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Tektronix 222

Tektronix 222
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HANDHELD
222
DIGITAL STORAGE
OSCILLOSCOPE
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Tektronix 222 Specifications

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BrandTektronix
Model222
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

OPERATORS SAFETY SUMMARY

Terms in this Manual

Defines terms like CAUTION and WARNING used in the manual for safety.

Terms as Marked on Equipment

Explains the meaning of CAUTION and DANGER symbols found on the equipment itself.

Symbols in this Manual

Illustrates and explains general safety symbols used throughout the manual.

Symbols as Marked on Equipment

Details specific safety symbols physically marked on the oscilloscope.

Safety Grounding

Explains the double-insulated design and lack of grounding conductor.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

Critical safety instruction to avoid explosion hazards in certain environments.

Do Not Remove Covers or Panels

Important safety instruction to prevent personal injury by keeping covers installed.

SECTION 1 YOUR NEW OSCILLOSCOPE

1.1 FEATURES

Lists the key capabilities and technical features of the 222 Digital Storage Oscilloscope.

1.2 SPECIFICATION SUMMARY

Provides a concise overview of the instrument's main technical specifications.

1.3 STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Lists the accessories that are included with the oscilloscope upon purchase.

1.4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Lists additional accessories that can be purchased separately for the oscilloscope.

SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED

2.1 SAFETY

References the Operator's Safety Summary for essential safety information.

2.2 BATTERY-CHARGER ADAPTER

Describes the detachable battery-charger adapter and its use for power and charging.

2.3 EXTERNAL SUPPLY VOLTAGE

Details the required external power voltage, frequency, and current specifications.

2.4 BATTERY OPERATION

Explains the operation of the oscilloscope using its internal battery.

2.5 FIRST TIME BATTERY OPERATION

Provides initial charging instructions for the battery before first use.

2.6 START-UP

Instructions on how to turn the oscilloscope's functions on and off.

2.7 AUTO TIMEOUT

Describes the feature that automatically turns off the unit to conserve battery.

2.8 VIEWING A SIGNAL QUICKLY

Guide to using the AUTO SETUP feature for rapid signal display.

SECTION 3 WHAT THE CONTROLS DO

3.1 CONTROL REFERENCE TABLES

Introduces tables providing quick reference for front and rear panel controls.

3.2 ON-SCREEN READOUT LOCATIONS

Explains the locations and meanings of various readouts displayed on the CRT screen.

3.3 EXPANDED CONTROLS INFORMATION

Provides more detailed explanations of the oscilloscope's controls and their functions.

3.4 CRT DISPLAY, MENU BUTTONS, AND POWER

Details the CRT display, menu buttons, and power controls of the oscilloscope.

3.5 VERTICAL CONTROLS

Explains the operation of controls related to vertical signal display and scaling.

3.6 HORIZONTAL CONTROLS

Explains the operation of controls related to horizontal timebase and positioning.

3.7 TRIGGER CONTROLS

Details the controls used for setting up and adjusting signal triggering.

3.8 TOP PANEL BUTTONS

Describes the functions of the buttons located on the top panel of the oscilloscope.

3.9 REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

Details the controls and connectors found on the rear panel of the instrument.

SECTION 4 HOW IT WORKS

4.1 TURN ON

Procedure for powering the oscilloscope on and off.

4.2 AUTO SETUP

Detailed explanation of the Auto Setup feature for quick signal configuration.

4.3 MENU SELECTION

Instructions on how to navigate and make selections within the oscilloscope's menus.

4.4 STORE OR NONSTORE DISPLAY MODE SELECTION

Explains how to switch between STORE and NONSTORE display modes.

4.5 MENU AND SAVED WAVEFORM DISPLAYS CLEARING

Procedure for clearing on-screen menus and previously saved waveforms.

4.6 CHANNEL SELECTION

How to select channels to respond to front-panel control changes.

4.7 VERTICAL INPUT COUPLING

Explanation of DC, AC, and GND input coupling modes for vertical channels.

4.8 VOLTSDIV SCALING

How to adjust the vertical scaling (amplitude per division) of the selected channel.

4.9 VERTICAL POSITIONING

How to adjust the vertical position of the displayed waveform trace.

4.10 VARIABLE VOLTSDIV CONTROL

Using the variable VOLTS/DIV control for fine amplitude adjustments.

4.11 CHI AND CH2 INVERTED DISPLAY

How to invert the display of channel 1 or channel 2 signals.

4.12 SECDIV SCALING

How to adjust the horizontal timebase scaling (seconds per division).

4.13 HORIZONTAL POSITIONING

How to adjust the horizontal position of the displayed waveform trace.

4.14 X10 MAGNIFICATION

Utilizing the X10 MAG feature to magnify the horizontal display.

4.15 TRIGGER LEVEL SETTING

Setting the voltage threshold for triggering the oscilloscope.

4.16 TRIGGER SLOPE SELECTION

Selecting whether triggering occurs on the rising or falling edge of a signal.

4.17 TRIGGER MODE SETTING

How to select different trigger modes like NORM, AUTO LVL, and SSEQ.

4.18 TRIGGER SOURCE SELECTION

Choosing the signal source (VERT, CH1, CH2, EXT) for triggering.

4.19 SAVING WAVEFORMS

Procedure for saving captured waveforms into nonvolatile memory.

4.20 RECALLING SAVED WAVEFORMS

How to retrieve previously saved waveforms from memory for display.

4.21 SAVING FRONT PANEL SETUPS

Procedure for saving the current instrument configuration settings.

4.22 RECALLING FRONT PANEL SETUPS

How to load previously saved instrument configurations.

4.23 CLEARING SAVED FRONT PANEL SETUPS

Procedure for erasing saved instrument configurations from memory.

4.24 SETTING TRIGGER POSITION

Adjusting the trigger point's location within the captured waveform data.

4.25 ACQUISITION MODE SELECTION

Choosing the mode for data acquisition (NORM, ENV, AVG, CONT ENV).

4.26 X-Y OR Y-T DISPLAY MODE SELECTION

Switching between X-Y and Y-T display modes for signal visualization.

4.27 READOUT ON OR OFF

How to toggle the display of on-screen readouts on or off.

4.28 AUTO TIMEOUT

Managing the Auto Timeout feature for battery power conservation.

4.29 SETTING BAUD RATE

Configuring the serial communication speed for data transfer.

4.30 DISPLAY XY ROTATION ALIGNMENT

Procedure for aligning the horizontal and vertical axes of the XY display.

4.31 SELF CALIBRATION

Performing instrument self-calibration routines for accurate measurements.

4.32 FIRMWARE VERSION IDENTIFICATION

How to display the version number of the installed instrument firmware.

SECTION 5 MAKING MEASUREMENTS

5.1 SIGNAL TRACING WITH AUTO SETUP

Using the Auto Setup feature for quick and effective signal tracing.

5.2 GRATICULE MEASUREMENTS

How to use the oscilloscope's graticule for accurate voltage and time measurements.

5.3 FLOATING MEASUREMENTS

Performing measurements across components without needing a chassis ground reference.

5.4 DIFFERENTIAL MEASUREMENTS

Techniques for making in-circuit measurements while rejecting common-mode noise.

5.5 SINGLE SWEEP OPERATION

Procedure for capturing single or infrequent events with the oscilloscope.

SECTION 6 MORE ON HOW IT WORKS

6.1 AUTO SETUP

Detailed explanation of the Auto Setup feature's behavior with different signals and settings.

6.2 PROBES

Information regarding oscilloscope probes, their accessories, and usage.

6.3 STORE AND NONSTORE DISPLAY MODES

Explanation of how waveforms are displayed and updated in STORE vs. NONSTORE modes.

6.4 VERTICAL INPUT COUPLING

Detailed explanation of DC, AC, and GND input coupling types and their effects.

6.5 DEFAULT ACQUISITION MODES

Describes the default acquisition modes based on SEC/DIV settings and Trigger Mode.

6.6 TRIGGER MODES

Explains how NORM, AUTO LVL, AUTO BL, and SSEQ trigger modes affect display response.

6.7 TRIGGER SOURCE

Details on selecting the signal source (VERT, CH1, CH2, EXT) for triggering.

6.8 TRIGGER POSITION

How to adjust the trigger point's location within the captured waveform data (POST, MID, PRE).

6.9 TRIGGER LEVELIAUTO LVL: PUSH

In-depth explanation of the Trigger LEVEL control and AUTO LVL function.

6.10 ACQUISITIONS MODES

Detailed description of NORM, ENV, AVG, and CONT ENV acquisition modes.

6.11 TIPS ON BATTERY CARE

Guidelines for maintaining battery health and maximizing its lifespan.

6.12 ALTERNATE METHOD FOR BATTERY CHARGING

Describes alternative methods for charging the instrument's battery externally.

6.13 BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the internal battery.

6.14 REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT

Instructions and procedures for safely packaging the instrument for shipping.

SECTION 7 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

7.1 INTRODUCTION

An overview of available instrument options and accessories with ordering information.

7.2 STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Lists the accessories that are supplied as standard with the oscilloscope.

7.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Lists optional accessories that can be ordered separately for the instrument.

7.4 OPTIONS

Details specific options available for the battery-charger adapter.

7.5 PARTS SUPPLIED WITH THE 222 ACC FIELD ACCESSORIES KIT

Lists the components included in the 222ACC Field Accessories Kit.

SECTION 8 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

8.1 INTRODUCTION

General introduction to the performance specifications and their applicability.

8.2 RECOMMENDED PERFORMANCE CHECK SCHEDULE

Guidelines for periodic performance checks and adjustments.

8.3 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Comprehensive technical specifications covering various aspects of the instrument's performance.

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Details the operating and non-operating conditions for temperature, humidity, and altitude.

8.5 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Information on the instrument's physical dimensions, weight, construction, and finish.

APPENDIX CHECKING YOUR INSTRUMENTS PERFORMANCE

A.1 INTRODUCTION

Purpose of the performance check procedure and its use as a diagnostic aid.

A.2 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Lists the necessary test equipment and specifications for performance checks.

A.3 PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS

Specifies the conditions, such as calibration and temperature, required for valid checks.

A.4 PERFORMANCE CHECK INTERVAL

Recommends the frequency for performing complete performance checks on the instrument.

A.5 PREPARATION

Steps and initial settings required to prepare for performing performance checks.

A.6 INDEX TO PERFORMANCE CHECKS

An index listing all available performance checks with corresponding page numbers.

A.7 DISPLAY CHECKS

Procedures for verifying the functionality of display-related controls like INTENSITY and FOCUS.

A.8 VERTICAL

Performance checks specifically for the vertical deflection system and its controls.

A.9 HORIZONTAL

Performance checks for the horizontal system, including SEC/DIV accuracy.

A.10 TRIGGER

Performance checks for the trigger system's sensitivity, level, and jitter.

CAT 200 VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT SOFTWARE

KEY FEATURES

Highlights the main functionalities of the CAT200 software for remote control and data management.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Lists common use cases for the CAT200 software in various technical fields.

EXTENDS THE REACH OF THE 222

Explains how the software enables remote operation and data collection from hazardous sites.

EXPANDS THE CAPABILITIES OF THE 222

Details how the software enhances the oscilloscope's capabilities like automation and storage.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Specifies the necessary PC hardware and software configurations for the CAT200 package.

SYSTEM OPTIONS

Lists available system options for the CAT200 software, such as mouse support.

WAVEFORM STORAGE

Information on how waveform data can be stored and its compatibility with software drivers.

LICENSING AND WARRANTY

Outlines the software license agreement terms and the warranty period for the media.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Provides details on how to order the CAT200 software package and its contents.

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