Tektronix TPS2012B, User Manual

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Communications (RS-232, Centronics, and RS-232/USB)
Use the communications functions of the oscilloscope to do the following tasks:
Send a screen image to an external device (printer or computer)
Set up and test the RS-232 interface
Set up and use the RS-232/USB cable
WARNING.
Do not fl oat the TPP0101 or TPP0201 probe reference lead to >
30 V
RMS
. Use the P5120 probe ( fl oatable to 600 V
RMS
CAT II or 300 V
RMS
CAT III)
or similarly rated, passive, high voltage probe (not the ground referenced P5100
probe), or an appropriately rated, high voltage, differential probe when
fl oating
the reference lead above 30 V
RMS
, subject to the ratings of such high voltage probe.
To avoid electric shock when using probes with exposed metal parts, do not
connect the reference lead to voltages above 30 V
RMS
.
The oscilloscope power-up banner displays a warning message similar to that
shown above. The
fi rst RS232 command that the oscilloscope receives will clear
this warning message.
Sending a Screen Image to an External Device
The oscilloscope lets you send a screen image to an external device, such as
a printer or computer.
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