Tektronix TDS 430A Use and care manual

Technical Reference
TDS 420A, TDS 430A & TDS 460A
Digitizing Oscilloscopes
Performance Verification and Specifications
070-9705-04
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TDS 420A, TDS 430A & TDS 460A Performance Verification and Specifications i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v...................................
Preface vii...................................................
Performance Verification
Performance Verification Procedures 1--1.........................
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--19.....................................

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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: Initial Test Hookup 1--49.............................
Figure 1--19: Adjusting Sync Pulse Amplitude 1--51..................
Figure 1--20: Measurement of Video Sensitivity 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 420A) 1--27....................
Table 1--4: Analog Bandwidth (TDS 430A and 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: Certifications and compliances 2--16....................
Table 2--16: Typical Characteristics —Signal Acquisition System 2--19.
Table 2--17: Typical Characteristics —Time Base System 2--20........
Table 2--18: Typical Characteristics —Triggering System 2--21.......
Table 2--19: Typical Characteristics —Data Handling 2--22..........

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TDS 420A, TDS 430A & 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.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Use Proper Power Cord. To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified
for this product.
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a
voltage to a terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
Avoid Electric Shock. To avoid injury or loss of life, do not connect or disconnect
probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
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.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not
operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse. To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified
for this product.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. To avoid electric shock, do not operate
this product in wet or damp conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not
operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Use Proper Power Source. Do not operate this product from a power source that
applies more than the voltage specified.
Provide Proper Ventilation. To prevent product overheating, provide proper
ventilation.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Injury Precautions
Product Damage
Precautions

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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.
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.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
ATTENTION
Refer to Manual
DANGER
High Voltage
Refer to the specifications section for a listing of certifications and compliances
that apply to this product.
Symbols and Terms
Certifications and
Compliances