Tektronix TDS1000- and TDS2000- Sprinkler User Manual


 
Application Examples
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TDS1000/2000-Series Digital Oscilloscope User Manual
To view the input and output of the circuit in an XY display, follow
these steps:
1. Push the CH 1 MENU button and set the Probe option
attenuation to 10X.
2. Push the CH 2 MENU button and set the Probe option
attenuation to 10X.
3. Set the switches to 10X on the P2200 probes.
4. Connect the channel 1 probe to the input of the network, and
connect the channel 2 probe to the output.
5. Push the AUTOSET button.
6. Turn the VOLTS/DIV knobs to display approximately the same
amplitude signals on each channel.
7. Push the DISPLAY button.
8. Push the Format option button and select XY.
The oscilloscope displays a Lissajous pattern representing the
input and output characteristics of the circuit.
9. Turn the VOLTS/DIV and VERTICAL POSITION knobs to
optimize the display.
10. Push the Persist option button and select Infinite.
11. Push the Contrast Increase or Contrast Decrease option buttons
to adjust the contrast of the screen.
As you adjust the ambient temperature, the display persistence
captures the changes in the characteristics of the circuit.