Tektronix Instrument Switch User manual
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Tektronix Instrument Switch
Instruction Manual
www.tektronix.com
077-0589-00
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Tektronix, Inc.
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.
Worldwide, visit http://www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your area.
Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
(1) year 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. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty
work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become the
property of Tektronix.
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 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 THE 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.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ........................................................................................................................................ iv
Service Safety Summary .......................................................................................................................................... v
Compliance Information ......................................................................................................................................... vi
EMC Compliance .................................................................................................................................................. vi
Environmental Considerations ............................................................................................................................ vii
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Standard Accessories .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Operating Basics ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Power On Status ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Instrument Switch Operation .................................................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Instrument Switch in a Test Setup ................................................................................................... 4
Switch Signal Paths ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Manual Switch Control ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Switch Front Panel Controls and Connectors ......................................................................................................... 6
Channel Select .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Trigger Select ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Switch Rear Panel Connectors ............................................................................................................................... 8
USB Switch Control ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Switch Control Software ........................................................................................................................................ 9
USB 3.0 Testing Software .................................................................................................................................... 10
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
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List of Figures
Figure 1: The Tektronix Instrument Switch ..............................................................................................................1
Figure 2: Example Test Setup – Jitter Tolerance Test Cabling Diagram .................................................................4
Figure 3: Instrument Switch signal paths ..................................................................................................................5
Figure 4: Instrument Switch front panel controls and connectors .............................................................................6
Figure 5: Instrument Switch rear panel connectors ...................................................................................................8
Figure 6: Switch Control Software user interface .....................................................................................................9
Figure 7: Tektronix USB 3.0 Testing Software user interface ................................................................................. 10
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 a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect test leads while
they are connected to a voltage source.
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.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to
this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry
General Safety Summary
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Service Safety Summary
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.
Symbols and 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.
The following symbols may appear on the product:
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power,
then disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power and disconnect test leads before removing
protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Service Safety Summary
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Compliance Information
EMC Compliance
EC Declaration of
Conformity – EMC
Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the
Official Journal of European Communities:
EN 61326-1 2006. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use.
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CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic field immunity
IEC61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient / burst immunity
IEC61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity
IEC61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity
IEC61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
EN61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European Contact
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
Western Road
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
Australia / New
Zealand Declaration
of Conformity–EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the
following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in
accordance with EN61326-1:2006.
Compliance Information
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This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
2
Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
3
To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.
4
EMC performance is dependent upon the USB host device to which the Tektronix Instrument Switch is connected. Performance has
been verified when connected to a BERTScope Analyzer.
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