Oscilloscope 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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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
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; 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.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS 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.
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contacting Tektronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Probe Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Path Compensation (SPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Oscilloscope Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product and Feature Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisition Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Processing Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurement Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trigger Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting the Oscilloscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Safely with Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximizing Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing an Application Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing a Communication Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Front-Panel Menus and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Menu Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Dedicated Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying Items in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using QuickMenus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front-Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication Module Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Application Examples
Taking Simple Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Autoset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Automatic Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measuring Two Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customizing Your Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analyzing Signal Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Looking at a Noisy Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Separating the Signal from Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking Cursor Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measuring Jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Triggering on a Video Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capturing a Single-Shot Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optimizing the Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Horizontal Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Data to the Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Screen Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Waveform Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Reference
Introduction to Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisition Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YT Cursor Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XY Cursor Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hard Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horizontal Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QuickMenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save/Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trigger Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vertical Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e*ScopeE Web-based Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your Ethernet Network Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering the Ethernet Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Networks That Support DHCP and BOOTP . . . . . . . . . . . .
Networks That Do Not Support DHCP and BOOTP . . . . . .
Entering the Network Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing Your Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing the Oscilloscope Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing Network Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing e*Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Instrument Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Printer Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Add Printer Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Network Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing Network Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet Settings Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Glossary
Index
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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 measurement 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.
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 manuals 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:
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Ethernet Port
Chassis Ground
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Battery
Information
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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 collectionand disposal in your community. Contact your local electronics
recycler, relevant legal authority, or your Tektronix representative for
assistance in recycling batteries.
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Preface
This User Manual describes the capabilities, operation, and
applications of the TDS3000B Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes. 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 probepower 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
1-800-833-9200*
Address
Tektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web site
www.tektronix.com
Sales
support
1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
Service
support
1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical
support
Email: techsupport@tektronix.com
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
1-503-627-2400
6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
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
Getting Started
In addition to a product and feature description, this chapter covers
the following topics:
H How to perform a quick functional check, install and compensate
passive probes, compensate the signal path, and set the time and
date.
H How to install the power cord, battery pack, and operate the
oscilloscope safely with battery power
H How to install application modules and communication modules
H How to use the menu system
H How 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.
H You should perform all initial setup procedures the first time you
use the oscilloscope.
H You should perform the probe compensation procedure whenever
you attach a passive probe for the first time to any input channel.
H You should run the signal path compensation routine whenever
the ambient temperature changes by 10_ C or more.
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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.
PROBE COMP
CH 1
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.
2. Check the shape of the displayed
waveform.
PROBE COMP
AUTOSET
button
CH 1
Overcompensated
Undercompensated
Compensated correctly
3. If necessary, adjust your probe.

Repeat as necessary.
P3010
P6139A
NOTE. See Appendix 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_ C or more.
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:
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.
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Product and Feature Description

The TDS3000B Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope family consists
of the models in the table below.
Model
Bandwidth
Maximum
sample rate
TDS3012B (2 Ch), TDS3014B (4 Ch)
100 MHz
1.25 GS/s
TDS3024B (4 Ch)
200 MHz
2.5 GS/s
TDS3032B (2 Ch), TDS3034B (4 Ch)
300 MHz
2.5 GS/s
TDS3044B (4 Ch)
400 MHz
5 GS/s
TDS3052B (2 Ch), TDS3054B (4 Ch)
500 MHz
5 GS/s
TDS3064B (4 Ch)
600 MHz
5 GS/s
Acquisition Features
WaveAlertt Waveform Anomaly Detection. Automatically detects
anomalous waveforms by comparing the current waveform to the

previous waveform. Sets how the oscilloscope responds: stop on
anomaly, beep on anomaly, and save anomalous waveform to disk.
Useful for capturing signal glitches and intermittent waveform
errors. See page 3-- 13.
Separate Digitizers. Ensure accurate timing measurements with
separate digitizers for each channel. Each digitizer can sample at up

to the maximum sample rate; acquisition on all channels is always
concurrent to provide full single-shot bandwidth on each channel.
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Normal Acquisition. Acquire 10,000 point waveforms to capture
horizontal detail and then use the zoom

detail. See page 3-- 12.
function to analyze the
Fast Trigger Acquisition. Acquire up to 3,600 waveforms per second
(300 MHz - 600 MHz models, 500 point mode) to see rapidly
changing signals or intermittent signal irregularities. See page 3-- 12.
Pretrigger. You can capture signals that occur before the trigger point.
You can position the trigger point at the beginning of the acquisition,
at the end, or at any location in between. See page 3-- 31.
Delay. You can also delay the acquisition so that it starts after the
trigger point. Use delay when you want to acquire the signal at a
specific time after the trigger point. See page 3-- 33.
Peak Detect. See pulses as narrow as 1 ns even at the slower time base
settings. Peak Detect helps you see noise and glitches in your signal.
See page 3-- 9.
Signal Processing Features
Average. Apply averaging to your signal to remove uncorrelated noise
and improve measurement accuracy. See page 3-- 10.

Envelope. Use envelope to capture and display the maximum
variation of a signal. See page 3-- 10.

Waveform Math. Use waveform math to add, subtract, multiply, or
divide waveforms. For example, you can use math to analyze
differential signals or calculate a power waveform. See page 3-- 84.
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Display Features
Color LCD Display. Identify and differentiate waveforms easily with
color coding. Waveforms, readouts, and buttons are color matched to

increase productivity and reduce operating errors. See page 3-- 25.
Digital Phosphor. A Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope can clearly display
intensity modulation in your signals. The oscilloscope automatically
overlays subsequent acquisitions and then decays them to simulate
the writing and decay of the phosphor in an analog oscilloscope
CRT. This feature results in an intensity-graded waveform display
that shows the information contained in the intensity modulation.
See page 3-- 5.
Signal Preview. Use the preview feature to optimize the control
settings when setting up a single-shot acquisition. As you adjust the

controls, the adjustments modify the current acquisition to show a
preview of how the next acquisition should appear. See page 3-- 8.
Measurement Features
Cursors. Use cursors to take simple voltage, time, and frequency
measurements. See page 3-- 16.
Automatic Measurements. Choose from a list of automatic waveform
measurements. You can customize the measurements by changing

reference levels or by adding measurement gating. See page 3-- 39.
XY Waveform Cursors. Use cursors to take measurements on XY
waveforms. See page 3-- 21.
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Trigger Features
Dual Triggers. Use the main (A) trigger system alone or add the B
trigger to capture more complex events. You can use the A and B
triggers together to set up a wait-for-time or wait-for-events trigger.
See page 3-- 59.
Video Trigger. Trigger on video fields or lines to see a stable display of
standard video signals. See page 3-- 69.

Alternating Trigger. Sequentially use each active channel as a trigger
source, from the lowest-numbered active channel to the highestnumbered active channel. See page 3-- 67.
External Triggering on Four-Channel Instruments. All models have an
external trigger input. Four-channel models have the external trigger
connector on the back of the instrument. Two-channel models have
the external trigger conenctor on the front panel.
Convenience Features
e*Scope Web-based Remote Control. Access your TDS3000B through
the Internet, from across a room to across the world. See page 3-- 88.
Built-in Ethernet. Connect your TDS3000B Series oscilloscope to the
Internet using the built-in 10BaseT Ethernet port, for e*Scope access
or printing screen images to network printers. See page G-- 1.
Autoset. Use Autoset to quickly set up the vertical, horizontal, and
trigger controls for a usable display. See page 3-- 4.

Scope QuickMenu. Use the built-in Scope QuickMenu for simplified
oscilloscope operation. See page 1-- 29.
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Single Sequence. One button sets the trigger parameters to the correct
settings for a single-shot acquisition (or single-sequence acquisition).

See page 3-- 3.
Floppy Disk. Use the built-in floppy disk to store and recall wave-
forms and setups, as well as upgrade the oscilloscope firmware and

install new features. See page 3-- 52.
Probe Support. Use the standard probes or choose an optional probe
for a specific application. See page D-- 1 for information and

limitations.
Multilingual User Interface. On-screen menus and messages are in
11 languages. See page 3-- 71.

Optional Features
Application Modules. Install powerful application modules to add new
test and measurement features. See page C-- 2.

Communication Modules. Install a communication module to add
RS-232, GPIB, or VGA ports for remote programmability or
displaying the oscilloscope screen on a monitor. See page 1-- 18.
Battery Power. Install a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
(TDS3BATB) to use the oscilloscope without line power. See

page 1-- 12.
Plug-in Thermal Printer. Install instrument-powered thermal printer
TDS3PRT to print monochrome hard copy of your TDS3000B

screens. See page C-- 4.
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Transporting the Oscilloscope

When transporting the oscilloscope, wrap the cord around the handle
as shown below. Use the supplied cord retainer if the power plug
does not have a molded-in retainer. The oscilloscope front cover has
a convenient place to store the Reference Manual.
If you are not using a battery, use the accessory tray in the battery
compartment to store probes and other accessories.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the disk drive, do not transport the
oscilloscope with a floppy disk in the disk drive.
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Operating Positions
Use the handle and feet to place the oscilloscope in a convenient
operating position.
Connecting Power
To connect a power cord, do these steps:
1. Open the strain relief and slip it over the power cord.
2. Snap the strain relief into its hole in the rear panel of the
oscilloscope.
3. Connect the power cord to the power input connector.
You can operate the oscilloscope from a grounded mains supply with
line voltage between 90 VAC and 250 VAC and frequency between
47 Hz and 440 Hz. The oscilloscope is grounded through the power
cord. The line fuse is internal and is not user replaceable.
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Using Battery Power

You can operate the oscilloscope continuously for approximately
three hours from the optional rechargeable TDS3BATB battery pack.
A triangle icon in the display ( ) shows when the battery is in use,
) shows when line power is connected, and a
a power-plug icon (
) shows the charge level in the battery. The
gauge icon (
oscilloscope turns off automatically when the battery runs low; the
screen may turn white a few minutes before the automatic shutdown.
Refer to the General Safety Summary for information about proper
battery disposal.
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Operating Safely with Battery Power

WARNING. To avoid electric shock, connect the rear-panel ground
terminal to earth ground when operating the instrument from battery
power.
For safe operation, the oscilloscope chassis should always remain at
earth ground potential. Without a connection between the chassis and
earth ground, you can receive a shock from exposed metal on the
chassis if you connect an input to a hazardous voltage (>30 VRMS,
>42 Vpk). Protection against this condition is provided when you
attach the Tektronix-supplied grounding wire from the terminal on
the rear panel to earth ground. If you use a different grounding wire,
it must be at least 18 gauge.
If you choose not to attach the grounding wire, you are not protected
against electric shock if you connect the oscilloscope to a hazardous
voltage. You can still use the oscilloscope if you do not connect a
signal greater than 30 VRMS (42 Vpk) to the probe tip, the BNC
connector center, or the common lead. Ensure that all probe common
leads are connected to the same voltage. Also, do not connect a
grounded device, such as a printer or computer, to the oscilloscope.
WARNING. Hazardous voltages may exist in unexpected places due to
faulty circuitry in the device under test.
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Installing the Battery

To install the optional battery pack, do these steps:
1. Open the battery compartment door on the rear panel.
2. Remove the accessory tray.
Battery door
(Opened)
3. Slide the battery into the compartment and press it in from both
sides until you hear the latches click.
4. Press on both sides of the battery compartment door to snap it
closed.
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To remove the battery, do these steps:

1. Open the battery compartment door.
2. Raise the handles on each side of the battery and use them to pull
the battery out of the oscilloscope.
Maximizing Operating Time

To maximize the time that the oscilloscope can operate from a full
battery charge, consider doing these things:
H Reduce the display backlight intensity (see page 3-- 23)
H Disconnect unused active probes
H Only use passive probes
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Charging the Battery

The battery charges automatically when the oscilloscope is
connected to line power. You can also charge the battery with the
optional external charger (TDS3CHG).
Configuration
Typical charging time
Battery charging in oscilloscope with

oscilloscope turned on or off
30 hours
Battery charging with TDS3CHG

external charger
5 hours
NOTE. Charge the battery before using it for the first time or after
prolonged storage.
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Installing an Application Module

CAUTION. To avoid damage to the oscilloscope or application
module, observe the ESD precautions described on page viii.
Optional application packages are available to extend the capability
of your oscilloscope. You can install up to four application modules
at one time. Application modules can go into the two slots with
windows in the upper right corner of the front panel. Two additional
slots are directly behind the two you can see.
Refer to the TDS3000 & TDS3000B Series Application Module
Installation Instructions that came with your application module for
instructions on installing and testing an application module.
NOTE. If you remove an application module, the features provided by

the application module become unavailable. You can reinstall the
module to restore the features.
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Installing a Communication Module

CAUTION. To avoid damage to the oscilloscope or communication
module, observe the ESD precautions described on page viii.
To install one of the optional communications modules, do these
steps:
1. Turn the oscilloscope power off.
2. Press down on the latching tab to remove the blank cover.
3. Slide the communication module into the compartment until the
internal connectors are seated and the latching tab locks.
4. Turn power on. The communication module is now ready for
your use.
To remove a communication module, do these steps:
1. Turn the oscilloscope power off.
2. Press down on the latching tab and then use a small screwdriver
to alternately pry out the sides of the communication module.
3. Slide out the communication module and store it in an ESDshielded bag. Install the blank cover if no other communication
module is to be installed.
Communication module port
For more information, see
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Getting Started
Latching tab
Front-Panel Menus and Controls

The front panel has buttons and controls for the functions you use
most often. The front panel has menus to access more specialized
functions.
Using the Menu System
To use the menu system, follow the steps shown on the next two
pages.
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1. Push a dark-colored front-panel menu button to display the menu

you want to use.
MEASURE SAVE/RECALL QUICKMENU
CURSOR
VERTICAL
DISPLAY
HORIZONTAL
UTILITY
TRIGGER
ACQUIRE
2. Push a bottom screen button to select a menu item. If a pop-up

menu appears, continue to push the screen button to select an
item from the pop-up menu.
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3. Push a side screen button to choose a menu item. If the menu

item contains more than one choice, push the side screen button
again to make the choice.
4. Certain menu choices require you to set a numerical value to

complete the setup. Use the general purpose knob to adjust the
parameter value. Push the COARSE button to make larger
adjustments.
SELECT
COARSE
VERTICAL
POSITION
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Using the Menu Buttons

You can use the menu buttons to perform many functions in the
oscilloscope.
SELECT
COARSE
CURSOR
1 2
DISPLAY
UTILITY
5 6
1. MEASURE. Performs automated measurements of waveforms.

2. CURSOR. Activates the cursors.
3. SAVE/RECALL. Saves and recalls setups and waveforms to
memory or a floppy disk.
4. DISPLAY. Changes the appearance of waveforms and the display
screen.
5. QUICKMENU. Activates QuickMenus such as the built-in Scope
QuickMenu.
6. UTILITY. Activates the system utility functions, such as
selecting a language.
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VERTICAL
HORIZONTAL
TRIGGER
POSITION
POSITION
LEVEL
SCALE
SCALE
ACQUIRE
WAVEFORM
INTENSITY
7. Vertical MENU. Adjusts the scale, position, and offset of

waveforms. Sets the input parameters.
8. Trigger MENU. Adjusts the trigger functions.
9. Acquire MENU. Sets the acquisition modes and horizontal
resolution, and resets the delay time.
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Using the Dedicated Controls

These dedicated buttons and controls generally control waveforms
and cursors without the use of menus.
3
SELECT
2
COARSE
CURSOR
DISPLAY
UTILITY
1
VERTICAL
POSITION
HORIZONTAL
TRIGGER
POSITION
LEVEL
ACQUIRE
7
8
9
10
19
SCALE
SCALE
WAVEFORM
INTENSITY
11
12
13
18
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1. COARSE. Causes the general purpose knob and position knobs to

make adjustments more quickly.
2. SELECT. Toggles between the two cursors to select the active
cursor.
3. General purpose knob. Moves the cursors. Sets numerical
parameter values for some menu items. Push COARSE to make
adjustments quickly.
4. Vertical POSITION. Adjusts the vertical position of the selected
waveform. Push COARSE to make adjustments more quickly.
5. Horizontal POSITION. Adjusts the trigger point location relative
to the acquired waveforms. Push COARSE to make adjustments
quickly.
6. Trigger LEVEL. Adjusts the trigger level.
7. RUN/STOP. Stops and restarts acquisition.
8. SINGLE SEQ. Sets acquisition, display, and trigger parameters
for a single-shot (single-sequence) acquisition.
9. SET TO 50%. Sets the trigger level to the midpoint of the
waveform.
10. AUTOSET. Automatically sets the vertical, horizontal, and
trigger controls for a usable display.
11. FORCE TRIG. Forces an immediate trigger event.
12. WAVEFORM INTENSITY. Controls waveform intensity.
13. B TRIG. Activates the B trigger. Changes the trigger menu to set
the B-trigger parameters.
14. DELAY. Enables delayed acquisition relative to the trigger event.
Use horizontal POSITION to set the amount of delay.
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15. Horizontal SCALE. Adjusts the horizontal scale factor.

16. Horizontal zoom. Splits the screen and magnifies the current
acquisition horizontally.
17. Waveform OFF. Removes selected waveform from the display.
18. Vertical SCALE. Adjusts selected waveform vertical scale factor.
19. CH1, CH2, (CH3, CH4,) MATH. Displays a waveform and
chooses the selected waveform. REF shows the reference
waveform menu.
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22
23
20. Hard copy. Initiates a hard copy using the port selected in the
Utility menu.
21. Power switch. Turns power to on or standby. Power-up time
varies from about 15 seconds to 45 seconds, depending on the
oscilloscope internal calibration process.
22. Wrist-strap ground. Connect a wrist strap when working with
ESD-sensitive circuits. This connector is not a safety ground.
23. MENU OFF. Clears menu from the display.
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Identifying Items in the Display

The following items may appear in the display; not all items are
visible at any given time. Some readouts move outside the graticule
area when menus are turned off.
2
6 7
13
9
10
12
11
1. Waveform baseline icons show the zero-volt level of the

waveforms (ignoring the effect of offset). The icon colors
correspond to the waveform colors.
2. Acquisition readout shows when acquisition is running, stopped,
or when acquisition preview is in effect.
3. Trigger position icon shows the trigger location in the waveforms.
4. Expansion point icon shows the point that the horizontal scale
expands and compresses around.
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5. Waveform record icon shows the trigger location relative to the

waveform record. The line color corresponds to the selected
waveform color.
6. Trigger status readout show trigger status.
7. Trigger level icon shows the trigger level on the waveform. The
icon color corresponds to the trigger source channel color.
8. Cursor and measurement readouts show results and messages.
9. Trigger readouts show the trigger sources, slopes, and levels, and
position.
10. Readout shows the delay setting or the trigger location within the
record.
11. Horizontal readout shows the main or zoom time/division.
12. Auxiliary waveform readouts show the vertical and horizontal
scale factors of the math or reference waveforms.
13. Channel readouts show the channel scale factor, coupling, input
resistance, bandwidth limit, and invert status.
14
15
14. Triangle icon with the battery icon indicates a battery is installed
and battery power is in use. The battery icon shows the
approximate charge level of the battery. See page 1-- 13 for
important safety information.
15. Power-plug icon with the battery icon indicates a battery is
installed but line power is in use. The battery may be charging.
The battery icon shows the approximate charge level.
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Using QuickMenus
The QuickMenu feature simplifies the use of the oscilloscope. When
you push the QUICKMENU button, a set of frequently used menu
functions show on the display. Then, push the screen buttons around
the display to operate the QuickMenu. See page 3-- 47 for general
instructions to operate QuickMenus.
Using the Scope QuickMenu. Scope is one type of QuickMenu that you
can use to control the basic oscilloscope functions. You can perform
many tasks without using the regular menu system. If you need to
use a function that is not contained in the Scope QuickMenu, push
the button you would normally push to access that function. For
example, if you want to add an automatic measurement, push the
MEASURE button to set up the measurement. Then, push the
QUICKMENU button to return to the Scope QuickMenu with the
measurement also in the display.
1
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1. Edge Trigger controls. Push these screen buttons to set trigger

parameters for edge trigger.
2. Trigger controls if either B trigger or video trigger is selected.
3. Cursor control. Push this screen button to turn on cursors and
select the cursor type. Push the SELECT button to toggle
between the two cursors to select the active cursor. Use the
general purpose knob to move the active cursor.
4. Acquisition controls. Push these screen buttons to set acquisition
parameters.
5. Channel vertical controls. Push these screen buttons to set
vertical controls for the selected channel. Use the CH1, CH2,
CH3, CH4, MATH, and REF buttons to select the channel you
want to control.
6. Vertical controls if either the math waveform or a reference
waveform is selected.
7. Menu. Push this screen button to select a specific QuickMenu
display if more than one is available.
NOTE. Items in the Scope QuickMenu not mentioned above are also
contained in the regular display. Those items are described on
page 1-- 27.
Other QuickMenus. Some optional application packages include a
custom QuickMenu display. Those QuickMenus contain specific

features that are important for the application.
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Front-Panel Connectors
1
1M, 13pF 150 VRMS CATl
CH 1 CH 2

PROBE COMP
5V
50
5VRMS
CH 3 CH 4
50
5VRMS
2
1
CH 1 CH 2

PROBE COMP
5V
EXT TRIG
50
5VRMS
1. PROBE COMP. Square wave signal source to compensate

probes.
2. CH 1, CH 2, (CH 3, CH 4). Channel inputs with TekProbe
interface.
3. EXT TRIG. External trigger input with TekProbe interface
(two-channel models only).
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Rear-Panel Connectors
1
4
5
6
8
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400 mA
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1. Power input. Attach to an AC power line with integral safety

ground.
2. Parallel printer port. Connect to a printer to make hard copies.
3. Communication Module compartment. Install optional
communication modules or the thermal printer.
4. Ethernet port. Connects the oscilloscope to a 10Base-T local area
network. Available on all models.
5. External Trigger input (four-channel models only). See page A-- 6
for input specifications.
6. DC power output. Provides ~15 V DC power to accessories or to
the plug-in TDS3PRT thermal printer.
7. Ground terminal. Connect to earth ground when using battery
power. See page 1-- 13 for important safety information.
8. CAL switch. For use by authorized service personnel only.
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Communication Module Connectors

1
TDS3GV
1. GPIB port. Connect to a controller for remote programmability.

2. RS-232 port. Connect to a controller or terminal for remote
programmability or printing.
3. VGA port. Connect to a VGA monitor to display the
screen image.
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This section presents five common oscilloscope applications:
H Taking simple measurements
H Analyzing signal detail
H Triggering on a video signal
H Capturing a single-shot signal
H Using the disk drive
Each application example highlights different features of the
oscilloscope and gives you ideas about using the oscilloscope to
solve test problems.
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Taking Simple Measurements

You need to see a signal in a circuit, but you do not know the signal
amplitude or frequency. Connect the oscilloscope to quickly display
the signal and then measure its frequency and peak-to-peak
amplitude.
Ch 1
Using Autoset
To quickly display a signal, do these steps:
1. Connect the channel 1 probe to the signal.
The oscilloscope sets vertical, horizontal, and trigger controls
automatically. You can manually adjust any of these controls if you
need to optimize the display of the waveform.
When you are using more than one channel, the autoset function sets
the vertical controls for each channel and uses the lowest-numbered
active channel to set the horizontal and trigger controls.
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Selecting Automatic Measurements

The oscilloscope can take automatic measurements of most
displayed signals. To measure signal frequency and peak-to-peak
amplitude, do these steps:
1. Push the MEASURE button to see the measurement menu.
2. Push the CH 1 button and then push the Select Measurement for
Ch1 screen button.
3. Select the Frequency measurement.
4. Push the more screen button until you can select the Pk-Pk
measurement.
5. Push the MENU OFF button.
The measurements show on the screen and update as the signal
changes.
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Measuring Two Signals

You are testing a piece of equipment and need to measure the gain of
its audio amplifier. You have an audio generator that can inject a test
signal at the amplifier input. Connect two oscilloscope channels to
the amplifier input and output as shown. Measure both signal levels
and use these measurements to calculate the gain.
Ch 1 Ch 2
To display the signals connected to channels 1 and 2, do these steps:

1. Push the CH 1 and CH 2 buttons to activate both channels.
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To select measurements for the two channels, do these steps:

Ch1 screen button.
3. Select the Amplitude measurement.
Ch2 screen button.
5. Select the Amplitude measurement.
6. Calculate the amplifier gain using the following equations:
Gain =
output amplitude
= 3.155 V = 24.27
130.0 mV
input amplitude
Gain (dB) = 20 log(24.27) = 27.7 dB
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Customizing Your Measurements

In this example you want to verify that the incoming signal to a
piece of digital equipment meets its specifications. Specifically, the
transition time from a low logic level (0.8 V) to a high logic level
(2.0 V) must be 10 ns or less.
2.0 V
0.8 V
10 ns
To select the rise time measurement, do these steps:

2. Push the CH 1 button and then the Select Measurement for Ch1
screen button.
3. Select the Rise Time measurement.
Rise time is typically measured between the 10% and 90% amplitude
levels of a signal; these are the default reference levels the
oscilloscope uses for rise time measurements. However, in this
example you need to measure the time the signal takes to pass
between the 0.8 V and 2.0 V levels.
You can customize the rise time measurement to measure the signal
transition time between any two reference levels. You can set each of
those reference levels to a specific percent of the signal amplitude or
to a specific level in vertical units (such as volts or amperes).
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Setting Reference Levels. To set the reference levels to specific
voltages, do these steps:

1. Push the Reference Levels screen button.
2. Push the Set Levels in screen button to select units.
3. Push the High Ref screen button.
4. Use the general purpose knob to select 2.0 V.
5. Push the Low Ref screen button.
6. Use the general purpose knob to select 800 mV.
The measurement verifies that the transition time (3.842 ns) meets
the specification ( 10 ns).
Measuring Specific Events. Next you want to see the pulses in the
incoming digital signal, but the pulse widths vary so it is hard to

establish a stable trigger. To look at a snapshot of the digital signal,
do this step:
1. Push the SINGLE SEQ button to capture a single acquisition.
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Now you want to measure the width of each displayed pulse. You
can use measurement gating to select a specific pulse to measure. To
measure the second pulse, for example, do these steps:
1. Push the MEASURE button.
Ch1 screen button.
3. Select the Positive Width measurement.
4. Push the Gating screen button.
5. Select Gate With V Bar Cursors to choose measurement gating
using cursors.
6. Place one cursor to the left and one cursor to the right of the
second pulse.
The oscilloscope shows the width measurement (160 ns) for the
second pulse.
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Analyzing Signal Detail

You have a noisy signal displayed on the oscilloscope and you need
to know more about it. You suspect that the signal contains much
more detail than you can now see in the display.
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Looking at a Noisy Signal

The signal appears noisy and you suspect that noise is causing
problems in your circuit. To better analyze the noise, do these steps:
1. Push the acquire MENU button.
2. Select the Peak Detect acquisition mode.
3. Increase the WAVEFORM INTENSITY control to see the noise
more easily.
Peak detect emphasizes noise spikes and glitches in your signal as
narrow as 1 ns, even when the time base is set to a slow setting.
Refer to page 3-- 9 for more information about peak-detect and the
other acquisition modes.
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Separating the Signal from Noise

Now you want to analyze the signal shape and ignore the noise. To
reduce random noise in the oscilloscope display, do these steps:
2. Push the Mode bottom button.
3. Select the Average acquisition mode.
Averaging reduces random noise and makes it easier to see detail in
a signal. In the example below, a ring shows on the rising and falling
edges of the signal when the noise is removed.
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Taking Cursor Measurements

You can use the cursors to take quick measurements on a waveform.
To measure the ring frequency at the rising edge of the signal, do
these steps:
1. Push the CURSOR button.
2. Push the Function screen button.
3. Select V Bars cursors.
4. Push the V Bar Units screen button.
5. Select 1/seconds (Hz).
6. Place one cursor on the first peak of the ring using the general
purpose knob.
7. Push the SELECT button.
8. Place the other cursor on the next peak of the ring.
The cursor readout shows the measured ring frequency is 227 kHz.
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Using Delay
You are analyzing a pulse waveform and use the + Width measurement to measure the waveform pulse width. You notice that the
measurement is not stable, which implies that there is jitter in the
pulse width.
To use delay to see the jitter, do these steps:

1. Push the DELAY button.
2. Adjust the horizontal POSITION control to set the delay close to
to the nominal pulse width (210 s). Push the COARSE button to
make delay adjustments more quickly. Push COARSE again to
fine tune the delay time.
The falling edge of the pulse is now near the center of the screen.
When delay is on, the horizontal expansion point separates from the
trigger point and remains in the center of the screen.
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3. Adjust the horizontal SCALE to a faster time base setting and

increase the WAVEFORM INTENSITY to see the jitter in the
pulse width.
NOTE. You can toggle the delay function on and off to view signal
details at two different areas of interest.
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Measuring Jitter
To measure the peak-to-peak jitter, do these steps:
1. Push the CURSOR button.
2. Push the Function screen button.
3. Select the V Bars cursors.
4. Push the Bring Both Cursors On Screen screen button to
quickly locate the cursors.
5. Place one cursor at the first falling edge and place the other
cursor at the last falling edge.
6. Read the peak-to-peak jitter in the readout (1.40 s).
You can also measure the minimum and maximum pulse widths.
When you select the first cursor, the @ readout displays the
minimum pulse width (210 s). When you select the second cursor,
the @ readout displays the maximum pulse width (211 s).
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Triggering on a Video Signal

You are testing the video circuit in a piece of medical equipment and
need to display the video output signal. The video output is an NTSC
standard signal. Use the video trigger to obtain a stable display.
Ch 1
To trigger on the video fields, do these steps:

1. Push the trigger MENU button.
2. Push the Type screen button to select Video.
3. Push the Standard screen button to select 525/NTSC.
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4. Push the Trigger On screen button.

5. Select Odd.
6. Adjust the horizontal SCALE to see a complete field across the
screen.
8. Push the Resolution screen button.
9. Select Normal acquisition resolution.
Normal acquisition resolution is the best choice to acquire a video
field signal because the signal contains a great amount of horizontal
detail.
If the signal had been noninterlaced, you could choose to trigger on

All Fields.
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Triggering on Lines. You can also look at the video lines in the field.
To trigger on the lines, do these steps:

1. Push the Trigger On screen button.
2. Select All Lines.
3. Adjust the horizontal SCALE to see a complete video line across
the screen.
NOTE. The optional TDS3VID and TDS3SDI application modules

add new video functions such as a video QuickMenu, video Autoset,
trigger on custom scan rates, trigger on specific video lines,
vectorscope (vectorscope supports component video only), video
picture, trigger on analog HDTV signals, and view 601 digital video
signals (TSD3SDI only).
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Looking at Modulation. A dedicated video waveform monitor clearly
shows the modulation in a video signal. To see a similar modulation

display on the oscilloscope screen, do these steps:
1. Start with triggered display of the video lines.
4. Select Fast Trigger acquisition resolution.
5. Adjust the WAVEFORM INTENSITY control for the amount of
modulation you want to see.
The oscilloscope now shows signal modulation in shades of intensity
and appears similar to the display of a video waveform monitor or an
analog oscilloscope. Fast trigger acquisition resolution is the best
choice to acquire a video line signal with a rapidly changing shape.
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Capturing a Single-Shot Signal

The reliability of a reed relay in a piece of equipment has been poor
and you need to investigate the problem. You suspect that the relay
contacts arc when the relay opens. The fastest you can open and
close the relay is about once per minute so you need to capture the
voltage across the relay as a single-shot acquisition.
To set up for a single-shot acquisition, do these steps:
1. Adjust the vertical SCALE and horizontal SCALE to appropriate
ranges for the signal you expect to see.
4. Select Normal acquisition resolution.
5. Push the SINGLE SEQ (single sequence) button.
The SINGLE SEQ button sets trigger parameters to the correct

settings for a single-shot acquisition.
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Optimizing the Acquisition

The initial acquisition shows the relay contact beginning to open at
the trigger point. This is followed by a large spikes that indicate
contact bounce and inductance in the circuit. The inductance can
cause contact arcing and premature relay failure.
Before you take the next acquisition, you can adjust the vertical and
horizontal controls to give you a preview of how the next acquisition
might appear. As you adjust these controls, the current acquisition is
repositioned, expanded, or compressed. This preview is useful to
optimize the settings before the next single-shot event is captured.
When next acquisition is captured with the new vertical and
horizontal settings, you can see more detail about the relay contact
opening. You can now see that the contact bounces several times as
it opens.
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Using the Horizontal Zoom Function

If you want to take a close look at a particular spot on the acquired
waveform, use the horizontal zoom function. To look closely at the
point where the relay contact first begins to open, do these steps:
1. Push the zoom button
2. Use the horizontal POSITION to place the expansion point close

to where the relay contact begins to open.
3. Adjust the horizontal SCALE to magnify the waveform around
the expansion point.
The ragged waveform and the inductive load in the circuit suggest
that the relay contact may be arcing as it opens.
The zoom function works equally well when acquisition is running

or is stopped. Horizontal position and scale changes affect only the
display, not the next acquisition.
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Saving Data to the Floppy Disk Drive

You need to do some work inside a remote site. You expect to use
the oscilloscope to look at signal waveforms and then bring
waveform information back to the office to complete a report and
perform additional analysis. To do this, take along an IBM-compatible floppy disk.
Remote site
When you need to capture screen images, it may be most convenient

to first save them to disk. Once on the disk, you can load the screen
images into a PC, print hard copies with a printer attached to the
oscilloscope or your PC, or import the screen images into desktop
publishing software to produce a report.
You can also save waveform data on the disk. From the disk, you can
recall waveforms to the oscilloscope display or you can import the
data into spreadsheet and Mathcad software to perform additional
analysis.
If you have oscilloscope setups that you want to use again, you also
can store them on the disk. See Save/Recall on page 3-- 48 for more
information on this capability. For information about remote control
and network printing accessories, see Appendix C: Accessories.
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Saving Screen Images

While working at the remote site you discover a control signal that
you want to capture periodically to show its long-term variation. You
want to include these waveforms in a report you are preparing back
at the office.
Your desktop publishing software can import BMP graphics, so you
decide to use this format for the screen images. To setup this
configuration, do these steps:
1. Insert a floppy disk into the disk drive.
3. Push the System screen button to select Hard Copy.
4. Push the Format screen button.
5. Select BMP Windows mono image file format (you may need
to push the - more-- screen button several times before you see
this choice).
6. Push the Port screen button.
7. Select File to send hard copies to disk.
The oscilloscope reads the disk directory and displays its contents.
Naming Files. It is good practice to give disk files descriptive names
so you can recognize them when you get back to the office. You will
be saving images of the control signal so you decide CNTRL is a
logical target file name to use.
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The oscilloscope can append an automatic sequence number to the

target file name. This feature is convenient because you want to
capture a screen image of the same control signal every five minutes.
To set up the target file name and automatic sequence, do these
steps:
1. Push the File Utilities screen button.
2. Use the general purpose knob to highlight the file
TEK?????.BMP.
3. Select the Rename screen button.
4. Use the screen buttons to clear the existing file name and enter
the new file name CNTRL???.BMP. The question marks are
placeholders for an automatic number sequence from 000 to 999.
5. Push the OK Accept screen button to setup the target base file
name.
6. Push MENU OFF to remove the file list from the display.
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Running the Test. To capture the control signal every few minutes, do
these steps:
1. Display the signal, measurements, and menus as you want them
to appear in the screen images.
2. Push the hardcopy button
3. Repeat step 2 every few minutes until you are finished with the
test.
4. When you are finished, push UTILITY to see the list of
sequential files that have been saved.
The files are labeled with their sequential names as well as the time
and date each was created. You can save up to four BMP images or
approximately 35 TIFF images on a single 1.44 MB floppy disk. You
can also enable file compression (UTILITY > System: Hard Copy
> Options) to compress files in zip format so that more files can fit
on a floppy disk.
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Saving Waveform Data

You find another signal that you want to analyze with a spreadsheet
program back at the office. To save the waveform data on a disk, do
these steps:
1. Display the signal on the oscilloscope screen.
2. Push the SAVE/RECALL button.
3. Push the Save Wfm screen button.
4. Select To File.
5. Select Spreadsheet File Format. The default target file,
TEK?????.CSV, is now automatically highlighted.
6. Push the Save To Selected File screen button to save the
waveform.
7. Push the File Utilities screen button to see the saved waveform
file TEK00000.CSV in the disk directory.
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Reference
Introduction to Reference
This chapter contains detailed information about the operation of the
oscilloscope. The topics in this chapter are arranged by front-panel
button or control group name.
Reference topic
Page
Acquire
3--2
Cursor
3--16
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*Scope
3--88
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Acquisition Controls
Run/Stop Button
Push the RUN/STOP button to stop and start waveform acquisition.
Also push RUN/STOP when you want to resume continuous
acquisition after a single-sequence acquisition. Readout in the top
left corner of the display shows the status of the acquisition.
Acquisition status readout
Description
Run:
Acquisition is running.
Roll:
A roll-mode acquisition is running.
Stop:
Acquisition is stopped.
PreVu:
Previewing; waiting for trigger.
While acquisition is running or stopped, you can use these controls

to examine the waveforms:
H Channel buttons to select a channel
with horizontal POSITION and SCALE to
H Zoom button
magnify waveforms (does not affect the actual time base or
trigger position settings)
H WAVEFORM INTENSITY to adjust gray-scale level
H CURSOR button to activate cursors to measure waveforms
H MEASURE button to select automatic measurements of
waveforms
H Hard copy button
to print a hard copy
While acquisition is stopped, you can change the vertical and

horizontal controls to use in the next acquisition. See page 3-- 8 for
more information about this function.
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Single Sequence Button

Push the SINGLE SEQ button to execute a single-shot acquisition.
The function of the SINGLE SEQ button depends on the acquisition
mode.
Acquisition mode
SINGLE SEQ function
Sample or Peak Detect
One acquisition of each displayed

channel is acquired, concurrently
Envelope N or Average N
N acquisitions of each displayed

channel are acquired (N is user
adjustable with the general purpose
knob)
When you push the SINGLE SEQ button, the oscilloscope does the
following things:
H The trigger mode is set to Normal
H The trigger system arms and the light next to the SINGLE SEQ
button turns on
After the single-sequence acquisition is complete, acquisition stops
and the light next to the SINGLE SEQ button turns off.
Push the SINGLE SEQ button again to acquire a new sequence, or
push the RUN/STOP button to restart continuous acquisition.
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Autoset Button
Push the AUTOSET button to automatically adjust the vertical,
horizontal, and trigger controls for a usable display. You can
manually adjust any of these controls if you need to optimize the
display.
When you are using more than one channel, the autoset function sets
the vertical scale for each channel and positions the channels to
prevent overlapping. The autoset function selects the lowest-numbered channel in use and then uses that channel to set the horizontal
and trigger controls.
The autoset function also changes the following oscilloscope
settings:
H Acquisition mode is set to Sample
H Bandwidth limits are set to Full
H Zoom is turned off
H Trigger is set to Auto mode and minimum holdoff
H Trigger is set to Edge type, DC coupling, and rising slope
H B trigger is turned off
H XY display format is turned off
H Channel 1 is turned on and selected if no active channels are
in use
If you push the AUTOSET button by accident, you can undo it with
these steps:
1. Push the Acquire MENU button.
2. Push the Autoset screen button and then push the Undo Autoset
screen button.
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Waveform Intensity
The WAVEFORM INTENSITY adjusts the intensity of the
waveforms in the display.
The term Digital Phosphor represents the way this control simulates
the intensity control of an analog oscilloscope. At maximum
intensity, all waveform points are displayed at full brightness. As you
decrease the intensity, you can see intensity grading in the waveforms. The brightest parts of the waveform are the points most
frequently acquired; the dimmer parts represent less frequently
acquired points. All points decay in intensity over time unless the
display persistence is set to infinite.
Use a medium intensity setting to get an analog-oscilloscope view of
time-varying signals and those containing modulation. Use the
maximum intensity setting to view the signals the way most digital
oscilloscopes display them.
You can turn on display persistence to slow or prevent the decay of
the waveform points. With persistence on, you can simulate the
function of an analog storage oscilloscope. See page 3-- 23 for more
information about display persistence.
NOTE. The waveform intensity may change when you change
oscilloscope acquisition modes or horizontal scale settings. Use the
INTENSITY knob to readjust waveform intensity.
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Acquire Menu
Push the Acquire MENU button to show the acquire menu.
Bottom
Side
Description
Mode
Sample
Use for normal acquisition.
Peak Detect
Detects glitches and reduces the

possibility of aliasing.
Envelope N
Captures variations of a signal over a

period of time. (Adjust N with the
general purpose knob.)
Average N
Reduces random or uncorrelated noise

in the signal display. (Adjust N with the
general purpose knob.)
Fast Trigger
(500 points)
Acquires 500 point waveforms at a fast

repetition rate.
Normal
(10k points)
Acquires 10,000 point waveforms with

more horizontal detail.
Reset Horizontal
Delay
Set to 0 s
Resets the horizontal delay time to zero.
Autoset
Normal Autoset
Executes the autoset function. (Optional

application modules may add choices to
execute specialized autoset functions.)
Undo Autoset
Reverts to the settings before the last

autoset.
Horizontal
Resolution
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Bottom
Side
Description
WaveAlert
Wfm Anomaly
Detection
On Off
Enables or disables the WaveAlert

function. See page 3--13 for an explanation of WaveAlert.
Sensitivity
nn.n%
Sets the WaveAlert sensitivity. Use the

general purpose knob to set sensitivity
from 0% (least sensitive) to 100% (most
sensitive).
Beep On
Anomaly
On Off
When On, the oscilloscope beeps when

it detects a waveform anomaly on any
active channel.
Stop On
Anomaly
On Off
When On, the oscilloscope stops

waveform acquisition when there is a
waveform anomaly on any channel. The
input waveforms and anomalies remain
displayed on the screen.
Hard Copy
On Anomaly
On Off
When On, the oscilloscope sends an

image of the screen to the hard copy
device or floppy file when there is a
waveform anomaly on any channel.
Wfms to Disk
On Anomaly
On Off
When On, the oscilloscope saves the

anomalous waveform(s) data to a file on
the floppy disk drive.
Highlight
Entire Wfm
Highlights the entire anomalous waveform.
Highlight
Anomalies
Highlights just the anomalous data in a

waveform.
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Key Points
Vertical and Horizontal Preview. The vertical and horizontal preview
functions let you change the vertical and horizontal controls while
acquisition is stopped or while it is waiting for the next trigger. The
oscilloscope rescales and repositions the current acquisition in
response to the new control settings, and then uses the new settings
for the next acquisition.
Preview helps you optimize these control settings before the next
acquisition; this makes it easier to work with signals that are
single-shot or have a low repetition rate.
H For more information about vertical preview, see page 3-- 83.
H For more information about horizontal preview, see page 3-- 36.
While acquisition is stopped you can make changes to other controls,
but those changes will only take affect with the next acquisition.
There is no preview for control changes other than the vertical and
horizontal controls.
The preview functions also do not affect automatic measurements,
cursor measurements, or the Math waveform. This data for these
functions is always based on the current acquisition. If you rescale or
reposition a channel waveform horizontally, it may not appear
time-correlated to the automatic measurements, cursor measurements, or the Math waveform.
Acquisition Modes. You can choose one of four acquisition modes:
Sample, Peak Detect, Envelope, or Average. The next two pages

describe these acquisition modes in detail.
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Samples acquired in four

acquisition intervals
Interval 1
Acquisition
mode
4
Displayed record points (at

maximum horizontal magnification)
Interval 1
Sample
Sample mode acquires one sample in each interval.
Peak Detect
Peak Detect mode uses the lowest and highest amplitudes from two consecutive intervals.
Sample. Use Sample acquisition mode for the fastest acquisition at
any SEC/DIV setting. Sample mode is the default mode.

Peak Detect. Use Peak Detect acquisition mode to limit the possibility
of aliasing. Also, use Peak Detect for glitch detection. You can see
glitches as narrow as 1 ns.
Peak Detect is only functional for sample rates up to 125 MS/s. For
250 MS/s and faster sample rates, the oscilloscope reverts to Sample
acquisition mode, where the narrowest detectable pulse width is
1/(sample rate).
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Three acquisitions from one source

Acquisition 1
Acquisition mode
3
Envelope
Envelope uses Peak Detect mode
for each individual acquisition.
Finds highest and

lowest record points over
many acquisitions
Average
Average uses Sample mode for
each individual acquisition.
Calculates average value

for each record point over
many acquisitions
Envelope. Use Envelope acquisition mode to capture the minimum
and maximum extremes of a signal over a specified number of

acquisitions (N). The enveloped waveform data acquisition clears
and then starts over after each N acquisitions. If you push the
SINGLE SEQ button, envelope acquisition stops after N acquisitions. Use the general purpose knob to set the number of acquisitions.
Average. Use Average acquisition mode to reduce random or
uncorrelated noise in the signal you want to display. The averaged
waveform is a running average over a specified number of
acquisitions (N). If you push the SINGLE SEQ button, average
acquisition stops after N acquisitions. Use the general purpose knob
to set the number of acquisitions.
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If you probe a noisy square wave signal that contains intermittent,

narrow glitches, the waveform displayed will vary depending on the
acquisition mode you choose.
Sample
Peak Detect
Envelope
Average
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Acquisition Resolution. You can choose either Normal or Fast Trigger
acquisition resolution. This setting determines the record length that

is acquired and affects the other factors shown in the table below.
Factor
Normal
Fast trigger
Record length
10,000 points
500 points
Maximum acquisition rate:

300 MHz -- 600 MHz models
100 MHz -- 200 MHz models
700 waveforms/s
400 waveforms/s
3,600 waveforms/s
2,600 waveforms/s
Maximum horizontal zoom factor 200X
10X
Choose Normal or Fast Trigger acquisition resolution based on the

characteristics of the signal you want to acquire.
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Signal characteristic
Better choice
Large amount of horizontal detail
Normal
Shape is stable or changes relatively slowly
Normal
Single shot
Normal
High trigger repetition rate
Fast Trigger
Shape changes rapidly
Fast Trigger
Contains modulation
Fast Trigger
WaveAlertt Waveform Anomaly Detection. WaveAlert provides a way to
detect when a waveform deviates from a steady-state condition.

WaveAlert monitors the current waveform acquisition and compares
it to the previous DPO waveform acquisitions, using a sensitivity
value to adjust the comparision tolerance. If the current acquisition
exceeds the comparison tolerance, the oscilloscope considers the
current acquisition as an anomaly.
Anomaly
The oscilloscope can respond to an anomalous waveform by

stopping acquisitions, emitting a beep, saving the anomalous
waveform to a disk file, printing the screen image to a hard copy
device, or any combination of the above. You can also select to
highlight just the anomalous data in a waveform, or the entire
anomalous waveform.
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To use WaveAlert, do the following steps:

1. Display the waveform or waveforms on the screen.
2. Push the Acquire MENU front-panel button.
3. Push the WaveAlert bottom menu button.
4. Push the Wfm Anomaly Detection side button to select On.
5. Push the Highlight Anomalies side button to select On.
6. Use the general purpose knob to set the comparison sensitivity
value. As signal noise and intensity levels affect the displayed
waveform, you will need to experiment with the sensitivity
setting to reduce the number of false anomalies due to signal
noise.
7. Use the WAVEFORM INTENSITY front-panel button to adjust
the persistance of the anomaly waveform.
8. Once you have set the sensitivity value to reduce or eliminate
false anomalies, push one or more side menu buttons to select the
actions to perform when the oscilloscope detects an anomaly.
9. To restart WaveAlert while in Stop On Anomaly, push the
Acquire RUN/STOP front panel button.
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WaveAlert Key Points.
H You can use WaveAlert to monitor up to four waveforms or DPO

Math waveforms. However, adjacent waveforms can not touch or
overlap on the screen.
H To increase your chances of capturing an anomaly by acquiring
the maximum number of waveforms per second, set
ACQUIRE > Horizontal Resolution to Fast Trigger
(500 points).
H When WaveAlert is on, the front-panel WAVEFORM INTENSITY knob controls the persistance of the anomalous waveform
instead of waveform intensity.
H To capture a very random event (minutes to hours), enable the
Wfms to Disk on Anomaly function to write anomalous
waveform data to a disk file in .isf format. The number of files
you can save depends on the waveform record length. You can
determine when the anomaly occured by checking the file create
date and time.
H You can use WaveAlert on DPO math waveforms.
H Changing the vertical or horizontal oscilloscope settings does not
affect the sensitivity setting. The sensitivity is calculated from
the new waveform data after changing the oscilloscope settings.
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Cursor
Cursor
Cursors are on-screen markers that you positon to take waveform
measurements. There are two cursor types: YT cursors and XY
cursors. The following section describes the YT cursors. Refer to
page 3-- 21 for information on XY cursors.
YT Cursor Menu
The following YT cursor menu items are available while you are in
YT display mode (DISPLAY > XY Display > Off(YT)). Push the
CURSOR button to show the cursor menu.
CURSOR
Bottom
Side
Description
Function
Off
Turns cursors off.
H Bars
Use to make vertical measurements.
V Bars
Use to make both vertical and

horizontal measurements.
Bring Selected
Cursor to Center
Screen
Moves the active cursor to center

screen.
Bring Both Cursors On Screen
Moves any off-screen cursor onto the

screen.
Independent
Sets cursors to move independently.
Tracking
Sets cursors to move together when

cursor 1 is selected.
Mode
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Cursor
Bottom
Side
Description
V Bar Units
Sec (s) /
1/sec (Hz)
Sets horizontal units to seconds or

frequency (Hz).
Ratio (%)
Sets V Bar measurement units to

percent.
Phase ()
Sets V Bar measurement units to

degrees.
Use Cursor Positions as %/
Sets the V Bar measurement scale so

that 0% or 0 is the current position of
the left V Bar cursor and 100% or
360 is the current position of the right
V Bar cursor.
Use 5 divs as %/ Sets the V Bar measurement scale so

that 5 screen major divisions is 100%
or 360, where 0% or 0 is --2.5
divisions and 100% or 360 is +2.5
divisions from center vertical graticule.
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Cursor
Bottom
Side
Description
H Bar Units
Base
Sets the H Bar units to be the same as

the selected waveforms vertical
measurement units (volts, IRE, dB,
and so on).
Ratio (%)
Sets H Bar units to percent.
Use Cursor Positions as 100%
Sets the H Bar measurement scale so

that 0% is the current position of the
lowest H Bar cursor and 100% is the
current position of the highest H Bar
cursor.
Use 5 divs as
100%
Sets H Bar measurement scale so that

5 screen major divisions is 100%,
where 0% is --2.5 divisions and 100%
is +2.5 divisions from the center
horizontal graticule.
Key Points
Cursor Movement. Use the general purpose knob to move the active
cursor. Push the SELECT button to change which cursor is active.

The active cursor is the solid line.
Faster Cursor Movement. Push COARSE to set the general purpose
knob to make faster cursor movement.

Finding Cursors. When using zoom, delay, or the fastest time base
settings, the cursors can go off screen. If you want to find them, use
the Bring Both Cursors On Screen function to move them onto the
screen.
Fine Cursor Movement. When you magnify the waveform with the
zoom function, you can easily set the cursor to any point on the
waveform.
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Cursor
4.16 V
@ - 1.78 V
Horizontal Bar cursors
6.32 V
@ 3.16 V
5.86 s
@ 1.06 s
Vertical Bar cursors
Readout. The readouts indicate the difference between the cursor
positions.
@ Readout. For H Bar or V Bar cursors, the voltage readout after the
@ symbol indicates the location of the active cursor relative to

zero volts. For V Bar cursors, the time readout after the @ symbol
indicates the location of the active cursor relative to the trigger point.
Cursor Interaction with Preview. If you change a vertical or horizontal
control setting while acquisition is stopped or it is waiting for trigger,

the cursors move with the waveforms and cursor measurements
remain valid.
Taking Gray-Scale Measurements. Using cursors is often the best way to
take simple measurements on waveforms that contain significant

gray-scale information. The automatic measurements operate only
on the latest acquisition, not on the previous acquisitions that are
displayed in gray scale. However, you can set the cursors to surround
and measure the gray-scale area of the waveform.
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Cursor
Cursors at Same Position. If both cursors are at the same position, and
H Bars or V Bars are set to Ratio or Phase, both cursors are set to 0%
(or 0). 100%/360 is set to one pixel width away from the cursor
position.
V Bars and FFT. When the selected waveform is an FFT waveform,
selecting V Bars and Phase sets the measurement to percent.

Tracking Mode. In cursor tracking mode, both cursors move together
when cursor 1 is selected. Enabling tracking mode automatically

selects cursor 1 as the active cursor. If cursor 2 is selected while in
tracking mode, only cursor 2 will move.
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Cursor
XY Cursor Menu
The following XY cursor menu items are available while you are in
XY display mode (DISPLAY > XY Display > Triggered XY). Push
the CURSOR button to show the cursor menu.
CURSOR
Bottom
Side
Description
Function
Off
Turns cursors off.
Waveform
Turns waveform cursors on and

displays measurements in rectangular
format (X and Y values). Use the
front-panel SELECT button to select
which cursor to move (the active
cursor). Use the general purpose knob
to move the active cursor.
Independent
Sets cursors to move independently.
Tracking
Sets cursors to move together when

the reference cursor is selected.
Mode
NOTE. The Advanced Analysis application module (TDS3AAM) adds

more XY cursor features, including graticule cursors and polar
readouts.
Key Points
XY Waveform Cursors.
To turn off the XY waveform cursor measurement, push the front

panel CURSOR button, then push the Cursor Function Off side
menu button.
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Cursor
Measurements. The XY waveform cursor measurements show
difference (n) and absolute (@) values for the X axis, the Y axis,
and the time of the active cursor.
nX: 1.43V
nY: 2.14V
nt: -660ns
@X: -140mV
@Y: 480mV
@t: 1.61ms
There are two waveform cursors; a reference cursor ( ), and a delta

cursor (). All difference (n) measurements are measured from the
reference cursor to the delta cursor. A negative nX measurement
means that the delta cursor is positioned earlier in the waveform
record than the reference cursor. A negative nY measurement means
that the delta cursor is positioned at a lower Y waveform signal level
than the reference cursor.
All absolute (@) measurements are referenced to the XY waveforms
0, 0 origin, and show the value of the active cursor.
0, 0 Origin. The XY waveform origin is the 0 volt point of each source
waveform. Positioning both source waveform 0 volt points on the
vertical center graticule places the origin in the center of the screen.
Switching Between XY and YT. You can switch between XY and YT
display mode to see the location of the cursors in the YT waveform.

The waveform record icon at the top of the graticule also shows the
relative cursor positions in the waveform record.
Waveform Sources. You can use XY cursors on active acquisitions,
single sequence acquisitions, and reference waveforms. You need to

store both XY source waveforms in order to recreate an XY
waveform. The X axis waveform must be stored in Ref1.
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Display
Display
Push the DISPLAY button to show the display menu.
DISPLAY
Bottom
Side
Description
Waveform
Display
Dots Only
Set to on to see dots only. Set to off to

see dots and vectors.
Persist Time
Sets persist time.
Set to Auto
Sets the WAVEFORM INTENSITY

knob to control the persistence time.
Clear Persistence Clears any displayed persistence.

Backlight Intensity High
Graticule
Use for bright ambient conditions.
Medium
Use for dim ambient conditions.
Low
Use to extend battery-operation time.
Full, Grid, Cross

Hair, Frame
Sets the graticule type.
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Display
Bottom
Side
Description
XY Display
Off (YT)
Turns off an XY display.
Triggered XY
Turns on triggered XY display.
Gated XYZ
Turns on gated XY display. Displays

XY signals when Z-channel signal is
above a set level. Only available on
4-channel instruments.
Ch1 (X) Versus
Sets Ch2, Ch3, or Ch4 as the Y

channel versus Ch1 as X.
Ref1 (X) Versus

or
Sets Ref2, Ref3, or Ref4 as the Y

channel versus Ref1 as X.
Gated By
Sets Ch2, Ch3, or Ch4 as the Z-channel gate source, and sets the gating
channel threshold level.
Normal
Selects the color display.
Monochrome
Sets all waveforms to high-contrast

black and white.
Color Palette
Key Points
Waveform Dots and Vectors. With Dots Only set to off, the vectors
between samples can be filled; increase the WAVEFORM INTENSITY control to increase the amount of vector fill between samples.
The vector fill is most visible on fast signal edges or when horizontal
is turned on.
zoom
Turn Dots Only on if you want to see just the actual samples.
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Display
Waveform Persistence. Turn on waveform persistence to slow the
decay of waveform points. You can set the persistence to a specific

time or to infinite. Infinite persistence keeps all waveform points in
the display until you change a control setting that erases the display.
Display Colors. The channel buttons, waveforms, icons, and readouts
are color-coded to help you identify them easily. The colors are
preset and cannot be adjusted. However, you can select the
Monochrome Color Palette if you prefer to see all the waveforms in
high-contrast black and white.
XY Waveform Triggering. The XY waveform is triggered so you can
synchronize periodic input signals to the XY waveform. This feature

is useful when only one part of the period contains valid information
that you want to see in the XY format. Set the time base and trigger
location to acquire just that part of the period.
When you want to see the complete period of the signals regardless
of the time base setting, set the trigger source to an unused channel
and the trigger mode to Auto.
XY Waveform Scale and Position. If you want to display channel 1 in
the horizontal axis versus channel 3 in the vertical axis, for example,
use these controls to scale and position the XY waveform:
H Push the CH 1 button and use the vertical SCALE and POSITION controls to set the horizontal scale and position of the XY
waveform.
H Push the CH 3 button and use the vertical SCALE and POSITION controls to set the vertical scale and position of the XY
waveform.
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Display
XY Waveform Restrictions. The math waveform, zoom, and autoset
functions do not work in the XY display format. All reference

waveforms displayed in XY format must have the same record
length (500 or 10,000 points).
Gated XYZ. Displays XY signals only when the Z (gating) channel is
true. Gated XYZ is similar to analog oscilloscope modulated XYZ

mode except that the displayed XY signal is either on or off; there is
no intensity modulation. Gated XYZ is useful for showing
constellation diagrams.
Push the Gated By screen button to select the Z (gate) source
channel.
The general purpose knob sets the Z-channel threshold level.
Z-channel signals above the set threshold are true and open the XY
signal gate; Z-channel signals below the set threshold are false and
close the XY signal gate. The gating channel is always a high-true
logic; to emulate a low-true gating logic, use the vertical menu to
invert the Z-channel signal.
XY and XYZ Cursors. Refer to page 3-- 21 for information on XY and
XYZ cursor readouts.
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Hard Copy
Hard Copy
Push the hard copy button at the left of the display to make a hard
copy. You can also store hard-copy images on a floppy disk (in
normal or compressed format) and then transfer them later to a PC
for printing or use in a report.
Connecting a Printer
Use the rear-panel RS-232 or GPIB (available on optional communication modules), Centronics, or Ethernet port to connect your
oscilloscope to a printer.
Setting Up to Print
Follow these steps to set up the oscilloscope to print a hard copy:
1. Push the UTILITY menu button.
2. Push the System screen button to select Hard Copy.
3. Push the Format screen button and then choose the printer
format appropriate for your application.
4. Push the Options screen button to select the image orientation
(portrait or landscape) as well as turn on or off hard copy file
compression.
5. Push the Ink Saver screen button and select On for most
applications. If you want the hard copy colors to be the same as
the screen colors, you can select Off (see page 3-- 29).
6. Push the Port screen button and select the port that your printer
is connected to, or select File to save the hard copy on a floppy
disk (see page 3-- 52).
7. Push the hard copy button
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Hard Copy
Key Points
Printer Formats. The oscilloscope supports the following printers and
file formats.
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Format
Description
TDS3PRT
Tektronix plug-in thermal printer
Thinkjet
HP monochrome ink-jet printer
Deskjet mono
HP monochrome ink-jet printer
Deskjet color
HP color inkjet printer
Laserjet
HP monochrome laser printer
Epson
Epson 9-pin and 24-pin dot matrix printers, C60 and

C80 inkjet printers
Interleaf
*.img Interleaf image object file format
TIFF
*.tif Tag image file format
RLE color
Windows color image file format
PCX mono
PC Paintbrush monochrome image file format
PCX color
PC Paintbrush color image file format
BMP mono
Windows monochrome image file format
BMP color
Windows color image file format
EPS mono
Encapsulated PostScript monochrome image
EPS color
Encapsulated PostScript color image
Bubble Jet
Canon BJC-50, BJC-80 color printers
DPU-3445
Seiko DPU-3445 thermal printer
PNG color
Portable Network Graphics color image
Hard Copy
Hard Copy File Compression. When compression is set to on, the
oscilloscope compresses the hard copy data, using the current printer
format, into a gnuzip file format, with the extension .gz. Compressing hard copy files lets you store more screen captures on a floppy
disk. Centronics output is never compressed. .gz files can be
decompressed using PKZIP or WinZip programs.
Color and Gray-Scale Printing. You can print a color hard copy that uses
the display colors. Gray-scale waveform information is printed as

shades of color. If you have a Deskjet or Laserjet monochrome
printer, gray-scale waveform information is printed as a dithered
image.
Ink Saver and Preview. As an alternative to printing the display colors,
turn on the Ink Saver function to print a hard copy with a white
background. This function saves printer ink while it preserves the
color coding of the waveforms and readouts, except for channel 1.
Because yellow ink is hard to see on white paper, Ink Saver prints
channel 1 using a dark blue ink. Ink saver also works with the
monochrome print formats.
Push and hold the Preview screen button to show how the colors will
appear on the paper.
Clear Spool. You can push the Clear Spool screen button to empty the
print spooler to stop a hard copy operation in progress, if the hard

copy port connection is not made due to incompatible settings (such
as baud rate), or if you lose the hard copy port connection before the
hard copy is complete.
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Hard Copy
Date and Time Stamp. To print the current date and time on your hard
copies, do these steps:

2. Push the System screen button to select Config.
3. Push the Set Date & Time screen button.
4. Set the Display Date/Time to On to add the current date and
time to the display screen.
5. Push the Menu Off button.
6. Push the hard copy button
Printer Error Message. To avoid printer errors, always power on the
printer and allow it to complete its initialization process before

powering on the oscilloscope. If you see a Hard copy device not
responding error message, power the oscilloscope off and then back
on, and then try printing again. If the printer still does not work,
check that the printer is online, you have selected the correct printer
format on the oscilloscope, there are no paper jams, and that the
printer cable is firmly connected to the printer and oscilloscope.
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Horizontal Controls
Horizontal Controls
Use the horizontal controls to adjust the time base, adjust the trigger
location, and to examine waveform details more closely.
Horizontal Position Control
When delay is off, the horizontal POSITION control moves the
trigger point within the acquired waveforms. You can select
full pretrigger, full posttrigger, or any point in between.
Use a pretrigger setting (trigger position near 100% of the record) to
acquire waveforms leading up to a trigger event. For example, if you
can trigger on an error condition, the waveforms leading up to the
error condition might tell you why the error occurred.
Use a posttrigger setting (trigger position near 0% of the record)
when you want to acquire waveforms that follow a trigger event. Use
a mid-screen setting when you are interested in information both
before and after the trigger event.
Pretrigger
Acquired
waveform
Trigger
point
Posttrigger
Acquired
waveform
See Delay Button on page 3-- 33 and Zoom Button on page 3-- 35 for
information about how the horizontal POSITION control operates
when these functions are active.
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Horizontal Controls
The trigger position is marked with the letter T at the top of the
graticule and also in the waveform record icon at the top of the
screen.
Trigger marker and
horizontal expansion point
Waveform record icon
The small inverted triangle is the horizontal expansion point. When

you change the horizontal SCALE setting, the waveforms contract or
expand about this point. When delay is off, the horizontal expansion
point is the same as the trigger point.
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Horizontal Controls
Delay Button
Push the DELAY button when you want to delay the acquisition
relative to the trigger event. Turn the horizontal POSITION control
counterclockwise to increase the delay; the trigger point moves to
the left and ultimately outside of the acquired waveform. Then, you
can adjust the horizontal SCALE to acquire more detail around the
area of interest (center of the screen).
When delay is on, the trigger point separates from the horizontal
expansion point. The horizontal expansion point stays at the center
of the screen. The trigger point can move off the screen; when this
happens, the trigger marker turns to point in the direction of the
trigger point.
Acquired waveform
Trigger point
Delay time
Expansion point
Use the delay feature when you want to acquire waveform detail that
is separated from the trigger event by a significant interval of time.
For example, you can trigger on a sync pulse that occurs once every
10 ms and then look at high-speed signal characteristics that occur
6 ms after the sync pulse.
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Horizontal Controls
In the screen example below, the trigger markers show that the
trigger point is before the acquired waveform. The delay time,
shown in the readout, is the time from the trigger point to the
expansion point (center screen).
Delay time readout
The interaction between delay and other functions is summarized in

the table below.
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Function
Delay off
Delay on
Trigger point
Any point within the

acquired waveform
Can occur prior to the

acquired waveform
Expansion point
Same as the trigger

point
Always center screen
Horizontal SCALE
Sets time base
Sets time base
Horizontal POSITION
Sets trigger position in

the acquired waveform
Sets delay time
Horizontal Controls
Horizontal Scale Control

Use the horizontal SCALE control to adjust the time base. When
delay is off, the scale expands or contracts around the trigger point.
When delay is on, the scale expands or contracts around the center of
the screen (see Delay Interactions on page 3-- 38 for possible
exceptions).
When the zoom function is active, use the horizontal SCALE control
to adjust the amount of horizontal magnification (the actual
time-base setting remains unchanged). The magnified waveforms
always expand or contract around the center of the screen.
Zoom Button
Push the zoom button to magnify the current acquisition along the
horizontal axis so you can see more detail. Use the horizontal
SCALE control to adjust the amount of magnification. Use the
horizontal POSITION control to select the portion of the waveform
you want to magnify. When zoom is on, changes you make to these
controls do not affect the actual time base or trigger position settings.
The split screen shows the entire selected waveform in the upper
window to give you a point of reference as you examine the details
in the lower window.
Actual time base
Zoom time base
Zoom position
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Horizontal Controls
Key Points
Maximum Zoom Magnification Factor. If you are using Normal
acquisition resolution, the maximum horizontal magnification factor

is 200X; in Fast-trigger the maximum is 10X.
Horizontal Zoom and Preview. There are two ways you can magnify a
stopped acquisition, horizontal zoom or preview. The differences in

how horizontal zoom and preview interact with other functions are
shown below.
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Function
Horizontal zoom
Horizontal preview
Horizontal SCALE
Sets magnification factor Changes time base for

the next acquisition
Horizontal POSITION
Selects portion of waveform to magnify
Changes trigger position

or delay time for the next
acquisition
DELAY button
Turns delay on and off
Turns delay on and off
Math waveform
Remains valid; magnifies Remains fixed; does not

and positions with other track changes to channel
waveforms
waveforms
Cursors and automatic

measurements
Remain functional with

valid readouts
Remain locked to channel waveforms
Gray-scale
Gray-scale information
may be temporarily reduced
Gray-scale information is
lost
Horizontal Controls
Slow Horizontal Settings. At horizontal SCALE settings of 40 ms/div
or slower, the oscilloscope may display waveforms in roll mode. As

the rolling waveform fills the screen, the waveform intensity and
vector fill appears to decrease. The oscilloscope automatically
reduces the number of displayed points in order to maintain a high
acquisition rate: this does not represent a loss of acquired data.
When you stop the acquisition, the original waveform intensity and
vector fill returns to the display.
Using Zoom and Delay Together. You can use both zoom and delay at
the same time to magnify a delayed acquisition.

Fast Time-Base Settings. At the fastest time-base settings, only a
portion of the waveform shows in the display. The waveform record

button
icon indicates that portion with brackets. Push the zoom
and then use the horizontal POSITION control to scroll through the
entire waveform to see any portion you want. The affected time-base
settings are shown below.
Acquisition resolution
Affected time-base settings
Normal
100 ns/div to 1 ns/div
Fast Trigger
4 ns/div to 1 ns/div
At the fastest time-base settings, the maximum zoom magnification

factor is also reduced.
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Horizontal Controls
Delay Interactions. The maximum delay setting is a function of the
time-base setting and acquisition resolution. If you set a large

positive or negative delay, that amount of delay might be automatically reduced if you make the following additional control changes:
H Change to a faster time-base setting
H Change from Fast Trigger to Normal acquisition resolution
If the delay reduction occurs, it may cause the waveform horizontal
position to shift.
Negative Delay. You can select up to ten divisions of negative delay.
At the fastest time base settings, you can use negative delay to see
more of the waveform that occurs before the trigger point.
Roll Mode Display. To obtain a rolling display similar to a strip-chart
recorder, turn off zoom and delay, select the Auto trigger mode, and
set the horizontal SCALE control to 40 ms/div or slower. Subsequent
changes to the horizontal SCALE cause the roll-mode display to
erase and restart.
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Measure
Measure
Push the MEASURE button to show the measure menu.
MEASURE
Bottom
Side
Select
Measurement
Remove
Measurement
Description
See table on page 3--44 for a description of the automatic measurements.
Measurement 1
Measurement 2
Measurement 3
Measurement 4
Removes a specific measurement.
All Measurements Removes all measurements.

Gating
Off
Use to take measurements on the full

waveform record.
Screen
Use to take measurements on the

portion of the waveform on screen.
Cursors
Use to take measurements on the

portion of the waveform between the
V Bar cursors.
Bring Selected
Cursor to Center
Screen
Moves the active cursor to center

screen.
Bring Both Cursors On Screen
Moves any off-screen cursor onto the

screen.
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Measure
Bottom
Side
Description
High-Low Setup
Auto Select
Automatically uses the best measurement method depending on the signal

characteristics.
Histogram
Use to measure pulses.
Min-Max
Use to measure other wave shapes.
Set Levels in %
or units
Use to choose custom reference

levels in relative or absolute units.
High Reference
Sets custom high reference level.
Mid Reference
Sets custom mid reference level.
Mid 2 Ref
Sets the custom mid reference level

for the Delay and Phase measurement
second waveform.
Low Reference
Sets custom low reference level.
Set to Defaults
Sets reference levels to default values.
Measurement 1-Measurement 4
Selects the measurement for which to

display markers that show the portion
of the waveform used to calculate the
measurement value.
Off
Turns measurement indicators off.
Reference Levels
Indicators
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Measure
Key Points
Choosing Measurements. You can perform up to four automatic
measurements and display them along the right side of the graticule.
All four measurements can apply to a single channel or you can
spread the measurements over several channels. You can also take
measurements on math and reference waveforms.
First push a channel, MATH, or REF button to select the waveform
you want to measure and then select a measurement. The table
beginning on page 3-- 44 describes the measurements in detail.
Measurement Interaction with Preview. If you change a vertical or
horizontal control setting while acquisition is stopped or is waiting

for trigger, measurements track the changes and remain valid.
Taking Gray-Scale Measurements. Using cursors is often the best way to
take simple measurements on waveforms that contain significant

gray-scale information. The automatic measurements operate only
on the latest acquisition, not on the previous acquisitions that are
displayed in gray scale. However, you can set the cursors to surround
and measure the gray-scale area of the waveform.
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Measure
High-Low Setup. The oscilloscope determines the 10%, 50%, or 90%
levels of the waveform and then uses them to calculate the

measurements. You can choose the method used to determine these
levels:
H Histogram sets the values statistically; it finds the most common
value either above or below the midpoint (depending on whether
it is defining the high or low reference level). Since this
statistical approach ignores short-term aberrations (overshoot,
ringing, noise), histogram is the best method for measuring
digital waveforms and pulses.
H Min-max uses the highest and lowest values of the waveform
record. This method is best for measuring waveforms that have
no large, flat portions at a common value, such as sine waves and
triangle waves.
H Auto Select chooses one of the above methods automatically
depending on the signal characteristics. Auto Select chooses the
histogram method if the histogram contains prominent peaks. If
not, Auto Select chooses the min-max method.
Measurement Gating. You can use the gating feature to limit
measurements to the portion of the waveform that is on the screen or

between the cursors.
When you turn Screen gating on, the oscilloscope only uses the
waveform points on screen in its measurements. This function is
useful at the fastest time base settings or when you want to take
is on).
measurements on a magnified waveform (when zoom
When you turn Cursor gating on, the oscilloscope displays vertical
bar cursors. Use the general purpose knob and SELECT button to
place the cursors around the area of interest.
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Measure
In the example below, the cursors surround the second positive-going

pulse so the oscilloscope can measure the width of that pulse.
When gating is off, the oscilloscope takes measurements over the

entire waveform record.
Using Measurement Gating with Cursors. If V Bar cursors are already on
when you select Cursor gating, the cursors do both functions at the
same time. The cursor readouts are displayed at the same time that
the cursors gate the automatic measurements.
If H Bar cursors are on when you select cursor gating, the H Bar
cursors are turned off.
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Measure
Measurement name
Definition
Amplitude Measured over the entire waveform.

Amplitude = High (100%) - Low (0%)
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Burst
Width
The duration of a burst. Measured over the entire

waveform.
Cycle
Mean
The arithmetic mean over the first cycle in the

waveform.
Cycle
RMS
The true Root Mean Square voltage over the first

cycle in the waveform.
Delay
Timing measurement. The time between the MidRef

crossings of two different waveforms or the gated
region of the waveforms.
Fall Time
Time that the falling edge of the first pulse in the

waveform takes to fall from 90% to 10% of its
amplitude.
Frequency
Reciprocal of the period of the first cycle in the

waveform. Measured in Hertz (Hz).
High
The value used as 100%. Calculated using either

the min/max or the histogram method. Measured
over the entire waveform.
Measure
Measurement name
Definition
Low
The value used as 0%. Calculated using either the

min/max or the histogram method. Measured over
the entire waveform.
Max
The maximum amplitude. The most positive peak

voltage measured over the entire waveform.
Mean
The arithmetic mean over the entire waveform.
Min
The minimum amplitude. The most negative peak

voltage measured over the entire waveform.
Negative
Duty
Cycle
Measurement of the first cycle in

the waveform.
Negative Width
Negative Duty Cycle =
100%
Period
Negative
Measured over the entire waveform.
Overshoot
Negative Overshoot = LowMin 100%
Amplitude
Negative
Width
Measurement of the first negative pulse in the

waveform. The time between the 50% amplitude
points.
Pk-- Pk

Peak-to-peak = Max - Min
Period
Time it takes for the first complete signal cycle to

complete in the waveform. Measured in seconds.
Phase
Timing measurement. The amount one waveform

leads or lags another in time. Expressed in degrees,
where 360_ comprise one waveform cycle.
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Measure
Measurement name
Positive
Duty
Cycle
Definition
Measurement of the first cycle in the waveform.
Positive Duty Cycle = Positive Width 100%
Period
Positive
Overshoot
MaxHigh
Positive Overshoot =
100%
Amplitude
Positive
Width
Measurement of the first positive pulse in the

waveform. The time between the 50% amplitude
points.
Rise Time
Time that the leading edge of the first pulse in the

waveform takes to rise from 10% to 90% of its
amplitude.
RMS
The true Root Mean Square voltage over the entire

waveform.
Snapshot All
Measurements
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Displays all measurement values (except two-channel measurements) at the time you pushed the
Snapshot All Measurements button, for the
selected waveform. Push the Snapshot All
Measurements button to update the list values.
Push the MENU OFF button to clear the list from
the screen.
QuickMenu
QuickMenu
QUICKMENU
Push the QUICKMENU button to see a set of frequently used menu

functions on the display. QuickMenus simplify oscilloscope
operation and can increase your productivity.
Scope is a standard QuickMenu for general purpose oscilloscope use.
Some optional application modules also include a custom QuickMenu display. See page 1-- 29 for an example of the Scope QuickMenu.
Key Points
Using the QuickMenus. To use a QuickMenu, push the screen button
that corresponds to the control you need to set. Push the screen
button repeatedly to choose one of the settings. The small arrow icon
indicates that there are additional settings available that are not
shown.
You can use most of the front-panel controls at the same time you
are using a QuickMenu. For example, if you push a channel button
to select a different channel, the QuickMenu changes to show
information about that channel.
Using Other Menus. You can still use the regular menus. For example,
if you push the MEASURE button, you can set up and take
automatic waveform measurements in the usual way. If you return to
the QuickMenu, the measurement is still displayed on the screen.
Selecting Between QuickMenus. You may have optional application
modules installed that also have QuickMenu displays. To select the

QuickMenu you want to use, push the MENU screen button. This
menu item is shown only if application modules that contain a
QuickMenu are installed.
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Save/Recall
Save/Recall
Push the SAVE/RECALL button to show the save/recall menu.
SAVE/RECALL
Bottom
Side
Description
Save Current
Setup
To File
Saves a setup to disk.
To Setup 1
...
To Setup 10
Saves a setup to nonvolatile memory.
Recall Saved Set- From File

up
Recall Setup 1
...
Recall Setup 10
Recalls a setup from disk.
Recall Factory
Setup
OK Confirm
Factory Init
Initializes the setup.
Save Wfm
To File
Saves one or more waveforms to a

file. Selecting this menu item changes
the side menu contents. See
page 3--50.
To Ref1
...
To Ref4
Saves the selected waveform to

nonvolatile memory. See page 3--51.
From File
Recall Ref1
...
Recall Ref4
Recalls a waveform from disk and

displays it as a reference waveform.
Recall Wfm
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Recalls a setup from nonvolatile

memory.
Save/Recall
Bottom
Side
Description
File Utilities
Accesses floppy disk file utilities. Refer to description on

page 3--52.
Labels
Lets you assign unique labels to reference waveforms and

instrument setups stored in nonvolatile memory. Refer to
page 3--54 for a description of how to edit label text.
Key Points
Saving Setups. To save the current setup to nonvolatile memory, push
the Save Current Setup screen button and then select one of the ten
storage locations. Then, push the OK Overwrite Saved Setup screen
button to complete the operation or the MENU OFF button to cancel
the operation.
Recalling Setups. To recall a setup from nonvolatile memory, push the
Recall Setup screen button and then select one of the ten storage
locations.
Recalling the Factory Setup. Recall the factory setup to initialize the
oscilloscope to a known setup. Appendix B describes the Factory

Setup in detail.
To recall the factory setup, push the Recall Factory Setup screen
button. Then, push the OK Recall Factory Setup screen button to
complete the operation.
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Save/Recall
Saving a Waveform to File. When you push the To File side menu
button, the oscilloscope changes the side menu contents. The

following table describes these side menu items for saving data to a
disk file.
Side menu button
Description
Internal File Format
Sets the oscilloscope to save waveform data to disk

in internal waveform save file (.isf) format. This
format is the fastest to write and creates the
smallest-sized files. Use the internal waveform
format if you intend to recall a waveform and store it
into reference memory for viewing or measuring.
Spreadsheet File Format Sets the oscilloscope to save waveform data to disk
as a comma-separated data file compatible with
most spreadsheet programs.
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Mathcad File Format
Sets the oscilloscope to save waveform data to disk

in Mathcad format. Use this format if you intend to
import the waveform data into Mathcad software.
Save Active Waveforms

to Consecutive Files
Immediately saves all active waveforms to

consecutively-numbered files in internal save file
(.isf) format. This menu item is only available when
the Internal File Format is selected.
Save Active Waveforms

to Selected File
Immediately saves all active waveforms to a single

spreadsheet or Mathcad format file. This menu item
is only available when either spreadsheet orMathcad file format is selected.
Save <wfm> to selected

file
Immediately saves the selected active waveform,

math waveform, or reference waveform data to disk
using the selected file format.
Save/Recall
Saving a Waveform to Reference Memory. To save a waveform to
nonvolatile memory, first select the waveform you want to save.

Push the Save Wfm screen button and then select one of the four
reference waveform locations. See page 3-- 86 for an alternate
method you can use to save waveforms.
Saved waveforms contain only the most current acquisition;
gray-scale information, if any, is not saved.
Displaying a Reference Waveform. To display a waveform stored in
nonvolatile memory, push the REF button and then push the Ref1,
Ref2, Ref3, or Ref4 screen button.
When a reference waveform is selected, it appears brighter than

other reference waveforms. Reference waveforms do not contain
gray-scale information.
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Save/Recall
Removing a Reference Waveform from the Display. To remove a
reference waveform from the display, push the REF button and then
the Ref1, Ref2, Ref3, or Ref4 screen button to select a reference
waveform. Push the waveform off
button. The reference
waveform is still in nonvolatile memory and can be displayed again.
Erasing All Setups and Waveforms. See Tek Secure on page 3-- 73 for
instructions on how to erase all setups and waveforms saved in

nonvolatile memory.
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
This section describes how to use the disk drive. The File Utilities
submenu is shown below.
SAVE/RECALL
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Bottom
Side
Description
File Utilities
Delete
Deletes a file.
Rename
Renames a file.
Copy
Copies a file to another directory.
Print
Prints a file to a printer connected to

one of the hard copy ports.
Create Directory
Creates a new directory.
Confirm Delete
Turns On or Off a confirmation

message before files are deleted.
Overwrite Lock
Sets file overwrite protection to On or

Off.
Format
Formats a disk (erases all files).
Save/Recall
Key Points
Upgrading Firmware. You can use the disk drive to upgrade the
oscilloscope firmware or install new application packages. See the

documentation provided with these packages for instructions.
Navigating the File System. When you insert an IBM-formatted disk
and push the File Utilities screen button, the oscilloscope shows a list
of directories and files on the disk.
Use the general purpose knob to select a directory or file. To change
the working directory, select the directory and then push the
SELECT button. To move up one directory level, select .. and then
push the SELECT button.
Automatic File Numbering. The oscilloscope gives all files created by
the oscilloscope the default name TEK?????, where the question

marks are placeholders for an automatic number sequence from
00000 to 99999.
You can change the TEK????? file to a new name with up to eight
characters. If you use fewer than eight characters and include trailing
question marks, the oscilloscope numbers the files sequentially if
more than one are saved with the same base name.
For example, if you rename the TEK?????.ISF file to TEST??.ISF
for a series of saved waveforms, the oscilloscope saves the first one
as TEST00.ISF, the second one as TEST01.ISF, up to the last one as
TEST99.ISF.
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Save/Recall
Editing File, Directory, Reference Waveform, or Instrument Setup Names.
You can edit file names,directory names, reference waveform and

instrument setup labels, and Ethernet parameters (TDS3EM only).
Use the general purpose knob to select an alphanumeric character.
Use the screen buttons described below to edit and enter the new
name.
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Screen button
Function
Enter Char
Enters the selected character into the field.
and
Moves the cursor to a different character in the field.
Back Space
Deletes the character before the cursor location.
Delete
Deletes the character at the cursor location.
Clear
Erases the current field value.
and
Selects the field that you want to edit.
OK Accept
Applies all field values.
MENU OFF
Exits the menu without applying field values.
Save/Recall
Deleting Files. To delete a file, select the file with the general purpose
knob, push the Delete screen button, and then push the OK Delete
screen button when you see the confirmation screen.
If you do not want to see a confirmation screen each time you delete
a file, push the Confirm Delete screen button to set it to Off.
Renaming Files. To rename a file, select the file with the general
purpose knob, push the Rename screen button, and then follow the
instructions on page 3-- 54.
Once a directory is created, you cannot rename it. However, you can
delete the directory and create a new one with a new name.
Copying Files and Directories. To copy a file or directory, select the file
or directory with the general purpose knob and push the Copy screen
button. Now use the general purpose knob and SELECT button to
select a destination directory. Push the copy confirmation screen
button to complete the operation.
Printing Files. You can print files through any installed printer port to
your printer. This function is especially useful if you want to print

hard copy files that you have stored on a disk.
To print a file, select the file with the general purpose knob. Push the
Print screen button and then select the port to which your printer is
connected. Make sure that the oscilloscope is set to send the correct
file format to your printer.
Creating a Directory. To create a directory, use the general purpose
knob and SELECT button to select the working directory where you
want the new directory to reside. Push the Create Directory screen
button and then follow the instructions on page 3-- 54.
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Save/Recall
Formatting a Disk. The oscilloscope can format 1.44 MB IBM-compat-
ible disks. To format a disk, insert it into the disk drive. Push the
Format screen button and then push the OK Confirm Format screen
button to confirm the operation. If you decide not to format the disk,
push the MENU OFF button to stop the format operation.
CAUTION. To avoid loss of data, do not format disks that already
contain important data. When you format a disk, all files and
directories will be erased and can never be recovered.
Setting Protections. The oscilloscope provides two protections to help
you prevent accidental loss of data:

H Confirm Delete shows a confirmation message each time you try
to delete a file. You can turn Confirm Delete off if you do not
want to see the message.
H Overwrite Lock prevents the oscilloscope from writing over
existing files. You can turn Overwrite Lock off if you want to be
able to write over existing files.
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Save/Recall
File Extensions. Files written by the oscilloscope have the following
extensions. The oscilloscope can only read files with the SET, MSK,
and ISF extensions.
File extension
File type
*.SET
Saved setup file
*.ISF
Saved waveform file, Internal format
*.CSV
Saved waveform file, Spreadsheet format
*.DAT
Saved waveform file, Mathcad format
*.TJ
Hard copy file, Thinkjet format
*.DJ
Hard copy file, Deskjet format
*.LJ
Hard copy file, Laserjet format
*.IBM
Hard copy file, Epson format
*.IMG
Hard copy file, Interleaf format
*.TIF
Hard copy file, TIFF format
*.RLE
Hard copy file, RLE format
*.PCX
Hard copy file, PCX format
*.BMP
Hard copy file, BMP format
*.EPS
Hard copy file, EPS format
*.BJC
Hard copy file, Bubble Jet format
*.DPU
Hard copy file, Seiko DPU-3445 format
*.GZ
Gnuzip-compressed hard copy file
*.MSK
Mask geometry file (requires TDS3TMT module)
*.PNG
Hard copy file, Portable Network Graphics format
*.PRT
Hard copy file, TDS3PRT thermal printer format
*.C60, *.C80
Hard Copy file, Epson C60 or C80 inkjet format
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Trigger Controls
Trigger Controls
Push the trigger MENU button to show the trigger menu and then
push the Type screen button to select Edge or Video. See pages 3-- 64
and 3-- 69 for descriptions of Edge and Video trigger.
See the TDS3TRG Advanced Trigger user manual, or (if installed)
the TDS3VID Extended Video application module user manual, for
more information.
Trigger Level
Use the trigger LEVEL control to adjust the trigger level. When you
change the trigger level, a horizontal line temporarily appears to
show you the level on screen. After the line disappears, the trigger
level is marked with a small arrow.
Trigger level
marker
Trigger level
readout
Set to 50%
Push the SET TO 50% button to set the trigger level to the 50%
amplitude level of the trigger source waveform.
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Trigger Controls
Force Trigger
Push the FORCE TRIG button to force an immediate trigger event,
even in the absence of a signal. This function is useful in these
situations:
H If you do not see a waveform on the screen when using Normal
trigger mode, push FORCE TRIG to acquire the signal baseline
to verify that it is on the screen.
H After you push the SINGLE SEQ button to set up for a single
shot acquisition, you can push the FORCE TRIG button to do a
practice acquisition to verify the control settings.
B Trigger
To use the B trigger, the A trigger type must be Edge. Push the
trigger MENU and B TRIG buttons to show the B-trigger menu and
to activate triggering using both the A and B triggers. The light next
to the B TRIG button indicates B trigger is active. Push the B TRIG
button again to return to the single A trigger.
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Trigger Controls
Bottom
Side
Description
B Trigger After A
B Trigger After A
Time
Sets the oscilloscope to trigger on the

next B-trigger event that occurs after a
specified period of time from the A
trigger. Use the general purpose knob
to set the time value.
Set to Delay Time Sets the B Trigger After A Time value

(BM) then Set to the horizontal BM value, then
(BM) to 0s
sets BM to zero seconds. BM is
the delay time from the B trigger point
to the expansion point (center screen).
Source
Coupling
Slope
Set to Min
Sets B Trigger After A time to 26.4 ns.
B Events

nth B-trigger event after the A trigger.
Use the general purpose knob to set
the event value.
Set to Min
Sets the B events count to 1.

Sets Source, coupling, slope, and
level for the B trigger.
trigger These settings
are independent of similar settings for
the A trigger. See page 3--64 for
descriptions of these menu items.
items
Level
The trigger wait time is the minimum time between the A and B
triggers. The trigger wait time is not the same as the horizontal delay
time. You can use the horizontal delay function to delay acquisition
relative to any trigger event, whether it is from the A trigger alone or
from a trigger setup that involves both the A and B triggers.
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Trigger Controls
The following figures show wait-for-time and wait-for-events

triggering and how they relate to the horizontal delay time.
Pretrigger record
Posttrigger record
acquired waveform record
Trigger point A
delay time
Trigger point B
Trigger
source A
Trigger
source B
Wait for time
trigger wait time
Pretrigger record
Posttrigger record
acquired waveform record
Trigger point A
Trigger point B
delay time
Trigger
source A
Trigger
source B
Wait for events
waiting for nth event

(where n=5)
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Trigger Controls
After the A trigger event is recognized, the oscilloscope begins

counting B trigger events. However, for the first B event to be
counted, that event must consist of both an opposite-polarity edge
and the edge that is counted. The opposite-polarity edge must occur
5 ns after the A trigger arming event. If this condition is not met,
the oscilloscope does not count the first event, which results in a
trigger on the n+1st event. Refer to the following figure, where n=3
and A and B trigger slopes are set to rising edge.
Trigger point
Arming
event A
5 ns
Trigger
event B
(for n=3)
Opposite-polarity edge
Trigger point
Arming
event A
Trigger
event B
(for n=3)
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4 (n+1)
Trigger Controls
Trigger Status
The readout at the top of the screen shows you the current trigger
status. The table below explains the trigger status indicators.
Trigger status
Explanation
Auto
The oscilloscope is acquiring using auto trigger. Valid

trigger events, if any, are infrequent.
Trigd
The oscilloscope is acquiring using valid trigger events

that are frequent enough to avoid auto triggering.
PrTrig
The oscilloscope is acquiring the pretrigger part of the

waveforms. This status is shown only at the slowest
time/division settings.
Trig?
The oscilloscope has acquired the pretrigger part of the

waveforms and is waiting for a valid trigger event.
BTrig?
The A trigger event has occurred. The oscilloscope is

armed and waiting for a valid B trigger event.
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Trigger Controls
Edge Trigger
Use Edge triggering to trigger on the rising or falling edge of the
input signal at the trigger threshold.
Bottom
Side
Description
Ch1 - Ch4
Sets the trigger source to a specific

channel.
AC Line
Sets the trigger source to use the AC line

signal (not available when operating with
batteries).
Ext

source.
eexternal
e a trigger
gge sou
ce Ext/10
/ 0 aattenuates
e ua es
the external trigger signal by a factor of
10. See page 3--67.
Type = Edge
Source
Ext/10
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Ext Probe
nnX
Voltage / Current
(4-channel only)
Set this value to match the attenuation

factor and the type of probe (voltage or
current) that is attached to the external
trigger connector. Push the menu button
to select the probe type. Use the general
purpose knob to set the attenuation
factor. The default values are 1x and
voltage.
Vert
Sets the trigger source to the lowestnumbered active channel in the display.
Trigger Controls
Bottom
Side
Description
Source
(cont.)
Alternating
(all active channels)
Sequentially uses each active channel as

a trigger source, from the lowest-numbered active channel to the highest-numbered active channel. See page 3--67.
Coupling
DC
Selects DC coupling.
HF Reject
Rejects frequencies above 30 kHz in the

trigger signal.
LF Reject
Rejects frequencies below 1 kHz in the

trigger signal.
Noise Reject
DC coupling with low sensitivity to reject

noise in the trigger signal.
/ (rising edge)
Triggers on the rising edge of a signal.
\ (falling edge)
Triggers on the falling edge of a signal.
Level
Use to set the trigger level with the

general purpose knob.
Set to TTL
Sets the trigger level to +1.4 V for TTL

logic.
Set to ECL
Sets the trigger level to --1.3 V for ECL

logic (Vee = --5.2 V).
Set to 50%
Sets the trigger level to the 50% amplitude level of the signal.
Slope
Level
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Trigger Controls
Bottom
Side
Mode & Hold- Auto (untriggered

off
roll)
Description
Enables free-running and roll-mode
acquisitions.
Normal
Triggers only on valid trigger events.
Holdoff (time)
Sets holdoff to a specific time.
Holdoff (% of record)
Sets holdoff to a percent of the record

duration.
Set to Min
Sets holdoff to the minimum value.
Key Points
Displaying the Trigger Source. You do not have to display a channel to
use it as a trigger source.

Normal and Auto Mode. Use Normal trigger mode when you want to
trigger only on a valid event. Use Auto trigger mode when you want
the acquisition to occur, even when there is not a valid trigger event.
Also choose Auto when you want a rolling waveform, with no
trigger, at the slower time base settings. See page 3-- 38 for more
information about roll mode.
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Trigger Controls
External Trigger. The trigger level range for the EXT setting is - 0.8 V
to +0.8 V. The trigger level range for the EXT/10 setting is - 8 V to

+8 V.
For best external trigger performance, apply a square-wave signal
with amplitude greater than the specified minimum level range and
with well-defined transitions.
Alternating Trigger. Alternating trigger sequentially uses each active
channel as a trigger source, from the lowest-numbered active

channel to the highest-numbered active channel. Alternating trigger
is available in all trigger menus except for logic triggers.
Alternating trigger uses the current trigger settings to trigger on all
active channels; there is not a separate trigger setup for each
channel. Therefore, the trigger settings must be able to trigger on all
active signals in order to produce a stable triggered display. If one or
more of the source signals do not meet the trigger settings, the
oscilloscope either waits for that source channel to trigger (Normal
trigger mode) or autotriggers (Auto trigger mode).
Due to image persistence, all alternating trigger active channels may
appear to be synchronized. However, this does not mean that the
displayed signals are synchronized. Also, alternating trigger does not
use EXT, EXT/10, or Line signals as trigger sources.
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Trigger Controls
Holdoff. You can use holdoff to help stabilize the display of complex
waveforms. After you press the Mode & Holdoff screen button, use
the general purpose knob to set the holdoff time as an absolute value
or as a percent of the record duration.
Holdoff begins when the oscilloscope recognizes a trigger event and
disables the trigger system until acquisition is complete. The trigger
system remains disabled during the holdoff time.
Acquisition
interval
Acquisition
interval
Trigger level
Indicates
trigger points
Holdoff
Holdoff
Holdoff
New triggers are not recognized during the holdoff time.
NOTE. For best results, choose Normal trigger mode when using long
holdoff settings (10 ms or greater).
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Trigger Controls
Video Trigger
Choose video triggering to trigger on the odd fields, even fields, or
on all the lines of an NTSC, PAL, or SECAM video signal. See the
TDS3VID Extended Video or TDS3SDI 601 Digital Video
application module manual for more information if that module is
installed.
Bottom
Side
Description
525/NTSC
Triggers on a NTSC signal.
625/PAL
Triggers on a PAL signal.
SECAM
Triggers on a SECAM signal.
Type Video
Standard
Source
Trigger On
See page 3--64 for descriptions of

these menu items.
Odd
Even
Triggers on odd or even fields in an

interlaced signal
signal.
All Fields
Triggers on any field in an interlaced

or noninterlaced signal.
All Lines
Triggers on all lines.
Mode & Holdoff
See page 3--66 for descriptions of

these menu items.
Key Points
Displaying the Trigger Source. You do not have to display a channel to
use it as a trigger source.

Sync Pulses. When you choose Video, the trigger always occurs on
negative-going sync pulses. If your video signal has positive-going

sync pulses, invert the signal using the Vertical menu. See page 3-- 81
for information about inverting a signal.
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Utility
Utility
The following are examples of what you can do with each of the six
branches in the Utility menu:
H Use Config to select a language or set the time and date.
H Use Apps if an installed application module places items in this
menu. See the documentation provided with your application
packages for more information.
H Use I/O to set up the communication ports.
H Use Hard Copy to set up hard copy parameters. Refer to Hard
Copy on page 3-- 27 for information about setting up and printing
a hard copy.
H Use Cal to compensate the signal path.
H Use Diags to run internal diagnostic routines.
Push the UTILITY button to show the utility menu. Then, push the
System screen button to choose the branch. The remaining items in
the utility menu change depending on the branch you choose.
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Utility
Configure System
Use the System Config branch to access these functions.
UTILITY
Bottom
Side
Description
English
Use to choose your native language.

Most on
on-screen
screen text appears in the
language you choose.
System Config
Language
Franais
Deutsch
Italiano
Espaol
Portugus
(Russian)
(Japanese)
(Korean)
(Simplified
Chinese)
(Traditional
Chinese)
Set Date & Time
Display Date/
Time
Use to turn the date/time display On or

Off.
Hour Min
Use to set the internal clock with the

current hour and minute.
Month Day

current month and day.
Year

current year.
OK Enter Date/
Time
Sets the date and time of the internal

clock.
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Utility
Bottom
Side
Description
Battery TimeOuts
Power Off TimeOut
Use to set the time before an automatic shut down.
Backlight TimeOut
Use to set the time before the backlight automatically turns off.
Tek Secure Erase

Memory
Erases all nonvolatile waveform and

setup memory.
Version
Use to see the firmware version.
Key Points
Setting the Date and Time. To set the internal clock with the current
date and time, push the Set Date & Time screen button. Use the
general purpose knob to set the values after you push the screen
buttons for the year, day and month, hour and minute. Push the OK
Enter Date/Time screen button to complete the operation.
Power Off Time-Out. Use this feature to automatically turn the
oscilloscope to standby if it is not being used. Use the general

purpose knob to set the power off time-out delay to a fixed time or
to (time-out off). Cycle the power switch to turn the oscilloscope
back on after an automatic shut down.
Power off time-out operates only when you use battery power.
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Utility
Backlight Time-Out. Press this button to adjust the backlight time-out
delay. This feature automatically turns the backlight off after a

period of time if the oscilloscope is not being used. Use the general
purpose knob to set the backlight time-out delay to a fixed time or to
(time-out off). Push any button to turn the backlight back on after
an automatic time-out.
Backlight time-out operates only when you use battery power.
Tek Secure. If you have acquired confidential data on your oscillo-
scope, you may want to execute the Tek Secure function before you
return the oscilloscope to general use. The Tek Secure function does
the following tasks:
H Replaces all waveforms in all reference memories with null
sample values
H Replaces the current front-panel setup and all stored setups with
the factory setup
H Calculates the checksums of all waveform memory and setup
memory locations to verify successful completion of waveform
and setup erasure
H Displays a confirmation or warning message if the checksum
calculation is successful or unsuccessful
After you execute the Tek Secure function, you must turn off the
oscilloscope power and then turn the power back on to complete the
process.
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Utility
I/O System
Use the System I/O branch to access these functions.
UTILITY
Bottom
Side
Description
Talk/Listen Address
Sets the GPIB address.
Hard Copy (Talk

Only)
Sets the GPIB port to talk only for

making hard copies.
Off Bus
Disables the GPIB port.
Debug
Enables and disables a message

window to help you debug GPIB
problems.
Baud Rate
Sets the baud rate in steps from 1200

to 38400.
Flagging
Use to enable hard flagging (RTS/

CTS) or turn flagging off.
EOL
Selects end-of-line terminator.
Debug

window to help you debug RS-232
problems.
Set RS-232 Parameters to Default Values
Sets baud rate = 9600, hard flagging =

on, and EOL = LF.
System I/O
GPIB
(TDS3GV)
RS-232
(TDS3GV)
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Utility
Bottom
Side
Description
Ethernet Network
Settings
Change Instrument Settings
Displays a list of fields in which you set

oscilloscope Ethernet parameters
such as address, instrument name,
domain name, and so on. See AppenAppen
dix G, Ethernet Setup, for information
on setting the oscilloscope Ethernet
network parameters.
DHCP/BOOTP
Ethernet Printer
Settings
Debug

window to help you debug Ethernet
problems.
Test Connection
Tests the oscilloscopes Ethernet

connection.
Add Printer
Adds, renames, or deletes an Ethernet

network printer from the oscilloscope
printer list. See Appendix G, Ethernet
Setup,
p for information on settingg the
oscilloscope
ill
Eth
Ethernett network
t k printer
i t
parameters.
Rename Printer
Delete Printer
Confirm Delete
Enables or disables displaying a

confirmation message before deleting
a printer from the oscilloscope printer
list.
Key Points
More Information. Refer to the TDS3000 & TDS3000B Series Digital
Phosphor Oscilloscope Programmer Manual for more information

about using the Ethernet, RS-232 and GPIB ports.
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Utility
RS-232 Troubleshooting. If you are having difficulties with RS-232
communication, try the following remedies:

H Verify that you are using the correct RS-232 cable and adapters.
Most computers require a null-modem connection to the
oscilloscope. Most printers require a straight-through connection
to the oscilloscope.
H Verify that the RS-232 cable is connected to the correct port on
your computer or hard copy device.
H Reset the RS-232 parameters to defaults and then set the baud
rate to match the computer or hard copy device. The default
settings (except baud rate) are standard on most computers and
hard copy devices.
H Enable the debug window to see the RS-232 status, errors, data
transmitted, and data received.
GPIB Guidelines. Follow these guidelines when you connect your
oscilloscope to a GPIB network:

H Turn off the oscilloscope and all external devices before
connecting the oscilloscope to the GPIB network.
H Assign a unique device address to the oscilloscope. Two devices
cannot share the same device address.
H Turn on at least two-thirds of the GPIB devices while using the
network.
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Utility
Calibration System
Use the System Cal branch to access these functions.
UTILITY
Bottom
Side
Description
System Cal
Signal Path
Compensates the signal paths to

obtain best measurement accuracy.
Factory Cal
Used to calibrate the oscilloscope.

This is a service function only.
Cal Due Control
Notify After Hours Sets the number of hours of operation

of Operation
before notifying you that a calibration
is due.
Notify After Years
of Elapsed Time
Sets the number of years before

notifying you that a calibration is due.
Key Points
Signal Path Compensation. For maximum accuracy at any time, run the
signal path compensation routine just before taking critical

measurements. To meet accuracy specifications, run the routine if
the ambient temperature changes by 10 C or more.
Before running the routine, disconnect any probes or cables from the
channel inputs. Then, push the Signal Path and OK Compensate
Signal Path screen buttons to confirm that you are ready to proceed.
The routine takes several minutes to complete.
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Utility
Factory Cal. Service personnel use these functions to calibrate the
oscilloscope internal voltage references using external sources. Refer

to your Tektronix field office or representative for assistance with
these processes.
Cal Due Control. The calibration due notification occurs only in the
power-on screen. Set the controls to if you do not want to be

notified when calibration is due.
Diagnostic System
Use the System Diag branch to access these functions.
UTILITY
Bottom
Side
Description
System Diags
Execute
Loop
Error Log
Starts diagnostics.
Once
Executes the diagnostic loop once.
Always
Executes the diagnostic loop continuously.
Until Fail
Executes until a failure occurs.
Page Up
Use to see the previous error log

page.
Page Down
Use to see the next error log page.
Key Points
Starting Diagnostics. To execute the built-in diagnostic routines,
disconnect all cables or probes from the oscilloscope inputs, and then
push the OK Run Test screen button.
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Utility
Stopping Diagnostics. Choose how you want the diagnostic routines to
execute:
H Loop Once runs all diagnostic routines one time and then stops.
H Loop Always runs the diagnostic routines continuously. Push the
RUN/STOP and then the MENU OFF buttons to resume normal
operation.
H Loop Until Fail runs the diagnostic routines until the oscilloscope
fails a test or until you cycle the power.
Error Log. The error log contains summary data gathered over the life
of the oscilloscope. The error log lists the last 100 errors encountered. The last error in the list is the most recent.
Under normal circumstances, the error log should be empty. Any
entry in the error log may indicate a hardware failure or firmware
fault. If you can repeatedly cause an entry to be added to the error
log, please contact a Tektronix service representative for assistance.
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Vertical Controls
Vertical Controls
You can use the vertical controls to select waveforms, adjust the
waveform vertical position and scale, and set input parameters. All
vertical operations affect the selected waveform. Push a channel
button (CH 1, CH 2, CH 3, or CH 4), the MATH button, or the REF
button to select a waveform.
Vertical Position Control
Use the vertical POSITION control to locate the selected waveform
in the display. When you change the vertical position, a horizontal
line temporarily appears to show you the ground reference level on
the screen. After the line disappears, the ground reference level is
marked at the left of the graticule.
If acquisition is stopped you can still reposition waveforms for
analysis. The new position setting is used when acquisition resumes.
Waveform Off
Push the waveform OFF button to remove the selected waveform
from the display. You can still use the channel as a trigger source.
Vertical Scale Control
Use the vertical SCALE control to set the vertical scale factor of the
selected waveform in 1-2-5 increments. If acquisition is stopped you
can still rescale waveforms for analysis. The new scale setting is
used when acquisition resumes.
You can also make fine adjustments to the vertical scale. See
Channel Buttons on page 3-- 81 for more information.
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Vertical Controls
Vertical Menu
Push the vertical MENU button to show the vertical menu of the
selected waveform. See these pages for more information about the
specific vertical menus:
H Channel Buttons below
H Math Button on page 3-- 84
H Ref Button on page 3-- 86
Channel Buttons
Push a channel button (CH 1, CH 2, CH 3, or CH 4) to select a
channel. Each channel button also displays the channel if it is not
already displayed. Push the vertical MENU button to show the
vertical menu of the selected channel. All vertical operations below
affect only the selected waveform.
Bottom
Side
Description
Coupling
DC
Sets input coupling to DC.
AC
Sets input coupling to AC.
GND
Provides a 0 V signal reference. The

preamplifier disconnects from the input
BNC. Input termination remains
connected to the input BNC.
Sets input resistance to 50

or 1 M, for DC or AC coupling.
Invert Off
Use for normal operation.
Invert On
Inverts the polarity of the signal in the

preamplifier.
Invert
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Vertical Controls
Bottom
Side
Description
Bandwidth
Full Bandwidth
Sets bandwidth to the full oscilloscope

bandwidth.
150 MHz
Sets the bandwidth to 150 MHz (not

available on some models).
20 MHz
Sets the bandwidth to 20 MHz.
Fine Scale
Fine Scale
Enables fine scale adjustment with the

general purpose knob.
Position
Vertical Position
Enables numerical vertical position

adjustment.
Set to 0 divs
Sets vertical position to center screen.
Vertical Offset
Enables vertical offset adjustment with

the general purpose knob.
Set to 0 V
Sets vertical offset to 0 V.
Voltage Probe
Use to set probe gain or attenuation

for probes that do not have the
TekProbe II interface.
Offset
Probe Setup
Current Probe
Deskew
Use to adjust the time skew correction

for each probe.
Set to 0
Use to set probe skew correction to

zero.
Key Points
Using Probes with the TekProbe II Interface. When you attach a probe
with the TekProbe II interface, the oscilloscope sets the channel

sensitivity, coupling, and termination resistance automatically to
match the probe requirements.
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Vertical Controls
Vertical Preview. When you change the vertical POSITION or SCALE
controls while the acquisition is stopped or it is waiting for the next

trigger, the oscilloscope rescales and repositions the selected
waveform in response to the new vertical control settings. You may
see a clipped waveform if the original acquisition went off the
screen. The oscilloscope then uses the new settings for the next
acquisition.
In contrast to horizontal preview, the math waveform, cursors, and
automatic measurements remain active and valid when using vertical
preview.
The Difference Between Vertical Position and Offset. Vertical position is a
display function. Adjust the vertical position to place the waveforms

where you want to see them. The waveform baseline locations track
adjustments made to their positions.
When you adjust vertical offset you see a similar effect, but it is
actually quite different. Vertical offset is applied before the
oscilloscope preamplifier and can be used to increase the effective
dynamic range of the inputs. For example, you can use vertical offset
to look at small variations in a large DC voltage. Set the vertical
offset to match the nominal DC voltage and the signal appears in the
center of the screen.
0V
-1 V
-2 V
Offset = - 5.2 V
-3 V
-4 V
-5 V
-6 V
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Vertical Controls
50 Protection. If you select the 50 termination resistance, the
maximum vertical scale factor is limited to 1 V/div. If you apply

excessive input voltage, the oscilloscope automatically switches to
1 M termination resistance to protect the internal 50 termination.
Math Button
Push the MATH button to define the math waveform using the math
menu. Also push the MATH button to display or select the math
waveform. The bottom menu may show other menu items depending
on which application module you have installed.
Bottom
Side
Description
Dual Wfm Math
Set 1st Source to
Selects the first source waveform.
Set Operator to
Selects the math operator: +, --, ,

or
Set 2nd Source to Selects the second source waveform.
Key Points
Dual-Waveform Math. For the dual-waveform math operations, the two
source waveforms interact with the math operators in the sequence

shown below.
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Operation
Expression of math waveform
Source 1 + Source 2
--
Source 1 -- Source 2
Source 1 Source 2
Source 1 Source 2
Vertical Controls
Scaling and Positioning the Math Waveform To position or scale a math
waveform, select the math waveform and then adjust it with a

vertical POSITION or SCALE control. You can do this whether
acquisition is running or is stopped.
Math Interaction with Preview. If you select a channel waveform and
then adjust the vertical POSITION or SCALE control while the

acquisition is stopped, the math waveform remains fixed. It does not
track the changes you see to the channel waveform. The same is true
if you adjust the horizontal POSITION or SCALE control under
these conditions.
Gray-Scale Restriction. Math waveforms are always based on the most
current acquisitions and do not contain any gray-scale information.

Source Waveform Screen Position. When displaying dual-waveform
math waveforms, make sure that the source waveforms do not extend
beyond the top or bottom edge of the screen. If part of the source
waveform is positioned outside the screen, the math waveform may
not display correctly.
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Vertical Controls
Ref Button
Push the REF button to show the reference menu. Push one of the
submenus to display a reference waveform or make it the selected
reference waveform.
Bottom
Side
Description
Ref 1
Save Ch1 to Ref1 Saves channel 1 to Ref 1.

Save Math to
Ref1
Ref 2
Ref 3
Ref 4
Saves the math waveform to Ref 1.
Identical settings for the reference waveforms Ref 2, Ref 3,

and Ref 4.
Key Points
Selecting and Displaying Reference Waveforms. You can display all four
reference waveforms at the same time. Push the submenu button to
select a particular reference waveform. The selected waveform
appears brighter than other displayed reference waveforms.
Removing Reference Waveforms from the Display. To remove a reference
waveform from the display, select that reference waveform and then
.
push the waveform OFF button
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Vertical Controls
Scaling and Positioning a Reference Waveform You can position and
scale a reference waveform independenty from all other displayed

waveforms. Select the reference waveform and then adjust it with a
vertical or horizontal POSITION or SCALE control. You can do this
whether acquisition is running or is stopped.
If a reference waveform is selected, scaling and repositioning of the
reference waveform operates the same way whether zoom is turned
on or off.
Gray-Scale Restriction. Reference waveforms are always saved from
the most current acquisition and do not contain any gray-scale

information.
NOTE. The TDS3AAM Advanced Analysis application module adds
new math features, including arbitrary math expressions, DPO
(grayscale) math waveforms, and FFT analysis.
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e*Scope
e*Scope Web-based Remote Control

e*Scope introduces the next generation of oscilloscope functionality.
With e*Scope you can access any Internet-connected TDS3000B
Series oscilloscope from a browser on your work station, PC, or
laptop computer. No matter where you are, your TDS3000B is as
close as the nearest browser!
There are two levels to e*Scope: basic and advanced. The basic
level, which is hosted on the oscilloscope, lets you view a screen
image of the current acquisition, save or load waveform and setup
files, and send textual control and query commands to the oscilloscope.
The advanced level, which is hosted on your system, provides a
graphical user interface to view automatically updated screen images
and remotely control the oscilloscope. To obtain the advanced level
software, go to the Tektronix TDS3000B website and download the
free e*Scope Web-based Remote Control software.
Configuring Your Oscilloscope Ethernet Settings
Before using the e*Scope feature, you must set your oscilloscope
Ethernet network settings. Appendix G, Ethernet Setup, describes
how to enter the Ethernet network parameters for your oscilloscope.
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e*Scope
Accessing e*Scope
After your instrument is set up with the correct ethernet settings, you
are ready to access that instrument over the internet. To access the
oscilloscope e*Scope server, do the following steps:
1. On a PC or work station, open your preferred browser program.
2. In the Location or Address field (where you normally enter a
URL), type in the IP address of the TDS3000B instrument to
which you want to connect. For example, 188.121.212.107. Do
not precede the IP address with any characters. Then press the
Return key.
3. The browser program loads the instruments e*Scope home page,
which is an image of the screen contents when your browser
accessed the instrument. The e*Scope home page will look
something like the following image:
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e*Scope
4. If you do not see the e*Scope home page after just a few
moments, try the following:
a. Verify that the oscilloscope is physically connected to the
network.
b. Verify that the oscilloscope network settings are correct.
c. Push the Test Connection side menu button in the
Ethernet Network Settings menu to verify that the
instrument is electronically connected to the network.
Basic e*Scope Menu Functions
The menu at the top of the page provides the following functions:
Home. Home displays the oscilloscope screen.
Applications. Applications takes you to the application URL specified
in the Configure tab.

Configure. Configure lets you specify URLs for the advanced
Web-based Control HTML pages (accessed from the Control menu)
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e*Scope
Data. Data provides the basic level of e*Scope control. It lets you
upload or download waveform data files and oscilloscope settings, as

well as remotely control the oscilloscope using oscilloscope
programing commands listed in the TDS3000 & TDS3000B Digital
Phosphor Oscilloscope Programmer Manual.
Status. Status displays the version screen, which shows the firmware
version and lists installed application modules.

Control. Control displays the advanced e*Scope Web-based Remote
Control screen that lets you remotely control the oscilloscope using a
graphical user interface that includes on-screen interactive menus
and selectable controls for all front-panel buttons and knobs. You
must download the free advanced e*Scope software from the
tektronix web site.
Help. Help takes you to the TDS3000B frequently asked questions
site at www.tektronix.com.
NOTE. You can create your own local Applications and Help files and
access them by changing the Application and Help field in the
Configure menu to point to your local web site containing your files.
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e*Scope
The following are some possible e*Scope usage examples:
Prototype Development. An engineering lab contains prototype boards
that need evaluation. An engineer in the building can use e*Scope to

access and remotely control a TDS3000B series oscilloscope to
capture and download waveform data to a PC for analysis and
inclusion in development reports.
Field Service Support. A companys central engineering department
needs to support many field service technicians who maintain and

repair installed systems located throughout the world. The field
technicians can connect their TDS3000B series oscilloscopes to the
systems, and the engineers can then use e*Scope to help the field
technicians diagnose difficult problems.
Remote Line Down Troubleshooting. A production line is down in
Korea. The chief engineer in the United States can use e*Scope to
remotely control a TDS3000B series oscilloscope and view the
waveforms to troubleshoot the problem, while having a technician at
the production site probe the instrument.
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e*Scope
Remote Broadcast Transmitter Monitoring. A television station needs to
monitor various voltages and waveforms at a remote transmitter site.

An engineer at the transmitter can connect the TDS3000B series
oscilloscope to the stations LAN and then connect the oscilloscope
to the appropriate test points. The television station engineer can
then use e*Scope to remotely monitor the voltages and waveforms.
Remote Development. Several engineers on a project need to access
waveform and measurement data from a number of remote sites.
Using e*Scope, the engineers can capture screen hard copies and
waveform data from these remote sites and store the information in a
central database.
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e*Scope
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Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications
This appendix contains specifications for the TDS3000B Series
oscilloscopes. All specifications are guaranteed unless noted as
typical. Typical specifications are provided for your convenience
but are not guaranteed. Specifications that are marked with the
n symbol are checked in Appendix E: Performance Verification.
All specifications apply to all TDS3000B Series models unless noted
otherwise. To meet specifications, two conditions must first be met:
H The oscilloscope must have been operating continuously for
twenty minutes within the operating temperature range specified.
H You must perform the Compensate Signal Path operation
described on page 1-- 4. If the operating temperature changes by
more than 10 C, you must perform the Compensate Signal Path
operation again.
Specifications
Acquisition
Acquisition modes
Sample (Normal), Peak detect, Envelope, and Average
Single
g Sequence
q
Acquisition mode
Acquisition stops after
Sample, Peak Detect
One acquisition, all channels

simultaneously
Average, Envelope
N acquisitions, all channels

simultaneously, N is settable
from 2 to 256 (or for Envelope)
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Specifications (cont.)
Inputs
Input coupling
DC, AC, or GND

Channel input remains terminated when using GND coupling.
Input impedance,
DC coupled
1 M 1% in parallel with 13 pF 2 pF, TekProbe compatible
Maximum voltage
g at
i
input
BNC (1
( M)
Overvoltage category
Maximum voltage
CAT I Environment (refer to

page A--14)
150 VRMS (400 Vpk)
CAT II Environment (refer to

page A--14)
100 VRMS (400 Vpk)
50 1%; VSWR 1.5:1 from DC to 500 MHz, typical
For steady-state sinusoidal waveforms, derate at 20 dB/decade

above 200 kHz to 13 Vpk at 3 MHz and above.
Maximum voltage at
input BNC (50 )
5 VRMS with peaks 30 V
Maximum floating
voltage
0 V from chassis (BNC) ground to earth ground, or
Channel-to-channel
crosstalk, typical
Measured on one channel, with test signal applied to another

channel, and with the same scale and coupling settings on each
channel
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30 VRMS (42 Vpk) only under these conditions: no signal voltages

>30 VRMS (>42 Vpk), all common leads connected to the same
voltage, no grounded peripherals attached
Frequency range
Crosstalk
100 MHz
100:1
200 MHz
50:1
300 MHz
50:1
400 MHz
30:1
500 MHz
30:1
600 MHz
30:1
Inputs
Differential delay,
typical
100 ps between any two channels with the same scale and
coupling settings
Vertical
Number of channels
TDS30x2B
TDS30x4B
2 plus external trigger input
4 plus external trigger input
Digitizers
9-bit resolution, separate digitizers for each channel, sampled

simultaneously
SCALE Range
g
( BNC)
(at
1 M
50
1 mV/div to 10 V/div
1mV/div to 1 V/div
Fine SCALE
Adjustable with 1% resolution
Polarity
Normal and Invert
Position range
5 divisions
n Analog bandwidth,
50
(also typical at 1 M
with standard probe)
Bandwidth limit set to Full, operating ambient 30 C,

derate 1% / C above 30 C
Calculated rise time,,

typical
i l
Scale range
5 mV/div to
1 V/div
2 mV/div to
4.98 mV/div
1 mV/div to
1.99 mV/div
TDS301xB
100 MHz
100 MHz
90 MHz
TDS302xB
200 MHz
100 MHz
90 MHz
TDS303xB
300 MHz
250 MHz
150 MHz
TDS304xB
400 MHz
250 MHz
150 MHz
TDS305xB
500 MHz
300 MHz
175 MHz
TDS306xB
600 MHz1
300 MHz
175 MHz
TDS301xB, TDS302xB
3.5 ns
TDS303xB, TDS304xB
1.2 ns
TDS305xB, TDS306xB
0.7 ns
500 MHz at 5 mV/div; 600 MHz at 10 mv/div and greater.
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Vertical
Analog bandwidth limit,
typical
Selectable between 20 MHz, 150 MHz (not available on

TDS3012B or TDS3014B), or Full
Lower frequency limit,

AC coupled, typical
7 Hz for 1 M, reduced by a factor of ten when using a 10X

passive probe; 140 kHz for 50
Peak detect or
Envelope
p ppulse response, typical
i l
Minimum width of pulse with amplitude of 2 div to capture 50%

or greater amplitude
Sample rates 125 MS/s
Sample rates 250 MS/s
1 ns
1/sample rate
DC gain accuracy
2%, derated at 0.025%/C for temperatures below +18 C and

above +30 C, in Sample or Average acquisition mode
DC measurement
accuracy
Measurement type
DC Accuracy (in volts)
Absolute measurement of any

waveform point
[0.022 | reading -- (offset

-- position) | + offset accuracy
+ 0.15 div + 0.6 mV]
Delta voltage between any two

points on a waveform
[0.022 | reading | +
0.15 div + 1.2 mV]
Absolute measurement of any

waveform point
[0.022 | reading -- (offset

-- position) | + offset accuracy
+ 0.1 div]
Delta voltage between two

points on a waveform
[0.022 | reading | +
0.05 div]
Sample acquisition
mode, typical
n Average
acquisition mode
((16 averages)
g )
A- 4
0.02 term (gain component) derated at 0.00025/C above 30 C
Vertical
Offset range
g
Offset Accuracy, all

ranges
Scale range
Offset range
1 mV/div to 9.95 mV/div
100 mV
10 mV/div to 99.5 mV/div
1 V
100 mV/div to 995 mV/div
10 V
1 V/div to 10 V/div
100 V
[0.005 | offset -- position | +0.1 div]

Note: Convert both the constant offset and position terms to volts
by multiplying by the volts/div setting.
Horizontal
Acquisition (horizontal)
resolution
Normal
(10,000 point record)
Fast trigger
(500 point record)
TDS301xB,
TDS302xB
TDS303xB-TDS306xB
TDS301xB,
TDS302xB
TDS303xB-TDS306xB
400 wfms/s
700 wfms/s
2,600 wfms/s
3,600 wfms/s
TDS301xB
TDS302xB,
TDS303xB
TDS304xB-TDS306xB
Normal
100 S/s to
1.25 GS/s
100 S/s to
2.5 GS/s
100 S/s to
5 GS/s
Fast trigger
5 S/s to
1.25 GS/s
5 S/s to
2.5 GS/s
5 S/s to
5 GS/s
Seconds/division
range
4 ns/div to
10 s/div
2 ns/div to
10 s/div
1 ns/div to
10 s/div
Maximum
acq rate, typical
Sample rate range
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Horizontal
n Sample rate and
delay time accuracy
20 ppm over any 1 ms time interval
Trigger
External trigger input,
typical
TDS30x2B:
1 M in parallel with 17 pF, TekProbe compatible
TDS30x4B:
1 M in parallel with 52 pF, not Tekprobe compatible
External trigger
gg
maximum
i
voltage
l
Overvoltage category
Maximum voltage
CAT I Environment (refer to

page A--14)
150 VRMS (400 Vpk)
CAT II Environment (refer to

page A--14)
100 VRMS (400 Vpk)
For steady-state sinusoidal waveforms, derate at 20 dB/decade

above 200 kHz to 13 Vpk at 3 MHz and above.
External trigger maximum floating voltage
0 V from chassis (BNC) ground to earth ground, or
n Edge
g trigger
gg
sensitivity
ii i
Source
Sensitivity
Any channel, DC coupled
0.6 div from DC to 50 MHz,

increasing to 1 div at oscilloscope bandwidth
External trigger
200 mV from DC to 50 MHz,

increasing to 750 mV at
300 MHz
External/10 trigger
500 mV from DC to 50 MHz,

increasing to 3 V at 300 MHz
Any channel, NOISE REJ

coupled
3.5 times the DC-coupled limits
Edge trigger sensitivity,

typical
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30 VRMS (42 Vpk) only under these conditions: no signal voltages

>30 VRMS (>42 Vpk), all common leads connected to the same
voltage, no grounded peripherals attached
Trigger
Edge trigger sensitivity,
typical
Trigger
gg level range
g
Any channel, HF REJ coupled
1.5 times the DC-coupled limit

from DC to 30 kHz, attenuates
signals above 30 kHz
Any channel, LF REJ coupled
1.5 times the DC-coupled limits

for frequencies above 80 kHz,
attenuates signals below
80 kHz
Source
Sensitivity
Any channel
8 divisions from center of

screen, 8 divisions from 0 V if
LF REJ trigger coupled
External trigger
800 mV
External/10 trigger
8 V
Line
Fixed at the midlevel of the AC

line
SET LEVEL TO 50%,

typical
Operates with input signals 45 Hz
Trigger
gg level accuracy,
y,
typical
i l
Source
Sensitivity
Any channel
0.2 divisions
External trigger
20 mV
External/10 trigger
200 mV
Line
N/A
Trigger holdoff range
250.8 ns to 10 s
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Trigger
Video trigger
gg sensitivity,
y, Triggers on negative sync of NTSC, PAL, or SECAM signal
typical
i l
Sensitivity
Source
Any channel
0.6 to 2.5 divisions of video

sync tip
External trigger
150 mV to 625 mV of video

sync tip
External/10 trigger
1.5 V to 6.25 V of video sync

tip
Trigger After Time
Trigger After B Events
Range
13.2 ns to 50 s
1 event to 9,999,999 events
Minimum time
between arm and
trigger, typical
5ns from the end of the time

period and the B trigger event
5 ns between the A trigger

event and the first B trigger
event
Minimum Pulse
Width, typical
B event width, 2 ns
Maximum Frequency, typical
B event frequency, 250 MHz
B Trigger
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Display
Display screen
6.5 in (165 mm) diagonal color liquid crystal
Display resolution
640 horizontal by 480 vertical pixels
Backlight intensity,
typical
200 cd/m2
Display color
Up to 16 colors, fixed palette
External display filter
Scratch-resistant tempered glass
I/O ports
Ethernet port
10BaseT RJ-45 female connector (all models)
Parallel printer port
Centronics compatible, DB-25 female connector
GPIB interface
Available in optional accessory TDS3GV
RS-232 interface
DB-9 male connector, available in optional accessory TDS3GV
VGA signal output
DB-15 female connector, 31.6 kHz sync rate, EIA RS-343A

compliant, available in optional accessory TDS3GV
Probe compensator
output, typical
5.0 V into 1 M load,

frequency = 1 kHz
Miscellaneous
Nonvolatile memory
Typical retention time 5 years for front-panel settings, unlimited

for saved waveforms and setups
Floppy disk
3.5 in, DOS format, 720 KB or 1.44 MB compatible
Internal clock
Provides date/time stamp for stored data and the current time
and date to the front panel, if enabled.
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Power sources
AC line power
Operates the oscilloscope and charges the optional internal

battery
Source voltage
90 VRMS to 250 VRMS, continuous range
Source frequency
47 Hz to 440 Hz
Power consumption
75 W maximum
Battery power
Operating time,
typical
Optional accessory TDS3BATB, rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack

3 hours, depending on operating conditions
Battery charge time, 30 hours in the oscilloscope, 5 hours in the optional external
typical
charger TDS3CHG
Line fuse
Internal, not user replaceable
Environmental
Temperature
Operating range (no disk installed): +5 C to +50 C

Nonoperating range (no disk installed): --20 C to +60 C
Typical operating range for floppy disks: +10 C to +50 C
Humidity
Operating range (no disk installed): 20% to 80% RH below

32 C, derate upper limit to 21% RH at 50 C
Nonoperating range (no disk installed): 5% to 90% RH below
Typical operating range for floppy disks: 20% to 80% RH below
Pollution Degree
A- 10
Pollution Degree 2: Typical home or office environment
Environmental
Altitude
Operating limit: 3000 m

Nonoperating limit: 15,000 m
Random vibration
Operating: 0.31 gRMS from 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 minutes on each

axis
Nonoperating: 2.46 gRMS from 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 minutes on
each axis
Drop resistance, typical Survives a 152 mm (6 in) drop onto concrete with only cosmetic
damage
Mechanical
Size
Height: 176 mm (6.9 in), 229 mm (9.0 in) including handle

Width: 375 mm (14.75 in)
Depth: 149 mm (5.9 in)
Weight
Oscilloscope only: 3.2 kg (7.0 lbs)

With accessories and carry case: 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs)
When packaged for domestic shipment: 5.5 kg (12.0 lbs)
Optional TDS3BATB battery pack: 0.85 kg (1.9 lbs)
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EMC certifications and compliances
EMC Compliance:
European Union
Meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic

Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European
Communities:
EN 61326
EMC requirements for Class A electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use 1,2
IEC 61000-4-2
Electrostatic discharge immunity (Performance criterion B)
IEC 61000-4-3
RF electromagnetic field immunity (Performance
criterion B)3
IEC 61000-4-4
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity (Performance
criterion B)
IEC 61000-4-5
Power line surge immunity (Performance criterion B)
IEC 61000-4-6
Conducted RF immunity (Performance criterion B)4
IEC 61000-4-11
Voltage dips and interruptions immunity (Performance
criterion B)
EN 61000-3-2
AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3
Voltage changes, fluctuations and flicker
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EMC certifications and compliances
EMC Compliance:
Australia/New Zealand
Meets the intent of Australian EMC Framework as demonstrated

to the following specification:
AS/NZS 2064.1/2
EMC Compliance:
Russia
This product was certified by the GOST ministry of Russia to be

in compliance with all applicable EMC regulations.
FCC Compliance:
U.S.A.
Emissions comply with FCC Code of Federal Regulations 47,

Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Limits
Emissions that exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this
equipment is connected to a test object.
To ensure compliance to the standards listed above, attach only high quality
shielded cables to this instrument. High quality shielded cables typically are braid
and foil types that have low impedance connections to shielded connectors at
both ends.
The increase in trace noise while subjected to a test field (3 V/m over the
frequency range 80 MHz to 1 GHz, with 80% amplitude modulation at 1 kHz) is
not to exceed 8 major divisions peak-to-peak. Ambient conducted fields may
induce triggering when the trigger threshold is offset less than 4 major divisions
from ground reference.
The increase in trace noise while subjected to a test field (3 V/m over the
frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, with 80% amplitude modulation at
1 kHz) is not to exceed 2 major divisions peak-to-peak. Ambient conducted fields
may induce triggering when the trigger threshold is offset less than
1 major divisions from ground reference.
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Safety certifications and compliances
EC Declaration of
Conformity -- Low
Voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as

listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as ammended by 93/68/EEC
(TDS3000B Series,
P3010, and
P6139A)
EN 61010-1/A2:1995
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use
(P3010 and
P6139A)
EN 61010-2-031:1995
Particular requirements for hand-held probe assemblies
for electrical measurement and test equipment
Approvals
(TDS3000B Series,
P3010, and
P6139A)
UL3111-1 -- Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 -- Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
(P3010 and
P6139A)
EN 61010-2-031:1995 -- Particular requirements for hand-held

probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test equipment
Installation Category
Descriptions
A- 14
Terminals on this product may have different installation category

designations. The installation categories are:
CAT III
Distribution-level mains (usually permanently

connected). Equipment at this level is typically in a
fixed industrial location
CAT II
Local-level mains (wall sockets). Equipment at this

level includes appliances, portable tools, and similar
products. Equipment is usually cord-connected
CAT I
Secondary (signal level) or battery operated circuits of

electronic equipment
Appendix B: Factory Setup

The table below lists the state of the oscilloscope after you recall the
Factory Setup.
Control
Changed by factory setup to
Acquire horizontal resolution
Normal (10,000 points)
Acquire mode
Sample
Acquire number of averages
16
Acquire number of envelopes
16
Acquire run/stop
Run
Acquire single sequence
Off
Acquire WaveAlert actionsall
Off
Acquire WaveAlert sensitivity
50%
Acquire WaveAlert state
Off
Acquire WaveAlert type
Highlight entire waveform
Channel selection
Channel 1 on, all others off
Coarse
No change
Confirm delete
No change
Cursor function
Off
Cursor H Bar 1 position
--3.2 divisions from the center
Cursor H Bar 2 position
+3.2 divisions from the center
Cursor H Bar units
Base
B- 1
B- 2
Control
Cursor V Bar 1 position
10% of record
Cursor V Bar 2 position
90% of record
Cursor V Bar units
Seconds
Cursor tracking
Independent
Delay measure from waveform edge
Rising
Delay measure to edge occurrence
First
Delay measure to waveform
Ch 1
Delay measure to waveform edge
Rising
Display graticule type
Full
Display backlight
High
Display color palette
Normal
Display dots only
Off
Display persist time
Auto
Dual waveform math function
Ch 1 + Ch 2
Edge trigger coupling
DC
Edge trigger level
0.0 V
Edge trigger slope
Rising
Edge trigger source
Channel 1
External trigger probe setup

(four-channel models only)
Voltage, 1X
Horizontal delay
On
Control
Horizontal delay time
0 ns
Horizontal trigger position
10%
Horizontal time/div
400 s/div
Horizontal zoom
Off
Horizontal zoom position
50%
Horizontal zoom time/div
400 s/div
Math type
Dual waveform
Measure gating
Off (Full Record)
Measure high-low setup
Auto
Measure high reference
90% and 0 V
Measure indicators
Off
Measure low reference
10% and 0 V
Measure mid reference
50% and 0 V
Measure mid2 reference
50% and 0 V
Measure statistics
Off
Overwrite lock
No change
Phase measure to waveform
Ch 1
Reference waveforms
No change
Saved setups
No change
Trigger holdoff
250.8 ns
Trigger mode
Auto
Trigger type
Edge
B- 3
B- 4
Control
Utility language
No change
Utility date/time display
On
Utility I/O
No change
Utility hard copy
No change
Vertical bandwidth
Full
Vertical coupling
DC 1 M
Vertical invert
Off
Vertical offset
0V
Vertical position
0 div
Vertical probe setup
Voltage, 1 X (unless non-1 X probe

attached)
Vertical volts/div
100 mV/div
Video trigger standard
525/NTSC
Video trigger on
All lines
Waveform file format
No change
XY display
Off
Appendix C: Accessories
Standard Accessories
P3010 10X passive probes (TDS301xB)
The P3010 10X passive probes have 100 MHz bandwidth and a
CAT II voltage rating of 300 VRMS.
P6139A 10X passive probes (TDS302xB - TDS306xB)

The P6139A 10X passive probes have 300 MHz or 500 MHz
bandwidth and a CAT II voltage rating of 300 VRMS.
Front cover
The front cover (200-4416-00) snaps onto the front of the
oscilloscope to protect it during transit. The front cover contains a
convenient location to store the Reference manual.
Accessory tray
The accessory tray (436-0371-00) fits in the battery compartment
when you do not have a battery installed. You can use the tray to
store probes and other accessories.
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Standard Accessories (cont.)

Manuals
The oscilloscope includes a printed User and Reference manual.
All TDS3000B product and optional accessory user manuals, in all
supported languages, are available to download from the
www.tektronix.com web site.
Optional Accessories
TDS3VID Extended Video application package
The extended video application package adds video trigger, video
picture, vectorscope (vectorscope supports component video
only), analog HDTV triggering, and measurement capabilities to
your oscilloscope. Application packages can be installed by the
user.
TDS3TMT Telecom Mask Test application package
The telecom mask test application package adds ITU--T G.703,
ANSI T1.102 (up to DS3 data rates), and custom mask testing
capabilities to your oscilloscope. Application packages can be
installed by the user.
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Optional Accessories (cont.)

TDS3SDI 601 Digital Video application package
This application package adds 601 serial digital video to analog
video conversion, video picture, vectorscope, and analog HDTV
triggering capabilities to your oscilloscope. Application packages
can be installed by the user.
TDS3AAM Advanced Analysis application package

The Advanced Analysis application package adds advanced math
capabilities to your oscilloscope, including DPO math, arbitrary
math expression waveforms, new measurements and
measurement statistics, and FFT waveform analysis. Application
packages can be installed by the user.
TDS3LIM Limit Test application package
The Limit Test application module adds custom waveform limit
testing capabilities to your oscilloscope. Application packages can
be installed by the user.
TDS3GV GPIB/RS-232/VGA communication module
This communication module adds GPIB, RS-232, and VGA video
ports to your oscilloscope. You can attach a printer to the GPIB or
RS-232 ports, or use the ports for remote programmability. You
can attach a monitor to the VGA port to enhance viewing the
screen from a distance. Communication modules can be installed
by the user and include a programmer manual.
NOTE: This module replaces the TDS3GM and TDS3VM
modules, which are no longer manufactured. The TDS3GM and
TDS3VM communication modules will operate in the TDS3000B
Series oscilloscopes.
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TDS3CHG external battery charger
The battery charger recharges the oscilloscope battery pack in
approximately 5 hours.
TDS3BATB rechargeable battery pack

A rechargeable battery pack that provides up to three hours of
portable operation.
TDS3PRT Thermal Printer

The TDS3PRT Thermal Printer is a plug-in oscilloscope-powered
monochrome thermal printer that lets you print screen images.
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AC3000 soft case
The soft case protects the oscilloscope when not in use. The soft
case provides compartments for probes, one spare battery,
battery charger, and the User Manual.
RM3000 rack mount kit

The rack mount kit contains all the hardware necessary to mount
your oscilloscope in a standard rack. The kit requires 7 inches of
vertical space in the rack.
WSTRO WaveStar Software for Oscilloscopes

WaveStar is a Microsoft Office 97-compatible application that
connects your oscilloscope to your PC. You can upload and
download waveforms and setups. You can drag and drop
acquired data into spreadsheets for further analysis, into word
processors to integrate with your documentation, or to printers
and plotters to make hard copies.
TDSPCS1 OpenChoice Solutions Software
OpenChoice solutions deliver simple, seamless integration
between your oscilloscope and your PC to easily capture, transfer,
document, and analyze measurement results using popular
PC-based applications.
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Manuals
The service manual (071-0972-XX) provides information about
maintenence and module-level repair.
The programmer manual (071--0381--XX) provides information
and a list of the oscilloscope control and query commands.
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Appendix D: Probe Basics

This chapter contains basic information about the P3010 or P6139A
probes provided with your oscilloscope. It also contains information
about other probes you can use with your oscilloscope and their
limitations.
Probe Descriptions
The P3010 and P6139A are high-impedance passive probes with the
following general characteristics.
Characteristic
P3010
P6139A
Cable length
2m
1.3 m
Compatibility
100 MHz oscilloscope

models
200 MHz -- 600 MHz

oscilloscope models
Bandwidth
100 MHz
500 MHz
Attenuation
10X
10X
Nominal input
impedance
10 M in parallel with
13.3 pF
10 M in parallel with
8 pF
Maximum working
voltage
300 V, CAT II, derated at 300 V, CAT II, derated at

20 dB/decade to 50 V
20 dB/decade to 50 V
above 2.5 MHz
above 2.5 MHz
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Probe Compensation
You should compensate a probe to an oscilloscope input whenever
you attach a probe for the first time to any input channel. See
page 1-- 3 for instructions to compensate probes.
When compensating the P3010, only adjust the trimmer marked L.
TekProbe Interface
Probes with the TekProbe interface automatically communicate with
the oscilloscope to set the probe type and attenuation factor. If you
use a probe without the TekProbe interface, you can set these
parameters in the Vertical menu for the channel that the probe is
connected to.
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Probe Guard
A guard around the probe body provides a finger barrier for
protection from electric shock.
Guard
WARNING. To avoid electric shock when using the probe, keep fingers
behind the guard on the probe body.
To avoid electric shock when using the probe, do not touch metallic
portions of the probe head while connected to a voltage source.
Ground Leads
Always use a ground lead when you probe a circuit to minimize
noise pickup and signal aberrations. Connecting the ground lead to a
point near the signal source usually provides the best results.
Long ground leads can cause false ringing and aberrations in the
acquired waveform that are not in the actual signal. To see the best
signal fidelity, use the shortest possible ground lead.
Long Ground Lead

Short Ground Lead
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P3010 High-Frequency Compensation

The P3010 high-frequency compensation should seldom require
adjustment; however, your probe may require high-frequency
adjustment if either of the following are true:
H the probe has high-frequency aberrations
H the probe does not perform at the rated bandwidth
To perform the high-frequency compensation adjustment you will
need a signal source that has all of the following characteristics:
tr<1 ns
1 MHz
90%
>1 Vp-p
10%
H square-wave output at 1 MHz

H fast rise output with rise time less than 1 ns
H output properly terminated
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Connect the P3010 to the signal source to display a 1 MHz test signal
on your oscilloscope. Use the BNC-to-probe tip adapter
(013-0277-00) to make the connection. (The display should be
similar to that shown below).
10 ns
H
H
(a) Area Of Waveform Affected By

Adjustment
(b) Location of Adjustment
Adjust trimmer H until the waveform is flat on top and has a square
leading edge.
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P3010 Replaceable Parts and Accessories
2
1
7
8
D- 6
P3010 replaceable parts and accessories

Index
number
Description
Part
number
Retractable hook tip
013-0107-08
Probe tip
131-4997-01
Ground lead, 6 in
196-3120-01
Marker set (four colors, two each)
016-0633-00
Adjustment tool
003-1433-01
BNC-to-probe tip adapter
013-0277-00
Ground lead, 28 in
196-3120-21
Ground lead, 12 in
196-3121-01
IC test tip, package of 10
015-0201-07
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P6139A Replaceable Parts and Accessories
4
11
3
12
13
14
10
16
18
17
19
15
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P6139A replaceable parts and accessories

Index
number
Description
Part
number
Compensation box assembly
206-0440-00
BNC connector
131-3219-00
Cable cover nipple
200-3018-00
Cable assembly
174-0978-00
Ground collar
343-1003-01
Ground lead, 6 in
196-3113-02
Ground lead, 2.3 in
195-4240-00
Marker set (four colors, two each)
016-0633-00
IC Klipchip grabber, package of 20
206-0364-00
01
Adjustment tool
003-1433-01
11
Ground lead with clip, 6 in
196-3305-00
12
Probe tip assembly
206-0441-00
13
Probe tip cover
204-1049-00
14
Retractable hook tip
013-0107-06
15
Ground lead, 3 in
196-3113-03
16
Probe to connector pin adapter
015-0325-00
17
50 BNC-to-probe tip termination and

adapter
013-0227-00
18
Ground contact kit (two each of five lengths)

with cover shell
016-1077-00
19
Grounding probe tip
013-0085-00
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Using Other Probes

Optional probes can add capabilities to your oscilloscope that are
useful in many applications.
Passive Probes
You can use the following passive probes without any limitations.
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Passive probe
Recommended usage
P6561A
SMT probe, 200 MHz, 10X
P6562A
P6563A
P5100
High-voltage probe, 2500 Vpk CAT II, 250 MHz, 100X
P6015A
High-voltage probe, 20 kV DC, 75 MHz, 1000X
P6021
Current probe, 15 A, 120 Hz to 60 MHz
P6022
Current probe, 6 A, 935 Hz to 120 MHz
Supported Active Probes and Adapters

The oscilloscope supplies power to active probes. You can use the
following active probes as long as the total power required by the
probes does not exceed the capacity of the oscilloscope. To
determine the total probe load, add the load factors for all probes you
want to use. The oscilloscope can supply power to this combination
if the sum of the load factors equals 10 or less. All passive probes
have a load factor of zero.
Active probe
Recommended usage
Load factor
P6205
FET probe, 750 MHz, 10X
P6243
SMT probe, 1 GHz, 10X
P5205
High-voltage differential probe,

1300 V, 100 MHz, 50X or 500X
P5210
High-voltage differential probe,

5600 V, 50 MHz, 100X or 1000X
ADA400A
Differential preamplifier, 10V sensitiv- 5

ity, DC to 10 kHz
AFTDS
Telecom differential 50 adapter
AMT75
Telecom 75 adapter
TCP202
Current probe, 15 A, DC to 50 MHz
013-0278-00
Video display clamp
CAUTION. To avoid a measurement error, do not connect active

probes with a combined load factor that is greater than 10. The
signal distortion caused by such an overload can be subtle (reduced
gain, dynamic range, or slew rate).
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Unsupported Probes
The TDS3000B Series only supports the probes listed in this section
of the manual. The oscilloscope may not display a message when
you connect an unsupported probe, so make sure that any probe you
connect to the TDS3000B is supported.
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Appendix E: Performance Verification

Please refer to the TDS3000B Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope Service
Manual (Tektronix part number 071-- 0972-- XX) for performance
verification procedures. You can download this manual from the
Tektronix web site, www.tektronix.com.
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Appendix E: Performance Verification
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Appendix F: General Care and Cleaning

General Care
Protect the oscillscope from adverse weather conditions. The
oscilloscope is not water resistant.
Do not store or leave the oscilloscope where the LCD display will be
exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the oscilloscope, do not expose it to
sprays, liquids, or solvents.
Cleaning
Inspect the oscillosope as often as operating conditions require. To
clean the oscilloscope exterior, perform the following steps:
1. Remove loose dust on the outside of the oscilloscope with a
lint-free cloth. Use care to avoid scratching the glass display
filter.
2. Use a soft cloth or paper towel dampened with water to clean the
oscilloscope. You can use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution for
more efficient cleaning.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the surface of the oscilloscope, do not
use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.
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Appendix F: General Care and Cleaning
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Appendix G: Ethernet Setup

The following sections describe how to set up the TDS3000B Series
oscilloscope for network hard copy printing and remote programmability or access. The TDS3000B requires a straight-through 10BaseT
cable with RJ-45 connector to connect to a LAN, or a crossover
cable to connect to a PC equipped with an Ethernet card.
Your Ethernet Network Information

To connect the oscilloscope to the network, you must first obtain
information from your network administrator. For your convenience,
use the form on page G-- 15.
Make two photocopies of the form and send them to your network
administrator to fill in. If you require remote access to the oscilloscope for programming or e*Scope access, then have the network
administrator fill in section 1. If you require your oscilloscope to
print screen hard copies to a network printer, then have the network
administrator fill in sections 1 and 2. The administrator can then
return one copy to you and keep the other copy.
NOTE. If the DHCP/BOOTP server assigns a dynamic IP address,
then the value in the Instrument IP Address field may be different
each time you power on the oscilloscope. This is not a problem if you
are mostly sending hard copy to a network printer.
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However, if you intend to remotely control or access the oscilloscope,

have the system administrator assign a static IP address so that the
oscilloscope IP address does not change. A static IP address makes it
easier for remote devices to access a specific oscilloscope.
Entering the Ethernet Network Settings

The procedure for entering the oscilloscope Ethernet network
parameters depends on your network configuration. If your network
supports DHCP or BOOTP, then use the following procedure. If your
network does not support DHCP or BOOTP, then use the procedure
on page G-- 3.
Networks That Support DHCP and BOOTP
If your network supports DHCP/BOOTP, do these steps:
1. Push the UTILITY front panel button.
2. Push the System menu button to select I/O.
3. Push the Ethernet Network Settings screen button.
4. Push the DHCP/BOOTP side button to select On. The screen
displays the clock icon while it is talking with the network to
obtain an IP address for the oscilloscope. This step should only
take a few moments, but the actual time will vary depending on
your network. The clock icon disappears when the task is
finished.
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5. To verify that the network assigned an IP address to the

oscilloscope, push the Change Instrument Settings side button
to display the oscilloscope ethernet settings. The instrument IP
address field should now be filled in.
If the instrument IP address field is blank, then the oscilloscope
was not able to obtain an IP address from the network. Contact
your network administrator for help, or use the procedure on page
G-- 3 to manually enter the Ethernet settings.
Networks That Do Not Support DHCP and BOOTP
If your network does not support DHCP or BOOTP protocols, you
will need to manually enter the oscilloscope network settings. To
enter the Ethernet network settings information from section 1 of the
form, do the following steps:
2. Push the System bottom button to select I/O.
3. Push the Ethernet Network Settings bottom button.
4. Push the Change Instrument Settings side button. The
oscilloscope displays the Instrument Setup screen.
5. Use the Instrument Setup screen menu items and controls to enter
the network settings information from section 1 of the form. See
page G-- 8 for a description of the Instrument Setup screen.
6. If the form shows that DHCP or BOOTP are supported on your
network, push the DCHP/BOOTP side button to select On.
7. When you are done entering the Ethernet network settings, push
the OK Accept side button to store the settings in your
instrument.
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Entering the Network Printer Settings

To enter the Ethernet printer settings information from section 2 of
the form into your oscilloscope, do the following steps:
3. Push the Ethernet Printer Settings bottom button. The
oscilloscope displays the Printer Configuration screen, which lists
all network printers loaded into the oscilloscope.
4. Push the Add Printer side button. The oscilloscope displays the
Add Printer screen.
5. Use the Add Printer screen menu items and controls to enter the
network printer information from section 2 of the form. See page
G-- 11 for a description of the Add Printer screen.
NOTE. If you have set the domain name and DNS IP address in the
Ethernet Network Settings menu, then all you need to enter is the
network printers server name or the printers server IP address in
the Add Printer screen. The DNS server will look up the missing
information.
6. When you are done entering the Ethernet printer settings, push
the OK Accept side button to store the settings in your
instrument. The oscilloscope returns you to the Printer Configuration screen, which lists the printer information you just entered.
You can enter and store multiple network printer parameters.
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Testing Your Ethernet Connection

The following text describes how to test the Ethernet connection,
network printing, and the e*Scope feature. You must already have
entered the oscilloscope Ethernet network and printer settings before
doing these tests.
Testing the Oscilloscope Connection
To test your oscilloscopes Ethernet connection, do the following
steps:
3. Push the Ethernet Network Settings bottom button to display
the Network Configuration side menu.
4. Push the Test Connection side button. If the connection is good,
the side menu displays OK. If you do not see OK, go to page
G-- 7 for troubleshooting suggestions.
Testing Network Printing
To test sending screen hard copy images to an Ethernet network
printer, do the following steps:
1. On the oscilloscope, push UTILITY > System : I/O > Ethernet
Printer Settings.
2. Select a network printer from the list.
3. Push the System bottom button to select Hardcopy.
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4. Push the appropriate bottom and side menu buttons to select the
correct settings for your network printer.
5. Push MENU OFF to clear the screen.
6. Push the Hard Copy button. The oscilloscope sends a hard copy
screen image to the selected network printer. If the printer does
not print the oscilloscope screen, go to page G-- 7 for troubleshooting suggestions.
Testing e*Scope
To use the e*Scope feature to test your oscilloscopes Ethernet
connection, do the following steps:
1. On a PC or work station, open your preferred browser program.
2. In the Location or Address field (where you normally enter a
URL), type in the IP address of the TDS3000B Series instrument
to which you want to connect. For example,
http://188.121.212.107. Do not precede the IP address with any
characters (such as www).
3. Press the Return key. The browser program loads the instruments
e*Scope home page. If the e*Scope home page does not display,
refer to page G-- 7 for troubleshooting suggestions.
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Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Connection

If you are not able to remotely access the oscilloscope using e*Scope
or programming commands, work with your system administrator to
verify that:
H Your oscilloscope is physically connected to the network.
H Your oscilloscope network settings are correct.
H Your system administrator can ping the oscilloscope to verify
that the instrument is electronically connected to the network.
If you are not able to send a hard copy to a network printer, work
with your system administrator to verify that:
H You have set the oscilloscope to send hard copy output to the
Ethernet port.
H You have set the hard copy file format to the correct format for
your network printer.
H You have selected the correct printer in the Printer Configuration
screen.
H The selected network printer is connected to the network and is
online.
H The selected network printer server is running.
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The Instrument Setup Screen

The following figure shows the Instrument Setup screen. The text
that follows describes the screen menu items and controls for
entering Ethernet network settings.
HTTP Port
The HTTP Port field sets the network http socket value for the
oscilloscope. This field lets you set up the oscilloscope as an
e*Scope web server on a port other than the default port 80. This is
useful for avoiding conflicts with existing web servers that use the
same IP address through a router. The default value is 80.
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Instrument Setup
Control
Description
General purpose knob Selects (highlights) an alphanumeric character in

the list.
Enter Character
Adds the selected alphanumeric character to the

current network parameter field. You can also use
the front panel SELECT button. The list of
available characters changes depending on which
field is selected.
and
Moves the cursor left or right in the current field.
Back Space
Erases the character to the left of the cursor.
Delete
Erases the character at the cursor position.
Clear
Clears (erases) the current field.
and
Selects a field to edit.
OK Accept
Closes the Instrument Setup screen and applies

the network settings.
MENU OFF
Closes the Instrument Setup screen and returns

you to the previous screen without applying
changes.
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The Printer Configuration Screen

The following figure shows the Printer Configuration screen.
To select a network printer to which to send hard copy, use the

general purpose knob to select (highlight) a printer. The oscilloscope
uses the selected printer until you select a different printer.
To add a new printer, push the Add Printer side button. The
oscilloscope displays the Add Printer screen, which is described on
page G-- 11.
To rename an existing printer, select a printer and push the Rename
Printer side button.
To delete a printer, select a printer and push the Delete Printer side
button. If the Confirm Delete button is On, the oscilloscope asks you
for confirmation before deleting the printer.
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The Add Printer Screen

The following figure shows the Add Printer screen. The text that
follows describes the screen menu items and controls for entering
printer configuration settings.
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Add Printer Control
Description
General purpose knob Selects (highlights) an alphanumeric character in

the list.
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Enter Character
Adds the selected alphanumeric character to the

current printer setting field. You can also use the
front panel SELECT button. The list of available
characters changes depending on which field is
selected.
and
Moves the cursor left or right in the current field.
Back Space
Erases the character to the left of the cursor.
Delete
Erases the character at the cursor position.
Clear
Clears (erases) the current field.
and
Selects a field to edit.
OK Accept
Closes the Add Printer screen and applies the

printer settings. You can use the new printer
immediately.
MENU OFF
Closes the Add Printer screen and returns you to

the previous screen without applying changes.
Other Network Printer Settings

To verify that your oscilloscope is set to print to a network printer, do
the following steps.
1. Select a network printer in the Ethernet printer list. You select a
printer by using the general purpose knob to highlight a printer
name in the list.
2. Push the MENU OFF button to exit from the System I/O menus.
3. Push UTILITY > System to select Hard Copy.
4. Push the Format bottom button and select the side button that is
correct for your network printer.
5. Push the Port bottom button and select the Ethernet side button.
6. Set Inksaver to ON to print the oscilloscope screen as a black on
white background image.
7. Push the MENU OFF button to exit from the System Hard Copy
menus.
Testing Network Printers
To test that your oscilloscope is set to print to a network printer,
push the Hard copy button. The printer should print the current
screen to the selected network printer. If the printer does not print the
screen, refer to page to page G-- 7 for troubleshooting suggestions.
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Ethernet Error Messages

The following error messages can occur when you are having
network problems. Read the text that follows to help rectify the
problem.
Print Server Not Responding. This notifier displays when the
oscilloscope attempts to send data to the selected network printer but

the network refuses the connection to the network printer. This
usually means that the network printer server is offline or the print
server IP address is incorrect.
If DNS is available then you can verify the network print server data
by entering the printer name and either (but not both) the print server
name or the IP address. The DNS protocol will fill in the missing
data if the user-supplied data is correct.
If DNS is not available, then contact your network administrator for
help.
Printer Not Responding. This notifier displays when the oscilloscope
attempts to send data to the selected network printer but the print
server is unable to forward the data to the network printer. This
usually means that the network printer is offline or the printer name
is incorrect. Contact your network administrator to obtain the correct
printer queue name.
DNS Server Not responding. This notifier displays when either the
Domain information (Domain name or IP address) is not correct, or
the print server name or printer server IP address is not validated (via
the Domain Name Server).
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Ethernet Settings Form

TDS3000B Ethernet Setup Form for_______________________________________
TDS3000B Ethernet Hardware address
:
:
:
:
:
(User: copy this address from the UTILITY > System: I/O > Ethernet Network
Settings > Change Instrument Setup screen before sending this form to the network
administrator)
Type of IP address requested: Dynamic (DHCP/BOOTP) Static (User: See page G--1 for information on dynamic and static IP addresses)
IP address settings (from network admin.):

Instrument Name___________________
Instrument (IP) Address______.______.______.______
Domain Name: __________________________
DNS IP Address: ______.______.______.______
Gateway IP Address: ______.______.______.______
Subnet mask ______.______.______.______
HTTP Port:________
(User: Enter these values on the UTILITY > I/O > Ethernet Network
Settings > Change Instrument Settings screen)
Network Administrator: Please provide network information about the

following printer:
Printer Location: ____________________________________________
Printer Make: _________________ Model: ______________________
(User: fill in above printer information before sending form)
Printer Network Name: ______________
Printer Server Name: ________________
Print Server IP Address: _____._____._____._____
(User: Enter above information on the UTILITY > I/O >
Ethernet Printer Settings > Add Printer screen.
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Glossary
Glossary
AC Coupling
A mode that blocks the DC component of a signal but passes the
dynamic (AC) component of the signal. Useful for observing an
AC signal that is normally riding on a DC signal.
Acquisition
The process of sampling signals from input channels, digitizing
the samples, processing the results into data points, and
assembling the data points into a waveform record. The
waveform record is stored in memory.
Active Cursor
The cursor that moves when you adjust the general purpose
knob. The @ readout on the display shows the position of the
active cursor.
Aliasing
A false representation of a signal due to insufficient sampling of
high frequencies or fast transitions. A condition that occurs
when an oscilloscope digitizes at an effective sampling rate that
is too slow to reproduce the input signal. The waveform
displayed on the oscilloscope may have a lower frequency than
the actual input signal.
Application Module
A small module that you plug in to the front panel to add
capabilities to your oscilloscope. You can use up to four
application modules at one time.
Application Package
An optional package that may include an application module, a
firmware upgrade, and manuals that add capabilities to your
oscilloscope.
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Glossary
Attenuation
The degree the amplitude of a signal is reduced when it passes
through an attenuating device such as a probe or attenuator (the
ratio of the input measure to the output measure). For example,
a 10X probe attenuates, or reduces, the input voltage of a signal
by a factor of 10.
Auto Trigger Mode
A trigger mode that causes the oscilloscope to automatically
acquire if it does not detect a valid trigger event.
Autoset
A feature that automatically sets the vertical, horizontal, and
trigger controls to provide a usable display.
Average Acquisition Mode
A mode in which the oscilloscope acquires and displays a
waveform that is the averaged result of several acquisitions.
The oscilloscope acquires data as in the sample mode and then
averages it according to a specified number of averages.
Averaging reduces uncorrelated noise in the displayed signal.
Backlight
The illumination behind the liquid-crystal display.
B Trigger
A second trigger system that works with the main (A) trigger to
capture more complex events. You can use the dual A and B
triggers to trigger after a given wait time or number of events.
Cursors
Paired markers that you can use to make measurements between
two waveform locations. The oscilloscope displays the values
(expressed in volts, time, or frequency) of the position of the
active cursor and the distance between the two cursors.
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Glossary
DC Coupling
A mode that passes both AC and DC signal components to the
circuit. Available for both the trigger system and the vertical
system.
Communication Module
An optional module that adds I/O ports to the oscilloscope.
Delay
A means to delay the acquisition to start long after the trigger
event has occurred. The trigger point does not have to be within
the waveform record when delay is on.
Digital Phosphor
A term that describes the way the digitizing oscilloscope can
simulate the acquisition behavior of an analog oscilloscope.
Displayed points vary in intensity depending on the frequency of
their acquisition and then decay as if the oscilloscope had an
analog CRT (cathode ray tube).
Digital Real Time Digitizing
A digitizing technique that samples the input signal with a
sample frequency of four to five times the oscilloscope
bandwidth. Combined with (sinx)/x interpolation, all frequency
components of the input up to the bandwidth are accurately
displayed.
Digitizing
The process of converting a continuous analog signal such as a
waveform to a set of discrete numbers representing the
amplitude of the signal at specific points in time.
Glossary- 3
Glossary
e*Scope Web-based Remote Control

A feature that lets you remotely access and control a TDS3000B
Series oscilloscope over the Internet.
Edge Trigger
Triggering that occurs when the oscilloscope detects the source
passing through a specified voltage level in a specified direction
(the trigger slope).
Envelope Acquisition Mode
A mode in which the oscilloscope acquires and displays a
waveform that shows the variation extremes of several
acquisitions.
External Trigger
Triggering that occurs when the oscilloscope detects the external
input signal passing through a specified voltage level in a
specified direction (the trigger slope).
Floating Measurements
Voltage measurements where the reference voltage is not earth
ground.
General Purpose Knob
A knob on the front panel that you can use to set parameters, for
example, cursor position. The specific parameter assigned to the
general purpose knob depends on other selections.
Gray Scale
The waveform display capable of showing points at different
intensities, depending on the frequency of their occurrence.
Color gray scale consists of light and dark shades of the color.
Glossary- 4
Glossary
Ground (GND) Coupling

Coupling option that disconnects the input signal from the
vertical system.
Ground Lead
The reference lead for an oscilloscope probe.
Ground Wire
A wire that must be connected between the ground terminal and
earth ground when using the oscilloscope with battery power.
Hard Copy
An electronic copy of the display in a format useable by a
printer or plotter.
Holdoff
A specified amount of time that must elapse after a trigger
signal before the trigger circuit will accept another trigger
signal. Holdoff helps ensure a stable display.
Horizontal Bar Cursors
The two horizontal bars that you position to measure the voltage
parameters of a waveform. The oscilloscope displays the value
of the active (moveable) cursor with respect to ground and the
voltage value between the bars.
Menu
A set of labels shown in the display to identify the functions of
the bezel buttons. The specific menu contents depend on the
menu button you press.
Glossary- 5
Glossary
Normal Trigger Mode

A mode where the oscilloscope does not acquire a waveform
record unless a valid trigger event occurs. It waits for a valid
trigger event before acquiring waveform data.
Peak Detect
An acquisition mode that captures spikes and glitches that may
occur between normal sample points.
Persistence
The decay of waveform points. With persistence turned off, the
points decay quickly. With persistence on, the points decay more
slowly or not at all, depending on the setting.
Pixel
A visible point on the display. The display is 640 pixels wide by
480 pixels high.
Pretrigger
The specified portion of the waveform record that contains data
acquired before the trigger event.
Preview
The oscilloscope capability to show you what the next
acquisition might look like if you change control settings while
acquisition is stopped or waiting for the next trigger. The new
control settings take effect for the next acquisition. Both
horizontal and vertical preview are available.
QuickMenu
An alternate display presentation that lets you control the most
commonly used functions with the screen buttons. Optional
application packages may have an available QuickMenu display.
Record Length
The specified number of samples in a waveform.
Reference Waveform
A saved waveform selected for display. You can save and
display up to four reference waveforms.
Glossary- 6
Glossary
Roll Mode
An acquisition mode useful at slow horizontal scale settings.
Roll mode allows you to view the waveform as it is acquired
point-by-point. The waveform appears to roll across the display.
RS-232
The serial communication port used to connect to a hard-copy
device, computer, controller, or terminal.
Sample Acquisition Mode
A mode in which the oscilloscope creates a record point by
saving the first sample during each acquisition interval. This is
the default mode of the acquisition system.
Sample Interval
The time interval between successive samples in a time base.
For real-time digitizers, the sample interval is the reciprocal of
the sample rate.
Sampling
The process of capturing an analog input, such as a voltage, at a
discrete point in time and holding it constant so that it can be
quantized.
Scope QuickMenu
A built-in QuickMenu that places the most commonly used
oscilloscope controls around the screen. With the Scope
QuickMenu, you may not need to use the main menu system to
operate the oscilloscope.
Glossary- 7
Glossary
Screen Buttons
The rows of buttons below and to the right of the display that
select items in the menus.
Selected Waveform
The waveform on which all measurements are performed and
which is affected by vertical position and scale adjustments.
Signal Path Compensation (SPC)
The ability of the oscilloscope to minimize the electrical offsets
in the vertical, horizontal, and trigger amplifiers caused by
ambient temperature changes and component aging. You should
run SPC when the ambient temperature varies more than 5_ C
from the last SPC or before performing critical measurements.
Single Sequence
A single shot acquisition if Sample or Peak-detect acquisition
mode is selected. A series of N acquisitions if Average or
Envelope acquisition mode is selected (N is the number of
averages or envelopes).
Standby (STBY)
The off-like state when the instrument in not in use. Some
circuits are active even while the instrument is in the standby
state.
TekProbe Interface
An interface that communicates information between a probe
and the oscilloscope, such as the probe type and its attenuation
factor. The interface also supplies power to active probes.
Glossary- 8
Glossary
Tek Secure
A feature that erases all waveform and setup memory locations
(setup memories are replaced with the factory setup). Then it
checks each location to verify erasure. This feature is useful
where the oscilloscope is used to gather security-sensitive data.
Time Base
The set of parameters that let you define the time and horizontal
axis attributes of a waveform record. The time base determines
when and how long to acquire record points.
Vertical Bar Cursors
The two vertical bars you position to measure the time
parameter of a waveform record. The oscilloscope displays the
value of the active (moveable) cursor with respect to trigger and
the time value between the bars.
Video Trigger
Triggering on the sync pulse of a composite video signal.
WaveAlert Waveform Anomaly Detection
A feature that lets you monitor steady-- state waveforms and
notify you when the oscilloscope detects a waveform anomaly.
An anomaly is any waveform that differs significantly from the
previously-acquired waveform.
Glossary- 9
Glossary
XY Format
A display format that compares the voltage level of two
waveform records point by point. It is useful for studying phase
relationships between two waveforms.
YT Format
The conventional oscilloscope display format. It shows the
voltage of a waveform record (on the vertical axis) as it varies
over time (on the horizontal axis).
Zoom
The horizontal magnification capability of the oscilloscope.
Zoom is a display function; adjusting zoom does not affect the
acquired waveform.
Glossary- 10
Index
Index
A
accessories, C-- 1
acquisition
menu, 3-- 6
modes, 3-- 8
overview, 1-- 5
rate, 3-- 12
resolution, 3-- 12
single shot, 2-- 20, 3-- 3
status, 3-- 2
stopped, 3-- 2
waiting for trigger, 3-- 2
active cursor, 3-- 18
Address, Tektronix, xi
adjusting probes, 1-- 3
advanced analysis application
module, C-- 3
alternating trigger, 3-- 67
amplitude measurement, 3-- 44
application modules
descriptions, C-- 2, C-- 3
installing, 1-- 17
applications
autoset, 2-- 2
averaging, 2-- 11
cursors, 2-- 12
custom measurements, 2-- 6
delay, 2-- 13
examples, 2-- 1
gray scale, 2-- 19
measurements, 2-- 3, 2-- 5
measuring jitter, 2-- 15
peak detect, 2-- 10
video, 2-- 16
zoom, 2-- 22
AUTOSET
button, 3-- 4
undo, 3-- 4
averaging, 3-- 8
B
B TRIG button, 3-- 59
B trigger, how to use, 3-- 59
backlight
intensity, 3-- 23
timeout, 3-- 73
bandwidth selection, 3-- 82
battery
charging, 1-- 16, C-- 4
installation, 1-- 14
power, 1-- 12
recycling, viii
safety, 1-- 13
burst width measurement, 3-- 44
C
calibration, 1-- 4, 3-- 77
cleaning, F-- 1
clear spool, 3-- 29
COARSE button, 3-- 18
color
display, 3-- 25
printing, 3-- 29
communication modules
description, C-- 2, C-- 3
installing, 1-- 19
compressing hard copy files, 3-- 29
constellation diagram, 3-- 26
Contacting Tektronix, xi
Index- 1
Index
cursors
application example, 2-- 12
gating, 2-- 8, 3-- 42
interactions, 3-- 43
locating, 3-- 18, 3-- 22
measurements, 2-- 12
measurements when cursors at
same position, 3-- 20
readouts, 3-- 19
tracking mode, 3-- 20
V Bars and FFT measurements,
3-- 20
XY cursor menu, 3-- 21
YT cursor menu, 3-- 16
cycle mean measurement, 3-- 44
cycle RMS measurement, 3-- 44
D
date, setting, 1-- 4
date/time, how to use, 3-- 72
delay
example application, 2-- 13
how to use, 3-- 33
interactions, 3-- 34, 3-- 37, 3-- 38
DELAY button, 3-- 33
delay measurement, 3-- 44
deskew, probe, 3-- 82
diagnostics, 3-- 78
digital phosphor, 3-- 5
disk drive
how to use, 3-- 52
Index- 2
display
colors, 3-- 25
identifying items in, 1-- 27
menu, 3-- 23
overview, 1-- 7
persistence, 3-- 25
roll mode, 3-- 38
slow horiz. settings, 3-- 37
E
e*Scope, 3-- 88
edge trigger, 3-- 64
envelope, 3-- 8
error log, 3-- 79
ESD handling precautions, viii
Ethernet, setup, G-- 1
external trigger, 3-- 67
F
factory calibration, 3-- 78
factory setup, detailed description,
B-- 1
fall time measurement, 3-- 44
fast trigger, 3-- 12
file compression, hard copy, 3-- 29
file system
extensions, 3-- 57
formatting a disk, 3-- 56
how to use, 3-- 52
protections, 3-- 56
waveform data formats, 3-- 50
firmware upgrade, 3-- 53
FORCE TRIG button, 3-- 59
frequency measurement, 3-- 44
Index
front panel
identifying connectors, 1-- 31
identifying controls, 1-- 22
functional check, 1-- 2
G
gated xyz, 3-- 26
GPIB, 3-- 76
communication module, C-- 2,
C-- 3
gray scale
controlling, 3-- 5
losing information, 3-- 36
measurements, 3-- 19
restrictions, 3-- 85, 3-- 87
H
hard copy. See printing
hard copy file compression, 3-- 29
high level measurement, 3-- 44
holdoff, 3-- 68
horizontal
expansion marker, 3-- 32
position, 3-- 31
resolution, 3-- 12
scale, 3-- 35
horizontal preview
horizontal zoom
how to use, 3-- 35
maximum, 3-- 36
I
I/O ports, 3-- 74
initial setup, 1-- 1
ink saver, 3-- 29
L
language, how to select, 3-- 71
limit test application module, C-- 3
M
magnify. See zoom
math
preview, 3-- 85
source waveform screen position,
3-- 85
math waveform, 3-- 84
max measurement, 3-- 45
mean measurement, 3-- 45
measurements
cursor, 2-- 12
gating, 2-- 8, 3-- 42
menu, 3-- 39
reference levels, 2-- 7
V Bars and FFT, 3-- 20
menus, how to use, 1-- 19
min measurement, 3-- 45
Index- 3
Index
N
negative measurement
duty cycle, 3-- 45
overshoot, 3-- 45
width, 3-- 45
P
peak detect, 3-- 8
peak-to-peak measurement, 3-- 45
performance verification, E-- 1
period measurement, 3-- 45
persistence, 3-- 25
phase measurement, 3-- 45
Phone number, Tektronix, xi
positive duty cycle measurement,
3-- 46
positive overshoot measurement,
3-- 46
positive width measurement, 3-- 46
power
AC line, 1-- 11
battery, 1-- 12
probe, D-- 11
power cord, 1-- 11
power off timeout, 3-- 72
pretrigger, 3-- 31
preview
horizontal, 3-- 36
vertical, 3-- 83
printing
color, 3-- 29
connections, 3-- 27
date/time stamp, 3-- 30
error message, 3-- 30
hard copy file compression, 3-- 29
Index- 4
ink saver, 3-- 29

preview, 3-- 29
printer compatibility, 3-- 28
spooler, 3-- 29
probe compensation, 1-- 3
probe deskew, 3-- 82
probes
compensating, 1-- 3
general information, D-- 1
power limitations, D-- 11
safety information, D-- 3
product description
accessories, C-- 1
models, 1-- 5
overview, 1-- 5
probes, D-- 10
Product support, contact information, xi
Q
QuickMenu, 1-- 29
how to use, 3-- 47
identifying menu items, 1-- 29
R
readouts, cursors, 3-- 19
rear panel, identifying connectors,
1-- 32
record length, 3-- 12
reference
scale and position, 3-- 85, 3-- 87
waveforms, 3-- 86
remote control, e*Scope, 3-- 88
removing waveforms, 3-- 80
Index
rise time measurement, 3-- 46

RMS measurement, 3-- 46
roll mode, 3-- 38
RS-232
communication module, C-- 2,
C-- 3
troubleshooting, 3-- 76
RUN/STOP button, 3-- 2
S
safety, battery operation, 1-- 13
sample, 3-- 8
save/recall
menu, 3-- 48
setups, 3-- 49
waveforms, 3-- 86
waveforms to file, 3-- 50
waveforms to ref memory, 3-- 51
saved waveforms
naming, 3-- 53
printing, 3-- 55
SELECT button, 3-- 18
self test, 3-- 78
Service support, contact information, xi
SET TO 50% button, 3-- 58
signal path compensation, 1-- 4,
3-- 77
signal processing, overview, 1-- 6
SINGLE SEQ button, 3-- 3
single shot, 3-- 3
slow roll mode, 3-- 37
snapshot all measurements, 3-- 46
specifications, A-- 1
status
acquisition, 3-- 2
trigger, 3-- 63
stopped acquisition, 3-- 2
T
Technical support, contact information, xi
Tek Secure, how to use, 3-- 73
TekProbe interface, 3-- 82, D-- 2
Tektronix, contacting, xi
time base
controlling, 3-- 35
fast settings, 3-- 37
time, setting, 1-- 4
time-out, 3-- 72
trigger
alternating, 3-- 67
auto, 3-- 66
edge, 3-- 64
external, 3-- 67
holdoff, 3-- 68
level, 3-- 58
menu, 3-- 58
normal, 3-- 66
position marker, 3-- 32
status, 3-- 63
video, 3-- 69
XY waveforms, 3-- 25
U
undo autoset, 3-- 4
URL, Tektronix, xi
utility menus, 3-- 70
Index- 5
Index
vertical
menu, 3-- 81, 3-- 84, 3-- 86
offset, 3-- 83
position, 3-- 80
preview, 3-- 83
scale, 3-- 80
video modulation, application
example, 2-- 19
video trigger, 3-- 69
sync pulse, 3-- 69
XY waveform
controlling, 3-- 25
gated xyz, 3-- 26
restrictions, 3-- 26
triggering, 3-- 25
XY, XYZ cursors, 3-- 21
W
WaveAlert, 3-- 13
waveform, record icon, 1-- 28
WAVEFORM INTENSITY, 3-- 5
waveform off, 3-- 80
waveforms
file formats, 3-- 57
saving to file, 3-- 50
saving to reference memory, 3-- 50
Web site address, Tektronix, xi
web-based remote control, 3-- 88
Index- 6
Y
YT cursors, 3-- 16
Z
zoom
how to use, 3-- 35
maximum, 3-- 36

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Details about a product feature

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Application Examples on page 2--1

Information about selecting a

Configure System on page 3--71

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Using Battery Power on page 1--12

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