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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.
Remove the power supply ................... Remove the fans ....................Remove the computer board................. Remove the acquisition board ................Remove the interface board.................. Verify proper operation..................Troubleshooting procedures ..................Check for common problems................Check the power-on diagnostics ................TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
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Reinstall the TLA application software ..............Upgrade or restore the firmware ................Repackaging instructions ..................Packaging information ..................Shipping information ..................Options......................Replaceable parts list....................Parts ordering information ................... Replaceable parts list ..................Parts list ......................Index TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
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List of Figures Figure 1: TLA6400 series logic analyzer ................ Figure 2: Accessories connections ................Figure 3: On/Standby switch location................Figure 4: Logic analyzer front panel ................Figure 5: Side panel connectors .................. Figure 6: Rear panel connectors ................. Figure 7: Front panel cable locations................
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. Use proper fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
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DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking. WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
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. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
I/O port connectors, that is listed in the replaceable parts list. Related documentation The following list and table provide information on the related documentation available for your Tektronix product. For additional information, refer to the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/manuals). Related documentation Item...
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Preface Related documentation (cont.) Item Purpose Field upgrade kits Upgrade information for your logic analyzer Optional Service Manuals Self-service documentation for modules and mainframes viii TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Read the Operating Information chapter. Be sure to follow all warnings, cautions and notes. Product description The TLA6400 Series Logic Analyzers are stand-alone logic analyzers. The following list shows the base configurations; instrument functionality can be upgraded via PoweFlex options purchased separately: TLA6401–34 channel logic analyzer, with 40 ps MagniVu timing, 333 MHz...
Introduction Figure 1: TLA6400 series logic analyzer Adjustment and certification interval Generally, you should perform the procedures described in the TLA6400 Series Logic Analyzer Product Specifications & Performance Verification Technical Reference Manual (Tektronix part number, 077-0634-xx) once per year, or following repairs that affect adjustment or calibration.
Introduction 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 equipped to service the logic analyzer.
Refer to the TLA6400 Series Logic Analyzer Product Specifications & Performance Verification Technical Reference Manual for a complete list of specifications for the TLA6400 series logic analyzer products. This document is available on the Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family Product Documentation CD or can be downloaded from the Tektronix web site.
Operating information 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 TLA6400 series products. Table 2: Environmental considerations Feature Description Temperature Operating +5 °C to +40 °C...
After installing the logic analyzer in the desired location, connect the accessories such as an external monitor, keyboard, and printer. (See Figure 2.) Figure 2: Accessories connections Connect additional accessories as needed. (See Table 4 on page 7.) TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
2. If you have an external monitor, connect the power cord and turn on the monitor. 3. Press the On/Standby switch to turn on the logic analyzer. (See Figure 3 on page 8.) 4. Wait for the logic analyzer to complete the power-on self tests. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Operating information Figure 3: On/Standby switch location Front panel controls Use the front-panel controls to operate most of the logic analyzer. (See Figure 4.) Figure 4: Logic analyzer front panel TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
System Trigger In and System Trigger Out, used to receive or send a trigger from/to an external source External Signal In and External Signal Out, used to receive or send a signal from/to an external source Accessory connections, such as USB, LAN, and audio/video outputs TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
For detailed information on using the logic analyzer refer to the online help. For additional information on the latest software version or other information, refer to the release notes. To access the release notes, click Start > Programs > Tektronix Logic Analyzer > TLA Release Notes.
Service static-sensitive circuit boards only at a static-free work station. Nothing capable of generating or holding a static charge should be allowed on the work station surface. Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
To confirm this, inspect the chassis for physical damage incurred during transit. Retain the packaging in case shipment for repair is necessary. If there is damage or deficiency, contact your local Tektronix representative. Cleaning procedures consist of exterior and interior cleaning of the instrument.
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Use a dry, low-velocity stream of air to clean the interior of the instrument. Use a soft-bristle, nonstatic-producing brush for cleaning around components. If you must use a liquid for minor interior cleaning, use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution and rinse with deionized water. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Angle-Tip Tweezers Used to remove front panel knobs Cable clamps To replace any that were removed NOTE. When installing the screws, use a torque screwdriver and tighten the screws to 8 in-lbs unless otherwise noted. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
1. Open the pouch and located the two snaps on the inside front side of the pouch. 2. Gently pull on each of the four tabs to unsnap the pouch. 3. Set the pouch aside. 4. To reinstall the pouch, perform these steps in reverse order. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
6. Carefully place the instrument on the bottom feet and gently pull off the front panel display assembly and set it in front of the instrument. 7. Disconnect the two display cables and the three USB cables from the front panel assembly as shown in the following illustration. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
6. Remove the four screws securing the DVD drive to bracket assembly and then slide the DVD drive out of the bracket. NOTE. Tighten the four screws securing the DVD drive to the bracket assembly to 2.0 in-lbs. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
5. Gently move any cables out of the way to access the fans and then remove the fan from the rear panel. NOTE. When replacing the fan, verify that the fan label faces the outside of the chassis, otherwise the fan will force air in the wrong direction. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
6. Remove the two T-15 screws that secure the acquisition bracket to the main chassis. 7. Grasp the acquisition board by the handle and pull up on the handle until the acquisition board disconnects from the interface board. Remove the acquisition board from the instrument. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Extended diagnostics for more information on the failure. 3. Connect the probes to the instrument and to a signal source. 4. Go to the Setup Menu and verify that there is signal activity on the probe channels connected to the signal source. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Instrument failure: contact your local Tektronix service center. Instrument does not recognize Check that accessories are properly connected or installed. Try connecting other standard accessories such as monitor, PC accessories or contact your local Tektronix service center. printer, or keyboard TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Extended tab from the Calibration and Diagnostics page from the system menu. The extended diagnostics do not run automatically when you power on the instrument. You must run the diagnostics manually. After running the diagnostics the Pass or Fail status shows adjacent to each test. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Turn off the instrument, if it is running, and disconnect the power cord for two minutes. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the instrument. If the problem still occurs, contact your local service representative, for recommended action. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Acronis application, power off the instrument, and then power on the instrument and try again. 3. Click Recover. 4. In the Confirmation dialog box, click Yes to restore the instrument operating system, or No to exit the restore process. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
The TLA application software is available on DVDs that are shipped with the instrument. Alternately, the latest version of the TLA application software can be downloaded from the Tektronix Web site. Complete the following steps to reinstall the latest version of the TLA application software.
Use the following procedure to upgrade the firmware: 1. Exit the logic analyzer application. 2. Click Start > All Programs > Tektronix Logic Analyzer > TLA Firmware Loader. 3. If the Connection dialog box appears, select the instrument that you want to upgrade (typically the Local instrument) and click Connect.
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23. Click the LA1 tab. 24. Verify that the firmware version matches the version on the label that you recorded in step 20. 25. If the firmware versions do not match, power off the instrument, and update the label. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
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Troubleshooting procedures TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Type and serial number of the instrument Reason for returning A complete description of the service required Mark the address of the Tektronix Service Center and the return address on the shipping carton in two prominent locations. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
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Repackaging instructions TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Options Refer to the TLA6400 Logic Analyzer Series Installation Manual for a complete list of options and accessories. Additional information on options and accessories is available on the Tektronix Web Site. TLA6400 Series Service Manual...
Replaceable parts list This section contains a list of the replaceable parts for the TLA6400 series logic analyzers. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts ordering information Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix field office or representative.
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