Tek 475 scope 'tune-up' suggestions wanted....

Nov 14, 2006 1 Replies

Hi: I recently acquired a Tek 475 in what seems to be fairly good shape for its age. It does have some minor problems that I'd like to take care of and I am wondering if there is a website/discussion forum that could address some of the following (or if somebody would want to respond here, that would be great too!):


  1. Noisey controls and switches - I plan on carefully cleaning with contact cleaner (isopropel-based, no lubricant), lube shafts where necessary.


  1. 2 MHZ wave forms are out of focus when the 100 MHZ and 200 MHZ bands are selected, it is sharp in the 20 MHZ BW. - Suggestions?

  2. Some floating of waveform when observing a trace for a period of time

- e.g. 2-3 mins.


  1. Significant wave form bounce when switching from DC - gnd- back to DC....the waveform reappears above or below the DC baseline with a bias of approximately 10-20% of the voltage scale - but not on all scales.


  1. Recal the scope.



I have a service manual. Any tips/pointers/suggestions as well as known 'weak' spots that I should investigate are welcome. Thanks John


TekScopes is the place to go.

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Manual can be downloaded from:

ftp://bama.sbc.edu/downloads/tek/475/

Dave

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