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Service Manual DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generators 071-1285-00 This document supports firmware version 1.0.14 and above. www.tektronix.com...
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Copyright E Tektronix Japan, Ltd. All rights reserved. Copyright E Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. 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.
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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.
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. DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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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 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. Calendar (date and time) Backup Battery. This product contains a Lithium:poly- carbon monofluoride battery for calendar backup purposes. This battery is part of the CPU unit and is not replaceable. xiii DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Service Safety Summary DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Mechanical Parts, where both electrical and mechanical modules are listed. H Diagrams contains block diagrams and an interconnection diagram. H Replaceable Mechanical Parts includes a table of all replaceable modules, their descriptions, and their Tektronix part numbers. DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
A comprehensive usage information on how to operate the instrument including the descriptions of functions and menu operations. DTG5000 Series Programmer Manual Provides complete information on programming commands and remote control of the instrument. DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time 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. xvii...
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Preface xviii DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Procedures subsection. After isolating a faulty module, replace it with a fully-tested module obtained from the factory. The Replaceable Mechanical Parts section contains part number and ordering information for all replaceable modules. DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
DTG5000 Series as well as new options. Warranty Repair Service Tektronix warrants this product for one year from date of purchase. The warranty appears at the front of this manual. Tektronix technicians provide warranty service at most Tektronix service locations. The Tektronix product catalog lists all worldwide service locations.
(PECL, LVDS, GTL, CML). The DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator supports three types of output modules (DTGM10, DTGM20, and DTGM30). Table 1- -1 lists the key features of the data timing generators. 1- - 1 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Master-Slave Up to three (one Master, two Slaves) Up to two (one Master, one Slave) This value is limited by the maximum output current (+/- - 40 mA, maximum). 1- - 2 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
The functional restrictions are: H 8 (eight) slots installed in the DTG5078 (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H) H 4 (four) slots installed in the DTG5274 (A, B, C, and D) H When the DTGM10 or DTGM20 is installed to the DTG5274, CH3 and CH4 are not available.
H There are no limits on number of PCs that can operate in the offline mode. Occasionally new versions of software for your instrument may become available at our web site. See Contacting Tektronix on page xvii in the Preface section for web site information.
H The instrument must have had a warm-up period of at least 20 minutes. H The instrument must be operating at an ambient temperature between +10 and +40 1- - 5 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
1 to 8000 steps Maximum Blocks 8000 Maximum sub-sequences Sub-sequence Length 1 to 256 steps Sequence Repeat Counter 1 to 65,536 or Infinite, All channels operate the same sequence. 1- - 6 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
--3.0 V to 5.0 V Control Independent Resolution 10 mV nDC Accuracy ( 3% of the set value) 50 mV Page 4--42 Maximum Output Current 30 mA Pin Assignment Refer to Figure 1--1. 1- - 7 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
GND 60 mV to 2.5V into 1 M to GND Resolution 10 mV Output Voltage Frequency Response 10 dB of value shown in the curve of Figure 1--2. 1- - 8 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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VOL ² (50 x Vtt -- 4.5 x RL) / (RL + 50) VOL ² Vtt -- RL (0.02 + 2.5 / (RL + 50)) ((2.5 -- 0.06) x RL / 50) + Vtt 1- - 9 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Table 1- - 8: External Clock In Characteristics Description Connector SMA rear Impedance 50 , AC coupled Required Input Voltage Swing 400 mV to 2 V into 50 Required Duty Cycle 1- - 10 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
RZ and R1 x N/2, The maximum value of N is limited by the maximum data rate. Long Delay, On x N / (vector rate) N is an arbitrary integer. 1- - 11 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
This signal is used for only Master-Slave operation with another DTG5000 series instrument. Refer to the user manual vol2. for details. Sync Clock Out 3 is available only in DTG5078. The cable connection in Master-Slave operation in units is shown in Figure 1- - 4 and Figure 1- - 5.
This signal is used for only Master-Slave operation with another DTG5000 series instrument. Refer to the user manual vol.2 for details. Sync Jump Out 3 is equipped only with DTG5078. The cable connection in Master-Slave operation in units is shown in Figure 1- - 4 and Figure 1- - 5.
BNC front Impedance 1 k or 50 Polarity Normal or Invert Input Voltage Range -- 10 V to 10 V, 1k selected -- 5 V to 5 V, 50 selected 1- - 17 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
50 kb/s to 1.35 Gb/s Data Rate Resolution Internal Clock 8 digits External Clock 4 digits External Phase Lock In 4 digits Clock Range Refer to Table 1--23 and Table 1--24. 1- - 19 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Table 1- - 22: DG Mode (cont.) Characteristics Description PV reference page Channel Addition Slot E, F, G and H are not available in DTG5078. Refer to Figure 1--6 on page 1--24. Slot A, B, C and D Function AND or XOR...
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, typical), at 2.7 Gb/s, delay = 0.0 ns, amplitude = 0.8 V, Data Format = NRZ, and Jitter mode off Cross Point Slot A, B, C, and D Range 30% to 70% Resolution 1- - 21 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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This function is available when the DTGM30 output module is used and the data format is set to NRZ. Jitter Performance is available only for Ch1 in slot A. When this function is activated, Ch2 in slot A output is disabled. 1- - 22 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Phase = Lead Delay / Period x 100 (%) Duty = Pulse Width / Period x 100 (%) Figure 1- - 7: The definitions of Lead/Trail Delay and Pulse Width 1- - 25 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
0 (--Delay Offset) to 120 x Period (--Delay Offset) It should be from 0% to 100% in Duty conversion and Pulse Width is from 290 ps to (Period - - 290 ps). 1- - 26 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Fj: Jitter Frequency Ajui_pp: Jitter Amplitude expressed with UIpk-pk Ajui_rms: Jitter Amplitude expressed with UIrms Ajs_pp: Jitter Amplitude expressed with s pk-pk Ajs_rms: Jitter Amplitude expressed with s rms 1- - 27 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Off, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 Channel Addition Refer to Figure 1--6 on page 1--24. Slot A, B, C, and D Note: Slot E, F, G and H are not available in DTG5078. Function AND or XOR Delay Offset 0 to 3 µs...
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Lead Delay + Differential Timing Offset have to be within the range of Lead Delay. Trail Delay + Differential Timing Offset have to be within the range of Trail Delay. 1- - 29 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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= Term R, Vtt = Term V 1) --0.04 x R + Vtt Vout 0.04 x R + Vtt 2) --3.00 Vout 7.00 Note. These conditions are automatically fulfilled, when setup. 1- - 30 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
= Term R, Vtt = Term V + Vtt ± Vout ± 0.08 x R 1) --0.08 x R + Vtt 2) --2.00 ± Vout ± 5.00 Note. These conditions are automatically fulfilled, when setup. 1- - 31 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
VOH -- VOL 2 x ((7 x RL -- 50 x Vtt) / (RL + 50) -- Offset) Figure 1- - 9: Output voltage window and clock out (DTGM30) 1- - 33 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Figure 1- - 10: Equivalent circuit of DTGM10 and DTGM20 outputs 50 Ω 50 Ω The IIL determines the amplitude, and VIH determines the offset. Figure 1- - 11: Equivalent circuit of DTGM30 output 1- - 34 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Operating Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) Maximum operating temperature decreases 1_C each 300 m (1,000 ft) above 1,500 m (5,000 ft) Nonoperating Up to 12,000 m (40,000 ft) 1- - 36 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum Power 560 W (600 VA maximum) 30 A peak (25_C) for ±5 line cycles, Surge Current after the instrument has been turned off at least 30 sec. 1- - 37 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Installation category Power input — Installation Category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1, Annex J) Pollution degree Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1) 1- - 38 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Class I (as defined in IEC 61010-1, Annex H) - grounded product Safety operating temperature + 5_C to + 40_C range Overvoltage category Overvoltage category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1, Annex J) See Table 1- - 35. 1- - 39 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Specifications 1- - 40 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
CAUTION. Be sure to create your emergency rescue disk as described on page 2- - 10. You may need that disk if you ever need to reinstall Windows 2000 from the data timing generator hard drive. 2- - 1 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Table 2- -2. Table 2- - 1: Power-cord conductor identification Conductor Color Alternate Color Ungrounded (Line) Brown Black Grounded (Neutral) Light Blue White Grounded (Earthing) Green/Yellow Green 2- - 2 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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125 V/15 A Plug NEMA 5-15P Europe 230 V United Kingdom 230 V Australia 230 V Switzerland 230 V Japan 100 V China 230 V No power cord supplied. 2- - 3 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Up to 3 km (10,000 ft) Power supply Rating voltage 100 V to 240 V Voltage range 90 V to 250 V Frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz Maximum power 600 VA maximum 2- - 4 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Verify that the data timing generator mainframe is not powered on. Module 1. Loosen the two screws. 2. Grasp the right and left screws and slowly pull the module out of the mainframe slot. 2- - 5 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
2. Turn on the principal power switch at the rear panel. (See Figure 2- -1 for switch location.) 3. Push the front panel On/Standby switch to power on the data timing generator (see Figure 2- -2 for the switch location). 2- - 6 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
8. A dialog box pops up to let you know that the Windows 2000 setup has been completed. 9. Click Restart Now, and Windows runs. The computer name is DTG5000, and you can log on the Windows 2000 as the following user name and password. 2- - 7 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Data Timing Generator settings were changed after the mainframe start-up. The dialog box shown below appears on the screen and asks if you want to save the current settings. Push any button within five seconds. 2- - 8 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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DTG5000 software. The End Program dialog appears. H Select End Now to continue the shut down process without saving the setup file. Without any action in ten seconds, the following dialog box appears. 2- - 9 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
NOTE. Create the emergency rescue disk and store it in a safe place. It may allow you to recover your Windows 2000 installation without rebuilding the entire data timing generator hard disk. 2- - 10 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Emergency Repair Disk. 4. The Emergency Repair Diskette dialog box appears. 5. Click Also backup the registry..., and then click OK. 6. Wait until the task completes. The following dialog appears. 2- - 11 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Installation 7. Click OK, then remove the floppy disk and store it at a safe place. 2- - 12 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
In case of instrument problems, you may wish to run the system diagnostics. See the Self Test section on page 4- -3 for more information on self tests and system diagnostics. 2- - 13 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Installation 2- - 14 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
If you press any arrow key in this state, the key operates on the menu bar area. Pressing the ESC key twice moves the focus to the lower window area. 2- - 15 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
H To open the pull-down menus on the menu bar and move to the desired items, after pushing the MENU button (you can also use the knob). H To move the current cell (cursor position) in a tabular view 2- - 16 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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If you push a suffix button for a frequency, the unit is interpreted as G (giga-), M (mega-) or k (kilo-). If you push it for a time or voltage, the unit is interpreted as p (pico-), n (nano-), (micro-) or m (milli-). 2- - 17 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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If you push this button while all the outputs are off, all the outputs turn on. In the Data Generator mode, the physical channels that are not assigned to logic channel do not turn on. 2- - 18 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
External trigger signal input connector. Input Voltage Range. H - -5 V to +5 V, 50 Ω H - -10 V to 10 V, 1 kΩ H Connector: BNC 2- - 19 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Outputs eight channel DC voltage. This signal is independent of the output module signal. Output Voltage Range. H - - 3.0 V to 5.0 V H Connector: 2.54 mm 2 x 8 pin header (female) Connect a USB device. 2- - 20 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
The CD-ROM drive is used to reinstall the DTG5000 product software or to rebuild the operating system. COM port. Mouse Connect a PS/2 mouse. Any USB mouse must be connected to the USB port. 2- - 21 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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: - -1.00 V to 2.47 V into 50 Ω to GND H Output Voltage Range V : - -2.00 V to 2.44 V into 50 Ω to GND 2- - 22 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Connect the CLK OUT1 to CLK IN of master-mainframe. CLK OUT3 and CLK OUT3 are equipped only in DTG5078. H Connector: SMA JUMP IN. Signal input connector to control the sequence waveform outputs in Master-Slave operation.
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10 MHz REF OUT. Outputs a 10 MHz reference clock signal. H Output Voltage Amplitude: into 50 Ω to GND 1.2 V 2.4 V into 1 MΩ to GND H Impedance: 50 Ω, AC coupled H Connector: BNC 2- - 24 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
USB printer to a USB connector port of the mainframe. You cannot connect the parallel printer directly to the mainframe. If your data timing generator is connected to LAN, you can use a network printer. 2- - 25 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Resizes the window. First, press the Up, Down, Left or Right arrow key to enable one of the window sides. Pressing another pair of arrow keys enables the window corner. Press the Enter key for completion. Minimize Minimizes the window. 2- - 26 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Doubles the size of the view horizontally, with the cursor position as the base. (Data-Waveform window) Zoom Out Halves the size of the view horizontally, with the cursor position as the base. (Data-Waveform window) 2- - 27 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Specifies the display format such as Radix, Signs, Magnification display. (Data-Listing and Data-Waveform window) Specifies how data is listed when viewed by group. Toolbar Hides or displays the toolbar. 2- - 28 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Switches to Pulse Generator mode. This has the same effect as pushing the front panel PULSE GEN button or clicking Data Gen/ Pulse Gen button of status bar. Remote Control... Makes the settings for remote control through GPIB. 2- - 29 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Accessing the toolbar requires a mouse. Two types of toolbars are provided; the common toolbar to all windows and a specific toolbar for several windows. See Figure 2- -8. 2- - 30 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Click to zoom in the display (Data-Waveform window only) Click to display pattern data by group Click to display pattern data by channel Data-Listing or Data-Waveform window Figure 2- - 8: Toolbar 2- - 31 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Displays the sequencer status with animated screen. Run status Displays the seqeuncer status. Clock Output Displays the on/off of clock output. Online/Offline Displays the DTG5000 software execution mode. Appears only in the offline mode. 2- - 32 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Table 2- - 13: Edit menus for Channel Group window Items Description New Group... Creates a new group. Delete Group Deletes the group you selected. Delete All Group Deletes all the groups. 2- - 33 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
The basic data pattern is called “block” in the Data Generator mode. In the Blocks window, you can create a new block, rename it, and resize or delete the block. Figure 2- - 11: Blocks window 2- - 34 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Accepts up to 32 characters and 8,000 blocks. Block Size Specifies the block size. Up to 32,000,000 (DTG5274) or up to 8,000,000 (DTG5078). Edit Menu. This menu contains commands that are used to delete blocks or move them to the edit windows.
Sometimes the editing requires specifying the edit range. You can specify all of the current channels and groups, the channels and groups between markers, or the area you specified with cursor. 2- - 36 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Paste from Clipboard... Pastes the data copied in the Windows clipboard as characters to the location starting from the active cursor cell. Also available for importing data from other applications. 2- - 37 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Invert... Inverts the data between 0 and 1 in the specified range. Mirror... Mirrors the data in the specified range in the vector or bitwise direction. 2- - 38 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Paste from Clipboard... Pastes the data copied in the Windows clipboard as text to the location starting from the active cursor cell. Also available for importing data from another application. 2- - 39 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Sets the termination impedance of the destination of the output signal. Term V Sets the termination voltage of the destination of the output signal. Output Turns the output to on or off. 2- - 40 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Apply to Channels in the Applies the currently selected settings to all channels within the Same group group. Apply to All Channels Applies the currently selected settings to all channels. 2- - 41 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Shows the group name when View by Group is selected. Alternatively shows both the group name and channel number when View by Channel is selected. Shows the physical channel assigned in the Channel Group window. 2- - 42 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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(when PW/Duty is selected). Normal | Invert Sets the polarity (when Polarity is selected). Normal | AND | XOR Sets the channel addition mode (when Channel Addition is selected). 2- - 43 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Sets the clock output parameters. Amplitude Sets clock output signal amplitude. Offset Sets offset. Term.R Sets termination impedance. Term.V Sets termination voltage. Output On Specifies on/off of clock output. 2- - 44 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Specifies rising or falling edge. (Normal or Invert) Impedance Specifies event signal input impedance. (50 or 1 k Threshold Specifies event signal input threshold level. There is no Edit menu on this window. 2- - 45 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Specifies the label of the line to which control jumps when an event occurs while the contents of the current line are being output. If the cell is left blank, control will not jump. 2- - 46 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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This menu selection is available when the block name is selected. View Subsequence Switches the current window to Subsequence window, where shows Definition selected subsequences contents. This menu selection is available when the subsequence is selected. 2- - 47 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Specifies the name of the block to be output on the line. Accepts up to 32 characters for each block name. Repeat Specifies the number of repetitions of the block. Accepts an integer from 1 to 65,536, but does not accept Infinite. 2- - 48 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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View Waveform Switches the window to the Data-Waveform window, where shows selected blocks data. This menu selection is available when the block name is selected. 2- - 49 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Set the profile amplitude and jitter width. For the unit, you may select either s (seconds) or UI (Unit Interval, 1 clock period of data timing generator). Specifies peak-to-peak or RMS values. There is no Edit menu on this window. 2- - 50 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
Sets the maximum value of DC level setting range. L Limit Sets the minimum value of DC level setting range. Limit Turns on or off the High/Low limit function. Output On Powers the output on or off. 2- - 51 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Sets 1.40 V. Sets 1.00 V. TMDS High Sets 3.30 V. Sets 2.80 V. High Sets 1.80 V. Sets 1.00 V. High Sets 0.00 V. Sets -- 0.41 V. 2- - 52 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
SELECT button displays the pop-up menu item(s) corresponding to the selected item. Refer to Figure 2- -23 on page 2- -55 for a pop-up menu example. 2- - 53 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
V for the voltage, Ω for the resistance, or nothing for the count or size. To enter a numeric value, use either numeric keys or the knob. For details, see Numeric Input on page 2- -60. 2- - 54 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
6. The scroll bar is activated when the mouse is attached. Scroll the cursor to display the hidden tables outside the display area. H To navigate through items in the parameter area, use the TAB key. 2- - 55 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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To specify the region, use the Up, Down, Left, and/or Right arrow keys while pressing the SHIFT key. Specifying the region is available within the same group. You can not define the region beyond the group. 2- - 56 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H You can move the markers by dragging a mouse in the Data-Waveform window. H You can select either View By Channel or View By Group. You can toggle the two displays by using the View menu. 2- - 57 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H To create, resize or deassign a group, or create a predefined group, use the Edit menu or the pop-up menu displayed by pushing the SELECT button. 2- - 58 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Edit menu, which allows you to specify the block or subsequence in the Block/Subsequence column. You can also specify the the block or subsequence by using the SELECT button and pop-up menu. 2- - 59 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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The k (kilo-), M (mega-), G (giga-), m (milli-), (micro-), n (nano-) and p (pico-) keys are available for auxiliary units. 2- - 60 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Selecting a file. Do the followings steps to select a file without using a mouse. 1. Press the TAB key repeatedly to activate the file view. Activates the file view 2- - 61 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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3. Use Up or Down key to specify the file. Selects file with up or down arrow key H Press the ENTER key to open the file. H Press the BKSP key to return to the upper folder. 2- - 62 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Increments or decrements the value during numeric input. CTRL + ESC key Displays the Windows Start menu. CTRL + ALT + DEL key Forcibly exits the application. (Available only from the external key board) 2- - 63 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Windows. Connect the keyboard supplied with the instrument before turning on the power. NOTE. If you need to perform the system recovery, you must use a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. 2- - 64 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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This board receives power from the Power Supply module through the A10 Connector & PCI I/F board and sends power to the CPU board. And this board also has the local bus for operating various H/W in DTG5000 Series. 3- - 1 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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CPU Module through the A10 Connector & PCI Interface board. The CPU Module controls the power supply by using the remote control with the Power Supply Module. Software shutdown is also available. 3- - 2 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Three kinds of Output Module are prepared at this time. The main difference between these Output Modules is that the different pin driver IC is adopted. These three Outputs Modules are called DTGM10, DTGM20, and DTGM30. 3- - 3 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Theory of Operation JUMP IN JUMP OUT1 JUMP OUT2 JUMP OUT3 Safety GND Figure 3- - 1: DTG5078 interconnection diagram 3- - 4 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Theory of Operation JUMP IN JUMP OUT1 JUMP OUT2 Safety GND Figure 3- - 2: DTG5274 interconnection diagram 3- - 5 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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10MHz Reference signal selected by SW1. PLL generates a clock from 500MHz to 1GHz in DTG5078 and from 2GHz to 4GHz in DTG5274. One of DDS output or an external divided Phase Lock In is the reference signal for PLL.
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Theory of Operation Figure 3- - 3: DTG5078 block diagram 3- - 7 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Theory of Operation Figure 3- - 4: DTG5274 block diagram 3- - 8 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Steps, substeps, and subparts are sequenced as follows: 1. First Step a. First Substep H First Subpart H Second Subpart b. Second Substep 2. Second Step 4- - 1 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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You can use a mouse as a pointer, use keyboard shortcuts for quick operation, or use front panel knob instead of sticking to above menu selection format. User Manual Reading the DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generators User Manual is strongly recommended to familiarize the first-time user with instrument controls and features.
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H Confirm that there is no output being performed by verifying that the RUN button indicator is not on. If the indicator is on, push the RUN button to turn it off. 4- - 3 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H Verify that the Loop until Fail box is not checked. If it is checked, click the box to remove the check mark. H Select Execute All Items to start the diagnostics. 4- - 4 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H Verify that the output module LEDs are not on. If any output module LEDs are on, push the ALL OUTPUTS ON/OFF button to turn the LEDs off. 4- - 5 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Figure 4- - 2: Level Calibration dialog b. Select Execute. c. All the Status fields must be Pass. If any failures occur, record the failure information and contact your local Tektronix service personnel for more information. 3. Select Close to exit the calibration.
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From the application menu bar, select System, and then select Skew Calibration. The following dialog appears if you have changed the settings. Click OK. b. The Skew Calibration dialog appears. See Figure 4- -3. 4- - 7 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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OK to start the calibration. Wait until the calibration completes. f. Follow the on-screen instruction to continue the calibration: H Disconnect the cable from the channel and reconnect it to next channel. 4- - 8 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Tektronix service personnel for more information. 3. Select Close to exit the calibration. NOTE. The calibration data in the memory may be lost if the instrument is powered off while the calibration is executed. 4- - 9 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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80E03 in multiple procedures. Function Generator Output voltage: --5 V to +5 V, Tektronix AFG320 Generates external input Frequency accuracy: 0.01% signals. Used in multiple input signal test procedures. 4- - 11 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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CAUTION. Sampling modules are inherently vulnerable to static damage. Always observe static-safe procedures and cautions as outlined in the sampling module user manual. 4- - 12 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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If your data timing generator mainframe is not equipped with maximum output module configuration, the following dialog box appears. 5. Click OK to complete the instrument setup. 4- - 13 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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10 MHz reference output DELAY.dtg PGMODE.dtg Internal: 100 MHz PG mode OM_H.dtg OM_L.dtg FORMAT.dtg Internal: 10 MHz Data format MASTER.dtg Internal: 20 MHz Master-Slave operation RNDJIT.dtg Random jitter TOTJIT.dtg Total jitter 4- - 14 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H Connect an SMA coaxial cable from the SYNC OUT at the front panel of the DTG5000 series mainframe to the SMA-BNC adapter (CH1 input of the oscilloscope). See Figure 4- -6. 4- - 15 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Load the setup file (SYNCOUT.dtg). Refer to Loading Files on page 4- -13. b. After the file is loaded, the Frequency of data timing generator is set to 10MHz. 4- - 16 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Low Level values of Sync Out are within the following range. H High Level: 0 V ¦ 50 mV H Low Level: - - 0.4 V ¦ 50 mV 4- - 17 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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+ SMA (female)-BNC (male) adapter Figure 4- - 7: Internal Clock Frequency tests b. Power on the frequency counter, and verify that the frequency counter is set to frequency measurement mode (default setting). 4- - 18 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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7. Verify that the frequency measurements are within the specified range. NOTE. Disconnect the SMA coaxial cable from CHANNEL 2 input and then connect it to CHANNEL 1 input of frequency counter for 50kHz measurements. 4- - 19 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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CH1 Input SYNC OUT CH2 Input + 12 dB ATT + 12 dB ATT 50 Ω SMA coaxial cables Trigger Direct Input Figure 4- - 8: External Clock Output tests 4- - 20 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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80 ps (DTG5274) 100 ps (DTG5078) 0.100 V ------ 70 ps (DTG5274) 85 ps (DTG5078) These are typical values. Typical specifications are provided for user convenience, but are not guaranteed. 4- - 21 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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EXTERNAL IN at the rear panel of DTG5000 series mainframe. H Connect a BNC coaxial cable from the front panel CH1 Out of function generator to the SMA-BNC adapter (Clock External In). 4- - 22 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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6. Verify the frequency: Push the TIMING button at the front panel of DTG5000 series mainframe and verify that 10.00 MHz (four digits) is displayed at the Clock Frequency field. 4- - 24 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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EXTERNAL 10MHz REF IN 50 Ω BNC coaxial cable CH1 Input 50 Ω BNC coaxial cable CLOCK OUT + SMA (male)-BNC (female) adapter Figure 4- - 10: 10 MHz Reference Input tests 4- - 25 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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The DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator must meet the prerequisites listed on page 4--11. 1. Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls: a. Hook up the oscilloscope: 4- - 26 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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5. Modify the oscilloscope setting and verify the displayed waveform: a. Change the CH1 impedance setting of oscilloscope to 1 MΩ. b. Verify that the amplitude of the clock pattern changes to approximately 2.4 V 4- - 27 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Verify the displayed waveform on the oscilloscope screen: A 10 MHz, 1 V clock pattern is changed to 20 MHz, 30 MHz, and 40 MHz in response to the clock frequency change. 4- - 29 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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DTG5000 series CH1 Input CH2 Input SYNC OUT + SMA (male)-BNC (female) adapter 50 Ω BNC coaxial cable 50 Ω BNC coaxial cable Figure 4- - 13: Internal Trigger tests 4- - 30 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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From the application menu bar of DTG5000 series mainframe, select Settings and then select Time Base. b. Move cursor to Trigger Level with the TAB key and set the trigger level to +1.1 V. 4- - 31 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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TRIGGER button at the front panel of DTG5000 series mainframe, the oscilloscope screen is updated with a pulse waveform. 12. Push the RUN button of the data timing generator to turn the RUN LED off. 4- - 32 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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BNC coaxial cables (item 7) One SMA (female)-BNC (male) adapter (item 9) One BNC-T connector (item 14) Prerequisites The DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator must meet the prerequisites listed on page 4--11. 4- - 33 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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JUMP OUT1 CH1 OUT BNC-T connector of output module 50 Ω SMA coaxial cable CH2 Input 50 Ω BNC coaxial cables Figure 4- - 14: Event Input and Sequence tests 4- - 34 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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5. Verify that the oscilloscope displays data pattern such as shown in Figure 4- -15. NOTE. The CH1 and CH2 signals appear to have jitters. The DTG5274 has 120 clocks width jitter and the DTG5078 has 30 clocks width jitter compared to CH3 trigger signal. 4- - 35...
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Confirm that the oscilloscope does not trigger. 9. Change the DTG5000 series mainframe settings and verify the waveform: a. From the application menu bar of DTG5000 series mainframe, select Settings and then select Time Base. 4- - 36 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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CH 2 synchronizing with CH3 signal falling edge on the oscilloscope screen. 13. (DTG5078 only) Connect the cable to Jump Out3 and verify the displayed waveform: a. Disconnect the BNC cable from the JUMP OUT2 and then connect it to the JUMP OUT3 at the rear panel of DTG5000 series mainframe.
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CH1 Input CH2 Input 50 Ω BNC coaxial cables CH1 output + SMA (male)-BNC (female) adapter SYNC OUT + SMA (male)-BNC (female) adapter Figure 4- - 16: Jitter Generation tests 4- - 38 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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4. Confirm the jitter generation: In the example of Figure 4- -17, a 4 ns width jitter appears on the rising and falling edges of every pulse. DTG5078 DTG5274 Figure 4- - 17: Jitter Generation example (all) 4- - 39 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Set to 10% Display ......Infinite Persistence 4- - 40 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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5. Confirm the jitter generation: In the example of Figure 4- -18, a 4 ns width jitter appears on the rising and falling edges of one pulse. DTG5274 DTG5078 Figure 4- - 18: Jitter Generation example (partial) 4- - 41 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Touch the DMM tester terminal to the metallic exposed pin of DC output lead set. The lead set is composed of eight twisted lines and each line has the one pin holder at the tip. 4- - 42 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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1.89 V to 2.11 V 4.00 V 3.83 V to 4.17 V 5.00 V 4.80 V to 5.20 V e. Verify that the DMM readings are within the specified range. 4- - 43 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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DTG5000 series CH1 Input + 12 dB ATT SYNC OUT Trigger Direct Input CH1 of output module 50 Ω SMA coaxial cables Figure 4- - 20: Delay timing tests 4- - 44 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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CH2 of the module that installed in the slot A. Remove the SMA termination from the CH1 and attach it to CH2. c. Record the R1C1 Delay measurement values. 4- - 45 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Modify the oscilloscope setting: Set Source 2 to Ch1 and Source 1 to Ref1. f. Verify that the R1C1 Delay values are within the following range. 100 ps of setup value (slot A, B, C, D of DTG5078, and DTG5274) 150 ps of setup value (slot E, F, G, H of DTG5078) g.
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(falling edge) is centered on the screen. e. Verify that the R1C1 Delay values are within the following range. 100 ps of setup value (slot A, B, C, D of DTG5078, and DTG5274) f. Repeat the same measurements as step 12-b through step 12-d for other channels and other modules, and verify that the measurement results are within the specified range.
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4. Verify that the oscilloscope displays the waveforms as shown in Figure 4- -22 while adjusting the position and offset controls. DTG5274 DTG5078 Figure 4- - 22: Clock out random jitter sample 5. Verify that the RMS jitter is within 3 ps. 4- - 49 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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NOTE. When you perform this test, use the specified output module. If your mainframe is the DTG5274, use the DTGM30 output module. If your mainframe is the DTG5078, use the DTGM20 output module. 1. Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls: a.
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ALL OUTPUTS ON/OFF button to activate the output. 4. Verify that the oscilloscope displays the waveforms as shown in Figure 4- -24 while adjusting the position and offset controls. 4- - 51 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Push CLEAR DATA, and then push RUN/STOP button. b. Read the Std Dev value. 4 ps (DTG5078) 3 ps (DTG5274) 10. Repeat the same measurements for other channels. 4- - 52 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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NOTE. When you perform this test, use the specified output module. If your mainframe is the DTG5274, use the DTGM30 output module. If your mainframe is the DTG5078, use the DTGM20 output module. 1. Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls: a.
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SMA coaxial cables (item 6) Two SMA (female)-BNC (male) adapters (item 9) DTG5000 Series Data Prerequisites The DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator Timing Generator must meet the prerequisites listed on page 4--11. 4- - 54 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Decrease the slew rate value by rotating the rotary encoder counterclock- wise. d. Verify the displayed waveform: Confirm that the rising edge becomes slow on the oscilloscope screen. 4- - 56 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H Connect a BNC coaxial cable from the CH1 connector of output module to the CH2 input of oscilloscope through an SMA-BNC adapter. See Figure 4- -27. 4- - 57 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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CH1 and CH2 input impedance . . . Horizontal Scale ..... . 50 ns/div 4- - 58 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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NOTE. Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen to get the Windows Start menu. Or, press the CTRL and ESC keys simultaneously to open the Windows Start menu. b. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, select Tektronix, select DTG5000, and then select DTG5000 Configuration Utility. See Figure 4- -28.
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Figure 4- - 29: Master-Slave operation waveform sample 5. Disconnect the SMA cables from the CLK OUT1 and CLK OUT1. Reconnect the cables to CLK OUT2 and CLK OUT2, respectively. 4- - 60 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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6. Verify that the oscilloscope displays the same waveforms as step 4 on the screen. 7. (DTG5078 only): Disconnect the SMA cables from the CLK OUT2 and CLK OUT2. Reconnect the cables to CLK OUT3 and CLK OUT3, respectively. Verify that the oscilloscope displays the same waveforms as step 4 on the screen.
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H Connect a BNC coaxial cable from the SMA-BNC adapter (CH1 output of output module) to the 50 Ω termination of digital multi meter. See Figure 4- -30. 4- - 62 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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CH1 output as shown in Table 4- -5 (DTGM10) or Table 4- -7 (DTGM20). g. Verify that the DMM readings are within the voltage limits. 4- - 63 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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-- 1.0 V -- 0.05 V to + 0.05 V 1.0 V -- 1.0 V 0.92 V to 1.08 V 2.0 V -- 1.0 V 1.89 V to 2.11 V 4- - 64 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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NOTE. When you perform the voltage measurements for CH1 and CH2, load the setup file OM_L.dtg for high level measurements and OM_H.dtg for low level measurements. 4- - 65 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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-- 1.08 V to -- 0.92 V 0.5 V 1.50 V 0.435 V to 0.565 V 2.0 V 2.25 V 1.89 V to 2.11 V 2.44 V 2.47 V 2.3168 V to 2.5632 V 4- - 66 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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+ SMA (female)-BNC (male) adapter CH2 Input module + SMA (female)-BNC 50 Ω SMA coaxial cables CH2 of output module (male) adapter Figure 4- - 31: Data format tests 4- - 67 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Verify that the oscilloscope displays pulse pattern such as shown in Figure 4- -32. Figure 4- - 32: Pulse pattern example c. Push the TIMING button at the front panel of DTG5000 series mainframe to display the Timing Window. 4- - 68 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Change CH1 Format of slot A from RZ to R1. Verify that the displayed waveform is changed from Figure 4- -33 to Figure 4- -34. Figure 4- - 34: R1 waveform example 4- - 69 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Adjustment Procedures There are no adjustments. All boards are adjusted when they are shipped from the factory. 5- - 1 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H The Theory of Operation section contains a circuit description at the module, or block, level. H The Performance Verification section contains procedures that may be useful in isolating problems to modules by testing product performance. 6- - 1 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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5. Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible. 6. Do not slide the modules over any surface. 7. Avoid handling modules in areas that have a floor or work-surface covering capable of generating a static charge. 6- - 2 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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7 = 400 to 1000 V (est.) 3 = 250 V 8 = 900 V 4 = 500 V 9 = 1200 V 5 = 400 to 600 V 6- - 3 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Use an ethyl alcohol solution as a cleaner and rinse with deionized water. Before using any other type of cleaner, consult your Tektronix Service Center or representative. 6- - 4 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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CAUTION. To prevent getting moisture inside the generator during external cleaning, use only enough liquid to dampen the cloth or applicator. 6- - 5 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Firmly seat connectors. Repair or Burned, broken, or frayed wiring. replace modules with defective wires or cables. Chassis Dents, deformations, and dam- Straighten, repair, or replace aged hardware. defective hardware. 6- - 6 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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NOTE. If steps 1 and 2 do not remove all the dust or dirt, please contact your local Tektronix service or Beaverton service center. Lubrication. There is no periodic lubrication required for the data timing generator. 6- - 7 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Inspection and Cleaning at the beginning of this section.) WARNING. To prevent serious injury or death, disconnect the power cord from the line voltage source before doing any procedure in this subsection. 6- - 9 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Retaining Ring Pliers Standard tool Angle-Tip Tweezers Standard tool Pliers Standard tool Cable remover U.FL cable remover by HIROSE Soldering Iron Standard tool Solder Wick Standard tool Adhesive TRA-CON: Tra-Bond #BA-2114 6- - 10 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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The procedures refer to “front,” “right,” “top,” and so on. of the data timing generator. Figure 6- -1 shows how the sides are referenced. Figure 6- - 1: Instrument orientation (DTG5078) 6- - 11 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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8. Re- -install all modules previously removed. Read the instructions found at the end of the procedure that removes the module to be serviced. These instructions will guide you in re- -installing all modules previously removed. 6- - 15 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H Feet & Rear- -Panel H FD drive H Front-Panel assembly H A20 Front Key & USB & DC Output board H A22 Power Switch board H Display Assembly H Inverter H Fan 6- - 16 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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2. Loosen the two screws with screwdriver. 3. Grasp the right and left screws and slowly pull the Output module to remove it from the mainframe. Figure 6- - 6: Output Module removal 6- - 17 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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1. Orient the data timing generator so its bottom is down on the work surface and its rear is facing you. 2. Loosen the two screws with screwdriver. Figure 6- - 8: Loosen the screws 6- - 18 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Figure 6- - 10: Loosen the screws 3. To remove the CPU module, press the eject knobs by pushing the red release button to the outside. 4. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 19 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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6. When the main chassis comes out a little, grasp the front side of the main chassis then pull it out. 7. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 20 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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When removing or installing the cabinet, take care not to damage the EMI gaskets on the cabinet, or the data timing generator may not meet its emissions requirements (EMI). Figure 6- - 12: Cabinet removal 6- - 21 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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2. Remove the four screws at the feet and one screw on the rear panel. Figure 6- - 13: Remove the screws 3. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 22 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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NOTE. When removing or installing the cabinet, take care not to damage the EMI gaskets on the cabine, or the data timing generator may not meet its emissions requirements (EMI). 6- - 23 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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3. Remove the two screws, slide the FD drive toward the rear panel and pull it Figure 6- - 16: FD drive removal 4. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 24 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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5. Remove the front panel chassis from the bezel doing the following steps. DTG5274 only DTG5274 only latch position Unplug the cable Unplug the cable Figure 6- - 17: Front-panel chassis removal 6- - 25 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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5. To remove the rubber key, push the button from the front- -panel surface. 6. To remove the Rotary encoder, pull out the Rotary encoder knob from the front-panel by hand, and remove a hexagon nut. 6- - 26 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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2. Remove a tapping screw attaching the A22 board to the front-panel using the #1 Phillips screw driver. Figure 6- - 19: A22 Power Switch Board removal 3. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 27 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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5. Unplug the cable connected to the A10 Connector & PCI Interface board. Figure 6- - 20: Display assembly removal 6. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 28 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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2. Unplug the cable connected to J540 on the A10 Connector & PCI Interface board. 3. Remove the two screws. Figure 6- - 21: Inverter board removal 4. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 29 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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4. Remove the four screws attaching the fan to the main frame, and lift the fan away. Figure 6- - 22: Fan removal 5. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 30 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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This section describes removal/installation procedures for the following modules: H Plug In Box H A60 (DTG5274) / A62(DTG5078) / A63(DTG5078) Output Board H A50 (DTG5274) / A54 (DTG5078) Main Board 6- - 31 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Pull the flex cable by pushing the upper button of the part of the connector. H Two power cables to A10 Connector board d. Push the latch lever to release, then unplug the connector. 6- - 32 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H One power cable to A10 Connector board h. Push the latch lever to release, then unplug the connector. DTG5078 DTG5274 Push here Push here Figure 6- - 24: Unplug the cables and connectors 6- - 33 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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NOTE. When removing and installing the Plug- - In Box, be carful not to catch the cables. Remove the screws ! Not to bind or pinch the cables 7. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 34 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Removal and Installation Procedures A60 / A62 / A63Output The DTG5078 has A62 and A63 Output board and the DTG5274 has A60 board Output board. Each Output board is built in the Plug- -In Box. You will need a screwdriver with a #2 Phillips tip (Items 1 and 3).
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Removal and Installation Procedures A50 / A54 Main board The DTG5078 has A54 Main board and the DTG5274 has A50 Main board. You will need a screwdriver with a #2 Phillips tip (Items 1 and 3). 1. Remove the Plug- -In Box.
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7. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. NOTE. When you have exchanged A50/A54 Main board, you need to enter the serial number. Refer to Service Password section on page 6- - 73. 6- - 37 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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You should have completed the Access Procedure before doing any procedure in this collection. This section describes removal/installation procedures for the following modules: H A10 Connector Board H A30 Compact PCI Back Plane H Compact PCI Frame 6- - 38 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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A10 Connector board . 7. Lift the module up out of the main chassis to complete removal. 8. To install, do this procedure in reverse order. 6- - 39 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H The cable to the Inverter board H The power cables to the A54 Main board, A62 and A63 Output boards (DTG5078), to the A50 Main board, A60 Output board (DTG5204) 4. Remove the ten screws attaching the A10 Connector & PCI Interface board to the main chassis.
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5. To remove the A10 Connector & PCI Interface board, press the eject knobs toward the outside, then pull out the board. Figure 6- - 29: A10 Connector & PCI Interface board removal 6. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 41 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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4. Lift the Compact PCI Frame up away from the main chassis. Figure 6- - 30: Compact PCI Frame removal 5. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 42 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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3. Remove the nine screws attaching the A30 Compact PCI Backplane board to the Compact PCI Frame. Figure 6- - 31: A30 Compact PCI Backplane removal 4. To install, do the procedure in reverse order. 6- - 43 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H Figure 6- -32 to 6- -34: Primary Troubleshooting Procedure H Figure 6- -36: Troubleshooting Procedure A - - Power Supply and A10 board section H Figure 6- -35: Troubleshooting Procedure B - - Display section. 6- - 45 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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G Re--install DTG5000 Series Product Software by using Does the DTG5000s the “DTG5000 Series Product Software” Disk. Product S/W start up Refer to page 6--69. normally? Figure 6- - 32: Primary troubleshooting procedure (1) 6- - 46 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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G Check the W1004 Are all keys and rotary knob active ? G Replace the A20 Front Key & DC Output Board. Figure 6- - 33: Primary troubleshooting procedure (2) 6- - 47 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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G Check the W1001 G Suspect the LCD Module. A10 CONNECTOR & CPCI I/F, A30 CPCI BACKPLANE Board, and CPU Module. Figure 6- - 35: Troubleshooting procedure B — Display section 6- - 48 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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G Change the Power Supply correct ? Module. G Change the A10 CONNECTOR & CPCI Board. Figure 6- - 36: Troubleshooting procedure A - - Power Supply and A10 board section 6- - 49 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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+3.3V +12V J800 J780 J760 Test Point J810 J902 J750 J400 J820 J520 J620 J540 A10 Connector board Figure 6- - 37: Test point on the A10 Connector board 6- - 50 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Skew and delay timing H DTG5274 --> Replace A60 Output board H DTG5078 --> Replace A54 Main board Clock out random jitter H DTG5274 --> Replace A50 Main board 6- - 51 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Table 6- - 5: Performance Test (cont.) Performance test items Action H DTG5078 --> Replace DTGM30, A62 (Slot A to Slot D) Random jitter Output board or A63 (Slot E to Slot H) Output board, and A54 Main board by turns.
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If you see such a message, press the ENTER key and click the OK button to proceed with the next step. The DTG5000 software starts. When the DTG5000 Series contains an unsolved error, the test cannot be conducted normally. 6- - 53 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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If you select this checkbox, the diagnostic test repeats until it detects any fail. To cancel the test, click the Cancel button. Cancel Stops the test that is running. Available only during the test. Close Closes the dialog box. 6- - 54 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Troubleshooting Diagnostics Items The diagnostics investigate the following items. NOTE. DTG5274 uses the A50 and A60 boards. DTG5078 uses the A54 , A62 and A63 boards. DTGM10 uses the A74 board, DTGM20 uses the A72 board and DTGM30 uses the A70 board.
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Measure the delay time for every bit of DLY10 and make sure that the result is within the allowance level. Does not perform this check for the slot E, F, G and H in the DTG5078 because these slots use another type of delay lines.
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Pattern Memory section. Fail (xxxxxxx) The test detected an error. xxxxxxx represents an error code. Executing Now executing. 6- - 57 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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15112, 0xNN, 0xNN, 0xNN Argument3 Argument2 Argument1 Slot position Board position Category Mainframe number Slot position Upper Upper Board position Lower DTG5078 DTG5274 Figure 6- - 39: Diagnostics error code format 6- - 58 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Sequence Memory Address Bus Fail Memory Bus Sequence Memory Cell Fail Pattern Memory Data Bus Sequence Memory Data Bus Fail Address Bus Sequence Memory Address Bus Fail Memory Bus Sequence Memory Cell Fail 6- - 59 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Mainframe1 A70/A72/A74 Register DTGM10/DTGM20/DTGM30, or same as above same as above same as above Read/Write Fail (The output module DTG5078: A63 of Slot D(if DTG5274)/Slot G(if DTG5274: A60 DTG5078)) 6- - 60 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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DTG5274)/Slot E(if DTG5078)) DTG5274: A60 15103 Mainframe1 Output Level Fail(The — — Inserted Output Module or same as above output module of Slot D(if DTG5078: A63 DTG5274)/Slot G(if DTG5078)) DTG5274: A60 6- - 61 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Write data DTG5078: A54 Bus Fail dress DTG5274: A50 17100 Mainframe1 Pattern Memory Ad- DTG5078: A54 same as above same as above same as above dress Bus Fail DTG5274: A50 6- - 62 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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DTG5274: A60 DTG5078)) 23010 Mainframe2 A70/A72/A74 Register DTGM10/DTGM20/DTGM30, or same as above same as above same as above Read/Write Fail (The output module DTG5078: A63 of Slot B) DTG5274: A60 6- - 63 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Slot B) DTG5078: A62 25111 Mainframe2 Output Level Fail(The — — Inserted Output Module or same as above output module of Slot D) DTG5078: A62 6- - 64 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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DTG5078: A54 same as above same as above same as above Fail DTG5274: A50 /*- - - - - - Register Diagnostics - - - - - - */ 6- - 65 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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DTG5274: A60 33011 Mainframe3 A70/A72/A74 Register DTGM10/DTGM20/DTGM30, or same as above same as above same as above Read/Write Fail (The output module DTG5078: A63 of Slot D) DTG5274: A60 6- - 66 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Slot D) DTG5078: A62 35112 Mainframe3 Output Level Fail(The — — Inserted Output Module or same as above output module of Slot F) DTG5078: A62 6- - 67 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Bus Fail DTG5274: A50 37200 Mainframe3 Pattern Memory Cell DTG5078: A54 same as above same as above same as above Fail DTG5274: A50 6- - 68 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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1. With the power off, connect the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse to the connectors on the rear panel. 2. Power on the unit. 3. Load the recovery CD- -ROM in the CD- -ROM drive on the rear panel. 6- - 69 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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10. Click Restart Now, and Windows runs. The computer name is DTG5000, and you can log on the Windows 2000 as the following user name and password. H User name: Administrator H Password: dtg5000 6- - 70 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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The installer starts automatically. If it does not start, double- -click the setup.exe icon to start the installer. 2. The message “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Tektronix...” appears. Click Next. 3. The message “InstallShield Wizard Complete” appears. Click Finish.
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Appendix B: System Recovery 6- - 72 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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1. Select System, and then select Set Serial Number... from the menu bar. The Set Serial Number dialog box appears. 2. Enter a serial number labeled on the rear panel, then select OK button. 6- - 73 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Appendix B: System Recovery Figure 6- - 41: Set Serial Number dialog box 6- - 74 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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The modules that make up this instrument are a combination of mechanical and electrical subparts. Therefore, all replaceable modules are listed in Replaceable Mechanical Parts. Refer to that section for part numbers when using this manual. 7- - 1 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Electrical Parts List 7- - 2 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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H Block & Interconnect Diagram for the DTG5000 Series This diagram shows the modules and functional blocks in the data timing generator. And it also shows how the modules in the data timing generator connect together. 8- - 1 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Diagrams PHASE MASTER/SLAVE CONNECTION CLOCK LOCK Block and interconnection for DTG5078 8- - 2 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Diagrams PHASE MASTER/SLAVE CONNECTION CLOCK LOCK Block and interconnection for DTG5274 8- - 3 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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Diagrams 8- - 4 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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670-7918-03 670-7918-XX 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.
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Module Servicing Modules can be serviced by selecting one of the following three options. Contact your local Tektronix service center or representative for repair assistance. Module Exchange. In some cases you may exchange your module for a reman- ufactured module. These modules cost significantly less than new modules and meet the same factory specifications.
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14150 SW KARL BRAUN DR BEAVERTON OR 97077--0001 PO BOX 500 86928 SEASTROM MFG CO INC 701 SONORA AVE GLENDALE CA 91201--2431 98291 SEALECTRO CORP 40 LINDEMAN DR TURNBULL CT 06611--4739 BICC ELECTRONICS 9- - 3 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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CA ASSY,RF, 50OHM,COAX,45CM L,1.5D--QEW ,SMA(PANEL) TO SMB--STR 01--026 131--1315--01 CONN,RF,JACK, BNC,50OHM,FEMALE,STR,PEL TORA,PANEL MOUNT 01--027 344--A019--00 CLIP,CABLE, WIRE SADDLE,16 MM X 15.5 MM,66 NYLON 01--028 174--C059--00 CA ASSY,RF, 50OHM COAX,20CM L,PELTORA TO PELTRA 9- - 4 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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01--029 174--C060--00 CA ASSY,RF, 50OHM COAX,30CM L,PELTORA TO PELTRA 01--030 174--C056--00 CA ASSY,SP,ELEC, 18,18AWG,1--N,25CM L,MOLEX TO MOLEX 10 10 21 21 Figure 9- - 1: Main Chassis (1) (DTG5078) 9- - 5 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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BUTTON PLUG 02--027 134--A008--00 BUTTON,PLUG, NYLON66,BLACK CONN,RF,JACK, BNC,50OHM,FEMALE,STR,PELTORA,PANEL MOUNT 02--028 131--1315--01 02--029 344--A019--00 CLIP,CABLE, WIRE SADDLE,16 MM X 15.5 MM,66 NYLON 02--030 174--C059--00 CA ASSY,RF, 50OHM COAX,20CM L,PELTORA TO PELTRA 9- - 6 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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02--031 174--C060--00 CA ASSY,RF, 50OHM COAX,30CM L,PELTORA TO PELTRA 02--032 174--C056--00 CA ASSY,SP,ELEC, 18,18AWG,1--N,25CM L,MOLEX TO MOLEX 10 10 21 21 Figure 9- - 2: Main Chassis (1) (DTG5274) 9- - 7 DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generator Service Manual...
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