Tektronix MSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B Service

6 Series B MSO MSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B
Service
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
List of Figures................................................................................................................................................................................5
List of Tables................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Important safety information..........................................................................................................................................................7
General safety summary........................................................................................................................................................7
Service safety summary.........................................................................................................................................................9
Terms in the manual...............................................................................................................................................................9
Terms on the product............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Symbols on the product....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Preface........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Supported products..............................................................................................................................................................11
Replaceable parts................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Where to find operating information..................................................................................................................................... 11
Theory of operation..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Power supply....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Carrier interface assembly................................................................................................................................................... 12
Main board and front-end board.......................................................................................................................................... 13
Front panel and display........................................................................................................................................................13
Adjustment procedures............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Adjustment........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Adjustment interval.............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Adjustment after repair.........................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................15
Preventing ESD................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Inspection and cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Exterior cleaning (other than display)........................................................................................................................... 15
Flat panel display cleaning........................................................................................................................................... 16
Interior cleaning............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Lubrication.................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Returning the instrument for service.............................................................................................................................17
Removal and replace procedures........................................................................................................................................ 17
Required equipment..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Remove front-panel knobs............................................................................................................................................18
Remove SATA riser board assembly............................................................................................................................ 19
Remove feet................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Remove handle.............................................................................................................................................................20
Remove rear grill and case...........................................................................................................................................20
Remove rear chassis assembly....................................................................................................................................21
Remove the baffle bracket............................................................................................................................................22
Remove the power supply assembly............................................................................................................................ 22
Remove carrier interface assembly.............................................................................................................................. 24
Remove the AFG riser assembly..................................................................................................................................27
Remove handle hub assembly......................................................................................................................................27
Remove the main fan assembly....................................................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting 6 Series MSO ...........................................................................................................................................29
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Service level................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Check for common problems
........................................................................................................................................29
Equipment required...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting flow chart............................................................................................................................................30
Troubleshoot the power supply.....................................................................................................................................31
Instrument self tests......................................................................................................................................................33
Export log files.............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Download and install the latest instrument firmware.....................................................................................................33
After power supply module replacement.......................................................................................................................34
Replaceable parts....................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Parts ordering information....................................................................................................................................................35
Module servicing.................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Abbreviations....................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Using the replaceable parts list............................................................................................................................................35
Front cover and rear case....................................................................................................................................................36
Carrier interface board and rear chassis..............................................................................................................................38
Baffle and power supply module..........................................................................................................................................40
Mid-plane chassis................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Front panel and display........................................................................................................................................................43
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List of Figures

List of Figures
Figure 1: 6 Series B MSO block diagram....................................................................................................................................12
Figure 2: Primary troubleshooting tree........................................................................................................................................30
Figure 3: Power status LEDs...................................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 4: Front cover and rear case exploded view.................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 5: Carrier interface board and rear chassis exploded view..............................................................................................38
Figure 6: Rear chassis baffle and power supply exploded view..................................................................................................40
Figure 7: Mid-plane chassis exploded view................................................................................................................................ 41
Figure 8: Front panel and display exploded view........................................................................................................................43
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List of Tables

List of Tables
Table 1: External inspection checklist......................................................................................................................................... 16
Table 2: Internal inspection checklist...........................................................................................................................................17
Table 3: Required equipment for removal and replacement....................................................................................................... 18
Table 4: Failure symptoms and possible causes.........................................................................................................................29
Table 5: Parts list column descriptions........................................................................................................................................ 35
Table 6: Front cover and rear case............................................................................................................................................. 36
Table 7: Carrier interface board and rear chassis....................................................................................................................... 38
Table 8: Rear chassis baffle and power supply...........................................................................................................................40
Table 9: Mid-plane chassis..........................................................................................................................................................42
Table 10: Front panel and display............................................................................................................................................... 43
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Important safety information

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 dif at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Connect and disconnect properly
Observe all terminal ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and markings on the product. Consult the product manual
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.
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.
ficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user
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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
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 installation instructions in the manual for details on installing the product so it has proper
Provide a safe working environment
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 of 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.
Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
Remove the input signals before you clean the product.
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.
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.
f and disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to
Warning: The product is heavy help when lifting or carrying the product.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the device get
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
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
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, protective finger guard, or tactile indicator on the probes.
important to know and understand:
Important safety information
The maximum measurement voltage from the probe tip to the probe reference lead 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.
o prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum measurement or maximum
Connect and disconnect properly
Inspect the probe and accessories
Ground-referenced oscilloscope use
Warning: T
floating voltage for the oscilloscope input BNC connector, probe tip, or probe reference lead.
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.
Do not connect a current probe to any wire that carries voltages or frequencies above the current probe voltage rating.
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.
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).

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 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
Verify safety after repair Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.
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.
and the General safety summary before performing any

Terms in the manual

These terms may appear in this manual:
Warning: W
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property
arning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
.

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.
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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:
` ` ` ` `
Important safety information
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Preface

Preface
This manual contains service information for your instrument.
Read the General and Service safety summaries before servicing the product.
Be sure to read the introductions to all procedures. These introductions provide important information needed to perform the service correctly, safely, and efficiently.

Supported products

This manual contains information that is necessary to service the following products:
MSO64B
MSO66B
MSO68B
Check for a specific product designation in the header at the top of the page, in a heading, table or figure title, or within text. Material that does not have any specific product designation applies to all products in the manual.

Replaceable parts

This manual refers to any field-replaceable assembly or mechanical part specifically by its name or generically as a replaceable part. In general, a replaceable part is any circuit board or assembly, (such as the hard disk drive), or a mechanical part, (such as the I/O port connectors), that is listed in the replaceable parts list that can be replaced in the field. (See Replaceable parts.)

Where to find operating information

For information on installing, operating, and networking the instrument, refer to the online help or user manual that was provided with your oscilloscope. You can also find the manual at www.tek.com/manuals, by searching for your product.
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Theory of operation

Theory of operation
This chapter describes the electrical operation of the oscilloscope to the module level. The block diagram shows the oscilloscope module interconnections.
Figure 1: 6 Series B MSO block diagram

Power supply

The Power Supply board converts AC line voltage to +12 V to power for all internal circuits.

Carrier interface assembly

The Carrier interface assembly contains the following functions:
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Theory of operation
Processor system The processor system contains a microprocessor that controls the entire instrument. The processor system
also contains the solid state drive for the operating system, system RAM, and interfaces to I/O ports and the acquisition system.
Rear panel I/O ports The Carrier interface assembly contains USB ports, an Ethernet port (LAN), a VGA Video port, a DVI Video
port, a DisplayPort V connector, and the AFG Out generator BNC connector.
Power converter The Carrier interface assembly converts the +12 V power to all voltages used for the analog and digital
circuitry throughout the system. Standby power is used to keep portions of the Carrier interface assembly and Main board powered at all times that AC power is connected to the instrument.
Other functions The Carrier interface assembly also houses the AFG generator, USB-TMC controller and interfaces to the
Power supply and various cooling fans. The Carrier interface assembly also provides the interface to the optional Windows drive.
ideo port, the USB-TMC port, an AUX OUT BNC connector, an EXT REF IN BNC

Main board and front-end board

The Main and Analog boards contain the following functions:
Acquisition system The Acquisition system begins with the analog signal path and ends with a digitized signal in memory. The
signal enters a channel input, and then passes through an attenuator and preamplifier. The analog signal from each preamplifier goes through a digitizer, and then into acquisition memory. The analog signal from each preamplifier is also distributed to a trigger circuit.
Front-end All of the analog and digital inputs are routed to the Front-end board. The analog channels are amplified
and attenuated through the front-end circuitry, and are output to the Main board. The digital channels simply pass through the front-end board to the Main board. The front-end board has a controller that is used as an I/O controller for the front-end board.
Power converter The Main board converts the +12 V power to some of the other voltages used for the analog and digital
circuitry throughout the system. This is in addition to the power conversion provided by the Processor assembly.

Front panel and display

The Front Panel board contains digital logic that reads the front-panel buttons and controls and sends this information to the processor system on the Processor assembly on the front panel and houses the main power switch. The front panel routes the digital front-end signals from the probe directly to the front-end board. The front panel also provides the video interface to the internal HD display.
. The Front Panel board also generates the probe compensation output signal, provides USB ports
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Adjustment procedures

Adjustment procedures
This chapter contains information about instrument adjustment.

Adjustment

Adjustment and calibration can be performed only by a Tektronix Service Center. See Contacting Tektronix, following the title page in this manual, for information on contacting Tektronix Service Support.

Adjustment interval

The voltage and timing references inside the instrument are very stable over time and do not need routine adjustment.
If the instrument fails the performance tests in the Specifications and Performance Verification manual, adjustment may be required. To download the 6 Series MSO Specification and Performance Verification manual (Tektronix part number 077-1461-XX), go to http:// www.tek.com/product-support, enter the manual part number (with no dashes) in the field, click GO, and then select the Specification and Performance Verification document to download.
If your organization requires periodic calibration, a general rule is to verify performance and make adjustments (only if needed) every 2000 hours of operation or once a year if the instrument is used infrequently.

Adjustment after repair

After removal and replacement of any module, you must perform the Performance Verification procedures, found in the Specifications and Performance Verification manual (Tektronix part number 077-1461-XX), available to download from the Tektronix web site (www.tek.com/ product-support).
If the instrument fails any Performance Verification tests, it must be returned to a Tektronix Service Center for adjustment and calibration.
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