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TBS1000B and TBS1000B-EDU Series

Digital Storage Oscilloscopes


User Manual

*P077088600*
077-0886-00

TBS1000B and TBS1000B-EDU Series


Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
User Manual

www.tektronix.com
077-0886-00

Copyright Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries
or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products
are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all
previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
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Contacting Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc.
14150 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 www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your area.

Warranty
Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of original purchase from an authorized Tektronix distributor. If the 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. Batteries are excluded from
this warranty. 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,
shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of purchase. 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.
[W19 03AUG12]

Warranty
Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of original purchase from an authorized Tektronix distributor. If the 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. Batteries are excluded from
this warranty. 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,
shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of purchase. 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.
[W15 15AUG04]

Table of Contents
Important safety information ............................................................................................................. vii
General safety summary ............................................................................................................... vii
Service safety summary .................................................................................................................. x
Terms in the manual ...................................................................................................................... xi
Terms on the product ..................................................................................................................... xi
Symbols on the product ................................................................................................................. xi
Compliance information ................................................................................................................... xiii
EMC compliance ......................................................................................................................... xiii
Safety compliance ......................................................................................................................... xv
Environmental compliance ......................................................................................................... xvii

Getting started
General features ..............................................................................................................................
Installation ......................................................................................................................................
Power cord .................................................................................................................................
Power source .............................................................................................................................
Security loop ..............................................................................................................................
Ventilation .................................................................................................................................
Functional check .............................................................................................................................
Probe safety ....................................................................................................................................
Manual probe compensation ...........................................................................................................
Probe attenuation setting ................................................................................................................
Current probe scaling ......................................................................................................................
Self calibration ................................................................................................................................
Firmware updates through the internet ...........................................................................................
Check the version of your current firmware .............................................................................
Check the version of the latest available firmware ...................................................................
If the latest available firmware is newer than that on your TBS1000B update your product
firmware ...............................................................................................................................

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Display area ..................................................................................................................................
Message area ...........................................................................................................................
Using the menu system .................................................................................................................
Vertical controls ...........................................................................................................................
Horizontal controls .......................................................................................................................

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Trigger controls ............................................................................................................................


Menu and control buttons .............................................................................................................
Input connectors ...........................................................................................................................
Other front-panel items .................................................................................................................

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Understanding oscilloscope functions


Setting up the oscilloscope ...........................................................................................................
Using autoset ...........................................................................................................................
Using autorange .......................................................................................................................
Saving a setup ..........................................................................................................................
Recalling a setup .....................................................................................................................
Default setup ............................................................................................................................
Triggering .....................................................................................................................................
Source ......................................................................................................................................
Types .......................................................................................................................................
Modes ......................................................................................................................................
Coupling ..................................................................................................................................
Position ....................................................................................................................................
Slope and level ........................................................................................................................
Acquiring signals ..........................................................................................................................
Acquisition modes ...................................................................................................................
Time base ................................................................................................................................
Scaling and positioning waveforms ..............................................................................................
Vertical scale and position ......................................................................................................
Horizontal scale and position; pretrigger information ............................................................
Taking measurements ...................................................................................................................
Graticule ..................................................................................................................................
Cursors .....................................................................................................................................
Automatic ................................................................................................................................

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Application examples
Taking simple measurements .......................................................................................................
Using autoset ...........................................................................................................................
Taking automatic measurements .............................................................................................
Measuring two signals .............................................................................................................
Using autorange to examine a series of test points .......................................................................
Taking cursor measurements ........................................................................................................
Measuring ring frequency and amplitude ................................................................................

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Measuring pulse width ............................................................................................................


Measuring rise time .................................................................................................................
Analyzing signal detail .................................................................................................................
Looking at a noisy signal .........................................................................................................
Separating the signal from noise .............................................................................................
Capturing a Single-Shot signal .....................................................................................................
Optimizing the acquisition ......................................................................................................
Measuring propagation delay .......................................................................................................
Triggering on a specific pulse width ............................................................................................
Triggering on a video signal .........................................................................................................
Triggering on video fields .......................................................................................................
Triggering on video lines ........................................................................................................
Using the zoom function to see waveform details ..................................................................
Analyzing a differential communication signal ............................................................................
Viewing impedance changes in a network ...................................................................................
Data logging (non-EDU models only) ..........................................................................................
Limit testing (non-EDU models only) ..........................................................................................

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Setting up the Time-Domain waveform .......................................................................................


Nyquist frequency ...................................................................................................................
Displaying the FFT spectrum .......................................................................................................
Selecting an FFT window .............................................................................................................
FFT aliasing .............................................................................................................................
Eliminating aliases ..................................................................................................................
Magnifying and positioning an FFT spectrum .............................................................................
Horizontal zoom and position .................................................................................................
Vertical zoom and position ......................................................................................................
Measuring an FFT spectrum using cursors ...................................................................................

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FFT

USB flash drive and device ports


USB flash drive port .....................................................................................................................
Flash drive initial read time .....................................................................................................
Formatting a flash drive ..........................................................................................................
Flash drive capacities ..............................................................................................................
File management conventions ......................................................................................................
Saving and recalling files with a USB flash drive ........................................................................
Save image save setup and save waveform options ................................................................

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Recall setup and recall waveform options ...............................................................................


Using the save function of the Front-Panel save button ...............................................................
Saves all to files .......................................................................................................................
Saves image to file ..................................................................................................................
USB device port ............................................................................................................................
Installing the PC communications software on a PC ...................................................................
Connecting to a PC .......................................................................................................................
Connecting to a GPIB system .......................................................................................................
Command entry ............................................................................................................................

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Reference

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Acquire .........................................................................................................................................
Key points ................................................................................................................................
Autorange .....................................................................................................................................
Autoset ..........................................................................................................................................
Sine wave ................................................................................................................................
Square wave or pulse ...............................................................................................................
Video signal .............................................................................................................................
Enable (EDU models only) .....................................................................................................
Counter .........................................................................................................................................
Course (EDU models only) ..........................................................................................................
Create your course on a PC .....................................................................................................
Load your course on your TBS1000B-EDU ...........................................................................
Run labs on your TBS1000B-EDU .........................................................................................
Cursor ...........................................................................................................................................
Key points ................................................................................................................................
Default setup .................................................................................................................................
Display ..........................................................................................................................................
Key points ................................................................................................................................
FFT ...............................................................................................................................................

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Function ........................................................................................................................................
Non-EDU models ....................................................................................................................
EDU models ............................................................................................................................
Help ..............................................................................................................................................
Horizontal .....................................................................................................................................
Knobs and buttons ...................................................................................................................
Key points ................................................................................................................................
Math ..............................................................................................................................................
Key points ................................................................................................................................

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Measure ........................................................................................................................................
Key points ................................................................................................................................
Measurement gating .....................................................................................................................
Menu off .......................................................................................................................................
Print-Ready screenshots ...............................................................................................................
Reference menu ............................................................................................................................
Save-Recall ...................................................................................................................................
Save all ....................................................................................................................................
Save image ..............................................................................................................................
Save setup ................................................................................................................................
Save waveform ........................................................................................................................
Recall setup .............................................................................................................................
Recall waveform ......................................................................................................................
Key points ..............................................................................................................................
Trend plot (non-EDU models only) ............................................................................................
Trigger controls ..........................................................................................................................
Trigger types ..........................................................................................................................
Edge trigger ...........................................................................................................................
Key points ..............................................................................................................................
Video trigger ..........................................................................................................................
Key points ..............................................................................................................................
Pulse width trigger .................................................................................................................
Key points ..............................................................................................................................
Trigger frequency readout .....................................................................................................
Knobs and buttons .................................................................................................................
Utility ..........................................................................................................................................
EDU-models ..........................................................................................................................
Non-EDU-models ..................................................................................................................
Key points ..............................................................................................................................
File utilities for the USB flash drive .....................................................................................
Vertical controls .........................................................................................................................

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Channel vertical menus .........................................................................................................


Knobs .....................................................................................................................................
Key points ..............................................................................................................................
Zoom controls .............................................................................................................................

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Specifications
Model overview ..........................................................................................................................
Vertical system Analog channels ............................................................................................

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Horizontal system Analog channels ......................................................................................


Input/Output ports .......................................................................................................................
Data storage ................................................................................................................................
Acquisition system .....................................................................................................................
Trigger system ............................................................................................................................
Waveform measurements ...........................................................................................................
Waveform math ..........................................................................................................................
Autoset ........................................................................................................................................
Autorange ...................................................................................................................................
Frequency counter ......................................................................................................................
Display system ............................................................................................................................
Power source ...............................................................................................................................
Physical characteristics ...............................................................................................................
Environmental ............................................................................................................................

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TPP0051 TPP0101 and TPP0201 series 10X passive probes information


Connecting the probe to the oscilloscope ...................................................................................
Compensating the probe .............................................................................................................
Connecting the probe to the circuit .............................................................................................
Standard accessories ...................................................................................................................
Optional accessories ...................................................................................................................
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................
Performance graphs ....................................................................................................................
Safety summary ..........................................................................................................................
To avoid fire or personal injury .............................................................................................
Safety terms and symbols terms in this manual. ...................................................................

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Accessories and options


Cleaning
General care ................................................................................................................................
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................

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Default setup
Font licenses

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Important safety information


This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, see the Service safety summary that
follows the General safety summary.

General safety summary


Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions
specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where
hazardous live conductors are exposed.
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.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.

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Important safety information

To avoid fire or personal


injury

Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use. Do not use the provided power cord for other
products.
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
disable the power cord grounding connection.
Power disconnect. The power switch disconnects the product from the power
source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it
is difficult to disconnect the power switch; it must remain accessible to the user at
all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source. Use only insulated voltage
probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by
Tektronix to be suitable for the product.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and
markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product. Do not exceed the
Measurement Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest
rated individual component of a product, probe, or accessory. Use caution when
using 1:1 test leads because the probe tip voltage is directly transmitted to the
product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do not float the common terminal above the rated voltage for that terminal.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when
power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or
operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and
disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further
operation.
Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical
damage and replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are
damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing
pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Use proper fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.

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Wear eye protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or


laser radiation exists.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a
unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean
the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the manual's installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or
otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.
Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location
convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads.
Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an
ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.

Probes and test leads

Before connecting probes or test leads, connect the power cord from the power
connector to a properly grounded power outlet.
Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
Remove all probes, test leads and accessories that are not in use.
Use only correct Measurement Category (CAT), voltage, temperature, altitude,
and amperage rated probes, test leads, and adapters for any measurement.
Beware of high voltages. Understand the voltage ratings for the probe you are
using and do not exceed those ratings. Two ratings are important to know and
understand:

The maximum measurement voltage from the probe tip to the probe reference
lead.

The maximum floating voltage from the probe reference lead to earth ground.

These two voltage ratings depend on the probe and your application. Refer to the
Specifications section of the manual for more information.
WARNING. To prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum measurement
or maximum floating voltage for the oscilloscope input BNC connector, probe
tip, or probe reference lead.
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement
product before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Connect the probe
reference lead to the circuit under test before connecting the probe input.
Disconnect the probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit under
test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement product.

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Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.


Do not connect a current probe to any wire that carries voltages above the current
probe voltage rating.
Inspect the probe and accessories. Before each use, inspect probe and accessories
for damage (cuts, tears, or defects in the probe body, accessories, or cable jacket).
Do not use if damaged.
Ground-referenced oscilloscope use. Do not float the reference lead of this probe
when using with ground-referenced oscilloscopes. The reference lead must be
connected to earth potential (0 V).

Service safety summary


The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to
safely perform service 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.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
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 product power and
disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
panels, or opening the case for servicing.
Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist
in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect
test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric
strength after performing a repair.

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Terms in the 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


When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the
manual to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions
which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used
to refer the user to ratings in the manual.)
The following symbols may appear on the product:

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Compliance information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and
environmental standards with which the instrument complies.

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 the European Communities:
EN 61326-1, EN 61326-2-1. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use. 1 2 3

CISPR 11. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A

IEC 61000-4-2. Electrostatic discharge immunity

IEC 61000-4-3. RF electromagnetic field immunity

IEC 61000-4-4. Electrical fast transient / burst immunity

IEC 61000-4-5. Power line surge immunity

IEC 61000-4-6. Conducted RF immunity

IEC 61000-4-8. Power frequency magnetic field immunity test

IEC 61000-4-11. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity 6

EN 61000-3-2. AC power line harmonic emissions


EN 61000-3-3. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker

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This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic
interference.
Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test
object.
For compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.
The instrument will exhibit 3.0 division waveform displacement and 6.0 division increase in peak-to-peak noise
when subjected to radiated interference per IEC 61000-4-3.
The instrument will exhibit 2.0 division waveform displacement and 4.0 division increase in peak-to-peak noise
when subjected to conducted interference per IEC 61000-4-6.
Performance Criterion C applied at the 70%/25 cycle Voltage-Dip and the 0%/250 cycle Voltage-Interruption test
levels (IEC 61000-4-11). If the instrument powers down upon a voltage dip or interruption, it will take longer than ten
seconds to return to the previous operating state.

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EMC compliance

Meets the intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility


when it is used with the product(s) stated in the specifications table. Refer to the
EMC specification published for the stated products. May not meet the intent of
the directive if used with other products.
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. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A, in


accordance with EN 61326-1 and EN 61326-2-1.

Australia / New Zealand contact.


Baker & McKenzie
Level 27, AMP Centre
50 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

FCC EMC

Russian federation

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Exempt from FCC 47 CFR, Part 15.

This product is approved by the Russian government to carry the GOST mark.

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Safety compliance
This section lists the safety standards with which the product complies and other
safety compliance information.

EU declaration of
conformity low voltage

Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the


Official Journal of the European Union:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

U.S. nationally recognized


testing laboratory listing

Canadian certification

EN 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for


Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1: General Requirements.

EN 61010-2-030. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for


Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 2-030: Particular
requirements for testing and measuring circuits.

EN 61010-031. Particular requirements for handheld probe assemblies for


electrical measurement and test equipment.

UL 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for


Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1: General Requirements.

UL 61010-2-030. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for


Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 2-030: Particular
requirements for testing and measuring circuits.

UL 61010-031. Particular requirements for handheld probe assemblies for


electrical measurement and test equipment.

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical


Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1: General
Requirements.

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-030. Safety Requirements for Electrical


Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 2-030:
Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits.

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-031. Particular requirements for handheld probe


assemblies for electrical measurement and test equipment.

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Additional compliances

Equipment type

Safety class

Safety certification of
plug-in or VXI modules

Pollution degree
description

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IEC 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for


Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1: General Requirements.

IEC 61010-2-030. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for


Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 2-030: Particular
requirements for testing and measuring circuits.

UL 61010-031. Particular requirements for handheld probe assemblies for


electrical measurement and test equipment.

Test and measuring equipment.

Class 1 grounded product.

The safety certification is valid only when installed in an appropriately approved


(by a USA NRTL or a Canada Certified Organization) mainframe.

A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around and
within a product. Typically the internal environment inside a product is
considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the
environment for which they are rated.

Pollution Degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution


occurs. Products in this category are generally encapsulated, hermetically
sealed, or located in clean rooms.

Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.


Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must
be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary
condensation occurs only when the product is out of service.

Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution


that becomes conductive due to condensation. These are sheltered locations
where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected
from direct sunshine, rain, or direct wind.

Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through


conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations.

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Measurement and
overvoltage category
descriptions

Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor, dry
location use only.

Measurement terminals on this product may be rated for measuring mains


voltages from one or more of the following categories (see specific ratings
marked on the product and in the manual).

Measurement Category II. For measurements performed on circuits directly


connected to the low-voltage installation.

Measurement Category III. For measurements performed in the building


installation.

Measurement Category IV. For measurements performed at the source of


low-voltage installation.

NOTE. Only mains power supply circuits have an overvoltage category rating.
Only measurement circuits have a measurement category rating. Other circuits
within the product do not have either rating.

Mains overvoltage
category rating

Overvoltage Category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1)

Environmental compliance
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.

Product end-of-life
handling

Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:


Equipment recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use
of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the
products end of life. To avoid release of such substances into the environment
and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this
product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are
reused or recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable
European Union requirements according to Directives 2012/19/EU
and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE) and batteries. For information about recycling options,
check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site
(www.tektronix.com).

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substances

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This product is classified as an industrial monitoring and control instrument, and


is not required to comply with the substance restrictions of the recast RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU until July 22, 2017.

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Getting started
TBS1000B and TBS1000B-EDU Series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes are small,
lightweight, benchtop instruments, which you can use to take ground-referenced
measurements.
This chapter describes how to do the following tasks:

Install your product

Perform a brief functional check

Perform a probe check and compensate probes

Match your probe attenuation factor

Use the self calibration routine

NOTE. You can select a language to display on the screen after you power on the
oscilloscope. At any time, you can access the Utility Language option to select
a language.

General features
Model

Channels

Bandwidth

Sample rate

Display

TBS1052B-EDU

50 MHz

1 GS/s

Color

TBS1052B

50 MHz

1 GS/s

Color

TBS1072B-EDU

70 MHz

1 GS/s

Color

TBS1072B

70 MHz

1 GS/s

Color

TBS1102B-EDU

100 MHz

2 GS/s

Color

TBS1102B

100 MHz

2 GS/s

Color

TBS1152B-EDU

150 MHz

2 GS/s

Color

TBS1152B

150 MHz

2 GS/s

Color

TBS1202B-EDU

200 MHz

2 GS/s

Color

TBS1202B

200 MHz

2 GS/s

Color

Context-sensitive help system

7-inch color LCD display

Educational courseware integrated in the instrument (EDU models only)

Limit tests, data logging, and trend plots (non-EDU models only)

Dual-channel independent counters

Selectable 20 MHz bandwidth limit

2,500 point record length for each channel

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Autoset

Autoranging

Setup and waveform storage

USB Flash Drive port for file storage

PC communications through the USB Device port with OpenChoice PC


Communications software

Connect to a GPIB controller through an optional TEK-USB-488 adapter

Cursors with readouts

Trigger frequency readout

34 automatic measurements and measurement gating

Waveform averaging and peak detection

Math functions: +, -, and operations

Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)

Pulse Width trigger capability

Video trigger capability with line-selectable triggering

External trigger

Variable persistence display

User interface and help topics in 11 languages

Zoom feature

Installation
Power cord

Power source

Use only the power cord provided with your oscilloscope. Appendix C:
Accessories lists the standard and the optional accessories.

Use a power source that delivers 90 to 264 VACRMS, 45 to 66 Hz. If you have a
400 Hz power source, it must deliver 90 to 132 VACRMS, 360 to 440 Hz.
The product's maximum power consumption is 30 W.

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Security loop

Use a standard laptop computer security lock, or thread a security cable through
the built-in cable channel to secure your oscilloscope to your location.
Security cable channel

Ventilation

Security lock hole

Power cord

NOTE. The oscilloscope cools by convection. Keep two inches clear on the sides
and top of the product to allow adequate air flow.

Functional check
Perform this functional check to verify that your oscilloscope is operating
correctly.
1. Power on the oscilloscope.
2. Push the Default Setup button. The default Probe option attenuation setting
is 10X.
ON/OFF button

Default Setup button


3. Connect the TPP0051, TPP0101, or TP0201 probe to channel 1 on the
oscilloscope. To do this, align the slot in the probe connector with the key on
the channel 1 BNC, push to connect, and twist to the right to lock the probe
in place.
4. Connect the probe tip and reference lead to the PROBE COMP terminals.

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PROBE COMP

5. Push the Autoset button. Within a few seconds, you should see a square
wave in the display of about 5 V peak-to-peak at 1 kHz.
6. Push the channel 1 menu button on the front panel twice to remove channel
1, push the channel 2 menu button to display channel 2, and repeat steps
3 through 5.

7. Check that the instruction passed the calibration tests. Push Utility - more
- page 1 of 2 (push more again on EDU models) System Status Misc..
Look for Calibration PASSED
Calibration: PASSED

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Probe safety
Check and observe probe ratings before using probes.
A guard around the TPP0051, TPP0101, or TPP0201 probe body provides a
finger barrier for protection from electric shock.

Finger guard

WARNING. To avoid electric shock when using the probe, keep fingers behind the
guard on the probe body.
To avoid electric shock while using the probe, do not touch metallic portions of
the probe head while it is connected to a voltage source.
Connect the probe to the oscilloscope, and connect the ground terminal to ground
before you take any measurements.

Manual probe compensation


You can manually perform this adjustment to match your probe to the input
channel.
1. Push the 1 Probe Voltage Attenuation option and select 10X.
Connect the appropriate TPP0051, TPP0101, or TPP0201 probe to channel
1 on the oscilloscope. If you use the probe hook-tip, ensure a proper
connection by firmly inserting the tip onto the probe.
2. Attach the probe tip to the PROBE COMP ~5V@1kHz terminal and the
reference lead to the PROBE COMP chassis terminal. Display the channel,
and then push the Autoset button.
PROBE COMP

Autoset button

3. Check the shape of the displayed waveform.

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Overcompensated
Undercompensated
Compensated correctly
4. If necessary, adjust your probe. Repeat if necessary.

Probe attenuation setting


Probes are available with various attenuation factors which affect the vertical
scale of the signal.
Select the factor that matches the attenuation of your probe. For example, to
match a probe set to 10X connected to CH 1, push the 1 Probe Voltage
Attenuation option, and select 10X.
NOTE. The default setting for the Attenuation option is 10X.
If you change the Attenuation switch on a P2220 probe, you also need to change
the oscilloscope Attenuation option to match. Switch settings are 1X and 10X.
Attenuation switch

NOTE. When the Attenuation switch is set to 1X, the P2220 probe limits the
bandwidth of the oscilloscope to 6 MHz. To use the full bandwidth of the
oscilloscope, be sure to set the switch to 10X.

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Current probe scaling


Current probes provide a voltage signal proportional to the current. You need to
set the oscilloscope to match the scale of your current probe. The default scale is
10 A/V.
For example, to set the scale for a current probe connected to channel 1, push the
1 Probe Current Scale option, and select an appropriate value.

Self calibration
The self calibration routine lets you optimize the oscilloscope signal path for
maximum measurement accuracy. You can run the routine at any time but you
should always run the routine if the ambient temperature changes by 5 C (9 F)
or more. The routine takes about two minutes.
For accurate calibration, power on the oscilloscope and wait twenty minutes to
ensure it is warmed up.
To compensate the signal path, disconnect any probes or cables from the input
connectors. Then, access the Utility Do Self Cal option, and follow the
directions on the screen.

Firmware updates through the internet


Update your TBS1000Bs firmware to take advantage of new features and bug
fixes. You can use the Internet and a USB flash drive to update your oscilloscope.
If you do not have access to the Internet, contact Tektronix for information on
update procedures.

Check the version of your


current firmware

1. Power on the oscilloscope.


2. For the TBDS1000B: Push Utility - more - page 1 of 2 System Status
Misc..
For the TBDS1000B-EDU: Push Utility - more - page 1 of 3 - more page 2 of 3 System Status Misc..
3. The oscilloscope displays the firmware version number.

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Check the version of the


latest available firmware

1. Open up a Web browser and go to www.tektronix.com/software.


2. Enter TBS1000B in the search box.
3. Scan the list of available software for the latest TBS1000B firmware. Check
the version number.

If the latest available


firmware is newer than
that on your TBS1000B
update your product
firmware

1. Download the latest firmware from www.tektronix.com/software to your PC.


Unzip the files, if needed, and copy the designated firmware file into the root
folder of a USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the front-panel USB port on your
oscilloscope.
3. Push Utility - more - page 1 of 2 File Utilities - more - page 1 of
2 Update Firmware Update Firmware
It takes several minutes to update the firmware. Your oscilloscope will prompt
you when the update is complete. Do not remove the USB flash drive or power
off the oscilloscope until the firmware update is complete.

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The front panel is divided into easy-to-use functional areas.
This chapter provides you with a quick overview of the controls and the
information displayed on the screen.

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Display area
In addition to displaying waveforms, the display provides details about the
waveform and the oscilloscope control settings.
NOTE. For details on displaying the FFT function, Displaying the FFT spectrum
on page 55
The items shown below may appear in the display. Not all of these items are
visible at any given time. Some readouts move outside the graticule area when
menus are turned off.

1. The acquisition readout shows when an acquisition is running or stopped.


Icons are:
Run: Acquisition enabled
Stop: Acquisitions not enabled.
2. The trigger position icon shows the trigger position in the acquisition. Turn
the Horizontal Position knob to adjust the position of the marker.
3. The trigger status readout shows:
Armed: The oscilloscope is acquiring pretrigger data. All triggers are ignored
in this state.
Ready: All pretrigger data has been acquired and the oscilloscope is ready to
accept a trigger.
Trigd: The oscilloscope has seen a trigger and is acquiring the posttrigger
data.
Stop: The oscilloscope has stopped acquiring waveform data.

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Acq. Complete: The oscilloscope has completed a Single Sequence


acquisition.
Auto: The oscilloscope is in auto mode and is acquiring waveforms in the
absence of trigger.
Scan: The oscilloscope is acquiring and displaying waveform data
continuously in scan mode.
4. The center graticule readout shows the time at the center graticule. The
trigger time is zero.
5. The trigger level icon shows the Edge or Pulse Width trigger level on the
waveform. The icon color corresponds to the trigger source color.
6. The trigger readout shows the trigger source, level, and frequency. Trigger
readouts for other trigger types show other parameters.
7. The horizontal position/scale readout shows the main time base setting
(adjust with the Horizontal Scale knob).
8. The channel readout shows the vertical scale factor (per division) for each
channel. Adjust with the Vertical Scale knob for each channel.
9. The waveform baseline indicator shows the ground reference points (the
zero-volt level) of a waveform (ignoring the effect of offset). The icon colors
correspond to the waveform colors. If there is no marker, the channel is not
displayed.

Message area

The oscilloscope displays a message area at the bottom of the screen that conveys
the following types of helpful information:

Suggestion of what you might want to do next, such as when you push the
Measure button and then the Ch1 button:
Use multipurpose purpose knob to select measurement type

Information about the action the oscilloscope performed, such as when you
push the Default Setup button:
Default setup recalled

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Using the menu system


When you push a front-panel button, the oscilloscope displays the corresponding
menu on the right side of the screen. The menu shows the options that are
available when you push the unlabeled option buttons directly to the right of the
screen.

Vertical controls

Position (1 and 2). Positions a waveform vertically.


1 & 2 Menu. Displays the Vertical menu selections and toggles the display
of the channel waveform on and off.
Scale (1 & 2). Selects vertical scale factors.

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Horizontal controls

Position. Adjusts the horizontal position of all channel and math waveforms. The
resolution of this control varies with the time base setting.
NOTE. To make a large adjustment to the horizontal position, turn the Horizontal
Scale knob to a larger value, change the horizontal position, and then turn the
Horizontal Scale knob back to the previous value.
NOTE. To set the horizontal position to zero, push the horizontal position knob.
Acquire. Displays the acquisition modes Sample, Peak Detect, and Average.
Scale. Selects the horizontal time/division (scale factor).

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Trigger controls

Trigger Menu. When it is pressed once, it displays the Trigger Menu. When it is
kept pressed for more than 1.5 seconds, it will show the trigger view, meaning it
will display the trigger waveform in place of the channel waveform. Use the
trigger view to see how the trigger settings, such as coupling, affect the trigger
signal. Releasing the button will stop the trigger view.
Level. When you use an Edge or Pulse trigger, the Level knob sets the amplitude
level that the signal must cross to acquire a waveform. Push this knob to set the
trigger level to the vertical midpoint between the peaks of the trigger signal (set
to 50%).
Force Trig. Use this to complete the waveform acquisition whether or not the
oscilloscope detects a trigger. This is useful for single sequence acquisitions and
Normal trigger mode. (In Auto trigger mode, the oscilloscope automatically
forces triggers periodically if it does not detect a trigger.)

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Menu and control buttons

Refer to the Reference chapter for detailed information on the menu and button
controls.
Multipurpose Knob. The function is determined by the displayed menu or
selected menu option. When active, the adjacent LED lights. The next table lists
the functions.
Active menu or option Knob operation

Description

Cursor

Turn

Scroll to position the selected cursor

Help

Turn, push

Highlights entries in the Index. Highlights links in


a topic. Push to select the highlighted item.

Math

Turn, push

Scroll to position and scale the Math waveform.


Scroll and push to select the operation.

FFT

Turn, push

Scroll and push to select source, window type


and zoom values

Measure

Turn, push

Scroll to highlight and push to select the type of


automatic measurement for each source

Turn

Scroll to position the selected gating cursors

Save/Recall

Turn, push

Scroll to highlight and push to select the action


and file format. Scroll through the list of files.

Trigger

Turn, push

Scroll to highlight and push to select the trigger


type, source, slope, mode, coupling, polarity,
sync, video standard, trigger when operation.
Turn to set the trigger holdoff and pulse width
values .

Utility

Scroll, push

Scroll to highlight and push to select


miscellaneous menu items. Turn to set the
backlight value.

Vertical

Scroll, push

Scroll to highlight and push to select


miscellaneous menu items.

Zoom

Scroll

Scroll to change the scale and position of the


zoom window.

Save/Recall. Displays the Save/Recall Menu for setups and waveforms.


Measure. Displays the automated measurements menu.

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Acquire. Displays the Acquire Menu.


Ref. Displays the Reference Menu to quickly display and hide reference
waveforms stored in the oscilloscope non-volatile memory.
Utility. Displays the Utility Menu.
Cursor. Displays the Cursor Menu. Cursors remain visible (unless the Type
option is set to Off) after you leave the Cursor Menu but are not adjustable.
Help. Displays the Help Menu.
Default Setup. Recalls the factory setup.
Autoset. Automatically sets the oscilloscope controls to produce a usable display
of the input signals. When held for more than 1.5 seconds, displays the
Autorange Menu, and activates or deactivates the autoranging function.
Single. (Single sequence) Acquires a single waveform and then stops.
Run/Stop. Continuously acquires waveforms or stops the acquisition.
Save.

By default, performs the Save function to the USB flash drive.

Input connectors

1 and 2. Input connectors for waveform display.


Ext Trig. Input connector for an external trigger source. Use the Trigger Menu to
select the Ext, or Ext/5 trigger source. Push and hold the Trigger Menu button to
see trigger view, which will show how the trigger settings affect the trigger
signal, such as trigger coupling.
PROBE COMP. Probe compensation output and chassis reference. Use to
electrically match a voltage probe to the oscilloscope input circuit. See Manual
probe compensation on page 5.

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Other front-panel items

USB Flash Drive Port. Insert a USB flash drive for data storage or retrieval.
For flash drives with an LED, the LED blinks when saving data to or retrieving
data from the drive. Wait until the LED stops blinking before you remove the
drive.

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This chapter contains general information that you need to understand before you
use an oscilloscope. To use your oscilloscope effectively, you need to learn about
the following functions:

Setting up the oscilloscope

Triggering

Acquiring signals (waveforms)

Scaling and positioning waveforms

Measuring waveforms

The next figure shows a block diagram of the various functions of the
oscilloscope and their relationships to each other.

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Setting up the oscilloscope


You should become familiar with several functions that you may use often when
operating your oscilloscope: Autoset, Autorange, saving a setup, and recalling a
setup.

Using autoset

Each time you push the Autoset button, the Autoset function obtains a stable
waveform display for you. It automatically adjusts the vertical scale, horizontal
scale and trigger settings. Autoset also displays several automatic measurements
in the graticule area, depending on the signal type.

Using autorange

Autorange is a continuous function that you can enable or disable. The function
adjusts setup values to track a signal when the signal exhibits large changes or
when you physically move the probe to a different point. To use autorange, push
the Autoset button for more than 1.5 seconds.

Saving a setup

The oscilloscope saves the current setup if you wait five seconds after the last
change before you power off the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope recalls this setup
the next time you apply power.
You can use the Save/Recall Menu to save up to ten different setups.
You can also save setups to a USB flash drive. The oscilloscope accommodates a
USB flash drive for removable data storage and retrieval. See USB flash drive
port on page 61.

Recalling a setup

Default setup

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The oscilloscope can recall the last setup before the oscilloscope was powered
off, any saved setups, or the default setup. See Save-Recall on page 96.

The oscilloscope is set up for normal operation when it is shipped from the
factory. This is the default setup. To recall this setup, push the Default Setup
button. To view the default settings, refer to Appendix D: Default Setup.

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Triggering
The trigger determines when the oscilloscope starts to acquire data and to display
a waveform. When a trigger is set up properly, the oscilloscope converts unstable
displays or blank screens into meaningful waveforms.

Triggered waveform

Untriggered waveforms

For oscilloscope-specific descriptions, refer to the Operating Basics chapter. See


Trigger controls on page 14, and in the Reference chapter, see Trigger controls
on page 102.
When you push the Run/Stop or Single button to start an acquisition, the
oscilloscope goes through the following steps:
1. Acquires enough data to fill the portion of the waveform record to the left of
the trigger point. This is called the pretrigger.
2. Continues to acquire data while waiting for the trigger condition to occur.
3. Detects the trigger condition.
4. Continues to acquire data until the waveform record is full.
5. Displays the newly-acquired waveform.
NOTE. For Edge and Pulse triggers, the oscilloscope counts the rate at which
trigger events occur to determine trigger frequency. The oscilloscope displays the
frequency in the lower right corner of the screen.

Source

You can use the Trigger Source options to select the signal that the oscilloscope
uses as a trigger. The source can be the AC power line (available only with Edge
triggers), or any signal connected to a channel BNC or to the Ext Trig BNC.

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Types

The oscilloscope provides three types of triggers: Edge, Video, and Pulse Width.

Modes

You can select the Auto or the Normal trigger mode to define how the
oscilloscope acquires data when it does not detect a trigger condition. See Mode
options.
To perform a single sequence acquisition, push the Single button.

Coupling

You can use the Trigger Coupling option to determine which part of the signal
will pass to the trigger circuit. This can help you attain a stable display of the
waveform.
To use trigger coupling, push the Trigger Menu button, select an Edge or Pulse
trigger, and select a Coupling option.
NOTE. Trigger coupling affects only the signal passed to the trigger system. It
does not affect the bandwidth or coupling of the signal displayed on the screen.
To view the conditioned signal being passed to the trigger circuit, enable trigger
view by pushing and holding down the Trigger Menu button for more than
1.5 seconds.

Position

The horizontal position control establishes the time between the trigger and the
screen center. Refer to Horizontal Scale and Position; Pretrigger Information for
information on how to use this control to position the trigger. Horizontal scale
and position; pretrigger information on page 24

Slope and level

The Slope and Level controls help to define the trigger. The Slope option (Edge
trigger type only) determines whether the oscilloscope finds the trigger point on
the rising or the falling edge of a signal. The Trigger Level knob controls where
on the edge the trigger point occurs.
Rising edge

Falling edge

Trigger level can be


adjusted vertically

Trigger can be rising or falling

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Acquiring signals
When you acquire a signal, the oscilloscope converts it into a digital form and
displays a waveform. The acquisition mode defines how the signal is digitized,
and the time base setting affects the time span and level of detail in the
acquisition.

Acquisition modes

There are three acquisition modes: Sample, Peak Detect, and Average.
Sample. In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope samples the signal in evenly
spaced intervals to construct the waveform. This mode accurately represents
signals most of the time.
However, this mode does not acquire rapid variations in the signal that may occur
between samples. This can result in aliasing, and may cause narrow pulses to be
missed. In these cases, you should use the Peak Detect mode to acquire data. See
time-domain aliasing.
Peak Detect. In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope finds the highest and
lowest values of the input signal over each sample interval and uses these values
to display the waveform. In this way, the oscilloscope can acquire and display
narrow pulses, which may have otherwise been missed in Sample mode. Noise
will appear to be higher in this mode.
Average. In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope acquires several waveforms,
averages them, and displays the resulting waveform. You can use this mode to
reduce random noise.

Time base

The oscilloscope digitizes waveforms by acquiring the value of an input signal at


discrete points. The time base allows you to control how often the values are
digitized.
To adjust the time base to a horizontal scale that suits your purpose, use the
Horizontal Scale knob.

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Scaling and positioning waveforms


You can change the display of waveforms by adjusting the scale and position.
When you change the scale, the waveform display will increase or decrease in
size. When you change the position, the waveform will move up, down, right, or
left.
The channel indicator (located on the left of the graticule) identifies each
waveform on the display. The indicator points to the ground reference level of the
waveform record.
You can view the display area and readouts. See Display area on page 10.

Vertical scale and position

You can change the vertical position of waveforms by moving them up or down
in the display. To compare data, you can align a waveform above another or you
can align waveforms on top of each other.
You can change the vertical scale of a waveform. The waveform display will
contract or expand relative to the ground reference level.
For oscilloscope-specific descriptions, see Vertical controls on page 12, and also
in the Reference chapter, see Vertical controls on page 111.

Horizontal scale and


position; pretrigger
information

You can adjust the Horizontal Position control to view waveform data before
the trigger, after the trigger, or some of each. When you change the horizontal
position of a waveform, you are actually changing the time between the trigger
and the center of the display. (This appears to move the waveform to the right or
left on the display.)
For example, if you want to find the cause of a glitch in your test circuit, you
might trigger on the glitch and make the pretrigger period large enough to capture
data before the glitch. You can then analyze the pretrigger data and perhaps find
the cause of the glitch.
You change the horizontal scale of all the waveforms by turning the Horizontal
Scale knob. For example, you might want to see just one cycle of a waveform to
measure the overshoot on its rising edge.
The oscilloscope shows the horizontal scale as time per division in the scale
readout. Since all active waveforms use the same time base, the oscilloscope only
displays one value for all the active channels, except when you use zoom feature.
For oscilloscope-specific descriptions, see Position on page 22, and also in the
Reference chapter, see Horizontal on page 89.
Time Domain Aliasing. Aliasing occurs when the oscilloscope does not sample
the signal fast enough to construct an accurate waveform record. When this
happens, the oscilloscope displays a waveform with a frequency lower than the
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Actual high-frequency waveform


Apparent low-frequency waveform due
to aliasing
Sample points

The oscilloscope accurately represents signals, but is limited by the probe


bandwidth, the oscilloscope bandwidth, and the sample rate. To avoid aliasing,
the oscilloscope must sample the signal more than twice as fast as the highest
frequency component of the signal.
The highest frequency that the oscilloscope sampling rate can theoretically
represent is the Nyquist frequency. The sample rate is called the Nyquist rate, and
is twice the Nyquist frequency.
The oscilloscope maximum sample rates are at least ten times the bandwidth.
These high sample rates help reduce the possibility of aliasing.
There are several ways to check for aliasing:

Turn the horizontal Scale knob to change the horizontal scale. If the shape of
the waveform changes drastically, you may have aliasing.

Select the Peak Detect acquisition mode. This mode samples the highest and
lowest values so that the oscilloscope can detect faster signals. If the shape of
the waveform changes drastically, you may have aliasing. See Acquisition
modes on page 23.

If the trigger frequency is faster than the display information, you may have
aliasing or a waveform that crosses the trigger level multiple times.
Examining the waveform allows you to identify whether the shape of the
signal is going to allow a single trigger crossing per cycle at the selected
trigger level.

If multiple triggers are likely to occur, select a trigger level that will generate
only a single trigger per cycle. If the trigger frequency is still faster than the
display indicates, you may have aliasing.
If the trigger frequency is slower, this test is not useful.

If the signal you are viewing is also the trigger source, use the graticule or the
cursors to estimate the frequency of the displayed waveform. Compare this to
the Trigger Frequency readout in the lower right corner of the screen. If they
differ by a large amount, you may have aliasing.

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Taking measurements
The oscilloscope displays graphs of voltage versus time and can help you to
measure the displayed waveform.
There are several ways to take measurements. You can use the graticule, the
cursors, or an automated measurement.

Graticule

This method allows you to make a quick, visual estimate. For example, you
might look at a waveform amplitude and determine that it is a little more than
100 mV.
You can take simple measurements by counting the major and minor graticule
divisions involved and multiplying by the scale factor.
For example, if you counted five major vertical graticule divisions between the
minimum and maximum values of a waveform and knew you had a scale factor
of 100 mV/division, then you could calculate your peak-to-peak voltage as
follows:
5 divisions x 100 mV/division = 500 mV
Cursor

Cursors

This method allows you to take measurements by moving the cursors, which
always appear in pairs, and reading their numeric values from the display
readouts. There are two types of cursors: Amplitude and Time.
When you use cursors, be sure to set Source to the waveform on the display that
you want to measure.
You can use the cursors to define the measurement gating area, after you have
turned on Measure Gating in the Measure menu. The oscilloscope will restrict
the gated measurement you take to the data between the two cursors.
To use cursors, push the Cursor button.
Amplitude Cursors. Amplitude cursors appear as horizontal lines on the display
and measure the vertical parameters. Amplitudes are referenced to the reference
level. For the FFT function, these cursors measure magnitude.

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Time Cursors. Time cursors appear as vertical lines on the display and measure
both horizontal and vertical parameters. Times are referenced to the trigger point.
For the FFT function, these cursors measure frequency.
Time cursors also include a readout of the waveform amplitude at the point the
waveform crosses the cursor.

Automatic

The Measure Menu can take up to six automatic measurements. When you take
automatic measurements, the oscilloscope does all the calculating for you.
Because the measurements use the waveform record points, they are more
accurate than the graticule or cursor measurements.
Automatic measurements use readouts to show measurement results. These
readouts are updated periodically as the oscilloscope acquires new data.
For measurement descriptions, refer to the Reference chapter. See Measure on
page 91.

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This section presents a series of application examples. These simplified examples
highlight the features of the oscilloscope and give you ideas for using it to solve
your own test problems.

Taking simple measurements

Using Autoset

Using the Measure Menu to take automatic measurements

Measuring two signals and calculating gain

Using Autorange to examine a series of test points

Taking cursor measurements

Measuring ring frequency and ring amplitude

Measuring pulse width

Measuring rise time

Analyzing signal detail

Looking at a noisy signal

Using the average function to separate a signal from noise

Capturing a single-shot signal

Optimizing the acquisition

Measuring propagation delay

Triggering on a pulse width

Triggering on a video signal

Triggering on video fields and video lines

Using the window function to see waveform details

Analyzing a differential communication signal using Math functions

Viewing impedance changes in a network using XY mode and persistence

Data logging (non-EDU models only)

Limit testing (non-EDU models only)

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Taking simple measurements


You need to see a signal in a circuit, but you do not know the amplitude or
frequency of the signal. You want to quickly display the signal and measure the
frequency, period, and peak-to-peak amplitude.

Using autoset

To quickly display a signal, follow these steps:


1. Push the 1 (channel 1 menu) button.
2. Push Probe Voltage Attenuation 10X.
3. If using P2220 probes, set their switches to 10X.
4. Connect the channel 1 probe tip to the signal. Connect the reference lead to
the circuit reference point.
5. Push the Autoset button.
The oscilloscope sets the vertical, horizontal, and trigger controls automatically.
If you want to optimize the display of the waveform, you can manually adjust
these controls.
NOTE. The oscilloscope displays relevant automatic measurements in the
waveform area of the screen based on the signal type that is detected.
For oscilloscope-specific descriptions, refer to the Reference chapter, Autoset on
page 78.

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Taking automatic
measurements

The oscilloscope can take automatic measurements of most displayed signals.


NOTE. If a question mark (?) appears in the Value readout, the signal is outside
the measurement range. Adjust the Vertical Scale knob (volts/division) of the
appropriate channel to decrease the sensitivity or change the horizontal Scale
setting (seconds/division).
To measure signal frequency, period, and peak-to-peak amplitude, rise time, and
positive width, follow these steps:
1. Push the Measure button to see the Measure Menu.
2. Push the channel 1 or the 2 button. The measure menu appears to the left.
3. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight the desired measurement. Push the
knob to select the desired measurement. .
The Value readout displays the measurement and updates.
4. Push the channel 1 or 2 button to select another measurement. You can
display up to six measurements on the screen at a time.
Measurem Measure
ents
Gating
Period
On / Off
Frequency Ch1
Peak-Peak
Minimum Ch2
Maximum Math
Mean
Cycle
Mean
Cursor
Mean
RMS
Cycle RMS
Cycle RMS
Rise Time

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Measuring two signals

If you are testing a piece of equipment and need to measure the gain of the audio
amplifier, you will need an audio generator that can inject a test signal at the
amplifier input. Connect two oscilloscope channels to the amplifier input and
output as shown next. Measure both signal levels and use the measurements to
calculate the gain.

MeasureGa
ting
On-Off
Ch1
Ch2
Math

To activate and display the signals connected to channel 1 and to channel 2, and
select measurements for the two channels, follow these steps:
1. Push the Autoset button.
2. Push the Measure button to see the Measure Menu.
3. Push the Ch1 side menu. The pop-up menu of measurement types appears to
the left.
4. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Peak-Peak.
5. Push the Multipurpose knob to select Peak-Peak. A check should appear
next to the menu item and the Peak-to-Peak measurement for channel
1 should appear towards the bottom of the display.

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6. Push the Ch1 side menu. The pop-up menu of measurement types appears to
the left. .
7. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Peak-Peak.
8. Push the Multipurpose knob to select Peak-Peak. A check should appear
next to the menu item and the peak-to-peak for channel 2 should appear
towards the bottom of the display.
9. Read the displayed peak-to-peak amplitudes for both channels.
10. To calculate the amplifier voltage gain, use these equations:
VoltageGain = output amplitude/input amplitude
VoltageGain (dB) = 20 log 10 (VoltageGain)

Using autorange to examine a series of test points


If you have a machine that is malfunctioning, you may need to find the frequency
and RMS voltage of several test points, and compare these values to ideal values.
You are not able to access front-panel controls since you need to use both hands
when probing test points that are difficult to physically reach.
1. Push the 1 (channel 1 menu) button.
2. Push Probe Voltage Attenuation. Chose the attenuation of the probe
attached to channel 1 from the pop-out selectable list of values by turning and
pushing the Multipurpose knob.
3. Push the Autoset button for more than 1.5 seconds to activate autoranging,
and select the Vertical and Horizontal option.
4. Push the Measure button to see the Measure Menu.
5. Push Ch1.
6. Turn the Multipurpose knob to select Frequency.
7. Push Ch2.
8. Turn the Multipurpose knob to select Cycle RMS.
9. Attach the probe tip and reference lead to the first test point. Read the
frequency and cycle RMS measurements from the oscilloscope display and
compare these to the ideal values.
10. Repeat the preceding step for each test point, until you find the
malfunctioning component.
NOTE. When Autorange is active, each time you move the probe to another test
point, the oscilloscope readjusts the horizontal scale, the vertical scale, and the
trigger level, to give you a useful display.

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Taking cursor measurements


You can use the cursors to quickly take time and amplitude measurements on a
waveform.

Measuring ring frequency


and amplitude

To measure the ring frequency at the rising edge of a signal, follow these steps:
1. Push the Cursor front-panel button to see the Cursor Menu.
2. Push the Type side-menu button. A pop-out menu should appear showing a
scroll-able list of the available cursor types.
3. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Time.
4. Push the Multipurpose knob to select Time.
5. Push the Source side-menu button. A pop-out menu should appear showing a
scroll-able list of the available sources.
6. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Ch1.
7. Push the Multipurpose knob to select Ch1.
8. Push the Cursor 1 option button.
9. Turn the Multipurpose knob to place a cursor on the first peak of the ring.
10. Push the Cursor 2 option button.
11. Turn the Multipurpose knob to place a cursor on the second peak of the ring.
You can see the (delta) time and frequency (the measured ring frequency)
in the Cursor Menu.
Type
Time
Source
Ch1
t 540.0ns
1/t
1.852MHz
V 0.44V
Cursor1
180ns
1.40V
Cursor2
720ns
0.96V
12. Push the Type side-menu button. A pop-out menu should appear showing a
scroll-able list of the available cursor types.
13. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Amplitude.
14. Push the Multipurpose knob to select Amplitude.

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15. Push the Cursor 1 option button.


16. Turn the Multipurpose knob to place a cursor on the first peak of the ring.
17. Push the Cursor 2 option button.
18. Turn the Multipurpose knob to place Cursor 2 on the lowest part of the ring.
You can see the amplitude of the ring in the Cursor Menu.
Type
Amplitude
Source
Ch1
V 640mV
Cursor 1
1.46V
Cursor 2
820mV

Measuring pulse width

If you are analyzing a pulse waveform and you want to know the width of the
pulse, follow these steps:
1. Push the Cursor button to see the Cursor Menu.
2. Push the Type side-menu button. A pop-out menu should appear showing a
scroll-able list of the available cursor types.
3. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Time.
4. Push the Multipurpose knob to select Time.
5. Push the Cursor 1 option button.
6. Turn the Multipurpose knob to place a cursor on the rising edge of the pulse.
7. Push the Cursor 2 option button.
8. Turn the Multipurpose knob to place a cursor on the falling edge of the
pulse.
You can see the following measurements in the Cursor Menu:

The time at Cursor 1, relative to the trigger.

The time at Cursor 2, relative to the trigger.

The (delta) time, which is the pulse width measurement.

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Type
Time
SourceCh1
t 500.0s
1/t 2.000kHz
V 1.38V
Cursor 1
0.00s
0.98V
Cursor 2
500s
-1.00V

NOTE. The Positive Width measurement is available as an automatic


measurement in the Measure Menu. See Measure on page 91.

Measuring rise time

After measuring the pulse width, you decide that you need to check the rise time
of the pulse. Typically, you measure rise time between the 10% and 90% levels
of the waveform. To measure the rise time, follow these steps:
1. Turn the Horizontal Scale (seconds/division) knob to display the rising edge
of the waveform.
2. Turn the Vertical Scale (volts/division) and Vertical Position knobs to set
the waveform amplitude to about five divisions.
3. Push the 1 (channel 1 menu) button.
4. Push Volts/Div Fine.
5. Turn the Vertical Scale (volts/division) knob to set the waveform amplitude
to exactly five divisions.
6. Turn the Vertical Position knob to center the waveform; position the
baseline of the waveform 2.5 divisions below the center graticule.
7. Push the Cursor button to see the Cursor Menu.
8. Push the Type side-menu button. A pop-out menu should appear showing a
scroll-able list of the available cursor types.
9. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Time.
10. Push the Multipurpose knob to select Time.
11. Push the Source side-menu button. A pop-out menu should appear showing a
scroll-able list of the available sources.
12. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Ch1.
13. Push the Multipurpose knob to select Ch1.

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14. Push the Cursor 1 option button.


15. Turn the Multipurpose knob to place a cursor at the point where the
waveform crosses the second graticule line below center screen. This is the
10% level of the waveform.
16. Push the Cursor 2 option button.
17. Turn the Multipurpose knob to place a cursor at the point where the
waveform crosses the second graticule line above center screen. This is the
90% level of the waveform.
The t readout in the Cursor Menu is the rise time of the waveform.
5 divisions
Type
Time
Source
Ch1
t 140.0ns
1/t
7.143MHz
V 2.08V
Cursor 1
-80.0ns
-1.02V
Cursor 2
60.0ns
1.06V

NOTE. The Rise Time measurement is available as an automatic


measurement in the Measure Menu. See Measure on page 91.

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Analyzing signal detail


You have a noisy signal displayed on the oscilloscope and you need to know
more about it. You suspect that the signal contains much more detail than you
can now see in the display.

Looking at a noisy signal

The signal appears noisy and you suspect that noise is causing problems in your
circuit. To better analyze the noise, follow these steps:
1. Push the Acquire button to see the Acquire Menu.
2. Push the Peak Detect option button.
Peak detect emphasizes noise spikes and glitches in your signal, especially when
the time base is set to a slow setting.

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Separating the signal from


noise

Now you want to analyze the signal shape and ignore the noise. To reduce
random noise in the oscilloscope display, follow these steps:
1. Push the Acquire button to see the Acquire Menu.
2. Push the Average option button.
3. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight different numbers of averages from
the pop-up menu. As you push the knob to select a different number, you can
see the effects of varying the number of running averages on the waveform
display.
Averaging reduces random noise and makes it easier to see detail in a signal. In
the example below, a ring shows on the rising and falling edges of the signal
when the noise is removed.

Capturing a Single-Shot signal


The reliability of a reed relay in a piece of equipment has been poor and you need
to investigate the problem. You suspect that the relay contacts arc when the relay
opens. The fastest that you can open and close the relay is about once per minute,
so you need to capture the voltage across the relay as a single-shot acquisition.
To set up for a single-shot acquisition, follow these steps:
1. Turn the Vertical Scale (volts/division) and Horizontal Scale (seconds/
division) knobs to the appropriate ranges for the signal you expect to see.
2. Push the Acquire button to see the Acquire Menu.
3. Push the Peak Detect option button.
4. Push the Trigger Menu button to see the Trigger Menu.
5. Push Slope.
6. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Rising from the pop-out menu.
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7. Turn the front-panel Level knob to adjust the trigger level to a voltage
midway between the open and closed voltages of the relay.
8. Push the Single button to start the acquisition.
When the relay opens, the oscilloscope triggers and captures the event.

Optimizing the acquisition

The initial acquisition shows the relay contact beginning to open at the trigger
point. This is followed by a large spike that indicates contact bounce and
inductance in the circuit. The inductance can cause contact arcing and premature
relay failure.
You can use the vertical, horizontal, and trigger controls to optimize the settings
before the next single-shot event is captured. When the next acquisition is
captured with the new settings (push the Single button again), you can see that
the contact bounces several times as it opens.

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Measuring propagation delay


You suspect that the memory timing in a microprocessor circuit is marginal. Set
up the oscilloscope to measure the propagation delay between the chip-select
signal and the data output of the memory device.

Type
Time
Source
Ch1
t 20.00ns
1/t
50.00MHz
V 0.28V
Cursor 1
50.0ns
-0.20V
Cursor 2
70.0ns
0.08V
To set up to measure propagation delay, follow these steps:
1. Push the Autoset button to trigger a stable display.
2. Adjust the horizontal and vertical controls to optimize the display.
3. Push the Cursor button to see the Cursor Menu.
4. Push the Type side-menu button. A pop-out menu should appear showing a
scroll-able list of the available cursor types.
5. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Time.

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6. Push the Multipurpose knob to select Time.


7. Push the Source side-menu button. A pop-out menu should appear showing a
scroll-able list of the available sources.
8. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Ch1.
9. Push the Multipurpose knob to select Ch1.
10. Push the Cursor 1 option button.
11. Push the Cursor 1 option button.
12. Turn the Multipurpose knob to place a cursor on the active edge of the chipselect signal.
13. Push the Cursor 2 option button.
14. Turn the Multipurpose knob to place the second cursor on the data output
transition.
The t readout in the Cursor Menu is the propagation delay between the
waveforms. The readout is valid because the two waveforms have the same
horizontal scale (seconds/division) setting.

Triggering on a specific pulse width

To set up a test for pulse width aberrations, follow these steps:


1. Push the Autoset button to trigger a stable display.
2. Push the single cycle
option button in the Autoset Menu to view a
single cycle of the signal, and to quickly take a Pulse Width measurement.
3. Push the Trigger Menu button to see the Trigger Menu.
4. Push Type.
5. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Pulse from the pop-out menu. Push
the knob to select the choice
6. Push Source.

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7. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight Ch1 from the pop-out menu. Push
the knob to select the choice
8. Turn the trigger Level knob to set the trigger level near the bottom of the
signal.
9. Push When = (equals).
10. Push Pulse Width.
11. Turn the Multipurpose knob to set the pulse width to the value reported by
the Pulse Width measurement in step 2.
12. Push More Mode Normal.
You can achieve a stable display with the oscilloscope triggering on normal
pulses.
1. Push the When option button to select , <, or >. If there are any aberrant
pulses that meet the specified When condition, the oscilloscope triggers.

NOTE. The trigger frequency readout shows the frequency of events that the
oscilloscope might consider to be a trigger, and may be less than the frequency of
the input signal in Pulse Width trigger mode.

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Triggering on a video signal


You are testing the video circuit in a piece of medical equipment and need to
display the video output signal. The video output is an NTSC standard signal.
Use the video trigger to obtain a stable display.

NOTE. Most video systems use 75 ohm cabling. The oscilloscope inputs do not
properly terminate low impedance cabling. To avoid amplitude inaccuracy from
improper loading and reflections, place a 75 ohm feedthrough terminator
(Tektronix part number 011-0055-02 or equivalent) between the 75 ohm coaxial
cable from the signal source and the oscilloscope BNC input.

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Triggering on video fields

Automatic. To trigger on the video fields, follow these steps:


1. Push the Autoset button. When Autoset is complete, the oscilloscope
displays the video signal with sync on All Fields.
The oscilloscope sets the Standard option when you use the Autoset function.
2. Push the Odd Field or Even Field option buttons from the Autoset Menu to
sync on odd or even fields only.
Manual. An alternative method requires more steps, but may be necessary
depending on the video signal. To use the manual method, follow these steps:
1. Push the 1 (channel 1 menu) button.
2. Push Coupling AC.
3. Push the Trigger Menu button to see the Trigger Menu.
4. Push the top option button and select Video.
5. Push Source Ch1.
6. Push the Sync option button and select All Fields, Odd Field, or Even Field.
7. On page 2 of the side menu, push Standard NTSC.
8. Turn the Horizontal Scale (seconds/division) knob to see a complete field
across the screen.
9. Turn the Vertical Scale (volts/division) knob to ensure that the entire video
signal is visible on the screen.

Triggering on video lines

Automatic. You can also look at the video lines in the field. To trigger on the
video lines, follow these steps:
1. Push the Autoset button.
2. Push the top option button to select Line to sync on all lines. (The Autoset
Menu includes All Lines and Line Number options.)
Manual. An alternative method requires more steps, but may be necessary
depending on the video signal. To use this method, follow these steps:
1. Push the Trigger Menu button to see the Trigger Menu.
2. Push the top option button and select Video.
3. Push the Sync option button and select All Lines or Line Number and turn
the Multipurpose knob to set a specific line number.
4. Push Standard NTSC.
5. Turn the Horizontal Scale (seconds/division) knob to see a complete video
line across the screen.
6. Turn the Vertical Scale (volts/division) knob to ensure that the entire video
signal is visible on the screen.

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Incoming video signal

Using the zoom function


to see waveform details

You can use the zoom function to examine a specific portion of a waveform
without changing the main display.
If you want to view the color burst in the previous waveform in more detail
without changing the main display, follow these steps:
1. Push the Zoom front-panel button.
When pressing the Zoom button, the waveform display area will show
original waveform (about ) and zoom in waveform (about ). And the
menu area will keep the original menu. If both channels are turned on at the
same time, there will be two zoom in waveforms at the top window.
2. Push the Scale side-menu button and turn the Multipurpose knob to change
the zoom scale.
3. Push the Position side-menu button and turn the Multipurpose knob to
change the zoom position.
4. Turn the horizontal Scale (seconds/division) knob and select 500 ns. This
will be the seconds/division setting of the expanded view.
5. Turn the Horizontal Position knob to position the zoom window around the
portion of the waveform that you want to expand.

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Analyzing a differential communication signal


You are having intermittent problems with a serial data communication link, and
you suspect poor signal quality. Set up the oscilloscope to show you a snapshot
of the serial data stream so you can verify the signal levels and transition times.
Because this is a differential signal, you use the Math function of the oscilloscope
to view a better representation of the waveform.

NOTE. Be sure to first compensate both probes. Differences in probe


compensation appear as errors in the differential signal.
To activate the differential signals connected to channel 1 and to channel 2,
follow these steps:
1. Push the 1 (channel 1 menu) button and set the Probe Voltage
Attenuation option to 10X.
2. Push the 2 (channel 2 menu) button and set the Probe Voltage
Attenuation option to 10X.
3. If using P2220 probes, set their switches to 10X.
4. Push the Autoset button.

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5. Push the Math button to see the Math Menu.


6. Push the Operation option button and select -.
7. Push the Sources Ch1-Ch2 option button to display a new waveform that is
the difference between the displayed waveforms.
8. To adjust the vertical scale and position of the Math waveform, follow these
steps:
a. Remove the channel 1 and channel 2 waveforms from the display.
b. Turn the channel 1 and channel 2 Vertical Scale and Vertical Position
knobs to adjust the vertical scale and position of the Math waveform.
For a more stable display, push the Single button to control the acquisition of the
waveform. Each time you push the Single button, the oscilloscope acquires a
snapshot of the digital data stream. You can use the cursors or automatic
measurements to analyze the waveform, or you can store the waveform to
analyze later.

Viewing impedance changes in a network


You have designed a circuit that needs to operate over a wide temperature range.
You need to evaluate the change in impedance of the circuit as the ambient
temperature is changed.
Connect the oscilloscope to monitor the input and output of the circuit and
capture the changes that occur as you vary the temperature.

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To view the input and output of the circuit in an XY display, follow these steps:
1. Push the 1 (channel 1 menu) button.
2. Push Probe Voltage Attenuation 10X.
3. Push the 2 (channel 2 menu) button.
4. Push Probe Voltage Attenuation 10X.
5. If using P2220 probes, set their switches to 10X.
6. Connect the channel 1 probe to the input of the network, and connect the
channel 2 probe to the output.
7. Push the Autoset button.
8. Turn the Vertical Scale (volts/division) knobs to display approximately the
same amplitude signals on each channel.
9. Push the Utility Display button to see the Display Menu.
10. Push Format XY.
The oscilloscope displays a Lissajous pattern representing the input and
output characteristics of the circuit.

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11. Turn the Vertical Scale and Vertical Position knobs to optimize the display.
12. Push Persist Infinite.
As you adjust the ambient temperature, the display persistence captures the
changes in the characteristics of the circuit.

Data logging (non-EDU models only)


You can use the oscilloscope to record data from a source over time. You can
configure the trigger conditions and direct the oscilloscope to save all the
triggered waveform together with timing information over a defined time
duration to a USB memory device.
The USB host port on the front panel supports data logging. You can set up the
oscilloscope to save user- specified triggered waveforms to a USB device for up
to 24 hours. You can also select the "Infinite" option for continuous waveform
monitoring. In the infinite mode you can save your triggered waveforms to an
external USB memory device without a duration limitation until the memory
device is full. The oscilloscope will then guide you to insert another USB
memory device to continue saving waveforms.
1. Configure the oscilloscope to use the desired trigger conditions to collect the
data. Also, insert a USB memory device in the front-panel USB port.
2. Push the front-panel Function button.
3. Select Data Logging from the resulting side menu to bring up the data
logging menu.
4. Push the Source button to select the signal source to log data from. You can
use either one of the input channels or the Math waveform.
5. Push the Duration button and turn and push the Multipurpose knob to select
the duration for data logging. The selections range from 0.5 hour to 8 hours
in 30 minute increments and from 8 hours to 24 hours in 60 minute
increments. You can select Infinite to run data logging with no set time limit.
6. Push the Select Folder button to define where to store the collected
information. The resulting menu choices will let you either select an existing
folder or define a new folder. When done, push Back to return to the main
data logging menu
7. Start the data acquisition, such as by pushing either the front-panel Single or
Run/Stop button.
8. Push Data Logging from the side menu to select On. This enables the data
logging feature. Before turning on the data logging feature, you must first
select the source, the time duration, and the folder, as defined in the steps
above.
9. When the oscilloscope finishes the requested data logging operation, it
displays a Data logging completed message and turns off the data logging
feature.

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Limit testing (non-EDU models only)


You can use the oscilloscope to monitor an active input signal against a template
and to output pass or fail results by judging whether the input signal is within the
bounds of the template.
Use the limit test if you need a Pass/Fail test to determine if a signal is good. Set
up the oscilloscope to automatically monitor a source signals and output Pass or
Fail results by evaluating whether or not the acquired waveform falls within
predefined boundaries. The limit test feature allows you to create templates based
on one or two independent reference waveforms. If a failure is detected, a series
of specific actions can be triggered.
1. Push the front-panel Function button.
2. Select Limit Test from the resulting side menu to bring up the limit testing
menu.
3. Select Source from the side menu to define the source of the waveform to
compare against the limit test template.
4. Select Compare To to specify the limit test template against which to
compare test signals sectioned with the Source menu item.
5. Push Template Setup from the side menu to define the boundary to compare
with the input source signals.
If you pushed Template Setup, you can create the template with specific
horizontal and vertical tolerances. You can create them from channel 1,
channel 2, or the Math waveform. On page 2 of the resulting menu you can
push Display Template and toggle between On and Off to display or not a
stored template. Push Back from page 2 to return to the top level of the limit
test menu.
6. Push - more - page 1 of 2 to see the Action on Violation side-menu button.
Select it and then select an action from the resulting side menu to describe
what the oscilloscope will do after it detects a violation. You can select
between Save Waveform and Save Image. Push Back to return to the top
level of the limit test menu.
7. Push the Stop After button from page 2 of the top level of the limit test
menu. Push the button with the same name on the resulting side menu. On
the resulting pop-out menu, turn and push the Multipurpose knob to define
the conditions that will stop limit testing. If you select Waveforms,
Violations, or Time, push the resulting side menu items and turn the
Multipurpose knob to set the desired number of waveforms, number of
violations, or the time in seconds at which to stop. You can also choose
Manual to stop the testing manually.
8. Push the Run/Stop Test side-menu button from page 1 of the top level of the
limit test menu to toggle between starting and ending the limit test. After the
test ends, the oscilloscope will display the test statistics on the lower-level
corner of the screen. This includes the total number of cases tested, the
number of cases passed, and the number of cases failed.

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FFT converts a time-domain (YT) signal into its frequency components
(spectrum). The oscilloscope can optionally display the source waveform at the
same time as the FFT waveform. Use FFT for the following types of analysis:

Analyze harmonics in power lines

Measure harmonic content and distortion in systems

Characterize noise in DC power supplies

Test impulse response of filters and systems

Analyze vibration

To use FFT, you need to perform the following tasks:

Set up the source (time-domain) waveform

Display the FFT spectrum

Select a type of FFT window

Adjust the sample rate to display the fundamental frequency and harmonics
without aliasing

Use cursors to measure the spectrum

Setting up the Time-Domain waveform


Before you use FFT, you need to set up the time-domain (YT) waveform. To do
so, follow these steps:
1. Push Autoset to display a YT waveform.
2. Turn the Vertical Position knob to move the YT waveform to the center
vertically (zero divisions).
This ensures that the FFT will show a true DC value.
3. Turn the Horizontal Position knob to position the part of the YT waveform
that you want to analyze in the center eight divisions of the screen.
The oscilloscope calculates the FFT spectrum using the center 2048 points of the
time-domain waveform.
1. Turn the Vertical Scale (volts/division) knob to ensure that the entire
waveform remains on the screen. The oscilloscope may display erroneous
FFT results (by adding high frequency components) if the entire waveform is
not visible.
2. Turn the Horizontal Scale (seconds/division) knob to provide the resolution
you want in the FFT spectrum.
3. If possible, set the oscilloscope to display many signal cycles.

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If you turn the Horizontal Scale knob to select a faster setting (fewer cycles), the
FFT spectrum shows a larger frequency range, and reduces the possibility of FFT
aliasing. See FFT aliasing on page 58. However, the oscilloscope also displays
less frequency resolution.
To set up the FFT display, follow these steps:
1. Push the FFT front-panel button to see the FFT side menu.
2. Push Source from the side menu.
3. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight the source channel. Push the knob
to select the channel.
NOTE. Trigger and position any transient or burst waveforms as closely as
possible to the center of the screen.

Nyquist frequency

The highest frequency that any real-time digitizing oscilloscope can measure
without errors is one-half the sample rate. This frequency is called the Nyquist
frequency. Frequency information above the Nyquist frequency is undersampled,
which causes FFT aliasing. See FFT aliasing on page 58.
The math function transforms the center 2048 points of the time-domain
waveform into an FFT spectrum. The resulting FFT spectrum contains
1024 points that go from DC (0 Hz) to the Nyquist frequency.
Normally, the display compresses the FFT spectrum horizontally into 250 points,
but you can use the FFT Zoom function to expand the FFT spectrum to more
clearly see the frequency components at each of the 1024 data points in the FFT
spectrum.
NOTE. The oscilloscope vertical response rolls off slowly above its bandwidth
(50 MHz, 70 MHz, 100 MHz, 150 MHz or 200 MHz, depending on the model, or
20 MHz when the Bandwidth Limit option is ON). Therefore, the FFT spectrum
can show valid frequency information higher than the oscilloscope bandwidth.
However, the magnitude information near or above the bandwidth will not be
accurate.

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Displaying the FFT spectrum


Push the FFT button to display the FFT side menu. Use the options to select the
Source channel, Window algorithm, and FFT Zoom factor. You can display only
one FFT spectrum at a time.
FFT option

Settings

Comments

Source On/Off

On, Off

Selects whether the screen displays the source waveform at the


same time as it displays the FFT waveform

Source

Ch1, Ch2

Selects the channel used as the FFT source

Window

Hanning, Flattop, Rectangular

Selects the FFT window type; See Selecting an FFT window on


page 56.

FFT Zoom

X1, X2, X5, X10

Changes the horizontal magnification of the FFT display; See


Magnifying and positioning an FFT spectrum on page 59.

1. Frequency at the center graticule line.


2. Vertical scale in dB per division (0 dB = 1 VRMS).
3. Horizontal scale in frequency per division.
4. Sample rate in number of samples per second.
5. FFT window type.

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Selecting an FFT window


Windows reduce spectral leakage in the FFT spectrum. The FFT assumes that the
YT waveform repeats forever. With an integral number of cycles (1, 2, 3, ...), the
YT waveform starts and ends at the same amplitude and there are no
discontinuities in the signal shape.
A non-integral number of cycles in the YT waveform causes the signal start and
end points to be at different amplitudes. The transitions between the start and end
points cause discontinuities in the signal that introduce high-frequency transients.

Applying a window to the YT waveform changes the waveform so that the start
and stop values are close to each other, reducing the discontinuities.

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The FFT function includes three FFT Window options. There is a trade-off
between frequency resolution and amplitude accuracy with each type of window.
What you want to measure and your source signal characteristics will help you to
determine which window to use.
Window

Measure

Characteristics

Hanning

Periodic waveforms

Better frequency, poorer magnitude accuracy


than Flattop

Flattop

Periodic waveforms

Better magnitude, poorer frequency accuracy


than Hanning

Rectangular

Pulses or transients

Special-purpose window for waveforms that do


not have discontinuities. This is essentially the
same as no window

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FFT aliasing

Eliminating aliases

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Problems occur when the oscilloscope acquires a time-domain waveform


containing frequency components that are greater than the Nyquist frequency.
See Nyquist frequency on page 54. The frequency components that are above the
Nyquist frequency are undersampled, appearing as lower frequency components
that "fold back" around the Nyquist frequency. These incorrect components are
called aliases.

To eliminate aliases, try the following remedies:

Turn the Horizontal Scale (seconds/division) knob to set the sample rate to a
faster setting. Since you increase the Nyquist frequency as you increase the
sample rate, the aliased frequency components appear at their proper
frequency. If too many frequency components are shown on the screen, you
can use the FFT Zoom option to magnify the FFT spectrum.

If you do not need to view frequency components above 20 MHz, set the
Bandwidth Limit option to On.

Put an external filter on the source signal to bandwidth limit the source
waveform to frequencies below that of the Nyquist frequency.

Recognize and ignore the aliased frequencies.

Use zoom controls and the cursors to magnify and measure the FFT
spectrum.

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Magnifying and positioning an FFT spectrum


You can magnify and use cursors to take measurements on the FFT spectrum.
The oscilloscope includes an FFT Zoom option to magnify horizontally. To
magnify vertically, you can use the vertical controls.

Horizontal zoom and


position

The FFT Zoom option lets you horizontally magnify the FFT spectrum without
changing the sample rate. Zoom factors are X1 (default), X2, X5, and X10. At
zoom factor X1, and with the waveform centered in the graticule, the left
graticule line is at 0 Hz and the right graticule line is at the Nyquist frequency.
When you change the zoom factor, the FFT spectrum is magnified about the
center graticule line. In other words, the axis of horizontal magnification is the
center graticule line.
Turn the Horizontal Position knob clockwise to move the FFT spectrum to the
right. Push the knob to position the center of the spectrum at the center of the
graticule.

Vertical zoom and position

The channel vertical knobs become vertical zoom and position controls for their
respective channels when displaying the FFT spectrum.
Turn the Vertical Position knob clockwise to move the spectrum up for the
source channel.

Measuring an FFT spectrum using cursors


You can take two measurements on FFT spectrums: magnitude (in dB), and
frequency (in Hz). Magnitude is referenced to 0 dB, where 0 dB equals 1 VRMS.
You can use the cursors to take measurements at any zoom factor. To do so,
follow these steps:
1. Push the Cursor button to see the cursor side menu.
2. Push Source FFT.
3. Push the Type option button and use the Multipurpose knob to select
Magnitude or Frequency.
4. Select Cursor 1 or Cursor 2.
5. Use the Multipurpose knob to move the selected cursor.
Use horizontal cursors to measure magnitude and vertical cursors to measure
frequency. The options display the delta between the two cursors, the value at
cursor 1 position, and the value at cursor 2 position. Delta is the absolute value
of cursor 1 minus cursor 2.

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Magnitude cursors

Frequency cursors

You can also take a frequency measurement without using the cursors. To do so,
turn the Horizontal Position knob to position a frequency component on the
center graticule line and read the frequency at the top right of the display.

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USB flash drive and device ports


This chapter describes how to use the Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports on the
oscilloscope to do the following tasks:

Save and recall waveform data or setup data, or save a screen image

Transfer waveform data, setup data, or a screen image to a PC

Control the oscilloscope with remote commands

To use the PC Communications software, launch and refer to the online help
from the software.

USB flash drive port


The front of the oscilloscope has a USB Flash Drive port to accommodate a USB
flash drive for file storage. The oscilloscope can save data to and retrieve data
from the flash drive.

USB Flash Drive port

NOTE. The oscilloscope can only support flash drives with a storage capacity of
64 GB or less.
To connect a USB flash drive, follow these steps:
1. Align the USB flash drive with the USB Flash Drive port on the oscilloscope.
Flash drives are shaped for proper installation.
2. Insert the flash drive into the port until the drive is fully inserted.
For flash drives with an LED, the drive "blinks" while the oscilloscope writes
data to or reads data from the drive. The oscilloscope also displays a clock
symbol to indicate when the flash drive is active.
After a file is saved or retrieved, the LED on the drive (if any) stops blinking, and
the oscilloscope removes the clock. A hint line also displays to notify you that the
save or recall operation is complete.
To remove a USB flash drive, wait until the LED on the drive (if any) stops
blinking or until the hint line appears that says the operation is complete, grab the
edge of the drive, and extract the drive from the port.

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Flash drive initial read


time

The oscilloscope reads the internal structure of a USB flash drive each time you
install a drive. The time to complete the read depends on the size of the flash
drive, how the drive is formatted, and the number of files stored on the drive.
NOTE. To significantly shorten the initial read time of 64 MB and larger USB
flash drives, format the drive on your PC.

Formatting a flash drive

The Format function deletes all data on the USB flash drive. To format a flash
drive, follow these steps:
1. Insert a USB flash drive into the Flash Drive port on the front of the
oscilloscope.
2. Push the Utility button to see the Utility Menu.
3. Push File Utilities More Format.
4. Select Yes to format the flash drive.

Flash drive capacities

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The oscilloscope can store the following types and number of files per 1 MB of
USB flash drive memory:

5 Save All operations; See Saves all to files on page 65 and Save all on
page 97.

16 screen image files (capacity depends on the image format); See Saves
image to file on page 67 and Save image on page 97.

250 oscilloscope setting (.SET) files; See Save setup on page 98.

18 waveform (.CSV) files; See Save waveform on page 98.

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File management conventions


The oscilloscope uses the following file management conventions for data
storage:

The oscilloscope checks for available space on the USB flash drive before
writing files, and displays a warning message if there is not enough memory
available.

The term folder refers to a directory location on the USB flash drive.

The default location for the file save or file recall functions is the current
folder.

/usb0/ is the root folder.

The oscilloscope resets the current folder to /usb0/ when you power on the
oscilloscope, or when you insert a USB flash drive after the oscilloscope is
powered on.

File names can have one to eight characters, followed by a period, and then
followed with an extension of one to three characters.

The oscilloscope displays long file names created on PC operating systems


with the shortened file name from the operating system.

File names are case insensitive and are displayed in upper case.

You can use the File Utilities menu to do the following tasks:

List the contents of the current folder

Select a file or folder

Navigate to other folders

Create, rename, and delete files and folders

Format the USB flash drive

See File utilities for the USB flash drive on page 110.

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Saving and recalling files with a USB flash drive


There are two ways to operate the USB flash drive for file storage:

through the Save/Recall menu

through the alternative Save function of the front-panel Save button

You can use the following Save/Recall menu options to write data to or retrieve
data from a USB flash drive:

Save Image

Save Setup

Save Waveform

Recall Setup

Recall Waveform

NOTE. The front-panel Save button


can be used as a save button for quick
storage of files to a flash drive. For information on how to save many files at
once, or images one after another, refer to Using the Save Functions of the
Front-Panel Save button. See Using the save function of the Front-Panel save
button on page 65.

Save image save setup


and save waveform
options

You can save a screen image, the oscilloscope settings, or waveform data to a file
on the USB flash drive through the Save/Recall menu.
Each save option operates in a similar way. As an example, to save a screen
image file to a flash drive, follow these steps:
1. Insert a USB flash drive into the USB Flash Drive port.
2. Push Utility Options Printer Setup and set the following options:
Option

Settings

Description

Ink Saver

On, Off

Saves the screen image on a white


background when you select On

Layout

Portrait, Landscape

Orients the screen shot

3. Access the screen you want to save.


4. Push the Save/Recall front-panel button.
5. Select the Action Save Image Save option.
The oscilloscope saves the screen image in the current folder and automatically
generates the file name. See Save-Recall on page 96.

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Recall setup and recall


waveform options

You can recall the oscilloscope settings or waveform data from a file on the USB
flash drive through the Save/Recall menu.
Each recall option operates in a similar way. As an example, to recall a waveform
file from a USB flash drive, follow these steps:
1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the desired waveform file into the
USB Flash Drive port on the front of the oscilloscope.
2. Push the Save/Recall front panel button.
3. Select the Action Recall Waveform Select File option.
You can use the Change Folder option to navigate to another folder on the
flash drive.
4. Turn the Multipurpose knob to select the waveform file to recall.
The name of the file in the Recall option changes as you scroll.
5. Select the To option and specify which reference memory location to recall
the waveform to (RefA or RefB).
6. Push the Recall FnnnnCHx.CSV option button, where FnnnnCHx.CSV is
the name of the waveform file.
NOTE. For folders on the flash drive that contain one waveform file, select the
Save/Recall Action Recall Waveform To option and specify the
reference memory location to recall the waveform to. The name of the file
appears in the Recall option. See Save-Recall on page 96.

Using the save function of the Front-Panel save button


You can set the front-panel save button
to write data to the USB flash drive as
an alternative function. To set the function of the button to save data, access the
following options:

Saves all to files

Save/Recall Action - Save All

Utility - more - page 1 of 2 Options Printer Setup

The Saves All to Files option lets you save the current oscilloscope information
to files on the USB flash drive. A single Saves All to Files action uses less than
700 kB of space on the flash drive.
Before you can save data to the USB flash drive, you need to change the frontpanel Save button
to the alternative Save function. To do so, select the Save/
Recall Save All Print Button Saves All to Files option.

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To save all the oscilloscope files to a USB flash drive, follow these steps:
1. Insert a USB flash drive into the USB Flash Drive port.
2. To change the folder designated as the current folder, push the Select Folder
option button.
The oscilloscope creates a new folder within the current folder each time you
push the front panel Save button, and automatically generates the folder
name.
3. Set up the oscilloscope to capture your data.
4. Push the Save button.
The oscilloscope creates a new folder on the flash drive and saves the screen
image, waveform data, and setup data in separate files in that new folder, using
the current oscilloscope and file format settings. The oscilloscope names the
folder ALLnnnn. See Save-Recall on page 96.
To see a list of the files created by the Saves All To Files function, access the
Utility File Utilities menu.
Source

File name

Ch(x)

FnnnnCHx.CSV, where nnnn is an automatically-generated number, and


x is the channel number

Math

FnnnnMTH.CSV

Ref(x)

FnnnnRFx.CSV, where x is the reference memory letter

Screen Image

FnnnnTEK.???, where ??? is the current file format

Settings

FnnnnTEK.SET

File type

Contents and uses

.CSV

Contains ASCII text strings that list the time


(relative to the trigger) and amplitude values for
each of the 2500 waveform data points; you can
import .CSV files into many spreadsheet and
math analysis applications.

.SET

Contains an ASCII text string listing of the


oscilloscope settings; refer to the TBS1000B,
TDS2000C and TPS2000 Series Digital
Oscilloscopes Programmer Manual to decode
strings.

Screen images

Import files into spreadsheet and word


processing applications; type of image file
depends on the application.

NOTE. The oscilloscope stores these settings until you change them, even if you
push the Default Setup button.

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Saves image to file

This option lets you save the oscilloscope screen image to a file named
TEKnnnn.???, where the .??? is the current Saves Image to File format. The next
table lists the file formats.
File format

Extension

Comments

BMP

BMP

This bitmap format uses a lossless algorithm,


and is compatible with most word processing
and spreadsheet programs; this is the default.

JPEG

JPG

This bitmap format uses a lossy compression


algorithm, and is commonly used by digital
cameras and by other digital photographic
applications.

Before you can save data to the USB flash drive, you must change the Save
button to the alternative Save function. To do so, select the Save/Recall Save
All Print Button Saves Image to File option.
To save a screen image to a USB flash drive, follow these steps:
1. Insert a USB flash drive into the USB Flash Drive port.
2. To change the folder designated as the current folder, push the Select Folder
option button.
3. Access the screen you want to save.
4. Push the front-panel Save button.
The oscilloscope saves the screen image and automatically generates the file
name.
To see a list of the files created by the Save Image To File function, you can
access the Utility File Utilities menu.

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USB device port


You can use a USB cable to connect the oscilloscope to a PC. The USB Device
port is on the rear of the oscilloscope.

USB Device port

Installing the PC communications software on a PC


Before you connect the oscilloscope to a PC with Tektronix OpenChoice PC
Communications Software, you must download that software from
www.tektronix.com/software and install it on your PC.
CAUTION. If you connect the oscilloscope to your PC before you install the
software, the PC will not recognize the oscilloscope. The PC will label the
oscilloscope as an Unknown Device and not communicate with the oscilloscope.
To avoid this, install the software on your PC before you connect the oscilloscope
to your PC.

NOTE. Be sure you have installed the latest version of PC Communications


software.
Software for your oscilloscope is available through the Software finder on the
Tektronix web site.
To install the PC Communications software, follow these steps:
1. Run the OpenChoice Desktop software on the PC. The InstallShield wizard
appears on the screen.
2. Follow the on-screen directions.
3. Exit the InstallShield wizard.

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Connecting to a PC
After you install the software on your PC, you can connect the oscilloscope to the
PC.
NOTE. You must install the software before you connect the oscilloscope to the
PC. See Installing the PC communications software on a PC on page 68.
To connect the oscilloscope to the PC, follow these steps:
1. Power on the oscilloscope.
2. Insert one end of a USB cable into the USB Device port on the back of the
oscilloscope.
3. Power on the PC.
4. Insert the other end of the cable into the desired USB port on a PC.
5. If a Found New Hardware message appears, follow the on-screen directions
for the Found New Hardware wizard.
Do NOT search for the hardware to install on the web.
6. For a Windows XP systems, follow these steps:
a. If you see the Tektronix PictBridge Device dialog box, click Cancel.
b. When prompted, select the option that tells Windows NOT to connect to
Windows Update, and click Next.
c. In the next window, you should see that you are installing software for a
USB Test and Measurement Device. If you do not see USB Test and
Measurement Device software, the OpenChoice Desktop software is not
properly installed.
d. Select the option that installs the software automatically (the
recommended option) and click Next.
Windows will install the driver for your oscilloscope.
e. If you do not see the USB Test and Measurement Device in step c, or if
Windows cannot find the software driver, the OpenChoice Desktop
software is not properly installed.
In these situations, click Cancel to exit the Found New Hardware wizard.
Do NOT allow the wizard to finish.
Unplug the USB cable from your oscilloscope and install the
OpenChoice Desktop software.
Reconnect your oscilloscope to the PC and follow steps 6a, 6b, 6c, and
6d.
f.

Click Finish.

g. If a dialog labeled Test and Measurement Device appears, select what


you would like Windows to do, and click OK.

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7. For Windows 2000 systems:


a. When prompted, select the option that tells Windows to display a list of
known drivers and click Next.
b. In the next window, select USB Test and Measurement Device. If you do
not see a USB Test and Measurement Device selection, the OpenChoice
Desktop software is not properly installed.
c. In the next window, click Next to allow Windows to install the driver for
your oscilloscope.
Windows will install the driver for your oscilloscope.
d. If you do not see the USB Test and Measurement Device in step b, or if
Windows cannot find the software driver, the software is not properly
installed.
In these situations, click Cancel to exit the Found New Hardware wizard.
Do NOT allow the wizard to finish.
Unplug the USB cable from your oscilloscope, and install the software.
Reconnect your oscilloscope to the PC and follow steps 7a, 7b, and 7c.
8. When prompted, click Finish.
9. If Windows asks you to insert a CD, click Cancel.
10. Run the PC Communications software on your PC.
11. If the oscilloscope and PC do not communicate, refer to the PC
Communications online help and documentation.

Connecting to a GPIB system


If you want to communicate between the oscilloscope and a GPIB system, use a
TEK-USB-488 adapter and follow these steps:
1. Connect the oscilloscope to a TEK-USB-488 adapter with a USB cable.
The Accessories appendix has information on how to order an adapter. See
Accessories and options on page 133.
2. Connect the TEK-USB-488 adapter to your GPIB system with a GPIB cable.
3. Push the Utility Options GPIB Setup Address option button to
select the appropriate address for the adapter, or use the multipurpose knob.
The default GPIB address is 1.
4. Run your GPIB software on your GPIB system.
5. If the oscilloscope and your GPIB system do not communicate, refer to the
information on the software for your GPIB system, and to the user manual
for the TEK-USB-488 adapter to resolve the problem.

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Command entry
NOTE. For command information, refer to the TBS1000B, TDS2000C and
TPS2000 Series Digital Oscilloscopes Programmer Manual, 077-0444-XX. You
can download manuals at www.tektronix.com/manuals.

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This chapter describes the menus and operating details associated with each
front-panel menu button or control.

Acquire
Push the Acquire button to set acquisition parameters.
Options

Comments

Sample

Use to acquire and accurately display most


waveforms; this is the default mode

Peak Detect

Use to detect glitches and reduce the possibility


of aliasing

Average

Use to reduce random or uncorrelated noise in


the signal display; the number of averages is
selectable

Averages

Key points

Settings

4, 16, 64, 128

Select number of averages

If you probe a noisy square wave signal that contains intermittent, narrow
glitches, the waveform displayed will vary depending on the acquisition mode
you choose.

Sample

Peak Detect

Average

Sample. Use Sample acquisition mode to acquire 2500 points and display them
at the horizontal scale (seconds/division) setting. Sample mode is the default
mode.

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Sample acquisition intervals (2500)

= Sample points
Sample mode acquires a single sample point in each interval.
The oscilloscope samples at the following rates:

Maximum of 2 GS/s for 100 MHz, 150, and 200 MHz models

Maximum of 1 GS/s for 50 MHz and 70 MHz models

At 100 ns and faster settings, this sample rate does not acquire 2500 points. In
this case, a Digital Signal Processor interpolates points between the sampled
points to make a 2500 point waveform record.
Peak Detect. Use Peak Detect acquisition mode to detect glitches as narrow as
10 ns and to limit the possibility of aliasing. This mode is effective when at the
horizontal scale setting of 5 ms/division or slower.
Peak Detect acquisition intervals (1250)

= Sample points displayed


Peak Detect mode displays the highest and lowest acquired voltage in each
interval.

NOTE. If you set the horizontal scale (seconds/division) setting to 2.5 ms/div or
faster, the acquisition mode changes to Sample because the sample rate is fast
enough that Peak Detect is not necessary. The oscilloscope does not display a
message to tell you that the mode was changed to Sample.
When there is enough waveform noise, a typical peak detect display shows large
black areas. The oscilloscope displays this area with diagonal lines to improve
display performance.

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Typical peak detect display

TBS1000B peak detect display

Average. Use Average acquisition mode to reduce random or uncorrelated noise


in the signal you want to display. Data is acquired in sample mode, then a
number of waveforms are averaged together.
Select the number of acquisitions (4, 16, 64, or 128) to average for the waveform.
Run/Stop Button. Push the Run/Stop button when you want the oscilloscope to
continuously acquire waveforms. Push the button again to stop the acquisition.
Single Button. Push the Single (single sequence) button when you want the
oscilloscope to acquire a single waveform and then stop. Each time you push the
Single button, the oscilloscope begins to acquire another waveform. After the
oscilloscope detects a trigger it completes the acquisition and stops.
Acquisition mode

Single button

Sample, Peak Detect

Sequence is complete when one acquisition is acquired

Average

Sequence is complete when the defined number of acquisitions is


reached; See Acquire on page 73.

Scan Mode Display. You can use the Horizontal Scan acquisition mode (also
called Roll mode) to continuously monitor signals that change slowly. The
oscilloscope displays waveform updates from the left to the right of the screen
and erases old points as it displays new points. A moving, one-division-wide
blank section of the screen separates the new waveform points from the old.
The oscilloscope changes to the Scan acquisition mode when you turn the
Horizontal Scale knob to 100 ms/div or slower, and select the Auto Mode option
in the Trigger Menu.
To disable Scan mode, push the Trigger Menu button and set the Mode option to
Normal.
Stopping the Acquisition. While the acquisition is running, the waveform
display is live. Stopping the acquisition (when you push the Run/Stop button)
freezes the display. In either mode, the waveform display can be scaled or
positioned with the vertical and horizontal controls.

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Autorange
When you hold the Autoset button for more than 1.5 seconds, the oscilloscope
activates or deactivates the Autorange function.
This function automatically adjusts setup values to track a signal. If the signal
changes, the setup continues to track the signal. When you power on the
oscilloscope, autoranging is always inactive.
Options

Comment

Autoranging

Activates or deactivates the Autorange function

Vertical and Horizontal Tracks and adjusts both axes


Vertical Only

Tracks and adjusts the Vertical scale; does not change the horizontal
settings

Horizontal Only

Tracks and adjusts the Horizontal scale; does not change the vertical
settings

Undo Autoranging

Causes the oscilloscope to recall the previous setup

The following conditions cause autorange to adjust settings:

Too many or too few waveform periods for a clear display of the trigger
source (except when in Vertical Only)

Waveform amplitude too large or too small (except when in Horizontal Only)

Ideal trigger level changes

When you push the Autoset button for more than 1.5 seconds, the oscilloscope
enters the autorange mode and adjusts controls to produce a usable display of the
input signal.

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Function

Setting

Acquire mode

Sample

Display format

YT

Display persist

Off

Horizontal position

Adjusted

Horizontal view

Main

Run/Stop

RUN

Horizontal scale (seconds/division)

Adjusted

Trigger coupling

DC

Trigger holdoff

Minimum

Trigger level

Adjusted

Trigger mode

Edge

Vertical bandwidth

Full

Vertical BW limit

Off

Vertical coupling

DC

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Setting

Vertical invert

Off

Vertical scale (volts/division)

Adjusted

The following changes to the setup of the oscilloscope deactivate autorange:

Vertical scale deactivates vertical autoranging

Horizontal scale deactivates horizontal autoranging

Display or remove a channel waveform

Trigger settings

Single sequence acquisition mode

Recall a setup

XY Display format

Persistence

The Autorange function is usually more useful than Autoset in the following
situations:

Analyzing a dynamically changing signal

Quickly comparing a sequence of several signals without adjusting the


oscilloscope. This is very useful if you need to use two probes at the same
time, or if you need to use a probe in one hand and are holding something
else in the other.

Controlling which settings the oscilloscope automatically adjusts

If your signals vary in frequency, but have similar amplitudes, you can use
Horizontal Only autoranging. The oscilloscope will adjust the horizontal settings,
but leave the vertical settings unchanged. This way, you can visually estimate the
amplitude of the signal without worrying about the vertical scale changing.
Vertical Only autoranging works similarly, adjusting vertical parameters and
leaving the horizontal settings unchanged.

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Autoset
When you push the Autoset button once, the oscilloscope identifies the type of
waveform and adjusts controls to produce a usable display of the input signal.
When you press the button for more than 1.5 seconds, it will perform the
Autorange function. It will displays the Autorange Menu and activate or
deactivate the autoranging function.
Function

Setting

Acquire mode

Adjusted to Sample or Peak Detect

Cursors

Off

Display format

Set to YT

Display type

Set to Dots for a video signal, set to Vectors for


an FFT spectrum; otherwise, unchanged

Horizontal position

Adjusted

Horizontal scale (seconds/division)

Adjusted

Trigger coupling

Adjusted to DC, Noise Reject, or HF Reject

Trigger holdoff

Minimum

Trigger level

Set to 50%

Trigger mode

Auto

Trigger source

Adjusted; refer to the information after this table;


cannot use Autoset on the Ext Trig signal

Trigger slope

Adjusted

Trigger type

Edge or Video

Trigger Video Polarity

Normal

Trigger Video Sync

Adjusted

Trigger Video Standard

Adjusted

Vertical bandwidth

Full

Vertical coupling

DC (if Ground was previously selected); AC for a


video signal; otherwise, unchanged

Volts/Div

Adjusted

The Autoset function examines all channels for signals and displays
corresponding waveforms. Autoset also determines the trigger source based on
the following conditions:

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If multiple channels have signals, the oscilloscope displays the channel with
the lowest frequency signal.

If no signals are found, then the oscilloscope displays the lowest-numbered


channel when Autoset was invoked.

If no signals are found and no channels are displayed, then the oscilloscope
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When you use Autoset and the oscilloscope cannot determine the signal type, the
oscilloscope adjusts the horizontal and the vertical scales, then takes the Mean
and Pk-to-Pk automatic measurements.
The Autoset function is usually more useful than Autorange in the following
situations:

Sine wave

Troubleshooting one stable signal

Automatically seeing measurements of your signal

Easily changing how the signal is presented. For example, viewing only one
cycle of the waveform, or the rising edge of the waveform

Viewing video signals or FFT signals

When you use the Autoset function and the oscilloscope determines that the
signal is similar to a sine wave, the oscilloscope displays the following options:
Sine wave
Multi-cycle sine

Single-cycle sine

Square wave or pulse

Details
Displays several cycles with appropriate vertical and horizontal scaling;
the oscilloscope displays Cycle RMS, Frequency, Period, and Peak-toPeak automatic measurements
Sets the horizontal scale to display about one cycle of the waveform; the
oscilloscope displays Mean, and Peak-to-Peak automatic measurements

FFT

Converts the input time-domain signal into its frequency components and
displays the result as a graph of frequency versus magnitude (spectrum).
Refer to the FFT chapter for more information
See FFT on page 53.

Undo Autoset

Causes the oscilloscope to recall the previous setup

When you use the Autoset function and the oscilloscope determines that the
signal is similar to a square wave or pulse, the oscilloscope displays the following
options:
Square wave or
Multi-cycle square

Single-cycle square

Rising edge

Details
Displays several cycles with appropriate vertical and horizontal scaling;
the oscilloscope displays Pk-Pk, Mean, Period, and Frequency automatic
measurements
Sets the horizontal scale to display about one cycle of the waveform; the
oscilloscope displays Min, Max, Mean, and Positive Width automatic
measurements
Displays the edge, and the Rise Time and Peak-to-Peak automatic
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Square wave or

Displays the edge, and the Fall Time and Peak-to-Peak automatic
measurements

Falling edge
Undo Autoset

Video signal

Details

Causes the oscilloscope to recall the previous setup

When you use the Autoset function and the oscilloscope determines that the
signal is a video signal, the oscilloscope displays the following options:
Video signal options Details
Displays several fields and the oscilloscope triggers on any field
Fields All Fields
Lines All Lines
Lines Number

Odd Fields
Even Fields
Undo Autoset

Displays one complete line with parts of the previous and next line; the
oscilloscope triggers on any line
Displays one complete line with parts of the previous and next line; use
the multipurpose knob to select a specific line number for the
oscilloscope to use as a trigger
Displays several fields and the oscilloscope triggers only on odd
numbered fields
Displays several fields and the oscilloscope triggers only on even
numbered fields
Causes the oscilloscope to recall the previous setup

NOTE. Video autoset sets the Display Type option to Dot Mode.

Enable (EDU models only)

To further enhance the EDU models value in your educational environment, you
can disable the EDU oscilloscope Autoset function. For example, in beginning
labs where it is important for a student to learn the basic operation of the
oscilloscope, disabling Autoset will help them apply their knowledge of an
oscilloscope's operation instead of taking shortcuts with the Autoset button.
This feature is password controlled so Autoset can be disabled or enabled by
pushing the front-panel Utility on the side menu page 1 - more - page 1 of 3
on the side menu page 2 Autoset Enable Setting. Then on the side menu push
either Autoset Enable or Autoset Disable and enter the appropriate password.
The factory default password is 1946. The oscilloscope accepts passwords with
four characters or digits. You can change the password with the Change
Password item in the autoset side menu.

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Counter
Use the counter function from the Function button menu to simultaneously
monitor two different signal frequencies. This feature provides a more accurate
reading than is available with the oscilloscopes frequency measurement.
Options

Settings

Ch1

On, Off

Ch2

On, Off

Comments

Ch1 Trigger

Use the multipurpose knob to set the trigger


level.

Ch2 Trigger

Use the multipurpose knob to set the trigger


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Course (EDU models only)


Run labs right on your oscilloscope. Also, read theory and procedures, and
capture your lab results right there as well.

Create your course on a


PC

Create new course materials on a PC with separate PC-based software, which you
can download from www.tektronix.com/software or find on a CD that
accompanied your oscilloscope. After you create the materials, you can distribute
them to TBS1000B-EDU oscilloscopes using a USB flash memory device.
You can also check at www.tektronix.com for a separate Courseware Web page,
where you can find copies of labs that others have created and uploaded to share.

Load your course on your


TBS1000B-EDU

To load a new course on a TBS1000B-EDU oscilloscope,


1. Insert the USB memory device that contains your course into the front-panel
USB slot of your TBS1000B-EDU.
2. Push Utility - more - page 1 of 3 Update Course.
3. Use the Multipurpose knob to scroll through the resulting file list and to
highlight the desired course folder. Course folders have an .xpkg suffix.
4. Push Upload Course to load the course into your oscilloscope.

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Run labs on your


TBS1000B-EDU

You can access the lab content via the dedicated Course button located on the on
the front panel. Use the oscilloscopes soft keys and the multipurpose knob to
access up to 8 courses, which can have up to 30 labs each. Store up to 100 MB of
course material on the oscilloscope. Once you choose a lab, you can review the
overview section, perform the lab using the step-by-step procedure, collect data,
check and save the data results and generate reports that show the waveforms
created for each step in the procedure.
To run your desired lab:
1. Push the Course front-panel button to enable operation of courseware
directly on the oscilloscope.
2. Push a side-bezel menu item to choose the desired course from those listed.
3. Turn the Multipurpose knob to highlight the lab to run. Push the knob to
select the desired lab.
4. On the resulting screen, select the desired content from the side-bezel menu.
Read the Overview and the step-by-step Procedure. Push Data Collection
and save results to a USB memory device.
5. When done running the lab, select Report from the side-bezel menu. Use the
resulting side-bezel menu to enter your student identification number.
6. Push OK from the side-bezel menu.
7. On the resulting course report, push Save on the side-bezel menu. This will
save the report onto an attached USB memory device.
Course
Overview
Procedur
e
Data
Collectio
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Reports
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Cursor
Push the Cursor button to display the measurement cursors and Cursor Menu,
and then turn the Multipurpose knob to change the position of a cursor.
Options
Type

Source

Settings

Comments

Time, Amplitude, Off

Select and display the measurement cursors;


Time measures time, frequency, and amplitude;
Amplitude measures amplitude, such as current
or voltage

Ch1, Ch2, FFT, Math,


Ref A, Ref B

Choose the waveform on which to take the


cursor measurements
Cursor readouts display the measurement

Displays the absolute value of the difference


(delta) between the cursors

Cursor 1

Displays selected cursor location (time is


referenced to the trigger position, and amplitude
to the reference connection)

Cursor 2

Delta () values vary with the following types of cursors:

Time cursors display t, 1/ t and V (or I, VV, and so on)

Amplitude cursors, and Magnitude cursors (FFT source) display V, I,


VV, and so on

Frequency cursors (FFT source) display 1/Hz and dB

NOTE. The oscilloscope must display a waveform for the cursors and cursor
readouts to appear.
NOTE. The oscilloscope displays the time and amplitude values for each
waveform when you use Time cursors.

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Cursor Movement. Use the multipurpose knob to move Cursor 1 or Cursor 2.


You can move the cursors only while the Cursor Menu is displayed. The active
cursor is represented by a solid line.

Amplitude cursors

Time cursors

Default setup
Push the Default Setup button to recall most of the factory option and control
settings, but not all. Appendix D lists the default settings that will be recalled.

Display
Push the Utility button and Display side-menu selection to choose how
waveforms are presented and to change the appearance of the entire display.
Options

Settings

Comments

Type

Vectors, Dots

Vectors fill the space between adjacent sample


points in the display
Dots display only the sample points

Persist

Off, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, Sets the length of time each displayed sample
Infinite
point remains displayed

Format

YT, XY

YT format displays the vertical voltage in relation


to time (horizontal scale)
XY format displays a dot each time a sample is
acquired on channel 1 and channel 2
Channel 1 voltage or current determines the X
coordinate of the dot (horizontal) and the
channel 2 voltage or current determines the Y
coordinate (vertical)

Backlight

0 to 100%

Use the Multipurpose knob to adjust the display


backlight.

Depending on the type, waveforms will be displayed in three different styles:


solid, dimmed, and broken.

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1. A solid waveform indicates a channel (live) waveform display. The


waveform remains solid when the acquisition is stopped if no controls are
changed that make the display accuracy uncertain.
Changing the vertical and horizontal controls is allowed on stopped
acquisitions.
2. Reference waveforms appear white and waveforms with persistence applied
appear in the same color as the Main waveform, but with less intensity.
3. A broken line indicates the waveform display no longer matches the controls.
This happens when you stop the acquisition, and change a control setting that
the oscilloscope is not able to apply to the displayed waveform. For example,
changing the trigger controls on a stopped acquisition causes a broken-line
waveform.

Key points

Persistence. The oscilloscope displays persistence waveform data with less


intensity than "live" waveform data. With Persistence set to Infinite, record points
accumulate until a control is changed.
Option

Comments

Off

Removes default or old waveforms whenever new waveforms display

Time limit

Displays new waveforms at normal intensity and old waveforms at a


lower intensity; erases old waveforms when they reach the time limit

Infinite

Older waveforms become less bright but always remain visible; use
Infinite persistence to look for infrequent events and to measure long
term peak-to-peak noise

XY Format. Use the XY format to analyze phase differences, such as those


represented by Lissajous patterns. The format plots the voltage on channel
1 against the voltage on channel 2, where channel 1 is the horizontal axis and
channel 2 is the vertical axis. The oscilloscope uses the untriggered Sample
acquisition mode and displays data as dots. The sampling rate is fixed at 1 MS/s.
NOTE. The oscilloscope can capture a waveform in normal YT mode at any
sampling rate. You can view the same waveform in XY mode. To do so, stop the
acquisition and change the display format to XY.

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In XY format, the controls operate as follows:

The channel 1 Vertical Scale and Vertical Position controls set the
horizontal scale and position.

The channel 2 Vertical Scale and Vertical Position controls continue to set
vertical scale and position.

The following functions do not work in XY display format:

Autoset (resets display format to YT)

Autorange

Automatic measurements

Cursors

Reference or Math waveforms

Save/Recall Save All

Time base controls

Trigger controls

FFT
Options

Settings

Source waveform

On or Off

Source

Ch1 or Ch2

Window

Hanning, Flattop, or
Rectangular

FFT Zoom

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Typically, use Hanning for the best frequency


resolution, Flattop for the best magnitude
accuracy, and Rectangular for the best transient
analysis.

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Function
For non-EDU models, use the Function button to access: limit test, data logging,
the counter, and the trend plot.
For EDU models, use the Function button to access the counter.

Non-EDU models

Options

Settings

Comments

Limit Test

Source

Defines the source of the waveforms against


which to run the template waveform

Compare To

Specifies the limit test template against which to


compare the signals defined with the Source
menu item.

Run/Stop Test

Toggles between whether to start or stop the


limit test

Template Setup

Sets up a limit test waveform template. This is


the mask signal you define as the boundary to
compare with the input source signal. Do this
before running a limit test

Action on Violation

Defines the actions the oscilloscope will take


after detecting a violation

Stop After

Defines the conditions that will cause the


oscilloscope to end limit testing

Data Logging

Sets the data logging feature on or off

Source

Sets the signal source to log data from

Duration

Sets the time duration of data logging in half


hour increments, from 0.5 hour to 8 hours, or in
one hour increments, from 8 hours to 24 hours,
or to indefinite

Select Folder

Sets the folder to save the waveform data to

Data Logging

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Counter

Ch1, Ch2, Ch1 Trigger,


Ch2 Trigger

Trend plot

Run/Stop, Source 1,
Plot a graph of one or two measurements as a
Type 1, Source 2, Type function of time.
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Options

Settings

Counter

Ch1, Ch2, Ch1 Trigger,


Ch2 Trigger

Comments

Help
Push the Help button to display the Help menu. The topics cover all the menu
options and controls of the oscilloscope.

Horizontal
You can use the horizontal controls to adjust the trigger point location relative to
the acquired waveform and to adjust the horizontal scale (time/division).
A readout near the top right of the screen displays the current horizontal position
in seconds. The oscilloscope also indicates horizontal position with an arrow icon
at the top of the graticule.

Knobs and buttons

Horizontal Position Knob. Use to control the position of the trigger relative to
the center of the screen.
The trigger point can be set to the left or the right of the center of the screen. The
maximum number of divisions to the left depends on the Horizontal Scale (time
base) setting. For most scales, the maximum is at least 100 divisions. Placing the
trigger point off the screen to the left is called Delayed Sweep.
Push to center the trigger on the screen.
Horizontal Scale Knob (seconds/division). Use to change the horizontal time
scale to magnify or compress the waveform.

Key points

Horizontal Scale. If waveform acquisition is stopped (using the Run/Stop or


Single button), the Horizontal Scale control expands or compresses the
waveform. Use to zoom in on a detail of the waveform.
Scan Mode Display (Roll Mode). When the Horizontal Scale control is set to
100 ms/div or slower and the trigger mode is set to Auto, the oscilloscope enters
the Scan acquisition mode. In this mode, the waveform display updates from left
to right. There is no trigger or horizontal position control of waveforms during
scan mode. See Acquire on page 73.

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Math
Push the Math (M) button to display waveform math operations. Push the Math
button again to remove math waveforms. See Vertical controls on page 111.
Options

Comments

Operation: +, -,

Math operations; see the next table

Sources

Sources used for the operations; see the next table

Position

Use the multipurpose knob to set the vertical position of the resultant
Math waveform

Vertical Scale

Use the multipurpose knob to set the vertical scale of the resultant Math
waveform

The Math Menu includes Sources options for each operation.


Operation

Sources option

Comments

+ (addition)

Ch1 + Ch2

Channels 1 and 2 are added together

- (subtraction)

Ch1 - Ch2

The channel 2 waveform is subtracted from the


channel 1 waveform

Ch2 - Ch1

The channel 1 waveform is subtracted from the


channel 2 waveform

Ch1 Ch2

Channels 1 and 2 are multiplied together

(multiplication)

Key points

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Waveform Units. The combination of source waveform units determine the


resulting units for the Math waveform.
Waveform unit

Waveform unit

Operation

Resulting Math unit

+ or -

+ or -

+ or -

VV

AA

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Push the Measure button to access automatic measurements. There are 34 types
of measurements available. You can display up to six at a time. The oscilloscope
displays the measurements towards the bottom of the screen after you choose
them.

Key points

Taking Measurements. You can display up to six automatic measurements at a


time. The waveform channel must be on (displayed) to make a measurement.
Automated measurements cannot be taken on reference waveforms, or while
using XY or scan mode. The measurements update about two times per second.
The following tables list each automatic measurement by category: time or
amplitude.
Table 1: Time measurements
Measurement

Description

Period

The time required to complete the first cycle in a


waveform or gated region. Period is the
reciprocal of frequency and is measured in
seconds.

Frequency

The first cycle in a waveform or gated region.


Frequency is the reciprocal of the period; it is
measured in hertz (Hz) where one Hz is one
cycle per second.

DelayRR (rising to
rising)

The time between the mid reference (default


50%) amplitude point of two different rising
waveforms. See also Phase.

DelayFF (falling to
falling)

The time between the mid reference (default


50%) amplitude point of the two different falling
waveforms.

DelayRF (rising to
falling)

The time between the mid reference (default


50%) amplitude point of the rising and the falling
waveforms.

DelayFR (falling to
rising

The time between the mid reference (default


50%) amplitude point of the falling and the rising
waveforms.

Rise Time

The time required for the leading edge of the


first pulse in the waveform or gated region to
rise from the low reference value (default = 10%)
to the high reference value (default = 90%) of
the final value.

Fall Time

The time required for the falling edge of the first


pulse in the waveform or gated region to fall
from the high reference value (default = 90%) to
the low reference value (default = 10%) of the
final value.

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Measurement

Description

Positive Duty Cycle

The ratio of the positive pulse width to the signal


period expressed as a percentage. The duty
cycle is measured on the first cycle in the
waveform or gated region.

Negative Duty Cycle

The ratio of the negative pulse width to the


signal period expressed as a percentage. The
duty cycle is measured on the first cycle in the
waveform or gated region.

Positive Pulse Width

The distance (time) between the mid reference


(default 50%) amplitude points of a positive
pulse. The measurement is made on the first
pulse in the waveform or gated region.

Negative Pulse Width

The distance (time) between the mid reference


(default 50%) amplitude points of a negative
pulse. The measurement is made on the first
pulse in the waveform or gated region.

Burst Width

The duration of a burst (a series of transient


events) and is measured over the entire
waveform or gated region.

Phase

The phase angle difference of signals from two


different channels, using the rising edge of the
first signal compared to the rising edge of the
second signal. .

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Measurement

Description

Positive Overshoot

This is measured over the entire waveform or


gated region and is expressed as:
Positive Overshoot = (Maximum High) /
Amplitude x 100%.

Negative Overshoot

This is measured over the entire waveform or


gated region and is expressed as:
Negative Overshoot = (Low Minimum) /
Amplitude x 100%.

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Measurement

Description

Pk-Pk

The absolute difference between the maximum


and minimum amplitude in the entire waveform
or gated region.

Amplitude

The high value less the low value measured


over the entire waveform or gated region.

High

This value is used as 100% whenever high


reference, mid reference, or low reference
values are needed, such as in fall time or rise
time measurements. Calculate using either the
min/max or histogram method. The min/max
method uses the maximum value found. The
histogram method uses the most common value
found above the midpoint. This value is
measured over the entire waveform or gated
region.

Low

This value is used as 0% whenever high


reference, mid reference, or low reference
values are needed, such as in fall time or rise
time measurements. Calculate using either the
min/max or histogram method. The min/max
method uses the minimum value found. The
histogram method uses the most common value
found below the midpoint. This value is
measured over the entire waveform or gated
region.

Max

The most positive peak voltage. Max is


measured over the entire waveform or gated
region.

Min

The most negative peak voltage. Min is


measured over the entire waveform or gated
region.

Mean

The arithmetic mean amplitude over the entire


waveform or gated region.

Cycle Mean

The arithmetic mean over the first cycle in the


waveform or the first cycle in the gated region.

RMS

The true Root Mean Square voltage over the


entire waveform or gated region.

Cycle RMS

The true Root Mean Square voltage over the


first cycle in the waveform or the first cycle in the
gated region.

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Table 3: Miscellaneous measurements

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Measurement

Description

Rising Edge Count

The number of positive transitions from the low


reference value to the high reference value in
the waveform or gated region.

Falling Edge Count

The number of negative transitions from the high


reference value to the low reference value in the
waveform or gated region.

Positive Pulse Count

The number of positive pulses that rise above


the mid reference crossing in the waveform or
gated region.

Negative Pulse Count

The number of negative pulses that fall below


the mid reference crossing in the waveform or
gated region.

Area

Area measurement is a voltage over time


measurement. It returns the area over the entire
waveform or gated region in volt-seconds. Area
measured above ground is positive; area
measured below ground is negative.

Cycle Area

A voltage over time measurement. The


measurement is the area over the first cycle in
the waveform or the first cycle in the gated
region expressed in volt-seconds. The area
above the common reference point is positive,
and the area below the common reference point
is negative.

Cursor Mean

The arithmetic mean of the waveform data from


the selected starting to the ending point

Cursor RMS

Calculates a true RMS measurement of the


waveform data from the selected starting to the
ending point

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Measurement gating
Gating confines the measurement to a portion of a waveform defined by the
cursors. To use:
1. Push the Measure front panel button.
2. Push the Measure Gating On/Off side bezel button.

Menu off
Push Menu Off to clear displayed menus from the screen.

Print-Ready screenshots
You can set up the oscilloscope to save print-ready images through the Utility
- more - page 1 of 2 (page 1 of 3 on EDU models) Options Printer Setup
menu.
Option

Setting

Comments

Ink Saver

On, Off

Prints the screen image on a white background


when you select On

Portrait, Landscape

Printer output orientation

Bmp, Jpg

Print file format

Layout

File Format

The printer may override your selection for best fit.

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Reference menu
The Reference menu can turn on or turn off reference memory waveforms from
the display. The waveforms are stored in the non-volatile memory of the
oscilloscope, and have the following designations: RefA and RefB.
To display (recall) or hide a reference waveform, follow these steps:
1. Push the Ref front panel button.
2. Push the side-menu button corresponding to the reference waveform you
wish to display or hide.
Reference waveforms have the following characteristics:

Reference waveforms are displayed in white

Two reference waveforms can be displayed at the same time

Vertical and horizontal scale readouts display at the bottom of the screen

Reference waveforms cannot be zoomed or panned

You can display one or two reference waveforms at the same time as "live"
channel waveforms. If you display two reference waveforms, you must hide one
waveform before you can display a different one.
Refer to Save Waveform for information on how to save reference waveforms.
See Save waveform on page 98.

Save-Recall
Push the Save/Recall button to save oscilloscope setups, screen images, or
waveforms, or to recall oscilloscope setups or waveforms.
The Save/Recall menu is made up of many submenus which you can access
through an Action option. Each Action option displays a menu that allows you to
further define the save or recall function.

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Action options

Comments

Save All

Contains the option that configures the Print button to send data to a
printer or to save data to a USB flash drive

Save Image

Saves a screen image to a file in a specified format

Save Setup

Saves the current oscilloscope settings to a file in a specified folder or in


nonvolatile setup memory

Save Waveform

Saves the specified waveform to a file or to reference memory

Recall Setup

Recalls an oscilloscope setup file from a USB flash drive or from a


location in nonvolatile setup memory

Recall Waveform

Recalls a waveform file from a USB flash drive to reference memory

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Save all

The Save All action configures the Print button to save data to a USB flash drive,
or to send data to a printer.
Options

Settings or submenus Comments

Print Button

Saves All to Files

See Saves all to files on page 65.

Saves Image to File

See Saves image to file on page 67.

Prints
Select Folder

Lists the contents of the current USB flash drive


folder
Change Folder
New Folder

See File management conventions on page 63


and File utilities for the USB flash drive on
page 110.

Back

Returns to the Save All menu

About Save All

Save image

Displays the help topic

The Save Image action saves a screen image to a file in a specified format.
Options

Settings or submenus Comments

File Format

BMP, JPEG

Sets the screen image graphics file format

About Saving Images

Displays the help topic

Select Folder

Lists the contents of the current USB flash drive


folder and displays the folder options
Change Folder
New Folder

Save

See File management conventions on page 63


and File utilities for the USB flash drive on
page 110.

Layout 2 , Portrait,
Landscape

Select portrait or landscape image layout

Ink Saver3, On, Off

Activates or deactivates Ink Saver mode

filename (such as
TEK0000.TIF)

Saves the screen image to the automatically


generated file name in the current USB flash
drive folder

When the print button option is set to Saves Image to File, the oscilloscope saves
screen images to a USB flash drive when you push the Save button. See Saves
image to file on page 67.

See Print-Ready screenshots on page 95.

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Save setup

The Save Setup action saves the current oscilloscope settings to a file named
TEKnnnn.SET in a specified folder, or in nonvolatile setup memory. A setup file
contains an ASCII text string that lists the oscilloscope settings.
Options

Settings or submenus Comments

Save To

Setup

Saves the current oscilloscope settings to a


location in the nonvolatile setup memory

File

Saves the current oscilloscope settings to a file


on the USB flash drive

1 to 10

Specifies which nonvolatile setup memory


location to save to

Setup
Select Folder

Lists the contents of the current USB flash drive


folder
Change Folder
New Folder

Save

filename (such as
TEK0000.SET)

See File management conventions on page 63


and File utilities for the USB flash drive on
page 110.
Saves the settings to the automatically
generated file name in the current USB flash
drive folder

When the print button option is set to Saves All to Files, the oscilloscope saves
oscilloscope setup files to a USB flash drive when you push the Save button. See
Saves all to files on page 65.

Save waveform

The Save Waveform action saves the specified waveform to a file named
TEKnnnn.CSV, or to reference memory. The oscilloscope saves waveform data
to files as "comma separated values" (.CSV format), which are ASCII text strings
that list the time (relative to the trigger) and amplitude values for each of the
2500 waveform data points. You can import .CSV files into many spreadsheet
and math analysis applications.
Options

Settings or submenus Comments

Save To

File

Specifies to save the source waveform data to a


file on a USB flash drive

Ref

Specifies to save the source waveform data in


reference memory

Ch(x), Ref(x), Math

Specifies which source waveform to save

Ref(x)

Specifies the reference memory location in


which to save the source waveform

Source
To

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Waveform must be displayed to save it as a reference waveform.

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Options

Settings or submenus Comments

Select Folder

Lists the contents of the current USB flash drive


folder
Change Folder
New Folder

Save

Recall setup

filename (such as
TEK0000.CSV)

Saves the waveform data to the automatically


generated file name in the current USB flash
drive folder

The Recall Setup action recalls an oscilloscope setup file from a USB flash drive
or from a location in nonvolatile setup memory.
Options

Settings or submenus Comments

Recall From

Setup

Specifies to recall a setup from the nonvolatile


memory

File

Specifies to recall a setup file from a USB flash


drive

1 to 10

Specifies which setup location in nonvolatile


setup memory to recall

Setup
Select File

Lists the contents of the current USB flash drive


folder to select a file from
Change Folder

Recall

See File management conventions on page 63


and File utilities for the USB flash drive on
page 110.
Recalls the settings from the specified
nonvolatile memory location

filename (such as
TEK0000.SET)

Recall waveform

See File management conventions on page 63


and File utilities for the USB flash drive on
page 110.

Recalls the oscilloscope settings from the


specified USB flash drive file

The Recall Waveform action recalls a waveform file from a USB flash drive to a
location in reference memory.
Options

Settings or submenus Comments

To

Ref(x)

From File

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the waveform to
Recalls the file from the USB flash drive

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Options

Settings or submenus Comments

Select File

Recall

Key points

Lists the contents of the current USB flash drive


folder and displays the next folder option
Change Folder

See File management conventions on page 63


and File utilities for the USB flash drive on
page 110.

To

Specifies the reference memory location to


recall the waveform to

filename (such as
TEK0000.CSV)

Loads the waveform from the specified file to the


location in reference memory and displays the
waveform

Saving and Recalling Setups. The complete setup is stored in nonvolatile


memory. When you recall the setup, the oscilloscope will be in the mode from
which the setup was saved.
The oscilloscope saves the current setup if you wait three seconds after the last
change before you power off the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope then recalls this
setup the next time you apply power.
Recalling the Default Setup. You can push the Default Setup button to
initialize the oscilloscope to a known setup. To view option and control settings
that the oscilloscope recalls when you push this button, refer to Appendix D:
Default Setup.
Saving and Recalling Waveforms. The oscilloscope must display any waveform
that you want to save. Two-channel oscilloscopes can store two reference
waveforms in internal nonvolatile memory. Four-channel oscilloscopes can store
four, but only display two at a time.
The oscilloscope can display both reference waveforms and channel waveform
acquisitions. Reference waveforms are not adjustable, but the oscilloscope
displays the horizontal and vertical scales at the bottom of the screen.

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Trend plot (non-EDU models only)


The trend function plots a graph of measurements as a function of time. You can
display up to two trend plots simultaneously.
The TrendPlot function helps find intermittent faults. To run, select the type of
measurements to capture from either or both channels and then set up the
oscilloscope to continuously monitor the signals, plot the data onto the display
and simultaneously save the information to a USB memory device. Youll be
able to capture data for minutes, hours or days. Just evaluate your requirement
and the size of your USB memory device and then adjust your oscilloscope
settings.
To operate:
Options

Settings

Run, Stop

Run, Stop

Source 1

Ch1, Ch2

Type 1

Minimum, maximum

Source 2

Ch1, Ch2

Type 2

Minimum, maximum

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Trigger controls
You can define the trigger through the Trigger Menu and front-panel controls.

Trigger types

Edge trigger

Three types of triggering are available: Edge, Video, and Pulse Width. A
different set of options display for each type of trigger.
Option

Details

Edge (default)

Triggers the oscilloscope on the rising or falling edge of the input signal
when it crosses the trigger level (threshold)

Video

Displays NTSC or PAL/SECAM standard composite video waveforms;


you trigger on fields or lines of video signals. See Video trigger on
page 104.

Pulse

Triggers on aberrant pulses. See Pulse width trigger on page 104.

Use Edge triggering to trigger on the edge of the oscilloscope input signal at the
trigger threshold.
Options

Settings

Edge

Key points

Comments
With Edge highlighted, the rising or falling edge
of the input signal is used for the trigger

Source

Ch1, Ch2, Ext, Ext/5,


AC Line

Select the input source as the trigger signal

Slope

Rising, Falling

Select to trigger on either the rising or falling


edge of the signal

Mode

Auto, Normal

Select the type of triggering

Coupling

AC, DC, Noise Reject, Selects the components of the trigger signal
HF Reject, LF Reject applied to the trigger circuitry. SeeCoupling on
page 22.

Mode Options. The Auto mode (default) forces the oscilloscope to trigger when
it does not detect a trigger within a certain amount of time based on the
horizontal scale setting. You can use this mode in many situations, such as to
monitor the level of a power supply output.
Use the Auto mode to let the acquisition free-run in the absence of a valid trigger.
This mode allows an untriggered, scanning waveform at 100 ms/div or slower
time base settings.
The Normal mode updates displayed waveforms only when the oscilloscope
detects a valid trigger condition. The oscilloscope displays older waveforms until
the oscilloscope replaces them with new ones.

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Use the Normal mode when you want to see only valid triggered waveforms.
When you use this mode, the oscilloscope does not display a waveform until after
the first trigger.
To perform a Single Sequence acquisition, push the Single button.
Source Options.
Source option

Details

Ch1, Ch2

Triggers on a channel whether or not the waveform is displayed

Ext

Does not display the trigger signal; the Ext option uses the signal
connected to the Ext Trig front-panel BNC and allows a trigger level
range of +1.6 V to -1.6 V

Ext/5

Same as Ext option, but attenuates the signal by a factor of five, and
allows a trigger level range of +8 V to -8 V; this extends the trigger level
range

AC Line

Uses a signal derived from the power line as the trigger source; trigger
coupling is set to DC and the trigger level to 0 volts.
You can use the AC Line when you need to analyze signals related to the
frequency of the power line, such as lighting equipment and power supply
devices; the oscilloscope automatically generates the trigger, sets the
Trigger Coupling to DC, and sets the Trigger Level to zero volts.

NOTE. To view an Ext, Ext/5, or AC Line trigger signal, push and hold down the
Trigger Menu button for more than 1.5 seconds to enable trigger view.
Coupling. Coupling allows you to filter the trigger signal used to trigger an
acquisition.
Option

Details

DC

Passes all components of the signal

Noise Reject

Adds hysteresis to the trigger circuitry; this reduces sensitivity which


reduces the chance of falsely triggering on noise

HF Reject

Attenuates the high-frequency components above 80 kHz

LF Reject

Blocks the DC component and attenuates the low-frequency components


below 300 kHz

AC

Blocks DC components and attenuates signals below 10 Hz

NOTE. Trigger coupling affects only the signal passed to the trigger system. It
does not affect the bandwidth or coupling of the signal displayed on the screen.

Available only when you select the Edge trigger type.

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Pretrigger. The trigger position is typically set at the horizontal center of the
screen. In this case, you are able to view five divisions of pretrigger information.
Adjusting the horizontal position of the waveform allows you to see more or less
pretrigger information.

Video trigger

Options

Settings

Video

Key points

Pulse width trigger

With Video highlighted, triggering occurs on an


NTSC, PAL, or SECAM standard video signal
Trigger coupling is preset to AC

Source

Ch1, Ch2, Ext, Ext/5

Selects the input source as the trigger signal;


Ext and Ext/5 selections use the signal applied
to the Ext Trig connector

Polarity

Normal, Inverted

Normal triggers on the negative edge of the sync


pulse; Inverted triggers on the positive edge of
the sync pulse

Sync

All Lines, Line Number, Select an appropriate video sync


Odd Field, Even Field, Use the multipurpose knob to specify a line
All Fields
number when you select Line Number for the
Sync option

Standard

NTSC, PAL/SECAM

Select the video standard for sync and line


number count

Sync Pulses. When you choose Normal Polarity, the trigger always occurs on
negative-going sync pulses. If your video signal has positive-going sync pulses,
use the Inverted Polarity selection.

Use Pulse Width triggering to trigger on normal or aberrant pulses.


Options

Settings

Pulse

Comments
With Pulse highlighted, triggering occurs on
pulses that meet the trigger condition defined by
the Source, When, and Set Pulse Width options

Source

Ch1, Ch2, Ext, Ext/5

Select the input source as the trigger signal

When

=, , <, >

Select how to compare the trigger pulse relative


to the value selected in the Pulse Width option

Pulse Width

33 ns to 10.0 sec

Use the multipurpose knob to set a width

Polarity

Positive, Negative

Select to trigger on positive or negative pulses

Mode

Auto, Normal

Select the type of triggering; Normal mode is


best for most Pulse Width trigger applications

Coupling

AC, DC, Noise Reject, Selects the components of the trigger signal
HF Reject, LF Reject applied to the trigger circuitry; See Edge trigger
on page 102.

More

104

Comments

Use to switch between submenu pages

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Key points

Trigger When. The pulse width of the source must be 5 ns for the oscilloscope
to detect the pulse.
When options

Details

Triggers the oscilloscope when the signal pulse width is equal to or not
equal to the specified pulse width within a 5% tolerance

<
>

Triggers the oscilloscope when the source signal pulse width is less than
or greater than the specified pulse width

Refer to the Application Examples chapter for an example of triggering on


aberrant pulses. See Triggering on a specific pulse width on page 42.

Trigger frequency readout

The oscilloscope counts the rate at which triggerable events occur to determine
trigger frequency and displays the frequency in the lower right corner of the
screen.
NOTE. The trigger frequency readout shows the frequency of events the
oscilloscope might consider to be a trigger, and may be less than the frequency of
the input signal in Pulse Width trigger mode.

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Knobs and buttons

Level Knob. Use to control the Trigger Level.


Push this knob to automatically sets the Trigger Level to be about halfway
between the minimum and maximum voltage levels. This can frequently help to
quickly stabilize a waveform.
Force Trig Button. Use the Force Trig button to complete the waveform
acquisition whether or not the oscilloscope detects a trigger. This is useful for
single sequence acquisitions and Normal trigger mode. (In Auto trigger mode, the
oscilloscope automatically forces triggers periodically if it does not detect a
trigger.)
Trigger View. Push the Trigger Menu button for more than 1.5 seconds to
enable the Trigger View mode and display the conditioned trigger signal on the
oscilloscope. You can use this mode to see the following types of information:

Effects of the Trigger Coupling option

AC Line trigger source (Edge Trigger only)

Signal connected to the Ext Trig BNC

Holdoff. You can use the Trigger Holdoff function to produce a stable display of
complex waveforms, such as pulse trains. Holdoff is the time between when the
oscilloscope detects one trigger and when it is ready to detect another. The
oscilloscope will not trigger during the holdoff time. For a pulse train, you can
adjust the holdoff time so the oscilloscope triggers only on the first pulse in the
train.

To use Trigger Holdoff, push the Trigger - more - page 1 of 2 Set


Trigger Holdoff option button and turn the Multipurpose knob to adjust the
holdoff. The resolution of the trigger holdoff varies depending on the horizontal
scale setting.

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Utility
Push the Utility button to display the Utility Menu.

EDU-models

Options

Settings

Display

Type (Vectors, Dots),


Persist (1 sec, 2 sec.
5 sec. Infinite, Off),
Format (YT, XY),
Backlight (1% to 100%)

Language

English, French,
Selects the display language of the oscilloscope
German, Italian,
Spanish, Japanese,
Portuguese, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Korean,
Russian

Do Self Cal

Comments

Performs a self calibration

Probe check
File Utilities

Options

Displays folder, file, and USB flash drive options;


See File utilities for the USB flash drive on
page 110.
Rear USB Port (auto
detect, printer,
computer), printer
setup, GPIB setup, Set
date and time, error log

Update course
Autoset Enable

Enable, Disable
Change Password

System Status

To further enhance the teaching process on


EDU oscilloscopes, you (the teacher) can
disable the Autoset function. For those
beginning labs where it is important for a student
to learn the basic operation of the scope,
disabling Autoset will help them apply their
knowledge of oscilloscope operation instead of
taking shortcuts with the Autoset button

Horizontal, vertical,
trigger, miscellaneous

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Non-EDU-models

Options

Settings

Display

Type (Vectors, Dots),


Persist (1 sec, 2 sec.
5 sec. Infinite, Off),
Format (YT, XY),
Backlight (1% to 100%)

Language

English, French,
Selects the display language of the oscilloscope
German, Italian,
Spanish, Japanese,
Portuguese, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Korean,
Russian

Do Self Cal

Comments

Performs a self calibration

Probe check
File Utilities

Displays folder, file, and USB flash drive options;


See File utilities for the USB flash drive on
page 110.

Options

Rear USB Port (auto


detect, printer,
computer), printer
setup, GPIB setup, Set
date and time, error log

System Status

Horizontal, vertical,
trigger, miscellaneous

Display

Settings

Type

Vectors or Dots

Persistence

1 second, 2 seconds,
5 seconds, infinite, or
off

Format

YT or XY

YT is the normal oscilloscope mode of


operation. It displays volltage (vertically) versus
time (horizontally).
XY displays channel 1s voltage versus channel
2s voltage.

Settings

Comments

Comments

Backlight
File Utiliities
Change Folder
New Folder
Delete
Rename

Change the name of a file on the attached USB


flash drive.

Format

Format the attached USB flash drive. It will


erase all files on the drive.

Update Firmware

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Options

Settings

System Status

Summary of the oscilloscope settings


Misc.

Options

Key points

Comments
Displays model, manufacturer serial number,
adapters connected, GPIB setup address,
firmware version, and other information

Rear USB Port:


Computer, Auto,
Detect, Printer
Printer Setup

Changes the output setup

GPIB Setup
Address

Sets the GPIB address for the TEKUSB-488 adapter; See Connecting to a GPIB
system on page 70.

Set Date and Time

Sets the date and time; SeeDate time.

Error Log

Displays a list of any errors logged and the


Power Cycle count
This log is useful if you contact a Tektronix
Service Center for help.

System Status. Selecting System Status from the Utility Menu displays the
menus available for obtaining a list of control settings for each group of
oscilloscope controls.
Push any front-panel menu button to remove the status screen.
Options

Comments

Horizontal

Lists horizontal parameters

Vertical

Lists vertical parameters of channels

Trigger

Lists trigger parameters

Misc

Lists the model of the oscilloscope, the version number of the software,
and the serial number
Lists values of the communications parameters

Setting the Date and Time. You can use the Set Date and Time menu to set the
clock date and time. The oscilloscope displays this information, and also uses it
to time stamp files written to a USB flash drive. The oscilloscope contains a
built-in nonreplaceable battery to maintain the clock settings.
The clock does not automatically adjust for seasonal time changes. The calendar
does adjust for Leap years.
Options

Comments

Date

Push the side-menu button and turn and push the multipurpose knob to
set the day, month, and year.

Time

Push the side-menu button and turn and push the multipurpose knob to
set the hour and minute.

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Self Calibration. The self calibration routine optimizes the oscilloscope accuracy
for the ambient temperature. For maximum accuracy, perform a self cal if the
ambient temperature changes by 5 C (9 F ) or more. For accurate calibration,
power on the oscilloscope and wait twenty minutes to ensure it is warmed up.
Follow the directions on the screen.
Factory calibration uses externally-generated voltages, and requires specialized
equipment. The recommended interval is one year. See Contacting Tektronix on
the copyright page for information on having Tektronix perform a Factory
Calibration of your oscilloscope.

File utilities for the USB


flash drive

One folder is always designated as the current folder. The current folder is the
default location to save and recall files.
You can use the File Utilities menu to do the following tasks:

List the contents of the current folder

Select a file or folder

Navigate to other folders

Create, rename, and delete files and folders

Format a USB flash drive

Options

Comments

Change Folder

Navigates to the selected USB flash drive folder. Use the multipurpose
knob to select a file or folder, then select the Change Folder menu option.
To return to the previous folder, select the Up folder item and then
select the Change Folder menu option.

New Folder

Creates a new folder in the current folder location, named NEW_FOL,


and displays the Rename menu for changing the default folder name.

Rename (filename or
folder)

Displays the Rename screen to rename a folder or file, described next.

Delete (filename or
folder)

Deletes the selected file name or folder; a folder must be empty before
you can delete it.

Confirm Delete

Displays after pressing Delete, to confirm a file delete action. Pressing


any button or knob other than Confirm Delete cancels the file delete
action.

Format

Formats the USB flash drive; this deletes all data on the USB flash drive.

Update Firmware

Follow the on-screen directions to set up and push the Update Firmware
option button to start updating firmware.

Rename File or Folder. You can change the names of files and folders on a USB
flash drive.

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Option

Settings

Comments

Enter Character

A - Z, 0 - 9, _, .

Enters the highlighted alphanumeric character at


the current Name field cursor position
Use the multipurpose knob to select an
alphanumeric character or the Backspace,
Delete Character, or Clear Name functions

Backspace

Changes the menu button 1 option to the


Backspace function. Deletes the character to the
left of the highlighted character in the Name field

Delete Character

Changes the menu button 1 option to the Delete


Character function. Deletes the highlighted
character from the Name field

Clear Name

Changes the menu button 1 option to Clear


Name. Deletes all characters from the Name
field

Vertical controls
You can use the vertical controls to display and remove waveforms, adjust
vertical scale and position, set input parameters, and for vertical math operations.
See Math on page 90.

Channel vertical menus

There is a separate vertical menu for each channel. Each option is set individually
for each channel.
Options

Settings

Comments

Coupling

DC, AC, Ground

DC passes both AC and DC components of the


input signal
AC blocks the DC component of the input signal
and attenuates signals below 10 Hz
Ground disconnects the input signal

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Options

Settings
1

Comments

BW Limit

20 MHz , Off

Limits the bandwidth to reduce display noise;


filters the signal to reduce noise and other
unwanted high frequency components

Volts/Div

Coarse, Fine

Selects the resolution of the Scale (Volts/Div)


knob
Coarse defines a 1-2-5 sequence. Fine changes
the resolution to small steps between the coarse
settings

Probe

See the next table

Push to adjust Probe options

Invert

On, Off

Inverts (flips) the waveform with respect to the


reference level

The option for voltage and current probes is different: Attenuation or Scale.
Probe options

Settings

Comments

Probe Voltage
Attenuation

1X, 10X, 20X, 50X,


100X, 500X, 1000X

Set to match the attenuation factor of the voltage


probe to ensure correct vertical readouts

Probe Current
Scale

5 V/A, 1 V/A, 500 mV/ Set to match the scale of the current probe to
A, 200 mV/A, 100 mV/ ensure correct vertical readouts
A, 20 mV/A, 10 mV/A,
1 mV/A

Back

Knobs

Returns to the previous menu

Vertical Position Knobs. Use the Vertical Position knobs to move the channel
waveforms up or down on the screen.
Vertical Scale (volts/division) Knobs. Use the Vertical Scale knobs to control
how the oscilloscope amplifies or attenuates the source signal of channel
waveforms. When you turn a Vertical Scale knob, the oscilloscope increases or
decreases the vertical size of the waveform on the screen.
Vertical Measurement Overrange (Clipping). A display of ? in the
measurement readout indicates an invalid value. This may be due to waveforms
that extend beyond the screen (overrange). Adjust the vertical scaling to ensure
the readout is valid.

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Key points

Ground Coupling. Use Ground coupling to display a zero-volt waveform.


Internally, the channel input is connected to a zero-volt reference level.
Fine Resolution. The vertical scale readout displays the actual volts/division
setting while in the fine resolution setting. Changing the setting to coarse does
not change the vertical scale until the Vertical Scale control is adjusted.
Remove Waveform. To remove a waveform from the display, push a channel
menu front panel button. For example, push the 1 (channel 1 menu) button to
display or remove the channel 1 waveform.
NOTE. You do not have to display a channel waveform to use it as a trigger
source or for math operations.
NOTE. You must display a channel waveform to take measurements from it, use
cursors on it, or to save it as a Reference waveform or to a file.

Zoom controls
Push the Zoom button to display a zoomed-in waveform in about three-quarters
of the screen. The original waveform will continue to be displayed in the upper
one-quarter of the screen. The zoomed in waveform magnifies a waveform
horizontally.
Push the Multipurpose knob or push the side-menu Scale or Position items to
select either the scaling or the positioning features.
Turn the Multipurpose knob to change the scale factor or to choose (position)
the portion of the waveform to magnify.

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All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.

Model overview
TBS1052B

TBS1072B

TBS1102B

TBS1152B

TBS1202B

50 MHz

70 MHz

100 MHz

150 MHz

200 MHz

Channels

Sample rate on each channel

1.0 GS/s

1.0 GS/s

2 .0 GS/s

2 .0 GS/s

2 .0 GS/s

Record length

2.5k points at all-time bases

Bandwidth

Vertical system Analog channels


Vertical resolution

8 bits

Input sensitivity range

2 mV to 5 V/div on all models with calibrated fine adjustment

DC gain accuracy

3%, from 10 mV/div to 5 V/div

Maximum input voltage

300 VRMS CAT II; derated at 20 dB/decade above 100 kHz to 13 Vp-p AC at 3 MHz and above

Offset range

2 mV to 200 mV/div: 1.8 V


>200 mV to 5 V/div: 45 V

Bandwidth limit

20 MHz

Input coupling

AC, DC, GND

Input impedance

1 M in parallel with 20 pF

Vertical zoom

Vertically expand or compress a live or stopped waveform

Bandwidth is 20 MHz at 2 mV/div

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Horizontal system Analog channels


Time base range
50 MHz and 70 MHz models

5 ns to 50 s/div

100MHz, 150MHz and 200MHz


models

2.5 ns to 50 s/div

Time base accuracy

50 ppm

Horizontal zoom

Horizontally expand or compress a live or stopped waveform

Input/Output ports
USB interface

USB host port on front panel supports USB flash drives USB device port on back of instrument
supports connection to PC and all PictBridge-compatible printers

GPIB interface

Optional

Data storage
Nonvolatile storage
Reference waveform display

2.5K point reference waveforms

Waveform storage without


USB flash drive

2.5K point

Maximum USB flash drive size 64 GB


Waveform storage with USB
flash drive

96 or more reference waveforms per 8 MB

Setups without USB flash


drive

10 front-panel setups

Setups with USB flash drive

4000 or more front-panel setups per 8 MB

Screen images with USB flash 128 or more screen images per 8 MB (the number of images depends on file format selected)
drive
Save All with USB flash drive

12 or more Save All operations per 8 MB


A single Save All operation creates 3 to 9 files (setup, image, plus one file for each displayed
waveform)

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Acquisition system
Acquisition modes
Peak Detect

High-frequency and random glitch capture. Captures glitches as narrow as 12 ns (typical) at all time
base settings from 5 s/div to 50 s/div

Sample

Sample data only

Average

Waveform averaged, selectable: 4, 16, 64, 128

Single Sequence

Use the Single Sequence button to capture a single triggered acquisition sequence

Roll

At acquisition time base settings of >100 ms/div

Trigger system
External trigger input

Included on all models

Trigger modes

Auto, Normal, Single Sequence

Trigger types
Edge (Rising/Falling)

Conventional level-driven trigger. Positive or negative slope on any channel. Coupling selections:
AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject

Video

Trigger on all lines or individual lines, odd/even or all fields from composite video, or broadcast
standards (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)

Pulse Width (or Glitch)

Trigger on a pulse width less than, greater than, equal to, or not equal to, a selectable time limit
ranging from 33 ns to 10 s

Trigger source

Two channel models: CH1, CH2, Ext, Ext/5, AC Line

Trigger view

Displays trigger signal while Trigger View button is depressed.

Trigger signal frequency readout

Provides a frequency readout of the trigger source.

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Specifications

Waveform measurements
Cursors
Types

Amplitude, Time

Measurements

T, 1/T, V

Automatic measurements

Period, Frequency, Pos Width, Neg Width, Rise Time, Fall Time, Maximum , Minimum , PeakPeak, Mean, RMS, Cycle RMS, Cursor RMS, Phase, Pos Pulse Cnt, Neg Pulse Cnt, Rise Edge
Cn, Fall Edge Cn, Pos Duty, Neg Duty, Amplitude, Cycle Mean, Cursor Mean, Burst Width, Pos
Overshoot, Neg Overshoot, Area, Cycle Area, High, Low, Delay RR, Delay RF, Delay FR, Delay FF

Waveform math
Arithmetic

Add, Subtract, Multiply

Math functions

FFT

FFT

Windows: Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular 2048 sample points

Sources

Two channel models: CH1 - CH2, CH2 - CH1, CH1 + CH2, CH1 CH2

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Autoset
Autoset menu

Single-button, automatic setup of all channels for vertical, horizontal, and trigger systems, with
undo Autoset

Square wave

Single Cycle, Multicycle, Rising or Falling Edge

Sine wave

Single Cycle, Multicycle, FFT Spectrum

Video (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)

Field: All, Odd, or Even Line: All or Selectable Line Number

Autorange
Automatically adjust vertical and/or horizontal oscilloscope settings when probe is moved from
point to point, or when the signal exhibits large changes.

Frequency counter
Resolution

6 digits

Accuracy (typical)

+ 51 parts per million including all frequency reference errors and +1 count errors

Frequency range

AC coupled, 10 Hz minimum to rated bandwidth

Frequency counter signal source

Pulse width or edge selected trigger source


Frequency counter measures selected trigger source at all times in pulse width and edge mode,
including when the oscilloscope acquisition is halted due to changes in run status, or acquisition of
a single shot event has completed.
The frequency counter does not measure pulses that do not qualify as legitimate trigger events.
Pulse Width mode: Counts pulses of enough magnitude inside the 250 ms measurement window
that qualify as triggerable events (e.g. all narrow pulses in a PWM pulse train if set to "<" mode and
the limit is set to a relatively small number).
Edge Trigger mode: Counts all pulses of enough magnitude.

Channels

2 channel

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Display system
Interpolation

Sin (x)/x

Waveform styles

Dots, vectors

Persistence

Off, 1 s, 2 s, 5 s, infinite

Format

YT and XY

Power source
Power source voltage

100 to 240 V 10%

Power source frequency


100 V to 240 V

50 Hz to 60 Hz

115 V

400 Hz 10%

Power consumption

30 W maximum

Physical characteristics
Dimensions

mm

in.

Height

158.0

6.22

Width

326.3

12.85

Depth

124.2

4.89

mm

in.

Height

266.7

10.5

Width

476.2

18.75

Depth

228.6

9.0

kg

lb.

Instrument only

2.0

4.3

...with accessories

2.2

4.9

mm

in

Width

482.6

19.0

Height

177.8

7.0

Depth

108.0

4.25

Shipping dimensions

Weight

RM2000B rackmount

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Environmental
Temperature
Operating

0 to +50 C

Nonoperating

40 to +71 C

Humidity
Operating and nonoperating

Up to 85% RH at or below +40 C


Up to 45% RH up to +50 C

Altitude
Operating and nonoperating

Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft.)

Regulatory
Electromagnetic compatibility Meets Directive 2004/108/EC, EN 61326-2-1 Class A; Australian EMC Framework
Safety

UL61010-1:2004, CSA22.2 No. 61010-1:2004, EN61010-1:2001, IEC61010-1:2001

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TPP0051 TPP0101 and TPP0201 series 10X passive probes


information
The TPP0051, TPP0101 & TPP0201 Series 10X Passive Probes are high
impedance, passive probes with 10X attenuation. They are designed for use with
TBS1000B oscilloscopes. These oscilloscopes have 20 pF of input capacitance.
The compensation range of these probes is 15 to 25 pF.
The probes have no user- or Tektronix-serviceable parts.
WARNING. Do not float the TPP0051, TPP0101 and TPP0201 probes on any
oscilloscope.

Connecting the probe to the oscilloscope


Connect the probe as shown in the illustrations below.

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Compensating the probe


Due to variations in oscilloscope input characteristics, the low-frequency
compensation of the probe may need adjustment after moving the probe from one
oscilloscope channel to another.
If a 1 kHz calibrated square wave displayed at 1 ms/division shows significant
differences between the leading and trailing edges, perform the following steps to
optimize low-frequency compensation:
1. Connect the probe to the oscilloscope channel that you plan to use for your
measurements.
2. Connect the probe to the probe compensation output terminals on the
oscilloscope front panel.
WARNING. To avoid electric shock, only connect to the Probe Comp signal on
the oscilloscope when making this adjustment.
3. Push Autoset or otherwise adjust your oscilloscope to display a stable
waveform.
4. Adjust the trimmer in the probe until you see a perfectly flat-top square wave
on the display. (See illustration.)
WARNING. To avoid electric shock, only use the insulated adjustment tool
when making compensation adjustments.

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Connecting the probe to the circuit


Use the standard accessories included with the probe to connect to your circuit.
WARNING. To avoid electric shock when using the probe or accessories, keep
fingers behind the finger guard of the probe body and accessories.
To reduce risk of shock, ensure the ground lead and ground spring are fully
mated before connecting the probe to the circuit under test.

Standard accessories
The accessories included with the probe are shown below.

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Item

Description
Color bands
Use these bands to identify the oscilloscope
channel at the probe head.
Reorder Tektronix part number 016-0633-xx
(5 pairs)
Hook tip
Press the hook tip onto probe tip and then clamp
the hook onto the circuit.
Reorder Tektronix part number 013-0362-xx
Ground lead, with alligator clip
Secure the lead to the probe head ground and
then to your circuit ground.
Reorder Tektronix part number 196-3521-xx

Ground spring
The ground spring minimizes aberrations on
high-frequency signals caused by the
inductance of the ground path, giving you
measurements with good signal fidelity.
Attach the spring to the ground band on the
probe tip. You can bend the spring out to
~0.75 in. away from the signal test point.
Reorder Tektronix part number 016-2028-xx
(2 ea.)

Adjustment tool
Reorder Tektronix part number 003-1433-xx

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Optional accessories
You can order the following accessories for your probe.
Accessory

Part number

Alligator Ground Lead, 12 in

196-3512-xx

6 Clip-on Ground Lead

196-3198-xx

Ground Spring, Short, 2 ea.

016-2034-xx

MicroCKT Test Tip

206-0569-xx

Micro Hook Tip

013-0363-xx

Universal IC Cap

013-0366-xx

Circuit Board Test Point/PCB Adapter

016-2016-xx

Wire, spool, 32 AWG

020-3045-xx

Specifications
Table 4: Electrical and mechanical specifications
Characteristic

TPP0051

TPP0101

TPP0201

Bandwidth (3 dB)

DC to 50 MHz

DC to 100 MHz

DC to 200 MHz

System attenuation
accuracy

10:1 3.2%

10:1 3.2%

10:1 3.2%

Compensation range

15 pF 25 pF

15 pF 25 pF

15 pF 25 pF

System input
resistance @ DC

10 M 1.5%

10 M 1.5%

10 M 1.5%

System input
capacitance

<12 pF

<12 pF

<12 pF

System rise time


(typical)

<3.5 ns

<3.5 ns

<2.3 ns

Propagation delay

~6.1 ns

~6.1 ns

~6.1 ns

Maximum input voltage 300 VRMS CAT II

300 VRMS CAT II

300 VRMS CAT II

Cable length

1.3 m

1.3 m

1.3 m

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Table 5: Environmental specifications


Characteristics

Description

Temperature
Operating
Nonoperating

10 C to +55 C (14 F to +131 F)


51 C to +71 C (60 F to +160 F)

Humidity
Operating and Non-Operating

Altitude
Operating
Nonoperating

5% to 95% relative humidity (%RH) up to +30 C


(86 F),
5% to 65% RH above +30 C up to +55 C
(131 F)
3.0 km (10,000 ft) maximum
12.2 km (40,000 ft) maximum

Performance graphs

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Table 6: Certifications and compliances


Characteristics

Description

EC Declaration of Conformity

Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as


listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC:
EN61010-031: 2002

Safety Standards

UL61010-031;2007
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-031-07
IEC61010-031; IEC 61010-031/A1:2008

Measurement Category
Descriptions

Category

Examples of Products in this


Category

CAT III

Distribution-level mains, fixed


installation

CAT II

Local-level mains, appliances,


portable equipment

CAT I

Circuits not directly connected


to mains.

Pollution Degree 2

Do not operate in environments where cond uctive pollutants


may be present (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor
use only.

Equipment Recycling. This product complies with the European


Unions requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For more information
about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).

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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. Using the probe or accessories in a manner not
specified could result in a shock or fire hazard.

To avoid fire or personal


injury

Ground-Referenced Oscilloscope Use. Do not float the reference lead of this


probe when using with ground referenced oscilloscopes (for example, TBS series
oscilloscopes). The reference lead must be connected to earth potential (0 V).
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the
measurement instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test.
Disconnect the probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit under
test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument.
Avoid Electric Shock. Do not connect or disconnect probes or 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.
Avoid Electric Shock. When using probe accessories, never exceed the lowest
rating of the probe or its accessory, whichever is less, including the measurement
category and voltage rating.
Inspect the Probe and Accessories. Before each use, inspect the probe and
accessories for damage (cuts, tears, defects in the probe body, accessories, cable
jacket, etc.). Do not use if damaged.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Safety terms and symbols


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 on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:

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Accessories and options


All accessories (standard and optional) are available by contacting your local
Tektronix field office.
Standard Accessories
TPP0051 (TBS1052B and TBS1052BEDU) 10X Passive Voltage Probe,
The TPP0051 probes have a system bandwidth of DC to 50 MHz at 3 dB and ship
standard with TBS1000B oscilloscope models that have bandwidths up to 50 MHz.
TPP0101 (TBS1072B, TPS1072B-EDU, TBS1102B, TBS1102B-EDU) 10X Passive
Voltage Probe,
The TPP0101 probes have a system bandwidth of DC to 100 MHz at 3 dB and ship
standard with TBS1000B oscilloscope models that have bandwidths up to 100 MHz.
TPP0201 (TBS1152B, TBS1152BEDU, TBS1202B, TBS1202BEDU) 10X Passive
Voltage Probe.
The TPP0201 probes have a system bandwidth of DC to 200 MHz at 3 dB and ship
standard with TBS1000B models with bandwidths greater than 100 MHz.
TBS1000B Oscilloscope Compliance and Safety Instructions. (English, Japanese,
Simplified Chinese) (071-3223-XX) A single printed document is included. Refer to the
Optional Accessories for a complete list of available language manuals.
Customer Documentation Browser CD-ROM. This CD offers additional product
information (063-4512-XX).
Power cord

Specify plug option

NIM/NIST

Traceable certificate of calibration

5-year warranty

Covers labor and parts for defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years, excluding
probes and accessories Probes and accessories are not covered by the oscilloscope
warranty and service offerings. Refer to the data sheet of each probe and accessory model
for its unique warranty and calibration terms.

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Accessories and options

Optional Accessories
P2220. 1X/10X passive probe, 200 MHz bandwidth.
P6101B. 1X passive probe (15 MHz, 300 VRMS CAT II rating).
P6015A. 1000X high-voltage passive probe (75 MHz).
P5100A. 100X high-voltage passive probe (500 MHz)
P5200A. 50 MHz, 50X/500X high-voltage differential probe.
P6021A. 15 A, 60 MHz AC current probe
P6022. 6 A, 120 MHz AC current probe.
A621. 2000 A, 5 to 50 kHz AC current probe
A622. 100 A, 100 kHz AC/DC current probe/BNC.
TCP303/TCPA300. 150 A, 15 MHz AC/DC current probe/amplifier.
TCP305A/TCPA300. 50 A, 50 MHz AC/DC current probe/ampliffer.
TCP312A/TCPA300. 30 A, 100 MHz AC/DC current probe/amplifier.
TCP404XL/TCPA400. 500 A, 2 MHz AC/DC current probe/amplifier
RM2000B Rackmount Kit. The RM2000B Rackmount Kit lets you install a
TBS1000B series oscilloscope into an industry-standard 19 inch rack. The rackmount kit
requires seven inches (18 cm) of vertical rack space. You can turn the oscilloscope power
on or off from the front of the rackmount kit. The rackmount kit does not have slide-out
capability.
TBS1000B, TBS1000B-EDU, TDS2000C and TPS2000 Series Digital Oscilloscopes
Programmer Manual . The PDF programmer manual (077-0444-XX, English) provides
command and syntax information. Download manuals at www.tektronix.com/manuals.
TBS1000B and TBS1000B-EDU Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope Service Manual.
The PDF service manual (077-0897-XX, English) provides module-level repair information.
Download manuals at www.tektronix.com/manuals.
TBS1000B and TBS1000B-EDU Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope User Manuals.
The PDF user manual is available in these languages. Download manuals at
www.tektronix.com/manuals.
English, 077-0886-XX
French, 077-0887-XX
Italian, 077-0888-XX
German, 077-0889-XX
Spanish, 077-0890-XX
Japanese, 077-0891-XX
Portuguese, 077-0892-XX
Simplified Chinese, 077-0893-XX
Traditional Chinese, 077-0894-XX
Korean, 077-0895-XX
Russian, 077-0896-XX
TEK-USB-488 Adapter. The GPIB adapter allows you to connect your oscilloscope to a
GPIB controller.

Soft Case. The soft case (AC2100) protects the oscilloscope from damage and provides
space for probes, a power cord, and manuals.
Transit Case. The transit case (HCTEK4321) provides shock, vibration, impact and
moisture protection for the oscilloscope when you transport it from one place to another.
The required soft case fits inside the transit case.

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Options
Probe option: TBS1XX2B P2220. Replaces standard probes with P2220 probes (200 MHz
passive voltage probes with 1x/ 10x attenuation)
Service option: Option D1: Calibration Data Report Probes and accessories are not
covered by the oscilloscope warranty and Service Offerings. Refer to the datasheet of each
probe and accessory model for its unique warranty and calibration terms.
Front-panel overlays. In addition to the default English front panel shipped with your
oscilloscope, you can obtain the following overlays:
Option L1: French front-panel overlay
Option L2: Italian front-panel overlay
Option L3: German front-panel overlay
Option L4: Spanish front-panel overlay
Option L5: Japanese front-panel overlay
Option L6: Portuguese frontpanel overlay
Option L7: Simplified Chinese front-panel overlay
Option L8: Traditional Chinese front-panel overlay
Option L9: Korean front-panel overlay
Option L10: Russian front-panel overlay
International Power Cords. In addition to the power cord shipped with your oscilloscope,
you can obtain the following cords:
Option A0, North American 120 V, 60 Hz, 161-0066-00
Option A1, European 230 V, 50 Hz, 161-0066-09
Option A2, United Kingdom 230 V, 50 Hz, 161-0066-10
Option A3, Australian 240 V, 50 Hz, 161-0066-13
Option A5, Switzerland 230 V, 50 Hz, 161-0154-00
Option A6, Japan 100 V, 50/60 Hz, 161034200
Option A10, China 220 V, 50 Hz, 161-0304-00
Option A11, India 230 V, 50 Hz, 161-0400-00
Option A12, Brazil 127/220 V, 60 Hz, 161-0357-00

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Cleaning
General care
Do not store or leave the oscilloscope where the LCD display will be exposed to
direct sunlight for long periods of time.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the oscilloscope or probes, do not expose them to
sprays, liquids, or solvents.

Cleaning
Inspect the oscilloscope and probes as often as operating conditions require. To
clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps:
1. Remove loose dust on the outside of the oscilloscope and probes with a lintfree cloth. Use care to avoid scratching the clear glass display filter.
2. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the oscilloscope. Use an
aqueous solution of 75% isopropyl alcohol for more efficient cleaning.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the surface of the oscilloscope or probes, do not
use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.

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Default setup
This appendix describes the options, buttons and controls that change settings
when you push the Default Setup button. The last page of this appendix lists
settings that do not change.
NOTE. When you push the Default Setup button, the oscilloscope displays the
channel 1 waveform and removes all other waveforms.
Menu or system

Option, button, or knob

Default setting

Acquire

(three mode options)

Sample

Averages

16

Run/Stop

Run

Autorange

Off

Mode

Vertical and Horizontal

Type

Off

Source

Ch1

Type

Vectors

Persist

Off

Format

YT

Backlight

60%

Source

Ch1

Window

Hanning

FFT Zoom

X1

Position

0.00 s

Scale (seconds/division)

500 s

Operation

Sources

Ch1 - Ch2

Position

0 divs

Vertical Scale

2V

Source

Ch1

Type

None

Type

Edge

Source

Ch1

Slope

Rising

Mode

Auto

Coupling

DC

Holdoff

500.0 ns

Autorange
Cursor
Display

FFT

Horizontal
Math

Measure (all)
Trigger

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Default setup

Menu or system

Option, button, or knob

Default setting

Vertical system, all channels

Coupling

DC

BW Limit

Off

Vertical scale (volts/division)

Coarse

Probe

Voltage

Voltage Probe Attenuation

10X

Current Probe Scale

10 A/V

Invert

Off

Position

0.00 divs (0.00 V)

Scale (volts/division)

1.00 V

The Default Setup button does not reset the following settings:

140

Language option

Saved setups

Saved reference waveforms

Calibration data

GPIB setup

Probe setup (type and attenuation factor)

Date and time

Current folder on the USB flash drive

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Index
A
AC coupling
trigger, 102
vertical, 111
Accessories, 133
Acquire button, 73
Acquire menu, 73
Acquire signals
basic concepts, 23
Acquisition
live display, 75
single-shot example, 39
stopping, 75
Acquisition modes
Average, 23
Acquisition readout, 10
Add waveforms
Math menu, 90
Aliasing
check for, 25
FFT, 58
Amplitude cursors, 84
Amplitude measurement, 93
Amplitude measurements
using cursors, 34
Application examples
analyzing a differential communication signal, 47
analyzing signal detail, 38
automatic measurements, 30
autoranging to examine test points, 33
autoset, using, 30
averaging, using, 39
calculating amplifier gain, 33
capturing a single-shot signal, 39
cursors, using, 34
data logging, 50
limit testing, 51
looking at a noisy signal, 38
measuring propagation delay, 41
measuring pulse width, 35
measuring ring amplitude, 34
measuring ring frequency, 34

measuring rise time, 36


measuring two signals, 32
optimizing the acquisition, 40
peak detect, using, 38
reducing noise, 39
taking automatic measurements, 31
taking cursor measurements, 34
triggering on a video signal, 44
using Autorange to examine test points, 33
using persistence, 50
using the zoom function, 46
using XY mode, 49
Area measurement, 94
Attenuation
voltage probe, 112
Attenuation switch, 6
Automatic measurements
basic concepts, 27
Autorange functions
turning off, 77
Autoset functions
DC level, 78
FFT, 79
noise, 79
pulse signal, 79
sine waves, 79
square wave, 79
Undo, 79
video signal, 80
when to use, 79
Average
acquisition mode, 73
Average acquisition mode, 23

B
Bandwidth limit
trigger, 102
vertical, 112
BMP file format, 67
Burst Width measurement, 92
BW limit for vertical, 112

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Index

C
Calibration
automatic routine, 7
Center graticule time readout, 11
Channel
coupling, 111
menu, 111
Channel readout, 11
Cleaning, 137
Coarse resolution, 112
Communication
OpenChoice software installation, 68
Compensation
voltage probe manual, 5
Connectors
USB Device port, 68
Counter, 81
Coupling
trigger, 22
vertical, 111
Course
Load course, 82
Run labs, 83
CSV file format, 98
Current folder, 63, 110
Current probes
scale setting, 7, 112
Cursors
measurement examples, 34
Time, 26
Cycle Area measurement, 94
Cycle mean measurement, 93
Cycle RMS measurement, 93

D
Data logging
application example, 50
DC coupling
trigger, 102
vertical, 111
Default Setup, 85
Default Setup button
retained option settings, 140
Delay measurement

144

Falling to falling, 91
Falling to rising, 91
Rising to falling, 91
Rising to rising, 91
Delayed sweep, 89
Deleting
files or folders, 110
Delta readouts in Cursor menu, 84
Description
general, 1
Directories
deleting, 110
Display
persistence, 85
readouts, 10
style (Invert), 112
style of waveforms, 85
type:vectors or dots, 85
XY format, 85
YT format, 85
Displaying waveforms
reference, 96
Do Self Cal option, 7

E
Edge trigger, 102
Error Log, 109

F
Factory calibration, 110
Fall Time measurement, 91
Falling edge count measurement, 94
FFT, 53, 55
FFT aliasing
remedies, 58
FFT spectrum
applications, 53
displaying, 55
magnify, 59
Nyquist frequency, 54
process, 53
readouts, 55
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Flattop, 57
Hanning, 57
Rectangular, 57
FFT zoom
horizontal, 55
vertical, 54
Field video trigger, 104
File formats for images, 67
File utilities
creating files or folders, 110
deleting files or folders, 110
navigating the directory structure, 110
renaming files or folders, 110
selecting files or folders, 110
USB flash drive contents, 110
Fine resolution, 112
Firmware update
Internet, 7
Firmware updates, 110
Flattop window, 57
Folders
creating, 110
deleting, 110
renaming, 110
Force trigger, 14
Format
display, 85
image file, 67
USB flash drive, 62
Frequency
trigger readout, 105
Frequency cursors
FFT spectrum, 59
Frequency measurement, 91
Frequency measurements
using cursors, 34
Front-panel language overlay options, 135
Function, 88
Functional check, 3

G
GPIB adapter
ordering, 134
GPIB system
connecting to an oscilloscope, 70
Graticule, 26

Ground coupling, 111

H
Hanning window, 57
Help, 89
High measurement, 93
Holdoff, 106
Horizontal
menu, 89
Scan mode, 89
Horizontal position/scale readout, 11
Horizontal Scale control, 13
How to
select automatic measurements, 91

I
Image file formats, 67
Infrequent events
infinite persistence, 86
Installation
OpenChoice software on a PC, 68

J
JPG file format, 67

L
Languages, 107, 108
Level, 14, 22
Level control, 14
Limit testing
application example, 51
Lissajous pattern
XY format, 86
Low measurement, 93

M
Magnitude cursors
FFT spectrum, 59
Manual
Programmer, 134
Service, 134

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Index

User, 134
Math Menu button, 12
Max measurement, 93
Mean measurement, 93
Measure menu, 91
Measurements
Amplitude, 93
Area, 94
automatic, 27, 91
basic concepts, 26
Burst width, 92
cursor, 34
Cycle area, 94
Cycle mean, 93
Cycle RMS, 93
defined, 91
DelayFF, 91
DelayFR, 91
DelayRF, 91
DelayRR, 91
Fall time, 91
Falling edge count, 94
Frequency, 91
graticule, 26
High, 93
Low, 93
Max, 93
Mean, 93
Min, 93
Negative duty cycle, 92
Negative overshoot, 92
Negative pulse count, 94
Negative pulse width, 92
Peak-to-peak, 93
Period, 91
Phase, 92
Positive duty cycle, 92
Positive overshoot, 92
Positive pulse count, 94
Positive pulse width, 92
Rise time, 91
Rising edge count, 94
RMS, 93

146

Memory
screen images, 96
setups, 96
waveforms, 96
Menu system
using, 12
Menus
Acquire, 73
FFT, 55
Help, 89
Horizontal, 89
Measure, 91
Ref, 96
Save/Recall, 96
Trigger, 102
Utility, 107
Vertical, 111
Messages, 11
Min measurement, 93
Multiply waveforms
Math menu, 90

N
Navigation
file system, 110
Negative Duty Cycle measurement, 92
Negative Overshoot measurement, 92
Negative pulse count measurement, 94
Negative Pulse Width measurement, 92
Noise reduction
Average mode, 73
Math subtraction, 90
trigger coupling, 102
vertical bandwidth limit, 112
Nonvolatile memory
reference waveform files, 96
setup files, 96
Normal operation
recall default setup, 20
Nyquist
frequency, 54

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O
OpenChoice software
installation, 68
Options
Front-panel language overlays, 135
Power cord, 135
Probe, 135
Service, 135
Oscilloscope
connecting to a GPIB system, 70
connecting to a PC, 69
front panels, 9
understanding functions, 19

P
Panning
vertical, 24
PC
connecting to an oscilloscope, 69
Peak Detect mode, 73
Peak-to-peak measurement, 93
Peak-to-peak noise, 86
Period measurement, 91
Persistence, 85
Phase differences, 86
Phase measurement, 92
Polarity
Pulse Width trigger, 104
Video trigger sync, 104
Position
horizontal, 89
trigger, 103
vertical, 111
Positive Duty Cycle measurement, 92
Positive Overshoot measurement, 92
Positive pulse count measurement, 94
Positive Pulse Width measurement, 92
Power, 2
Power cord
options, 135
Power cords, 2
Power Cycle count, 109
Pretrigger, 21
Pretrigger view, 103

PROBE COMP connections, 16


Probe option
match current probe scale, 7
Probes
compensation, 16
current and scale, 7
voltage and attenuation, 112
voltage probe manual compensation, 5
Probes, optional, 134
Programmer manual, 134
Pulse signal
Autoset function, 79
Pulse width measurements
using cursors, 35
Pulse Width triggering, 104

R
Rackmount kit, 134
Readout
Acquisition, 10
Center graticule time, 11
Channel, 11
FFT, 55
general, 10
Horizontal position/scale, 11
Trigger, 11
Trigger status, 11
Recall
factory setup (default), 20
setups, 20
waveforms, 100
Recall Setup menu, 99
Recall Waveform menu, 99
Rectangular window, 57
Ref menu, 96
Reference
lead for probe, 5
probe terminal, 5
terminal, 16
Reference waveforms
displaying and removing, 96
saving and recalling, 100
Remote control using a GPIB interface, 70
Removing reference waveforms, 96
Removing waveforms, 111

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Index

Renaming files or folders, 110


Rise time measurement
using cursors, 36
Rising edge count measurement, 94
RM2000B Rackmount Kit, 134
RMS measurement, 93
Roll mode, 89
Run/Stop button
steps taken by the oscilloscope when pushed, 21

S
Sample acquisition mode, 73
Save
setups, 20
Save All menu, 97
Save button, 16
Save button option
saving to a USB flash drive, 65
Save Image menu, 97
Save Setup menu, 98
Save to a USB flash drive, 61
Save Waveform menu, 98
Save/Recall menu
saving to a USB flash drive, 64
Saving
all files to a USB flash drive, 65
image files to a USB flash drive, 67
waveforms, 100
Scale
Course, 112
current probe, 7, 112
Fine, 112
vertical, 24
Scaling waveforms
basic concepts, 24
Scan mode, 89
Scanning waveforms, 89
Screen image
saving to a file, 67
Security loop, 3
Self calibration, 7
Service
error log as a reference, 109
Service manual, 134
Service option, 135

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Set to 50%, 14
Setups
basic concepts, 20
saving and recalling, 96
Sine waves
Autoset function, 79
Single button
steps taken by the oscilloscope when pushed, 21
Single-shot signal
application example, 39
Slope, 22
Soft case ordering, 134
Source
AC Line, 104
Ext, 103
Ext/5, 103
trigger, 21, 102, 104
Square wave
Autoset function, 79
Status
system, 107
Subtract waveforms
Math menu, 90
Sweep
delayed, 89
horizontal scale, 89
Sync
video polarity, 104
video trigger line or field, 104

T
TEK-USB-488 adapter
connecting, 70
ordering, 134
Time base, 13, 23
Time cursors, 26, 84
Time domain
waveform, 53
Transit case ordering, 134
Trend plot, 101
Trigger
coupling, 22, 102
edge, 102
Force trigger, 14
frequency readout, 105

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holdoff, 106
level, 14, 22, 102
menu, 102
modes, 22
polarity, 104
position, 22
Position icon, 10
pretrigger information, 103
slope, 22, 102
source, 21, 102, 104
types, 22
video, 104
Trigger level icon, 11
Trigger readout, 11
Trigger status readout, 11

U
USB Device port, 68
USB flash drive
file management, 63
File utilities, 110
formatting, 62
Save button, 65
Save operation indicator, 61
Save/Recall menu, 64
saving files, all, 66
saving files, images, 67
saving files, setups, 66
saving files, waveforms, 66
storage capacity, 62
User manual, 134
Utility menu, 107

V
Vertical
menu, 111

position, 24
scale, 24
Video signal
Autoset function, 80
Video trigger
application example, 44
Volts/Div
Coarse, 112
Fine, 112

W
Waveform baseline indicator, 11
Waveforms
acquire data, 23
digitized, 23
display style meaning, 85
position, 24
remove from screen, 113
scale, 24
take measurements, 26
time domain, 53

X
XY
application example, 49
display format, 85, 86

Y
YT
display format, 85

Z
Zoom
FFT, 59

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