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User Manual
TDS 340, TDS 360 & TDS 380

Digital Real-Time Oscilloscopes
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary .................................... vii

Preface ................................................... xi
Getting Started
slatup ........................................................ l-2
Line FuseReplacemcnl............................................ l-.3
SeNTcst ........................................................ l,-5
FunctionalTcs1................................................... I-7
Operating Basics
DisplayandPowerControls......................................... 2-l
VerricalControls.................................................. z2
HorizontalControls ............................................... 2-3
TriggerControls.. ................................................ 24
MiscellaneousControls ............................................ 2-5
DisplayMap ..................................................... 26
Inputs .......................................................... 2-7
Rear-Panel Connectors.................. .......................... 2,-8
UsingtheMenuSystem............................................ 2-9
Usinglhc Probes ................................................. 2-12
UsingAutoset.................................................... 2-15
lntrnduction ............... . ............................... >l

Manipulating Waveforms ................... . ................ 3-3
VerticalOperations................................................ 3-3
HorizontaIOperations............................................. 36
DisplayingMath Wavcfums ........................................ 3-s
Tr&ring ._......_.................f ...................... 3-11
EdgeTriggering .................................................. 3-11
VidcoTriggering ................................................. 3-14
TaklngMeasurements ...... ......f.....f .................... 3-17
AutomatedMeasurements.......................................... 3-17
Tating Measurements with Cursors................................... 3-21
Controlling Acquisition .......... . .. +. .... _f ..... . ........... 3-25
Controlling the Display .................... . ................. 3-27
UsingthePFT ........................ .._........ .......... 3-31
Description...................................................... 3-31
Operation....................................................... 3-32
Considerations for UsingI+Ts ...................................... 3-36
Making Hard Copies (Option 14 Equipped Instruments Only) .. . . . 3-41
ConfiguringHardCopyOutput ...................................... 3-41
SavingaHardCopytoDisk(~S360andTDS380only) ................ 343
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Saving and Recalling Waveforms

.............................................. 3-45
UsingRefmenceWav&rms ............................................... 3-45
UsingtheDisk (TDS 360andTDS 380only) 347
Viewinga Wdom ona Spreadsheet ............................. : :: 349
Savin:: and Recalling Front-Panel Setups ................................ 3-51
UsingInlemalMemory ............ ...................... 3-52
UsingtheDisk(~S360and??)S380only). .......................... 3-52
Using the File System (TDS 360 and ‘CDS380 only) .............. 3-53
Ilsing the Utility Menu
SettingtheDateandTime ................................................................................
Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications ................................... A-l
WuramedClwxtcristics........................................................... A-l
TypicalCharacteristics ............................ A-5
NominalTraits ................................................... A-7
Appendix B: Performance Verification R-l
Conventions.. .. ........ ............................................................... B-1
TeslEquipment.................
TcstRccord,.,,.,,,,,,- .................................. B-3
B-4
PcrfOrmnceTestOvcrvicw...................................................................................n-5
SignalAcquisitionSystcrnChecks ............... ... . ................ B-5
Time BaseSystemCheeks.......... ................................ B-IO
‘%ig:er SystemChecks ..... ..................................................................... B-11
SineWaveGeneratorLcvclingProcedure B-14
Appendix C: Options and Accessories _......................... C-l
Options............... C-l
StandardAccessories c-3
C-3
OptionalAccessories......................................................................................................................................
AccessoryProbes................ ................................. C-4
AccessoryCables.............. ................................... Cd
Appendix D: General Care and Cleaning ....................... I)-1
Gencrdcm .. ........ ..... ..................................... D--l
Clcanin~~
* ........................................................ D-l
Glossary
index
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Table of Contents
Figure l-l: The ON/STBY button .............................. l-3

Figure l-2: Line fuse removal ................................ 1-t
Figure l-3: Verifying adjustments and signal path compensation ... I-6
Figure l-4: Hookup for functional test ................... .,..... l-7
Figure 2-l: Using menus ............................... ,,..... 210

Figure 2-2: A pop-up menu ............................ .,..... 2-11
Figure 2-3: Connecting a probe ......................... ,,..... 212
Figure 2-4: Probe compensation setup ................... .,..... 2-13
Figure 25: Compensation waveform .................... .,..... t-13
Figure 2-6: How probe compensation atrects signals ....... ,,..... 214
Figure 2-7: Location of probe compensation ad.iustment ........... 2-14
Figure 2-8: The AUTOSET button ...................... ,,..... 2-15
Figure 3-l: The VERTICAI, MENU button .................... >3

Figure 3-2: The vertical menu ................................. 3-4
Figure 3-3: Inverting a waveform ....................... ...... >5
Figure 34: The HORIZONTAL MENU button ................. s6
Figure 3-5: The horizontal menu ........................ ...... 3-6
Figure 34: The MATH button ............................... 3-8
Figure 3-7: A math waveform ................................ >9
Figure 3-8: The TRIGGER MENU button ..................... 3-H
Figure 3-Y: The edge trigger menu ............................ 3-I,2
Figure 3-10: The video trigger menu .......................... 3-14
Figure 3-11: The video scan-rate menu ......................... 3-15
Figure 3-12: The MEASURE button .......................... 3-17
Figure 3-13: The measure menu and active measurements ........ 3-18
Figure 3-14: The CURSOR button ............................ 3-22
Figure 3-15: The cursor menu ................................ 3-22
Figure 3-16: Paired cursor measurements of a sine wave .......... 3-23
Figure 3-17: The ACQUIRE button ........................... 3-25
Figure 3-18: The acquire menu ............................... 3-25
Figure 3-19: The DISPLAY button ............................ 3-27
Figure 3-20: The display menu ............................... ~27
Figure 3-21: System responseto an impulse .................... 3-32
Figure 3-22: Define FFT waveform menu ...................... 3-33
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Figure 3-23: Cursor measurement of an FFT waveform .......... 3-35

Figure 3-24: FFT time domain record vs. FFT frequency
domainrecord .......................................... 3-36
Figure 3-25: How aliased frequendes appear in an FFT .......... 3-38
Figure 3-26: Windowing the FFT time domain record ............ 3-39
Figure 3-27: The HARDCOPY button ......................... 341
Figure 3-2X: The UTILITY button ............................ 342
Figure3-29:ThcsystemUOmenu ............................ 342
Figure 3-30~ The reference waveform buttons ................... 3-15
Figure 3-31: A reference waveform menu ...................... 345
Figure 3-32: Save Format menu .............................. 3-48
Figure 3-33: The SAVFXXECALL button ....................... 3-H
Figure 3-34: The save/recall menu ............................ 3-51
Figure 3-35: File utilities .................................... 3-53
Figure 3-36: File system - Labelling menu ..................... 3-57
Figure 3-37: The UTILITY button ............................ 3-59
Figure 3-38: The utility pop-up menn .......................... 3-60
Figure 3-3Y: Date and time display ............................ 361
Figure h-l: TDS 340, TDS 360, and TDS 380 dimensions . . . . . . . . . A-11
Figure B-l: Menu locations ................................. o-2

Figure D-2: Hookup for DC voltage measurement accuracy
check ................................................. 134
Figure H-3: Hookup for analog bandwidth check ............... B-8
Figure B-4: Measuring analog bandwidth ..................... B-9
Figure B-5: Hookup for sampIe rate check .................... U-10
Figure Bd: Hookup for trigger sensitivity check ............... B-12
Figure B-7: Measuring triger sensitivity ..................... H-13
Figure B-8: Hookup for sine wave generator leveling ............ B-15
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Table 2-l: Autoset defaults ............................ .,..... 2-15
Table 3-l: Measurement definitions ........................... 3-19
Table A-l: Warranted characteristics-signal acquisition system . A-l

Table A-2: Warranted characteristics - time basesystem ........ A-2
Table A-3: Warranted characteristics - triggering system ....... A-3
Table A-i: Power Requirements .............................. A-3
Table A-5: Warranted charaderistics - environmental .......... A-4
Table A-6: Typical charactelistics - signal acquisition system .... A-5
Table A-7: Typical characteristics-triggering system .......... A6
Table A-8: Typical characteristics -probe compensator output ... A-6
Table A-Y: Typical characteristics -data handling ............. A-7
Table A-10: Nominal traits -signal acquisition system .......... A-7
Table A-XX: Nominal traits - time base system ................. A-8
Table A-12: Nominal traits-triggering system ................ A-S
Table A-13: Nominal traits-display system ................... A-Y
Table A-14: Nominal traits-I/O interface option .............. A-9
Table A-15: Nnminal traits-power distribution system ......... A-9
Table A-16: Nominal traits - mcrhanicd characteristics ........ A-10
Table A-17: Certifications and compliances .................... A-12
Table R-1,: Test equipment .................................. K-3

Table%2:DCaccuracy ..................................... B-7
Table C-l: VGA output connector pins ........................ C-l

Table C-Z: International power cords ......................... C-‘1
Table C-3: Language options ................................ C-Z
Table Cd Standard accessories .............................. c-3
Table C-5: Optional accessories .............................. c-3
Table C-6: Accessory cables ................................. C-l
380User Manual Y
Tektronix ‘IDS 340, TDS 360, and ‘IDS 380 oscilloscopesarc digital signal
processorsandare superbtools for displaying andmeasuringwaveforms.Their
performanceaddressesthe needsof both benchtoplab andportable applications
with the following features:
Two input Chdnneb, eachwith a recordlength of 1,000samplesand X-bit
vertical resolution. Both channelSacquirewaveforms simultaneously.
2 Gigasample/sccondmaximum samplerate (TDS 380); 1 Gigasamples/
secondmaximum samplerate (TDS 360); 500 McgasamplesIsecond
max,imum samplerate (TDS 340).
400 MHz analogbandwidth and fastesttime basesetting of 2.5 nsidiv
(‘IDS 380): 200 MHz analogbandwidth and fastesttime basesetting of
2.5 ns/div (‘IDS 360); 100MHz analogbandwidth andfastesttime base
setting of5 ns/div (TDS 340).
A full complementof advancedfunctions including on-screenreadout,
AUTOSET, cursors,continuously updatedautomaticmeasurements,and
FFT.
Waveform averaging,waveform enveloping,and hardwarepeak.detection.
Floppy disk drive (TDS 380 andTDS 360) for massstorageof waveforms,
setups,andhard copies.
A unique graphicaluser interface (GUI) and a logical front-panellayout
which combine to deliver the standardin usability pioneeredby the TDS
family of oscilloscopes.
TDS 340, TIX 360 & TDS 380 User Mdnual
Getting Started
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Start Up
To properlyinstallandpoweron theoscilloscope,
performthisprocedure.
1. Checkthatyouhavetheproperelcctticalconnections.Therearlabellists
powerrequirements
for all possiblevoltage’inputs.
2. Checkthefuseto bcsureit is thepropertypeandrating(Figurel-2).
TDS300Seriesoscillo~copcs areshippedwith a UL-approved
fuseinstalled.
Fusespecifications areasfollows:
Smm x 20 mm,time-lag,3.15A, 250V.or
1.25in x 0.25in, cimc-lag,3 A, 250V
3. Connecttheproperpowercordfromtherear-panelpowerconnector
(Figurel-2) to thepowersystem.Usethepowercordclampto securethe
cordto therearpanel.
4. Leavespacefor conlmg.Do thisby verifyingthatUKair-intaksandexhaust
holesonthesidesandbottomof thecabinet(wheretttc fanoperates) arefree
of anyairflowobstructions.
hWe at least5.1,cm (2,in) fret oneachside.
5. PresstheON/STBYbuttonto powerup theoscilloscope

(seeFigure1-l).
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OWSTBYbutton , f
Figure I-1:The ONISTBY button
Line Fuse Replacement
WARNING. To avoid injury or death, unplug ths line cord from the .linc voltagt
A! power smrce b&w continuing
I. Have handy a flat-bladedscrewdriver

2. Set the oscilloscopeso its bottom is down on the work SUrface and its rearis
facing you.
3. Find the lint cord on the rcx cover. (SeeFigure l-2.) Unplug the line cord
from its reccptaclc.
4. Find the fusedrawer beneaththe line-voltageplug on the rear :pancl.Now,
pry open the drawer with a small flat-bladed screwdriver,andrremovethe
line fuse. (SeeFigure l-2.)
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Getting Started
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This procedureusesinternlll routinesto verify that the oscilloscopefunctions and

passesits internal self testsand signal-pathcompensations.It also confirms that
the oscilloscope wasadjusted properly at the dme it was last adjusted.No test
equipmentor hookupsarerequired.
EquipmentRequired:None.
TimeRequired:Approximately 5 minutes.
Prerequisites:Power up the oscilloscopeand allow a 20 minute warm up before
doing this procedure.
Procedure:
1. Pressthe front-panelbutton UTILITY.
2. Pressthe main-menubutton System to selectDiag.
3. Pressthe main-menu button Execute and thenpressthe side-menubutton
OK Confirm Run Test. The internal diagnosticsverify properoscilloscope
function. This vcrlfication takesabout30 seconds.While it progresses,a
variety of test patternsflash on screen.When finished, statusmessages
appearon the screen.
4. Check that the screenreportsno failures. If it reportsa failure, the oscillo-
scopehas failed the self test. Contactyour Tektronix representadvefor
assistance.
5. PressCLEAR bmw.
6. PressUTILITY and thenpressthe main-menubutton SystemI:OselectCal.
7. Check that the word Passappearsin the main menu underthe ‘Voltage
Reference,Timing, and Ext Trig menulabels. (Set Figure l-3.) If any of the
labels readFall, the oscilloscopehas failed the self test. Contactyour
Tektronix rcprcsentativefor assistance.
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First, display lheGAL menu.
Third. run a signal palh -

compensalm and verify
1 Slatus is Pass.
Figure I-3: Verifyingadjustmentsand signal pathcompensation
8. PressSipnti Pathand thenpresstbc sidemenubuttonOK Compeasate

S@II Paths.Whencompensation completes,
thestatusmessage
updatesto
Passor Failin themaanmenu
9. Checkthat thewordPassappears underSignalPathin themainmt:nu.(See
Figure l-3.) If Passdoes not appear,theoscilloscope hasfailedthe
performance verification;rctumit to Tektronixfor servicing.
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Getting Started
Functional Test
‘kc purposeof this proccdurcis to conlkm that the oscilloscopefunctions
properly.
NOTE Thisprocedureverifiesfunctions; that is, ii verifies that oscilloscope

feutures operate.It doesnot verify that they upcmte within limits. Therefbre,
when the instructions thatfollow call for you to veriyythat a signal appears
on-screen“thnl is aboutJive divisions in amplitude’” or “has a period of’about
six horizontal divisions,” do NOT interpret the quantitiesgiven as limits.
Operation within limits is checlledEnthepeflormance tests,which begin on
pug’eB-5.
110 NOT make changesto thefront-penel settingsthat are not called out in the
procedure.If you make changesto thesesettingsother than thoseculled out in
theprocedure,you may obtuin invalid rest&s. In this case,just redothe
vrocedurefrom stev 1.
Equipment Required: One P6109B (TDS 340),P6111B(TIX 360), or I?61146

(TDS 380) probe.
Time Required: Approximately 5 minutes.
Procedure:
1. Install tbc probeon CB 1. Connectthe probetip to PROBE COMP on tie
front panel; leave the probe groundunconncctcd.(SeeFigure IA.)
Figure 1-4: Hookup for functional test
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2. Frcsstie front-panelbuttonSAVEmCALL, themain-menubul:tonRecall

FactorySetup,andthentheside-menubuttonOK ConfirmFactoryInit.
3. PressAUTOSET.
4. SettheVOLTS/DIVto 1 V. USClhc verticalPOSITION knobto ccntcrthe
waveformverticallyonscreen.
5. SettheSEC/DIVto 250ps.
6. Checkthata squarewaveprobe-com,pen,sation
signalof aboutfivedivisions
in amplitudeis on screen.
7. Cheekthatoneperiodof thesquarewaveprobe-compensation
signalis
aboutfourhorizontaldivisionson screen.
8. CheckthatthehorizontalPOSInON knobpositionsthesignalIcft andright
on screenwhenrotated.
9. Pressthefront-panelbuttonTRIGGERMENU, themain-menu
button
Mode,andthentheside-menu buttonNormal.
10.Checkthatthetrigger-level.
readoutfor themaintriggersystemchanges
with
thetriggerLEVELknob.
‘Il. Cheekthatthetrigger-levelknobcantrig&r anduntriggerthesquare-wave
signalasyourotateit. (Leavethesignaluntriggcred.)
12.CheckthatpressingSETLEVELTO 50%triggersthesignalthatyoujust
left untriggcred.
13. Pressthefront-panelbuttonACQUIRE,themain-menu
buttonMode,and
rhcntheside-menu buttonSample.
14. CheckthatUKoscilloscopedisplaysanactivelyacquiringwaveform
on-screen.
(Notetbdtthereis noisepresenton thepeaksof thesquarewave.)
15.Presstheside-menu buttonPeakDetect.Cheekthattheoscilloscopedisplays
an activelyacquiringwaveformon screenwith the.noise“peakdetcctcd.”
16. ‘Press
theside-menu buttonEnvelope.Checkthattheoscilloscope
displays
anactivelyacquiringwaveformonscreenwith thenoisedisplayed.
17. Presstheside-menubuttonAverage.CheckthattheosciIloscopedisplaysan
activelyacquiringwaveformon screenwith thenoisereduced.
18. PressWAVEFORMOFFto removeChannel1 from thedisplay.
19. PressCB 2 andmovetheprobeto theCH 2 input.
20. Repeatsteps3 through17for Charm&l
2.
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21. Disconnectthe probe from the channel: input and the PROBE: COMP
terminal.
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Operating Basics
This chapterbegins with tight illustrations that identify anddcscr’lbceach

control and connectoron the TDS 300 Series oscilloscope.Next, 0perating
Basics coverstheseadditional topics:
a Using the menu system
W Using probes
II Using autoset
Display and Power Controls
I I
The SideMenubuttaxi provide

accessto side menusalections.
See page 2-9 for m0rf.z
informationaboutIho user
interface.
The ONETBYbutiontoggles The MainMenu buttonsprovideacces to

Instrumentpower. main menuselections.See page 2-9 for
mow informationabout the user intetfacs.
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VerticalControls
The VanicalPOSlllONknobcontrols
lhs veniealpositionof the selected
waveform.
Tho WaveformSalectbunoosdisplay
andselectwaveforms(CHi,GH2,MATH,
REFl,andREF2).Alighlne~toabutton
illuminateswhenthat waveformis
selected. The VER-iiCAtMENUbunoncallsup
the verticaloperadonsmenu. Forrnoro
informationabati verticaloperations,
seepage z-3.
The SCALEknobcontrolsthe vefliwl

scaleof the solededwaveform.
Probecornpens& output.see ’ The WAVEFORM OFFbutronturns

page 2-12 for instrucrionson howto off the selectedwaveform.
compensatethe probes.
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The HorizontalPOS~IONknobcon~r&
the horizontalpositionof allwaveforms.
The HORIZONTAL MENUbuttonM/ISup

iho horizontaloperationsmsnu.For more
informationabout horizontaloperations,
see page SC
The SCALEknobrnntrolsthe horizontal

scaleof the activewaveforms.
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Miscellaneous Controls
The MEASURE button wlk upthe
automated measurements menu. See
page %I7 for more information about
automated measuremeo,s.
The UTILITY button 4s up the utiiily The floppy disk drive provides bUllOil SlatIS
menu. See page 3-59 for more mass wage for waveforms, quisfiion.
information about utilities. setups. and hard copies.
l-he AUTOSET bullon aulomalically ss$ The HARDCOPY button star% print
up rhe instrument to produce a usable e -41 for more
display of the input signals. See
page 2-15 for more information about
Ihe auloset fundion.
The General PurQOSe Knob controls many

side-menu fundions. including the cursors.
The SELECT button switches control from
cursor to 0”rscI. The ACQUIRE button calls up the
acquisition menu. See page 3-25 for
more information about controlling
The SAWRECALL button calls up the
save/recall me”“.Seepage345for more
information about saving and recalling
wavefarms. See page %51 for more
information about saving and recalling
The CURSOR bunon ~1x11sup the cursor

menu. See page >21 for information
aboutmakingmeasurementswilhcursois.
The DISPLAY button calls up the display

menu. See page >27 for information
about controlling the display.
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Display Map
k Iwaveformomrd. / //
Showswhat patsof Ihe waveformrecord16dlsplayed.
Thevalueenteredwiththe
generalpurposeknob.
* Whenthe generalpurpose
The StatusReadoutsshow knobis firstassigned.Ihe
triggerstatusand acquisiCon knob iconappearshere.
~tat~s(modeandsamplingrare
or numberof acquisitions).
Cursormeasurement
readouts.See pageZ-21
Triggerlevelindicator- for moreinformationabout
C”rsOrs.
Triggerwin! indicator
Chanoeiground The sidemew offersa

indicator choiceof specific
actions.
The Channelreadout The Triggerreadoulshows

showsIhe verticalscaleof the triggerSDU~W and level
all anive channels. and whetherlheuscilloscope
is triggeredon the risingor
failingedgeof the waveform.
Whenin video-lriuaer
.,_ mode,
the readoutdisplayssourca
The mainmenu offersa The he base readoti showsthe
choiceof majoractions. lime baseseffing.M indicates and triggerfeafuru(Field1,
Field2, or Lines).
(M)ainlime base,0 indicates
(D)elayedtime base,
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The channelBNCinputs(CHl and The EXTTRIGinputacceptsex~emai
CH2)acceptelectricalsignalsfor triggersignals.See page3-12 for
display. more informationabout external
triggering
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Rear-Panel Connectors
The Option 14 Panel (Option 14 instruments only) The power connector accepts line voltage
allows ~ccoss 10three communi&ons interfaces: to powerthe inslrument.SeepageC-1 for
a Centronics parallel port, an US-232 interface. a lis! of power cord and connector options.
and a GPIE interface. It also includes a VGA
videwxnparibla output pod and a power
mnn~clor for Ihe optional TDS4F5Q printer - The fuse drawer holds the line fuse. See
upgrade kit, page 13 for fuse replacement procedures.
YOUcan “so Ihe Centronics, K-232, and GPIB

interfaces to Iranemil hardcopy data: see page
Wl tar hard copy procedures.
You can use lhe WI6 and RS-232 innixes to

operateaodprogt~mtheoscilloscopefromaGPl~
controller: see Ih@ TDS 340, lDS 360 & TDS 380
ProgrammerManualfor more informaban.
the MenuSystem
TDS 300 Series0sciHoscopesuse an intuitive userinterface.This intetiacc
reducesfront-panelclutter wh,ile allowing easyaccessto specializedfunctions
throughthe menu st~hxe.
The procedureon page2-10 illustrateshow to navigatein the menu structure. If
you areunfamiliar with this menu system,you may want to run through the
procedureseveraltimes to learn how you can accessfunctions and subfunctions.
Refer to Figure 2-l as necessary.
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Operatin: Basics
Tdumnjx ‘IDS360 --
-we”m -
,-,,
1 Pressany of the fmnt-panel
menubutloos 2 Selsctankm fmmthemain(bottom)
menu
oruseleftmost
button
topopupselections.
0
0
0
0
A#
3 SelodanitemfromIhesidemenu.
ifdisplayed 4 Adjudmenuitamvalues
withgeneral
purpose
knob.
Figure2-1: Usingmenus
1. Pushone of the indicated front-panelbuttons to call up a menu OSfunctions

This first menu is the main menu. Sometimesthe main tienu will bc a side
menu (Step3), but most main menusare bottom menus,
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2. Push a bottom menu button to selecta function, Oneof threethings result:
n If tbc function bas no subfunctions,it becomesactive. If it is a variable
function, you can now use the GeneralPurposeKnob to adjustit
(step4).
n If the function hassubfunctions,they appearon the side menu (step3).
n The leftmost bottom menu button sometimesactivatesa pop-up menu
(as shown in Figure 2-2). You can cycle throughthe pop-upmenu
options by repeatedlypressingthe button. Each selectioncrllls up
different bottom andside menus,
Figure 2-2: A pop-up menu

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3. Push a sick-menu button to select a subfunction.
4. Use the GeneralPurposeKnob to alter variable-functionor subfunction
settings.
5. Pressthe CLEAR MENU button to remove a menu from the scn:en.
TheTDS340,TIX 360,andTDS380comewilh two standard-accessory
probes.Usetheseprobesto conductsignalsto theoscilloscope.
For detailed
probespecifications
andinstructions,seetheinstructionmanualpackagedwith
theprobe.
Connecting a Probe Toconnecta probeto theoscilloscope,attachtheBNC endof thepro:bcto &her

theCH 1or CA 2 inpul.Be sureto twist theprobeendclockwiseuntil tie BNC
is fully locked.SeeFigure2-3.
Figure2-3: Connectinga probe
Compensating a Probe Usethefollowingprocedure

to compensate
theprobeeverytim,cyousetupyour
oscilloscope.
1. AttachtheprobeBNCconnectorto theCH 1inputandattachtheprobetip
10thePROBECOMPoutputsignalasshownin Figure24. Attach the
probesound clip to theouterringof theCH 2 ENC.
‘ES 340, -IDS 360 & ‘IDS 380UserM:
Figure2-4: Probecompensationsetup
2. PressAUTOSET. The oscilloscopedisplays the compensationwaveform. It

should resemblethe waveform shown in Figure 2-5.
I-1 II II II II II
0 0 0110 0110 0
Figure2-5: Compensationwaveform
2-I 3
Operating Basics
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3. Check that the wavefon indicatescomet compensation.isee Fi-ure 2-h).

the wawfm indicates over or undercompensation,use.tie tiigkcnt tool
ProvidCdwith the probe10adjust thecompensationas shown in Figure z-7,
n 1-L Probecompensatedcorrectly
ns?_ Probeundorcompensaied
Figure 2-6: How Probe compensation affects signals
Figure Z-7: Location of probe compensation adjustment
OperatinsBasics
Using Autoset
The TDS 300 Seriesautosetfeatureproducesa stable,triggereddisplay of
almost any input signal. To USCautosct,connecta $@a1 to either the CH 1 or
CH 2 input connector,andpressthe AUTOSET button (shown j,n Figure Z-8)
Figure 2-8: The AUTOSET button
Table 24 specifics the changesautosetmakesin your oscilloscopesetup.
table Z-l: Autoset defaults
Control Changed by autoset to

Selected channel If none already displayed, numetically lowesf of the displayed
channels
Acauire Mode I Sam&
Acquire Stop After RUN/STOPbutton only
Display Style vectors
Disolav
,, lntensitv
, - Overall If less than 50%. set to 75%
Display Format Yr
Horizontal Position Centered within the graticule window
Horizontal Scale 1As determined by the signal frequency
Horizontal Ime Base 1Main Only
Triqqer Position 1 Unchanged
TriggerType
Trigger Source Numerically lowest of the displayed channels (the selected
channel)
Triqqer Level 1 Midpoint of data for the triqqer source
Tnsaer Slope I Positive
Triaaer Coudina I DC
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I
Opcradn,n Basics
Table 2-l: Autoset defaults (co,-,t.)
Control
T$gar Holdoff
- --LYF _I
VerkcalScale As dehmined by the signal level
VerticalCoupling DC unless AC was previouslyset
AC remains unchanged
vet?iCalBandwidth Full
Vertical Offset 0 volts
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ppendix A: Specifications
This appendix conrains complete spcciftcationsfor the TDS 340, TDS 360, and
TDS 380. The specificationsaredivided into threesubsections,one for eachof
thm classes of traits: WarruttedCharacteristics,Typical Churacteriscics, and
Nominal Trails.
WarrantedCharacteristics
Warrantedcharacteristicsare describedin terms of quantifiable performance
limits that *arewarranted.This subsectionlists only warrantedcharacterktics.
NOTE In these tables, those warranted characteristics that ore checked in the
Pcrformancc Tests,starting on page B-5, appear in boldfnce type under lhe
column Name.
Performance Conclitions The electrical characteristicsfound in thesetablesof warrantedcharacteristics

apply when the oscilloscopehasbeen adjustedat an ambient remperaturc
between+20” C and+30” C, hashad a warn-up period of at least20 minntcs,
and is operatingat an ambient temperaturebctwcen-10” C and+55’ C (unless
otherwise noted). 0 I ‘C
7
Table A-l: Warranted characteristics -signal acquisition system
Name Description
Accuracy, DC Voltage Measurement, Measurement type 1DC accuracy
Average Acquisition Mode
Average of 216 waveforms i(2.0% x I(reading - Net Ofketl)l + Offset
I 1Accuracv+ 0.1 div\
Delta volts between any two averages of *(2-O% x lreadingl + 0.15 div + 0.3 mV)
216 waveforms acquired under the same
setup andambient conditions
Accuracy, DC Gain, Sample or 2%
Average Acquisition Modes
I
Pulse Response, Peak Detect and SeclDiv setting Minimum pulse width
Envelope Mode
5 sldiv - 25 wdiv lone
TDS 340: 10 psidiv - 5 n&v The greater of 10 ns or
TOS 360: 10 ps/div - 2.5 ns/div .OZx se&iv setting
TDS 380: 10 psldiv - 1 nsldiv
Appendix A: Specifications
-,-
TableA-l: Warranted characteristics -signal acquisition system (Cont.)
Name Description
Accuracy, Offset VoltslLliv setting 1Offset accuracy
2 mVidiv- 99.5 mV/div $491, x INet Offset’l
+ 3 mV + 0.1 div x Vldiv setting)
100 mV/div - 995 mV/div +_(0.4%x INet Offset’1
* 30 mV + 0.1 div x V/div setting)
1 Vldiv- 10 Vldiv +(0.4%x INet Offset’l
t 300 mV + 0.1 div x Vidiv setting)
Analog Bandwidth, DC coupled TDS 340: DC - ~100 MHz ,biL
TDS 360: DC-ZOO MHZ: DC - t180 MHz for 2 mV/div f u :,I
lTX 380: DC - ?400 MHz; DC - Z2250MHz for 2 mV/div I” \
,,-.--
CrossTalk (Channel isolation) 21OO:l at 50 MHz with equal Volt&iv settings on each channel ‘5 , I.
Input Impedance, DC-Coupled TDS 340: 1 MR il% in parallel with 20 pF 22.0 pF lil 0
TDS 360: 1 Mai1 % in parallel with 20 pF k2.0 pF <IL
TDS 380: 1 MfI +I% in parallel with 12 pFi2.0 pF LL
Input Voltage, Maximum *300 V (DC or AC) CAT II; derate at 20 dB/decade above 100 kHz to 13 V peakAC!at
3 MHz and above
Lower Frequency hmit, AC Coupled2 510 Hz
’ Net Offset : Offset - (Position x Volts/Div). Net offset is the voltage level at the center of the A-D converter dynamic
range. Offset Accuracy is the accuracy of this voltage level.
2 The AC Coupled Lower Frequency limits are reduced by a factor of IO when IOX, passive probes are used.
Table A-2: Warranted characteristics-time base system
Name Description
Accuracy, Long Term Sample Rate and *lo0 ppm over any 21 ms interval
Delay Time
Accuracy, Delta Xme Measuremems’v 2 For single-shotacquisitions using sample acquisitionmode and a bandwidth limit setting
of FULL:
i(l WI + 100 ppm x IReadingl t 0.6 ns)
For repetitive acquisitionsusing average acquisition mode with 216 averages and a
bandwidth limit setting of FULL:
k(1 WI + 100 ppm x Reading1 c 0.4 ns)
1 For input signals 25 divisions in amplitude and a slew rate of 22.0 diiisionslns at the delta time measurement points.
Signal must be acquired at a volts/division setting 25 mV/division.
2 The WI (waveform interval) is the time between the samples in the waveform record. Also, see the footnotes far Sample
Rate Range and Equivalent Time or lnferpolated Waveform Rates in Table A-11 on page A-8.
TDS 340, TDS 360 & ‘IDS 380 User Manual
n ..+.nnAi.r A. C*nn:cnnr:r.-,.
IIDescriotion
her Level, DC Coupled bigger source ( Sensitivity
3H1 or CH2 ?(3% of ISetting - Net Offset’1+ 0.2 div x
1voltsldivsetting + OffsetAccuracy)
Ztemal f(6% of ISettingl * 20 mV)
~xtemalll0 ?(6% of ISetting + 200 mV)
dge-Type Trigger, DC kigger source Sensitivity
:Hi or CH2 TDS 340: 0.35 divisionfrom DC to 20 MHz,
increasing to 1 div at 100 MHz
SDS 360: 0.35 divisionfrom DC to 50 MHz,
1TDS 380: 0.35 divisionfrom DC to 50 MHz.
ixtemal TDS 340: 50 mV from DC to 20 MHz,
increasing to 150 mV at lC10MHz
TDS 360: 50 mV from DC ‘to50 MHz.
increasing to 150 mV at 2C’OMHz
TDS 380: 50 mV from DC to 50 MHz.
~increasingto5OOmVat4OOMHz
.xtemal/l 0 TDS 340: 500 mV from DC:to,20 MHt,
increasing to 1.5 Vat 100 MHz
TDS 360: 500 mV from DC to 50 MHz,
increasing to 1.5 Vat 200 IMHz
TDS 380: 500 mV from DC to 50 MHz,
increasino to 5.0 Vat 400 MHz
MR *2% in parallel with 20 pF 22 pF
:300 V (DC or AC) CAT II; demte at 20 dB/decade above 100 kHz to 13 \I peak AC at
MHz and above
’ Net Offset: Offset- (Position x Volts/Div). Net Offset is the voltage level at the center of the A-D converter ‘dynamic
~~~“~~~;>~;;;,,~,
(; range. Offset Accuracy is the accuracy of this voltage level.
ir:‘::~.,,: ,’ ”
,‘+
/ ‘,;:F::: Mle A-4: Power Requirements
,‘,ii!;re:!
;::‘,, Name I Descriwtion
90 to 132 VACRM~,continuous range, for47 Hz through 440 Hz
range, for47 Hz through 63 Hz
power Cons”mptio”
1G5 Watts (120 VA)
p,,
Table A-5: Warranted characteristics -environmental
Name ckscription
Atmospherics (TDS 340) 1emperature:
-loo C to t55” C, operating:

-51 o C to +710 C, non-operating
FM&e humidity:
I to 95%, at or below t40” C1or to 75% from 141’ C to 455” C

rliitude:
To 15,000 ft (4570 m). operating;

to 40,000 ft (12190 m). non-operating
Atmospherics (TDS 360 or TDS 380) bmperature without diskette in floppy disk drive:
t4” C to *50” C, operating;
-22” C to t60” C. non-operating
$mpemture with diskette in floppy disk drive:
t10” C to GO0 C, operating or non-operating
lelative humidity without diskette in floppy disk drive:
to 80% at or below +29” C, or to 20% fmm +30° C to t50” C, operating;
to 90% at or below t40” C, or to 5% from +410 C to +SO’ C, non-operating;
lelative humiditywith diskette in floppy disk drive:
to 80% at or below +29’ C, or to 20% from +30” C to t50” C, operating or

non-operating
Muda:
To 15.000 ft (4570 m), operating;

to 40,000 ft (12190 m), nomoperating
Dynamics landom vibration without diskette in floppy disk drive:
0.31 g n~s. from 5 to 500 Hz, 10 minutes each axis, operating;

2.46 g RMS,from 5 to 500 Hz, 10 minutes each axis, non-operating
-- Appendix A: Specifications
Typical Characteristics
Typical characteristicsare describedin tCrmSof typical or averagepcrformancc.
Typical characteristicsare not warranted.
Table A-S: Typical characteristics -signal acquisition system
Name Description
Accuracy,DC Gain, Envelope T3% for secidiv settings from 5 SeclDiv to 25 t.rsec/div;
AcquisitionMode &2% for secldiv settings,fmm 10 Hsidivto 5 nsldiv (TDS 340);
12% for secldiv settings from 10 Hsidivto 2.5 nsidiv (TDS 360);
k2% for seddiv settinas from 10 us/div to 1 ns/div (TDS 3801
Accuracy,DC Voltage Measurement, Measurement type DC accuracy
Sample AcquisitionMode
Any Sample k(2.0% x (treading - Net Offset’l) + Offset
Accuracy+ 0.13 div + 0.6 mV)
Delta Volts between any two samples2 ?(2.0% x treading1+ 0.26 div + 1.2 mV)
acquired under the same setup and
ambient conditions
Frequency Limit, Upper, 20 MHz Eand- 20 MHz
width Limited
Step Response Settling Error VoiWDiv step Settling error (%)3
setting amplitude 100 ns 20ms
2 mV/div- 99.5 mV/div <2V 51 .o 50.1
100 mV/div - 995 mV/div 520 V 21.5 so.2
1 Vldiv- IO Vldiv 5200 v a.5 SO.2
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) 1OO:iat 60 Hz, reducing to 2O:l at SOMHz, with equal VoltslDivand Coupling settings
on each channel.
1 Net Offset : Offset - (Position x VoMDiv). Net Offset is the voltage level at the center of the A-D converter dynamic
range. Offset Accuracy is the accuracy of this voltage level.
2 The samples must be acquired under the same setup and ambient conditions.
3 The values given are the maximum absolute difference betieen the value at the end of a specified time interval after the
mid-level crossing of the step, and the value one second after the mid-level crossing of the step, expressed as a
percentage of the step amplitude,
TDS 340, TDS 360 & TDS 380 User Manual A-5
Appendix
.-,- A: Specifications
Table A-7: Typical characteristics -triggering system
requencies above 80 kHz. Attenuates signals below
2 The waveform interval (WI) is the time between the samples in the waveform record. Also see the footnote for the
characteristics Sample Rate Rang6 and Equivalent Time or Interpolated Waveform Rates in Table A+ on page A-8.
3 The minimum sensitivity for obtaining a stable trigger. A stable trigger results in a uniform, regular display triggered on
the selected slope. The trigger point must not switch between opposite slopes on the waveform, and the display must not
“roll” across the screen on successive acquisitions. The TRIG’D LED stays constantly lighted when the SEC/D/DIV setting
is 2 ms or faster but may flesh when the SEClOtVsetting is 10 ms or slower.
4 See the characteristic Sensitivify, Edge-Type Trigger, DC Coupledin Table A-3, which begins on page A-3.
Ta’ahkA-8; Typical characteristics-probe compensator output
Name Description
Output Voltage and Frequency, Characteristic
Probe Compensator
Voltage 5.0 V (low-high) into a 1 MQ load
Frequency 1 kHz
TDS 340, TDS 360 g: TDS 380 User Manllal
rence waveforms, stored setups, and cahbrahon constants are retained when there is no power to the
edby a lithium ply-carbon monofluoride battery.
Nominal traits aredescribedusing simple statementsof fact suchas “Two,

identical” for the trait “Input Channels,Number of,” ratherthan in terms of
limits that areperformdncc requirements.
Nominal traits-signal acquisition system
Range, Sample-Rate1~2 TDS 340: 10 Samples/s to 500 MSampiesisin a 1-Z-5 sequence
TDS 360: 10 Samples/s to 1 GSampleslsin a i-2-5 sequence
TDS 380: 10 Samples/s to 2 GSampiesisin a l-24 sequence
Range, Seconds/Div&sion TDS 340: 5 nsidiv to 5 tidiv in a 1-2.5-S sequence
IDS 360: 2.5 nsidiv lo 5 sidiv in a i-2.5-S SPOIIP~I)P
TDS 380: 1 ns/div to 5 sidiv in a i-2.5-5 sequence
Range, Time Base Delay Sime 16.5 ns to 50 seconds
Record Length 1,000 samples
’ The range of real-time rates, expressed in samples/second, at which a digitizer samples signals at its; inputs and stores
the samples in memory to produce a record of time-sequential samples
z The Waveform Rate (WR) is the equivalent sample rate of a waveform record. For a waveform record acquired by
real-time sampling Of a single acquisition, the waveform rata is the same as the real-time sample rate; for a waveform
created by interpolation of real-time samples from a single acquisition or by equivalent-time sampling of multiple
acquisitions, the waveform rate is faster than the real time sample rate. For all three cases, the waveform rata is
14Waveform Interval) for the waveform record, where the waveform interval (WI) is the time between the samples in the
waveform record.
Table A-12: Nominal traits-triggering system
Name Description
Range. Hold Off 500 ns minimum to 10 seconds maximum
Ranges, Trigger Level SoUrCe Range
Any Channel 212 divisionsfrom center of screen
External ‘-1.5 Volts
ExternalI1 0 +15 Volts
tine GO0 Volts

Formati and Field Rates, Video Ttigger Triggers from sync-negativecomposite video, 525 to 625 lines, 50 Hz to 80 Hz, intedaced
or noninterlaced systems with scan rates from 15 kHz to 65 kHz - such as NTSC, PAL,or
SCAM
TekProbe interface. ExternalTrigger Level one probe coding
Description
%inch UT.95 cm) diagonal, magnetic deflc . . . . .. - -. .- _._. ___,., _, J,
phosphor
640 pixels horizontally by480 pixelsvertically
Displayarea is 5.04 inch (12.92 cm) horizontallyby 3.7~” inrh
,,,“,, ICIRPpm\
,“.““” .,., ~rtidlv
.,_..,”-.,,
A Sin& araticule 401 x 501 oixels (8 x 10 divisions.
. . . with divisions
-...- that aw nnnroximatelv
-rr -.,
(Icm‘bvicml ’
Nominal traits - VO interface option
( Part of Option 14 I/O interface orTD3F14A 110interface field uuarade

,I kit: comolies with
1 IEEEStd 488-1987
Part of Option 14 110interface or TD3F14A l/O interface field upgrade kit: a g-pin male
DTE RS.232 interface that complies with EWTIA 574-90
Part of Option 14 110intetface or T03F14A l/O interface field upgrade kit; a 25qin, IBM
1PC.type, parallel printer interface that complieselectricallywith Centronics C332-44,
DB-9 rear panel Video connector; non-intetiaced, with levels that comply with ANSI
RS343A
VGA compatible at a 30.6 ktlz sync rate
Powersupply connector to supply power to the Option 3P Printer Pack
-_,,
fable A-16: Nominaltraits-mechanical characteristics
Standard TDS 340
12.7 kg (28 Ibs) when packaged for domestic shipment

Standard TDS 360 or TDS 360
Rackmount TDS 360 or TDS 360 6.6 kg (14.5 Ibs). plus weight of rackmount parts, forTDS 360 or TDS 360
14.7 kg (32.5 Ibs) when the rackmounted TDS 360 orTDS 380 is package
shipment
Rackmount conversionkit 4.5 kg (10 Ibs); 7.6 kg (17.5 Ibs) when kit is packaged for domestic shipmen
Overall Dimensions
Standard Instmment (Figure A-l) Height: 191 mm (7.5in) with feet and accessoriespouch installed
165 mm (6.5 in) without the accessoriespouch installed
Width: 362 mm (14.25 in) with handle
Depth: 471 mm (18.55 in) stand-atone instrument
490 mm (lg.28 in) with front cover installed
564 mm (22.2 in) with handle extended
Height: 178 mm (7 in)
Width:483mm(19in)
Depth: 472 mm (18.6 in) without handles: 517 mm (20.35 in) including handles
Appendix A: Specilications
Figure A-i: TDS 340, TDS 360, and TDS 380 dimensions
TDS 340, TDS 360 & TDS 380 User Manual A-11
-Appendix A: Specifications
TableA-lf: Certificationsandcompliances
EC Declaration of Conformity Meets intent of Directive8913WEEC for ElectromagneticCompatibilityand Low Voltage Directive
73/23/ECC for Product Safely. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specificationsas
listed in the OfficialJournal of the European Communities:
EMC Directive39/336/EEC:
EN 55011 Class B Radiated and Conducted Emissions’
EN 50081-i Emissions:
EN 60555.2 AC Power Line Hanonic Emissions
EN 50082-l Immunity:
EC 801-Z ElectrostaticDischarge immunity
IEC 801-3 RF EleclromagneticField Immunity2
lEC801-4 ElectricalFast Transient/BurstImmunity
IEC 601.5 Power Line Surge Immunity
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:

EN 61010-l Safety requirementsfor electricalequipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use
To maintain emission requirements when connecting to the I/O interface of this oscilloscope,
use only a high-qualiv, double-shielded (braid and foil) cable. The cable shield must have
low-impedance connections to both connector housings. The VGA cable must also have a
ferrite cars at both ends. Acceptable cables are listed in Table C-6 on page C-1.
’ Performance criteria: -0.3 divisionwaveform displacement, or SO.6divisionincrease in p-p
noise from 27 MHz to 500 MHz. Test conditions: both channel inputs terminated with
grounding caps, both channels set to 10 mV/div, both channels set to DC Coupling, trigger
source set to CH 1, acquisition mode sat to Sample, and time base set to 250 ps/div.
Underwriters Laboratories listing to Standard Wlil-1 for ElectricalMeasuringand ‘Test
Equipment. 34
Canadian Standards Associationcertified to Standard CANICSA-C22.2No. 1010.1-92. 3
1 These standards are North Atnelican interpretations of IEC 1010.
’ Conditions for certification:operating temperature -10” C to +55” C, maximum operating
altitude 2000 m, Safety Class I (IEC 1010-I Annex HI. Overvoltaae Cataaow II (IEC 1010-l
Annex J), Pollution Degree 2 (l&S 1010-1). ” ” ’ ’
FCC Compliance imissions comply with FCC Coda of Federal Regulations 47$Pan 15, Subpart B, ClassA Limits
CSACertified Power Cords :SA Certification includesthe prod&a and DOWWcords anorooriate for use in the Notth America
oower network. All other power cords supplied are approved f&the country of use.
OvervoltageCategory ?ategory: Examples of Productsin this Category:
:AT Ill Distribution-levelmains. fixed installation
:AT II Local-levelmains, appliances. portable equipment
:AT I Signal levels in special equipment or parts of equipment, telecommu-
nications. electronics
PollutionOeoree 2 IO not operate in environments where conductive pollutants may be present.
A-l 2 TDS 340, TDS 3GO & TRS 380 User Man@,
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ppendix B: Performance Verification
The procedurein this appendixverities that the ‘HIS 340, TDS 360, and
TDS 380 oscilloscopesmeet warrantedspecifications.Dcpcnding on what you
want to accomplish,you may prefer to perform anotherprocedureyou can find
elsewherein this manual.
To rapidly conCm th;lt this oscilloscopefunctions,just do the procedures
underSe~~.~ts, which begin on page l-5.
Advantages: This procedureis quick to do, requiresno externalequipment
or signal sources,andperforms extensivefunctional and accuracyrestingto
provide high confidencethat the oscilloscopeperforms propefl,y.You can use
it as a quick checkbefore making a seriesof important measurements.
To further check function&y, do the proceduresunderFunctional Tests chat
begin on page l-7.
Advantages: Thcsc proceduresrequireminimal additional time to perform,
require no additional equipment other thana StandaId-aCCCSSOry probe,and
more completely test the internal hardwareof this oscilloscope.You can use
them to quickly determineif the oscilloscopeis suitablefor pulting into
service,such as whenit is first received,
. If you needa more extensivecotirmation of performance,do the Per@r-
munch Tesrsin this appendix,beginning on pageB-5, after doing the
Functional and .%lfTestr just referenced.
Advantages: Theseproceduresadddirect checkingof warrantedspecifica-

tions. They requiremvre time andsuitable test equipment.(SeeEquipmcnllt
Required on page B-3.)
Conventions
Throughouttheseproceduresthe following conventionsapply:
Each testprocedureusesthe following generalformat:
Etle of Test
Equipment Required
lime Required
Prcrcquisites
Procedure
Refer to Figure B-l: “Main menu” refersto the menu that labels the seven
menu buttonsunder the display. “Side menu” refers to the mcnn that labels
TDS 340, TDS 360 & TDS 380 User Manual B-i
-AppendixB: Performance
Verification
thefive buttonsto theright of thedisplay.“Pop-upmenu”refersto a menu

thatpopsupwhena mainmenubuttonis pressed.
9 Whereinstnrctcdto usea front-panelbuttonor knob,selectCramamtin or
sidemenu,or verify areadoutor status message, thenameof thebuttonor
knobappearsin boldfacetype.
m Inst~ctionsfor menuselectionfollowthisformat:FRONT IPANEL
EU1TON -+ Pop-Up(if necessary) -+ Main MenuButton -+ SideMenu
Button. Forexample,“PushTRlCGER MENU -+ Type:Video+ ‘fkig-
ger On + Lines.”
Pop-UpMenu -
Md Menu
FigureB-l: Menulocations
T’LS 340, TDS 360 & TDS 380 UserManual
Aoucndix B: PerformanceVerification
Test Equipment
Theseproceduresuseexternal,traceablesignal sourcesto directly check
instrument perfotmancc.If your test equipmentdoes,not meet the minimum
requirementslisted in Table B-l, your test resultswill be invalid.
Table B-i: Test equipment
Item number
and description Minimum requirements Example Purpose
1. Termination
500 Impedance 50 R; connectors: Tektronixpari number Checking delaybelween
(two required) female ENC inpuf, male BNC 011-0049-01 channels
2. Cable, PrecisionCoaxial 50 0.91 cm (36 in), male to Tektronixpart number Signal interconnec!:ion
(Iwo required) male ENC connectors 012-0462-00
3. Connector, Female-BNC to dual-banana Tektronixpart number Several accuracytests
D&Banana 103-0090-00
4. Connector, Male-BNC to dual-female-BNC Tektronixpart number Checking trigger sensitivity
BNCT 103-0030-00
5. Coupler, Female-ENCto dual-male-BNC Tektronixpart number Checking delay between
Dual-Input 0670525-02 channels
6. Generator, DC Calibration Vanable amplitude to f110 V; Wavetek 9100 Calibration Checking DC offset, gain, and
accurecy to 0.1% System with Oplion 250 measurement accuracy
7. Generator, 200 kHz to 250 MHz: variable Wavetek9100 Calibration Checking bandwidth and trigger
Leveled Sine Wave, amplitude from 5 mV to 4 Vpp System with Option 250 sensitivity
Medium-Frequency into 50 R
6. Generator, 200 kHz to 400 MHz; variable Rohde & Schwarr SMY with Checking bandwidth and trigger
Leveled Sine Wave, amplitude from 5 mV to 4 V,., URV 35 Power Meter and sensitivity
High-Frequency’ into 50 n NRV-Z8 Power Sensor
9. Generator,lme Mark Variable marker frequency from Wavetek 9100 Calibration Checking sample rate and
10 ms to 10 ns; accuracy within System with Option 250 delay-lime accuracy
10. Probe, 10X. A P6109B (TDS &IO), P6111B Tektronixnumber Signal interconnection
included with this FDS 360), or P6114E P6109B(TDS340),P6111E
instrument (TDS 360) probe (TDS 360). or P61148
FDS 380)
’ The high frequency leveled sine wave generator is only required to verify the TDS 380, not the TOS 340 or TDS 360. If you
use the example equipment, refer to Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure on page E-14 for information on obtaining
a leveled output from an unleveled sine wave generator, If available, you can use a Tektronix 56504 Leveled Sine Wave
Generatior in place of the example equipment.
TDS 340, TDS 360 & ‘TDS 380 User Manual
CH2 VOLTYDIV 1V
Aat50mV +266 mV +314mV : :;,;

10mV 154.6 mV +65.4 mV
5mV -982 mV -998 rnv
Analog bandwidth
CHI 42.5 mV N/A
GH2 ,42.5 mV N/A
Long term sample rate and delay time accuracy
-2.0 Div +2.0 Div
Edge trigger sensitivity, DC coupled
Main Ttigger stable trigger N/A

Main Trigger-Falling stable trigger N/A
1 Generator set at -0.6 V.
2 Generator set at -0.9 V.
B-4
Aooendix B: Pcrformarxc Verification
Performance Test Overview

The proccdurcsarc in threegroupings:Signal Acquisition SystemChecks,?ime
Bass SystemChecks,andTriggering SystemChecks.They check ah the
characteristicsthat appearin boldface type und&Warranted Characteristicson
pageA-l.
Prerequisites The testsin this subsectioncomprisean extensive,valid confrrnation of

performanceand functionality when the following requirementsare met:
The cabinetmust bc installed.
You must have performedandpassedthe proceduresunderSelf Tests,on
page l-5 and thoseunderFunctional Tests,on page 1-7.
The digitizing oscilloscopemust have beenoperatingfor a warm-up period
of at least20 minutes, and must bc operatingat an ambient tcrnperature
between-10” C and +5S” C.
Signal Acquisition System Checks

These procedurescheck signal acquisition systemcharacteristicsthat are listed as
checkedunder WurrantedCharacteris6icsin the Specificationssccl:ion.
CheckDC Voltage
Measurement
Accuracy
n! WARNING.Pe~fom~anceof this procedurerequiresinput voltagestip to 98 VUC.

Contact with live circuits could causeinjury or death.Be sure to set the DC
calibration generatorto 0 vah bcforc connecting,disconnecting,and/or moving
the test hookuadurinz the oerformanceofchis orocedure.
Equipment Required: One dual-bananaconnector(Item 3). oneDC calibration

generator(Item 6), and oneprecision coaxial cable (Item 2).
Prerequisites: The oscilloscopemust meet the prerequisiteslisted on
pageB-5.
Procedure:
1. Set the output of a DC calibration generatorto 0 volts.
TDS 340. TDS 360 & TDS 380 User Manual B-5
-Appendix B: Pcrformancc
Verification
2. Connecttheoutputof a DC calibrationgenerator
througha dual-banana
connectorfollowedby a50 8 precisioncoaxialcableto CII 1. asshownin
FigureB-2.
DC Calibrator
Coaxialcable
FigureB-2:Hookup for DC voltage measurement accuracy check
3. PressSAVE/RECALL SETUP i Recall Factory Setup + OK Confirm

Factory Init.
4. Press ACQUIRE -+ Mode + Average 16.

5. PressMEASURE -t Select Measurement.
llllll/
i!
6. Presstic sidemenubuttonmore undlUKmenulabelMeanappears
in the
sidemenu.PressthesidemenubuttonMean.
7. Setthevertical SCALE to oneof thesettingslistedin TableE-2 thatyou
havenot yet checked. (Start with the first setting listed.)
8. PressVERTICAL MENU-t Position
9. TurntheGeneral Purpose Knob to settheverticalpositionto thesetting

listedin TableB-2. Thebaseline
levelmovesoff screen.
10. Pressthemainmenu button Offset.
11. Use the General Purpose Knob to setverticaloffsetto thesettinglistedin
‘fibk B-2 for thepresentverticalscalesetting.Thebaseline
levelremains
off screen.
B-6 TDS340,TDS360& TDS380UserManual
3
,_-, Appendix B: Performancr:Va’ificution
n
Table B-2: DC accuracy
Vertical scale Position Generator

setting setting (divs) Offset settina settina Accuracv limits
1V I +5 I +lOOV 1+98V 1+97-l V to t98.9 V
200 mV I +5 I*1ov I ea.4 v 1t8.28 V tot8.52V
50 mV I -5 l-l v I-IXV I -581 mV to 419 mV
5mV IO l-l v I -990 mV I -982 mV to -998 mV
12. Set the generatorto the level and polarity indicated in Table B-2 for the
vertical scale,position, and of&t settingsyou havemade.The DC test level
should appearon screen.(Ifit dots not rctum, the DC accuracycheekhas
failed for the presentvertical scalesetting of the currentchannel.)
13. Check that the readoutfor the measurementMean readouton screenis
within the limiti listed Forthe presentvertical scaleand position/offsct/gcn-
erator settings.
1,4. Repeatsteps7 through 13 until you have checkedall the vertical scale
settingslisted in Table B-2. Recordthe measurementsfor eachof the 50 mV
settings.
15. Subtract the second50 mV measurementfrom the first and comparethe
result to the “A at 50 mV” limits in Table B-2.
:16. Press WAVEFORM OFF; then,pressCH 2
17. Set the generatoroutput to 0 V.

18. Move the test hookup to the CH 2 input.
19. Repeatsteps5 through I5 for channel2.
20. Set the generatoroutput to 0 V,
2X. Disconnect the cable at the CH 2 input connector.
DC Gain Accuracy DC gain accuracyis verified by successfulcompletion of the self tesI:s and the
DC voltage measurementaccuracy(in the previous procedure).
Offset Accuracy Offset accuracyis verified by successfulcompletion of the Self Testsandthe DC

voltage measurementaccuracy(in the previous proccdurc).
TDS 340, TDS 360 & ‘I’D.5380 User Manual B-7

i
precisioncable(ItemZ), and one50B termination(Item 1).
TimeRequired:Approximately
20 minutes.
Prerequisites:SeepageB-5.
Procedure:
1. Connect,througha 50 !J precisioncableanda 50 9 terminalion,
thesine
waveoutputof a kvekd sinewavegenerator to CH 1 (seeFigureB-3). Set
theoutputof thegeneratorto a reference
frequencyof 50Hz.
NOTE Iiyou areverifying a TDS 380, you needa leveledsine wavegenerator

wit/za 400MHz oztputfrequency.He&rto SineWaveGenerator Leveling
Procedure on pageB-14jbr in@wation on obtaining a leveledoutput&m, an
unlcvekd sine uwe generam
L
Leveled
Sine Wave
Generator
owul
b- SO R Terminalion
Figure B-3: Hookupfor analogbandwidthcheck
1. PressSAVE/lZECAI,LSETUP+ RecallFactorySetup-+ OK Confirm

FactoryInit.
2. SetthehorizontalSCALEJO10ps/div.
3. PressTRIGGER MENU -+ Coupling-+ NoiseRej.
4. PressACQUIRE + Mode+ AverageX6.
5. PressMEASURE-+ High-Low Setup-+ Min-Mar.
6. PressthemainmenubuttonSelectMeasurement.Now pressthesidemenu
buttonmore untilthemenu labelPk-Pkappears
in thesidemenu.Pressthe
sidemenubuttonPk-Pk.
7. SettheverticalSCALEto 10mV/div.
TDS340,TDS360& TDS380UserManual
Appendix B: PerformanceVerification
8. Set the generatoroutput so the CHx Pk-Pk readoutequals60 :mV.

9. PressSET LEVEL TO 50% as necessaryto trigger the display.
10. Increasethe frequencyof the generatoroutput to 100 MHz (TDS 340),
200 MHz (TDS 360). or 400 MHz (TDS 380).
11. Set the horizontal SCALE to 5 ns/div (TDS 340), 2.5 ns/div (TDS 360), or
2.5 ns/div (TDS 380).
12. PressSET LEVEL TO 50% as necessaryto trigger the display.
13. Cheek that the Pk-Pk readouton screen(as shown in
Figure B-l) is 2 42.5 mV
First. increase the reference

frequency
IDrhe fesl frequency;
then decrease the horizontal
scale.
Second. read Ihe resutls

from the readout of
measuremenf Pk.Pk.
FigureB-4: Measuringanalogbandwidth
14. When fmishcd checking,set the horizontal SCALE back to the 10 @div
setting, and set the generatoroutput frequency back to 50 kHz.
15. PressWAVEFORM OFF to remove Channel 1 from the display.
16. PressCH 2 and move the hookup to the CH 2 input.
17. PressTRIGGER MENU + Source + CH 2.
18. Repeatsteps6 through 13 for CH 2.
AppendixB: Performance
-,I_ Veritication
19. Disconnect
thetesthookup from theCH 2 inputconnector.
Time BaseSystemChecks
Thisprocedurechec!~thosecharacteristics
that.relateto theMainandDelayed
time basesystemandarelistedascheckedunder Warrankd Chamctoirtics in
theSpcci$cations
section.
Check Long-Term Sample EquipmentRequired:Onetime-markergenerator(Item9), oneprecision

Rate and Delay Time coaxialcable,(Item2) andone50 Q termination(Item 1).
Accuracy
Time Required:Approximntcly5 minutes.
Prerequisites:SeepageB-5.
Procedure:
1. Connect,througha 50 Q precisioncoaxialcableanda50 Q termination,the
time-mtukoutputof a time-markergeneratorto CH 1, asshownin Fibwe
B-5. Settheoutputof thegeneratorfor 10msmarkers.
bl - SO II Termioafion
Figure B-5: Hookupfor sampleratecheck
2. PressSAVE/RECALLSETUP-+ Recall FactorySetup-+ OK Confirm

FactoryInit.
3. SettheverticalSCALEto 500mV/div.
4. PressSETLEVEL TO ,SO%:usethevcrticti POSITION knobto center
thetestsignalonscreen.
5. SetthehorizontalSCALEto 1 ms/div.
6. PXSSHORIZONTAL MENU-t Trigger Position-t Setto 10%.
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Appendix B: PerformanceVcrii%at,ion
7. Adjust the horizontal POSITION to move the trigger T to the right andon
to the screen.Continue to position the trigger T to align it to the cenler
vertical gaticulc lint.
x. Pressthe main menu button Time Rase;thenpressthe side menu button
Delayed Only.
Y. Set the hodzontal SCALE of the D (delayed)time baseto 1 ms/div. Then
usechcGeneral Purpose knob to set delay time to 10 ms.
‘10. Set the horizontal SCALE of the D (dclaycd)time baseto 500 ns/div.
NOTE Whenyou changethe SECDIV in step 10, the delay time readout
changesto IO.00001or 9.99999.This is normal and has rzza
effecton the
verijication
11. Check that the rising edgeof the marker crossesthe centerhorizontal
graticule line at a point within ti.0 divisions of the gratlcule cerner.
NOTE Onedivision ofdisplacementfrom the centergraticule correspondsto

a SOppm time baseerrox
12. Disconnectthe test hookup.
DeltaTimeMeasurement Della time measurcmcntaccuracyis verified by successfulcompletion of the

Accuracy previousprocedure.
Trigger System Checks

Theseprocedurescheck thosecharacteristicsthat relate to the trigger systemand
arelisted as checkedunder WarrantedCharacteristicsin the Spccificacnlions
section
CheckEdgeTrigger Equipment Required: One leveled sine wave gcncrator(Item 7 or 8), two
Sensitivity,DCCoupled precision 50 SZcoaxial cables(Item 2), one 50 Q tcrmlnation (Item I), andone
BNC T connector(Item 4).
Prerequisites: SeepageB-5.
TDS 340, TDS 360 & ‘IDS 380 User Manual B-11
-,AppendixB: Performance
Verification
1. PressSAVE/RECALLSETUPJ RecallFactorySetup+ OK Confrm

FactoryInit.
2. SettheverticalSCALE to 500mV/div.
3. Settie horizontalSCALEto 10n&iv.
4. PressTRIGGER MENU + Made-+ Nnmal.
5. PressACQUIRE -t Mode-+ Average16.
6. Connectone50 Q cableto theoutputof thesinewavegenerator.
Attacha
BNC T connectortv theotherendof thecable.Connecta second50 Q cable
to theochersideof theBNC T connector.
7. ConnecttheBNC T connectorto CH 1; connecttic cableto theEXTTRIG
inputthrougha 50 9 terminationasshownin FigureB-6.
ToEfl Trigger
50 n
Terrninah
FigureB-6:Hookup for triggersensitivitycheck
8. Scrthegeneratorfrequencyto 100MHZ (Trx 340).200MH;: (TDS360).or

400 MHZ (TDS 3SO).
9. PressMEASURE-t High-Low Setup-+ Min-Max

10. PressthemainmenubuttonSelectMeasurement.
11. Pressthesidemenubutton-more- until Amplitudeappears
in theside
menu.PressthesidemenubuttonAmplitude.
12. PressSETLEVEL TO 50%.
13. Setthetestsignalamplitudefor aboutonedivisiononscreen,Fineadjustthe
generator
outputuntil theCH I Amplitudereadoutindicates
theamplitude
is 500mV.(Readoutmayfluctuatearound500mV)
14. PressTRKGGERMENU + Slope.
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15. PKSSSET LEVEL TO 50%. Check that a stabletrigger is obtainedfor the
test waveform on both the positjve andnegativeslopes(seeEi~uccB-7).
(Use the side menu to switch betweentrigger slopes;usethe trigger LEVEL
knob to stabilize the trigger if required.) ,.
Second,
checkfor a Sable--
’ ’
FigureB-7: Measuringtrigger sensitivity
X6. PressWAVEFORM OFF.

17. PressCH 2.
1X. PressTRIGGER MENU + Source + Ch2.
19. Disconnectthe hookup from CEI 1 andcormectit to CH 2.
20. Set the vertical SCALE to 500 mV/ciiv.
21. RepeatstepsI4 and 15 for Channel2.
22. PressTRIGGER MENU -3 Source + EXT/lO.
23. PressMEASURE + Select Measrmnt + Amplitude.
24. Incrcascthe generatoramplitude until the amplitude measurementreads
1.5 V if you are checking a IDS 340 or TDS 360. Increasethe generator
amplitude until the amplitude measurementreads4.0 V if you are checking a
TDS 380.
1,. Connectthe equipmentas shown in Figure B-8.
2. Set the sine wave generatorto a referencefrequencyof 50 Wz.
3. Adjust me sine wave gcncramr amplitude to tic requirednumberof
divisions as measuredby the oscilloscope.
4. Note the reading on the level meter.
5. Changethe sine wave generatorto the desirednew frequency.
6. Input the correction factor for the new frequencyinto the level meter.
I. ,&djuS[ the sine wave _~cncrabr amplitude until the level mMH again
the value notedin step4. The signal amplimde is now correctly set
new frequency.
B-14 TDS 310, ‘IDS 360 & TD:
Appendix 6: Pcrfomance Vetification
FigureB-8: Hookupfar sine wave generatorleveling
‘IDS 340, TDS 360 8~TDS 380 User Manual
This appendixdcscribcsthe various options as well asthe standardand optional
accessuriesthat areavailable for the TDS 340. TDS 340, andTDS 380.
Options
Options include the following.
Option14: l/O Interfaces This option includes GPIB, RS-232, and Centronicsinterfaces,VGA video
output, and power for the DPU 411 printer. It also includesthe TDS 340,
TDS 360 & TDS 380 Programmer Manual.
You can connecta remotedisplay to the VGA 9.pin D cotmccmr on the rear
panel. Table C-6 on pageCA gives the part numberof a properly shielded
cable that is commercially available.
Becausedisplay manufacturersuse diffcrcnt pin combinationsand connectors,
you may find Ihe information in Table C-l helpful.
Table C-l: VGA output connector pins
Pin Signal
2 1Video (monochrome analog)
I
4 1Horizontal sync @ 31.5 kHz (VGA rate)
5 I Verticalsync
I
6. 7.6 Ground
OptionsAi-AS: Besidesthe standardNorth American, 110V, 60 Hz power cord, Tektronix ships

InternationalPowerCords any of five alternatepower cord configurationswith the oscilloscopewhen
ordcrcd by the customer(seeTable C-2).
Table C-2: International powercords

Option Power Cord
Al Universal European - 220 V, 50 Hz
A2 UK- 240 V, 50 Hz
A3 Australian- 240 V, 50 Hz
TDS 340, TDS 360 & TDS 380 user hhnUd
-AppendixC: OptionsandAccessories
Table C-2: international power cords (Cont.)
Option Power Cord

A4 North American - 240 V.60Hz ..
A5 Switzerland
- 220V,50Hz
LanguageOptions Languageoptionsprovideuserdocumentation
in followinglocallanguages
(see
TableC-3 for optionsandmanualpartnumbers):
Table C-3: Language options
Language option / Language User manual Reference

Std English / 070-9459-u 070.94wxx
I”1 French 070.9431
-xx
L3 1Gem-w I 070-9432-u
L4 Spanish 07O+I33~xy
L5 Japanese 070-9440-Xx 070.9441-XX
L7 Simple
Chinese 070.Q&7-xx
,.~
LR Standarc!
Chinese 070.9438-Xx
LQ Korean 070.9439xX
Warranty-Plus
Service Thek~hwin~ optionsaddto theservicesavailablewith thesYdndard,
warranty.
Options (Thestandardwarrantyappears
immediatelyfollowingthetitle pagein this
manual.)
n OptionM2: Tektronixprovidestbrceyearsof warrantyplustwo years
remedialservice.
n Option M3: Tektronix providestbrceyearsof warrantyplustwo years
remedialserviceandfourOscilloscope calibrations.
n OptionM8: Tektronixprovidesfour calibrations andfour performance
verifications,oneof eachin the secondthroughthefifth yearsof service.
TDS 340,‘IDS 360& TDS380UserManual
Accessories
The standardaccessorieslisted in Table C-4 come with the TDS 340, TIE 360,
andTDS 380. (Refer to Table C-3 for manual part numbers.)
Table C-4: Standard accessories
ACCWOry
Reference
User Manual
U.S. Power Cord
Probes (quantity two) PGIOSB10X Passive (TDS340)
Probes (quantity two) P611lB 10X Passive(TDS 360)
Probes (quantihtwo) P6114B 10X Passive (TDS 380)
ional Accessories
You can order the optional accessorieslisted in Table C-5.
Table C-5: Optional accessories
Accessory Part number

Scope Camera C9. Option 4, (includesAdapter
Hood 016-1154-01)
OscilloscopeCart
Rackmount Kit (for field conversion) 016-1166-00
Soft-Sided CarryingCase 016-1156-01
Carrying Case 016-0792-01
Deluxe Transit Case 016-1157~00
Front Cover 200-3232-02
AccessonesPouch 016-1159.00
I/O Interface Field Upgrade Kit TD3F14A
Docuwave waveform capture utilitysoftware for the PC S60 DWAV
Printer,bubble-jet, 360 dpi, 63 cps, plain paper HC 220
Printer,portable thermal, 112 mm paper DPU 411
Paper for DPU 411 minter. package of five Tolls I 006-7560.00
Programmer Manual 1070.9442-xX
Service Manual I 070”9435-XX
Appendix C: Options and Accessories
Accessory Probes
Thesearc other types of probesyou can use with the TDDS340,TDS 360, and
TDS 380. You can orderthe following probesseparately:
I P61OlB 1X PassiveProbe
n P6129B Switchable 1X-10X PassiveProbe(not recommendedfor the
TDS 360 or TDS 380)
n P6408 ‘IT Logic Probe
n PS 100 High Voltage Probe
q P5200 High-Voltage Differential Probe

m AM503S DC/AC Current ProbeSystem
m P6561AS SMD Small-Geometry Probe
Accessory Cables
Table C-6 lists cables you can use with the TDS 340, TDS 360, and‘IDS 380.
You can order them separately.
TableC-6: Accessorycables
Cabletype Part number

GPIE.1 meter (3.3 feet) 012-0991-01
GPIE, 2 meter (6.6 feet)
K-232, e-pin female to g-pin female connectors, null
modem, 76 inch (for AT style computers)
RS-232. g-pin female to 25pin female connectors, null
modem, 76 inch (for PC style compwers)
K-232, S-pinfemale to 25pin male connectors, null 012.1298-00
modem, 9 feet (forserial interface plinks)
135-232. g-pin female to 25.pin male connectors, 15 feet
(for modems)
Centronics, 25.pin male to 36.pin Centronics, 012.1214-00
2.4 meter (8 feet) (for parallel printer interfaces)
NEW VGA video cable. (Use an appropriate adapter
when other than a e-pin monitor connection is needed.)
TDS 340, TDS 360 & TDS 380 User ManUd
D: General Care and Cleaning
Protect tic oscilloscopefrom adverseweatherconditions.The oscilloscopeis not

waterproof.
CAUTION.To avoid damageto the oscilloscope,do not exposeit to sprays,

A! liauids. or solvennt~.
Inspectthe oscilkcope as often as operatingCOnditionS rCqUire. To clean the

oscilloscopeexterior,perform the following steps:
1. Remove loose dust on the outsideof the oscilloscopewith a lint-free cloth.
Use careto avoid scratchingtic clear plastic display filter.
2. Use a soft cloth or papertowel dampcncdwith waterto cleanthe oscillo-
scope.You can use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution for more efficient
cleaning.
CAUTION.i71awid damageto the surfhce of the oscilloscope,do not USL’nny

A! abrasive or chemical cleaninn apent,s.
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General Safety Summary .................................... vii

lntrnduction ............... . ............................... >l

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Saving and Recalling Waveforms

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Figure l-l: The ON/STBY button .............................. l-3

Figure 2-l: Using menus ............................... ,,..... 210

Figure 3-l: The VERTICAI, MENU button .................... >3

Figure 3-23: Cursor measurement of an FFT waveform .......... 3-35

Figure B-l: Menu locations ................................. o-2

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Table 2-l: Autoset defaults ............................ .,..... 2-15

Table 3-l: Measurement definitions ........................... 3-19

Table A-l: Warranted characteristics-signal acquisition system . A-l

Table R-1,: Test equipment .................................. K-3

Table C-l: VGA output connector pins ........................ C-l

TDS 340, TIX 360 & TDS 380 User Mdnual

5. PresstheON/STBYbuttonto powerup theoscilloscope

Figure I-1:The ONISTBY button

Line Fuse Replacement

I. Have handy a flat-bladedscrewdriver

m35 340, TDS 360 & TDS 380 ‘User Manual

TDs 340. ms 360 & ‘IDS 380 user ,Manual

This procedureusesinternlll routinesto verify that the oscilloscopefunctions and

360& -IDS 380User Manual

First, display lheGAL menu.

Third. run a signal palh -

Figure I-3: Verifyingadjustmentsand signal pathcompensation

8. PressSipnti Pathand thenpresstbc sidemenubuttonOK Compeasate

TDS 340,T’DS360& TDS380UserManual

NOTE Thisprocedureverifiesfunctions; that is, ii verifies that oscilloscope

Equipment Required: One P6109B (TDS 340),P6111B(TIX 360), or I?61146

Time Required: Approximately 5 minutes.

Figure 1-4: Hookup for functional test

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2. Frcsstie front-panelbuttonSAVEmCALL, themain-menubul:tonRecall

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340, TDS 360 & TDS 380 UserManual

This chapterbegins with tight illustrations that identify anddcscr’lbceach

Display and Power Controls

The SideMenubuttaxi provide

The ONETBYbutiontoggles The MainMenu buttonsprovideacces to

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The SCALEknobcontrolsthe vefliwl

Probecornpens& output.see ’ The WAVEFORM OFFbutronturns

The HORIZONTAL MENUbuttonM/ISup

The SCALEknobrnntrolsthe horizontal

-IDS 340,TDS 360&~~S380UscrManual 2-3

The General PurQOSe Knob controls many

The CURSOR bunon ~1x11sup the cursor

The DISPLAY button calls up the display

Showswhat patsof Ihe waveformrecord16dlsplayed.

Chanoeiground The sidemew offersa

The Channelreadout The Triggerreadoulshows