Tektronix TekExpress Automotive Ethernet Analysis Solution User manual
TekExpress Automotive Ethernet
Compliance Analysis Solution for 5 and 6 Series MSO
Oscilloscopes
Printable Application Help
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TekExpress Automotive Ethernet
Compliance Analysis Solution for 5 and 6 Series MSO
Oscilloscopes
Printable Application Help
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077-1460-02
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Table of Contents
Welcome .............................................................................................................................................. v
Getting help and support
Conventions .................................................................................................................................... 1
Related documentation ................................................................................................................... 2
Technical support ........................................................................................................................... 3
Getting started
Minimum system requirements ...................................................................................................... 5
Instruments and accessories required ............................................................................................. 7
Install the software .......................................................................................................................... 8
Activate the license ......................................................................................................................... 8
View version and license information ............................................................................................ 9
Application directories and usage ................................................................................................... 9
File name extensions .................................................................................................................... 11
Operating basics
Start the application ...................................................................................................................... 13
Application basics ......................................................................................................................... 14
Global application controls ........................................................................................................... 15
Application controls ................................................................................................................ 15
Options menu .......................................................................................................................... 18
Instrument configuration using TekVISA ............................................................................... 19
TekExpress instrument control settings .................................................................................. 20
Configure email notification ................................................................................................... 22
Setup panel ................................................................................................................................... 24
Setup panel overview .............................................................................................................. 24
Set DUT tab parameters .......................................................................................................... 25
Selecting tests .......................................................................................................................... 26
Selecting acquisition tab parameters ....................................................................................... 27
Setting configuration tab parameters ....................................................................................... 38
Set preferences tab parameters ................................................................................................ 50
Status panel overview ................................................................................................................... 51
Results panel ................................................................................................................................. 53
Viewing test results: the Results panel .................................................................................... 53
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View test-related Files ............................................................................................................. 54
Plots panel ..................................................................................................................................... 55
Viewing plots .......................................................................................................................... 55
Reports panel ................................................................................................................................ 69
Reports panel overview ........................................................................................................... 69
Report contents ........................................................................................................................ 69
Select report options ................................................................................................................ 73
View a report ........................................................................................................................... 75
Running tests
Automate AWG/AFG signal generation ...................................................................................... 77
Before you click start .................................................................................................................... 79
Pre-run check list .......................................................................................................................... 81
Running the tests and viewing their progress: the Status panel ................................................... 82
Saving and recalling test setups
About saving and recalling test setups ......................................................................................... 85
Saving a test setup ........................................................................................................................ 86
Recalling a saved test setup .......................................................................................................... 86
Creating a new test setup based on an existing one ...................................................................... 87
Deleting a test setup ...................................................................................................................... 87
Automotive Ethernet measurements
Transmitter clock frequency ......................................................................................................... 89
Transmitter timing Jitter-MDI Jitter ............................................................................................. 92
Transmitter timing jitter - Master Jitter and Slave Jitter .............................................................. 94
Transmitter power spectral density ............................................................................................. 100
Transmitter output droop ............................................................................................................ 105
Transmitter peak differential output ........................................................................................... 108
Transmitter distortion ................................................................................................................. 112
Return loss measurement ............................................................................................................ 129
SCPI Commands
About SCPI command ................................................................................................................ 139
Socket configuration for SCPI commands ................................................................................. 139
TEKEXP:*IDN? ......................................................................................................................... 147
TEKEXP:*OPC? ........................................................................................................................ 147
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TEKEXP:ACQUIRE_MODE .................................................................................................... 148
TEKEXP:ACQUIRE_MODE? .................................................................................................. 148
TEKEXP:EXPORT .................................................................................................................... 149
TEKEXP:INFO? ......................................................................................................................... 149
TEKEXP:INSTRUMENT .......................................................................................................... 150
TEKEXP:INSTRUMENT? ........................................................................................................ 150
TEKEXP:LASTERROR? ........................................................................................................... 151
TEKEXP:LIST? .......................................................................................................................... 151
TEKEXP:MODE ........................................................................................................................ 152
TEKEXP:MODE? ...................................................................................................................... 152
TEKEXP:POPUP ....................................................................................................................... 153
TEKEXP:POPUP? ...................................................................................................................... 153
TEKEXP:REPORT .................................................................................................................... 154
TEKEXP:REPORT? ................................................................................................................... 154
TEKEXP:RESULT? ................................................................................................................... 155
TEKEXP:SELECT ..................................................................................................................... 156
TEKEXP:SELECT? ................................................................................................................... 156
TEKEXP:SETUP ........................................................................................................................ 157
TEKEXP:STATE ....................................................................................................................... 157
TEKEXP:STATE? ...................................................................................................................... 158
TEKEXP:VALUE ...................................................................................................................... 158
TEKEXP:VALUE? .................................................................................................................... 159
Command parameters ................................................................................................................. 160
Examples .................................................................................................................................... 163
Table of Contents
References
Measurement error messages ...................................................................................................... 165
Measurement algorithms ............................................................................................................ 168
Return loss ............................................................................................................................. 168
Transmitter clock frequency .................................................................................................. 169
Transmitter distortion ............................................................................................................ 170
Transmitter output droop ....................................................................................................... 170
Transmitter power spectral density ....................................................................................... 171
Transmitter timing jitter master and slave ............................................................................. 172
Transmitter timing jitter-MDI jitter ....................................................................................... 173
How to load the setup file into AFG31000 for Return Loss measurement (100 BASE-T1) ..... 173
Measurement results in CSV file ................................................................................................ 174
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Welcome
The TekExpress Automotive Ethernet (100/1000Base-T1) is a compliance test
solution for performing Transmitter electrical specification tests and MDI
electrical specification Return Loss test of the transmitter as per OPEN Alliance
BroadR-Reach (OABR) specification version 3.2. and IEEE P802.3bw
D3.3 for 100 Base-T1 and IEEE P802.3bpTM for 1000Base-T1. These
specifications have a stated objective to provide electrical interoperability for
100/1000 Mbps client and the same electrical test requirements to the Physical
Medium Attachment (PMA) transmitter electrical specifications.
The Automotive Ethernet (100/1000Base-T1) is an Ethernet-based point-to-point
technology for automotive applications.
TM
Key features
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Fully automated application with setup wizard, to perform compliance testing
as per the Automotive Ethernet 1000Base-T1TM (802.3bp) and IEEE
P802.3bwTM (100Base-T1) standards.
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Compliance testing to perform signal qualification
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Automated report generation with Pass/Fail results along with screenshot of
the waveform(s).
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The 100/1000Base-T1 specification defines Return Loss measurement that
requires a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). TekExpress Automotive
Ethernet application offers you a patented Return Loss measurement, which
allows you to perform the measurement without using a VNA.
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Transmitter Timing Jitter-MDI Jitter measurement for 1000Base-T1
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Transmit distortion measurement without need of external hardware clock
divider unit, using software signal correction method.
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Run the measurement(s) for the user specified number of iterations.
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Conventions
Help uses the following conventions:
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The term "Application" and "Software" refers to the TekExpress Automotive
Ethernet Solution application.
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The term “DUT” is an abbreviation for Device Under Test.
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The term “select” is a generic term that applies to the different methods of
choosing a screen item (button, control, list item): using a mouse or using the
touch screen.
Table 1: Icon descriptions
Icon Meaning
This icon identifies important information.
This icon identifies conditions or practices that could result in loss
of data.
This icon identifies additional information that will help you use
the application more efficiently.
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Related documentation
The following documentation is available as part of the TekExpress® Automotive
Ethernet Solution application.
Table 2: Product documentation
Item Purpose Location
Help Application operation
and User Interface help
PDF of the help Printable version of the
compiled help
PDF file that ships with Automotive Ethernet
Solution software distribution (TekExpress
Automotive-Ethernet-Automated-Test-SolutionSoftware-Printable-Help-EN-US.pdf).
You can download the PDF version of the
manual from the Tektronix website.
www.tek.com
Automotive Ethernet Return Loss MeasurementVNA.pdf (MOI)
The PDF file contains method of implementation
for return loss measurement using a vector
network analyzer.
You can access this file at C:\Program Files
\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress AutomotiveEthernet\
See also:
Technical support
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Technical support
Tektronix values your feedback on our products. To help us serve you better,
please send us your suggestions, ideas, or comments on your application or
oscilloscope. Contact Tektronix through mail, telephone, or the website.
When you contact Tektronix Technical Support, please include the following
information (be as specific as possible):
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General information
All instrument model numbers
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Hardware options, if any
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Probes used
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Your name, company, mailing address, phone number, FAX number
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Please indicate if you would like to be contacted by Tektronix about your
suggestion or comments.
Application specific
information
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Software version number
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Description of the problem such that technical support can duplicate the
problem
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If possible, save the setup files for all the instruments used and the
application
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If possible, save the TekExpress setup files, log.xml, *.TekX (session files
and folders), and status messages text file
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If possible, save the waveform on which you are performing the
measurement as a .wfm file
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Minimum system requirements
The following table shows the minimum system requirements to install and run
the TekExpress Automotive Ethernet application.
Component Description
Oscilloscope Supported Oscilloscopes
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MSO54, MSO56, MS058, and MSO64 (Windows 10 only)
Signal Generators AFG3022C, AFG3052C,
AFG3102, AFG3252/C,
AFG31102, AFG31152,
AFG31252
AWG5002B/C, AWG5012B/C,
AWG5014, AWG50B,
AWG5202, AWG5204,
AWG7082/B/C, AWG7102
(Option 2), AWG7122B/C
AFG3152C, AFG3252C,
AFG3252, AFG31152,
AFG31252
AWG5202, AWG5204,
AWG5208
Processor Same as the oscilloscope
Operating System Windows 10
Memory Same as the oscilloscope
Hard Disk Same as the oscilloscope
Display Super VGA resolution or higher video adapter (800 x
600 minimum video resolution for small fonts or 1024 x
768 minimum video resolution for large fonts). The application is
best viewed at 96 dpi display settings
100Base-T1
1000Base-T1
NOTE. If TekExpress is running on an instrument that has a
video resolution less than 800x600, connect and configure a
second monitor to the instrument.
Firmware
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TekScope 1.20 and above
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Component Description
Software
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IronPython 2.7.3 installed
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PyVisa 1.0.0.25 installed
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Microsoft .NET 4.0 Framework
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 SP1 or greater, or other Web
browser for viewing reports
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Adobe Reader software 7.0 or greater for viewing portable
document format (PDF) files
Other Devices
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Microsoft compatible mouse or compatible pointing device.
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Two USB ports (four USB ports recommended).
NOTE.
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Use AWG automation for Return Loss and Transmitter Distortion with
Disturbing Signal measurements.
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Return Loss measurement is supported only on AWG5202, AWG5204, and
AWG5208 with High Power option (AWG5200-2HV/AWG5200-4HV: High
Amplitude DC coupled outputs) for AWG5200 S/N B020000 and above.
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For 1000Base-T1, use the Signal Generator, which can generate the
1.8 Volts Peak-to-peak.
See also
Instruments and accessories required
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Instruments and accessories required
Table 3: Instruments and accessories required
Instrument/
Model / Accessories
Accessories
Probes 100Base-T1 TDP1500, P6248, P6247 and TDP3500
differential probes.
TDP7700 (TDP7704/6/8) Series TriMode™ with
P77STCABL and P77C292MM
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adapter for
MSO6 series oscilloscopes.
1000Base-T1 TDP3500 ±15 V DC + pk AC input voltage
differential probe.
TDP7700 (TDP7704/6/8) Series TriMode™ with
P77STCABL and P77C292MM1 adapter for
MSO6 series oscilloscopes.
Test fixtures: TF-XGbT Not applicable
Frequency divider 100Base-T1
The TF-BRR-CFD test fixture allows to phase lock frequency between
DUT Transmitter Clock, oscilloscope, and AWG/AFG sources.
Converts DUT Transmitter Clock from 66.666 MHz to 10 MHz.
1000Base-T1
The TF-BRR-CFD fixtures allows to phase lock frequency between DUT
Transmitter Clock, oscilloscope, and AWG/AFG sources.
Converts DUT Transmitter Clock from 125 MHz to 10 MHz.
Cables 100Base-T1
Six same length BNC cables/SMA cables with BNC to SMA connectors:
one TCA-BNC or TCA-SMA
1000Base-T1
Six same length BNC cables/SMA cables with BNC to SMA connectors:
one TCA-BNC or TCA-SMA
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P77C292MM supports all tests except Transmitter Distortion and Return Loss.
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See also
Install the software
Minimum system requirements
Complete the following steps to download and install the latest TekExpress
Automotive Ethernet application. See Minimum system requirements for
compatibility.
1. Close all applications (including the TekScope application).
2. Go to the www.tek.com.
3. Click Downloads. In the Download menu, select DOWNLOAD TYPE as
Software and enter TekExpress Automotive Ethernet in the MODEL OR
KEYWORD field and click SEARCH
4. Select the latest version of software and follow the instructions to download.
Copy the executable file to the oscilloscope
5. Double-click the executable and follow the on-screen instructions. The
software is installed at C:\Program Files\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress
Automotive-Ethernet\
6. Select Application>TekExpress Automotive Ethernet from the TekScope
menu to launch the application.
Activate the license
See also
Minimum System Requirements
Follow the steps to activate the TekExpress Automotive Ethernet license:
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From the MSO 5/6 Series Oscilloscope menu bar, click Help > About.
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Click Install License, and then select the license file (*.Lic).
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Follow the application instructions in the oscilloscope to activate the license.
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After successful activation of the license, reboot the oscilloscope.
NOTE. Check the Oscilloscope help for the steps to activate the license. Click F1
key to open the Option Installation topic and follow the steps to activate the
license.
See also
View Version and License Information
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View version and license information
Use the following instructions to view application version information and
license information for the application modules such as the Programmatic
Interface and the Programmatic Interface Client.
To view version information, click in the TekExpress application and select
About TekExpress.
See also
Activate the license
Options menu
Application directories and usage
The TekExpress Automotive Ethernet application files are installed at the
following location:
C:\Program Files\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress Automotive-Ethernet\.
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The following table lists the default directory names and their usage.
Table 4: Application directories and usage
Directory names Application specific information
AWG Waveforms It contains AWG waveforms (AWG 5K, 7K and
AFG waveforms) that get used in return loss and
distortion with disturbing signal .
Bin It contains miscellaneous TekExpress
Automotive-Ethernet libraries.
Compliance Suites It contains compliance-specific files and filter
files.
Examples It contains various support files.
Filters Filters that are applicable for 100 and
1000Base-T1 Jitter and Power Spectral Density
measurements.
ICP It contains instrument and TekExpress
Automotive-Ethernet-specific interface libraries.
Images It contains images required for the application.
Lib It contains utility files specific to the TekExpress
Automotive-Ethernet.
Report Generator It contains style sheets for report generation.
Tools It contains instrument and TekExpress
Automotive-Ethernet-specific files.
See also
View test-related files
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File name extensions
The TekExpress Automotive Ethernet software uses the following file name
extensions:
Table 5: File name extensions
File name extension Description
.TekX Session files are saved in this format but the
extensions may not be displayed
.py The test sequence file
.xml The encrypted XML file that contains the test-
specific configuration information
The log file extension is also xml
.wfm The test waveform file
.mht
.pdf
.csv
.cal Calibration file used with transmitter tests
Test result reports are saved in MHTML format
by default. Test reports can also be saved in
CSV and PDF format.
Test result reports are saved in MHTML format
by default. Test reports can also be saved in
MHTML format and .pdf.
See also
Application directories and usage
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Start the application
To launch the TekExpress Automotive Ethernet application, select Application >
TekExpress Automotive Ethernet from the oscilloscope menu.
The oscilloscope opens the TekExpress Automotive Ethernet application:
When you run the application for the first time after installation, the application
checks for Resources.xml located in the C:\Users\<username>\Documents\My
TekExpress\TekExpress Automotive-Ethernet\ folder. The Resources.xml file
gets mapped to the X: drive when the application launches. Session files are then
stored inside the X:\TekExpress Automotive-Ethernet\ folder. The Resources.xml
file contains information about available network-connected instruments. If the
application does not find the file, it runs an instrument discovery program to
detect connected instruments before launching TekExpress Automotive Ethernet.
To keep the TekExpress Automotive Ethernet application window on top, select
Keep On Top from the Options menu. If the application goes behind the
oscilloscope application, click Application > TekExpress Automotive Ethernet
to bring the application to the front.
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See also
Application basics
Application controls
TekExpress Automotive Ethernet uses panels to group related configuration, test,
and results settings. You can open any panel by clicking on it. A panel may have
one or more tabs that lists all the options applicable. Options in a panel can
change depending on the settings made in that panel or another panel.
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Table 6: Application panels overview
Panel Name Purpose
Setup The Setup panel shows the test setup controls. Click the Setup button to
open this panel.
Use this panel to:
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Set DUT tab parameters.
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Selecting tests.
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Selecting acquisition tab parameters for selected tests.
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Set preferences tab.
Status View the progress and analysis status of the selected tests, and view test
logs.
Results View a summary of test results and select result viewing preferences.
Reports Browse for reports, save reports as specific file types, specify report
naming conventions, select report content to include (such as summary
information, detailed information, user comments, setup configuration,
application configuration) and select report viewing options.
Plots View a summary of plot generated during run.
See also
Application controls
Global application controls
Application controls
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Table 7: Application controls descriptions
Item Description
Options menu
Test Panel buttons
Menu to display global application controls.
Controls that open panels for configuring test settings and options.
Start / Stop button
Pause / Continue button
Use the Start button to start the test run of the measurements in the selected order. If prior
acquired measurements have not been cleared, the new measurements are added to the
existing set.
The button toggles to the Stop mode while tests are running. Use the Stop button to abort
the test.
Use the Pause button to temporarily interrupt the current acquisition. When a test is
paused, the button name changes to “Continue.”
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Item Description
Clear button
Application window move icon
Minimize button
Use the Clear button to clear all existing measurement results. Adding or deleting a
measurement, or changing a configuration parameter of an existing measurement, also
clears measurements. This is to prevent the accumulation of measurement statistics or sets
of statistics that are not coherent. This button is available only on the Results panel.
Place the cursor over the three-dot pattern in the upper left corner of the application
window. When the cursor changes to a hand, drag the window to the desired location.
Minimizes the application.
Close button
Mini view / Normal view
Closes the application.
Toggles the application between mini view and normal view.
Mini view displays the run messages with the time stamp, progress bar, Start / Stop button,
and Pause / Continue button.
The application automatically moves to the mini view when you click the Start button.
See also
Options menu
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Options menu
Options menu. The Options menu is located in the upper right corner of the
application.
It has the following selections:
Table 8: Options menu
Menu Function
Default Test Setup Opens an untitled test setup with defaults selected.
Open Test Setup Opens a saved test setup.
Save Test Setup Saves the current test setup selections.
Save Test Setup As Creates a new test setup based on an existing one.
Open Recent It displays a menu of recently opened test setups to select from.
Instrument Control Settings It shows the list of instruments connected to the test setup and
allows you to locate and refresh connections to connected
instruments.
Keep On Top It keeps the TekExpress Automotive Ethernet application on top
of other open windows on the desktop.
Email settings It configures email options for test run and results notifications.
Help It displays TekExpress Help.
About TekExpress
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It displays application details such as software name,
version number, and copyright.
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It provides access to license information for your
TekExpress Automotive Ethernet application installation.
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It provides a link to the Tektronix Website.
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Instrument configuration
using TekVISA
To configure the instrument using TekVISA, use the following steps.
1. Select oscilloscope window menu and click OpenChoice Instrument
Manager.
2. Click the Update button and wait to update the list. The AWG which is
connected to LAN displays the Instruments connected list. If the list is not
displayed follow the steps.
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Click Search Criteria and select LAN.
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Turn it ON, if the LAN is Off.
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Enter the AWG IP address in Hostname field and Press
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Click Search button and wait for your AWG instrument to discover and
button.
display the list.
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Click Done.
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Click Update. It refreshes the instruments discovered and displays the
list.
TekExpress instrument
control settings
Use the Instrument Control Settings dialog box to view or search for connected
instruments required for the tests. The application uses TekVISA to discover the
connected instruments.
Figure 1: Instrument Control Settings
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