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Tektronix BERTScope
Bit Error Ratio Analyzers & Pattern Generators
BSA85C, BSA125C, BSA175C, BSA260C
BSA85CPG, BSA125CPG, BSA175CPG, BSA260CPG
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Quick Start User Manual
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Tektronix BERTScope
Bit Error Ratio Analyzers & Pattern Generators
BSA85C, BSA125C, BSA175C, BSA260C
BSA85CPG, BSA125CPG, BSA175CPG, BSA260CPG
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
www.tektronix.com
071-2869-01
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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective
product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and
replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced
parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period
and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the
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connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or
d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
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General Safety Summary
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.
NOTE: Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety
sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the
system.
Maintain Proper Grounding to avoid electrical shock.
No operator serviceable parts inside.
WARNING
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the
country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they
are connected to a voltage source.
Do not remove cover.
Refer to qualified service personnel.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord.
To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making
connections to the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on
the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections
to the product.
Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. Do not block
the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have
it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is
present.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or laser radiation
exists.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
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.
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General Safety Summary
Terms in this Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING
injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
damage to this product or other property.
NOTE
operating modes, incorrect measurement results, or require resetting the instrument
or personal computers operating software interacting with it.
. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
. A notice statement identifies conditions which may result in unintended
Symbols and Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. The following symbols may appear
on the product:
The coin cell battery on the instrument computer motherboard is not a userreplaceable part.
WARNING
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The coin cell battery is not rechargeable. Under no circumstances attempt to
recharge the battery.
Compliance Information
Compliance Information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance) safety, and environmental standards with
which the instrument complies.
EMC Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – EMC
Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was
demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of European
Communities:
EN 61326-1 2006. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use.
1, 2, 3
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic field immunity
IEC 61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient / burst immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity
IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European Contact
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
Western Road
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity–EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in
accordance with ACMA:
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with
EN 61326-1:2006.
1
This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
2
Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
3
To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high quality shielded interface cables should be used.
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Compliance Information
Safety Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – Low Voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the
European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EN 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and
laboratory use.
U.S. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing
UL 61010-1:2004, 2nd Edition. Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment.
Canadian Certification
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use. Part 1.
Additional Compliances
IEC 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use.
Equipment Type
Test and measuring equipment.
Safety Class
Class 1 – grounded product.
Pollution Degree Description
A measure of the contaminants 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.
Products should be used only in the environment for which they are rated.
Pollution Degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this
category are generally encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.
Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary
conductivity that is caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical
office/home environment. Temporary condensation occurs only when the product is out of
service.
Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes
conductive due to condensation. These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor
humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust,
rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations.
Pollution Degree
Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Product Description ................................................................................................................................... 2
Key Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Features and Benefits ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Key Analyzer Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Documentation .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Optional Applications ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Other Documentation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Standard Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Operating Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Preventing ESD ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Hardware Connectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Initial Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Connect the power cable to a suitable AC supply ....................................................................................................... 6
Press the ‘On’ button ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Insure proper precautions ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Connect ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Optional Connections ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Included keyboard and mouse ..................................................................................................................................... 7
USB socket ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
LAN connection ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
IEEE-488 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Setting Up a Simple BER Measurement ...................................................................................................... 8
Self Test ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Setting Up the Pattern Generator .................................................................................................................................... 8
Customize the Settings..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up the Error Detector .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting Information ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Does the Error Detector say “Unstable Clock”? ........................................................................................................... 9
Does the Error Detector say “No Sync”? ...................................................................................................................... 9
Additional Measurements................................................................................................................................................ 9
Eye Diagram ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
BER Contour ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Jitter Peak, Q-Factor .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Other Useful Information ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Accessing File Manager, LAN, printer settings, etc. ................................................................................................... 10
Shutting down the instrument ................................................................................................................................... 10
Reference .................................................................................................................................................11
Operating System Restore ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Product Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Index ........................................................................................................................................................13
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Introduction
Introduction
The Tektronix BERTScope BSA85C, BSA125C, BSA175C, and BSA260C Bit Error Ratio Analyzers
support serial data interfaces from 1 Gb Ethernet to future 16x Fibre Channel and 4x 25.78 Gb/s 100
Gb Ethernet. BERTScope Bit Error Ratio Analyzers reduce your time to market by providing the most
advanced and comprehensive combination of signal integrity analysis and test tools available in a
single instrument.
The BERTScope has the comprehensive set of tools you need to perform receiver compliance
testing, transmitter debug, and advanced analysis to 26 Gb/s. Featuring easy and flexible stress
testing, physical layer analysis such as BER Contour and Jitter measurements, and a Compliance
Contour view for Mask Test, it represents a breakthrough in insight and saved development time.
Compliance Contour is a bridge between BER and mask testing, needed to meet the requirements of
standards such as OIF CEI, 40/100G Ethernet XLAUI/CAUI, and XFP/XFI.
NOTE: Optical transmitter compliance tests such as those required for optical 8x and 16x Fiber
Channel, 10 GBASE-SR, LR, and 40 and 100 GBASE-SR-4, LR-4, SR-10, and ER-4 are best addressed by
the Tektronix DSA 8200 sampling scope with the appropriate reference receiver module.
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Product Description
Product Description
This Quick Start Guide supports the following Tektronix BERTScope Bit Error Ratio Analyzers/Pattern
Generators:
BSA85C Bit Error Ratio Analyzer, BSA85CPG Pattern Generator
BSA125C Bit Error Ratio Analyzer, BSA125CPG Pattern Generator
BSA175C Bit Error Ratio Analyzer, BSA175CPG Pattern Generator
BSA260C Bit Error Ratio Analyzer, BSA260CPG Pattern Generator
Key Features
26G, 17.5G, 12.5G and 8.5G Performance
Pattern Generation and Error Analysis, High Speed BER Measurements
Integrated, Calibrated Stress Generation
Sinusoidal Jitter to 80 MHz
Random Jitter
Bounded, Uncorrelated Jitter
Sinusoidal Interference
Electrical Stressed Eye Testing for:
PCI-Express
SFP+/SFI
XFP/XFI
OIF/CEI
Fibre Channel
Serial ATA I/O
USB 3.0
Optical Stressed Eye Testing for:
100 GbE (4x 25.78 Gb/s) with BSA260C
10 GbE
1, 2, 4, 8x Fibre Channel
1 GbE
Jitter tolerance compliance template testing with margin testing
Physical layer test suite with Mask Testing, Jitter Peak, BER Contour, and Q-Factor Analysis
Variable depth eye and mask measurements
Integrated eye diagram analysis with BER correlation
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Product Description
Compliant Contour test for Mask Performance Evaluation to BER 10
standards including XFP/XFI and OIF-CEI
Optional Jitter Map comprehensive jitter decomposition
With long pattern (i.e., PRBS-31) jitter triangulation
Comprehensive range of differential divided clock outputs for supplying test devices with an
instrument grade clock
Patented Error Location Analysis
Features and Benefits
Features Benefits
Pattern Generation and Error Analysis Receiver BER compliance testing
Integrated Stress Generator Stressed eye sensitivity (SRS) and jitter tolerance
Best BERT ease of use Engineer time and cost savings
Integrated, BER-correlated eye diagram
analysis
BER contour analysis Fast understanding of signal integrity in terms of BER
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, as called for by latest
compliance testing
Rapid problem identification
Fast, deep mask testing Fast transmitter mask compliance testing
Jitter Peak Fast, accurate, total jitter estimation and
Jitter Map Fast Jitter decomposition, accurate stress calibration at
Error Location Analysis Determine detailed BER pattern sensitivities, identify
Key Analyzer Specifications
Stressed
Max Bit
Model
Rate
BSA260C 26 Gb/s Opt STR Opt PCIE,
BSA175C 17.5 Gb/s Opt STR Opt PCIE,
BSA125C 12.5 Gb/s Opt STR Opt PCIE,
BSA85C 8.5 Gb/s Opt STR Opt PCIE,
Eye – SJ, RJ,
BUJ, SI
measurement.
the DUT input. Fast, effective solution to determining
PRBS-31 jitter composition with triangulation.
deterministic vs. random BER errors
PCIE Stress
& SSC w/
increased
SJ
XSSC
XSSC
XSSC
XSSC
Output
Rise Time
& Jitter
25 ps,
23 ps typ
RT
(20/80),
<10 ps
pk-pk typ
jitter
Output
Voltage
Range
250 mV
to 2 V
Input
Sensitivity
100 mV
single
ended (typ)
50 mV
differential
(typ)
Input
Rise/Fall
Time/BW
16 ps typ
(10/90),
Equivalent
to
>20 GHz
BW
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Documentation
Documentation
In addition to this Quick Start Guide, the following documents are available:
Online Help
Programmer Online Guide
Optional Applications
Optional analysis capabilities available for BERTScope Analyzers:
ECC Error Correction Coding Emulation Software (included in STR)
F2 F/2 Jitter Generation at 8G (requires STR)
J-MAP Jitter Decomposition Software
JTOL Jitter Tolerance Templates Software (included in STR)
LDA Live Data Analysis Software
MAP Error Mapping Analysis Software (included in STR)
PCISTR PCIe Extended Stress Generation
PL Physical Layer Test Suite Software (included in STR)
PVU PatternVu Equalization Processing Software
SF Symbol Filtering option Software (included in STR)
SLD Stressed Live Data option SW
STR Stressed Signal Generation (Includes options ECC, MAP, PL, XSSC, JTOL, SF)
XSSC Extended Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) & Increased SJ Range (included in STR)
Other Documentation
Your instrument includes PDF files of relevant information:
Remote Control Programmer Guide PDF
Technical Specifications PDF
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Installation
Installation
Standard Accessories
USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
Power cord
3 cables
Optional Accessories
CR125ACBL High performance Delay Matched Cable Set (required for BERTScope Analyzer and
Clock Recovery instrument in SSC applications)
Operating Requirements
Place the instrument on a cart or bench. The instrument should rest on its bottom or rear feet.
An optional rack mounting kit is available. Observe the following clearance requirements and
dimensions:
Top: 0 in (0 mm)
Left and right side: 3 in (76 mm)
Bottom: 0 in (0 mm) standing on feet, flip stands down
Rear: 0 in (0 mm) on rear feet
Width: 15.5 inches (394 mm)
Height: 8.7 inches (220 mm)
Before operating the instrument, verify the ambient temperature: +10° C to +40 °C (+41 °F to
+113 °F)
Preventing ESD
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a concern when handling any electronic equipment. The instrument
is designed with robust ESD protection; however it is still possible that large discharges of static
electricity directly into the signal input may damage the instrument. To avoid damage to the
instrument, use the following techniques to prevent electrostatic discharge to the instrument.
1. Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap
while connecting and disconnecting cables and adapters. The instrument provides a front
panel connection for this purpose.
A direct electrostatic discharge can damage the instrument input. To learn how to
avoid this damage, read the following information.
2. A cable that is left unconnected on a bench can develop a large static charge. Discharge the
static voltage from all cables before connecting them to the instrument or device under test
by momentarily grounding the center conductor of the cable, or by connecting a 50 Ω
termination to one end, prior to attaching the cable to the instrument.
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Configuration
Configuration
Hardware Connectors
Front Panel
In addition to the Clock and Data connectors on the front panel, several hardware connectors are
provided.
At the lower far left is a Chassis Ground connector, and far right, a USB port. Generator connectors
are outlined in blue, and Detector connectors in green; these appear in this order along the bottom
of the front panel:
Generator Detector
External Clock Input Marker TTL Level Input
Jitter Insertion Blank TTL Level Input
Subrate Clock Output Error Output
Trigger Output Trigger Output
The power On/Off button is at the upper right and shows a green light when the unit is powered on.
Below is the adjustment knob, which can be used to scale inputs and to zoom.
Rear Panel
Hardware connectors on the rear panel:
Line Power Pattern Start
USB Port Page Select
COM1 Detect Start
Printer Low Frequency Jitter In
IEEE-488 Low Frequency Sine Jitter Out
LAN Sine Interference Out
VGA 10/100 MHz Reference In
Keyboard/Mouse 10/100 MHz Reference Out
Initial Setup
Connect the power cable to a suitable AC supply
If the included keyboard and mouse are to be used, connect these before
powering on (See Optional Connections).
Press the ‘On’ button
Green illumination should appear on the button.
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Insure proper precautions
Ensure that proper precautions are observed against electrostatic
discharge.
Using suitable high quality coaxial cables with APC3.5 or SMA connectors,
connect to the front panel interfaces as follows:
Connect
‘Clock Output’ to ‘Clock Input’
‘Data Output +’ to ‘Data Input +’
‘Data Output –’ to ‘Data Input –’
The instrument is now connected back-to-back.
Optional Connections
Included keyboard and mouse
Before the instrument is powered on, connect the keyboard and mouse to the ‘Keyboard/Mouse’
USB port on the rear panel of the instrument.
USB socket
The front panel and rear panel USB sockets may be used for memory sticks and other devices.
LAN connection
This may be used for file sharing, printing, and remote control. See the BERTScope Online Help for
more details of setting this up.
IEEE-488
Connect for GPIB control.
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Setting Up a Simple BER Measurement
Setting Up a Simple BER Measurement
NOTES:
The screen is touch-sensitive. Selections may be made by touching on-screen icons, or by using a
keyboard and mouse (if connected).
Navigation between screens is easy – shortcuts to the Pattern Generator
and Error Detector views are available at any time in the Status Bar at the
bottom of the screen.
Like many internet browsers, Forward and Back can also be useful to move
between previously visited screens.
Self Test
The BERTScope Analyzer performs Self Test at startup. Make sure that the
self-test reports all tests passed. (If not, contact Technical Support.) Close
the Self Test Dialog Box.
Setting Up the Pattern Generator
To get started, the only essential action is to switch
the Pattern Generator Outputs On.
Press ‘Outputs On/Off’ at the top of the display.
Customize the Settings
Change Pattern
Change Bit Rate
Change Amplitudes
Setting Up the Error Detector
Press View on the Control Console and select ‘Detector’ from the
menu.
Press ‘Auto Align’ at the top of the display. A dialog box will open
offering
to calibrate now – click ‘Yes.’
You should see a Results Screen like the one below, saying the
operation was successful, with other useful information.
Press Run.
You should now be measuring BER.
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Troubleshooting Information
If the instrument does not behave as described here, some common areas to look for are:
Does the Error Detector say “Unstable Clock”?
Check that the Pattern Generator has its clock outputs switched on (press ‘Outputs On/Off’).
Check that there is a good coax connection between the Generator Clock output (either + or –)
and the Error Detector Clock Input.
Check that the Pattern Generator clock still has the internal clock source selected, rather than
external.
Check that the Clock Input termination is set to the same termination as the Generator’s clock
output.
Does the Error Detector say “No Sync”?
Check that the Pattern Generator Data Outputs are switched on (press ‘Outputs On/Off’).
Check that the Pattern Generator is set to a simple PRBS pattern, and that the Detector is set to
Auto-Pattern to automatically recognize any PRBS pattern.
Check that the Error Detector Data Input termination is set to the same termination as the
Generator output setting.
Check that the Error Detector Data Input is set to Differential input.
Additional Measurements
Eye Diagram
Press View
Press Auto Center
Press Run
BER Contour
Press View
Press Run
Jitter Peak, Q-Factor
Easiest once you have the BERTScope Detector auto-aligned.
Press View, then select Jitter Peak or Q-Factor
Press Run
In each case, the instrument will automatically scale the image to fit the screen.
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Other Useful Information
Accessing File Manager, LAN, printer settings, etc.
Touch View and select System.
Shutting down the instrument
Press the front panel power button or touch the Shutdown soft key.
In each case, a dialog box will appear, asking “Are you sure you want to shut down the system?”
Touch Yes.
Wait for the instrument to shut down before
disconnecting power.
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Reference
Reference
Operating System Restore
The BERTScope Analyzer contains an operating system restore file in a separate partition of the hard
drive. Use this file to restore the instrument operating system.
CAUTION
1. Restart the instrument. During the boot-up process you will see the following message at
2. Repeatedly press the F5 key until the Acronis True Image Tool opens. There is a 15-second
3. Touch Restore.
4. In the Confirmation dialog box, touch Yes to restore the instrument operating system, or No
5. If you have not already done so, go to the Tektronix Web site to download the application
Using the restore process reformats the hard drive and reinstalls the operating system.
All saved data is lost. If possible, save important files to external media before
performing a system restore.
the top of the screen:
Acronis Loader …
Press F5 to start the Acronis Startup Recovery Manager.
delay after the message appears until the instrument proceeds with normal instrument
startup. If the instrument does not open the Acronis application, power off the instrument,
then power on the instrument and try again.
to exit the restore process. The restore process takes approximately 30 minutes; the actual
time depends on the instrument configuration.
software (www.tektronix.com/software) and follow the instructions to install the software
for your instrument.
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Product Specifications
PC Related
Display ............................................................................................................. TFT Touch Screen
640 x 480 VGA
Touch Sensor ..................................................................................................... Analog Resistive
Processor ................................................................................................................ Pentium® P4
1.5 GHz or greater
Hard Disk ........................................................................................................ 160 GB or greater
DRAM ....................................................................................................................................1 GB
Operating System ............................................................................. Windows® XP Professional
Remote Control ..................................................................................... IEEE-488 (GPIB), TCP/IP
Network Connection ........................................................................... 100 base T Ethernet LAN
Mouse, Keyboard, Storage Devices ................................................................................. USB 2.0
Physical
Power........................................................................................................................ 460 W Max.
Voltage ................................................................................................... 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Fuse ........................................................................ 5A, 250 V, 5 mm x 20 mm, fast blow
Weight ........................................................................................ 25 kg (55 lbs), instrument only
34.5 kg (76 lbs), shipping
Dimensions .................................................................................................... 22 cm (8.75 in) H
39.4 cm (15.5 in) W
52 cm (20.375 in) D
x
x
Environmental
Warm-Up Time .......................................................................................................... 20 minutes
Operating Temperature Range .......................................................................... +10 °C to +40 °C
Humidity ............................................................................ Non-condensing at 40 °C, 15 to 95%
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Index
Index
A
Accessories
Optional .................................................................... 5
Standard ................................................................... 5
Applications .................................................................. 4
B
Back-to-Back Setup ...................................................... 7
C
Compliance .................................................................. iv
EMC Compliance .................................................... iv
Environmental Considerations ................................ vi
Safety Compliance ................................................... v
Configuration ................................................................ 6
Back-to-Back Setup.................................................. 7
Hardware Connectors ............................................... 6
Optional Connections ............................................... 7
Customize Settings
Change Amplitudes .................................................. 8
Change Bit Rate ....................................................... 8
Change Pattern ......................................................... 8
D
Documentation ............................................................. 4
Other ......................................................................... 4
E
Environmental Considerations
End-of-Life Handling .............................................. vi
Error Detector ............................................................... 8
ESD Prevention ............................................................ 5
F
Features, Key ................................................................ 2
Features and Benefits ............................................... 3
Fuse Specification....................................................... 12
H
Hardware Connecters
Front Panel ............................................................... 6
Rear Panel ................................................................ 6
I
Installation .................................................................... 5
Accessories ............................................................... 5
Operating Requirements ........................................... 5
Preventing ESD ........................................................ 5
Set Up a Simple Measurement ................................. 8
L
LAN Setup .................................................................. 10
M
Measurements
BER Contour ............................................................ 9
Eye Diagram ............................................................. 9
Jitter Peak ................................................................. 9
Q-Factor .................................................................... 9
O
Operating System Restore ........................................... 11
Optional Applications ................................................... 4
Options
Accessories ............................................................... 5
Analysis Capabilities ................................................ 4
P
Pattern Generator .......................................................... 8
Power
Power On .................................................................. 6
Specification ........................................................... 12
System Shutdown ................................................... 10
Printer Setup ................................................................ 10
R
Remote Control PDF ..................................................... 4
S
Safety ............................................................................ ii
Environmental Considerations ................................. vi
General Safety Summary .......................................... ii
Preventing ESD ........................................................ 5
Safety Compliance .................................................... v
Symbols and Terms ................................................ iii
Self Test ........................................................................ 8
Setup
Customize Settings ................................................... 8
Error Detector ........................................................... 8
File Manager ........................................................... 10
LAN ........................................................................ 10
Pattern Generator ...................................................... 8
Printer ..................................................................... 10
Self Test .................................................................... 8
Shutdown .................................................................... 10
Specifications
Environmental ........................................................ 12
Key Analyzer Specifications .................................... 3
PC Related .............................................................. 12
Physical ................................................................... 12
T
Technical Specifications PDF ....................................... 4
Troubleshooting
No Sync .................................................................... 9
Operating System Restore ...................................... 11
Unstable Clock ......................................................... 9
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