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Tektronix TDS 420A

Tektronix TDS 420A
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Service Manual
TDS 420A, TDS 430A & TDS 460A
Digitizing Oscilloscopes
S/N B080000 and above
070-9703-06
Revsion A
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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Tektronix TDS 420A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTektronix
ModelTDS 420A
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety Summary

Injury Precautions

Precautions to avoid personal injury during operation and servicing.

Product Damage Precautions

Precautions to prevent damage to the oscilloscope and connected equipment.

Service Safety Summary

Introduction

Before Servicing

Lists essential steps and safety checks before attempting oscilloscope service.

Strategy for Servicing

Explains the service strategy focusing on module replacement and fault isolation.

Product Description

User Interface

Describes the combination of front-panel controls, menus, and GUI for operation.

Signal Acquisition System

Explains the vertical channels, scale factors, and acquisition modes.

Warranted Characteristics

Installation

Supplying Operating Power

Details requirements and procedures for connecting to a power source safely.

Performance Verification Procedures

Brief Procedures

Covers quick tests for basic functionality and proper adjustment using internal routines.

Self Tests

Uses internal routines to verify oscilloscope functions and signal path compensations.

Performance Tests

Signal Acquisition System Checks

Checks characteristics related to the signal acquisition system.

Time Base System Checks

Checks characteristics of the main and delayed time base systems.

Trigger System Checks

Checks accuracy and sensitivity of the main and delayed trigger systems.

Adjustment Procedures

Adjustment Instructions

Guides software installation, GPIB configuration, and starting the adjustment process.

Probe Adjustment

Details procedures for compensating, measuring bandwidth, and adjusting probe response.

Monitor Assembly Adjustment

Describes procedures for adjusting vertical/horizontal sync, brightness, and focus.

Maintenance

Preventing ESD

Outlines precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge damage to components.

Removal and Installation Procedures

Equipment Required

Lists the tools required for module removal and disassembly.

Access Procedure

Guides the user on how to access specific modules by following predefined steps.

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Explains the oscilloscope's internal diagnostic levels and procedures for identifying faults.

Troubleshooting Equipment

Lists useful test equipment, fixtures, and supplies for effective troubleshooting.

Primary Troubleshooting Procedure

Provides a flowchart-based procedure for initial troubleshooting of common issues.

Module Isolation Troubleshooting Procedure

Guides the user in isolating faulty modules based on diagnostic reports.

Low Voltage Power Supply Troubleshooting Procedure

Provides a flowchart for diagnosing issues with the low voltage power supply.

Monitor Troubleshooting Procedure

Guides troubleshooting steps for monitor display and sync issues.

ProcessorFront Panel Troubleshooting Procedure

Aids in troubleshooting issues related to the CPU and front panel modules.

AttenuatorAcquisition Troubleshooting Procedure

Guides troubleshooting for problems related to the attenuator and acquisition boards.

Acquisition and Attenuator Power Troubleshooting Procedure

Checks power supply voltages for the acquisition and attenuator boards.

Backplane Troubleshooting Procedure

Guides troubleshooting steps for issues related to the backplane.

Replaceable Parts

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