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Tektronix 544
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IVIAINI UAL
Serial Number
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54
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OSCILLOSCOPE
Tektronix, Inc.
S.W. Millikan Way P. O. Box 500 Beaverton, Oregon 97005 Phone 644-0161 Cables: Tektronix
070-418 364
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Tektronix 544 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTektronix
Model544
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

SECTION 1 CHARACTERISTICS

Introduction

Overview of the Type 544 oscilloscope as a versatile laboratory instrument.

Vertical Deflection System

Details the dependence of vertical deflection characteristics on the plug-in unit and probe.

Sweep Generation

Describes sweep rate specifications and magnification capabilities.

Trigger Source Selection

Explains the selection of internal, plug-in, or line signals for triggering.

Horizontal Deflection System

Details deflection factor characteristics when the HORIZONTAL DISPLAY switch is EXT.

Cathode-Ray Tube

Specifies the Type 544's CRT type, size, and viewing area.

Power Supplies

Details line voltage, frequency, power consumption, and protection for power supplies.

Mechanical

Describes the construction and net weight of the instrument.

SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

Details the purpose and function of each control and connector on the front panel.

Selecting Trigger Coupling

Explains the three trigger coupling modes: DC, AC, and AC LF REJ.

Selecting Trigger Slope

Describes how the SLOPE switch determines response to positive or negative signal slopes.

Selecting Trigger Mode

Explains the AUTO STABILITY and TRIG modes for sweep triggering.

Setting Triggering Level

Describes how the TRIGGERING LEVEL control sets the amplitude point for sweep triggering.

Selecting TimeCm (Sweep Rate)

Details how TIME/CM and HORIZONTAL DISPLAY switches control sweep rate.

Single-Sweep Operation

Explains the use of the single-sweep feature for non-repetitive or varying signals.

Transformer and Fan Connections

Provides information on transformer and fan connections for various line voltages.

Polarized Light Filter

Describes the function of the polarized light filter for minimizing reflections.

EXTERNAL HORIZONTAL DEFLECTION

Explains how to use external signals for horizontal deflection.

SECTION 3 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

Introduction

Overview of the section detailing the theory of operation for Type 544 circuits.

BLOCK DIAGRAM ANALYSIS

Analysis of the simplified block diagram showing Type 544 operation.

Low-Voltage Power Supply

Details the operation of the low-voltage power supply system.

Vertical Plug-In Preamplifier

Discusses the use of Tektronix letter-series or 1-series vertical plug-in preamplifiers.

Vertical Input Amplifier

Describes the amplifier that processes the plug-in preamplifier output.

Delay Line

Explains the function of the delay line in the vertical signal path.

Vertical Output Amplifier

Details the amplifier that drives the CRT vertical deflection plates.

Trigger-Pickoff Circuit

Describes the circuit that samples the input waveform for trigger circuits.

Time Base Generator

Explains the generator providing ramp voltages and unblanking signals.

Horizontal Amplifier

Details the amplifier that processes Time Base or external signals for horizontal deflection.

External Horizontal Amplifier

Describes the amplifier providing gain for external horizontal signals.

Crt Power Supply

Explains the high-voltage power supply for CRT operation.

Cathode Ray Tube (Crt)

Details the CRT type, features, and associated controls.

Calibrator

Describes the calibrator circuit providing square-wave outputs.

CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

Detailed analysis of the various circuits within the Type 544.

High-Voltage Power Supply

Explains the DC-to-AC converter and transformer providing high-voltage outputs.

Voltage Regulation

Describes how high-voltage outputs are regulated via the Hartley oscillator.

Vertical Amplifier System

Outlines the components of the vertical amplifier system.

Vertical Input Amplifier

Details the push-pull output stage receiving external horizontal deflection signals.

Paraphase Amplifier

Describes the amplifier that splits the signal into push-pull outputs.

Output Amplifier and Cathode Followers

Explains the output stages that drive the CRT deflection plates.

Capacitance Driver

Details the driver tube that compensates for capacitance distortion.

External Horizontal Preamplifier

Describes the preamplifier for externally applied horizontal deflection signals.

Amplitude Calibrator

Details the 1-kHz square wave generator for voltage and current output.

Square-Wave Generator

Explains the astable multivibrator generating the square-wave signal.

Vertical Output Amplifier

Details the amplifier stage that terminates the delay line and amplifies vertical signals.

Trigger-Pickoff Circuit

Describes the circuit providing reverse termination for the delay line.

Time Base Generator

Explains the sweep trigger and sweep generator circuits.

Trigger Generator

Details the circuit that generates a pulse to trigger the sweep generator.

Sweep Generator

Explains the circuit that produces sweep out and +gate out signals.

Automatic Stability Circuit

Describes the monostable multivibrator controlling sweep generator stability.

Unblanking Circuit

Explains the generation and application of unblanking pulses to the CRT.

Single-Sweep Circuit

Details the circuit that enables single-sweep operation mode.

Sweep Timing

Explains how sweep rate is determined by timing capacitors and resistors.

Horizontal Amplifier

Details the amplifier system including input stages and paraphase amplifier.

Input Stages

Describes the initial amplifier stages receiving input signals.

Paraphase Amplifier

Details the amplifier splitting signals into push-pull outputs for sweep magnification.

Output Amplifier and Cathode Followers

Explains the output stages driving the CRT deflection plates.

Capacitance Driver

Details the driver tube compensating for capacitance distortion in the CRT.

External Horizontal Preamplifier

Describes the preamplifier for external horizontal deflection signals.

Amplitude Calibrator

Details the 1-kHz square wave generator for voltage and current output.

Square-Wave Generator

Explains the multivibrator circuit generating the square-wave signal.

Output Level Selection

Describes the selection of output amplitude steps for the calibrator.

SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Covers routine checks like visual inspection, cleaning, and lubrication.

General Information

Provides guidance on maintaining measurement accuracy through checks.

Visual Inspection

Details points to inspect for defects like broken connections or heat damage.

Cleaning

Explains how to clean the instrument's air filter and exterior surfaces.

Lubrication

Describes the periodic lubrication required for the fan motor.

CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE

Covers procedures for component replacement and troubleshooting.

General Information

Guidance on component replacement, lead dress, and calibration after repairs.

Component Numbering

Lists component numbers associated with specific circuits.

Soldering Precautions

Provides recommendations for soldering, including solder type and iron tip.

Tubes and Transistors

Discusses replacement procedures and checking for defective tubes/transistors.

Wafer Switches

Explains replacement of individual switch wafers and wafer numbering.

Cathode-Ray Tube

Details the procedure for removing and replacing the CRT.

Graticule Lamps

Describes proper illumination and positioning of graticule lamps.

Ceramic Terminal Strips

Provides instructions for removing and replacing ceramic terminal strips.

Troubleshooting Techniques

Guides users on isolating and identifying instrument malfunctions.

Circuit Troubleshooting

Explains how to use the CRT display and calibration procedures for troubleshooting.

SECTION 5 CALIBRATION

Introduction

Guidance on recalibrating the instrument for measurement accuracy.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Lists the necessary equipment for complete calibration of the Type 544.

PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE

Outlines initial steps before starting the calibration procedure.

Check Voltage Accuracy- Power Supply

Procedure to check and verify power supply voltage accuracy.

Check Regulation and Output Ripple- Power Supply

Procedure to check power supply regulation and output ripple amplitude.

Adjust HIGH VOLTAGE R840- Crt Circuit

Instruction to adjust the HIGH VOLTAGE control R840 for CRT circuit calibration.

Check High Voltage Regulation- Crt Circuit

Procedure to check high voltage regulation under varying line voltages.

Adjust CAL AMPL (Calibrator Amplitude) R943- Calibrator

Instruction to adjust the CAL AMPL control R943 for calibrator output accuracy.

Check Duty Factor of Signal- Calibrator

Procedure to check the duty factor of the calibrator signal.

Adjust TRACE ROTATION- Crt Circuit

Instruction to adjust the TRACE ROTATION control for trace alignment.

Adjust GEOMETRY R861- Crt Circuit

Instruction to adjust the GEOMETRY control R861 for straight vertical lines.

Adjust VERT DC BAL (Vertical Amplifier Dc Balance) R1004- Vertical Amplifier

Instruction to adjust VERT DC BAL control R1004 for vertical amplifier balance.

Adjust VERT GAIN (Vertical Amplifier Gain) R1017- Vertical Amplifier

Instruction to adjust VERT GAIN control R1017 for vertical amplifier gain.

Check Common-Mode Rejection- Vertical Amplifier

Procedure to check common-mode rejection of the vertical amplifier.

Adjust TRIGGER LEVEL CENTERING R225 and TRIGGER SENS R245- Fine Adjustment- Sweep Trigger

Fine adjustment of trigger level centering and sensitivity controls.

Adjust INT TRIG DC LEVEL (Internal Trigger DC Level) R209- Sweep Trigger

Instruction to adjust INT TRIG DC LEVEL control R209 for internal trigger.

Check Internal Triggering- Sweep Trigger

Procedure to check stable triggering with internal trigger settings.

Check TRIGGERING LEVEL Control Zero Set- Sweep Trigger

Procedure to verify the TRIGGERING LEVEL control's zero set.

Check MAG ON and UNCAUBRATED Neons- Horizontal Amplifier

Checks the MAG ON and UNCALIBRATED neon indicators.

Adjust X I0 CAL (X I0 Magnified Sweep Calibration) R544- Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust X10 CAL control R544 for magnified sweep calibration.

Adjust X I CAL (XI Sweep Calibration) R566- Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust XI CAL control R566 for XI sweep calibration.

Adjust X I00 CAL (X100 Magnified Sweep Calibration) R565

Instruction to adjust X100 CAL control R565 for magnified sweep calibration.

Check X50, X20, X5 and X2 Sweep-Rate Timing Accuracy

Procedure to check sweep-rate timing accuracy for magnified settings.

Adjust SW PMAG REGIS (SweepMagnifier Registration) R569- Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust SWP/MAG REGIS control R569 for horizontal amplifier.

Adjust SWEEP LENGTH R325

Instruction to adjust SWEEP LENGTH control R325.

Check VARIABLE (TIMECM) and UNCALIBRATED Neon- Sweep Timing Switch

Checks the VARIABLE control and UNCALIBRATED neon lamp.

Adjust C290 C (10-iSEC Sweep-Rate Timing)- Sweep Timing Switch

Instruction to adjust capacitor C290C for 10-µSEC sweep rate timing.

Adjust C290 B (1-frSEC Sweep Rate Timing)- Sweep Timing Switch

Instruction to adjust capacitor C290B for 1-µSEC sweep rate timing.

Adjust C290 A (.5 -.SEC Sweep-Rate Timing) Sweep Timing Switch

Instruction to adjust capacitor C290A for 0.5-µSEC sweep rate timing.

Adjust C299 (.l-SEC Sweep-Rate Timing) Sweep Generator

Instruction to adjust capacitor C299 for 0.1-µSEC sweep rate timing.

Adjust C572 and C582 (High-Speed Sweep Length Compensation)- Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust capacitors C572 and C582 for sweep length compensation.

Adjust C591 (High-Speed Sweep Linearity)- Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust capacitor C591 for high-speed sweep linearity.

Adjust C576 and C586 (High-Speed Timing Adjustments)- Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust capacitors C576 and C586 for high-speed timing.

Adjust C557 H (X10 Magnified Sweep Compensation)- Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust capacitor C557H for X10 magnified sweep compensation.

Adjust C557 K and C557 F (X20 and X5 Magnified Sweep Compensations)- Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust capacitors C557K and C557F for X20/X5 compensation.

Adjust C557 D (X2 Magnified Sweep Compensation)- Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust capacitor C557D for X2 magnified sweep compensation.

Check X20, X50, and X100 Magnified Sweep Compensation

Procedure to check magnified sweep compensation accuracy.

Check.1 mSECCM through 5 SECCM Sweep Rates- Sweep Timing Switch

Procedure to check sweep timing accuracy across various rates.

Adjust EXT HORIZ DC BAL R519- (External) Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust EXT HORIZ DC BAL control R519.

Adjust EXT GAIN R510- (External) Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust EXT GAIN control R510 for external horizontal amplifier.

Adjust C524 Output Compensation- (External) Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust capacitor C524 for external horizontal amplifier output compensation.

Check VARIABLE Control 10-to-1 Range- (External) Horizontal Amplifier

Procedure to check the 10-to-1 range of the VARIABLE control.

Adjust C503 C (X10 Attenuator Compensation)- (External) Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust capacitor C503C for X10 attenuator compensation.

Adjust C502 C (X I00 Attenuator Compensation)- (External) Horizontal Amplifier

Instruction to adjust capacitor C502C for X100 attenuator compensation.

Check andor Adjust High-Frequency Compensations- Vertical Amplifier

Procedure to check and adjust high-frequency compensations for the vertical amplifier.

Check Transient Response Compensation Switch SW1000- Vertical Amplifier

Procedure to check transient response compensation using SW1000.

SECTION 6 PARTS LIST and DIAGRAMS

PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION

Information on how to order replacement parts from Tektronix.

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

List of abbreviations and symbols used in the manual.

SPECIAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

Explanation of special notes and symbols used in parts lists.

Parts List- Type 544 FRONT

Parts List- Type 544 TOP

List of parts for the top view of the Type 544 oscilloscope.

Parts List- Type 544 RIGHT SIDE

List of parts for the right side view of the Type 544 oscilloscope.

Parts List- Type 544 LEFT SIDE

List of parts for the left side view of the Type 544 oscilloscope.

Parts List- Type 544 BOTTOM

List of parts for the bottom view of the Type 544 oscilloscope.

Parts List- Type 544 REAR

List of parts for the rear view of the Type 544 oscilloscope.

Parts List- Type 544 VERTICAL AMPLIFIER CHASSIS

List of parts for the vertical amplifier chassis of the Type 544.

Parts List- Type 544 SWEEP CHASSIS

List of parts for the sweep chassis of the Type 544 oscilloscope.

Parts List- Type 544 HIGH VOLTAGE CHASSIS

List of parts for the high voltage chassis of the Type 544 oscilloscope.

Parts List- Type 544 POWER CHASSIS

List of parts for the power chassis of the Type 544 oscilloscope.

Parts List- Type 544 CABINET

List of parts for the cabinet of the Type 544 oscilloscope.

Parts List- Type 544 ACCESSORIES

List of accessories for the Type 544 oscilloscope.

ELECTRICAL PARTS

Bulbs

List of bulbs used in the instrument with their specifications.

Capacitors

List of capacitors with their values, type, and voltage ratings.

Diodes

List of diodes with part numbers and specifications.

Fuses

List of fuses with current and voltage ratings.

Connector

Details the 16-contact female chassis connector.

Inductors

List of inductors with their inductance values and specifications.

Relays

List of relays used in the instrument with their types.

Transistors

List of transistors with part numbers and specifications.

Resistors

List of resistors with values, tolerance, and wattage.

Switches

Transformers

List of transformers with part numbers and types.

Electron Tubes

List of electron tubes with part numbers and types.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

CRT CIRCUIT

POWER SUPPLY

VERTICAL AMPLIFIER

SWEEP TRIGGER

SWEEP GENERATOR

HORIZONTAL AMPLIFIER

SYNC AMP.

PLUG-IN CONNECTOR

CALIBRATOR

MANUAL CHANGE INFORMATION

PARTS LIST CORRECTION

SCHEMATIC CORRECTION

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