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Tektronix MDO3054 - User Manual

Tektronix MDO3054
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MDO3000 Series
Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes
ZZZ
User Manual
*P077096802*
077-0968-02

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Tektronix MDO3054 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTektronix
ModelMDO3054
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Information

General Safety Summary

Summarizes essential safety precautions for operating the oscilloscope and connected equipment.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Details precautions related to power cords, grounding, and proper connection/disconnection.

Probe and Test Lead Safety

Avoid Exposed Circuitry

Warns against touching exposed components and using damaged equipment.

Probes and Test Leads Safety

Safety guidelines for using probes and test leads, including voltage ratings and inspection.

Service Safety Summary

Compliance Information

EMC Compliance

Details electromagnetic compatibility standards and directives the instrument adheres to.

Safety Compliance

Lists safety standards and testing laboratory listings the product meets.

Preface and Key Features

Key Features

Highlights the main functionalities and capabilities of the MDO3000 series oscilloscopes.

Installation Guide

Optional Application Modules

Lists available software modules that extend the oscilloscope's functionality.

Optional Instrument Upgrades

Describes available upgrades, such as bandwidth upgrades, that can be purchased post-purchase.

Operating Considerations

Connecting Probes and Securing Oscilloscope

Powering On and Off

Powering on the Oscilloscope

Provides detailed steps for powering on the oscilloscope, including grounding procedures.

Grounding the Oscilloscope and Yourself

Explains the importance of grounding for safety and accurate measurements.

Powering off the Oscilloscope

Details the procedure for powering off the oscilloscope and disconnecting the power cord.

Functional Checks and Probe Compensation

Compensating TPP0250 TPP0500 BTPP1000 Probes

Explains the automatic probe compensation procedure for specific Tektronix passive probes.

Compensating Non-Tektronix Passive Probes

Describes how to compensate passive voltage probes not covered by the automatic procedure.

Application Modules and Upgrades

Installing an Application Module

Provides instructions and precautions for installing application modules, including ESD warnings.

Upgrading Bandwidth

Guides users on how to purchase and install bandwidth upgrades for higher performance.

Signal Path Compensation

Compensation for Time and Frequency Domains

Details the procedure for compensating the signal path for both time and frequency domains.

Upgrading Firmware

Upgrading Firmware (cont.)

Explains how to confirm the firmware version after the upgrade process.

Computer Connectivity

Connecting Your Oscilloscope to a Computer

Explains methods for connecting the oscilloscope to a computer for data analysis and control.

Using VISA

Describes using VISA drivers for data acquisition and communication with PC software.

Using e*Scope

Explains how to access and control the oscilloscope via a web browser using e*Scope.

Using e*Scope (cont.)

Covers network configuration and password protection for the e*Scope interface.

Basic Oscilloscope Operations

Using Autoset

Guides on how to use the Autoset function for automatic instrument setup.

Acquisition Concepts and Modes

Using FastAcq

Explains FastAcq for high-speed waveform capture, useful for transient events.

Act on Event

Describes how to configure the oscilloscope to perform actions based on defined events.

Bus Setup and Triggering

Setting Up a Serial or Parallel Bus

Guides on setting up serial and parallel bus triggering and parameter configuration.

Setting Up Bus Parameters

Explains how to set bus parameters, including bus type, define inputs, and thresholds.

Digital Channels and RF Inputs

Setting Up Digital Channels

Guides on connecting and configuring the P6316 logic probe for digital signal acquisition.

Using MagniVu

Guides on enabling and using MagniVu for enhanced timing analysis.

Setting Up the RF Inputs

Explains how to configure RF input parameters for frequency domain measurements.

Frequency and Span Parameters

Details setting the center frequency and span for spectrum analysis.

Reference Level

Explains how to adjust the RF amplitude reference level for spectrum analysis.

Resolution Bandwidth

Explains resolution bandwidth (RBW) and its impact on frequency resolution and noise floor.

Window

Explains the choice of FFT window types for trade-offs in resolution and accuracy.

Trigger Setup and Types

Trigger Setup

Introduces concepts and procedures for setting up triggers to capture specific signal events.

Choosing a Trigger Type

Guides on selecting and setting up various trigger types available on the oscilloscope.

Triggering on Buses

Explains how to trigger on multiple data buses, including parallel buses, with application modules.

Starting and Stopping an Acquisition

Guides on starting and stopping waveform acquisition using Run/Stop and Single buttons.

Displaying Waveforms and Traces

Display Waveform or Trace Data

Covers concepts and procedures for displaying acquired waveforms or trace data.

Waveform Analysis

Analyze Waveform or Trace Data

Introduces waveform analysis features like cursors, measurements, math, and FFT.

Taking Automatic Measurements in the Time Domain

Guides on taking automatic measurements like frequency, period, rise/fall time, and pulse width.

Taking Automatic Measurements in the Frequency Domain

Guides on taking automatic measurements in the frequency domain, such as channel power and occupied bandwidth.

Taking Digital Voltmeter Measurements

Explains how to use the digital voltmeter to measure potential difference between two points.

Using Wave Inspector to Manage Long Record Length Waveforms

Introduces Wave Inspector controls for efficient work with long record length waveforms.

Limit and Mask Testing

Guides on monitoring signals against masks, creating custom masks, and running tests.

Making Automated Power Measurements

Explains how to use the MDO3PWR Power Analysis Module for power signal analysis.

Save and Recall Information

Save and Recall Information

Covers saving and recalling setups, waveforms, and screen images using internal or external storage.

Oscilloscope Security Features

Using Oscilloscope Security Features

Explains security features like password protection and memory erasure.

Arbitrary Function Generator

Use the Arbitrary Function Generator

Introduces the optional integrated arbitrary function generator (AFG) for signal simulation.

Application Modules

Use the Application Modules

Introduces optional application modules that extend oscilloscope capabilities.

Use the Application Modules (cont.)

Lists modules like MDO3PWR (Power Analysis) and MDO3USB (Serial Triggering/Analysis) with their features.

Appendix C: P6316 Logic Probe Information

Safety Summary

Summarizes safety precautions for probe usage, connection, and terminal ratings.

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