Tektronix BERTScope BSA85C Manual

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071-2869-00
Tektronix BERTScope
Bit Error Ratio Analyzers & Pattern Generators
Quick Start User Manual

www.tektronix.com
071-2869-00
Tektronix BERTScope
Bit Error Ratio Analyzers & Pattern Generators
BSA85C, BSA85CPG
BSA125C, BSA125CPG
BSA175C, BSA175CPG
BSA260C, BSA260CPG
Quick Start User Manual

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, TEK, and BERTScope are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
FastFrame, OpenChoice, iView, iCapture, Pinpoint, RT-Eye, MyScope, TekLink, TekVPI, Error Location
Analysis, and MultiView Zoom are trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
Contacting Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc.
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR
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
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Warranty
All Tektronix BERTScope BSA85C, BSA125C, BSA175C, and BSA260C Bit Error Ratio Analyzers;
BSA85CPG, BSA125CPG, BSA175CPG, and BSA260CPG Pattern Generators are covered under the standard
1-year product warranty.
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
(1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix,
at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a
replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules, and replacement products used by Tektronix
for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and
products become the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the
expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer
shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by
Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the
shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be
responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any
other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or
inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to
repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or
service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment;
c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product
that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR
THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

General Safety Summary
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products
connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
NOTE: 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.
WARNING
Maintain Proper Grounding to avoid electrical shock.
No operator serviceable parts inside.
Do not remove cover.
Refer to qualified service personnel.
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of
use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are
connected to a voltage source.
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.
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.
Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. Do not block the power
cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times.
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.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or laser radiation exists.
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
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Terms in this Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
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WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or
loss of life.
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CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to
this product or other property.
NOTE. A notice statement identifies conditions which may result in unintended operating
modes, incorrect measurement results, or require resetting the instrument or personal computers
operating software interacting with it.
Symbols and Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. The following symbols may appear on the
product:
WARNING
The coin cell battery on the instrument computer motherboard is not a user-replaceable
part.
The coin cell battery is not rechargeable. Under no circumstances attempt to recharge
the battery.

Compliance Information
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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 European Communities:
EN 61326-1 2006. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use.1, 2, 3
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic field immunity
IEC61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient / burst immunity
IEC61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity
IEC61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity
IEC61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
EN61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European Contact
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
Western Road
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity–EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance
with ACMA:
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with EN61326-
1:2006.
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1This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
2Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
3To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.