Appendix E: Performance Verification
E–16
TDS3000 Series User Manual
Check Sample Rate and Delay Time Accuracy
This test checks the time base accuracy.
1. Connect the output of the leveled sine wave generator to the
oscilloscope channel 1 input as shown below.
Time mark
generator
Ch 1
TDS3000 Series Oscilloscope
2. Push the SAVE/RECALL menu button.
3. Push the Recall Factory Setup screen button and then push the
OK Confirm Factory Init screen button.
4. Set the time mark generator period to 10 ms. Use a time mark
waveform with a fast rising edge.
5. If adjustable, set the time mark amplitude to approximately
1 V
p-p
.
6. Push the DELAY button to turn delay off.
7. Push the vertical MENU button.
8. Push the Coupling screen button and select 50 input resistance.