

H The User and Reference manuals give more detailed operating informaĆ

tion for the oscilloscope.

H The Service manual provides extended moduleĆlevel service information.

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Welcome

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Operating Information

Contents

Safety xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Information 1Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Description 1Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before You Begin 1Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hardcopy Setup 1Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communication, Hardware, and Software Setup 1Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . .

RSĆ232 Communication Setup 1Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RSĆ232 Hardware Setup 1Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RSĆ232 Software Setup 1Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connections 1Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing the Hardcopy 1Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Information

Service Information 2Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before Servicing 2Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Strategy for Servicing 2Ć1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 2Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 2Ć3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 2Ć3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Diagnostics 2Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Executing Extended Diagnostics Routine 2Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removal and Replacement Procedures 2Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before You Begin 2Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear Cover and Cabinet Removal 2Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes 2Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TDS 400 Oscilloscopes 2Ć7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circuit Board Assembly Removal 2Ć9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes 2Ć9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TDS 400 Oscilloscopes 2Ć10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circuit Board Removal From Assembly 2Ć11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes 2Ć11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TDS 400 Oscilloscopes 2Ć11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Replacement of Circuit Board 2Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes 2Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TDS 400 Oscilloscopes 2Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replace Cabinet and Rear Cover 2Ć13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes 2Ć13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TDS 400 Oscilloscopes 2Ć13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Execute Diagnostics 2Ć13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replaceable Parts List 2Ć15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parts Ordering Information 2Ć15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part Replacement 2Ć15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Replaceable Parts List 2Ć15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Item Names 2Ć15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indentation System 2Ć16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Abbreviations 2Ć16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Option 13 - TDS 500, 600, and 800 Oscilloscopes 2Ć17. . . . . . . .

Option 13 - TDS 400 Oscilloscopes 2Ć18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Figures

Figure 1Ć1:ăHardcopy Format 1Ć2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1Ć2:ăHardcopy Layout Formats 1Ć3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1Ć3:ăRSĆ232 Communication Setup 1Ć4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1Ć4:ăRSĆ232 Hardware Setup 1Ć5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1Ć5:ăRSĆ232 Software Setup 1Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1Ć6:ăConnecting the Oscilloscope to the Printer or Plotter 1Ć7. . .

Figure 2Ć1:ăTroubleshooting Tree 2Ć3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2Ć2:ăRear Cover and Cabinet Removal

(TDS 500, 600, and 800) 2Ć6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2Ć3:ăRear Cover and Cabinet Removal (TDS 400) 2Ć8. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2Ć4:ăCircuit Board Assembly Removal

(TDS 500, 600, and 800) 2Ć9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2Ć5:ăA23 Option 13 Assembly Removal (TDS 400) 2Ć10. . . . . . . . .

Figure 2Ć6:ăRemoving Circuit Board From Assembly

(TDS 500, 600, and 800) 2Ć11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2Ć7:ăRemoving Circuit Board From Assembly (TDS 400) 2Ć12. . . .

Figure 2Ć8:ăRSĆ232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface Replaceable

Parts (TDS 500, 600, and 800) 2Ć17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2Ć9:ăRSĆ232/Centronics Hardcopy Interface Replaceable

Parts (TDS 400) 2Ć19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety

Please take a moment to review these safety precautions. They are for your
protection and to prevent damage to the digitizing oscilloscope. This safety
information applies to all operators and service personnel.

Symbols and Terms

These two terms appear in manuals:

H

statements identify conditions or practices that could result in

damage to the equipment or other property.

H

statements identify conditions or practices that could result in

personal injury or loss of life.

These two terms appear on equipment:

H CAUTION indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible

as one reads the marking, or a hazard to property including the equipĆ
ment itself.

H DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as

one reads the marking.

This symbol appears in manuals:

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StaticĆSensitive Devices

These symbols appear on equipment:

DANGER

High Voltage

Protective

ground (earth)

terminal

ATTENTION

Refer to

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Specific Precautions

Observe all of these precautions to ensure your personal safety and to
prevent damage to either the digitizing oscilloscope or other connected
equipment.

Power Source

The digitizing oscilloscope operates from a power source that will not apply
more than 250 V
supply conductor and ground. A protective ground connection, through the
grounding conductor in the power cord, is essential for safe system operaĆ
tion.

between the supply conductors or between either

RMS

Grounding the Digitizing Oscilloscope

The digitizing oscilloscope is grounded through the power cord. To avoid
electric shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle where
earth ground has been verified by a qualified service person. Do this before
making connections to the input or output terminals of the digitizing oscilloĆ
scope.

Without the protective ground connection, all parts of the digitizing oscilloĆ
scope are potential shock hazards. This includes knobs and controls that
may appear to be insulators.

Use the Proper Power Cord

Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use only
a power cord that is in good condition.

Use the Proper Fuse

To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse specified in the parts list for your
product, matched by type, voltage rating, and current rating.

Do Not Remove Covers or Panels

To avoid personal injury, do not operate the equipment without the panels or
covers.

Electric Overload

Never apply to a connector a voltage that is outside the range specified for
that connector.

Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres

This equipment provides no explosion protection from static discharges or
arcing components. Do not operate the digitizing oscilloscope in an atmoĆ
sphere of explosive gases.

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Safety

Do Not Service Alone

Do not perform internal service or adjustment of this product unless another
person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

Use Care When Servicing With Power On

Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product. To avoid personal
injury, do not touch exposed connections or components while power is on.

Disconnect power before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.

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