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{{Instrument Sidebar | |||
|manufacturer=Tektronix | |||
|model=202 | |||
|class=Instrument cart | |||
|series= | |||
|summary=oscilloscope cart | |||
|image=202f.jpg | |||
|caption=202-2 | |||
|introduced=1961 | |||
|discontinued=(?) | |||
|designers= | |||
|manuals= | |||
* [http://w140.com/tek/ts/w140.com/kurt/tektronix_202-2.pdf Tektronix 202 Manual (PDF)] | |||
}} | |||
The '''Tektronix 202''' is an oscilloscope cart for [[500-series scopes]]. | The '''Tektronix 202''' is an oscilloscope cart for [[500-series scopes]]. | ||
The standard 202 has a tray that is 14" wide. There is a special version 202-1 mod 52, which is 14.75" wide to accommodate the larger [[519]] scope. | The standard 202 has a tray that is 14" (~35.5 cm) wide. There is a special version 202-1 mod 52, which is 14.75" (~37.5 cm) wide to accommodate the larger [[519]] scope. | ||
The 202-2 variant (originally called [[204]] in the 1961 catalog) has a drawer and a carrier for two [[500-series plug-ins]], the 202-1 variant has only a drawer. | |||
The [[201]] is a narrower version for 560-series scopes. | |||
Ex-Tek engineer [[John Addis]] recalls his purchase of a Tek 202 cart: | Ex-Tek engineer [[John Addis]] recalls his purchase of a Tek 202 cart: | ||
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At the time there were probably few lab scopes at the Institute that were better than my 545A with [[L|Type L plugin]]. | At the time there were probably few lab scopes at the Institute that were better than my 545A with [[L|Type L plugin]]. | ||
That would be a difficult achievement nowadays. | That would be a difficult achievement nowadays. | ||
One thing I noticed is that the 545A could slide around on the Scopemobile, especially when tilted forward (down in front). | One thing I noticed is that the 545A could slide around on the Scopemobile, especially when tilted forward (down in front). | ||
So I drilled two holes in the Scopemobile table and drilled two holes in the bottom rail of the 545A. | So I drilled two holes in the Scopemobile table and drilled two holes in the bottom rail of the 545A. | ||
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The 545A never budged a millimeter after that! | The 545A never budged a millimeter after that! | ||
The Scopemobile still holds the 545A and is in absolutely pristine condition. | The Scopemobile still holds the 545A and is in absolutely pristine condition. | ||
Thanks, Gale. | Thanks, [[Gale Morris|Gale]]. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
== | ==Prices== | ||
1961: $85 without / $99.50 with plug-in drawer (2020 equivalent: $740 / $865) | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* 202 ScopeMobile Repair [https://shaunmerrigan.info/electronics/tektronix-scope-mobile-cart-repair-part-1/ part 1] / [https://shaunmerrigan.info/tech/tektronix-scope-mobile-cart-repair-part-2/ part 2] by Shaun Merrigan | * 202 ScopeMobile Repair [https://shaunmerrigan.info/electronics/tektronix-scope-mobile-cart-repair-part-1/ part 1] / [https://shaunmerrigan.info/tech/tektronix-scope-mobile-cart-repair-part-2/ part 2] / [https://shaunmerrigan.info/electronics/tektronix-scope-mobile-cart-repair-part-3/ part 3] by Shaun Merrigan | ||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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Tek 545a on 202-1.jpg|545A on a Tek 202-1 cart | Tek 545a on 202-1.jpg|545A on a Tek 202-1 cart | ||
Tek 200 tilt-lock.jpg|Tilt-lock feature on 200-series carts | Tek 200 tilt-lock.jpg|Tilt-lock feature on 200-series carts | ||
Tek 202-1 drawing.jpg|Tektronix 202-1 drawing | |||
Tek 202-1 mod 52 drawing.jpg|Tektronix 202-1 Mod 52 drawing | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Oscilloscope carts]] | [[Category:Oscilloscope carts]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Introduced in 1961]] | ||