Tektronix SDA601 User manual

User Manual
SDA601
Serial Digital Analyzer
S/N B020000 and above
070-8913-04
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 2
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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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.

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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v............................
Environmental Considerations vii........................
Getting Started 1.....................................
Supplying Power 2....................................
Connecting the SDA601 4..............................
SERIAL INPUT 4..................................
AUX Output 5.....................................
RS-232 Interface 5.................................
Keypad and Display Conventions 7.......................
The On-screen Display (OSD) 8..........................
Preliminary Settings 9.................................
Set the Date and Time 9.............................
Set the Battery Type 10...............................
Enable (Disable) Auto Power Off 10....................
Disable (Enable) Timed LCD Backlight Turn Off 11.......
Performance Verification 11..............................
Operating Basics 13...................................
Using Your SDA601 13.................................
Analyzing a Signal 14................................
Watching a Signal 16................................
Alarms 19.........................................
Displaying the Signal Level 21.........................
Cursor 22..........................................
Highlighting 23.....................................
Pulse Cross 24......................................
Presets 25.........................................
Software Reset 26...................................

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Reference 27.........................................
SDA601 Menus 27.....................................
Menu Conventions 27................................
Watch Menu (groups enabled) 29.......................
Watch Menu (items enabled) 29........................
Alarm Menu 30.....................................
I/O Menu 31.......................................
Display Select Menu 31..............................
Presets Menu 31....................................
Utility Menu 31.....................................
The AUX Output 35....................................
RS-232 Connector 35...................................
RS-232/Printer Setups 36.............................
Using the Watch Mode 36...............................
Format Error Checking 36............................
Using the CRC Change Watch Group 38.................
Appendix A: Characteristics 41..........................
Safety Standard Compliance 41...........................
EC Declaration of Conformity -- EMC 41...................
Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity -- EMC 42
FCC Compliance 42.................................
Specification Tables 43..................................
Appendix B: Replaceable Parts 45.......................
Appendix C: User Service 47............................
Battery Hints 47.......................................
The BATTERY LOW Message 47......................
Low-battery Shut Down 47............................
Replacing the Batteries or Battery Pack 48...............
Replacing the Touch Memory/Timer Module 49..............
Preventive Maintenance 49..............................
Glossary 51..........................................

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Opening the Battery Compartment 2...........
Figure 2: Connecting the SDA601 4.....................
Figure 3: A Printed Analysis Report 6...................
Figure 4: The Default Watching OSD 8..................
Figure 5: The Set Time display 9........................
Figure 6: The Analyze OSD 15..........................
Figure 7: The SDA601 “Watching” Display 18.............
Figure 8: Watch Errors Reported on the OSD 19...........
Figure 9: The SDA601 Signal Level Display 21.............
Figure 10: The Cursor Data Display 22...................
Figure 11: SDA601 Menu Conventions 27.................
Figure 12: The OSD Setups/Horizontal Position Item 28.....
Figure 13: The SDA Number Keys 28....................
List of Tables
Table 1: RS-232 Connector Pin Assignments 35...........
Table 2: Serial Digital Video Input 43.....................
Table 3: AUX Output 43...............................
Table 4: Signal Level Meter 44..........................
Table 5: Physical Characteristics 44.....................
Table 6: Environmental Characteristics 44................
Table 7: Power Cords 45...............................

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SDA601 Serial Digital Analyzer User Manual v
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
UseProperPowerCord.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.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common
terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
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 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.
Replace Batteries Properly. Replace batteries only with the specified
type and rating.

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Recharge Batteries Properly. Recharge batteries for the recom-
mended charge cycle only.
Use Proper AC Adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this
product.
UseProperFuse.Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this
product.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
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:
HDANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as
you read the marking.
HWARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible
as you read the marking.
HCAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
CAUTION
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