Tektronix DG2020A, User Manual

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DG2020A, P3410, & P3420 User Manual
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Preface
This is the User Manual for the DG2020A Data Generator, P3410 TTL Pod, and
the P3420 Variable Pod.
Getting Started covers the features of the DG2020A, initial inspection, options
and accessories, installation procedures, and power on and off procedures. In
particular, the installation section covers the procedures required prior to turning
on the unit and points that require special care or caution.
Operating Basics starts out by introducing the terminology used with the
DG2020A. Next it presents the internal structure, operating principles, basic
operating procedures, and numeric input methods. Finally, this section describes
the operating procedures for outputting waveforms using this instrument by
presenting simple examples.
Reference describes the functions and use of this instrument’s main menus in
detail.
Appendices describe product specifications, performance verification instruc-
tions, and other information.
Related Manuals
Other documentation for the instrument includes:
The DG2020A Programmer Manual (Tektronix part number 071-0054-XX)
explains how to control the DG2020A with a computer through the GPIB or
RS-232-C interface. This manual is a standard accessory.
The DG2020A Service Manual (Tektronix part number 071-0055-XX)
provides information to maintain and service DG2020A, and provides a
complete board-level description of the instrument’s operation. This manual
is an optional accessory.
Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this manual.
Names of front panel controls and menu item names are printed in the
manual in bold with the same case (e.g., initial capitals, all upper case) as
they appear on the unit itself.