AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Service Manual
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Troubleshooting
This section contains the following information to help you isolate faulty modules in the AFG31000
Series Arbitrary Function generators.
Troubleshooting trees – Show how to find and isolate faulty modules.
Diagnostics – Describes the diagnostics supplied with the AFG, operation, and status
messages.
After y
ou troubleshoot and identify a faulty part, use the Removal and installation procedures to
replace a module.
Troubleshooting tools and equipment
You may need the following tools and equipment to troubleshoot your AFG:
Tools and equipment Example
3.5 inch or greater digit DMM
Tektronix TDS 1000 or TDS 2000 series
oscilloscope
Troubleshooting trees
To isolate a problem to a specific troubleshooting procedure, use the following troubleshooting trees.
The trees make use of internal diagnostic routines to speed fault isolation to a module.
WARNING. Connection and wiring procedures in this document are intended for use by qualified
personnel only. To prevent electrical shock, do not touch the heat sink of the power supply module.
There are potentially dangerous voltages present on the heat sink of the power supply module. Do
not perform these procedures unless qualified to do so. Failure to recognize and observe normal
safety precautions could result in personal injury or death.
Troubleshooting