Tektronix TPS2000 Series User manual

User Manual
TPS2000 Series
Digital Storage Oscilloscope
071-1441-02
www.tektronix.com

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WARRANTY
TPS2000 Series Oscilloscopes
Tektronix warrants that the product listed above will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase from an
authorized Tektronix distributor. 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. Batteries are
excluded from this warranty. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for
warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts,
modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid and
with a copy of Customer proof of purchase. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to
Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service
center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes,
and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish
service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other
than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage
resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage
or malfunction caused by the use of non--Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has
been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or
integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.

WARRANTY (Continued)
TPS2000 Series Oscilloscopes
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.

WARRANTY
P2220 Probe
Tektronix warrants that the product listed above will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase from an
authorized Tektronix distributor. If 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. Batteries are
excluded from this warranty. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for
warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts,
modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid and
with a copy of Customer proof of purchase. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to
Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service
center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes,
and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish
service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other
than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage
resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage
or malfunction caused by the use of non--Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has
been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or
integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.

WARRANTY (Continued)
P2220 Probe
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.

WARRANTY
TPSBAT Battery Pack
Tektronix warrants that the product listed above will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of original purchase from an
authorized Tektronix distributor. 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, shipping charges prepaid, and
with a copy of customer proof of purchase. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to
Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service
center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes,
and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish
service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other
than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage
resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage
or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has
been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or
integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.

WARRANTY (Continued)
TPSBAT Battery Pack
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.

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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary vii............................
Preface xi............................................
Help System xiii........................................
Conventions xv........................................
Product Stewardship xvi.................................
Battery Packs xvi...................................
End-of-Life Handling xvi..............................
Contacting Tektronix xvii.................................
Getting Started
General Features 1--2....................................
Taking Floating Measurements 1--4........................
Probe Connection 1--5.................................
Attach the Reference Leads Correctly 1--6.................
BNC Connectors 1--6.................................
Unterminated BNC Inputs 1--6..........................
Installation 1--7.........................................
Battery Packs 1--8....................................
Charging Battery Packs 1--10............................
Power Cord 1--10......................................
Versatile Hanger 1--10..................................
Security Lock 1--12....................................
Probes 1--13.............................................
Functional Check 1--13....................................
Probe Safety 1--15.......................................
Voltage Probe Check Wizard 1--16..........................
Manual Voltage Probe Compensation 1--17...................
Voltage Probe Attenuation Setting 1--19......................
Current Probe Scaling 1--20................................
Self Calibration 1--20.....................................

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Operating Basics
Display Area 2--2.......................................
Message Area 2--5....................................
Using the Menu System 2--6...............................
Vertical Controls 2--8....................................
Horizontal Controls 2--9..................................
Trigger Controls 2--10.....................................
Menu and Control Buttons 2--11............................
Input Connectors 2--15....................................
Other Front-Panel Items 2--16..............................
Understanding Oscilloscope Functions
Setting Up the Oscilloscope 3--2...........................
Using Autoset 3--2....................................
Using Autorange 3--2.................................
Saving a Setup 3--2...................................
Recalling a Setup 3--3.................................
Default Setup 3--3....................................
Triggering 3--3.........................................
Source 3--4..........................................
Types 3--4..........................................
Modes 3--5..........................................
Coupling 3--5........................................
Position 3--5.........................................
Slope and Level 3--6..................................
Acquiring Signals 3--6...................................
Acquisition Modes 3--6................................
Time Base 3--7......................................
Scaling and Positioning Waveforms 3--8.....................
Vertical Scale and Position 3--8.........................
Horizontal Scale and Position; Pretrigger Information 3--8....
Taking Measurements 3--14................................
Graticule 3--14........................................
Cursors 3--15.........................................
Automatic 3--15.......................................