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RSA6100B Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers and RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers Option 53 Memory Extension, 4 GB Acquisition Memory Total Upgrade Instructions www.tektronix.com *P071287901* 071-2879-01...
Table of Contents Service Safety Summary................... Kit Description...................... Products......................Kit Parts List ....................Installation Instructions .................... Minimum Tool and Equipment List ................. Remove Cosmetic Top Cover ................Replace the Existing Acquisition Memory..............Reinstall Cosmetic Top Cover................Option Key Installation ..................RSA6UP &...
Service Safety Summary Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary located in your instrument’s Service manual ( the RSA6100B Service manual part number is 077-0648-XX and the RSA5100A Service manual part number is 077-0522-XX) before performing any service procedures.
Kit Description Kit Description This kit describes the installation of the Option 53 Memory Extension in an RSA6100B Series or RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzer. Products RSA6100B Series. All instruments RSA5100A Series. All instruments Kit Parts List Quantity Part number...
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions This section contains all procedures needed to install Option 53 Memory Extension (4 GB Acquisition Memory Total) in RSA6100B Series and RSA5100A Series instruments. Minimum Tool and Equipment List The following tools are required to install the Option 53 upgrade. All tools are standard tools that should be readily available.
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Installation Instructions 3. Remove the two T15 TORX-driver screws that secure the plastic carrying handle to the side of the instrument. (It is not necessary to remove the black metal handles.) (See Figure 1.) 4. Remove four T15 screws along each side that secure the top and bottom covers to the instrument, and remove two T20 screws near the front edge of the top cover (next to the folding handles).
Installation Instructions Replace the Existing Acquisition Memory The acquisition memory is located near the rear panel, on the left side. RSA6UP & RSA5UP Option 53 Upgrade...
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Installation Instructions 1. Use the ejector latches to release the existing 1 GB acquisition memory module. Place the memory module into a static-shielded bag. 2. Insert the new memory module at an approximately 45° angle, making sure the gold “fingers” are fully seated. Then rotate the module down toward the board until the latches click into place.
Installation Instructions Reinstall Cosmetic Top Cover Reinstall the top and bottom covers. (See Figure 1 on page 4.) 1. Place the instrument on the rear feet, so the front panel is facing up and the top is toward you. 2. Place the top cover over the top of the instrument and slide it toward the front panel.
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An Installation Success dialog box appears after you click Continue. 4. Click Close. Exit and restart the RSA application to enable the new feature. 5. Select Help > About Tektronix Real Time Signal Analyzer. 6. In the installed Options window, verify that Option 53 is listed.
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