The Tektronix TPS2014 is a 100 MHz, 4-channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) designed to simplify floating and differential measurements. Featuring isolated channel architecture (IsolatedChannel™) and hot-swappable battery power, it delivers versatile performance on the bench, in the lab, or in challenging field environments.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | RS-232 (9-pin D-sub male), Centronics Parallel Port, CompactFlash Card Slot (Type I) |
| Display | 5.7 in (144.8 mm) Active Matrix Color TFT, 320 × 240 (QVGA) |
| User Interface Languages | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian |
| Cooling | Convection cooled (fanless) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC Adapter (90 - 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz) or Li-Ion Battery Packs (TPSBAT) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 336 mm × 161 mm × 130 mm (13.24 in × 6.33 in × 5.10 in) |
| Weight | 2.7 kg (without batteries), 3.2 kg (with 1 battery), 3.7 kg (with 2 batteries) |
| Security Slot | Kensington lock slot |
Vertical System (Analog Channels)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 100 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 3.5 ns |
| Number of Input Channels | 4 isolated channels (IsolatedChannel™ architecture) |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ± 2% in parallel with 20 pF ± 3 pF |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| Vertical Resolution (A/D Converter) | 8 bits |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±3% for 5 mV/div to 5 V/div; ±4% for 2 mV/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage (Signal to Common) | 300 V RMS CAT II |
| Maximum Input Voltage (Common to Earth Ground) | 600 V RMS CAT II, 300 V RMS CAT III |
| Maximum Input Voltage (Channel to Channel Common) | 600 V RMS CAT II, 300 V RMS CAT III |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | > 100:1 at 100 MHz |
| Offset Range (2 mV to 200 mV/div) | ±2 V |
| Offset Range (>200 mV to 5 V/div) | ±50 V |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limiters | 20 MHz |
Horizontal System & Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-time Sample Rate | 1.0 GS/s per channel |
| Maximum Record Length | 2.5k points per channel |
| Time Base Range | 5 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±50 ppm |
| Delay Range (Pre-trigger) | 10 divisions |
| Delay Range (Post-trigger) | 50 s |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Ext, Ext/5, AC Line |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single Sequence |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Internal, DC-10 MHz) | 0.35 div |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Internal, 10-100 MHz) | 1 div |
| Trigger Sensitivity (External, DC-10 MHz) | 50 mV |
| Trigger Sensitivity (External, 10-100 MHz) | 100 mV |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±8 divisions from screen center |
| Trigger Level Range (External) | ±1.6 V (Ext); ±8 V (Ext/5) |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 500 ns to 10 s |
| Standard Trigger Types | Edge, Video, Pulse Width |
| Edge Trigger Slope | Rising, Falling |
| Video Trigger Formats | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Video Trigger Lines | All lines, odd fields, even fields, specific line (1 to 525 for NTSC; 1 to 625 for PAL/SECAM) |
| Pulse Width Trigger Range | 33 ns to 10 s |
| Pulse Width Trigger Conditions | <, >, =, ≠ |
| Trigger Frequency Readout | 6-digit hardware frequency counter |
Acquisition Modes & Signal Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Average, Single Sequence |
| Peak Detect Mode | Captures high-frequency glints down to 12 ns |
| Waveform Average | Selectable (4, 16, 64, or 128 waveforms) |
| Waveform Math Operators | +, -, ×, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular |
| FFT Source Channels | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 |
Measurements & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 11 standard measurements |
| Time Measurements | Period, Frequency, +Width, -Width, Rise Time, Fall Time |
| Voltage Measurements | Max, Min, Peak-to-Peak, Mean, Cycle RMS |
| Cursor Measurements | Amplitude (Voltage), Time, Frequency (1/Δt) |
| Autoset Menu | Single-button automatic setup of vertical, horizontal, and trigger systems |
| Autorange Function | Continuous active adjustment of vertical and horizontal scales |
Display & User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Contrast / Brightness | Adjustable background contrast and backlit keys |
| Waveform Persistence Settings | Off, 1 s, 2 s, 5 s, Infinite |
| Display Graticule Styles | Full, Grid, Crosshair, Frame |
Input/Output Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CompactFlash Card Support | Supports Type I CF cards up to 2 GB |
| Printer Port | Centronics parallel port for direct printing |
| Serial Port | RS-232 9-pin D-sub male |
| Probe Compensator Output | 5.0 V into ≥1 MΩ load at 1 kHz |
| Waveform Storage Capacity | Up to 96,000 waveforms on a 1 GB CF card |
Power & Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Line Voltage Range | 90 V to 250 V AC |
| AC Line Frequency Range | 45 Hz to 66 Hz (90-250 V); 360 Hz to 440 Hz (90-132 V) |
| Battery Pack Type | TPSBAT Lithium-Ion battery pack |
| Battery Run Time | 4 hours per battery (up to 8 hours with 2 battery packs) |
| Battery Hot-Swapping | Supported (with 2 batteries installed) |
| Battery Charging Time | 3 hours inside instrument (turned off) |
Environmental & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +71 °C (without battery) |
| Operating Humidity (≤ +30 °C) | 90% RH |
| Operating Humidity (30 °C to 50 °C) | 60% RH |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (9,842 ft) |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 15,000 m (49,212 ft) |
| Safety Certifications | UL61010-1, CSA22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | Meets Directive 89/336/EEC, EN61326 Class A |
Accessories & Ordering Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Included Probes | P2220 200 MHz 1X/10X passive probe (one per channel) |
| Optional Power Analysis Software | TPS2PWR1 Power Measurement and Analysis Software |
Isolated Channel Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) | 1000:1 at 60 Hz, 100:1 at 1 MHz, 5:1 at 50 MHz (typical, with P2220 probe at 10X) |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Interpolation | Sin (x)/x |
Power System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External DC Power Input | 15 V DC ±10%, 3 A |
| Battery Slots | 2 |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CompactFlash Card Compatibility | Type I CompactFlash cards up to 2 GB (FAT16 format) |
| Waveform Save Formats | CSV, ISF |
| Screen Capture Formats | TIFF, BMP, PCX, EPS, RLE |
| Internal Setup Storage | 10 setups |
| Supported CompactFlash Capacity | Up to 2 GB (Type I) |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical Zoom | Vertically expand or compress a live or stopped waveform |
| Vertical Volts/Div Steps | 1-2-5 sequence |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Shock and Vibration | Meets MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3 limits |
Software & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Connectivity Software | OpenChoice Desktop |
Compliance & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pollution Degree | Pollution Degree 2 |
| Overvoltage Category | CAT II |
Optional Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional External Battery Charger | TPSCHG |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Base Sec/Div Steps | 1-2.5-5 sequence |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope
Applications
Floating and differential measurements, industrial power systems, motor drive troubleshooting, and field service
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