Tektronix DPO4000 Series User manual

DPO4000 Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
User Manual
www.tektronix.com
071-1785-00

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Warranty 4
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary .. ................................................................................................................. v
EnvironmentalConsiderations ............................................................................................................ viii
Preface....................................................................................................................................... x
KeyFeatures........................................................................................................................... x
Where to Find More Information..................................................................................................... xii
Conventions Used in This Manual................................................................................................... xiii
Installation .................................................................................................................................. 1
Before Installation..................................................................................................................... 1
OperatingConsiderations ............................................................................................................ 6
Connecting Probes .................................................................................................................. 10
Powering Onthe Oscilloscope ...................................................................................................... 11
Powering Off the Oscilloscope ......................................................................................................14
Functional Check .................................................................................................................... 15
Compensating the Probe .. .......................................................................................................... 17
Installing an Application Module... .................................................................................................. 19
Changing the User Interface Language ............................................................................................. 20
Changing the Date and Time ........................................................................................................ 23
Signal Path Compensation .......................................................................................................... 25
Upgrading Firmware................................................................................................................. 28
Connecting Your Oscilloscope to a Computer ...................................................................................... 34
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Get Acquainted with the Instrument....................................................................................................... 45
Front-Panel Menus and Controls.................................................................................................... 45
Front-Panel Connectors ... .......................................................................................................... 66
Side-Panel Connector ............................................................................................................... 67
Rear-Panel Connectors.............................................................................................................. 68
Acquire the Signal......................................................................................................................... 70
Setting Up Signal Input .............................................................................................................. 70
Using the Default Setup ............................................................................................................. 73
Using Autoset........................................................................................................................ 74
Acquisition Concepts ................................................................................................................ 75
How the Acquisition Modes Work ................................................................................................... 78
Changing the Acquisition Mode and Record Length................................................................................ 80
Using Roll Mode ..................................................................................................................... 83
Defining aSerial Bus ................................................................................................................ 84
Trigger Setup and Run .................................................................................................................... 91
Triggering Concepts . ................................................................................................................ 91
Choosing a Trigger................................................................................................................... 98
Selecting Triggers.................................................................................................................... 99
Triggering on Buses .. .............................................................................................................. 102
Checking Trigger Status . ........................................................................................................... 107
Using A (Main) and B (Delayed) Triggers.......................................................................................... 107
Starting and Stopping an Acquisition............................................................................................... 111
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Display Waveform Data .................................................................................................................. 112
Adding and Removing a Waveform ................................................................................................ 112
Setting the Display Style and Persistence ......................................................................................... 112
Setting Waveform and Graticule Intensity.......................................................................................... 115
Setting the Graticule Style.......................................................................................................... 117
Setting the LCD Backlight ..........................................................................................................118
Scaling and Positioning a Waveform............................................................................................... 120
SettingInput Parameters ........................................................................................................... 122
Analyze Waveform Data.................................................................................................................. 129
TakingAutomatic Measurements................................................................................................... 129
SelectingAutomatic Measurements................................................................................................ 131
CustomizinganAutomatic Measurement.......................................................................................... 137
Taking Manual Measurements with Cursors ....................................................................................... 144
Using Math Waveforms............................................................................................................. 150
Using FFT........................................................................................................................... 153
Using Advanced Math .............................................................................................................. 157
Using Reference Waveforms....................................................................................................... 160
Managing Long Record Length Waveforms........................................................................................ 163
Save and Recall Information ............................................................................................................. 174
Saving a Screen Image............................................................................................................. 174
Saving and Recalling Waveform Data. ............................................................................................. 176
Saving and Recalling Setups . ...................................................................................................... 184
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Saving withOne Button Push ...................................................................................................... 187
Printing aHard Copy................................................................................................................ 189
ErasingDPO4000 Memory......................................................................................................... 196
Use Application Modules................................................................................................................. 200
ApplicationExamples..................................................................................................................... 201
TakingSimpleMeasurements...................................................................................................... 201
Analyzing Signal Detail ............................................................................................................. 217
Triggering on a Video Signal ....................................................................................................... 226
Capturing a Single-Shot Signal..................................................................................................... 230
CorrelatingDataWitha TLA5000 Logic Analyzer ................................................................................. 235
TrackingDownBus Anomalies..................................................................................................... 238
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.
The inputs are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
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.
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Power Disconnect. The power switch disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location. Do not
block the power switch; it must remain accessible to the user at all times.
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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