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Tektronix TLA 700 Series Installation Manual

Tektronix TLA 700 Series Installation Manual

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TLA 700 Series
Logic Analyzer
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  • Page 1 Installation Manual TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer 070-9774-02 Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to...
  • Page 2 Commercial Computer Software – Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19, as applicable. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
  • Page 3 TEKTRONIX SERVICE OPTIONS Tektronix offers the following service options. These options are modular, flexible, and easy to order with your instru- ment. Designed to ease installation and start up, to support tracking of calibration to requirements of ISO9000, and to provide for extended repair coverage, these options help fix your long-term maintenance costs and eliminate un- planned expenditures.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ........... . . TLA 700 Series QuickStart Training Board and Manual .
  • Page 6 ......Figure 22: Power cord identification chart ..... . TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 7 ........Table 5: Software not covered by the TLA 700 Series software setup Table 6: Controller BIOS setups for the TLA 700 application .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 9: General Safety Summary

    Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 10 CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product: WARNING Protective Ground CAUTION Double High Voltage (Earth) Terminal Refer to Manual Insulated TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 11: Service Safety Summary

    To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. X-Radiation. To avoid x-radiation exposure, do not modify or otherwise alter the high-voltage circuitry or the CRT enclosure. X-ray emissions generated within this product have been sufficiently shielded. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 12 Service Safety viii TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface The TLA 700 Series Installation Manual is intended to help you install your TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer. Although your TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer may arrive with all modules installed, you should still follow the steps in this manual to complete the installation process.

  • Page 14: Related Documentation

    The TLA 7QS Training Manual provides training exercises to help you learn key features of the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer. The training manual is designed to be used with the TLA 700 Series QuickStart training board.

  • Page 15: Service Offerings

    Tektronix service technicians are well equipped to service the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzers. Tektronix technicians train on Tektronix products; they have access to the latest information on improvements to the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzers as well as the latest new product upgrades. Services are provided at Tektronix Services Centers and on-site at your facility, depending on your location.

  • Page 16: Contacting Tektronix

    Preface Self Service. Tektronix supports repair to the replaceable-part level by providing for circuit board exchange. Use this service to reduce down-time for repair by exchanging circuit boards for remanufactured ones. Tektronix ships updated and tested exchange boards. Each board comes with a 90-day service warranty.

  • Page 17: Basic Installation

    Basic Installation This chapter describes all of the steps needed to install the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer. It is written from the perspective that you purchased most of the items uninstalled and you intend to install all of the pieces. If you purchased a logic...

  • Page 18: Check The Environmental Requirements

    WARNING. Because of the size and weight of the benchtop mainframe, use care when lifting or moving the mainframe to avoid personal injury while performing the installation procedures. Use two people to lift or move the mainframe. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 19: Table 1: Mainframe Operating Requirements

    Basic Installation Operating Requirements Table 1 lists the operating requirements for the logic analyzers. Refer to the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer User Manual for a complete specification list. Table 1: Mainframe operating requirements Requirement TLA 704 Color Portable mainframe...

  • Page 20: Figure 1: Location Of Ground Connections

    WARNING. Do not remove the safety ground screw from the benchtop mainframe. The safety ground screw must always be in place to ensure the proper bonding of the power supply to the mainframe. Chassis ground Safety ground (Benchtop mainframe only) Figure 1: Location of ground connections TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 21: Install The Modules

    If you want to merge two logic analyzer modules to create a wider module, refer to Appendix A: Merging Logic Analyzer Modules on page 33. Portable mainframe Benchtop mainframe Retaining screws Injector/ejector handles Figure 2: Installing modules TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 22: Cover Empty Slots

    Installing the covers provides proper EMI shielding and reduces audible noise. CAUTION. Use only Tektronix TLA 700 Series slot panel covers on the benchtop mainframe. Do not use non-Tektronix covers, otherwise the mainframe may not meet cooling and EMC requirements.

  • Page 23: Connect The Standard And Other Accessories

    See Table 2 on page 8 for additional connection information. Icon Description Monitor RS-232 Printer Mouse Keyboard Floppy disk drive PC card (LAN or other) Figure 4: Locations of external connectors TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 24: Table 2: Additional Accessory Connection Information

    Installation Instructions for information on installing the rackmount kit. Other Refer to the TLA 700 Series Application online release notes for additional accessory installation information not covered in this manual. You should also refer to the user or installation documentation that came with your accessory.

  • Page 25: Connect The Probes

    Connect the logic analyzer probes and the optional retaining brackets as shown in Figure 5. Then connect the oscilloscope probes. Match color-coded labels Attach optional probe retainer brackets Figure 5: Connecting the logic analyzer probes TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 26: Power On The Logic Analyzer

    CAUTION. Connect the keyboard, mouse, and other accessories before applying power to the mainframe. Connecting the accessories after powering on the mainframe can damage the accessories. Refer to Figure 4 on page 7 for connection information. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 27: Figure 7: On/Standby Switch Locations

    7. Restart your logic analyzer when the setup program is complete. The next time you power on the mainframe, the logic analyzer application starts automatically. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 28: Powering Off The Logic Analyzer

    If you want to perform detailed performance verification procedures, refer to the TLA 700 Series Performance Verification and Adjustment Technical Reference Manual (available as an optional accessory). Checking the Logic...

  • Page 29: Create An Emergency Startup Disk

    DSO module. You can then run the Calibrate Probe function in each vertical setup page for the module. Checking the Mainframe To check the mainframe diagnostics not covered by the TLA 700 Series (Optional) Application software. Run the QAPlus diagnostics or the TLA 700 Mainframe Diagnostics located under the Windows 95 Start menu under the Tektronix TLA 700 programs.
  • Page 30 Basic Installation TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 31: Installing Microprocessor Support Software

    3. In the Control Panel window, double-click Add/Remove Programs. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen for installing the software from the floppy disk. Similarly, you can remove or uninstall software by following the above instructions and selecting Uninstall. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 32 Installing Microprocessor Support Software TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 33: The Next Step

    Application, click on Help, Help Topics, and Welcome. TLA 700 Series QuickStart Training Board and Manual The TLA 7QS Training Manual is intended to be used with the TLA 700 Series QuickStart Training Board to provide examples of how to use the logic analyzer to solve typical problems.
  • Page 34 The Next Step TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 35: In Case Of Problems

    The following diagnostic tools are available with your logic analyzer: Power on diagnostics. These diagnostics run when you first power on the logic analyzer or when you first start the TLA 700 Series application. If any diagnostic failures occur during power on, the Calibration and Diagnostics property page appears.

  • Page 36: Software Problems

    Refer to Table 4 on page 21 for a list of software and hardware troubleshooting information and recommended action. If you suspect problems with the TLA 700 Series software, contact your local Tektronix representative or refer to Contacting Tektronix on page xii.

  • Page 37: Table 4: Troubleshooting

    If mainframe is a benchtop mainframe, check the status of the SYSTEM FAIL and TEST LEDs on sequence the benchtop controller. If either LED stays on, contact your local Tektronix service center. Check the status of the READY and ACCESSED LEDs on the front panel of the application modules.
  • Page 38 Modules not merged; check merge connection. nized Faulty module; replace with known-good module or contact your local Tektronix service center. Windows 95 comes up but the Mainframe not set up to start TLA 700 application at power on. Start application from the desktop, by TLA 700 application does not double-clicking on the TLA 700 icon;...

  • Page 39: Tla 700 Startup Sequence

    Performs the power-on diagnostics on the TLA 700 system Records the Pass/Fail status in the Calibration and Diagnostics property sheet If no failures occur, the TLA 700 application is ready to use for regular tasks. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 40: Figure 8: Tla 700 Startup Sequence

    Start TLA 700 application Start resource manager Module power-on diagnostics System controller TLA 700 system power-on diagnostics tests Records failures in Calibration and Diagnostic property sheet TLA 700 ready Figure 8: TLA 700 startup sequence TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 41: Replacing Podlets On The P6417 Logic Analyzer Probe

    Depending on your application, you can move or reposition probe podlets as shown in Figure 9. When moving podlets in the podlet holder keep the ground side of the podlets together. Remove podlet cables Pull open the podlet holder Figure 9: Moving probe podlets TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 42 2. Disconnect the probe from the logic analyzer and set the probe cable on a clean working surface. NOTE. If you need to replace more than one podlet, replace the podlets one at a time to avoid mixing them up. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 43: Figure 10: Disassembling The Probe Cable

    (see Figure 10). Top housing Cable header housing Rubber comb Bottom housing Podlet holder Figure 10: Disassembling the probe cable 4. Remove the top and bottom probe housings and set them aside. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 44: Figure 11: Removing The Faulty Channel From The Probe Cable Header Housing

    9. Cut the faulty podlet just above the color-coded ring. 10. Remove the color-coded ring and set it aside; you will need to install it on the replacement cable later in this procedure. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 45: Figure 12: Removing A Podlet Cable From The Rubber Comb

    13. Pull the faulty cable from the module end through the mesh sleeve so that the replacement cable is drawn through the mesh sleeve. Stop pulling when the replacement cable is located at the proper position in the cable wire bundle. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 46: Figure 13: Replacing A Podlet In The Podlet Holder

    Slide the color-coded ring down the installation tool onto the replacement cable. Position the ring so that it is in the same relative position as the other color-coded rings (approximately 0.5-inch from the podlet). TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 47: Figure 14: Installing The Color-Coded Ring

    19. Remove the protective 1x2 housing from the new podlet cable. Use the same procedure as in Step 7 on page 28 to remove the plastic retaining snap. Discard the retaining snap and the protective housing. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 48: Figure 15: Installing The Cable In The Cable Header Housing

    Smooth the sleeve by hand to ensure the sleeve fully covers the cables when replacing the probe housing over the comb. 22. Repeat step 21 to install the probe housing over the rubber comb on the podlet end of the probe cable. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Merging Logic Analyzer Modules

    2. Determine which module will be designated as the slave module (this module will be placed in the higher numbered slot). 3. Lay the slave module on the right side (as viewed from the front panel). TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 50: Figure 16: Removing The Cover

    7. Remove the top part of the cable bracket and set it aside. 8. Remove the cover and locate the Merge cable. Merge cable bracket Remove screws (2) Remove screws (4) Remove screws (8) Module cover Chassis Figure 16: Removing the cover TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 51: Figure 17: Feeding The Merge Cable Through The Cover

    12 through 16. If the cover is not properly seated, the module can be damaged when you install it in the logic analyzer or it will not meet EMC requirements. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 52: Figure 18: Seating The Cover On The Chassis

    14. Install the flat-head screws near the front of the module. 15. Slide the rear panel on the chassis and install the two rear panel screws. 16. Install the top and bottom rear screws. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 53: Installing The Merged Modules In The Logic Analyzer

    2. Push both of the modules in the logic analyzer until they rest against the rear panel connector. Use the injector/ejector handles to fully seat the modules one at a time. Tighten the module retainer screws. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 54: Removing Merged Modules From The Logic Analyzer

    3. Use the screwdriver with the T-10 Torx tip to remove the screws from the side cover and rear cover (see Figure 16 on page 34). 4. Push the Merge cable through the side cover and remove the cover. 5. Dress the Merge cable as shown in Figure 20. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 55: Figure 20: Dressing The Merge Cable Before Installing The Cover

    11. Install the Merge cable bracket so that the guide pins point into the module. 12. Install and tighten the two screws on the Merge cable bracket. 13. Verify that you have installed and tightened all screws to 4 in lbs on the module. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 56 Appendix A: Merging Logic Analyzer Modules TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 57: Appendix B: Upgrades

    In addition to the TLA 700 software, there are other software programs that are installed separately; Table 5 lists some of the software and installation information. Table 5: Software not covered by the TLA 700 Series software setup Software Installation information...
  • Page 58 You can also remove or uninstall the TLA 700 software using the Uninstall Software program. Use the Add/Remove Programs tool under the Control Panel to uninstall software. NOTE. The TLA 700 Software Setup program automatically invokes the Uninstall program before reinstalling the TLA 700 software. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 59: Installing Tpi

    2. Navigate to and run the following program: C:\Program Files\ TLA 700\Samples\TPI Samples\Vc++\test client\testclient.exe 3. The Tektronix Test TPI Client dialog appears. Click the Connect to TLA 700! button. 4. Check that the text in the dialog changes to Connected! This indicates the test client application connected to the logic analyzer.
  • Page 60 5. If you are setting up share level access, navigate to and double-click C:\Program Files\TLA 700\System\TPI\Share Level Access Server.reg If you are setting up user level access, navigate to and double-click C:\Program Files\TLA 700\System\TPI\User Level Access Server.reg 6. A dialog appears, indicating successful registration. Click OK. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 61 Microsoft Windows 95 1. Install and configure TCP/IP. (networking) 2. Load the Tektronix TPI Client Install diskettes supplied with the TLA 700 instrument. 3. Double-click on Setup.exe. 4. Download the following from Microsoft’s web site. Microsoft’s web site is: http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom95/download–f.htm...
  • Page 62 1. Navigate to and run <install directory>\Samples\TPI Samples\Vc++\test client\testclient.exe on the client machine. 2. The Tektronix Test TPI Client dialog appears. Click the Connect to TLA 700! button to see if the client can connect to the logic analyzer. 3. Attempting Connection to TLA 700 appears in the dialog text box. (The first time you connect, it may take a few minutes.) The text changes to Con-...
  • Page 63 1. Run <install directory>\Samples\TPI Samples\Vc++\test client\test- client.exe on the client machine. 2. The Tektronix Test TPI Client dialog appears. Click the Connect to TLA 700! button to see if the client can connect to the logic analyzer. 3. Attempting Connection to TLA 700 appears in the dialog text box.
  • Page 64 1. Install and configure TCP/IP. (networking) NOTE. If you have difficulty configuring the network setup, contact your system administrator. 2. Load the Tektronix TPI Client Install diskettes supplied with the logic analyzer. 3. Double-click on Setup.exe. 4. Click Start and then Shut Down. In the Shut Down Windows dialog, select Restart the Computer? and then click the Yes button.
  • Page 65 This is the name used to identify the logic analyzer on the network. This completes the setup of the logic analyzer for operating with a remote client machine using a platform other than Microsoft Windows NT or Microsoft Windows 95. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 66: Updating Module Firmware

    5. Refer to Figure 21 and locate the Flash programming pins on the rear of the module. Flash programming pins Figure 21: Flash programming pins 6. Install a jumper on the Flash programming pins (use one of the spare jumpers that came with your logic analyzer software). TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 67 Flash programming jumper will not display in the system menu. 9. Exit the TLA 700 application. 10. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Tektronix TLA 700, and click TLA 700 Firmware Loader. 11. Select the modules that you want to update from the list of modules displayed in the Supported list box near the top of the menu.

  • Page 68: Controller Bios Setup

    NOTE. If you need to upgrade the Controller BIOS version, refer to the Mainte- nance chapter of the TLA 711 Color Benchtop Controller Service Manual or the TLA 704 Color Portable Mainframe Service Manual for the upgrade instruc- tions. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 69: Table 6: Controller Bios Setups For The Tla 700 Application

    CC00 – CFFF: Disabled D000 – D3FF: Disabled D400 – D7FF: Disabled D800 – DBFF: Disabled DC00 – DFFF: Disabled Memory Shadow System Shadow Enabled Video Shadow: Enabled Regions with Legacy Expan- sion ROMS CC00 – CFFF: TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 70 60 ns DMA Aliasing Enabled 8 Bit I/O Recovery 16 Bit I/O Recovery IRQ12 Used By PS/2 Mouse ECC/Parity Disabled Plug & Play O/S Reset Configuration Data Large Disk Access Mode: Enable SimulScan Mode: Disabled TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 71 IRQ0 Disabled IRQ1 Auto IRQ3 Auto IRQ4 Auto IRQ5 Disabled IRQ6 Disabled IRQ7 Disabled IRQ8 Disabled IRQ9 Disabled IRQ10 Disabled IRQ11 Disabled IRQ12 Auto IRQ13 Disabled IRQ14 Disabled IRQ15 Disabled Standby Wakeup Events Keyboard Enabled TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 72: Reinstalling Software

    Mouse PS/2 (IRQ12) DRAM speed was set to 70 ns for TLA 700 Series controllers with BIOS version 1.00.11 or earlier. APM is set to Disabled for TLA 700 Series controllers with BIOS version 1.00.11 or earlier. Power Savings is set to Customize when the APM is enabled. This allows Windows to manage power use for the instrument as indicated on the Power property page of the Power icon in the Control Panel.
  • Page 73 10. Continue with the Setup program and follow the instructions on the display. The Setup program will format the hard disk and exit the program when complete. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 74 8. Enter the current date, time, and time zone when prompted. 9. Restart the logic analyzer when prompted. The logic analyzer should start up in Windows 95. You are now ready to install the TLA 700 Series application software. Set the Display Driver After installing the Windows 95 software, you must set the display driver for your monitor.
  • Page 75 11. In the MS-DOS window, change directories to the C:\win-win directory. 12. Insert the QAPlus/WIN disk labeled QAplus\win-win Manual Version 7.01. 13. Copy the file A:\Qawwusro.exe to the C:\win-win directory. 14. Exit and close the MS-DOS window. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 76 Appendix B: Upgrades Reinstall the TLA 700 To reinstall the TLA 700 Series application software, complete the following Series Application steps: Software 1. Insert the TLA 700 application floppy disk 1 in the disk drive. 2. Click Start, point to Settings, and click on Control Panel.

  • Page 77: Customizing Tla 700 Series Setups

    Appendix B: Upgrades Customizing TLA 700 Series Setups After restoring all of the user and application files, you must perform the following steps to complete the software installation process. The steps in this section will return your logic analyzer to the same settings it had when it was shipped from the factory.
  • Page 78 You will see a warning dialog informing you that the new settings are about to be tested and that the refresh settings will revert to the old settings within 10 seconds if you do not confirm them. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 79 1. Select the Screen Saver property page. 2. Select Tektronix LCD Saver from the list of screen savers. 3. Set the Wait period for ten minutes. 4. Click the Settings button to open the screen saver dialog.
  • Page 80 Setup the Virtual Memory The following virtual memory settings ensure optimal performance of the TLA 700 Series application software. 1. Open the System icon in the Control Panel. 2. Select the Performance property page and select the Virtual Memory button.

  • Page 81: Benchtop Mainframe

    Table 7: Power for instrument modules Module type Power (watts) Benchtop Controller TLA 7L1 TLA 7L2 TLA 7L3 TLA 7L4 TLA 7M1 TLA 7M2 TLA 7M3 TLA 7M4 TLA 7D1 TLA 7D2 TLA 7E1 TLA 7E2 TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 82: Figure 22: Power Cord Identification Chart

    115 watts (for the logic analyzer modules) to come up with a total value of 581 watts. Because the power consumption (at 90 VAC) is approaching the shaded area of the graph in Figure 22, you should consider using the 20A power cord. TLA 700 Series Installation Manual...

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