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title=Tektronix 316 |
|manufacturer=Tektronix
summary=10 MHz 3" tube scope |
|series=300-series scopes
image=Tek 316 front.jpg|
|model=316  
caption=Tek 310 |
|summary=10 MHz 3" tube scope  
introduced=1959 |
|image=Tek 316 front.jpg
discontinued =(?) |
|caption=Tek 310  
manuals=
|introduced=1959  
*[http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/tek/316/ Tektronix 316 manual]
|discontinued=(?)  
*[http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_type_316_factory_cal_proc.pdf Tektronix 316 factory calibration procedure]
|designers=Ron Olson
|manuals=
* [[Media:070-316.pdf|Tektronix 316 Manual]]
* [[Media:IM-RM16-1.pdf |Tektronix RM16 Manual]]
* [[Media:070-338.pdf|Tektronix RM16 and RS16 Manual]]
* [[Media:tek_316_fcp.pdf|Tektronix 316 factory calibration procedure]] (OCR)
* [[Media:tek_316_irb.pdf|Tektronix 316 Instrument Reference Book]] (OCR)
}}
The '''Tektronix 316''' is a 10 MHz three-inch scope [[introduced in 1959]], similar to the [[317]].
It was designed by [[Ron Olson]].


* [[Media:tek_316_fcp.pdf|Tektronix 315 factory calibration procedure (PDF, OCR)]]
The main difference is that the 317 has more CRT accelerating voltage (9 kV versus 1.8 kV) for a brighter, sharp display. 
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The 316 has a portable benchtop shape.   
The '''Tektronix 316''' is a 10 MHz three-inch scope [[introduced in 1959]], similar to the [[317]].   


The main difference is that the 317 has more CRT
The scope was also made in two other forms, the RM16 and the RS16.  The RM16 is a rackmount version of the 316.   
accelerating voltage (9 kV versus 1.8 kV) for a brighter, sharp display. 
The RS16 is also a rackmount version of the 316, but has the power supply in a separate unit so it can fit in shallow racks.
The 316 has a portable benchtop shape.  The scope was also made in
two other forms, the RM16 and the RS16.  The RM16 is a rackmount version
of the 316.  The RS16 is also a rackmount version of the 316, but has the
power supply in a separate unit so it can fit in shallow racks.


Early 316 units had [[selenium rectifiers]].  A modification kit, #040-216,
Early 316 units had [[selenium rectifiers]].  A modification kit, #040-216, was made available to replace them with silicon diodes.
was made available to replace them with silicon diodes.


== 316-S1 ==
==316-S1 ==
The regular Type 316 scope runs on 50 Hz to 60 Hz power and has and AC fan motor.
The regular Type 316 scope runs on 50 Hz to 60 Hz power and has an AC fan motor.
The 316-S1 runs on 50 Hz to 800 Hz power and has a DC fan motor.
The 316-S1 runs on 50 Hz to 800 Hz power and has a DC fan motor.
A kit was available to convert a 316 to a 316-S1 in the field.  From the 1958 catalog:
A kit was available to convert a 316 to a 316-S1 in the field.  From the 1958 catalog:
:''Fan Motor Kit — For converting Type 316 for use on 50 to 800 cycle line frequency (Type 316-S1). Contains brackets, rectifier, and fan motor.  040-141 Fan Motor Kit $40.00''
:''Fan Motor Kit — For converting Type 316 for use on 50 to 800 cycle line frequency (Type 316-S1). Contains brackets, rectifier, and fan motor.  040-141 Fan Motor Kit $40.00''
==RH316==
Tek made a rackmount version of the 316 for Hughes in Hughes green called the RH16.
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==Pictures==
==Pictures==
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==Components==
{{Parts|316}}


[[Category:Monolithic tube scopes]]
[[Category:Monolithic tube scopes]]