This document applies to TLA System Software
version 5.1.
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patent s, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes
that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
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Contacting Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc.
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
HIn North America, call 1-800-833-9200.
HWorldwide, visit www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your area.
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
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 related to operating the system.
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
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, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
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
information before making connections to the product.
The inputs are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV
circuits.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power
source. Do not block the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all
times.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
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General Safety Summary
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Terms in this Manual
Symbols and Terms
on the Product
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.
These terms may appear on the product:
HDANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
HWARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
HCAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Mains Disconnected
OFF (Power)
WARNING
High Voltage
Mains Connected
ON (Power)
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Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Standby
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Earth Terminal
Chassis Ground
Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
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 this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
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TLASWUP Description
The TLASWUP software upgrade kit provides instructions and software to
upgrade your Tektronix Logic Analyzer to TLA application software, version 5.1. It also supports the upgrade to Version 1.8 Pattern Generator application software for those instruments with TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator modules.
The TLA Application Software V5.1 and higher will only run on TLA instruments with Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional operating
systems purchased from Tektronix. The software will also run on a PC with
Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional operating
systems.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the instrument, consider the following
requirements before attempting service:
HRead the General Safety Summary and Service Safety Summary found at the
beginning of this manual.
HThe procedures in this manual should be performed by a qualified service
person.
Be sure to follow all warnings, cautions and notes.
This document supports Tektronix modification: 30825
Instruments
TLA7012 Portable MainframeAll serial numbers
TLA7016 Benchtop MainframeAll serial numbers
TLA7PC1 Benchtop ControllerAll serial numbers
TLA5000 Series Logic AnalyzersAll serial numbers
TLA5000B Series Logic AnalyzersAll serial numbers
TLA715 Portable MainframeAll serial numbers
TLA721 Benchtop MainframeAll serial numbers
NOTE. Unless otherwise noted all references to TLA5000 Series Logic Analyzers
apply to both TLA5000B and TLA5000 instruments.
TLA System and PC Requirements
HMinimum 10 GB hard drive, 500 MB free space
H256 MB RAM minimum, 512 MB recommended
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TLASWUP Description
Minimum Tool and Equipment List
No special tools are required to install this software.
Parts List
Table 1: Parts list
QuantityPart numberDescription
1eaNSTektronix Logic Analyzer Family Application Software V5.1
1eaNSTektronix Logic Analyzer Family Product Documentation