The Tektronix TPS2024B is a 200 MHz, 4-channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope featuring IsolatedChannel™ technology for ground-isolated and floating measurements. It combines battery power, high-performance sampling, and portable operation designed for demanding field and laboratory environments.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 host port (front panel), RS-232, Centronics parallel printer port |
| Display | 5.7 in. (144 mm) active-color TFT LCD (320 × 240 pixels) |
| Warranty | 3 years (excluding probes and batteries) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC ±10% (45 to 66 Hz) or Battery power; Power consumption: < 40 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 336 mm × 161 mm × 130 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 200 MHz |
| Number of Channels | 4 isolated channels |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±2% in parallel with 20 pF ±3 pF |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| DC Vertical Gain Accuracy | ±3% |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 300 VRMS CAT II (from BNC signal to BNC shell) |
| Maximum Floating Voltage (Channel to Earth Ground) | 600 VRMS CAT II or 300 VRMS CAT III (from BNC shell to earth ground) |
| Maximum Floating Voltage (Channel to Channel) | 600 VRMS CAT II or 300 VRMS CAT III (between BNC shells) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Base Range | 2.5 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±50 ppm |
| Horizontal Zoom | Yes |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (All Channels) | 2.0 GS/s |
| Maximum Record Length | 2.5k points |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Average, Single Sequence |
| Peak Detect Duration | 12 ns |
| Waveform Averaging Range | 4, 16, 64, 128 |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject |
| Trigger Source Options | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, AC Line |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 500 ns to 10 s |
| Edge Triggering Conditions | Rising or falling |
| Video Trigger Standard Support | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Trigger Level Range | ±8 divisions from screen center |
| Trigger Level Accuracy | ±(0.2 div + 5 mV) for signals within ±4 divisions from screen center |
| External Trigger Input | None (4-channel models utilize internal channel triggers only) |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Waveform Measurements | 11 measurements |
| Cursor Types | Amplitude, Time |
| Waveform Math Operators | +, -, ×, FFT |
| FFT Windows | Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular |
Storage and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Removable Media Storage Support | USB Flash Drive (FAT/FAT32) |
| Internal Waveform Storage Capacity | 4 reference waveforms |
| Internal Setup Storage Capacity | 10 front-panel setups |
Power System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (TPSBAT) |
| Battery Operating Time | Up to 4 hours per battery (8 hours total with two batteries) |
| Number of Battery Slots | 2 |
| Battery Hot-Swap Capability | Yes |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight (Without Battery) | 2.7 kg |
| Weight (With 1 Battery) | 3.2 kg |
| Weight (With 2 Batteries) | 3.7 kg |
| Kensington Lock Slot | Yes |
Environmental and Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +71 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 90% RH at or below +30 °C, 60% RH up to +50 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 15,000 m |
| Safety Certifications | UL61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN61010-1 |
Standard Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Passive Probes | 4× TPP0201 (200 MHz, 10x passive probes) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time | 1.8 ns |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | >= 100:1 at 60 Hz, >= 30:1 at 200 MHz |
| Bandwidth Limit | 20 MHz |
| Waveform Limit Testing | Compares active signals against user-defined template |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) | 1000:1 at 60 Hz, 100:1 at 1 MHz (with TPP0201 passive probes) |
Frequency Counter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated Frequency Counter Resolution | 6 digits |
| Integrated Frequency Counter Range | 10 Hz to 200 MHz |
| Integrated Frequency Counter Accuracy | +/- 51 ppm |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Width Trigger Range | 33 ns to 10 s |
| Pulse Width Trigger Conditions | <, >, =, != |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | < 40 W |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vibration (Operating) | 0.31 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis |
| Shock (Operating) | 50 g, 11 ms, half-sine |
| Pollution Degree | Pollution Degree 2 |
Software & Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Power Analysis Software Compatibility | TPS2PWR1 |
Software
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Included Software | OpenChoice® Desktop, National Instruments LabVIEW SignalExpress™ Tektronix Edition |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
Isolated and floating electrical measurements, industrial power design, and field service troubleshooting