Tektronix TPS2012B, User Manual

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Preface
This manual contains operating information for the TPS2000B Series Digital
Storage Oscilloscopes. The manual consists of the following chapters:
The Getting Started chapter brie fl y describes features of the oscilloscope
and provides installation instructions.
The Operating Basics chapter covers operating principles of the oscilloscopes.
The Understanding Oscilloscope Functions chapter describes basic operations
and functions of an oscilloscope: setting up the oscilloscope, triggering,
acquiring data, scaling and positioning waveforms, and taking measurements.
The Application Examples chapter provides examples on how to solve a
variety of measurement problems.
The Math FFT chapter describes how to use the Math Fast Fourier Transform
function to convert a time-domain signal into its frequency components
(spectrum).
The Communications chapter describes how to set up the RS-232 and
Centronics ports to use the oscilloscope with external devices, such as printers
and computers.
The Removable Mass Storage chapter describes how to use a CompactFlash
card and oscilloscope functions available when a card is in use.
The
Managing TPSBAT Battery Packs chapter describes how to use, charge,
calibrate, and replace battery packs.
The Reference chapter describes the selections or available range of values
for each option.
The Appendix A: TPS2000B Speci fi cations chapter includes electrical,
environmental, and physical speci fi cations for the oscilloscope.
The Appendix B: TPP0101 and TPP0201 Series Probes Information chapter
includes information on and speci fi cations for the TPP0101 and TPP0201
probes.
The Appendix C: Accessories chapter brie fl y describes standard and optional
accessories.
The Appendix D: Cleaning chapter describes how to take care of the
oscilloscope.
The Appendix E: Default Setup chapter contains a list of the menus and
controls with the default (factory) settings that are recalled when you push
the
Default Setup front-panel button.
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