Engine Analyzer System: Difference between revisions

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* [[Media:070-0890-00.pdf|Engine Analyzer Manual]] (PDF)
* [[Media:070-0890-00.pdf|070-0890-00 Engine Analyzer Manual]]
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The '''Tektronix Engine Analyzer''' consists of a [[561A]] oscilloscope or a [[564]] storage scope, a specially designed Engine Analyzer Timebase (a modified [[2B67]]) with a rotational function  
The '''Tektronix Engine Analyzer''' consists of a [[561A]] oscilloscope or a [[564]] storage scope, a specially designed Engine Analyzer Timebase (a modified [[2B67]]) with a rotational function  
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The rotational function generator consists of a rotating film disk that is mechanically linked to the engine.   
The rotational function generator consists of a rotating film disk that is mechanically linked to the engine.   
Through three printed, optically sensed patterns, it provides three selectable signals – a sawtooth pattern linked to the crank angle,  
Through three printed, optically sensed patterns, it provides three selectable signals a sawtooth pattern linked to the crank angle,  
a pulse pattern marking crank angle in 10°, 60° and 360° increments, and a modified sine (6% second harmonic) representing piston volume as a function of crankshaft angle.
a pulse pattern marking crank angle in 10°, 60° and 360° increments, and a modified sine (6% second harmonic) representing piston volume as a function of crankshaft angle.


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* [[Media:Tekscope 1969 V1 N2 Apr 1969.pdf      | A New Insight Into Reciprocating Machinery.  Tekscope Vol. 1 No. 2, Apr 1969]]
* [[Media:Tekscope 1969 V1 N2 Apr 1969.pdf      | A New Insight Into Reciprocating Machinery.  Tekscope Vol. 1 No. 2, Apr 1969]]
* [[Media:062-1074-00.pdf | Engine Analysis Concepts. Jim Thurman, 1970]]
* [[Media:062-1074-00.pdf | Engine Analysis Concepts. Jim Thurman, 1970]]
* [http://w140.com/tek_engine_analyzer_in_catalog.pdf Engine Analyzer Description in 1968 Catalog (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_engine_analyzer_in_catalog.pdf Engine Analyzer Description in 1968 Catalog]
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==Pictures==
==Pictures==