Tektronix MSO3000 Series User manual

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Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
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MSO3000 and DPO3000 Series Oscilloscopes
Warranty
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 center designated by Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of
purchase. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which
the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other
charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and
care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel
other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or
connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or
d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
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P6139B Probe
Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment. If any such 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. 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 center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the
product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall
be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and
care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel
other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or
connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or
d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
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P6316 Probe
Warranty
Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year 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 center designated by Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of
purchase. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which
the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other
charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and
care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel
other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or
connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or
d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ............................................................................................................. v
Compliance Information.............................................................................................................. vii
EMC Compliance................................................................................................................ vii
Safety Compliance............................................................................................................... ix
Environmental Considerations................................................................................................... xi
Preface................................................................................................................................ xii
Key Features ................................................................................................................... xiii
Conventions Used in This Manual............................................................................................. xiv
Installation.............................................................................................................................. 1
Before Installation................................................................................................................ 1
Operating Considerations........................................................................................................ 5
Connecting Probes............................................................................................................... 8
Securing the Oscilloscope ....................................................................................................... 9
Powering On the Oscilloscope .................................................................................................. 9
Powering Off the Oscilloscope.................................................................................................. 10
Functional Check................................................................................................................ 10
Compensating a Passive Voltage Probe ............ ............. ................................. .............. ............. .. 12
Application Module Free Trial................................................................................................... 12
Installing an Application Module......... ......................... .......................... ...... ................... ...... ..... 13
Upgrading Bandwidth........................................................................................................... 13
Changing the User Interface Language. .................................... ....... ............................................ 15
Changing the Date and Time ................................................................................................... 16
Changing the Font Appearance ................................................................................................ 17
Signal Path Compensation ..................................................................................................... 19
Upgrading Firmware ............................................................................................................ 20
Connecting Your Oscilloscope to a Computer .............................. ............. ...................................... 24
Connecting a USB Keyboard to Your Oscilloscope. .................................. .............. ........................... 28
Get Acquainted with the Instrument ................................................................................................. 29
Front-Panel Menus and Controls .................... ............. .................... .......................................... 29
Front-Panel Connectors ........................................................................................................ 41
Side Panel Connector........................................................................................................... 42
Rear-Panel Connectors......................................................................................................... 42
Acquire the Signal .................................................................................................................... 44
Setting Up Analog Channels.................................................................................................... 44
Using the Default Setup......................................................................................................... 47
Using Autoset ................................................................................................................... 48
Acquisition Concepts............................................................................................................ 49
How the Analog Acquisition Modes Work.. .................................. .............. ..................... ............... 50
Changing the Acquisition Mode, Record Length, and Delay Time........................... ............... ....... ........... 51
Using Roll Mode................................................................................................................. 53
Setting Up a Serial or Parallel Bus ............................................................................................. 54
Setting Up Digital Channels .................................................................................................... 66
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When and Why to Turn On MagniVu........................................................................................... 68
Using MagniVu.................................................................................................................. 68
Trigger Setup ......................................................................................................................... 70
Triggering Concepts............................................................................................................. 70
Choosing a Trigger Type........................................................................................................ 73
Selecting Triggers...............................................................................................................74
Triggering on Buses............................................................................................................. 76
Checking Trigger Settings ...................................................................................................... 81
Using Sequence Trigger, A (Main) and B (Delayed)... ....... ........ ....... ........ ....... ........ ....... ........ ............ 81
Starting and Stopping an Acquisition..... ........ ............. .................... ............. ........ ............. ........... 83
Display Waveform Data .............................................................................................................. 84
Adding and Removing a Waveform ......... ........ ............. ........ ............. ........ ................................. 84
Setting the Display Style and Persistence ..................................................................................... 84
Setting Waveform Intensity ..................................................................................................... 88
Scaling and Positioning a Waveform........................................................................................... 89
Setting Input Parameters ....................................................................................................... 90
Positioning and Labeling Bus Signals... ........................................ ........ ............. ........ ............. ..... 94
Positioning, Scaling, and Grouping Digital Channels.................... ............. ........ ............. .................... 95
Viewing Digital Channels ....................................................................................................... 97
Annotating the Screen .......................................................................................................... 97
Viewing the Trigger Frequency ................................................................................................. 98
Analyze Waveform Data............................................................................................................ 100
Taking Automatic Measurements............................................................................................. 100
Selecting Automatic Measurements.......................................................................................... 101
Customizing an Automatic Measurement.................................................................................... 104
Taking Manual Measurements with Cursors .. ....... ....................... ...................... ....................... .... 108
Using Math Waveforms....................................................................................................... 112
Using FFT ..................................................................................................................... 113
Using Advanced Math......................................................................................................... 115
Using Reference Waveforms ................................................................................................. 116
Using Wave Inspector to Manage Long Record Length Waveforms.. ..................... ..................... ............ 118
Analyzing Power .............................................................................................................. 123
Save and Recall Information ....................................................................................................... 124
Saving a Screen Image....................................................................................................... 126
Saving and Recalling Waveform Data........................................................................................ 127
Saving and Recalling Setups................................................................................................. 129
Saving with One Button Push ................................................................................................ 130
Managing Drive, Directories, and Files... .................................................................................... 131
Printing a Hard Copy.......................................................................................................... 132
Erasing Oscilloscope Memory................................................................................................ 137
Using Application Modules.........................................................................................................139
Application Examples............................................................................................................... 140
Taking Simple Measurements ................................................................................................ 140
Analyzing Signal Detail ....................................................................................................... 147
Triggering on a Video Signal.................................................................................................. 151
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Capturing a Single-Shot Signal............................................................................................... 154
Correlating Data with a TLA Logic Analyzer ...... ........ .................................. ........ ............... .......... 157
Tracking Down Bus Anomalies............................................................................................... 159
Troubleshooting an RS-232 Bus ................. ............... ....... ............... ............... ........................ 161
Troubleshooting Circuits Using Parallel Buses .............................................................................. 163
Appendix: Warranted Specifications............................................................................................... 165
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.
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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General Safety Summary
Terms in This Manual
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.
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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Compliance Information
Compliance Information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument
complies.
EMC Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – EMC
Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 61326-1:2006, EN 61326-2-1:2006. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use. 1234
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic field immunity 5
IEC 61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity 6
IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity 7
EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European Contact.
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
Western Road
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
1This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
2Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
3To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.
4Instrument rebooting may be experienced where the EUT takes longer than 10 seconds to recover from the IEC 61000-4-11 transient
immunity test.
5The increase in trace noise while subjected to the test field (3 V/m over the frequency range 80 MHz to 1 GHz, 1.4 GHz to 2.0 GHz,
and 1 V/m from 2.0 GHz to 2.7 GHz, with 80% amplitude modulation at 1 kHz) is not to exceed 1 major division of induced noise in the
channel at 20 mV/div, sample mode, 100 us/div. (IEC 61000-4-3).
6The increase in trace noise while subjected to the injected test signal (3 V rms over the frequency range of 150 kHz to 80 MHz, with
80% amplitude modulation at 1 kHz) is not to exceed 1 major division of induced noise in the channel at 20 mV/div, sample mode,
100 us/div (IEC 61000-4-6).
7Performance Criterion C applied at the 70%/25 cycle Voltage-Dip and the 0%/250 cycle Voltage-Interruption test levels
(IEC 61000-4-11).
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Compliance Information
Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity – EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with EN 61326-1:2006 and
EN 61326-2-1:2006.
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Compliance Information
Safety Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – Low Voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
EN 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use.
U.S. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing
UL 61010-1:2004, 2nd Edition. Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment.
Canadian Certification
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use. Part 1.
Additional Compliances
IEC 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
Equipment Type
Test and measuring equipment.
Safety Class
Class 1 – grounded product.
Pollution Degree Description
Ame
asure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around and within a product. Typically the internal
environment inside a product is considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment
for which they are rated.
Pollution Degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this category are generally
encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.
Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is
caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation
occurs only when the product is out of service.
Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation.
These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct
sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical
outdoor locations.
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Pollution Degree
Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.
Installation (Overvoltage) Category Descriptions
Terminals on this product may have different installation (overvoltage) category designations. The installation categories are:
Measurement Category IV. For measurements performed at the source of low-voltage installation.
Measurement Category III. For measurements performed in the building installation.
Measurement Category II. For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.
Measurement Category I. For measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to MAINS.
Overvoltage Category
Overvoltage Category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1).
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Compliance Information
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.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according
to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and
batteries. 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, refer to the E-cycling
Central Web page (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.
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:
MSO3054 MSO3034 MSO3032 MSO3014
MSO3012 DPO3054 DPO3052 DPO3034
DPO3032 DPO3014 DPO3012
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