Tektronix DPO3000 Series User manual

DPO3000 Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
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User Manual
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Warranty 16
Tektronix warrants that the product 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 the 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
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This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary .. ................................................................................................................. v
EnvironmentalConsiderations ............................................................................................................ viii
Preface....................................................................................................................................... x
KeyFeatures........................................................................................................................... x
Conventions Used in This Manual.................................................................................................... xi
Installation .................................................................................................................................. 1
Before Installation..................................................................................................................... 1
OperatingConsiderations ............................................................................................................ 8
Connecting Probes .................................................................................................................. 13
Securing the Oscilloscope........................................................................................................... 15
Powering Onthe Oscilloscope ...................................................................................................... 16
Powering Off the Oscilloscope ......................................................................................................18
Functional Check .................................................................................................................... 19
Compensating a Passive Voltage Probe ............................................................................................ 22
Application Module Free Trial ....................................................................................................... 24
Installing an Application Module... .................................................................................................. 25
Changing the User Interface Language ............................................................................................. 26
Changing the Date and Time ........................................................................................................ 28
Signal Path Compensation .......................................................................................................... 30
Upgrading Firmware................................................................................................................. 33
Connecting Your Oscilloscope to a Computer ...................................................................................... 40
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Connecting a USB Keyboard to Your Oscilloscope ................................................................................. 48
Get Acquainted with the Instrument....................................................................................................... 49
Front-Panel Menus and Controls.................................................................................................... 49
Front-Panel Connectors ... .......................................................................................................... 72
Side-Panel Connector ............................................................................................................... 73
Rear-Panel Connectors.............................................................................................................. 74
Acquire the Signal......................................................................................................................... 76
Setting Up Analog Channels ........................................................................................................ 76
Using the Default Setup ............................................................................................................. 83
Using Autoset........................................................................................................................ 84
Acquisition Concepts ................................................................................................................ 85
How the Analog Acquisition Modes Work .. ......................................................................................... 88
Changing the Acquisition Mode, Record Length, and Delay Time ................................................................. 90
Using Roll Mode ..................................................................................................................... 93
SettingUpa SerialBus.............................................................................................................. 95
Trigger Setup ............................................................................................................................. 107
Triggering Concepts . ............................................................................................................... 107
Choosing a Trigger Type............................................................................................................ 114
Selecting Triggers................................................................................................................... 116
Triggering on Buses .. .............................................................................................................. 121
Checking Trigger Settings .......................................................................................................... 130
Using Sequence Trigger, A (Main) and B (Delayed) ............................................................................... 131
Starting and Stopping an Acquisition............................................................................................... 135
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Display Waveform Data .................................................................................................................. 136
Adding and Removing a Waveform ................................................................................................ 136
Setting the Display Style and Persistence ......................................................................................... 136
Setting Waveform Intensity......................................................................................................... 143
Scaling and Positioning a Waveform............................................................................................... 144
SettingInput Parameters ........................................................................................................... 146
Positioning and Labeling Bus Signals . ............................................................................................. 151
Annotating the Screen.............................................................................................................. 153
Analyze Waveform Data.................................................................................................................. 155
Taking AutomaticMeasurements................................................................................................... 155
SelectingAutomatic Measurements................................................................................................ 157
CustomizinganAutomatic Measurement.......................................................................................... 163
Taking Manual Measurements with Cursors ....................................................................................... 171
Using Math Waveforms............................................................................................................. 177
Using FFT........................................................................................................................... 180
Using Advanced Math .............................................................................................................. 184
Using Reference Waveforms....................................................................................................... 187
Using Wave Inspector to Manage Long Record Length Waveforms .............................................................. 189
Save and Recall Information ............................................................................................................. 199
Saving a Screen Image............................................................................................................. 203
Saving and Recalling Waveform Data. ............................................................................................. 204
Saving and Recalling Setups . ...................................................................................................... 209
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Saving withOne Button Push ...................................................................................................... 212
Printing aHard Copy................................................................................................................ 214
ErasingOscilloscope Memory...................................................................................................... 223
Using Application Modules............................................................................................................... 226
ApplicationExamples..................................................................................................................... 227
Taking Simple Measurements...................................................................................................... 227
Analyzing Signal Detail ............................................................................................................. 240
Triggering on a Video Signal ....................................................................................................... 249
Capturing a Single-Shot Signal..................................................................................................... 255
Correlating Data with a TLA5000 Logic Analyzer .. ................................................................................ 261
TrackingDownBus Anomalies..................................................................................................... 263
Troubleshooting an RS-232 Bus . .................................................................................................. 268
Appendix: Warranted Specifications, Safety Certifications, and Electromagnetic Compatibility .. ..................................... 273
Index
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General Safety Summary
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
Use Proper Power Cord. 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.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. De-energize the circuit under test before connecting or disconnecting the current probe.
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.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
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.
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Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that 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.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper
ventilation.
TermsinthisManual
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.
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Symbols and Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Environmental Considerations
Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may
contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s end of life. In
order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to
recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
The symbol shown below indicates that this product complies with the European Union’s requirements according to Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling options, check the
Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Mercury Notification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due
to environmental considerations. Please contact your local authorities or, within the United States, the Electronics Industries
Alliance (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.
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Restriction of Hazardous Substances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.
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Preface
Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of the following oscilloscopes:
DPO3054 DPO3052 DPO3034 DPO3032
DPO3014 DPO3012
Key Features
DPO3000 series instruments can help you verify, debug, and characterize electronic designs. Key features include:
500 MHz, 300 MHz, and 100 MHz bandwidths
2 and 4 channel models
Sample rates up to 2.5 GS/s on all analog channels
5 M points record length on all channels
50,000 waveforms/second display rate
I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, and UART bus triggering and analysis (with the appropriate application
module and model oscilloscope)
Wave Inspector controls for managing long record lengths, with zoom and pan, play and pause, search and mark
229 mm (9 inch), with 800 x 480 resolution, WVGA color display
Small and lightweight, at 127 mm (5 inches) deep and 4.1 kg (9 pounds)
USB available for quick and easy storage
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Built-in Ethernet port
USB 2.0 device port for direct PC control of the oscilloscope using USBTMC protocol
OpenChoice documentation and analysis software
NI LabVIEW SignalExpress™ Tektronix Edition productivity and analysis software
Remote viewing and control with e*Scope
Remote control with VISA connectivity
TekVPI Versatile Probe Interface supports active, differential, and current probes for automatic scaling and units
Conventions Used in This Manual
The following icons are used throughout this manual.
Sequence Step Front panel power Connect power Network USB
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Installation
Installation
Before Installation
Unpack the oscilloscope and check that you received all items listed as standard accessories. The following pages list
recommended accessories and probes, instrument options, and upgrades. Check the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com) for
the most current information.
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Standard Accessories
Accessory Description Tektronix part number
English (Option L0) 071-2410-XX
French (Option L1) 071-2411-XX
Italian (Option L2) 071-2412-XX
German (Option L3) 071-2413-XX
Spanish (Option L4) 071-2414-XX
Japanese (Option L5) 071-2415-XX
Portuguese (Option L6) 071-2416-XX
Simple Chinese (Option L7) 071-2417-XX
Traditional Chinese (Option L8) 071-2418-XX
Korean (Option L9) 071-2419-XX
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Russian (Option L10) 071-2420-XX
DPO3000 Series Oscilloscopes Documentation
Browser CD
Electronic versions of documents, including the
Programmer Manual and the Technical Reference
063-4104-XX
NI LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition
and Tektronix OpenChoice Desktop CD
Productivity, analysis, and documentation
software
063-3967-XX
Calibration certificate documenting traceability
to national metrology institute(s), and ISO9001
quality system registration
——
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Standard Accessories (cont.)
Accessory Description Tektronix part number
French (Option L1) 335-1917-00
Italian (Option L2) 335-1918-00
German (Option L3) 335-1919-00
Spanish (Option L4) 335-1920-00
Japanese (Option L5) 335-1921-00
Portuguese (Option L6) 335-1922-00
Simplified Chinese (Option L7) 335-1923-00
Traditional Chinese (option L8) 335-1924-00
Korean (Option L9) 335-1925-00
Front Panel Overlay
Russian (Option L10) 335-1926-00
For DPO3000 series: Probes One, 500 MHz, 10X passive probe per channel P6139A
Front Cover Hard plastic cover to help protect the instrument 200-2524-00
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Standard Accessories (cont.)
Accessory Description Tektronix part number
North America (Option A0) 161-0348-00
Universal Euro (Option A1) 161-0343-00
United Kingdom (Option A2) 161-0344-00
Australia (Option A3) 161-0346-00
Switzerland (Option A5) 161-0347-00
Japan (Option A6) 161-0342-00
China (Option A10) 161-0341-00
India (Option A11) 161-0349-00
Power Cord
No power cord or AC adapter (Option A99) ——
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