Performance Tests — Semi-Automated Method
TDS7104 & TDS7054 Service Manual
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Test Program Execution
Once the instrumentation is connected, configured, and has been allowed to
warm up for at least 20 minutes, you can start the test program. To start the test
program, double click the desktop shortcut PV Procedure.
Program execution is a matter of following the on-screen instructions. The test
program contains help screens to provide additional information you may need to
know to execute the tests. When the test program calls for a change of setup, see
Figures 4--8 through 4--13 for specific instructions to make the setup.
NOTE. Even though the controller and GPIB cables are not shown in the
following diagrams, the controller setup and configuration remain unchanged
from the initial setup.
Fluke 9500B
Connect Fluke 9520 or 9530
output modules to oscilloscope
CH 1 and CH 4 inputs as shown
TDS7000 oscilloscope
Connect unused output modules
to CH 1 when instructed to do so
by the test program
Figure 4- 8: Setup to characterize signal source outputs
NOTE. After you have completed these tests you must manually peform the
long--term sample rate and delay time accuracy and reference test on page 4--57
to verify the external reference.