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Installation Manual
TLA7000 Series
Logic Analyzers
071-1747-00
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 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 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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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.

Warranty 9(b)
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the media will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of
shipment. If any such medium or encoding proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix will provide a
replacement in exchange for the defective medium. Except as to the media on which this software product is
furnished, this software product is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.
Tektronix does not warrant that the functions contained in this software product will meet Customer’s
requirements or that the operation of the programs will be uninterrupted or error-free.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration
of the warranty period. If Tektronix is unable to provide a replacement that is free from defects in materials and
workmanship within a reasonable time thereafter, Customer may terminate the license for this software product
and return this software product and any associated materials for credit or refund.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT 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 REPLACE DEFECTIVE MEDIA OR REFUND CUSTOMER’S
PAYMENT 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.

TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v...................................
Service Safety Summary vii....................................
Environmental Considerations ix...............................
Preface xi...................................................
TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzers xi...................................
Documentation xiv..................................................
Basic Installation 1..........................................
Check the Shipping List 1...........................................
Environmental Considerations 2......................................
TLA7012 Portable Mainframe Site Considerations 2..................
TLA7016 Benchtop Mainframe Site Considerations 2.................
Support Hardware Site Considerations 2............................
Mainframe Interconnections 3........................................
TekLink 5....................................................
Installing the Bracket Kit 8..........................................
Chassis Ground Connections 9.......................................
Installing TLA700 Modules 10........................................
Logical Address Switches 10......................................
Merging Modules 11............................................
Installing Modules in the TLA7012 Portable Mainframe 12.............
Installing Modules in the TLA7016 Benchtop Mainframe 12............
Covering Empty Slots 14.........................................
Connecting Accessories 15...........................................
Connecting Accessories to the TLA7000 Series 15.....................
Additional Accessory Connection Information 16.....................
Connecting Probes 17...............................................
Connecting Probes to the Logic Analyzer Module 17...................
Configuring and Connecting the Pattern Generator Probes 18............
First Time Operation 19.............................................
Turning the Logic Analyzer On 19.................................
Turning on Expansion Mainframes 20...............................
Turning off the Mainframes 20....................................
Performing the Incoming Inspection 21.................................
Checking the P68xx Logic Analyzer Probes (Optional) 21...............
Checking the P69xx Logic Analyzer Probes (Optional) 21...............
Checking the P64xx Logic Analyzer Probes (Optional) 22...............
Checking the P624x Oscilloscope Probes (Optional) 22.................
Checking the P647x Pattern Generator Probes (Optional) 22.............
Checking the TLA7000 Mainframe (Optional) 22.....................
Backing Up User Files 22............................................
Removing the Replaceable Hard Disk Drive (TLA7012 Only) 23............
Connecting Probes to the Target System 23..............................
Connecting to a Network 24..........................................
Merging TLA700 Modules 29..................................
Logic Analyzer Merging Rules 29.....................................
TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Module Merging Rules 30...................

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Merge Procedure 30.................................................
Merging TLA7Axx Logic Analyzer Modules 31..........................
Unmerging TLA7Axx Logic Analyzer Modules 35........................
Merging TLA7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx Logic Analyzer Modules 36...............
Two-Way Logic Analyzer Merge Procedure 36.......................
Three-Way Logic Analyzer Merge Procedure 41......................
Storing the Logic Analyzer Module Merge Cable 41...................
Product Overview 43.........................................
Front Panel Controls 43..............................................
TLA7000 Series External Connectors 44................................
Restoring and Reinstalling Software 45.........................
Restoring the Hard Disk Image 45.....................................
TLA7012 Logic Analyzer 45......................................
Flashing the BIOS 46...............................................
Reinstalling the Hard Disk Image 48...................................
Backing Up Files 48.............................................
Installing the Operating System and TLA Application Software 49........
Reinstalling the TLA Application Software 51...........................
Installing the TPI Remote Operation Software 52.........................
Upgrading or Restoring Firmware 53...................................
Upgrading Firmware on TLA7Axx Logic Analyzer Modules 53..........
Upgrading Firmware on TLA7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx/Dx/7Ex Modules 55.....
Upgrading Firmware on TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Modules 58........
Appendix A: Mainframe Power Information 61..................
Appendix B: User Service Procedures 65.........................
Service Offerings 65................................................
Warranty Repair Service 65.......................................
Calibration and Repair Service 65..................................
General Care 65....................................................
Preventive Maintenance 66...........................................
Cleaning the Flat Panel Display 66.................................
Exterior Surfaces 66.............................................
In Case of Problems 67..............................................
Diagnostics 67.................................................
Software Problems 67............................................
Hardware Problems 68...........................................
Repacking for Shipment 68...........................................
Appendix C: Accessories & Options 69..........................
Accessories 69.....................................................
Options 72........................................................
Field Kit Options 75................................................
Index

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List of Figures
Figure i: TLA7012 Portable Mainframe x.......................
Figure ii: TLA7016 Benchtop Mainframe xi......................
Figure 1: Basic standalone connections 3........................
Figure 2: Network Switch 4...................................
Figure 3: TLA7PC1 Benchtop PC Controller 4...................
Figure 4: Portable LAN connections 4..........................
Figure 5: Expanded benchtop system with TekLink cable
(upto12modules) 5......................................
Figure 6: TL708EX Hub and TekLink cable 6...................
Figure 7: Expanded benchtop system with TL708EX Hub
(upto48modules) 7......................................
Figure 8: Bracket kit for the TL708EX Hub and
PC Controller installed 8..................................
Figure 9: Location of the ground connection on the
TLA7000 logic analyzers 9................................
Figure 10: Logical address switches (set to address FF) 11..........
Figure 11: Installing modules 13................................
Figure 12: Installing panel covers on the TLA7012
Portable Mainframe 14....................................
Figure 13: Installing panel covers on the TLA7016
Benchtop Mainframe 14...................................
Figure 14: TLA7012 accessories connections 15...................
Figure 15: TLA7016 accessories connections 16...................
Figure 16: Connecting the P69xx logic analyzer probes to the
TLA7Axx logic analyzer module 17..........................
Figure 17: Connecting the P64xx logic analyzer probes to the
TLA7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx logic analyzer modules 18..............
Figure 18: Line fuse and power cord connector locations 19.........
Figure 19: TLA7000 On/Standby switch locations 20...............
Figure 20: Accessing the TLA7012 replaceable hard disk drive 23....
Figure 21: TLA Connection dialog box 25........................
Figure 22: TLA Network Search dialog box 26....................
Figure 23: Location of modules in a merged system 31.............
Figure 24: Removing the merger connector assembly
from the module 32.......................................
Figure 25: Connecting modules in a merged set 33.................
Figure 26: Installing the merged module set in the mainframe 34....

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Figure 27: Removing the cover 37...............................
Figure 28: Feeding the merge cable through the cover 38...........
Figure 29: Seating the cover on the chassis 39.....................
Figure 30: Lining up the two modules 40.........................
Figure 31: Positioning the merge cable before installing the cover 42.
Figure 32: TLA7012 Portable mainframe front panel 43............
Figure 33: TLA7000 Series external connectors 44.................
Figure 34: Flash programming pins 56..........................
Figure 35: Fuse identification chart 63...........................
List of Tables
Table i: Related Documentation xii.............................
Table 1: Additional accessory connection information 16...........
Table 2: TLA7016 Benchtop mainframe line fuses 19..............
Table 3: TLA user file suffixes 48...............................
Table 4: BIOS Boot settings for reinstalling software
from the CD-ROM 49.....................................
Table 5: TLA firmware files 57.................................
Table 6: Power for instrument modules 61.......................
Table 7: Standard accessories, portable mainframe 69.............
Table 8: Standard accessories, benchtop mainframe 70............
Table 9: Optional accessories, portable mainframe 71.............
Table 10: Optional accessories, benchtop mainframe 71............
Table 11: Instrument Options 72...............................
Table 12: Options for TLA7NAx Modules 73....................
Table 13: Options for TLA7AAx Modules 74.....................
Table 14: Options for TLA7ABx Modules 75.....................

TLA7000 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual v
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 the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
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.
Connect the ground lead of the probe to earth ground only.
Powering Off. 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.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury