TDS 420A, TDS 430A, TDS 460A & TDS 510A User Manual
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Preface
This is the User Manual for the TDS 420A, TDS 430A, TDS 460A, and
TDS 510A Digitizing Oscilloscopes.
The Getting Started chapter briefly describes the digitizing oscilloscope,
prepares you to install it, and tells you how to put it into service.
The Operating Basics chapter covers basic principles of the operation of the
oscilloscope. These articles help you understand why your oscilloscope works
the way it does.
The Reference chapter teaches you how to perform specific tasks. See page 3–1
for a complete list of tasks covered in that chapter.
The Appendices provide an option and accessories listing and other useful
information.
Related Manuals
The following documents are related to the use or service of the
digitizing oscilloscope:
The TDS Family Programmer Manual describes using a computer to control
the digitizing oscilloscope through the GPIB interface.
The TDS 420A, TDS 430A, TDS 460A & TDS 510A Reference gives you a
quick overview of how to operate your digitizing oscilloscope.
The TDS 420A, TDS 430A & TDS 460A Performance Verification and
TDS 510A Performance Verification manuals tell how to verify the
performance of the digitizing oscilloscope.
The TDS Family Option 13 Instruction Manual describes using the optional
Centronics and RS-232 interfaces for obtaining hardcopy (only for TDS
oscilloscopes equipped with that option).
The TDS 420A, TDS 430A & TDS 460A Service Manual and the TDS 510A
Service Manual provide information for maintaining and servicing your
digitizing oscilloscope to the module level.