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Chapter 7 - Diagnostics/Troubleshooting
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Chapter 7
Diagnostics/Troubleshooting
Section 7-1
Overview
7-1-1
Purpose of Chapter 7
This section describes how to setup and run the tools and software that help maintain image quality and
system operation. Very basic host, system and board level diagnostics are run whenever power is
applied. Some Service Tools may be run at the application level.
7-1-2
Service Software Tools
Two major Service Software tools are available;
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Global Service User Interface with Common Diagnostics
This software tool makes it possible for you to do tests on various functions on the Backend
Processor. It also includes an acquisition test that tests most of the PCBs in the Front End Rack. If
this test fails, detailed Acquisition Diagnostics tests are available via Vivid 7 / Vivid 7 PRO’s
software menus.
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Acquisition Diagnostics
This software tool includes detailed Acquisition Diagnostics tests available via Vivid 7 / Vivid 7
PRO’s software menus. It is running on the Backend Processor too. It includes both a Test All
function that is the same test as available from the GSUI, but also tests on PCB level.
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Special Service Tool
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Test Attenuator, PN: AA200215
Table 7-1
Contents in Chapter 7
Section
Description
Page Number
7-1
Overview
7-1
7-2
Diagnostics
7-3
7-3
Common Diagnostics
7-44
7-4
Acquisition Diagnostics
7-59
7-5
Troubleshooting
7-67