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title=Tektronix 230 |
|class=Test Automation
summary=Digital Unit |
|manufacturer=Tektronix  
image=230 operating.jpg |
|series=568
caption=Tektronix 230 front |
|model=230  
introduced=1967 |
|summary=Digital Unit  
discontinued= 1979(?) |
|image=230 operating.jpg  
series=[[568|568 sampling scope]] |
|caption=Tektronix 230 front  
manuals=
|introduced=1967  
* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/230/tek%20230.v6.pdf Tektronix 230 Manual (earlier version, PDF)]
|discontinued= 1979(?)  
* [http://w140.com/tek_230_late.pdf Tektronix 230 Manual (later version, PDF)]
|designers=
* [http://w140.com/tek_readout_oscilloscopes_1968_catalog.pdf "Digital Readout Introduction" in 1968 Catalog (PDF)]
|manuals=
* [http://w140.com/tek_readout_oscilloscopes_1968_catalog.pdf "Digital Readout Introduction" in 1968 Catalog (PDF)]
* [[Media:070-0635-00.pdf|Tektronix 230 Manual (earlier version, split schematics)]]
* [[Media:Tek r230 fcp sep 1967.pdf|Tektronix R230 Factory Calibration Procedure, September 1967 (PDF, needs OCR)]]
* [[Media:070-0635-00_with_corrections.pdf|Tektronix 230 Manual (later version with corrections, whole schematics)]]
* [[Media:Tek 230-r240 fcp march 1969.pdf|Tektronix R230 Factory Calibration Procedure, March 1969 (PDF, needs OCR)]]
* [[Media:Tek readout oscilloscopes 1968 catalog.pdf|"Digital Readout Introduction" in 1968 Catalog]]
* [[Media:Tek r230 fcp sep 1967.pdf|Tektronix R230 Factory Calibration Procedure, September 1967]]
* [[Media:Tek 230-r240 fcp march 1969.pdf|Tektronix R230 Factory Calibration Procedure, March 1969]]
}}
}}
The '''Tektronix 230''' is a digital readout [[introduced in 1967]] for the [[568]] [[sampling oscilloscope]].   
The '''Tektronix 230''' is a digital readout unit [[introduced in 1967]] for the [[568]] [[sampling oscilloscope]].   


The 568 and 230 replaced the [[567]] and its digital unit plug-ins, the [[6R1]] and [[6R1A]].   
The 568 and 230 replaced the [[567]] and its digital unit plug-ins, the [[6R1]] and [[6R1A]].  Unlike the 6R1 and 6R1A, the 230 is freestanding unit, not a plug-in.
Unlike the 6R1 and 6R1A, the 230 is freestanding unit, not a plug-in.
Just like the 6R1A was an evolutionary step forward from the 6R1, the circuitry in the 230 is an evolutionary step forward from the 6R1A.
Just like the 6R1A was an evolutionary step forward from the 6R1,  
the circuitry in the 230 is an evolutionary step forward from the 6R1A.


The 230 was distributed by itself (usually for use with a 568) and also
The 230 was distributed by itself (usually for use with a 568) and also as a component of larger integrated test and measurement systems such as the [[S-3100]].
as a component of larger integrated test and measurement systems
such as the [[S-3100]].


The 230 is programmable, which means that its circuitry can be controlled remotely,
The 230 is programmable, which means that its circuitry can be controlled remotely, using multipin connectors located on the rear panel.   
using multipin connectors located on the rear panel.  The rear panel contains  
The rear panel contains six connectors, four for remote control, one for connection to the 568 oscilloscope, and one that provides a binary-coded decimal representation of the number that is displayed on the digital readout on the 230.   
six connectors, four for remote control, one for connection to the 568 oscilloscope,
Like the 6R1 and 6R1A, the 230 allows upper and lower limits to be set on voltage or time, and it has front-panel lamps and rear panel signals that show whether the current measurement is below the lower limit, within the limits, or above the upper limit.
and one that provides a binary-coded decimal representation of the number that is
displayed on the digital readout on the 230.  Like the 6R1 and 6R1A, the 230 allows
upper and lower limits to be set on voltage or time, and it has front-panel lamps
and rear panel signals that show whether the current measurement is below the lower
limit, within the limits, or above the upper limit.
   
   
The minimal system configuration with a 230 is just the 230 connected to the 568.
The minimal system configuration with a 230 is just the 230 connected to the 568.
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This connection is required since it brings the sampled signal from the 568 to the 230.
This connection is required since it brings the sampled signal from the 568 to the 230.
The 230 does not control the 568.
The 230 does not control the 568.
The 568 sends signals and the 230 displays them on the [[Nixie tube]] readout
The 568 sends signals and the 230 displays them on the [[Nixie tube]] readout and generates control signals on its rear panel connectors.
and generates control signals on its rear panel connectors.
One exception to this is the CRT intensifier signal, which is sent by the 230 to the 568.
One exception to this is the CRT intensifier signal, which is sent by the 230 to the 568.
This signal intensifies the trace in the various zones,
This signal intensifies the trace in the various zones, which are configured on the 230 or remotely using a [[241|241 programmer]].
which are configured on the 230 or remotely using a [[241|241 programmer]].


{{MissingSpecs}}
{{MissingSpecs}}
==Links==
* [http://www.barrytech.com/tektronix/vintage/tek230.html Tektronix 230 @ barrytech.com]
{{Documents|Link=230}}
{{PatentLinks|230}}


==Internals==
==Internals==
The 230 does not contain any tubes or [[tunnel diodes]].
The 230 does not contain any tubes or [[tunnel diodes]].
It makes some use of integrated circuits and extensive use of  
It makes some use of integrated circuits and extensive use of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_relay reed relays].   
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_relay reed relays].   


The power supply in the Tektronix 230 is linear and provides regulated of +50 V, +12 V, +3.8 V, +1.75 V,
The power supply in the Tektronix 230 is linear and provides regulated of +50 V, +12 V, +3.8 V, +1.75 V, −3.5 V, and −50 V.  It also provides a +255 V unregulated output.   
−3.5 V, and −50 V.  It also provides a +255 V unregulated output.  The power supply transformer, electrolytic
The power supply transformer, electrolytic capacitors, and output transistors are part of the chassis, not a removable unit.  The regulator circuits are on a circuit card.
capacitors, and output transistors are part of the chassis, not a removable unit.  The regulator circuits are on a circuit card.


Most of the circuitry of the 230 is on circuit cards that plug into a backplane bus.
Most of the circuitry of the 230 is on circuit cards that plug into a backplane bus.
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==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[012-0131-00|012-0131-00 Interconnecting Cable]]
* [[012-0131-00|012-0131-00 Interconnecting Cable]]
==Links==
* [http://www.barrytech.com/tektronix/vintage/tek230.html Tektronix 230 @ barrytech.com]


==Pictures==
==Pictures==
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230_ext_1.JPG        | 230 extender in storage-state
230_ext_1.JPG        | 230 extender in storage-state
230_ext_2.JPG        | 230 extender in stacked-state for using
230_ext_2.JPG        | 230 extender in stacked-state for using
Tek 230 568 s-1 voltage measurement.jpg | Voltage measurement with 230, 568, and S-1
Tek 230 568 s-1 risetime measurement.jpg | Risetime measurement with 230, 568, and S-1
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Components==
{{Parts|230}}


[[Category:Accessories]]
[[Category:Accessories]]

Revision as of 22:54, 7 October 2024

Tektronix 230
Digital Unit
Tektronix 230 front

Produced from 1967 to 1979(?)

Manuals
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix 230 is a digital readout unit introduced in 1967 for the 568 sampling oscilloscope.

The 568 and 230 replaced the 567 and its digital unit plug-ins, the 6R1 and 6R1A. Unlike the 6R1 and 6R1A, the 230 is freestanding unit, not a plug-in. Just like the 6R1A was an evolutionary step forward from the 6R1, the circuitry in the 230 is an evolutionary step forward from the 6R1A.

The 230 was distributed by itself (usually for use with a 568) and also as a component of larger integrated test and measurement systems such as the S-3100.

The 230 is programmable, which means that its circuitry can be controlled remotely, using multipin connectors located on the rear panel. The rear panel contains six connectors, four for remote control, one for connection to the 568 oscilloscope, and one that provides a binary-coded decimal representation of the number that is displayed on the digital readout on the 230. Like the 6R1 and 6R1A, the 230 allows upper and lower limits to be set on voltage or time, and it has front-panel lamps and rear panel signals that show whether the current measurement is below the lower limit, within the limits, or above the upper limit.

The minimal system configuration with a 230 is just the 230 connected to the 568. The typical cable for connecting the 568 to the 230 is the 012-0119-01. Five out of six of the connectors on the rear panel of the 230 can be ignored for basic use. J101 on the rear of the 230 connects to the J101 on the rear of the 568. This connection is required since it brings the sampled signal from the 568 to the 230. The 230 does not control the 568. The 568 sends signals and the 230 displays them on the Nixie tube readout and generates control signals on its rear panel connectors. One exception to this is the CRT intensifier signal, which is sent by the 230 to the 568. This signal intensifies the trace in the various zones, which are configured on the 230 or remotely using a 241 programmer.

Key Specifications

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Links

Documents Referencing 230

Document Class Title Authors Year Links
Service Scope 43 Apr 1967.pdf Article New From Tektronix, Inc. In 1967 1967 568 • 230 • 454 • 647A • C-40 • 1A4 • 1A5 • 3L5 • 200-1
Service Scope 53 Dec 1968.pdf Article Digital Systems Come Of Age John Bowne 1968 3T5 • 3T6 • 3S5 • 3S6 • S-1 • S-2 • S-3 • S-4 • 568 • 230
Service scope dec 1968 ocr.pdf Article Digital Systems Come of Age John Bowne 1968 3T5 • 3T6 • 3S5 • 3S6 • S-1 • S-2 • S-3 • S-4 • 568 • 230 • 240 • 241 • 250
Service Scope 52 Oct 1968.pdf Article The State of the Art in Sampling Al Zimmerman 1968 S-1 • S-2 • S-3 • S-4 • S-50 • S-51 • 285 • 3S1 • 3S2 • 3S5 • 3S6 • 3T2 • 3T5 • 3T6 • 3T77A • 568 • 230
Tekscope 1970 V2 N4 Aug 1970.pdf Article Automated Measurement Systems 1970 S-3150 • 568 • 230 • S-3110 • 241 • 240
Tekscope 1971 V3 N1 Jan 1971.pdf Article Short Pulse Technique of Adjusting Wideband Amplifiers Carl Battjes 1971 7A16 • 109 • 568 • 230

Patents that may apply to 230

Page Title Inventors Filing date Grant date Links
Patent US 3453403A Power selection device Eldon Hoffman 1966-08-18 1969-07-01 115 • 140 • 141 • 141A • 144 • 145 • 146 • 147 • 148 • 149 • 149A • 230 • 284 • 286 • 453 • 454 • 491 • 520A • 521A • 522 • 545B • 547 • 556 • 561B • 564B • 568 • 576 • 611 • 647A • 2101 • 2601 • 5030 • R5030 • 5031 • R5031 • 7503 • 7504 • 7704 • 7704A • 7904 • R7903

Internals

The 230 does not contain any tubes or tunnel diodes. It makes some use of integrated circuits and extensive use of reed relays.

The power supply in the Tektronix 230 is linear and provides regulated of +50 V, +12 V, +3.8 V, +1.75 V, −3.5 V, and −50 V. It also provides a +255 V unregulated output. The power supply transformer, electrolytic capacitors, and output transistors are part of the chassis, not a removable unit. The regulator circuits are on a circuit card.

Most of the circuitry of the 230 is on circuit cards that plug into a backplane bus.

See Also

Pictures

  • 230's Front

    230's Front

  • 230's insides

    230's insides

  • Zone generator PCB

    Zone generator PCB

  • comparator PCB

    comparator PCB

  • memory PCB

    memory PCB

  • clock PCB

    clock PCB

  • synchronizer PCB

    synchronizer PCB

  • backplane

    backplane

  • power supply

    power supply

  • 230's rear

    230's rear

  • 230 and 568 measuring rise time

    230 and 568 measuring rise time

  • 230 extender in storage-state

    230 extender in storage-state

  • 230 extender in stacked-state for using

    230 extender in stacked-state for using

  • Voltage measurement with 230, 568, and S-1

    Voltage measurement with 230, 568, and S-1

  • Risetime measurement with 230, 568, and S-1

    Risetime measurement with 230, 568, and S-1

Components

Some Parts Used in the 230

Part Part Number(s) Class Description Used in
Fairchild 9960 156-0001-00 Monolithic integrated circuit nixie decoder/driver X381 • 230
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