Tektronix 502A User manual
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Serial
Number
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©
1963
by
Tektronix,
Inc.,
Beaverton,
Oregon.
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CONTENTS
Section
1
Characteristics
Section
2
Operating
Instructions
Section
3
Circuit
Description
Section
4
Maintenance
Section
5
Calibration
Procedure
Section
6
Parts
List
and
Schematic
Diagrams
SECTION
1
CHARACTERISTICS
General
The
Tektronix
Type
502A
Oscilloscope
provides
linear
dual beam
displays
with
a
wide
range
of
sweep
rates
com
bined
with
high
input
sensitivity.
In
addition,
the
Type
502A
may
be
used
to
provide
dual beam
X Y
displays
at
medium
sensitivities,
and
single beam
X Y
displays
at
high
sensitivities.
Vertical
amplifiers
for
both
beams
may
be
operated
with
single ended
inputs
for
conventional
operation,
or
with
differential
inputs
for
cancellation
of
common mode
signals.
The
wide
range
of
operational
modes
available
makes
the
Type
502A
adaptable
to
a
great
many
industrial
and
scientific
applications.
VERTICAL-DEFLECTION
SYSTEM
Characteristics
at
each
input
terminal
Direct
connection
—
1
megohm
paralleled
by
47
pf.
With
P6006
Probe
—
10
megohms
paralleled
by
approx.
9
pf.
Deflection
factors
Seventeen
calibrated
deflection
factors
from
0.1
mv/cm
to
20
v/cm
accurate
within
3%.
Continuously
variable
deflection
factors
are
available
from
0.1
mv/cm
to
approximately
50
v/cm.
However,
when
the
variable
is
used
the
frequency
response
in
each
range
of
the
SENSITIVITY
control
will
be
slightly
reduced.
Frequency
response
Frequency
response
characteristics
of
the
Type
502A
vary
with
settings
of
the
SENSITIVITY
controls.
Typical
readings
are
as
follows:
.1
mv/cm
50
kc
.2
mv/cm
100
kc
1
mv/cm
200
kc
50
mv/cm
400
kc
.2
v/cm
1
m
c
Differential
input
rejection
ratio
The
rejection
ratios
specified
below
apply
if
the
signal
voltage
at
the
Input
connector
does
not
exceed
specified
limits.
The
signal
limits
for
d
c
coupling
are,
+
or
—
2
volts
with
respect
to
ground
for
settings
of
the
SENSITIVITY
con
trol
from
0.1
mv/cm
to
.2
v/cm,
+
or
—
20
volts
with
respect
to
ground
for
settings
from
.5
v/cm
to
2
v/cm,
and
+
or
—
200
volts
with
respect
to
ground
for
settings
from
5
v/cm
to
20
v/cm.
For
ac coupling,
the
signal
limits
are
2
volts
peak to peak
from
0.1
mv/cm,
to
.2
v/cm,
20
volts
peak to
peak
from
.5
v/cm
to
2
v/cm,
and
200
volts
peak to peak
from
5
v/cm
to
20
v/cm.
The
DC
common
mode
rejection
ratios
are
measured
with
a
common
sine wave
signal
which
is
applied
to
both
inputs
of
one
vertical
amplifier
simultaneously.
The
sine
wave
signal
has
a
constant
amplitude
of
2
volts
and
a
frequency
as
stated
in
the
table
below.
DC
Common
Mode
Rejection
Ratio
†
A
rejection
ratio
of
40,000:1
can
only
be
obtained
if
the
DC
BAL
control
has
been
properly
adjusted.
Sensitivity
Setting
(Sine wave
output
Ratio
held
at
a
constant
Frequency
amplitude
of
2
volts)
.2
VOLTS
PER
CM
1
kc
1
00:1
.2
mVOLTS
PER
CM
1
kc
20,000:1
†
.1
mVOLTS
PER
CM
1
kc
40,000:1
.2
VOLTS
PER
CM
400
kc
50:1
.2
mVOLTS
PER
CM
100
kc
1000:1
.1
mVOLTS
PER
CM
50
kc
2000:1
HORIZONTAL-DEFLECTION
SYSTEM
Sweep
rates
Twenty one
calibrated
sweep
rates
from
1
sec/cm
to
5
sec/cm.
Accuracy
typically
within
1
%
of
full
scale;
in
all
cases,
within
3%
of
full
scale.
Continuously
variable
sweep
rates
are
available
from
1
sec/cm
to
approximately
2.5
sec/cm.
Ma nifier
Expands
sweep
2,
5,
10,
or
20
times.
Calibration
of
magnified
sweep
rates
accurate
within
3%
for
sweep
rates
which
do
not
exceed
the
maximum
calibrated
rate
of
1
isec/cm.
Unblankin
DC
coupled.
Tri erin
si nal
requirements
Internal
—
a
signal
producing
2
mm
vertical
deflection
on
either
the
UPPER
or
LOWER
BEAM.
External
—
0.2
volts
to
10
volts
on
either
polarity.
Tri erin
si nal
sources
UPPER
BEAM,
LOWER
BEAM,
external,
or
line.
@2
1-1
Characteristics
—
Type
502A
Input
characteristics
at
TRIGGER
INPUT
connector
AC
coupled
—
1
megohm
in
series
with
0.01
f.
DC
coupled
—
1
megohm.
Horizontal
input
With
UPPER
BEAM
amplifier
connected
to
crt
horizontal
deflection
plates:
Deflection
factors
of
0.1
mv/cm
to
20
v/cm
in
17
steps.
With
external
input
connected
to
horizontal
amplifier:
Deflection
factors
of
0.1
v/cm
to
2
v/cm
in
5
steps
which
are
within
±5%.
Input
characteristics
at
EXTERNAL
connector
1
megohm
shunted
by
approximately
70
pf.
OTHER
CHARACTERISTICS
Cathode-ray
tube
Type
T5021P2
—
P
1
,
P7,
and
P11
phosphors
optional.
Each
vertical
beam
covers
a
minimum
of
8
cm
of
vertical
scan.
Volta e
calibrator
Square
wave
output
at
approximately
1
kc.
Six
calibrated
voltage
steps
from
0.5
mv
to
50
volts
peak to peak.
Accuracy
—
within
3%.
Graticule
Edge
lighted
—
marked
in
10
vertical
and
10
horizontal
1
cm
divisions
with
2
mm
markings
on
the
baselines.
Power
requirements
Line
voltage
—
105
to
125
volts,
or
210
to
250
volts,
50 60
cycles.
Power
—
Approximately
300
watts.
Mechanical
characteristics
Ventilation
—
filtered,
forced air.
Construction
—
aluminum alloy
chassis
and
three piece
cabinet.
Dimensions
—
23
½
"
long,
11¼"
wide,
15"
high.
Weight
—
52
pounds.
Accessories
included
2
—
Type
P6006
attenuator
probes,
010 125.
2
—
Binding
post
adapters,
013 004.
1
—
Light
filter.
2
—
Instruction
manuals.
1
—
Test
lead,
012 031.
1
—
3
to
2 wire
adapter,
103 013.
1
—
3 conductor
power
cord,
161 010.
1-2
Shippin
Blocks
It
is
very
important
to
remove
the
shipping
blocks
from
the
vertical
amplifier
prior
to
using
the
oscilloscope.
The
shipping
blocks
are
narrow
inserts,
which
are
used
to
hold
the
vertical
amplifiers
firmly
in
place
during
shipment.
A
small
tug
with
a
pair
of
plier
towards
the
outside
of
the
instrument
will
remove
each
of
the
two
shipping
blocks
used
on
each
vertical
amplifier.
See
figure
2 1
for
the
shipping
block
positions.
The
shipping
blocks
should
be
kept
for
future
use.
Coolin
A
fan
maintains
safe
operating
temperature
in
the
Type
502A
Oscilloscope
by
circulating
air
through
a
filter
and
over
the
components.
Therefore,
the
instrument
must
be
placed
so
that
the
air
intake
is
not
blocked.
The
air
filter
must
be
kept
clean
to
permit
adequate
air
circulation.
If
the
interior
temperature
should
rise
too
high
for
some
reason,
SECTION
2
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
a
thermal
cutout
switch
will
disconnect
the
power
and
keep
it
disconnected
until
the
temperature
drops
to
a
sofe
value.
For
proper
air
circulation,
the
bottom
and
side
panels
must
be
in
ploce.
Be
sure
the
bottom
panel
is
installed
ac
cording
to
directions.
Power
Requirements
The
regulated
power
supplies
in
the
Type
502A
will
operate
with
line
voltages
from
105
to
125
volts,
at
117
nominal
line
volts,
or
from
210
to
250
volts
at
234
nominal
line
volts.
Proportionate
line
voltage
variations
apply
when
other
nominal
line
voltage
primary
connections
are
made.
For
maximum
dependability
and
long
life
the
voltage
should
be
near
the
center
of
this
range.
Fig.
2 2
shows
the
connections
for
the
various
line
voltages.
Voltages
outside
of
these
limits,
or
poor
line voltage
waveforms,
may
cause
hum
or
jitter
on
the
trace
and
may
cause
unstable
operation.
Be
sure
to
check
for
proper
line
voltage
if
indications
such
as
these
are
present.
Fi .
2-1.
The
position
of
the
shippin
blocks
for
each
vertical
amplifier.
2-1
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
Fi .
2-2.
The
power
transformer
has
two
extra
windin s
permittin
nominal
primary
volta es
of
110,
117,
124,
220,
234
or
248
volts,
50
or
60
cycle
operation.
Fan
Connections
The
manner
in
which
the
fan
is
wired
depends
on
the
line
voltage.
For
110 124
or
220 248
volt
operation,
the
fan
is
connected
as
shown
in
Fig.
2 3.
Fuse
Requirements
Use
a
4
amp.,
3AG,
Fast Bio
fuse
for
110,
117
or
124
volt
60
cycle
operation;
for
50
cycles
use
a
3.2
amp.,
3AG,
S
l
o
B
l
o
fuse.
For
220,
234
or
248
volt,
60
cycle
operation,
use
a
2
amp.,
3AG,
Fast Bio
fuse;
for
50
cycles
use
a
1.6
amp.,
3AG,
S
l
o B
l
o
fuse.
Input
Selection
On
the
Type
502A
oscilloscope,
you
can
connect
single
ended
inputs
to
either
the
A
or
B
input
connectors
of
the
LOWER
or
UPPER
BEAM
amplifiers
by
rotating
the
Input
Selector
switches
to
the
corresponding
position.
The
choice
of
input
connections
will
depend
upon
the
display
desired.
Waveforms
applied
to
input
B
are
displayed
in
an
inverted
position
on
the
face
of
the
crt
while
waveforms
applied
to
input
A
are
displayed
in
the
normal
upright
position.
If
you
are
not
aware
of
this
difference
in
the
input
connectors,
it
is
probable
that
you
will
improperly
evaluate
the
results
obtained
from
an
input
to
the
B
connector.
Fi .
2-3.
Fan
connections
for
the
various
line
volta e
connections.
2-2
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
Fi .
2-4.
Inputs
to
the
vertical
amplifiers.
Waveforms
applied
to
input
connector
A
are
displayed
in
the
upri ht
position,
while
wave
forms
applied
to
input
connector
B
are
inverted.
Differential
inputs
must
be
connected
to
both
the
A
and
B
input
connectors
of
one
amplifier.
In
the
A
and
B
positions
of
the
input
selector
switch,
the
corresponding
waveforms
are
displayed
on
the
crt.
In
the
A B
(DIFF)
position,
the
B
input
is
algebraically
added
to
the
A
input
and
the
difference
is
displayed.
This
feature
permits
you
to
elim
inate
common
mode
signals
within
specified
limits.
Input
Couplin
Input
signals
to
the
vertical
amplifiers
can
be
either
ac
or
d
c
coupled
by
placing
the
Input
Selector
switch
in
the
corresponding
positions.
DC
coupling
applies
both
the
ac
and
d
c
components
of
the
input
signal
to
the
vertical
amplifier
circuits.
This
permits
you
to
measure
the
d
c
voltage
level
as
well
as
the
amplitude
of
the
ac
component.
It
is
sometimes
neither
necessary
nor
desirable
to
display
the
d
c
component.
In
such
cases
ac
coupling
should
be
used.
With
ac
coupling,
a
capacitor
is
placed
in
series
with
the
input
connector
to
block
the
d
c
component
while
at
the
same
time
allowing
the
ac
component
to
be
displayed.
Fi .
2-5.
Rejection
of
a
common
mode
si nal
by
the
differential
amplifier.
The
waveform
applied
to
input
connector
B
is
al ebra
ically
added
to
the
waveform
applied
to
input
connector
A
and
the
resultant
waveform
is
displayed
on
the
screen
of
the
crt.
Input
Connections
Here
are
some
precautions
you
should
observe
in
connect
ing
your
oscilloscope
to
the
signal
source:
1.
Avoid
errors
in
readings
due
to
stray
electric
or
magne
tic
coupling
between
circuits,
particularly
in
the
leads
connected
to
the
input
connector.
In
general,
unshielded
leads
of
appreciable
length
are
unsuited
for
this
use.
When
shielded
leads
are
used,
the
shields
should
be
grounded
to
the
input
connector
shield
and
to
the
chassis
of
the
equipment
being
tested.
Coaxial
cables
are
recommended
for
many
purposes.
Special
care
must
be
taken
in
the
high
sensitivity
ranges
of
the
oscilloscope
due
to
the
low
signal
level
and
high
amplifier
gain.
2.
As
nearly
as
possible,
simulate
actual
operating
condi
tions
in
the
equipment
being
tested.
The
equipment
should
have
a
load
on
it
which
is
approximately
equal
to
the
load
encountered
in
normal
operation.
3.
Consider
the
effect
of
loading
upon
the
signal
source
due
to
the
input
circuit
of
the
oscilloscope.
The
circuit
at
the
input
connectors
can
be
represented
by
a
resistance
of
1
megohm
shunted
by
a
capacitance
of
47
pf.
With
a
few
feet
of
shielded
cable,
the
capacitance
may
well
be
100
pf
or
more.
In
many
cases,
the
effects
of
these
resistive
and
capacitive
loads
are
not
negligible,
and
to
minimize
them,
you
might
want
to
use
a
probe
in
the
manner
described
in
the
next
section.
Use
of
Probes
An
attenuator
probe
lessens
both
capacitive
and
resistive
loading,
at
the
same
time
reducing
sensitivity.
When
making
amplitude
measurements
with
an
attenuator
probe,
be
sure
to
multiply
the
observed
amplitude
by
the
attenuation
of
the
probe.
A
Type
P6006
Probe
is
furnished
as
an
accessory
to
the
Type
502A
Oscilloscope.
Connected
to
the
Input
connector
of
the
Type
5
0
2A,
the
probe
presents
an
input
characteristic
of
10
megohms
shunted
by
approximately
9
picofarads
and
has
an
attenuation
ratio
of
10:1.
The
maximum
voltage
which
may
be
applied
to
the
probe
is
600
volts.
Exceeding
this
rating,
either
in
peak
ac
volts
or
d
c
volts,
may
result
in
damage
to
the
components
inside
the
probe
body.
If
the
waveform
being
displayed
contains
fast
changing
portions,
it
is
generally
necessary
to
clip
the
ground
lead
of
the
probe
to
the
chassis
of
the
equipment
being
tested.
Select
a
ground
point
which
is
near
the
probe
connection.
Probe
Adjustment
An
adjustable
capacitor,
which
is
built
into
the
probe
body,
is
used
to
compensate
for
slight
variations
in
input
capacitance
from
one
instrument
to
another.
To
insure
the
accuracy
of
pulse
and
transient
measurements,
this
adjust
ment
should
be
checked
frequently.
To
make
this
adjustment,
set
the
AMPLITUDE
CALIBRATOR
and
SENSITIVITY
Controls
on
the
Type
502A
to
display
a
signal
of
suitable
amplitude.
Touch
the
probe
tip
to
the
CAL
OUT
Connector
and
adjust
the
TIME/CM
Control
to
display
several
cycles
of
the
waveform.
Loosen
the
locking
sleeve
several
turns.
(See
figure
2 6.)
Now
while
holding
onto
the
knurled
part
near
the
cable,
turn
2-3
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
Fi .
2-6.
Location
of
lockin
sleeve
and
knurled
parts
on
the
Type
P6006
Probe.
the
probe
body
until
a
flat
top
is
obtained
on
the
square
wave
waveform.
The
locking
sleeve
should
now
be
tight
ened.
After
the
locking
sleeve
has
been
tightened,
the
probe
compensation
should
be
checked
once
more
to
insure
that
the
compensation
did
not
change
when
the
locking
sleeve
was
tightened.
Tri ered
Operation
In
order
to
obtain
a
stable
display
of
some
recurrent
waveform,
it
will
be
necessary
for
you
to
trigger
the
hori
zontal
sweep
at
the
correct
instant
of
time.
This
will
in
sure
that
the
sweep
will
start
at
the
same
point
on
the
ob
served
waveform
for
each
cycle
of
operation.
The
sweep
should
be
triggered
either
by
some
waveform
bearing
a
fixed
time
relationship
to
the
observed
waveform
or
by
the
observed
waveform
itself.
Either
method
will
produce
the
desired
stable
display.
If
the
waveform
which
is
applied
to
the
UPPER
BEAM
and
the
waveform
which
is
applied
to
the
LOWER
BEAM
have
a
definite
time
relationship
to
each
other
it
is
possible
to
trigger
from
either
beam
and
obtain
simultaneously
a
stable
display
of
both
waveforms.
The
following
instructions
tell
you
how
to
select
the
proper
triggering
signal
for
various
applications
of
your
oscilloscope.
These
instructions
also
provide
information
about
the
advantages
and
limitations
of
each
triggering
con
figuration.
You
should
attempt
to
become
thoroughly
familiar
with
all
of
the
various
triggering
configurations
in
order
that
you
may
obtain
maximum
use
from
your
instrument.
A
thorough
knowledge
of
the
triggering
configurations
will
allow
you
a
greater
selection
of
triggering
methods
when
you
are
confronted
with
a
definite
triggering
problem.
How
to
select
the
tri erin
si nal
source
1.
To
trigger
the
sweep
from
the
waveform
displayed
on
the
UPPER
BEAM,
set
the
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
switch
at
UPPER
AC
or
UPPER
DC.
2.
To
trigger
the
sweep
from
the
waveform
displayed
on
the
LOWER
BEAM,
set
the
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
switch
at
LOWER
AC
or
LOWER
DC.
3.
To
trigger
the
sweep
at
the
power
line
frequency,
set
the
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
switch
at
LINE.
This
mode
of
trig
Fi .
2-7.
The
Type
P6006
Probe
is
adjusted
for
a
flat-topped
square-wave
display
of
the
Calibrator
waveform.
2-4
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
gering
will
normally
be
used
when
you
are
observing
a
waveform
which
bears
a
fixed
time
relationship
to
the
power
line
frequency.
4.
To
trigger
the
sweep
from
some
external
waveform
bear
ing
a
definite
time
relationship
to
the
observed
waveform,
connect
the
external
waveform
to
the
TRIGGER
INPUT
con
nector
and
set
the
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
switch
at
EXT
AC
or
EXT
DC.
External
triggering
provide
definite
advantages
over
other
configurations
of
triggering
in
certain
cases.
With
external
triggering,
the
triggering
signal
generally
remains
essen
tially
constant
in
amplitude
and
shape.
It
is
thereby
possible
to
observe
the
shaping
and
amplification
of
a
signal
by
each
stage
of
a
circuit
without
resetting
the
triggering
controls
for
each
observation.
Also
time
and
phase
relationships
be
tween
the
waveforms
at
different
points
in
the
circuit
can
be
seen.
If,
for
example,
the
external
triggering
signal
is
de
rived
from
the
waveform
at
the
input
to
a
circuit,
the
time
relationship
and
phase
of
the
waveforms
at
each
point
in
the
circuit
are
automatically
compared
to
the
input
signal
by
the
display
presented
on
the
face
of
the
crt.
Automatic
Mode
Automatic
triggering
is
obtained
by
rotating
the
TRIGGER
ING
LEVEL
control
fully
counterclockwise
to
the
AUTO
MATIC
position.
This
provides
a
preset
triggering
level
which
is
set
to
allow
triggering
at
the
average
voltage
point
of
the
applied
waveform.
The
sweep
runs
at
approximately
a
50
cycle
rate
when
no
triggering
signals
are
applied.
Auto
matic
triggering
can
be
used
with
triggering
signals
obtained
from
the
LINE,
UPPER,
LOWER,
or
EXT
positions
of
the
TRIG
GER
SELECTOR
switch,
but
for
most
waveforms,
it
is
useful
only
for
triggering
at
frequencies
above
approximately
50
cycles.
Automatic
triggering
saves
considerable
time
in
observing
a
series
of
waveforms
since
it
is
not
necessary
to
reset
the
triggering
level
for
each
observation.
DC
Couplin
DC
coupling
is
selected
in
the
UPPER
DC,
LOWER
DC,
and
EXT
DC
positions
of
the
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
switch.
This
coupling
of
the
triggering
signal
is
particularly
useful
in
triggering
from
waveforms
which
are
not
adaptable
to
ac
coupling,
such
as
random
pulse
trains
or
very
low
frequency
waveforms.
Random
pulse
trains
pose
a
special
problem
in
ac
coupling
since
the
random
occurrence
of
the
input
wave
forms
causes
the
average
voltage
level
to
shift.
This
in
turn
may
cause
the
triggering
level
to
shift
to
an
unstable
point.
This
problem
is
not
encountered
with
d
c
coupling
since
the
triggering
point
is
determined
only
by
instantaneous
voltages.
With
d
c
coupling
the
triggering
signal
is
obtained
from
either
the
LOWER
or
the
UPPER
BEAM
amplifiers,
hence
varying
the
respective
vertical
position
controls
will
change
the
triggering
point.
For
this
reason,
you
may
find
it
neces
sary
to
readjust
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
controls
when
you
change
the
vertical
position
of
the
trace.
If
you
desire
to
eliminate
this
effect,
you
can
use
ac
coupling
provided
the
triggering
signal
is
otherwise
suitable
for
this
type
of
coupling.
With
d
c
coupling,
the
d
c
level
of
external
triggering
signals
will
also
affect
the
triggering
point.
Generally,
when
the
triggering
signal
is
small
compared
to
its
d
c
level,
ac
coup
ling
should
be
used.
AC
Couplin
AC
coupling
is
selected
in
the
LINE,
LOWER
AC,
UPPER
AC,
and
EXT
AC
positions
of
the
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
switch.
This
coupling
provides
stable
triggering
on
virtually
all
types
of
waveforms.
As
a
general
rule,
however,
ac
coupling
is
unsatisfactory
for
triggering
with
low
amplitude
waveforms
at
frequencies
below
approximately
15
cycles.
This
figure
will
vary
depending
upon
the
amplitude
and
shape
of
the
triggering
waveform
and
should
not
therefore
be
set
as
an
absolute
standard.
Triggering
at
frequencies
below
15
cycles
can
be
accomplished
when
higher
amplitude
triggering
signals
are
used.
With
ac
coupling,
the
triggering
point
depends
on
the
average
voltage
level
of
the
triggering
signals.
If
the
triggering
signals
occur
at
random,
the
average
voltage
level
will
vary,
causing
the
triggering
point
to
also
vary.
This
shift
of
the
triggering
point
may
be
enough
so
that
it
is
impossible
to
maintain
a
stable
display.
In
such
cases
you
should
use
d
c
coupling.
Tri er
Slope
If
you
wish
to
trigger
the
sweep
on
the
rising
(positive
slope)
portion
of
the
triggering
waveform,
place
the
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
switch
at
+.
If
you
wish
to
trigger
on
the
falling
(negative
slope)
portion
of
the
triggering
waveform,
place
the
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
switch
at
.
Usin
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
Control
In
all
positions
except
AUTOMATIC
and
RECURRENT,
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
Control
determines
at
which
point
on
the
triggering
signal
the
sweep
is
triggered.
Using
this
control,
the
sweep
can
be
triggered
at
any
point
on
the
waveform
so
long
as
the
slope
of
the
waveform
is
great
enough
to
provide
stable
triggering.
With
d
c
coupling,
the
sweep
cannot
be
triggered
with
any
degree
of
stability
at
the
top
of
a
square
wave,
for
example,
the
time
that
the
voltage
remains
constant
is
comparatively
long.
As
a
result,
the
sweep
triggers
at
random
points
along
the
top
of
the
square
wave
producing
considerable
trace
jitter.
You
can
use
the
same
method
to
set
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
control
for
either
type
of
coupling.
After
selecting
the
triggering
slope,
rotate
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
control
fully
counterclockwise
to
the
AUTOMATIC
position.
Then
rotate
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
control
clockwise
until
the
sweep
no
longer
triggers.
Continue
to
rotate
the
control
in
the
clockwise
direction
until
the
sweep
again
triggers
and
a
stable
display
is
obtained.
Further
rotation
of
the
control
in
the
clockwise
direction
causes
the
sweep
to
trigger
at
more
positive
points
on
the
triggering
waveform.
See
Figure
2 8.
Free-Runnin
Operation
With
the
Type
502A,
you
can
get
a
periodic,
free running
sweep,
independent
of
any
external
triggering
or
synchroniz
ing
signal
by
rotating
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
control
fully
clockwise
to
the
RECURRENT
position.
This
permits
you
to
observe
the
UPPER
and
LOWER
BEAM
traces
without
an
in
put
signal.
2-5
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
Note:
In
this
illustration
of
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
control,
the
AUTOMATIC
and
RECURRENT
positions
are
not
shown.
The
“
Hi her
Re ion
’
’
and
“
Lower
Re ion
”
shown
do
not
actually
appear
on
the
front
panel,
but
refer
to
the
relative
raticule
position
at
which
tri erin
occurs.
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
(Sweep
Tri ers
On
+
Slope)
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
(Sweep
Tri ers
On
+
Slope)
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
(Sweep
Tri ers
On
—
Slope)
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
(Sweep
Tri ers
On
—
Slope)
When
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
control
is
set
in
the
lower
re ion,
the
sweep
is
tri ered
on
a
lower
portion
of
the
waveform;
when
it
is
set
in
the
hi her
re ion,
the
sweep
is
tri ered
on
a
hi her
portion
of
the
waveform.
The
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
switch
determines
whether
the
sweep
is
tri ered
on
the
risin
(
4-
Slope)
portion,
or
the
fallin
(
—
Slope)
portion
of
the
waveform.
Fi .
2-8.
Effects
of
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
and
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
control
settin s.
2-6
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
Ma nifier
To
expand
a
particular
part
of
the
display
horizontally,
first
use
the
Horizontal
POSITION
Control
to
position
the
desired
part
of
the
display
to
the
center
of
the
graticule.
Then
turn
the
HORIZONTAL
DISPLAY
switch
to
the
magnification
desired.
The
portion
of
the
display
at
the
center
of
the
graticule
will
then
be
expanded
2,
5,
10,
or
20
times
depending
on
the
setting
of
the
HORIZONTAL
DISPLAY
switch.
At
the
same
time,
the
SWEEP
MAGNIFIER
ON
indicator
lamp
will
light,
indicating
that
the
display
has
been
expanded.
Any
portion
of
the
original
unmagnified
display
can
then
be
shown
by
rotating
the
Horizontal
POSI
TION
Control.
HORIZONTAL
DISPLAY
HORIZONTAL
Fi .
2-9.
Ma nified
sweep.
The
portion
of
the
waveform
at
the
vertical
centerline
remains
stationary
as
the
sweep
is
ma nified.
The
displayed
waveform
is
expanded
left
and
ri ht
from
the
center-
line.
The
lower
waveform
is
a
two
times
ma nification
of
the
upper
waveform.
In
magnified
sweep
operation,
the
sweep
rate
is
multiplied
by
the
magnification.
This
means
that
the
time
per
centi
meter
indicated
by
the
TIME/CM
switch
must
actually
be
divided
by
the
magnification
to
obtain
the
correct
time
re
quired
for
the
sweep
to
move
one
centimeter.
For
example,
if
the
TIME/CM
switch
is
set
at
5
mSEC,
and
the
magnifier
is
set
at
X5,
the
true
time
per
centimeter
is
5
milliseconds
divided
by
5,
or
1
millisecond
per
centimeter.
Magnified
sweep
rates
are
all
calibrated
within
3%
ac
curacy
so
long
as
their
true
time
per
centimeter
is
1
mico
second
or
more.
Sweep
rates
faster
than
this
are
uncali
brated
and
may
be
nonlinear.
The
SWEEP
MAGNIFIER
UN
CALIBRATED
indicator
lamp
lights
whenever
the
maximum
calibrated
sweep
rate
is
exceeded,
to
indicate
that
the
sweep
is
uncalibrated.
X-Y
Operation
On
the
Type
502A,
it
is
possible
to
horizontally
deflect
one
or
both
of
the
spots
across
the
screen
by
means
of
some
externally
derived
waveform,
rather
than
by
means
of
the
internal
sweep
circuits.
This
permits
the
oscilloscope
to
be
used
for
either
single
or
dual beam
X Y
curve
tracing.
For
single beam
applications
where
equal
horizontal
and
vertical deflection
factors
are
desirable,
the
UPPER
BEAM
amplifier
can
be
switched
to
the
crt
horizontal
deflec
tion
plates
by
placing
the
HORIZ
DEF
PLATE
SELECTOR
switch
at
the
UPPER
BEAM
AMP
position.
This
type
of
opera
tion
provides
.1
mVOLTS
PER
CM
to
20
VOLTS
PER
CM
sen
sitivity
and
differential
input
for
both
horizontal
and
vertical
deflection.
The
LOWER
BEAM
is
used
for
vertical
deflection
while
the
UPPER
BEAM
is
automatically
positioned
off
the
screen
while
waiting
for
an
input
signal.
A
panel
light
indicates
when
the
UPPER
BEAM
amplifier
is
connected
to
the
horizontal
deflection
plates.
For
dual beam
X Y
applications,
an
external
waveform
can
be
applied
to
the
horizontal
amplifier
by
connecting
the
waveform
to
the
EXTERNAL
Horizontal
Input
Connector.
The
horizontal
deflection
sensitivity
is
controlled
by
the
setting
of
the
HORIZONTAL
DISPLAY
switch,
which
has
a
maximum
sensitivity
of
.1
v/cm.
The
HORIZ
DEF
PLATE
SELECTOR
switch
must
be
in
TIME
BASE
AMP
position
for
dual beam
X Y
applications.
Volta e
Measurements
Accurate
voltage
measurements
of
inputs
to
the
vertical
amplifiers
can
be
made
using
the
calibrated
deflection
fac
tor
feature
of
the
Type
502A.
The
following
instructions
tell
you
how
to
use
the
oscilloscope
for
this
purpose
and
how
to
obtain
the
greatest
possible
accuracy
in
your
mea
surements.
It
is
important
that
proper
techniques
be
used
in
order
that
errors
are
not
introduced
in
the
results.
During
voltage
measurements,
you
should
always
display
the
waveform
across
as
much
of
the
crt
face
as
is
possible
since,
as
a
general
rule,
the
accuracy
of
your
measurements
will
increase
as
the
vertical
size
of
the
displayed
wave
form
is
increased.
In
measuring
voltages,
it
is
important
to
remember
that
the
width
of
the
trace
may
be
an
appreci
able
part
of
the
overall
measurement
and
care
should
be
used
that
the
trace
width
is
not
included
in
the
vertical
de
flection
readings
you
obtain.
You
should
consistently
make
all
readings
from
one
side
of
the
trace.
If
the
bottom
side
of
the
trace
is
used
for
one
reading,
it
should
be
used
for
all
succeeding
readings.
NOTE
Make
sure
the
VARIABLE
SENSITIVITY
Control
is
in
the
CALIBRATED
position
prior
to
any
vertical
measurements,
unless
you
have
calibrated
the
instrument
with
the
VARIABLE
SENSITIVITY
control.
2-7
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
How
to
measure
the
ac
component
of
a
wave
form
For
measuring
the
ac
component
of
a
waveform,
ac
coup
ling
is
normally
used
since
it
is
usually
not
advantageous
to
display
the
d
c
component
of
the
waveform
being
mea
sured.
AC
component
voltage
measurements
can
usually
be
made
with
d
c
coupling
also,
but
there
is
normally
no
par
ticular
advantage
in
doing
so.
To
obtain
peak to peak
volt
age
measurement,
perform
the
following
steps.
1.
To
use
the
graticule,
measure
the
vertical
distance
in
centimeters
from
the
level
of
the
positive
peak
to
the
level
of
the
negative
peak.
2.
Multiply
the
setting
of
the
SENSITIVITY
Control
by
the
distance
measured
to
obtain
the
indicated
voltage.
3.
Multiply
the
indicated
voltage
by
the
attenuation
factor
of
the
probe
you
are
using
to
obtain
the
true
peak to peak
voltage.
Fi .
2-10.
Volta e
measurement
of
the
ac
component
of
a
wave
form.
The
vertical
distance
between
peaks
is
multiplied
by
the
settin
of
the
SENSITIVITY
control
and
by
the
probe
attenuation
factor
to
obtain
the
volta e
measurement.
As
an
example
of
this
method,
assume
that
using
a
10X
probe
and
a
sensitivity
of
1
volt
per
centimeter,
you
mea
sure
a
total
vertical
distance
between
peaks
of
4
centimeters.
In
this
case
then,
4
centimeters
times
1
volt
per
centimeter
gives
you
an
indicated
voltage
of
4
volts
peak to peak
of
sine
wave.
The
indicated
voltage
times
the
probe
attenua
tion
factor
of
10
then
gives
you
the
true
peak to peak
am
plitude
of
40
volts.
The
peak to peak
sinusoidal
voltage
can
then
be
converted
to
peak,
rms,
or
average
voltage
through
use
of
standard
conversion
factors.
How
to
measure
instantaneous
volta es
The
method
used
to
measure
instantaneous
voltages
is
very
similar
to
the
method
described
previously
for
ac
com
ponent
voltage
measurements.
A
reference
line
must
be
es
tablished
on
the
c
rt
screen.
The
actual
voltage
measurement
is
taken
with
respect
to
this
reference
line.
If
for
example,
the
voltage
measurement
is
to
be
made
with
respect
to
+1
00
volts,
the
reference
line
would
correspond
to
+100
volts.
In
the
following
procedure
the
method
is
given
for
establishing
this
reference
line
as
ground
since
measurements
with
respect
to
ground
are
by
far
the
most
common
type
made.
The
same
general
method
may
be
used
to
measure
voltage
with
respect
to
any
other
potential,
so
long
as
that
potential
is
used
to
establish
the
reference
line.
CAUTION
To
prevent
saturation
of
the
vertical
amplifiers,
the
peak
voltage
to
ground
at
any
amplifier
input
connector
must
not
exceed
200
volts
on
5,
10,
and
20
VOLTS
PER
CM
ranges;
20
volts
on
the
.5,
1,
and
2
VOLTS
PER
CM
ranges;
and
2
volts
on
all
other
ranges.
To
obtain
a
voltage
measurement
with
respect
to
ground,
perform
the
following
steps:
1.
To
establish
the
reference
line,
DC
couple
the
oscilloscope
input,
then
touch
the
probe
tip
to
the
oscilloscope
ground
terminal
and
rotate
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
Control
fully
clockwise
to
the
RECURRENT
position.
Fi .
2-11.
Measurin
the
instantaneous
volta e.
The
vertical
distance
from
the
point
of
measurement
to
a
pre-established
reference
line
is
multiplied
by
the
settin
of
the
SENSITIVITY
control
and
by
the
attenuation
factor
of
the
probe
to
obtain
the
volta e
measurement.
2.
Vertically
position
the
trace
to
a
convenient
point
on
the
face
of
the
crt.
(This
point
will
depend
upon
the
polarity
and
amplitude
of
the
input
signal,
but
it
should
always
be
chosen
so
that
the
trace
lies
along
one
of
the
major
divisions
of
the
graticule.
The
graticule
division
corresponding
to
the
position
of
the
sweep
is
known
as
the
ground
reference
line.
2-8
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
(Do
not
adjust
the
vertical
positioning
control
after
this
reference
point
has
been
established.)
3.
Remove
the
probe
tip
from
ground
and
connect
the
probe
to
the
signal
source.
Adjust
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
Control
for
a
stable
display.
4.
Measure
the
vertical
distance
in
centimeters
from
the
point
to
be
measured
to
the
ground
reference
line
by
use
of
the
graticule.
5.
Multiply
the
setting
of
the
SENSITIVITY
Control
by
the
distance
measured
to
obtain
the
indicated
voltage.
6.
Multiply
the
indicated
voltage
by
the
attenuation
factor
of
the
probe
you
are
using
to
obtain
the
true
voltage
with
respect
to
ground.
As
an
example
of
this
method,
assume
that
you
are
us
ing
a
10X
probe
and
a
sensitivity
of
.2
volts
per
centimeter
and
that
after
setting
the
reference
line
at
the
bottom
of
the
graticule,
you
measure
a
distance
of
8
centimeters
to
the
point
you
wish
to
measure.
In
this
case
then,
8
centimeters
times
.2
volts
per
centimeter
gives
you
an
indicated
voltage
of
1.6
volts.
Since
the
voltage
point
is
above
the
ground
reference
line,
the
polarity
is
indicated
to
be
positive.
The
indicated
voltage
times
the
probe
attenuation
foctor
of
10
then
gives
you
the
true
voltage
of
positive
16
volts.
You
should
remember
in
determining
the
polarity
of
voltages
measured
in
this
fashion
that
inputs
applied
to
the
B
input
connectors
are
inverted
on
the
face
of
the
crt.
Consequently,
the
apparent
polarity
of
these
inputs
is
op
posite
the
true
polarity.
To
prevent
possible
confusion
as
to
polarity
it
is
usually
best
to
use
the
A
input
connectors
for
voltage
measurements
with
respect
to
ground.
Time
Measurement
Accurate
elapsed
time
or
time
interval
measurements
can
be
made
by
utilizing
the
calibrated
timebase
feature
of
the
Type
502A
Oscilloscope.
The
sweeps
are
calibrated
so
that
the
beams
are
deflected
across
the
screen
at
known
rates.
Since
the
beam
travels
completely
across
the
screen
in
a
known
period
of
time,
the
time
required
for
the
beam
to
travel
any
portion
of
the
distance
can
be
determined.
By
measuring
the
horizontal
distance
between
points
on
the
displayed
waveform,
and
by
knowing
the
sweep
rates,
you
can
determine
the
time
interval
between
the
two
points.
For
accurate
measurements
be
sure
the
same
reference
point
is
used
on
both
pulses
and
the
VARIABLE
TIME/CM
Control
is
in
the
CALIBRATED
position.
The
method
for
measuring
a
time
interval
is
as
follows:
1.
Using
the
graticule,
measure
the
horizontal
distance
in
centimeters
between
two
points
whose
time
interval
you
wish
to
find.
2.
Multiply
the
distance
measured
by
the
setting
of
the
TIME/CM
control
to
obtain
the
apparent
time
interval.
3.
Divide
the
apparent
time
interval
by
the
magnification
indicated
by
the
setting
of
the
HORIZONTAL
DISPLAY
switch
to
obtain
the
correct
time
interval.
Frequency
Measurement
The
frequency
of
a
periodically
recurrent
waveform
can
be
determined
if
the
time
interval
(period)
of
one
complete
Fi .
2-12.
Measurin
the
time
interval
(period)
of
one
complete
cycle
of
a
periodically
recurrent
waveform.
The
horizontal
distance
in
centimeters
of
one
complete
cycle
(in
this
case
3
centimeters)
is
multiplied
by
the
settin
of
the
TIME/CM
control
and
is
divided
by
the
sweep
ma nification
to
obtain
the
time
interval.
The
fre
quency
of
the
waveform
is
the
reciprocal
of
its
time
interval.
cycle
of
the
waveform
is
known.
This
time
interval
can
be
measured
by
means
of
the
procedure
described
in
the
preced
ing
paragraph.
The
frequency
of
a
waveform
is
the
recipro
cal
of
its
time
interval
Usin
DC
BAL
and
FINDER
Controls
It
is
best
to
disconnect
the
input
signal,
unless
the
approximate
amplitude
of
it
is
known.
If
the
amplitude
of
the
input
signal
is
known
then
set
the
SENSITIVITY
Control
for
a
crt
display
of
two
or
three
centimeters
and
follow
the
instructions
for
no
input
signal.
With
no
input
signal,
turn
the
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
to
RECURRENT,
the
single
sweep
MODE
switch
to
NORMAL
and
the
INTENSITY
Control
to
a
reasonable
level.
The
above
control
settings
are
to
insure
that
a
trace
can
be
seen,
when
it
is
found.
Set
the
vertical
POSITION
Control
of
the
proper
beam
to
its
midrange
position.
With
the
SENSITIVITY
Control
in
the
.2
VOLTS
PER
CM
position.
If
no
input
signal
is
connected
to
the
Type
502A,
change
the
SENSITIVITY
Control
to
the
.1
m
VOLTS
PER
CM
position
and
depress
the
FINDER
Button.
The
trace
should
now
be
seen
on
the
crt.
Now
turn
DC
BAL
Control
in
either
direction
until
a
"fast
area
”
is
seen.
A
'fast
area
”
is
an
area
of
the
DC
BAL
Control
where
the
trace
will
move
a
large
distance
for
a
very
small
movement
of
the
DC
BAL
Control.
When
the
"fast
area"
of
the
DC
BAL
Control
is
found,
the
trace
should
be
positioned
in
the
center
of
this
area
with
the
DC
BAL
Control.
The
FINDER
Button
may
now
be
released
and
the
trace
positioned
to
the
proper
place
on
the
graticule.
2-9
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
If
the
trace
shifts
slightly
between
the
different
ranges
of
the
SENSITIVITY
Control
this
may
be
cured
by
a
very
slight
readjustment
of
the
DC
BAL
Control.
The
following
pro
cedure
may
be
used
to
correct
for
this
slight
trace
shift.
Set
the
free running
trace
to
a
convenient
horizontal
graticule
line
with
the
SENSITIVITY
Control
in
the
.2
VOLTS
PER
CM
position.
Rotate
the
SENSITIVITY
Control
to
the
.1
mVOLTS
PER
CM
position
and
bring
the
trace
back
to
the
original
horizontal
graticule
line
with
the
DC
BAL
Control.
NOTE
The
“
fast
area"
with
the
FINDER
Button
depressed
can
only
be
easily
seen
on
the
higher
sensitivity
settings
of
the
SENSITIVITY
Control.
Sin le
Sweep
Single
sweep
is
used
to
record
waveforms
which
are
not
repetitive
or
waveforms
which
jitter
too
much
for
normal
triggered display
photography.
To
use
the
single
sweep
feature
of
the
Type
502A,
set
the
MODE
switch
to
NORMAL.
If
the
waveform
is
repetitive
it
should
be
connected
to
the
input
of
the
oscilloscope.
If
the
waveform
is
not
repetitive
then
an
AMPLITUDE
CALI
BRATOR
signal
of
the
same
amplitude
as
that
of
the
expected
signal
should
be
used.
Adjust
the
trigger
control
to
obtain
a
stable
display
of
the
input
signal.
In
the
case
of
a
waveform
that
jitters,
adjust
the
control
to
obtain
the
most
stable
display.
If
a
calibrator
waveform
was
used
to
adjust
the
trigger
control,
disconnect
the
calibrator
waveform
from
the
input
to
the
oscilloscope
and
connect
the
non repetitive
waveform
source
to
the
oscilloscope.
Push
the
MODE
switch
to
the
RE
SET
position.
The
READY
light
should
now
be
lit.
The
Type
502A
will
now
sweep
once,
on
the
first
trigger
received
after
the
MODE
switch
is
released;
further
signals
will
not
cause
the
instrument
to
sweep.
If
the
waveform
is
repetitive
leave
the
signal
connected
to
the
input
connector
of
the
oscilloscope.
When
a
sweep
is
desired,
push
the
MODE
switch
to
RESET
and
let
it
return
to
the
SINGLE
SWEEP
position.
Upon
the
return
of
the
MODE
switch
to
the
SINGLE
SWEEP
position,
the
sweep
will
sweep
once.
If
another
sweep
is
desired
the
MODE
switch
must
again
be
pushed
to
the
RESET
position
and
returned
to
the
SINGLE
SWEEP
position.
It
may
be
quite
convenient
to
use
the
READY
light
of
the
Single
Sweep
circuit
as
an
indicator
for
photography.
The
READY
light
will
light
when
the
circuit
is
awaiting
a
trigger
and
will
stay
lit
until
the
sweep
has
been
completed.
At
the
end
of
the
sweep
the
READY
light
will
go
out
and
stay
out
until
the
circuit
is
reset
for
another
sweep
with
the
MODE
switch.
INTENSITY
BALANCE
Control
The
INTENSITY
BALANCE
Control
is
used
to
adjust
the
in
tensity
of
both
vertical
amplifiers
to
the
same
level.
With
both
traces
adjusted
to
the
same
level,
each
will
have
the
same
relative
writing
rate,
hence
each
trace
will
show
the
same
amount
on
a
photograph.
It
may
be
necessary
to
readjust
the
INTENSITY
BALANCE
Control
each
time
the
setting
of
the
INTENSITY
Control
is
changed.
This
is
due
to
the
characteristics
of
a
mono
accelerator
crt
in
which
the
triode
characteristics
for
each
crt
gun
are
slightly
different.
AUXILIARY
FUNCTION
AMPLITUDE
CALIBRATOR
The
AMPLITUDE
CALIBRATOR
is
a
source
of
accurately
calibrated
square
waves
at
a
frequency
of
approximately
1
kilocycle
(
+
or
—
30%).
The
output
amplitude
is
accurate
within
3%
of
the
AMPLITUDE
CALIBRATOR
switch
settings
for
no
load
conditions.
The
primary
function
of
the
calibrator
is
to
provide
a
convenient
method
for
checking
the
calibra
tion
of
the
vertical deflection
system
and
for
adjusting
the
probes.
It
can
be
used
for
other
purposes,
however,
if
it
is
kept
in
mind
that
the
output
impedance
of
the
cali
brator
varies
with
the
output voltage
setting.
Trace-bri htness
(intensity)
modulation
To
couple
markers
or
other
signals
into
the
crt
cathodes
for
trace brightness
modulation,
disconnect
the
ground
strap
at
the
rear
of
the
instrument
and
apply
the
signal
between
the
CRT
CATHODE
binding
post
and
GND
.
This
will
simultan
eously
apply
the
signals
to
the
upper
and
lower
beam
cathodes.
At
normal
brightness,
positive
signals
of
about
25
volts
will
cut
the
beams
off.
Always
replace
the
ground
strap
when
you
are
not
intensity
modulating
the
beams.
Graticule
illumination
The
graticule
lighting
control,
labeled
POWER
AND
SCALE
ILLUM,
can
be
ad|usted
to
suit
the
lighting
conditions
of
the
room.
A
light
filter
is
supplied
with
the
instrument
which
can
be
used
for
increased
contrast.
This
filter
should
be
mounted
next
to
the
crt
face
so
it
does
not
block
the
light
from
the
graticule
lines.
The
graticule
of
the
Type
502A
Oscilloscope
can
be
illuminated
so'
that
it
appears
to
have
either
red
or
white
graticule
markings.
The
markings
can
be
quickly
changed
from
white
to
red
or
from
red
to
white
by
removing
the
graticule
cover
and
inverting
the
graticule.
As
a
general
rule,
white
graticule
lines
are
superior
to
red
for
photo
graphic
purposes.
Direct
connection
to
crt
plates
In
some
applications,
it
may
be
desirable
to
connect
a
signal
directly
to
one
or
more
sets
of
crt
deflection
plates
—
bypassing
the
internal
oscilloscope
amplifiers.
This
can
be
done
in
the
Type
502A
if
certain
precautions
are
observed.
One
of
these
precautions
is
to
m
a
intain
the
aver
age
d
c
voltage
on
the
deflection
plates
at
approximotely
+225
volts.
If
the
average
voltage
is
not
maintained
at
approximately
+225
volts,
the
crt
display
may
be
defocused.
For
many
applications,
ac
coupling
of
the
signal
to
the
deflection
plates
is
permissible.
It
has
the
advantage
of
allowing
the
use
of
front
panel
controls
to
position
the
display
and
permits
the
use
of
signals
not
having
the
re
quired
average
voltage
level.
A
diagram
of
this
method
of
2-10
®i
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
CUPS
TO
DEFLECTION
PLATE
PINS
NOTE:
TO
AVOID
GROUNDING
LEADS
USE
INSULATED
SLEEVING
WHERE
NECESSARY.
4=0.1
nt
TO
SIGNAL
SOURCE
tube
sockets.
Before
connecting
the
resistors
to
the
leads
from
the
amplifier,
slip
a
piece
of
insulated
sleeving
(spa
ghetti)
over
the
wire.
Then,
after
making
the
connections,
draw
the
sleeving
back
over
the
insulated
resistor
pigtail.
This
will
prevent
the
leads
from
accidentally
shorting
to
the
chassis.
The
crt
pins
are
easily
bent
and
you
must
exercise
care
when
making
these
connections
to
avoid
breaking
the
glass
seal.
CAUTION
Do
not
allow
the
leads
from
the
oscilloscope
am
plifiers
to
touch
the
chassis
when
the
power
is
on.
A
short
circuit
of
this
type
can
damage
the
ampli
fier
circuits.
Fi .
2-13.
Typical
circuit
for
ac
couplin
to
the
crt
deflection
plates.
coupling
is
shown
in
Figure
2 13.
Here,
the
leads
from
the
oscilloscope
amplifier
are
removed
and
a
resistor
is
con
nected
between
each
lead
and
its
respective
crt
pin.
A
good
value
for
this
resistor
in
most
cases
is
1
megohm.
The
vertical
deflection
plate
pins
are
located
on
the
sides
of
the
crt
neck
and
the
horizontal
deflection
plate
pins
are
located
on
the
top
of
the
neck.
A
convenient
method
for
connecting
the
resistors
to
the
crt
pins
is
to
use
clips
removed
from
standard
miniature
If
it
is
desired
t
o
couple
the
signal
directly
to
the
crt
plates
(d
c
coupling),
it
will
be
necessary
to
supply
positioning
volt
ages
from
the
signal
source.
These
voltages
must
also
satisfy
the
requirement
of
an
average
level
of
+225
volts,
mentioned
previously.
To
d
c
couple
the
signal
to
the
deflec
tion
plates,
remove
the
leads
from
the
crt
pins
and
fold
them
back,
out
of
the
way.
Taping
the
ends
of
the
wires
will
prevent
accidental
shorting
to
the
chassis.
Connect
the
exter
nal
signal
source
to
the
pins
of
the
crt.
The
vertical
deflection
factor
of
the
crt
is
approximately
13
volts
per
centimeter.
The
horizontal
deflection
factor
is
approximately
17
volts
per
centimeter.
®1
2-11
Operatin
Instructions
—
Type
502A
INTENSITY
BALANCE
—
Balances
the
intensity
of
the
two
beams
for
equal
li ht
output.
FOCUS
—
Focuses
upper
and
lower
beam
dis
play.
INTENSITY
—
Controls
intensity
of
upper
and
lower
beams.
POWER
and
SCALE
IL-
LUM.
—
Controls
the
illumination
of
the
rati
cule
and
is
the
power
switch
for
the
instru
ment.
INPUT
SELECTOR
—
Con
nects
inputs
from
se
lected
input
connec-
torls)
to
vertical
am
plifier
and
also
selects
either
AC
or
DC
coup
lin
of
the
input
si nal.
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
—
Determines
whether
tri
erin
occurs
on
the
risin
portion
(
+
Slope)
or
fallin
por
tion
(
—
slope)
of
the
tri erin
waveform.
Also
selects
AC
or
DC
mode.
TIME/CM
—
Selects
de
sired
sweep
rate.
AMPLITUDE
CALIBRATOR
—
Controls
amplitude
of
the
calibrator
square
waves
at
the
CAL
OUT
connector.
TRIGGERING
LEVEL
—
Selects
the
volta e
point
on
the
tri erin
wave
form
where
the
sweep
is
tri ered.
Also
se
lects
AUTOMATIC
or
RECURRENT
operation.
MODE
—
Provides
means
of
obtainin
sin le
sweep
of
display
across
the
face
of
the
crt.
FINDER
—
Reduces
verti
cal
amplifier
ain
by
100
times
to
enable
the
trace
to
appear
on
the
crt.
HORIZONTAL
DISPLAY
—
Selects
1,
2,
5,
10
or
20
times
horizontal
ma nification
of
the
dis
played
waveform.
Also
controls
horizontal
sen
sitivity
for
external
in
puts
applied
at
the
ex
ternal
connector.
POSITION
—
Positions
both
upper
and
lower
beams
horizontally.
SENSITIVITY
—
Selects
the
sensitivity
of
the
vertical
amplifier.
POSITION
—
Positions
trace
vertically.
DC
BALANCE
—
Balances
vertical
amplifier
o
n
hi h
ran es
of
sensitiv
ity
control.
Fi .
2-14.
Functions
of
the
Type
502
front
panel
controls.
2-12
SECTION
3
CIRCUIT
DESCRIPTION
Introduction
The
Type
502A
is
a
dual beam,
high gain,
low
frequency
oscilloscope
employing
a
T5021
type
dual gun
cathode ray
tube.
The
instrument
has
identical
Vertical
Deflection
Am
plifiers,
one
for
the
UPPER
BEAM
and
one
for
the
LOWER
BEAM.
Simultaneous
horizontal
deflection
of
both
beams
is
provided
by
a
single
Time Base
Generator
and
Horizontal
Sweep
Amplifier
circuit.
The
Type
502A
circuitry
is
arranged
so
that
the
instru
ment
can
be
used
in
any
of
several
configurations.
It
may
be
used
as
a
conventional
single beam
oscilloscope
by
apply
ing
an
input
signal
to
either
of
the
Vertical
Deflection
Amplifiers.
It
may
be
used
to
examine
two
waveforms
simultaneously
by
applying
input
signals
to
both
Vertical
Amplifiers.
Both
deflection
amplifiers
may
be
used
in
a
differential
mode,
to
examine
the
difference
between,
or
the
algebraic
sum
of,
two
signals.
The
UPPER
BEAM
Deflection
Amplifier
can
be
connected
to
the
horizontal
deflection
plates,
so
that
the
instrument
may
be
employed
as
a
single
beam
X Y
oscilloscope.
And,
by
means
of
the
EXTERNAL
horizontal input
connector,
the
instrument
may
be
used
as
a
dual beam
X Y
oscilloscope,
with
both
traces
plotted
on
the
same
X
scale.
The
UPPER
BEAM
Vertical
and
the
LOWER
BEAM
Vertical
Deflection
Amplifiers
are
identical,
so
the
description
that
follows
applies
to
both.
The
push pull
Vertical
Amplifier
consists
of
three
stages
of
amplification,
the
Input
Amplifier,
the
Second
Amplifier
and
the
Output
Amplifier.
A
cathode follower
stage
drives
the
Output
Amplifier.
The
overall
gain
of
the
Amplifier
is
controlled
by
three
feedback
networks,
two
providing
negative
feedback
and
the
third
positive
feedback
(see
Fig.
3 1).
The
Input
Amplifier
is
a
cathode coupled
paraphase
amplifier
(it
may
also
be
operated
differentially)
whose
gain
is
controlled
by
negative
feedback
from
the
cathodes
of
the
Driver
C.F.
stage
and
the
Output
Amplifier
stage.
The
Second
Amplifier
has
a
positive
feedback
network
that
extends
from
the
plate
circuit
on
one
side
to
the
grid
circuit
on
the
other;
this
configuration
makes
this
stage
an
almost
"infinite gain
”
amplifier.
The
result
of
both
feedback
net
works
is
an
amplifier
having
a
sensitivity
of
100
microvolts
per
centimeter.
The
Input
Circuit
The
Input
Selector
switch
SW403
determines
the
mode
of
operation
for
the
Amplifier.
When
in
any
of
the
three
posi
tions
marked
AC
the
signal
is
ac coupled
through
C400
(for
Input
A)
and/or
C401
(for
Input
B).
When
in
any
of
the
three
positions
marked
DC
the
input
capacitor
(C400
and
C401)
is
shorted
and
the
signal
is
dc coupled
to
the
Input
stages.
The
sensitivity
of
the
Vertical
Amplifier,
as
mentioned
previously,
is
100
microvolts
per
centimeter.
However,
by
means
of
attenuation
and
degeneration
networks,
the
vertical
deflection
factor
can
be
increased
to
20
volts
per
centimeter.
It
is
possible,
through
the
use
of
the
VARIABLE
SENSITIVITY
Control,
to
introduce
enough
cathode
degeneration
into
the
cathodes
of
the
Output
Stage
to
increase
the
deflection
factor
to
approximately
50
volts
per
centimeter.
Either
of
two
attenuation
networks
can
be
connected
in
series
with
the
Input
connectors
of
the
Vertical
Amplifiers.
One
attenuates
the
signal
by
a
factor
of
10,
the
other
by
100.
For
d
c
and
low
frequency
signals,
these
networks
are
resistance
dividers,
and
the
degree
of
attenuation
is
pro
portional
to
the
ratio
of
the
resistance
values.
The
reason
for
this
is
that
the
impedance
of
the
capacitors,
in
this
range
of
frequencies,
is
so
high
that
their
effect
in
the
circuit
is
negligible.
For
higher frequency
signals,
how
ever,
the
impedance
of
the
capacitors
is
less
and
their
effect
in
the
circuit
is
more
pronounced.
Near
the
upper
frequency
range
of
the
Amplifier
the
impedance
of
the
capa
citors
becomes
so
low,
compared
to
the
resistance
of
the
circuit,
that
the
attenuators
become
capacitance
dividers.
For
these
frequencies
the
degree
of
attenuation
is
inversely
proportional
to
the
capacitance
ratio.
In
addition
to
providing
the
proper
degree
of
attenuation,
the
resistance
values
of
the
attenuators
are
chosen
so
as
to
provide
the
same
input
resistance,
regardless
of
the
setting
of
the
SENSITIVITY
switch.
For
example,
in
the
"straight
through
”
positions
of
the
SENSITIVITY
switch
(.1
mVOLTS
PER
CM
to
.2
VOLTS
PER
CM),
the
1
megohm
grid
resistors
.
.
.
R410
for
Input
A
and
R440
for
Input
B
.
.
.
constitute
the
input
resistance
of
the
Vertical
Amplifiers.
In
the
range
from
.5
VOLTS
PER
CM
to
2
VOLTS
PER
CM,
the
X10
Attenuator
is
connected
into
the
input
circuit.
The
resistor
in
the
low
end
of
the
divider
.
.
.
R406E
for
Input
A
and
R407E
for
Input
B
.
.
.
shunts
the
grid
resistor
to
create
an
equivalent
resistance
of
100
K
ohms.
This
100
K
equiv
alent
resistance
is
then
in
series
with
the
resistor
in
the
high
side
of
the
divider
(900
K
ohms)
to
produce
a
total
input
resistance
of
1
megohm.
The
X100
attenuator
works
in
the
same
manner.
The
10.1
K
resistor
at
the
lower
end
of
the
divider
shunts
the
1
meg
grid
resistor
to
form
an
equivalent
resistance
of
10
K
ohms.
This
equivalent
resistance
is
then
is
series
with
the
990
K
resistor
in
the
upper
side
of
the
divider
to
create
a
total
input
resistance
of
1
megohm.
The
capacitance
values
in
the
attenuators
are
also
selected
to
provide
a
constant
input
capacitance
...
47
pf
..
.
regardless
of
the
setting
of
the
SENSITIVITY
control.
In
the
"straight
through"
positions
of
the
switch,
the
total
input
capacitance
is
equal
to
the
capacitance
of
C410
3-1
Circuit
Description
—
Type
502A
Fi .
3-1.
Simplified
Upper
and
Lower
Beam
Vertical
Amplifiers.
S W 469
______
HORIZ
DEF
PLATE
SELECTOR
3-2
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