Tektronix TDS2002 User Manual

TDS2CMA Communications Module
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TDS1000/2000-Series Digital Oscilloscope User Manual
Setting Up and Testing the RS-232 Interface
You may need to set up and test the module RS-232 interface.
RS-232 is an 8-bit serial communications standa rd that lets the
oscilloscope communicate with an external RS-232 device such as a
computer, terminal, or printer. The sta ndard defines two device
types: Data Terminal Equipment (DTE ) and Data Communications
Equipment (DCE). The oscilloscope is a DTE device.
RS-232 Conventions on page 141 describes RS-232 conventions.
RS-232 Connector Pinout Diagram on page 142 shows a diagram of
the 9-pin RS-232 connector with pin numbers and signal assign-
ments.
Selecting an RS-232 Cable
You need an RS-232 cable to connect the oscilloscope to an external
device. You can use the next table to choose the correct cable.
To connect the
oscilloscope to
You need this type cable
Tektronix part
number
PC/AT or laptop
computers
9-pin female to 9 -pin female, null
modem
012-1379-00
PCswith25-pinserial
port connector
9-pin female to 25 -pin female, null
modem
012-1380-00
Serial printers, such as
an HP Deskjet, and Sun
workstations
9-pin female to 25 -pin male,
null modem
012-1298-00
Telephone modems 9-pin female to 25-pin male,
modem
012-1241-00

Tektronix TDS2002 Specifications

General

Brand	Tektronix
Model	TDS2002
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English