Tektronix TBS2000B Series User manual

TBS2000B Oscilloscope
Demo Guide

Table of Contents
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TBS2000B Series Oscilloscopes
About This Guide & Required Equipment
Setting up the Equipment
Front Panel Tour
Understanding the Display
Demos
1.Activating HelpEverywhere Tips
2.Using the Scope Intro Built-in Handbook
3.UsingAutoset toAcquire a Waveform
4.Triggering the Scope
5.Using Pan and Zoom to Navigate through Long Records
6.Using Cursors to Measure Time andAmplitude
7.MakingAutomated Measurments
8.Using an FFTtoAnalyze Signal’sFrequency Spectrum
9.Saving Screen Images
10.Setting up a Wireless Connection
11.Remote Instrument Control With Ethernet
Bonus Demos
12.Create and load custom courseware
13.Configure a lab of instruments with TekSmartlab software
14.Create trend plots using TekBench software

TBS2000B Series Oscilloscopes
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The TBS2000B 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.
Key performance specifications
◦200, 100, 70 MHz bandwidth models
◦2and 4 analog channel models
◦Up to 2 GS/s sampling rate
◦9-inch WVGAcolor display
◦15 horizontal grids for 50% more signal
◦TekVPI™probe interface supports active
differential, and current probes with
automatic scaling andunits
◦Wi-Fi dongle supports wireless connectivity
◦32 automated measurements,andFFT
function for thorough waveform analysis
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 work flow
assistant
◦5 megapoint record length on all channels
◦5-year warranty

About This Guide
Begin by exploring the controls and display of the
TBS2000B 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 TBS2000B’s connectivity and remote
control capabilities, and tools for education.
◦TBS2000B Series Oscilloscope
◦Power Cord for your region (included with
instrument)
◦Two TPP0100 or TPP0200 passive probes
with hook tips attached (included with
instrument)
◦AUSB flash drive (to demonstrate screen image
capture)
◦TEKUSBWIFI USB Wi-Fi dongle (to demonstrate
wireless communications)
◦PC with Ethernet connection (to demonstrate
remote control)
◦Ethernet cable (to demonstrate remote control)
Required Equipment
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Setting up the Equipment
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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’spower-up
sequence to finish.
3. Connect probes to Channel 1and Channel 2
To see the firmware version
1. Press the Utilitybutton
2. Press the Configuration bezel button
3. Scroll using 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.

Front Panel Tour,Two-Channel Models
HelpEverywhere
and Scope Intro Multipurpose knob for
Waveform Navigation &
Quick Oscilloscope Setup
Probe
Compensation
OutputTekVPI™Probe
interface
One TouchSave
USBFlash Drive (Host)
Port
9-inch WVGA Display
Menu On/Off
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Power On/Off

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

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

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 Help 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 Help 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 to go back to the
top menu, and explore the other topics.
TBS2000B 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. SelectingOscilloscope Basics
Figure 4. Using the Multipurpose Knob to scroll through
the handbook
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