Tektronix 2216 User manual

User Manual
T ektronix
2216
Four Channel Digital Storage &
Analog Oscilloscope
070-8903-00
First Printing Febr.1994
Revised 3/14 1994

INS RUMEN SERIAL NUMBERS
Each instrument has a serial number on a panel insert, tag, or stamped
on the chassis. The first letter in the serial number designates the
country of manufacture. The last five digits of the serial number are
assigned sequentially and are unique to each instrument.Those manu
factured in the United. States have six unique digits. The country of
manufacture is identified as follows:
BOOOOOO Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A.
J300Q00 Sony / Tektronix, Japan
H700000 Tektronix Holland, N.V., Heerenveen, The Netherlands
HKO0OOO Tektronix, Inc., Hong Kong
Instruments manufactured for Tektronix by external vendors outside
the United States are assigned a two digit alpha code to identify the
country of manufacture (e.g., J3 for Japan, HK for Hong Kong, IL for
Israel, etc.).
Tektronix, Inc. , P.O. Box 500, Beaverton, OR 97077.
Printed and produced in The Netherlands.
Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. 1994. All rights reserved. Tektronix prod
ucts are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending.
The following are registered trademarks: TEKTRONIX, TEK,
TEKPROBE, SCOPE-MOBILE.
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Deskjet, LaserJet, Thinkjet, and HPGL are products of the Hewlett-
Packard Company.

WARRAN Y
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of one (1) years from the date of shipment.
If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektro
nix, 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.
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 the service. Customer
shall be responsible for packaging and shipping of 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
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 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 representa
tives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting
from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; or c) to
service a product that has been modified or integrated with other prod
ucts 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 THIS
PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR
TICULAR 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, INCIDEN AL, OR CONSEQUEN
IAL DAMAGES IRRESPEC IVE OF WHE HER EK RONIX OR
HE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NO ICE OF HE POSSIBILI Y OF
SUCH DAMAGES.

T ektronix
/
EC Declaration of Conformity
We
Tektronix Holland N. .
Marktweg 73A
8444 AB Heerenveen
The Netherlands
declare under sole responsibility that the
2216 Four Channel Digiti ing Oscilloscope
meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in
the official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 50081-1 - Emissions:
EN 55011 Radiated
EN 60555-2 Conducted
EN 50082-1 - immunity:
I EC 801-2 Electrostatic Discharge
IEC 801-3 RF Radiated
I EC 801 -4 Fast Transients
IEC 801-5 Surge (Draft)

Welcome
This is the User Manual of the 2216 Digital Storage & Analog Oscillo
scope. (see Figure i)
At the start of this manual you find the Contents, a Product Overview,
Safety information, and Start Up information.
Figure i; 2216 Digital Storage & Analog Oscilloscope
The following sections are included:
D Tutorial section: The first chapter of this section gives you an
overall Product Description of the 2216 oscilloscope operation.
The next three chapters provide information and instructions to
get you started making non-storage and storage measurements.
In the last five chapters of this section, the special features of the
2216 will be discussed, like using Automated Measurements,
References, Cursors, Custom Units, and Making Hardcopies.
□ The A t A Glance section describes the locations and purposes of
the various functions on the front panel and the rear panel of the
instrument and the menu system.
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□ The In Detail section provides further detailed informa
tion about the functions and locations of the 2216 con
trols, connectors, indicators and menus on the front and
rear panel.
Also included in this section are chapters about the CRT
Readout system, Probes, and Maintenance.
□ The Appendices section provides information
about:
A Options & Accessories
B Specifications
C Performance Verification
D Algorithms
E CRT Readout
G Glossary
I Index
M Maintenance
P Probes
Related Documentation
Other documentation for the 2216 oscilloscope includes:
□ 2216 Programmers Manual (Part Number 070-8905-
00), providing programming information for 2216
oscilloscopes with Option 10 (GPIB) and Option 12
(RS-232-C).
D 2216 SCPI Programmers Manual (Part Number 070-
8906-00) for 2218 oscilloscopes with Option 10
(GPIB) and Option 12 (RS-232-C).
□ 2216 Service Manual (Part Number 070-8902-00)
that provides information how to maintain and
service the 2216.
□ 2216 Reference (Part Number 070-8904-00), sup
plied with each 2216, to give you a quick overview
of how to operate the 2216.
uWelcome

Contents
List of Illustrations ........................ vii
Product Overview . ................. xi
Safety ........ . ..... xii
Start Up . ....... xvii
utorial
Tutorial Overview................ 1-1
Product Description . ..................... 1-2
General ........ . ........................ 1-2
Display System .............................................. 1-3
Vertical System . ................. 1-4
Horizontal System ......... . ............ 1-6
Triggering System ......... . ....................................... 1-8
Storage System Features .... . ..........................................1-11
Digitize Function & Storage Functions Menu ....... 1-11
Run/Stop Acquisition & Measurements Menu ..... 1-13
References & References Menu ........ ..................... 1-14
Hardcopy & Hardcopy Menu ......... ................. 1-15
Setup Controls ..................................... 1-17
Setup AUTO Feature...................... 1-17
Setup Save/Recall Menu . ............. 1-18
Setup Utility Menu . .......... 1-18
Cursor Feature ............................................... 1-20
Cursor Position ...................................... 1-20
SELECT Switch ....................................................... 1-21
Cursors Menu . ...................................... 1-21
CRT Readout ..... . ........................ 1-22
Flardcopy Interface ..... . ............................ 1-23
Options . ................................................. 1-23
Standard Accessories ..................................... 1-23
Certification ................................................... 1-23
Initial Setup . ........................................... 1-24
Probe Compensation . ....................................... 1-25
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Making Measurements ............. ......... ....... .. 1-27
Using X-Y Display Mode ................ ........... ............ 1-33
Using Single Sweep Operation, ..... ........................ 1-35
Observing Aliases ......... . ........... ....... .......... 1-41
Using Automated Measurements . ............. 1-43
Using References .......... . ............... 1-51
Using Cursors . ................ 1-57
Using Custom Units.... ........ .............. 1-61
Making Hardcopies ......... 1-67
At A Glance
Overview..................... ............. 2-1
At a Glance.................... 2-2
Storage Map................. 2-3
Vertical System Map ..... . ........ 2-4
Horizontal Map
Rear Panel Map ............................... 2-8
Menu System . ................ 2-7
To Operate a Menu .............. 2-8
Symbols in Menus ................... 2-9
Overview of Menu System . ....................................... 2-10
Menu Summary ....... . ................. 2-12
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In Detail
Overview... ........ . ............ 3-1
Screen Display and Power ....... . ......................................... 3-3
Screen Controls . .......... 3-3
Vertical Operation . ..................... ..3-7
Vertical Controls and Connectors ........ . ............... 3-8
Horizontal Operation..,., ............. 3-19
General ............................................. 3-19
Horizontal Non-Store Display Mode ...................... 3-19
Horizontal Store Display Mode ..... . ................... 3-19
Horizontal Controls and Switches . ....................... 3-21
Triggering . ............................ 3-25
Trigger Controls, Switches and Indicators ........... 3-26
Storage Functions and Menus . ................................. 3-35
DIGITIZE/ FUNCTIONS Menu Switch ........................ 3-36
RUN/STOP / MEASURE Menu Switch..................... 3-43
REFS/ MENU Switch ...... . ........................... 3-49
HARDCOPY/MENU Switch ......................................... 3-59
Setup Functions and Menus . .......... 3-73
UTILITY Menu Switch........................ 3-74
SAVE/RECALL Menu Switch........................................3-84
Cursors and Cursor Menus ..... . ............... 3-87
CURSORS/MENU Switch............................. 3-88
General Purpose Knob . ........... 3-96
SELECT Switch ................ ............. ..... 3-96
SHIFT Switch .... . ........ 3-96
Rear Panel ..... . .............................. .......................3-97
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Appendices
Appendix A: Options & Accessories . .............. A-l
Standard Accessories .................. A-2
Options A-3
Options Al. - A5 International Power Cords . ......... A-3
Warranty -Hus Service Options .... ................ A-3
Option 3R Rackmounted Instrument . ......................A-3
Option 02..................... A-3
Option 1M ............................... A-3
Option 10 (GPIB) .................................. A-4
Option 12 (RS-232-C) .................................. A-5
Option 23 ............. A-5
Optional Accessories................... A-6
Appendix B: Specifications ..... . ................................ .B-l
User Interface . ................... .............B-l
Nominal Traits............... B-2
Warranted Characteristics ........................ .B-7
Typical Characteristics . ....................... . .... . ........ ....... B-l3
Appendix C: Performance ests...... ...... C-l
Vertical Checks . .............................. C-8
Horizontal Checks . ......................... C-13
Triggering Checks ............... . ............................. . C-l7
Appendix D: Algorithms . ......................... D-l
Appendix E: CR Readout .... ................... E-l
Appendix G: Glossary ............... E-l
Appendix I: Index................. .1-1
Appendix M: Maintenance and Repair ........ . ..... M-l
Repackaging for Shipment ............................................ M-2
Appendix P: Probes . ............................ P-1
Passive Voltage Probes....................................................P-2
Active Voltage Probes ....... . ..... ..P-3
Current Probes............... P-4
Differential Probes ....... . ........... P-5
Probe Connection ........ . ............................ P-7
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