AWG510 & AWG520 Service Manual xv
Preface
This is the service manual for the AWG510 and AWG520 Arbitrary Waveform-
Generator. The manual contains information needed to service the waveform
generator to the module level.

Manual Structure

This manual is divided into sections, such as Specifications and Theory of
Operation. Further, some sections are divided into subsections, such as Product
Description and Removal and Installation Procedures.
Sections containing procedures also contain introductions to those procedures.
Be sure to read these introductions because they provide information needed to
do the service correctly and efficiently. The following contains a brief description
of each manual section.
Specifications contains a description of the waveform generator and the
characteristics that apply to it.
Operating Information includes general information and operating
instructions.
Theory of Operation contains circuit descriptions that support service to the
module level.
Performance Verification contains procedures for confirming that the
waveform generator functions properly and meets warranted limits.
Adjustment Procedures contains a statement explaining that adjustment is
unnecessary for the waveform generator.
Maintenance contains information and procedures for performing preventive
and corrective maintenance of the waveform generator . These instructions
include cleaning, module removal and installation, and fault isolation to the
module.
Options contains information on servicing factory-installed options.
Electrical Parts List contains a statement referring you to Mechanical Parts
List, where both electrical and mechanical modules are listed.
Diagrams contains block diagrams and an interconnection diagram.
Mechanical Parts List includes a table of all replaceable modules, their
descriptions, and their Tektronix part numbers.