Tektronix TDS 410A Use and care manual

Technical Reference
TDS 410A, TDS 420A & TDS 460A
Digitizing Oscilloscope
Performance Verification and Specifications
070-9218-00

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WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years
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.
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; or c) 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 THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED 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
General Safety Summary v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Verification
Performance Verification Procedures 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief Procedures 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self Tests 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Tests 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Tests 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prerequisites 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Required 1–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Record 1–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Acquisition System Checks 1–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time Base System Checks 1–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trigger System Checks 1–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Signal Check 1–53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure 1–55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Specification 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nominal Traits 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranted Characteristics 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Characteristics 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Figures
Figure 1–1: Map of Display Functions 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–2: Verifying Adjustments and Signal Path Compensation 1–6.
Figure 1–3: Universal Test Hookup for Functional Tests 1–8. . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–4: Initial Test Hookup 1–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–5: Initial Test Hookup 1–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–6: Initial Test Hookup 1–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–7: Measurement of Analog Bandwidth 1–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–8: Initial Test Hookup 1–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–9: Measurement of Channel Delay 1–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–10: Initial Test Hookup 1–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–11: Measurement of Accuracy — Long-Term and
Delay-Time 1–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–12: Initial Test Hookup 1–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–13: Initial Test Hookup 1–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–14: Measurement of Trigger Sensitivity 1–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–15: Initial Test Hookup 1–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–16: Confirming Auxiliary Triggering at Maximum
Triggering Frequency 1–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–17: Initial Test Hookup 1–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–18:Adjusting Sync Pulse Amplitude 1–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–19: Measurement of Video Sensitivity 1–50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–20: Initial Test Hookup 1–52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–21: Initial Test Hookup 1–54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–22: Measurement of Probe Compensator Limits 1–55. . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–23: Sine Wave Generator Leveling Equipment Setup 1–56. . . . .
Figure 1–24: Equipment Setup for maximum Amplitude 1–57. . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–1: TDS 400A Dimensional Drawing 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Tables
Table 1–1: Test Equipment 1–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–2: DC Offset Accuracy 1–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–3: Analog Bandwidth (TDS 410A and TDS 420A) 1–27. . . . . . . .
Table 1–4: Analog Bandwidth (TDS 460A) 1–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–1: Key Features of the TDS 400A Oscilloscopes 2–1. . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–2: Nominal Traits — Signal Acquisition System 2–3. . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–3: Nominal Traits — Time Base System 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–4: Nominal Traits — Triggering System 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–5: Nominal Traits — Display System 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–6: Nominal Traits — Data Storage 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–7: Nominal Traits — GPIB Interface, Video Output, and
Power Fuse 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–8: Nominal Traits — Mechanical 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–9: Warranted Characteristics — Signal Acquisition System 2–11
Table 2–10: Warranted Characteristics — Time Base System 2–13. . . . .
Table 2–11: Warranted Characteristics — Triggering System 2–14. . . . . .
Table 2–12: Warranted Characteristics — Probe Compensator
Output 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–13: Warranted Characteristics — Power Requirements 2–14. . .
Table 2–14: Warranted Characteristics — Environmental, Safety, and
Reliability 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–15: Typical Characteristics — Signal Acquisition System 2–17. .
Table 2–16: Typical Characteristics — Time Base System 2–18. . . . . . . . .
Table 2–17: Typical Characteristics — Triggering System 2–19. . . . . . . .
Table 2–18: Typical Characteristics — Data Handling 2–20. . . . . . . . . . .

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TDS 410A, TDS 420A & TDS 460A Performance Verification and Specifications v
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Injury Precautions
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this product.
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a voltage to a terminal that is
outside the range specified for that terminal.
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.
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with covers or
panels removed.
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions.
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
Product Damage Precautions
Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the
voltage specified.
To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.
Use Proper Power Cord
Avoid Electric Overload
Ground the Product
Do Not Operate Without
Covers
Use Proper Fuse
Do Not Operate in
Wet/Damp Conditions
Do Not Operate in
Explosive Atmosphere
Use Proper Power Source
Provide Proper Ventilation

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If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified
service personnel.
Safety Terms and Symbols
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.
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 symbols may appear on the product:
DANGER
High Voltage ProtectiveGround (Earth)Terminal ATTENTION Referto
Manual
Double
Insulated
Do Not Operate With
Suspected Failures
Terms in This Manual
Terms on the Product
Symbols on the Product