Tektronix
TM 504 Chassis
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The Tektronix TM 504 Chassis is a four-bay mainframe for the TM500 system. The Tektronix TM 504 Chassis supplies +33.5 V and −33.5 V plug-in power shared by all compartments. The Tektronix TM 504 Chassis was produced from 1975 to an unspecified end year.[1]
What it is
The Tektronix TM 504 Chassis is a four-bay mainframe for the TM500 system.[1]
How it works
The rightmost compartment can supply a high-powered plug-in.[1]
Applications
The TM 504 Chassis is used with TM500-system plug-in instruments.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical4
- Low-power compartments
- 2 × 25 V AC, 0.5 A / 25 VA; floating ≤350 V (peak) per compartment; +11.5 V and 17.5 V AC with grounded center tap; 3.6 A max shared between all three low power compartments[1]
- High-power compartment
- 2 × 25 V AC, 1 A / 50 VA; floating ≤350 V (peak); +11.5 V and 17.5 V AC with grounded center tap; 4 A max shared between these two supplies[1]
Dimensions & facilities1
Configuration & options4
- With AM 502 Modules (3)[2]
Vintage & configurations
- 1975Production start[1]
Produced from 1975 to an unspecified end year.
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM504A | — | — | Functionally identical, with a fan in the rear panel and relocation of the power switch to the centre underside of the front panel. | w140.com[1] |
What does it need to run?
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- Plug-in supplies+33.5 V and −33.5 V, 1.4 A max shared by all compartments[1]
- Low-power compartments2 × 25 V AC, 0.5 A / 25 VA; floating ≤350 V (peak) per compartment; +11.5 V and 17.5 V AC with grounded center tap; 3.6 A max shared between all three low power compartments[1]
- High-power compartment2 × 25 V AC, 1 A / 50 VA; floating ≤350 V (peak); +11.5 V and 17.5 V AC with grounded center tap; 4 A max shared between these two supplies[1]
- Power100/110/120/200/220/240 V, 48 Hz to 440 Hz, max. 220 W[1]
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tektronix TM 504?
The Tektronix TM 504 is a chassis.[2]
Not publicly documented
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The control-system platform and OS era of the TM 504 Chassis are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the TM 504 Chassis are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the TM 504 Chassis is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the TM 504 Chassis are on record.
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No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the TM 504 Chassis are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]w140.com — w140.comw140.com
- [2]Inventory photo
Last updated Oct 12, 2026.