Page 3 - WARRANTY
WARRANTY Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) yearsfrom the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, eitherwill repair the defective product without c...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Performance Verification Procedures
TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications i Table of Contents General Safety Summary v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preface ix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - ii; List of Figures
Table of Contents ii TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications List of Figures Figure 1–1: Map of display functions 1–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1–2: Verifying adjustments and signal-path compensation 1–6 . . Figure 1–3: Universal...
Page 7 - iii
Table of Contents TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications iii Figure 1–33: Subsequent 60 Hz Rejection test hookup 1–75 . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1–34: 60 Hz Rejection test result – TDS 684B shown 1–76 . . . . . . . Figure 1–35: Line count accuracy test hook...
Page 8 - iv; List of Tables
Table of Contents iv TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications List of Tables Table 1–1: Test equipment 1–16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1–2: DC offset accuracy (zero setting) 1–28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 9 - General Safety Summary; Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.; Injury Precautions
TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications v 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 theproduct only as specified. Only qualifi...
Page 10 - Product Damage Precautions; To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.; Safety Terms and Symbols; These terms may appear in this manual:
General Safety Summary vi TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Product Damage Precautions Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than thevoltage specified. To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation. If you suspect t...
Page 11 - vii; The following symbols may appear on the product:; Certifications and Compliances; Symbols on the Product
General Safety Summary TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications vii The following symbols may appear on the product: DANGER High Voltage Protective Ground (Earth) Terminal ATTENTION Refer to Manual Double Insulated Certifications and Compliances CSA Certification...
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General Safety Summary viii TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications
Page 13 - ix; Preface; Related Manuals
TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications ix Preface This is the Performance Verification and Specifications for the TDS 500C,TDS 600B, and TDS 700C Oscilloscopes. It contains procedures suitable fordetermining if each instrument functions, was adjusted properly, ...
Page 14 - Contacting Tektronix; To write us
Preface x TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Contacting Tektronix ProductSupport For application-oriented questions about a Tektronix measure-ment product, call toll free in North America:1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433 ext. 2400)6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacifi...
Page 18 - Input Channels vs. Model; TDS Model; Conventions
Performance Verification Procedures 1–2 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Input Channels vs. Model When performing the procedures in this section, be aware that some TDS modelsrefer to input channels Ch 3 and Ch 4 as Aux 1 and Aux 2 respectively. Whereappr...
Page 19 - Figure 1–1: Map of display functions
Performance Verification Procedures TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–3 Initialize the oscilloscope: Press save/recall SETUP. Now, press themain-menu button Recall Factory Setup; then the side-menu button OKConfirm Factory Init. H Where instructed to use...
Page 21 - Brief Procedures; Self Tests; Prerequisites; passing of internal diagnostics.; Verify Internal Adjustment,
TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–5 Brief Procedures The Self Tests use internal routines to confirm basic functionality and properadjustment. No test equipment is required to do these test procedures. The Functional Tests utilize the probe-compensation ...
Page 22 - Figure 1–2: Verifying adjustments and signal-path compensation
Brief Procedures 1–6 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications H Press SHIFT; then press UTILITY. H Highlight Cal in the pop-up menu by repeatedly pressing themain-menu button System. See Figure 1–2. H Verify that the word Pass appears in the main menu under thefo...
Page 23 - Functional Tests; The P6243 and P6245 probes that can be used with this oscilloscope; Install the test hookup and preset the oscilloscope controls:; tip to PROBE COMPENSATION SIGNAL on the front panel; Verify All Input Channels
Brief Procedures TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–7 Functional Tests The purpose of these procedures is to confirm that the oscilloscope functionsproperly. The only equipment required is one of the standard-accessory probesand, to check the file system,...
Page 24 - Press the main-menu button Recall Factory Setup.
Brief Procedures 1–8 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications connect the probe ground (typically black) to PROBE COMPENSA-TION GND. If using a P6243 or P6245 probe, you may want to attach aY-lead connector and two SMD KlipChips as shown in Figure 1–3. Signal Gnd...
Page 26 - Verify the Time Base
Brief Procedures 1–10 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications H Envelope mode displays an actively acquiring waveform on-screenwith the noise displayed. H Average mode displays an actively acquiring waveform on-screenwith the noise reduced. f. Test all channels:...
Page 27 - Verify the Main and
Brief Procedures TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–11 c. The horizontal POSITION knob positions the signal left and righton-screen when rotated. 3. Remove the test hookup: Disconnect the probe from the channel input and the probe-compensation terminals. ...
Page 28 - Press HORIZONTAL MENU.; b. Select the delayed trigger level menu:
Brief Procedures 1–12 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications H Pressing SET LEVEL TO 50% triggers the signal that you just leftuntriggered. (Leave the signal triggered). 3. Verify that the delayed trigger system operates: a. Select the delayed time base: H Pres...
Page 29 - Verify the File System
Brief Procedures TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–13 Equipment required One probe such as the P6243, P6245 or P6139A One 720 K or 1.44 Mbyte, 3.5 inch DOS-compatible disk. You can use a disk of your own or you can use the ProgrammingExamples Software 3....
Page 31 - Performance Tests; STOP; The cabinet must be installed on the digitizing oscilloscope.
TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–15 Performance Tests This section contains a collection of procedures for checking that the TDS 500C,TDS 600B, and TDS 700C Digitizing Oscilloscopes perform as warranted. The procedures are arranged in four logical group...
Page 32 - Equipment Required; Table 1–1: Test equipment; Minimum requirements
Performance Tests 1–16 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Equipment Required These procedures use external, traceable signal sources to directly checkwarranted characteristics. The required equipment list follows this introduction. Table 1–1: Test equipment...
Page 33 - Purpose
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–17 Table 1–1: Test equipment (cont.) Item number and description Purpose Example Minimum requirements 14. Generator, Video Signal Provides PAL compatible outputs Tektronix TSG 121 Used to Test Video Opt...
Page 35 - TDS 600B Test Record; TDS 600B Performance Test
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–19 TDS 600B Test Record Photocopy this and the next three pages and use them to record the performancetest results for your TDS 600B. TDS 600B Test Record Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number: T...
Page 39 - Minimum
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–23 TDS 500C/700C Test Record Photocopy this and the next three pages and use them to record the performancetest results for your TDS 500C/700C. TDS 500C/700C Test Record Instrument Serial Number: Certif...
Page 40 - Maximum
Performance Tests 1–24 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications TDS 500C/700C Test Record (Cont.) Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number: Temperature: RH %: Date of Calibration: Technician: TDS 500C/700C Performance Test Maximum Outgoing Incoming Minimum CH...
Page 43 - Signal Acquisition System Checks; Be sure to disconnect any input signals from all four channels.; Check Offset Accuracy
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–27 Signal Acquisition System Checks These procedures check those characteristics that relate to the signal-acquisitionsystem and are listed as checked under Warranted Characteristics in Specifica-tions....
Page 44 - Vertical position is set to 0 divisions and vertical offset to; Enter voltage on test record.
Performance Tests 1–28 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications b. Set the vertical scale: Set the vertical SCALE to one of the settings listed in Table 1–2 that is not yet checked. (Start with the first settinglisted). H Press VERTICAL MENU. Press the main-menu ...
Page 45 - Figure 1–4: Measurement of DC offset accuracy at zero setting; Check DC Voltage
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–29 Align the active cursor over the waveform. 1 Read the measurement results. 2 Figure 1–4: Measurement of DC offset accuracy at zero setting g. Test all channels: Repeat substeps a through f for all in...
Page 46 - Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls:; Figure 1–5: Initial test hookup; Modify the default settings:
Performance Tests 1–30 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1. Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls: a. Hook up the test-signal source: H Set the output of a DC calibration generator to 0 volts. H Connect the output of a DC calibration g...
Page 47 - Table 1–3: DC Voltage measurement accuracy
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–31 a. Select an unchecked channel: H Press WAVEFORM OFF to remove the channel just confirmedfrom the display. H Press the front-panel button that corresponds to the channel you areto confirm. H Set the ...
Page 48 - Check against limits:
Performance Tests 1–32 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications H Use the keypad to set vertical offset to the positive-polarity settinglisted in the table for the current vertical scale setting. The baselinelevel will remain off screen. H Set the generator to th...
Page 49 - Check Analog Bandwidth
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–33 H Repeat substeps c through f until all vertical scale settings, listed inTable 1–3, are checked for the channel under test. g. Test all channels: Repeat substeps a through f for all four channels. 3...
Page 50 - Figure 1–7: Initial test hookup
Performance Tests 1–34 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications NOTE . Refer to the Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure on page 1–84 if your sine wave generator does not have automatic output amplitude leveling. c. Hook up the test-signal source: Connect the s...
Page 51 - button to toggle it to the 50
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–35 H Press the front-panel button that corresponds to the channel you areto confirm. H Move the leveling output of the sine wave generator to the channelyou selected. b. Match the trigger source to the ...
Page 53 - Figure 1–9: Measurement of analog bandwidth
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–37 Set the generator (reference) frequency to the test frequency from Table 1–4. 1 Set the horizontal scale from Table 1–4. 2 Read results. 3 Figure 1–9: Measurement of analog bandwidth g. Check against...
Page 54 - Check Delay Between
Performance Tests 1–38 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications NOTE . Passing the signal path compensation confirms the signal path for all vertical scale settings for all channels. Passing the internal diagnostics ensuresthat the factory-set adjustment constant...
Page 55 - Set the horizontal SCALE to 500 ps.; precision coaxial cable followed by a 50; Connect the coupler to both CH 1 and CH 2. See Figure 1–10.; Figure 1–10: Initial test hookup; Confirm all four channels are within limits for channel delay:
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–39 b. Modify the initialized front-panel control settings: H Do not adjust the vertical position of any channel during thisprocedure. H Set the horizontal SCALE to 500 ps. H Press SHIFT; then press ACQU...
Page 56 - b. The horizontal SCALE should already be set to 500 ps. On the; Display all test signals:
Performance Tests 1–40 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications b. The horizontal SCALE should already be set to 500 ps. On the TDS 784C, and 600B, now set it to 200 ps. On the TDS 520C, 540C,724C, and 754C, push the front-panel ZOOM button, press theside-menu On...
Page 57 - Figure 1–11: Measurement of channel delay – TDS 684B shown; g. Check against limits: CHECK that the cursor readout on screen is; proceed to step 3. Otherwise, proceed with steps i through p.
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–41 H Align one V bar cursor to the time reference point of the left-mostwaveform edge and the other cursor to the time reference point of theright-most waveform edge by rotating the General Purpose knob...
Page 58 - k. Again use the cursors to measure the skew from CH1 to CH2, CH1 to; Coupling; the input connectors of the channels.
Performance Tests 1–42 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications j. Repeat the procedure from step 1.c through 2.e. k. Again use the cursors to measure the skew from CH1 to CH2, CH1 to CH3, and CH1 to CH4. Write down these numbers in the secondmeasurement column o...
Page 59 - Time Base System Checks; Figure 1–12: Initial test hookup; to toggle it to the 50; Check Accuracy for
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–43 Time Base System Checks These procedures check those characteristics that relate to the Main and Delayedtime base system and are listed as checked under Warranted Characteristics inSpecifications. Eq...
Page 60 - Use the vertical POSITION knob to center the test signal on screen.; Enter number of divisions on test record.
Performance Tests 1–44 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications H Use the vertical POSITION knob to center the test signal on screen. H Set the horizontal SCALE of the Main time base to 1 ms. H Press TRIGGER MENU; then press the main-menu button Mode& Holdoff...
Page 61 - Figure 1–13: Measurement of accuracy — Long-term and delay time; Trigger System Checks; Pulse-Width Triggering
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–45 Check long–term sample rates and delay time accuracies against limits. 4 Align the trigger T to the center graticule line. 1 Sethorizontalmode. 2 Set horizontal scale and delayed time. 3 Figure 1–13:...
Page 62 - Figure 1–14: Initial test hookup; pulse-width triggering (Horizontal Scale
Performance Tests 1–46 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1. Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls: a. Initialize the instrument: H Press save/recall SETUP. H Press the main-menu button Recall Factory Setup. H Press the side-menu button...
Page 64 - Set the horizontal SCALE to 5
Performance Tests 1–48 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Set upperand lowerlimits thatensuretriggering.Then changelimits untiltriggeringstops. Figure 1–15: Measurement of time accuracy for pulse and glitch triggering 3. Confirm the trigger system is within...
Page 65 - the input connector of CH 1.; Figure 1–16: Initial test hookup; Threshold, DC Coupled
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–49 H CHECK that the Lower Limit readout, after the oscilloscope stopstriggering, is within 1.9 s to 2.1 s, inclusive. H Enter time on test record. H Use the keypad to return the Lower Limit to 500 ns an...
Page 67 - Figure 1–17: Measurement of trigger-level accuracy
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–51 c. Read results (Check against limits): See Figure 1–17. H CHECK that the Level readout in the main menu is within 9.863 Vto 10.137 V, inclusive, for the TDS 600B or is within 9.9393 V to10.1147 V, i...
Page 68 - a. First set the output of the DC calibration generator to 0 volts.
Performance Tests 1–52 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications H Press HORIZONTAL MENU. H Press the main-menu button Time Base. H Press the side-menu buttons Delayed Only and Delayed Trigger-able. H Set D (delayed) horizontal SCALE to 500 s. b. Select the Delaye...
Page 69 - to select the 50; DC Coupled
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–53 Equipment required One sine wave generator (Item 19 or, optionally, items 25 and 26) Two precision 50 coaxial cables (Item 5) One 10X attenuator (Item 1) One BNC T connector (Item 7) One 5X attenuato...
Page 70 - Figure 1–18: Initial test hookup; b. Check the Main trigger system for stable triggering at limits:
Performance Tests 1–54 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Sine Wave Generator Digitizing Oscilloscope To AUX TRIG INPUT on rear panel Figure 1–18: Initial test hookup 2. Confirm Main and Delayed trigger systems are within sensitivity limits (50 MHz): a. Dis...
Page 73 - Set the horizontal SCALE to 500 ps for the M (Main) time base.; Display the test signal:
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–57 H Leave the Main trigger system triggered on the positive slope of thewaveform before proceeding to the next check. H Press the main-menu button Source; then press the side-menu button–more– until CH...
Page 74 - Output Signal Checks; Figure 1–20: Initial test hookup; Initialize the oscilloscope:; Check Outputs — CH 3
Performance Tests 1–58 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Output Signal Checks The procedure that follows checks those characteristics of the output signals thatare listed as checked under Warranted Characteristics in Specifications. Theoscilloscope outputs...
Page 75 - Check Main Trigger output against limits:; Low readout is
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–59 d. Modify the initialized front-panel control settings: H Set the horizontal SCALE to 200 m s. H Press SHIFT; then press ACQUIRE MENU. H Press the main-menu button Mode; then press the side-menu butt...
Page 76 - Figure 1–21: Measurement of main trigger out limits; d. Check Delayed Trigger output against limits: See Figure 1–21.; Output BNC to the rear-panel Delayed Trigger Output BNC.
Performance Tests 1–60 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Check output Figure 1–21: Measurement of main trigger out limits d. Check Delayed Trigger output against limits: See Figure 1–21. H Move the precision 50 W cable from the rear-panel Main Trigger Outp...
Page 78 - Figure 1–22: Initial test hookup; Check Probe
Performance Tests 1–62 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Equipment required One female BNC to clip adapter (Item 3) Two dual-banana connectors (Item 6) One BNC T connector (Item 7) Two 50 precision cables (Item 5) One DC calibration generator (Item 9) Prer...
Page 79 - Set the horizontal SCALE to 200; a. Measure the frequency of the probe compensation signal:
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–63 c. Modify the initialized front-panel control settings: H Set the horizontal SCALE to 200 s. H Press SET LEVEL TO 50%. H Use the vertical POSITION knob to center the display on screen. H Press SHIFT;...
Page 80 - Figure 1–23: Measurement of probe compensator frequency; Save the probe compensation signal in reference memory:
Performance Tests 1–64 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Figure 1–23: Measurement of probe compensator frequency c. Save the probe compensation signal in reference memory: H Press SAVE/RECALL WAVEFORM; then press the main-menubutton Save Wfm Ch 1. H Press ...
Page 81 - Figure 1–24: Subsequent test hookup; Measure amplitude of the probe compensation signal:
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–65 H Connect the Sense output of the generator through a seconddual-banana connector followed by a 50 W precision coaxial cable to the other side of the BNC T connector. Now connect the BNC Tconnector t...
Page 82 - Figure 1–25: Measurement of probe compensator amplitude; Enter voltage difference on test record.
Performance Tests 1–66 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Figure 1–25: Measurement of probe compensator amplitude g. Check against limits: H Subtract the value just obtained (base level) from that obtainedpreviously (top level). H CHECK that the difference ...
Page 83 - Option 05 Video Trigger Checks; Press the side-menu OK Confirm Factory Init.; CONFIRM the digitizing oscilloscope is setup as shown below.; Check Video Trigger
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–67 Option 05 Video Trigger Checks Equipment required PAL signal source (Item 14) 60 Hz. sine wave generator (Item 15) Pulse generator (Item 16) Two 75 cables (Item 17) Two 75 terminators (Item 18) One B...
Page 84 - Figure 1–26: Jitter test hookup; it displays the waveform on screen. See Figure 1–27.
Performance Tests 1–68 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications g. Press the main-menu Bandwidth. h. Select 250 MHz from the side menu. i. Press the main-menu Fine Scale. j. Use the keypad to set the fine scale to 282mV (press 282, SHIFT, m,then ENTER). k. Press ...
Page 85 - Figure 1–27: Jitter test displayed waveform – TDS 684B shown
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–69 Figure 1–27: Jitter test displayed waveform – TDS 684B shown c. Press SHIFT; then press ACQUIRE MENU. d. Press the main-menu Mode. e. Select the side-menu Average. It should be already set to 16. f. ...
Page 86 - Figure 1–28: Jitter test when completed – TDS 684B shown; Set up oscilloscope for Triggered Signal Test.
Performance Tests 1–70 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications q. Press the main-menu Mode. r. Press the side-menu Envelope. s. Use the keypad to set envelope to use 100 acquisitions (press 100, thenENTER). t. Press the main-menu Stop After button. u. Press the ...
Page 88 - Figure 1–29: Triggered signal range test – 300 mV
Performance Tests 1–72 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Positive pulse Negative pulses Figure 1–29: Triggered signal range test – 300 mV n. Use the keypad to set the fine scale to 75 mV (press 75, SHIFT, m, then ENTER). o. CONFIRM that the TRIG’D LED stay...
Page 89 - Figure 1–30: Triggered signal range test – 75 mV; a. Set up oscilloscope for 60 Hz Rejection Test:
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–73 Positive pulse Negative pulses Figure 1–30: Triggered signal range test – 75 mV p. Disconnect all test equipment (TSG121) from the digitizing oscillo- scope. 5. Check 60 Hz Rejection. a. Set up oscil...
Page 90 - Figure 1–31: 60 Hz Rejection test hookup; Check 60 Hz rejection:
Performance Tests 1–74 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Digitizing Oscilloscope 50 cable Signal Generator Output Figure 1–31: 60 Hz Rejection test hookup H Adjust the signal generator for three vertical divisions of 60 Hzsignal. See Figure 1–32. The signa...
Page 91 - Figure 1–33: Subsequent 60 Hz Rejection test hookup
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–75 H Reconnect the output of the signal generator. Connect the compositesignal connector of the PAL signal source (labeled COMPST on theTSG 121) to a 75 W cable and a 75 W terminator. Connect both signa...
Page 92 - Figure 1–34: 60 Hz Rejection test result – TDS 684B shown; a. Set up oscilloscope for Line Count Accuracy Test:; cable and a 75
Performance Tests 1–76 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Figure 1–34: 60 Hz Rejection test result – TDS 684B shown 6. Check Line Count Accuracy. a. Set up oscilloscope for Line Count Accuracy Test: H Press WAVEFORM OFF. H Press CH1. H Press HORIZONTAL MENU...
Page 93 - Figure 1–35: Line count accuracy test hookup
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–77 PAL signal source Digitizing Oscilloscope 75 cable 75 terminator Output Figure 1–35: Line count accuracy test hookup H Press the main-menu Trigger Position. H Press the side-menu to Set to 50%. H Pre...
Page 94 - Figure 1–36: Line count accuracy test setup waveform – TDS 684B shown
Performance Tests 1–78 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Figure 1–36: Line count accuracy test setup waveform – TDS 684B shown H Press CURSOR. H Press the main-menu Function. H Press the side-menu V Bars. H Using the General Purpose knob, place the left cu...
Page 95 - Figure 1–37: Line count accuracy correct result waveform; a. Set up digitizing oscilloscope for Sync Duty Cycle Test:
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–79 Figure 1–37: Line count accuracy correct result waveform H Disconnect all test equipment (TSG 121) from the digitizingoscilloscope. H Turn off cursors by pressing CURSOR, then the main-menuFunction b...
Page 96 - b. Set up the pulse generator for Sync Duty Cycle Test:
Performance Tests 1–80 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications H Press the side-menu Fields. H Use the keypad to set the number of fields to 1 (press 1, thenENTER). H Press the side-menu Sync Width. H Use the keypad to set the width to 400 ns (press 400, SHIFT, ...
Page 97 - Figure 1–38: Setup for sync duty cycle test; NOTE
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–81 c. Check Sync Duty Cycle: H Connect the pulse generator through a 50 W cable and a 50 W terminator to the oscilloscope CH1 input. See Figure 1–38. Pulse Generator Digitizing Oscilloscope 50 cable 50 ...
Page 98 - Figure 1–39: Sync duty cycle test: one-div neg pulse waveform
Performance Tests 1–82 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Figure 1–39: Sync duty cycle test: one-div neg pulse waveform H Turn the pulse generator PULSE DURATION variable control toadjust the negative pulse so the oscilloscope’s CH1 – Widthmeasurement displ...
Page 99 - Figure 1–40: Sync duty cycle test: critically adjusted pulse
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–83 Figure 1–40: Sync duty cycle test: critically adjusted pulse H Press TRIGGER MENU. H Press the main-menu Type pop-up until you select Video. If the TRIG’D LED is not lighted, check that the CH1 – Wid...
Page 100 - Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure
Performance Tests 1–84 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications H Disconnect the signal source from CH1, wait a few seconds, thenreconnect the signal. H CONFIRM that the TRIG’D LED is lighted and the waveform isstable. H Disconnect all test equipment from the dig...
Page 101 - Figure 1–41: Sine wave generator leveling equipment setup; Set the sine wave generator to a reference frequency of 10 MHz.
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–85 Digitizing Oscilloscope Sine Wave Generator Level Meter Power sensor Power splitter Attenuators(if necessary) Input Output Figure 1–41: Sine wave generator leveling equipment setup 1. Install the tes...
Page 102 - Figure 1–42: Equipment setup for maximum amplitude
Performance Tests 1–86 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Equipment required Sine wave generator (Item 19) Level meter and power sensor (Item 20) Two male N to female BNC adapters (Item 23) Two precision coaxial cables (Item 5) Prerequisites See page 1–15 1...
Page 103 - Table 1–6: Available Filters; Filter Availability
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–87 4. Set the generator to the new frequency and reference level: H Change the sine wave generator to the desired new frequency. H Input the correction factor for the new frequency into the level meter....
Page 104 - Table 1–7: Reference Receiver Filter Options:; Name; Table 1–9: Available receivers; Option 4C
Performance Tests 1–88 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 1–7: Reference Receiver Filter Options: Option 4C – SONET (P6703B 1300nm) Option 3C – Fibre Channel (P6701B 850nm) 52Mbit OC1 FC133Mbit FC266Mbit FC531Mbit 155Mbit OC3 155Mbit OC3 622Mbit OC12 ...
Page 105 - Figure 1–43: Reference-receiver performance-verification set up; the optical attenuator:; Reference Receiver
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–89 Equipment required OIG501 (use with P6701B) (Item 27) OIG502 (use with P6703B) (Item 28) Optical Attenuator OA5022 (Item 29) Fibre Optic Cable (Item 30) Optical-to-Electrical Converter (item 31) Prer...
Page 107 - Press the side-menu button Linear Interpolation.; Select the desired Mask standard and turn it on:; Press MEASURE then select Masks from the Measure pop-up menu.
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–91 H Press HORIZONTAL MENU; then press the main-menu buttonTrigger Position. Set the Trigger Position to 20% using the generalpurpose knob or keypad. NOTE . Press SHIFT to change the horizontal position...
Page 108 - a. Press the front panel MORE button then press the main-menu button; b. If the math waveform is not set to FFT, create an FFT waveform:; Press the side-menu button Set FFT source to Ch1.; Press the side-menu button OK Create Math Waveform.
Performance Tests 1–92 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications NOTE . <xxx> is the standard that you are verifying (such as OC1, OC3, OC12, FC1063; see Table 1–10). H From the Mask Type pop-up menu, select the mask type (<xxx>) of yourreference recei...
Page 109 - d. Position one cursor at the beginning of the FFT record.
Performance Tests TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 1–93 4. Move the beginning of the FFT data record onto the screen: NOTE . Press SHIFT to change the horizontal position speed. The position moves faster when SHIFT is lighted. H Adjust the HORIZONTAL POSI...
Page 112 - Standard
Performance Tests 1–96 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 1–10: Bessel Thompson frequency response and reference receiver limits Standard Frequency (MHz) Lower Limit (dB) Nominal (dB) Upper Limit (dB) Measured (delta dB) OC–12 SONET or STM–4 SDH, Data...
Page 115 - Specifications
Page 117 - Product Description; Feature
TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–1 Specifications This section begins with a general description of the traits of the TDS 500C,TDS 600B, and TDS 700C oscilloscopes. Three sections follow, one for each ofthree classes of traits: nominal traits, warranted...
Page 118 - User Interface; Menus
Specifications 2–2 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–1: Key features of the TDS 500C, 600B and 700C oscilloscopes (cont.) Feature TDS 500C & TDS 700C TDS 600B Storage Floppy disk drive:1.44 Mbyte, 3.5 inch, DOS 3.3-or-later floppy disk drive In...
Page 119 - Signal Acquisition System; GUI
Specifications TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–3 general purpose knob to adjust some function, such as the position of measure-ment cursors on screen, or the setting for a channel fine gain. The user interface also makes use of a GUI, or Graphical User...
Page 120 - Table 2–2: Record length and divisions per record vs. TDS model
Specifications 2–4 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–2: Record length and divisions per record vs. TDS model S a ar el Rec r le Divisions per record Standard Models Record length FTS 1 Off 2 FTS 1 On 3 All TDS 500C, TDS600B & TDS 700C All ha el...
Page 121 - Trigger System; (flexible format) allows the user to define the video; Acquisition Control
Specifications TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–5 Trigger System The triggering system supports a varied set of features for triggering thesignal-acquisition system. Trigger signals recognized include: H Edge (main- and delayed-trigger systems): This fa...
Page 122 - On-Board User Assistance; Help
Specifications 2–6 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications H Use sample, envelope, average and peak detect modes to acquire signals.With the TDS 500C/700C, also use high-resolution mode. H Set the acquisition to stop after a single acquisition (or sequence ofacq...
Page 123 - Measure
Specifications TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–7 For time measurements, units can be either seconds or hertz (for 1/time). With the video trigger option installed (Option 05), you can measure the videoline number using the vertical cursors. You can mea...
Page 124 - Display; Zoom
Specifications 2–8 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications The oscilloscope can also output copies of its display using the hardcopy feature.This feature allows you to output waveforms and other on-screen information toa variety of graphic printers and plotters ...
Page 125 - Nominal Traits; Table 2–3: Nominal traits — Signal acquisition system
TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–9 Nominal Traits This section contains a collection of tables that list the various nominal traitsthat describe the TDS 500C, TDS 600B, and TDS 700C oscilloscopes. Electricaland mechanical traits are included. Nominal tr...
Page 126 - Table 2–4: Nominal traits — Time base system
Nominal Traits 2–10 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–4: Nominal traits — Time base system Name Description Range, Sample-Rate 1,3 TDS 684B: 5 Samples/sec to 5 GSamples/sec on four channels simultaneously TDS 680B: 5 Samples/sec to 5 GSamples/sec o...
Page 127 - Table 2–5: Nominal traits — Triggering system
Nominal Traits TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–11 Table 2–4: Nominal traits — Time base system (cont.) Name Description Record Length Selection TDS 500C & TDS 700C:500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000, 15,000 and 50,000 samples In addition to the record length...
Page 129 - Table 2–6: Nominal traits — Display system
Nominal Traits TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–13 Table 2–5: Nominal traits — Triggering system (cont.) Name Description Communication Trigger Modes of Operation(Option 2C Comm Trigger) Standard Name Code 1 Bit Rate OC1/STM0 NRZ 51.84 Mb/s OC3/STM1 NRZ...
Page 130 - Table 2–8: Nominal traits — Data handling and reliability
Nominal Traits 2–14 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–6: Nominal traits — Display system (cont.) Name Description Waveform Display Graticule Single Graticule: 401 × 501 pixels, 8 × 10 divisions, where divisions are 1 cm by 1 cm Waveform Display Lev...
Page 131 - Table 2–9: Nominal traits — Mechanical
Nominal Traits TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–15 Table 2–9: Nominal traits — Mechanical Name Description Cooling Method Forced-air circulation with no air filter. Clearance is required. Refer to the TDS 500C,TDS 600B & TDS 700C User Manual for min...
Page 133 - Warranted Characteristics; Performance Conditions; C of the current ambient temperature.
TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–17 Warranted Characteristics This section lists the various warranted characteristics that describe theTDS 500C, TDS 600B and TDS 700C oscilloscopes. Electrical and environmen-tal characteristics are included. Warranted ...
Page 134 - Table 2–10: Warranted characteristics — Signal acquisition system
Warranted Characteristics 2–18 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–10: Warranted characteristics — Signal acquisition system Name Description Accuracy, DC Gain TDS 600B: ± 1.5% for all sensitivities from 2 mV/div to 10 V/div ± 2.0% at 1 mV/div sensit...
Page 135 - Table 2–11: Warranted characteristics — Time base system
Warranted Characteristics TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–19 Table 2–10: Warranted characteristics — Signal acquisition system (cont.) Name Description Delay Between Channels, Full Bandwidth TDS 600B: ≤ 100 ps for any two channels with equal Volts/Div ...
Page 136 - Table 2–12: Warranted characteristics — Triggering system
Warranted Characteristics 2–20 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–12: Warranted characteristics — Triggering system Name Description Sensitivity, Edge-Type Trigger, Coupling e 1 Trigger source Sensitivity set to “DC” 1 Any Channel Auxiliary TDS 620B...
Page 138 - Table 2–14: Warranted characteristics — Environmental
Warranted Characteristics 2–22 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–14: Warranted characteristics — Environmental Name Description Atmospherics Temperature (no disk in floppy drive): TDS 600B: Operating: +4 _ C to +45 _ C Floppy disk drive: Operating:...
Page 140 - Table 2–15: Certifications and compliances
Warranted Characteristics 2–24 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–15: Certifications and compliances EC Declaration of Conformity(TDS 500C and TDS 700C) Meets intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance wasdemonstrat...
Page 141 - Typical Characteristics; Table 2–16: Typical characteristics — Signal acquisition system
TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications 2–25 Typical Characteristics This subsection contains tables that list the various typical characteristics whichdescribe the TDS 500C, TDS 600B and TDS 700C oscilloscopes. Typical characteristics are described in terms of ...
Page 144 - Table 2–17: Typical characteristics — Triggering system
Typical Characteristics 2–28 TDS 500C, TDS 600B & TDS 700C Performance Verification and Specifications Table 2–17: Typical characteristics — Triggering system Name Description Accuracy, Trigger Level or Threshold, DC ple Trigger source Accuracy Coupled(for signals having rise and fall times ≥ 20...
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