Tektronix Applications Expert

Hello,

This issue can happen if there is not a probe tip attached or if the tip did not get seated properly. The probe tip determines the mode selected by the probe. If you do have a probe tip attached, try removing and then reseating it.

The TMDP0200 has the TekVPI probe interface and is compatible with MSO4

Hello,

You can use our OpenChoice Desktop software to Open a .isf file and then save it as a .csv file. Here is the latest version of this software: https://www.tek.com/en/support/software/utility/tektronix-openchoice-desktop-application-tdspcs1--v28. Let me know if you have any additional questions about this software.

Hello,

Unfortunately we no longer carry the instrumentation cart for the 4200A.

In our product line applications group and in engineering, we use Uline kitchen carts. A link to this cart is pasted below.

https://www.uline.com/BL_2495/Solid-Top-Stainless-Steel-Wire-Carts?keywords=kitchen+cart

Hello,

You can create a frequency modulated signal using an external source. For detailed setup information see page 53 (PDF 71) of the user manual.

AFG2021 User Manual:
https://www.tek.com/en/signal-generator/afg2000-function-generator-manual/afg2021-1

Thanks for contacting us,

The THDP0200 uses a TekVPI interface and won't work with the standard BNC connectors of the TPS2014B. For a high voltage diff. probe that does connect with a BNC interface I'd recommend looking at our P5200A probe, although it has slightly lower max voltage ratings and only has a 50MHz bandwidth.

Hello,

The TCP305 has Insertion Impedance of 0.02 Ohm @ 1 MHz, 0.1 Ohm @ 10 MHz, and 0.35 Ohm @ 50 MHz.

You can find this spec on page 50 of the user manual linked below.

https://download.tek.com/manual/TCPA300-400-Amplifiers-and-TCP300A-400-Current-Probe-User-Manual-077118302.pdf

Hello,

The frequency reading in the bottom right is the trigger frequency and will not show a frequency under 10Hz. To get the correct measurement for your signal, you can push the Measure button and then add a Frequency measurement for the channel in question. When you have the correct channel selected, push the Multipurpose knob to add the measurement and it will show on the bottom left side of the screen.

Just so I am clear, the amplitude you are changing is the amplitude of the signal and not the vertical scale, correct? The voltage value in the bottom left next to the channel badge is for the vertical scale. Are you using a measurement to find the voltage value? If not, you can add an Amplitude measurement from the same menu as above.

Hello,

Yes, the TPP0500B is a newer probe and physically keyed to prevent attachment/confusion with older incompatible scopes. (i.e. the DPO7254 does not have the electrical circuitry required to support the TPP0500B).

For a new probe, I recommend the P6139B, a similar probe (500 MHz, 10x) that works with your DPO7254. For completeness, the P6139A also works but isn't in production. The only difference between the P6139A and P6139B is the tip diameter (which only impacts tip accessories compatibility, not scope compatibility). If you already have P6139A probes on-hand, that is the ideal choice.

Hi,

Unfortunately Kickstart is no longer free. In its infancy there was a free version offered with new instruments, but that has not been the case for a couple years now. There is a full programmers manual available on our website that steps through all the available methods of programmatic control of the instrument through individual SCPI or TSP commands, but if you are looking for a plug and play control software then purchasing a Kickstart License is the only option. Depending on the intended use it is likely that you would only have to purchase a license for a specific Kickstart App as opposed to buying access to the entire suite. Kickstart does also come with a 30 free trial with access to all of the apps so that you can decide which best fits your need and if it is worth the investment for you.