C-50 series cameras: Difference between revisions

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[[File:Tek C-50.jpg|thumb|300px|right|C-50 camera]]
The '''Tektronix C-50, C-51, C-52 and C-53''' are oscilloscope cameras primarily targeted toward the [[7000-series scopes]]  
The '''Tektronix C-50, C-51, C-52 and C-53''' are oscilloscope cameras primarily targeted toward the [[7000-series scopes]]  
but also compatible with other instruments through mounting adapters. The cameras used interchangeable packs for  
but also compatible with other instruments through mounting adapters. The cameras used interchangeable packs for  
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The cameras have a three-pin connector matching the 7000 series camera connectors to t he left of the CRT.   
The cameras have a three-pin connector matching the 7000 series camera connectors to t he left of the CRT.   
This connector carries 15 V power, Ground, and a sweep reset signal from the camera to the scope.  In single sweep mode,  
This connector carries 15 V power, Ground, and a sweep reset signal from the camera to the scope.  In single sweep mode,  
pressing the shutter button on the camera opens the shutter and signals the sweep reset, arming the timebase's sweep;  
pressing the shutter button on the camera opens the shutter and signals the sweep reset, arming the timebase's sweep;  
the scope's GATE output, connected to the camera's GATE input, closes the shutter 5 seconds after the sweep is complete.
the scope's GATE output, connected to the camera's GATE input, closes the shutter 5 seconds after the sweep is complete.