Tektronix 1502C User Manual

Operator Tutorial

1502C MTDR User Manual

This function can be used to make the display less busy when viewing stored
waveforms.

These functions allow you to store a waveform and view the stored waveform.

1. Set the 1502C front-panel controls to:

CABLE

Attach 3-ft cable

NOISE FILTER

1 avg

VERT SCALE

500 m

r

DIST/DIV

1 ft/div (0.25 m)

2. Make sure you have a waveform on the LCD, then adjust the 

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POSITION

control to place the waveform in the upper section of the display.

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3. Press STORE. The indicator block should become highlighted (black) and

read ON. The waveform is now stored in non-volatile memory in the
instrument.

4. Turn the POWER off for a few seconds, then turn it back on. Note that the

STORE indicator block is ON, showing that there is a waveform in memory.

5. Short the connector at the far end of the test cable. The reflected pulse will

invert from the previous open position.

6. Adjust the 

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POSITION control to place the waveform in the middle portion

of the LCD.