Incoming Inspection
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TDS5000 Series User Manual
Self Tests
This procedure uses internal routines to verify that the oscilloscope functions and
was adjusted properly. No test equipment or hookups are required.
Equipment
required
None
Prerequisites Power on the oscilloscope and allow a 20 minute warm-up.
1. Internal Diagnostics: Perform these substeps to verify internal diagnostics.
a. Display the system diagnostics menu:
H If the oscilloscope is in toolbar mode, click Menu (far right toolbar
button) to switch to menu bar mode.
H From the Utilities menu, select Instrument Diagnostics to open the
Instrument Diagnostics control window.
H Ensure that ALL is selected from each drop-down list.
b. Run the system diagnostics:
H Disconnect any input signals from all four channels.
H Click Run in the Instrument Diagnostics control window.
c. Wait: The internal diagnostics do an exhaustive verification of proper
oscilloscope function, taking five to fifteen minutes. When complete, the
resulting status appears in the diagnostics control window.
d. Verify that no failures are found and reported: All tests should pass. If
any failures occur, record the failure information and contact your local
Tektronix service personnel for more information.
e. Run the signal path compensation routine:
H From the Utilities menu, select Instrument Calibration to open the
Instrument Calibration control window.
H Click Calibrate to start the routine.
f. Wait: Signal path compensation may take up to ten minutes to run.
g. Confirm signal path compensation returns passed status: Verify that the
word Pass appears in the Status text box.
2. Return: Click Close to exit the Instrument Calibration control window.
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