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TDS3000C Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
ZZZ
User Manual
*P071230808*
071-2308-08

TDS3000C Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
ZZZ
User Manual
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Last Published: September 15, 2017
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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase from an authorized
Tektronix distributor. If the 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. Batteries
are excluded from this warranty. Parts, modules and replacement products used by
Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All
replaced parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
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, shipping charges prepaid,
and with a copy of customer proof of purchase. 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
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resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) 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.
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Table of Contents
Important safety information ........................................... iv
General safety summary........................................... iv
Service safety summary............................................ ix
Terms in this manual................................................ x
Symbols and terms on the product................................. x
Compliance information ................................................ xi
EMC compliance................................................... xi
Safety compliance................................................ xiii
Environmental considerations................................... xvi
Preface.................................................................. xix
Getting Started............................................................ 1
Initial Setup.......................................................... 1
Product and Feature Description................................... 5
Operating Positions ................................................. 9
Connecting Power................................................. 10
Installing an Application Module................................ 15
Installing the Communication Module .......................... 15
Front-Panel Menus and Controls................................. 17
Front-Panel Connectors........................................... 28
Rear-Panel Connectors............................................ 29
Communication Module Connectors ............................ 30
Application Examples.................................................. 31
Taking Simple Measurements.................................... 31
Analyzing Signal Detail .......................................... 38
Taking FFT Measurements ....................................... 45
Triggering on a Video Signal..................................... 47
Capturing a Single-Shot Signal .................................. 51
Saving Data to a USB Flash Drive............................... 54
Reference................................................................ 59
Acquisition Controls .............................................. 59
Cursor .............................................................. 70
Display ............................................................. 75
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Hard Copy ......................................................... 78
Horizontal Controls ............................................... 81
Math and FFT...................................................... 88
Measure ............................................................ 97
QuickMenu ....................................................... 103
Save/Recall ....................................................... 104
Trigger Controls.................................................. 112
Utility.............................................................. 137
Vertical Controls.................................................. 144
e*Scope Web-Based Remote Control .......................... 149
Appendix A: Specifications........................................... 153
Appendix B: Factory Setup........................................... 165
Appendix C: Accessories ... ... ... ... ... ... ........................... 169
Appendix D: Probe Basics............................................ 173
Probe Descriptions ............................................... 173
Probe Compensation ............................................. 174
TekProbe Interface ............................................... 174
Probe Guard ...................................................... 175
Ground Leads..................................................... 175
P3010 High-Frequency Compensation......................... 176
P3010 Replaceable Parts and Accessories .............. ... ... . 177
P6139A Replaceable Parts and Accessories ... ... ... .......... 178
Using Other Probes .............................................. 180
Supported Active Probes and Adapters......................... 181
Unsupported Probes.............................................. 181
Appendix E: General Care and Cleaning............................ 183
Appendix F: Ethernet Setup .......................................... 185
Your Ethernet Network Information............................ 185
Entering the Ethernet Network Settings........................ 186
Entering the Network Printer Settings.......................... 187
Testing Your Ethernet Connection .............................. 188
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Connection.................... 189
The Instrument Setup Screen.................................... 190
The Printer Configuration Screen............................... 191
The Add Printer Screen.......................................... 192
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Ethernet Error Messages......................................... 194
Ethernet Settings Form........................................... 195
Index
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