Tektronix DPO3000 Series User manual

DPO3000 Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
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User Manual
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071-2410-01

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Warranty 16
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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.
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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.
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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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