Handheld Oscilloscopes
THS3000 Series Datasheet
Key features
21 automatic measurements
Waveform math and FFT spectral analysis
Volts, time, frequency, watts cursor measurements
Measurement data logging with TrendPlot
™
Waveform pass/fail limit testing
Automatic 100 display screens recorder
6 in. (153 mm) bright color display
USB device and host support
7 hours of continuous battery operation
Applications
Embedded analog and digital design
Power devices, power electronics, and power supply design
Automotive and avionics design and maintenance
Industrial equipment design and installation
Field test and service
With 4 isolated channels and up to 7 hours of battery life, the lightweight
THS3000 Handheld Oscilloscope Series enables you to safely make
floating or differential measurements on your bench or in the field. Now you
can tackle tough environments with the performance you expect from
Tektronix - safely and affordably.
Accurately measure your signals
With up to 200 MHz bandwidth, 4 channels, and 5 GS/s maximum sample
rate, no other oscilloscope offers as much bandwidth and sample rate in a
portable handheld form factor. The THS3000 Handheld Oscilloscope Series
has 10,000 points record length per channel, enabling you to capture more
signal information at higher sample rates to clearly see signal details. For
applications where it is important to measure slow-changing signals over
long time periods, the THS3000 Series offers Roll mode that extends the
record length to 30,000 points of signal information.
Key performance specifications
100 MHz or 200 MHz bandwidth Models
Maximum sample rates up to 5 GS/s and 200 ps resolution
4 fully isolated and floating channels
600 V
RMS
CAT III, 1000 V
RMS
CAT II rated inputs (BNC to earth ground)
Datasheet
Input signal and float voltage maximum safety ratings
Selecting the right probe
Scope/Probe Maximum safety rating
THS3000 viewable signal
(attenuation) Reference
Input signal On-screen P- On-screen
float safety safety rating P voltage
RMS voltage
rating
THS3000 (1X 600 V
RMS
input)
CAT III
1000 V
RMS
CAT II
THP0301
(10X)
PP5122
(100X)
300 V
RMS
CAT III
600 V
RMS
CAT II
300 V
RMS
CAT III
1000 V
RMS
CAT III
1000 V
RMS
CAT III
849 V
p-p
2828 V
p-p
2828 V
p-p
300 V
RMS
1000 V
RMS
1000 V
RMS
300 V
RMS
CAT III
800 V
p-p
282 V
RMS
Four isolated input channels easily handle any type of mixed signal inputs
Safely make floating and differential
measurements
P5122 (100X) 600 V
RMS
CAT II
Fast analysis of your device
The THS3000 Handheld Oscilloscope Series is packed with analysis tools
to help you validate your device's operation and identify issues quickly. With
waveform math, you can add, subtract, or multiply any of your signals to
investigate instantaneous power or look at gain. Vertical and horizontal
cursors allow you to look at a specific point on your waveform for accurate
measurements of voltage, current, time, or frequency. With 21 automated
measurements, you can make common measurements quickly and
accurately. The built-in Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) function allows you to
see the frequency spectrum of your signal, revealing signal interference,
crosstalk, or switching noise.
Isolated-channel technology is specified to 1000 V
RMS
maximum float voltage
Making accurate and safe measurements on power electronics, power
semiconductors, and other electronics applications can be challenging
when the signal reference is floating and not referenced to earth ground.
When your signal ranges from low voltage to high voltage (kV) or you must
use probing techniques that can potentially create ground loops, the
problem is compounded.
To enable floating measurements, the THS3000 Series is architecturally
different than most other oscilloscopes. All input channels are fully isolated
from the main chassis and from each other. Additionally the power adapter
and USB interface are fully isolated to ensure safe measurements and
eliminate the risk of unintentional grounding or accidental short circuits.
When configured with the proper probes you can be assured you'll be able
to make quick, safe, and accurate measurements.
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Find intermittent faults with TrendPlot
™
Waveform limit testing
Analyze measurements and recordings visually or using measurement cursors
User-defined limit testing can easily identify random waveform anomalies
Intermittent faults can be caused by timing errors, temperature changes,
environmental influences, or simply broken wiring or connectors. The
TrendPlot
™
function helps you find those faults by plotting minimum and
maximum measurement values over time. You can select up to
4 measurements and plot any combination of voltages, amps, frequency,
time, and phase for any or all four inputs, all with time capture information.
The THS3000 Series can automatically monitor your signals and output
Pass or Fail results by judging whether the input waveform is within
predefined boundaries. User selections can include testing one or all input
channels and automatic recording of Pass or Fail data. Data can easily be
reviewed using the Replay mode or stored externally to a USB memory
device.
Automatic capture and data logging of 100 display
screens
Complete solution for power measurements
Playback of captured data is quick and easy with the THS3000 series oscilloscopes
Easily calculate the instantaneous power by multiplying voltage and current waveforms
Capturing random or changing signals can often be difficult. The THS3000
Series greatly simplifies any type of waveform data logging by continuously
capturing 100 display screens. Each screen capture can include multiple
channels and math waveforms, each with its own time stamp. Data capture
can also be tailored to specific events by selection of qualified trigger
conditions. Playback is quick and easy with the automatic replay of all
captured screens or only the screens you select.
For performing power measurement on motor drives, power converters/
inverters, and power semiconductor devices the THS3000 Series is
equipped to handle most common measurements. For basic debugging, the
isolated input channels can be used with a variety of voltage and current
probes. Each input channel can be configured to match the probe type and
attenuation ensuring correct measurements and cursor readings. Four
channels allow for easy measurements of three-phase power or
simultaneous capture of digital control and power signals.
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Datasheet
Measurements on power conversion electronics usually require probes with
higher voltage ratings. Tektronix offers a passive probe with insulation
systems specifically designed for making floating measurements. The
standard THP0301-X can measure up to 849 V
p-p
(300 V
RMS
). Optional
P5122 probes, when coupled with the THS3000 Series, are suitable for
making measurements on 1000 V
RMS
devices in Category II environments,
with a maximum float voltage of up to 600 V
RMS
relative to earth ground.
Designed to make your work easier
Intuitive operation
The THS3000 Handheld Oscilloscope Series has a front-panel layout and
an intuitive user interface which makes the instrument easy to use, reducing
learning time and increasing efficiency. For initial setup or for situations
where you're constantly changing connection points, the THS3000 Series
has a single-button Autoset and Autorange feature which can automatically
set up the trigger system and adjust vertical and/or horizontal oscilloscope
settings.
The standard USB ports facilitate data storage, data transfer, and instrument control
Easy to use
The bright color display makes it easy for you to see the signals you're
measuring. Each waveform is color coded and designed to correspond to
the colors on the input probe connectors, the front-panel channel selector
buttons, and the individual probes which are colored at both ends. By
matching the colors during setup you'll be assured you can easily identify
your waveforms.
For setup assistance user messages are available in 11 user-selectable
languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian,
Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Russian.
The THS3000 Series oscilloscopes come with both a USB host and USB
mini port located on the side panel enabling you to quickly and easily save
instrument settings, screenshots, and waveform data onto a flash device or
transfer the data directly to a PC. The THS3000 Series is shipped with the
®
Tektronix OpenChoice desktop software, allowing you to integrate your
new THS3000 Series oscilloscope into existing measurement systems and
take advantage of extended functionalities in data acquisition, measurement
analysis, and documentation.
Versatility and portability for wherever your
job takes you
Flexible data transfer
Tektronix OpenChoice
®
desktop software extends the capabilities of your instrument
The optional travel kit (TK) version includes a hard-sided carry case for your instrument,
accessories, and storage space for a laptop PC.
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With a battery life of 7 hours and a weight of only 4.8 lb. (2.2 kg) the
THS3000 Handheld Oscilloscope Series offers ultimate portability.
Measurements taken in the lab can now be conveniently correlated with
those taken in the field - all on the same instrument. Rated IP41, the
THS3000 Series features the ruggedness needed to go beyond the lab and
into industrial and field environments. The optional travel kit comes with a
hard-sided carrying case and useful accessories allowing you to take the
THS3000 Series on the road securely and conveniently. From the lab to the
field, the THS3000 Handheld Oscilloscope Series offers you the versatility
of using a single, high-performance instrument suitable for a wide range of
working environments.
Performance you can count on
In addition to industry-leading service and support, every THS3000 Series
oscilloscope comes backed with a three-year standard warranty, and ships
with a Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard.
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