AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Service Manual 6-25
Troubleshooting
This section contains information to help you isolate faulty modules in the
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators.
Troubleshooting trees
Diagnostics
Troubleshooting trees show how to find and isolate faulty modules. The
Diagnostics section describes the diagnostics supplied with the arbitrary/function
generator, its operation and status messages.
After troubleshooting and identifying the faulty part, follow the Removal and
Installation Procedures section to exchange the modules.
Required Tools and Equipment
You may need the following tools and equipment to troubleshoot the
arbitrary/function generator.
Troubleshooting Tree
To isolate a problem to a specific troubleshooting procedure, use the
troubleshooting trees in Figure 6-20 and Figure 6-21. Detailed procedures follow
the trees.
Table 6-3: Required equipment
Tools and equipment Example
Digital multimeter (DMM) 3.5 or greater digit DMM
Oscilloscope with probe Tektronix TDS1000 or TDS2000 series oscilloscope
WARNING. To prevent electrical shock, do not touch the heat sink of the power
supply assembly. There are potentially dangerous voltages present on the heat sink
of the power supply assembly.