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Page 2: ...71 1235 01 Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only To avoid personal injury do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so Refer to all safety summar...

Page 3: ...r Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 or subparagraphs c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52 227 19 as applicable Tektronix products are covered by U S and...

Page 4: ...locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under...

Page 5: ...ce under this warranty Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period If Tektronix is unable to provide a replacement that is free from defects in materials...

Page 6: ...ion Mainframe 9 Module Keys 11 Covering Empty Slots 12 Connecting Accessories 13 Connecting Accessories to the TLA700 Series 13 Additional Accessory Connection Information 14 Connecting Probes 14 Conn...

Page 7: ...ling the TLA Application Software and the Pattern Generator Application Software 45 Installing the TPI or PPI Remote Operation Software 46 Installing the TLAVu and PatGenVu Software on a PC 47 Upgradi...

Page 8: ...e 12 Figure 10 TLA700 series accessories connections 13 Figure 11 Connecting the P68xx or P69xx logic analyzer probes to the TLA7NAx logic analyzer module 15 Figure 12 Connecting the P68xx or P69xx lo...

Page 9: ...ctors 40 Figure 28 Flash programming pins 51 Figure 29 Power cord identification chart 57 List of Tables Table i Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family documentation xi Table 1 Additional accessory connectio...

Page 10: ...fore making connections to the input or output terminals of the product ensure that the product is properly grounded Observe All Terminal Ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard observe all ratings and...

Page 11: ...uct or other property Terms on the Product These terms may appear on the product DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking WARNING indicates an injury hazard not...

Page 12: ...this product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present Disconnect Power To avoid electric shock switch off the instrument power then disconnect the power cord f...

Page 13: ...Service Safety Summary viii TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual...

Page 14: ...to follow all warnings cautions and notes in this manual TLA700 Series Logic Analyzers The TLA700 series logic analyzers are comprised of a portable mainframe benchtop mainframe expansion mainframe F...

Page 15: ...ns of channel width state speed and memory depth All of the logic analyzer modules provide simultaneous state and timing measurements through a single probe For a complete list of accessories refer to...

Page 16: ...er Family User Manual TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual TLA7Axx TLA7NAx Logic Analyzer Module Service Manual P6960 P6980 Logic Analyzer Probe Instruction Manual P68xx Logic Analyzer Pro...

Page 17: ...onix com Sales support 1 800 833 9200 select option 1 Service support 1 800 833 9200 select option 2 Technical support Email techsupport tektronix com 1 800 833 9200 select option 3 6 00 a m 5 00 p m...

Page 18: ...c analyzer that you ordered Also check the following H That you have the correct power cords for your geographical area H That you have the correct probes and modules H That you have all the standard...

Page 19: ...rackmount kit to ensure that the expansion mainframes are secure and will not fall Installing TLA7XM Expansion Mainframes If your logic analyzer does not contain any expansion mainframes skip this se...

Page 20: ...odule complete the following steps 1 If the expansion module is not already installed in slot 0 of the expansion mainframe install it now CAUTION To avoid damaging the chassis do not use the retaining...

Page 21: ...e 2 or Figure 3 place the EXPANSION 1 label in the outlined area on the upper right side of the expansion mainframe to the left of the TLA721 Benchtop Mainframe or TLA715 Portable Mainframe Place the...

Page 22: ...ed A and B select the B cable and proceed to step 5 b If the cables are not labeled select either blue expansion cable and label each connector with the B label Select the other cable and apply the A...

Page 23: ...common ground connection between instruments see Figure 4 WARNING To reduce the risk of an electrical shock do not remove the safety ground screw from the logic analyzer The safety ground screw must...

Page 24: ...es to select the logical address see Figure 5 The factory default switch setting is FF Dynamic Auto Configuration With dynamic logical address auto configuration the instrument automatically sets the...

Page 25: ...lot that the module key will allow see Figure 7 on page 11 If you intend to merge the modules refer to the merging modules rules on page 25 If you are not merging the modules follow these guidelines H...

Page 26: ...idth slot cover over slots 5 6 7 8 9 10 and 11 12 H When installing two or more logic analyzer modules with different amounts of memory install the module with the largest memory in slots 3 4 Install...

Page 27: ...Basic Installation 10 TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual Portable mainframe Benchtop mainframe Injector ejector handles Retaining screws Figure 6 Installing modules...

Page 28: ...all a TLA7Dx Oscilloscope module to the left of a TLA7XM Expansion module but you cannot install a TLA7Nx Logic Analyzer module to the immediate left of a TLA7XM Expansion module See Figure 7 TLA721 B...

Page 29: ...wise the mainframe may not meet EMC and cooling requirements Make sure that the EMI shielding is in contact with the adjacent panel or module cover and that the airflow shutter activation arms protrud...

Page 30: ...cessories such as monitors keyboard and mouse The connection points are shown in Figure 10 Use the icons that appear in the circled areas as a guide Primary video Mouse Keyboard Printer RS 232 PC card...

Page 31: ...c analyzer to connect to the ECP connector Rackmount TLA721 Benchtop Mainframes and the TLA7XM Expansion Mainframes can be installed in rackmount kits Refer to the respective rackmount kit instruction...

Page 32: ...probes as shown in Figure 11 through Figure 13 Probe Match color coded labels Figure 11 Connecting the P68xx or P69xx logic analyzer probes to the TLA7NAx logic analyzer module The P69xx probes are a...

Page 33: ...Logic Analyzer Installation Manual Probe Match color coded labels Figure 12 Connecting the P68xx or P69xx logic analyzer probes to the TLA7Axx logic analyzer module P68xx probes are also compatible w...

Page 34: ...require series termination resistors to provide impedance matching for the pattern generator and the target system Determine the impedance matching for your application and then refer to the TLA7PG2 P...

Page 35: ...that the line fuse is correct for your application See Table 2 2 Connect the power cord See Figure 14 on page 19 3 If you have an external monitor connect the power cord and turn on the monitor Table...

Page 36: ...ower cord combination Although the benchtop mainframe can use the power cord with the 15 A plug mainframes operating at low line 90 VAC with four or more instrument modules may require the power cord...

Page 37: ...e mainframes press the On Standby switch on the mainframe Both the portable and benchtop mainframes have a built in soft power down function that safely powers down the mainframe when you press the On...

Page 38: ...uired to run the self calibration on the logic analyzer modules depends on the number of acquisition channels Modules with a large number of channels may take several minutes to run the self calibrati...

Page 39: ...s Exit the TLA Application before running the external diagnostics Backing Up User Files Back up your user files on a regular basis Use the Windows backup tools or copy the files to another media Alwa...

Page 40: ...g Probes to the Target System The logic analyzer connects to the target system through probes The logic analyzer probes allow you to connect to the target system in several different ways For probe sp...

Page 41: ...LAScript application To start TLAScript select Start Programs Tektronix Logic Analyzer TLAScript PPI Online Help Select Help on the TLA7PG2 PPI from the Help menu for information on using the TLA Patt...

Page 42: ...Rules The following logic analyzer module merging rules must be followed H Only modules with 102 or 136 channels can be merged H Logic analyzer modules must be in adjacent slots and physically connec...

Page 43: ...dates to add to a merged configuration TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Module Merging Rules The following pattern generator module merging rules must be followed H Pattern generator modules are merged throu...

Page 44: ...ou can still use the illustration to position the master module with respect to the slave module For example if you have a two module set the master module is located in the lower numbered slot and th...

Page 45: ...over the two standoff posts 4 Install the two screws into the standoff posts Tighten the screws to 4 in lbs 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining modules NOTE When installing the merged module...

Page 46: ...the mainframe is powered off before installing or removing the modules Failure to do so can damage the mainframe or the modules 9 Place the merged module set into the mainframe 10 Align the tops and b...

Page 47: ...alyzer Installation Manual Slide module set all the way in Align Align Latch in place Figure 20 Installing the merged module set in the mainframe 11 Slide the modules all the way into the mainframe un...

Page 48: ...he steps for unmerging the modules CAUTION Ensure that the mainframe is powered off before installing or removing the modules Failure to do so can damage the mainframe or the modules 1 Power off the m...

Page 49: ...atic voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap while performing the merge procedure Perform the following steps to merge two modules 1 If you have not already done so power o...

Page 50: ...rews 2 Merge cable bracket Remove screws 8 Remove screws 4 Figure 21 Removing the cover 9 Replace the cover while feeding the merge cable through the hole in the cover see Figure 22 NOTE Do not twist...

Page 51: ...the guide pins point up 11 Place the bracket over the merge cable connector 12 Install the two screws that hold the merge cable bracket in place CAUTION To prevent damage to the module during the ins...

Page 52: ...fully seated no gaps against the front and rear chassis flanges Leave no vertical gap Make sure tab inserts into slot on rear of front panel Figure 23 Seating the cover on the chassis 15 While holding...

Page 53: ...holes in the master module Master module Slave module Guide pins Figure 24 Lining up the two modules 21 Gently push the two modules together so that the merge connector of the slave module merges with...

Page 54: ...orming the merge procedure Perform the Two Way Logic Analyzer Merge Procedure beginning on page 32 Perform the following steps to merge the second slave module 1 Lay the two merged module set on its r...

Page 55: ...and rear chassis flanges refer to Figure 23 on page 35 7 While holding the cover in place install the screws nearest the front of the module to secure the cover to the chassis 8 Install the screws ne...

Page 56: ...Scrolls data horizontally Changes the height of selected waveform Waveform window only Scrolls data vertically Changes the value in a selected box such as sample rate or memory depth With a cursor se...

Page 57: ...XTERNAL SIG IN EXTERNAL SIG OUT Hard disk drive Keyboard Mouse CD ROM Disc USB Floppy drive Indicator COM port Benchtop mainframe front view PC cards 2 Secondary video Primary video LPT printer port S...

Page 58: ...installation procedure using the Hard Disk Image CD will overwrite the entire contents of your hard disk If you want to save files or software applications from the hard disk back them up to another...

Page 59: ...ct the account manager contact the Tektronix Support Center refer to Contacting Tektronix on page xii at the beginning of this document NOTE You can reinstall the Microsoft Windows operating system an...

Page 60: ...lyzer and then press function key F2 to enter the BIOS setup 2 In the BIOS setup go to the Boot menu 3 Set the Boot devices for your instrument as shown in Table 4 follow the on screen instructions to...

Page 61: ...will be destroyed if you choose to continue Click Yes to continue the process 6 The program will automatically start and guide you through the rest of the procedure The image loading procedure is full...

Page 62: ...oftware upgrade from completing successfully 1 Log on to the instrument as Administrator and quit any applications 2 Install Disc 1 of the Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family Application Software in the C...

Page 63: ...ion CD Complete the following steps to update the TPI and PPI client software packages on your PC If you have an older version already installed on your PC the program will automatically detect it and...

Page 64: ...ick Run in the Windows Start menu to display the Run dialog box 3 To install the TLAVu software enter D TLAVu Setup exe in the Run dialog box 4 To install the PatGenVu software enter D PatGenVu Setup...

Page 65: ...you can verify the status of the modules by doing the following steps a Select System Properties from the System menu b Click the Modules tab c Note the information under the Messages column for any i...

Page 66: ...been loaded for each module exit the firmware loader program and power down the logic analyzer You must power down the logic analyzer to allow the TLA application to start up properly 10 Remove the l...

Page 67: ...column for any installed modules If any modules indicate invalid or similar messages you must update the firmware for those modules 2 Turn off the logic analyzer and disconnect the power cord 3 Remov...

Page 68: ...pdate from the list of modules displayed in the Supported list box near the top of the window This selects the modules for the upgrade 12 If you are upgrading more than one module at a time note the s...

Page 69: ...atible module The program will load the firmware for each module one at a time The process may take several minutes per module 16 When the upgrade is complete exit the program 17 Turn off the logic an...

Page 70: ...odules from the mainframe 4 Refer to Figure 28 on page 51 and locate the flash programming pins on the rear of each module 5 Install a jumper on the flash programming pins use one of the spare jumpers...

Page 71: ...from the instrument and remove the jumper from the Flash programming pins on the rear of the module Keep the jumper for future updates 19 Locate the big label on the side of the module 20 Record the f...

Page 72: ...lled in the mainframes Table 6 lists the power consumed for each module To determine the total power consumption perform the following steps 1 Use Table 6 to determine the power consumption for each m...

Page 73: ...A7L1 55 TLA7L2 73 TLA7L3 94 TLA7L4 109 TLA7M1 57 TLA7M2 76 TLA7M3 99 TLA7M4 116 TLA7D1 80 TLA7D2 111 TLA7E1 90 TLA7E2 121 TLA7PG2 110 1 Power for benchtop mainframe and expansion mainframe with fans o...

Page 74: ...d with 20A plug NEMA 5 20P Figure 29 Power cord identification chart For example assume that your TLA721 benchtop system consists of four TLA7Q4 Logic Analyzer Modules and one TLA7E2 DSO Module Also a...

Page 75: ...Appendix A TLA721 Mainframe Power Information 58 TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual...

Page 76: ...as described in the warranty statements at the front of this manual Tektronix technicians provide warranty service at most Tektronix service locations worldwide The Tektronix product catalog lists al...

Page 77: ...leaning agents or methods can damage the flat panel display Do not use abrasive cleaners or commercial glass cleaners to clean the display surface Do not spray liquids directly on the display surface...

Page 78: ...dust or dirt In addition you must clean the head periodically You will need a 3 5 inch floppy disk head cleaning kit for routine maintenance Perform the routine maintenance as follows Clean the face...

Page 79: ...uctions Refer to Restoring and Reinstalling Software beginning on page 41 for instructions on reinstalling or upgrading software If you are certain that you have installed the logic analyzer correctly...

Page 80: ...ded diagnostics 61 External signal connectors TLA700 series 39 External connectors 40 F Firmware Upgrading 48 Front panel controls TLA715 Portable Mainframe 39 functional test 21 Fuse requirements TLA...

Page 81: ...32 merge cable location 32 three way merge procedure 37 two way merge procedure 32 Module dynamic autoconfiguration of address 7 installing in the benchtop mainframe 9 in the expansion mainframe 11 in...

Page 82: ...12 fillers 12 Software installing 41 PatGenVu 47 Pattern Generator application software 45 PPI software 46 TLA application software 45 TLAVU software 47 TPI software 46 mainframe diagnostics 62 proble...

Page 83: ...Index 66 TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual...

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