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TA4000
AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC
OSCILLOSCOPE
4 CHANNEL
UPDATE AVAILABLE FOR
WIN 8 & WIN 10
SEE SEALEY WEB SITE
(SOFTWARE UPDATES)
Original Language Version
TA4000
Issue: 1 - 06/09/11

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  • Page 1 TA4000 AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC OSCILLOSCOPE 4 CHANNEL UPDATE AVAILABLE FOR WIN 8 & WIN 10 SEE SEALEY WEB SITE (SOFTWARE UPDATES) Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim. INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address, including postcode. Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group, www.sealey.co.uk...

  • Page 3: General Safety Summary

    RCCB. If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. You may obtain a Residual Current Device by contacting your Sealey dealer. You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.
  • Page 4 Accessories Software CD, Start-up Manual, plus items shown below. fig.1 fig.6 fig.2 fig.7 fig.3 fig.8 fig.4 fig.5 fig.9 Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 5 TA4000 Model/Type: ..................................Manufacturing Date / Serial number (optional): ......................... Manufacturer's authorised representative within the EC: Jack Sealey Ltd. Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR Conforms to the requirements of the following Directives, as indicated.
  • Page 6 TA4000 MODEL No: Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
  • Page 7 TA4000.06 MODEL No: Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
  • Page 8 TA4000.04 MODEL No: Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
  • Page 9 WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim. INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address, including postcode. Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group, www.sealey.co.uk...
  • Page 10 RCCB. If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. You may obtain a Residual Current Device by contacting your Sealey dealer. You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    ■ Install your product ■ General Features ■ General Check ■ Perform a probe check and compensate probes ■ Match your probe attenuation factor ■ Use the self calibration routine ■ Accessories Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 12 Operating System: Windows XP SP3 System Processor 2.4GB Processor Memory 1GB Memory Disk Space 80GB Disc Space Screen resolution 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution DPI Setting Normal Size (96DPI) Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 13 2. The installation should start up automatically. Otherwise open Windows Explorer, select the CD-ROM drive and run Setup.exe. 3. When the software Installation has started. Click 'Next' to continue. 4. Choose a destination directory. Click 'Next' to continue. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 14 5. Check the setup information. Click 'Next' to start copying of files. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 15 6. This Status dialog is displayed during copying of files. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 16 7. Updating Your System Configuration. 8. The installation is complete. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 17 Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 18 Example: TA4000 USB 1. Connect the A-Type Plug of the USB cable to your PC’S USB port. 2. Connect the B-Type Plug of the USB cable to the TA4000 USB port. 3. New hardware is found. 4. New hardware search wizard starts.
  • Page 19 5. Select the specific location. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 20 6. New hardware search wizard starts to search for the driver. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 21 7. New hardware wizard installs "TA4000 DRIVER" . Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 22 8. The wizard has finished installing for “TA4000 USB DRIVER”. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 23: General Features

    User selectable fast offset calibration; ■ Add, Subtract and Multiply Mathematic Functions; ■ Selectable 20 MHz bandwidth limit; ■ External trigger; ■ Waveform average; ■ Adjustable waveform intensity, more effective waveform view; Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 24: General Checks

    Check the accessories: Accessories supplied with the TA4000 are listed in "Accessories" on page 22. If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify your dealer. Check the instrument: In case there is any mechanical damage or defect, or the instrument does not operate properly, please notify your supplier.
  • Page 25 Correctly Compensated Over compensated Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 26: Functional Check

    Connect the oscilloscope You should connect the Type-A Plug of the USB cable to your PC USB port and connect the Type-B Plug of the USB cable to the oscilloscope USB port. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 27 BNC connector and push home. Rotate the outer ring clockwise to lock it. Attach the tip of the probe and the ground clip to the Probe compensator Connector. 2. Set the CH1 probe attenuation of the oscilloscope to x10. (The default is x1). Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 28: Self Calibration

    4. Inspect CH2 ,CH3 and CH4 with the same method. Repeat steps 2 and 3. 5. The TA4000.04 oscilloscope probe is used when very accurate measurememts are required. This is the only probe that can be calibrated. For normal automotive testing, calibration wil not be necessary when using the alternative leads and probes supplied.

  • Page 29: Accessories

    Accessories Software CD, Start-up Manual, plus items shown below. fig.1 fig.6 fig.2 fig.7 fig.3 fig.8 fig.4 fig.5 fig.9 Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 30: The User Interface2

    Chapter 2 Operating Instructions ■ The User’s Interface ■ The Menu System ■ The Vertical System ■ The Horizontal System ■ The Trigger System ■ Input Connectors Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 31 All settings can be found in the main menu. 2. The Toolbar 3. Trigger information The edge trigger slope, source and level are indicated. 4. The Horizontal Panel The user can change Time/Div, format in this panel. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 32 15. The markers show the reference points of the displayed waveforms. If there is no marker, the channel is not displayed. 16. The same as 15. 17. The same as 15. 18. The same as 15. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 33 STOP: The oscilloscope has stopped acquiring waveform data. RUN: The oscilloscope is running. PLAY: The oscilloscope is displaying the recorded waveforms. The Menu System The Main Menu 1. File: Load or Save data, setup Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 34 2. View: Change the user interface 3. Setup: Setup setting 4. Display: Change wave display type 5. Cursor: Set Cursor measure type 6. Measure: Set measurement parameters Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 35 7.Acquire: Run ,Stop or other operation setting 8. Utility: Utility setting 9. Window: Window setting Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 36 11. Help: Turn on help file Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 37 The Vertical System Click “Setup”->” Vertical” The following figure shows the vertical Setup window. It shows the vertical parameter settings. 1. Select channel : User can select the channel by clicking the Combo box. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 38 5. Probe: Set the Select one according to the probe attenuation factor to ensure correct vertical scale reading 6. BW Limit: Reject the frequency component higher than 20MHz. 7. Invert: Invert the selected wave. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 39: The Horizontal System

    The following figure shows the Horizontal System window. It shows the horizontal parameter settings. 1. Time/DIV: Allows the setting of the time base parameters 2. Format: Allows the setting of the horizontal format parameters Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 40: The Trigger System

    The Trigger System Click “Setup”-> “Trigger” The following figure shows the trigger system control. 1. Trigger Mode: Sets the trigger mode Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 41 2. Trigger Sweep: Selects the trigger sweep mode to AUTO, NORMAL or SINGLE 3. Tirgger Source: Selects the trigger source to CH1, CH2, ALT, EXT or EXT/10 4. Trigger Slope: Selects the edge trigger slope to Positive or Negative slope Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 42: Input Connectors

    EXT.: Input connector for an external trigger source. Use the Trigger Menu to select the Ext. or Ext./10 trigger source. Other Connector: GND.: a ground terminal USB PORT: Connect the B-Type Plug of USB cable to this port. CAL.: Probe compensation output. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 43: Set Oscilloscope

    ■ Set Oscilloscope ■ Set Vertical System ■ Set Horizontal System ■ Set Trigger System ■ Save/Load ■ Utility Function ■ Measure Signal ■ Zoom In/Out Waveforms ■ Acquire Signal ■ Print Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 44 Factory Setup The oscilloscope software is set up for normal operation when it is shipped from the fac- tory. This is the factory setup. To recall this setup, select the “Factory Setup” menu. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 45: Set Vertical System

    Reset: Set the channel vertical position to zero Invert: Turn on/off the invert function. BandWidth Limit: Limit the channel bandwidth to 20MHz to reduce noise. Change Volt/DIV You can select “Volt/Div” in “Vertical Setup” window to select the voltage Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 46 In the sidebar, you can also change the channel coupling. You can set the coupling to DC, AC or GND. If you set the coupling to DC, it blocks the AC component of the input signal. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 47 Invert The invert function turns the displayed waveform through 180 degrees. When the oscilloscope is triggered on the inverted signal, the trigger is also inverted. Click “Invert” in Vertical window Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 48 The picture above shows the waveform inverted: Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 49 Limit” is turned on. When the “BW Limit” is turned on, a “B” sign will be displayed at the bottom of display screen. Set Math Click “MATH” in Channel menu to set MATH channel. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 50 Probe: Set the math channel probe attenuation. Invert: Turn on/off the invert function The mathematic functions include addition, subtract, multiply and FFT for CH1, H2,CH3 and CH4. Source A/B Source A and Source B Menu Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 51 Select the operation type in the Operate menu. Select source A and B. Then adjust the vertical scale and offset to view the maths channel clearly. The mathematic result can be measured by the measure and the cursor. The Math Function Display Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 52 Click “Load” to load the *.rfc file that was selected. The load file window will appear. Save Click “Save ” to save the waveform to *.rfc file. The saved source window appears. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 53 The save file window will appear allowing you to select the source you wish to save. The Reference Waveform Display Window: Note: If you turn on the “Reference” channel, the load file window will appear. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 54 Y – T: Show the relative relation between vertical voltage and horizontal time Roll: In Roll Mode, the waveform display updates from right to left X – Y: Show CH1 value at X axis; CH2 value at Y axis Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 55 Double click the channel button to set the trigger point to the horizontal centre of the screen. Horizontal position changes the displayed waveform position, relative to the trigger point. The user can drag on screen to change the horizontal position. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 56: Set Trigger System

    Source: You can use the trigger source options to select the signal that the oscilloscope uses as a trigger. The source can be any signal connected to a channel BNC, or to the EXT. BNC. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 57 Rising: Trigger on rising edge Falling: Trigger on falling edge The user can also change the trigger setting on the trigger panel in the sidebar. High Frequency Rejection Select “HF Rejection” in “Trigger Setup” window Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 58 Mode: Select the trigger mode to Pulse. Sweep: Set the sweep mode to AUTO, NORMAL or SINGLE. AUTO: Acquire waveform even if no trigger occurs. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 59 +Equal: +Pulse width equal to selected pulse condition. -More: -Pulse width more than selected pulse condition. -Less: -Pulse width less than selected pulse condition. -Equal: -Pulse width equal to selected pulse condition. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 60 You can choose two different trigger modes for the four vertical channels. Set ALT System Mode: Select the trigger mode. Trigger Channel: Set the Trigger Channel to CH1,CH2,CH3 or CH4. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 61 Pulse Width: The Pulse Width adjust range is 10ns~10s. When the condition is met, it will trigger and acquire the waveform. The user can also change the trigger setting on the trigger panel in the sidebar. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 62: Save/Load

    Save/Load Save Click “File” in main menu to save waveform, setups and screen 1. Save Data Save waveform data as a file Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 63 Load Click “File” in main menu to recall saved waveform setup 1. Load Data Load the waveform that was saved as a file. 2. Load Setup Load the setup that was saved. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 64: Utility Function

    Utility/Function Pass/Fail Select “Pass/Fail” in “Utility” menu The Pass/Fail window appears: The Pass/Fail function monitors changes to the signals or the outputs by comparing the input signal with a pre-created template. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 65 Select the Pass/Fail output condition Stop When Output: If selected the Pass/Fail will stop depending on what output was selected. Mask Setting Vertical: Set the vertical limit range Horizontal: Set the horizontal limit range “Create” button: Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 66 Pass: It shows the pass waveform number Total: It shows the total Pass/Fail waveform number Operation Click “Start” button to start the Pass/Fail test. Click “Stop” button to stop the Pass/Fail test. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 67 The Pass/Fail function display NOTE: Pass/Fall function is unavailable In X-Y mode and Roll mode. Factory Setup Click “Factory Setup” in “Utility” menu to load default setups Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 68 The Factory Setup function does not reset the following settings: ■ Language option ■ Date and time Language Click “Language” in “Utility” menu There are four languages in the “Language” menu. The default language is English. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 69: Measure Signal

    2. Type There are four types of cursors: Cross, Trace, Vertical and Horizontal 1) Cross The Cross cursors appear as cross lines on the display and measure the vertical and horizontal parameters. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 70 The Cross measure result is displayed on the status bar. 2) Trace The Trace cursors appear as vertical lines on the display and measure the waveform amplitude at the point the waveform crosses the cursor. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 71 The Trace cursor display window The Trace cursor measurement result is displayed on the status bar. 3) Vertical The Vertical cursors appear as vertical lines on the display and measure the vertical parameters. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 72 The Vertical cursor measurement result is displayed on the status bar. 4) Horizontal The Horizontal cursors appear as horizontal lines on the display and measures the horizontal parameters. Horizontal cursor display window Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 73 Horizontal cursor display window The Horizontal cursor measurement result is displayed on status bar. Measure Menu Select “Measure” in main menu. The oscilloscope provides 20 parametric auto measurements (12 voltage and 8 time measurements). Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 74 Top: Voltage of the statistical maximum level, Measured over the entire waveform Base: Voltage of the statistical minimum level, Measured over the entire waveform Middle: Average voltage between maximum and minimum level of the waveform Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 75 +Duty Cycle: Positive Duty Cycle = (Positive Pulse Width)/Period x 100%, Measured of the first cycle in waveform -Duty Cycle: Negative Duty Cycle = (Negative Pulse Width)/Period x 100%, Measured of the first cycle in waveform Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 76 A maximum of 8 results can be displayed at the same time. When there is no room, the next new measurement result will make the previous results move left, off of the screen. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 77: The Display System

    The Display System Display Type Select “Type” in “Display” menu. The following figure shows the different parameters settings. If the Vectors type mode is selected, the waveform will be displayed as following figure. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 78 If the Dots type mode is selected, the waveform will be displayed as follows. Display Grid Select “Display” in main menu. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 79 Grid shown: Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 80 Grid not shown: Intensity and Persistence Select “Display->Intensity” in main menu Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 81 The following figure shows the intensity dialog. It shows the display parameters setting. You can change the grid and waveform colour intensity in this dialog. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 82: Zoom In/Out And Drag Waveforms

    Div in the Horizontal menu or in the Horizontal panel to zoom the waveform in or out . Drag The user can modify the waveform position by selecting “Drag” in the“Acquire” menu, and then going through the following steps. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 83 1. Select Channel: 2. Set the Move Step: 3. Change the waveform position: Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 84: Interpolation

    Interpolation At the time base 40ns/div or faster, the user can select the 3 different interpolation modes to get waveforms of different smoothness. The Step Interpolation Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 85 The Linear Interpolation Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 86: Acquisition

    When you acquire a signal, the oscilloscope converts it into a digital form and displays a waveform. The acquisition mode defines how the signal is digitized and the time base setting affects the time span and level of detail in the acquisition. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 87 Average: In this acquisition mode, the oscilloscope acquires several waveforms, aver- ages them, and displays the resulting waveform. You can use this mode to reduce random noise. ETS:In this acquisition mode, you can test high frequency cycle signal. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 88: Print

    Print And Print Preview 1. Select “Print” in “File” menu to set the printer to print the current waveform. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 89 In”PrintPreview” window, use the “Zoom In” button and the “Zoom Out” button to change the size of the waveform graph. Click the “Close” button to turn this window off and select the “Print” button to print the report. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 90: Chapter 4 Application Example

    Chapter 4 Application Example ■ Sample Measurement ■ Pass/Fail Test ■ Capturing a Single-Shot Signal ■ The Application of the X-Y ■ Taking Cursor Measurement Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 91 2. Click the button on toolbar or “Acquire -> Auto Setup” on menu. The TA4000 will set the vertical, horizontal, and triggers controls at the best status automatically. Also, you can adjust the controls to meet your measurement to optimize the waveform display.
  • Page 92 Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 93: Pass/Fail Test

    The Pass/Fail function monitors changes of the signals and outputs. It then passes or fails signals by comparing the input signal using the pre-created mask. Control Setting Source: Select the Pass/Fail channel Output: Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 94 Set the horizontal limit range “Create” button: Select to create Pass/Fail area according to the mask “Save” button: Select to save the setups to file. “Load” button: Select to load the saved setups file. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 95 Shows the number of failed waveforms Pass: Shows the number of passed waveforms Total: Shows the total number of waveforms Operation Select “Start” button to start the Pass/Fail test. Select “Stop” button to stop the Pass/Fail test. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 96 The Pass/Fail function display NOTE: Pass/Fall function is unavailable In X-Y mode and Roll mode. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 97: Capturing A Single Shot Signal

    This function helps to capture the signal occurrence easily, such as the noise with large amplitude; set the trigger level slightly higher than the normal level and press and wait. When the noise occurs, the instrument will record the waveform before and after the trigger. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 98: The Application Of The X-Y

    5. Adjust the scale and offset of the horizontal and vertical to a desirable waveform dis- play. The following picture shows a typical example. 6. Apply the Ellipse Method to observe the phase difference between the two channels. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 99 Signal in X -Y Format Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 100 θ must be in the range of (0~π/2) or (3π/2~2π) if the main axis of the ellipse is between I and III quadrant, . If the main axis is at II and IV quadrant, θ must be in the range of (π/2~π) or (π~3π/2). Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 101: Taking Cursor Measurements

    3. Click the left mouse button, and the vertical lines appear. 4. Drag the mouse button to the point you want to measure. 5. Release the left mouse button, the frequency difference and time difference will be shown at the status bar. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 102 3. Click the left mouse button, and the Horizontal lines appears. 4. Drag the mouse button to the point you want to measure. 5. Release the left mouse button, the voltage difference will be shown in the status bar. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 103 1. Select “Cursor->Source”, select CH1 (select CH2 if you want to trace CH2). 2. Select “Cursor->Type”, select Trace. 3. Select the cursor at the position that you want to trace the wave in the waveform window. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 104 Trace the Amplitude: Readings in the status bar. Note: Select “Cursor->Type”, select “Cross”, you can measure time and amplitude in this one set position Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 105: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix ■ Appendix A: Specifications ■ Appendix B: General Maintenance Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...

  • Page 106: Appendix

    Acquisition mode Roll mode: 500ms/div ~ 1000s/div Range 10 divisions Buffer Size 10K ~ 16M points (Single Channel) Trigger Type Edge trigger, Pulse trigger Mode Auto, Normal and Single Autoset Range 10 divisions Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 107 (10%~90%), positive duty cycle, negative duty cycle Math Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, FFT Rectangular, Hanning, Hamming, Blackman Window Physical Interface USB2.0 (USB1.1 compatible) Power External power source required.(8.5v dc) Dimensions 224 x168 x 37(mm) Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 108 2. Use a soft dampened cloth with water to clean the device. Caution To avoid damage to the surface of the device or probes do not use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents. Original Language Version TA4000 Issue: 1 - 06/09/11...
  • Page 109 TA4000 Model/Type: ..................................Manufacturing Date / Serial number (optional): ......................... Manufacturer's authorised representative within the EC: Jack Sealey Ltd. Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR Conforms to the requirements of the following Directives, as indicated.

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