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Table of Contents General Safety Summary ......................................................................................... Compliance Information ......................................................................................... EMC Compliance............................................................................................ Safety Compliance............................................................................................ Environmental Considerations ......................
Table of Contents Capturing a Single-Shot Signal ............................................................................. Measuring Propagation Delay ............................................................................... Triggering on a Specific Pulse Width....................................................................... Triggering on a Video Signal ................................................................................ Analyzing a Differential Communication Signal.............
Table of Contents Trigger Controls............................................................................................... Utility ........................................................................................................ Vertical Controls ............................................................................................ Appendix A: Specifications .................................................................................... Oscilloscope Specifications..................
General Safety Summary General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. 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. Connect and disconnect properly.
General Safety Summary Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere. Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the manual's installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
General Safety Summary Terms in This Manual These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. Symbols and Terms on the Product These terms may appear on the product: DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
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 61326-1:2006, EN 61326-2-1:2006.
Compliance Information Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity – EMC viii Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA: CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with EN 61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-1:2006.
Compliance Information Safety Compliance EC Declaration of Conformity – Low Voltage Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. EN 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use. U.S.
Compliance Information Installation (Overvoltage) Category Descriptions Terminals on this product may have different installation (overvoltage) category designations. The installation categories are: Measurement Category IV. For measurements performed at the source of low-voltage installation. Measurement Category III. For measurements performed in the building installation. Measurement Category II. For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.
Compliance Information Environmental Considerations 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 product’s end of life.
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Preface Preface This manual contains operating information for the TDS2000C and TDS1000C-EDU Series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes. The manual consists of the following chapters: The Getting Started chapter briefly describes features of the oscilloscope and provides installation instructions. The Operating Basics chapter covers operating principles of the oscilloscopes.
Preface Help System The oscilloscope has a Help system with topics that cover all the features of the oscilloscope. You can use the Help system to display several kinds of information: General information about understanding and using the oscilloscope, such as Using the Menu System. Information about specific menus and controls, such as the Vertical Position Control. Advice about problems you may face while using an oscilloscope, such as Reducing Noise.
Preface Firmware Updates Through the Internet If a newer version of firmware becomes available, 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. To update the firmware from the Internet, follow these steps: 1. Push the Utility ► System Status option, and write down the firmware version number of the oscilloscope. 2. From your computer, access the www.tektronix.
Preface Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Menu options appear with the first letter of each word in upper case. For example: Peak Detect, Window Zone. Multipurpose knob Front-panel buttons and knob labels — All upper case Option buttons — First letter of each word on screen is upper case NOTE. Option buttons may also be called screen buttons, side-menu buttons, bezel buttons, or soft keys. The ► delimiter separates a series of button pushes.
Getting Started TDS2000C and TDS1000C-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 when you power on the oscilloscope.
Getting Started Probe Check Wizard Setup and waveform storage USB Flash Drive port for file storage Direct printing to any PictBridge compatible printer 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 Sixteen automatic measurements Waveform averaging and peak detection Dual time base Math functions: +, -, and × operations Math Fast Fourier Transform (
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started Functional Check Perform this functional check to verify that your oscilloscope is operating correctly. ON/OFF button 1. Power on the oscilloscope. Push the Default Setup button. The default Probe option attenuation setting is 10X. 2. Connect the TPP0101/TP0201 probe to channel 1 on the oscilloscope. To do this, align the slot in the probe connector with the key on the CH 1 BNC, push to connect, and twist to the right to lock the probe in place.
Getting Started Probe Safety Check and observe probe ratings before using probes. A guard around the TPP0101/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.
Getting Started You should use the Probe Check Wizard each time you connect a voltage probe to an input channel. To use the Probe Check Wizard, push the PROBE CHECK button. If the voltage probe is connected properly, compensated properly, and the Attenuation option in the oscilloscope Vertical menu is set to match the probe, the oscilloscope displays a PASSED message at the bottom of the screen. Otherwise, the oscilloscope displays directions on the screen to guide you in correcting these problems. NOTE.
Getting Started Manual Probe Compensation As an alternative method to the Probe Check Wizard, you can manually perform this adjustment to match your probe to the input channel. PROBE COMP AutoSet button 1. 2. Push the 1 ► Probe ► Voltage ► Attenuation option and select 10X. Connect the TPP0101/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.
Getting Started 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. Current Probe Scaling Current probes provide a voltage signal proportional to the current.
Operating Basics 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. 2-channel model 4-channel model Display Area In addition to displaying waveforms, the display is filled with many details about the waveform and the oscilloscope control settings. NOTE. For details on displaying the FFT function, (See page 57, Displaying the FFT Spectrum.
Operating Basics 1. Icon display shows acquisition mode.
Operating Basics 2. Trigger status indicates the following: The oscilloscope is acquiring pretrigger data. All triggers are ignored in this state. All pretrigger data has been acquired and the oscilloscope is ready to accept a trigger. The oscilloscope has seen a trigger and is acquiring the posttrigger data. The oscilloscope has stopped acquiring waveform data. The oscilloscope has completed a Single Sequence acquisition.
Operating Basics 14. Readout shows Edge or Pulse Width trigger level. 15. Display area shows helpful messages; some messages display for only three seconds. If you recall a saved waveform, readout shows information about the reference waveform, such as RefA 1.00V 500µs. 16. Readout shows date and time. 17. Readout shows trigger frequency.
Operating Basics 1 menu) button and then push the top option button to cycle through the Vertical (channel) Coupling options. In some lists, you can use the multipurpose knob to select an option. A hint line tells you when the multipurpose knob can be used, and an LED by the multipurpose knob lights when the knob is active. (See page 15, Menu and Control Buttons.) Action: The oscilloscope displays the type of action that will immediately occur when you push an Action option button.
Operating Basics Position (1, 2, 3 & 4). Positions a waveform vertically. 1, 2, 3 & 4 Menu. Displays the Vertical menu selections and toggles the display of the channel waveform on and off. Scale (1, 2, 3 & 4). Selects vertical scale factors. Math. Displays waveform math operations menu and toggles the display of the math waveform on and off. Horizontal Controls 2-channel model 4-channel model Position. Adjusts the horizontal position of all channel and math waveforms.
Operating Basics Trigger Controls 4-channel model 2-channel model 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. Trig Menu. Displays the Trigger Menu. Set To 50%. The trigger level is set to the vertical midpoint between the peaks of the trigger signal. Force Trig. Completes an acquisition regardless of an adequate trigger signal. This button has no effect if the acquisition is already stopped. Trig View.
Operating Basics 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.
Operating Basics Active menu or option Knob function Description Vertical ► Probe ► Voltage ► Attenuation Value entry For a channel menu (such as the CH 1 menu), sets the attenuation factor in the oscilloscope Vertical ► Probe ► Current ► Scale Value entry For a of channel menu (such as the CH 1 menu), sets the scale in the oscilloscope AutoRange. Displays the Autorange Menu, and activates or deactivates the autoranging function. When autoranging is active, the adjacent LED lights. Save/Recall.
Operating Basics Input Connectors 2-channel model 4-channel model 1, 2, 3 & 4. 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 Trig View button to see how the trigger settings affect the trigger signal, such as trigger coupling. Other Front-Panel Items USB Flash Drive port USB Flash Drive Port. Insert a USB flash drive for data storage or retrieval.
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions 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.
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions 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 page 63, USB Flash Drive Port.
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions 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.
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions Rising edge Falling edge Trigger level can be adjusted vertically Trigger can be rising or falling 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.
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions 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.
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions the oscilloscope displays a waveform with a frequency lower than the actual input waveform, or triggers and displays an unstable waveform. 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.
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions Settings to avoid aliasing in Sample mode Time base Samples per second Maximum 2.5 ns 2 GS/s 200.0 MHz † 5.0 to 250.0 ns 1 GS/s or 2 GS/s * 200.0 MHz † 500.0 ns 500.0 MS/s 200.0 MHz † 1.0 μs 250.0 MS/s 125.0 MHz † 2.5 μs 100.0 MS/s 50.0 MHz † 5.0 μs 50.0 MS/s 25.0 MHz † 10.0 μs 25.0 MS/s 12.5 MHz † 25.0 μs 10.0 MS/s 5.0 MHz 50.0 μs 5.0 MS/s 2.5 MHz 100.0 μs 2.5 MS/s 1.25 MHz 250.0 μs 1.0 MS/s 500.0 kHz 500.0 μs 500.0 kS/s 250.
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions 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.
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions 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 page 89, Taking Measurements.
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Application Examples 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.
Application Examples 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.
Application Examples 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).
Application Examples CH1 Freq 1.000kHz CH1 Period 1.000ms CH1 Pk-Pk 5.04V CH1 Rise Time 2.611µs? CH1 Pos Width 500.
Application Examples 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. CH1 Pk-Pk 2.
Application Examples 7. Push the second option button from the top; the Measure 2 Menu appears. 8. Push Source ► CH2. 9. Push Type ► Pk-Pk. 10. Push the Back option button. Read the displayed peak-to-peak amplitudes for both channels. 11.
Application Examples 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.
Application Examples 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 button to see the Cursor Menu. 2. Push Type ► Time. 3. Push Source ► CH1. 4. Push the Cursor 1 option button. 5. Turn the multipurpose knob to place a cursor on the first peak of the ring. 6. Push the Cursor 2 option button. 7.
Application Examples Type Amplitude Source CH1 ΔV 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 Type ► Time. 3. Push Source ► CH1. 4. Push the Cursor 1 option button. 5. Turn the multipurpose knob to place a cursor on the rising edge of the pulse. 6. Push the Cursor 2 option button. 7.
Application Examples Type Time Source CH1 Δt 500.0µs 1/Δt 2.000kHz ΔV 1.38V Cursor 1 0.00s 0.98V Cursor 2 500µs -1.00V NOTE. The Positive Width measurement is available as an automatic measurement in the Measure Menu. (See page 89, Taking Measurements.) NOTE. The Positive Width measurement also displays when you select the Single-Cycle Square option in the AutoSet Menu. (See page 81, Square Wave or Pulse.
Application Examples 11. 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. 12. Push the Cursor 2 option button. 13. 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 Δt readout in the Cursor Menu is the rise time of the waveform.
Application Examples 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.
Application Examples 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.
Application Examples 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.
Application Examples 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 Δt 20.00ns 1/Δt 50.00MHz ΔV 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.
Application Examples 8. Push the Cursor 2 option button. 9. Turn the multipurpose knob to place the second cursor on the data output transition. The Δt 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 You are testing the pulse widths of a signal in a circuit.
Application Examples 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.
Application Examples 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. Triggering on Video Fields Automatic. To trigger on the video fields, follow these steps: 1. Push the AutoSet button.
Application Examples 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.
Application Examples Using the Window Function to See Waveform Details You can use the window (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 Horiz button to see the Horizontal Menu and select the Main option. 2. Push the Window Zone option button. 3. Turn the horizontal Scale (seconds/division) knob and select 500 ns.
Application Examples 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.
Application Examples 6. Push the Operation option button and select -. 7. Push the 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.
Application Examples 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.
Application Examples 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 (not available on TDS1000C-EDU models) You want to use the oscilloscope to record data from a source over time.
Application Examples Limit Testing (not available on TDS1000C-EDU models) You want to 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. 1. Push the front-panel Utility 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.
Application Examples of waveforms, number of violations, or the time in seconds at which to stop. You can also choose to stop the testing manually. 8. Push the Run/Stop Test button to toggle between starting and ending the limit test. After you end the test, the oscilloscope will display the test statistics on the screen. This includes the number of cases tested, the number of cases passed, and the number of cases failed.
Math FFT This chapter contains detailed information on how to use the Math FFT (Fast Fourier Transform). You can use the FFT Math mode to convert a time-domain (YT) signal into its frequency components (spectrum).
Math FFT 4. 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. 5. Turn the Horizontal Scale (seconds/division) knob to provide the resolution you want in the FFT spectrum. 6. If possible, set the oscilloscope to display many signal cycles.
Math FFT Displaying the FFT Spectrum Push the Math button to display the Math 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. Math FFT option Settings Comments CH3 1, CH4 1 Source CH1, CH2, Window Hanning, Flattop, Rectangular Selects the FFT window type; (See page 58, Selecting an FFT Window.
Math FFT 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.
Math FFT The Math 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.
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Math FFT Eliminating 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.
Math FFT 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 Menu. 2. Push Source ► MATH. 3. Push the Type option button to select Magnitude or Frequency. 4. Use the multipurpose knob to move cursors 1 and 2.
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 Print 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 and Device Ports 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. Flash Drive Initial Read Time The oscilloscope reads the internal structure of a USB flash drive each time you install a drive.
USB Flash Drive and Device Ports A:\ is the root folder. The oscilloscope resets the current folder to A:\ 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.
USB Flash Drive and Device Ports 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.
USB Flash Drive and Device Ports 5. Select the To option and specify which reference memory location to recall the waveform to RefA or RefB. RefC and RefD are available on 4-channel models. 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.
USB Flash Drive and Device Ports 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 page 91, Save/Recall.) 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.
USB Flash Drive and Device Ports File format Extension Comments RLE RLE Run-length encoding; this format uses a lossless compression algorithm. TIFF TIF Tagged Image File Format Before you can save data to the USB flash drive, you must change the print button to the alternative Save function. To do so, select the Save/Recall ► Save All ► PRINT Button ► Saves Image to File option. The Save LED adjacent to the print button lights to indicate the alternative function.
USB Flash Drive and Device Ports Installing the PC Communications Software on a PC Before you connect the oscilloscope to a PC, you must install the PC Communications software from the CD that came with the oscilloscope. 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.
USB Flash Drive and Device Ports 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.
USB Flash Drive and Device Ports Unplug the USB cable from your oscilloscope, and install the software from the CD that came with your oscilloscope. 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.
USB Flash Drive and Device Ports Connecting to a Printer When you connect the oscilloscope to a PictBridge compatible printer, the oscilloscope and printer can be powered on or off. To connect the oscilloscope to a PictBridge compatible printer, follow these steps: 1. Insert one end of a USB cable into the USB Device port on the oscilloscope. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on a PictBridge compatible printer.
USB Flash Drive and Device Ports 6. If printing fails, check that the USB cable is connected to the PictBridge port on the printer, and try again. NOTE. The oscilloscope stores these settings until you change them, even if you push the Default Setup button, or you power off the oscilloscope. NOTE. To stop sending the screen image to the printer, push Abort Printing.
Reference 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.
Reference Maximum of 500 MS/s for 40 MHz and 50 MHz models Maximum of 1 GS/s for 60 MHz, 70 MHz or 100 MHz models Maximum of 2 GS/s for 200 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.
Reference 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.
Reference Options Comment 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 AutoRange button, the
Reference 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.
Reference Function Setting Trigger Video Sync Adjusted Trigger Video Standard Adjusted Vertical bandwidth Full Vertical coupling DC (if GND 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.
Reference Square Wave or Pulse Sine wave Details FFT Converts the input time-domain signal into its frequency components and displays the result as a graph of frequency versus magnitude (spectrum); because this is a mathematical calculation, refer to the Math FFT chapter for more information 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
Reference Video signal options Details Displays several fields and the oscilloscope triggers only on even numbered fields Even Fields Undo Autoset Causes the oscilloscope to recall the previous setup NOTE. Video autoset sets the Display Type option to Dot Mode. Cursor Push the Cursor button to display the measurement cursors and Cursor Menu, and then use the multipurpose knob to change the position of a cursor.
Reference Key Points 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.
Reference 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.
Reference 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. In XY format, the controls operate as follows: The channel 1 Vertical Scale and Vertical Position controls set the horizontal scale and position.
Reference Help Push the Help button to display the Help menu. The topics cover all the menu options and controls of the oscilloscope. (See page xiv, Help System.) Horizontal You can use the horizontal controls to set up two views of a waveform, each with their own horizontal scale and position. The horizontal position readout shows the time represented by the center of the screen, using the time of the trigger as zero.
Reference 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.
Reference Options Comments 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.
Reference Measure Push the Measure button to access automatic measurements. There are sixteen types of measurements available. You can display up to five at a time. Push the top option button to display the Measure 1 Menu. You can choose the channel on which to take a measurement in the Source option. You can choose the type of measurement to take in the Type option. Push the Back option button to return to the Measure Menu and display the selected measurements. Key Points Taking Measurements.
Reference Print When the Save All ► PRINT Button option is set to Prints, you can push the print button to send the screen image to a printer. You can set up the oscilloscope to send a screen image to your printer through the Utility ► Options ► Printer Setup menu.
Reference Probe Check You can use the Probe Check Wizard to quickly verify that your voltage probe is operating properly. (See page 5, Voltage Probe Check Wizard.) 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, RefB, RefC, and RefD. (RefC and RefD are only available on 4-channel oscilloscopes.
Reference Save All Action options Comments 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 The Save All action configures the PRINT button to save data to a
Reference Options Settings or submenus Select Folder Lists the contents of the current USB flash drive folder and displays the folder options New Folder (See page 64, File Management Conventions.) (See page 103, File Utilities for the USB Flash Drive.) Layout 1 , Portrait, Landscape Select portrait or landscape image layout Ink Saver 1, On, Off Activates or deactivates Ink Saver mode filename (such as TEK0000.
Reference 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.
Reference Recall Waveform 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) Specifies the reference memory location to load the waveform to From File Recalls the file from the USB flash drive Select File Lists the contents of the current USB flash drive folder and displays the next folder option Recall Key Points Change Folder (See page 64, File Management Conventions.
Reference 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.
Reference 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.
Reference Option Details 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. Pretrigger. The trigger position is typically set at the horizontal center of the screen.
Reference Pulse Width Trigger 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, CH3 1 , CH 4 1, 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.
Reference Refer to the Application Examples chapter for an example of triggering on aberrant pulses. (See page 44, Triggering on a Specific Pulse Width.) Knobs and Buttons Level Knob. Use to control the Trigger Level. Set To 50% Button. Use the Set To 50% button to quickly stabilize a waveform. The oscilloscope automatically sets the Trigger Level to be about halfway between the minimum and maximum voltage levels.
Reference 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.
Reference Options Settings Comments System Status Options Summary of the oscilloscope settings Misc. Displays model, manufacturer serial number, adapters connected, GPIB setup address, firmware version, and other information Printer Setup Changes the printer setup (See page 73.) GPIB Setup ► Address Sets the GPIB address for the TEK-USB-488 adapter (See page 72.) Set Date and Time Sets the date and time (See page 102.
Reference Options ↑ ↓ Comments Set Date and Time Updates the oscilloscope with the specified date and time Cancel Closes the menu and returns to the previous menu without saving any changes Moves the field selection highlight up or down through the list. Use the multipurpose knob to change the value of the selected field Self Calibration. The self calibration routine optimizes the oscilloscope accuracy for the ambient temperature.
Reference Options Comments 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.
Reference Options Settings BW Limit 20 MHz 1 Volts/Div Coarse, Fine Selects the resolution of the Scale (Volts/Div) knob Coarse defines a 1-2-5 sequence.
Reference 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.
Appendix A: Specifications All specifications apply to the TDS2000C and TDS1000C-EDU series models. TPP0101 and TPP0201 probe specifications appear in Appendix B. To verify that the oscilloscope meets specifications, the oscilloscope must first meet the following conditions: The oscilloscope must have been operating continuously for twenty minutes within the specified operating temperature.
Appendix A: Specifications Table 2: Input Specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Maximum Input Voltage At front panel connector, 300 V RMS, Installation Category II; derate at 20 dB/decade above 100 kHz to 13 V peak AC at 3 MHz and above. Based upon sinusoidal or DC input signal. Maximum viewable signal while DC coupled is ±50 V offset ±5 V/division at 4 divisions, or 70 V. AC coupling allows measuring signals on a DC level up to 300 V.
Appendix A: Specifications Table 3: Vertical Specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Analog Bandwidth, DC Coupled, Sample or Average V/div values are accurate for probe attenuation settings of 1X. No probe should be installed for these measurements. TDS2001C TDS2002C, 2004C TDS1012C-EDU, TDS2012C, 2014C TDS2022C, 2024C DC to >50 MHz for 5 mV/div through 5 V/div settings with bandwidth limit at full.
Appendix A: Specifications Table 3: Vertical Specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description DC Voltage Measurement Accuracy, Average Acquisition Mode The accuracy of DC voltage measurements acquired using Average of ≥ 16 waveforms. Vertical Position = 0 ±(3% of |reading| + 0.1 div + 1 mV). Vertical Position ≠ 0 and Vertical Scale 2 mV/div to 200 mV/div: ±[3% of (|reading + vertical position|) + 1% of |vertical position| + 0.
Appendix A: Specifications Table 5: Trigger Specifications Characteristic Description Sensitivity, Edge-Type Trigger, DC Coupled Trigger Source Channel Inputs All Products Sensitivity (Measurement style A) Sensitivity (Measurement style B) 1.5 div from DC to 10 MHz (>2 mV/div) 1 div from DC to 10 MHz (>2 mV/div) 4 div from DC to 10 MHz (2 mV/div) 2.5 div from DC to 10 MHz (2 mV/div) TDS1001C-EDU 3 div between 10 MHz and 40 MHz 1.
Appendix A: Specifications Table 5: Trigger Specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Video Trigger Sensitivity, typical A 2 division composite video signal will have a 0.6 division sync tip.
Appendix A: Specifications Table 6: General Specifications Characteristic Description Display Display Type 11.5 cm (W) x 8.64 cm (H), 14.38 cm diagonal, ¼ VGA, active TFT color liquid crystal display (LCD) with color characters/waveforms on a black background. Surface anti-glare (3H) treatment Display Resolution 320 horizontal by 240 vertical pixels The video display comprises both the character and waveform displays. Brightness, typical 400 cd/ m2 typical, 320 cd/m2 min.
Appendix A: Specifications 114 TDS2000C and TDS1000C-EDU Series Oscilloscope User Manual
Appendix B: TPP0101 and TPP0201 Series 10X Passive Probes Information The TPP0101 & TPP0201 Series 10X Passive Probes are high impedance, passive probes with 10X attenuation that are designed for use with the following Tektronix oscilloscopes: TDS1000C-EDU/TDS2000C oscilloscopes that have 20 pF of input capacitance. The compensation range of these probes is 15–25 pF. The probes have no user- or Tektronix-serviceable parts. WARNING. Do not float the TPP0101 and TPP0201 probes on any oscilloscope.
Appendix B: TPP0101 and TPP0201 Series 10X Passive Probes Information 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.
Appendix B: TPP0101 and TPP0201 Series 10X Passive Probes Information Standard Accessories The accessories included with the probe are shown below. 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.
Appendix B: TPP0101 and TPP0201 Series 10X Passive Probes Information 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.
Appendix B: TPP0101 and TPP0201 Series 10X Passive Probes Information Performance Graphs Table 9: 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.
Appendix B: TPP0101 and TPP0201 Series 10X Passive Probes Information Table 9: Certifications and compliances (cont.) Characteristics Description 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.
Appendix B: TPP0101 and TPP0201 Series 10X Passive Probes Information 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.
Appendix B: TPP0101 and TPP0201 Series 10X Passive Probes Information 122 TDS2000C and TDS1000C-EDU Series Oscilloscope User Manual
Appendix C: Accessories All accessories (standard and optional) are available by contacting your local Tektronix field office. Standard Accessories TPP0101 or TPP0201, 10X Passive Voltage Probe. The TPP0101 probes have a system bandwidth of DC to 100 MHz at -3 dB and ship standard with TDS2000C oscilloscope models that have bandwidths <100 MHz and with all TDS1000C-EDU models.
Appendix C: Accessories TDS2000C and TPS2000 Series Digital Oscilloscopes Programmer Manual . The programmer manual (077-0444-XX, English) provides command and syntax information. TDS2000C Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope Service Manual. The service manual (077-0446-XX, English) provides module-level repair information. TDS2000C and TDS1000C-EDU Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope User Manuals.
Appendix D: 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 lint-free cloth.
Appendix D: Cleaning 126 TDS2000C and TDS1000C-EDU Series Oscilloscope User Manual
Appendix E: 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 CH1 waveform and removes all other waveforms.
Appendix E: Default Setup Menu or system Option, button, or knob Default setting TRIGGER (Edge) Slope Rising Mode Auto Coupling DC Level 0.00 V Polarity Normal Sync All Lines Standard NTSC = TRIGGER (Video) TRIGGER (Pulse) Vertical system, all channels When Set Pulse Width 1.
Appendix F: Font Licenses The following license agreements cover Asian fonts used in the TDS2000C and TDS1000C-EDU series oscilloscopes. Copyright © 1988 The Institute of Software, Academia Sinica. Correspondence Address: P.O.Box 8718, Beijing, China 100080.
Appendix F: Font Licenses Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistribution of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
Index Symbols and Numbers 1, 2, 3, or 4 channel connectors, 18 channel menu buttons, 14 A Abort printing, 74, 90 AC coupling trigger, 96 vertical, 104 Accessories, 123 Acquire button, 17, 75 Acquire menu, 75 Acquire signals basic concepts, 22 Acquisition live display, 77 single-shot example, 41 stopping, 77 Acquisition modes, 22, 75 Average, 22, 76 indicators, 10 Peak Detect, 22, 76 Sample, 22, 75 Add waveforms Math menu, 87 Aliasing check for, 24 FFT, 59 time domain, 23 Amplitude cursors, 26, 82 Amplitude
Index Channel coupling, 104 menu, 104 scale, 11 Cleaning, 125 Clock set date and time, 102 Coarse resolution, 105 Communication OpenChoice software installation, 70 Compensation PROBE COMP connector, 18 voltage probe check wizard, 5 voltage probe manual, 7 Connectors Channels 1, 2, 3 and 4, 18 Ext Trig, 18 PROBE COMP, 18 USB Device port, 69 USB Flash Drive port, 63 Context-sensitive help topics, xiv Conventions used in this manual, xvi Cooling by convection, 3 Coupling trigger, 21, 97 vertical, 104, 105 CS
Index Firmware update Internet, xv Firmware updates, 104 Flattop window, 59 Folders creating, 103 deleting, 100, 103 renaming, 104 Force Trig button, 15 Format display, 83 image file, 68 USB flash drive, 64 Frequency trigger readout, 12, 96 Frequency cursors, 26 FFT spectrum, 62 Frequency measurements, 89 FFT cursors, 62 using cursors, 36 Functional check, 4 Horizontal aliasing, time domain, 23 menu, 86 position, 23 position marker, 11 scale, 23 Scan mode, 77, 87 status, 102 Horizontal scale control, 14 H
Index Interpolation, 76 Inverted waveform readout, 11 J JPG file format, 68 L Languages, 102 Level, 15, 21 Level control, 15 Limit testing application example, 53 Line video trigger, 98 Lissajous pattern XY format, 84 M M indicator for Main time base, 86 Magnify horizontal window, 86 Magnitude cursors, 26 FFT spectrum, 62 Main time base, 14, 86 Manuals ordering, 124 Math FFT, 55, 57 functions, 87 menu, 87 Math Menu button, 14 math waveform allowed units, 88 Maximum measurements, 89 Measure button, 17 Me
Index Panning horizontal, 23 vertical, 23 PC connecting to an oscilloscope, 70 PCX file format, 68 Peak Detect acquisition mode, 22, 76 Peak Detect mode, 75 icon, 10 Peak-to-Peak measurements, 89 Peak-to-peak noise, 84 Period measurements, 89 Persistence, 83, 84 Phase differences, 84 Phase measurements, 89 Polarity Pulse Width trigger, 99 Video trigger sync, 98 Ports USB flash drive, 63 Position horizontal, 23, 86 trigger, 98 vertical, 104 Position control horizontal, 14 vertical, 14 Positive width measure
Index Saving all files to a USB flash drive, 67 image files to a USB flash drive, 68 setups, 95 waveforms, 95 Scale control, 14 Course, 105 current probe, 8, 105 Fine, 105 horizontal, 23 vertical, 23 Scaling waveforms basic concepts, 23 Scan mode, 77, 87 Scanning waveforms, 87 Screen buttons, xvi Screen image saving to a file, 68 sending to a printer, 73 SECAM video standard, 98 Security loop, 2 Self calibration, 8 Service error log as a reference, 102 Service manual ordering, 124 Set date and time, 102 Se
Index Utility menus, 101 V Vectors, 83 Ventilation, 3 Vertical menu, 104 position, 23 position knob, 14 scale, 23 status, 102 Video signal Autoset function, 81 Video trigger, 98 application example, 45 Volts/Div Coarse, 105 Fine, 105 Volts/division control, 14 W W indicator for Window time base, 86 Waveforms acquire data, 22 compression, 87 digitized, 22 display style meaning, 83 expansion, 87 position, 23 remove from screen, 105 scale, 23 scanning, 77 take measurements, 25 time domain, 55 Window time ba
