Tektronix TDS3000B Series User manual

User Manual
TDS3000B Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
071-0957-03
This document supports firmware version 3.00
and above.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v............................
Preface ix............................................
Contacting Tektronix x.................................
Getting Started
Initial Setup 1--1........................................
Functional Check 1--2.................................
Probe Compensation 1--3..............................
Signal Path Compensation (SPC) 1--4....................
Adjusting the Oscilloscope Time and Date 1--4.............
Product and Feature Description 1--5........................
Acquisition Features 1--5..............................
Signal Processing Features 1--6.........................
Display Features 1--7..................................
Measurement Features 1--7.............................
Trigger Features 1--8..................................
Convenience Features 1--8.............................
Optional Features 1--9.................................
Transporting the Oscilloscope 1--10..........................
Operating Positions 1--11..................................
Connecting Power 1--11...................................
Using Battery Power 1--12..............................
Operating Safely with Battery Power 1--13.................
Installing the Battery 1--14..............................
Maximizing Operating Time 1--15........................
Charging the Battery 1--16..............................
Installing an Application Module 1--17.......................
Installing a Communication Module 1--18.....................

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Front-Panel Menus and Controls 1--19........................
Using the Menu System 1--19............................
Using the Menu Buttons 1--22...........................
Using the Dedicated Controls 1--24.......................
Identifying Items in the Display 1--27.....................
Using QuickMenus 1--29................................
Front-Panel Connectors 1--31...............................
Rear-Panel Connectors 1--32...............................
Communication Module Connectors 1--34.....................
Application Examples
Taking Simple Measurements 2--2..........................
Using Autoset 2--2....................................
Selecting Automatic Measurements 2--3..................
Measuring Two Signals 2--4............................
Customizing Your Measurements 2--6....................
Analyzing Signal Detail 2--9..............................
Looking at a Noisy Signal 2--10..........................
Separating the Signal from Noise 2--11....................
Taking Cursor Measurements 2--12.......................
Using Delay 2--13.....................................
Measuring Jitter 2--15..................................
Triggering on a Video Signal 2--16...........................
Capturing a Single-Shot Signal 2--20.........................
Optimizing the Acquisition 2--21.........................
Using the Horizontal Zoom Function 2--22.................
Saving Data to the Floppy Disk Drive 2--23...................
Saving Screen Images 2--24.............................
Saving Waveform Data 2--27............................

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Reference
Introduction to Reference 3--1.............................
Acquisition Controls 3--2.................................
Cursor 3--16.............................................
YT Cursor Menu 3--16.................................
XY Cursor Menu 3--21.................................
Display 3--23............................................
Hard Copy 3--27.........................................
Horizontal Controls 3--31..................................
Measure 3--39...........................................
QuickMenu 3--47........................................
Save/Recall 3--48........................................
Trigger Controls 3--58.....................................
Utility 3--70.............................................
Vertical Controls 3--80....................................
e*ScopeE Web-based Remote Control 3--88...................
Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications A--1...........................
Appendix B: Factory Setup B--1...........................
Appendix C: Accessories C--1.............................
Appendix D: Probe Basics D--1............................
Probe Descriptions D--1...................................
Probe Compensation D--2.................................
TekProbe Interface D--2...................................
Probe Guard D--3........................................
Ground Leads D--3.......................................
P3010 High-Frequency Compensation D--4...................
P3010 Replaceable Parts and Accessories D--6................
P6139A Replaceable Parts and Accessories D--8...............
Using Other Probes D--10..................................
Supported Active Probes and Adapters D--11...................
Unsupported Probes D--12..................................
Appendix E: Performance Verification E--1.................
Test Record E--2........................................
Performance Verification Procedures E--5....................
Appendix F: General Care and Cleaning F--1...............
General Care F--1.......................................
Cleaning F--1...........................................

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Appendix G: Ethernet Setup G--1.........................
Your Ethernet Network Information G--1.....................
Entering the Ethernet Network Settings G--2..................
Networks That Support DHCP and BOOTP G--2............
Networks That Do Not Support DHCP and BOOTP G--3......
Entering the Network Printer Settings G--4....................
Testing Your Ethernet Connection G--5......................
Testing the Oscilloscope Connection G--5..................
Testing Network Printing G--5...........................
Testing e*Scope G--6..................................
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Connection G--7...............
The Instrument Setup Screen G--8...........................
The Printer Configuration Screen G--10.......................
The Add Printer Screen G--11...............................
Other Network Printer Settings G--13......................
Testing Network Printers G--13...........................
Ethernet Error Messages G--14..............................
Ethernet Settings Form G--15...............................
Glossary
Index

TDS3000B Series User Manual 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.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this
product and certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the
measurement instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit
under test. Disconnect the probe input and the probe ground from the
circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the measure-
ment instrument.
Ground the Product. When operating with AC power, 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.
When operating with battery power, this product must still be
grounded. To prevent electric shock, always connect a grounding
wire between the ground terminal on the rear panel and earth ground.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all
ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for
further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Connect the ground lead of the probe to earth ground only.

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Replace Batteries Properly. Replace batteries only with the proper type
and rating specified.
Recharge Batteries Properly. Recharge batteries for the recommended
charge cycle only.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with
covers or panels removed.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and
components when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage
to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation
instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper
ventilation.
Transportation and Lithium-Ion Batteries
Each TDS3BATB lithium--ion battery pack contains less than 8
grams of lithium, with individual cells each containing less than 1.5
grams of lithium, as measured by International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) standards. Consult your air carrier for
applicability and determination of any special lithium--ion battery
transportation requirements.
Mercury Notification
This oscilloscope uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury.
Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
Please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries
Alliance (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
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. These symbols may appear on the product:
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Battery
Information
Ethernet Port Chassis Ground

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Preventing Electrostatic Damage
CAUTION. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components in
the oscilloscope and its accessories. To prevent ESD, observe these
precautions when directed to do so.
Use a Ground Strap. Wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap to
discharge the static voltage from your body while installing or
removing sensitive components.
Use a Safe Work Area. Do not use any devices capable of generating or
holding a static charge in the work area where you install or remove
sensitive components. Avoid handling sensitive components in areas
that have a floor or benchtop surface capable of generating a static
charge.
Handle Components Carefully. Do not slide sensitive components over
any surface. Do not touch exposed connector pins. Handle sensitive
components as little as possible.
Transport and Store Carefully. Transport and store sensitive components
in a static-protected bag or container.
Battery Recycling
This product may contain optional Lithium ion (Li--ion) batteries
which must be recycled or disposed of properly at the end of product
life. There may be specific legal requirements for battery collection-
and disposal in your community. Contact your local electronics
recycler, relevant legal authority, or your Tektronix representative for
assistance in recycling batteries.

TDS3000B Series User Manual ix
Preface
This User Manual describes the capabilities, operation, and
applications of the TDS3000B Series Digital Phosphor Oscillo-
scopes. The following table shows you where to find information in
this manual.
If you are looking for: Turn to:
Product overview Product and Feature Description on
page 1--5
Installation information Connect Power on page 1--12
Basic operating instructions Front Panel Controls on page 1--19
Details about a product feature Reference on page 3--1
Look up the front-panel button for the
feature
Application examples Application Examples on page 2--1
Information about selecting a
language
Configure System on page 3--71
Information about battery operation Using Battery Power on page 1--12
Information about making a hard copy Hard Copy on page 3--27
Information about probes and probe-
power limitations
Probe Basics on page D--1
Technical specifications Specifications on page A--1
Recommended accessories Accessories on page C--1

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Contacting Tektronix
Phone [phone]*
Address Tektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
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USA
Web site www.tektronix.com
Sales
support
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Service
support
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Technical
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*This phone number is toll free in North America. After office
hours, please leave a voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or
distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices.

Getting Started

TDS3000B Series User Manual 1-1
Getting Started
In addition to a product and feature description, this chapter covers
the following topics:
HHow to perform a quick functional check, install and compensate
passive probes, compensate the signal path, and set the time and
date.
HHow to install the power cord, battery pack, and operate the
oscilloscope safely with battery power
HHow to install application modules and communication modules
HHowtousethemenusystem
HHow to identify the oscilloscope controls and connectors
Initial Setup
The following procedures describe how to quickly verify that the
oscilloscope is powering up and functioning correctly, compensate
passive probes using the built-in compensation signal, run the signal
path compensation (SPC) routine for maximum signal accuracy, and
set the time and date.
HYou should perform all initial setup procedures the first time you
use the oscilloscope.
HYou should perform the probe compensation procedure whenever
you attach a passive probe for the first time to any input channel.
HYou should run the signal path compensation routine whenever
the ambient temperature changes by 10_Cormore.

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Functional Check
Perform this quick functional check to verify that your oscilloscope
is operating correctly.
1. Connect the oscilloscope power
cable (refer to page 1--11).
2. Turn on the oscilloscope.
Wait for the confirmation that
all self tests have passed.
PASSED
On/Standby
button
3. Connect the oscilloscope probe
to channel 1. Attach the probe
tip and reference lead to the
PROBE COMP connectors.
CH 1
PROBE COMP
4. Push the AUTOSET button.
You should see a square wave in
the display (approximately 5 V
at 1 kHz).

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Probe Compensation
Perform this adjustment to match your probe to the input channel.
This should be done whenever you attach a passive probe for the first
time to any input channel.
1. Connect the oscilloscope probe
to channel 1. Attach the probe
tip and reference lead to the
PROBE COMP connectors,
then push AUTOSET.
If using the probe hook-tip,
ensure a proper connection by
firmly twisting the tip onto the
probe.
CH 1
PROBE COMP
A
UTOSET
button
2. Check the shape of the displayed
waveform. Overcompensated
Compensated correctly
Undercompensated
3. If necessary, adjust your probe.
Repeat as necessary. L
P3010 P6139A
NOTE.SeeAppendix D: Probe Basics for more information about the
probes provided with your oscilloscope.

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Signal Path Compensation (SPC)
The signal path compensation (SPC) routine optimizes the
oscilloscope signal path for maximum measurement accuracy. You
can run the routine anytime but you should always run the routine if
the ambient temperature changes by 10_Cormore.
To compensate the signal path, do the following steps:
1. Disconnect any probes or cables from the channel input
connectors.
2. Push the UTILITY button.
3. Push the System screen button to select Cal.
4. Push the Signal Path screen button.
5. Push OK Compensate Signal Path. This procedure takes several
minutes to complete.
NOTE. The signal path compensation does not include calibration to
the probe tip.
Adjusting the Oscilloscope Time and Date
To set your oscilloscope to the current date and time, do the
following steps:
1. Push the UTILITY button.
2. Push the System menu button to select Config.
3. Push the Set Date & Time menu button. Use the side menu
buttons to set the date and time values.
4. Push the OK Enter Date/Time menu button to set the instrument
date and time.