README.TXT for TekExpress RIN Ver.1.0.1

Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Before you click "RUN"
3. TekExpress RIN created changes on your system.
4. Supported Tests
5. Supported list of equipment and accessories
6. Known Limitations
6.1 Installer related limitation
6.2 TekExpress application related limitation

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1. Introduction

Tektronix TekExpress RIN SW is an automated test solution for RIN and RINxOMA Measurement

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2. Before you click "RUN"
a) Ensure that all the required instruments are properly warmed up, and scope compensation
is performed.
b) Steps for network drive connection
b.1) Background information: After you first launch TekExpress, it creates
the following folders on your computer:
“\My Documents\My TekExpress”

NOTE. Ensure that the “My TekExpress” folder has Full read and write access.
NOTE. If a user with a different Windows login ID launches TekExpress,
a new folder is created under “My documents” of new user.

“\My Documents\My TekExpress\RIN”
“\My Documents\My TekExpress\RIN\Untitled Session”,

this sub-folder is created every time the “TekExpress RIN.exe” is launched
and this sub-folder is deleted when you exit application.

CAUTION: Each session has multiple files associated with it. Do not modify
any of the session files and/or folders as this may result in loss
of data or corrupted session files.

The “My TekExpress” folder mentioned above is created as a shared folder
with share name as ’s My TekExpress

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3. TekExpress RIN created changes on your system.
After first launch of "TekExpress RIN.exe" following changes take place in your
computer.
a) "My TekExpress" folder is created under "My Documents" folder of current user
NOTE: If a user with new login ID launches "TekExpress RIN.exe",
"My TekExpress" folder is created under "My Documents" of the new user.
b) "RIN" folder is created under "My TekExpress" folder
c) "Untitled Session" folder is created under "RIN" folder, note that
every time "TekExpress RIN.exe" is launched "Untitled Session" folder is
created under "RIN" folder and will be deleted after proper termination
of application.
d) If user saves a session in TekExpress RIN, then all session files are saved
under "RIN" folder. Note that each session has multiple files associated
with it and do not tamper with any of the session file(s) and/or folder(s)
this may result in loss of data or corrupted session files.
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4. Supported Tests
TekExpress RIN solution supports RINxOMA and RIN Measurement.

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5. Supported list of equipment, accessories and software

Supported scopes for RIN Solution :

Tektronix DSA8300 (SW Version 6.3.1.0 or greater)

Sampling Module : Optical Modules

Pre requite
Opt 80SJNB or 80SJNB01 : 80SJNB Software (SW Version 3.2.4.0 or greater)
Opt ADVTRG : Advanced Trigger with Pattern Sync

CR286A : Clock Recovery unit (Optional)

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6. Known Limitations

6.1 Installer related limitation
a) The available free space on C: drive must be minimum 2.2GB.
b) User Account Control (UAC) setting on the scope should be set to "Never Notify"
before installing the TekExpress RIN Solution

6.2 TekExpress application related limitations
a) Tests will be started only when all the instruments are available.
b) During test execution if user pause the execution and if user does any changes
in instrument setup, then it is important that user restores the instruments
settings to same state before clicking "Continue".
c) Incase if 80SJNB is not responding then it is recommended to restart the Sampling
scope before you start using the TekExpress RIN application

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