Tektronix TDS 420A User Manual

Table of Contents
TDS 420A, TDS 430A, TDS 460A & TDS 510A User Manual
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List of Figures
Figure 1–1: Rear Panel Controls Used in Start Up 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–2: ON/STBY Button 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–1: Connecting a Probe for the Examples 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–2: SETUP Button Location 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–3: The Displayed Setup Menu 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–4: SET LEVEL TO 50% Button 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–5: The Display After Factory Initialization 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–6: The VERTICAL and HORIZONTAL Controls 2–15. . . . . . .
Figure 2–7: TRIGGER Controls 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–8: AUTOSET Button Location 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–9: The Display After Pressing Autoset 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–10: Display Signals Requiring Probe Compensation 2–17. . . . . .
Figure 2–11: The Channel Buttons and Lights 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–12: The Vertical Main Menu and Coupling Side Menu 2–20. . . .
Figure 2–13: The Menus After Changing Channels 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–14: Measure Main Menu and Select Measurement Side
Menu 2–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–15: Four Simultaneous Measurement Readouts 2–23. . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–16: General Purpose Knob Indicators 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–17: Snapshot of Channel 1 2–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–18: Save/Recall Setup Menu 2–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–1: Initial Help Screen 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–2: Acquisition Menu and Readout 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–3: Acquire Menu — Stop After 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–4: Delayed Runs After Main 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–5: Delayed Triggerable 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–6: Delayed Trigger Menu (TDS 400A shown) 3–14. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–7: Status Menu — System (TDS 400A shown) 3–15. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–8: Banner Display 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–9: Display Menu — Style 3–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–10: Trigger Point and Level Indicators 3–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–11: Edge Trigger Readouts 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–12: Record View, Trigger Position, and Trigger Level
Bar Readouts 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tektronix TDS 420A Specifications

General

Brand	Tektronix
Model	TDS 420A
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English