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TA4000 AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC OSCILLOSCOPE 4 CHANNEL UPDATE AVAILABLE FOR WIN 8 & WIN 10 SEE SEALEY WEB SITE (SOFTWARE UPDATES) Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim. INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address, including postcode. Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group, www.sealey.co.uk...
RCCB. If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. You may obtain a Residual Current Device by contacting your Sealey dealer. You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.
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Accessories Software CD, Start-up Manual, plus items shown below. fig.1 fig.6 fig.2 fig.7 fig.3 fig.8 fig.4 fig.5 fig.9 Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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TA4000 Model/Type: ..................................Manufacturing Date / Serial number (optional): ......................... Manufacturer's authorised representative within the EC: Jack Sealey Ltd. Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR Conforms to the requirements of the following Directives, as indicated.
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TA4000 MODEL No: Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
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TA4000.06 MODEL No: Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
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TA4000.04 MODEL No: Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
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WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim. INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address, including postcode. Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group, www.sealey.co.uk...
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RCCB. If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. You may obtain a Residual Current Device by contacting your Sealey dealer. You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.
■ Install your product ■ General Features ■ General Check ■ Perform a probe check and compensate probes ■ Match your probe attenuation factor ■ Use the self calibration routine ■ Accessories Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Operating System: Windows XP SP3 System Processor 2.4GB Processor Memory 1GB Memory Disk Space 80GB Disc Space Screen resolution 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution DPI Setting Normal Size (96DPI) Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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2. The installation should start up automatically. Otherwise open Windows Explorer, select the CD-ROM drive and run Setup.exe. 3. When the software Installation has started. Click 'Next' to continue. 4. Choose a destination directory. Click 'Next' to continue. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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5. Check the setup information. Click 'Next' to start copying of files. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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6. This Status dialog is displayed during copying of files. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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7. Updating Your System Configuration. 8. The installation is complete. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Example: TA4000 USB 1. Connect the A-Type Plug of the USB cable to your PC’S USB port. 2. Connect the B-Type Plug of the USB cable to the TA4000 USB port. 3. New hardware is found. 4. New hardware search wizard starts.
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5. Select the specific location. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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6. New hardware search wizard starts to search for the driver. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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7. New hardware wizard installs "TA4000 DRIVER" . Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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8. The wizard has finished installing for “TA4000 USB DRIVER”. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Check the accessories: Accessories supplied with the TA4000 are listed in "Accessories" on page 22. If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify your dealer. Check the instrument: In case there is any mechanical damage or defect, or the instrument does not operate properly, please notify your supplier.
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Correctly Compensated Over compensated Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Connect the oscilloscope You should connect the Type-A Plug of the USB cable to your PC USB port and connect the Type-B Plug of the USB cable to the oscilloscope USB port. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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BNC connector and push home. Rotate the outer ring clockwise to lock it. Attach the tip of the probe and the ground clip to the Probe compensator Connector. 2. Set the CH1 probe attenuation of the oscilloscope to x10. (The default is x1). Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
4. Inspect CH2 ,CH3 and CH4 with the same method. Repeat steps 2 and 3. 5. The TA4000.04 oscilloscope probe is used when very accurate measurememts are required. This is the only probe that can be calibrated. For normal automotive testing, calibration wil not be necessary when using the alternative leads and probes supplied.
Chapter 2 Operating Instructions ■ The User’s Interface ■ The Menu System ■ The Vertical System ■ The Horizontal System ■ The Trigger System ■ Input Connectors Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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All settings can be found in the main menu. 2. The Toolbar 3. Trigger information The edge trigger slope, source and level are indicated. 4. The Horizontal Panel The user can change Time/Div, format in this panel. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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15. The markers show the reference points of the displayed waveforms. If there is no marker, the channel is not displayed. 16. The same as 15. 17. The same as 15. 18. The same as 15. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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STOP: The oscilloscope has stopped acquiring waveform data. RUN: The oscilloscope is running. PLAY: The oscilloscope is displaying the recorded waveforms. The Menu System The Main Menu 1. File: Load or Save data, setup Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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2. View: Change the user interface 3. Setup: Setup setting 4. Display: Change wave display type 5. Cursor: Set Cursor measure type 6. Measure: Set measurement parameters Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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7.Acquire: Run ,Stop or other operation setting 8. Utility: Utility setting 9. Window: Window setting Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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11. Help: Turn on help file Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The Vertical System Click “Setup”->” Vertical” The following figure shows the vertical Setup window. It shows the vertical parameter settings. 1. Select channel : User can select the channel by clicking the Combo box. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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5. Probe: Set the Select one according to the probe attenuation factor to ensure correct vertical scale reading 6. BW Limit: Reject the frequency component higher than 20MHz. 7. Invert: Invert the selected wave. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
The following figure shows the Horizontal System window. It shows the horizontal parameter settings. 1. Time/DIV: Allows the setting of the time base parameters 2. Format: Allows the setting of the horizontal format parameters Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
The Trigger System Click “Setup”-> “Trigger” The following figure shows the trigger system control. 1. Trigger Mode: Sets the trigger mode Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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2. Trigger Sweep: Selects the trigger sweep mode to AUTO, NORMAL or SINGLE 3. Tirgger Source: Selects the trigger source to CH1, CH2, ALT, EXT or EXT/10 4. Trigger Slope: Selects the edge trigger slope to Positive or Negative slope Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
EXT.: Input connector for an external trigger source. Use the Trigger Menu to select the Ext. or Ext./10 trigger source. Other Connector: GND.: a ground terminal USB PORT: Connect the B-Type Plug of USB cable to this port. CAL.: Probe compensation output. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
■ Set Oscilloscope ■ Set Vertical System ■ Set Horizontal System ■ Set Trigger System ■ Save/Load ■ Utility Function ■ Measure Signal ■ Zoom In/Out Waveforms ■ Acquire Signal ■ Print Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Factory Setup The oscilloscope software is set up for normal operation when it is shipped from the fac- tory. This is the factory setup. To recall this setup, select the “Factory Setup” menu. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Reset: Set the channel vertical position to zero Invert: Turn on/off the invert function. BandWidth Limit: Limit the channel bandwidth to 20MHz to reduce noise. Change Volt/DIV You can select “Volt/Div” in “Vertical Setup” window to select the voltage Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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In the sidebar, you can also change the channel coupling. You can set the coupling to DC, AC or GND. If you set the coupling to DC, it blocks the AC component of the input signal. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Invert The invert function turns the displayed waveform through 180 degrees. When the oscilloscope is triggered on the inverted signal, the trigger is also inverted. Click “Invert” in Vertical window Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The picture above shows the waveform inverted: Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Limit” is turned on. When the “BW Limit” is turned on, a “B” sign will be displayed at the bottom of display screen. Set Math Click “MATH” in Channel menu to set MATH channel. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Probe: Set the math channel probe attenuation. Invert: Turn on/off the invert function The mathematic functions include addition, subtract, multiply and FFT for CH1, H2,CH3 and CH4. Source A/B Source A and Source B Menu Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Select the operation type in the Operate menu. Select source A and B. Then adjust the vertical scale and offset to view the maths channel clearly. The mathematic result can be measured by the measure and the cursor. The Math Function Display Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Click “Load” to load the *.rfc file that was selected. The load file window will appear. Save Click “Save ” to save the waveform to *.rfc file. The saved source window appears. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The save file window will appear allowing you to select the source you wish to save. The Reference Waveform Display Window: Note: If you turn on the “Reference” channel, the load file window will appear. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Y – T: Show the relative relation between vertical voltage and horizontal time Roll: In Roll Mode, the waveform display updates from right to left X – Y: Show CH1 value at X axis; CH2 value at Y axis Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Double click the channel button to set the trigger point to the horizontal centre of the screen. Horizontal position changes the displayed waveform position, relative to the trigger point. The user can drag on screen to change the horizontal position. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Source: You can use the trigger source options to select the signal that the oscilloscope uses as a trigger. The source can be any signal connected to a channel BNC, or to the EXT. BNC. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Rising: Trigger on rising edge Falling: Trigger on falling edge The user can also change the trigger setting on the trigger panel in the sidebar. High Frequency Rejection Select “HF Rejection” in “Trigger Setup” window Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Mode: Select the trigger mode to Pulse. Sweep: Set the sweep mode to AUTO, NORMAL or SINGLE. AUTO: Acquire waveform even if no trigger occurs. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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+Equal: +Pulse width equal to selected pulse condition. -More: -Pulse width more than selected pulse condition. -Less: -Pulse width less than selected pulse condition. -Equal: -Pulse width equal to selected pulse condition. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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You can choose two different trigger modes for the four vertical channels. Set ALT System Mode: Select the trigger mode. Trigger Channel: Set the Trigger Channel to CH1,CH2,CH3 or CH4. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Pulse Width: The Pulse Width adjust range is 10ns~10s. When the condition is met, it will trigger and acquire the waveform. The user can also change the trigger setting on the trigger panel in the sidebar. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Save/Load Save Click “File” in main menu to save waveform, setups and screen 1. Save Data Save waveform data as a file Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Load Click “File” in main menu to recall saved waveform setup 1. Load Data Load the waveform that was saved as a file. 2. Load Setup Load the setup that was saved. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Utility/Function Pass/Fail Select “Pass/Fail” in “Utility” menu The Pass/Fail window appears: The Pass/Fail function monitors changes to the signals or the outputs by comparing the input signal with a pre-created template. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Select the Pass/Fail output condition Stop When Output: If selected the Pass/Fail will stop depending on what output was selected. Mask Setting Vertical: Set the vertical limit range Horizontal: Set the horizontal limit range “Create” button: Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Pass: It shows the pass waveform number Total: It shows the total Pass/Fail waveform number Operation Click “Start” button to start the Pass/Fail test. Click “Stop” button to stop the Pass/Fail test. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The Pass/Fail function display NOTE: Pass/Fall function is unavailable In X-Y mode and Roll mode. Factory Setup Click “Factory Setup” in “Utility” menu to load default setups Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The Factory Setup function does not reset the following settings: ■ Language option ■ Date and time Language Click “Language” in “Utility” menu There are four languages in the “Language” menu. The default language is English. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
2. Type There are four types of cursors: Cross, Trace, Vertical and Horizontal 1) Cross The Cross cursors appear as cross lines on the display and measure the vertical and horizontal parameters. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The Cross measure result is displayed on the status bar. 2) Trace The Trace cursors appear as vertical lines on the display and measure the waveform amplitude at the point the waveform crosses the cursor. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The Trace cursor display window The Trace cursor measurement result is displayed on the status bar. 3) Vertical The Vertical cursors appear as vertical lines on the display and measure the vertical parameters. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The Vertical cursor measurement result is displayed on the status bar. 4) Horizontal The Horizontal cursors appear as horizontal lines on the display and measures the horizontal parameters. Horizontal cursor display window Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Horizontal cursor display window The Horizontal cursor measurement result is displayed on status bar. Measure Menu Select “Measure” in main menu. The oscilloscope provides 20 parametric auto measurements (12 voltage and 8 time measurements). Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Top: Voltage of the statistical maximum level, Measured over the entire waveform Base: Voltage of the statistical minimum level, Measured over the entire waveform Middle: Average voltage between maximum and minimum level of the waveform Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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+Duty Cycle: Positive Duty Cycle = (Positive Pulse Width)/Period x 100%, Measured of the first cycle in waveform -Duty Cycle: Negative Duty Cycle = (Negative Pulse Width)/Period x 100%, Measured of the first cycle in waveform Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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A maximum of 8 results can be displayed at the same time. When there is no room, the next new measurement result will make the previous results move left, off of the screen. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
The Display System Display Type Select “Type” in “Display” menu. The following figure shows the different parameters settings. If the Vectors type mode is selected, the waveform will be displayed as following figure. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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If the Dots type mode is selected, the waveform will be displayed as follows. Display Grid Select “Display” in main menu. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Grid not shown: Intensity and Persistence Select “Display->Intensity” in main menu Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The following figure shows the intensity dialog. It shows the display parameters setting. You can change the grid and waveform colour intensity in this dialog. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Div in the Horizontal menu or in the Horizontal panel to zoom the waveform in or out . Drag The user can modify the waveform position by selecting “Drag” in the“Acquire” menu, and then going through the following steps. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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1. Select Channel: 2. Set the Move Step: 3. Change the waveform position: Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Interpolation At the time base 40ns/div or faster, the user can select the 3 different interpolation modes to get waveforms of different smoothness. The Step Interpolation Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The Linear Interpolation Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
When you acquire a signal, the oscilloscope converts it into a digital form and displays a waveform. The acquisition mode defines how the signal is digitized and the time base setting affects the time span and level of detail in the acquisition. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Average: In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope acquires several waveforms, aver- ages them, and displays the resulting waveform. You can use this mode to reduce random noise. ETS:In this acquisition mode, you can test high frequency cycle signal. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Print And Print Preview 1. Select “Print” in “File” menu to set the printer to print the current waveform. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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In”PrintPreview” window, use the “Zoom In” button and the “Zoom Out” button to change the size of the waveform graph. Click the “Close” button to turn this window off and select the “Print” button to print the report. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Chapter 4 Application Example ■ Sample Measurement ■ Pass/Fail Test ■ Capturing a Single-Shot Signal ■ The Application of the X-Y ■ Taking Cursor Measurement Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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2. Click the button on toolbar or “Acquire -> Auto Setup” on menu. The TA4000 will set the vertical, horizontal, and triggers controls at the best status automatically. Also, you can adjust the controls to meet your measurement to optimize the waveform display.
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The Pass/Fail function monitors changes of the signals and outputs. It then passes or fails signals by comparing the input signal using the pre-created mask. Control Setting Source: Select the Pass/Fail channel Output: Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Set the horizontal limit range “Create” button: Select to create Pass/Fail area according to the mask “Save” button: Select to save the setups to file. “Load” button: Select to load the saved setups file. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Shows the number of failed waveforms Pass: Shows the number of passed waveforms Total: Shows the total number of waveforms Operation Select “Start” button to start the Pass/Fail test. Select “Stop” button to stop the Pass/Fail test. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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The Pass/Fail function display NOTE: Pass/Fall function is unavailable In X-Y mode and Roll mode. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
This function helps to capture the signal occurrence easily, such as the noise with large amplitude; set the trigger level slightly higher than the normal level and press and wait. When the noise occurs, the instrument will record the waveform before and after the trigger. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
5. Adjust the scale and offset of the horizontal and vertical to a desirable waveform dis- play. The following picture shows a typical example. 6. Apply the Ellipse Method to observe the phase difference between the two channels. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Signal in X -Y Format Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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θ must be in the range of (0~π/2) or (3π/2~2π) if the main axis of the ellipse is between I and III quadrant, . If the main axis is at II and IV quadrant, θ must be in the range of (π/2~π) or (π~3π/2). Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
3. Click the left mouse button, and the vertical lines appear. 4. Drag the mouse button to the point you want to measure. 5. Release the left mouse button, the frequency difference and time difference will be shown at the status bar. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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3. Click the left mouse button, and the Horizontal lines appears. 4. Drag the mouse button to the point you want to measure. 5. Release the left mouse button, the voltage difference will be shown in the status bar. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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1. Select “Cursor->Source”, select CH1 (select CH2 if you want to trace CH2). 2. Select “Cursor->Type”, select Trace. 3. Select the cursor at the position that you want to trace the wave in the waveform window. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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Trace the Amplitude: Readings in the status bar. Note: Select “Cursor->Type”, select “Cross”, you can measure time and amplitude in this one set position Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
Acquisition mode Roll mode: 500ms/div ~ 1000s/div Range 10 divisions Buffer Size 10K ~ 16M points (Single Channel) Trigger Type Edge trigger, Pulse trigger Mode Auto, Normal and Single Autoset Range 10 divisions Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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(10%~90%), positive duty cycle, negative duty cycle Math Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, FFT Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, Blackman Window Physical Interface USB2.0 (USB1.1 compatible) Power External power source required.(8.5v dc) Dimensions 224 x168 x 37(mm) Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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2. Use a soft dampened cloth with water to clean the device. Caution To avoid damage to the surface of the device or probes do not use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
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TA4000 Model/Type: ..................................Manufacturing Date / Serial number (optional): ......................... Manufacturer's authorised representative within the EC: Jack Sealey Ltd. Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR Conforms to the requirements of the following Directives, as indicated.