Tektronix TBS2000 Series User Manual

Arguments
AC sets the specified instrument channel to AC coupling.
DC sets the specified instrument channel to DC coupling.
GND sets the specified instrument channel to ground. Only a flat ground-level
waveform is displayed.
Examples
CH1:COUPLING AC establishes AC coupling on channel 1.
CH2:COUPLING? might return :CH2:COUPling DC indicating that channel 2 is
set to DC coupling.
CH<x>:DESKew
Sets or queries the deskew time for channel <x>, where x is the channel number.
You can adjust the deskew time to add an independent, channel-based delay time
to the delay (set by the horizontal position control and common to all channels)
from the common trigger point to first sample taken for each channel. This lets
you compensate individual channels for different delays introduced by their
individual input hook ups.
Group
Vertical
Syntax
CH<x>:DESKew <NR3>
CH<x>:DESKew?
Arguments
<NR3> is the deskew time for channel <x>, ranging from -100 ns to +100 ns
with a resolution of 1 ns.
Examples
CH4:DESKew 5.0E-9 sets the deskew time for channel 4 to 5 ns.
CH2:DESKew? might return :CH2:DESKEW 2.0000E-09 indicating that the
deskew time for channel 2 is set to 2 ns.
C commands
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Tektronix TBS2000 Series Specifications

General

Bandwidth	70 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz
Channels	2 or 4
Time Base Range	5 ns/div to 50 s/div
Probe Interface	TekVPI
Operating Temperature	0 °C to +50 °C
Vertical Resolution	8 bits
Sample Rate	1 GS/s
Memory Depth	20 kpts
Record Length	20 kpts
Display	9-inch WVGA display
Input Impedance	1 MΩ ±1%, 13 pF ±2 pF
Vertical Sensitivity	2 mV/div to 5 V/div
Trigger Types	Edge, Pulse Width, Video
Connectivity	USB, LAN
Math Functions	Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, FFT

Summary

Getting Started with TBS2000 Series Programmer

Remote Operation Overview

Provides information on remotely controlling the instrument via communication protocols and commands.

Understanding Command Syntax

Command and Query Structure

Explains the formation of set and query commands, including headers, mnemonics, and arguments.

BNF Notation

Details the Backus-Naur Form used for describing command syntax and structure.

Command Entry Rules

Outlines general rules for entering commands, including case sensitivity and whitespace.

Concatenating Commands

Explains how to combine multiple commands and queries using semicolons for sequential execution.

Organizing Commands into Groups

Acquisition Command Group

Manages waveform acquisition modes, settings, and averaging parameters.

Ethernet Command Group

Controls the instrument's Ethernet interface settings and operations.

Horizontal Command Group

Manages horizontal axis settings, time base, and record length.

Measurement Command Group

Configures and retrieves automated measurement results.

Trigger Command Group

Defines and manages instrument trigger conditions and settings.

Understanding Status and Events

Registers Overview

Explains the instrument's status and enable registers for event reporting.

Event Handling Sequence

Details the process of how the status and event handling system manages instrument events.