CSA8000B & TDS8000B User Manual xi
Preface
This is the user manual for the CSA8000B Communications Signal Analyzer and
TDS8000B Digital Sampling Oscilloscope. It covers the following information:
HDescribes the capabilities of the instrument: how to install it and reinstall its
software
HExplains how to operate the instrument: how to control acquisition of,
processing of, and input/output of information
HLists the specifications and accessories of the instrument
About This Manual
This manual is composed of the following chapters:
HGetting Started shows you how to configure and install your instrument and
provides an incoming inspection procedure.
HOperating Basics uses maps to describe the various interfaces for controlling
the instrument, including the front panel and the software user interface.
These maps provide overviews of the product and its functions from several
viewpoints.
HReference comprises an encyclopedia of topics (see Overview on page 3--1)
that describe the instrument interface and features, and that give background
and basic information on how to use them. (The online help onboard the
instrument application describes the interface, features, and their usage in
more detail; detailed descriptions of all programming commands are found
in the online CSA8000 & TDS8000 Programmer Guide manual.)
HAppendices provides additional information including the specifications and
automatic measurement definitions.