Tektronix TDS5000B Error 8: Display memory R/W error

Digital phosphor oscilloscope · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error code8

Error 8 means there is a read/write error in the display memory. The manual lists no action for this code.

Model
Tektronix TDS5000B
Display shows
Display memory R/W error (8)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 197

What 8 means

Display memory R/W error p. 197

Common causes

  • Display memory R/W error p. 197

If 8 is still not resolved

  • contact service or dealer p. 63
    “create an emergency startup disk and store it in a safe place”
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