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Maintenance

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TDS1000 and TDS2000 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes Service Manual

H Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic

wrist strap while handling these modules.

H Service static-sensitive modules only at static-free workstations. Do not

allow anything capable of generating or holding a static charge on the

workstation surface.

H Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible.

H Do not slide the modules over any surface.

H Avoid handling modules in areas that have a floor or work-surface covering

capable of generating a static charge.

Inspection and Cleaning

This section describes how to inspect for dirt and damage, and how to clean the

oscilloscope. Inspection and cleaning are done as preventive maintenance which,

when done regularly, may prevent malfunctions and enhance reliability.

Preventive maintenance consists of visually inspecting and cleaning the

oscilloscope, and using general care when operating it. Perform preventive

maintenance more often if you operate the oscilloscope in a severe environment.

A good time to perform preventive maintenance is just before adjustment of the

oscilloscope.

For optimum performance, follow these recommendations:

H Protect the oscilloscope from adverse weather conditions. The oscilloscope is

not waterproof.

H Do not store or leave the oscilloscope where the liquid crystal display (LCD)

will be exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity for long periods of time.

H The front and rear cases help keep dust out of the oscilloscope and must be in

place during normal operation.

H To avoid damage to the oscilloscope or probes, do not expose them to any

sprays, liquids, or solvents.

The collection of dirt on internal components can cause them to overheat and

fail. Dirt also provides an electrical conduction path that could cause an oscillo-

scope failure, especially under high-humidity conditions. Inspect and clean the

oscilloscope and probes as often as operating conditions require.

General Care

Inspection and Cleaning

Procedures

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