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TDS5000B Series Specifications and Performance Verification
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Performance Verification
Two types of Performance Verification procedures can be performed on this
product: Brief Procedures and Performance Tests. You may not need to perform
all of these procedures, depending on what you want to accomplish.
H To rapidly confirm oscilloscope function and proper adjustment, perform the
procedures under Self Tests, which begin on page 2--5.
Advantages: These procedures are quick to do, require no external
equipment or signal sources, and perform extensive functional and accuracy
testing to provide high confidence that the oscilloscope will perform
properly. They can be used as a quick check before making a series of
important measurements.
H To further check functionality, first perform the Self Tests just mentioned;
then perform the procedures under Functional Tests that begin on page 2--6.
Advantages: These procedures require minimal additional time to perform,
require no additional equipment other than a 10X probe such as a P5050, and
more completely test the internal hardware of the oscilloscope. They can be
used to quickly determine if the oscilloscope is suitable for putting into
service, such as when it is first received.
H If more extensive confirmation of performance is desired, do the Perform-
ance Tests, beginning on page 2--17, after doing the Functional and Self Tests
mentioned above.
Advantages: These procedures add direct checking of the warranted
specifications marked with the n symbol in the Specifications section.
These procedures are fairly quick to execute but require specific test
equipment. (S ee Table 2-- 1: Test equipment on page 2--18).
If you are not familiar with operating this oscilloscope, read the oscilloscope
reference or user manuals or explore the online help.