Tektronix TG2000 User Manual

User Manual

TG 2000
Signal Generation Platform

070-9108-01

This document supports software version 2.0 and
above.

Copyright  T ektronix, Inc. All rights reserved.
T ektronix 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.
Printed in the U.S.A.
T ektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of T ektronix, Inc.

WARRANTY

T ektronix 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, T ektronix,
at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product.

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

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

Service Assurance

If you have not already purchased Service Assurance for this product, you may do so at any time during the product’s
warranty period. Service Assurance provides Repair Protection and Calibration Services to meet your needs.

Repair Protection extends priority repair services beyond the product’s warranty period; you may purchase up to three
years of Repair Protection.

Calibration Services provide annual calibration of your product, standards compliance and required audit documentation,
recall assurance, and reminder notification of scheduled calibration. Coverage begins upon registration; you may purchase
up to five years of Calibration Services.

Service Assurance Advantages

 Priced well below the cost of a single repair or calibration
 Avoid delays for service by eliminating the need for separate purchase authorizations from your company
 Eliminates unexpected service expenses

For Information and Ordering

For more information or to order Service Assurance, contact your T ektronix representative and provide the information
below . Service Assurance may not be available in locations outside the United States of America.

Name VISA or Master Card number and expiration
Company date or purchase order number
Address Repair Protection (1,2, or 3 years)
City , State, Postal code Calibration Services (1,2,3,4, or 5 years)
Country Instrument model and serial number
Phone Instrument purchase date

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

Service Safety Summary xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preface xv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Started 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Accessories 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BG1 Black Burst Generator Module 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SDP2000 Signal Development Program 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GPIB Card for SDP2000 Communications 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessory Kit 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Voltage Setting and Fuse Selection 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CPU Configuration Switch 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hardware Installation 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rackmount Installation 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Software Installation 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power-On Procedure 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Incoming Inspection 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Equipment Needed 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Incoming Inspection Procedure 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Basics

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

System Control 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disk Drive 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Control 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Generator Modules 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signal Memory 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black Burst Module 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Backup for NVRAM 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clocks and Frame Reset Signals 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

External Reference Genlock 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Timing References 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Module Timing Delay 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Reference Delay with the AGL1 Module 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T est Signals 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shared Module Memory 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front Panel Overview 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brief Description of the Front Panel Controls 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T ouch Screen and Front-Panel Controls 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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T ouch Screen Display 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Function Windows 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cursor Buttons and Knob 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keypad 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Procedures 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Allocating System Resources 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clock Allocation 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Frame Reset Allocation 2–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calibration 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date/Time Set 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front Panel Enable and Timeout 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Help 2–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Locked LED 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Module Status 2–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Presets 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Create a Preset 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Save Current Settings to an Existing Preset 2–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recall, Rename, or Delete a Preset 2–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

References 2–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Module Timing 2–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Select Reference 2–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reference Timing 2–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting Internal or External Reference 2–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Renaming a Module 2–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Self Calibration 2–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sequences 2–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Add Sequence from Disk 2–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Run a Sequence 2–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stop a Sequence 2–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Screen Contrast 2–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting T est Signals 2–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Versions 2–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Syntax

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Syntax 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Programming Model 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Addressing Module T est Signals 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Arguments 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Argument Example 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCPI Commands and Queries 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating Commands 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating Queries 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parameter T ypes 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Abbreviating Commands, Queries, and Parameters 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chaining Commands and Queries 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Rules 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IEEE 488.2 Common Commands 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command and Query Structure 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Backus-Naur Form Definition 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Message T erminators 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Constructed Mnemonics 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Block Arguments 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Special Characters 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sequence Programming 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Writing a Sequence Program 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sample Program 1 3–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sample Program 2 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sample Program 3 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Next Module 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Next Signal Set 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Next Signal 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Previous Signal 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Internal Sync 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

External Sync 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stop Sequence 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reset Sequence 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Running a Sequence 3–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Autostart Files 3–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T cl Programming Changes 3–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Functional Command Groups 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

* Common 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calibration 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MMemory 3–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Program 3–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sense 3–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Status 3–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System 3–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Common Commands 3–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Tree 3–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*CLS 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*ESE(?) 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*ESR? 3–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*IDN? 3–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*OPC(?) 3–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*OPT? 3–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*RST 3–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*SRE(?) 3–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*STB? 3–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*TST? 3–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*WAI 3–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:CALibration Commands 3–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Tree 3–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:CALibration:ALL 3–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:CALibration:MODules 3–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:DISPlay Commands 3–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Tree 3–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:DISPlay:CONTrast(?) 3–52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:DISPlay:ERRor[:STATe](?) 3–53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT[:DATA](?) 3–54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:DISPlay[:WINDow][:STATe](?) 3–55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:INSTrument Commands 3–57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Command Tree 3–57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:INSTrument:CATalog? 3–58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:INSTrument:CATalog:FULL? 3–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:INSTrument:DEFine(?) 3–60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:INSTrument:DELete[:NAME] 3–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:INSTrument:DELete:ALL 3–62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:INSTrument[:SELect](?) 3–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:INSTrument:NSELect(?) 3–64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory Commands 3–65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drive Nomenclature 3–65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MMEMory Command Arguments 3–66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Tree 3–66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:CATalog? 3–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:CDIRectory(?) 3–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:COPY 3–69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:DELete 3–70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:INITialize 3–71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:LOAD:DOWNload 3–72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:LOAD:PRESet 3–73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:LOAD:SIGNal 3–74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:MDIRectory 3–75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:RDIRectory 3–76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:SIGNal:ACTive? 3–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:SIGNal:ACTive:Catalog? 3–78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:SIGNal:ACTive:RESet 3–79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:SIGNal:ACTive:STATus? 3–80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:SIGNal:CATalog? 3–81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:SIGNal:CATalog:ALL? 3–82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:SIGNal:DELete 3–83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:SIGNal:DELete:ALL 3–84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:SIGNal:STATus? 3–85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:STORe:DOWNload 3–86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:STORe:PRESet 3–87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MMEMory:STORe:SIGNal 3–88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram Commands 3–89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Tree 3–89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram:CATalog? 3–90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram[:SELected]:DEFine(?) 3–91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram[:SELected]:DELete[:SELEcted] 3–92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram[:SELected]:DELete:ALL 3–93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram[:SELected]:NAME(?) 3–94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram[:SELected]:STATe(?) 3–95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram[:SELected]:WAIT(?) 3–96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram:EXPLicit:DEFine(?) 3–97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram:EXPLicit:DELete 3–98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram:EXPLicit:STATe(?) 3–99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PROGram:EXPLicit:WAIT(?) 3–100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SENSe Queries 3–101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Tree 3–101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SENSe:ROSCillator:CLOCk3:CATalog? 3–102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SENSe:ROSCillator:CLOCk:FREQuency? 3–103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SENSe:ROSCillator:FRAMe2:CATalog? 3–104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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:SENSe:ROSCillator:FRAMe2:FREQuency? 3–105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:STATus Commands 3–107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Tree 3–108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[:EVENt]? 3–110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:CONDition? 3–111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:ENABle(?) 3–112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:PTRansition(?) 3–113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:NTRansition(?) 3–114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:MAP(?) 3–115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:INSTrument(?) 3–116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:GCLOsure? 3–117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SYSTem Commands 3–119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SYST em Command Tree 3–119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SYSTem:DATE(?) 3–120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SYSTem:ERRor? 3–121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SYSTem:HELP:SYNTax? 3–122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SYSTem:KLOCk:STATe(?) 3–123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SYSTem:TIME(?) 3–124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SYSTem:VERSion? 3–125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Status and Events

Specifications

Status and Events 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Registers 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Status Registers 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Enable Registers 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Queues 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Status and Event Processing Sequence 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Messages 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Synchronizing Execution 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Error Messages and Codes 4–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Errors 4–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Execution Errors 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device Specific Errors 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Query Errors 4–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device Errors 4–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix A: Specifications A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix B: SCPI Conformance Information B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix C: Disk Drive C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Supported File Types C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disk Drive Functions C–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Save Signals to Disk C–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replace Signals from Disk C–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Add Signals C–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delete Signals C–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preset File Utilities C–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Add Sequence from Disk C–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix D: Remote Interface D–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Control using the RS-232, Parallel, or GPIB Interface D–1. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Control using the Ground Closure Interface D–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Downloading of Signal Files D–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Connectors D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GPIB Interface D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parallel Interface D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 Interface D–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ground Closure Interface D–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Interface Setup D–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 Setup D–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parallel Setup D–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GPIB Setup D–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Port D–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gnd Closure D–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Locking out Front-Panel Controls D–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary and Index

Appendix E: Installation E–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preventing Component Damage E–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Module Installation E–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hardware Installation E–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signal Set Installation E–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument Backup and Restore E–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Required Equipment E–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument Backup E–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument Restore from Backup E–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Module Removal E–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 1–1: Location of power connections and configuration 1–4. . . . . .

Figure 1–2: Location of the service diagnostics switch 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1–3: Installing the rackmount hardware 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1–4: Placing the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform

in the rack 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1–5: Hooking up the clock output to the frequency counter 1–13. .

Figure 2–1: TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform simplified

block diagram 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–2: Block diagram of the clocks and frame reset signals 2–4. . . .

Figure 2–3: Comparison of module delay and system delay

from a reference 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–4: Block diagram of module timing delay 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–5: Block diagram of the AGL1 Generator module

reference timing delay 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–6: Module and test signal hierarchy 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–7: TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform front panel 2–9. . . . . .

Figure 2–8: Main display features 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–9: Browsed and selected icons 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2–10: Using the knob to open a list of signals 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–1: Example of SCPI subsystem hierarchy 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–2: Example of abbreviating a command 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–3: Example of chaining commands and queries 3–7. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3–4: Example of omitting root and lower-level nodes

in a chained message 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4–1: The status byte register (SBR) 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4–2: The standard event status register (SESR) 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4–3: The event status enable register (ESER) 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4–4: The service request enable register (SRER) 4–5. . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4–5: Status and event processing sequence 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure D–1: Rear panel remote connectors D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure D–2: RS-232 connector pin assignments D–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure D–3: Serial port ground closure functions D–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure D–4: Sample ground closure control panel D–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure E–1: Rear panel, showing slot numbering E–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure E–2: Top cover removal E–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure E–3: Rear panel removal E–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure E–4: Module flange E–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure E–5: Installing the module E–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure E–6: Top screw E–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table of Contents

Table 1–1: AC power fuse requirements 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 2–1: Keypad definitions 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–1: Parameter types used in syntax descriptions 3–5. . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–2: * Common commands 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–3: :CALibration commands 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–4: :DISPlay commands 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–5: :INSTrument commands 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–6: :MMEMory commands 3–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–7: :PROGram commands 3–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–8: :SENSe commands 3–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–9: :STATus commands 3–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 3–10: :SYSTem commands 3–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 4–1: SRB bit functions 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 4–2: SESR bit functions 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 4–3: Command errors 4–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 4–4: Execution errors 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 4–5: Device specific errors 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 4–6: Query errors 4–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 4–7: Device errors 4–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table A–1: AC power source A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table A–2: Physical dimensions A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table A–3: Environmental characteristics A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table A–4: System clock and frame reset A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table A–5: Certifications and compliances A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table B–1: SCPI conformance information B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table E–1: Module slot assignments E–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.

Injury Precautions

Product Damage

Precautions

Use Proper Power Cord. To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified

for this product.
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a

voltage to a terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
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.

Do Not Operate Without Covers. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not
operate this product with covers or panels removed.

Use Proper Fuse. To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified
for this product.

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. To avoid electric shock, do not operate
this product in wet or damp conditions.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not
operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

Use Proper Power Source. Do not operate this product from a power source that
applies more than the voltage specified.

Use Proper V oltage Setting. Before applying power, ensure that the line selector is
in the proper position for the power source being used.

Provide Proper Ventilation. To prevent product overheating, provide proper
ventilation.

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

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Symbols and Terms

T erms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:

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

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

T erms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the

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

marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

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

Certifications and

Compliances

DANGER

High Voltage

Protective Ground

(Earth) T erminal

ATTENTION

Refer to Manual

Double

Insulated

Refer to the specifications section for a listing of certifications and compliances
that apply to this product.

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Service Safety Summary

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, disconnect the main power by means
of the power cord or, if provided, the power switch.

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.

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual describes features and specifications that apply to the platform.
These include system configuration and the common control interface. Features
that are specific to a module are described in the user manual for that module.

This manual is designed with space at the rear for the user manuals that
accompany your generator and special function modules. In addition, this
manual includes a disk holder to store the signal set disks packaged with many
of the generator module user manuals.

This manual is composed of the following sections:
 Getting Started shows you how to configure and install your platform,

provides an incoming inspection procedure, and describes the mainframe

options.
 Operating Basics describes front panel operation of the mainframe and

modules and shows how to use the front panel and touch screen controls.

Related Manuals

 Syntax and Commands defines the syntax used in command descriptions,

presents a list of all command subsystems, as well as detailed descriptions of

all programming commands.
 Status and Events describes how the status and Events Reporting system

operates and presents a list of all system errors.
 Appendices provide specifications and information about the remote

interface, the disk drive, and the mainframe installation.

The following documents are also available for the platform:
 The TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform User Manual describes how to use

the TG 2000 Platform. It also contains information about SCPI commands,

programming structure, and status and events for the platform. Some of this

information applies to all generator modules, including the DVG1 Generator

module. This manual is a standard accessary to the TG 2000 Platform

mainframe.

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Contacting Tektronix

 The TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform Service Manual describes how to

service the mainframe to the module level and provides general information
about servicing generator modules. This optional manual must be ordered
separately.

 A module user manual is included with each optional module. Contact your

Tektronix representative for a list of generator and special function modules.

Product
Support

Service
Support

For other
information

To write us Tektronix, Inc.

For application-oriented questions about a Tektronix measure­ment product, call toll free in North America:
1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433 ext. 2400)
6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific time

Or, contact us by e-mail:
[e-mail]

For product support outside of North America, contact your
local Tektronix distributor or sales office.

Contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales office. Or, visit
our web site for a listing of worldwide service locations.

http://www.tek.com
In North America:

1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433)
An operator will direct your call.

P.O. Box 1000
Wilsonville, OR 97070-1000

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Getting Started

Product Description

This section contains the following:

 Product description
 Accessories list
 Configuration instructions
 Installation instructions
 Incoming inspection

The TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform provides multiformat, precision
television test signals for both analog and digital video standards. The physical
configuration is a mainframe with up to nine plug-in modules. Modules either
generate signals or provide special functions, such as genlock capability.

You can use included software (SDP2000 Signal Development Program) to
generate custom test signals, which you can store on a disk or transfer directly
into the memory of a generator module.

The TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform addresses the needs of research and
development, engineering, manufacturing test, and most operational environ­ments.

These are some of the key features of the platform:

 Modular architecture with up to nine generator or special function modules
 Support of analog and digital environments for most component and

composite video signal formats

 Reference generator performance level
 Modules genlocked to external reference with the optional AGL1 Genlock

module

 Included Microsoft Windows-based SDP2000 software to create new signals
 Remote control, using the RS-232, ground closure, parallel, or optional

GPIB interface with the SCPI command set
 Full support of VM700A video measurement routines

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Accessories

 Variable transmission parameters, such as jitter amplitude and frequency, for

serial digital formats using the DVG1 Generator module with option S1

 Variable signal parameters for some analog and digital format modules
 Circle and text overlays on test signals for some modules
 Simultaneous 525/60 and 625/50 signal generation
 Moving signals for compression system testing
 Programmable system clocks to support standard and custom formats
 Flash EPROM allows easy upgrades to system software

This section describes the key accessories for the TG 2000 Signal Generation
Platform. For a complete list of accessories and their Tektronix part numbers,
refer to the Replaceable Mechanical Parts list at the back of this manual.

BG1 Black Burst

Generator Module

SDP2000 Signal

Development Program

In addition to the options described in this manual, Tektronix offers maintenance
options that cover adjustment and repair services. Contact your Tektronix
representative for details.

The BG1 Generator module is supplied as a standard accessory. There are six
black burst signals to select from; the module provides the selected black burst
signal on the three rear-panel connectors. Additionally, the module can provide
one of the system clocks from its rear-panel clock output.

More than one BG1 Generator module can be added to the mainframe to provide
enough flexibility to meet virtually any system timing requirement. The BG1
Generator module can be removed without affecting system operation.

The SDP2000 Signal Development Program is supplied as a standard accessory.
This program runs under Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher. All features except
the parallel port are compatible with Windows NT. All features are compatible
with Windows 95. For general information about the SDP2000 program, refer to
either the SDP2000 program online help or the SDP2000 Signal Development
Program User Manual.

Using this program, you can create custom signals for the platform, and
download the signals through disk or remote interface. Refer to the SDP2000
program online help for instructions on remote downloading of signals.

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GPIB Card for SDP2000

Communications

Accessory Kit

Configuration

The Tektronix S3FG210 is a GPIB-PCII/IIA interface card that you can purchase
from Tektronix. It provides the type of interface needed to operate the TG 2000
Signal Generation Platform when performing GPIB communications with the
SDP2000/TGCOMM software.

This kit is shipped as a standard accessory. It includes a Torx T-10 bit (needed to
secure the modules), two fuses, and a blank panel (to fill the gap when a module
is removed). The fuses support the two line voltage settings; see Line Voltage
Setting and Fuse Selection for instructions.

The TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform mainframe requires configuration for
the installation of new modules and for the AC line voltage. The TG 2000 Signal
Generation Platform mainframe is configured at the factory to support the
optional module generators that you order. Modules ordered separately should be
installed by a qualified service technician. Refer to Installation in this section
and to the Installation discussion in your module user manual for instructions on
adding a generator module.

Line Voltage Setting and

Fuse Selection

The TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform mainframe must be configured to
operate on your local AC power system. Always unplug the TG 2000 Signal
Generation Platform before changing the line voltage setting or the fuse.

WARNING. To avoid electrical shock, be sure that the power cord is disconnected
before checking the fuse or changing the line voltage selector.

CAUTION. To avoid damaging the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform, always
use the correct fuse for the line voltage. The 230 V setting requires a 3 AT fuse
for proper protection. See the fuse chart located on the rear panel near the line
voltage selector for the proper fuse for each line voltage setting.

Figure 1–1 shows the location on the rear panel of line power connector, line
selector, fuse and power switch, as well as how to change the line voltage
setting. Table 1–1 lists the proper fuse for each line voltage setting.

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T able 1–1: AC power fuse requirements

Line V oltage Setting Fuse Rating

115 V Slow blow, 6 AT
230 V Slow blow, 3 AT

Line

selector

Fuse

Power
switch

AC Line

connecter

Figure 1–1: Location of power connections and configuration

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CPU Configuration Switch

The rotary switch shown in Figure 1–2 is for use by service technicians only.
The switch must be in position “0” for normal operation.

Figure 1–2: Location of the service diagnostics switch

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Installation

This section describes the hardware and software installation requirements for
the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform mainframe. General instructions for
installing modules begin on page E–2 of this manual. For installation informa­tion that is unique to a particular module, refer to the module user manual.

Hardware Installation

The TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform is shipped with the optional generator
modules that you ordered configured and installed. Only qualified service
technicians should install modules in the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform
mainframe. Technicians can refer to Appendix E of this manual for general
instructions. Each type of module has specific installation requirements, which
are discussed in the module user manual. Refer to Rackmount Installation on
page 1–6 for rackmounting instructions.

To properly install and power on the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform,
follow these steps:

1. Check that you have the appropriate operating environment. Check

Appendix A for temperature, humidity, altitude, and other environmental
requirements.

2. Leave space for cooling by ensuring standard side clearance for rack

mounting or 2 inches (5.1 cm) of side clearance for counter top use. Also,
ensure sufficient rear clearance (approximately 2 inches) so that cables are
not damaged by sharp bends.

3. Check that the power connection is properly configured. Refer to Configura-

tion on page 1–3 for instructions.

4. Connect the power cord from the rear panel power connector to the power

system.

Rackmount Installation

1–6

The TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform mainframe is configured at shipment
for use in an equipment rack.

To install the mainframe into the rack, follow these steps:

1. Use the information in Figure 1–3 to connect the rackmount hardware to the

rack.

2. Referring to Figure 1–4, support the mainframe while inserting its attached

rack pieces into the pieces attached to the rack.

3. Slide the mainframe completely into the rack, continuing to support the

mainframe until the stop latches click into place on both sides. The
installation is not secure until this latching occurs.

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Automatic latches

Rear mounting

bracket

Automatic latches

Flat bar nut

Intermediate

section

Front rack

Stop latch
hole

Stationary section

Rear rack

10–32 Phs screws

Flat bar nut

Flat bar nut
(Use if front rail
is not tapped)

10–32 Phs screws

Figure 1–3: Installing the rackmount hardware

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Side-out track

Stop latch

Figure 1–4: Placing the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform in the rack

Software Installation

To remove the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform mainframe from the rack,
follow these steps:

1. Slide the mainframe out until it stops at the catches.

2. Support the mainframe while you press in on the stop latch buttons on each

side. This action will free the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform to slide
completely out of the rack.

3. Provide support while you slide the mainframe out of the rack.

There are three types of software you can install:
 The SDP2000 Signal Development Program (use the disks and instructions

included in the SDP2000 User manual, standard accessory).

 Signal sets for each module type (use disks and instructions included in the

module user manual). If you purchased your modules installed in a main­frame, signal sets are already installed for you.

 Module or mainframe firmware. In certain instances, a firmware upgrade kit

may be issued, including disks and instructions. You will not usually install
instrument firmware; it is already installed in your mainframe and modules.

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Power-On Procedure

This section describes how to check that your TG 2000 Signal Generation
Platform powers on properly. Be certain that the platform is properly configured
and installed before applying power. Refer to Configuration on page 1–3 and
Installation on page 1–6.

1. Make sure that the top and rear-panel covers are on the mainframe.

2. Connect the mainframe to the appropriate mains power and turn on the

rear-panel power switch.

3. Set the rear-panel power switch on.

4. Push the front-panel On/Standby switch to apply power to your platform.

The mainframe and each of its modules perform a self test to verify

functionality. The self test requires a minute or less to complete, depending

on the number of modules installed.

5. After the self-tests are successfully completed, check that the front panel

display is working, and that there are no displayed errors.

The platform recalls the settings that were active when powered off.

Power-on settings are stored in nonvolatile memory.

NOTE. If your TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform powers on, but a module
fails to appear in the Modules window, the module may require service. Refer to
the appropriate service manual for assistance (service manuals for the main­frame and modules are optional accessories).

6. If this is the first time you have powered on the platform after shipment or

long storage, leave the front-panel On/Standby power switch on for eight

hours to fully charge the system batteries. The batteries maintain system data

when mains power is disconnected.

NOTE. If backup power is lost, the NVRAM is erased. You must reload the
generator test signals from the supplied disks, from backup disks you previously
created, or through a remote port (from the SDP2000 Signal Development
Program). You should also run self cal on all modules to reestablish peak
performance.

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