2215A OSCILLOSCOPE OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUALTektronix. (COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE Tektronix National Marketing Center for Product Order Information, call 1-800-426-2200 ext 41 ix Natlon P.O. Box $00 D/S YE-088, Br PLEASE CHECK FOR CHANGE INFORMATION AT THE REAR OF THIS MANUAL. 2215A OSCILLOSCOPE OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Tektronix, Inc. P.0. Box 500 39 Beaverton, Oregon 97077 serial Number “ZO F777 070-4782-00 Fist Printing SEP 1983 Product Group 46 Revised DEC 1983Copyright © 1983 Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Tektronix, In. Products of Tektronix, Inc. and its subsidiaries are covered by U.S. and foreign patents and/or pending patents. TEKTRONIX, TEK, SCOPE-MOBILE, and are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc. TELEQUIPMENT is a registered trademark of Tektronix U.K. Limited. Printed in U.S.A. Specification and price change privileges are reserved INSTRUMENT SERIAL NUMBERS Each instrument has a serial number on a panel insert, tag, for stamped on the chassis. The first number or letter designates the country of manufacture. The last five digits of the serial number are assigned sequentially and are Unique to each instrument. Those manufactured in the United States have six unique digits. The country of manufacture is identified as follows: 8000000 Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, USA, 100000 Tektronix Guernsey, Ltd., Channel Islands 200000 Tektronix United Kingdom, Ltd., London 300000 Sony/Tektronix, Japan 700000 Tektronix Holland, NV, Heerenveen, The Netherlands215A Operators TABLE OF CONTENTS ust of uLusaAnions sectn 3 OPgRATORS EANLIARATION cn Raat E Moca a LINE VOLTAGE 24 HOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS ao [CONTROLS, CONNECTORS, AND OELAYED-GWEEP INDICATORS: . 23 MAGNIFICATION 4 DISPLAY, POWER, AND PROBE OELAYED-SWEEP TIME et (ERTICAL 24 TRSGER cc SSE8] sects oprion ao Accesses REAR PANEL. bb INTRODUCTION ot REV DEC 1983, ;2215A Operators Figure 14 12 24 23 24 25 28 27 3a 32 44 42 43 44 45 48 a7 48 49 410 an 412 413 414 415 Table cr 12 13 2a LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ‘The 2218A Oscilloscope a ‘Maximum input voltage vs frequency derating curve for CH 1 OR X, CH 2 OR Y, and EXT INPUT connectors |. 1-7 Physical dimensions of the 2215 Oseiloscope Optional power cords Fuse holder and power cord connector Power and display controls and indicators and PROBE ADJUST output Vertical controls and connectors. Horizontal controls “Tigger controls, connector, and indicator Rear panel connector GGraticule measurement markings Probe compensation Peak-to-peak waveform voltage . Instantaneous voltage measurement ‘Common-mode rejection Voltage ratios ... Time Duration Rise Time Time diference between pulses on tme-elated signals Phase diffrence ..... High-resolution phase difference. Delayed.sweep magnification a ae Pulse jitter S 4.10 Time difference on single waveform Seen B DELAY TIME POSITION control settings 4 Rise time, differential time method 412 ‘Time diffrence between two pulses on two time related signals 413 Page Electrical Characteristics. 12 Environmental Characteristics. . 16 Physical Characteristics : 17 VERT MODE Trigger Source 27 EV DEC 1988218A Operators. OPERATORS SAFETY SUMMARY The general safety information inthis part of the summary Is for both operating and servicing personnel. Speotic warnings and cautions wil be found throughout the manual where they apply and do not appear in this summary Terms in This Manual CAUTION statements identity conditions or practices that ‘could result in damage to the equipment or other property WARNING statements identify conditions or practices: ‘that could result in personal injury or loss o Ite. Terms as Marked on Equipment CAUTION indicates a personal injury hazard not immed ately accessible as one reads the markings, of a hazard to property, including the equipment itselt. DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one reads the marking. ‘Symbols in This Manual This symbol indicates where applicable cautionary or other information is to be found. For maximum input voltage sae Table 1-1 ‘Symbols As Marked on Equipment 4 opwcen — vig vate © _protctve round (eat trial AX errevrion — retro manus Power Source ‘This product is intended to operate from a power source that does not apply more than 250 volts ms between the ‘supply conductors or between either supply conduotor and (ground. A protective ground connection by way of the {grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for sae operation Grounding the Product ‘This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting to the product input or output terminals. A protective ground cconnection by way of the grounding conductor inthe power cord is essential for safe operation. Danger Arising From Loss of Ground Upon loss of the protective-ground connection, all accessi- ble conductive pars (including knobs and controls that may ‘appear to be insulating) can render an electric shock. Use the Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use only a power cord that isin good condition For detailed information on power cords and connectors ‘see Figure 2-1 Use the Proper Fuse To avold fre hazard, use only a fuse of the correct type, voltage rating and cutrent rating as specified in the parts list for your product. Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres “To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explo- sive atmosphere unless it has been specifically certified for ‘such operation. Do Not Remove Covers or Panels To avoid personal injury, do not remove the product covers ‘or panels. Do not operate the product without the covers ‘and panels property installed.215A Operators,Section 1—2215A Operators, GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION ‘The TEKTRONIX 2215A Osciloscope is a rugged, light- Weight, dual-channel 60-MHz instrument that features a bright, sharply defined trace on an 80- by 100.mm cathode- Fay tube (cr) ts vertical system supplies calibrated detiec- tion factors from 2mV per division to SV per divi sion.Trigger circuits enable stable triggering over the full bandwidth of the vertical system. The horizontal system Provides calibrated sweep speeds from 0.5 s per division to 50/ns per division, along with delayed-sweep features. |A X10 magnifier circuit extends the maximum sweep speed 10.5 ns per division when the A and B SEC/DIV switch is sot 10 0.05 us per division. The instrument is shipped with the following standard accessories: 4 Operators manual 1 Power cora. 2 Probe packages For part numbers and information about instrument ac- cessories, refer to the “Options and Accessories” section of this manuel ‘The service manual and all other optional accessories are ‘orderable from Tektronix, In. A local Tektronix Feld Office, representative, or the Tektronix product catalog can provide lordering and product information, SPECIFICATION ‘The following electrical characteristics (Table 1-1) are. valid for the 215A when it has been adjusted at an ambient temperature between +-20°C and +30°C, has had a warm- Lp period of at least 20 minutes, and is operating at an ‘ambient temperature between O°C and 4+50°C (unless oth- cerwise noted). Items listed in the “Performance Requirements" column are verifable qualitative or quantitative limits, while items listed in the “Supplemental information” column are either REV DEC 1983 explanatory notes, calibration setup descriptions, perfor- mance characterstics for which no absolute limits are speci- fied, or characteristics that are impractical to check. Environmental characteristics are given in Table 1-2. The 2215A meets the requirements of MIL-T-26800C, para- graphs 45.5.1, 455.14, and 455.1.22 for type Ill Glass 5 equipment, except where otherwise noted. Physical characteristies of the instrument ar listed in Ta- ble 1-3 WWGeneral nformation—2215A Operators Table 1-1 Electrical Characteristics ‘Characteristics Performance Requirements ‘Supplemental Information VERTICAL DEFLECTION SYSTEM Deflection Factor ' mv per division to 5 V per division gain is adjusted with VOLTS/DIV switch Range 2 mV per division to § V per division | set to 10 mV per division. ina 1-2-5 sequence. 2mV per division gain is adjusted with VOLTS/DIV switch set to 2 mv Per division Accuracy 29% Faange of VOLTS/DIV Variable Control | Continuously variable between settings. Increases deflection factor by at least 25 to 1 ‘Step Response Rise Time ~ | Rise time is calculated from the formula: Rise Time 0.35 Bandwidth (8 dB) 0°60 +35" 5 mV per Division to 5 V per | .8ns or less. Division 0°ct0 +50°C. 2m per Divison to 5 V per | 7.0.ns or less. Division Bandwidth (8 dB) Measured with a vertically centered : 6-division reference signal from a 60.0 Cte torESBEC source driving a 50 2 coaxial cable ‘Sm per Dhision 10 5 V per | Do to at least 60 MHz that is terminated in 502, both at Division the input connector and at the probe me input, with the VOLTSIDIV Variable tosrEUC, Control in the CAL. detent. 2 mV per Division 10 5 V per | De to atleast 50 Miz Division ‘AC Coupled Lower Limit 10Hz or less at ~3 4B. Bandwidth Limiter Upper limits (~8 dB) bandpass at 10MHz + 15%. ‘Chop Mode Switching Rate 500 KHz = 80%. input Oharactersties Resistance 1 Ma =2%, Capacitance 20 pF +2pF. Maximum Ste nat Vote ZN, oe Fg 11 for drain ce 0¢ Coupled 400 V (de + peak ac) or 800 V ac p-p to 10 kHz or less. ‘AG Coupled 400 V (de + peak ac) or 800 V ac p-P to 10kHz or less. 12Table 1-1 (cont) General information—2215A Operators Characteristics Performance Requirements ‘Supplemental Information VERTICAL DEFLECTION SYSTEM ‘Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (MRR) ‘At least 20 to 1 at 25 MHz, ‘Checked at 10 mV per division for ‘common-mode signals of 6 divisions or less with VOLTS/DIV Variable control adjusted for best CMRR at 50 kHz. Trace Shit with Attenuator Rotation 0.75 division or less. VOLTS/DIV Variable control in CAL detent. Trace Shift as VOLTS/DIV Variable Control is Rotated 1.0 division or ess. Trace Shit with Invert 15 division or ls. (Channel Isolation Greater than 100 to 1 at 25 MH2. TRIGGER SYSTEM ATRIGGER Sensitivity P-P AUTO and NORMITV LINE Modes: S MHz 60 MHz Internal osaN 1.0 6Wv External 40mv 150 mv ‘External trigger signal from a 50.0 ‘source driving a 60 2 coaxial cable terminated in 60.0 atthe input connector. Lowest Useable Frequency in P-P AUTO Mode 20 Hz with 1.0 division internal (or 100 mv external TV FIELD Mode 1.0 division of composite sync. B TRIGGER Sensitivity (Internal Only) j0MHz 60 MHz 0.4 dv 1.5 div eer nPUT Maximum rut vetago ZN 400 V (de + peak ac) or 800 V ac p-p at 10 kH2 or less. ‘See Figure 1-1 for derating curve Input Resistance TM 2%, Input Capacitance 20 pF £25 pF. ‘AC Coupled 10 Hz oF less at lower —3 dB point LEVEL Control Range s ‘A TRIGGER (NORM) INT Gan be set to any point of the trace that can be displayed. EXT, DC ‘Atlease +1.6V, 32 V pp. EXT, DC = 10 Atleast #16 V, S2V pp. B TRIGGER = ere Internal Can be set to any point of the trace that can be displayed. VAR HOLDOFF Control Increases A Sweep holdoft time by at least a factor of 10. 13General information—2216A Operators Characteristics Table 1-1 (cont) Performance Requirements ‘Supplemental information HORIZONTAL DEFLECTION SYSTEM ‘Sweep Rate Calibrated Range ‘A Sweep 0.8 s per division to 0.05 us per vision in a 1-2-5 sequence. X10 ‘magnifier extends maximum sweep speed to 5 ns per division. B Sweep {50 ms per division to 0.05 ys per division in a 1-25 sequence. X10 ‘magnifier extends maximum sweep ‘speed to 5 ns per division. ‘Accuracy Unmagnified | Magnified ‘Sweep accuracy apples over the =o ‘center 8 divisions. Exclude the frst 418°C to +35°C £3% 24% 25 ns of the sweep for magnified = ‘sweep speeds and anything beyond 0° to +50°C $4% £5% the 100th magnified division. POSITION Control Range ‘Start of sweap to 10th division in X1 or 100th divisions in X10 will positon past] the center vertical graticule line “Sweep Linearty 27%, Tinearity measured over any 2 of the ‘contar 8 divisions. With magnifier in X10, ‘exclude the first 25 ns and anything past the 100th division, Variable Control Range Delay Time, Dial Control Range ‘Continuously variable between calioated settings. Extends the A and| B sweep speeds by atleast a factor of 28. ‘Applies to 0.5 us per division and slower. <0.5 +800 ns to >10 divisions. Delay time is functional but not calibrated at sweep settings above 0.5 us per division sitter ‘One part or ess in 20,000 (0.005%) of the maximum available delay time. Differential Time Measurement Accuracy 415°C to 435°C. 1% +0.015 major dial division 0° to +50°C 2% +0.018 major dial division. Exclude delayed operation when A and B SECIDIV knobs are locked together at any sweep speed or when A SEC/DIV switch is at 0.5 us per division or faster. ‘Accuracy applies over the B DELAY TIME POSITION control range. 14Table 1-1 (cont) General Information—2215A Operators Characteristics Performance Requirements ‘Supplemental Information X-Y OPERATION (X1 MAGNIFICATION) Detection Factors ‘Same as Vertical Deflection System (with VOLTS/DIV Variable controls in CAL detent, ‘Accuracy ‘Measured with a de-coupled, 5-vision rae oe reference signal YAnis Same as Vertical Deflection System. Bandwidth (~3 dB) Measured with a S-division Axis De to at least 2 MHz. eon Y-axis ‘Same as Vertical Deflection System. Phase Difference Between X- and YeAxis Amplifiers -£3° from de to 100 kHz, ‘with co-coupled inputs. PROBE ADJUST Output Voltage of PROBE ADJUST Jack Repetition Rate OSV +5%, Z-AXIS INPUT. Sensitivity 5 V causes noticeable modulation. Positive-going input decreases intensity Useable frequency range is de to 10 MHz. Maximum Safe input Voltage 80 V (de + peak ac) or 30 VC pp ac at 1 kHz or less. Input Resistance 10 K0 10% : POWER SOURCE _ Line Voltage Ranges: 90 V to 250 V. = Line Frequency 48 Hz to 440 Hz, gee a x Maximum Power Consumption 40W (70 VA). Line Fuse 1.0 A, 250 V, slow-biow. ‘CATHODE-RAY TUBE Display Area 80 by 100mm. ‘Standard Phosphor Pat Nominal Accelerating Voltage 14 kV. 15General Information—2215A Operators Table 1-2 Environmental Characteristics (Characteristics Description NOTE. The instrument meets the requirements of MIL-T-28800C, paragraphs 4.5.5.1.3, 45.1.4, and 4.5.5.1.2.2 for Type Il, Class 5 equipment, except where other- wise noted, Temperature Operating C to +50°C (+92°F to +122°F} Nonoperating —85°C to +75°C (67°F to +167°F), Tested to MIL-T-28800C paragraphs 455.1.3 and 4.5.1.4, except in 4.5.5.1.3 steps 4 and § (0°C operating test) aro performed ahead of step 2 (55°C nonoperating test). Equipment shall remain ‘off upon return to room ambient during step 6. Excessive condensation shall be removed betore operating curing step 7. ‘Attude Operating ‘To 4,500 m (15,000 ft). Maximum operating temperature decreased 1°C per 1,000 ft above 5,000 ft. Nonoperating ‘To 15,000 m (60,000 ft). Humicity (Operating and Nonoperating) 5 cycles (120 hours) referenced to MIL-T-28800C paragraph 4.5.6.1.2.2 for Type Ill, Class 5 instruments. Operating and non-operating at 95% +0% to —5% relative humiity. Operating at +50°C and +30°C. Non-operating at +30°C to +60°C. Vibration (Operating) ‘Shock (Operating and Nonoperating) EMI 16 15 minutes along each of 3 major axes at total displacementof 0.018 inch pp (2.4 g's at 55 Hz) with frequency varied from 10 Hz to 55 Hz to 10 Hzin t-minute ‘sweeps. Hold for 10 minutes at 55 Hz in each of the 3 major axes. All major resonances must be above 55 Hz. 30 9's, ha-sine, 11-ms duration, 3 shocks per axis each direction, fora total of 18 shocks, Meets radiated and conducted emission requirements per VDE 0871 Class B.General Information—2215A Operators, Table 1-2 Physical Characteristics Characteristics Description ‘Weight With Power Cord a With Cover, Probes, and Pouch 6.29 (137 B) \itnout Cover, robes, and Pouch 52g (11.51) Domestic Shipping Waight 7.39 (16.0) Height With Feet and Handles 137 mm (5.4 inh. wat With Hancte 360 mm (142 in). winout Handle 327 mm (123 in. Depth With Front Cover 445 mm (175i. Wutnout Front Cover 440 mm (173). With Handle Extended 511 mm (20.1 in). vous we rbs Fea ich 00 300 200 ‘00 so 20 . 10 we 30 Ke 100 Khe See Kiet He Tae me FREQUENCY a ve frequency derating curve for CH 1 OR X, CH 2 OR Y, and EXT INPUT connectors. REV DEC 1983 WwWGeneral information-2215A Operators — | Tccr| cal 5.41 4.85 5.42 137] 513 & { 23) 5.13 [136] | [130] { | 130] t ee t [2e5] +———— 15.91 [404] 20.10 + {510) or! 455) 1475 j | B74] =< ez © 14.25 11.20 12.88 [362] (284) [327] 12.60 [520] Dimensions are in inches [mm] Figure 1-2. Physical dimensions of the 2215A Oscilloscope. ‘ADO DEG 1888General information-2215A Operators CALIBRATION Instrument performance should be checked after every 2000 hours of operation or once each year if used infre- ‘quently. A more frequent interval may be necessary it your instrument is subjected to harsh environments or severe usage, REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT It the instrument is to be shipped to a Tektronix Service Center for service or repair, attach a tag showing: owner (with: address) and the name of an individual at your firm that can be contacted. Include complete instrument serial ‘number and a description of the service required. Save and reuse the package in which your instrument as shipped. Ifthe original packaging is unfit for use or not available, repackage the instrument as follows: ADD DEC 1989 ‘Surround the instrument with polyethylene sheeting to protect its finish. Obtain a carton of corrugated cardboard having a carton test strength of 278 pounds and having insige dimensions of no less than six inches more than the instrument dimensions. Cushion the instrument by tightly packing three Inches of dunnage or urethane foam between ‘carton and instrument, on all sides. Seal carton with ship- png tape or industrial staplor. 19Section 2—2215A Operators, PREPARATION FOR USE FIRST-TIME START UP SAFETY Reler to the “Operators Safety Summary” at the front of this manual for power source, grounding, and other safety Considerations pertaining to the use of the 215A. Before connecting the instrument to a power source, carefully reag the folowing about line voltages, power cords, and fuses. LINE VOLTAGE, ‘The instrument is capable of continuous operation using Input voltages that range from 90 V to 250 V nominal at frequencies trom 48 Hz to 440 He, POWER CORD {A detachable three-wire power cord with a three-contact plug is provided with each instrument to permit connection to both the power source and protective ground. The plug protective-ground contact connects (through the protective- {ground conductor) to tne accessible metal parts of the in- strument. For electricalshock protection, insert this plug coniy into a power outlet that has a securely grounded pro- tective.ground contact. ‘This instrument is shipped with the roquired power cord fas ordered by the customer. Avaliable power-cord informa- tion are ilustrated in Figure 2-1, and part numbers are listed In Section 5 at the back of this manual. Contact your Tektronic representative or local Tektronix Field Office for ‘additional power-cord information. LINE FUSE ‘The instrument fuse holder is located on the rear panel (see Figure 2-2) and contains the line fuse. The folowing procedure can be used to verify that the proper fuse is in- Stalled or to installa replacement fuse. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power-input source (i applicable) 2. Press in and slightly rotate the fusesholder cap counterclockwise to release It. 3. Pull the cap (with the attached fuse inside) out of the fuse holder. 4, Verity proper fuse value (1.0A, 250 V, stow blow), '5. Reinstall the fuse (or replacement fuse) and the fuse- holder cap. Ta ‘sa | suv | anens SR, S| EM] ow | ow Figure 2-1. Optional power cordsPreparation for Use—2215A Operators INSTRUMENT COOLING ‘Always maintain adequate instrument cooling. The venti lation holes on both sides of the instrument cabinet and on the rear panel must remain fre of obstruction. Power ‘GORD Figute 2-2. Fuse holder and power cord connector. 22Preparation for Use—2215A Operators, CONTROLS, CONNECTORS, AND INDICATORS ‘The following descriptions are intended to familiarize the ‘operator with the location, operation, and function of the instrument's controls, connectors, and indicators DISPLAY, POWER, AND PROBE ADJUST Reler to Figure 2.3 for location of items 1 through 8. Or Scwvomnte tace and gc ie eee op taleond neocannr ronson tt cage te gate @ owen swich—tans inant ova on ao Prat fe ON pon aor GPF @ rower ndestr—hn LED ht turnats when te seven owatg Oe ‘etren PROBE ADJUST Connector—Provides an approxi- mately 0.5 V, negative-going, square-wave voltage (at ‘approximately kHz) that permits an operator to compensate voltage probes and to check operation of the osciloscope vertical system. Its not intended for verifying the accuracy ofthe vertical gain or ime-base reultry. © seam eno swieh—Wron nod in, empress te thy wen i ous en proton ev Sapte oneiets alee see Soe TRACE ROTATION Control—Screwdriver adjust- ment used to align the crt trace with the horizontal cratioue nes. QA ond 8 TENSITY Conrls—Detemnes the ee ee Figure 2-3. Power and display controls and indicators and PROBE ADJUST output. 23Preparation for Use—2215A Operators VERTICAL Refer to Figure 2-4 for location of items 9 through 17. (CH 1 VOLTS)/DIV and CH 2 VOLTS/DIV Switches— Used to select the vertical deflection factor in a 1-25 ‘sequence. To obtain a calibrated deflection factor, the VOLTS/DIV variable control must be in the calibrated (CAL) detent (uly clockwise) 1X—Indicates the detlection factor selected when us- ing either a 1X probe or a coaxial cable. 10X PROBE—Indicates the deflection factor selected when using & 10X probe. VOLTS/DIV Variable Controls—When rotated coun- terclockwise cut of their calibrated detent postions, these controls provide continuously variable, Uncalibrated deflection factors between the calibrated settings of the VOLTSYDIV switches. (G)eoctno come Uiesielereay eaten SAU Sree Mphs arene C Sass pearance eas ee play vertically (Y-axis), and the Horizontal POSITION eae a day ey Pa sie: Figute 2-4. Vertical controls and connectors. 24 @ mou coving (AC-oND-06) Sitches—Tro po Son sues et ect te neo ot apne pr egreato be retin eecbn sya 'AC—Input signals capacitively coupled to the ver- tical ampitfer. The dc component of the input sig- nal is blocked. Low-frequency limit (—3 d point) is approximately 10 Hz. GNO—The input of the vertical ampitier is {grounded to provide a zero (ground) reference-vott- ge display (does not ground the input signa). This switch position allows precharging the input cou- pling capacitor. De—All frequency components of the input signal are coupled to the vertical deflection systems, CH 1 OR X and CH 2 OR Y Input Connectors— Provide for application of external signals to the vert- cal deflection system or for an X-¥ display. In the X-¥ mode (SEC/DIV switch set to X-Y), the signal con- nected to the CH 1 OR X input connector provides horizontal deflection (X-axis) and the signal connected to the CH 2 OR Y input connector provides vertical etlection (Y-axis). VERTICAL MODE Switches—Two throe-position ‘switches and one button switch are used to select the. ‘mode of operation forthe vertical amplifier system, (CH 1—Selects only the Channel 1 input signal for display. BOTH—Selects both Channel 1 and Channel 2 in- put signals for display. The CH 1-BOTH-CH 2 ‘switch must be in the BOTH position for elther ‘ADD, ALT, or CHOP operation. GH 2—Selects only the Channel 2 input signal for display. ‘ADD—Displays the algebraic sum of the Channel 1 and Channel 2 input signal. ‘ALT—Alternately displays Channel 1 and Channel 2 input signals. The alternation occurs during re- trace atthe end of each sweep. This mode is useful for viewing both input signals at sweep speeds from 0.05 us per division to 0.2 ms per division, CHOP—The display switches between the Chan- nel 1 and Channel 2 input signals during the sweep. The switching rate Is approximately S00kHz. This mode is useful for viewing both Channel 1 and Channel 2 input signals at sweep speeds from 0.5 ms per division 10 0.5 us per division.Preparation for Use—2215A Operators, BW LIMIT—When pressed in, this button switch ‘A and B SEC/DIV Switches—Used to select the limits the bandwidth of the vertical amplifier and the ‘sweep speeds for the A and B Sweep generators in a UAUOR Yate ep pron times aint EUtOn, 1.2.5 sequence. To obtain calibrated sweep speods, est 36 preronslegeeconreneltc cmieneel tens! the A and B SEC/DIV Variable control must be in the regain full €0 MHz bandwidth operation. Provides a risked cet tar cocoa) method for reducing interference trom high-fre- quency signals when viewing low-frequency A SEC/DIV—The calivated sweep speed is signals shown between the two black lines on the clear Plastic skirt This switch also selects the delay time ‘or delayed-sweep operation when used in con- @ invert swichinors te chamel2 delay wie (Seton wih he DELAY THE POSTON Sis peaunleannelte poche aa Sa eee oe eters Spay 8 SECIOW—the 8 Sweep spat sty pg tutte OLY SWEEP aco anti sos siete satin ppt ners re sed on No conacar—Proies dec conection to he ttn. tte 8 Seep crud ony co ‘sumer chs pons ijcneopeperaton ‘SEC/DIV Variable Control—Provides continuously variable, uncalibrated A Sweep speeds to atleast 2.5 The SERIAL slot is im- @ sema. and od sic niger tibelebers rst elndae acta awh eco times slower than the calibrated setting, It extends the roe slowest aweep speed 1 at least 1.25 sper division X10 Magnifier Switch—To increase displayed sweep speed by a factor of 10, pull out the SEC/DIV Variable HORIZONTAL knob. The fastest sweep speed can be extended to 51s per division. Push in the SEC/DIV Variable knob FReter to Figure 2.5 for location of items 18 through 24, to regain the X1 sweep speed. IY) S Figure 2-5. Horizontal controls. 25Preparation for Use—2215A Operators @ roster Gane -Horeaaty person OA ‘Sweep and the B Sweep displays and horizontally po- sitions X-axis in the X-¥ mode. @ sromzonras wove swieh—twee sion swt determines the mode of operation for the horizontal detlection system. ‘A—Horizontal deflection is provided by the A Sweep generator at a sweep speed determined by the A SEC/DIV switch setting ‘ALT—Alternates the horizontal displays between the A Sweep (with an intensified zone) and the B Delayed Sweep. The A Sweep speed is determined by the setting of the A SEC/DIV switch. The B ‘Sweep speed and the length ofthe intensified zone fon the A Sweep are both determined by the B SEC/DIV switch setting B_Horizontal deflection is provided by the B ‘Sweep generator at a sweep speed determined by the B SEC/DIV switch setting. The start of the B ‘Sweep Is delayed from the start of the A Sweep by a time determined by the settings of both the A SECIDIV switch and the 8 DELAY TIME POSI- TION contro @ 1 swe sep conel—vorcaty posters to 8 ‘Sweep trace with respect to the A Sweep trace when ‘ALT HORIZONTAL MODE is selected. @ # vetar swe rosiion contet—seects te amount of delay time between the start of the A ‘Sweep and the start of the 8 Sweep. Delay time is variable from 0.5 times to 10 times the A SEC/DIV switch setting TRIGGER Reter to 2-6 for location of items 25 through 34 @ A 1a100ER node swtser—Tinee scion sich 26 that determines the trigger made for the A Sweep. PP AUTO-TV LINE—Permits triggering on wave- forms and division lines having repetition rates of at least 20 Hz. Sweep free-runs in the absence of ‘an adequate trigger signal or when the repetition rate is below 20 Hz. The range of the A TRIGGER LEVEL control is restricted to the peak-to-peak range of the trigger signal NORM—Sweep is initiated when an adequate trig {ger signal is applied. In the absence of a trigger signal, no baseline trace will be present ‘TV FIELD—Press in both P-P AUTO and NORM buttons. Permits triggering on television field sig- nals. TRIGGER LEVEL control should be rotated fully counterclockwise when triggering on TV sig- nals with negative going syne and clockwise for positive going syne. SGL SWP RESET—Press in the spring-etur but- ton momentarily to arm the A Trigger circuit for a single-sweep display. In this mode, the trigger sys- tem operates the same as NORM, except only one ‘sweep is cisplayed for each tigger signal. Another sweep cannot be displayed unll the SGL_SWP RESET button is momentary pressed in again to reset the A Trigger circuit. This mode is useful for spaying and photographing either nonrepetitve signals or signals thet cause unstable conventional displays (e.g., signals that vary in amplitude ‘shape, or time). ther P-P AUTO or NORM Trigger Mode is selected and the A Sweep has been triggered (TRIG'O), In single-sweep display, the LED illuminates to indi- cate that the A Trigger circuit is armed (READY). @ A ra1ecen Lever. contal—sens tne apie point on the trigger signal at which the swoep is triggered. Figure 2-6, Tigger controls, connector, and indicator.SLOPE SwitceeSstt the soe of tho sal tet age tower OUT ston rated at. noe {ered from the positive-going slope of the trigger signal IN—When button is pressed in, sweep is triggered ‘rom the negative.going slope of the trigger signal ‘A SOURCE Switch—Determines the source of the trigger signal that coupled tothe input ofthe A Trigger circuit. INT—Permits triggering on signals that are applied to the CH 1 OR X and CH 2 OR Y input connec: tors. The source ofthe internal signal is selected by the A & B INT switch, LINE—The power-source wavelorm is the source Of the trigger signal. This trigger source is useful when vertical input signals are time related (multi- ple or submutipie) to the frequency of the power- Input source voltage. EXT—Permits triggering on signals applied to the EXT INPUT connector. A&B INT Switch—Selocts the source of the internal ‘triggering signal when the A SOURCE switch is set to Ir. (CH 1—The signal applied to the CH 1 OR X input, Connector isthe source of the tigger signal VERT MODE—The internal trigger source is deter- mined by the signals selected for cisplay by the VERTICAL MODE switches. See Table 2.1 for VERT MODE trigger source. (CH 2—The signal applied to the CH 2 OR Y input ‘connector is the source ofthe trigger signal @ ext covesna enksr—oetmis te noted So Mca arer anaes ca eens ‘AC—Signals above 60 Hz are capacitively coupled to the input of the A Trigger eirout. Any do compo- nents are blocked, and signals below 60 Hz are attenuated. Preparation for Use—2215A Operators, Table 2-1 VERT MODE Trigger Source VERT MODE Trigger Source cHt CH 1 OR X input signal cH2 (CH 2 OR Y input signal BOTH ana ADD | Algebraic sum of CH 1 OR X and CH 2 OR Y input signals. BOTH and CHOP | Algebraic sum of CH 1 OR and CH 2 OR Y input signal. BOTH and ALT ‘Alternates between Channel 1 and Channel 2 on every other sweep (ie. CH 1 OR X input signal triggers the sweep that displays Channel 1, ‘and CH 2 OR Y input signal triggers the sweep that displays Channel 2) DC—All frequency components of the signal are ‘coupled to the input ofthe A Trigger circuitry. This ppostion is useful for displaying low-frequency or low-repetition-ate signals. D¢+-10—10-Exteral trigger signals are attenu ated by a factor of 10. All requency components of the signal are coupled to the input ofthe A Trigger iret (@ erate tts ors ora ret aes Be Bout Na neh @ ® rmcaeR LeveL. console the amps Fonton we ge sa at whee seep i Sorcery cocoe (8 RUNS AFTER DLN foe Ewcny cei tins meta ewig be ly tine soca ty the A SEOIDN orate DELAY ME POSTON cee VAR HOLDOFF Control—Provides continuous con- trol of holdoff time between sweeps. Increases the holdoff time by at least a factor of 10. This contr improves the abilty to trigger on aperiodic signals (such as complex digital waveforms). 27Preparation for Use—2215A Operators REAR PANEL, Reter to Figure 2-7 for location of item 35. @ ex 2-0 comecorProe areas ot on 28 ‘necting extemal signals to the Z-Axis amplifier to in- tensity modulate the ert. Applied signals do not affect display waveshape. Signals with fast rise times and fall times provide the most abrupt intensity change, ‘and a 5 V pp signal wil produce noticeable modula- tion, The Z-Axis signals must be time-related to the splay to obtain a stable presentation on the cr. paar‘Section 3—2215A Operators OPERATORS FAMILIARIZATION GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION GRATICULE ‘The graticule is internally marked on the faceplate of the crt to enable accurate measurements without parallax error (ee Figure 3-1). Its marked with eight vertical and ten hor “zontal major divisions. Each major division is divided into five subdivisions. The vertical deflection factors and horizon- tal timing are calibrated to the graticule so that accurate ‘measurements can be made directly from the cr. Also, per- Centage markers for the measurement of rise and fal times are located on the lft side of the gratiou. GROUNDING ‘The most reabe signal measurements are made when the 2215A and the unit under test are connected by a com ‘mon reference (ground lead), in addition to the signal lead or probe. The probe's ground lead provides the best grounding method for signal interconnection and ensures the maxi- mum amount of signablead shielding in the probe cable, ‘A separate ground lead can also be connected from the unit Under test fo the osciloscope GND connector located on the front panel. SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Generally, probes offer the most convenient means of connecting an input signal to the instrument. They are shielded to prevent pickup of electromagnetic interference, and the supplied 10X probe offers a high input impedance that minimizes circuit loading. This allows the circuit under test to operate with a minimum of change from its normal condition as measurements are being made. Coaxial cables may also be used to connect signals to the input connectors, but they may have considerable effect ‘on the accuracy of a displayed waveform. To maintain the Coniginal frequency characteristics of an applied signal, only high-quality, low’oss coaxial cables should be used. Coax- Jal cables should be terminated at both ends in their charac- teristic impedance. If this is not possible, use suitable lmpedance-matching devices, INPUT COUPLING CAPACITOR PRECHARGING \When the Input Coupling switch is set to GND, the input signal is connected to ground through the input coupling capacitor in series with a 1M@ resistor to form a ‘recharging network. This network allows the input coupling Capacitor to charge to the average de-voltage level of the signal applied to the probe. Thus any large voltage transients that may accidentally be generated will not be applied tothe ampifer input when the Input Coupling switch is moved from GND to AC. The precharging network also provides a measure of protection to the external circultry by Teducing the current levels that can be drawn from the ex- ternal circuitry during capacitor charging ASTOR LEFT 1aTH oR RIGHT VERTICAL VERTICAL GRATICULE GRATICULE UNE e tine / if i mise ano ceyrén Fact HORONTAL MEASUREMENT CENTER GRATICULE venient Cencewrace INE MARKERS, GRATICULE Figure 3-1. Graticule measurement markings. 34Operators Familiarization—2215A Operators The following procedure should be used whenever the probe tip is connected to a signal source having a different dc level than that previously applied, especially it the do- level difference 's more than 10 times the VOLTSIDIV Switch setting: 1. Set the input Coupling switch to GND. 2, Insert the probe tip into the oscilloscope GND connec- ‘or and wait several seconds for the input coupling capacitor to discharge. 3, Connect the probe tip to the signal source and wait, several seconds for the input coupling capacitor to charge. 4. Set the Input Coupling switch to AC. The display wil remain on the screen, and the ac component of the signal ‘can be measured in the normal manner.Operators Familiarization—2215A Operators. OPERATOR’S ADJUSTMENTS INTRODUCTION “To verily the operation and accuracy of your instrument before making measurements, perform the folowing adjustment procedures. If adjustments are required beyond the scope of the operators's adjustments, refer the instrument to a qualified service technician. Before proceeding with these instructions, refer to “Preparation for Use" (Section 2). Verify that the POWER switch is OFF (button out), then plug the power cord into the power-source outlet If indications specified in these procedures cannot be obtained, refer the instrument to a qualified service technician, BASELINE TRACE First obtain a baseline trace, using the following procedure 1. Preset the instrument front-panel controls as follows: Display Aand BINTENSITY Fully counterclockwise FOCUS Midrange Vertical (Both Channels) POSITION Misrange VERTICAL MODE cHt BW LIMIT (ff (button out) VouTs/oIV 50 mv VOLTS/DIV Variable CAL detent INVERT ff (outton out) Input Coupling Ac Horizontal AUB SWP SEP Of micrange POSITION, Midrange HORIZONTAL MODE A ‘Aand B SECIDIV 05 ms SECIDIV Variable CAL detent X10 Magnifier Cf (knob in) B DELAY TIME POSITION, Fully counterclockwise B TRIGGER SLOPE our LEVEL Fully clockwise ATRIGGER VAR HOLDOFF NORM ‘Mode PP AUTO SLOPE our LEVEL ‘Midrange A&B INT VERT MODE ‘A SOURCE: INT AEXTCOUPLING = AC. 2, Press in the POWER switch button (ON) and allow the Instrument to warm up (20 minutes is recommended for ‘maximum accuracy), 3. Adjust the A INTENSITY control for desited display brightness, 4, Adjust the Vertical and Horizontal POSITION controls ‘as needed to center the trace on the screen, TRACE ROTATION Normally the resulting trace willbe parallel to the center horizontal graticule Ene, and the Trace Rotation adjustment should not be required. i adjustment is needed, perform the following procedure: 1. Preset instrument controls and obtain a baseline trace. 2. Uso the Channel 1 POSITION control to move the baseline trace to the center horizontal graticule ine. 8, Ifthe resulting trace is not parale! to the center hor zontal graticule line, use small flat-it screwdriver to adjust the TRACE ROTATION control and align the trace with the center horizontal graticule ine, 33Operators Familiarization—2215A Operators PROBE COMPENSATION Misagjustment of probe compensation Is a common source of measurement error. Most attenuator probes are ‘equipped with a compensation adjustment. To ensure opti- ‘mum measurement accuracy, always compensate the oscl- loscope probes before making measurements. Probe ‘compensation is accomplished as follows: 1, Preset instrument controls and obtain a baseline trace. 2. Connect the two 10X probes (supplied withthe instru- ment) to the CH 1 and CH 2 input connectors. 3. Set both VOLTS/DIV switches to 10 mV and set both Input Coupling switches to DC. 4, Select CH 1 VERTICAL MODE and insert the tip of the Channel 1 probe into the PROBE ADJUST output jack 5. Using the approximately 1 kHz PROBE ADJUST square-wave signal as the input, obtain a S-dvision display of the signal 6. Sot the A SEC/DIV switch to display several cycles of the PROBE ADJUST signal. Use the Channel 1 POSITION ‘control to vertically center the display. 7. Check the waveform presentation for overshoot and rolltt (see Figure 3.2), I necessary, adjust the probe com- 34 pensation for flat tops on the waveforms. Refer to the in- structions supplied with the probe for details of ‘compensation adjustment. 8, Select CH 2 VERTICAL MODE and connect the (Channel 2 probe tip to the PROBE ADJUST output jack. 9, Use the Channel 2 POSITION to vertically center the display and repeat step 7 for the Channel 2 probe. 10. Disconnect the probes from the instrument. wan Figure 2-2. Probe compensation.Section 4—2215A Operators OPERATING PROCEDURES BASIC APPLICATIONS INTRODUCTION Atter becoming familar with the capabiltes of the 2215 Osciloscope an operator can then easily develop conve- rient methods for making particular measurements. The in- formation in this section is designed to enhance operator Understanding and to assist in developing efficient tech- rigues for making specific measurements. Recomimended methods for making basic measurements with your instru ment are described in the procedures contained in this section When a procedure first cals for prasetting instrument controls and obtaining a baseline trace, refer to the “Oper- ator's Adjustments” part in Section 3 and perform steps 1 through 4 under "Baseline Trace" INDEX TO BASIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS at [AC Peak-to-Peak Voltage “a4 Instantaneous Voltage 42 ‘Algebraic Addition 4a ‘Common-Made Rejection 43 ‘Amplitude Comparison 44 NONDELAYED TIME MEASUREMENTS 44 Time Duration : 4d Frequency 45 Rise Time 45 ‘Time Difference Between Pulses On Time Related Signals Phase Difference TELEVISION DISPLAYS 48 ‘TV Line Signal «++ 48 ‘TV Field Signal 48 DELAYED-SWEEP MAGNIFICATION 48 Magnified Sweep Runs After Delay 43 Pulse Jitter Time Measurement 410 ‘Triggered Magnified Sweep 410 DELAYED-SWEEP TIME MEASUREMENTS. 410 ‘Time Difference On Single Wavelorm 410 Fise Time an ‘Time Difference Between Two Pulses On ‘Two Time-Related Signals 412 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS AC Peak-to-Peak Voltage ‘To make a peak-to-peak voltage measurement, use the following procedure: Nore This procedure may also be used to make voltage measurements between any two points on the wavetorm, 41. Preset instrument controls and obtain a baseline trace. 2. Apply the ac signal to either vertical-channel input ‘connector and set the VERTICAL MODE switch to display the channel used. 3, Set the appropriate VOLTS/DIV switch to display about five divisions of the wavetorm, ensuring that the VOLTS/DIV Variable control i in the CAL detent. 4, Adjust the A TRIGGER LEVEL control to obtain a sta- ble display. 5, Set the A SEC/DIV switch to a position that displays, several cycles of the waveform. 6, Verticaly postion the display so that the negative peak of the waveform coincides with one of the horizontal (gratioule lines (see Figure 4-1, Point A). at‘Operating Procedures—2215A Operators POSITION TO, CENTER LINE rs vveRTICAL MEASURE AMPLITUDE FROM @ TO @) ee Figure 4-1. Peakcto-Peak wavetorm voltage. 7. Horizontally position the display so that one of the positive peaks coincides with the center vertical graticule line (see Figure 4-1, Point B), 8. Measure the vertical deflection from peak-to-peak (see Figure 4-1, Point A to Point B. NOTE 11 the amplitude measurement is critical or ifthe trace ‘is thick (as a result of hum or noise on the signal), a ‘more accurate value can be obtained by measuring ‘rom the top of a peak to the top of a valley. This will ‘eliminate trace thickness from the measurement. 8. Calculate the peak-to-peak voltage, using the folow- ing formula VouTs/o1v vertical switch setting Vols (p-p) = deflection x indicated by 1X (divisions) (or 10X PROBE when 10X probe is used) EXAMPLE: The measured peak-to-peak vertical defloo- tion is 4.6 divisions (see Figure 4-1) using @ 10X attenua- tor probe with the VOLTS/DIV switch set to 5 V (at 10X PROBE setting), ‘Substituting the given values: Volts (-p) ~ 4.8 dv x 5 Viv 42 Instantaneous Voltage ‘To measure instantaneous level at @ given point on a: waveform. referred to ground, use the folowing procedure: 4, Preset instrument controls and obtain a baseline trace. 2. Apply the signal to either vertica-channel input con= rector and set the VERTICAL MODE switch to display the ‘channel used. 3. Verify that the VOLTS/DIV Variable control isin the CAL detent and set the Coupling switch to GND. 4. Vertically positon the baseline trace to the center hor= izontal graticule line. This establishes the ground reference location. NOTE i measurements are to be made relative to a voltage level other than ground, set the Input Coupling switch to DC instead, and apply the reference voltage to the input connector. Then position the trace to the refer- lence (horizontal graticule) ine. 5. Set the COUPLING switch to DC. Points on the waveform above the ground reference location are positive, ‘Those points below are negative. NOTE Itusing Channel 2, ensure that the Channel 2 INVERT ‘switch fs in its noninverting mode (button out) 6. If necessary, repeat Stop 4 using a diferent reference: line which allows the waveform in Step 5 to be displayed on 7. Adjust the A TRIGGER LEVEL control to obtain a st ble display, 8. Set the A SEC/DIV switch to a position that displays: several cycles of the signal 9. Measure the divisions of vertical deflection between the ground reference ine and the point on the waveform at Which the level is to be determined (see Figure 4-2)NEGATIVE REFERENCE LINE veRricaL, DEFLECTION MEASURE POSITIVE jj ‘AMPLITUDE Positive 4 10 rerenener ne Son weggrie apuune Figure 4-2. Instantaneous voltage measurement 10. Calculate the instantaneous vottage, using the fol- lowing formu: Voursiolv Instanta- vertical switch setting neous = dellection x polarity x indicated by 1X Voltage (visions) (+ or —) (or 10X when 10X probe is used) EXAMPLE: The measured vertical deflection trom the reference line is 4.6 divisions (see Figure 4.2), the wave- form point is above the reference line, a 10X attenuator probe is being used, and the VOLTS/DIV switch is set to 2V (at 10X PROBE setting) ‘Substituting the given values: Instantaneous Voltage = 4.6 divx (+1) x 2 Vidlv = 9.2V. Algebraic Addition With the VERTICAL MODE switches set to BOTH and ADD, the waveform displayed is the algebraic sum of the signals applied to the Channel 1|and Channel 2 inputs (CH 1 + CH 2). If the Channel 2 INVERT button is pressed in, the ‘waveform displayed is the difference between the signals ‘applied to the Channel 1 and Channel 2 inputs (CH 1 — ‘CH 2). When both VOLTS/DIV switches are set to the same ellection factor, the deflection factor in the ADD mode is ‘equal to the deflection factor indicated by either VOLTS/DIV switch, ‘he following general precautions should be observed ‘when using the ADD mode. Operating Procedures—2215A Operators a. Do not exceed the input voltage rating of the osciloscope. b. Do not apply signals that exceed the equivalent of ‘about eight times the VOLTS/DIV switch settings, since large voltages may distort the display. For ex: ample, with 2 VOLTS/DIV switch setting of 0.5 V, the voltage applied to that channel should not exceed ap- ‘proximately 4 volts. ©. Use Channel 1 and Channel 2 POSITION control settings which most nearly position the signal on each Channel to midscreen, when viewed in either CH 1 or CH 2 VERTICAL MODE. This ensures the greatest dynamic range for ADD mode operation d. To altain similar response from each channel, set both the Channel 1 and Channel 2 Input Coupling switches to the same position, ‘Common-Mode Rejection The following procedure shows how to eliminate un- wanted ac input-power frequency components. Similar ‘methods could be used either to eliminate other unwanted frequency components or to provide a de offset 1. Preset instrument controls and obtain a baseline trace. 2. Apply the signal containing the unwanted tine frequency components to the CH 1 input connector. 3. Apply a line-frequency signal to the CH 2 input con- rector. To maximize cancellation, the signal applied to ‘Channel 2 must be in phase with the unwanted ine. ‘requency component on the Channel 1 input. 4. Select BOTH and ALT VERTICAL MODE and sot both VOLTS/DIV switches to produce displays of approxt- mately 4- or S-dvisions in ampitude. 5. Adjust either VOLTSIDIV switch and VOLTS/DIV Variable control so that both display signals are the sama amplitude, 6. Adjust the CH 2 VOLTS/DIV switch and CH 2 VOLTS/DIV Variable control so that the Channel 2 display is approximately the same amplitude as the undesired portion of the Channel 1 display (see Figure 43). 43‘Operating Procedures—2215A Operators Figure 4-3. Common-mode rejection. 7, Select ADD VERTICAL MODE and press in the INVERT button, and slightly readjust the CH 2 VOLTS/DIV Variable contral for maximum cancellation of the undesired signal component (see Figure 4-38). Amplitude Comparison (Ratio) In some appications it may be necessary to establish a set of deflection factors other than those indicated by the VOLTS/DIV switch settings. This is useful for comparing Unknown signals to a reference signal of known amplitude. ‘To accomplish this, a reference signal of known ampitude is, first set to an exact numberof vertical divisions by adjusting the VOLTS/DIV switch and Variable control. Unknown sig- nals can then be quickly and accurately compared with the reference signal without disturbing the setting of the \VOLTS/OIV Variable control. This procedure is as fotows: 1. Preset instrument controls and obtain a baseline trace. 2. Apply the relerence signal to either vertical channel Input and set the VERTICAL MODE switch to display the channel used. 4, Set the amplitude of the reference signal to five vert!- cal divisions. by adjusting the VOLTS/DIV switch and VOLTS/DIV Variable control 44 7 Lt EE coy sion, E REFERENCE Unerneavencr = Ea T SIGNAL ‘COMPONENT af + al = 5, rc | oy staat | | fmomune f els rmcauencr op ‘SOURCE eed mT L i UNKNOWN Ct f eee (A) GHi AND CH2 SIGNALS. t bere mt i | il ;| READ ‘ is] PRECENT RATIO. ax sionat wir sant un rmecueney la Component [mf] a Figure 4-4, Votage ratios ur | 4, Disconnect the reference signal and apply the un- known signal fo be measured to the same channel input ial I ‘Agjust the vertical poston of the waveform so tat is Dot- {f) RESULTANT SIGNAL. tom edge jst touches the O% ine on the cr 8. Horizontally position the waveform so that its top most features cross the center vertical graticule line (see Figure 4-4) 6. Read the percent ratio directly trom the graduations of the centerline, referring to the 0% and 100% percentage marks on the left edge of the graticule (1 minor division ‘equals 4% for a S.division display) NONDELAYED TIME MEASUREMENTS Time Duration To measure time between two points on a waveform, use the following procedure: 1. Preset instrument controls and obtain a baseline trace, 2. Apply the signal to ether vertcal-channel input con- rector and set the VERTICAL MODE switch to display the channel used. 3. Adjust the A TRIGGER LEVEL control to obtain a sta- ble cisplay. 4, Set the A SEC/DIV switch to display one complete period of the waveform. Ensure that the SEC/DIV Variable controls in the CAL detent.5. Position the display to place the time-measurement points on the center horizontal gatioule ine (see Figure 4-5) 6. Measure the Horizontal distance between the time- measurement points. 7. Caleulate time duration using the folowing formula: horizontal A SEC/DIV Time distance x switch Duration _ (division) _setting ‘magnification factor EXAMPLE: The distance between the time measurement points is 839 divisions (see Figure 4-5), and the A SEC/DIV switch is set to 2ms per division. The X10 Magnifier is off (knob in). Substituting the given values: Time Duration — 83 div x 2 msidiv = 16.6 ms Frequency The frequency of a recurrent signal can be determined {rom its time-duration measurement as follows: 1. Measure the time duration of one waveform cycle us- ing the preceding “Time Duration” measurement procedure. 2. Calculate the reciprocal of the time-duration value to {determine the frequency of the waveform. EXAMPLE: The signal in Figure 4.5 has a time duration of 16.6:ms. Operating Procedures—2215A Operators Calculating the reciprocal of ime curation 1 1 Time duration ~ Teme ~ OOM Frequency = Rise Time Rise-time measurements use the same methods as time duration, except that the measurements are made between the 10% and 90% points ofthe low to high transition ofthe selected waveform (see Figure 4-6). Fall time is measured between the 90%% and 10% points of the high to low transi- tion of the wavetorm. 4. Preset instrument controls and obtain a baseline trace. 2. Apply an exact 5-dvision signal to either vertical- channel input connector and set the VERTICAL MODE ‘switch to display the channel used 3, Set the appropriate VOLTS/DIV switch and variable ‘control for an exact vision display. 4. Vertically position the trace so that the zero reference of the waveform touches the 0% graticule line and the top of the waveform touches the 100% gratioule line. 5. Horizontally position the display s0 the 10% point on the waveform intersects the second vertical gaticule in, HORIZONTAL. DISTANCE, =| Horizonra, je DISTANCE Figure 45, Time duration, Figure 4-6, Rise ume,‘Operating Procedures—2215A Operators 6, Measure the horizontal distance between the 10% and 90% points (between Points A and B of Figure 4-6) and calculate the time duration using the following formula: horizontal A SEC/DIV distance x switch Riise Time __ (divisions) _ setting ‘magnification factor Example: The horizontal distance between the 10% and. ‘90% points Is § divisions, and the A SEC/DIV switch is set to 1 ys per division. The X10 magnifier knob is off (knob in). ‘Substtuting the given values in the formula: Saiv x1 usidiv _ Rise Time = S9¥*1 5s Time Difference Between Pulses On Time-Ré Signals ‘The calibrated sweep speed and dual-race features of the 2215A allow measurement of the time difference be- ‘ween two separate events. To measure time difference, use the folowing procedure: 1. Preset instrument controls and obtain a baseline ‘race, then set the A TRIGGER SOURCE switch to CH 1 2. Set both Inout Coupling switches to the same posl- tion, depending on the type of input coupling desired. Using either probes or cables with equal time delays, ‘connect a known reference signal to the Channel 1 input and the comparison signal to the Channel 2 Input. 4, Set both VOLTS/DIV switches for 4- oF S-ivision displays. 5, Select BOTH VERTICAL MODE; then select either [ALT or CHOP, depending on the frequency of input signals. 6. the two signals are of opposite polarity, press inthe Channel 2 INVERT button to invert the Channel 2 display (signals may be of opposite polarity due to 180° phase Atference) 7. Adjust the A TRIGGER LEVEL control for a stable display. 46 8. Set the A SEC/DIV switch to 2 sweep speed which ‘provides three or more divisions of horizontal separation be tween the reference points on the two displays. Center each of the displays vertically (see Figure 4-7) (CHANNEL 1 (REFERENCE) CHANNEL 2 “MEASURE IME FROM ®w@® Figure 4-7. Time difference between pulses on time-related signals. ‘9. Measure the horizontal ifference between the two signal reference points and calculate the time difference us- Ing the following formula: ASECIDIV horizontal Time switch x aitference Difference ___ setting __(civisions) ‘magnification factor EXAMPLE: The A SEC/DIV switch is set to 50 us per division, the X10 Magnifier ison (button out) and the hori zontal ‘difference between waveform measurement points is 4.5 divisions. Substituting the given values in the formula: Time _ 50 usidiv x 4.5 div Ditference ~ 10 20.5 4s Phase Difference In @ similar manner to “Time Difference Between Two ‘Time-Rolated Pulses” phase comparison between two sig- nals of the same frequency can be made using the dual- trace feature of the 225A. This method of phase citference measurement can be used up to the frequency limit of the Vertical deflection system. To make a phase comparison, Use the folowing procedure: 1, Preset instrument controls and obtain a baseline trace, then set the INT switch to CH 12, Set both Input Coupling switches to the same posi. tioa, depending on the type of input couping desired. 3. Using either probes or cables with equal time delays, ‘connect a known reference signal to the Channel 1 input ‘and the unknown signal to the Channel 2 input. 4. Select BOTH VERTICAL MODE; then select elther ALT 0¢ CHOP, depending on the frequency of input signals. The reference signal should precede the comparison signal in time 6. I! the two signals are of opposite polarity, press in the Channel 2 INVERT button to invert the Channel 2 display. 6, Set both VOLTS/DIV switches and both Variable con. trols so the displays are equal in amplitude. 7. Adjust the A TRIGGER LEVEL control for a stable splay. 8. Set the A SEC/DIV switch to a sweep speed which displays about one full cycle on the waveforms, ®. Position the cisplays and adjust the SEC/DIV Variable control so that one reference-signal cycle occupies exactly 8 horizontal graticule divisions at the 50% rise-time points (see Figure 4.8), Each division of the graticule now repre- sents 45° of the cycle (360° ~ 8 divisions), and the horizon- tal gratioule calibration can be stated as 45° per division 10. Measure the horizontal diference between cor- responding points on the waveforms at @ common horizon- tal graticule ine (60% of rise time) and calculate the phase ciference using the following formula: horizontal horizontal Phase — cifference x gratioule Difference (divisions) calibration (dea'dv) Example: The horizontal ditference is 0.6 division with a (gratioue calibration of 45° per division as shown in Fig- ue 48, ‘Substituting the given values into the phase difference formula: Phase diference = 0.6 div x 45¢/clv ~ 27° ‘Operating Procedures—2215A Operators coaner 1 cyanver 2 serenence) itxesinst measure Te eno owe - wonwzonrat imeenence 1 sowsions_,! : 13009) 1 Figute 48. Phase difference. ‘More accurate phase measurements can be made by us- ing the X10 Magnifier function to increase the sweep speed without changing the SEC/DIV Variable control setting EXAMPLE: Ifthe sweep speed were increased 10 times with the magnifier (X10 Magnifier button out), the magnified horizontal graticule cabration would be 45°/ ee 6 © °O |S [pk VERTICAL MODE HORIZONTAL MODE: more tit AD NC ( ray } ea I TT) ie cHivouts/o1v maar CH2 VOLTS/DIV | A ayo B SEC/DIV Limited license: Tektronix. Ine. grants permission to reproduce this drawing as a visual aid for use Copyright © 1983, Tekaronix, Ine in instrument operator taining ‘All rghts reserved.MANUAL CHANGE INFORMATION [At Tektronix, we continually strive to keep up with latest electronic developments, by adding circuit and component improvements to our instruments as soon as they are developed and tested Sometimes, due to printing and shipping requirements, we can't get these changes immediately into printed manuals. Hence, your manual may contain new cchange information on following pages. single change may affect several sections. Since the change information sheets are carried in the manual until all changes are permanently entered, some duplication may occur. If no such change pages appear following this page, your ‘manual is correct as printedTektronix: MANUAL CHANGE INFORMATION Con TED YOERCELINS Date: November 17,1983 Change Reference: C1/1183, Product: 22158 Operators _— Manual Part No.: 070=4732-00 _ DESCRIPTION EFFECTIVE ALL SERIAL NUMBERS TEXT CHANGES For Page 1-2, Table 1-1 VERTICAL DEFLECTION SYSTEM |Add the following specification to the Bandwidth (~3 dB) Under the 0°C to +-35°C characteristic ‘Bandwidth (—3 4B) O° to +35°C ‘2 mV per Division De to at least 50 MHz, Measured witha vertically centered 6-dvision reference signal from a 50: source driving a 509 coaxial cable that s terminated in 50.9, both at 5 mV per Division to 5V per De to atleast 60 MHz the input connector and atthe probe Division input, with the VOLTS/DIV Variable control in the CAL detent. 000:2778.000Tektronix ux Date: -ADFA2’S4 Change Reference: MANUAL CHANGE INFORMATION U.K Hoddesdon. Product:_2215A Manual Part No,; 070-4732-00 EFFECTIVE ALL U, DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBERS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED Ckt_No. Part No. Eff Sn Description Mod Ref Mech /Parts REMOVE: Qty 2 010-6122-01 Probe EMI513 ADD: Qty 1 015-0467-00 Probe Kit EM1513 Page 1 of 1