Calibration generator
(sn b040000 and up) (109 pages)
Summary of Contents for Tektronix MTG100, MTG300
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MPEG Generator 071-0616-50 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 performing service. www.tektronix.com...
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Table of Contents General Safety Summary Service Safety Summary Preface Contacting Tektronix Introduction Specifications Product Overview Specifications General Characteristics Certifications and Compliances Operating Information Installation Supplying Operating Power Operating Environment Applying and Interrupting Power Repackaging Instructions Installed Options Operating Instructions...
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Table of Contents Clock Frequency Adjustment Maintenance Maintenance Related Maintenance Procedures Preparation Inspection and Cleaning Removal and Installation Procedures Preparation Access Procedure Procedures for External Modules Procedure for Internal Modules Procedure for Board Modules and CPU Unit Procedures for Rear Panel Modules Troubleshooting Diagnostics Service Menu...
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List of Figures Figure 2-1: Rear panel power connector and power switch Figure 2-2: Front panel power switch Figure 2-3: Elements of the menu system Figure 2-4: Front panel showing the pull-down menu controls Figure 2-5: Example of a displayed pull-down menu Figure 2-6: Display states of the pull-down menu commands Figure 2-7: Front panel showing the Bezel menu controls Figure 2-8: Hexadecimal keypad...
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Table of Contents Figure 6-6: Guide to removal procedures Figure 6-7: Cabinet removal Figure 6-8: Front-panel unit removal Figure 6-9: Disassembly of front-panel assembly Figure 6-10: Fan removal Figure 6-11: Floppy disk drive removal Figure 6-12: Data hard disk drive removal Figure 6-13: Attaching the data hard disk to the chassis Figure 6-14: System hard disk drive removal Figure 6-15: Display module removal...
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Figure 6-41: System dialog box Figure 6-40: Organization of the device error codes Figure 9-1: MTG100 and MTG300 block diagram Figure 9-2: MTG100 and MTG300 interconnect diagram Figure 10-1: Cabinet Figure 10-2: Front panel unit Figure 10-3: Internal modules and rear connectors Figure 10-4: Hard disk drives Figure 10-5: Board modules and inner units Figure 10-6: CPU unit...
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Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1-1: Main product features Table 1-2: Functional characteristics Table 1-3: Electrical characteristics Table 1-4: Mechanical characteristics Table 1-5: Environmental characteristics Table 1-6: Certifications and compliances Table 2-1: Power-cord conductor identification Table 2-2: Power cord identification Table 2-3: Display states of the Bezel menu commands Table 4-1: Equipment required for performance verification Table 4-2: MPEG test files required for performance verification...
General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. To Avoid Fire or Use Proper Power Cord.
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General Safety Summary Symbols and Terms Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Service Safety Summary Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service procedures. Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
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Service Safety Summary MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
Preface This is the service manual for the MTG100 and MTG300 MPEG Generators. This manual contains information needed to service an MPEG generator to the module level. Manual Structure This manual is divided into sections, such as the Specifications and Theory of Operation.
Other documentation for the MPEG generator includes: H The MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator User Manual contains a tutorial descriptions, and their Tektronix part numbers. capitals, all uppercase, etc.) in the manual as is used on the MPEG generator front panel and menus.
MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a voice mail message. Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices. Preface...
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Preface MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
Introduction This manual contains information needed to properly service the MTG100 and MTG300 MPEG Generators, as well as general information critical to safe and effective servicing. To prevent personal injury or damage to the MPEG generator, consider the following before attempting service: H The procedures in this manual should be performed only by a qualified H Read the General Safety Summary and the Service Safety Summary, H Read Installation in section 2, Operating Information.
MPEG generator as well as the latest new options. Warranty Repair Service Tektronix warrants this product for one year from date of purchase. The warranty appears after the title page in this manual. Tektronix technicians provide warranty service at most Tektronix service locations. The Tektronix product catalog lists all worldwide service locations or you can visit our web site for service information: www.tektronix.com.
Product Overview The MTG100 and MTG300 MPEG Generators store and playback MPEG-2 transport streams that are compliant with ATSC, DVB, and ARIB standards. The MPEG generators can automatically update the time stamp values of the transport stream in real time to support long term playout. Table 1-1 lists the main features of the MPEG generators.
Specifications This section is divided into two subsections. General Characteristics lists the functional, electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics of the MPEG generator. Certifications and Compliances lists the national and international standards to which the MPEG generator complies. General Characteristics This section lists the functional, electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics of the MPEG generator.
Certifications and Compliances This subsection lists the national and international standards to which the MPEG generator complies. Table 1 6: Certifications and compliances Category Standards or description UL3111 1 First Edition, CSA C22.2 No.1010.1 92, and IEC61010 1/A2:1995 Safety Certification Compliance Altitude (maximum operating): 2000 meters MTG100 &...
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Specifications Table 1 6: Certifications and compliances (Cont.) Category Standards or description Installation (Overvoltage) Category Terminals on this product may have different installation (overvoltage) category designations. The installation categories are: CAT III CAT II CAT I Pollution Degree A measure of the contaminates that could occur in the environment around and within a product. Typically the internal environment inside a product is considered to be the same as the external.
Installation Supplying Operating Power NOTE. Read all information and heed all warnings in this subsection before connecting the MPEG generator to a power source. WARNING. AC POWER SOURCE AND CONNECTION. The MPEG generator operates from a single-phase power source. It has a three-wire power cord and two-pole, three-terminal grounding type plug.
Installation Table 2 1: Power cord conductor identification Conductor Ungrounded (Line) Grounded (Neutral) Grounded (Earthing) Table 2 2: Power cord identification Plug configuration Color Alternate color Brown Black Light Blue White Green/Yellow Green Normal usage Option number North America Standard 125 V Europe 230 V...
Operating Voltage This MPEG generator operates with any line voltage from 100–240 VAC with any line frequency from 48–63 Hz. Before plugging the cord in the outlet, be sure that the power supply voltage is proper. Operating Environment The following environmental requirements are provided to ensure proper operation and long instrument life.
Installation Applying and Interrupting Power Consider the following information when you power on or power off the MPEG generator, or when external power loss occurs. Connect Power Cable Connect the proper power cord from the rear panel power connector to the power system.
Installation Power On Press the ON/STBY switch on the lower left side of the front panel to power on the instrument. Refer to Figure 2-2. ON/STBY power Switch Figure 2 2: Front panel power switch Start Up Diagnostics The MPEG generator automatically runs diagnostics when the instrument is powered on from the ON/STBY switch.
1. Obtain a corrugated cardboard shipping carton with inside dimensions at 2. If you are shipping the instrument to a Tektronix field office for repair, attach 3. Wrap the instrument with polyethylene sheeting or equivalent material to 4.
Operating Instructions Before servicing the MPEG generator, read the following operating instructions. These instructions are at the level appropriate for servicing the MPEG generator. The user manual contains complete operator instructions. Using the Menu System This section describes the basics of using the MPEG generator’s menu system and the methods for entering numeric and text input in the various dialog boxes.
Operating Instructions Pull down Menus The pull-down menus are displayed in the Menu bar at the top of the screen. You can operate these menus using the front panel MENU button, the right and left control buttons, the arrow buttons, and the rotary knob (see Figure 2-4). Accessing Pull down Menu Commands.
Command Figure 2 5: Example of a displayed pull down menu When a pull-down menu is displayed, the knob icon is displayed at the upper- right side of the command list. The knob icon represents the capability of the rotary knob to move the highlighting (selecting) bar through the command list. You can also move through the command list using the arrow buttons.
Operating Instructions Bezel Menu The Bezel menu displays a variety of commands. The commands change to correspond to the transport stream item selected by the Icon cursor in the hierarchy display, or to correspond to functions in a displayed dialog box. Accessing Bezel Menu Commands.
Numeric Input You can enter numeric values in displayed dialog boxes by using the hexadeci- mal keypad or by using the rotary knob. Numeric Input Using the Hexadecimal Keypad. Perform the following procedure to input numeric values. Figure 2-8 shows the hexadecimal keypad. 1.
Operating Instructions Figure 2 9: Dialog box showing knob icon and underscore character Perform the following procedure to change a value using the rotary knob: 1. Select the numeric parameter you want to change in an open dialog box. 2. Use the left and right arrow buttons to move the underscore character to the 3.
Pop up Message Box The MPEG generator displays a pop-up message box that prompts you to confirm operations that will be difficult to recover from. An example of a pop-up message box is shown in Figure 2-11, which shows the message box for confirming that you want to defragment the TS drive.
Theory of Operation This section describes the basic operation of the major circuit blocks or modules in the MPEG generator. The Diagrams section, beginning on page 9-1, includes a block diagram and an interconnect diagram. Figure 9-1 shows the modules and functional blocks of the MPEG generator.
Theory of Operation started, the BUFFER LED on the front panel lights, unless the output buffer empty. Inserter This block updates the PCR and PTS/DTS values, interfaces the peripheral circuit of the output buffer/clock and the CPU module, and converts parallel format data to SSI format data.
address decoder. The PCI Interface board provides the communication between the CPU module and A10 board and A40 board. LAN Board The fourth slot of the Backplane contains the Ethernet LAN interface board. The MPEG generator has a 100 BASE-T/10 BASE-T connector on the rear panel. A30 Front Panel Board The A30 Front Panel board consists of the CPU to create key codes, rubber contact switches, rotary encoder, and four LEDs.
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Performance Verification This section provides procedures that verify the performance of the MPEG generator. These tests confirm performance and functionality when the following conditions are met: H The MPEG generator must be operating in an environment that is within the H The MPEG generator and test equipment must have had a warm-up period of Equipment and Test Signals Required Table 4-1 lists the test equipment required to perform all of the performance...
Performance Verification Figure 4 1: Custom cable with 9 pin and 25 pin, D type connectors The MPEG generator is shipped from the factory with sample MPEG test files loaded on the hard disk. Two of these files are required to perform the perfor- mance verification procedures.
Procedures The following conventions are used in the performance verification procedures: H Each test lists the characteristic that is being tested and the equipment H Each test contains complete setup instructions, which allows you to perform H The equipment connection illustrations are specific to the recommended NOTE.
Performance Verification Internal Clock Frequency This test verifies the frequency of the MPEG generator’s internal clock. The following equipment and MPEG test signal is required for this test: H Frequency counter H Probe H test64.trp MPEG test signal Perform the following procedure to verify the internal clock frequency of the MPEG generator: 1.
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ASI Output This test verifies that transport stream data is output correctly from the ASI OUT connector on the MPEG generator. The following equipment and MPEG test signal is required for this test: H Oscilloscope H MPEG test system H 75 W BNC cable H 75 W to 50 W minimum loss attenuator H test64.trp MPEG test signal Perform the following procedure to verify that transport stream data is output...
Performance Verification MPEG generator rear panel Figure 4 3: Initial equipment connection for verifying the ASI output 5. Verify that the following LEDs on the MPEG generator’s front panel are 6. Use the oscilloscope to measure that the signal amplitude is within the range 7.
MPEG generator rear panel Figure 4 4: Second equipment connection for verifying the ASI output 14. In the Real Time Analyzer window, click the Start Analysis toolbar button. 15. Verify that the Hierarchic view is displayed on the screen and that no error 16.
Performance Verification MPEG generator rear panel Figure 4 5: Initial equipment connection for verifying the SSI output 2. Set the oscilloscope controls as indicated below (only the horizontal axis 3. Open the test40.trp file on the MPEG generator. 4. Press the START/STOP button on the MPEG generator to start the signal 5.
7. Disconnect the BNC cable from the 75 W to 50 W minimum loss attenuator 8. Use the parallel interface cable to connect the SSI parallel output to the 9. Double-click the Real Time Analyzer icon in the MPEG test system’s 10.
Performance Verification 17. In the Real Time Analyzer window, click the Stop Analysis toolbar button 18. Press the START/STOP button on the MPEG generator to stop the signal Parallel Output This test confirms that transport stream data is output correctly in parallel format from the ECL/TTL/LVDS OUT connector on the MPEG generator.
MPEG generator rear panel Figure 4 7: Equipment connection for verifying the parallel output 7. Double-click the Real Time Analyzer icon in the MPEG test system’s 8. In the Real Time Analyzer window on the MPEG test system, select 9. In the Settings window, select Hardware Configuration to open the 10.
Performance Verification Serial Output This test confirms that transport stream data is output correctly in serial format from the ECL/TTL/LVDS OUT connector on the MPEG generator. The following equipment and MPEG test signal is required for this test: H MPEG test system H Parallel interface cable H test64.trp MPEG test signal Perform the following procedure to verify that transport stream data in parallel...
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7. Double-click the Data Store Administrator icon in the MPEG test system’s 8. In the Data Store Administrator window, click the A (acquisition) command 9. In the Acquisition settings window, enter the following selections: 10. In the Acquisition settings window, click Start to start the acquisition. 11.
Performance Verification External Clock Input This test confirms that the external clock input (ECL CONTROL input) on the MPEG generator is functioning correctly. The following equipment and MPEG test signal is required for this test: H MPEG test system H 75 W BNC cable H Custom 9-pin to 25-pin, D-type interface cable H test40.trp MPEG test signal Perform the following procedure to verify that the external clock input...
4. Select Clock... from the OUTPUT menu on the MPEG generator to open 5. Select EXT CLOCK in the Clock dialog box, and then press the OK bezel 6. Select Interface : Serial from the OUTPUT menu on the MPEG generator, 7.
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Performance Verification 20. In the Real Time Analyzer window, click the Start Analysis toolbar button. 21. Verify that the Hierarchic view is displayed on the screen and that no error 22. Select Interrupt transfer from the Acq/Gen menu in the Data Store 23.
MPEG generator rear panel Figure 4 10: Equipment connections for verifying the external reference input 5. Select Clock... from the OUTPUT menu on the MPEG generator to open 6. Select EXT REF in the Clock dialog box, and then press the OK bezel 7.
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Performance Verification 15. In the Real Time Analyzer window, click the Start Analysis toolbar button. 16. Verify that the Hierarchic view is displayed on the screen and that no error 17. In the Real Time Analyzer window, click the Stop Analysis toolbar button 18.
Adjustment Procedures Clock Frequency Adjustment Preparation To perform the clock frequency adjustment, you must first remove the cabinet. For removal and installation procedures for the cabinet, refer to Cabinet on page 6-18. After you have removed the cabinet, find the test point and adjustment pod on the A10 Main board.
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Adjustment WARNING. To avoid serious injury, do not touch exposed connections or components when operating the instrument with the protective enclosure removed. Dangerous potentials exist at several points within the MPEG generator. Initial Setups. Procedure. 1. Connect the power cord to the MPEG generator, and power on the instru- 2.
Maintenance This section contains the information needed to do periodic and corrective maintenance on the MPEG generator. The following subsections are included: H Preparation — Introduction plus general information on preventing damage H Inspection and Cleaning — Information and procedures for inspecting the H Removal and Installation Procedures —...
Maintenance Preparation Before servicing this product, read the Safety Summary and Introduction at the front of the manual and the ESD information below. CAUTION. Static discharge can damage any semiconductor component in the MPEG generator. Preventing ESD When performing any service which requires internal access to the MPEG generator, adhere to the following precautions to avoid damaging internal modules and their components due to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Susceptibility to ESD Table 6-1 lists the relative susceptibility of various classes of semiconductors. Static voltages of 1 kV to 30 kV are common in unprotected environments. Table 6 1: Relative susceptibility to static discharge damage Semiconductor classes MOS or CMOS microcircuits or discrete circuits, or linear microcircuits with MOS inputs (most sensitive) Schottky signal diodes Schottky TTL...
Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning Inspection and Cleaning describes how to inspect for dirt and damage. It also describes how to clean the exterior and interior of the MPEG generator. Inspection and cleaning are done as preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance, when done regularly, may prevent MPEG generator malfunction and enhance its reliability.
Table 6 2: External inspection check list Item Cabinet, front panel, and cover Front panel knobs Connectors Carrying handle, bail, cabinet feet. Accessories Cleaning Procedure the following steps: 1. Remove loose dust on the outside of the MPEG generator with a lint free 2.
Maintenance Inspection and cleaning, refer to the Removal and Installation Procedures in this section. Inspect the internal portions of the MPEG generator for damage and wear, using Table 6-3 as a guide. Defects found should be repaired immediately. CAUTION. To prevent damage from electrical arcing, ensure that circuit boards and components are dry before applying power to the MPEG generator.
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Cleaning Procedure following steps: 1. Blow off dust with dry, low-pressure, deionized air (approximately 9 psi). 2. Remove any remaining dust with a lint-free cloth dampened in isopropyl STOP. If, after performing steps 1 and 2, a module is clean upon inspection, skip the remaining steps.
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Removal and Installation Procedures This subsection contains procedures for removal and installation of all mechani- cal and electrical modules. Any electrical or mechanical module, assembly, or part listed in Section 10 of this manual is a module. Preparation WARNING. Before performing this or any other procedure in this manual, read the Safety Summary found at the beginning of this manual.
Removal and Installation Procedures List of Modules Section 10 lists all modules. General Instructions STOP. Read these general instructions before removing a module. First read over the Summary of Procedures that follows to understand how the procedures are grouped. Then read Equipment Required for a list of the tools needed to remove and install modules in the MPEG generator.
Nut driver, inch Standard tool Nut driver, inch Standard tool Nut driver, inch Standard tool Nut driver, 5 mm Standard tool Angle tip tweezers Standard tool Needle nose pliers Standard tool Removal and Installation Procedures Tektronix part number 6 11...
Removal and Installation Procedures MPEG Generator In this manual, procedures refer to “front,” “back,” “top,” etc. of the MPEG Orientation generator. Figure 6-1 shows how the sides are referenced. Figure 6 1: MPEG generator orientation 6 12 MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
Removal and Installation Procedures Power supply unit Shield LCD board FDD support Floppy disk drive Bracket Fan cover LCD module Data hard disk drive System hard disk drive Figure 6 3: Internal modules 6 14 MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
Removal and Installation Procedures A10 Main board A40 MISC (Power distribution & Interface) board Backplane CPU unit CPU board A20 PCI Interface board LAN board Figure 6 4: Board modules and CPU unit 6 15 MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
Access Procedure When you have identified the module to be removed for service, read General Instructions found on page 6-10. Then use the flowchart in Figure 6-6 to determine which procedures to use for removing the module. The removal procedures end with installation instructions. Procedures for External Modules Line Cord...
Removal and Installation Procedures Procedures for External Modules Do the Access Procedure (page 6-17) before doing any procedure in this group. This group contains the following procedures: H Line Cord H Cabinet H Front-Panel Unit H Front-Panel Assembly Line Cord 1.
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5. Reinstall cabinet: MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual d. Grasp the right and left edges of the cabinet toward the back. Push against the chassis rear panel, toward the front of the MPEG generator, to separate it from the cabinet. e.
Removal and Installation Procedures Figure 6 7: Cabinet removal 6 20 MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
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Front Panel Unit 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: 2. Orient instrument: Set the MPEG generator so its right side is down on the 3. Remove front-panel unit: See Figure 6-8. 4. Reinstallation: Perform step 3 in reverse order to reinstall the front-panel MTG100 &...
Removal and Installation Procedures Figure 6 8: Front panel unit removal Front Panel Assembly 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: 2. Remove the A30 Front Panel board: See Figure 6-9. 6 22 a. You need a 1/16 inch hex wrench (Item 19) and a screwdriver with a size #2 Phillips tips (Items 1 and 3).
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3. Remove the A35 Power Switch: See Figure 6-9. 4. Remove the rotary encoder: See Figure 6-9. Using the 12 mm nut driver 5. Remove the subpanel: See Figure 6-9. Using a screwdriver with a size #2 6. Now hand disassemble the front-panel assembly components using 7.
Removal and Installation Procedures A35 Power Switch Sub panel Figure 6 9: Disassembly of front panel assembly 6 24 From J310 on the A30 Front Panel board Rotary encoder MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual A30 Front Panel board...
Procedure for Internal Modules Perform the Access Procedure (on page 6-17) before doing any procedure in this group. The procedures are presented in the order listed: H Fan H Floppy Disk Drive H Data Hard Disk Drive H System Hard Disk Drive H Display module H Power supply unit 1.
Removal and Installation Procedures Figure 6 10: Fan removal Floppy Disk Drive 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: 2. Orient the instrument: Set the MPEG generator so its bottom is down on the 3. Remove floppy disk drive: See Figure 6-11. 6 26 J295 J290...
4. Remove floppy disk drive from bracket: Using a screwdriver with a size #1 5. Reinstallation: Perform steps 3 and 4 in reverse order to reinstall the floppy Figure 6 11: Floppy disk drive removal MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual Unplug the floppy disk connector (ribbon interconnect cable) that connects the disk drive to the A40 MISC (Power Distribution &...
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Removal and Installation Procedures Data Hard Disk Drive NOTE. Read Replacing the Hard Disk Drive(s) on page 6-71, before performing the following procedures. 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: 2. Orient instrument: Set the MPEG generator so its left side is down on the 3.
Removal and Installation Procedures SCSI Terminator Bracket Supporter Figure 6 12: Data hard disk drive removal Bottom of chassis Alignment slots Alignment tabs for hard drive bracket Figure 6 13: Attaching the data hard disk to the chassis 6 29 MTG100 &...
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Removal and Installation Procedures System Hard Disk Drive NOTE. Read Replacing the Hard Disk Drive(s) on page 6-71, before performing the following procedures. 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: 2. Orient instrument: Set the MPEG generator so its left side is down on the 3.
Removal and Installation Procedures From J050 on A40 board From solid state disk on A40 board Figure 6 14: System hard disk drive removal 6 31 MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
Removal and Installation Procedures Display Module 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: 2. Orient the instrument: Set the MPEG generator so its bottom is down on the 3. Remove the Front Panel Unit as described on page 6-21. 4.
Removal and Installation Procedures Shield LCD board From J270 on A40 board J160 From J260 on A40 board J140 To LCD board To LCD board Figure 6 15: Display module removal 6 33 MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures Power Supply Unit This procedure describes how to remove these modules: H 5 V Power Supply H 12 V Power Supply H Power Switch H RFI Filter 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: 2.
Gray wire goes to left connector To J041 on A40 board To J040 on A40 board Figure 6 16: Power supply unit removal 4. Remove the 5 V Power supply: See Figure 6-17. 5. Remove the 12 V Power supply: See Figure 6-17. 6.
Removal and Installation Procedures 7. Remove the RFI filter: See Figure 6-17. 5V Power supply Figure 6 17: 5 V power supply, 12 V power supply, power switch, and inlet removal 8. Reinstallation: 6 36 b. Use a flat–bladed screwdriver to press down on top of the power switch and push the switch out of the Bracket.
Procedure for Board Modules and CPU Unit Perform the Access Procedure (on page 6-17) before performing any procedure in this group. The procedures are presented in the order listed: H A10 Main Board H A40 MISC (Power Distribution & Interface) Board H CPU Unit A10 Main Board 1.
Removal and Installation Procedures 4. Reinstallation: Perform step 3 in reverse order to reinstall the A10 Main Figure 6 18: A10 Main board removal 6 38 board. J0602 J0600 J2100 MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual J3700 J4000 J4002 J4004 J3702 J0740...
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A40 MISC (Power 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: Distribution & Interface) Board 2. Orient instrument: Set the MPEG generator so its bottom is down on the 3. Remove the A40 MISC (Power Distribution & Interface) Board: MTG100 &...
Removal and Installation Procedures 4. Reinstallation: Perform step 3 in reverse order to reinstall the A40 MISC Solid state disk J120 J100 J110 J130 J140 J280 J260 J250 Figure 6 19: A40 MISC (Power Distribution & Interface) board removal 6 40 (Power Distribution &...
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CPU Unit This procedure describes how to remove these circuit boards contained in the CPU unit: H CPU Board H A20 Interface Board H LAN Board H Backplane 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: 2. Orient the instrument: Set the MPEG generator so its bottom is down on the 3.
Removal and Installation Procedures From J100 on A40 board From J150 on A40 board From J0602 on A10 board Figure 6 20: CPU unit removal 4. Remove the CPU Board: See Figure 6-21. 6 42 From J140 on A40 board From J120 on From J130 on A40 board...
Back Plane Figure 6 21: CPU, A20 Interface, and LAN boards removal 5. Remove the A20 Interface Board: MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual CPU board A20 Interface board LAN board a. Using a screwdriver with a size Phillips #2 tip, remove the screw on the left side of the A20 Interface board.
Removal and Installation Procedures 6. Remove the LAN Board: 7. Remove the Backplane: 8. Reinstallation: Procedures for Rear Panel Modules Perform the Access Procedure (page 6-17) before performing any procedure in this group. This group contains the following procedures: H BNC Cable Assembly (SSI OUT and ASI OUT) H BNC Connector (EXT 27 MHz REF IN) H ECL/TTL/LVDS OUT Connector H ECL CONTROL Connector...
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4. Reinstallation: Perform step 3 in reverse order to reinstall the BNC cable BNC Connector (EXT 27 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: MHz REF IN) 2. Orient instrument: Set the MPEG generator so its bottom is down on the 3.
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Removal and Installation Procedures ECL CONTROL Connector 1. Assemble equipment and locate modules to be removed: 2. Orient instrument: Set the MPEG generator so its bottom is down on the 3. Remove the ECL CONTROL connector: See Figure 6-22. 4. Reinstallation: Perform step 3 in reverse order to reinstall the ECL CON- 6 46 a.
Removal and Installation Procedures SSI OUT ASI OUT EXT 27 MHz REF IN ECL/TTL/LVDS OUT connector ECL CONTROL connector To J4000 on A10 board To J4002 on A10 board To J4004 on A10 board To J3702 on A10 board Figure 6 22: Rear panel modules removal 6 47 MTG100 &...
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Troubleshooting This subsection contains information about diagnostics and the Service menu, and troubleshooting trees designed to isolate faulty modules in the MPEG generator. Diagnostics The MPEG generator has internal diagnostics that verify circuit functionality. The diagnostics are automatically executed at power-on. If errors are detected, the following error message(s) is(are) displayed on the screen.
Troubleshooting Table 6 6: Error messages at power on diagnostics (Cont.) Error messages Service Menu The MPEG generator has a Service menu for servicing and maintenance. This menu enables you to format and check the data hard disk drives, test the LCD display and front panel controls, and update the system software.
Troubleshooting 6. Select the bezel menu item you want to execute. Table 6-7 lists all the bezel menu items in the Service menu. Table 6 7: Bezel menu items in the Service menu Bezel menu items Descriptions TS Drive... Tools... Update System Software...
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Troubleshooting Scandisk Output File When you execute the Simple Scandisk or Normal Scandisk command, the test result is saved as a file (/ide0/scandisk.res). Using this test result, you can check the number of clusters where errors were detected and clusters where errors were recovered.
Power off and remove the cabinet using the Cabinet removal procedure. and then remove the A10 Main board. Remove the front panel using the Front Panel removal procedure (leave W250 connected). Are pins 13, 16, 20, and 24 of J250 on A30 Front Panel board at +5 V? Check W250.
Is the FAIL reported for A30 Front Panel board? Is the HDC LOGICAL ERROR reported? Are any failures other than above reported? Replace the A10 Main board. Figure 6 29: Troubleshooting procedure (7) MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual Replace the A30 Front Panel board.
Troubleshooting Power off and remove the cabinet using the Rear Cover and Cabinet removal procedure. and then remove the A10 Main board. Replace the front panel using the Front Panel removal procedure (leave W250 connected). Is the cable of the rotary encoder securely installed to J300 on the A30 Front...
Windows NT 4.0 and Ethernet interface installed Ethernet cable 10BASE T crossover cable Maintenance CD R Tektronix part no. 063 3347 XX Update Procedure Update procedures compose of two main processes: H Transferring the files to the MPEG generator H Checking the firmware version...
Firmware Updates 7. Double-click the Fw folder in the list. This will display the contents of the 8. Double-click the Versionup.exe in the list. This will open the MTG Series Figure 6 37: MTG Series Firmware Update dialog box 9. In the dialog box, enter the IP address that you assigned to your MPEG 10.
NOTE. For version 1.00, the error message “Internal error occurred:” is displayed on the MPEG generator’s screen. However, this does not mean that the trouble is detected during transferring the files. 12. Power off the MPEG generator and then power it on again. 13.
Firmware Updates Checking the Firmware 1. Select the System... from the UTILITY pull-down menu, and then press the Version Figure 6 41: System dialog box 2. In the dialog box, check whether the new version of the firmware is properly 6 70 OK bezel button.
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive(s) When you replace the data hard disk drives (SCSI hard disk drives) or system hard disk drive (IDE hard disk drive) for servicing, you must perform the following tasks: H Data hard disk drives: H System hard disk drive: NOTE.
If you use the hard disk drives listed in the Replaceable parts list in Section 10 (Tektronix p/n 119-B084-XX), disconnect all the jumpers from the connector pin located on the back of the drive.
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If you use the hard disk drives other than above, set the jumpers to obtain the following configuration: H SCSI ID : 0 H Terminator Power Supply : Off H Auto Spin Up : Off H Internal SCSI Terminator : Off H Auto Start Delay : Off Formatting the Data Hard After you have installed the data hard disk drives properly, perform the following...
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive(s) 3. Using the file transfer command (PC to MTG...) of the MTG Comm System Hard Disk Drive NOTE. When you replace the system hard disk drive, none of the files stored on the data hard disks can be recognized. Therefore, when you replace the system hard disk drive only, you must also reformat the data hard disks and reinstall all the files on them.
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Factory supplied Files test64.trp, sample1.trp, sample2.trp, and insert.eit) on the data hard disks. 1. Insert the Maintenance CD-R (Tektronix part no. 063-3347-XX) into the 2. Using the file transfer command (PC to MTG...) of the MTG Comm 3. Using the file transfer command (PC to MTG...) of the MTG Comm MTG100 &...
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Hardware Device Error Codes This subsection describes the hardware device error codes displayed on the screen during operation. These error codes appear in the dialog box as a error message with the following form: The hardware device error code is composed of a 32-bit number and can be divided into four blocks as shown in Figure 6-42.
Hardware Device Error Codes Table 6 10: Hardware device error codes Error code Symptom Common with Hard Disk Controller, Change Packet, and Change Word Hard Disk Controller 6 78 Possible Causes Solution MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
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Table 6 10: Hardware device error codes (Cont.) Error code Symptom Change Packet 0x25400100 A non transport stream packet is detected. 0x25400200 Packet transfer time out occurs. 0x25400300 Input data can not be flushed. 0x25400400, There are too many tasks to operate. The number of tasks that the 0x25400500 Change Word 0x35400100...
Error Messages Table 6-11 lists instrument error messages that appear during operation. These messages are displayed in the pop-up message box. If any of these errors is detected while a transport stream is output, the output is stopped. Press the OK bezel button or START/STOP button to restart the output.
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Error Messages Table 6 11: Error messages (cont.) Error message File name is too long"; Drive not available"; Drive busy"; Disk not inserted"; Disk full"; File already exists"; Illegal file name"; Illegal path name"; Illegal drive name"; Cannot delete root directory"; Not a directory";...
Options and Accessories This section describes the various options as well as the standard and optional accessories that are available for the MTG100 and MTG300 MPEG Generator. Options The options available for the MTG100 and MTG300 MPEG Generators are shown in Table 7-1. Table 7 1: Options Options Standard Accessories...
Options and Accessories Optional Accessories You can also order the optional accessories listed in Table 7-3. Table 7 3: Optional accessories Accessory Service manual Rackmounting kit (for field conversion) Maintenance CD R MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual Part number 071 0616 XX 040 1665 XX 063 3347 XX...
Electrical Parts List The modules that make up this instrument are often a combination of mechanical and electrical subparts. Therefore, all replaceable modules are listed in section 10, Mechanical Parts List. Refer to that section for part numbers when using this manual.
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Diagrams This section contains the following diagrams: H Block Diagram of the MPEG generator. H Interconnect Diagram of the MPEG generator. Block diagrams show the modules and functional blocks in the MPEG generator. Interconnect diagrams show how the modules in the MPEG generator connect together.
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PCI Back Plane Data HDD Data HDD System HDD Figure 9 1: MTG100 and MTG300 block diagram MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
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PCI Backplane Data HDD Data HDD System HDD Figure 9 2: MTG100 and MTG300 interconnect diagram MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
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670-7918-03 When you order parts, Tektronix will provide you with the most current part for your product type, serial number, and modification (if applicable). At the time of your order, Tektronix will determine the part number revision level needed for your product, based on the information you provide.
For more information about the module exchange program, call 1–800–833–9200. Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices: www.tektronix.com Module Repair and Return. You may ship your module to us for repair, after which we will return it to you.
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Cross Index of manufacturers or vendors of components listed in the parts list. Manufacturers cross index Mfr. code Manufacturer S3109 FELLER TK0191 TEKTRONIX JAPAN TK2432 UNION ELECTRIC 2W733 BELDEN CORPORATION 80009 TEKTRONIX INC MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual Address...
Mechanical Parts List Replaceable parts list Fig. & Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. index number effective discont'd number 10-1-1 390-1202-XX 211-0945-XX 334-1378-XX 161-0230-01 348-1644-XX 335-0047-XX 335-0082-XX 211-0941-XX 211-0785-XX 348-A125-XX 10 4 Name & description CABINET,ASSY:MTG100/300,AL SCREW,MACHINE:M4X8MM L,STL,MFZN-C,CROSS REC MARKER,IDENT:MKD SERIAL NO.
Front panel unit See Figure 10 2 for detailed view Figure 10 1: Cabinet MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual Mechanical Parts List 10 5...
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Mechanical Parts List Replaceable parts list Fig. & Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. index number effective discont'd number 10-2-1 200-4562-XX 366-0811-XX 671-4908-XX 253-A010-XX 213-1127-XX 378-0472-XX 213-1126-XX 366-0812-XX 213-1127-XX 671-4907-XX 260-2701-XX 214-3953-XX 214-4938-XX 333-4342-XX 333-4353-XX 386-7159-XX 211-0871-XX 10 6 Name & description...
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Mechanical Parts List Replaceable parts list Fig. & Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. index number effective discont'd number 10-3-1 386-7162-XX 211-0871-XX 119-5953-XX 407-4737-XX 211-0854-XX 253-A010-XX 211-0941-XX 211-0854-XX 255-1107-XX 343-1182-XX 343-1084-XX 119-B122-XX 211-A152-XX 337-4215-XX 211-0871-XX 441-2195-XX 334-0472-XX 174-4029-XX 174-4306-XX 174-4304-XX...
Replaceable parts list (Cont.) Fig. & Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. index number effective discont'd number Figure 10 3: Internal modules and rear connectors MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual Name & description Mechanical Parts List Mfr. code Mfr.
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Mechanical Parts List Replaceable parts list Fig. & Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. index number effective discont'd number 10-4-1 119-B084-XX 386-7230-XX 407-4761-XX 214-4924-XX 129-1527-XX 210-0949-XX 211-0511-XX 211-0871-XX 407-A629-XX 384-A220-XX 211-0946-XX 211-0945-XX 386-7175-XX 119-B187-XX 386-7230-XX 214-4924-XX 129-1527-XX 210-0949-XX 211-0511-XX 10 10 Name &...
Data hard disk drive Figure 10 4: Hard disk drives MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual Mechanical Parts List System hard disk drive 10 11...
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Mechanical Parts List Replaceable parts list Fig. & Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. index number effective discont'd number 10-5-1 671-4905-XX 211-0871-XX 441-2196-XX 119-6141-XX 671-4909-XX 342-1070-XX 211-0946-XX 10 12 Name & description CIRCUIT BD ASSY:A10,MAIN,389-A923-00 WIRED SCREW,MACHINE:M3X6MM L,PNH,STL,ZN PL,CROSS REC,W/FLAT(7MM OD) & LOCK WASHER...
CPU unit See Figure 10 6 for detailed view Figure 10 5: Board modules and inner units MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual Mechanical Parts List Power supply unit See Figure 10 7 for detailed view 10 13...
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Mechanical Parts List Replaceable parts list Fig. & Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. index number effective discont'd number 10-6-1 441-2197-XX 343-1651-XX 211-0751-XX 211-0871-XX 119-6139-XX 119-6137-XX 119-6138-XX 211-0871-XX 671-4906-XX 211-0871-XX 407-4736-XX 10 14 Name & description CSASSIS ASSY:CPU,AL RETAINER,BOARD:CPU SCREW,ASSEM WSHR:M3X8MM,PNH,STL ZN PL,W/FLAT &...
Mechanical Parts List A20 PCI Interface board See below for detailed view Figure 10 6: CPU unit 10 15 MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual...
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Mechanical Parts List Replaceable parts list Fig. & Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. index number effective discont'd number 10-7-1 119-6143-XX 343-1182-XX 119-6144-XX 211-0945-XX 210-0008-XX 260-2740-XX 119-2683-XX 211-1040-XX 407-4735-XX 211-0751-XX 211-0945-XX 10 16 Name & description POWER SUPPLY:INPUT 85-264VAC,OUTPUT 5VDC,60A CLAMP,LOOP:10MM ID,66NYLON POWER SUPPLY:INPUT 85-264VAC,OUTPUT 12VDC,6.3A...
Figure 10 8: Rack mount MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual Mechanical Parts List 10 19...
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Mechanical Parts List Replaceable parts list Compo Tektronix Serial no. Serial no. nent part number effective discont'd number W010 196-3112-XX W011 174-4288-XX W012 174-4317-XX W020 174-4289-XX W030 174-4290-XX W040 174-4291-XX W041 174-4292-XX W050 174-4293-XX W051 174-4294-XX W052 174-4294-XX W060 174-4295-XX...
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Replaceable parts list (Cont.) Compo Tektronix Serial no. Serial no. nent part number effective discont'd number 063-3276-XX 071-0615-XX 174-3882-01 ----------- 161-0104-05 161-0104-06 161-0104-07 161-0104-08 161-0167-00 040-1665-XX 071-0616-XX 063-3347-XX MTG100 & MTG300 MPEG Generator Service Manual Name & description STANDARD ACCESSORIES SOFTWARE PKG:3.5 INCH DISK,DOWNLOADER...
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