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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Autoset can often provide a stable signal display,
automatically.
1. Attach a TPP0100 passive probe to the
Channel1 BNC connector.
2. Clip the probe tip to the Probe Comp
output. Clip the ground clipto the Probe
Comp ground terminal.
3. Press Default Setup in Resources section of
the front panel. This will set the scope into
it’s default state.
4. Press Autoset at the top of the front panel to
automaticallyacquireand display the 5 Vpp,
1 kHz waveform from the probe
compensationoutput
3. UsingAutoset toAcquire a
Waveform
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Figure 5. Autoset button and display after pressing autoset

4. Triggering the Scope (1/2)
Although the square wave signal of the probe
compensationdoes not requirepulse width triggering,
we will set it up for demonstrationpurposes.
1. Keep Channel 1 connected to the Probe Comp
output, as in demo 3.
2. Press Default Setup in Resources section of the
front panel
3. Adjust the Vertical Scale on Channel1 to 2.00V
4. The default trigger type is Edge with arising
slope.The default level is 0V. This is shown in
yellow in the lower right of the display.
5. Adjust the Trigger Level toward the center of
the waveform. The trigger level indicator
appears during the adjustment.
6. Press Menu in the Trigger section. Press the
Type side-bezel button (Figure 6). Note that the
LED under the multipurpose knob (MPK) is
lighted, prompting for a selection.
7. Scroll the MPK to highlight the Pulse Width
trigger type, and press the MPK to select it
Figure 6. The M logo in the Trigger Type menu indicates
that the Multipurpose Knob (MPK) should be used for
selection
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4. Triggering the Scope (2/2)
Although the square wave signal of the probe
compensationdoes not requirepulse width triggering,
we will set it up for demonstrationpurposes.
8. Note that the Source is CH1and the Polarity is
Positive
9. Press Trigger When, and use the MPK to select
Pulse Width >. Change the pulse duration to >
10ns. Since the pulse width is much greater
than 10 ns, the waveform triggers (Figure 7).
10. Press Menu On/Off button below the display to
exit the menu
Figure 7. Settingpulse width trigger parameters
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5. Using Pan and Zoom to
Navigate through Long
Records (1/2)
Especially for acquisitions of 20M points, it is
important to be able to navigate through the record.
Pan and zoom enable this.
1. Press the Acquire button on the front panel.
Notice that the Multipurpose Knob LED is on,
which means it can be used to make a
selection.
2. Set Record Lengthto 5M by turning the
Multipurpose Knob (MPK) and press the
knob to make the selection.
3. Change the horizontal scale to 10ms/div with
the Horizontal Scale knob.
4. Press the Zoombutton. The button lights to
show that Zoom is active.
5. Turn the MPK to change the zoom scale
factor from 1X to 100000X. See the details
of the trigger edge (Figure 8).
Figure 8. Zoomingin on a rising edge
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Figure 9. Zoomingin on a falling edge
5. Using Pan and Zoom to
Navigate through Long
Records (2/2)
Especially for acquisitions of 5M points, it is
important to be able to navigate through the record.
Pan and zoom enable this.
6. Set the zoom factor back to 100X. Press the
Position bezel button.Turn the MPK to
positiona falling edge in the center of the
zoom area.
7. Press the Scale bezel button, and use the
MPK to zoom in on the falling edge detail.
Adjust position if needed (Figure 9).
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6. Using Cursors to Measure
TimeandAmplitude(1/2)
Cursors enable quick visual measurements on the
selected waveform. The TBS2000B features on-
waveform readouts to make it easy to visualize
measurements.
1. Press Default Setup. Press Autoset.
2. Press the Cursors button beside the MPK
(Figure 10).
3. Press the Screen bezel button to select
independent control of both amplitude and time
cursors.
4. Turn the MPK to move the left time cursor close
to the position you would like to measure.
5. To position the cursor more precisely, press the
Fine button. Now turn the MPK to left cursor
exactly on a rising edge of the signal.
6. Press the MPK to change control to the right
time cursor. Turn the MPK and use Fine to
positionthe cursor on the next rising edge.
Figure 10. Location of the Cursors andFine
buttons (two-channel model shown)
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6. Using Cursors to Measure
TimeandAmplitude(2/2)
Cursors enable quick visual measurements on the
selected waveform. The TBS2000B features on-
waveform readouts to make it easy to visualize
measurements.
7. Note the delta time readout between the cursors
and the time position for each bar.
8. Press MPK again to change control to the upper
cursor for amplitudemeasurements. Move the
cursor to the top of the signal and note the delta
readout (Figure 11).
In the next section, you’ll use automated
measurements to get similar results.
Figure 11. Using the cursors to measure period and
amplitude of the Probe Comp signal
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7. MakingAutomated
Measurements (1/2)
Automated measurements use the processing power of
the scope to provide a frequency, time, amplitude, and
area measurements.
1. Connect passive probes to Channel 1 and
Channel2. Connect both probe tips to Probe
Comp and both ground clips to Probe Comp
ground.
2. Press Autoset.
3. Press the Measure button in the resource section
of the front panel.
4. Notice, from top to bottom(Figure 12):
•Measurement selection indicator bar
•Snapshot button
•Most Used measurementlist
•Measurements grouped by Frequency, Time,
Amplitude,Area
Figure 12. Peak-Peak andMean measurements selected
for Channel 2. Note the two blue boxes in the
measurementselection indicator at the top of the display.
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7. MakingAutomated
Measurements (2/2)
Automated measurements use the processing power of
the scope to provide a frequency, time, amplitude, and
area measurements.
5. Press the CH1 bezel button. Scroll and press MPK
to select Frequency and +Duty for Channel 1.
6. Press the CH2 bezel button. Scroll and press
MPK to select Peak-Peak and Mean for Channel 2
(Figure 12).
7. Press Menu On/Off to return to the waveform
window.
8. Note the measurement readout (Figure 13).
9. Press Menu On/Off a couple of times to hide and
recall the measurement readout panel .
Figure 12. Peak-Peak andMean measurements selected
for Channel 2. Note the two blue boxes in the
measurementselection indicator at the top of the display.
Figure 13. Transparent readouts let the signal show
through.
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8. Using an FFT toAnalyze a
Signal’s Frequency Spectrum (1/2)
The FFT function calculates the frequency input of the
source waveform. Cursors make it easy to measure
frequency and amplitude in the spectrum.
1. Keep the TPP0100 passive probe connected to
Channel1 and the Probe Comp output.
2. Press Default Setup. Press Autoset.
3. Press the FFT button for FFT function on the front
panel (Figure 14).
4. By default, the source waveform is on. Turn it off by
pressing the Source wfm bezel button.
5. Source Channel, Vertical Units, WindowType ,
Horizontal Center Position and Scale may be adjusted
by selecting the corresponding bezel button and
adjusting with the MPK .
6. The FFT readout panel in the top right corner of the
waveform display shows important settings.
7. The default FFT window is Hanning. Use the Window
bezel button and MPK to switch to the Rectangular
window and note the result.
Figure 14. The FFTMenu
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