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Tektronix MTS400 Series Instructions Manual

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MTS4UP Upgrades
MTS400 Series and MTS400P MPEG Test Systems
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  • Page 1 MTS4UP Upgrades MTS400 Series and MTS400P MPEG Test Systems Instructions *P075097902* 075-0979-02...
  • Page 3 MTS4UP Upgrades MTS400 Series and MTS400P MPEG Test Systems 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.
  • Page 4 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Safety Summary ..................Service Safety Summary..................Kit Description...................... Upgrade Kits Covered by These Instructions............... Minimum Tool and Equipment List ................. Kit Parts Lists ....................Upgrade Instructions Overview ................... Option UPG Software Upgrade ................... Software Option Upgrade..................Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430)............

  • Page 6: General Safety Summary

    General Safety Summary General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. To Avoid Fire or Personal Use proper power cord.
  • Page 7 General Safety Summary Terms in This Manual These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.

  • Page 8: Service Safety Summary

    Service Safety Summary Service Safety Summary Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service procedures. Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

  • Page 9: Kit Description

    This upgrade is included with all of the hardware updates, or may be ordered separately. As the user of an MTS400 Series MPEG Test System, you will be familiar with the software key (or dongle) that must be attached to your unit before you can open any of the MTS400 Series applications.
  • Page 10 MTS4UP EP - This kit adds a QPSK/8PSK interface to your MTS400 Series instrument. This kit may only be combined with the MTS4UP GBE kit. MTS4UP QB2 - This kit adds a QAM B interface to your MTS400 Series instrument. This kit may only be combined with the MTS4UP GBE kit.

  • Page 11: Minimum Tool And Equipment List

    Kit Description MTS4UP <software option> – The following table lists the software options that can be enabled in MTS400 Series systems. MTS4UP options Description MTS4UP BA Upgrade to add Buffer Analyzer MTS4UP CG Upgrade to add Carousel Generator MTS4UP DB...

  • Page 12: Kit Parts Lists

    1 Each 063-4220-00 MTS400 Series Version 1.7: SOFTWARE PKG; MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL, W/SP2B RECOVERY MEDIA AND NERO BURNING SOFTWARE, VER 1.7; MTS400 SERIES 1 Each 063-4220-01 MTS400 Series Version 1.9: SOFTWARE PKG; MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL, W/SP2B RECOVERY MEDIA AND NERO BURNING SOFTWARE, VER 1.9;...
  • Page 13 Kit Description MTS4UP GBE This kit updates an MTS400, MTS415, or MTS430 MPEG Test System. The MTS4UP GBE upgrade kit contains all the parts listed for the MTS4UP UPG software upgrade kit, and these additional parts: Quantity Part number Description 1 Each 672-6300-xx ASSEMBLY, CHEETAH II SPE-0028-03-002 AND...
  • Page 14 Kit Description MTS4UP QB2 This kit updates an MTS400, MTS415, or MTS430 MPEG Test System. The MTS4UP QB2 upgrade kit contains all the parts listed for the MTS4UP UPG software upgrade kit and these additional parts: Quantity Part number Description 1 Each 672-1782-xx TESTED SET, BASE BAND AND QB2;...
  • Page 15 Kit Description MTS4UP SX This kit adds an 850 nm optical port to an IPTVx module. The MTS4UP SX upgrade kit contains all the parts listed for the MTS4UP UPG software upgrade kit, and these additional parts: Quantity Part number Description 1 Each 131-7834-xx...

  • Page 16: Upgrade Instructions Overview

    These instructions are for personnel who are familiar with servicing the product. If you need further details for disassembling or reassembling the product, refer to the appropriate product manual. Contact your nearest Tektronix, Inc., Service Center or Tektronix Factory Service for installation assistance.

  • Page 17: Option Upg Software Upgrade

    Option UPG Software Upgrade Option UPG Software Upgrade Perform the following steps to upgrade the MTS400 Series software and software key: 1. Ensure that the instrument or PC to be upgraded is switched on and has completed the start-up process.
  • Page 18 7. Select the Yes, I want to restart my computer now option, and then click Finish. The instrument or PC will shut down and then restart. 8. When the unit has completed the start-up process, the Tektronix Option Update wizard will start automatically. (See Figure 3.)
  • Page 19 Note that the Serial Number of the software key has been detected, but the Key Status is invalid because no Key String has been entered. 9. In the Tektronix Option Update dialog box, enter the Option Key String, found on the Product Option Key label supplied with these upgrade instructions, in the Key String field.
  • Page 20 Figure 4: Tektronix Option Update Wizard - Complete NOTE. The version numbers displayed in the Options pane of your Tektronix Option Update dialog box may differ from the screenshots in these instructions. 10. Inspect and verify the list of licensed options.
  • Page 21 Option UPG Software Upgrade Figure 5: Product Option key label location Verify Operation To verify operation of the upgraded applications, open and close each installed application in turn. If any licensed application fails to open correctly, contact your Tektronix representative. MTS4UP Upgrades Instructions...

  • Page 22: Software Option Upgrade

    Note that the Serial Number of the software key has been detected, and the currently enabled options are displayed. 4. In the Tektronix Option Update dialog box, enter the Option Key String, found on the Product Option Key label supplied with these upgrade instructions, in the Key String field.
  • Page 23 Figure 7: Product Option key label location The upgrade is now complete. Verify Operation To verify operation of the upgraded applications, open and close each installed application in turn. If any licensed application fails to open correctly, contact your Tektronix representative. MTS4UP Upgrades Instructions...

  • Page 24: Hardware Upgrade (Mts400, Mts415, And Mts430)

    Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) Use the following procedure to install any of the hardware upgrades into an MTS400, MTS415, or MTS430 MPEG Test System. Access the Module Bay WARNING. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
  • Page 25 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) Figure 8: Removing the circuit board retaining plate To continue, choose the correct upgrade procedure: If you are installing Continue with this procedure MTS4UP IPTVD IP Video Gigabit Ethernet (See page 18, MTS4UP IPTVD Upgrade.) upgrade into an MTS400, MTS415, or MTS430 Test System MTS4UP GBE Gigabit Ethernet input...

  • Page 26: Mts4Up Iptvd Upgrade

    Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) MTS4UP IPTVD Upgrade Perform the following steps to install the MTS4UP IPTVD, IP Video Gigabit Ethernet interface. This module must be installed in slot 4. 1. Remove the two blank panels covering slots 4 and 5. 2.
  • Page 27 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) 4. Secure the hardware upgrade module in place, using the screws that held the slot 4 blank panel in place. 5. Replace the slot 5 blank panel. 6. Attach the 2x5 connector end of the interface cable, provided in the kit, to the COM2 connector on the controller board in slot 11.
  • Page 28 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) Figure 11: Interface cable connected to the IPTVD module This completes the MTS4UP IPTVD installation. Go to Replace the Cabinet. (See page 24.) MTS4UP Upgrades Instructions...

  • Page 29: Mts4Up Gbe Upgrade

    Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) MTS4UP GBE Upgrade Perform the following steps to install the MTS4UP GBE Gigabit Ethernet interface: 1. Turn the instrument so the rear panel is facing you. 2. Remove the two blank panels covering slots 2 and 3. 3.

  • Page 30: Mts4Up Cf, Ep, Qb2, Or Vs Upgrade

    Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) MTS4UP CF, EP, QB2, or VS Upgrade These hardware upgrades are all installed in a similar manner, and must be installed in slot 4. 1. Remove the three blank panels covering slots 4, 5, and 6. 2.
  • Page 31 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) Figure 14: Interface cable connected to controller board Figure 15: Interface cable connected to the hardware upgrade module MTS4UP Upgrades Instructions...

  • Page 32: Replace The Cabinet

    To avoid losing access to your licensed applications, you must use the MTS400 Series System Recovery media supplied with this upgrade kit. If your MTS400 Series instrument has an 80 GB hard disk, you must use the version 1.7 Operating System restore disk; Tektronix part number 063-4220-00.
  • Page 33 CAUTION. To prevent data loss, back up your hard drive before you restore the MTS400 Series system. All data on the hard drive will be destroyed during the system restore process. 1. Start the MTS400 Series system.
  • Page 34 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) 4. Press the "1" key to begin the system restore process. The Acquiring Device... dialog box will appear briefly and display a progress bar. 5. When the system restore is complete, press any key and then press the "4" key.
  • Page 35 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) Reinstate the SCSI Drives After restoring the operating system, use Windows Explorer to confirm that the SCSI drives (drives E and F) have been recognized by the system. (See Figure 18.) Figure 18: SCSI drives automatically recognized If the SCSI drives (drives E and F) have been recognized by the system, close the Computer Management window, and then proceed with the Software Upgrade Instructions.
  • Page 36 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) Import the SCSI drives. If drives E and F are not listed in Windows Explorer, complete the following procedure. 1. Open the Windows Disk Management window (Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >...
  • Page 37 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) Figure 20: Select Import Foreign Disks... 3. In the Import Foreign Disks dialog box, ensure that the disk group is checked and select OK. (See Figure 21.) Figure 21: Import Foreign Disks dialog box 4.
  • Page 38 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) 5. This takes a little time. Wait until the drives appear in the upper window. (See Figure 23.) Figure 23: SCSI drives manually recognized If the SCSI drives fail to import, follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 39: Software Upgrade

    Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) Software Upgrade Perform the following steps to upgrade the MTS400 Series software and software key: 1. Ensure that the instrument or PC to be upgraded is switched on and has completed the start-up process.
  • Page 40 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) 4. Click Next. If you have not installed Option GBE, just accept the defaults during the upgrade process and restart when complete. Go to step 13 of this procedure. If you have installed Option GBE the Setup Type dialog box will be displayed, which allows you to select the type of installation.
  • Page 41 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) 7. Allow the installation process to proceed until the WinPcap Setup dialog box is displayed. (See Figure 26.) NOTE. If WinPcap has been previously installed, the following message will be displayed: WinPcap 3.1 is already installed on this machine. The installation will be aborted. Select OK to abort the WinPcap installation and continue with the MTS400 installation.
  • Page 42 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400, MTS415, and MTS430) 11. When the upgrade installation is complete, the Update Complete screen is displayed. (See Figure 27.) Figure 27: InstallShield Wizard update complete screen 12. Select the Yes, I want to restart my computer now option, and then click Finish.
  • Page 43 Note that the Serial Number of the software key has been detected, but the Key Status is invalid because no Key String has been entered. 14. In the Tektronix Option Update dialog box Key String field, enter the Option Key String, found on the Product Option Key label supplied with these upgrade instructions, and then click Apply.
  • Page 44 For complete verification, perform the Performance Verification procedure found in the Specifications and Performance Verification manual (071-1724-xx), on the documentation CD included in this kit. If any licensed application fails to open correctly, contact your Tektronix representative. MTS4UP Upgrades Instructions...

  • Page 45: Software Key Upgrade

    3. Start the Tektronix Option Update Wizard (Start > Programs > Tektronix MTS400 > OptionKey Wizard). 4. In the Tektronix Option Update Wizard dialog box, enter the Option Key String, found on the Product Option Key label supplied with these upgrade instructions, in the Key String field.

  • Page 46: Hardware Upgrade (Mts400P)

    Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) Use these procedures to install an MTS4UP IPTVP into an MTS400P. CAUTION. To ensure that the instrument functions properly after the upgrade procedures, perform the software upgrades before the hardware upgrades. Software Upgrade Perform the following steps to upgrade the software, using the USB flash drive and the UPG option.
  • Page 47 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) 2. Select Install Tektronix MPEG Application Suite and click OK. Immediately, an InstallShield Wizard that allows you to install the application is displayed. Click Next to continue. 3. Select MTS400P as the Setup type and click Next to continue.
  • Page 48 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) 4. Click Install to begin the installation process. During the progress, the following WinPcap 4.0.2 Setup message is displayed. Click OK to continue. 5. Choose the option to restart the PC, and then select Finish. The PC will shut down and restart.
  • Page 49 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) 6. After the restart, a Hardware Update Wizard dialog box is displayed. Choose No, not this time option and click Next to proceed. Follow the on screen instructions, and the wizard automatically installs the hardware driver. 7. Continue with the following procedure to enter the UPG option key. MTS4UP Upgrades Instructions...
  • Page 50 4. Enter the alphanumeric numbers in the Key String text box, and click the Apply button. The Tektronix Option Update dialog box is updated and the ordered option is displayed along with the other options. If a wrong key string is entered, the Key Status box displays the entered string as invalid.

  • Page 51: Access The Module Bay

    Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) Access the Module Bay CAUTION. To prevent static discharge damage, service the product only in a static-free environment. Observe standard handling precautions for static-sensitive devices while installing this kit. Always wear a grounded wrist strap, grounded foot strap, and static resistant apparel while installing this kit. WARNING.
  • Page 52 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) Remove the Right-side and 1. Set the instrument so that the left side is down on the work surface and the front is facing you. Left-side Covers 2. Use a screwdriver with a T10 TORX tip to remove the seven screws securing the right-side cover to the top and bottom of the chassis.
  • Page 53 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) Remove the Board 1. Set the instrument so that the bottom is down on the work surface and the right side is facing you. Retainers 2. Use a screwdriver with a T10 TORX tip to remove the two screws securing the board retainers to the chassis.
  • Page 54 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) Remove the Blank Panel Use a screwdriver with a T10 TORX tip to remove the screws to the side and rear of the chassis, that secure the top blank panel. 1. Lift the blank panel away to remove it. (See Figure 34.) Save the screws. Figure 34: Removing the top blank panel MTS4UP Upgrades Instructions...

  • Page 55: Mts4Up Iptvp Upgrade

    Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) MTS4UP IPTVP Upgrade Perform the following steps to install the MTS4UP IPTVD, IP Video Gigabit Ethernet interface. Install the Option IPTVP 1. Locate the A170 SMPTE310M/ASI/SPI Interface (slot 2) and the A12 Main board (slot 3). Cable 2.
  • Page 56 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) 7. Route the new cable across the bottom of the instrument. (See Figure 36.) You will connect the other end of the cable later. Figure 36: RS232 CIP cable routing 8. Carefully reinstall the A12 Main and A170 SMPTE310M/ASI/SPI Interface boards into the instrument, using care to not pinch the new RS232 CIP cable.
  • Page 57 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) Figure 37: Installing the Option IPTVP interface module 4. Connect the free end of the new RS232 CIP cable to J10 on the interface module. (See Figure 38.) Figure 38: Connect the RS232 CIP cable to the IPTVP module MTS4UP Upgrades Instructions...
  • Page 58 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) Install the Board Retainers Install the two new board retainers provided in the kit. (See Figure 39.) Use a screwdriver with a T10 TORX tip to install the screws (removed with the original board retainers) that secure the board retainers to the chassis. Figure 39: Installing the Option IPTVP board retainers Install the Right-side and 1.
  • Page 59 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) Apply the Connector Label Remove the protective backing from the connector label that is provided in the kit, and then apply it to the rear-panel frame, just below the installed module. (See Figure 40.) Figure 40: Apply the connector label Connect the BNC Cable Connect the BNC cable, provided in the kit.
  • Page 60 Hardware Upgrade (MTS400P) Enable COM2 Perform the following steps to enable COM2: 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the instrument. 2. Power on the instrument and press the Delete key when the instrument displays "Press DEL to enter SETUP" at the bottom of the screen. The BIOS setup utility window appears.

  • Page 61: Sfp Module Upgrade (Option Lx, Option Sx, Or Option Zx)

    The optical port plug must be in place when no cable is connected. NOTE. The following illustrations show an MTS400P MPEG Test System, but the installation and removal steps are the same for any MTS400 Series instrument. MTS4UP Upgrades Instructions...
  • Page 62 SFP Module Upgrade (Option LX, Option SX, or Option ZX) SFP Installation Perform the following steps to install an SFP module into the IPTV or GbE interface module: CAUTION. To avoid damage to the SFP module, remove power from the MS400P instrument before removing or inserting an SFP module.
  • Page 63 SFP Module Upgrade (Option LX, Option SX, or Option ZX) SFP Removal Perform the following steps to remove an SFP module from the Option IPTVP or GbE interface module: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the instrument. 2. Press the top of the SFP module connector to unlatch the optical fiber cable, and then disconnect and withdraw the cable from the SFP module.

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