Tektronix TLA7000 Series, Installation Manual

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Merging Modules
Merging TLA7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx Logic Analyzer Modules
Use the following procedures to physically merge the logic analyzer modules
together.
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.
Two-Way Logic Analyzer
Merge Procedure
Use the following procedure to merge two logic analyzer modules. You can also
merge three modules. (See page 67,
Three-Way Logic Analyzer Merge Procedure .)
CAUTION.
Static discharge can damage any semiconductor component in the
logic analyzer module.
Discharge the static 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 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 side (as viewed from the front panel).
4. Remove the screws from the module cover with a screwdriver with a T-10
Torx tip. (See Figure 52.)
5. Remove the screws near the front of the module.
6. Remove the screws holding the merge cable bracket to the cover.
7. Remove the top part of the cable bracket and set it aside.
8. Remove the module cover and locate the merge cable.
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