Tektronix MDO4000C Series User manual

MDO4000C Series
Mixed Domain Oscilloscope
User Manual
*P077116700*
077-1167-00
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MDO4000C Series
Mixed Domain Oscilloscope
User Manual
www.tek.com
077-1167-00
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only.
To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you
are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
Supports Firmware V1.02 and above
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Table of Contents
Important safety information ............................................................................................................... v
General safety summary ................................................................................................................. v
Service safety summary ................................................................................................................. ix
Terms in the manual ...................................................................................................................... ix
Terms on the product ...................................................................................................................... x
Symbols on the product .................................................................................................................. x
Compliance Information ..................................................................................................................... xi
EMC compliance ........................................................................................................................... xi
Safety compliance ........................................................................................................................ xii
Environmental compliance ........................................................................................................... xv
Preface ............................................................................................................................................. xvii
Key features ................................................................................................................................ xvii
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................................................... xviii
Warranty .................................................................................................................................... xviii
Installation
Before installation ........................................................................................................................... 1
Operating positions ......................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting probes .......................................................................................................................... 9
Securing the oscilloscope ............................................................................................................. 11
Power-On ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Powering off the oscilloscope ....................................................................................................... 12
Functional check ........................................................................................................................... 13
Compensating a TPP0500B or TPP1000 passive voltage probe .................................................. 15
Compensating a non-TPP0500B or non-TPP1000 passive voltage probe ................................... 17
Application module free trial ........................................................................................................ 18
Installing an application module ................................................................................................... 18
Upgrading bandwidth ................................................................................................................... 19
Changing the language of the user interface or keyboard ............................................................ 21
Changing the date and time .......................................................................................................... 23
Signal path compensation for time and frequency domains ......................................................... 24
Upgrading firmware ..................................................................................................................... 26
Connecting your oscilloscope to a computer ................................................................................ 29
Using VISA ............................................................................................................................. 29
Using e*Scope ......................................................................................................................... 29
Using the LXI web page and e*Scope .................................................................................... 31
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Using a socket server ............................................................................................................... 31
Connecting a USB keyboard to your oscilloscope ....................................................................... 34
Get acquainted with the instrument
Front-panel menus, controls, and connectors ............................................................................... 35
Rear-Panel Connectors ................................................................................................................. 36
Acquire the signal
Using the default setup ................................................................................................................. 39
Using autoset ................................................................................................................................ 40
Using FastAcq .............................................................................................................................. 41
How the analog acquisition modes work ...................................................................................... 43
Changing the Acquisition Mode, Record Length, and Delay Time ............................................. 44
Using Roll Mode .......................................................................................................................... 46
Act on Event ................................................................................................................................. 46
Setting up digital channels ............................................................................................................ 48
When and why to turn on MagniVu ............................................................................................. 50
Using MagniVu ............................................................................................................................ 51
Trigger setup
Choosing a trigger type ................................................................................................................. 53
Selecting triggers .......................................................................................................................... 54
Triggering on buses ...................................................................................................................... 57
Parallel bus trigger ........................................................................................................................ 58
I2C bus trigger .............................................................................................................................. 58
SPI bus trigger .............................................................................................................................. 59
RS-232 bus trigger ........................................................................................................................ 59
CAN bus trigger ............................................................................................................................ 60
LIN bus trigger ............................................................................................................................. 60
FlexRay bus trigger ...................................................................................................................... 61
Audio bus trigger .......................................................................................................................... 61
USB bus trigger ............................................................................................................................ 61
Ethernet bus trigger ...................................................................................................................... 61
MIL-STD-1553 bus trigger .......................................................................................................... 62
Data value matching ..................................................................................................................... 62
Parallel bus trigger data matching ................................................................................................ 62
Checking trigger settings .............................................................................................................. 63
Starting and stopping an acquisition ............................................................................................. 64
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Display waveform or trace data
Adding and removing a waveform ............................................................................................... 65
Setting waveform intensity ........................................................................................................... 66
Scaling and positioning a waveform ............................................................................................ 67
Setting input parameters ............................................................................................................... 69
Positioning, scaling, and grouping digital channels ..................................................................... 72
Viewing digital channels .............................................................................................................. 73
Annotating the screen ................................................................................................................... 75
Viewing the trigger frequency ...................................................................................................... 76
Analyze waveform or trace data
Taking automatic measurements in the time domain ................................................................... 77
Selecting automatic measurements in the time domain ................................................................ 78
Taking automatic measurements in the frequency domain .......................................................... 82
Taking manual measurements with cursors .................................................................................. 83
Using math waveforms ................................................................................................................. 87
Using FFT ..................................................................................................................................... 89
Using advanced math .................................................................................................................... 92
Using spectrum math .................................................................................................................... 93
Using reference waveforms and traces ......................................................................................... 94
Using wave inspector to manage long record length waveforms ................................................. 96
Panning a waveform ................................................................................................................ 96
Playing and pausing a waveform ............................................................................................. 97
Searching and marking waveforms ......................................................................................... 98
Auto-magnify .............................................................................................................................. 100
Taking automated power measurements .................................................................................... 101
Save and recall information
External file structure ................................................................................................................. 103
Naming your file ......................................................................................................................... 104
Editing file directory reference waveform or instrument setup names ...................................... 105
Saving a screen image ................................................................................................................ 107
Saving and recalling setups ........................................................................................................ 109
Saving with one button push ...................................................................................................... 111
Managing drives directories and files ......................................................................................... 113
Mounting a network drive .......................................................................................................... 114
Erasing oscilloscope memory ..................................................................................................... 116
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Use the Arbitrary Function Generator
How to access the AFG .............................................................................................................. 120
Using application modules
Appendix A: MDO4000C Series specifications
.................................................................................................................................................... 125
Appendix B: TPP0500B and TPP1000 500 MHz and 1 GHz 10X
passive probes information
Operating information ................................................................................................................ 127
Connecting the probe to the oscilloscope ................................................................................... 127
Compensating the probe with the MDO4000C series oscilloscope ........................................... 128
Standard accessories ................................................................................................................... 128
Optional accessories ................................................................................................................... 129
Replacing the probe tip ............................................................................................................... 130
Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 130
Performance graphs ............................................................................................................... 131
Safety summary .......................................................................................................................... 132
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Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, see the Service safety summary that
follows the General safety summary.
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions
specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where
hazardous live conductors are exposed.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.
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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.
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use. Do not use the provided power cord for other
products.
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. Do not
disable the power cord grounding connection.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power
source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it
is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all
times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source. Use only insulated voltage
probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by
Tektronix to be suitable for the product.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and
markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product. Do not exceed the
Measurement Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest
rated individual component of a product, probe, or accessory. Use caution when
using 1:1 test leads because the probe tip voltage is directly transmitted to the
product.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and
markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do not float the common terminal above the rated voltage for that terminal.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when
power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or
operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and
disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further
operation.
Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical
damage and replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are
damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.
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