Instruction Manual 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module 071-1298-01 This document applies to firmware version 1.00 and above. Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service. www.tektronix.
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Table of Contents General Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii v Contacting Tektronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi The TekConnect Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 1: The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module . . . . . . . . Figure 2: TekConnect Probe Interface Module inputs and outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 3: Extender cable connection to the sampling oscilloscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 4: Installing the sampling module into the TekConnect Probe Interface Module . . . . . . .
General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
General Safety Summary Symbols and Terms Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product: DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
Service Safety Summary Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service procedures. Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present. Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Service Safety Summary Contacting Tektronix Phone 1-800-833-9200* Address Tektronix, Inc. Department or name (if known) 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive P.O. Box 500 Beaverton, OR 97077 USA Web site www.tektronix.com Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1* Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2* Technical support Email: techsupport@tektronix.com 1-800-833-9200, select option 3* 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific time * vi This phone number is toll free in North America.
Getting Started The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module is an adapter that allows you to use TekConnect probes with CSA8000 and TDS8000 Series sampling oscilloscopes and 80E0X sampling modules. The interface is comprised of an enclosure that houses a compartment for one 80E0X electrical sampling module and two TekConnect probe inputs. The interface connects to the sampling oscilloscope through a permanently attached 1 meter extender cable.
Getting Started The following electrical sampling modules are recommended for use with the TekConnect Probe Interface Module. Recommended Tektronix sampling modules Description 80E011 Single channel, 50 GHz 80E022 Dual channel, 12.5 GHz 80E032 Dual channel, 20 GHz 80E042 Dual Channel, 20 GHz with TDR 80E061 Single channel, 70 GHz 1 Requires 2.4/1.85 mm to 2.92 mm SMA adapter (Tektronix part number 011- 0157- 00, standard with these sampling modules).
Getting Started Standard Accessories Table 1 lists the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module features and standard accessories. Table 1: 80A03 features and standard accessories Accessory Description Semi-Rigid Cables. Consists of two semi-rigid SMA-to-SMA cables for connecting the electrical sampling module to the TekConnect Probe Interface Module, Tektronix part number 174-4857-xx. Statement of compliance Statement of compliance.
Getting Started Installing the TekConnect Probe Interface Module Figure 2 shows the TekConnect Probe Interface Module and locations of the sampling module and probe inputs. The extender cable on the rear of the interface connects to the sampling oscilloscope front panel. Extender cable Sampling module TekConnect probe input Semi-rigid cable Figure 2: TekConnect Probe Interface Module inputs and outputs Installing the TekConnect Probe Interface Module consists of the following steps: 1.
Getting Started Connecting the Interface Module to the Sampling Oscilloscope To install the TekConnect Probe Interface Module Extender Cable into the front panel of the sampling oscilloscope, perform the following tasks: CAUTION. To prevent damage to the sampling module, never install or remove a module when the sampling oscilloscope is powered on or when either input connector is left unprotected. Follow the precautions described in your sampling module and oscilloscope manuals to avoid damage. 1.
Getting Started Installing the Sampling Module To install the sampling module into the front panel of the TekConnect Probe Interface Module, perform the following tasks: CAUTION. Sampling modules are inherently vulnerable to static damage. Always observe static-safe procedures and precautions as outlined in your sampling module user manual. 1. Verify that the sampling oscilloscope is powered off; if necessary, toggle the front-panel On/Standby switch. 2.
Getting Started Installing the Semi-Rigid SMA Connector Cables To provide a signal path between the sampling module and the TekConnect Probe Interface Module, perform the following tasks: 1. Connect your wrist strap to the antistatic connector on the front of the sampling oscilloscope. 2. Use the two semi-rigid SMA cables (included with this product) to connect the TekConnect Probe Interface Module to the sampling module as shown in Figure 5.
Getting Started Installing the TekConnect Probe The TekConnect probe features a spring-loaded latch that provides audible and tactile confirmation that a reliable connection has been made to the TekConnect Probe Interface Module. NOTE. It is not necessary to power off the sampling oscilloscope when removing or installing a TekConnect probe. To connect a TekConnect probe to the TekConnect Probe Interface Module, perform the following tasks: 1.
Getting Started Performing a Functional Check To verify that the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module is functioning properly, perform the following procedure. Refer to Table 2 for a list of recommended equipment.
Getting Started 4. Connect the probe: a. Attach the P7000 Series probe to the Channel A input of the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module. b. Install the probe tip onto the probe tip adapter. Figure 7: Equipment setup for functional check 5. Set up the channel for test: a. On the sampling oscilloscope, press the channel button to select the channel that is connected. The Channel button lights, the sampling module LED lights, and the selected channel on the sampling oscilloscope becomes active. b.
Getting Started 6. Verify the channel operation: a. Verify the LED on the TekConnect Probe Interface Module for the channel under test is Green. b. On the sampling oscilloscope verify the probe model, serial number, scale, dynamic range, impedance, and other information by selecting the Utilities > System Properties > Probes menu for the channel under test. NOTE. The sampling oscilloscope displays the first six characters of the TekConnect probe model and truncates the remaining characters.
Getting Started Calibrating the TekConnect Probe Interface Module The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module requires no internal calibration. However, after installing any sampling module, you should run a compensation procedure from the sampling oscilloscope. This ensures that the entire test system meets warranted accuracy specifications with the TekConnect interface and probe attached. Refer to your sampling module, probe, and oscilloscope manuals for specific calibration procedures.
Operating Basics This section contains information you need to operate the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module. Understanding the Controls The 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module front panel has one multi-color LED for each channel. During power on and normal operation, the LEDs report red, green, or off as explained below. The TekConnect Probe Interface Module contains no additional user controls. Power On Status Probe Status H Red.
Operating Basics Triggering the Sampling Oscilloscope Use the following procedures to set up the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module to trigger and view signals on CSA8000 and TDS8000 Series sampling oscilloscopes. Trigger Bandwidth Considerations The TekConnect Probe Interface Module supports many models of TekConnect probes.
Operating Basics Table 3: Recommended equipment for triggering setups (cont.) Triggering CSA8000 and TDS8000 Series Oscilloscopes To trigger only To trigger and view a signal Compatible TekConnect probe. See page 1. Compatible TekConnect probe. See page 1. (1) SMA cable, 0.5 m1 (3) SMA cables, 0.5 m1 Torque wrench, SMA 5/16, 8 in-lb Torque wrench, SMA 5/16, 8 in-lb ------------------------------ (1) 6 dB power divider2 1 Tektronix part number 174-1427-00. 2 Tektronix part number 015-0565-00.
Operating Basics NOTE. Do not connect any other accessory to the sampling oscilloscope Trigger Probe power port, or use the disconnected sampling module channel for any other purpose while using this setup. Doing so may cause confusion that can lead to measurement errors.
Operating Basics H You can view probe characteristics in the system properties menu for the measurement channel. If you use the sampling oscilloscope Trigger Direct input, it is recommended that you set the trigger level on the oscilloscope to 0 volts and control the trigger level by directly assigning the vertical offset for the probe at the probe tip.
Operating Basics Triggering and Viewing Signals on CSA8000 and TDS8000 Series Oscilloscopes To set up the TekConnect Probe Interface Module to trigger CSA8000 and TDS8000 Series Oscilloscopes, do the following: 1. Remove the semi-rigid cable that connects the CH B TekConnect Probe Interface Module to the sampling module. See Figure 8 on page 15. 2. Use a 0.5 m SMA cable to connect the 6 dB (2X) power divider to the disconnected CH B SMA connector on the TekConnect Probe Interface Module. See Figure 11. 3.
Operating Basics NOTE. Do not connect any other accessory to the sampling oscilloscope Trigger Probe power port. Doing so may cause confusion that can lead to measurement errors. If you use the sampling oscilloscope Trigger Direct input, it is recommended that you set the trigger level on the oscilloscope to 0 volts. With this configuration, you can control the trigger level by directly assigning the vertical offset for the CH B probe at the probe tip.
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Reference This section contains information you may need to take measurements or to avoid damaging the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module. Avoiding Damage from Overvoltage Know your signal source. If it is capable of delivering overvoltages, it is safer to not depend on the signal source settings for protection, but instead use an external attenuator that protects the input from the worst-case conditions.
Reference CAUTION. To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, install 50 Ω terminations (Tektronix part number 015-1022-xx) on the sampling-module connectors before removing the sampling modules from an instrument or when it is not in use. Store the sampling module in a static-free container, such as the shipping container.
Specifications This section lists the electrical, environmental, and physical characteristics of the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module. Specifications listed in this section are guaranteed unless labeled “typical.” Typical specifications are provided for your convenience and are not guaranteed. The electrical characteristics listed in Table 4 are valid when the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module operates within the environmental conditions listed in Table 5 on page 23.
Specifications Table 5: Environmental characteristics (cont.) Characteristic Description Altitude Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) Nonoperating 12,190 m (40,000 ft) Mechanical Shock 50 g half-sine: 11 ms Table 6: Physical characteristics Characteristic Description Weight1 2.04 kg (4.5 lbs) Dimensions Height: 110 mm (4.250 in) Width: 70 mm (2.750 in) Depth: 42 mm (1.625 in) Cable Length, nominal 1 m (3.28 ft) 1 24 Does not include accessories and shipping container.
Maintenance This section contains information you can use to clean and maintain your equipment. Inspecting and Cleaning Remove accumulated loose dust from the TekConnect Probe Interface Module and sampling module with a soft cloth or brush. Remaining dirt may be removed with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent and water solution, or use isopropyl alcohol. Do not immerse any equipment in cleaning solutions or use abrasive cleaners. CAUTION.
Maintenance Product Requires Service The following conditions indicate an internal failure. See page vi for information on contacting Tektronix for service. H No LED activity at power on. H LEDs are inactive on a single channel. H LED response is inconsistent when connecting the same probe alternately to both channels. Replacing Parts Refer to the Replaceable Parts section on page 27 for a list of customer replacement parts.
Replaceable Parts This section contains a list of the replaceable parts for the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix field office or representative. Changes to Tektronix products are sometimes made to accommodate improved components as they become available and to give you the benefit of the latest improvements.
Replaceable Parts Using the Replaceable Parts List This section contains a list of the mechanical and or electrical components that are replaceable for the 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. The following table describes each column in the parts list.
Replaceable Parts 1 16 17 15 2 14 13 12 3 11 10 4 9 5 6 8 1 7 Figure 12: 80A03 replaceable parts 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual 29
Replaceable Parts Replaceable parts list Fig. & index number Tektronix part number 12-- 1 200-- 4827-- 00 12-- 2 174-- 4856-- 00 2 CA,ASSY;SP,ELEC,SEMI-- RIGID COAX, 0.
Replaceable Parts Manufacturers cross index Mfr.
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