Key Performance Specifications
- 100 MHz and 200 MHz bandwidths
- 2 or 4 fully isolated and floating channels, plus impedance isolated external trigger input
- Sample rates up to 2 GS/s real time on all channels
- 2.5k point record length on all channels
Key Performance Specifications
The TPS2000B Series offers a distinctive range of capabilities in an oscilloscope with controls and menus you will find familiar and easy to use. Available in 2- or 4-channel versions, the TPS2000B Series with IsolatedChannel™ technology provides isolation from ground and isolation between channels allowing you to take measurements with less worry about damaging circuitry. Battery power comes standard, making it a natural choice for field applications. For work on power electronics, optional software integrates commonly needed power system measurements into the instrument, speeding up power analysis and troubleshooting.
Unintentionally grounding a circuit under test is a common cause of poor measurement results and circuit damage. Connecting two or more grounded probes can cause ground loops, and if the current is high enough can result in ruined components and equipment. Most importantly, taking floating measurements without the proper instruments and probes can pose a safety hazard.
Tektronix IsolatedChannel technology simplifies floating measurements. Unlike ground-referenced oscilloscopes, the TPS2000B input connector shells are isolated from each other and from earth ground. Within the specified 600 VRMSmaximum float voltage, IsolatedChannel technology keeps current from flowing between the TPS2000B input BNC shells or from any BNC shell to earth.
Four IsolatedChannel™ inputs and isolated external trigger input for quick, accurate, affordable floating and differential measurements.
Different passive probes are available, depending on your application. With the included TPP0101/TPP0201 passive probes, the TPS2000B can measure up to 400 Vp-p. However, to meet the safety rating of the TPP0101/TPP0201, the reference lead of the probe must be maintained within 30 VRMSrelative to ground. Because of this, the TPP0101/TPP0201 probes are well suited for working on digital and analog circuits in which the maximum voltage never exceeds 30 VRMS.
Measurements on power conversion electronics usually require probes with higher voltage ratings. Tektronix offers two passive probes with insulation systems specifically designed for making floating measurements. With their 100X attenuation, and 1000 VRMS rating, the optional P5122 probes (when coupled with the TPS2000B) are suitable for making measurements on 480 VRMS devices in Category II environments, with a maximum float voltage of up to 600 VRMS relative to earth ground. With the optional P5150 probe, the TPS2000B can measure up to 2000 Vp-p, with a maximum float voltage within 600 VRMSof ground. The P5150 is the best choice for making AC-coupled ripple measurements on high-voltage DC power supplies.
Please see “Characteristics” for complete safety ratings and specifications.
Scope/Probe (Attenuation) | Maximum Safety Ratings | TPS2000 Viewable Signal | ||
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Reference Float Safety Rating 1 | Input Signal Safety Rating | On-screen Peak-Peak Voltage (Sinusoid centered at 0 V) | On-screen RMS Voltage (Sinusoid centered at 0 V) | |
TPS2000B Input (1X) | 600 VRMSCAT II | 300 VRMSCAT II | 40 Vp-p | 14.1 VRMS |
TPP0101 (100 MHz) | 30 VRMS | 300 VRMSCAT II | 400 Vp-p | 141 VRMS |
TPP0201 (200 MHz) | 30 VRMS | 300 VRMSCAT II | 400 Vp-p | 141 VRMS |
P5150 (50X) | 600 VRMSCAT II | 1000 VRMSCAT II | 2000 Vp-p | 705 VRMS |
P5122 2 (100X) | 600 VRMSCAT II | 1000 VRMSCAT II | 2828 Vp-p | 1000 VRMS |
Input signal and float voltage maximum safety ratings.
1Passive probe reference leads have no attenuation so any working voltage or over-voltage transients pass straight through to the scope reference. Thus, a passive probe reference float rating can never exceed the scope reference float rating.
2The P5122 probe should not be used for AC-coupled measurements on signals with greater than 300 V DC offset. The P5120 is the recommended probe for measuring ripple on high-voltage DC supplies.
From mobile phones to industrial motor drives, power conversion technology has enabled significant advances in size, performance, and energy efficiency. But even the most basic task of viewing a converter’s input and output is complicated by multiple voltage references. Multiple references also make it challenging to view signals from control circuits and power circuits at the same time. Using ground-referenced oscilloscopes in these applications, without appropriate differential probes, can damage circuits and produce bad measurements. For debugging power conversion electronics, IsolatedChannel technology reduces the risk of damage and unintended circuit interactions.
For performing power system measurements, TPS2PWR1 power application software is available as an option for the TPS2000B. It provides advanced power measurements right on the oscilloscope, at an entry-level price.
Conduct harmonic distortion measurements with TPS2PWR1 software.
For dialing in the performance of switching components, the power application software adds important measurements to the TPS2000B, including automatic switching loss, dv/dt, and di/dt cursor measurements.
For measurements on AC line voltage and for checking the impact on the power distribution system, the power application software shows harmonic content to the 50th harmonic, and provides phase, reactive power consumption, and power factor measurements. With the four-channel TPS2014B or TPS2024B, you can view three-phase voltages or currents.
Two power “bundles” are available, combining probes and measurement software. Each package combines four probes with the TPS2PWR1 power application software, at prices that are lower than if purchased separately. The TPS2PBND2 combines four P5122 100X passive, high-voltage probes with the power application software.
Perform three-phase power measurements of variable frequency drives.
Characterize a wide range of signal types on up to four channels simultaneously with the TPS2000B Series Digital Real-Time (DRT) sampling technology. This acquisition technology makes it possible to capture high-frequency events, such as glitches and edge anomalies, that eludes other oscilloscopes in its class, so that you can be sure to get an accurate view of your signal.
Capture elusive glitches – the first time – with Digital Real-Time (DRT) sampling technology.
Quickly reveal signal interference, crosstalk, and the effects of vibration with frequency domain analysis using the TPS2000B Series Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) feature. Then, easily document your measurement results with the integrated CompactFlash®mass storage.
To capture, save, and analyze your measurement results on your PC, the included OpenChoice®PC software can be used. Every TPS2000B Series also ships with a free copy of the special Tektronix Edition of the National Instrument LabVIEW SignalExpress™ software for basic instrument control, data logging, and analysis. The optional Professional Edition of SignalExpress offers over 200 built-in functions that provide additional signal processing, advanced analysis, sweeping, limit testing, and user-defined step capabilities.
Speed documentation and analysis of measurements results with OpenChoice® software and integrated CompactFlash® mass storage.
SignalExpress supports the range of Tektronix bench instruments1, enabling you to connect your entire test bench. You can then access the feature-rich tools packed into each instrument from one intuitive software interface. This allows you to automate complex measurements requiring multiple instruments, log data for an extended period of time, time-correlate data from multiple instruments, and easily capture and analyze your results, all from your PC. Only Tektronix offers a connected test bench of intelligent instruments to simplify and speed debug of your complex design.
1To see the full range of Tektronix instruments supported by the Tektronix Edition of NI LabVIEW SignalExpress, visit www.tek.com/signalexpress.
Use the TPS2000B Series on your bench, in the lab, or in the field, with the industry’s longest continuous battery life – 8 hours and beyond – in a highly mobile package.1Enjoy virtually unlimited freedom from an AC power source with hot-swappable batteries.
Easily correlate your measurements between bench, lab, and field with the highly portable TPS2000B Series.
Enjoy virtually unlimited freedom from an AC power source with hot-swappable batteries.
1Please refer to Environmental and Safety specifications.
The oscilloscope has a front-panel layout that most users will find familiar. Each channel has a dedicated set of scale and position controls. Reduce your measurement time with features like autoset, autorange, automatic measurements, probe check wizard, and context-sensitive help. Backlit menu buttons help you work in a variety of challenging environments – from bright daylight to dimly lit areas.
Easily use the oscilloscope even in environments that challenge operation, with features such as analog-style knobs per channel and backlit menu buttons.
In addition to industry-leading service and support, every TPS2000B Series oscilloscope comes backed with a three-year standard warranty.
All specifications are guaranteed unless noted otherwise. All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.
TPS2012B | TPS2014B | TPS2024B | |
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Isolated channels | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Bandwidth 1 | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 200 MHz |
Rise time | 3.5 ns | 3.5 ns | 2.1 ns |
Sample rate per channel | 1.0 GS/s | 1.0 GS/s | 2.0 GS/s |
Record length | 2.5k points | 2.5k points | 2.5k points |
1Bandwidth is 20 MHz at 2 mV/div, all models. For TPS2024B, 200 MHz bandwidth is typical at 5 mV/div. Bandwidth is 200 MHz at 10 mV/div and above, for operating temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C. Bandwidth is 180 MHz for all V/div settings 10 mV/div and above, for operating temperatures from 0 °C to 50 °C.
>200 mV to 5 V/div ±45 V
Seconds/division range
TPS2012B | TPS2014B | TPS2024B |
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5 ns to 50 s/div | 5 ns to 50 s/div | 2.5 ns to 50 s/div |
Coupling Selections: AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject
1Requires TPS2PWR1 power application package.
Single-button, automatic setup of all channels for vertical, horizontal, and trigger systems, with undo autoset.
One standard battery pack offers 4 hours of battery operation
Optional second battery pack extends battery operation to 8 hours
Continuous battery operation is possible by hot-swapping charged batteries
Dimensions
mm | inches | |
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Width | 336.0 | 13.24 |
Height | 161.0 | 6.33 |
Depth | 130.0 | 5.10 |
Weight
kg | lb. | |
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Instrument only | 2.7 | 6.0 |
with 1 battery | 3.2 | 7.0 |
with 2 batteries | 3.7 | 8.0 |
Package dimensions
mm | inches | |
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Width | 476.2 | 18.75 |
Height | 266.7 | 10.50 |
Depth | 228.6 | 9.00 |
Low: 30 °C / 90% RH
Low: 30 °C to 0 °C / <90% RH max wet bulb
One probe per channel standard.
Three-year warranty covering all labor and parts, excluding probes and accessories.
Power cord and plug options
Language options
Language options include translated front-panel overlay for the selected language(s).
Recommended accessories
Tektronix offers over 100 different probes to meet your application needs. For a comprehensive listing of available probes, please visit www.tek.com/probes.
1The P5122 probe should not be used for AC-coupled measurements on signals with greater than 300 V DC offset. The P5120 is the recommended probe for measuring ripple on high-voltage DC supplies.