Tektronix BSAUSB3 User manual

used later in the Windows PC Software procedure.
Record the IP address of the SigTest application; it is

5.

allow communication to the SigTest application.
This software must be running on the oscilloscope to
Load the SigTest Server software on the oscilloscope.

4.

oscilloscope.
Load the SigTest application software on the

3.

PC Software procedure.
Record the IP address; it is used later in the Windows

2.

communication between the instruments.
software must be running on the oscilloscope to allow
Load Visa Socket Gateway on the oscilloscope. This

1.

Oscilloscope Software

be loaded on a separate PC.
application software. The USB Automation software should
The BERTScope and oscilloscope must be loaded with

Load and Configure the Software and Drivers

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port on your computer.
Connect the other end of the cable into the Ethernet
Insert a third Ethernet cable into the Ethernet Switch.

3.

Connect the other end of the cable into the oscilloscope.
Insert another Ethernet cable into the Ethernet Switch.

2.

Connect the other end of the cable into the BERTScope.
Insert an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet Switch.

1.

on the rear panels of the equipment:
Ethernet cables, make the following Ethernet connections
can use your internal Ethernet network instead. Using 3
The setup described here uses an Ethernet switch, but you

Make the Ethernet Connections

connector on the Clock Recovery Unit.
Connect the other end of the cable into any USB-A
Insert the B end of a USB cable into the DPP Unit.

3.

other end of the cable into the BERTScope.
connector on the Clock Recovery Unit. Connect the
Insert the B end of a USB cable into the USB-B

2.

USB-A connector on the Clock Recovery Unit.
Switch. Connect the other end of the cable into any
Insert the B end of a USB cable into the Instrument

1.

connections on the rear panels of the equipment:
hub. Using 3 USB A–B cables, make the following USB
This setup uses the Clock Recovery Unit as the USB

Make the USB Connections

(Optional) USB Receiver Testing MOI

the controller instead of a PC, it is not recommended.
Note: Although the BERTScope or oscilloscope can be used as
(Recommended) PC w/Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 OS.

search SigTest tool)
SigTest tool (application software downloadable from USB.org;

BSAUSB3, and BSASWITCH.
drivers, control panel and socket server, manual, BSAUSB31,
from www.tektronix.com); includes switch control software and
USB Receiver Testing Application software (downloadable

(3) USB cables, A–B, (standard accessories with the equipment)

(3) Ethernet cables

Ethernet switch,10/100 Mbps minimum

DPO/DSA/MSO71604C or above oscilloscope

BSA BERTScope C model, with option SF and STR installed

DPP125 Digital Pre-emphasis Processor unit

CR125A Clock Recovery Unit (or equivalent)

BSASWITCH Tektronix Instrument Switch

complete these procedures.
You need the equipment and software listed below to

Required Equipment

oscilloscope or BERTScope, but is not recommended).
your PC (this software can instead be loaded on the
Load and configure the USB Automation software on

6.

www.tektronix.com).
(download the latest BERTScope software from
Load and configure the BERTScope software

5.

Load and configure the oscilloscope software.

4.

Make the Ethernet connections.

3.

Make the USB connections.

2.

documentation from www.tektronix.com.
Download the latest BSAUSB software and

1.

are presented:
The following procedures should be done in the order they

setup are shown at the end of the procedures.
instrument front-panel connections for a typical USB test
connected and the software and drivers installed. The
Use this document to get your BERTScope hardware

Overview

Installation Instructions

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USB Receiver Testing Application
BSAUSB

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and then click Download.
files in the lower half of the Start Connect window,
USB testing, check all of the boxes for the data pattern
If the BERTScope is being used for the first time for

8.

bottom of the window change to green when connected.
Click Connect for all four entries. The red tabs at the

7.

Windows PC Software setup procedure.
Record the IP address; it is used later in the

c.

Select TCP-IP.

b.

Client.
Click start > Programs > BERTScope > Remote

a.

Enable the Remote Client on the BERTScope:

3.

appears.
Click Start Connect. The Start Connect window

6.

for both the oscilloscope and SigTest server.
Enter the oscilloscope IP address in the Address fields

5.

for both the BERTScope and for the Switch.
Enter the BERTScope IP address in the Address fields

4.

address as instructed in steps 4 and 5.
Open the window for each instrument and enter the IP

3.

Preferences > Equipment.
Once installed, open the application and click

2.

any later versions of the USB Automation Software.

NOTE.

up and using other test configurations.
manual. The manual also includes information about setting
and other equipment required for this setup, see your user
setup are shown. For details about the fixtures, adapters,
The SuperSpeed signal connections for a typical USB test

Typical Test Setup

Check with your Tektronix Sales Representative for

Install the USB Automation Software on the PC.

1.

Software on an external PC or laptop computer.
For best system performance, load the USB Automation

Windows PC Software

to:” when it connects to the Instrument Switch.

The Switch Control window displays “Connected

Instrument Switch.
the BERTScope to allow communication with the

The Switch Control Software must be running on

Install the Switch Control Software on the BERTScope.

2.

after the BERTScope Main Window displays.
instrument switch, but do not power on the DPP until
Power on the Clock Recovery unit, BERTScope, and

1.

BERTScope Software