Tektronix DTG5078, DTG5274 User Manual

User Manual

DTG5078 & DTG5274 Data Timing Generators

071-1281-01 Volume 1 of 2

This document supports firmware version 1.0.14 and above.

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WARRANTY

Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective during its warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

This warranty applies only to products returned to the designated Tektronix depot or the Tektronix authorized representative from which the p roduct was originally purchased. For products returned to other locations, Customer will be assessed an applicable service charge. The preceding limitation shall not apply within the European Economic Area, where products may be returned for warranty service to the nearest designated service depot regardless of the place of purchase.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must provide the applicable office of Tektronix or its authorized representative with notice 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 or its representative, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix or its representative shall pay for the return of the product to Customer. Customer shall be responsible for paying any associated taxes or duties.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty:

a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel o ther than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or

service the product;

b) to repair dam age resulting from imp roper use or connection to incompatible equipment;

c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies or consumables;

d) to repair 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; or

e) to repair damage or malfunction resu lting from f ailure to perf orm user maintenan c e and cleaning at the

frequency and as prescribed in the user manual (if applicable).

THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF

ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’

RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS

VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Getting Started

General Safety Summ ary v...................................

Preface vii...................................................

About This Manual vii...............................................

Related Manuals and Online Documents viii..............................

Contacting Tektronix ix.............................................

Product Description 1--1........................................

Models 1--1........................................................

Key Features 1--1....................................................

Mainframe and Output Module Configuration 1--3.........................

Product Software 1--3................................................

Software Upgrade 1--4................................................

Installation 1--5...............................................

Unpacking 1--5......................................................

Checking the Environment Requirements 1--6.............................

Output Module 1--7..................................................

Connecting to a Network 1--8..........................................

Connecting Peripherals 1--9............................................

Powering On the Data Timing Gener ator 1--1 0.............................

Setting up Windows 2000 1--11..........................................

Shutting Down the Data Timing Generator 1-- 12............................

Creating an Emergency Rescue Disk 1--14.................................

Backing Up User Files 1--16............................................

Installing Software 1--16...............................................

Accessories & Options 1--17......................................

Options 1--17........................................................

Accessories 1--19.....................................................

Operating Basics

Operating Basics 2--1..........................................

Front Panel Controls 2--1..............................................

Front Panel Connectors 2--5...........................................

Rear Panel Connectors 2--7............................................

Display Area and Application Windows 2--10..............................

Using the Menu System 2--37...........................................

Data Structure

Data Structure 3--1............................................

Internal Pattern Data 3 --1..............................................

Grouping and Channel Assignment 3--5..................................

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Table of Contents

Tutorials

Index

List of Figures

Tutor i als 4- -1.................................................

Tutorial 1: Pulse Generator Mode 4--4...................................

Tutorial 2: Data Generator Mode 4--14....................................

Tutorial 3: Creating a Sequence 4--31.....................................

Figure 1--1: Locations of peripheral connectors on rear panel 1--9.....

Figure 1--2: Principal power switch and AC power connector 1--10.....

Figure 1--3: On/Standby switch location 1--10.......................

Figure 2--1: Front panel controls 2--2.............................

Figure 2--2: Front panel connectors 2--5...........................

Figure 2--3: Rear panel connectors 2--7............................

Figure 2--4: Screen elements just after the power on 2--10.............

Figure 2--5: Toolbar 2--15........................................

Figure 2--6: Status bar 2--16......................................

Figure 2--7: Channel Group window 2--17..........................

Figure 2--8: Blocks window 2--18..................................

Figure 2--9: Data-Listing window 2--20.............................

Figure 2--10: Data-Waveform window 2--22.........................

Figure 2--11: Level window 2--24..................................

Figure 2--12: Timing window (Data Generator mode) 2--26............

Figure 2--13: Time Base window 2--28..............................

Figure 2--14: Sequence window 2--30..............................

Figure 2--15: Subsequence window 2--32...........................

Figure 2--16: Jitter G eneration window 2--34........................

Figure 2--17: DC Output window 2--35.............................

Figure 2--18: Menu selection 2--37.................................

Figure 2--19: Window operation 1: Time Base window 2--38...........

Figure 2--20: Window operation 2: Timing window 2--39..............

Figure 2--21: Window operation 3: Data-Listing window 2--40.........

Figure 2--22: Window operation 4: Channel Group window 2--42......

Figure 2--23: Window operation 5: Sequence window 2--43............

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Figure 3--1: Channels, groups, blocks and channel assignment 3--1....

Figure 3--2: Concept of data and window 3--4......................

Figure 3--3: Channel assignment 3--5.............................

Figure 3--4: Channel Group window 3--6..........................

Figure 4--1: Confirming Offline mode 4--1.........................

Figure 4--2: Select the online mode 4--2............................

Figure 4--3: Time Base window (Pulse Generator mode) 4--4..........

Figure 4--4: Level window (Pulse G enerator mode) 4--5..............

Figure 4--5: Timing window (Pulse Generator mode) 4--9............

Figure 4--6: Blocks window 4--14..................................

Figure 4--7: Channel Group window 4--15..........................

Figure 4--8: Data-Listing window 4--19.............................

Figure 4--9: Edit menu and View menu 4--19........................

Figure 4--10: View by Channel and View by Group 4--21..............

Figure 4--11: Timing window 4--28................................

Figure 4--12: SubBinary and SubWalking subsequences 4--33.........

Figure 4--13: Main sequence 4--36.................................

Figure 4--14: Flowchart 4--37.....................................

List of Tables

Table 1--1: DTG5000 series key features 1--2......................

Table 1--2: Operating requirements 1--7..........................

Table 1--3: Additional connection information 1--9.................

Table 1--4: Instrument options 1--17...............................

Table 1--5: Power cord options 1--17..............................

Table 1--6: Language options 1--18................................

Table 1--7: Standard accessories 1--19.............................

Table 1 --8: Optional accessories 1--20..............................

Table 2--1: Control box menus 2--11...............................

Table 2--2: File menus 2--11......................................

Table 2--3: View menus 2--12.....................................

Table 2--4: Settings menus 2--13..................................

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Table 2--5: System menus 2--13...................................

Table 2--6: Options menu 2--14...................................

Table 2--7: Help me nus 2--14.....................................

Table 2--8: Status Bar 2--16......................................

Table 2--9: Edit menus for Channel Group window 2--17.............

Table 2--10: Setup items for Blocks window 2--19....................

Table 2--11: Edit menus for Blocks window 2--19....................

Table 2--12: Edit menus for Data-Listing window 2--21...............

Table 2--13: Edit menus for Data-Waveform window 2--22............

Table 2--14: Setup items for Level window 2--24.....................

Table 2--15: Edit menus for Level window 2--25.....................

Table 2--16: Setup items for Timing window 2--26...................

Table 2--17: Edit menus for Timing window 2--27...................

Table2--18:SetupitemsforTimeBasewindow 2--28................

Table 2--19: Setup items for Sequence window 2--30.................

Table 2--20: Edit menus for Sequence window 2--31.................

Table 2--21: Setup items for Subsequence window 2--32..............

Table 2--22: Edit menus for Subsequence window 2--33..............

Table 2 --23: Setup items for Jitter Generation window 2--34..........

Table 2--24: Setup items for DC Output window 2--35................

Table 2--25: Edit menus for DC output window 2--36................

Table 2--26: Key operations 2--47.................................

Table 4--1: Main sequence 4--35..................................

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General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

To Avoid Fire or

Personal Injury

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.

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.

The common terminal is at ground potential. Do not connect the common terminal to elevated voltages.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.

Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

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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Symbols and Terms

Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.

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.

Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:

WARNING

High Voltage

Protective Ground

(Earth) Terminal

CAUTION

Refer to Manual

Double

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Preface

About This Manual

This is the user manual (volume 1) for the DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator. It covers the following information:

H Describes the capabilities of the data timing generator, how to install it and

reinstall its software.

H Provides tutorials to familiarize the user with two basic operation modes.

The pulse generator mode and data generator mode.

H Lists standard and optional accessories and instrument options available for

the data timing generator.

This manual is composed of the following sections:

H The Getting Started shows you how to configure and install your data timing

generator and provides instrument options and accessories list.

H The Operating Basics describes the data timing generator instrument

controls including rear panel connectors. It also provides information on the data timing generator screen elements.

H The Data Structure describes the concept of data timing generator pattern

data.

H The Tutorials provides simplified application examples, which show you

how to create/edit the pattern data.

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Contacting Tektronix

Preface

Phone 1-800-833-9200*

Address Tektronix, Inc.

Department or name (if known) 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive P.O. Box 500 Beaverton, OR 97077 USA

Web site www.tektronix.com

Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1*

Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2*

Technical support Email: techsupport@tektronix.com

1-800-833-9200, select option 3*

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.

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Product Description

This section describes the DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generators and their options. Following this description are two subsections:

H Installation shows you how to configure and install the data timing

generator, as well as how to reinstall the system software included with the product.

H Accessories & Options lists the standard and optional accessories for this

product.

Models

This manual supports the following data timing generators:

H DTG5078 Data Timing Generator

H DTG5274 Data Timing Generator

The differences between the data timing generators will be called out when necessary; otherwise, the material applies to all data timing generators. The word “data timing generator” refers to both products.

Key Features

The DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator is a high speed/multichannel signal generator which creates a wide range of digital timing signals. The products are designed to generate a data pattern for standard and nonstandard pulses necessary for functional tests or characterization of legacy devices (TTL, CMOS, ECL) as well as the latest devices (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.

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Product Description

Table 1--1: DTG5000 series key features

DTG5078 DTG5274

Maximum clock

750 MHz/750 Mb/s 2.7GHz /2.7 Gb/s frequency/ Maximum data rate

Number of slot 8 (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H) 4 (A, B, C, and D)

Pattern length 240 to 8,000,000 words/channel 960 to 32,000,000 words/channel

Block size

1 1 to 4 (depends on Vector Rate) granularity

Sequence steps 1 to 8,000 steps 1 to 8,000 steps

Sequence

1 to 65,536 or Infinite 1 to 65,536 or Infinite repeat counter

Data Generator

Slot A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H Slot A, B, C, and D

Mode

Data format Slot A to D NRZ, RZ, and R1 Slot A to D NRZ, RZ, and R1

Slot E to H NRZ

Data rate NRZ 50 kb/s to 750 Mb/s NRZ 50 kb/s to 2.7 Gb/s

RZ and R1 50 kb/s to 375 Mb/s RZ and R1 50 kb/s to 1.35 Gb/s

Channel addition Slot A, B, C, and D Slot A, B, C, and D

Jitter generation Channel 1 of slot A Channel 1 of slot A

Lead delay

1ps 0.2 ps resolution

Trail delay

5ps 5ps resolution

Pulse width

5 ps (slot A, B, C, and D) 5 ps (slot A, B, C, and D) resolution

Pulse Generator

Slot A, B, C, and D Slot A, B, C, and D

Mode

Clock frequency 50 kHz to 375 MHz 50kHzto1.35GHz

Output Module

Number of channel

Amplitude (50 Ω) 3.5 V

Amplitude

DTGM10 DTGM20 DTGM30 DT GM 10 DTGM20 DTGM30

4 4 2 2of4

(CH1, CH2)

10 V

p-p

3.5 V

p-p

1.25 V

2.5 V

p-p

3.5 V

10 V

p-p

2of4 (CH1, CH2)

3.5 V

p-p

(1 MΩ)

Rise time/fall time at 1 Vp-p

<540 ps

(variable)

<340 ps (variable)

<110 ps <540 ps

(variable)

<340 ps

(variable) into 50 Ω (20% to 80%)

Master-Slave Up to three (one Master, two Slaves) Up to two (one Master, one Slave)

1.25 V

p-p

2.5 V

p-p

<110 ps

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Mainframe and Output Module Configuration

The DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator offers card modular system. Three types of the output modules can be combined in any combination. Each module can be inserted into any slot. 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. Only CH1 and CH2 can be used.

H Slot E, F, G, and H are not available in the Pulse Generator mode.

H Available data formats are different:

H NRZ, RZ, R1 (Slot A, B, C, and D)

H NRZ (Slot E, F, G, and H)

Product Description

Product Software

The data timing generator includes the following software:

H The system software, which includes a specially configured version of

Windows 2000, comes preinstalled on the data timing generator. Windows 2000 is the operating system on which the user-interface application of this product runs, and provides an open desktop for you to install other compatible applications.

NOTE. Do not attempt to substitute any version of Windows that is not specifically provided by Tektronix for use with this instrument.

H The DTG5000 Software comes preinstalled on the data t iming generator.

This software, runs on Windows 2000, is the data timing generator application. This software starts automatically when the data timing generator is powered on, and provides the user interface (UI) and all other instrument control functions. You can also minimize the data timing generator application.

H The product software runs not only on the data timing generator

mainframe, but also on the general PC. When the software runs on the data timing generator mainframe, it is called the Online mode. While running on the PC, it is called the Offline mode. In the Offline mode, it is possible to create and edit the pattern data and set the output parameters.

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H The DTG5000 Configuration Utility comes preinstalled on the data timing

generator. This software, running on Windows 2000, is used for setting up the system configurat ions for the DTG5000 Software. This software controls the Master operation, Master/Slave operation, Online/Offline operation, and so forth.

NOTE. When you use the DTG5000 software with the offline mode, you must also install the DTG5000 Configuration Utility into your PC.

H The Readme file contains release notes and updates that could not be

included in other product documentation.

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 ix in the Preface section for web site information.

Software Upgrade

Tektronix may offer software upgrade kits for the data timing generator. Contact your Tektronix service representative for more information (see Contacting Tektronix on page ix).

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Installation

This section covers installation of the data timing generator, addressing the following topics:

H Unpacking on page 1--5

H Checking the Environment Requirements on page 1--6

H Output Module on page 1--7

H Connecting to a Network on page 1--8

H Connecting Peripherals on page 1--9

H Powering On the Data Timing Generator on page 1--10

H Setting up Windows 2000 on page 1--11

H Shutting Down the Data Timing Generator on page 1--12

H Creating an Emergency Rescue Disk on page 1--14

H Backing Up User Files on page 1--16

Unpacking

H Installing Software on page 1--16

CAUTION. Be sure to create your emergency rescue disk as described on page 1--14. You may need that disk if you ever need to reinstall Windows 2000 from the data timing generator hard drive.

Verify that you have received all of the parts of your data timing generator. The packing list shows the standard accessories that you should find in the shipping carton. The output modules are not shipped within the mainframe carton. You should also verify that you have:

H The correct power cord for your geographical area

H Two compact discs that include copies of the software installed on the data

timing generator and additional support software that may be useful to you. Store the product software in a safe location where you can easily retrieve it.

H Recovery disk for Windows (R) 2000 Professional

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H DTG5000 Series Product Software

NOTE. The certificate of authenticity (Windows 2000 licence agreement) is attached to your data timing generator. This certificate proves your ownership of the Windows operating system in your mainframe. Without this certificate, you might have to purchase a new Windows license if the hard disk in your mainframe ever needs rebuilding or replacement.

H All the standard and optional accessories that you ordered

H Output module(s) you ordered

Remember to fill out and send in the customer registration card. The registration card is packaged with this manual.

Checking the Environment Requirements

Read this section before attempting any installation procedures. This section describes site considerations and power requirements for your data timing generator.

Site Considerations

The data timing generator is designed to operate on a bench in the normal position (on the bottom feet). For proper cooling, at least three inches (7.62 cm) of clearance is required on both sides of the data timing generator, and the bottom requires the clearance provided by the mainframe feet.

If you operate the data timing generator in the Master-Slave mode, you can stack up to two mainframes.

CAUTION. To avoid damage to the mainframe, always close the bottom stands when you stack the mainframes.

Using a cart is not recommended when you stack the mainframes. Doing so could result in serious damage to the cart or mainframes.

Do not operate the mainframe while it rests on its left side feet. Always place the mainframe in the normal position (on the bottom feet) while the mainframe powered-on.

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Operating Requirements

Output Module

Table 1--2 shows general operating requirements for the data timing generator. For more information, refer to Technical Reference for Performance Verification & Specifications. It covers power source, temperature, humidity and altitude information.

Table 1--2: Operating requirements

Item Description

Operating temperature +10_Cto+40_C

Operating relative humidity 20% to 80% (No condensation)

Operating altitude 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

Installing the Output

Module

The DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator mainframe and output module(s) are shipped separately. At least one output module must be installed in the mainframe slot to operate properly.

Three types of output modules can be combined in any combination. Each module can be inserted in any slot. There are functional differences between slot A to D and slot E to H. (Refer to Mainframe and Output Configuration on page 1--3.) It is recommended that slot A should be used when only one output module is installed in the mainframe slot.

To install the output module, first power off the mainframe using the front panel On/Standby switch.

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CAUTION. To prevent damage to the output module or mainframe, never install or remove the output module when the mainframe is powered on.

Avoid touching the board surface or connectors of the output module with your fingers when you handle the module.

Attach the blank panel to the mainframe module slot(s) when the output module(s) are not installed.

If the output module is not in use for a long time, attach the connector caps and SMA terminations (DTGM30) to the output module and then store the output module in the shipping carton. The connector caps and SMA terminations are provided with your output module.

1. Verify that the data timing generator mainframe is not powered on.

2. Remove the blank panel from the mainframe slot.

3. Place the output module in a compartment.

4. Gently push the output module into the slot with firm pressure.

5. Once the module is seated, tighten the two screws to secure the module to

Removing the Output

Module

Verify that the data timing generator mainframe is not powered on.

1. Loosen the two screws.

2. Grasp the right and left screws and slowly pull the module out of the

3. Attach a blank panel to the slot.

Connecting to a Network

You can connect the data timing generator to a network to enable printing, file sharing, internet access, and other communications functions. In the MasterSlave mode, the slave mainframe is controlled by the Master-mainframe connection between the mainframes. Before you use the Master-Slave mode, connect each mainframe to a network. Refer to page 2--9 for more information explaining Master-Slave connections. Also see Figure 2--3:Rear panel connections.

the mainframe.

mainframe slot.

1--8

Connect the network cable to the mainframes before power-on.

For more information on the Master-Slave operation, refer to DTG5000 Series User Manual, volume 2.

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Connecting Peripherals

Installation

The peripheral connections are the same as those you would make on a personal computer. The connection points are shown in Figure 1--1. See Table 1--3 for additional connection information.

CAUTION. To avoid product damage, power off the data timing generator or place the data timing generator in Standby power mode before installing any accessories except a USB mouse or a USB keyboard to the mainframe connectors. (You can connect or disconnect USB devices while powering on the mainframe.) See Powering Off the Data Timing Generator on page 1--12.

LAN

VGA monitor

CD-ROM drive

USB

GPIB

COM

Mouse

Keyboard

Figure 1--1: Locations of peripheral connectors on rear panel

Table 1--3: Additional connection information

Item Description

Monitor If you use an external monitor with the data timing generator

mainframe screen, the resolution of the external monitor is fixed to 800 x 600. If you select the external monitor only, high resolution display can be possible. You can set the resolution by using the Windows 2000 control panel.

Printer If you connect the printer directly to the data timing generator,

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connect the 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.

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Powering On the Data Timing Generator

Follow these steps to power on the data timing generator. Refer to page 1--11 for Windows 2000 setup.

1. Connect the proper power cord from the rear panel power connector to the power system.

Switch

AC power connector

Figure 1--2: Principal power switch and AC power connector

NOTE. Connect the keyboard, mouse and other accessories before applying power to the product.

2. Turn on the principal power switch at the rear panel. (See Figure 1--2 for switch location.)

3. Push the front panel On/Standby switch to power on the data timing generator (see Figure 1--3 for the switch location).

On/Standby

Switch

1--10

Figure 1--3: On/Standby switch location

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Setting up Windows 2000

You need to set up the Windows 2000 when you first power on the data timing generator.

NOTE. Connect the keyboard and mouse before powering on the mainframe when you set up the Windows 2000.

1. Attach the standard accessory USB mouse and USB keyboard to the data

2. Push the front panel On/Standby switch to power on the mainframe.

3. The Windows 2000 setup wizard appears on the data timing generator

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Installation

timing generator mainframe. Three USB connector ports are equipped with the mainframe (two on the rear panel and one on the front right side).

screen.

5. When Your Product Key dialog box appears, enter the bar code number which is located at the rear panel of mainframe.

6. Click Next button to display Date and Time Settings dialog box.

7. Confirm that the Date and Time Settings information is correct, and the click Next button.

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.

H User name: Administrator

H Password: dtg5000

If you want to add the user name, or want to change the password, always use the Control Panel -- > Users and Passwords. For more information, consult Windows 2000 Help.

NOTE. If you connect a second or third DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator to the network, use different computer names for additional mainframes.

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Shutting Down the Data Timing Generator

When you push the front-panel On/Standby switch, the data timing generator starts a shutdown process (including a Windows shutdown) to preserve settings. This action removes power from most circuitry in the data timing generator. Avoid using the rear panel power switch or disconnecting the line cord to power off the mainframe.

The DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator runs on Windows 2000, the shut down process is similar to a PC.

There are three ways to shut down the mainframe:

H Push the On/Standby switch

H Select the Windows Start menu, and then select Shut Down...

H Select the File menu from the DTG5000 software, then select Shutdown.

When the data timing generator settings were not changed. When the DTG5000 software is not running, or if the data timing generator settings have not changed since the mainframe start-up, the shut down process closes all the programs on Windows then restores the settings. The power is automatically shut off.

When the data timing generator settings were changed. If the DTG5000 Series 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.

H Select Yes to specify the file name and location, and then select OK to

continue the shut down process.

H Select No without saving the setup file and continue the shut down process.

H Select Cancel to abort shut down process and to return to the DTG5000 soft-

ware.

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If you do not select the options within five seconds, Windows forces to terminate the 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.

The DTG5000 software is waiting for the information about whether the user wants to save the setup information. In this case, Windows cannot terminate the DTG5000 software.

H Select End Now to continue the shut down process without saving the setup

file.

H Select Cancel to return to the DTG5000 software.

In all cases, select End Now to exit all the Windows programs while preserving the current Windows setting. This shuts off the power to the mainframe.

To completely remove the power from the data timing generator, perform the shutdown described above. Shut off the principal power switch at the rear panel, and then disconnect the power cord from the mainframe.

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NOTE. If you push the front panel On/Standby switch for more than four seconds, the data timing generator power is forced to be shut off.

Do not attempt to push the rear panel principal power switch before shutting down the mainframe properly.

Creating an Emergency Rescue Disk

Now that you have completed the basic installation process, you should create an emergency rescue disk that you can use to restart your data timing generator in case of a major hardware or software failure.

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.

The emergency rescue disk contains basic files to restart your data timing generator. Follow these steps to create the emergency rescue disk:

1. Log on the mainframe with the administrator name. Refer to page 1--11.

2. Click the Windows Start button, select Program -- > Accessories -- > System Tools -- > Backup. The following dialog box appears.

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3. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive, and then click Emergency Repair Disk.

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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.

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7. Click OK, then remove the floppy disk and store it at a safe place.

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Backing Up User Files

You should always back up your user files on a regular basis. Use the Back Up tool to back up files stored on the hard disk. The Back Up tool is located in the System Tools folder in the Accessories folder.

1. Log on the mainframe with the administrator name. Refer to page 1--11.

2. Click the Windows Start button, select Program -- > Accessories -- > System Tools -- > Backup.

3. Click Backup Wizard.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. The backup tool allows you to select your backup media and to select the

files and folders that you want to back up. Use the Windows online help for information on using the Backup tool. You can back up to the floppy drive or to a third-party storage device.

Installing Software

System Diagnostics

The data timing generator mainframe ships with the product software installed, so only perform the reinstallation if it becomes necessary. For more information on the software reinstallation, refer to the User Manual, volume 2.

In case of instrument problems, you may wish to run the system diagnostics. See the related manual (Technical Reference for Performance Verification and Specifications) for more information on self tests and system diagnostics.

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Table of Contents

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Preface

About This Manual

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Product Description

Models

Key Features

Mainframe and Output Module Configuration

Product Software

Software Upgrade

Installation

Unpacking

Checking the Environment Requirements

Output Module

Connecting to a Network

Connecting Peripherals

Powering On the Data Timing Generator

Setting up Windows 2000

Shutting Down the Data Timing Generator

Creating an Emergency Rescue Disk

Backing Up User Files

Installing Software