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TLA7000 Series

Logic Analyzers

Installation Manual

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Page 2: ...d and pending Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc Contacting Tektronix Tektronix Inc 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive P O Box 500 Beaverton OR 97077 USA For product information sales service and technical support In North America call 1 800 833 ...

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Page 4: ...s 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 and workmanship within a reasonable time thereafter Customer may terminate the license for this software product and return this software product and any associated materials for credit or refund THIS WARRANTY IS...

Page 5: ...eset IP Addresses 9 Instrument Installations 10 Stand alone Installation Portable Mainframe 10 Network Configuration Overview 11 Stand alone Installation Benchtop Mainframe 11 Private LAN Benchtop Mainframe 15 Corporate LAN Benchtop Mainframe 19 Setting up Multiple Mainframe Configurations 24 Expanded System Two Mainframes 24 Expanded System Three to Eight Mainframes 26 Installing the TLA Applicat...

Page 6: ...lyzer Probes Optional 51 Checking the P64xx Logic Analyzer Probes Optional 51 Checking the P624x Oscilloscope Probes Optional 52 Checking the P647x Pattern Generator Probes Optional 52 Checking the TLA7000 Mainframe Optional 52 Backing Up User Files 52 Removing the Replaceable Hard Disk Drives 52 Connecting Probes to the Target System 53 Merging Modules 55 Logic Analyzer Merging Rules 56 TLA7PG2 P...

Page 7: ...rn Generator Modules 83 Upgrading Firmware on the Interface Module and the TL708EX TekLink 8 Port Hub 85 Appendix A Mainframe Power Information 87 Appendix B User Service Procedures 89 Service Offerings 89 Warranty Repair Service 89 Calibration and Repair Service 89 General Care 89 Preventive Maintenance 89 Cleaning the Flat Panel Display 90 Exterior Surfaces 90 In Case of Problems 91 Diagnostics ...

Page 8: ...7 Figure 15 TLA Connection dialog box 18 Figure 16 TLA Network Search dialog box 18 Figure 17 Benchtop mainframe corporate LAN setup up to six modules 19 Figure 18 LAN Connection dialog box 20 Figure 19 IP Properties dialog box 21 Figure 20 TLA Connection dialog box 22 Figure 21 TLA Network Search dialog box 22 Figure 22 Expanded benchtop system with TekLink cable up to 12 modules 24 Figure 23 Two...

Page 9: ...x logic analyzer modules 49 Figure 46 TLA7000 On Standby switch locations 50 Figure 47 Accessing the replaceable hard disk drives 53 Figure 48 Location of modules in a merged system 58 Figure 49 Removing the merger connector assembly from the module 59 Figure 50 Connecting modules in a merged set 60 Figure 51 Installing the merged module set in the mainframe 61 Figure 52 Removing the cover 64 Figu...

Page 10: ...installing software from the CD ROM 75 Table 7 TLA firmware files 82 Table 8 Power for instrument modules 87 Table 9 Standard accessories portable mainframe 93 Table 10 Standard accessories benchtop mainframe 93 Table 11 Optional accessories portable mainframe 94 Table 12 Optional accessories benchtop mainframe 94 Table 13 Instrument Options 95 Table 14 Power Cords 96 Table 15 Options for TLA7NAx ...

Page 11: ...of the product ensure that the product is properly grounded Observe All Terminal Ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard observe all ratings and markings on the product Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only Power Disconnect The power cord disconnects the product from the power source D...

Page 12: ...d result in damage to this product or other property Symbols and 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 immediately accessible as you read the marking CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product The following symbol s may appear on the product...

Page 13: ...e of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present Disconnect Power To avoid electric shock switch off the instrument power then disconnect the power cord from the mains power Use Care When Servicing With Power On Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product Disconnect power remove battery if applicable and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels soldering or replaci...

Page 14: ...are reused or recycled appropriately This symbol indicates that this product complies with the European Union s requirements according to Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE For information about recycling options check the Support Service section of the Tektronix Web site www tektronix com Mercury Notification This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contain...

Page 15: ... upon the Microsoft Windows operating system which allows you to install PC compatible third party hardware and software on the instrument The user interface operates under the Microsoft Windows operating system Microsoft recommends the following to ensure your instrument is protected Use an internet firewall Install operating system updates regularly Use up to date antivirus software Table i Wind...

Page 16: ...r an external Tektronix oscilloscope Figure i TLA7012 Portable Mainframe Several logic analyzer modules are available in various combinations of channel width state speed and memory depth All of the logic analyzer modules provide simultaneous state and timing measurements through a single probe xii TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 17: ...lists related documentation available for your logic analyzer The documentation is available on the TLA Documentation CD and on the Tektronix Web site www Tektronix com For documentation not specified in the table contact your local Tektronix representative TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual xiii ...

Page 18: ...ed first time installation information XYZs of Logic Analyzers Introduction to logic analyzer basics TLA Product Specifications Complete list of TLA product specifications TPI NET Documentation Detailed information for controlling the logic analyzer using NET Field upgrade kits Upgrade information for your logic analyzer product Optional Service Manuals Self service documentation for modules and m...

Page 19: ...tional accessories that you ordered CAUTION This notice applies only to the TLA7016 Benchtop Mainframe with Option A6 See Table 14 on page 96 A special high current power cord set is provided and is for use exclusively with this product Site Considerations Read this section before installing the logic analyzer This section describes site considerations power requirements and ground connections for...

Page 20: ...are using your benchtop logic analyzer outside of a rackmount environment you can use the bracket kit to mount the PC controller GbE switch and TL708EX Hub together with your benchtop mainframe See Figure 1 on page 3 Use the following procedure 1 Place the components you want to mount on top of the logic analyzer putting the heaviest units lowest in the stack 2 A left and right side bracket is inc...

Page 21: ...ns to connect the grounds of the target system system under test to the logic analyzer to ensure a common ground connection between instruments See Figure 2 on page 4 CAUTION To reduce the risk of ground loop noise ground all of the instruments in the system to the logic analyzer mainframe using the ground connections shown TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual 3 ...

Page 22: ...nnecting Accessories First Time Setup Considerations The first time you start up your instrument you should decide if you are going to connect to a network Plan to connect to a network if you want to Share files over the network Print to a shared printer Control the instrument remotely The TLA7000 series mainframes can be set up in several configurations depending on the number of mainframes you w...

Page 23: ...formance Connecting to a Network If you want to control the mainframe remotely from your PC you need to load the TLA application software See page 29 Installing the TLA Application Software on a PC If you use the optional TLA7PC1 PC based controller it is preloaded with the TLA Application software You may need help from your IT department or network administrator to complete the network configura...

Page 24: ...st will also expire stopping network communications and causing the TLA application to terminate The TLA application must be restarted to correct this condition If you plan to operate the TLA application remotely for extended periods of time whether acquiring data or not then lease times must be set to a period of time that guarantees that the IP address does not change Talk to your network admini...

Page 25: ...ocking communications using the following network ports TLA Application port 111 TPI NET port 9000 Windows XP Remote Desktop port 3389 NOTE Tektronix recommends that you conduct a network installation site survey with the help of your network administrator to determine the networking requirements A recommended site survey form is available at the end of this document See page 99 TLA7000 Network In...

Page 26: ...ss Skip Wait for this to finish How will this computer connect to the Internet N A Choose the appropriate answer Setting up a high speed connection N A Enter either the fixed IP DNS assigned by your network administrator or select Obtain Automatically If LAN is connected Will this computer connect to the Internet directly or through a network N A Choose Yes through a network N A If LAN is not conn...

Page 27: ... Figure 4 TLA7PC1 Benchtop PC Controller Preset IP Addresses You may need to change the IP address of the benchtop mainframe s depending on the number of mainframes you have connected in your test system and the requirements of the network that it will be connected to A preset list of recommended IP addresses is programmed into the benchtop mainframe See Table 3 You can also set a specific address...

Page 28: ...S N No change Retain current IP address and Host Name Instrument Installations The following configurations are described in order of complexity The most common setup is as a stand alone mainframe Stand alone TLA7012 portable Stand alone TLA7016 benchtop requires a separate controller TLA7016 benchtop on a private LAN TLA7016 benchtop on a corporate LAN Note You must have TLA Application software ...

Page 29: ...oller and mainframe and exit any TLA applications 2 Establish LAN connectivity using the Windows Networking tools set the IP addresses and if necessary get user names and passwords from your IT group 3 Start the TLA application on the controller 4 Find and connect to the TLA mainframe through software control 5 Repeat for all mainframes in the test system 6 Operate the TLA from the controller or r...

Page 30: ...twork Connections 2 Right click the Local Area Connection icon that corresponds to your local LAN card and select Properties from the menu The Properties dialog box appears See Figure 8 Figure 8 LAN Connection dialog box 3 Scroll down the list and select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog appears See Figure 9 12 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyz...

Page 31: ...s Use the preset addresses described in step 7 or specify an address using the Changing the TLA7016 Factory Network Settings procedure See page 32 Changing the TLA7016 Factory Network Settings 7 On the TLA7016 Interface Module press and hold the RESET button until the IP address 169 254 0 19 shows in the TLA7016 front panel display See Figure 5 on page 9 The front panel display cycles every 2 3 se...

Page 32: ...ntroller display 10 If the mainframe is not displayed in the Connection dialog box a Click Search icon to open the TLA Network Search dialog box See Figure 11 Figure 11 TLA Network Search dialog box b Verify that Locate TLA systems on local subnet is checked c Verify that Include these hostnames or IP in search is checked 14 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 33: ...file transfer speed between the controller and the benchtop mainframe For stand alone installations you must also connect a router to the network switch to assign IP addresses through DHCP Routers can be purchased from other vendors the D Link model DI 604 met the requirements at the time of publication The following figure shows the private LAN setup for the benchtop mainframe Figure 12 Benchtop ...

Page 34: ...ponds to your local LAN card and select Properties The Properties dialog box appears See Figure 13 Figure 13 LAN Connection dialog box 7 Scroll down the list and select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box appears See Figure 14 16 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 35: ...tain an IP address automatically 9 Click OK and close the dialog boxes 10 Start the TLA application by double clicking the TLA Application icon on the controller The TLA Connection dialog box appears See Figure 15 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual 17 ...

Page 36: ...ntroller display 12 If the mainframe is not displayed in the Connection dialog box a Click Search icon to open the TLA Network Search dialog box See Figure 16 Figure 16 TLA Network Search dialog box b Verify that Locate TLA systems on local subnet is checked c Verify that Include these host names or IP in search is checked 18 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 37: ...htop PC Controller or your PC loaded with the TLA application software The controller and mainframes communicate through Ethernet connections You need a GbE network switch for optimum file transfer speed between the controller and the benchtop mainframe The following figure shows the corporate LAN setup for the benchtop mainframe Figure 17 Benchtop mainframe corporate LAN setup up to six modules N...

Page 38: ... Panel on the controller select Network Connections 4 Right click the Local Area Connection icon that corresponds to your local LAN card and select Properties The Properties dialog box appears See Figure 18 Figure 18 LAN Connection dialog box 5 Scroll down the list and select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog appears See Figure 19 20 ...

Page 39: ...tain an IP address automatically 7 Click OK and close the dialog boxes 8 Start the TLA application by double clicking the TLA Application icon on the controller The TLA Connection dialog box appears See Figure 20 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual 21 ...

Page 40: ...ntroller display 10 If the mainframe is not displayed in the Connection dialog box a Click Search icon to open the TLA Network Search dialog box See Figure 21 Figure 21 TLA Network Search dialog box b Verify that Locate TLA systems on local subnet is checked c Verify that Include these host names or IP in search is checked 22 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 41: ... see a delay in the response time if you have more than three instruments on the LAN To limit this delay refer to Multi mainframe Systems See page 36 Multi mainframe Systems 11 Select the mainframe and click the Connect button The application opens on the controller display 12 Refer to the TLA Quick Start User Manual and to the online help for operating information TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers I...

Page 42: ...ve a module installed in the expansion mainframes before the expansion mainframes appear in the System window Expanded System Two Mainframes If you are going to expand your system to two mainframes you must connect a TekLink cable between the TekLink connectors on the mainframes See Figure 22 TekLink is real time communication system that coordinates trigger signals input output signals and time r...

Page 43: ...ears 4 Select one instrument from the TLA Connection dialog box 5 Click the TLA Configuration icon The TLA Configuration dialog box opens See Figure 23 Use this dialog box to assign one instrument as the master mainframe and the other as the expansion mainframe NOTE This dialog box is only available if you have two TLA7000 mainframes connected with a TekLink cable it is not available if you are us...

Page 44: ...re than two mainframes you must add the TL708EX TekLink 8 Port Hub and the TekLink cables See Figure 24 The hub can accommodate up to eight mainframes 48 modules total Figure 24 Expanded benchtop system with TL708EX Hub up to 48 modules 26 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 45: ... on sequence must be followed to ensure that the mainframes are acknowledged by the hub and controller 1 Connect a TekLink cable from the first mainframe to a TekLink connector on the TL708EX Hub The 1 connector is recommended for the master mainframe 2 Connect another TekLink cable from the next TekLink connector on the hub to the TekLink connector on your expansion mainframe Repeat for all expan...

Page 46: ...d whether it is a Mainframe or Expansion Press the Next button on the mainframe front panel until the IP address is displayed For the TLA7012 this information is provided through the TLA Connection Dialog box 11 Click the Configuration icon and verify that the system is configured as you intended Note that in systems with three or less benchtop mainframes physically merged modules are not automati...

Page 47: ...the CD and run the Setup exe program Follow the on screen instructions If you have an older version of the software on the hard disk the installation program will detect it and ask if you want to remove it Follow the on screen instructions to remove the software answering Yes to any prompts Do not cancel the uninstall program as this may cause undesirable effects Restart the PC when prompted Load ...

Page 48: ...omatically Install the SnagIt Software Complete the following steps to install the SnagIt software on your PC 1 Browse to the SnagIt folder on the CD and run the Setup exe program 2 Follow the on screen instructions Controlling the Logic Analyzer Remotely After you configure the network settings of your system use this section to connect and control your logic analyzer from the controller or remot...

Page 49: ...tion by double clicking the TLA Application icon on the PC The TLA Connection dialog box appears See Figure 28 Figure 28 TLA Connection dialog box 2 Select an instrument in the TLA Connection dialog box and then click the Connect button You can connect to any instrument on your local network that is not being used by another user If no instruments are displayed in the Connection dialog box a Click...

Page 50: ... and displays on your PC Note that the IP Address identification is shown in the title bar This confirms that you have connected to the correct device Changing the TLA7016 Factory Network Settings The TLA7016 is configured for operation on a network that has DHCP and DNS If you want to change these settings do the following 1 Connect to the TLA7016 mainframe with TLA Application software 2 Open TL...

Page 51: ...gure 30 TLA Configuration dialog box 4 Select the mainframe that you want to change and click Network Properties The Network Properties dialog box appears See Figure 31 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual 33 ...

Page 52: ...ion software on a PC for remote operation you can run the TLA application without connecting to a real instrument by using the TLA Offline software You can analyze previously acquired data from a logic analyzer create or modify reference memories or perform system tests without being connected to a real instrument 1 Start the software by double clicking the TLA Application icon 2 From the TLA Conn...

Page 53: ...on the front panel of the TLA7016 until the IP address is displayed Use this address to ping the mainframe from the controller NOTE You may need to disable the firewall before performing the ping test 4 Enter ping xxx xxx xxx xxx the IP address of the mainframe The mainframe should reply to the command See Figure 32 Figure 32 Example of the ping command 5 If you get a reply using the ping command ...

Page 54: ... happens when you open the TLA application or select Refresh icon in the TLA Connection Dialog box A delay of approximately two seconds occurs for each mainframe if the mainframes that were previously identified on the common network are powered off To minimize this delay you can delete the mainframes from the system by doing the following 36 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 55: ...are looking for do the following a Click Replace ALL with TLAs found on subnet to display a list of all instruments on the subnet b Scroll through the list and select the instruments that you are not interested in c Click Delete Selection to remove the instruments from the list d Repeat the above steps for all unneeded instruments until you locate your instrument e Click Search to search for the r...

Page 56: ...The list of instruments is a static list it is not updated automatically If you change the status of instruments on the network and experience delays you may want to repeat the above steps to improve the system performance 38 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 57: ...LA System Properties dialog box 3 Add the location details in the Location Info text field 4 Close the dialog box The location details of the mainframe are displayed in the Connection dialog box TLA7012 Server Control The portable mainframe has its own server that must be started if you want to see the instrument listed on the network The server control is turned off by default To change the serve...

Page 58: ...eck Launch TLA Server Control during login See Figure 37 Figure 37 TLA Server Properties dialog box 3 Click OK If you experience other network connection problems call the Technical Support group See Contacting Tektronix in the front of this manual 40 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 59: ...odules to select the logical address See Figure 38 on page 42 The factory default switch setting is FF Dynamic Auto Configuration With dynamic logical address auto configuration the instrument automatically sets the address to an unused value Normally you would not want to change the default settings However you can set the address to a fixed static logical address value You can select any static ...

Page 60: ...et to address FF You can merge modules together to create wider modules If your application requires you to merge modules do so before installing the modules in the mainframe See page 55 Merging Modules 42 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 61: ...u intend to merge the modules disregard the following suggestions and refer to the merging modules rules See page 55 Merging Modules If you are not merging the modules and for airflow considerations follow these guidelines Install a single module in slots 1 2 Place a double width slot cover over slots 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and 11 12 When installing two or more logic analyzer modules install the module ...

Page 62: ... slot panel cover for the empty slot in the Portable Mainframe See Figure 40 Install the blank slot panels on the benchtop mainframe See Figure 41 Install the blank slot panel covers before any modules Use only Tektronix TLA covers otherwise 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 ai...

Page 63: ...les you can connect the accessories such as external monitors keyboard and printer Connecting Accessories to the TLA7000 Series Connect the accessories to the Portable Mainframe See Figure 42 If you have a benchtop mainframe connect the accessories to external PC connect other cables and connectors to the benchtop mainframe See Figure 43 on page 47 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manua...

Page 64: ...Basic Installation Figure 42 TLA7012 accessories connections 46 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 65: ...r your monitor Note that some of the display settings may not function until you connect an external monitor Use the VGA to DVI display adapter to connect a VGA monitor to the Secondary DVI D output Part numbers for accessories and options are listed at the end of this manual See page 93 Accessories Options If you use a nonstandard monitor you may need to change the Windows display settings to ach...

Page 66: ...o the logic analyzer you must use care to evenly tighten probe screws until they are snug First slightly tighten screws then snug each screw to 4 in lbs maximum Under tightening the probe screws can result in intermittence Over tightening can result in stripped screws Connecting Probes to the Logic Analyzer Module Connect the logic analyzer probes to the logic analyzer modules Figure 44 Connecting...

Page 67: ... impedance matching for your application and then refer to the TLA7PG2 Probe Instruction Manual Always power off the logic analyzer before connecting the pattern generator probes to the logic analyzer and to the target system First Time Operation Use the information in this section to turn on the logic analyzer for the first time CAUTION Connecting the accessories after turning on the logic analyz...

Page 68: ...l see the expansion mainframe and the installed modules in the System window NOTE You must have a module installed in an expansion mainframe before the expansion mainframe appears in the System window Turning off the Mainframes To power off the mainframes press the On Standby switch on the mainframe Both the portable and benchtop mainframes have a built in soft power off function that safely power...

Page 69: ...e 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 calibration Checking the P68xx and P69xx Logic Analyzer Probes Optional To check the P68xx or P69xx logic analyzer probes connect the probes to a signal source start an acquisition and verify that the acquired data is displayed in either the listin...

Page 70: ... Windows Start menu Start Programs Tektronix Logic Analyzer TLA Mainframe Diagnostics 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 back up tools or copy the files to another media Always keep a backup copy of files that you access on a regular basis Removing the Replaceable Hard Disk Drives CAUTION...

Page 71: ...er connects to the target system through the probes The logic analyzer probes allow you to connect to the target system in several different ways For probe specific connection details refer to the appropriate probe instruction manual or browse through the Tektronix Web site TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual 53 ...

Page 72: ...Basic Installation 54 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 73: ...rge cable and are merged in software Review the guidelines under Logic Analyzer Module Merging Rules and then follow the steps to physically connect the modules together before installing the modules in the mainframe A merged pattern generator module set consists of a master pattern generator module and up to four slave pattern generator modules merged in software Review the rules before installin...

Page 74: ...slave 1 or slave 2 Slave 4 cannot have more channels than the master slave 1 slave 2 or slave 3 The logic analyzer modules must have the same firmware version The maximum merged combinations are two TLA7Lx and TLA7Mx logic analyzer modules three TLA7Nx TLA7Px or TLA7Qx logic analyzer modules and five TLA7Axx logic analyzer modules or five TLA7NAx logic analyzer modules TLA7Nx TLA7Px and TLA7Qx Log...

Page 75: ...complete these steps prior to installing the modules in a mainframe CAUTION To avoid damaging the mainframe or any modules always power off the mainframe before removing or installing modules 1 Determine which modules will reside in the highest numbered slots in a single mainframe 2 Place the merge connector of these modules in the extended position The module in the lowest numbered slot must have...

Page 76: ...modules in a merged system Merging TLA7Axx or TLA7NAx Logic Analyzer Modules Complete the following steps to create a merged module from two to five individual TLA7Axx or TLA7NAx modules 58 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 77: ...ntly lift the merge connector out of the slot and place it in the extended position such that the screw holes line up 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 modules into a mainframe you may need the help of another individual TLA7000 Series Logic...

Page 78: ...re 50 Connecting modules in a merged set 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 9 Place the merged module set into the mainframe 10 Align the tops and bottoms of the modules with the slots in the mainframe See Figure 51 on page 61 You may need the help of another individual if your merged m...

Page 79: ...Merging Modules Figure 51 Installing the merged module set in the mainframe TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual 61 ...

Page 80: ...teps 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 mainframe before removing the modules from the mainframe 2 Loosen the four retaining screws on each module 3 Use the ejector handles to disengage each module in the merged module set from the mainframe 4 W...

Page 81: ...rom 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 off the mainframe and remove the modules that you want to merge together 2 Determine which module will be designated as the slave module and which module will be the master module 3 Lay the slave module on the right...

Page 82: ...e cover while feeding the merge cable through the hole in the cover See Figure 53 NOTE Do not twist the cable while feeding it through the hole If the cable is twisted the modules will not merge correctly 64 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 83: ...ation process reinstall the cover exactly as described in steps 14 through 19 If the cover is not properly seated the module can be damaged when you install it in the mainframe and it may not meet EMC requirements 13 Replace the logic analyzer module cover 14 Push forward on the cover so the tab on the front edge of the cover inserts into the rear of the front subpanel Make sure that the cover is ...

Page 84: ...s 16 Install the screws near the front of the module 17 Slide the rear panel on the chassis and install the rear panel screws 18 Install the top and bottom rear screws 19 Check and tighten all screws 20 Place the master module adjacent to the slave module so that the two guide pins from the slave module line up with the guide pin holes in the master module 66 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Install...

Page 85: ...alyzer Merge Procedure The following procedure is used for merging three logic analyzer modules together to form a merged set with a higher logic analyzer channel count In a three way merge TLA7Nx TLA7Px and TLA7Qx logic analyzer modules only the master module is in the center Slave module 1 is to the right of the master module slave module 2 is to the left of the master module CAUTION Static disc...

Page 86: ...Module Merge Cable Perform the following steps to store the logic analyzer merge cable inside the logic analyzer module 1 Use the screwdriver with the T 10 Torx tip to remove the screws that hold the merge cable bracket in place 2 Remove the merge cable bracket 3 Remove the screws from the side cover and rear cover 4 Push the merge cable through the side cover and remove the cover 5 Position the m...

Page 87: ...l the screws nearest the front of the module to secure the cover to the chassis 8 Install the screws near the front of the module 9 Slide the rear panel on the chassis and install the rear panel screws 10 Install the top and bottom rear screws 11 Install the merge cable bracket so that the guide pins point into the module 12 Install and tighten the screws on the merge cable bracket 13 Verify that ...

Page 88: ...Merging Modules 70 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 89: ... TLA7PC1 benchtop PC with a keyboard monitor and mouse or a user supplied PC loaded with the TLA application software Figure 57 Portable mainframe front panel TLA7000 Series External Connectors The following mainframe external connections are available See Figure 58 System Trigger In and System Trigger Out used to receive or send a trigger from to an external source External Signal In and External...

Page 90: ... the same information on the internal display and the external monitor connected to either Primary or Secondary To enable Simulscan mode or to enable disable external monitors or make other display changes right click on your desktop and select Properties Graphics Intel Graphics Technology Figure 58 TLA7000 Series external connectors 72 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 91: ...pt for any microprocessor support packages or non logic analyzer application software The process of reloading the software on the hard disk will destroy any files or programs installed on the hard disk CAUTION The software 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 b...

Page 92: ...soft Windows operating system and other software only from the Hard Disk Image CDs that came with your instrument These software applications are licensed and cannot be reinstalled by any other method without violating the license agreements Installing the Operating System and TLA Application Software This procedure reformats the hard disk installs the operating system software and installs the Te...

Page 93: ...on key F10 and confirm that you want to save the new settings Load the Hard Disk Image Complete the following steps to load the Hard Disk Image 1 Insert the Hard Disk Image CD in the CD drive 2 Reboot the logic analyzer and follow the on screen instructions The procedure automatically installs and sets up the logic analyzer application NOTE Use care when proceeding through the software license agr...

Page 94: ...or your drive 4 Click OK to perform the installation If you have an older version of the software on the hard disk the installation program will detect it and ask if you want to remove it Follow the on screen instructions to remove the software answering Yes to any prompts 5 After the software has been successfully installed restart the instrument 6 If you have installed the TLA application softwa...

Page 95: ... application before installing the new version If you are prompted for permission to remove unused shared files or any read only files select Yes to All NOTE You may also want to refer to the TPI online help for configuration instructions for the TPI client software Upgrading or Restoring Firmware You may have to upgrade the firmware on the logic analyzer or on individual modules if the firmware v...

Page 96: ...le Firmware section bottom part of the dialog box 5 You may be prompted about cycling the power on the mainframe after completing the upgrade operation Click Yes to continue The logic analyzer will scan the mainframe to determine which modules are installed and which modules can have their firmware upgraded If you have any older modules you may see them listed in the bottom half of the window Thes...

Page 97: ...rmation to see that the firmware version matches the label 14 Reinstall the module in the mainframe and power on the mainframe 15 After the logic analyzer completes the power on diagnostics select System Properties from the System menu 16 Click the module tab for example LA1 17 Verify that the firmware version for the selected module matches the version on the label that you recorded in step 13 18...

Page 98: ...er and disconnect the power cord 3 Remove the modules from the logic analyzer 4 Locate the flash programming pins on the rear of each module See Figure 59 on page 81 5 Install a jumper on the flash programming pins use one of the spare jumpers that came with your logic analyzer 6 Reinstall the module s in the logic analyzer 7 Reconnect the power cord and then power on the logic analyzer 8 Wait for...

Page 99: ...t of the dialog box 12 Select the modules that you want to update from the list of modules displayed in the Supported list box near the top of the window This selects the modules for the upgrade 13 If you are upgrading more than one module at a time note the slot location of the module in the selection box 14 Select Load Firmware from the Execute menu 15 Click the proper lod file for the selected ...

Page 100: ...s complete exit the program 18 Turn off the logic analyzer and disconnect the power cord 19 Remove the module from the instrument and remove the jumper from the Flash programming pins on the rear of the module Keep the jumper for future updates 20 Locate the big label on the side of the module 21 Record the firmware version that is printed on the label You will need this information to see that th...

Page 101: ...y modules indicate invalid or similar messages you must update the firmware for those modules 2 Power down the mainframe and disconnect the power cord 3 Remove the modules from the mainframe 4 Locate the flash programming pins on the rear of each module See Figure 59 5 Install a jumper on the flash programming pins use one of the spare jumpers that came with your pattern generator 6 Reinstall the ...

Page 102: ...to confirm your action click Yes The program will load the firmware for each module one at a time The process may take several minutes per module 17 When the upgrade is complete exit the program 18 Power off the mainframe and disconnect the power cord 19 Remove the module from the instrument and remove the jumper from the Flash programming pins on the rear of the module Keep the jumper for future ...

Page 103: ...st shows the version currently running and the version available for installation Select the items you wish to load 5 Click the Update Firmware button A file dialog box displays a list of firmware images available 6 Select the appropriate file Click Open to open the selected firmware image You must do this for each firmware image selected 7 The Firmware Load Progress dialog displays Click the Star...

Page 104: ...Restoring and Reinstalling Software 86 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 105: ...r consumption depends on the number and type of modules installed in the mainframes To determine the total power consumption perform the following steps 1 Use the following table to determine the power consumption for each module 2 Add the power for each module to determine the total power consumption Table 8 Power for instrument modules Module type Power Watts One benchtop mainframe 1 70 TLA7AA1 ...

Page 106: ... instrument modules cont Module type Power Watts TLA7M1 57 TLA7M2 76 TLA7M3 99 TLA7M4 116 TLA7D1 80 TLA7D2 111 TLA7E1 90 TLA7E2 121 TLA7PG2 110 1 1 Power for mainframe with fans operating at maximum speed 88 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 107: ...oduct catalog lists all service locations worldwide Calibration and Repair Service In addition to warranty repair Tektronix Service offers calibration and other services that provide cost effective solutions to your service needs and quality standards compliance requirements Our instruments are supported worldwide by the leading edge design manufacturing and service resources of Tektronix to provi...

Page 108: ...splay use only enough solution to dampen the wipe Clean the flat panel display surface by gently rubbing the display with a cleanroom wipe such as Wypall Medium Duty Wipes 05701 available from Kimberly Clark Corporation If the display is very dirty moisten the wipe with distilled water or a 75 isopropyl alcohol solution and gently rub the display surface Avoid using excess force or you may damage ...

Page 109: ...gnostics program is a stand alone application These diagnostics check the operation of the mainframe beyond the basic PC circuitry These diagnostics also check the front panel knobs of the portable mainframe CheckIt Utilities The CheckIt Utilities is a separate application located in the Windows Start Programs menu Start Programs CheckIt Utilities The diagnostics check the basic PC operations of t...

Page 110: ...pped to a Tektronix service center for repair attach a tag to the mainframe or module showing the owner s name and address the serial number and a description of the problem s encountered and or service required Always include the module and the probes so that the entire unit can be tested When packing an instrument for shipment use the original packaging If it is unavailable or not fit for use co...

Page 111: ... display adapter 013 0347 00 1 ea Accessory pouch 016 1441 00 2 ea Module filler panel 333 4206 00 1 ea Front panel cover 200 4939 00 5 ea Jumper with pull tab used for flashing module FW 131 4356 00 Quick Start User Manual 071 1775 xx Windows XP Professional with TLA Application Software V5 1 Product Software CD Operating System Restore CD TLA Documentation CD NIST Z540 1 and ISO9000 Calibration ...

Page 112: ...ortable mainframe Quantity Accessory Part number 1 ea Removable HDD assembly 80 GB w o SW 650 4815 xx 1 ea 21 inch flat panel display kit 020 2665 00 1 ea GBE switch 020 2666 00 1 ea Wheeled transit case 161 1521 00 1 ea Rackmount kit 020 2664 00 Table 12 Optional accessories benchtop mainframe Quantity Accessory Part number 1 ea 21 inch flat panel display kit 020 2665 00 1 ea GBE switch 020 2666 ...

Page 113: ...Manuals L10 Russian Manuals L99 No Manuals Field upgrades TLA7KUP Many are available Contact Tektronix see the beginning of the manual for contact information for a complete list of available TLA7KUP options Service offerings C3 Calibration services extended to cover three years C5 Calibration services extended to cover five years D1 Calibration data report D3 Test Data for calibration services in...

Page 114: ...versal European IEC320 C19 161 0333 00 A2 United Kingdom IEC320 C19 161 0329 00 A3 Australia IEC320 C19 161 0330 00 A4 240 V North America IEC320 C19 161 0332 00 A5 Switzerland IEC320 C19 161 0331 00 A6 Japan IEC320 C19 US 120 V 161 0328 00 A6 Japan IEC320 C19 US240 V 161 0332 00 A10 China IEC320 C19 161 0337 00 A11 India South Africa IEC320 C19 161 0338 00 A99 No power cord Table 15 Options for T...

Page 115: ...Kb record length 235 MHz state speed 7S Increase to 2 Mb record length 235 MHz state speed 8S Increase to 8 Mb record length 235 MHz state speed 9S Increase to 32 Mb record length 235 MHz state speed AS Increase to 128 Kb record length 450 MHz state speed BS Increase to 512 Kb record length 450 MHz state speed CS Increase to 2 Mb record length 450 MHz state speed DS Increase to 8 Mb record length ...

Page 116: ...us two additional calibrations C5 Initial certification plus four additional calibrations D1 Add test data report D3 Add test data report must order Option D3 D5 Add test data report must order Option D5 IN On site installation service Field Kit Options The TLA7NAx Series modules offer PowerFlex the ability to upgrade state speed and record length specifications at any time after the initial purch...

Page 117: ...d 5 Firewall Microsoft enabled 6 Virus Scanner None 7 Network Port Information TLA Application port 111 TPI NET port 9000 Windows XP Remote Desktop port 3389 Network Installation Information provided by IT department Item Description Value 1 User Name 2 Default password 3 Domain name 4 DNS suffix 5 IP address Fixed or DHCP 6 Security requirements 7 Computer naming convention 8 DNS address 9 Proxy ...

Page 118: ...Appendix D TLA7000 Network Installation Site Survey 100 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual ...

Page 119: ... 26 multiple mainframes 26 two mainframes 24 Extended diagnostics 91 External connectors 71 72 External display connecting 72 F Firewall disabling 35 network ports 7 network security 6 settings 8 Firmware Upgrading 77 First time setups 4 network 7 Front panel controls portable mainframe 71 G General maintenance 89 Ground chassis 3 Guidelines for merging modules 56 H Hard disk drive removal 52 imag...

Page 120: ... procedure 63 N Network changing settings 32 first time setup 7 ports 7 private 11 switch 8 troubleshooting 35 Network Security antivirus software 6 firewall 6 Networked Instrument connecting 5 O Offline mode 29 operation 34 On Standby switch benchtop mainframe 50 portable mainframe 50 Optional accessories 94 P Panel cover installation 44 Pattern Generator module merging 55 merging rules 57 probes...

Page 121: ...IP address benchtop mainframe 13 PC controller 12 Static logical address 41 T TekLink 24 26 Third party software 29 NI GPIB 30 SnagIt 30 Three way merge procedure 67 TL708EX TekLink 8 Port Hub 26 TLA application software installing 74 operating offline on a PC 34 TLA Server 30 TLA7000 Series description xii TLA7012 changing BIOS boot settings 75 power cords 96 server 39 setups 10 TLA7016 changing ...

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