80A03 TekConnectProbe Interface Module Instruction Manual 13
Operating BasicsThis section containsinformation you need to operate the 80A03 TekConnect
Probe InterfaceModule.
Understanding the Controls
The 80A03 TekConnectProbe Interface Module front panel has one multi-color
LED for each channel. During power on and normal operat ion, the LEDs report
red, green, or offas explained below. The TekConnect Probe Interface Module
contains no additional user controls.
HRed. Indicates that an incompatible prob e is attached to the TekConnect
input. See page 1 for a list of compatible probes.
HGreen. Indicates thata supported probe is attached to the TekConnect input.
HOff. Indicates that the probe interface is di sconnected from the sampling
oscilloscope (no power)or that a probe is not attached to the TekConnect
input.
The following describestypical TekConnect Probe Interface Module operation
when you power on the sampling oscilloscope with the probe interfaceinstalled:
HBoth LEDs flicker green,then red, then green, and turn off. This indicates
that properpower is applied and initialization has occurred.
HThe LEDs do not light. This indicates that the probe interface is not
receiving power and may be disconnected from the sampling oscilloscope.
The following describestypical TekConnect Probe Interface Module operation
when you attacha TekConnect probe:
HThe LED turns green,indicating that a valid probe is attached. If you pressed
the oscilloscope channelbutton, the display also becomes activefor the
channel selected.
HThe LED turns red, indicatingthat an invalid or unrecognized probe is
attached.
HThe LED remains off,indicating that no probe is detected.