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TG700 and TG8000
Multiformat Test Signal Generators
ZZZ
Module Installation and Upgrade
Instructions
www.tektronix.com
P075104501*
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Table of Contents
Important safety information..... .................................. ................................ ............... 1
General safety summary ...................................................................................... 1
Service safety summary.... ................................ ................................ ................... 3
Terms in thi
Symbols and terms on the product........................................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 5
Covered module installations and upgrades . ................................ ............................... 5
Document overview ........................................................................................... 6
Standard accessories.............. ................................ ................................ ............. 6
Product
Firmware upgrade ... ................................ .................................. ............................. 9
Check if a firmware upgrade is required ... ................................ ................................ 10
TG700 firmware upgrade .................................................................................... 11
TG8000 firmware upgrade................................................................................... 18
Module and TG8UP PW installation ............................................................................ 27
enting component damage.... ................................ ................................ .......... 27
Prev
Installing a module ... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . 28
Removing a module .. ................................ ................................ ........................ 32
SDI7UP 3G and DBT upgrades............................ ................................ ...................... 34
s manual ................................... .................................. ..................... 4
documentation........................................... ................................ ............. 7
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions i
Table of Contents
ii TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
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, additional information is provided at
the end of this section. (See page 3, Service safety summary.)
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid inj
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future refe rence.
ury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Comply wi
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
general
in this manual.
The pro
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the co
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
oper
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
autions related to operating the system.
c
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
esponsibility of the a ssembler of the system.
r
th local and national safety codes.
ly accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified
duct is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
ver for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
ating correctly.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 1
Important safety information
To avoid fire or
personal
injury
Use proper powe
r cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Do not use the p
rovided 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, make sure 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. S
ee instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it
is difficult to disconnect the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at
all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
mation before making connections to the product.
infor
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
ds the maximum rating of that terminal.
excee
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
n power is present.
whe
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged
or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and
disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further
operation.
Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical
damage and replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are
damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing
pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if
a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
2 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Important safety information
Servi
ce safety summary
Do not operate i
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean
the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or
otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.
Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location
convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads.
Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an
ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
n an explosive atmosphere.
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to
safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform
ice procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety
serv
summary before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
oduct unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
pr
present.
Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and
disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
panels, or opening the case for servicing.
Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist
in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect
test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric
strength after performing a repair.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 3
Important safety information
Termsinthismanual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and terms on the product
These ter
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
ms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the mark
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read th
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
ing.
e marking.
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
betakentoavoidthem.(Thissymbolmayalsobeusedtorefertheuserto
ratings in the m anual.)
4 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Introduction
This document provides instructions for installing modules and upgrades in the
TG700 and TG8000 Multiformat Test Signal Generator mainframes.
Covered module installations and upgrades
Introduction
Module installations
The following module installations are covered by this document:
AG7 Audio Generator module
AGL7 Analog Genlock module
ATG7 Analog Test Generator module
AVG7 Analog Video Generator module
AWVG7 An
BG7 Black Generator module
DVG7 Digital Video Generator module
GPS7 GPS Synchronization and Timecode module
HD3G7 HD 3 Gb/s SDI Video Generator module
HDLG7 HD Dual Link Generator module
HDVG
SDI7 Dual Channel SD/HD/3G SDI Video Generator module
TG8UP PW (replacement Power Supply module for the TG8000 mainframe)
alog Wideband Video Generator module
7 HDTV Digital Video Generator module
SDI7 module upgrades
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 5
The following SDI7UP software upgrades for the SDI7 module are covered by
this document:
Option 3G – add 3G-SDI signal generation
(TG700 and TG8000)
Option DBT – add embedded audio Dolby E program generation
(TG8000 only)
Introduction
Document overview
Standard accessories
These instructions are composed of the following sections:
Firmware upgrade describes how to upgrade the firmware of the TG700 and
TG8000 mainframes. The instrument firmware should be upgraded to the
latest version before you install new modules or upgrade the SDI7 module
with software options. (See page 9.)
Module and TG8UP PW installation describes how to install a generator or
special function module in the TG700 and TG8000 mainframes and how to
install a replacement Power Supply module in a TG8000 mainframe.
(See page
SDI7UP 3G and DBT upgrades describes how to enter the option key that
is requi
(See page 34.)
27.)
redtoenableOption3Gand/orDBTonanexistingSDI7module.
Modules
TG8UP PW
SDI7UP 3G and DBT
The following accessories are shipped with each new generator or special function
module:
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation Instructions (this document)
Tektronix part number: 075-1045-XX
TG700 and TG8000 Software Library and Documentation DVD
Tektronix part number: 063-4440-XX
following accessory is shipped with the replacement Power Supply module:
The
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation Instructions (this document)
ktronix part number: 075-1045-XX
Te
The following accessories are shipped with each SDI7 module upgrade:
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation Instructions (this document)
Tektronix part number: 075-1045-XX
Printed document listing the serial number of the SDI7 module being
upgraded and the new option key for that module
6 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Product documentation
Introduction
For detailed information about module features and specifications, refer to
the appropriate User Manual or Specifications and Performance Verification
Technical Reference document for your product.
If you ordered a new module, the user documentation for your product is located
on the TG700 and TG8000 SW Library and Documentation DVD supplied with
this upgrade kit.
Check the Tektronix Web site for the latest version of the documents
(www.tektronix.com\downloads).
TG8000 do
cumentation
The following table lists the user documents for the TG8000 and its related
modules:
Table 1: TG8000 Multiformat Test Signal Generator documentation
Availability
Document Tektronix part number Description Print Web DVD
User Manual
PC Tools Technical Reference
Specifications and
Performance Verification
Programmer Manual 077-0686-xx
Service Manual
Declassification and Security
Instructions
Release Notes 077-0689-xx
Video Sync Pulse Generator
and Electronic Changeover
Unit System Integration
Technical Reference
071-3036-xx (English)
071-3037-xx (Japanese)
071-3038-xx (Russian)
077-0684-xx
077-0685-xx
077-0687-xx
077-0688-xx Describes how to clear or sanitize the data
077-0563-xx
(ECO422D)
077-0877-xx
(ECO8000 / ECO8020)
Describes how to install, operate, and
configure the instrument
Describes how to use the PC tools software
that is supplied with the instrument
Lists the product specifications and
provides procedures for verifying the
performance of the instrument
Provides programming information for the
mainframe and related m odules
Describes how to service the mainframe to
the module level (such as circuit boards
and fuses) and provides information about
servicing generator modules
storage (memory) devices in the product
for customers with data security concerns.
Describes the new features, improvements,
and limitations of the instrument firmware
Provides information for system
integrators who are designing systems for
high-definition (HD) and standard-definition
(SD) digital video content where Tektronix
electronic changeover units and video
sync pulse generators are to be deployed.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 7
Introduction
TG700 documentation
The following t
able lists the user documents for the TG700 and its related
modules:
Table 2: TG700 TV Signal Generator Platform documentation
Document Tektronix pa
User Manual
PC Tools Technical Reference
Specifications and
Performa
Programm
Service M anual
Release Notes
Video
and Electronic Changeover
Unit System Integration
Tech
nce Verification
er Manual
Sync Pulse Generator
nical Reference
071-1970-x
071-1971-xx (Japanese)
077-0138-x
077-0137-xx
077-0139
077-0230-xx
077-0228-xx (English)
077-0
077-0563-xx
rt number
x (English)
x
-xx
443-xx (Japanese)
Description Print Web DVD
Describes how to install, operate, and
configure th
Describes how to use the PC tools software
that is supplied with the instrument
Lists the product specifications and
provides
performance of the instrument
Provides programming information for the
mainframe and related modules
Describes how to service the mainframe to
the mod
and fuses) and provides information about
servicing generator modules
Describes the new features, improvements,
and li
Provi
integrators who are designing systems for
high-definition (HD) and standard-definition
(SD)
electronic changeover units and video
sync pulse generators are to be deployed.
Availability
e instrument
procedures for verifying the
ule level (such as circuit boards
mitations of the instrument firmware
des information for system
digital video content where Tektronix
8 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Firmware upgrade
CAUTION. The instrument firmware should be upgraded to the latest version
before you in
This section describes how to upgrade the firmware of the TG700 and TG8000
mainframes
Firmware upgrade
stall new modules or upgrade the SDI7 module with software options.
.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 9
Firmware upgrade
Check if a firmw
are upgrade is required
Perform the following procedure to determine if a firmware upgrade is required
for your instrument:
1. Check the firmware version on your instrument:
a. Press the front-panel MODULE button to display the main menu.
Depending on the type of instrument, either TG700 : PRESET or
TG8000 : PRESET will be displayed.
b. Use the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select UTILITY,andthen
press the ENTER button to access the UTILITY menu.
c. Use the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectVERSION INFO
(F/W).
d. TG700 only: If necessary, use the left (◄)orright(►) arrow button to
select CPU[0].
e. The firmware version number is d isplayed in the menu.
2. Check the latest firmware version available on the Tektronix Web site:
a. Use a Web browser on your PC to access the downloads page on the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/downloads).
b. In the Model or Keyword search box, enter TG700 or TG8000.
c. In the Select Download Type drop-down list, select Software,andthen
click GO.
d. Check the version number of the available TG700 or TG8000 firmware
download.
3. If the firmware version on the Web site is later than the version installed on
your instrument or on the DVD supplied with new modules, download the
firmware package to your PC and proceed to the upgrade procedure for your
instrument:
TG700 firmwareupgrade(Seepage11.)
TG8000 firmware upgrade (See page 18.)
4. If the firmware version on the Web site is the same as the firmware version
already installed on your instrument or on the DVD supplied with new
modules, proceed as follows:
If you are installing a new module or a replacement Power Supply module,
proceed to Module and TG8UP PW installation.(Seepage27.)
If you are installing a firmware upgrade for your SDI7 module, proceed to
SDI7UP 3G and DBT upgrades. (See page 34.)
10 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Firmware upgrade
TG700 firmware
Required equipment
TG700 ma
inframe memory
requirements
upgrade
This section describes how to upgrade the firmware of the TG700 mainframe.
The following equipment is required to upgrade the firmware:
With firmware version 5.6, the TG700 mainframe must have at least 32 MB of
memory installed. If you intend to install frame picture files (*.pic), created by the
Frame Picture Generator application for the DVG7, HDVG7, AVG7, or AWVG7
module
module, then the mainframe must have 64 MB of memory installed.
Firmware upgrades. If your existing mainframe has 32 MB of memory and you
have loaded the TG700 memory with frame picture files, you may not be able to
upgrade the instrument to firmware version 5.6.
PC with Windows OS (2000, Vista, XP, or 7) and an Ethernet interface
installed
10 BASE-T Ethernet cable (crossover or straight)
Firmware upgrade package (available on the Tektronix Web site or located on
the TG700 and TG8000 Software Library and Documentation DVD provided
with new modules)
s, or if you intend to install bitmap frame picture files (*.bmp) for the SDI7
If you receive a memory error while attempting to upgrade the firmware version,
you need to delete some of the frame picture files.
Memory upgrades not available. TG700 Option FP and an upgrade kit
(040-1698-xx) provided extra memory, which allowed the TG700 mainframe to
support the Frame Picture Generator application. These upgrades are no longer
available for TG700 mainframes.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 11
Firmware upgrade
TG700 upgrade
procedure
NOTE. Refer to M
ainframe Memory Requirements before you perform the
upgrade procedures. (See page 11.)
Perform the followin
g procedure to upgrade the firmware. It is not necessary to
uninstall the earlier version.
1. If you are connectin
g the TG700 directly to a PC:
a. Using a crossover Ethernet cable, connect between the 10 BASE-T port
on the TG700 and the
Ethernet port or NIC on the PC.
b. Power on the TG700 and the PC.
c. Identify the PC’s IP address and subnet mask.
NOTE. You can find the PC’s IP address and s ubnet mask by bringing up the
“Command Prompt
”, using the “Startup” menu under “Accessories” and
typing “ipconfig” at the prompt.
d. Set the IP addr
ess of the TG700 such tha t all the digits are the same except
for the last digit, which should be changed by 1.
e. Set the subne
t mask of the TG700 to the same subnet as the PC.
f. Proceedtostep4.
2. If you are connecting the TG700 to your local Ethernet network using a
static IP address:
CAUTION. U
sing an IP address that is already in use can cause network conflicts,
resulting in system instability and/or the system locking up. Ensure that the IP
address is not already in use before connecting to the network. Contact the
network administrator for assistance.
a. Power on the TG700.
b. Set the IP address of the TG700 as specified by the network administrator.
c. Set the
subnet mask of the TG700 as specified by the network
administrator.
d. Using
a straight Ethernet cable, connect between the 10 BASE-T port
on the TG700 and the Ethernet hub port of your local network. By
connecting to an Ethernet network, you can access the TG700 using any
PC on the network.
e. Power on a PC connected to the network and p roceed to step 4.
12 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Firmware upgrade
3. If you are conne
cting the TG700 to your local Ethernet network using a
DHCP server (dynamically allocated IP addresses):
a. Power on the TG
700.
b. Set the NET SETUP:DHCP setting to Enable on the TG700.
c. Power off the TG700.
d. Using a straight Ethernet cable, connect the 10 BASE-T port on the
TG700 to the Ethernet hub port of your local network. By connecting to
an Ethernet network, you can access the TG700 using any PC on the
network.
e. Power on the TG700 a nd a PC connected to the network.
f. Identify the IP address assigned to the TG700 by the DHCP server.
g. Proceed to step 4.
4. If you downloaded the upgrade files from the Web in the Check if a firmware
upgrade is required procedure (See page 10.), perform these steps:
a. Navigate to the upgrade files on your PC.
b. If necessary, click on the self-extracting archive to extract the following
files into the directory of your choice: transfer.exe and firmware.pkg.
There may also be a readme.txt file.
NOTE. If the firmware upgrade package contains a readme.txt file,besureto
read the file before you attempt to upgrade the firmware on your instrument.
The transfer.exe and firmware.pkg files must be located in the same directory
on the PC.
c. Proceed to step 6.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 13
Firmware upgrade
5. If you are upgra
ding the firmware using the TG700 and TG8000 Signal
Generator Platform SW Library and Documentation DVD supplied with new
modules, perform these steps:
a. Insert the DVD into the DVD drive on your PC.
NOTE. If the DVD browser does not automatically start, double-click
launch.exe in the root directory of the DVD.
b. When the TG700 and TG8000 Test Signal Generators browser window
appears, select the TG700 link.
c. Select the Mainframe and module software link.
d. Select one of the following upgrade options:
Select U
pgrade to V5.X if your mainframe has 32 MB or more of
memory.
Upgrade to V4.1 if your mainframe has 16 MB of memory.
Select
The PC will open a Windows Explorer window displaying the contents of
lected upgrade folder.
the se
NOTE. With firmware version 5.6 and later, it is strongly recommended that
the TG700 mainframe have 64 MB of memory if you intend to install logo
and/or frame picture files into a DVG7, HDVG7, or SDI7 module. (See
page 11, TG700 mainframe memory requirements.)
6. Double-click the tgUpgrade.exe icon in the folder. The TG700 Upgrade
dialog box appears as shown in the following figure.
NOTE. In the following cases, an error message appears when you double-click
he tgUpgrade.exe icon. If this happens, copy all of the files in the Upgrade folder
t
to the hard disk, and then repeat the operation.
■ When you upgrade the TG700 with firmware version 1.3 or earlier and use the
ATG7, AVG7, or AWVG7 module in it.
■ When you upgrade the TG700 with firmware version 2.1 or earlier and use the
AVG7 or AWVG7 module in it.
14 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Firmware upgrade
Figure 1: TG700 Upgrade dialog box
7. In the dialog box, enter the IP address that you assigned to your TG700.
8. If you want to download the signals for the specified module(s), use the check
boxes at the bottom of the dialog box. Normally, you do not need to select
eck boxes. Select the appropriate check box(es) in the following cases:
any ch
ATG7 check box: when you upgrade the TG700 mainframe with firmware
ion 1.3 or earlier and use the ATG7 module in the mainframe.
vers
AVG7 check box: when you upgrade the TG700 mainframe with firmware
ion 2.1 or earlier and use the AVG7 module in the mainframe.
vers
AWVG7 check box: when you upgrade the TG700 mainframe with
ware version 2.1 or earlier and use the AWVG7 module in the
firm
mainframe.
ick the Copy button. The PC will start transferring the files in the Upgrade
9. Cl
folder to the TG700.
CAUTION. Do not power off the TG700 until the file transfer is complete. Doing
so will prevent the instrument from starting up normally.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 15
Firmware upgrade
10. When the file tra
nsfer is complete, the message box shown below appears.
Figure 2: Message box appearing after the file transfer is complete
11. Click the OK button in the message box.
12. Disconne
ct the power cable from the power cord connector on the TG700 rear
panel, and then connect it again to restart the instrument.
13. If your T
G700 includes an HDLG7 module, proceed with the following steps
to complete the upgrade:
CAUTION. While upgrading, do not press the front panel buttons or cycle the
instrument power. Doing so can corrupt the module memory and FPGA image.
a. Power on the TG700.
b. Press the MODULE button until the name of the module you are
upgrading appears.
c. Press and hold the ENTER button until “Upgrade FPGA” appears .
d. Pre
ss the ENTER button to upgrade the module.
e. The upgrade will take approximately three minutes. After it is complete,
move power from the TG700 and then reapply power to reboot the
re
system.
NOTE. If you are upgrading the FPGA of multiple modules, you need to upgrade
them separately and reboot the instrument after each upgrade. For example, if
you have three HDLG7s, the FPGA upgrade process sequence will be: select and
upgrade a module, then reboot, then select and upgrade another module, then
reboot, select and upgrade the final m odule, then reboot. You do not need to
upgrade the modules in any particular order.
16 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Firmware upgrade
14. Verify that the
new firmware version was properly installed:
a. Press the front-panel MODULE button to display the TG700 main menu.
TG700 : PRESET
will be displayed.
b. Use the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectUTILITY,andthen
press the EN
TER button.
c. Use the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectVERSION INFO
(F/W).
d. If necessary, use the left (◄)orright(►)arrowbuttontoselectCPU[0].
e. Check that the new firmware version number is displayed in the menu.
Refer to the Release notes document included in Web download package for
information about the new firmware version.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 17
Firmware upgrade
TG8000 firmwar
Upgrade methods
Required equipment
eupgrade
This section describes how to upgrade the firmware of the TG8000 mainframe.
You can use the UTILITY menu to upgrade the firmware installed in the
instrument using one of the following two methods. The time req
the upgrade is about 10 minutes.
The equipment required to perform the upgrade depends on which method you
use to perform the upgrade (USB or network).
USB upgrade. The fo
uired to complete
USB upgrade: Install the upgrade using a USB drive that is connected to the
instrument.
Network upgrade: Install the upgrade using a PC that has an Ethernet
network connection to the instrument.
llowing equipment is required for a USB upgrade:
USB drive
Firmware upgrade package (available on the Tektronix Web site or located on
the TG700 and TG8000 Software Library and Documentation D VD provided
with new modules)
AGL7 module upgrades
Network upgrade. The following equipment is required for a network upgrade:
PC with Windows OS (2000, Vista, XP, or 7) and an Ethernet interface
installed
10 BASE-T Ethernet cable (crossover or straight)
Firmware upgrade package (available on the Tektronix Web site or located on
the TG700 and TG8000 Software Library and Documentatio
with new modules)
If the TG8000 you are upgrading has an AGL7 module installed, and if the
firmware version in the TG8000 is 1.2 or earlier, the FPGA of the AGL7 module
is automatically updated when the instrument reboots after the firmware upgrade.
This will also occur if the AGL7 module is moved from a TG700 m ainframe to
a TG8000 mainframe.
CAUTION. To prevent an upgrade failure of your AGL7 module, do not remove or
cycle power on the TG8000 while the instrument is rebooting after the firmware
upgrade. The FPGA update on the AGL7 module takes about three minutes and
there is no indication on the front panel that the AGL7 module is being updated. If
power is interrupted before the FPGA update is complete, the module will need to
be returned to Tektronix for servic e.
nDVDprovided
18 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Firmware upgrade
To upgrade the TG8000
firmware using a USB drive
1. Connect a USB dr
ive to the PC that contains the la test TG8000 firmware.
2. On the PC, navigate to the USB drive.
3. In the root directory of the USB drive, create a directory named:
TgUpgrd
CAUTION. To prevent an upgrade failure, the upgrade files must be located in a
folder named “TgUpgrd” in the root directory of the USB drive. The folder name
is case sen
sitive.
4. If you downloaded the upgrade files from the Web in the Check if a firmware
upgrade is required procedure (See page 10.), perform these steps:
a. Navigate to the upgrade files on your PC.
b. If necessary, click on the self-extracting archive to extract the following
files into the directory of your choice: transfer.exe and firmware.pkg.
There may also be a readme.txt file.
NOTE. If the firmware upgrade package contains a readme.txt file,besureto
read the file before you attempt to upgrade the firmware on your instrument.
The transfer.exe and firmware.pkg files must be located in the same directory
on the PC.
c. Open the TgUpgrd directory on the USB drive and copy the firmware.pkg
file (from the extracted archive) to the USB device.
The USB drive should have a directory path of
oceed to step 6.
d. Pr
TgUpgrd\firmware.pkg.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 19
Firmware upgrade
5. If you are upgra
ding the firmware using the TG700 and TG8000 Signal
Generator Platform SW Library and Documentation DVD supplied with new
modules, perform these steps:
a. Insert the DVD into the DVD drive on your PC.
NOTE. If the DVD browser does not automatically start, double-click
launch.exe in the root directory of the DVD.
b. When the TG700 and TG8000 Test Signal Generators browser window
appears, select the TG8000 link.
c. Select the Mainframe and module software link.
d. Select the Upgrade to firmware version 1.X link.
The PC wi
ll open a Windows Explorer window displaying the contents of
the selected upgrade folder.
e. Open th
e TgUpgrd directory on the USB drive and copy the firmware.pkg
file (from the extracted archive) to the USB d evice.
The US
B drive should have a directory path of
TgUpgrd\firmware.pkg.
6. Safely remove the USB device from the PC and insert it into the USB port
e front panel of the instrument.
on th
7. If necessary, power on the instrument.
8. Press the MODULE button t o select TG8000 : PRESET.
9. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectTG8000 : UTILITY,
and then press the ENTER button.
10. Verify the status of the USB drive:
a. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select TG8000 : UTILITY
:USB(status).
b. Verify that the USB status is Mounted.
c. If the status is Not Mounted, press the ENTER buttontomountthe
USB drive.
11. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select TG8000 : UTILITY :
FIRMWARE UPGRADE.
12. Press the left (◄) or right (►) arrow button to select USB Upgrade,andthen
press the ENTER button to start the upgrade process.
20 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Firmware upgrade
13. Awarningmessa
ge is displayed asking you to verify the upgrade operation.
The old and new firmware version numbers are displayed. Press the ENTER
button to proceed or press the BACK button to cancel the operation.
NOTE. If the instrument displays a message indicating that a USB device
containing the firmware was not detected, verify that the USB drive is properly
mounted and has the correct directory path (TgUpgrd\firmware.pkg).
14. Monitor the progress of the upgrade operation:
a. During the upgrade process, the display shows the progress of the upgrade
and shows messages such as “Reading Firmware Data” and “Erasing
Application FS Partition”. This may take several minutes.
CAUTION. During the upgrade process, once the instrument has started to
erase internal flash memory, DO NOT remove power from the instrument. If
you do so, the instrument flash memory will be corrupted. The instrument
will have to be sent to a Tektronix factory service center to have the sy stem
firmware restored.
If power to the instrument is lost before it begins erasing the internal flash
memory, you can restart the firmware upgrade after the instrument reboots.
b. When the upgrade has completed, the message “Tektronix Generator
Booting” is displayed while the instrument reboots before the menu
display returns to normal.
NOTE. The instrument power must be cycled in order for the firmware upgrade
process to complete.
15. After the upgrade process is complete and the instrument reboots, unmount
the USB drive:
a. Press the MODULE button to select TG8000 : PRESET.
b. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectTG8000 :
UTILITY, and then press the ENTER button.
c. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select TG8000 : UTILITY
:USB(status). The USB status should be Mounted
d. Press the ENTER button to unmount the USB drive. After the message
“You may now safely remove the USB drive” is displayed, the menu
readout should change to TG8000 : UTILITY : USB (Not mounted).
e. Remove the USB drive from the instrument.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 21
Firmware upgrade
16. If your TG8000 i
ncludes an HDLG7 module, proceed with the following
steps to complete the upgrade:
CAUTION. While upgrading, do not press the front panel buttons or cycle the
instrument power. Doing so can corrupt the module memory and FPGA image.
a. Power on the TG8000.
b. Press the MODULE button until the name of the HDLG7 module you are
upgrading appears.
c. Press and hold the ENTER button until “Upgrade FPGA” appears.
d. Press the
ENTER button to upgrade the module.
e. The upgrade will take approximately three minutes. After it is complete,
remove p
ower from the TG8000 and then reapply power to reboot the
system.
NOTE. If you are upgrading the FPGA of multiple HDLG7 modules, you need
to upgrade them separately and reboot the instrument after each upgrade. For
example, if you have three HDLG7s, the FPGA upgrade process sequence will
be: select and upgrade a module, then reboot, then select and upgrade another
le, then reboot, select and upgrade the final module, then reboot. You do not
modu
need to upgrade the modules in any particular order.
17. Ve r
ify that the firmware version in the instrument is the same version you
just installed:
ess the MODULE button to select TG8000 : PRESET.
a. Pr
b. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectTG8000 :
ILITY, and then press the ENTER button.
UT
c. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select VERSION INFO
F/W).
(
d. In the second line of the display readout, verify that the version number is
the same version number as the upgrade file you installed.
22 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Firmware upgrade
To upgrade the TG8000
firmware using an Ethernet
network
1. Connect the TG8
000 generator and a PC to your local Ethernet network.
2. If you downloaded the upgrade files from the Web in the Check if a firmware
upgrade is req
uired procedure (See page 10.), perform these steps:
a. Navigate to the upgrade files on your PC.
b. If necessary, click on the self-extracting archive to extract the following
files into the directory of your choice: transfer.exe and firmware.pkg.
There may al
so be a readme.txt file.
NOTE. If the firmware upgrade package contains a readme.txt file,besureto
read the file before you attempt to upgrade the firmware on your instrument.
The transfer.exe and firmware.pkg files must be located in the same directory
on the PC.
c. Proceed to step 4.
3. If you are upgrading the firmware using the TG700 and TG8000 Signal
Generator Platform SW Library and Documentation DVD supplied with new
modules, perform these steps:
a. Insert the DVD into the DVD drive on your PC.
NOTE. If the DVD browser does not automatically start, double-click
ch.exe in the root directory of the DVD.
laun
b. When the TG700 and TG8000 Test Signal Generators browser window
ears, select the TG8000 link.
app
c. Select the Mainframe and module software link.
d. Select the Upgrade to firmware version 1.X link.
The PC will open a Windows Explorer window displaying the contents of
the selected upgrade folder.
4. If necessary, power on the instrument.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 23
Firmware upgrade
5. Prepare the ins
trument for the firmware upgrade:
a. Press the MODULE button to select TG8000 : PRESET.
b. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectTG8000 :
UTILITY, and then press the ENTER button.
c. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select TG8000 : UTILITY
: FIRMWARE UPGRADE.
d. Press the left (◄)orright(►)arrowbuttontoselectNetwork Upgrade,
andthenpresstheENTER button. This puts the instrument in upgrade
mode and ma
kes it ready to receive the upgrade files through the
10/100/1000 BASE-T port.
6. From the i
nstrument display, note the current IP address of the instrument.
7. On the PC, double-click the transfer.exe file to launch the transfer program.
8. Type the IP address or DNS name of the instrument you are upgrading, and
then press Enter.Thisstartsthefirmware upgrade process.
CAUTIO
N. To prevent upgrade failure, do not close the transfer.exe window until
the transfer utility asks for another IP address.
During the upgrade process, once the instrument has started to erase internal
flash memory, DO NOT remove power from the instrument. If you do so, the
instrument flash memory will be corrupted. The instrument will have to be sent to
a Tektronix factory service center t o have the system firmware restored.
If power to the instrument is lost before it begins erasing the internal flash
memory, you can restart the firmware upgrade after the instrument reboots.
24 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Firmware upgrade
9. The transfer ut
ility displays done when the firmware upgrade completes and
asks for the address of another instrument. When the firmware upgrade
completes, the instrument should reboot.
Figure 3: Example transfer.exe window after the network upgrade is complete
10. If the instrument does not reboot at the completion of the firmware upgrade,
remove and reapply power to the instrument to cause it to reboot.
11. If your TG8000 includes an HDLG7 module, proceed with the following
steps to complete the upgrade:
CAUTION. While upgrading, do not press the front panel buttons or cycle the
instrument power. Doing so can corrupt the module memory and FPGA image.
a. Power on the TG8000.
b. Press the MODULE button until the name of the HDLG7 module you are
upgrading appears.
c. Press and ho ld the ENTER button until “Upgrade FPGA” appears.
d. Press the ENTER button to upgrade the module.
e. The upgrade will take approximately three minutes. After it is complete,
remove power from the TG8000 and then reapply power to reboot the
system.
NOTE. If you are upgrading the FPGA of multiple HDLG7 modules, you need
to upgrade them separately and reboot the instrument after each upgrade. For
example, if you have three HDLG7s, the FPGA upgrade process sequence will
be: select and upgrade a module, then reboot, then select and upgrade another
module, then reboot, select and upgrade the final module, then reboot. You do not
need to upgrade the modules in any particular order.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 25
Firmware upgrade
12. Verify that the
firmware version in the instrument is the same version you
just installed:
a. Press the MODU
LE button to s elect TG8000 : PRESET.
b. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectTG8000 :
UTILITY,an
dthenpresstheENTER button.
c. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select VERSION INFO
(F/W).
d. In the second line of the display readout, verify that the version number is
the same ve
rsion number as the upgrade file you installed.
26 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Module and TG8UP PW installation
Module and TG8
UP PW installation
This section
TG8000 and TG700 mainframes, including the Power Supply module.
Ascrewdriv
a module.
CAUTION. To prevent damage to the mainframe and module, always remove the
power cord before installing or removing a module.
If the firmware version of the provided DVD is later than the firmware version
of your mainframe, be sure to upgrade the firmware of the mainframe before
installi
ng the module. (See page 9, Firmware upgrade.)
Preventing component damage
CAUTION. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components on the modules
and mai
below when installing, removing, or handling modules:
nframe. To prevent ESD or other component damage, follow the steps
provides procedures for installing and removing modules from the
er with a #1 Phillips tip is the only tool you need to install or remove
Wear a
your body while installing or removing modules from t he mainframe.
Tran
Do not slide the module over any surface.
Handle modules as little as possible.
Do not touch module components or connector pins.
Do not use any devices capable of generating or holding a static charge in the
work area where you remove, install, or handle modules.
Avoid handling modules in areas that have a floor or work-surface covering
capable of generating a static charge.
grounded antistatic wrist strap to discharge the static voltage from
sport and store modules in a static-protected bag or container.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 27
Module and TG8UP PW installation
Installing a module
To install a module into an empty slot in the mainframe, perform the following
procedure:
1. Unplug the power cord from the power connector on the rear panel of the
2. Use the following guidelines to select the slot where you will install the
mainframe.
module. The following figure shows a sample module configuration with
the associated slot numbers.
TG700 mainframe guidelines:
For AGL7 and GPS7 modules, only one of these modules can be installed
in the mainframe at a time, and it must be installed only in slot 1. All
other modules may be installed in any slot location.
CAUTION. When installing a GPS7 module into an existing TG700 mainframe,
you mus
oscillator frequency as a function of voltage. Refer to the Configure the GPS7
Module section in the TG700 User Manual for instructions.
t calibrate the mainframe oscillator oven and characterize the
For AG7, ATG7, AVG7, BG7, DVG7, HDLG7, and SDI7 modules, up to
four of the modules can be installed in the mainframe.
The HD3G7, AWVG7, and HDVG7 modules consume higher power than
most of the modules. Because of this, there can only be a maximum of
three of these modules installed at one time. If an HDVG7 module that
has a rear-panel fan is installed, then only one other high-power module
may be installed with it.
When the maximum number of these high-power modules are installed
the lower-power modules (AG7, ATG7, AVG7, BG7, DVG7, HDLG7, or
DI7) may be installed in any of the remaining available slots.
S
The TG700 Power Supply module is user replaceable and must be
installed only in the position shown in the following figure. The TG700
Power Supply module cannot be installed in a TG8000 mainframe.
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Module and TG8UP PW installation
TG8000 mainfra
me guidelines:
For AGL7 and GPS7 modules, only one of these modules can be installed
in the TG8000 m
ainframe at a time, and it must be installed only in slot 1.
All other modules may be installed in any slot location.
NOTE. When installing a GPS7 module into an existing TG8000 mainframe,
it is suggested that you calibrate the mainframe oscillator oven as part of
the installation and qualification process. Refer to the Configure the GPS7
Module section in the TG8000 User Manual for instructions.
Although the GPS7 module will operate only in slot 1, in the TG8000
mainframe you can use the GPS7 module to test diagnostics in each of the
four main
frame slots. Refer to the TG8000 Specifications and Performance
Verification Technical Reference for more information.
For the A
G7, ATG7, AVG7, AWVG7, BG7, DVG7, HD3G7, HDLG7,
HDVG7, and SDI7 modules, up to four of the modules can be installed
in the TG8000 mainframe.
The TG8000 Power Supply module is user replaceable and must be
installed only in the position shown in the following figure. The TG8000
Power Supply module cannot be installed in a TG700 mainframe.
If you move an AGL7 module from a TG700 mainframe to a TG8000
mainframe, or if you move an AGL7 module from a TG8000 with
firmware version 1.2 or below to a TG8000 with firmware version 1.3 or
above, the FPGA of the AGL7 module will be automatically updated
n the instrument boots.
whe
CAUTION. To prevent an update failure of your AGL7 module, do not remove
or cycle power on the TG8000 while the instrument is rebooting after
installing the AGL7 module. The FPGA update on the AGL7 module takes
about three minutes and there is no indication on the front panel that the AGL7
module is being updated. If power is interrupted before the FPGA update is
complete, the module will need to be returned to Tektronix for service.
Figure 4: TG700 and TG8000 slot numbering (TG8000 shown)
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 29
Module and TG8UP PW installation
3. Use a screwdriv
er with a #1 Phillips tip to loosen the two screws of the blank
panel attached to the slot you want to use, and then pull it away from the
instrument. Save the blank panel for future use. (See Figure 5.)
If you are installing a new module into a slot that already contains a module,
remove the existing module. (See page 32, Removing a module.)
Figure 5: Removing the blank panel (TG700 shown)
30 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Module and TG8UP PW installation
CAUTION. Be careful not to damage the parts and cables inside of the module
when you inser
t the module into the mainframe.
4. Insert the module into the slot, paying attention to the module orientation.
(See Figure
6.) Push the module into the slot until the connector board of the
module is firmly engaged with the Main board of the mainframe.
Figure 6: Installing the module (TG700 shown)
5. Tighten the two screws to secure the module to the mainframe. (See Figure 7.)
Figure 7: Securing the module (TG700 shown)
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 31
Module and TG8UP PW installation
Removing a module
To remove a module from the mainframe, perform the following procedure:
CAUTION. To facilitate module removal, attach terminations or BNC cables to the
module connectors. The connector may be damaged if too much force is applied
to it during module removal.
1. Unplug the power cord from the power connector on the mainframe rear panel.
2. Attach 75 Ω terminations or BNC cables to the BNC connectors on the
3. Use a screwdriver with a # 1 Phillips tip to loosen the two screws securing
module to be removed. Module removal becomes easier if the terminations or
cables are attached to the connectors at the left and right ends.
the module to the mainframe.
CAUTIO
when you remove the module from the mainframe.
4. Pull t
N. Be careful not to damage the parts and cables inside of the module
he module slowly toward you while supporting the terminations or BNC
cables attached to the connectors. (See Figure 8.)
Figure 8: Removing the module (TG700 shown)
32 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
Module and TG8UP PW installation
5. If this empty sl
ot will not be used, you must attach a blank panel to the
mainframe to control instrument cooling and EMI emissions.
a. Align the blan
k panel with the open slot of the mainframe.
b. Tighten the two screws to secure the blank panel to the mainframe.
A blank panel is available as an optional accessory for the
TG8000 mainframe. Refer to the mainframe user manual.
6. If you want to install another module into the slot from which the module is
removed, perform Installing a Module. (Seepage28.)
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 33
SDI7UP 3G and DBT upgrades
SDI7UP 3G and D
BT upgrades
NOTE. Option 3G is available for both the TG700 and the TG8000 generators.
Option DBT is available for only the TG8000 generator.
If you ordered software Option 3G and/or DBT for the SDI7 module, you must
enter the option key that was supplied with the module in order to enable the
software option(s).
Each option key applies to only one SDI7 module. After the option key is entered,
the option key stays with that SDI7 module, enabling Option 3G and/or DBT even
when the module is moved to another mainframe.
Locate the option key document, and then perform the following steps to enter
the option key:
NOTE. The following procedure uses the instrument front panel to enter the
option
Refer to the TG8000 PC Tools Technical Reference for instructions on how to
use TGSetup to enter the option key.
key. You can also use the TGSetup utility to remotely enter the option key.
1. Press the front-panel MODULE button until the mainframe main menu is
displayed as shown below. (TG700 shown.)
2. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button until TG700 (or TG8000)
UTILITY is displayed, and then press the ENTER button. (TG700 shown.)
3. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button until TG700 : UTILITY :
OPTIONS ENABLED or TG8000 : UTILITY : OPTIONS is displayed.
The bottom line of the display will list the slot number in which the SDI7
odule is installed and will indicate whether option 3G and/or DBT is
m
enabled: None is displayed when the option is not enabled, 3G and/or DBT is
displayed when the option is enabled. (TG700 shown.)
34 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
SDI7UP 3G and DBT upgrades
4. If more than one
SDI7 module is installed in the mainframe, use the left
(◄)orright(►) arrow button to select the desired module, and then press
the ENTER button.
5. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button until TG700 (or TG8000) :
UTILITY : MODULE ID is displayed.
6. Verify that the displayed module ID matches the module ID listed on the
option key document.
7. Enter the option key:
a. Press the u
p(▲)ordown(▼) arrow button until TG700 (or TG8000) :
UTILITY : OPTION KEY is displayed (TG8000 shown).
b. Press the ENTER button to enter the option key edit mode. The
underscore character (_) appears under the first character of the option key.
c. Use the up (▲) or down (▼) arrow button to select the first character of
the option key.
d. Use the left (◄)orright(►) arrow button to move the underscore
character to the next character i n the option key.
e. Enter all of the option key characters, and then press ENTER button to
confirm the selection.
f. Press the CANCEL (TG700) or BACK (TG8000) button twice to exit
the UTILITY submenu. This returns to the top of the UTILITY submenu.
TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions 35
SDI7UP 3G and DBT upgrades
8. Cycle power on t
he instrument to ensure the newly enabled option(s) is fully
operational.
CAUTION. For Option DBT upgrades, be sure to cycle power on the instrument
after entering the new option key. A reboot is required in order to fully activate
the Dolby E functionality.
9. After the instrument reboots, verify that Option 3G and/or DBT is enabled:
a. If necessary, press the front-panel MODULE button until the mainframe
main menu is displayed.
b. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button until TG700 (or TG8000)
UTILITY is displayed, and then press the ENTER button.
c. Press the up (▲) or down (▼) arrow button until TG700 (or TG8000) :
UTILITY : OPTIONS is displayed.
d. For the TG700, verify that SDI7[ slot number ]3Gis displayed. This
indicates that Option 3G has been enabled.
e. For the TG8000, verify that SDI7[ slot number ]3Gand/or DBT is
layed. This indicates that Option 3G and/or DBT has been enabled.
disp
f. Press the CANCEL (TG700) or BACK (TG8000) button to exit the
UTILITY submenu. This returns to the mainframe main menu.
36 TG700 and TG8000 Module Installation and Upgrade Instructions
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