Acquisition Modes

Peak Detect - High frequency and random glitch capture. Captures glitches as narrow as 12 ns typical using acquisition hardware at all time/div settings from 5 μs/div to 50 s/div.

Sample - Sample data only.

Average - Waveform averaged, selectable: 4, 16, 64, 128.

Single Sequence - Use the Single Sequence button to capture a single triggered acquisition sequence at a time.

Scan/Roll Mode - At acquisition time base settings of ≥100ms/div .

Trigger System (Main Only)

Trigger Modes - Auto, Normal, Single Sequence.

Trigger Types

Edge (rising or falling) - Conventional level-driven trigger. Positive or negative slope on any input. Coupling selections: AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject.

Video - Trigger on all lines or individual line, odd/even or all fields from composite video, or broadcast standards (NTSC, PAL, SECAM).

Pulse Width (or Glitch) - Trigger on a pulse width less than, greater than, equal to, or not equal to a selectable time limit ranging from 33 ns to 10 sec.

Trigger Source

2-channel model - CH1, CH2, Ext, Ext/5, Ext/10.

4-channel models - CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Ext, Ext/5, Ext/10.

Trigger View

Displays trigger signal while trigger view button is depressed.

Trigger Signal Frequency Readout

Provides a frequency readout of the trigger source with 6-digit resolution.

Cursors

Types - Voltage, Time.

Measurements - ΔT, 1/ΔT (frequency), ΔV, dv/dt*³, di/dt*³.

*³ Requires TPS2PWR1 power application package.

Measurement System

Automatic Waveform Measurements - Period, Frequency, +Width, –Width, Rise time, Fall time, Max, Min, Peak-to-Peak, Mean, Cycle RMS.

Waveform Processing

Operators - Add, Subtract, Multiply, FFT.

FFT - Windows: Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular; 2048 sample points.

Sources -

2-channel models: CH1 - CH2, CH2 - CH1, CH1 + CH2, CH1 × CH2.

4-channel models: CH1 - CH2, CH2 - CH1, CH3 - CH4, CH4 - CH3, CH1 + CH2, CH3 + CH4, CH1 × CH2, CH3 × CH4.

Autoset Menu - Single-button, automatic setup of all channels for vertical, horizontal and trigger systems, with undo autoset.

Autorange - Allows the user to change test points without resetting the oscilloscope.

Autoset Menu for Multiple Signal Types

Nonvolatile Storage

Display Characteristics

Display - 1/4 VGA, passive color LCD with color on black background with adjustable multi-level contrast and brightness controls.

Interpolation - Sin(x)/x.

Display Types - Dots, vectors.

Persistence - Off, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, infinite.

Format - YT and XY.

I/O Interface

Printer Port (standard) - Centronics-type Parallel.

Graphics File Formats – TIFF, PCX (PC Paint Brush), BMP (Microsoft Windows), EPS (Encapsulated Postscript) and RLE.

Printer Formats – Bubble Jet, DPU-411, DPU-412, DPU-3445, Thinkjet, Deskjet, Laser Jet, Epson Dot (9- or 24-pin), Epson C60, Epson C80.

Layout – Landscape and Portrait.

RS-232 Port (standard) - 9-pin DTE.

RS-232 Programmability - Full talk/listen modes. Control of all modes, settings and measurements. Baud rate up to 19,200.

Mass Storage CompactFlash® Memory -

• Accepts any Type 1 CompactFlash® card, up to and including 1 GB (card not included).

Built-in Clock/Calendar

OpenChoice PC Communications Software -

• Seamless connection from oscilloscope to PC through RS-232.

• Transfer and save settings, waveforms, measurements, and screen images.

• Includes a Windows desktop data transfer application in addition to convenient Microsoft Word and Excel Toolbar Add-ins.

Environmental and Safety

Temperature -

Operating: 0 °C to +50 °C.

Non-operating: -40 °C to +71 °C.

Humidity - TPS2000 Series oscilloscopes are not intended for use in wet or damp conditions.

Operating:

high: 50 °C / 60% RH.

low: 30 °C / 90% RH.

Non-Operating:

high: 55 °C to 71 °C / 60% RH max wet bulb.

low: 30 °C to 0 °C / < 90% RH max wet bulb.

Altitude -

Operating: up to 3,000 m.

Non-operating: 15,000 m.

Pollution Degree 2 - Do not operate in an environment where conductive pollutants may be present (as defined in IEC61010-1:2001).

Enclosure Rating - IP30: when the CompactFlash® card and power analysis software are installed (as defined in IEC60529:2001)

Electromagnetic Compatibility - Meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC. Meets or exceeds: Australian EMC Framework, demonstrated per Emission Standard AS/NZS 2064.1/2.

General Certifications - Russian GOST EMC regulations; Chinese Metrology Certification (CMC).

Safety - UL61010-1: 2004. CAN/CSA22.2 No. 1010.1: 2004. EN61010-1: 2001.

Do not float the P2220 probe common lead to >30 V_RMS. Use the P5120 (floatable to 600 V_RMS CAT II or 300 V_RMS CAT III) or similarly rated passive, high-voltage probe or an appropriately rated high-voltage, differential probe when floating the common lead above 30 V_RMS, subject to the ratings of such high-voltage probe.

CAT Ratings

Overvoltage Categories

Materials - TPSBAT battery contains less than 8 grams equivalent Lithium.

Physical Characteristics