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Service Manual
TLA5000 Series
Tektronix Logic Analyzer
071-1305-00
This document applies to firmware version 1.00
and above.
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.
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WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If a 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.
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.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE 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 ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TLA5000 Series Service Manual i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ix...................................
Service Safety Summary xi....................................
Preface xiii...................................................
Manual Structure xiii................................................
Manual Conventions xiii..............................................
Related Documentation xiv...........................................
Contacting Tektronix xv.............................................
Introduction xvii..............................................
TLA5000 Series Logic Analyzers xviii...................................
Adjustment and Certification Interval xix................................
Strategy for Servicing xix.............................................
Service Offerings xix................................................
Specifications
Operating Information
Installation 2--1.....................................................
Before You Start 2--1.............................................
Environmental Considerations 2--1..................................
Chassis Ground Connections 2--1....................................
Connect the Accessories 2--2.......................................
Connecting Probes 2--4............................................
Power On the Logic Analyzer 2--5..................................
Powering Off the Logic Analyzer 2--5...............................
Performing the Incoming Inspection 2--6..............................
Checking the P64xx Logic Analyzer Probes (Optional) 2--6...............
Software Installation 2--6..........................................
Operating Information 2--7............................................
Connecting Probes to the Target System 2--7..............................
Additional Information 2--7............................................
Theory of Operation
Hardware 3--1.......................................................
General 3--1....................................................
Mother Board 3--1................................................
Interface Board 3--1..............................................
Power Supply 3--2................................................
Fans 3--2.......................................................
Front Panel Keypad and Knobs 3--2..................................
Display 3--2.....................................................
Hard Disk Drive 3--2.............................................
Floppy Disk Drive 3--2............................................
CD Drive 3--3...................................................
USB 2.0 Ports 3--3...............................................
Software 3--3.......................................................

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ii TLA5000 Series Service Manual
Probe Interface 3--3..................................................
Acquisition 3--3.....................................................
Internal Indicator LEDs 3--4...........................................
Performance Verification
Summary Verification 4--1.............................................
Test Equipment 4--3..................................................
Test Equipment Setup 4--3............................................
Connecting the Test Fixture 4--4....................................
Installing the Performance Verification and Adjustment Software 4--4......
Starting the Performance Verification Software 4--5.....................
Software Overview 4--6...........................................
Obtaining Test Results 4--6.........................................
Troubleshooting 4--6..............................................
Functional Verification 4--7............................................
Test Equipment 4--7..............................................
Setup 4--7......................................................
Self Tests and Power-On Diagnostics 4--7.............................
Extended Diagnostics 4--8.........................................
Mainframe Diagnostics 4--8........................................
Probe Functional Verification 4--9...................................
Performance Verification Instructions 4--9................................
Prerequisites 4--9................................................
Procedure Overview 4--9..........................................
Performance Verification Procedures 4--11................................
Module+Probe Gain & Offset Procedures 4--13.........................
Module+Probe Timing Procedures 4--15...............................
Setup and Hold Procedure 4--17......................................
Logic Analyzer Certification 4--19.......................................
Equipment Setups 4--19............................................
Start the Software 4--20............................................
Adjustment Procedures
Test Equipment and Initial Setup 5--1....................................
Prerequisites 5--1....................................................
Using the Software 5--2...............................................
Performing the Adjustments 5--2....................................
Adjustment After Repair 5--2.......................................
Tests Performed 5--2.................................................
Self Calibration 5--3.............................................
Module+Probe Timing Procedures 5--5...................................
Equipment Setups 5--5............................................
Start the Software 5--5............................................
Completing the Adjustment Steps 5--8...................................

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TLA5000 Series Service Manual iii
Maintenance
Preventing ESD 6--1.................................................
Inspection and Cleaning 6--2...........................................
Interior Cleaning 6--2.............................................
Exterior Cleaning 6--2............................................
Flat Panel Display Cleaning 6--3....................................
Removal and Installation Procedures 6--5.........................
Preparation 6--5.....................................................
General Instructions 6--5..............................................
Equipment Required 6--6..............................................
Accessories Pouch 6--6...............................................
Trim and Covers 6--7.................................................
Right-Side Cover 6--10................................................
Bottom Covers 6--11..................................................
Adding Memory 6--13.................................................
Battery 6--13........................................................
Locator Diagram 6--14.................................................
Floppy Disk Drive 6--15...............................................
Hard Disk Drive 6--16.................................................
CD Drive 6--16.......................................................
Display 6--17........................................................
Display Adapter Board 6--18............................................
Standby/On Switch Flex Circuit 6--19.....................................
Front-Panel Knobs 6--20...............................................
Front Panel Assembly 6--21.............................................
Front Panel Board 6--23................................................
Front Panel Keypad 6--24..............................................
Fans 6--25...........................................................
Power Supply 6--26...................................................
Interface Board and Mother Board Cable Connections 6--28...................
Mother Board 6--29...................................................
Interface Board 6--31..................................................
Replacing the Acquisition Board 6--33....................................
Daughter Boards 6--35.................................................
Verifying Operation 6--35..............................................
Troubleshooting 6--37...........................................
Service Level 6--37...................................................
Check for Common Problems 6--38.....................................
Diagnostics 6--39.....................................................
Power On Diagnostics 6--39.........................................
Extended Diagnostics 6--39.........................................
Mainframe Diagnostics 6--40........................................
CheckIt Utilities 6--40.............................................
BIOS Setup Error Messages 6--40....................................
BIOS Beep Codes 6--42................................................
Restoring or Reinstalling Software 6--43..................................
Setting Up the TLA5000 Controller BIOS 6--43............................

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Restoring the Hard Disk Image 6--44.....................................
Backing Up Files 6--44.............................................
Installing the Operating System and TLA Application Software 6--45........
Reinstalling the TLA Application Software 6--46...........................
Upgrading or Restoring Firmware 6--47...................................
Repackaging Instructions 6--49...................................
Packaging 6--49......................................................
Shipping to the Service Center 6--49......................................
Options
Electrical Parts List
Diagrams
Mechanical Parts List
Parts Ordering Information 10--1.........................................
Using the Replaceable Mechanical Parts List 10--1..........................
Abbreviations 10--2...............................................
Chassis Parts 10--2................................................
Mfr. Code to Manufacturer Cross Index 10--2...........................

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TLA5000 Series Service Manual v
List of Figures
Figure i: TLA5000 series logic analyzers xviii.......................
Figure 2--1: Location of the ground connection 2--2.................
Figure 2--2: TLA5000 series accessory connections 2--3..............
Figure 2--3: Connecting the logic analyzer probes to the logic
analyzer 2--4..............................................
Figure 2--4: On/Standby and AC Power switch locations 2--5.........
Figure 2--5: Controls and connectors on the front panel 2--7..........
Figure 4--1: Calibration/certification procedure flow chart 4--2.......
Figure 4--2: Performance verification software startup window 4--5....
Figure 4--3: TLACAL1 test fixture connections 4--12.................
Figure 4--4: Default Verification dialog box 4--13....................
Figure 4--5: Module+Probe timing procedure probe connections 4--16...
Figure 4--6: P6419 Setup & Hold procedure connections 4--18.........
Figure 4--7: Default Certification procedure dialog box 4--20..........
Figure 5--1: TLACAL2 test fixture connections 5--4.................
Figure 5--2: Performance verification software startup window 5--5....
Figure 5--3: Default Adjustment procedure dialog box 5--6...........
Figure 5--4: Deskew procedure probe connections 5--7...............
Figure 6--1: Trim and covers 6--9................................
Figure 6--2: Right-side cover removal 6--10.........................
Figure 6--3: Bottom cover removal 6--12............................
Figure 6--4: Memory board and battery location 6--13................
Figure 6--5: Locator diagram 6--14................................
Figure 6--6: Floppy disk drive removal 6--15........................
Figure 6--7: Flat panel display assembly removal 6--18..............
Figure 6--8: Display adapter board removal 6--19....................
Figure 6--9: Knob removal 6--20..................................
Figure 6--10: Front panel assembly removal 6--22....................
Figure 6--11: JR1 flex cable connector removal 6--23.................
Figure 6--12: Front panel board & keyboard removal 6--24............
Figure 6--13: Fan fastener removal 6--26...........................