Tektronix RSA6100B Series User manual

RSA6100B Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers and
RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzers
Option 53 Memory Extension, 4 GB Acquisition Memory Total
Upgrade
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Instructions
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071-2879-01

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Table of Contents
Service Safety Summary........................................................................................... 1
Kit Description...................................................................................................... 2
Products......................................................................................................... 2
Kit Parts List ................................................................................................... 2
Installation Instructions ............................................................................................ 3
Minimum Tool and Equipment List ......................................................................... 3
Remove Cosmetic Top Cover ................................................................................ 3
Replace the Existing Acquisition Memory........... ...................... .................. ............... 5
Reinstall Cosmetic Top Cover................................................................................ 7
Option Key Installation ....................................................................................... 7
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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary located in your instrument’s
Service manual ( the RSA6100B Service manual part number is 077-0648-XX and
the RSA5100A Service manual part number is 077-0522-XX) 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.
UseCareWhenServicingWithPowerOn. Dangerousvoltagesorcurrentsmay
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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Kit Description
Kit Description
This kit describes the installation of the Option 53 Memory Extension in an
RSA6100B Series or RSA5100A Series Real-Time Signal Analyzer.
Products
RSA6100B Series. All instruments
RSA5100A Series. All instruments
Kit Parts List
Quantity Part number Description
1 ea 071-2879-01 RSA5UP OPTION 53 UPGRADE
INSTRUCTIONS
1 ea 167–1473-XX IC, MEMORY, DRAM; 512MX64, DDR2,
667MHZ, MT16HTS51264HY-667A1, SODIMM
200
1ea NS 1DATA SHEET; SOFTWARE OPTION KEY
AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE, UPGRADE
KITS
1ea NS 1LABEL, MANUFACTURED; OPTION KEY
UPGRADE LABEL 2.100 X 2.700, SAFETY
CONTROLLED
1NS – Not saleable
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Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
This section contains all procedures needed to install Option 53 Memory
Extension (4 GB Acquisition Memory Total) in RSA6100B Series and RSA5100A
Series instruments.
Minimum Tool and Equipment List
The following tools are required to install the Option 53 upgrade. All tools are
standard tools that should be readily available.
Table 1: Tools required for installation
Item
no. Name Description
1Screwdriver
handle
(magnetic)
Torque driver handle. Accepts 1/4-in. hex-head driver tips
2T15 TORX
tip
TORX-driver tip for T15 size screws on the instrument covers
4T20 TORX
tip
TORX driver tip for T20 size screw heads
Optional: A torque wrench helps to ensure reliable connections to meet the
nominal torque values that may be listed in these instructions.
These instructions are for qualified service personnel who are familiar
with servicing the product. If you need further details for disassembling or
reassembling the product, refer to the product service manual. Service manuals
can be downloaded from the web at www.tektronix.com/manuals. Search by
model number to find the service manual for your instrument.
Remove Cosmetic Top Cover
NOTE. Right-side or left-side references in these instructions assume you are
viewing the instrument from the front panel.
WARNING. To avoid electric shock which may result in injury or loss of life, switch
off the instrument power, then disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
1. Remove the power cord.
2. If it is installed, pull the front protective cover off the instrument.
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3. Remove the two T15 TORX-driver screws that secure the plastic carrying
handle to the side of the instrument. (It is not necessary to remove the black
metal handles.) (See Figure 1.)
4. Remove four T15 screws along each side that secure the top and bottom
covers to the instrument, and remove two T20 screws near the front edge of
the top cover (next to the folding handles).
5. Remove the top cover (leave the bottom cover in place). Remove the top
cover by pulling straight back about 1 inch. Then pull the sides of the top
cover outward, flexing them slightly to clear the instrument chassis, and pull
it away from the instrument.
6. Remove the 18 T15 screws that secure the top internal cover to the chassis,
and then remove the top internal cover from the instrument.
Figure 1: Removing the cosmetic top cover
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Replace the Existing Acquisition Memory
The acquisition memory is located near the rear panel, on the left side.
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1. Use the ejector latches to release the existing 1 GB acquisition memory
module. Place the memory module into a static-shielded bag.
2. Insert the new memory module at an approximately 45° angle, making sure
the gold “fingers” are fully seated. Then rotate the module down toward the
board until the latches click into place.
3. Reinstall the top internal cover. (See Figure 1 on page 4.)
Place the top internal cover onto the instrument, aligning the two
protrusions on the cover with the two slots in the chassis.
Replace the 18 T15 screws that secure the top internal cover to the chassis.
Torque these screws to 8.0 in/lb.
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Reinstall Cosmetic Top Cover
Reinstall the top and bottom covers. (See Figure 1 on page 4.)
1. Place the instrument on the rear feet, so the front panel is facing up and the
topistowardyou.
2. Place the top cover over the top of the instrument and slide it toward the
front panel. Make sure that the top cover wraps around the flanges on the
rear panel on all three sides.
3. ReinstallthefourT20Torxheadscrews(twooneachside)nearthefront
edge of the top cover (next to the folding handles) that secure the top cover to
the instrument. Torque these screws to 8.0 in/lb.
4. Align the four screw holes on each side in the top and bottom covers with the
holes in the chassis, and install eight T15 screws, four on each side. Torque
these screws to 8.0 in/lb.
5. Position the plastic carrying handle and its bracket on the right side of the
instrument, and install the two T15 screws that secure it in place. Torque
these screws to 8.0 in/lb.
Option Key Installation
To enter the new option key:
1. In the signal analyzer application, select Tools >Install Upgrades.The
Install Upgrade wizard starts. (See Figure 2.) Click Continue.
Figure 2: Starting the option upgrade
2. The Install Upgrade Enter Key screen appears as shown.
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Figure 3: Entering the option installation key
3. Type the option installation key into the empty text box and click Continue.
An Installation Success dialog box appears after you click Continue.
4. Click Close. Exit and restart the RSA application to enable the new feature.
5. Select Help >About Tektronix Real Time Signal Analyzer.
6. In the installed Options window, verify that Option 53 is listed.
7. Click OK.
Installing the Option Key
Label
Place the new option key label over the existing label on the instrument rear panel.
This completes the installation of the Option 53 Memory Extension, 4 GB
Acquisition Memory Total Upgrade kit.
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