Tektronix AWG510 - Manual

Tektronix AWG510

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 5 – Table of Contents; Specifications
  • Page 6 – Adjustment Procedures
  • Page 7 – Diagrams; Mechanical Parts List; Replaceable Mechanical Parts
  • Page 8 – List of Figures
  • Page 12 – List of Tables
  • Page 15 – General Safety Summary; Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.; To Avoid Fire or
  • Page 16 – Symbols and Terms
  • Page 17 – xiii; Service Safety Summary; Do Not Service Alone.
  • Page 19 – xv; Preface; Manual Structure
  • Page 20 – Manual Conventions; Instruction steps are numbered unless there is only one step.; Finding Other Information; Modules
  • Page 21 – xvii; Introduction; Read Preparation for Use in section 2, Operating Information; Performance Check Interval
  • Page 22 – Tektronix Service Offerings; This service reduces down-time for repair by allowing you to; WarrantyRepair Service
  • Page 23 – Contacting Tektronix
  • Page 25 – Product Overview; Table 1-1: AWG 500ĆSeries waveform editors
  • Page 27 – Specifications that are marked with the; Performance Conditions
  • Page 28 – Electrical Specification
  • Page 37 – DC Level
  • Page 39 – Mechanical Specification
  • Page 40 – Environmental Specification
  • Page 41 – Certification and Compliances; Table 1-23: Certifications and compliances
  • Page 45 – Operating Information; This section is divided into following two subsections:
  • Page 47 – Preparation for Use; This subsection describes:; Supplying Operating Power; connecting the AWG500 to a power source.
  • Page 48 – Power Cord Information
  • Page 49 – with any; Operating Voltage
  • Page 50 – Operating Environment; C with no diskette in the floppy drive. Store the AWG500 in; Operating Temperature
  • Page 51 – Applying and Interrupting Power; You can not power on the instrument when the ambient temperature; Power On
  • Page 52 – Repackaging Instructions
  • Page 53 – Basic Operations; Menu Operations
  • Page 54 – Menu Elements
  • Page 57 – Numeric Input; Figure 2-5: Knob icon displayed in Status Display Area; The General Purpose
  • Page 58 – The Numeric Keypad
  • Page 59 – Text Input; Figure 2-7: Three type of Input text dialog boxes
  • Page 61 – Shortcut Controls; Table 2-5: Shortcut control descriptions
  • Page 62 – File Management; Table 2-6: AWG500ĆSeries Waveform Generator file types; Locating Files
  • Page 63 – Enter the new name for the copied file in the file name field; Copying Files
  • Page 64 – Enter the new name for the file in the file name field; asking you to confirm deleting the file.; Select the file to change the attribute.; The file with read only attribute is marked by; Renaming Files
  • Page 65 – Saving Files
  • Page 66 – Save As; Table 2-8: Waveform record length adjustment messages
  • Page 67 – Theory of Operation; Module Overview; This functional block is a 10-bit high-speed; Clock and Trigger
  • Page 68 – Analog Processing
  • Page 70 – Digital Data Out Option 03; For more information about options, refer to section 7, Option.
  • Page 71 – Performance Verification; Conventions
  • Page 73 – Self Tests; a. Display the diagnostics menu and select all tests:; Diagnostic All; Diagnostics
  • Page 75 – light. If not, push the RUN button so that the RUN LED goes off.; calibration items may be failed.; Diag; calibration routines automatically.; Calibration
  • Page 76 – menu button (other than the UTILITY) to exit the diag screen.; calibration data in the memory may be loss.
  • Page 80 – Finding Faulty Modules; Table 4-2: Module test error code examples
  • Page 82 – Performance Tests
  • Page 83 – Prerequisites
  • Page 85 – Insert the disk into the Waveform Generator floppy disk drive.; Loading Files
  • Page 86 – Performance
  • Page 88 – Test Record
  • Page 93 – Operating Mode Tests; Install the test hookup and set test equipment controls:; Figure 4-5: Cont mode initial test hookup; Check Cont Mode
  • Page 94 – Check Triggered Mode
  • Page 96 – Triggered (side) to set the AWG500–Series Waveform Generator; Turn on the AWG500–Series Waveform Generator CH1 output: Push the
  • Page 97 – Use the test hookup from previous check.; Check Gated Mode
  • Page 99 – Negative; function generator and oscilloscope.
  • Page 100 – Clock FrequencyTests; Install test hookup and set test equipment controls:; Generator clock output connector through a 50; BNC coaxial cable and; Figure 4-9: Clock frequencyinitial test hookup; a. Initialize the AWG500–Series Waveform Generator controls:
  • Page 102 – Amplitude and Offset Accuracy Tests (Normal Out); Figure 4-10: Amplitude accuracy initial test hookup; Check Amplitude
  • Page 103 – Enhanced (side) to set the AWG500–Series Waveform Generator
  • Page 104 – Check Offset Accuracy
  • Page 105 – Push the Offset side button.; Enter numeric value of 0: Push 0 and ENTER keys in this order.
  • Page 106 – Amplitude, Offset Accuracy and Rise Time Tests (Direct DA Out); Figure 4-11: Direct DA out amplitude accuracy initial test hookup
  • Page 108 – Figure 4-12: Direct DA out pulse rise time initial test hookup; Check Pulse Rise Time
  • Page 109 – Continuous (side) to set the AWG500–Series Waveform; Generator to continuous mode.
  • Page 110 – Pulse Response Tests; Generator CH1 output connector through the 50; BNC coaxial cable to; Figure 4-13: Pulse response initial test hookup
  • Page 111 – Push VERTICAL MENU; Enter numeric value of 2: Push 2 and ENTER keys in this order.
  • Page 113 – Sine Wave Tests; Figure 4-14: Sine wave initial test hookup
  • Page 115 – Internal Trigger Tests; Figure 4-15: Internal trigger initial test hookup
  • Page 116 – Push the Interval side button.
  • Page 117 – Trigger Input Tests; BNC coaxial cable to connect the AWG500–Series; b. Connect a BNC T adapter to the TRIG IN connector and then use a 50; BNC coaxial cable to connect the BNC T adapter to the oscilloscope
  • Page 118 – d. Set the oscilloscope controls as follows:; Set the function generator as follows:; Factory Reset; Refer to Loading Files on page 4–15 for file loading procedures.
  • Page 119 – Set the trigger level to 5 V by following the substeps below:
  • Page 121 – Push the RUN button to turn off the RUN LED.
  • Page 122 – Event Input and Enhanced Mode Tests; Figure 4-21: Event input and enhanced mode initial test hookup; IN connector on the AWG500–Series Waveform Generator rear panel.; Set the oscilloscope controls:; Check Event Input with
  • Page 124 – generate an event signal on the EVENT IN connector pin 0.; Figure 4-23: Waveform output when the SW1 is closed; generate an event signal on the EVENT IN connector pin 1.; displays the waveform as shown in Figure 4–24.
  • Page 125 – generate an event signal on the EVENT IN connector pin 2.; displays the waveform as shown in Figure 4–25.
  • Page 126 – generate an event signal on the EVENT IN connector pin 3.; displays the waveform as shown in Figure 4–26.
  • Page 127 – generate an event signal on the EVENT IN connector strobe pin.; Check Strobe Input
  • Page 128 – degenerate the strobe signal on the EVENT IN connector strobe pin.; Generate a strobe signal: Close the SW5 of the ground closure again.
  • Page 129 – 0 MHz Reference Input Tests; Figure 4-29: 10 MHz reference initial test hookup
  • Page 131 – External Clock Input Tests; Figure 4-30: External clock input initial test hookup
  • Page 132 – the clock reference is set to External.
  • Page 133 – Add Input Tests; Figure 4-31: Add operation initial test hookup
  • Page 135 – Marker Output Tests
  • Page 136 – Push the Marker2 Low Level side button.; Enter numeric value of –2: Push –, 2 and ENTER keys in this order.
  • Page 139 – Marker Delay Tests; Generator MARKER OUT CH1:M1 and M2 outputs through 50; Figure 4-33: Digital data output initial test hookup
  • Page 142 – Digital Data Output Tests (Option 03 Only); Generator DIGITAL DATA OUT:D0 output through a 50; Figure 4-34: Digital data output level initial test hookup; Check Output Levels
  • Page 143 – Push the DIGITAL button.; Set the digital data output low level:
  • Page 144 – Generator DIGITAL DATA OUT:D0 and D1 outputs through 50; Figure 4-35: Digital data output initial test hookup; Check Skew
  • Page 146 – Clock Output Tests; Generator CLOCK OUT output through a 50
  • Page 147 – button so that the LEDs above the RUN button lights.; to or larger than 0.5 V, and the clock signal period is 20 ns.
  • Page 148 – Noise Output Tests
  • Page 149 – Set the noise level to –105 dBm/Hz using the general purpose knob.; a. Change the unit in the spectrum analyzer: Change the unit to dBm/Hz
  • Page 151 – The section consists of two subsections:; Purpose
  • Page 152 – Requirements for Adjustments; Before doing the adjustments, note the following requirements.
  • Page 153 – EquipmentRequired; Before Adjustments; from the floppy disk drive before removing the cabinet.; Providing Access
  • Page 154 – Cooling
  • Page 155 – Enabling Service Mode
  • Page 157 – Adjustment Instructions; Connect the test equipment and set test equipment controls:; Figure 5-3: Hookup for the clock frequency adjustment; System; Clock Frequency
  • Page 158 – Figure 5-4: Adjustment location for clock frequency
  • Page 159 – Figure 5-5: Hookup for the clock dutyadjustment; Clock Duty
  • Page 160 – a. Initialize AWG500 controls: Press UTILITY; Reset
  • Page 162 – Figure 5-7: Hookup for the DAC clock timing adjustment; DAC Clock Timing
  • Page 163 – Start waveform generation:
  • Page 165 – Figure 5-8: Hookup for the DAC linearity adjustment; DAC Linearity
  • Page 166 – a. Make sure that the position of R6025 and R6026 is near center.; a. Connect the oscilloscope: Disconnect the BNC on CH 1 output, then
  • Page 167 – Press CH 2 OUTPUT button.; board so that rise and fall slope to be linear.
  • Page 168 – Figure 5-9: Hookup for the noise output adjustment; Noise Output
  • Page 169 – Set the noise on: Press Output side button so that the On is selected
  • Page 170 – Figure 5-11: Adjustment location for the power supply unit; LowĆVoltage Power
  • Page 171 – Maintenance; Related Maintenance Procedures
  • Page 172 – Preparation; Static discharge can damage any semiconductor component in this; Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible.; capable of generating a static charge.; Preventing ESD
  • Page 173 – Susceptibility to ESD
  • Page 174 – Inspection and Cleaning; that; General Care
  • Page 175 – Cleaning Procedure Ċ Exterior.
  • Page 179 – Removal and Installation Procedures; Preparation Ċ Please Read; Before doing this or any other procedure in this manual, read the
  • Page 180 – List of Modules
  • Page 182 – Orientation
  • Page 186 – Access Procedure; a. Find the module to be removed in the module locator diagrams,
  • Page 187 – Procedures for External Modules
  • Page 188 – FrontĆPanel Knobs
  • Page 189 – Line Fuse and Line Cord
  • Page 190 – a. Have handy a screwdriver with a size Phillips #2; tip; b. At the rear of the cabinet, grasp its left and right edges.; . DO NOT do steps 5 through 7 to remove the EMI gasket(s) unless they; EMI Gaskets
  • Page 191 – b. Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to pry up one of the ends.; Grasp the EMI gasket, and gently pull it out of the its channel.; a. Do in reverse order steps 3 and 4 to reinstall the cabinet.; containing a second EMI cable on the rear of the cabinet.
  • Page 193 – and Output Panel
  • Page 194 – A20 FrontĆPanel Assembly
  • Page 197 – Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: Have handy a; DisplayĆFrame Assembly
  • Page 200 – Procedures for OuterĆChassis Modules; Assemble equipment and locate module to be removed: Have handy a; Fan
  • Page 201 – b. Locate the modules to be removed, including those listed under; work surface and its left side is facing you.; Floppy Disk
  • Page 202 – b. Use the screwdriver with Phillips #2 tip to remove the two screws; PS100 Low Voltage Power
  • Page 203 – d. Lift the module up out of the generator to complete removal.
  • Page 204 – a. Disconnect these cables and connectors. See Figure 6–15 as a guide.
  • Page 205 – A60 Memory Board
  • Page 206 – b. Open the lever on one side of the connector, and lift out the memory; Repeat 3a and 3b to remove the other memory boards.
  • Page 207 – a. Disconnect two coax cables at J197 and J198.; Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed:; work surface and its front is facing you.; A75 Noise Generator
  • Page 209 – b. Remove the four screws attaching the Clock board to the AWG board.; removal instructions of each step to reinstall the Clock board.; A40 Clock Board
  • Page 210 – the work surface and its rear is facing you.; b. Remove the twelve screws on top of the AWG board and two from the
  • Page 212 – b. Remove the 5 screws securing the rear chassis to the main chassis.; Rear Chassis
  • Page 213 – PS100 Low Voltage Power Supply (page 6–32)
  • Page 214 – Procedures for InnerĆChassis Modules; b. Locate the modules to be removed in the locator diagram, Internal; CPU Unit
  • Page 215 – b. Unplug the interconnect cable from J100 on A50 AWG board.
  • Page 216 – a. Unplug the VGA and COM1 connectors on the left side of the CPU; Grasp the board and slide it out of the unit.
  • Page 217 – b. Remove the screw on the left side of the bracket.; Grasp the bracket and slide it out.
  • Page 219 – key to recognize the parameters of the exchanged disk.; Press ENTER key at ”Save Changes and Exit”. The message box with
  • Page 220 – Display Assembly and
  • Page 223 – b. See the procedure Display Assembly and Supply Fuse (page 6–50) to; Front Subpanel
  • Page 225 – Troubleshooting; Display the diagnostics menu: Press UTILITY
  • Page 235 – Messages and Codes; Table 6–5 lists instrument error codes and their meaning.
  • Page 236 – Error Messages and Codes
  • Page 239 – Options and Accessories; Options; Tektronix will ship the options shown in Table 7–1:
  • Page 241 – Standard Accessories; Optional Accessories; You can also order the optional accessories listed in Table 7–3.
  • Page 242 – Accessory Software
  • Page 243 – Electrical Parts List
  • Page 245 – This section contains following diagrams:
  • Page 251 – Part number; Part Number Revision
  • Page 252 – Using the Replaceable Parts List; Parts List Column Descriptions; Module Servicing
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Summary

Page 5 - Table of Contents; Specifications

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Page 6 - Adjustment Procedures

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Page 7 - Diagrams; Mechanical Parts List; Replaceable Mechanical Parts

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