Tektronix TBS2000B Series User manual

TBS2000B Oscilloscope

Demo Guide

Table of Contents
2
TBS2000B Series Oscilloscopes
About This Guide & Required Equipment
Setting up the Equipment
Front Panel Tour
Understanding the Display
Demos
1.Activating HelpEverywhere Tips
2.Using the Scope Intro Built-in Handbook
3.UsingAutoset toAcquire a Waveform
4.Triggering the Scope
5.Using Pan and Zoom to Navigate through Long Records
6.Using Cursors to Measure Time andAmplitude
7.MakingAutomated Measurments
8.Using an FFTtoAnalyze Signal’sFrequency Spectrum
9.Saving Screen Images
10.Setting up a Wireless Connection
11.Remote Instrument Control With Ethernet
Bonus Demos
12.Create and load custom courseware 
13.Configure a lab of instruments with TekSmartlab software
14.Create trend plots using TekBench software

TBS2000B Series Oscilloscopes

The TBS2000B offers the biggest display and longest record length in its class, so you can

see more of your signals. It offers a powerful set of measurement and analysis tools with

built-in tips make them easy to use.

Key performance specifications

◦200, 100, 70 MHz bandwidth models

◦2and 4 analog channel models

◦Up to 2 GS/s sampling rate

◦9-inch WVGAcolor display

◦15 horizontal grids for 50% more signal

◦TekVPI™probe interface supports active

differential, and current probes with

automatic scaling andunits

◦Wi-Fi dongle supports wireless connectivity

◦32 automated measurements,andFFT

function for thorough waveform analysis

Key features

◦Configurable HelpEverywhere provides on-

screen tips for specified settings

◦2-channel models are highly-portable at

2.62 kg

◦Built-in Scope Intro handbook provides

operating instructions and oscilloscope

fundamentals

◦Courseware education feature with step

assistant

◦TekSmartlab collaboration work flow

assistant

◦5 megapoint record length on all channels

◦5-year warranty

About This Guide

Begin by exploring the controls and display of the

TBS2000B Series.Then move on to a series of hands-

on exercises.Acquire waveforms, learn about triggering,

take measurements, and learn how to save data. Get an

introduction to the TBS2000B’s connectivity and remote

control capabilities, and tools for education.

◦TBS2000B Series Oscilloscope

◦Power Cord for your region (included with

instrument)

◦Two TPP0100 or TPP0200 passive probes

with hook tips attached (included with

instrument)

◦AUSB flash drive (to demonstrate screen image

capture)

◦TEKUSBWIFI USB Wi-Fi dongle (to demonstrate

wireless communications)

◦PC with Ethernet connection (to demonstrate

remote control)

◦Ethernet cable (to demonstrate remote control)

Required Equipment

Setting up the Equipment

Power on the instrument

1. Plug in the power cord for your region

2. Press the power button to turn on the instrument.Allow the instrument’spower-up

sequence to finish.

3. Connect probes to Channel 1and Channel 2

To see the firmware version

1. Press the Utilitybutton

2. Press the Configuration bezel button

3. Scroll using the Multipurpose knob to highlight System Status,and press the

Multipurpose knob to enter the System Status menu

4. Review the firmware version at the bottom. Visit www.tek.com for the latest firmware.

Front Panel Tour,Two-Channel Models

HelpEverywhere

and Scope Intro Multipurpose knob for

Waveform Navigation &

Quick Oscilloscope Setup

Probe

Compensation

OutputTekVPI™Probe

interface

One TouchSave

USBFlash Drive (Host)

Port

9-inch WVGA Display

Menu On/Off

Power On/Off

Front Panel Tour, Four-Channel Models

HelpEverywhere

and Scope Intro

Multipurpose knob for Waveform

Navigation & Quick Oscilloscope

Setup

Probe Compensation

Output

TekVPI™Probe interface

One TouchSave

USBFlash Drive (Host) Port

9-inch WVGA Display

Menu On/Off

Power On/Off

Understanding the Display

Waveform

Record View

Wireless

Connectivity

Indicator

LAN Connectivity

Indicator

Data Transfer

in process

Time/Date

Hardwarebased Counter

Sample Rate and Record Length

Horizontal Scale

Trigger Delay

Vertical Scale

Channel Indicator

Active Channel

AcquisitionStatus

Trigger Status

HelpEverywhere

Enabled

1.Activating HelpEverywhere Tips

While you’re learning your way around the scope,

HelpEverywhere provides helpful tips. Once you

become proficient, you can turn the tips off if you

wish.

1. Press Help button on the front panel

2. Press HelpEverywhere bezel button (Figure 1).

3. Select Set All to On by pressing the

Multipurpose Knob (MPK)

4. When you use the Trigger, Measure, and

Cursor function later on, you’ll see

HelpEverywhere tips that explain trigger

modes, measurements, and cursor types

(Figure 2).

Figure 1. Turning on HelpEverywhere

Figure 2. A HelpEverwhere tip helps with FFT setup. You’ll

see more tips as you work through the rest of this booklet.

2. Using the Scope Intro Built-

in Handbook

If you get stuck, or want to know more about a

particular control, Scope Intro provides a built-in,

handy reference.

1. Press Help button on the front panel

2. Press Scope Intro bezel button (Figure 3)

3. Select Oscilloscope Basic with the

Multipurpose Knob (MPK)

4. Select Why use an oscilloscope

5. Use the MPK to scroll through the content

(Figure 4)

6. Press Scope Intro again to go back to the

top menu, and explore the other topics.

TBS2000B Overview gives good

explanation of the instrument’s controls and

menus.

7. Press Menu On/Off to exit Scope Intro when

you are finished exploring.

Figure 3. SelectingOscilloscope Basics

Figure 4. Using the Multipurpose Knob to scroll through

the handbook

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