Tektronix 2430A User Manual

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Tektronix 2430A Specifications

General

Type	Digital Oscilloscope
Bandwidth	150 MHz
Channels	2
Sample Rate	100 MS/s
Vertical Sensitivity	2 mV/div to 5 V/div
Time Base Range	5 ns/div to 5 s/div
Display	CRT
Vertical Resolution	8 bits
Trigger Modes	Auto, Normal, Single
Acquisition Modes	Sample, Peak Detect, Average
Interfaces	GPIB
Max Input Voltage	400 V (DC + peak AC)
Record Length	1024 points per channel
Trigger Types	Edge, Video
Input Impedance	1 MΩ
Power Supply	48-440 Hz

Summary

Instrument Serial Numbers

WARRANTY

SAFETY NOTE

GETTING STARTED

Power On Procedures

Covers the instrument's power-on sequence, self-test, and initial state.

Calibration and Setup

Details self-calibration and system setup for optimal performance.

Initialization and Hints

Covers default initialization and useful operational tips.

FRONT PANEL Overview

Control Layout and Sections

Illustrates and identifies all front-panel buttons and controls by section.

CRT Readout and Status Display

CRT Readout Details

Explains the information presented on the oscilloscope's CRT screen.

Status Menu Usage

Guides on using the Status menu for instrument operational status.

CRT DISPLAY and Power Controls

Power Button Functionality

Operation of the power button, including self-test.

Menu and Intensity Controls

Managing menus and adjusting display intensity.

SETUP: AUTO and PRGM Functions

AUTO Setup Configuration

Automatic setup for signal display.

PRGM (Program) Button Usage

Saving and recalling front-panel setups and sequences.

SETUP: MEASURE and OUTPUT

MEASURE Button (Waveform Analysis)

Extracts waveform parameters using Snapshot or Continuous-Update.

OUTPUT Button (GPIB Configuration)

Configures instrument for GPIB communication.

VERTICAL Controls

Vertical Position and Scale

Adjusts vertical position and VOLTS/DIV scale.

Vertical Mode and Settings

Selects vertical modes and configures coupling/bandwidth.

HORIZONTAL Controls

Horizontal Mode and Scale

Selects horizontal modes and sets SEC/DIV scale.

Horizontal Position Adjustment

Adjusts the horizontal position of waveforms.

TRIGGER Controls

Trigger Coupling and Video

Sets trigger coupling and video trigger options.

Trigger Source and Mode

Specifies trigger source and sets trigger mode.

Trigger Level and Slope

Adjusts trigger level, slope, holdoff, and status.

CURSOR and DELAY Functions

Cursor Functionality

Selects cursor types for measurements.

Units and Delay Settings

Sets measurement units and configures delay functions.

STORAGE Functions

ACQUIRE Button (Acquisition Modes)

Manages acquisition modes (NORMAL, ENVELOPE, AVG).

SAVE Button (Waveform Storage)

Freezes waveforms and stores them in memory.

Reference Waveform Display

Displays and positions stored reference waveforms.

GPIB Status and Interpretation

GPIB Status Display

Shows current GPIB configuration and settings.

GPIB Status Listing Interpretation

Explains the meaning of various GPIB status menu items.