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The Tektronix Type 551, [[introduced in 1958]], | {{Oscilloscope Sidebar | | ||
is a | title=Tektronix 551 | | ||
two [[letter-series and 1-series plug-ins]]. | summary=27 MHz scope | | ||
image=551 front.jpg | | |||
caption=Tektronix 551 | | |||
years=1958 - ? | | |||
manuals= | |||
* [http://bama.edebris.com/download/tek/551/Tek%20551.pdf Tektronix 551 Manual (PDF)] | |||
* [http://w140.com/tek_fcp/tek_551_fac_cal.pdf Tektronix 551 Factory Calibration Procedure (PDF)] | |||
* [http://www.wellenkino.de/551 Martin Mehlhose's 551 Page] | |||
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The '''Tektronix Type 551''', [[introduced in 1958]], | |||
is a 27 MHz [[dual-beam scopes|dual-beam scope]] that takes | |||
two [[letter-series and 1-series plug-ins]]. ' | |||
Unlike the [[555]], it has only one set of horizontal deflection plates and | Unlike the [[555]], it has only one set of horizontal deflection plates and | ||
the trigger and sweep circuitry are built in to the mainframe. | the trigger and sweep circuitry are built in to the mainframe. | ||
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The 551 uses an L-C [[delay line]] for each vertical channel. | The 551 uses an L-C [[delay line]] for each vertical channel. | ||
A factory modification, MOD 108A, was available for increasing the CRT acceleration voltage from | A factory modification, MOD 108A, was available for increasing the CRT acceleration voltage from 10 kV to 12 kV. This improved trace visibility at high sweep rates. | ||
Early 551 units used [[Connectors#UHF|UHF connectors]]. Many were converted in the field to use [[Connectors#BNC|BNC connectors]]. | Early 551 units used [[Connectors#UHF|UHF connectors]]. Many were converted in the field to use [[Connectors#BNC|BNC connectors]]. | ||
==Specifications== | |||
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==Pictures== | |||
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Image:551_front.jpg|Front view. | Image:551_front.jpg|Front view. | ||
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File:Wellenkino 551.jpg | File:Wellenkino 551.jpg | ||
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[[Category:500 series scopes]] | [[Category:500 series scopes]] | ||
[[Category:Dual beam scopes]] |
Revision as of 06:59, 5 July 2014
The Tektronix Type 551, introduced in 1958, is a 27 MHz dual-beam scope that takes two letter-series and 1-series plug-ins. '
Unlike the 555, it has only one set of horizontal deflection plates and the trigger and sweep circuitry are built in to the mainframe. Like the 555, the 551 has an external power supply unit. The external power supplies of the 555 and 551 are not interchangeable. The vertical amplifiers of the 545A, 551, and 555 are identical.
The 551 uses an L-C delay line for each vertical channel.
A factory modification, MOD 108A, was available for increasing the CRT acceleration voltage from 10 kV to 12 kV. This improved trace visibility at high sweep rates.
Early 551 units used UHF connectors. Many were converted in the field to use BNC connectors.
Specifications
551 | 555 | |
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Risetime with Type K | 14ns | 12ns |
Acceleration Voltage | 10kV | 10kV |
Filament Regulation | none | saturable core reactor |
Price in 1965 | $1850 | $2650 |
Indicator Weight | 52 pounds | 68 pounds |
Power Supply Weight | 42 pounds | 45 pounds |
Power Consumption | 850 watts | 1050 watts |
Pictures
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Front view.
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External power supply.
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Left side.
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Right side.
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Top view.
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Block diagram
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Vertical amplifier
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trigger schematic
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CRT circuit
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block diagram
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bottom of power supply
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Tek 551 Mod 108A
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551 with Mod 108A
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