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Service Manual
Tektronix Logic Analyzer Module
(TLA7AAx, TLA7ABx & TLA7NAx)
071-1511--00
This document applies to TLA application soft-
ware version 4.2 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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that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
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TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.

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.

TLA7AXX/TLA7NAX Logic Analyzer Module Service Manual i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary vii...................................
Service Safety Summary ix....................................
Manual Structure xi................................................
Manual Conventions xii..............................................
Related Manuals xiv.................................................
Contacting Tektronix xv.............................................
Introduction xvii..............................................
Adjustment and Certification Interval xvii................................
Strategy for Servicing xvii.............................................
Service Offerings xviii................................................
Warranty Repair Service xviii.......................................
Calibration and Repair Service xviii..................................
Service Options xviii..............................................
Service Agreements xviii...........................................
Service On Demand xviii...........................................
Self Service xix.................................................
For More Information xix.........................................
Specifications
Operating Information
Installation 2--1.....................................................
Logical Address 2--1.............................................
Merged Modules 2--2.............................................
Module Installation 2--2..........................................
Software Installation 2--4.............................................
Operating Information 2--4............................................
Front Panel 2--4..................................................
Merge Cable Connectors 2--6.......................................
Rear Panel 2--7..................................................
Online Help 2--7.................................................
Diagnostics 2--7.................................................
Self Calibration 2--8..............................................
Menu Overview 2--8..............................................
Merged Modules 2--10................................................
Merging Rules 2--10...............................................
Merge Procedure 2--11.............................................
Unmerge Procedure 2--15...........................................
Theory of Operation
Block Level Description 3--1...........................................
Local Processor Unit (LPU) Board 3--1..................................
Processor System 3--1.............................................
Communications Interface 3--2.....................................
Power Supplies 3--2..............................................

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ii TLA7AXX/TLA7NAX Logic Analyzer Module Service Manual
Acquisition Board 3--2................................................
Clock Circuitry 3--2..............................................
Probe Interface 3--2..............................................
Analog Output Interface 3--2.......................................
Power Supplies 3--2..............................................
Trigger and Storage Control Circuitry 3--3............................
Acquisition Memory 3--3..........................................
Backplane Interface 3--3...........................................
Probes 3--4.........................................................
Merged Modules 3--5.................................................
Memory Erasure 3--5.................................................
Performance Verification
Functional Verification 4--1............................................
Test Equipment 4--2..............................................
Setup 4--2......................................................
Module Self Tests and Power-On Diagnostics 4--2......................
Logic Analyzer Module Functional Verification Procedure 4--3............
Probe Functional Verification 4--3...................................
Adjustment Procedures
Self Calibration 5--1.............................................
Maintenance
Related Maintenance Procedures 6--1....................................
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge 6--1..................................
Inspection and Cleaning 6--2...........................................
General Care 6--2................................................
Inspection and Cleaning Procedures 6--2..............................
Exterior Inspection 6--3...........................................
Exterior Cleaning Procedure 6--3....................................
Interior Inspection 6--4............................................
Interior Cleaning Procedure 6--4....................................
Cleaning the Probes 6--5...........................................
Cleaning the P6864, P6880, P6960, and P6980 Compression Footprints 6--6.....
Cleaning the P6864, and P6880 Probe Heads 6--6..........................
Cleaning the P69xx Probe Heads 6--8....................................
Storing the P68xx Probe Heads 6--9.....................................
Storing the P69xx Probe Heads 6--10.....................................
Removal and Installation Procedures 6--11.........................
Tools Required 6--11..................................................
Torque Requirements 6--11.............................................
Injector/Ejector Handles 6--12...........................................
Removal 6--12....................................................
Installation 6--13..................................................
Covers 6--13.........................................................
Removal 6--13....................................................
Installation 6--15..................................................

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TLA7AXX/TLA7NAX Logic Analyzer Module Service Manual iii
Local Processor Unit Board 6--18.......................................
Removal 6--18....................................................
Installation 6--19.................................................
Acquisition Board 6--21................................................
Removal 6--21....................................................
Installation 6--24..................................................
Fuses 6--25..........................................................
Front and Rear EMI Gaskets 6--25.......................................
Removal 6--25....................................................
Installation 6--26..................................................
Side EMI Gaskets 6--26................................................
Troubleshooting 6--27..........................................
Service Level 6--27...................................................
Required Documentation 6--28..........................................
Check for Common Problems 6--28......................................
Eliminate Other Problem Sources 6--30...................................
Substitute a Good Module 6--30......................................
Probe-Level Troubleshooting 6--30...................................
Troubleshoot the Logic Analyzer Module 6--31.............................
Equipment Required 6--31..........................................
Preparation 6--31..................................................
Calibration and Diagnostic Procedures 6--31............................
Fault Isolation Procedure 6--33......................................
Primary Troubleshooting Chart 6--34..................................
Diagnostics Table 6--35............................................
Adjustment After Repair 6--37..........................................
Updating or Restoring the Logic Analyzer Firmware 6--37...................
Overview of Procedures 6--39...........................................
Repackaging Instructions 6--41..................................
Packaging 6--41......................................................
Shipping to the Service Center 6--41......................................
Storage 6--42........................................................
Options
TLA7AA1, TLA7AA2, TLA7AA3 and TLA7AA4 Options 7--1..............
TLA7AB2 and TLA7AB4 Options 7--2..................................
TLA7NAX Options 7--2..............................................
Service Options 7--3..................................................
Electrical Parts List
Diagrams
Mechanical Parts List
Parts Ordering Information 10--1.........................................
Using the Replaceable Parts List 10--2....................................
Abbreviations 10--2...............................................
Mfr. Code to Manufacturer Cross Index 10--2...........................

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List of Figures
Figure 2--1: Logical address switches 2--2..........................
Figure 2--2: Installing modules in the mainframe 2--3...............
Figure 2--3: Front panel of the TLA7Axx and TLA7NAx logic
analyzer module 2--5.......................................
Figure 2--4: Merge connector on a TLA7Axx (shown in the extended
position) 2--6..............................................
Figure 2--5: Rear panel controls and connectors 2--7................
Figure 2--6: Location of modules in a merged system 2--11............
Figure 2--7: Removing the merge connector assembly from the
module 2--12...............................................
Figure 2--8: Connecting the logic analyzer modules together 2--13......
Figure 2--9: Installing the merged module set in the mainframe 2--14...
Figure 6--1: Cleaning the probe heads 6--7.........................
Figure 6--2: Cleaning the P69xx probe heads 6--8...................
Figure 6--3: Storing the probe head 6--9...........................
Figure 6--4: Storing the P69xx probe heads 6--10....................
Figure 6--5: Injector/ejector handle replacement 6--12................
Figure 6--6: Removing the merge cable bracket from the cover 6--14....
Figure 6--7: Cover removal 6--15..................................
Figure 6--8: Installing the cover onto the chassis 6--16................
Figure 6--9: Seating the cover on the chassis 6--17....................
Figure 6--10: LPU board removal 6--19.............................
Figure 6--11: Inserting LPU board tabs into front subpanel 6--20.......
Figure 6--12: Remove the single screw from the merge cable bracket 6--21
Figure 6--13: Removing the merge cable assembly 6--22...............
Figure 6--14: Removing the acquisition board from the chassis 6--23....
Figure 6--15: Rear EMI gasket removal 6--25........................
Figure 6--16: Rear EMI gasket replacement 6--26....................
Figure 6--17: Primary troubleshooting chart 6--34...................
Figure 9--1: TLA7AAx logic analyzer block diagram 9--2............
Figure 9--2: TLA7NAx logic analyzer block diagram 9--3............
Figure 10--1: TLA7AAX, TLA7ABX, and TLA7NAX Logic Analyzer
Module exploded view 10--4..................................

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TLA7AXX/TLA7NAX Logic Analyzer Module Service Manual v
List of Tables
Table 6--1: External inspection check list 6--3......................
Table 6--2: Internal inspection checklist 6--4.......................
Table 6--3: Tools required for circuit board replacement 6--11.........
Table 6--4: Failure symptoms and possible causes 6--29...............
Table 6--5: Diagnostic tests 6--35..................................
Table 6--6: Requirements after replacement 6--37....................
Table 6--7: Troubleshooting overview 6--39.........................
Table 7--1: TLA7AA1, TLA7AA2, TLA7AA3 and TLA7AA4 options 7--1
Table 7--2: TLA7AB2 and TLA7AB4 options 7--2..................
Table 7--3: TLA7NAx options 7--2...............................