Appendix A: User Service Procedures
This appendix describes high-level service information and procedures for the
Tektronix logic analyzers. Additional troubleshooting procedures are located
in the service manual.
General Care
Protect the instrument from adverse weather conditions. The instrument is not
waterproof.
Do not store or leave the instrument where the LCD display will be exposed to
direct sunlight for long periods of time.
CAUTION.
To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to sprays, liquids,
or solvents.
Self Calibration
Use the Self Calibration property page to run self calibration procedures for the
instrument. You will want to run these procedures after repair. At a minimum, run
these procedures once a year.
Perform self-calibration after a 30 minute warm up.
Complete the following steps to run the self-calibration procedure:
1.
From the System menu and select Calibration and Diagnostics.
2.
Click the Self Calibration tab.
3.
Select the instrument to calibrate.
4.
Click the Run button.
Preventive Maintenance
Once a year the electrical performance should be checked and the instrument
accuracy certi
fi
ed (calibrated). This service must be performed by a quali
fi
ed
service technician using the procedures outlined in the appropriate service manual
for the Tektronix Logic Analyzer product.
Preventive maintenance mainly consists of periodic cleaning. Periodic cleaning
reduces instrument breakdown and increases reliability. Clean the instrument as
needed, based on the operating environment. Dirty conditions may require more
frequent cleaning than computer room conditions.
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