Tektronix TekConnect Probe Interface Module 80A03 User manual

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80A03
TekConnect Probe Interface Module
ZZZ
Instruction Manual
*P071129804*
071-1298-04

80A03
TekConnect Probe Interface Module
ZZZ
Instruction Manual
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This document applies to firmware version 2.3 and above.
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel
only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing
unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries
prior to performing service.
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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its
option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement
in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty
work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become
the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of
the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible
for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping
charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within
the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping
charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage
or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty
of servicing the product.
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OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ......................................................................................... iv
Service Safety Summary.......................................................................................... vi
Compliance Information......................................................................................... vii
EMC Compliance............................................................................................ vii
Environmental Considerations .............................................................................. ix
Getting Started ..................... .................. ........................................ .................. ..... 1
Compatible Probes............................................................................................. 2
Compatible Modules .......................................................................................... 3
The TekConnect Interface .................................................................................... 4
Standard Accessories.......................................................................................... 4
Optional Accessories.......................................................................................... 4
Installing the TekConnect Probe Interface Module ............................. ........................... 5
Performing a Functional Check ............................................................................. 10
Calibrating the TekConnect Probe Interface Module ..................................................... 12
Nulling Offset Errors ......................... .......... .......................... .......... ................ .. 13
Operating Basics................................................................................................... 17
Understanding the Controls.................................................................................. 17
Triggering the Mainframe.................................................................................... 18
Sampling Module Incompatibility .. .................. .................. ................................ .... 23
Reference........................................................................................................... 25
Avoiding Damage from Overvoltage....................................................................... 25
Avoiding Damage from Electrostatic Discharge .......................................................... 25
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 27
Maintenance........................................................................................................ 31
Inspecting and Cleaning...................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 31
Replacing Parts................................................................................................ 32
Repackaging for Shipment................................................................................... 32
Replaceable Parts.................................................................................................. 33
Parts Ordering Information .................................................................................. 33
Using the Replaceable Parts List............................................................................ 33
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List of Figures
Figure 1: The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module ................................................... 1
Figure 2: TekConnect Probe Interface Module inputs and outputs ........................................... 5
Figure 3: Extender cable connection to the mainframe ........................................................ 6
Figure 4: Installing the sampling module into the TekConnect Probe Interface Module...... ............. 7
Figure 5: Connecting the sampling module ..................................................................... 8
Figure 6: Installing TekConnect probes..... .............. ................................ .............. ......... 9
Figure 7: Equipment setup for functional check ............................................................... 11
Figure 8: Setup for Nulling Offset Errors... ...................... .......................... .................... 13
Figure 9: Compensation screen.................................................................................. 14
Figure 10: Removing the semi-rigid cable ..................................................................... 19
Figure 11: Setup for triggering the mainframe using the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module . 20
Figure 12: Trigger offset indicator............................................................................... 21
Figure 13: Setup for triggering the mainframe and viewing signals using the 80A03 TekConnect Probe
Interface Module.............................................................................................. 22
Figure 14: Insertion loss.......................................................................................... 28
Figure 15: Return loss ............................................................................................ 29
Figure 16: 80A03 replaceable parts ............................................................................. 34
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List of Tables
Table 1: TekConnect probes compatible with the 80A03 Module ............................................ 2
Table 2: Supported Tektronix sampling modules ............................................................... 3
Table 3: 80A03 features and standard accessories.............................................................. 4
Table 4: Recommended equipment for performing a functional check ..................................... 10
Table 5: Recommended equipment for triggering setups ..................................................... 18
Table 6: Electrical characteristics................................................................................ 27
Table 7: Environmental characteristics ......................................................................... 27
Table 8: Physical characteristics................................................................................. 28
Table 9: Columns in replaceable parts table.................................................................... 33
Table 10: Replaceable parts ...................................................................................... 35
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General Safety Summary
General SafetySummary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
To Avoid Fire or Personal
Injury
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement
instrument 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 instrument.
Ground the Product. This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding
conductor of the mainframe 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.
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.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
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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.
Terms in this Manual These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION.Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and Terms on the
Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Service Safety Summary
Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
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Compliance Information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance) 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. EMC requirements for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use. 1234
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic field immunity
IEC 61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity
IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity 5
EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European Contact.
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
Western Road
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
1This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic
interference.
2Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a
test object.
3To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.
4Instrument rebooting may be experienced where the EUT takes longer than 10 seconds to recover from
IEC61000-4-11 transient immunity test.
5Performance Criterion C applied at the 70%/25 cycle Voltage-Dip and the 0%/250 cycle Voltage-Interruption test
levels (IEC 61000-4-11).
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Australia / New Zealand
Declaration of
Conformity – EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the
following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in
accordance with EN 61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-1:2006.
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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. In order 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 2002/96/EC 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).
Restriction of Hazardous
Substances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is
outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.
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Getting Started
The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module is an adapter that allows you to
use TekConnect probes with 80E0X sampling modules and the following main
instruments (mainframes):
DSA8200 Digital Serial Analyzer
CSA8000, CSA8000B, and CSA8200 Communications Signal Analyzers
TDS8000, TDS8000B, and TDS8200 Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes
The interface is comprised of an enclosure that houses a compartment for one
80E0X electrical sampling module and two TekConnect probe inputs. The
interface connects to the mainframe through a permanently attached 1 meter
extender cable.
Figure 1: The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module
The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module can also be used as a
general-purpose sampling module extender cable. Simply disconnect the short
semi-rigid cables on the front panel of the interface and use the sampling module
inputs directly.
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Compatible Probes
The TekConnect Probe Interface Module supports probe interface conversion
between the previously listed mainframes and the following supported
TekConnect probes:
Table 1: TekConnect probes compatible with the 80A03 Module
Probe model Probe bandwidth & type
P7225 2.5 GHz Single-ended
P7240 4 GHz Single-ended
P7260 6 GHz Single-ended
P7313 13 GHz Differential
P7313SMA 13 GHz Differential, SMA inputs
P7330 3 GHz Differential
P7340A 4 GHz Differential
P7350 5 GHz Differential
P7350SMA 5 GHz Differential, SMA inputs
P7360A 6 GHz Differential
P7380 8 GHz Differential
P7380A 8 GHz Differential
P7380SMA 8 GHz Differential, SMA inputs
P7504 4 GHz TriMode
P7506 6 GHz TriMode
P7508 8 GHz TriMode
P7513 13 GHz TriMode
P7513A 13 GHz TriMode
P7516 16 GHz TriMode
P7520 20 GHz TriMode
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Compatible Modules
The following electrical sampling modules are recommended for use with the
80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module.
Table 2: Supported Tektronix sampling modules
Sampling modules Description
80E01 1Single channel, 50 GHz
80E02 2Dual channel, 12.5 GHz
80E03 2Dual channel, 20 GHz
80E04 2Dual channel, 20 GHz with TDR
80E06 1Single channel, 70 GHz
80E07 1Dual channel, 30 GHz
80E08 1Dual channel, 30 GHz
80E09 1Dual channel, 60 GHz
80E0101Dual channel, 50 GHz
1Requires 2.4/1.85 mm to 2.92 mm SMA adapter (Tektronix part number 011-0157-00, standard with these
sampling modules). Also requires custom cable not available from Tektronix: use a short high-quality SMA cable
or fabricate your own semi-rigid cable. Bandwidth using these modules is limited by the 80A03 adapter.
2Recommended for use with 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module.
The 80A03 disables the Probe Power interface on the front of the sampling
modules. Do not use the 80A03 with probes that connect directly to the Probe
Power, such as the P6209 and P6207.
There is also no support for TekProbe Level 2 legacy probes that utilize the
TCA-1MEG, TCA-BNC, and TCA75 adapters.
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Getting Started
The TekConnect Interface
Power for the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module, sampling module, and
TekConnect probes is supplied through the cable that connects the TekConnect
Probe Interface Module to your mainframe. The same cable also provides a data
and communications path from the probe contact pins through the interface
to the mainframe. Power, signal, offset, and probe characteristic data transfers
through this interface.
When a probe is connected, the TekConnect Probe Interface Module reads
information from the probe, identifies the device, and turns on the appropriate
power supplies.
Standard Accessories
The features and standard accessories for the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface
Module are listed below.
Table 3: 80A03 features and standard accessories
Accessory Description
Semi-Rigid Cables. Consists of two semi-rigid SMA-to-SMA cables for connecting the
electrical sampling module to the TekConnect Probe Interface Module.
Tektronix part number 174-4857-XX
Statement of compliance. Acertificate verifying the product was assembled and verified
using established procedures and work instructions. When applicable, test equipment is
traceable to known standards.
Included with product at initial shipment. This accessory cannot be ordered.
Instruction Manual. Provides instructions for operating and maintaining the 80A03
TekConnect Probe Interface Module.
Tektronix part number 071-1298-XX
Optional Accessories
No optional accessories are available for the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface
Module.
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