Tektronix LTA7P Series, Service Manual

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Performance Verification: Logic Analyzer Module
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TLA7Nx, TLA7Px, & TLA7Qx Logic Analyzer Module Service Manual
LA Module Certification
Using the performance verification procedures, perform the DC Threshold test
and print the software-generated Calibration Data Report. Other module
specifications can also be verified by running the performance verification
procedures.
Performance Verification Instructions
This section contains information to verify the performance of the LA module.
Testing is performed using the performance verification and adjustment software.
The performance verification and adjustment software contains instructions and
control programs for testing each characteristic designated as checked (
n
) in the
Specifications chapter of this manual.
As a general rule, these tests should be done once a year.
These procedures ask for the serial number of the LA module under test. Before
installing the LA module in the mainframe, record the serial number and state
speed of the LA module.
Alternatively, you can access the module serial number and state speed through
the logic analyzer application. In the application, go to the System menu, select
System Properties, and then click the LA module tab. However, you must quit
the logic analyzer application before continuing with the performance verifica-
tion procedures.
The tests in this section comprise an extensive, valid confirmation of perfor-
mance and functionality when the following requirements are met:
H
When multiple LA modules of the same model number are installed in the
mainframe, the performance verification and adjustment software will
address only the module in the highest-numbered slot.
If you are testing a TLA7Q4 module for example, move it to a higher slot
number than all other TLA7Q4 modules in the mainframe. This method
avoids unnecessary module warm-up time.
H
When verifying the performance of merged modules using the same type of
individual modules, the individual modules must be physically separated
before continuing; refer to the
Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family User Manual
for information on merging and unmerging modules.
H
The logic analyzer application must not be running.
H
The performance verification and adjustment software must be loaded. Refer
to
Software Installation and Removal on page 2--2.
Prerequisites