Tektronix TekConnect Probe Interface Module 80A03 User Manual

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Operating Basics

80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface Module Instruction Manual

NOTE. Do not connect any other accessory to the sampling oscilloscope Trigger
Probe power port, or use the disconnected sampling module channel for any
other purpose while using this setup. Doing so may cause confusion that can
lead to measurement errors.

CSA8000/TDS8000

Trigger direct input

80A03

Trigger prescaled

input

Circuit under test

Trigger probe

Measurement probe

Figure 9: Setup for triggering the sampling oscilloscope using the 80A03 TekCon-
nect Probe Interface Module

The sampling oscilloscope responds to the CH A probe as though it were
connected to the vertical sampling channel:

H The Trigger probe is serviced and controlled by the sampling oscilloscope

CH B vertical channel controls.

H The probe scale is not reflected in any trigger level settings assigned by the

trigger setup menu.

H The offset control for the vertical channel adjusts the probe offset (if

equipped).

H The sampling module offset control is disabled.