TG550 Service Manual

TG550
5 MHz Precision
Function Generator
Service Manual
Book Part Number 48591-0610 - Issue 1
Table of Contents
Specification
Safety
EMC
Installation
General
Functional Description
11
Circuit Descriptions
12
Calibration
14
Parts List
17
Component Layouts
24
Circuit Diagram
25
Specification
Specifications apply at 18 - 28 after one hour warm-up, at maximum output into 50.
FREQUENCY
Frequency Range:
0005Hz to 5MHz in 7 overlapping decade ranges with adjustment by

coarse and fine verniers.
Vernier Range:
1000:1 on each range.
Frequency Display:
Auto-ranging reciprocal measurement giving 4-digit resolution down to

10Hz (to 1Hz on the 5Hz range); resolution is fixed at 001Hz below 10Hz
(0001Hz below 1Hz on the 5Hz range).
Accuracy is 1 digit to 21Hz (to 021Hz, Symmetry off, or to 042Hz,
Symmetry on, on the 5Hz range); below this the accuracy is 1% of range
full scale (unspecified with Symmetry on).
Frequency Locking:
With vernier setting between 10% and 100% of range maximum, frequency
can be locked to the crystal reference to maintain it at the displayed value
001%.
WAVEFORMS
Waveform specifications apply for the top decade of each frequency range.
SINE
Distortion:
Amplitude Flatness:
Less than 05% on 500Hz, 5kHz and 50kHz ranges; less than 1% on 5Hz,
50Hz and 500kHz ranges; all harmonics >25dB below fundamental on
5MHz range.
02dB to 200kHz; 2dB to 5MHz.
TRIANGLE
Linearity:
Better than 99% to 200kHz.
SQUAREWAVE
Rise and Fall Times:
Mark-Space Ratio:
<45ns.
1:1 1% to 100kHz.
Range:
10V (unterminated).
DC
SYMMETRY
Symmetry Range:
Variable typically between 1:9 and 9:1 (on top decade of each range),
frequency divided by 10 when Symmetry is selected.
MODULATION MODES
Modulation can be used with all waveforms and at any frequency.
Sweep
Sweep Mode:
Internal: linear or logarithmic; sweep Start and Stop frequencies

displayed at a press of a button.
External: linear.
Sweep Width:
Up to 1000:1 within each range.
Sweep Rate:
Internal sweep rate adjustable from typically 20ms to 20s.
External Sweep:
By signal applied by SWEEP IN/OUT socket.

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Amplitude Modulation
Modulation Depth:
Variable 0 to 100% typical.
Modulation Frequency:
400Hz internal. DC to 100kHz external.
External Modulation:
By signal applied to COUNT/AM IN socket.
OUTPUTS
50 Main Out
Output Impedance:
50.
Amplitude:
2mV to 20V peak-peak open circuit (1mV to 10V peak-peak into 50) in
four switch-selectable ranges with 20dB vernier control within each
range.
Attenuator:
0, 20, 40 or 60dB.
DC Offset Range:
10V. DC offset plus signal peak limited to 10V (5V into 50); CLIP
shows in display when offset + signal peak exceeds 10V. DC offset plus
waveform attenuated proportionally by the attenuator.
600 Main Out

Alternative output socket providing the same signal as the 50 Main Out but from 600. The 50
and 600 sockets are not independent.
Aux Out
Output Characteristics:
Frequency, symmetry and phase the same as main outputs.
Output Level:
0 to 5V TTL/CMOS logic levels capable of driving 2 standard TTL loads.
Sweep Out
When internal sweep is selected the sweep signal is available as a 0 to 3V ramp from 600.
INPUTS
Sweep In
The SWEEP IN/OUT socket is set to Sweep In when EXT SWEEP is selected.
Input Impedance:
10k.
Input Sensitivity:
0 to 3V for 1000:1 sweep.
Maximum Allowable
Input Voltage:
10V.
Sweep Linearity:
Better than 1%
Maximum Slew Rate of

Sweep Voltage:
01V/s.
AM In
The AM/COUNT IN socket is set to AM input when EXT AM is selected.
Input Impedance:
40k.
Input Sensitivity:
Approximately 2V peak-peak for 50% modulation.
Maximum Allowable
Input Voltage:
10V.
Count In
The AM/COUNT IN socket is set to external frequency measurement when EXT COUNT is
selected.
Input Impedance:
1M//25pF.
Input Sensitivity:
50mVrms (sinewave).
Maximum Allowable Input

Voltage:
50Vdc/50Vrms to 400Hz with respect to ground

1Vrms above 1MHz.
, reducing to
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
The LCD shows generator frequency simultaneously with output amplitude/offset, together with
various status annunciators. Alternatively, it is the external frequency measurement display.
Internal Measurement Accuracy

Frequency:
Auto-ranging reciprocal measurement giving 4-digit resolution down to

10Hz (to 1Hz on the 5Hz range); resolution is fixed at 001Hz below
10Hz (0001Hz below 1Hz on the 5Hz range).
Accuracy is 1 digit to 21Hz (to 021Hz, Symmetry off, or to 042Hz,
Symmetry on, on the 5Hz range); below this the accuracy is 1% of
range full scale (unspecified with Symmetry on).
Amplitude:
Display shows peak-to-peak amplitude or rms value. Display corrected

for attenuator setting. 3-digit resolution, accuracy typically 5% of
range full scale.
DC Offset:
3-digit resolution; accuracy typically 2% setting 1 digit.

Display corrected for attenuator setting.
External Frequency Measurement

Frequency Range:
5Hz to 20MHz, fully autoranging.
Input Sensitivity:
50mVrms (sinewave).
Measurement Time:
Selectable 05s or 5s.
Resolution:
6 digits in 05s; 7 digits in 5s.
Accuracy:
1 digit timebase accuracy.
Timebase Accuracy:
10ppm initial error; 5 ppm/year ageing rate; typically less than

05 ppm/C.
GENERAL
POWER REQUIREMENTS
AC Input Voltage:
Power Consumption:
Operating Range:
Storage Range:
Environmental:
Size:
Weight:
Safety:
EMC:
230V or 115V nominal, 50/60Hz, by internal adjustment; operating range

14% of nominal. Installation Category II.
25VA max.
+5C to +40C, 20% to 80% RH.
-10C to +65C
Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 1.
260 (W) x 88 (H) x 235 (D) mm (10.2 x 3.4 x 9.2") excluding handle and
feet.
1.9kg (4.2lb).
Complies with EN61010-1.
Complies with EN50081-1 and EN50082-1.
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Safety
This instrument is Safety Class I according to IEC classification and has been designed to meet
the requirements of EN61010-1 (Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use). It is an Installation Category II instrument intended for operation
from a normal single phase supply.
This instrument has been tested in accordance with EN61010-1 and has been supplied in a safe
condition. This instruction manual contains some information and warnings which have to be
followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to retain the instrument in a safe condition.
This instrument has been designed for indoor use in a Pollution Degree 1 environment (no
pollution, or only dry non-conductive pollution) in the temperature range 5C to 40C, 20% 80%
RH (non-condensing). It may occasionally be subjected to temperatures between +5 and 10C
without degradation of its safety.
Use of this instrument in a manner not specified by these instructions may impair the safety
protection provided. Do not operate the instrument outside its rated supply voltages or
environmental range. In particular excessive moisture may impair safety.
WARNING! THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE EARTHED
Any interruption of the mains earth conductor inside or outside the instrument will make the
instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. The protective action must not be
negated by the use of an extension cord without a protective conductor.
When the instrument is connected to its supply, terminals may be live and opening the covers or
removal of parts (except those to which access can be gained by hand) is likely to expose live
parts. The apparatus shall be disconnected from all voltage sources before it is opened for any
adjustment, replacement, maintenance or repair.
Any adjustment, maintenance and repair of the opened instrument under voltage shall be avoided
as far as possible and, if inevitable, shall be carried out only by a skilled person who is aware of
the hazard involved.
If the instrument is clearly defective, has been subject to mechanical damage, excessive moisture
or chemical corrosion the safety protection may be impaired and the apparatus should be
withdrawn from use and returned for checking and repair.
Make sure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type are used for
replacement. The use of makeshift fuses and the short-circuiting of fuse holders is prohibited.
Do not wet the instrument when cleaning it.
The following symbols are used on the instrument and in this manual:Caution - refer to the accompanying documentation, incorrect
operation may damage the instrument.
terminal connected to chassis ground.
alternating current.
EMC
This generator has been designed to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
Compliance was demonstrated by meeting the test limits of the following standards:
Emissions
EN50081-1 (1992) Generic emission standard for residential commercial and light
industry. Test methods and limits used were:
a) EN55022 Conducted, Class B
b) EN55022 Radiated, Class B
Immunity
EN50082-1 (1992) Generic immunity standard for residential, commercial and light
industry. Test methods and limits used were:
a) EN60801-2 (1993) Electrostatic Discharge, 8 kV air discharge.
b) IEC801-3 (1984) RF Field, 3 V/m.
c) IEC801-4 (1988) Fast Transient, 1 kV peak (AC line), 05kV peak (signal lines).
Cautions
To ensure continued compliance with the EMC directive the following precautions should be
observed:
a) connect the generator to other equipment using only high quality, double-screened cables.
b) after opening the case for any reason ensure that all signal and ground connections are
remade correctly before replacing the cover. Always ensure all case screws are correctly
refitted and tightened.
c) In the event of part replacement becoming necessary, only use components of an identical
type, see Parts List.
Installation
Mains Operating Voltage
The operating voltage of the instrument is shown on the rear panel. Should it be necessary to
change the operating voltage from 230V to 115V or vice-versa, proceed as follows:
1.
Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources.
2.
Remove the 4 screws which hold the upper and lower case halves together and lift off the
case lower.
3.
Remove the 6 screws securing the main pcb to the case upper and lift the pcb free,
complete with front and rear panels.
4.
Change the appropriate zero-ohm links beside the transformer on the pcb:
Link LK2 only for 230V operation
Link LK1 and LK3 only for 115V operation
5.
Refit the pcb to the case upper, ensuring all connections (especially safety earth) are
remade as before, and refit the case lower.
6.
To comply with safety standard requirements the operating voltage marked on the rear
panel must be changed to clearly show the new voltage setting.
7.
Change the fuse to suit the new operating voltage, see below.
Fuse
The correct time-lag fuse must be fitted for the selected operating voltage.
For 230V operation use 125mA (T) 250V HBC.
For 115V operation use 250mA (T) 250V HBC.
Make sure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type are used for
replacement. The use of makeshift fuses and the short-circuiting of fuse holders are prohibited.
Mains Lead
When a three core mains lead with bare ends is provided it should be connected as follows:
Brown
Mains live
Blue
Mains Neutral
Green/Yellow
Earth
WARNING! THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE EARTHED

Any interruption of the mains earth conductor inside or outside the instrument will make the
instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
General
Service Handling Precautions
Service work or calibration should only be carried out by skilled engineers. Please note the
following points before commencing work.
The tracks on the printed circuit board are very find and may lift if subjected to excessive heat.
Use only a miniature temperature controlled soldering iron and remove all solder (on both sides of
the joint) with solder wick or suction before attempting to remove a components.
Many of the integrated circuits are CMOS devices and are should be taken when handling to
avoid damage by static discharge.
Dismantling the instrument

1.
Invert the instrument and remove the 4 screws next to the rubber feet.
2.
Lift off the case lower ensuring the front and rear panels stay with the case upper.
3.
Remove the 6 screws securing the main pcb to the case upper and lift the pcb free,
complete with front and rear panels.
4.
To remove the control pcb from the front panel, first pull off the small knobs and unplug
the two flat cable assemblies. Then desolder all other wire connections between main and
control pcbs (at the control board end), lift the assembly clear and undo the 8 screws
which hold the control board to the front panel; the control board can then be removed.
5.
To gain access to the microcontroller the LCD must be removed.
6.
The rear panel can be removed by undoing the tamper-proof safety earth connection.
7.
Reassemble in the reverse order taking care to remake connections exactly as before,
particularly the safety earth wiring.
Functional Block Diagram

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Functional Description
The relationships between the major circuit elements are shown in the block diagram.
The summing amplifier sums the voltages from the dial, the frequency lock DAC, sweep input and
the internal sweep circuit and its output controls the magnitude of the complimentary current
source and current sink. This current varies from approximately 43uA to 43mA for a 1000:1
frequency change (005 to 50). The symmetry control adjusts the ratio between the current
source and current sink.
The diode gate steers current into and out of the range multiplier capacitor and is controlled by
the comparator output. When the comparator output is high the charge on the capacitor will rise,
linearly, producing the positive going triangle slope. When the comparator output is low the
charge on the capacitor will fall linearly producing the negative going triangle slope.
The triangle amplifier has unity gain and buffers the triangle wave on the multiplier capacitor to
drive the comparator and output circuits.
The comparator operates as a window detector with fixed limit points set to the triangle peaks.
One of its two outputs drives the TTL/CMOS output. The other output is level shifted to drive the
diode gate and squarewave shaper. When the comparator output to the diode gate is high the
triangle wave is positive-going until this reaches approximately +1V, when the comparator output
switches low. When the comparator output is low the triangle wave is negative-going until it
reaches approximately 1V, when the comparator goes high, and the cycle is repeated. This
basic function generator loop is shown by the double arrows in the block diagram. Triangle and
squarewave are generated simultaneously as shown.
To achieve the 500Hz, 50Hz and 5Hz ranges, the 5k range capacitor is multiplied by 10, 100 or
1000 by the capacitor multiplier circuit.
The sinewave converter uses the non-linear characteristics of a transistor pair to convert the
triangle wave into a sinewave. The selected function is amplified by the pre-amp and applied to
the amplitude control directly or via the amplitude modulator. The signal is summed with the
voltage from the DC offset control at the output amplifier, which amplifies the signal up to 20V
peak to peak to drive the main output socket.
The microcontroller measures and displays frequency directly down to 02Hz; below this the
microcontrollers A to D converter measures the voltage at the summing amplifier and displays the
corresponding frequency. Amplitude and offset are measured by the A to D converter too.
The sweep generator provides a triangle wave with variable amplitude and speed that is summed
with the dial at the summing amplifier.
External Count In is amplified by a comparator and measured by the microcontroller.
The power supply converts the incoming AC line voltage to the DC rails required by the
instrument.
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Circuit Descriptions
Power Supply - DC Regulation
Diode bridge BR2 rectifies the full output of the transformer; C56 and C57 are the reservoir
capacitors which supply the 15V regulators. Fine adjustment is provide by VR23 and VR24.
The 12V rails are derived from the 15V rails with D31 and D32.
The +6V rail is derived from the +15V rail with D33.
IC39 is a 2.5V reference; IC41B generates +5VA, fine adjusted by VR38.
IC41C and D provide 12VA.
Diode bridge BR1 rectifies the lower output of the transformer; C131 and C132 are the reservoir
capacitors which supply the 5V regulators.
Waveform Generation - Summing Amplifier and Current Sources

The dial and sweep voltages are summed by IC36B; the output range of the amplifier is
approximately 4mV to 4V for a 1000:1 frequency change. Q1 gives increased current capability
to drive R24 and R76. When the symmetry button is depressed R24 and R76 are increased by a
factor of 10 with the symmetry control in mid-position, decreasing the output frequency by a factor
of 10. This allows a symmetry range of 10:1.
IC2C refers the output of IC36B to the +12V rail; IC4 and Q4 mirror this into the diode gate.
IC2A inverts the output of IC36B, IC2B refers it to the 12V rail, IC22 and Q18 mirror this into the
diode gate.
Waveform Generation - Range Selection and Triangle Amplifier

Ranges 5kHz to 5MHz use decade steps of range capacitor. The lower three ranges use a
capacitance multiplier. The capacitance multiplier steals current from the capacitor via R101.
The triangle amplifier uses Q7 as a source follower and Q8 as a current source; Q7 and Q8 are
Idss matched. Q9 and Q10 are emitter followers to give two low impedance outputs. The stage
has unity gain and the offset is trimmed by VR14.
Waveform Generation - Comparator and Aux Output

IC5 operates as a window detector and determines the peak to peak amplitude of the triangle
wave on the range capacitor, which is approximately 1V. Capacitors C15 to C20 compensate for
comparator delay ensuring that the triangle wave amplitude remains constant with increase in
frequency. The two internal NAND gates in IC5 are wired as a flip-flop to ensure positive
switching of the comparator.
Q6 level shifts the output of IC5 to be about ground, to drive the diode gate. IC6 drives the Aux
Output with a TTL/CMOS compatible signal.
Waveform Generation - Waveform Shaping

The sine shaper comprises a monolithic transistor array IC17 which is driven by the triangle
amplifier. The circuit has two non-linear stages. A pair of emitter followers A and D round the
peaks of the triangle; the output of this stage is impressed across R103 and R108 in series and
applied to the second stage. This comprises a differential pair B and C driven almost into cut-off
and converts the clipped triangle into a sinewave. VR10 adjusts the gain of this pair to bring them
close to cut off, minimising sinewave distortion. VR11 adjusts the dc operating point of the
sinewave converter to give symmetrical operation on both positive and negative halves of the
waveform.
The squarewave shaper is a diode bridge D36 to D39, driven by a level shifter Q26, which steers
current into and out of R91 and C32. This gives a clean waveform which is symmetrical about
ground. When squarewave is not selected SW10A gates the signal off at IC6B.
Preamplifier
The waveform selected by IC14 passes to the preamplifier IC18. The 18V pk to pk output is
connected to the Amplitude control via the AM switch.
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Output Amplifier
Q21 and Q22 are complementary emitter followers and buffer the output of IC19.
The DC Offset control is buffered by IC23A and IC23C and applied via R120 and R175.
Amplitude Modulator
When the AM button is depressed, the amplitude modulator is inserted between the preamplifier
and the output amplifier. IC21 is a balanced modulator. IC24 is a differential amplifier which
amplifies the difference between the open collector outputs of IC21. The circuit around IC37
forms a 400Hz oscillator the output is passed through a Sallen and Key low pass filter IC20B.
IC20A buffers the signal on the modulation depth control VR33 and also sets the dc bias for IC21.
Sweep Ramp Generator

The rate control VR31 determines the magnitude of the current source IC7A and Q12. This
current is steered into and out of C25 by the operational transconductance amplifier (OTA) IC8.
The voltage on C25 is buffered by IC7B to drive the stop control VR35 and the window
comparator IC10A and IC10B. The thresholds of the window comparator determine the limits of
the ramp which are 0V and +4V. Q13 and Q14 are level shifters to drive flip flop IC12A. The
output of IC12A is level shifted by R74 and R57 and clamped by D5 and D4 to be symmetrical
about 0V. When the input to IC8 is high the OTA sources current into C25; when the input is low
the OTA sinks current from C25. This loop is very similar to a function generator. If either the set
start or set stop buttons are depressed the loop is closed around the ramp generator forcing the
ramp to be held precisely at its lower or upper limit. IC10D buffers the signal on VR21 to drive the
main board directly or via the log converter.
Sweep Log Converter

IC3D sums the output of the ramp generator with an offset current to drive the logging transistors
IC13A and IC13B. Temperature compensation of the log converter is by TDR1 which has a
temperature coefficient of +03%/C. The log converter itself simply uses the exponential
relationship between Vbe and collector current. IC13 is a matched transistor array. The
right-hand transistor is the logging transistor and its emitter is driven by the input voltage via the
left-hand transistor which compensates for the logging transistor Vbe. The left hand transistors
collector current is defined by R16 and is held constant by IC3A; its Vbe is therefore constant and
so the input voltage at the junction of R19 and TDR1 is impressed across the Vbe of the logging
transistor. The logarithmic change in collector current of the logging transistor is converted into a
voltage by IC3B. The log converter is actually an antilog converter.
Digital Display
IC30 is a microcontroller that provides frequency and voltage measurement and displays the
results on the LCD. In frequency measurement mode IC29-A outputs the GATE signal, which is
controlled via the J (START) and K (STOP) inputs. The GATE is synchronised to the positive
edges of the input signal. Whilst GATE is high IC30 counts the internal reference clock and
IC29-B outputs the input signal divided by two, which is also counted by IC30. When GATE goes
low the frequency is calculated and displayed.
Voltage measurements are made via the A-D inputs RA0 (pin 5), RA1 (pin 6) and RA3 (pin 9).
RA0 input measures the amplitude voltage (VA). RA1 input measures the Frequency Dial voltage
(VF) which is used to display low frequency measurements. RA3 input measures the offset
voltage (VOFT).
IC31 is a DAC that outputs a correction voltage to IC3-C when frequency lock is selected. This
correction voltage is adjusted by IC30 to maintain frequency lock.
IC35 and IC38 are multiplexers that are used by IC30 to input the instrument status; IC30
updates the display with the correct settings.
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Calibration
Equipment Required
Oscilloscope
Distortion Meter
45 digit Multimeter
Reciprocal counting Frequency Meter
Only the case lower need be removed to gain access to all adjustments. Allow 1 hour warm-up
(with the case lower in place) before commencing. For best results, use the following procedure.
1.
2.
Power Supply
+15V 20mV - VR23
15V 20mV - VR24
+12V 05V
12V 05V
+5V 025V
5V 03V
+5VA 20mV - VR38
+6V 05V
Offset Nulling
Select: 5k range, frequency vernier to 30, sweep OFF.
IC
TP
Adjust
DVM Reading
VR6
<40V
22
VR7
<40V
16
VR13
<40V
3.
Nulling of the triangle amplifier is achieved by shorting its input (TP5) and adjusting VR14
to give <2mV on TP4.
4.
Preamplifier and Output Amplifier DC Offsets

Ensure that the DC offset control is at its centre detent. Release all three function buttons.
Amplitude control to minimum, adjust VR16 for <5mV at the main output.
Amplitude control to maximum, adjust VR15 for <5mV at the main output.
5.
Waveform Symmetry
5k range, vernier at approximately 4, squarewave, adjust VR8 for equal mark:space ratio
using the oscilloscope x10 X-multiplier to increase resolution and the trigger slope switch.
5M range, vernier to approximately 005 to give 5kHz to 6kHz, adjust VR5 for equal
mark:space ratio.
6.
Frequency Calibration
Connect the Frequency Counter to AUX output.
Select external count and apply a frequency standard to AM/COUNT IN, select 5 sec gate
time if required and adjust VC2 through the front panel for the correct reading 2 ppm.
Select internal count and remove the frequency standard.
Dial fully clockwise, 5kHz range, note the reading on the internal frequency counter.
500Hz range, adjust VR12 for one tenth of the above reading 5 digits.
5kHz range, adjust verniers for 5Hz.
50Hz range, adjust VR36 for 0005.
Fit shorting link to TP1 and adjust the verniers for 180Hz on the external counter.
Adjust VR37 for 180 on the display.
Remove TP1 short.
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7.
Sinewave Distortion
Select sinewave, 5k range, 3kHz. Adjust VR10 and VR11 for minimum distortion. Adjust
VR9 for the output to be symmetrical about 0V.
8.
AM
500k range, approximately 300kHz, sinewave, modulation to minimum, amplitude to
maximum (20V pk-pk).
Select AM, check output drops to half (10V pk-pk) adjusted by VR18.
Modulation to maximum, adjust VR17 for 100% modulation.
Release all 3 function buttons, increase the oscilloscope gain and adjust VR19 for
minimum output of the 400Hz modulation source.
Adjust VR20 for 0V 50mV output. Turn AM off.
9.
Meter Calibration
Calibration of the frequency meter was covered in 6 above.
Display select to amplitude, 5k range, squarewave, adjust the amplitude control to give
16V pk-pk (8V pk-pk into 50) then adjust VR28 on the control board for 1600 on the
display.
Display select to offset, release all 3 function buttons, amplitude to minimum, offset control
at centre detent, connect a multimeter to the main output, adjust VR22 so that both meters
read the same.
Offset control fully clockwise, adjust VR21 so both meters read the same, 1%.
10.
Sweep
Sweep to ON, LIN stop control to maximum, 5M range, vernier to minimum (005), hold in,
set start and adjust VR2 for 43kHz to 48kHz. Select LOG, hold in set start and adjust
VR4 for 43kHz to 48kHz. Select 500k range, hold in, set stop and adjust VR3 for
500kHz.
VR34 on the display board adjusts display contrast.
11.
Power Consumption
230V <100mA
115V <200mA
Control Board Calibration Points

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Main Board Calibration Points
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Parts List
PCB ASSY MAIN (44912-0450)
Part No.
Description
Position
20205-0610
STUD M3 X 10 KFH-M3-10ET
FOR PJ2
20613-0007
WASHER (SIL-PAD) TO220 PLAIN
FOR IC25,26
20661-0801
SPACER TRANSISTOR MTG TO5
FOR Q21,22
20670-0040
HEATSINK TO5 48DEG C/W
FOR Q21,22
20670-0135
CLIP GP02 FOR PCB MTG H/SINKS
FOR IC25,26
20670-0320
HEATSINK PCB MTG 50MM PLAIN
FOR IC25,26
22040-0901
BEAD FERRITE FX1115
FB1-5
22115-0390
TRANSFORMER
T1
22219-0120
SWITCH ROCKER SPST R/A
PCB MNT SW26
22225-0760
SWITCHBANK X 13
SW1-13
22312-0260
FUSEHOLDER PCB MOUNT
FOR FS1
22315-0239
FUSE 125MA TL HRC
FS1
22315-0450
FUSE 500mAT SUBMIN PCB MNT
FS2-5
22520-0160
AC RECEP 10AMP R/ANG
PJ2
22573-0041
HEADER 2 WAY STRAIGHT
TP1-6
22573-9110
HEADER 36W STR SIL TIN
PJ6 (9 WAY), PJ7 (5 WAY)
22575-0064
HEADER 26 WAY (2X13) STR SKEL
PJ1
22575-0103
HEADER 16 WAY (2X8) STR SKELTN
PJ5
23185-0000
RES ZERO OHM
LK2
23185-6120
RES 12M0J W25 CF
R4
23202-0100
RES 10R0F W25 MF 50PPM
R92
23202-0270
R53
23202-0470
R31,102,112,144
23202-0750
R163
23202-0910
R118
23202-1100
RES 100RF W25 MF 50PPM
R10,35,90,148,149
23202-1120
R116,162
23202-1124
R43,44
23202-1150
R48,58,65
23202-1180
R110
23202-1191
R91
23202-1200
R128-131
23202-1220
R38,41,46,119,179,180
23202-1226
R108
23202-1330
R36
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PCB ASSY MAIN (44912-0450) continued/

Part No.
Description
Position
23202-1340
R106
23202-1402
R229
23202-1470
R37
23202-1510
R155,156
23202-1620
R24,25,75,76
23202-1680
R114
23202-1681
R42,45
23202-1715
R26,29,77
23202-1820
R32,121
23202-1910
R30,83
23202-2100
RES 1K00F W25 MF 50PPM
R33,49,84,88,101,158
23202-2110
R103
23202-2120
R34
23202-2137
R82
23202-2143
R78,81
23202-2150
R39,40,89,122,126
23202-2160
R120,175
23202-2180
R52,
23202-2200
R115,161
23202-2220
R17,59,74,87,159,171,172,176,177,
178,181-183,186,187,227,238
23202-2249
R136
23202-2300
R50,54,150
23202-2402
R63,152
23202-2430
R21,231
23202-2510
R226
23202-2560
R157
23202-2665
R147
23202-2680
R153,233
23202-2750
R18,232
23202-3100
R1,8,11,13,14,23,60,61,66,68, 70-72,
79, 85, 86, 93, 96, 98, 107, 142, 146,
164,168,170,173,207,239
23202-3107
R19
23202-3110
R2,62,138,139,140
23202-3120
R12,151,167
23202-3127
R47,

18
Part No.
Description
Position
23202-3130
R145,223
23202-3150
R57,105,109,113
23202-3220
R97,165,184,235
23202-3226
R104
23202-3249
R111
23202-3270
R22
23202-3300
R16,69,154,234
23202-3330
R15,185
23202-3360
R3,228
23202-3390
R7,9
23202-3430
R143
23202-3470
R55,141
23202-3510
R6
23202-3560
R117,169
23202-4100
RES 100KF W25 MF 50PPM
R27,28,64,94,166,188,230
23202-4110
R225
23202-4180
R56
23202-4270
R80,224
23202-5100
RES 1M00F W25 MF 50PPM
R95,189
23202-5470
R20
23202-6100
R5,174
23206-0102
R134
23206-0412
R132,133
23206-0510
R135,137
23206-1600
R73
23215-3100
RES 10K0B W25 MF 15PPM
R236,237
23222-0100
RES 10R0J W33 MF FUSIBLE NFR25
R9
23377-1100
RES PS/H 100R CF 10MM
VR8
23377-1470
VR14,20,23,24
23377-2100
RES PS/H 1K0 CF 10MM
VR12,38
23377-2220
RES PS/H 2K2 CF 10MM
VR21
23377-3100
RES PS/H 10K CF 10MM
VR3,6,7,9,13,18,22,37
23377-3220
VR2,4,5,11,19,36
23377-3470
VR15,16,17
23379-1100
RES PS/H 100R CERMET 10mm skel
VR10
23387-1680
RES 680RJ .25S TEMPERATURE DEP
TDR1

19
Part No.
Description
Position
23424-0443
CAP 10NZ 1KV CER D10 P5
C55,130
23424-0459
CAP 4N7 250V AC CER STR/LNG Y
C124,125
23427-0268
CAP 22PJ 100V CER NPO P2.5
C17,32,112,113,121
23427-0331
CAP 1N0K 63V CER HI K P5T
C135
23427-0385
C109
23427-0593
CAP 82PG 100V CER NPO P2.5
C16,18
23427-9205
C11
23427-9236
C15
23428-0100
C3,23,26,27,28,88,89
23428-1100
C2,111,136
23557-0647
CAP 10U 35V ELEC RE2 P2
C53,54,60-66,94,95,117,137,138
23557-0664
CAP 1000U 35V ELEC RE2 P5
C56,57,131,132
23620-0236
CAP 1N0K 100V P/E P5
C68
23620-0245
CAP 4N7K 63V P/E P5
C38
23620-0246
CAP 100NK 63V P/E P5
C1,4,10,12-14,21,22,29-31,34,36,37,
41-52,67,90,91,96-98,101105,108,119,
120,123,139,140
23620-0252
CAP 2N2K 63V P/E P5
C40
23620-0256
CAP 1U0K 63V P/E P5
C25
23620-0266
C118
23620-9007
C39
23662-0110
CAP 100NK 63V P/C P5
C35
23662-0203
CAP 150PJ 100V P/C FKC2 P5
C5
23662-0205
CAP 330PK 100V P/C FKC2 P5
C7
23662-0240
CAP 1N50J 100V P/C FKC2 P5
C6
23662-0300
CAP 3N3J 100V P/C P5
C19,20
23662-0310
CAP 22N0J 100V P/C P5
C8
23662-0330
CAP 220NJ 100V P/C P5
C9
25021-0901
DIO 1N4148 B/R
D1-7,12-19,27,28,35
25031-0020
DIO BAT81
D8-11,36-39
25115-0907
DIO 1N4002 B/R
D29,30,43,44
25130-0911
DIO ZEN 3V0 W4
D31,32
25130-9202
DIO ZEN 9V1 W5
D33
25130-9206
DIO ZEN 6V8 W5
D22
25211-9302
RECTIFIER BRIDGE W02G
BR1,2
25336-5590
TRAN PNP BC559C
Q1,2,4,9,10,11,12,17,20
25344-0500
TRAN PNP 2N2905A
Q22

20
Part No.
Description
Position
25377-0700
TRAN NPN 2N2219A
Q21
25377-5490
TRAN NPN BC549C
Q3,5,13-16,18,19,26
25381-0404
TRAN NPN 2N3904T
Q6
25601-0103
TRAN FET BF245AT
Q7,8
25601-0400
TRAN MOSFET N CHAN ZVN3306A
Q25
27106-0505
IC CA3080E
IC8
27106-0506
IC LM324N1
IC2,3,10,41
27106-0513
IC LM358N
IC36
27106-0518
IC MC3403P
IC23
27106-0548
IC TSH10IN
IC18,24
27106-0604
IC TL071CP
IC15,16
27106-0606
IC TL072CP
IC7,20
27106-0608
IC LF351N
IC4,22
27106-0641
IC CLC430A
IC19
27151-0110
IC MC1496P
IC21
27160-0009
IC V/REG 7805
IC27
27160-0014
IC V/REG 7905
IC28
27160-0200
IC V/REG LM317
IC25
27160-0210
IC V/REG LM337
IC26
27160-0900
IC V/REG 431
IC39
27164-0503
IC CA3046
IC13,17
27223-0740
IC 74LS74
IC12
27226-0110
IC 4011B
IC37
27226-0530
IC 4053B
IC1,9
27229-0000
IC 74HCT00N
IC6
27230-0520
IC 74HC4052
IC14
27254-0010
IC NE521N
IC5
35555-2730
PCB MAIN
PCB ASSY CONTROL (44912-0460)

Part No.
Description
Position
22225-0220
SWITCH PUSH/PUSH SPPH11470B
SW15-19
22226-0101
KEYSWITCH ALPS SKHHBW
SW20-25
23105-2470
RES SM0805 4K70F W1
R242-247
23202-0270
R201
23202-1100
R215
PCB ASSY CONTROL continued/

21
Part No.
Description
Position
23202-1150
R200
23202-2100
R211,217,218,222
23202-2220
R203
23202-2470
RES 4K7OF W25 MF 50PPM
R216
23202-3100
R204,205,206,240,241
23202-3300
R212,221
23202-4100
R214,219
23202-4200
R220
23202-5100
R213
23377-1220
VR28
23377-3100
VR34
23347-0140
POT 10K LIN VO12L-PV25F-B10K
VR27,32,33,35
23347-0350
POT 500K LOG FLAT SHAFT 25MM
VR31
23347-0360
POT 10K LIN DETENT FLAT SHAFT
VR26
23347-0530
POT 1K + 1K GANGED V/PCB MOUNT
VR30
23427-9209
C70
23427-9205
C71
23450-0036
CAP 47PK 500V 5MM DIA P5
C74
23461-0020
CAP SM0805 100NZ 50V CER Y5V
C72,78-86,115,142,144-146
23557-0505
CAP 10U 16V ELEC RC2 P1.5
C76,141,143
23557-0658
CAP 100U 25V ELEC RE2 P2.5
C75
23633-0002
CAP 100NJ 250V P/E UNCOAT P7.5
C73
23984-0017
TRIMCAP 4-20P 5MM GREEN
VC2
25021-0901
DIO 1N4148 B/R
D42,47
25030-0905
DIO BA482 B/R
D40,41
25601-9007
TRAN FET (NJ) J309
Q24
25061-0200
LED T1 ROUND (3MM) RED
LED1,2
26100-0220
LCD
LCD1
27153-1040
IC SM TLC5615CD 10-BIT DAC
IC31
27236-0530
IC SM 74HC4053
IC34
27238-0000
IC SM 74HCT00
IC33
27239-1070
IC SM 74HC107
IC29
27239-1510
IC SM 74HC151
IC35,38
27250-2110
IC SM PIC16C924-08L PLCC
IC30
27254-1008
IC SM 75107
IC32
28500-9008
XTAL 8MHZ MICROPROCESSOR
XTL1
35555-2740
PCB CONTROL
CASE PARTS
22
Part No.
Description
Position
20038-9502
WASHER M4 SPRING
REAR PANEL EARTH
20038-9501
WASHER M3 SPRING
MAIN PCB/CASE UPPER, CONTROL

PCB/FRONT PANEL, FRONT PANEL EARTH
20037-0401
SOLDER TAG SHAKEPROOF - 4BA
REAR PANEL EARTH
20037-0400
SOLDER TAG SHAKEPROOF - 6BA
FRONT PANEL EARTH
20030-0266
WASHER M4 ZPST
REAR PANEL EARTH
20030-0263
WASHER M3 ZPST
FEET, FRONT PANEL EARTH
20065-0030
SCREW N0 4 X 3/8 PLASTT PNHDPZ
MAIN PCB/CASE
20210-0102
NUT M4 ZPSTREAR PANEL
EARTH
20210-0101
NUT M3 ZPST
REAR PANEL EARTH
20662-0540
FOOT MOULDED GREY
20234-0027
SCREW M3 X 6 PNHDPZ ZPST
CONTROL PCB/FRONT PANEL
20236-0010
SCREW M4 X 12 TAMPERPROOF
REAR PANEL EARTH
20661-0258
SPACER Rnd 7/32 IDx1/4 L Nyl
MAIN PCB/CASE UPPER
20612-0011
WASHER FIBRE M3
MAIN PCB/CASE UPPER, CONTROL

PCB/FRONT PANEL
23202-1549
OUTPUTS
22491-0120
MAINS LD 2M ST IEC/UK PLUG 5A
FOR UK
22491-0270
MAINS LD 2M ST IEC/EURO PLUG
FOR EUROPE
22588-0004
BNC SKT BKHD 50R STANDARD
23348-0701
WASHER SHK/PROOF
23347-0175
POT 10KA OW20BU F11 X 15
33331-4980
REAR PANEL PRINTED
33331-4970
OVERLAY FRONT PANEL
33331-4960
FRONT PANEL
33536-3820
CASE LOWER - RFI SCREENED
33536-3810
CASE UPPER - RFI SCREENED
31336-0250
HANDLE BENCH INST CASE
37113-2010
KEYCAP
37113-0400
BUTTON, MID-GREY ABS
37151-0390
KNOB 12.5MM D-SHAFT MID GREY
37151-0380
KNOB 21MM D-SHAFT MID GREY
37113-0170
BUTTON, SWITCHBANKS, MID-GREY
48591-0560
INSTRUCTION BOOK
23
Component Layouts
24
Circuit Diagram
25
Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd

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TG550

Book Part Number 48591-0610 - Issue 1

0005Hz to 5MHz in 7 overlapping decade ranges with adjustment by

1000:1 on each range.

Auto-ranging reciprocal measurement giving 4-digit resolution down to

Better than 99% to 200kHz.

Internal: linear or logarithmic; sweep Start and Stop frequencies

Up to 1000:1 within each range.

Internal sweep rate adjustable from typically 20ms to 20s.

By signal applied by SWEEP IN/OUT socket.

Variable 0 to 100% typical.

400Hz internal. DC to 100kHz external.

By signal applied to COUNT/AM IN socket.

600 Main Out

Frequency, symmetry and phase the same as main outputs.

0 to 5V TTL/CMOS logic levels capable of driving 2 standard TTL loads.

0 to 3V for 1000:1 sweep.

Maximum Slew Rate of

Approximately 2V peak-peak for 50% modulation.

Maximum Allowable Input

50Vdc/50Vrms to 400Hz with respect to ground

Internal Measurement Accuracy

Auto-ranging reciprocal measurement giving 4-digit resolution down to

Display shows peak-to-peak amplitude or rms value. Display corrected

3-digit resolution; accuracy typically 2% setting 1 digit.

External Frequency Measurement

5Hz to 20MHz, fully autoranging.

Selectable 05s or 5s.

6 digits in 05s; 7 digits in 5s.

1 digit timebase accuracy.

10ppm initial error; 5 ppm/year ageing rate; typically less than

230V or 115V nominal, 50/60Hz, by internal adjustment; operating range

Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources.

WARNING! THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE EARTHED

Dismantling the instrument

To gain access to the microcontroller the LCD must be removed.

Functional Block Diagram

Waveform Generation - Summing Amplifier and Current Sources

Waveform Generation - Range Selection and Triangle Amplifier

Waveform Generation - Comparator and Aux Output

Waveform Generation - Waveform Shaping

Sweep Ramp Generator

Sweep Log Converter

15V 20mV - VR24

+5VA 20mV - VR38

Preamplifier and Output Amplifier DC Offsets

Control Board Calibration Points

Main Board Calibration Points

WASHER (SIL-PAD) TO220 PLAIN

SPACER TRANSISTOR MTG TO5

HEATSINK TO5 48DEG C/W

CLIP GP02 FOR PCB MTG H/SINKS

HEATSINK PCB MTG 50MM PLAIN

BEAD FERRITE FX1115

SWITCH ROCKER SPST R/A

PCB MNT SW26

FUSEHOLDER PCB MOUNT

FUSE 125MA TL HRC

FUSE 500mAT SUBMIN PCB MNT