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Table of Contents
Introduction
Using Online Help........... ................................ ................................ ....................... 1
Related Documentation ............. ................................ .................................. ............. 1
Conventions .............................. .................................. ................................ ......... 2
Technical Support ......................... ................................ .................................. ....... 3
Getting Started
What is New in this Release............................................ ................................ ........... 5
Accessories..................... ................................ ................................ ..................... 5
Minimu
Application Directories and Usage ........ .................................. ................................ ..... 9
File Name Extensions ............................................................................................. 10
How to Activate the License ..................... .................................. .............................. 11
Before You Click Run............................................................................................. 13
m System Requirements................. .................................. ............................... 8
Table of Contents
Operating Basics
TekExpress Application Overview .............................................................................. 17
Key Features .................................................................................................. 17
Starting the Application..................... ................................ ................................ ...... 18
Resizing the Application Window................. ................................ .............................. 19
Exiting the Application ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . 19
Global Controls .......... .................................. ................................ ........................ 19
Menus
File Menu.......................... ................................ ................................ ............ 20
View Menu ........ .................................. ................................ .......................... 20
Tools Menu .................................................................................................... 21
Help Menu..................................................................................................... 25
How To
Select the Test(s)..................... ................................ .................................. ............ 27
Configure and Run the Test(s).............. ................................ .................................. .... 29
View and Select Connected Instruments ............................ ................................ ............ 31
Use Prerecorded Waveforms for Analysis.... .................................. ................................ 33
View the Progress of Analysis ................... ................................ ................................ 37
View the Report.................................................................................................... 39
View Test Related Files ......................... ................................ .................................. 40
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Table of Contents
Application Examples for SATA
Receiver Example for Scope based Error Detector
RMT Equipment Setup: Drive .............................................................................. 41
RMT-03-Gen3 (6.0GB/S) Receiver Margin Test ......................................................... 43
PHY-TSG-OOB Suite
Testing a Drive
PHY-TSG-OOB Equipment Setup: Drive ...... ................................ ...................... 45
PHY01 - Unit Interval Test ............................................................................. 48
TSG02 - Rise-Fall Time Test without RF Switch .................................................... 51
OOB01 - OOB Signal Detection Threshold Test..................................................... 54
RSG-RMT Suite
Testing a Drive
RSG-RMT Equipment Setup: Drive....................... .................................. .......... 58
RSG-01 - Gen1 (1.5Gb/s) Receiver Signalling Group.. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. 60
T- Receiver Margin Test.... ................................ .................................. ...... 62
RM
Testing a Host
RSG-RMT Equipment Setup: Host................................ ................................ .... 65
RSG-02 - Gen2 (3.0Gb/s) Receiver Signalling Group.. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. 67
Rx-Tx Suite
Testing a Drive
Rx-Tx Equipment Setup: Drive ........................................................................ 69
Rx01 - Pair Differential Impedance test ............................................................... 70
Testing a Host
Rx-Tx Equipment Setup: Host ......................................................................... 73
Rx03 - Differential Mode Return Loss ................................................................ 75
SI Cable test
SI Equipment Setup .............. ................................ ................................ ............ 78
SI-02 - Cable Absolute Differential Impedance test on a SATA Cable ................................. 79
Application Examples for SAS
PHY-TSG-OOB Suite
Testing a Drive
PHY-TSG-OOB Drive Test Equipment Setup................................ ........................ 83
Test 5.2.1-Tx SSC Modulation Type Test ................. .................................. .......... 84
Rx-Tx Suite
Testing a Drive
Rx-Tx Equipment Setup: Drive ........................................................................ 87
Test 5.4.2-RX Common-Mode Return Loss (SCC11) ............... ................................ 89
Receiver Margin Test
RMT Methods ..................................................................................................... 93
Receiver Margin Testing.......................................................................................... 96
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Deskew Operation
Deskewing Real Time Oscilloscopes.. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . 99
Manual Deskew Procedure for Sampling Oscilloscopes . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . . 100
Mixed Mode TDR Channel Alignment with Independent TDR Source.................. ............ 100
Sampling Oscilloscope Deskew during Rx-Tx Testing for Test Setup without RF Switch . . .. .. . .. . .. . 104
Overriding Acquire Parameters
About Overriding Acquire Parameters ........................................................................ 107
Acquire parameters with “Auto
Acquire Parameters with “Manually” Option ........... .................................. .............. 109
matically” option................... ................................ .... 107
Pattern Generation Utility
Using the Pattern Generation Utility to Test Receivers . .. . .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. . . 111
Calibration Procedure ........................................................................................... 113
User Configuration for TekExpress S ATA
Setting User Option for SATA DUT Power Cycle Method ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. . .. ... .. . . 117
Table of Contents
Calibration and Verification of Jitter Measurement Devices
About JTF Calibration and Verification ....................................................................... 119
Basic Procedure.................. .................................. ................................ .............. 120
Detailed Procedure ...................... ................................ ................................ ........ 120
AWG C alibration Procedure for OOB tests
OOB-01 Level Calibration Procedure using DPOJET Application........................................ 129
OOB-01 Calibration Procedure without using the DPOJET Application ......... ........................ 132
TekExpress Programmatic Interface
About the Programmatic Interface............................................................................. 137
Server and Client Proxy Objects ............................. ................................ .................. 138
Remote Proxy Object....................................................................................... 138
Client Proxy Object......................................................................................... 139
Client Programmatic Interface: An Example................................................................. 141
SATA Application Command Arguments and Queries...................................................... 144
Handle Error Codes ............................................................................................. 170
Program Example................................................................................................ 170
Troubleshooting
Instrument Connectivity .... ................................ ................................ .................... 173
User Interface ........................ ................................ .................................. .......... 173
TestStand Run time Engine Installation......... ................................ .............................. 174
Test Limit is Single Sided ............ ................................ .................................. ........ 174
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Table of Contents
Report shows as NAN..................................... .................................. .................... 175
Reference
Instrument Connectivity using GPIB Cable .................................................................. 177
Shortcut Keys .......... ................................ ................................ .......................... 177
Error Codes for TekExpress .................................................................................... 178
Index
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Introduction Using Online Help
Using Online Help
Select Help from the menu to open the help file . You can also find an electronic copy of the help file in the
Documents directory on the 063-4068-XX DVD.
Table of Content (TOC) tab – Organizes the Help into book-like sections. Select a book icon to open a
section; select any of the topics listed under the book.
Index t ab – Enables you to scroll a list of alphabetical keywords. Select the topic of interest to bring
up the appropriate help page.
Search tab – Allows a text-based search.
Follow these steps:
1. Type the word or phrase you want to find in the search box. If the word or phrase is not found, try the
Index tab.
2. Choose a topic in the lower box, and then select the Display button.
General Help Functions:
Select the Print button from the Help topics menu bar to print a topic.
To return to the previous window, select the Back button.
Use hyperlinks to jump from one topic to another.
e Back button is grayed out or a jump is not available, choose the Help Topics button to return to
If th
the originating help folder.
ated Documentation
Rel
Technical Specification documents
http://www.tek.com/Measurement/applications/serial_data/sata.html
tp://ftp.iol.unh.edu/pub/sas/test_suite/SAS-2_6Gbps_Physical_Layer_Test_Suite_(v1.00).pdf
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Introduction Conventions
Conventions
Online Help uses the following conventions:
The term “SATA” refers t o Serial Advanced Technology Attachment.
The term “SAS” refers to Serial Attached SCSI.
The term “D UT” is an abbreviation for Device Under Test.
The term “se
lect” is a generic term that applies to the two mechanical methods of choosing an option:
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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Introduction Technical Support
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.
When you contact Tektronix Technical Support, please include the following information (be as specificas
possible):
General Information
All instru
Hardware options, if any.
Probes used.
Your name, company, mailing address, phone number, FAX number.
Please indicate if you would like to be contacted by Tektronix about your suggestion or comments.
ment model numbers.
Application Specific Information
Software version number.
Description of the problem such that technical support can duplicate the problem.
If possible, save the setup files for all the instruments used and the application.
ssible, save the TekExpress setup files, log.xml and status messages text file.
If po
If possible, save the waveform on which you are performing the measurement as a .wfm file.
Forward the information to technical support using one of these methods:
E-mail – techsupport@tektronix.com
FAX – (503) 627-5695
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Getting Started What is New in this Release
What is New in this Release
This version of TekExpress includes the following feature enhancements:
S-Parameters for SATA/SAS (6G)
Compliance needs for receiver UTD1.4
Receiver Margin testing using High Performance Scan and Select Scan Parameter Preset
PHY-TSG-OO
Accessories
About the Test Fixture
The TF-SATA-NE-ZP and TF-SATA-FE-ZP test fixtures that facilitate SATA/SAS Compliance testing are
manufactured a nd distributed by Crescent Heart Software, Inc. For more information, visit the Crescent
Heart Software Web site www.c-h-s.com
The TF-SATA-TPA-P, TF-SATA-TPA-R, TF-SATA-TPA-PRC and TF-SAS-TPA-P, TF-SAS-TPA-R,
TF-SAS-TPA-PRC test fixtures that facilitate SATA/SAS Compliance testing are manufactured
by Wilder Technologies. For more information, visit the Wilder Technologies Web site
http://www.wilder-tech.com/pdf.htm
The p in assignments for Wilder and CHS test fixturesareasfollows:
Table 2: Pin assignments
Wilder test fixture CHS test fixture
Drive RP+ HR+
Drive RP– HR–
Drive TP+ HT+
Drive TP– HT–
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About Frame Error Analyzer
B Enhancements for SAS/SATA
.
.
The Crescent Heart Software SATA II and III probe adapter facilitates Receiver Signalling Group test.
Visit www.c-h-s.com
for more information.
About Keithley Switch
The S46 Microwave Switch System is designed to simplify the automated switching needed
to test a wide range of telecommunications products and devices. For more information, visit
http://www.keithley.com/applications/aerospace/?mn=S46
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Getting Started Accessories
About the Power Splitter
The power splitter part number 1580 Divider PWR DC-26.5 GHz is required in certain test configurations
of TekExpress SATA (RSG-RMT, Rx-Tx without RF switch) and SAS. For more information, visit the
Aeroflex/Weinschel Inc Web site www.aeroflex-weinschel.com
.
About the Test Adapter
The SAS Plug
hosts, and devices against the SAS specification 2.1.
Click the f
SAS Plug Test Adapter
SAS Receptacle Test Adapter (see page 7)
For more information on SAS test fixtures, refer to SAS Test Adapter User Manual provided by Wilder
Technologies.
and Receptacle Test Adapters (SAS-TPA-P and SAS-TPA-R) test SAS interface cables,
ollowing links to view sample fixture photos:
(see page 6)
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Getting Started Accessories
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Getting Started Minimum System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for a PC to run TekExpress are as follows:
Table 3: System requirements
Processor
Pentium 4/M or equivalent processor.
Operating System Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Memory
Hard Disk
512 MB of memory.
Approximately 2 GB of available hard-disk space for the recommended
installation, which includes full TekExpress installation and distributed
components.
Drive DVD drive
Display
Super VGA resolution or higher video adapter (800x600 minimum video
resolution for small fonts or 1024x768 minimum video resolution for large fonts).
The application is best viewed at 96 dpi display settings
1
.
Software IConnect® and MeasureXtractor™ Signal Integrity TDR and S-parameter
Software (80SICON) Ver 4.0 or above.
Microsoft Excel 2002 or above.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 SP1 or later.
Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 or equivalent software for image files viewing.
Adobe Reader 6.0 or equivalent software for viewing portable document
format (PDF) files.
Other Devices Microsoft compatible mouse or compatible pointing device.
Four USB ports (2 USB ports minimum).
PCI-GPIB or equivalent interface for instrument connectivity2.
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If TekExpress is running on an instrument having a video resolution lower than 800x600 (for example, sampling oscilloscope), it is recommended
onnect a secondary monitor and this has to be enabled before launching the application.
to c
2
If TekExpress is installed on a Tektronix oscilloscope, the virtual GPIB port cannot be used by TekExpress for communicating with oscilloscope
applications.
If external devices like USB-GPIB or equivalent are used for instrument connectivity, ensure that the Talker Listener utility is enabled in the
DPO/DSA oscilloscope's GPIB menu.
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Getting Started Application Directories and Usage
Application Directories and Usage
The application directory and associated files are organized as follows:
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Getting Started File Name Extensions
The following table lists the default directory names and their usage:
Table 4: Default directory names and their usage
Directory names Usage
InstallDir\TekExpress Contains the TekExpress application and associated
files.
\TekExpress\TekExpress Serial ATA Contains files specific to TekExpress Serial ATA.
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Compliance Suites Has compliance specific sequence files. The folders
under this directory represent the devices to be
tested.
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Compliance Suites\SAS Includes the Drive folder.
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Compliance Suites\SAS\Drive\ Includes the PHY-TSG-OOB and RX-TX folders.
These represent the suites of install tests for the
SAS drive devices.
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Compliance Suites\Serial ATA\ The folders under this are Cable, Drive and Host.
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Compliance Suites\Serial ATA\Cable Includes the SI folder. This represents the suite of
install tests for SATA cables.
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Compliance Suites\Serial ATA\Drive\
\TekExpress Serial ATA \Compliance Suites\Serial ATA\Host\
\TekExpress Serial ATA\ACP
\TekExpress Serial ATA\SCP
\TekExpress Serial ATA\ICP
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Data Manager
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Data Storage
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Report Generator
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Documents Includes the Method of Implementation documents
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Bin
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Lib
\TekExpress Serial ATA\Tools
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Includes the PHY-TSG-OOB, RSG-RMT, and
RX-TX folders. These represent the suites of install
tests for the SATA d rive and host devices.
Includes instrument and application specific
interface libraries of TekExpress.
Includes the result management speci fic libraries of
TekExpress are present in these folders.
and technical documentation for the application.
Includes the Miscellaneous libraries of TekExpress.
File Name Extensions
The software uses the following file name extensions:
File name extension Description
.TekX
.seq
.xml
.PDF
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The session fileissavedinthisformat.
The test sequence file.
The encrypted XML file that contains the test specificconfiguration
information. The log file extension is also xml.
The PDF file that details the method of implementation for the test.
Getting Started How to Activate the License
How to Activate the License
Follow the steps below to activate the license:
1. Click Help > About to view the license information.
2. Click the View Version Details link to check the version numbers of the installed test suites.
3. Click the View End-User License Agreement link to open the following Tektronix Software License
eement window. Click Print to print the License Agreement.
Agr
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Getting Started How to Activate the License
4. Click License Info to view the available software options. This window shows the license key and the
various options with their status (active or inactive) with the current license key.
5. If you are activating the license for the first time, the license key field is empty. To activate the license,
connect the USB dongle to your computer, enter the license key provided in the license key certificate,
and clic
6. If you are reactivating the license, click Reactivate, enter the new license key and click Activate.
k Activate. If the activation is successful, a
sign is displayed next to the license key field.
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Getting Started Before You Click Run
Before You Click Run
After you first launch TekExpress, it creates the following folders on your computer:
\My Documents\My TekExpress.
NOTE. Ensure that the “My TekExpress” folder has read and write access.
NOTE. If a user with a different Windows login ID launches TekExpress, a new
created under that user's
\My Documents\My TekExpress\Serial ATA. Similarly for SAS, the folder is \My
Documents\My TekExpress\SAS
\My Documents\My TekExpress\Serial ATA\Untitled Session. Every time the
TekExpress SATA.exe is launched a Untitled Session folder is created under Serial ATA
My Documents
folder.
.
My TekExpress
folder is
folder. The Untitled Session folder is deleted when you exit TekExpress.
CAUTIO
N. Each session has multiple files associated with it. Do not modify any of the session files and/or
folders as this may result in loss of data or corrupted session files.
The My
ID> My TekExpress
name><user ID> My TekExpress
TekExpress
folder is created as a shared folder with share name as <domain><user
(or if the PC is not connected to domain then share name is <Computer
).
The above shared folder is mapped as X: (X drive) on to the PC where TekExpress is running.
NOTE. If X drive is mapped to any other shared folder, TekExpress will display a Warning message
window asking to disconnect the X: drive manually.
Do the following before you click Run:
NOTE. Ensure that the network connectivity is enabled on the PC running the TekExpress.
1. Map (see page 14) the shared My TekExpress folder as X: (X drive) on all the instruments used
in test setup running Microsoft Windows Operating System. This share folder is used to save the
waveform files or any other file transfer operations.
2. Rightclickonthe
My TekExpress folderandopentheProperties dialog box. Select General tab
and then Advanced.IntheAdvanced Attributes window, ensure that the option Encrypt contents to
secure data is NOT selected. Click here
(see page 15) to view the picture.
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Getting Started Before You C lick Run
3. Ensure that the SATA/SAS setup files provided with TekExpress DVD are available on the respective
instruments. For more details, refer to the
folder on the T
ekExpress DVD.
ReadmeFirst.txt located in the SATA Setup Files
4. Ensure that all the required instruments are properly warmed up, Signal Path Compensation (SPC)
page 15) is perf
ormed, followed by cable deskew.
Mapping My TekExpress folder
To map the My TekExpress folder on the instruments, follow the steps below:
1. Open Windo
2. From the Windows Explorer menu, select Tools > Map Network drive.
3. Select the Drive letter as X: (if there is any previous connection on X:, disconnect it first through
Tools > Disconnect Network drive menu of Windows Explorer).
4. In the Folder field, enter remote
John’s My TekExpress)
5. You can determine the IP address of the PC where “My TekExpress” folder exists by doing
the following:
Select Start > Run menu on the PC where My TekExpress folder exists.
Enter cmd and click Enter.
At command prompt, type ipconfig.
ws Explorer.
My TekExpress folder path (for example, \\192.158.97.65\
(see
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Getting Started Before You Click Run
You ca n
1. On the oscilloscope main menu, click Utilities menu.
2. Click Instrument Calibration option.
find SPC by following the steps below:
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Getting Started Before You C lick Run
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Operating Basics TekExpress Application Overview
TekExpress Application Overview
TekExpress is the Tektronix Compliance Test Automation Framework, developed to support current and
future test automation needs. It is a highly modular architecture that enables deploying automated test
solutions fo
automation solution for the Serial ATA Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3 standards.
Options available with TekExpress Serial ATA and SAS are:
r various serial standards in a relatively short time. TekExpress provides a compliance test
PHY/TSG/OOB Test Suite— Includes PHY-TSG-OOB test s
tests.
PHY/TSG/OOB Test Suite — Includes PHY-TSG-OOB test suite SAS 2.0.
RSG-RMT Test Suite — Offers Phy Receiver Signal Requirements (RSG 1-2-3-5-6) and Receiver
Margin Test (RMT) for SATA Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3
Rx-Tx Test Suite — Includes Rx-Tx test suite for Serial ATA Gen1, Gen 2, and Gen 3 tests.
RMT Test Suite — Offers Receiver Margin Test (RMT) for SAS 2.0.
Rx-Tx Test Suite — Includes Rx-Tx test suite for SAS 2.0.
TekExpress SATA Bundle for the Host and Drive Test Suites.
SI Cable Tests for TekExpress SATA — Includes SI test suite for SATA electrical cable assembly
compliance test.
Key Features
The TekExpress provides the following salient features:
Complete SATA Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3 Test Coverage for Hosts, Drives and Cables.
PHY-TSG-OOB measurement for SAS 2.0.
uite Serial ATA Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3
Rx-Tx measurement for SAS 2.0.
Completely automated single button solution.
Significant Reduction In Testing Time Through Automation.
Performs all (UTD 1.2, UTD 1.3, and UTD 1.4 conformant) SATA MOI required Transmitter,
Receiver, and Channel measurements.
Single and Simple Microsoft Windows XP User Interface for Multi-instrument Testing.
Repeatable and accurate results.
Automatic HTML Report and SATA-IO (MS Excel) Scorecard Generation.
Receiver Margin Testing with High Performance Scan and Select Scan Parameter Preset methods.
Direct Synthesis and Device State Control Eliminates the Need for Multiple Sources.
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Operating Basics Starting the Application
PoweredbyNITestStand™.
Seamlessly Integrate with High-level TestStand Automation Layer.
Starting the Application
The application uses a USB dongle that contains the license key. This dongle must be present on the PC or
the instrument hosting the TekExpress application.
The application also c hecks for a file, called
is not found, instrument discovery is performed before launching TekExpress. The
contains information regarding instruments available on network.
When the application starts, it checks for the appropriate license key. If the valid license key is not present,
the application switches to the “Demo” mode. If the application fails to detect the dongle, it continues
toruninDemomode.
To start the application, you can do one of the following:
Click Start > Programs > Tektronix > TekExpress > TekExpress Serial ATA & SAS.Other
applications follow similar pattern.
Double-click the icon on the desktop.
If you have previously saved a session, double-click the session file stored under My
TekExpress\Serial ATA
When the application is launched it displays the splash screen providing launch information. The
application also checks for the presence and validity of the USB dongle.
or M y TekExpress\SAS.
Resources.xml, located in My TekExpress folder. If this file
Resources.xml file
NOTE. If the application was not terminated properly during the last use, a dialog box asks to recall the
previously unsaved session.
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Operating Basics Resizing the Application Window
Resizing the Application Window
To minimize the application, click on the application title bar. To restore the application to its
previous size, select
To maximize the application, click . To restore it to previous size, click on the application
title bar.
Exiting the Application
To exit the application, do one of the following:
Click File > Exit.
Click on the application title bar.
Global Controls
The menus and controls that appear outside the individual tabs are called “Global Controls”. These are
used to specify the devices to be tested.
in the Windows task bar.
Table 5: Controls a nd Functions
Control name Function
DUT
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The device ID is specified at the global level and the
information is stored in the default location for all data
files. This field cannot be empty and does not allow these
special characters (.,..,...,\,/:?”<>|*). The maximum length
of characters allowed is 32.
This indicates whether your PC has enough memory to run
and test a measurement, which is typically < 10 Gb.
You will be able to run, pause, resume and stop the tests.
Operating Basics File Menu
File Menu
Click File on the application menu bar.
The File menu has the following selections:
Menu Function
New Session Starts a default session of TekExpress.
Open Session Opens a saved session.
Save Session Saves the session.
Save Session As Saves a session in a different name.
Recently Recalled Setup Lists all the recent and previously recalled setup files.
Save Report As Saves the report in user specified location.
Print Preview Report
Print Report
Exit
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View Menu
Click View on the application menu bar.
Previews the report before printing.
Opens the Windows “Print” dialog box.
Closes the application.
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Operating Basics Tool s Menu
The View menu has the following selections:
Menu Function
Log File
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Opens the log (log.xml) file in the default viewer.
Tools Menu
Click Tools
on the application menu bar.
The Tools menu has the following selections:
Menu Function
Instrument Bench (see page 21) Opens a dialog box showing the list of instruments attached to the test setup.
E-mail Settings (see page 23) Opens a dialog box showing e-mail setting details.
Debug – Deskew Panel (see page 24) Opens a control panel that allows to control the RF-switch for debugging and
cable deskew.
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> Instrument Bench
Tools
The Instrument Bench window shows the list of VISA and Non-VISA resources found on different
rfaces/connections. It serves two purposes at the launch of TekExpress:
inte
Discovers the connected instruments.
Confirms the instrument connection setup.
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Operating Basics Tools Menu
When you click Tools > Instrument Bench, the following dialog box is displayed:
Search Criteria: The various connections on which you can search. Non-VISA Resources are the
instruments that cannot be searched using TekVISA.
Retrieved Instruments: Displays the count and details of instruments that were discovered.
Last Updated: Displays the time when the last time search was performed.
TekVISA Refresh Timeout (Seconds): This time o ut specifies the maximum time that TekExpress
can wait for TekVISA update.
NOTE. TekExpress uses TekVISA for instrument search. Ensure that TekVISA is running on your system
before you refresh the instrument bench window.
Table 6: Retrieved Resources properties in the Instrument Bench window
Title Description
Connection Shows the type of connection with the instrument.
Resource
Serial Number Shows the serial number of the resource.
Options Shows the options available on the instrument.
Resource Address
xxx
1
The option column displays the options that fitinthefield. To view complete options on the instrument, move the mouse cursor over the option.
Shows the name of the resource.
1
Shows IP Address/Port number of the resource.
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