Tektronix TBS2000 Series User manual

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TBS2000 Oscilloscope
Demo Guide

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Table of Contents
TBS2000 Series Oscilloscopes
About This Guide & Required Equipment
Setting up the Equipment
Front Panel Tour
Understanding the Display
1. Activating HelpEverywhere Tips
2. Using the Scope Intro Built-in Handbook
3. Using Autoset to Acquire a Waveform
4. Triggering the Scope
5. Using Pan and Zoom to Navigate through Long Records
6: Using Cursors to Measure Time and Amplitude
7. Making Automated Measurments
8. Using an FFT to Analyze Signal’s Frequency Spectrum
9. Saving Screen Images
10. Setting up a Wireless Connection
11. Using LXI for Remote Control
12. Updated Courseware function with step reference
13. Configure lab with TBS2000 and TekSmartlab software

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TBS2000 Series Oscilloscopes
The TBS2000 offers the biggest display and longest record length in its class, so you can see
more of your signals. It offers a powerful set of measurement and analysis tools with built-in
tips make them easy to use.
◦100, 70 MHz bandwidth models
◦2 and 4 analog channel models
◦Up to 1 GS/s sampling rate
◦9-inch WVGA color display
◦15 horizontal grids for 50% more signal
◦TekVPI™ probe interface supports active
differential, and current probes with
automatic scaling and units
◦Wi-Fi dongle supports wireless connectivity
◦32 automated measurements, and FFT
function for thorough waveform analysis
Key performance specifications
Key features
◦Configurable HelpEverywhere provides on-
screen tips for specified settings
◦2-channel models are highly-portable at
2.62 kg
◦Built-in Scope Intro handbook provides
operating instructions and oscilloscope
fundamentals
◦Courseware education feature with step
assistant
◦TekSmartlab collaboration working flow
assistant
◦20 megapoint record length on all channels
◦5-year warranty

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About This Guide
Begin by exploring the controls and display of the
TBS2000 Series. Then move on to a series of hands-on
exercises.Acquire waveforms, learn about triggering,
take measurements, and learn how to save data. Get an
introduction to the TBS2000’s connectivity and remote
control capabilities, and tools for education.
◦TBS2000 Series Oscilloscope
◦Power Cord for your region (included with
instrument)
◦Two TPP0100 passive probes with hook tips
attached (included with instrument)
◦A USB flash drive (to demonstrate screen image
capture)
◦TEKUSBWIFI USB Wi-Fi dongle (to demonstrate
wireless communications)
◦PC with Ethernet connection (to demonstrate LXI)
◦Ethernet cable (to demonstrate LXI)
Required Equipment

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Setting up the Equipment
Power on the instrument
1. Plug in the power cord for your region
2. Press the power button to turn on the instrument. Allow the instrument’s power-up
sequence to finish.
3. Connect TPP0100 passive probes to Channel 1 and Channel 2
To see the firmware version
1. Press the Utility button
2. Press the Configuration bezel button
3. Scroll the Multipurpose knob to highlight System Status, and press the
Multipurpose knob to enter the System Status menu
4. Review the firmware version at the bottom. Visit www.tek.com for the latest firmware.

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Front Panel Tour, Two-Channel Models
Courseware
Student Lab
Support
HelpEverywhere
and Scope Intro
Multipurpose knob for
Waveform Navigation &
Quick Oscilloscope Setup
Probe
Compensation
Output TekVPI™ Probe
interface
One-Button Save
USB Flash Drive (Host)
Port
9-inch WVGA Display
Menu On/Off
Power On/Off

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Front Panel Tour, Four-Channel Models
Courseware
Student Lab
Support
HelpEverywhere
and Scope Intro
Multipurpose knob for
Waveform Navigation &
Quick Oscilloscope Setup
Probe Compensation
Output
TekVPI™ Probe interface
One-Button Save
USB Flash Drive (Host) Port
9-inch WVGA Display
Menu On/Off
Power On/Off

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Understanding the Display
Waveform
Record View
Wireless
Connectivity
Indicator
LAN Connectivity
Indicator
Data Transfer
in process
Time/Date
Hardware based Counter
Sample Rate and Record Length
Horizontal Scale
Trigger Delay
Vertical Scale
Channel Indicator
Active Channel
Acquisition Status
Trigger Status
HelpEverywhere
Enabled

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1. Activating HelpEverywhere
Tips
While you’re learning your way around the scope,
HelpEverywhere provides helpful tips. Once you
become proficient, you can turn the tips off if you
wish.
1. Press Function button on the front panel
2. Press HelpEverywhere bezel button (Figure
1).
3. Select Set All to On by pressing the
Multipurpose Knob (MPK)
4. When you use the Trigger, Measure, and
Cursor function later on, you’ll see
HelpEverywhere tips that explain trigger
modes, measurements, and cursor types
(Figure 2).
Figure 1. Turning on HelpEverywhere
Figure 2. A HelpEverwhere tip helps with FFT setup. You’ll
see more tips as you work through the rest of this booklet.

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2. Using the Scope Intro Built-
in Handbook
If you get stuck, or want to know more about a
particular control, Scope Intro provides a built-in,
handy reference.
1. Press Function button on the front panel
2. Press Scope Intro bezel button (Figure 3)
3. Select Oscilloscope Basic with the
Multipurpose Knob (MPK)
4. Select Why use an oscilloscope
5. Use the MPK to scroll through the content
(Figure 4)
6. Press Scope Intro again back to the top
menu, and explore the other topics.
TBS2000 Overview gives good explanation
of the instrument’s controls and menus.
7. Press Menu On/Off to exit Scope Intro when
you are finished exploring.
Figure 3. Selecting Oscilloscope Basics
Figure 4. Using the Multipurpose Knob to scroll through
the handbook