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Tektronix TLA7000 Series Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Logic Analyzers

    TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual www.tektronix.com *P077174706* 077-1747-06...
  • Page 2 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 3 Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
  • Page 4 In order to obtain service under this 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Controlling the logic analyzer remotely..............Start the TLA server on the mainframe..............Connect to the mainframe................Change the TLA7016 factory network settings............Networking tips & troubleshooting ................. Connect to the mainframe................Multi-mainframe systems ................TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 6 Restore the operating system ................Change the BIOS settings ................Reinstall the TLA application software ..............Calibrate the touchscreen ..................Install other software ..................Upgrade or restore firmware................. Upgrade the firmware on logic analyzer modules ............ TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 7 In case of problems ................... Diagnostics ....................Software problems ..................Hardware problems ..................Repacking for shipment ..................Appendix C: Accessories and options................Accessories ....................Options......................Appendix D: TLA7000 network installation site survey ............Index TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 8 Figure 32: TLA Network Search dialog box ..............Figure 33: TLA Connection dialog box, search results ............Figure 34: TLA System Properties dialog box ..............Figure 35: TLA Server Properties dialog box ..............Figure 36: Installing modules ..................TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 9 Figure 54: Restore Factory Default settings results ............Figure 55: Portable mainframe front panel ..............Figure 56: TLA7000 Series external connectors............... Figure 57: Maximum power allowed to modules at various line voltages for TLA7016 mainframes serial number B020000 and higher ................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1: TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzer environmental requirements ........Table 2: TLA7012 Portable Mainframe power requirements ..........Table 3: TLA7016 Benchtop mainframe power requirements ..........Table 4: TL708EX power considerations................ Table 5: Mainframe Network Configurations ..............

  • Page 11: Important Safety Information

    Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 12 Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location convenient for viewing the display and indicators. Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads. Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury. viii TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 13: Service Safety Summary

    The product is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the device get help when lifting or carrying the product. Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product. Service safety summary The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product.

  • Page 14: Terms In This Manual

    find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.) The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 15: Preface

    Be sure to follow all warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers The TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers consist of a 2-module portable mainframe (TLA7012) and a 6-module benchtop mainframe (TLA7016). The TL708EX TekLink 8-Port Hub and a local area network (LAN) gigabit (Gb) switch expand the system and connect it to your network.

  • Page 16: Figure I: Tla7012 Portable Mainframe

    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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 17: Documentation

    The following table 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/manuals). For documentation not specified in the table, contact your local Tektronix representative. Related Documentation...
  • Page 18 Verification Procedures performance verification procedures TPI.NET Documentation Detailed information for controlling the logic analyzer using .NET Field upgrade kits Upgrade information for your logic analyzer Optional Service Manuals Self-service documentation for modules and mainframes TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 19: Basic Installation

    Basic installation This chapter describes all of the steps needed to install your Tektronix logic analyzer and its related accessories. It is written from the perspective that you purchased most of the items uninstalled and you intend to install all of the pieces.

  • Page 20: Site Considerations

    Site considerations Read this section before installing the logic analyzer. This section describes operating considerations and power requirements for your logic analyzer. The environmental considerations apply to all TLA7000 series products. Table 1: TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzer environmental requirements Feature...

  • Page 21: Benchtop Mainframe Site Considerations

    Table 4: TL708EX power considerations Product Description TL708EX Voltage 90 VAC to 250 VAC at 45 Hz to 66 Hz range and frequency Input 2 A maximum at 100 VAC Current Power 200 W maximum Consumption TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 22: Chassis Ground Connections

    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: considerations Share files over the network Print to a shared printer Control the instrument remotely TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Network

    Basic installation The TLA7000 series mainframes can be set up in several configurations, depending on the number of mainframes you want to use and whether you want to connect to a network. The following table shows the network configurations that can be set up.

  • Page 24: Network Security

    TLA7016 mainframes on your network. To eliminate this long search time, Tektronix recommends that you include a hosts file on your PC under <Windows folder>\system32\drivers\etc directory. (An example of the contents of this file is shown below.) 120.0.0.1...

  • Page 25: First Time Network Setup

    IP address, either DHCP (default) or static Domain name Service (DNS) Other network information from your network administrator The Teklink/TLA7000 series mainframes require the following services: DHCP Firewall blocking network ports. If you are having problems with any of the following applications, your firewall may be blocking communications using...

  • Page 26: Figure 2: Network Switch

    Network switch. The 16 port network switch controls the data flow between the controller and mainframes. Connect the GbE switch between the logic analyzer mainframe and the TLA7PC1 Controller or an external PC (loaded with the TLA application). (See Figure 2.) Figure 2: Network switch TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 27: Preset Ip Addresses

    DHCP-capable router – – – Factory default Return to factory settings (Use DHCP and restore default Host Name to TLA7016_<Mainframe S/N>) – – – No change Retain current IP address and Host Name TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 28: Instrument Installations

    TLA7016 benchtop on a private LAN TLA7016 benchtop on a corporate LAN NOTE. You must have TLA Application software Version 5.6 or higher installed on the controller PC. (See page 30, Install the TLA application software on a PC.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 29: Stand-Alone Installation (Portable Mainframe)

    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 remote computer. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 30: Stand-Alone Installation (Benchtop Mainframe)

    1. From the Control Panel on the controller, select Network 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 6.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 31: Figure 6: Lan Connection Dialog Box

    Basic installation Figure 6: LAN Connection dialog box 3. Scroll down the list and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP); and then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog appears. (See Figure 7.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 32: Figure 7: Ip Properties Dialog Box

    Figure 3 on page 9.) The front-panel display cycles every 2-3 seconds to the next preset address. (See Table 7 on page 9.) 8. Start the TLA application by double-clicking the TLA Application icon on the controller. The TLA Connection dialog box appears. (See Figure 8.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 33: Figure 8: Tla Connection Dialog Box

    (Search icon) to open the TLA Network Search dialog box. (See Figure 9.) Figure 9: 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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 34: Private Lan (Benchtop Mainframe)

    3. Connect the power cord to the router and power on the router. 4. Connect the power cords and power on the controller and mainframe. 5. From the Control Panel on the controller, select Network Connections. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 35: Figure 11: Lan Connection Dialog Box

    LAN card and select Properties. The Properties dialog box appears. (See Figure 11.) Figure 11: 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 12.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 36: Figure 12: Ip Properties Dialog Box

    8. Select Obtain 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 13.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 37: Figure 13: Tla Connection Dialog Box

    (See Figure 14.) Figure 14: 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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 38: Corporate Lan (Benchtop Mainframe)

    Figure 15: Benchtop mainframe corporate LAN setup (up to six modules) 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.

  • Page 39: Figure 16: Lan Connection Dialog Box

    LAN card and select Properties. The Properties dialog box appears. (See Figure 16.) Figure 16: 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 17.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 40: Figure 17: Ip Properties Dialog Box

    6. Select Obtain 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 18.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 41: Figure 18: Tla Connection Dialog Box

    (See Figure 19.) Figure 19: 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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 42 (See page 37, Multi-mainframe systems.) 11. Select the mainframe and click the Connect button. The application opens the controller display. 12. Refer to the TLA Quick Start User Manual and to the online help for operating information. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 43: Setting Up Multiple Mainframe Configurations

    Setting up multiple mainframe configurations You can configure your system to link up to eight mainframes together, for a total of up to 48 modules. The TLA7000 Series mainframes use the TekLink system to connect multiple-mainframe systems together. The TekLink system is described here in the two Expanded system sections.

  • Page 44: Figure 21: Two Instrument Configuration

    TekLink cable; it is not available if you are using the TL708EX TekLink 8-Port Hub. Figure 21: Two instrument configuration 6. Refer to your TLA Quick Start User Manual and to the online help for operating information. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 45: Expanded System (Three To Eight Mainframes)

    TekLink 8-Port Hub and the TekLink cables. (See Figure 22.) The hub can eight mainframes) accommodate up to eight mainframes (48 modules total). Figure 22: Expanded benchtop system with TL708EX Hub (up to 48 modules) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 46: Figure 23: Tl708Ex Hub And Teklink Cable

    TL708EX TekLink 8-Port Hub. The TL708EX Hub is housed in a standard 19 inch rackmount frame. (See Figure 23.) The hub allows you to expand your system to accommodate up to seven additional TLA7000 Series mainframes, configured as expansion mainframes (48 modules total).

  • Page 47: Figure 24: Tla Network Search 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 automatically established as a merged set until you merge them through software. (See Figure 25.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 48: Install The Tla Application Software On A Pc

    Restart the PC when prompted. Load third-party software. After installing the TLA application software on your PC, you can install the additional third-party software. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 49: Controlling The Logic Analyzer Remotely

    You can configure the portable mainframe to start the TLA server when you turn on the instrument. (See page 40, TLA7012 server control.) Connect to the mainframe To connect to the logic analyzer mainframe from your PC: TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 50: Figure 26: Tla Connection Dialog Box

    Verify that Include these host names or IP in search is checked. d. If you know the host name or IP address of the TLA, add it to the list of hosts to search. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 51: Figure 27: Tla Network Search Dialog Box

    The application opens on the remote instrument 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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 52: Change The Tla7016 Factory Network Settings

    3. Click the TLA Configuration icon. The TLA Configuration dialog box opens. (See Figure 28.) Figure 28: 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 29.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 53: Figure 29: Make Changes To The Tla Network Settings

    5. Make the desired changes and click OK. For example, to change the mainframe to a static address, click the Use the following Address and enter the IP address information in the appropriate fields. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 54: Networking Tips & Troubleshooting

    firewall is enabled. 6. Use the tracert command to display the path of the data packets from the controller PC to the mainframe. (See Figure 31.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 55: Multi-Mainframe Systems

    To minimize this delay, you can delete the mainframes from the system by doing the following: TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 56: Figure 32: Tla Network Search Dialog Box

    Click Search to search for the remaining instruments in the list. When the search is complete, a list of found, powered-on TLA systems is displayed. (See Figure 33.) The list also shows the current status, model, and location of the instruments. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 57: Add Location Information For The Connection Dialog Box

    System Properties dialog box: for the Connection dialog 1. Connect to your logic analyzer. 2. From the System menu, select System Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. (See Figure 34.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 58: Tla7012 Server Control

    To change the server control so that the instrument starts the server when you turn on the instrument, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click the (TLA Server) icon in the taskbar and select Server Properties. 2. Check Launch TLA Server Control during login. (See Figure 35.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 59: Figure 35: Tla Server Properties Dialog Box

    Basic installation Figure 35: 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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 60: Installing Modules

    Basic installation Installing modules TLA700 Modules are fully compatible with the TLA7000 Series mainframes. This section describes how to install TLA700 modules in your TLA7000 mainframe. CAUTION. To avoid damaging the instrument, do not install or remove any modules while the instrument is powered on. Always power down the instrument before installing or removing modules.

  • Page 61: Cover Empty Slots

    Portable Mainframe. (See Figure 37.) Install the blank slot-panels on the benchtop mainframe. (See Figure 38.) Install the blank-slot panel covers before any modules. Use only Tektronix TLA covers; otherwise the mainframe may not meet EMC and cooling requirements.

  • Page 62: Connecting Accessories

    Connect the accessories to the portable mainframe. (See Figure 39.) If you have a benchtop mainframe, connect the accessories to external PC; connect other cables and connectors to the benchtop mainframe. (See Figure 40 on page 46.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 63: Figure 39: Tla7012 Accessories Connections

    Basic installation Figure 39: TLA7012 accessories connections TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 64: Additional Accessory Connection Information

    LAN switch using your PC (loaded with the TLA application software). Printer The instruments send printer information to the USB ports. Use any of the four USB ports for your printer. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 65: Connecting Probes

    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 analyzer may damage the accessories. Connect accessories before applying power to the logic analyzer. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 66: Turn On The Logic Analyzer

    Both the portable and benchtop mainframes have a built-in soft power-off function that safely powers off the mainframe when you press the On/Standby switch. The expansion mainframes automatically power off when you turn off the benchtop or portable mainframe. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 67: Create Operating System Restore Discs

    You can also verify more detailed functionality by running the self-calibration and extended diagnostics. NOTE. Allow the mainframe and modules to warm up for 30 minutes before running the self-calibration. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 68: Check The Logic Analyzer Probes (Optional)

    The logic analyzer 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...

  • Page 69: Merging Modules

    In systems with three or fewer benchtop mainframes, physically merged modules are not automatically established as a merged set until you merge them through software. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 70: Merge Procedure

    If you have a two module set, the master module is located in the lower-numbered slot, and the slave module is in the higher-numbered slot. Figure 43: Location of modules in a merged system TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 71: Merging Modules

    Figure 44: Removing the merger connector assembly from the module 3. Gently 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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 72: Figure 45: Connecting Modules In A Merged Set

    10. Align the tops and bottoms of the modules with the slots in the mainframe. (See Figure 46 on page 55.) You may need the help of another person if your merged module set contains more than two modules. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 73: Figure 46: Installing The Merged Module Set In The Mainframe

    Merging modules Figure 46: Installing the merged module set in the mainframe TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 74: Unmerging Modules

    9. Install the two Torx T-10 screws onto the assembly and tighten the screws to 4 in-lbs. 10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 for the other modules. You can now reinstall the modules in the mainframe as needed. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 75: Tla7Bxx Deskew Procedures

    TLA7Bxx deskew procedures TLA7Bxx deskew procedures Tektronix recommends that you perform the deskew procedures to provide enhanced performance for high-speed applications using the TLA7Bxx Logic Analyzer modules and probes. The procedures use the TLACAL software with a deskew fixture to adjust the timing of probes to the logic analyzer module.

  • Page 76: Prerequisites

    If necessary, refer to the TLA Release Notes for software version information. If the software versions do not match, you must remove the old TLACAL software and install the correct version. Click the About TLACAL button in the TLACAL startup window for firmware version information. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 77: Deskew Procedure

    TLA7Bxx deskew procedures Complete the following steps to install the TLACAL software: 1. Close all open applications. 2. Insert Disc 1 of the Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family application software CD in the disc drive. 3. On the desktop select Start → Run..

  • Page 78: Figure 48: Tlacal Startup Window

    5. Click the Adjustment button to start the software. The Adjustment procedure dialog box appears. (See Figure 49.) Figure 49: Adjustment procedure dialog box with Deskew selected 6. Verify that Deskew is selected at the top of the dialog box. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 79: Figure 50: Example Of Adjustment Results

    (See Figure 50.) Figure 50: Example of adjustment results NOTE. If any failures occur, check your probe or deskew fixture connections and reseat them, if necessary. Then click the Back button to restart the test. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 80 Next button until you see the probe section that you want. Any probe sections that you skip will display a FAIL status. The FAIL status on other probe sections will not affect the current probe section. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 81: Figure 51: Adjustment Procedure Dialog Box With Merged Deskew Selected

    3. Select Merged Deskew in the dialog box. (See Figure 51.) 4. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Merge Deskew procedure. Figure 51: Adjustment procedure dialog box with Merged Deskew selected TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 82: Figure 52: Adjustment Procedure Dialog Box With Deskew And Merged Deskew Selected

    1. In the Adjustment procedure dialog box, select Deskew and Merged Deskew. (See Figure 52.) Figure 52: Adjustment procedure dialog box with Deskew and Merged Deskew selected 2. Click the Next button and note the instructions in the dialog box. (See Figure 53.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 83: Figure 53: Deskew Procedure: Restore Factory Default Instructions

    Figure 53: Deskew procedure: Restore Factory Default instructions 3. If you are sure that you want to run the procedure, click the Next button. The results of the procedure are displayed. (See Figure 54.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 84: Figure 54: Restore Factory Default Settings Results

    TLA7Bxx deskew procedures Figure 54: Restore Factory Default settings results 4. Click the Finish button to finish the procedure and return to the startup window. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 85: Product Overview

    External Signal In and External Signal Out, used to receive or send a signal from/to an external source TekLink, used to coordinate trigger signals, input/output signals, and time references between mainframes Accessory connections, such as USB, LAN, and audio/video outputs TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 86: Connecting An External Display

    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 56: TLA7000 Series external connectors TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 87: Restoring And Reinstalling Software

    Refer to this section if you need to reinstall your software. These instructions refer only to reinstalling the TLA application software and operating system. If you want to upgrade to a newer TLA application software version, download the latest version of the software from the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/software). NOTE.

  • Page 88: Change The Bios Settings

    Windows Start menu to display the Run dialog box. Enter D:\TLA Application SW\Setup.exe in the Run dialog box (if your CD drive is not the D-drive, enter the appropriate letter for your drive). 4. Click OK to perform the installation. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 89: Calibrate The Touchscreen

    Use a stylus to ensure the best accuracy. You can also customize some of the functions of your touchscreen in the Touch Screen Properties window. Right-click on the selection text to view a description of the function. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 90: Install Other Software

    If any modules indicate invalid messages, you must update the firmware for those modules. 2. Exit the logic analyzer application. 3. Click Start → All Programs → Tektronix Logic Analyzer → TLA Firmware Loader. 4. Select the instrument from the TLA Connection dialog box.
  • Page 91 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). TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 92: Upgrade The Firmware On The Interface Module And The Tl708Ex Teklink 8-Port Hub

    8. As the flash operation runs, it identifies what steps are being performed. When complete, it will inform you to reboot the system you just flashed. 9. Turn off and restart the TLA system after the flash operation is complete. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 93: Appendix A: Mainframe Power Information

    (See Figure 57 on page 76.) Table 10: Power for instrument modules Module type Power (Watts) One benchtop mainframe TLA7AA1 TLA7AA2, TLA7AB2 TLA7AC2 TLA7AA3, TLA7AC3 TLA7AA4, TLA7AB4, TLA7AC4 TLA7BB2 TLA7BB3 TLA7BB4, TLA7BC4 TLA7S08 TLA7S16 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 94: Number B020000 And Higher

    Power (Watts) TLA7SA08 TLA7SA16 Power for mainframe and controller module with fans operating at maximum speed. Figure 57: Maximum power allowed to modules at various line voltages for TLA7016 mainframes serial number B020000 and higher TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 95: Appendix B: User Service Procedures

    Service offerings Tektronix provides service to cover repair under warranty as well as other services that are designed to meet your specific service needs. Whether providing warranty repair service or any of the other services listed below, Tektronix service technicians are well equipped to service the logic analyzers.

  • Page 96: Preventive Maintenance

    (calibrated). This service must be performed by a qualified 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.

  • Page 97: In Case Of Problems

    (located under the System menu) to identify any problems. If your logic analyzer powers on so that you have access to the desktop, run the CheckIt Utilities software to identify possible controller hardware problems. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 98: Repacking For Shipment

    Start menu under the Tektronix Logic Analyzer programs. Repacking for shipment If a mainframe or module is to be shipped 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.

  • Page 99: Appendix C: Accessories And Options

    LAN cable, 8 meters 174-5225-xx 5 ea Module filler panel 333-4206-00 Product CD, TLA application software V6.1 Microsoft Windows 7 (64–bit) Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for New PCs Acronis software license Literature package Certificate of Traceable Calibration TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 100: Table 13: Recommended Accessories, Portable Mainframe

    1 ea P6800 Deskew fixture; uses any of the P6800 style 020-2942-00 acquisition probes; includes coaxial cable with SMA connectors 1 ea P6960 Deskew fixture; uses any of the P6960 style 020-2940-00 acquisition probes TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 101: Options

    Add accessory pouch Add TekLink Cable 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 Calibration services extended to cover three years Calibration services extended to cover five years...

  • Page 102: Table 18: Options For Tla7Acx Modules

    Table 18: Options for TLA7ACx modules Increase to 8 Mb record length @235 MHz state speed Increase to 32 Mb record length @235 MHz state speed Increase to 128 Mb record length @235 MHz state speed TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 103: Table 19: Options For Tla7Bxx Modules

    Repair warranty extended to cover 3 years Repair warranty extended to cover 5 years Single calibration event or designated calibration interval Initial certification plus two additional calibrations Initial certification plus four additional calibrations Add test data report TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 104: Table 20: Options For Tla7Bc4 Modules

    Single calibration event or designated calibration interval Initial certification plus two additional calibrations Initial certification plus four additional calibrations Add test data report Add test data report (must order Option C3) Add test data report (must order Option C5) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 105: Appendix D: Tla7000 Network Installation Site Survey

    Network Installation Information (provided by IT department) Item Description Value User Name Default password Domain name DNS suffix IP address (Fixed or DHCP) Security requirements Computer naming convention DNS address Proxy Server address RJ45 outlet location/activation Other notes: TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 106 Appendix D: TLA7000 network installation site survey TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 107: Index

    44 merging rules, 51 ground crossover cable, 12 reinstalling software, 69 chassis, 4 shipping list, 1 guidelines site considerations, 2 for merging modules, 51 TLA7000 Series deskew fixture, 57 description, xi TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 108 IP address firewall, 6 recommended accessories, 82 benchtop mainframe, 14 networked Instrument reinstalling software PC controller, 12 connecting, 5 TLA application software, 70 support packages remote PC, 31 installing, 72 repacking for shipment, 80 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 109 71 TLA7000 Series workgroup, 7 trigger description, xi system: external signal, 67 TLA7012 troubleshooting, 79 changing BIOS boot firewall, 36 settings, 70 multi-mainframes, 37 power cords, 83 network connections, 36 server, 40 setups, 11 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

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