Tektronix 80A03 - Manuals

80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual iii General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage tothis product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified personnel sh...

General Safety Summary iv 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 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 ...

80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual v Service Safety Summary Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service procedures. Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal serv...

Service Safety Summary vi 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual Contacting Tektronix Phone 1-800-833-9200 * Address Tektronix, Inc.Department or name (if known)14200 SW Karl Braun DriveP.O. Box 500Beaverton, OR 97077USA Web site www.tektronix.com Sales support 1-800-833-9200, se...

80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 1 Getting Started The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module is an adapter that allows you touse TekConnect probes with CSA8000 and TDS8000 Series sampling oscillo-scopes and 80E0X sampling modules. The interface is comprised of an enclosur...

Getting Started 2 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual The following electrical sampling modules are recommended for use with theTekConnect Probe Interface Module. Recommended Tektronixsampling modules Description 80E01 1 Single channel, 50 GHz 80E02 2 Dual channel, 12.5 GHz 80...

Getting Started 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 3 Standard Accessories Table 1 lists the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module features andstandard accessories. Table 1: 80A03 features and standard accessories Accessory Description Semi-Rigid Cables. Consists of two semi...

Getting Started 4 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual Installing the TekConnect Probe Interface Module Figure 2 shows the TekConnect Probe Interface Module and locations of thesampling module and probe inputs. The extender cable on the rear of theinterface connects to the samp...

Getting Started 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 5 To install the TekConnect Probe Interface Module Extender Cable into the frontpanel of the sampling oscilloscope, perform the following tasks: CAUTION. To prevent damage to the sampling module, never install or remove a mod...

Getting Started 6 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual To install the sampling module into the front panel of the TekConnect ProbeInterface Module, perform the following tasks: CAUTION. Sampling modules are inherently vulnerable to static damage. Always observe static-safe proc...

Getting Started 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 7 To provide a signal path between the sampling module and the TekConnectProbe Interface Module, perform the following tasks: 1. Connect your wrist strap to the antistatic connector on the front of thesampling oscilloscope. 2...

Getting Started 8 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual The TekConnect probe features a spring-loaded latch that provides audible andtactile confirmation that a reliable connection has been made to the TekConnectProbe Interface Module. NOTE . It is not necessary to power off the...

Getting Started 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 9 Performing a Functional Check To verify that the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module is functioningproperly, perform the following procedure. Refer to Table 2 for a list of recommended equipment. Table 2: Recommended eq...

Getting Started 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 11 6. Verify the channel operation: a. Verify the LED on the TekConnect Probe Interface Module for thechannel under test is Green. b. On the sampling oscilloscope verify the probe model, serial number,scale, dynamic range, im...

Getting Started 12 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual Calibrating the TekConnect Probe Interface Module The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module requires no internal calibration.However, after installing any sampling module, you should run a compensationprocedure from the ...

80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 13 Operating Basics This section contains information you need to operate the 80A03 TekConnectProbe Interface Module. Understanding the Controls The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module front panel has one multi-colorLED for each channel....

Operating Basics 14 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual Triggering the Sampling Oscilloscope Use the following procedures to set up the 80A03 TekConnect Probe InterfaceModule to trigger and view signals on CSA8000 and TDS8000 Series samplingoscilloscopes. The TekConnect Probe ...

Operating Basics 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 15 Table 3: Recommended equipment for triggering setups (cont.) To trigger only To trigger and view a signal Compatible TekConnect probe.See page 1. Compatible TekConnect probe.See page 1. (1) SMA cable, 0.5 m 1 (3) SMA cabl...

Operating Basics 18 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual To set up the TekConnect Probe Interface Module to trigger CSA8000 andTDS8000 Series Oscilloscopes, do the following: 1. Remove the semi-rigid cable that connects the CH B TekConnect ProbeInterface Module to the sampling ...

Operating Basics 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 19 NOTE . Do not connect any other accessory to the sampling oscilloscope Trigger Probe power port. Doing so may cause confusion that can lead to measurementerrors. If you use the sampling oscilloscope Trigger Direct input, ...

80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 21 Reference This section contains information you may need to take measurements or toavoid damaging the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module. Avoiding Damage from Overvoltage Know your signal source. If it is capable of delivering overvo...

80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 23 Specifications This section lists the electrical, environmental, and physical characteristics of the80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module. Specifications listed in this section are guaranteed unless labeled “typical.”Typical specificati...

80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 25 Maintenance This section contains information you can use to clean and maintain yourequipment. Inspecting and Cleaning Remove accumulated loose dust from the TekConnect Probe Interface Moduleand sampling module with a soft cloth or brush....

Maintenance 26 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual The following conditions indicate an internal failure. See page vi for informationon contacting Tektronix for service. H No LED activity at power on. H LEDs are inactive on a single channel. H LED response is inconsistent when...

80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 27 Replaceable Parts This section contains a list of the replaceable parts for the 80A03 TekConnectProbe Interface Module. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available thro...

Replaceable Parts 28 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual Using the Replaceable Parts List This section contains a list of the mechanical and or electrical components thatare replaceable for the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module. Use this listto identify and order replace...