Tektronix Applications Expert

Hello,

We do not have an OpenChoice Desktop that is compatible with TekVisa v4.0.4.2. However, TekVisa v4.2.0 and OpenChoice Desktop v2.8, the most recent versions of each software, should work with the TDS220. We also have TekScope Utility, which should also support your TDS220, but this software only works with NI Visa. I will link all of these options below.

TekVisa 4.2.0: https://www.tek.com/en/support/software/driver/tekvisa-connectivity-software-v420
OpenChoice Desktop 2.8: https://www.tek.com/en/support/software/utility/tektronix-openchoice-desktop-application-tdspcs1--v28
TekScope Utility: https://forum.tek.com/viewtopic.php?t=140451

Hello,

It sounds like the firmware may have been corrupted, please try to force reinstall the latest firmware. To force a reinstall follow the usual installation instructions and the following.

If you try to load an older version of firmware, or the same
version that is currently installed, the oscilloscope will not load
the firmware and will display a message indicating the firmware on
the USB media is not newer than the current firmware.

You can override this, and force the oscilloscope to load an older
firmware file, by creating an empty text file called "forceinstall.txt"
on the USB media in the root or topmost folder.

Latest MDO34 Firmware:
https://www.tek.com/en/support/software/firmware/3-series-mdo-firmware-v1104

Hello,

Are you using multiple channels to capture the waveform? If so you can find the following note on page 25 of the user manual.

"Sample Rates of 1 GS/s on all Channels (2 GS/s on half Channels)"

If not, you can open the horizontal settings to adjust the time/div and record length. The scope will set the sample rate based on those parameters.

https://www.tek.com/en/oscilloscope/tbs2000-basic-oscilloscope-manual-077152501/tbs2000b-series-oscilloscope

Hello,

Details on 80E04 non-volatile memory are available in our DSA8300 Declassification technical reference; https://www.tek.com/en/oscilloscope/dsa8300-sampling-oscilloscope-manual/dsa8300-and-80a00-80c00-80e00-80n01-80x00-82a00-0.

My recommendations: Long NPLC, filtering, Line Sync. Use of relative function. Follow-on support is required since the 2182A Vpp noise is in the range of +/-10 nV. A 1 nV measurement is beyond the standard methodology and accuracy of the meter capability.

You can turn on the "Display Remote" choice. This can be hard to find using the Button navigation.

Hello,

Upgrading from 4.1.0022 to the latest version 4.3.0181 will not provide any benefits or new features for your RSA306B. Version 4.3.0181 simply adds new capabilities and features for our oscilloscopes. It should still function the same as 4.1.0022 as far as I know if you accidently installed the later version. It just hasn't been officially tested with the USB powered RSAs, therefore it cannot be recommended.

Hello,

We do not produce the TPS scope with isolated channels (4 channel, 200 MHz version) anymore. We only have the 2 channel 100 MHz version now. The TBS scope with high voltage has been proven to counteract any floating voltage.

Hello,

Thank you for contacting Tektronix. The 465B went out of long term product support in 1984. Manuals, schmatics and parts are no longer available from Tektronix. You may be able to find the manual you are looking for on the web using key words Tektronix and some customers have had success using one or more of these contacts:

--TekWiki
http://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/

--The Boat Anchor Manual Archive
http://bama.sbc.edu/ or The Boat Anchor Manual Archive Mirror: http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/

--Bitsavers.org
http://bitsavers.org/pdf/tektronix/

--Manoman.sqhill.com
http://manoman.sqhill.com/tek.php

--Classic Tek
http://classictek.org/

--Instrumentation and Metrology Labs
Phone: 877-357-5900 or 603-929-9990, Fax: 603-929-1329
Email: sales@imltest.com Web: www.imltest.com

-- Manual Merchant: Linda Kaplan, P.O. Box 927792, San Diego, CA 92192-7792
Phone: 858 642-0785 Fax: 858 642-0885 Fax
Web: www.manualmerchant.com Email: linda_p@ix.netcom.com

-- W7FG Vintage Manuals, 3300 Wayside Dr., Bartlesville, OK 74006
Phone: 800-807-6146,
Web: www.w7fg.com

-- Manuals Plus, P.O. Box 549, TAD #601, Tooele, Utah 84074, Fax,
Phone: 1-800-345-4019 or 801-936-7000 Fax: 801-936-7004
Web www.manualsplus.com

-- A G Tannenbaum, A. G. Tannenbaum P.O. Box 386 Ambler, PA 19002
Phone: (215) 657-0106 Fax: (215) 657-0520
Web www.agtannenbaum.com

-- J Dosher Manuals (in UK):
Web: http://www.jdosher.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ email: jdosher@blueyonder.co.uk;

-- Tom Gootee: email tomg@fullnet.com
Web: http://www.fullnet.com/u/tomg/manuals.htm

--Bill & Stan's Tektronix Resource Site
Email: w7ni@easystreet.com
Web www.reprise.com/host/tektronix/home

--Analog Services Inc
Phone: 270-276-5671 Fax: 270-276-5588
Web http://www.logwell.com/index.html

--Big-List.com http://www.big-list.com/usedmanu.html

--Techrecovery used instruments
Phone: 877-837-8872
Web: http://www.techrecovery.com/

-- Sphere Research Canadian Test Equipment
Web: http://www.sphere.bc.ca/test/ecg.html

-- Consolidated Surplus
Web: www.consolidatedsurplus.com

Tektronix is not in a position to represent that parts or manuals provided by these companies will be complete and contain all updates. Nor can we represent that a particular manual will necessarily correspond to the customer's specific product because of different versions of a product. We are supplying these names merely to provide customers a possible source for manuals for obsolete products without any endorsement or recommendation.

Hello,

Tektronix doesn't set a user name and/or password. If the scope is asking for one then the someone set it. We don't have a backdoor to get through. If you can't get in then you will have to re load the OS and firmware. It's messy (I know) but it's the only solution we have. The scope shipped with the recovery OS and firmware.

The TDS6804B went out of production in 2006. We no longer have the replacement OS available for sale.

You could send the scope into service.
Tektronix/Keithley Repair/Calibration:
Web: https://www.tek.com/en/service-quote
Email: rmarequest@tektronix.com