The Tektronix TPS2012 is a 100 MHz, 2-channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope in the TPS2000 Series. Designed for engineers and technicians needing to make floating and differential measurements, it features IsolatedChannel technology for up to 600 VRMS CAT II or 300 VRMS CAT III isolation between channels and to ground. Compact and battery-powered, the TPS2012 offers high-performance digital real-time sampling and versatile analysis capabilities from the bench to the field.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | RS-232 (9-pin D-sub male), Centronics parallel printer port, CompactFlash Type I card slot |
| Display | 5.7 inch (145 mm) color active-matrix TFT LCD, 320 × 240 pixels |
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 1 year |
| Standard Warranty | 3 years |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | External AC adapter (100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz to 15 VDC output) or up to 2 rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 336.0 mm × 161.0 mm × 130.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg (instrument without battery) |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 100 MHz |
| Number of Channels | 2 isolated channels |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±2% in parallel with 20 pF ±3 pF |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±3% |
| Maximum Input Voltage (BNC Signal to Shell) | 300 VRMS CAT II |
| Maximum Float Voltage (BNC Shell to Earth Ground) | 600 VRMS CAT II, 300 VRMS CAT III |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) | 100:1 at 60 Hz, 20:1 at 50 MHz (with P2220 probe) |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥100:1 at 50 MHz |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate | 1.0 GS/s per channel |
| Maximum Record Length | 2500 points per channel |
| Time Base Range | 5 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±50 ppm |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, Ext (Isolated External Trigger Input) |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single Sequence |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject |
| Edge Triggering | Rising, falling |
| Video Triggering | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Pulse Width Triggering | Trigger on pulse width <, >, =, or ≠; 33 ns to 10 s |
| Internal Trigger Sensitivity | 0.35 div (DC to 10 MHz), 1.0 div (10 MHz to 100 MHz) |
| External Trigger Sensitivity | 200 mV (DC to 10 MHz), 375 mV (10 MHz to 100 MHz) |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak Detect Mode Min Pulse Width | 12 ns |
| Averaging Factor Range | 4 to 128 |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 11 measurements (Period, Frequency, +Width, -Width, Rise Time, Fall Time, Max, Min, Peak-to-Peak, Mean, Cycle RMS) |
| Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) | Standard |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Graticule Options | Grid, Crosshair, Frame |
Connectivity and Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Isolated External Trigger Input | Yes, 1 isolated channel |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | TPSBAT Lithium-Ion battery pack |
| Number of Batteries Supported | Up to 2 battery packs (hot-swappable) |
| Battery Operation Time | Up to 4 hours per battery (8 hours total with 2 batteries) |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +71 °C |
| Operating Humidity (≤ +30 °C) | Up to 90% RH |
| Operating Humidity (+31 °C to +50 °C) | Up to 60% RH |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) |
| Cooling Method | Convection cooled (fanless) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight (without batteries) | 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs) |
| Weight (with one battery) | 3.2 kg (7.0 lbs) |
| Weight (with two batteries) | 3.7 kg (8.1 lbs) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time | 3.5 ns |
Storage & Memory
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CompactFlash Storage Capacity | Type I, up to 2 GB |
| Reference Waveform Storage | 2 reference waveforms |
| Setup Storage | 10 front-panel setups |
Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cursor Measurements | Amplitude, Time |
Waveform Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Math Operations | Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, FFT |
| FFT Resolution | 2048 points |
Signal Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Compensator Output Voltage | Approx. 5 V into ≥1 MΩ load |
| Probe Compensator Output Frequency | 1 kHz |
Display System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Formats | YT and XY |
Ease of Use
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Autoset Function | Single-button automatic setup of vertical, horizontal, and trigger systems, with undo function |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overvoltage Category | CAT II 300 V (BNC Signal to Common), CAT II 600 V / CAT III 300 V (Common to Earth Ground) |
| Safety Certification | UL61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN61010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | Meets Directive 89/336/EEC, EN61326 Class A |
Software & Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Power Analysis Software | TPS2PWR1 |
Technology
Digital Storage
Applications
Floating and differential measurements, industrial power system debugging, motor drive design, and field troubleshooting
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