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LPD64 6 Series Low Profile Digitizer

Installation and Safety Manual

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LPD64 6 Series Low Profile Digitizer

Installation and Safety Manual

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Contacting Tektronix

Tektronix, Inc.

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For product information, sales, service, and technical support:

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In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.

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Worldwide, visit www.tek.com to find contacts in your area.

Important safety information ................................................................................................................................ iii

General safety summary ................................................................................................................................ iii

Service safety summary ................................................................................................................................. v

Terms in the manual ...................................................................................................................................... vi

Terms on the product .................................................................................................................................... vi

Symbols on the product ................................................................................................................................. vi

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

Key features .................................................................................................................................................. vii

Related documents ...................................................................................................................................... viii

Installing your instrument

Check shipped accessories ........................................................................................................................... 1

Operating requirements ................................................................................................................................. 1

Input signal requirements ............................................................................................................................... 2

Installing the instrument in a rack ................................................................................................................... 2

Secure (lock) the instrument .......................................................................................................................... 4

Powering the instrument ................................................................................................................................ 4

Check that the instrument passes power-on self tests ................................................................................... 5

Connecting signals to the instrument ............................................................................................................. 5

Getting acquainted with your instrument

Front panel controls and connections, LPD64 ............................................................................................... 7

Rear panel connections ................................................................................................................................. 8

M.2 drive access ............................................................................................................................................ 9

The graphical user interface ......................................................................................................................... 10

Configure the instrument

Set the time zone and clock readout format ................................................................................................. 11

Download and install the latest instrument firmware .................................................................................... 12

Run Signal Path Compensation (SPC) ........................................................................................................ 13

Connect to a network (LAN) ......................................................................................................................... 13

Remote access from a Web browser (standard instrument) ........................................................................ 14

Operating basics

Operating basics ......................................................................................................................................... 17

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Table of Contents

Maintenance

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 19

Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

Performance verification interval and adjustment ........................................................................................ 19

Replaceable parts list ................................................................................................................................... 19

EMC Safety and environmental compliance

Compliance Information ............................................................................................................................... 23

EMC compliance .................................................................................................................................... 23

Safety compliance .................................................................................................................................. 24

Environmental compliance ..................................................................................................................... 25

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Important safety information

This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.

To safely perform service on this product, see the Service safety summary that follows the General safety summary.

General safety summary

Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.

This product shall be used in accordance with local and national codes. For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to

the safety precautions specified in this manual. The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only. Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment. Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly. This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages. Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed. 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. When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

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. Do not use the

provided power cord for other products.

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. Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.

Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.

Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source. Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be suitable for the product.

Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product. Do not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest rated individual component of a product, probe, or accessory. Use caution when using 1:1 test leads because the probe tip voltage is directly transmitted to the product.

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

Do not float the common terminal above the rated voltage for that terminal.

The measurement terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.

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Important safety information

Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.

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

Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified

service personnel.

Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.

Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical damage and replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.

Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing pieces.

Use only specified replacement parts.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean the product.

Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for details on installing the product so it has

proper ventilation.

Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.

Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location convenient for viewing the display and indicators.

Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads. Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.

Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.

Use care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with a handle or handles for lifting and carrying.

WARNING. The product is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the device get help when lifting or carrying the product.

Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.

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Probes and test leads

Before connecting probes or test leads, connect the power cord from the power connector to a properly grounded power outlet. Keep fingers behind the protective barrier, protective finger guard, or tactile indicator on the probes. Remove all probes, test leads and accessories that are not in use. Use only correct Measurement Category (CAT), voltage, temperature, altitude, and amperage rated probes, test leads, and

adapters for any measurement.

Beware of high voltages. Understand the voltage ratings for the probe you are using and do not exceed those ratings. Two ratings are important to know and understand:

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The maximum measurement voltage from the probe tip to the probe reference lead

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The maximum floating voltage from the probe reference lead to earth ground

These two voltage ratings depend on the probe and your application. Refer to the Specifications section of the manual for more information.

WARNING. To prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum measurement or maximum floating voltage for the oscilloscope input BNC connector, probe tip, or probe reference lead.

Connect and disconnect properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement product before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Connect the probe reference lead to the circuit under test before connecting the probe input. Disconnect the probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement product.

Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.

Inspect the probe and accessories. Before each use, inspect probe and accessories for damage (cuts, tears, or defects in the probe body, accessories, or cable jacket). Do not use if damaged.

Ground-referenced oscilloscope use. Do not float the reference lead of this probe when using with ground-referenced oscilloscopes. The reference lead must be connected to earth potential (0 V).

Floating measurement use. Do not float the reference lead of this probe above the rated float voltage.

Risk assessment warnings and information

Service safety summary

The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety summary before performing any service procedures.

To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.

Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering

first aid and resuscitation is present.

Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.

Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.

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Terms in the 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:

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DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.

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WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.

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CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

Symbols on the product

When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.)

The following symbols may appear on the product:

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Preface

This manual provides product safety and compliance, how to connect and power on the instrument, and an introduction to the instrument features, controls and basic operations. See the product Help file for more detailed information.

Key features

Welcome to the 6 Series Low Profile Digitizer LPD64.

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Low profile instrument with no display, comes ready to install in a 2U rack mount space

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4 channels with 50 Ω SMA inputs

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1, 2.5, 4, 6, and 8 GHz bandwidths on all channels

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Maximum 25 GS/s sample rate on all channels

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125 M points record length on all channels (optional 250 M points available)

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12 bits A/D resolution

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Lowest-in-class noise

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Highest-in-class ENOB (8.2 bits at 1 GHz)

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500,000 waveforms/second maximum waveform capture rate

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No set limit on the number of math, reference, and bus waveforms you can create (the number of waveforms depends on available system memory)

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Spectrum View enables simple, intuitive frequency domain analysis, independent of time domain controls, to show a spectral trace for each channel

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Real-Time 2 GHz DDC for RF bandwidth

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FastFrame™ segmented memory acquisition uses multiple trigger events to capture widely spaced events of interest at high sample rates while conserving acquisition memory

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Integrated options include a 50 MHz arbitrary/function generator (AFG), and a Digital Voltmeter (DVM) and trigger frequency counter

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Advanced serial bus triggering and analysis options let you decode and trigger on industry standard buses. See the Serial bus and trigger options Help topic

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Power, DPM, and Jitter options provide additional measurement and analysis functions. See the Advanced Power Analysis, DPM Analysis, and Advanced Jitter Analysis Help topics

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Check shipped accessories

Make sure that you received everything you ordered. If anything is missing, contact Tektronix Customer Support. In North America, call 1-800-833-9200. Worldwide, visit www.tek.com to find contacts in your area.

Check the packing list that came with your instrument to verify that you have received all standard accessories and ordered items. If you purchased factory installed options such as a Serial Bus and Triggering option, or the Power measurements option, tap Help > About to confirm that the option(s) are listed in the Installed Options table.

LPD64 standard accessories

Item Quantity Tektronix part number

6 Series Low Profile Digitizer LPD64 Installation and Safety Manual 1 071-3569-xx Power cord 1 Depends on region Calibration certificate 1 N/A Report of factory installed licenses 1 N/A

Operating requirements

Use the instrument within the required operating temperature, power, altitude, and signal input voltage ranges to provide the most accurate measurements and safe instrument operation.

Environment requirements

Characteristic Description

Operating temperature 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F)

For proper cooling, keep the sides of the instrument clear of obstructions for 2 inches (51 mm).

Operating humidity 5% to 90% relative humidity (% RH) up to +40 °C (+104 °F), Noncondensing.

5% to 50% RH above +40 °C up to +50 °C (+104 °F to +122 °F), Noncondensing.

Operating altitude Up to 3000 meters (9842 feet)

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Power requirements

Characteristic Description

Power source voltage 100 V - 240 V Power source frequency 50/60 Hz, 100-240 V

400 Hz, 115 V

Power consumption All models: 360 W maximum

, ±10%, single phase

AC RMS

Input signal requirements

Keep the input signals within allowed limits to ensure the most accurate measurements and prevent damage to the analog and digital probes or instrument.

Make sure that input signals connected to the LPD64 instrument are within the following requirements.

Input Description

Analog input channels, 50 Ω, maximum input voltage at SMA connector

Ref In maximum input voltage at BNC (rear panel) 7 V Aux In trigger input, 50 Ω, maximum input voltage

at SMA connector

5 V

RMS

Transient Overvoltage is 0 V. The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.

±5 V

RMS

Installing the instrument in a rack

Use these instructions to install the Low Profile instrument into a standard 19" wide by 24" to 32" deep equipment rack. The instrument comes equipped with the rack bracket hardware installed on the chassis. Use the bolts and washers from the bag

that ships with the instrument to install the rear rack brackets in the rack. To use an Low Profile instrument on a bench, purchase and install the MSO58LP/LPD64 Benchtop Conversion kit (Tektronix part

number 020-3180-xx). The kit includes chassis feet and a handle, and lets you stack instruments on a bench. Follow these steps to install the instrument in a rack:

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WARNING. To prevent injury, two people are required to install the instrument.

1. Use two bolts and washers from the supplied hardware to attach one of the rear rack brackets to the rear of the rack.

Tighten by hand.

2. Using two people to support the instrument, insert the instrument from the front of the rack so that the chassis rack bracket

inserts into the rear rack bracket.

3. Continue pushing from the front until the instrument is flush with the front of the rack.

4. Use four bolts and washers from the supplied hardware to attach the front of the instrument to the rack. Tighten by hand to

support the instrument.

5. From the rear of the rack, slide the second rear rack bracket onto the instrument chassis rack bracket until the rear rack

bracket is flush with the rear rack.

6. Use two bolts and washers from the supplied hardware to attach the second rear rack bracket to the rear of the rack.

Tighten by hand.

7. Tighten all bolts to 1.1 N·m.

8. Using a 5/16 inch wrench, attach two supplied hexhead bolts to the rack bracket assembly on each side, to lock the

brackets in place and prevent the instrument from unintentional removal when the front rack screws are removed (see the following image). There are four bolt positions available on each side (see image). Tighten the bracket lock bolts to 0.7 N·m.

9. Attach power cord and cables to rear chassis as needed.

End of rack mount instructions.

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Secure (lock) the instrument

Lock an instrument to a test bench or equipment rack to prevent property loss. Attach a standard laptop security lock to the rear panel of the instrument, to secure the instrument to a workbench, rack, or other

location.

Powering the instrument

Use this procedure to connect the instrument to line power and power on and off the instrument. Always connect the instrument to AC power using the power cord that shipped with the instrument.

Prerequisite: Use the AC power cord that shipped with your instrument.

1. Connect the supplied power cord to the instrument power connector on the back of the instrument.

Figure 1: LPD64 power cord connector and power standby switch

2. Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC mains source.

Power is supplied to the power supply and some other boards whenever the AC power cord is connected to a live mains circuit, putting the instrument in standby mode.

3. Push the front panel power button to power the instrument on and off.

The power button color indicates instrument power states: Unlit – no AC power applied Yellow – standby mode Blue – powered on

4. To completely remove power from the instrument, disconnect the power cord.

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Check that the instrument passes power-on self tests

Power-on self tests verify that all instrument modules are working correctly after power up. Prerequisite: For the Low Profile instruments, connect a monitor to a video output on the rear panel and connect a mouse to a

USB port.

1. Power on the instrument and wait until the instrument screen appears on the monitor.

2. Select Utility > Self Test from the top-edge Menu bar to open the Self Test configuration menu.

3. Check that the status of all power-on self tests are Passed.

If one or more power-on self tests shows Failed:

a. Power cycle the instrument. b. Tap Utility > Self Test. If one or more power-on self tests still shows Failed, contact Tektronix Customer Support.

Connecting signals to the instrument

Cables connect the instrument to your device under test (DUT). Use a cable that best matches your signal measurement needs.

Figure 2: Connecting SMA cables to the LPD64

Connecting SMA cables (LPD64)

Connect SMA cables to the instrument. Hand tighten, then torque the cable connectors to 56 N-cm (5 in-lb).

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Front panel controls and connections, LPD64

The front panel is where you power on or off the instrument, connect signals with cables, connect an auxiliary trigger input signal, and insert USB devices.

The LPD64 front panel

1. Acq status LED:

Shows the instrument trigger/acquisition status:

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Green - Triggered

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Yellow - Armed but not yet triggered

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Red - Acquisition stopped

2. LAN Status LED:

Shows the network connection and activity status:

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Off - No power to instrument

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Green - Network connection is good

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Red - Network connection has fault or is not connected

3. LAN Reset button (to the right of the LAN status LEDs):

Lets you manually reset the LAN settings.

4. USB Host ports (One USB 3.0; two USB 2.0):

Lets you save or recall data (such as instrument firmware updates, waveforms, settings, and screen captures) to a USB memory device, or connect peripheral devices such as a mouse or keyboard.

5. Aux Trig trigger input connector:

An SMA connector to which you can connect an external trigger input signal. Use the AUX In trigger signal with the Edge trigger mode.

6. SMA connectors:

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SMA connectors support high bandwidth and frequency cables.

7. Power On/Standby button:

Powers the instrument on and off. The power button color indicates instrument power states:

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No light - No AC power applied

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Yellow - Standby mode

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Blue - Powered on

Rear panel connections

The rear panel connections supply power to the instrument and provide connectors for network, USB devices, video, reference signals, and the AFG output.

5 Series MSO, 6 Series MSO

Figure 3: 5 Series MSO (including MSO58LP) and 6 Series MSO (including LPD64)

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

2. Ref In lets you connect a high-precision 10 MHz reference signal to the oscilloscope for more accurate measurements.

3. AUX Out generates a signal transition on a trigger event, outputs a 10 MHz reference signal, or outputs a synchronization

signal from the AFG.

4. AFG Out is the signal output for the optional Arbitrary Function Generator (AFG) feature.

5. Video outputs (Display Port, VGA, and DVI-D) let you connect an external monitor or projector to show the instrument's

graphical user interface.

6. USB 3.0 Device port lets you connect to a PC to remotely control the instrument using USBTMC protocol.

7. USB Host ports let you connect a USB memory device, keyboard, or mouse.

8. LAN connector (RJ-45) connects the instrument to a 10/100/1000 Base-T local area network. The LAN is LXI 1.5 compliant.

9. Security lock connector lets you use a standard PC/laptop lock cable to secure the instrument to a work bench or other

location.

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M.2 drive access

The m.2 solid state drive is easily removable when you need to transport the instrument from a secured facility. The m.2 drive:

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Contains the system OS

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Contains all user-related data that was saved to the C: (m.2) drive (waveforms, measurements, settings, and so on)

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Is easily accessed from the bottom of the instrument with just a Torx screwdriver

NOTE. Licensed functions (installed options) and calibration constants are stored in the instrument, not on the m.2 drive.

NOTE. With the LPD64 6-SEC security option (installed at initial purchase), there is no C: drive on the instrument. User data

such as waveform acquisitions and vertical, horizontal, and trigger settings, are not retained on the m.2 drive after the instrument is powered off. All acquisition data and setup information must be stored on external memory (USB or network).

To remove an m.2 drive:

CAUTION. Work on the instrument in an anti-static work area and use a wrist strap when removing or installing an m.2 drive. Failing to do so could damage the m.2 board and the circuit board to which it connects.

1. Disconnect the power cord or unplug the instrument from the power source.

2. Turn the instrument bottom-up.

3. Locate the m.2 drive cover near the corner of the instrument.

4. Use a T-10 Torx screw driver to remove the three screws on the Sold State Drive cover, and remove the cover.

5. Use a T-10 Torx screwdriver to remove the screw from the end of the m.2 drive. The end of the m.2 board lifts upward as

you loosen the screw.

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6. Grasp the edges of the raised end and pull to remove the board.

7. Store or destroy the memory card in accordance with your organization’s guidelines.

8. To install an m.2 board, follow these steps in reverse order.

9. Reattach the board cover.

The graphical user interface

Although designed for programmatic control, the LPD64 also has a graphical user interface that incorporates product Help topics. You can access the graphical interface by connecting a monitor and mouse to the instrument, or by using a browser to access a network-connected instrument.

Connect a monitor (standard or touchscreen) with a maximum resolution of 1,920 horizontal × 1,080 vertical pixels (High Definition) to a video out connector on the rear panel.

To access from a browser, type the IP address of the instrument in the browser address field to open the instrument's browser welcome page. Click the Instrument Control (e*Scope®) link on the left of the screen to open the graphical interface.

Connect a mouse (USB cable) or mouse dongle (for USB wireless mouse) to any USB port. Refer to the 6 Series MSO Installation and Safety Manual (Tektronix part number 071-3579-xx), available to download from

www.tek.com/product-support, for details on understanding and using the graphical user interface. You can also get information by opening the instrument Help system. Select Help > Help in the Menu bar and open the Getting

acquainted with your instrument topic.

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To access the user interface on a Low Profile instrument, connect a monitor to a video port on the rear of the instrument, and connect a mouse to any USB Host port. You do not need to connect a mouse if your remote monitor is touch-capable. You can also remotely access the user interface of a network-connected instrument by entering the instrument's IP address in a web browser.

To remotely set controls or run this task on a Low Profile instrument, see the instrument Programmer Manual (Tektronix part number 077-1305-xx) for the correct command or commands to use.

Set the time zone and clock readout format

Set the time zone to your region so that saved files are marked with the correct date and time information. You can also set the time format (12 or 24 hour clock).

To remotely set a control or run this task on a Low Profile instrument, see the instrument Programmer Manual (Tektronix part number 077-1305-xx) for the correct command or commands to use.

1. Double-tap the Date/Time badge (bottom-right of screen) to open the configuration menu.

2. To turn off showing the date and time on the screen, tap the Display button to Off.

To turn on date/time display again, double-tap in the blank area where the date/time badge was displayed to open the configuration menu, and set the Display button to On.

3. Select a time format (12 Hour or 24 Hour).

4. Tap the Time Zone field and select the time zone that applies to your location.

5. Tap anywhere outside of the menu to close it.

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Download and install the latest instrument firmware

Installing the latest firmware helps ensure that your instrument has the lastest features and is taking the most accurate measurements.

Prerequisite: Save any important on-instrument files (waveforms, screen captures, setups, and so on) to a USB drive or network. The installation process does not remove user-created files, but it is a good idea to back up important files before an update.

Prerequisite: Determine the current version of firmware installed on the instrument (see Help > About).

Update instrument firmware from a USB drive

1. To download the instrument firmware and install onto a USB drive: a. Open up a Web browser on a PC and go to www.tek.com/product-support. b. Enter the instrument model number in the search field and click Go. c. Scroll down the screen and click the Software tab. d. If the listed available firmware version (Windows or non-Windows) is newer than what is on your instrument, select and

download that file to your PC.

e. Follow the installation instructions that are on the web site or that came with the downloaded firmware to create the

firmware install file.

f. Copy the firmware install file to a USB flash drive.

2. To install firmware on standard instruments: a. Power on the instrument and wait for the instrument to fully boot up. b. Insert the USB flash drive into any instrument USB Host port. c. The instrument detects the update firmware and opens a dialog box. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the

firmware.

NOTE. Do not power off the instrument or remove the USB flash drive until the instrument finishes installing the firmware. The instrument displays a message when it is OK to power off. Remove the USB drive before powering on the instrument.

3. To install firmware on instruments with the Windows option: a. Close the TekScope program before updating the firmware. b. Insert the USB drive into any instrument USB Host port. c. Open the Windows desktop File Explorer and navigate to and select the install file. d. Run the firmware update file from the USB drive, or copy the firmware update file to the desktop and run the file from

there.

e. Follow any on-screen instructions to install the firmware.

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f. When the firmware install is finished, remove the USB drive and restart the instrument.

NOTE. Do not power off the instrument, or remove the USB flash drive if installing from the drive, until the instrument finishes installing the firmware. The instrument displays a message when it is OK to power off.

4. To confirm that the firmware was updated: a. Tap Help > About in the Menu bar. b. Check that the firmware version number listed on the screen is the same version that you downloaded.

Run Signal Path Compensation (SPC)

Run SPC when you first receive an instrument, and at regular intervals, for best measurement accuracy. You should run SPC whenever the ambient (room) temperature has changed by more than 5 °C (9 °F), or once a week if you use vertical scale settings of 5 mV per division or less.

Signal Path Compensation (SPC) corrects for DC level inaccuracies in the internal signal path, caused by temperature variations and/or long-term signal path drift. Failure to run SPC on a regular basis may result in the instrument not meeting warranted performance levels at low volts per division settings.

1. Power on and warm up the instrument for at least 20 minutes.

2. Tap Utility > Calibration.

3. Tap Run SPC. The SPC Status readout shows Running while SPC is running. SPC can take several minutes per channel

to run, so wait until the SPC Status message changes to Pass before using the instrument.

CAUTION. You can abort the SPC calibration by tapping Abort SPC. This may leave some channels uncompensated, resulting in possible inaccurate measurements. If you do abort the SPC, make sure to run the SPC procedure completely before using the instrument to take measurements.

4. Close the Calibration configuration dialog when SPC has completed.

5. If the SPC fails, write down any error message text. Make sure that all probes and cables are disconnected (except for the

LPD64) and run the SPC again. If the SPC still fails, contact Tektronix Customer Support.

Connect to a network (LAN)

Connecting to a network allows you to remotely access the instrument. To access the user interface on a Low Profile instrument, connect a monitor to a video port on the rear of the instrument, and

connect a mouse to any USB Host port. You do not need to connect a mouse if your remote monitor is touch-capable. You can also remotely access the user interface of a network-connected instrument by entering the instrument's IP address in a web browser.

Work with your network administrator to obtain the required information to connect to your network (IP address, Gateway IP address, Subnet Mask, DNS IP address, and so on).

1. Connect a CAT5 cable from the instrument LAN connector to your network.

2. Select Utility > I/O on the menu bar to open the I/O configuration menu.

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3. Obtain or enter the network address information:

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If your network is DHCP-enabled, and the IP address field does not already show and address, tap Auto to obtain the IP address information from the network. DHCP mode is the default mode.

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If your network is not DHCP-enabled, or you need a permanent (non-changing) IP address for this instrument, tap

Manual and enter the IP address and other values provided by your IT or system administrator resource.

4. Tap Test Connection to verify that the network connection is working. The LAN Status icon turns green when the

instrument successfully connects to your network. If you have problems connecting to your network, contact your system administration resource for help.

The front panel LAN status LED colors display the network connection status:

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Off - No power to the instrument

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Green - Network connection is good

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Red - Network connection has a fault or is not connected

Remote access from a Web browser (standard instrument)

You can remotely access your network-connected standard instrument (not running Windows) from a Web browser to display the instrument user interface on a PC.

This procedure describes how to remotely access the UI controls and screen for standard (non Windows 10) instruments. To remotely access the UI controls and screen for Windows 10 instruments, see the Remote access to a Windows 10 instrument topic in the Help.

Prerequisites:

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The instrument must be connected to, and accessible from, the network to which the PC is connected. See Connect to a

network (LAN) on page 13

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The IP address of the instrument that you want to access. To determine the instrument's IP address, select Utility > IO in the instrument menu bar and view the network settings in the LAN panel.

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You are accessing a standard (instrument that does not have the Windows OS option installed).

1. Open a Web browser on a PC connected to the same network as the instrument.

2. Enter just the instrument IP address on the URL line of the browser and press Enter. For example: 135.62.88.157. The

browser searches for and opens the Web page for the instrument.

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3. Select Instrument Control (e*Scope®). The browser displays the instrument screen.

4. Use a mouse to select and interact with the instrument controls shown in the Web browser. If your remote PC or laptop has

a touch screen monitor, you can use the remote touchscreen monitor to access the instrument controls.

NOTE. When you access the instrument from an e*Scope browser, you cannot directly paste text (such as path, IP address information, and so on) from the PC to an instrument menu field. You must use an intermediate clipboard function that is available in the e*Scope application.

Use the following steps to copy text from an e*Scope-connected PC to the instrument:

Open a connection to the instrument using e*Scope.

Select and copy the text on your PC.

In e*Scope, press Ctrl-Alt-Shift to open the Clipboard menu.

Paste the text into the Clipboard field.

Press Ctrl-Alt-Shift to close the browser Clipboard menu.

Use e*Scope to open the instrument menu to which to paste content, and position the cursor in the field where you want to paste the text.

Press Ctrl-V (on real keyboard or from virtual keyboard) to paste the text from the e*Scope browser clipboard to the menu field.

Repeat steps 4.b through 4.g to copy and paste other text from the PC to the instrument.

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Refer to the 6 Series MSO (MSO64) Installation and Safety Manual (Tektronix part number 071-3579-xx) for details on understanding and using the graphical user interface to trigger on and acquire waveforms and take measurements.

Refer to the 4/5/6 Series MSO (MSO44, MSO46, MSO54, MSO56, MSO58, MSO58LP, MSO64, LPD64 ) Programmer Manual (Tektronix part number 077-1305-xx) for the correct command or commands to use to remotely operate the instrument.

Both manuals are available to download from www.tek.com/product-support.

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Tektronix LPD64 Installation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Important safety information

General safety summary

Service safety summary

Terms in the manual

Terms on the product

Symbols on the product

Preface

Key features

Related documents

Installing your instrument

Check shipped accessories

Operating requirements

Input signal requirements

Installing the instrument in a rack

Secure (lock) the instrument

Powering the instrument

Check that the instrument passes power-on self tests

Connecting signals to the instrument

Getting acquainted with your instrument

Front panel controls and connections, LPD64

Rear panel connections

M.2 drive access

The graphical user interface

Configure the instrument

Set the time zone and clock readout format

Download and install the latest instrument firmware

Run Signal Path Compensation (SPC)

Connect to a network (LAN)

Remote access from a Web browser (standard instrument)

Operating basics

Operating basics