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Installation Manual
TLA700 Series
Logic Analyzer
071-1235-01
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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HARDWARE 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.

SOFTWARE WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that the media on which this software product is furnished and the encoding of the programs on the
media will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of shipment.
If a 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 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.

TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v...................................
Service Safety Summary vii....................................
Preface ix...................................................
TLA700 Series Logic Analyzers ix....................................
Related Documentation xi...........................................
Contacting Tektronix xii.............................................
Basic Installation 1..........................................
Check the Shipment 1..............................................
Environmental Considerations 1......................................
TLA715 Portable Mainframe Site Considerations 2.......................
TLA721 Benchtop Mainframe and TLA7XM Expansion Mainframe
Site Considerations 2...........................................
Installing TLA7XM Expansion Mainframes 2...........................
Install the Expansion Module 2.......................................
Install the Expansion Cables 5.......................................
Chassis Ground Connections 6.......................................
Installing TLA700 Modules 7........................................
Logical Address Switches 7.........................................
Merging Modules 8................................................
Installing Modules in the TLA715 Portable Mainframe 8..................
Installing Modules in the TLA721 Benchtop or TLA7XM Expansion
Mainframe 9..................................................
Module Keys 11....................................................
Covering Empty Slots 12.............................................
Connecting Accessories 13...........................................
Connecting Accessories to the TLA700 Series 13.........................
Additional Accessory Connection Information 14.........................
Connecting Probes 14...............................................
Connecting Probes to the Logic Analyzer Module 15......................
Configuring and Connecting the Pattern Generator Probes 17................
First Time Operation 18.............................................
Turning the Logic Analyzer On 18.....................................
Turning on the TLA7XM Expansion Mainframes 20.......................
Turning off the Mainframes 20........................................
Performing the Incoming Inspection 20.................................
Checking Logic Analyzer Probes (Optional) 21...........................
Checking the P624x Oscilloscope Probes (Optional) 22....................
Checking the P647x Pattern Generator Probes (Optional) 22................
Checking the TLA700 Mainframe (Optional) 22..........................
Backing Up User Files 22............................................
Removing the Replaceable Hard Disk Drive 22..........................
Connecting Probes to the Target System 23..............................
Additional Information 24............................................
Merging TLA700 Modules 25.................................
Logic Analyzer Merging Rules 25.....................................
TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Module Merging Rules 26...................
Merge Procedure 26.................................................

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Merging TLA7Axx/TLA7NAx Logic Analyzer Modules 27.................
Unmerging TLA7Axx/TLA7NAx Logic Analyzer Modules 31..............
Merging TLA7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx Logic Analyzer Modules 32...............
Two-Way Logic Analyzer Merge Procedure 32...........................
Three-Way Logic Analyzer Merge Procedure 37..........................
Storing the Logic Analyzer Module Merge Cable 37.......................
Product Overview 39.........................................
Front Panel Controls 39..............................................
TLA700 Series External Connectors 39.................................
Restoring and Reinstalling Software 41.........................
Reinstalling the Hard Disk Image 41...................................
Backing Up Files 41................................................
Installing the Operating System and TLA Application Software 42...........
Reinstalling the TLA Application Software and the Pattern Generator
Application Software 45.........................................
Installing the TPI or PPI Remote Operation Software 46...................
Installing the TLAVu and PatGenVu Software on a PC 47...................
Upgrading or Restoring Firmware 48...................................
Upgrading Firmware on TLA7Axx/TLA7NAx Logic Analyzer Modules 48....
Upgrading Firmware on TLA7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx/Dx/7Ex Modules 50.........
Upgrading Firmware on the TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Modules 53.........
Appendix A: TLA721 Mainframe Power Information 55...........
Appendix B: User Service Procedures 59.........................
Service Offerings 59................................................
Warranty Repair Service 59..........................................
Calibration and Repair Service 59.....................................
General Care 59....................................................
Preventive Maintenance 60...........................................
Cleaning the Flat Panel Display 60.....................................
Exterior Surfaces 60................................................
Floppy Disk Drive 61...............................................
In Case of Problems 61..............................................
Diagnostics 61.....................................................
Software Problems 62...............................................
Hardware Problems 62..............................................
Repacking for Shipment 62...........................................

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List of Figures
Figure i: TLA715 Portable Mainframe ix........................
Figure ii: TLA721 Benchtop Mainframe with a TLA7XM
Expansion Mainframe x..................................
Figure 1: TLA721 Benchtop Mainframe with one TLA7XM
Expansion Mainframe. 3..................................
Figure 2: TLA721 Benchtop Mainframe with two TLA7XM
Expansion Mainframes 4..................................
Figure 3: TLA715 Portable Mainframe with two TLA7XM
Expansion Mainframes 4..................................
Figure 4: Location of the ground connection on the TLA700
logic analyzers 6.........................................
Figure 5: Logical address switches (set to address FF) 8...........
Figure 6: Installing modules 10.................................
Figure 7: Module keys 11......................................
Figure 8: Installing panel covers on the TLA715 Portable
Mainframe 12............................................
Figure 9: Installing panel covers on the TLA721 Benchtop
Mainframe 12............................................
Figure 10: TLA700 series accessories connections 13...............
Figure 11: Connecting the P68xx or P69xx logic analyzer probes
to the TLA7NAx logic analyzer module 15....................
Figure 12: Connecting the P68xx or P69xx logic analyzer probes
to the TLA7Axx logic analyzer module 16.....................
Figure 13: Connecting the P64xx logic analyzer probes to the
TLA7Lx/Mx/Nx/Px/Qx logic analyzer modules 17..............
Figure 14: Line fuse and power cord connector locations 19.........
Figure 15: TLA700 On/Standby switch locations 20................
Figure 16: Accessing the TLA700 replaceable hard disk drive 23.....
Figure 17: Location of modules in a merged system 27.............
Figure 18: Removing the merger connector assembly from the
module 28...............................................
Figure 19: Connecting modules in a merged set 29.................
Figure 20: Installing the merged module set in the mainframe 30....
Figure 21: Removing the cover 33...............................
Figure 22: Feeding the merge cable through the cover 34...........
Figure 23: Seating the cover on the chassis 35.....................
Figure 24: Lining up the two modules 36.........................

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Figure 25: Positioning the merge cable before installing the cover 38.
Figure 26: TLA715 Portable mainframe front panel 39.............
Figure 27: TLA700 series external connectors 40..................
Figure 28: Flash programming pins 51..........................
Figure 29: Power cord identification chart 57.....................
List of Tables
Table i: Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family documentation xi........
Table 1: Additional accessory connection information 14...........
Table 2: TLA700 series line fuses 18............................
Table 3: TLA user file suffixes 42...............................
Table 4: Bios Boot settings for reinstalling software from the
CD-ROM 43.............................................
Table 5: TLA firmware files 52.................................
Table 6: Power for instrument modules 55.......................

TLA700 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 provides Mains disconnect.
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.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury

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Terms in this Manual. 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.
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.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Mains Disconnected
OFF (Power)
Mains Connected
ON (Power) Standby
Symbols and Terms

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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary 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.
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.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.

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TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual ix
Preface
This manual contains all information needed to install your Tektronix logic
analyzer and related accessories.
To prevent personal injury or damage consider the following requirements before
attempting service:
HThe procedures in this manual should be performed only by qualified service
personnel.
HRead the General Safety Summary and Service Safety Summary found at the
beginning of this manual.
Be sure to follow all warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual.
TLA700 Series Logic Analyzers
The TLA700 series logic analyzers are comprised of a portable mainframe,
benchtop mainframe, expansion mainframe (Figure i and Figure ii), and all of the
accessories and supports that can be used with them. The logic analyzers are
built upon the Windows operating system which allows you to install any
PC-compatible, third-party hardware and software on the instrument.
The TLA700 series logic analyzers combine high-performance logic analyzer
and pattern generator modules with optional application modules or an external
Tektronix oscilloscope.
Figure i: TLA715 Portable Mainframe

Preface
xTLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual
Several logic analyzer modules are available in various combinations of channel
width, state speed, and memory depth. All of the logic analyzer modules provide
simultaneous state and timing measurements through a single probe.
For a complete list of accessories, refer to the online help.
Benchtop
mainframe
Expansion
mainframe
Figure ii: TLA721 Benchtop Mainframe with a TLA7XM Expansion Mainframe

Preface
TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual xi
Related Documentation
Most of the product documentation is available via online help with the TLA or
Pattern Generator application. Table i lists other documentation that you may
need to support your Tektronix logic analyzer product.
For additional documentation, contact your local Tektronix representative.
Table i: Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family documentation
Location TLA Documentation
Documents available on the documentation CD, in printed form, and downloadable from the Tektronix website.
tektronix.com
Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family User Manual
TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual
TLA7Axx\TLA7NAx Logic Analyzer Module Service Manual
P6960 & P6980 Logic Analyzer Probe Instruction Manual
P68xx Logic Analyzer Probe Instruction Manual
P6417 & P6418 Logic Analyzer Probes Instructions
P6419 Logic Analyzer Probe Instruction Manual
P6434 Mass Termination Probe Instructions
TLA7UP Field Upgrade Kit Instructions
TLA6UP Field Upgrade Kit Instructions
TLA5KUP Field Upgrade Kit Instructions
TLA5Fxx, TLA6Fxx, & TLA7Fxx PowerFlex Upgrade Kit Instructions
TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Module Instructions
Documents available only as PDF files on the documentation CD and downloadable from the Tektronix website.
tektronix.com
TLA Series Product Specifications
Tektronix Logic Analyzer Programmatic Interface (TPI.net)

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Contacting Tektronix
Phone [phone]*
Address Tektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web site www.tektronix.com
Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical support Email: [e-mail]
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
*This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a
voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.

TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer Installation Manual 1
Basic Installation
This chapter describes all of the steps needed to install your Tektronix logic
analyzer and its related accessories. It is written from the perspective that you
purchased most of the items uninstalled and you intend to install all of the
pieces. If you purchased a logic analyzer with modules already installed, you
should still review this chapter and perform the steps that apply to your situation.
Check the Shipment
Check that you have received all of the parts of your logic analyzer that you
ordered. Also check the following:
HThat you have the correct power cords for your geographical area.
HThat you have the correct probes and modules.
HThat you have all the standard and optional accessories that you ordered.
Fill out and return the customer registration card that is packaged with this
manual.
Environmental Considerations
Read this section before installing the logic analyzer. This section describes site
considerations, power requirements, and ground connections for your logic
analyzer.
CAUTION. Allow a 5.1 cm (2 in) clearance on each side, 2.54 cm (1 in) at the
bottom, and 10.16 cm (4 in) at the back of the instrument to ensure proper
cooling. Inadequate clearances can cause the instrument to overheat and shut
down.

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You can use the TLA715 Portable Mainframe on a bench or on a cart in the
normal position (on the bottom feet). You can also use the logic analyzer while it
rests on the rear feet. If you use the instrument while it is resting on the rear feet,
make sure that you properly route any cables connected to the rear of the
instrument to avoid damaging them.
The TLA721 Benchtop and TLA7XM Expansion Mainframes are designed to
operate on a bench or in a rackmount environment. If you need to stack more
than two benchtop and expansion mainframes, install the mainframes in a rack.
Please refer to the online help under Standard and Optional Accessories for
rackmount kit part numbers.
WARNING. To avoid personal injury, never lift or move a benchtop or expansion
mainframe by yourself. The size and weight of these mainframes requires two
people to lift or move them.
Do not stack more then one expansion mainframe on top of a benchtop main-
frame or another expansion mainframe. Always use a rackmount kit to ensure
that the expansion mainframes are secure and will not fall.
Installing TLA7XM Expansion Mainframes
If your logic analyzer does not contain any expansion mainframes, skip this
section. Observe the following guidelines when installing expansion mainframes:
CAUTION. Verify that all mainframes are powered off before continuing the
installation procedure. If you are installing more than two expansion main-
frames, always use a rackmount kit. Contact your local Tektronix representative
for information on site considerations for multiple mainframes.
If you have a benchtop mainframe, install the expansion module in any slot of
the mainframe except 0 through 2; these slots are reserved for the benchtop
controller module (refer to Figure 1 on page 3). If you have only one expansion
mainframe, install the expansion module in slot 12 to keep the expansion cables
out of your way.
If you are installing two expansion mainframes, consider installing the two
expansion modules next to the benchtop controller module to maximize the
number of open slots as shown in Figure 2 on page 4.
TLA715 Portable
Mainframe Site
Considerations
TLA721 Benchtop
Mainframe and TLA7XM
Expansion Mainframe Site
Considerations
Install the Expansion
Module

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If you have a TLA715 Portable Mainframe, install the expansion module in any
slot. If you install one or two expansion mainframes, you can install the
expansion module in slot 1 as shown in Figure 3 on page 4.
You can configure up to four expansion mainframes with the TLA715 Portable
Mainframe and up to ten expansion mainframes with a TLA721 Benchtop
Mainframe.
To install the expansion module complete the following steps:
1. If the expansion module is not already installed in slot 0 of the expansion
mainframe, install it now.
CAUTION. To avoid damaging the chassis, do not use the retaining screws to seat
the expansion module. These screws are intended for securing the module and
reinforcing the grounding.
2. Seat the expansion module by pushing it into place.
3. Use a screwdriver to tighten the retaining screws (maximum of 2.5 in-lbs).
Expansion mainframeBenchtop mainframe
Figure 1: TLA721 Benchtop Mainframe with one TLA7XM Expansion Mainframe.
4. Place the EXPANSION 1 label in the outlined area on the upper right side of
the expansion mainframe.