Tektronix 2232 User manual

Scans
BY
Artek Nedia
Artek Media
1042 PlurnrnerCir. SW
Rochester. MN 55902
"High resolutionscans of obsoletetechnical manuals"
If your looking for a quality scanned technical manual in PDF format pleasevisit
our WEB site at www.artekmedia.com or drop us an email at
[email protected] and we will be happyto email you a current list of the
manualswe have available.
If you don't see the manual you need on the list drop us a line anyway we may
still be able to point you to other sources. If you have an existing manual you
would like scanned please write for details, This can often be done very
reasonably inconsiderationfor adding your manualto our library.
Typically the scans in our manuals are done as follows;
1) Typed text pagesare typicallyscanned in black and white at 300 dpi.
2) Photopages are typicallyscanned ingray scale modeat 600 dpi
3) Schematicdiagram pages are typically scanned in black and white at 600
dpi unlessthe original manual had colored high lighting (as is the case for
some70's vintageTektronixmanuals).
If you purchased this manual from us (typically through our Ebay name of
ArtekMedia) thank you very much. If you received this from a well-meaning
"friend" for free we would appreciate your treating this much like you would
"share ware". By that we mean a donation of at least $5-10 per manual is
appreciated in recognitionof the time (a manualcan take as much as 40 hoursto
reproduce, book, link etc.), energy and quality of effort that went into preserving
this manual. Donations via PayPal go to: [email protected] or can be
mailedto us the address above.
Dave
& LynnHenderson
Artek Media

Instrument Serial Numbers
Eachinstrumentmanufacturedby Tektronix hasa serial number on a panel insert or tag, or stampedon the
chassis. The first letterinthe serial number designatesthe country of manufacture. The lastfive digits of the
serial numberare assignedsequentially and are uniqueto each instrument. Those manufacturedinthe
UnitedStates have six unique digits. The countryof manufactureis identifiedas follows:
BOl0000 Tektronix, Inc.,Beaverton,Oregon,USA
E200000 Tektronix United Kingdom,Ltd., London
J300000 SonyrTektronix,Japan
H700000 Tektronix Holland, NV, Heerenveen,The Netherlands
Instrumentsmanufacturedfor Tektronix by externalvendors outsidethe UnitedStatesare assigneda two digit
alphacode to identifythe countryof manufacture(e.g.,JP for Japan, HK for Hong Kong, ILfor Israel,etc.).
Tektronix, Inc., PO. Box 500, Beaverton,
OR 97077
_' /
Printedin U.S.A.
Copyright
O Tektronix, Inc., 1988, 1992, 1993.All rightsreserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and
foreign patents, issuedand pending. The followingare registeredtrademarks:TEKTRONIX, TEK,
TEKPROBE, and SCOPE-MOBILE.

WARRANTY
Tektronix warrantsthat this productwill befree from defects inmaterialsand workmanship for a period of three (3) years from
the dateof shipment.Ifany such productprovesdefectiveduringthiswarranty period,Tektronix,at itsoption, either will repair
the defectiveproduct without chargefor parts and labor, or will providea replacement inexchangefor the defective product.
Inordertoobtainserviceunderthis warranty,Customermust notifyTektronixof thedefectbeforetheexpirationofthewarranty
periodand makesuitablearrangementsfor the performance of service. Customer shall be responsiblefor packagingand
shippingthe defective producttothe servicecenter designatedby Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid.Tektronix shall
payfor the return of the productto Customer if the shipment is to a locationwithin the country inwhich the Tektronix service
center is located.Customershall be responsiblefor payingall shipping charges, duties,taxes, and any other charges for
productsreturnedto any other locations.
This warrantyshall notapplyto anydefect,failureor damage caused byimproperuseor improperor inadequatemaintenance
andcare.Tektronixshall not be obligatedto furnish service underthiswarranty
a) to repairdamageresultingfrom attempts by
personnelother than Tektronix representativesto install,repairor servicethe product; b) to repair damage resultingfrom
improperuse or connectionto incompatibleequipment;or c) to service
a proc3uct iha? has 9een modified or integratedwith
other productswhen the effect of such modificationor integrationincreasesthe time or difficultyof servicingthe product.
C
.I.
1
THIS WARRANTY ISGIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECTTO THIS PRODUCT INLIEU OF ANY OTHER
L
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSEDOR IMPLIED.TEKTRONlXAND ITSVENDORS DISCLAIMANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF
-
A
MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRBNIX' RESPONSIBILITYTO REPAIR OR
L
REPLACEDEFECTIVE PRODUCTS ISTHE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROViDEDTO THE CUSTOMER FOR
d
1
BREACHOF THlS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITSVENDORSWILL NOT BELIABLEFOR ANY INDIRECT,SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESIRRESPECTIVEOF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
L
5
ADVANCE NOTICEOF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This apparatus has beendesigned and tested in accordancewith IEC Publication 348, Safety Requirements
for ElectronicMeasuringApparatus, and has been supplied in a safe condition. This manual containssome
informationand warnings which haveto befollowed bythe user to ensure safe operationandto retainthe
apparatusin safe condition.
The apparatushas beendesignedfor indoor use. It may occasionally be subjectedto temperatures between
+So C and -10" Cwithout degradationof its safety.

German Postal Information
Certificateof the Manufacturer/lmporter
We hereby certify that the 2232 Oscilloscope and allfactory-installedoptions comply with the RF Interference
Suppressionrequirementsof Postal RegulationVfg. 104611984.
The German PostalService was notifiedthat the equipment is being marketed.
The German PostalService hasthe rightto re-testthe series andto verify that it complies.
TEKTRONIX
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/lmporteurs
Hiermitwird bescheinigt,daO das 2232 Oscilloscopeundallefabrikinstallierten Optionen in
~bereinstimmungmitden Bestimmungender Amtsblatt-Verfugung104611984funkentstort sind.
Der DeutschenBundespostwurde das lnverkehrbringendieses Geratesangezeigt unddie Berechtigungzur
~berprufungder Serieauf Einhaltender Bestimmungeneingeraumt.
TEKTRONIX
NOTICEto the userloperator:
The GermanPostal Service requiresthat systemsassembledbythe operatorluserof this instrument must also
comply with Postal Regulation,Vfg. 104611984, Par.
2, Sect. 1.
HlNWElSfiir den BenutzerIBetreiber:
Dievom BetreiberzusammengestellteAnlage, innerhalbderer dieses Gerat eingesetztwird, muO ebenfalls
den Voraussetzungennach Par.
2, Ziff. 1der Vfg. 104611984, genugen.
NOTICEto the userloperator:
The GermanPostalService requiresthat this equipment,when used in atest setup, may only be operated if
the requirementsof Postal Regulation,Vfg. 104611984, Par.
2, Sect. 1.7.1 are compliedwith.
HlNWElSfur den BenutzerIBetreiber:
Dieses Gerat darf in MeOaufbauten nur betriebenwerden, wenn dieVoraussetzungen des Par. 2, Ziff. 1. 7.1
der Vfg. 104611984eingehaltenwerden.

Welcome
This manualis designedto familiarizeyou withthe features and operationof
the 2232 DigitalStorageOscilloscope.
The BeforeYou Beginsectioncontainsimportantsafety informationas well
as instructionson preparingthe instrumentfor use.
UsetheAt a Glance sectionto learnabout each of the front-panelcontrols
andmenus.
With the
In Detailsection you can beginexploringthe various ways of using
the oscilloscopeto display, measure, and storewaveforms.
Related Manuals
Tektronix also providesthefollowing documentationfor the 2232 Digital
StorageOscilloscope:
8
The 2232Service Manualcontainsextendedserviceinformation;includ-
ingcircuit description,schematics, anda completeelectricalparts list.
There aretwo service manuals: part number 070-7067-01documents
instrumentswith serial numbersB010100to 8029999; and
part number
070-8548-00isfor serial numbersI3030000and above.
The 2221A, 2224, & 2232 OptionalGPlB & RS-232-CInterfacesUser
Manual(070-8159-XX) shows howto connect, program,and usethe
optional GPlBand RS-232-Ccommunicationinterfaces.
The Quickstartpackage (020-1 812-04 for the U.S. and 020-1812-06
for international) includes avideotapeand exercisesalongwith a signal
boardto provideyou with practicalinstruction.
Y
i
t
2232 User Manual i

Welcome

Table of Contents
Welcome ....................................................
Product Description . . . ... .. . .. .. . . .... . .... .. . . .... .. . . .. .. .
BeforeYou Begin
Safety . . . . . . .. . . . ..... ..... .. .. . ........ . .. .. ... . ... . ... . ...
SymbolsandTerms .. . ..... .. ........ . .... ... ..... .. ... . .
Specific Precautions . .. . . . . . ... . ... . .. .... . .. . . . . . .. .. ...
Start Up.. . .. .. . . . . .... .. . .... .. .. . ... . .. . .... . . . . .. .. . .... . .
Installation & Power On . . . . .. . . . . ..... . .. . .. . . .... . . ... . .
InitialSetup . .. ... .. .. .... . . . . . .. . ... . . . . . .... .. .. . .... . .
Setting Upthe Display .... . ........ .. . . . ... . .. . . .. . . . . .
Adjusting Trace Rotation ... . .. . . . . . .. ... . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .
Checkingthe ProbeCompensation .... . . . ... . .. .. .. . . .. .
Installingthe Accessory Pouch . .. . . . .. ........ .. . .. ..... .
Usingthe Power CordWrap . . . .... .... . ..... . . .... . .... . .
At a Glance
Front Panel .................................................
Power Switch ............................................
CRT Display .. . . .. . .... . .. . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . .. . . .. .. ... .. . .
Display Mode ............................................
CRT Display Controls . ... ..... . . . .. ... ... . .. . .... . ... .. . .
VerticalControls and Connections
..... . .. . ... . . . . . .... . . .
Horizontal Controls . .. .. . . . . .. .. . ..... . .. . ... :. . .. .. .. .. .
Trigger Controls
... ... .. . . ..... . ..... . .... . .. .. . . . ... . ...
Cursor Controls .. ...... . . .. . . . .... . ... . . . . . .. ....... .. . .
AcquisitionControls . . .... . .. . .. . .. .... ... . . .. . . .... .. .. .
Save ReferenceMemory Buttons .. . . .. . ... . .. . . . ... ... . . .
Setup Menus .. .... .. . .... .. . . ... .. .... ... .. . .. . .. . . . . . . ... . .
Acquisition Menu . ...... . . .. .. . . . . . ....... . .. . . . . ... . .. ..
DisplayMenu ............................................
Format ReferenceMenu . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . ... . .. . . . .. . .. .. ...
NVmemReferenceMenu .. . . . . . . . ... .. ... . . . .... .. . . .. . . .
PlotMenu ...............................................
Advanced FunctionsMenu ... ... ..... . .. .. .. .... . . .. .. . . .
2232 User Manual

In Detail
DisplayingSignals ...........................................
Applying Signalsto the Vertical Inputs .....................
ConnectingSignals ....................................
Coupling Signals ......................................
Prechargingthe Signal Input ............................
Buildinga Basic Display ..................................
Presettingthe Controls .................................
Selectingthe Display Mode (STOREINON-STORE) ........
Selectingthe Trigger Mode .............................
Selectingthe HorizontalModeand Scale .................
Selectingthe Vertical Mode and Scale ...................
Settingthe Display Intensityand Focus ..................
Finding "Lost" Displays ................................
DigitizingSignals ........................................
SelectingtheAcquisition Mode .........................
Selectingthe High-speed StorageMode .................
SelectingSlow-SpeedStorage Modes ...................
Viewing Slowly Occurring Events ........................
Capturing Random Events .............................
Accumulating Signal Peaks (ACCPEAK) ..................
DetectingSignal Glitches ...............................
Averaging Signals .....................................
Sampling Signals .....................................
ClockingAcquisitions ..................................
Selectingthe Acquisition RecordLength (1K/4K) ..........
Compressingthe Acquisition RecordLength
(4KCompress)
....................................
Positioningthe Acquisition Record ......................
PreventingSignalAliases ..............................
DisplayingMagnified Sweeps .............................
Usingthe XI0 Magnifier ................................
DisplayingTwo Channels .................................
ComparingTwo Signals ................................
Adding Two Signals ...................................
SubtractingSignals or SignalComponents
(CommonMode Rejection)
.........................
DisplayingTwo Sweeps ..................................
UsingRUNSAFTER DELAY ............................
Displaying X-Y Patterns ...................................
Limiting Bandwidth ......................................
Modulatingthe Display Intensity ..........................
Triggering on Signals ....................................
Triggeringon RepetitiveSignals .........................
Triggeringon Low-FrequencySignals ....................
Triggeringon Randomor InfrequentEvents ..............
Triggeringon Complexor Non-RepetitiveSignals .........
iv Contents