Tektronix TLA7S08, TLAS716 Service

TLA7S08 & TLA7S16 Serial Analyzer Modules Technical Reference

This document applies to TLA System Software Version 5.1 or higher

Warning

These servicing instructions are for use by qualiﬁed personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualiﬁed to do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service.

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Warranty 2

Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be ne the property of Tektronix.

w or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become

In order to o the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulti b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modiﬁed or integrated with other products when the effect of such modiﬁcation or integration increases the time or difﬁculty of servicing the product.

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btain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of

ng from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;

ONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE

Table of Contents

General Safety Summary ......................................................................................... iv

Service Safety Summary........................................ ................................ .................. vi

Preface ............................................................................................................. vii

Manual Conven

Related Documentation ..................................................................................... vii

Introduction ........................................................................................................ ix

Service Strategy..................................... .................................. ........................ ix

Service Offerings ............................................................................................. ix

Maintenance......................................................................................................... 1

Preventing E

Inspection and Cleaning.......................... ................................ ............................. 1

Removal and Installation ................... ................................ .................................. ..... 5

Tools Required ................................................................................................. 5

Torque Requirements.......................................................................................... 5

Covers.............. .................................. ................................ ........................... 6

Local Proces

Acquisition Board ... ... . ... . ... .... ... . ... . ... ... . ... . ... .... ... . ... . ... ... . ... . ... .... ... . ... . ... ... . ... . ... . 9

EMI Gaskets................................................................................................... 10

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 13

Check for Common Problems ........................... ................................ .................... 14

Eliminate Other Problem Sources........................................................................... 15

Troublesho

Updating the Module Firmware..... ................................ ................................ ........ 20

Repackaging Instructions ......................................................................................... 21

Parts List............................................................................................................ 22

Parts Ordering Information .................................................................................. 22

Using the Replaceable Parts List............................................................................ 23

tions............................................ ................................ ............. vii

SD ................................................................................................ 1

sor Unit (LPU) Board .......................................................................... 8

ot the Module .................................................................................... 15

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List of Figure

Figure 1: Installing the cover onto the chassis .. . ... ... . ... .... ... . ... ... . ... . ... .... ... . ... ... . ... . ... .... ... . . 6

Figure 2: Sea

Figure 3: Rear EMI gasket removal ............................................................................. 10

Figure 4: Side EMI gasket installation.......................................................................... 11

Figure 5: TLA7S08 &TLA7S16 chassis and cover ........... ................................ ................ 24

Figure 6: TLA7S08 &TLA7S16 circuit board assemblies.................................................... 26

Figure 7: TLA7S08 &TLA7S16 internal cables and connectors......................................... .... 28

ting the cover on the chassis...... ................................ ................................ . 7

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List of Tables

Table i: Related Documentation ............. ................................ ................................ ... viii

Table 1: Exte

Table 2: Internal inspection check list..... ................................ .................................. ..... 3

Table 3: Tools required for circuit board replacement.......................................................... 5

Table 4: Failure symptoms and possible causes.................................... ............................ 14

Table 5: Diagnostic tests.......................................................................................... 19

Table 6: Parts list column descriptions.......................................... ................................ 23

rnal inspection check list........................................................................... 2

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General Safety Summary

General Safet

To Avoid Fire or Personal

Injury

ySummary

Review the fol this product or any products connected to it.

To avoid pote

Only qualiﬁed personnel should perform service procedures.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions re

Ground the Product. This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding conductor of the mainframe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounde

Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid ﬁre or shock hazard, observe all ratings and mark information before making connections to the product.

The inp

uts are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.

lowing safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to

ntial hazards, use this product only as speciﬁed.

lated to operating the system.

ings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings

TermsinthisManual

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceed

Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. Do not

Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels remov

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this prod

Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for

det

These terms may appear in this manual:

s the maximum rating of that terminal.

block the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times.

ed.

uct, have it inspected by qualiﬁed service personnel.

power is present.

ails on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

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General Safety Summary

WAR N ING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result

in injury or lo

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in

damage to th

ss of life.

is product or other property.

Symbols and Terms on the

Product

These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.

WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.

CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:

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Service Safety Summary

Service Safet

y Summary

Only qualiﬁed Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service procedures.

Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering ﬁrst aid and resuscitation is present.

Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then disconnect the power cord from the mains power.

Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in t disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.

his product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and

personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service

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Preface

Manual Conventions

Preface

This manual uses certain conventions that you should be familiar with before attempting service.

Acquisition Board

LPU Board

Maintenance Procedures

Modules

Replaceable Parts

The acquisition board is one of the circuit boards inside the instrument module. The circuit board receives and stores acquisition data from the probes and works with the Local Processor Unit (LPU) board to provide information to the operator of the instrument.

The Local Processor Unit ( instrumentmodule that provides the main communications interface with the acquisition board and the mainframe.

Maintenance procedures are used for fault isolation and repair to the circuit board level or to the replaceable part level.

Throughout this manual, the terms “module” or “instrument module” refers to a logic analyzer, serial analyzer, or pattern generator unit that mounts inside a mainframe. A module is composed of circuit boards, interconnecting cables, and a user-accessible front panel.

This manual refers to any ﬁeld-re speciﬁcally by its name or generically as a repla ceable part. In general, a replaceable part is any circuit board or assembly that is listed in the replaceable parts list near the end of this manual.

LPU) board is one of the circuit boards inside the

placeable assembly or mechanical part

Safety

Symbols and terms related to safety appear in the S afety Summary found at the beginning of this manual.

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