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Tektronix TBS2202B User Manual

Tektronix TBS2202B
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TBS2000B Series Oscilloscopes
User Manual
*P077152500*
077-1525-00

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Tektronix TBS2202B Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTektronix
ModelTBS2202B
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation

Before Installation

Unpack the oscilloscope and check that all items listed as standard accessories were received.

Upgrade License

To Install Option Upgrade Licenses

Instructions for installing field-installable license files that add features to your oscilloscope.

Preface

Key Features

Overview of the oscilloscope's capabilities, including bandwidth, display, sampling, and measurement features.

Conventions Used in This Manual

Explanation of icons and symbols used throughout the manual for clarity.

Operating Requirements

Environment Requirements

Specifies the operating temperature, humidity, and altitude for the instrument's safe operation.

Power Requirements

Details the necessary power source voltage, frequency, and consumption for the oscilloscope.

Getting Acquainted with the Oscilloscope

Powering the Oscilloscope

Step-by-step guide on how to correctly turn the oscilloscope on and off.

Changing the User Interface Language

Procedure to select from 11 languages for the oscilloscope's on-screen display, readouts, and menus.

Connecting Probes to the Oscilloscope

Instructions on how to connect BNC and TekVPI probes to the oscilloscope for waveform display.

Oscilloscope Concepts

Sampling and Acquisition Concepts

Explains the process of measuring input signal amplitude and storing values to create waveform records.

Acquisition Mode Concepts

Describes how the oscilloscope uses sampled data points to create and display waveforms.

Trigger Concepts

Explains how the oscilloscope detects and synchronizes waveform acquisition using trigger conditions.

Trigger Slope and Level Concepts

Details how slope and threshold level conditions are used for triggering a stable waveform.

Available Trigger Types

Lists and describes various signal conditions the oscilloscope can trigger on, like Edge, Pulse Width, Runt.

Setting Channel Input Parameters

Setting Input Signal Coupling

Configures how input signals are passed to the oscilloscope sampling circuit (DC or AC coupling).

Setting the Oscilloscope Bandwidth

Adjusts the maximum frequency the oscilloscope can accurately display and measure.

Setting the Probe Attenuation Factor

Adjusts the probe's signal amplitude reduction or amplification before sending it to the input.

Setting the Input Signal Vertical Offset

Adjusts the waveform's vertical position relative to the oscilloscope ground (0 volts) reference.

Setting Channel Deskew

Compensates for signal delays between channels for accurate time-related measurements.

Trigger Setup

Triggering on a Waveform Edge

Sets the oscilloscope to trigger on the rising or falling edge of a waveform.

Triggering on a Specified Pulse Width

Triggers based on a pulse being less than, greater than, or equal to a specified time period.

Setting the Trigger Mode

Configures how the oscilloscope behaves in the presence or absence of a trigger.

Acquisition Setup

Using Autoset

Quickly acquires and displays a waveform by automatically setting controls.

Setting the Record Length

Determines the number of sample points added to a waveform record.

Setting the Oscilloscope to Factory Default Values

Resets current settings to factory-defined defaults for a known state.

Waveform Display Settings

Displaying and Removing a Waveform

Procedure to turn the display of each channel's waveform on or off.

Setting the Waveform Persistence

Adjusts how long sampled waveform points are retained and displayed on screen.

The XY Display Mode

Plots signal amplitude of one channel against another for phase/frequency relationships.

Analyzing a Waveform

Taking Automatic Measurements

Quickly takes common measurements like frequency, period, rise/fall times.

Using Cursors to Take Manual Measurements

Uses on-screen lines to position and measure time/amplitude values.

Creating Math Waveforms

Combines two channel waveforms using math operations (add, subtract, multiply).

Using FFT to See Signal Frequency Information

Analyzes frequency components of a signal using Fast Fourier Transformation.

How to View Long Record Length Waveforms (Zoom)

Magnifies and examines portions of waveforms with long record lengths.

How to Search and Mark a Waveform

Marks locations of interest and jumps between them for analysis.

Feature Enable

Disable Autoset in the Oscilloscope

Disables the Autoset function, typically requiring a password.

Disable Cursor in the Oscilloscope

Disables the cursor function, typically requiring a password.

Disable Measurement in the Oscilloscope

Disables measurement functions, typically requiring a password.

Saving Data

Saving Screen Images to a File

Saves a picture of the oscilloscope screen to a file on a USB drive.

Saving Waveform Data

Saves waveform data to reference memory or an external file.

Saving Oscilloscope Setup Information

Saves oscilloscope settings (vertical, horizontal, trigger, etc.) to memory or a file.

Saving Files to USB with the Save File Button

Provides a quick, one-push method to save specified data files to a USB drive.

Recalling Data

Recalling Oscilloscope Setup Information

Loads oscilloscope settings from memory or a file to configure the instrument.

Recalling Waveform Data

Loads waveform data from an external .ISF file into reference memory.

Using the USB File Utility Functions

Overview of the File Utility Pane

Introduces the interface for managing files and folders on a USB drive.

Creating a New Folder on the USB Drive

Step-by-step guide to creating new folders on a connected USB drive.

Deleting Files or Folders from the USB Drive

Procedure to remove files or folders from a USB drive.

Formatting the USB Drive

Removes file and directory names, making drive memory available for new files.

Erasing Data from Oscilloscope Memory (TekSecure)

Setting or Viewing USB Device Port Parameters

Selecting Which Device is Attached to the USB Device Port

Selects which device (e.g., PC) is connected to the USB Device port.

Disabling the USB Device Port

Disconnects rear-panel USB Device port access to prevent remote access.

Setting Up the LAN Network

Viewing the IP Address - Ethernet

Shows the oscilloscope's IP address and related network settings.

Setting the IP Address (DHCP Network) - Ethernet

Enables DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address from the network server.

Setting the IP Address (nonDHCP Network) - Ethernet

Manually enters IP address and network settings for non-DHCP networks.

Setting Up the Wi-Fi Network

Turning Wi-Fi On or Off

Enables or disables the Wi-Fi function to communicate wirelessly with the oscilloscope.

Viewing Wi-Fi Settings

Displays IP address, Wi-Fi SSID, and signal level information.

Setting the IP Address (nonDHCP) Network in Wi-Fi

Manually enters IP address and network settings for Wi-Fi in non-DHCP networks.

Setting the IP Address (DHCP Network) in Wi-Fi

Enables DHCP to obtain an IP address from the network server for Wi-Fi.

Connecting Your Oscilloscope to a Computer

Using a Socket Server

Sets up and uses a socket server for two-way communication over a network.

Appendices

Remotely Controlling the Oscilloscope from a Web Browser e*Scope

Accesses oscilloscope controls and status via a web browser.

Installing New Firmware on the Oscilloscope

Steps to update the oscilloscope's operating software for new features or fixes.

Running Diagnostic Tests

Tests instrument functional modules to verify operation.

Courseware on-Instrument Education and Training

Provides guided lab exercises and learning content directly on the oscilloscope.

The Oscilloscope Controls

The Navigation Controls

Buttons and knobs for controlling waveforms, cursors, and data input.

The Horizontal Controls

Adjusts trigger point location and horizontal scale settings.

The Trigger Controls

Sets when the oscilloscope acquires signal data for waveform creation.

The Vertical Controls

Adjusts vertical settings like position and scale for each channel.

The Resources Controls

Accesses menus for measurements, saving/recalling data, and system configuration.

Physically Securing the Oscilloscope

Environmental Considerations

Equipment Recycling

Information regarding the environmental impact and recycling of the product.

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