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WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades for the WFM7200, WFM8200, and WFM8300 Waveform Monitors Instructions 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 summaries prior to performing service.
Upgrade Installation ....................Verify the Currently Installed Options............... How to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge..............Install the Software Upgrade ................Install the Option Hardware ................. Install the Option Software Key................Verify the Upgrade ....................Quick Verification .................... Detailed Verification..................WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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Table of Contents WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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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: WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
Kit Description Kit Description This document provides instructions for installing the video and audio upgrades listed below into an existing Tektronix WFM7200, WFM8200, or WFM8300 waveform monitor. Table 1: Supported upgrades Video Upgrades WFM820UP WFM830UP WFM720UP Description Option 2SDI Adds a second SDI input module, adding 2 additional SDI inputs that support 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI.
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Option PROD Adds Advanced Gamut Monitoring Package (Spearhead Display and Luma Qualified Vector Display). Option DAT Adds data analysis capabilities. Allows for logic-level view of video and embedded audio data stream and ANC data extraction. WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
Kit Description Products The following Tektronix products are supported by this kit: WFM7200 All instruments WFM8200 All instruments WFM8300 All instruments Required Tools The following table lists the tools required to install the upgrade. Table 2: Required tools Name Description...
WASHER, LOCK; 0.521 ID, INT, 0.025 THK, STEEL, ZINC FINISH NOTE. Once the hardware is installed, you must download the software to activate Option 2SDI. Go to www.tektronix.com/downloads. (See page 11, Install the Software Upgrade.) WFM820UP CPS Table 4: Option CPS parts list...
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1 EA 075-1001-XX INSTRUCTIONS; WFM720UP, WFM820UP, AND WFM830UP UPGRADES 1 EA 672-6478-XX CIRCUIT BD SUBASSY; DIGITAL AND ANALOG AUDIO 1 EA 131-7430-XX CONN,DSUB; SLDR CUP,MALE,STR,62 POS,0.100 CTR,30 GOLD 1 EA 200-4804-XX COVER; SHIELD,ELEC CONN,37 POS DSUB,ZINC WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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CIRCUIT BD SUB ASSY 1 EA 131-7430-XX CONN,DSUB; SLDR CUP,MALE,STR,62 POS,0.100 CTR,30 GOLD 1 EA 200-4804-XX COVER; SHIELD,ELEC CONN,37 POS DSUB,ZINC 1 EA 119-7167-XX CIRCUIT BD ASSY; CAT552 DOLBY E/DIGITAL DECODER MODULE; 72 PIN SIMM; SAFETY CONTROLLED WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
1. Power on the instrument you are upgrading. 2. Press the CONFIG button on the front panel. 3. Navigate to Utilities > View Instrument Options. 4. Make a list of the installed options. List installed options WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
5. Do not allow anything capable of generating or holding a static charge on the work surface. 6. Handle circuit boards by the edges or hold onto grounded shields when possible. 7. Do not slide circuit boards over any surface. WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
Instrument Software version number 3. Verify the latest version of software at the Tektronix Web site: a. Use the Web browser on a PC to navigate to the following Tektronix Web site: http://www.tektronix.com/downloads b. On the Downloads Finder Web page, search by model number (such as WFM8300) and filter by software and software type to locate the...
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Once the instrument has started to erase internal flash, DO NOT remove power from the instrument. If you do so, the instrument flash will be corrupted. The instrument will have to be sent to a Tektronix factory service center to have the system software restored.
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IP address if you are using an Ethernet cable to connect the PC directly to the instrument. NOTE. If you selected DHCP mode, the network automatically assigns the instrument an IP address. e. Press the CONFIG button on the front panel to close the menus. WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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Figure 1: Sample of transfer.exe window after the upgrade is complete 6. If the instrument did not reboot at the completion of the software upgrade, remove and then reapply power to the instrument to cause it to reboot. WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
(See page 28, Install the Option Software Key.) The hardware installation procedure consists of the following steps: Removing the instrument cover and the module guide brackets Installing the new hardware Reinstalling the module guide brackets and the instrument cover WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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(See page 10, How to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge.) 4. Remove the screws from the chassis cover. (See Figure 3.) Save the screws for reinstallation. WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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6. Remove the module guide brackets. (See Figure 4.) Note that the brackets are keyed to the fit on the chassis in only one direction. Figure 4: Removing the module guide brackets (option boards shown) WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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Figure 5: Removing the Option EYE/PHY/PHY3 and CPS rear panel screws WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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J16 and J24 on the Main Interface board. The recessed flange on the left side of the module rear panel slides behind the adjacent rear panel. (See Figure 6.) Figure 6: Installing the Option EYE or PHY or PHY3 board WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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Option CPS and Option 2SDI boards occupy the same location in the instrument. If your instrument already contains an Option CPS board, it must be removed. You can reinstall the removed option module if you require its functionality. WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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Install the option software key. (See page 28, Install the Option Software Key.) NOTE. Once the hardware is installed, you must download the software to activate Option 2SDI. Go to www.tektronix.com/downloads. (See page 11, Install the Software Upgrade.) WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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Reinstall the instrument module support brackets and cover by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. (See page 16, Remove the Instrument Cover and Module Guide Brackets.) c. Install the option software key. (See page 28, Install the Option Software Key.) WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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4. Install the new audio module into the instrument, fully inserting the module connector into J4 on the Main Interface board. The recessed flange on the left side of the module rear panel slides behind the adjacent rear panel. WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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An example of a suitable cable is Belden 8451, which is a shielded twisted pair cable. Alternatively, you can purchase an audio breakout cable (Tektronix part number 012-1688-00), which provides a two meter cable with XLR connectors for all twelve inputs and eight outputs.
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Figure 11: Removing the audio rear panel screws WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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Fully insert the connector on the Dolby E module into the socket on the audio module, and then rotate the Dolby E module in towards the audio module until the Dolby E module latches into position. (See Figure 13.) Figure 13: Installing the Dolby E module WFM720UP, WFM820UP, and WFM830UP Upgrades...
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An example of a suitable cable is Belden 8451, which is a shielded twisted pair cable. Alternatively, you can purchase an audio breakout cable (Tektronix part number 012-1688-00), which provides a two meter cable with XLR connectors for all twelve inputs and eight outputs.
On the PC, open your Web browser application. b. In the address bar of the Web browser, enter the IP address of the instrument you are upgrading. This opens the Tektronix WFM8200/WFM8300 Remote Interface screen. c. Click the Instrument Options link to open the Active WFM8200/8300 Options screen.
NOTE. If the option(s) you just installed are not listed or if your previously installed options are not listed, contact Tektronix for assistance. 3. Verify that the instrument passes the advanced diagnostic tests by performing the following steps: a.
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