TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
List of Illustrations iv
List of Tables v
Safety Summary vii
OPERATOR S INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 1 — SPECIFICATIONS
455 Main Module 1-1
A2 Vertical Module 1-5
B2 Horizontal Module 1-7
Recommended Accessories 1-11
SECTION 2 — OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Voltage 2-1
Safety Information 2-1
Functions of Controls, Connectors, and Indicators 2-1
455 Main Module 2-1
A2 Vertical Module 2-3
B2 Horizontal Module 2-5
Basic Applications and Measurements 2-8
Peak-to-Peak Amplitude Measurements 2-8
Instantaneous Amplitude Measurement 2-8
Dual Trace Phase Difference Measurement 2-8
High Resolution Phase Measurement 2-9
Common Mode Rejection 2-10
Cascaded Operation 2-10
Time Duration Frequency Measurements 2-10
Risetime Measurements 2-11
Differential Time Measurements 2-11
Delayed Sweep Magnification 2-13
SECTION 3 — PERFORMANCE CHECK
Options 3-1
Test Equipment Required 3-1
Preliminary Procedure 3-2
Performance Check Procedure 3-2
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
SECTION 4 — CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Basic Circuit Functions 4-1
455 Main Module 4-1
A2 Vertical Module 4-1
B2 Horizontal Module 4-2
Detailed Circuit Operation 4-3
Calibrator 4-3
Multivibrator 4-3
Output Amplifier 4-3
Horizontal Output Amplifier 4-3
Sweep Gate Amplifier 4-3