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Tektronix BSX Series
Bit Error Rate Analyzers
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Installation & Safety Instructions
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Tektronix BSX Series
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Installation & Safety Instructions
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Warranty
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 new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become
the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of
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
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
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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AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
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Table of Contents
Important safety information..................................................................................... iii
General safety summary ..................................................................................... iii
Service safety summary....................................................................................... v
Terms in this manual ......................................................................................... vi
Symbols and terms on the product.......................................................................... vi
Preface............................................................................................................. vii
Related documentation...................................................................................... vii
Conventions used in this manual........................................................................... vii
Operating requirements ............................................................................................ 1
Environmental requirements.................................................................................. 1
Ventilation requirements . ...................... ...................... .................. ...................... . 1
Power requirements............................................................................................ 1
Preventing ESD................................................................................................ 2
Installation........................................................................................................... 3
Power on the instrument ...................................................................................... 3
Power off the instrument...................................................................................... 4
Controls and connectors ........................................................................................... 7
Front panel controls and connectors......................................................................... 7
Rear panel controls and connectors......................................................................... 10
Cleaning and maintenance........................................................................................ 13
Clean the flat panel display .................................................................................. 13
Clean the exterior surfaces................................................................................... 13
Compliance information .......................................................................................... 15
EMC compliance ............................................................................................. 15
Safety compliance ............................................................................................ 16
Environmental considerations............................................................................... 17
Index
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Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 1: Front panel............................................................................................... 7
Figure 2: Pattern Generator front panel connectors ............................................................ 8
Figure 3: Error Detector front panel connectors ................................................................ 9
Figure 4: Rear panel connectors ................................................................................. 10
Figure 5: Rear panel BNC connectors .......................................................................... 11
List of Tables
Table 1: Environmental considerations .......................................................................... 1
Table 2: Clearance requirements.................................................................................. 1
Table 3: Instrument power requirements......................................................................... 1
Table 4: Common front panel controls and connectors ........................................................ 7
Table 5: Pattern Generator front panel connectors.............................................................. 8
Table 6: Error Detector front panel connectors ................................................................. 9
Table 7: Rear panel power and communications connectors ................................................. 10
Table 8: Rear panel BNC connectors............................................................................ 11
ii BSX Series Installation & Safety 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 v, Service safety summary.)
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified
in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
operating correctly.
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
cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.
To avoid fire or personal
injury
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use. Do not use the provided 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.
BSX Series Installation & Safety Instructions iii

Important safety information
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power
source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that
it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at
all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
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.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains or
Category II, III, or IV circuits.
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
when power is present.
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.
Use proper fuse. Useonlythefusetypeandratingspecified for this product.
Wear eye protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or
laser radiation exists.
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.
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Important safety information
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
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 care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with
handles for lifting and carrying.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
Servicesafetysummary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to
safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform
service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety
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
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
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.
BSX Series Installation & Safety Instructions v

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 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.
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 manual.)
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Preface
Preface
This document provides information for installing the Tektronix BSX series
of BERTScope instruments. It includes high-level operating requirements,
installation information, high-level descriptions of instrument controls and
connectors, and other information for individual products. For more information
on the controls and connectors, refer to the BSX Series User Manual.
Related documentation
In addition to this manual, the following documentation can be downloaded from
the Tektronix Web Site at www.tek.com:
BSX Series User Manual. This document provides basic user information for
the BSX series products. Tektronix part number: 077-1288-xx.
Online help. Touch a control on the screen and the select the “Help on ...”
listing for help on that control or feature. The online help is part of the BSX
products, available from the Help menu.
Remote control guide (PDF). This document provides online help commands
used to control the BSX products from remote locations. Tektronix part
number: 077-1284-xx.
Conventions used in this manual
The following icons may used throughout this manual.
Sequence
Step
Front panel
power
Connect
power
Network SVGA USB
The terms “touch” and “click” are used interchangeably in this document. The
instrument has a touchscreen interface to control the instrument by touching
buttons or controls on the screen or by using a mouse.
The terms “view” and “menu” are used interchangeably in this document. A view
is defined as the current on-screen menu.
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Preface
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Operating requirements
Read this section before installing the instrument. This section describes
environmental considerations, operating requirements, and power considerations.
Environmental requirements
Table 1: Environmental considerations
Characteristic Description
Warm-up time 20 minutes
Operating temperature 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)
Operating Humidity Noncondensing at 35 °C, 15% to 65%
Maximum operating altitude 2000 m (6562 ft.)
Ventilation requirements
Place the instrument on a cart or bench. The instrument should rest on its bottom
feet. An optional rack mounting kit is available. Observe the following clearance
requirements:
Table 2: Clearance requirements
Feature Description
Top 0mm(0in)
Left and right sides 76 mm (3.0 in)
Bottom 0 mm (0 in) standing on feet, flip stands down
Rear 76 mm (3 in)
Power requirements
Table 3: Instrument power requirements
Feature Description
Power 460 W Maximum
Voltage & frequency 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Fuse 5A, 250 V, 5 mm x 20 mm, fast blow
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Operating requirements
Preventing ESD
CAUTION. A direct electrostatic discharge can damage the instrument input. To
learn how to avoid this damage, read the following information.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a concern when handling any electronic
equipment. The instrument is designed with robust ESD protection; however it
is still possible that large discharges of static electricity directly into the signal
input may damage the instrument. To avoid damage to the instrument, use the
following techniques to prevent electrostatic discharge to the instrument.
1. Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic
wrist strap while connecting and disconnecting cables and adapters. The
instrument provides a front panel connection for this purpose.
2. A cable that is left unconnected on a bench can develop a large static charge.
Discharge the static voltage from all cables before connecting them to
the instrument or device under test by momentarily grounding the center
conductor of the cable, or by connecting a 50 Ωtermination to one end, before
attaching the cable to the instrument.
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Installation
This section provides basic installation instrument for the BSX series.
Power on the instrument
1. Connect the power cord to the rear of the
instrument and to a properly grounded power
source.
2. Push the front panel power button to turn the
instrument on.
The green power indicator on the button will
turn on and the instrument will begin the startup
process.
The instrument performs a self-test at start-up. If any
tests fail, the tests are listed in the Self Test dialog box.
Contact Technical Support for information on any failed
tests and for recommended action.
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Installation
After the instrument completes the start-up sequence,
the Home view displays.
From the Home view, access other menus of the
instrument by touching the View button. The contents
of the list under the View menu depend on the options
and configuration of your instrument.
UPDATE GRAPHIC WITH NEW SCREEN
Power off the instrument
Use the Shutdown button to exit the BERTScope application before powering
off the instrument.
1. Touch Shutdown on the lower-right side of the
screen.
2. Do one of the following:
Select Power down to close the BERTScope
application and power off the instrument.
Select Exit Application to close the
BERTScope application and access the
computer desktop.
3. To power off the instrument from the computer
desktop, close any active applications and then
push the front panel power button.
The green power indicator on the button will turn
off and the instrument will begin the shut down
process.
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Installation
4. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the
instrument to completely remove power from the
instrument after it shuts down.
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