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Tektronix TLA7000 Series Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual www.tektronix.com 071-1747-03...
  • 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

    Start the TLA Server on the Mainframe............... Connect to the Mainframe ................Changing the TLA7016 Factory Network Settings ..........Run the TLA Application Offline on a PC ............Networking Tips & Troubleshooting ............... Connecting to the Mainframe................Multi-mainframe Systems................TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 6 Installing Modules in the Portable Mainframe............Installing Modules in the Benchtop Mainframe ............Covering Empty Slots ................... Connecting Accessories..................Connecting Accessories to the TLA7000 Series ............. Additional Accessory Connection Information............Connecting Probes .................... Connecting Probes to the Logic Analyzer Module...........
  • Page 7 In Case of Problems ..................Diagnostics ....................Software Problems ..................Hardware Problems ..................Repacking for Shipment ..................Appendix C: Accessories & Options ................Accessories ....................Options......................Field Kit Options....................Appendix D: TLA7000 Network Installation Site Survey ............ Index TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 8 Figure 31: Make changes to the TLA network settings ............Figure 32: Example of the ping command..............Figure 33: Example of the tracert command ..............Figure 34: TLA Network Search dialog box ..............Figure 35: TLA Connection dialog box, search results ............TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 9 Figure 55: Lining up the two modules ................Figure 56: Positioning the merge cable before installing the cover.......... Figure 57: Portable mainframe front panel ..............Figure 58: TLA7000 Series external connectors............... Figure 59: Flash programming pins ................TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 10 Table 12: Optional accessories, benchtop mainframe ............Table 13: Instrument Options ..................Table 14: Power Cords.................... Table 15: Options for TLA7NAx Modules ..............Table 16: Options for TLA7AAx Modules ..............Table 17: Options for TLA7ABx Modules ..............TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 11: General Safety Summary

    Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 12 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: viii TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 13: Service Safety Summary

    Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 14: Environmental Considerations

    Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com). Mercury Notification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations.

  • Page 15: Preface

    CD. The WinXP upgrade is done via the Hard Disk Image supplied by Tektronix. There are different Hard Disk Images supplied, depending on your motherboard. After the upgrade, you will need to activate WinXP.

  • Page 16: Figure I: Tla7012 Portable Mainframe

    Preface The TLA7000 series logic analyzers combine high-performance logic analyzer and pattern generator modules with optional application modules or an external Tektronix oscilloscope. 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.

  • 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). For documentation not specified in the table, contact your local Tektronix representative. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 18: Table Ii: Related Documentation

    Complete list of TLA product specifications TPI.NET Documentation Detailed information for controlling the logic analyzer using .NET Field upgrade kits Upgrade information for your logic analyzer product 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: Benchtop Mainframe Site Considerations

    For example, the brackets on the TL708EX Hub come mounted to the back of the unit, with installation instructions on the bottom of the unit. 6. Using the 10-32, P2 Pozidriv screws preinstalled on the brackets, fasten the components to the brackets. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 21: Chassis Ground Connections

    (See Figure 2 on page 4.) CAUTION. To reduce the risk of ground-loop noise, ground all of the instruments in the system to the logic analyzer mainframe using the ground connections shown. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 22: Mainframe Configurations

    Print to a shared printer Control the instrument remotely 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 23: Connecting To A Network

    Networking Overview The TLA7000 series instruments communicate between the controller and mainframes via GbE (gigabit Ethernet) connections using IP (Internet Protocol) standards. Because of the size of typical TLA data files, GbE components are the preferred network hardware over more typical 100BaseT networks.

  • 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 are shown below.

  • 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: Table 2: First Time Network Setup

    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 3.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 27: Preset Ip Addresses

    Figure 5.) The front-panel display cycles every 2-3 seconds to the next preset address. (See Table 3.) Figure 5: Setting the IP address 2. Release the reset button when the desired address is displayed. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 28: Instrument Installations

    3. Install the modules. (See page 41, Installing Modules.) 4. Refer to the TLA Quick Start User Manual and to the online help for operating information. The following figure shows the stand-alone setup for the portable mainframe. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 29: Network Configuration Overview

    IP addresses to use for the controller and mainframes. (Benchtop Mainframe) The following figure shows the stand-alone setup for the benchtop mainframe. Figure 7: Benchtop mainframe setup (up to six modules) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 30: Figure 8: Lan Connection Dialog Box

    LAN card and select Properties from the menu. The Properties dialog box appears. (See Figure 8.) Figure 8: LAN Connection dialog box 3. Scroll down the list and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP); then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog appears. (See Figure 9.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 31: Figure 9: Ip Properties Dialog Box

    Figure 5 on page 9.) The front-panel display cycles every 2-3 seconds to the next preset address. (See Table 3 on page 10.) 8. Start the TLA application by double-clicking the TLA Application icon on the controller. The TLA Connection dialog box appears. (See Figure 10.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 32: Figure 10: Tla Connection Dialog Box

    (Search icon) to open the TLA Network Search dialog box. (See Figure 11.) Figure 11: 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 33: Private Lan (Benchtop Mainframe)

    2. Connect the peripheral components that you plan to use. (See page 45, Connecting Accessories.) 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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 34: Figure 13: Lan Connection Dialog Box

    LAN card and select Properties. The Properties dialog box appears. (See Figure 13.) Figure 13: 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 14.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 35: Figure 14: 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 15.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 36: Figure 15: Tla Connection Dialog Box

    (See Figure 16.) Figure 16: 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 37: Corporate Lan (Benchtop Mainframe)

    Figure 17: 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 38: Figure 18: Lan Connection Dialog Box

    LAN card and select Properties. The Properties dialog box appears. (See Figure 18.) Figure 18: 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 19.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 39: Figure 19: 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 20.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 40: Figure 20: Tla Connection Dialog Box

    (See Figure 21.) Figure 21: 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 41 (See page 36, Multi-mainframe Systems.) 11. Select the mainframe and click the Connect button. The application opens on 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 42: 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 43: Figure 23: Two Instrument Configuration

    TekLink cable; it is not available if you are using the TL708EX TekLink 8-Port Hub. Figure 23: 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 44: Expanded System (Three To Eight Mainframes)

    TekLink 8-Port Hub and the TekLink cables. (See Figure 24.) The hub can to Eight Mainframes) accommodate up to eight mainframes (48 modules total). Figure 24: Expanded benchtop system with TL708EX Hub (up to 48 modules) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 45: Figure 25: Tl708Ex Hub And Teklink Cable

    TL708EX TekLink 8-Port Hub. The TL708EX Hub is housed in a standard 19 inch rackmount frame. (See Figure 25.) 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 46: Figure 26: 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 27.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 47: Installing The Tla Application Software On A Pc

    TLA Application Software CD V5.1, or higher). The NI-GPIB software allows you to use the iView software with your PC. The SnagIt software is useful for copying screen shots of logic analyzer data for use with other applications. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 48: Controlling The Logic Analyzer Remotely

    PC. (The benchtop mainframe Mainframe is factory-set to be controlled remotely, so this step is not required.) If you are setting up a benchtop mainframe, go to Connect to the Mainframe. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 49: Connect To The Mainframe

    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 50: Changing The Tla7016 Factory Network Settings

    Factory Network Settings 1. Connect to the TLA7016 mainframe with TLA Application software. 2. Open TLA Connection dialog box. 3. Click the TLA Configuration icon. The TLA Configuration dialog box opens. (See Figure 30.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 51: Figure 30: Tla Configuration Dialog Box

    Basic Installation Figure 30: 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 31.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 52: Run The Tla Application Offline On A Pc

    1. Start the software by double-clicking the TLA Application icon. 2. From the TLA Connection dialog box, click Offline to start an offline version of the TLA application software. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 53: 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 33.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Figure 34: 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 35.) The list also shows the current status, model, and location of the instruments. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 56: Figure 35: Tla Connection Dialog Box, Search Results

    The list of instruments is a static list; it is not updated automatically. If you change the status of instruments on the network and experience delays, you may want to repeat the above steps to improve the system performance. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

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

    The server control is turned off by default. To change the server control so that the instrument starts the server when you turn on the instrument, complete the following steps: TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 58: Figure 37: Tla Server Properties Dialog Box

    2. Check Launch TLA Server Control during login. (See Figure 37.) Figure 37: 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 59: 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 60: Figure 38: Logical Address Switches (Set To Address Ff)

    Figure 38: Logical address switches (set to address FF) You can merge modules together to create wider modules. If your application requires you to merge modules, do so before installing the modules in the mainframe. (See page 55, Merging Modules.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 61: Installing Modules In The Portable Mainframe

    3-4. Place double-width slot covers over slots 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12. 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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 62: Covering Empty Slots

    Portable Mainframe. (See Figure 40.) Install the blank slot-panels on the benchtop mainframe. (See Figure 41.) 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 63: Connecting Accessories

    Connect the accessories to the Portable Mainframe. (See Figure 42.) If you have a benchtop mainframe, connect the accessories to external PC; connect other cables the TLA7000 Series and connectors to the benchtop mainframe. (See Figure 43 on page 47.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 64: Figure 42: Tla7012 Accessories Connections

    Basic Installation Figure 42: TLA7012 accessories connections TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 65: Additional Accessory Connection Information

    LAN switch using your PC (loaded with the TLA application software), or the dedicated PC controller (TLA7PC1). 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 66: Connecting Probes

    Over tightening can result in stripped screws. Connecting Probes to the Connect the logic analyzer probes to the logic analyzer modules. Logic Analyzer Module Figure 44: Connecting the P69xx logic analyzer probes to the TLA7Axx logic analyzer module TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 67: Configuring And Connecting The Pattern Generator 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 68: Turning The Logic Analyzer On

    Performing the Incoming Inspection Incoming inspection consists of verifying the basic operation of the logic analyzer. The power-on diagnostics check the basic functionality. The diagnostics run every time you turn on the logic analyzer. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 69: Checking The P68Xx And P69Xx Logic Analyzer Probes (Optional)

    NOTE. If you connect probes to any channels other than the A2 and A3 groups, you must define the groups and channels in the Setup window before acquiring data on other probe channels. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 70: Checking The P624X Oscilloscope Probes (Optional)

    To check the mainframe diagnostics not covered by the TLA Application software, run the TLA7000 Mainframe Diagnostics located under the Windows Start menu Mainframe (Optional) (Start/Programs/Tektronix Logic Analyzer/TLA Mainframe Diagnostics). Exit the TLA Application before running the external diagnostics. Backing Up User Files Back up your user files on a regular basis.

  • Page 71: Connecting Probes To The Target System

    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 72 Basic Installation TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 73: Merging Modules

    A merged pattern generator module set consists of a master pattern generator module and up to four slave pattern generator modules merged in software. Review the rules before installing the modules in the mainframe. (See page 57, TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Module Merging Rules.) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 74: Logic Analyzer Merging Rules

    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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 75: Tla7Pg2 Pattern Generator Module Merging Rules

    figure shows a five module set, you can still use the it to position the master module with respect to the slave module. 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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 76: Merging Tla7Axx Or Tla7Nax Logic Analyzer Modules

    Figure 48: Location of modules in a merged system Merging TLA7Axx or TLA7NAx Logic Analyzer Modules Complete the following steps to create a merged module from two to five individual TLA7Axx or TLA7NAx modules. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 77: Figure 49: Removing The Merger Connector Assembly From The Module

    4. Install the two screws into the standoff posts. Tighten the screws to 4-in. lbs. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining modules. NOTE. When installing the merged modules into a mainframe, you may need the help of another individual. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 78: Figure 50: Connecting Modules In A Merged Set

    10. Align the tops and bottoms of the modules with the slots in the mainframe. (See Figure 51 on page 61.) You may need the help of another individual if your merged module set contains more than two modules. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 79: Figure 51: Installing The Merged Module Set In The Mainframe

    Merging Modules Figure 51: Installing the merged module set in the mainframe TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 80: Unmerging Tla7Axx Or Tla7Nax Logic Analyzer 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 81: Merging Tla7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx Logic Analyzer Modules

    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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 82: Figure 52: Removing The Cover

    9. Replace the cover while feeding the merge cable through the hole in the cover. (See Figure 53.) NOTE. Do not twist the cable while feeding it through the hole. If the cable is twisted, the modules will not merge correctly. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 83: Figure 53: Feeding The Merge Cable Through The Cover

    14. Push forward on the cover so the tab on the front edge of the cover inserts into the rear of the front subpanel. Make sure that the cover is fully seated (no gaps) against the front and rear chassis flanges. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 84: Figure 54: Seating The Cover On The Chassis

    19. Check and tighten all screws. 20. Place the master module adjacent to the slave module so that the two guide pins from the slave module line up with the guide pin holes in the master module. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 85: Three-Way Logic Analyzer Merge Procedure

    2 is to the left of the master module. 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. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 86: Storing The Logic Analyzer Module Merge Cable

    3. Remove the screws from the side cover and rear cover. 4. Push the merge cable through the side cover and remove the cover. 5. Position the merge cable. (See Figure 56.) Figure 56: Positioning the merge cable before installing the cover TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 87 11. Install the merge cable bracket so that the guide pins point into the module. 12. Install and tighten the screws on the merge cable bracket. 13. Verify that you have installed and tightened all screws on the module. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 88 Merging Modules TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 58: TLA7000 Series external connectors TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 91: Restoring And Reinstalling Software

    Reinstalling the Hard Disk Image The Tektronix Logic Analyzer comes with CDs containing the Microsoft Windows operating system and the latest application software. All software required to run the logic analyzer comes with the CDs except for any microprocessor support packages or non-logic analyzer application software.

  • Page 92: Installing The Operating System And Tla Application Software

    If you do not have a copy of the microprocessor support software, contract your Tektronix Account Manager to order a replacement copy. If you cannot contact the account manager, contact the Tektronix Support Center (refer to Contacting Tektronix at the beginning of this document). NOTE.

  • Page 93: Table 6: Bios Boot Settings For Reinstalling Software From The Cd-Rom

    5. Reinstall any user files that you backed up previously. Reinstall any software (such as the microprocessor support packages) that you want to use on the logic analyzer. 6. If desired, reconfigure the TLA network interface. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 94: Reinstalling The Tla Application Software

    Installing the TPI Remote Operation Software The TPI client software package allows you to remotely control the logic analyzer from a remote PC. This software package is located on the TLA application TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 95: Upgrading Or Restoring Firmware

    PC. If you have an older version already installed on your PC, the program will automatically detect it and replace it during the upgrade process. 1. Install the Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family Application Software CD in the CD drive of the PC.

  • Page 96: Upgrading Firmware On Tla7Axx Or Tla7Nax Logic Analyzer Modules

    If any modules indicate invalid or similar 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 97: Upgrading Firmware On Tla7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx/ Dx/7Ex Modules

    TLA7Mx, TLA7Nx, TLA7Px, or TLA7Qx logic analyzer modules and the TLA7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx/ TLA7Dx or TLA7Ex oscilloscope modules. These modules require you to install Dx/7Ex Modules a jumper on the rear of the module before you can upgrade the firmware. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 98 8. Wait for the TLA application to start. NOTE. Any modules with the flash programming jumper installed will not display in the System window. 9. Exit the TLA application (and pattern generator application if you have it installed on your instrument). TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 99: Figure 59: Flash Programming Pins

    Restoring and Reinstalling Software Figure 59: Flash programming pins 10. Click Start → All Programs → Tektronix Logic Analyzer → TLA Firmware Loader. 11. Select the instrument from the TLA Connection dialog box. You are given a choice to load Mainframe or Instrument Module Firmware.

  • Page 100: Table 7: Tla Firmware Files

    25. Verify that the firmware version for the selected module matches the version on the label that you recorded in step 21. 26. If the firmware versions do not match, power down the mainframe, remove the module from the mainframe and update the label. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 101: Upgrading Firmware On Tla7Pg2 Pattern Generator Modules

    7. Reconnect the power cord, and then power on the mainframe. 8. Wait for the pattern generator application to start. NOTE. Any modules with the flash programming jumper installed will not display in the System window. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 102 Restoring and Reinstalling Software 9. Exit the pattern generator application (and the TLA application). 10. Click Start → All Programs → Tektronix Logic Analyzer → TLA Firmware Loader. 11. Select the instrument from the TLA Connection dialog box. You are given a choice to load Mainframe or Instrument Module Firmware.

  • Page 103: Upgrading 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 104 Restoring and Reinstalling Software TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 105: Appendix A: Mainframe Power Information

    Table 8: Power for instrument modules Module type Power (Watts) One benchtop mainframe TLA7AA1 TLA7AA2 TLA7AA3 TLA7AA4 TLA7AB2 TLA7AB4 TLA7NA1 TLA7NA2 TLA7NA3 TLA7NA4 TLA7Q2 TLA7Q4 TLA7P2 TLA7P4 TLA7N1 TLA7N2 TLA7N3 TLA7N4 TLA7L1 TLA7L2 TLA7L3 TLA7L4 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 106 Appendix A: Mainframe Power Information Table 8: Power for instrument modules, (cont.) Module type Power (Watts) TLA7M1 TLA7M2 TLA7M3 TLA7M4 TLA7D1 TLA7D2 TLA7E1 TLA7E2 TLA7PG2 1 Power for mainframe with fans operating at maximum speed. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 107: 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 108: Cleaning The Flat Panel Display

    Avoid getting moisture inside the instrument during external cleaning and use only enough solution to dampen the cloth or swab. Do not wash the front-panel On/Standby switch. Cover the switch while washing the instrument. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 111: Appendix C: Accessories & Options

    U.S. Power Cord 161-0328-00 1 ea TekLink cable, 2 meters 174-5019-00 1 ea LAN cable, 8 meters 174-5225-xx 6 ea Module filler panel 333-4206-00 Benchtop system mounting brackets (includes 407-5127-00 hardware): 407-5132-00 Left side Right side TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 112: Table 11: Optional Accessories, Portable Mainframe

    Table 12: Optional accessories, benchtop mainframe Quantity Accessory Part number 1 ea 21-inch flat panel display kit 020-2665-00 1 ea GBE switch 020-2666-00 1 ea Wheeled transit case 161-1521-00 1 ea Rackmount kit 020-2369-xx TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 113: Options

    Russian Manuals No Manuals 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 Calibration data report Test Data for calibration services in Opt.

  • Page 114: Table 14: Power Cords

    Increase to 8 Mb record length Increase to 32 Mb record length Increase state speed to 450 MHz Factory configuration English Manuals Japanese User Manuals Russian User Manuals No manuals Repair warranty extended to cover 3 years TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 115: Table 16: Options For Tla7Aax Modules

    Repair warranty extended to cover 3 years Repair warranty extended to cover 5 years Initial certification plus two additional calibrations Initial certification plus four additional calibrations Add test data report Add test data report (must order Option D3) TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 116: Field Kit Options

    (up to the end of long-term product support). To access the field-kit options that can be ordered for your modules, run the PowerFlex utility on the modules you want to upgrade. The utility will provide the correct ordering information. TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 117: 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 118 Appendix D: TLA7000 Network Installation Site Survey TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

  • Page 119: Index

    Lease time, 6 Ground LA probes, 48 Location information chassis, 3 to a network, 5 for Connection dialog box, 39 Guidelines Connectors for merging modules, 56 external, 71 Cover plate installation, 44 Crossover cable, 11 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 120 Panel cover installation, 44 procedure, 67 Repair service, 89 Pattern Generator module two-way merge procedure, 63 Requirements merging, 55 site consideration, 1 merging rules, 57 Rules probes: configuring for merging modules, 56 P6470, 49 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...
  • Page 121 User service fillers, 44 TLA application software general maintenance, 89 installing, 74 preventive maintenance, 89 operating offline on a PC, 34 TLA Server, 30 TLA7000 Series Warranty repair service, 89 description, xii Workgroup, 7 TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers Installation Manual...

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