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Tektronix 2445 User Manual

Tektronix 2445
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2445
OSCILLOSCOPE
OPERATORS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2445
OSCILLOSCOPE
OPERATORS

Table of Contents

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Tektronix 2445 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeOscilloscope
Bandwidth150 MHz
Channels4
Vertical Sensitivity2 mV/div to 5 V/div
Trigger SourcesCH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Line, Ext
Rise Time2.3 ns
Time Base Range5 ns/div to 0.5 s/div
Input Impedance1 MΩ
DisplayCRT
Trigger ModesAuto, Normal, Single
Power Requirements48-440 Hz
Weight20 lbs

Summary

Operators Safety Summary

Specification

Introduction

Overview of the TEKTRONIX 2445 Oscilloscope: a portable 150-MHz, four-channel vertical deflection instrument.

Performance Conditions

Electrical characteristics valid for the 2445 under specified environmental and warm-up conditions.

Preparation For Use

Safety and Initial Setup

Covers safety, voltage selection, fuse, power cord, cooling, and initial power-on procedures for instrument setup.

Start-Up and Shipment

Explains power-up tests, failure indication, and provides repackaging instructions for shipping.

Controls, Connectors, and Indicators

Power and Display Controls

Front-panel controls for power, display brightness, focus, and graticule illumination.

Vertical System Controls

Input connectors, coupling switches, and VOLTS/DIV settings for the vertical deflection system.

Horizontal and Sweep Controls

SEC/DIV switches, VAR control, TRACE SEP, and Horizontal POSITION for sweep speed and display.

Trigger Controls

Controls for MODE, SOURCE, COUPLING, LEVEL, SLOPE, and HOLDOFF for triggering sweeps.

Rear Panel Connectors

Rear-panel connectors for signal outputs, Z-axis input, power, and voltage selection.

Readout Display

Alphanumeric display on CRT showing scale factors, trigger levels, and other information.

Operating Considerations

Graticule and Measurement Basics

Graticule markings and basic methods for time and voltage measurements.

Signal Connections

Connecting signals using probes and coaxial cables, and discusses probe compensation.

External Triggering

Using external signals as trigger sources for A or B sweeps.

Operator's Checks and Adjustments

Initial Setup and Basic Adjustments

Initial control settings, warm-up, and basic trace adjustments like rotation and focus.

Specialized Adjustments

Astigmatism, auto DC balance, and probe low-frequency compensation procedures.

Delay Matching

Adjusting Channel 2 delay to match apparent delay in other channels.

Performance Checks

Timing and amplitude checks using the CALIBRATOR signal for instrument verification.

Basic Applications

Voltage Measurement

Using the Delta Volts function for measuring voltage between any two points.

Voltage Ratio

Using Delta Volts to compute the ratio between two different signal voltages.

Common-Mode Signal Elimination

Using ADD mode to eliminate unwanted common-mode signal components.

Time Interval and Frequency Measurement

Using Delta Time function for time intervals and frequency measurements.

Pulse and Time Difference Measurement

Measuring time differences between related pulses and time ratios like duty cycles.

Phase Difference Measurement

Measuring phase difference between signals and using X10 MAG for small angles.

Delayed-Sweep Operation Modes

Introduction to delayed-sweep modes for timing and examining specific waveform points.

Delayed-Sweep Measurement Techniques

Using intensified zones and alternate display modes for accurate time measurements.

Delayed-Sweep Time Difference

Making time difference measurements using delayed sweep methods.

Options and Accessories

Option 1R and Rackmounting

Configuration for rackmounting and the optional rear-support kit.

Power Cord Options

Tektronix part numbers for international power cords and associated fuses.

Standard Accessories

Accessories provided with each instrument.

Optional Accessories

Recommended optional accessories for use with the 2445 Oscilloscope.

Power-Up Tests

Kernel Tests

Confirms proper operation of microprocessor memory and instrument options.

Confidence Tests

Checks instrument functionality and option presence after Kernel tests, indicating failures.

Manual Change Information

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