Instructions
RSA6100A Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
Frequency Mask Trigger and 1GB Memory
(Option 02) Upgrade
071-1917-00
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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Table of Contents
Service Safety Summary iii..........................................
Kit Description 1............................................
Products 1.......................................................
Kit Parts List 1....................................................
Installation Instructions 3....................................
Minimum Tool and Equipment List 3..................................
Remove Cosmetic Covers 4.........................................
Install Memory Expansion 6.........................................
Install Frequency Mask Trigger Option 11...............................
Install New Option Key Label 13......................................
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Remove cosmetic covers 5............................
Figure 2: Memory module on Digital Interface board 6............
Figure 3: Location of Slot PC card 7...........................
Figure 4: Ethernet and VGA cable connection locations 7..........
Figure 5: 10-pin, 12-pin, and 40-pin connector locations 8.........
Figure 6: 5-pin and 44-pin connector locations 9.................
Figure 7: Slot PC card with empty memory slot 9................
Figure 8: Slot PC card with added memory module 10.............
Figure 9: Starting the option upgrade 11.........................
Figure 10: Entering the option installation key 12.................
Figure 11: Upgrade success notification 12.......................
List of Tables
Table 1: Tools required for preamp installation 3................
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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary located in the RSA6100A
Service manual (Tektronix part number 071-1914-xx) before performing any
service procedures.
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 instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
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.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
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Kit Description
Products
Kit Parts List
This kit describes the installation of the Frequency Mask Trigger and 1 GB
Memory Expansion Upgrade (Option 02) in an RSA6100A Series Real-Time
Spectrum Analyzer.
RSA6100A Series All serial numbers
Quantity Part number Description
1ea 071-1917-00 MANUAL,TECH:INSTALLATION,RSA6UP, OPT02
1ea NS DATA SHEET; SOFTWARE OPTION KEY AUTHORIZATION
CERTIFICATE, UPGRADE KITS
1ea NS LABEL, MANUFACTURED; OPTION KEY UPGRADE LABEL
2.100 X 2.700, SAFETY CONTROLLED
1 ea 167-0342-xx IC, MEMORY, DRAM; 128MX72, 1GB, DDR, 333MHZ,
CL--2.5, PC2700, MT18VDDF12872--HG--335D1, SODIMM
200
1ea 167-0517-xx IC, MEMORY, DRAM; 128MX64, 1GB, DDR, 333MHZ,
CL--2.5, PC2700, MT16VDDF12864HG--335, SODIMM 200
NS Not Saleable
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Installation Instructions
This section contains all procedures needed to install the Frequency Mask
Trigger and 1 GB Memory Expansion Upgrade (Option 02) in RSA6100A Series
instruments.
Minimum Tool and Equipment List
The following tools are required to remove the instrument covers, remove and
install semi-rigid cables, and install the frequency mask trigger and 1 GB
memory expansion upgrade. All tools are standard tools that should be readily
available.
Table 1: Tools required for Option 02 installation
Item
no.
Name Description
1 Screwdriver handle
(magnetic)
Torque driver. Accepts1@4I hex-head driver tips
2 No. 2 Phillips or
Pozidriv tip
3 T-15 TORX tip TORX driver tip for T-15 size screw heads
4 T-20 TORX tip TORX driver tip for T-20 size screw heads
5/
5
I hex wrench Hex wrench to remove Allen head screws at front of top cover
32
Phillips or Pozidriv-driver tip for number 2 size screw heads
These instructions are for qualified service personnel who are familiar with
servicing the product. If you need further details for disassembling or reassembling the product, refer to the product service manual, Tektronix part number
071-1914-xx.
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Remove Cosmetic Covers
NOTE. Right-side or left-side references in these instructions assume you are
viewing the instrument from the front panel.
WARNING. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power. Failure to do so could cause
injury or death.
1. Remove the power cord.
2. If it is installed, pull the front cover off the instrument.
3. Remove the two T-15 screws that secure the plastic carrying handle to the
side of the instrument (it is not necessary to remove the black metal
handles). See Figure 1.
4. Remove the four T-15 TORX screws along each side that secure the top and
bottom cosmetic covers to the instrument, and remove the two
head screws near the front edge of the top cover (next to the folding handles)
on each side.
5. Remove the top cosmetic cover by pulling straight back about 1I. Then pull
out on the sides of the top cover outward, flexing them slightly to clear the
instrument chassis, and pull it away from the instrument.
5
/32I Allen
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5/32 Allen
head screw (2)
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Top cover
5/32 Allen head
screw (2)
Carrying handle (1)
T-20 TO RX
screw (2)
T-15 TO RX
screw (4)
Bottom cover
Figure 1: Remove cosmetic covers
T-15 TO RX
screw (4)
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Install Memory Expansion
1. Remove the 18 T-15 screws securing the top internal cover to the chassis,
2. Locate the memory module on the Digital Interface board at the rear of the
and then lift the cover from the chassis.
instrument. See Figure 2.
Option 05
cabling
Memory
module
Slot PC board (Slot 5)
Rear
panel
Figure 2: Memory module on Digital Interface board
CAUTION. If the Option 110 Wide Band Acquisition board is installed in Slot 1,
space available to manipulate the memory module is very limited. Use care to
not disturb the Option 110 board or it’s cable. If either of these are disturbed the
spectrum analyzer will need to be returned to the factory for recalibration.
3. Carefully spread the metal tabs at the edges of the module. The module will
pop up.
4. Remove the module and replace it with the 167-0342-xx memory module
provided in the kit.
Perform these steps to remove the Slot PC board
1. Locate the RTT/DPSA board in slot 4. See Figure 3.
2. Remove the RTT/DPSA board from the RSA6100A.
3. Locate the Slot PC board. See Figure 3.
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4. Remove the two T-15 screws that secure the Slot PC bracket to the Power
Supply bracket.
When reinstalling, torque these screws to 8.0 in/lb.
Slot PC
board
IDE
RTT/DPSA
board
Figure 3: Location of Slot PC board
5. Disconnect the IDE cable to the HDD (blue connector on IDE cable).
6. Disconnect these cables from the Digital Interface board. See Figures 4
and 5:
a. Ethernet cable from J20 (PC NETWORK).
b. VGA cable from J28 (PC VIDEO).
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Slot PC
board
J28 VGA cable
J20 Ethernet cable
Digital interface
board
Figure 4: Ethernet and VGA cable connection locations
c. 12-pin Power cable from J36 (PC POWER).
d. 40-pin cable from J29 (LVDS VIDEO IN).
NOTE. This cable is very difficult to connect. When reinstalling, make sure that
the connector is fully seated.
e. 10-pin ribbon cable from J34 (AC97 IN).
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Slot PC
board
Installation Instructions
J29
J36
J34
Digital interface
board
Figure 5: 10-pin, 12-pin, and 40-pin connector locations
7. Lift the Slot PC board, to disengage the PCI connector from the Digital
Interface board, but do not remove it completely from the instrument.
8. Disconnect these cables from the Digital Interface board (see Figure 6):
a. 44-pin ribbon cable from J32 (COM/USB/FP).
b. 5-pin cable from J4.
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Slot PC
board
J4
J32
Digital interface
board
Figure 6: 5-pin and 44-pin connector locations
9. Remove the Slot PC board from the instrument. See Figure 7.
Empty memory
slot
Slot PC board
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Figure 7: Slot PC board with empt y memory slot
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10. Slide the 167-0517-xx memory module, provided in the kit, into the empty
memory slot at an angle and push it down. See Figure 8.
Added
memory
Slot PC board
Figure 8: Slot PC board with added memory module
11. Reinstall the Slot PC board by performing steps 4 through 9 of this sequence
in reverse order.
12. Reinstall the RTT/DPSA board into slot 4.
13. Reinstall the top internal cover:
a. Position the top internal cover on the instrument, so that the protrusions
in the cover match up with the slots in the chassis.
b. Reinstall the 18 T-15 to secure the cover to the chassis. Tighten these
screws to 8.0 in/lb.
14. Reinstall the top and bottom cosmetic covers and carrying handle:
a. Place the instrument on its rear feet, so the front panel is facing up and
the top is towards you.
b. Place the top cover over the top of the instrument and slide it toward the
front panel. Make sure that the top cover wraps around the flanges on the
rear panel on all three sides.
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c. Reinstall the four
the top cover to the instrument, near the front edge of the top cover (next
to the folding handles).
d. Align the four screw holes on each side in the top and bottom covers
with the holes in the chassis, and install eight T -15 screws, four on each
side. Torque these screws to 8.0 in/lb.
e. Position the plastic carrying handle and its bracket on the right side of
the instrument, and install the two T-15 screws that secure it in place.
Torque these screws to 8.0 in/lb.
15. Reinstall the power cord and power up the instrument.
16. After the instrument boots, go to the Start menu and select Control Panel.
17. Double-click the System control panel.
18. Verify that the General tab displays 1.96 GB RAM.
This completes the installation of the memory upgrade.
5
/32I Allen head screws (two on each side) that secure
Install Frequency Mask Trigger Option
1. In the spectrum analyzer application, select Tools > In stall Upgrades.The
Install Upgrade wizard starts, as shown in Figure 9. Click Continue.
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Figure 9: Starting the option upgrade
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2. The Install Upgrade Enter Key screen appears (see Figure 10).
Figure 10: Entering the option installation key
3. Type the option installation key into the empty text box and click Continue.
An Installation Success dialog opens, as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11: Upgrade success notification
4. Click Close, and then exit and restart the RSA6100A application, to enable
the new feature.
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5. From the spectrum analyzer application, click the Trig button.
6. In the Trigger control panel, select the Event tab. In the Source list, select RF
Input.
7. In the Type list, select Frequency Mask. If you can select Frequency Mask,
the upgrade installation completed successfully.
This completes the installation of the Frequency Mask Trigger option key.
Install New Option Key Label
H Place the new option key label over the existing label on the instrument rear
panel.
This completes the installation of the Frequency Mask Trigger and 1 GB
Memory Expansion (Option 02) upgrade kit.
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