Tektronix Applications Expert

We do not have a DC current probe that meets your 600A requirement. The closest we offer would be the TCP404XL. The TCP404XL is rated for 500A continuous or 750A non-continuous. The main constraint at these current levels is heat, as you mentioned. If depending on ambient temperature or length of your test, this probe might work OK for you at 600A. The specifications pertaining to this start on PDF p. 76 in the User Manual: https://www.tek.com/en/current-probe/current-probe-manual/tcpa300400--tcp300a400-series

As you can see from PDF p. 77, at an ambient temperature of 23 degrees C you can measure 600A continuously. However, there's some restrictions and warnings in this section (starting on p. 77) that I would recommend you cover thoroughly to make sure this will work for your test conditions. 600A continuous can be done but is right near the limit for this probe. Here's another helpful link: https://www.tek.com/en/datasheet/ac-dc-current-measurement-systems

Tektronix scopes do not specify an MSU (Measurement System Uncertainty) specification, but we do offer an ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM) with our Cal Certs. The coverage factor (k) is 2, with coverage probability of approximately 95 %. Uncertainty values are reported with the same units as the measured values. Statements of conformity to specifications account for uncertainty. Statements of conformity to specifications are made with less than 2% global false acceptance risk for each measurement result.

This information is specified directly from our Calibration certifications (Cal Cert). You should have received this calibration document when you first received the instrument.

If you want to reference our document that contains the specifications for the MSO5000B, I have linked the Performance verification manual below.
MSO5000B Specifications and Performance Verification: https://www.tek.com/en/oscilloscope/dpo70000-mso70000-manual/mso-dpo70000dx-mso-dpo70000c-dpo7000-c-mso5000-b-and-dpo5000
• MSO5000B Specs are on page 77 (PDF page 89)

I hope this helps!

We have two version of this part number. See below:
1) The 016-2016-00 is intended for use by existing customers that have previously purchased and designed the -00 version into their circuit board. 2) The 016-2016-01 is a newer version that allows the user more flexibility when designing it into circuit board. The -01 is not a direct replacement for the -00 version.

To order a part call 1-800-833-9200 opt 1.
Or send an email to buy@tektronix.com

The soft case 016195203 will work with your P6243. Please email buy@tektronix.com to request a quote for the case.

The TBS2204B does not have isolated power. It is a grounded scope.

TekScope Utility will work with your TDS2012 and supports RS-232 and GPIB. This utility will allow you to pull and save data from your scope. Let me know if you have questions about the software or if it does not meet your needs. Learn about TekScope here: https://www.tek.com/en/products/software/tekscope-pc-analysis-software

The only battery in these scopes is a small coin cell battery that is soldered in. These do not need to be removed. See battery information: BATTERY, DRY; 3.0V, LITHIUM MANGANESE DIOXIDE, 225MAH, 20MM DIA X 3.2MM THICK COIN CELL WITH SOLDER TABS, 20.5MM PCB SPACING;CR2032/HF1N

We'd be happy to help you select an oscilloscope, and help determining that it can accurately measure your signal of interest. The best reference for this would be the oscilloscope documents that I have linked below.
• Evaluating Oscilloscopes: Learn About Key Features & Functions: https://www.tek.com/en/documents/primer/evaluating-oscilloscopes
• Oscilloscope Selection Guide: https://www.tek.com/en/documents/product-selector-guide/oscilloscope-selection-guide
• How to choose the best oscilloscope: https://www.tek.com/en/blog/which-oscilloscope-to-buy

However, a simple way to go quickly go about your request is to use your signals frequency or rise time and the ‘five times rule’. This rule states that the oscilloscope bandwidth and rise time specifications should be five times greater than that of your signal. This will help ensure better than 2% amplitude accuracy for your measurements.

Bandwidth and rise time are related via this equation: BW/[K/Rise time], where k is a value between 0.35 and 0.45. Oscilloscopes with bandwidth of <1 GHz typically have a 0.35 value, while oscilloscopes with a bandwidth of > 1 GHz usually have a value between 0.40 and 0.45.

In the example from your request, you state that you need a “a scope that has an uncertainty ± 0.125 µs or less”. I interpret this ‘± 0.125 µs’ value as a period specification. I would convert this value to frequency (Hz), P =1/f, 0.125us = 1/(f), f = 8MHz. This means that you need a scope with at least 8MHz bandwidth. Tektronix scope start at 50MHz, so any of our scopes should be capable of take this type of measurement.

From the general information I have reviewed, my current scope recommendation would be the 3 Series MDO or TBS1000C. The product pages for these scopes can be found below. Please feel free to review these and ask any questions you have.
• 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope: https://www.tek.com/en/products/oscilloscopes/3-series-mdo
• TBS1000C Digital Storage Oscilloscope: https://www.tek.com/en/products/oscilloscopes/tbs1000

You are correct, the only isolated input scope we have now is the TPS2012B which is a two channel scope. There can be options to use high voltage differential probes on a non-isolated scope, which give you two isolated 4mm banana jack leads to work with. We have options going up to 200MHz BW with the probes.

The part numbers for our P7313 tip-clip assemblies are listed in the user manual: https://www.tek.com/en/p7380-manual/p7313-p7380-p7360-user-manual. Once you have selected the correct assembly, let us know and we will be able to give you the most up-to-date part number. You can purchase the part by calling 1-800-833-9200 option 2 or by emailing buy@tektronix.com and telling them the part number that was provided.