Preface
This manual contains operating information for the TPS2000B Series Digital
Storage Oscilloscopes. The manual consists of the following chapters:
The Getting Started chapter briefly describes features of the oscilloscope
and provides installation instructions.
The Operating Basics chapter covers operating principles of the oscilloscopes.
The Understanding Oscilloscope Functions chapter describes basic operations
and functions of an oscilloscope: setting up the oscilloscope, triggering,
acquiring data, scaling and positioning waveforms, and taking measurements.
The Application Examples chapter provides examples on how to solve a
variety of measurement problems.
The Math FFT chapter describes how to use the Math Fast F ourier Transform
function to convert a time-domain signal into its frequency components
(spect
rum).
The Communications chapter describes how to set up the RS-232 and
Centr
onics ports to use the oscilloscope with external devices, such as printers
and computers.
The R
emovable Mass Storage chapter describes how to use a CompactFlash
card and oscilloscope functions available when a card is in use.
The
Managing TPSBAT Battery Packs chapter describes how to use, charge,
calibrate, and replace battery packs.
The
Reference chapter describes the selections or available range of values
for e ach option.
Th
e Appendix A: TPS2000B Specifications chapter includes electrical,
environmental, and physical specifications for the oscilloscope.
T
he Appendix B: TPP0101 and TPP0201 Series Probes Information chapter
includes information on and specifications for the TPP0101 and TPP0201
probes.
The Appe ndix C: Accessories chapter briefly describes standard and optional
accessories.
The Appendix D: Cleaning chapter describes how to take care of the
oscilloscope.
The Appendix E: Default Setup chapter contains a list of the menus and
controls with the default (factory) settings that are recalled when you push
the Default Setup front-panel button.
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