Installation Instructions for the BERTScope_PCIe_Rx Software Product: BERTScope_PCIe_Rx Version: 3.1.1 Date: December-2019 Installation Instructions. ================================================================================ Minimum System Requirements Processor Pentium 4/M or above. Operating System Windows 7 (64-Bit & 32-Bit) or Windows 10 (64-Bit & 32-Bit) Software • Microsoft .NET 4.0 or above • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later (or equivalent) • Microsoft compatible mouse or compatible pointing device • TCP/IP connectivity ================================================================================ Pre-requisite PCIe Rx Application Supports BERT Scope Firmware V_12.04.5522. This can be downloaded from https://www.tek.com/bit-error-rate-tester/bsx125-software/bertscope-application-software-win7-v12045522 ================================================================================ Download the BERTScope_PCIe_Rx Wrapper 1 Upgrade • It is safer to uninstall existing application before installing the latest version • Uninstall “Tektronix BERTScope RxTestApp 3.0” and “Tektronix SigTest Service” from Control Panel • Remove SigTestService from Start-Up service, if present, from the path C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup • Check if the folders from C:\Program Files\Tektronix\BERTScope are removed • Rename Python2.7 folder in C: drive if the folder is not deleted after uninstallation • Launch the installer wrapper by clicking on BERTScope_PCIe_Rx_V3.1.1. xx executable • The wrapper contains PCIe Rx Application version V3.1.1.x, SigTest 3.2.0.x (For Gen 3) and SigTest 4.0.x (For Gen 4) and a version of Tektronix SigTest Service • Select all the components and click Next • Proceed as instructed 2 Fresh Installation • The installation wrapper contains PCIe Rx Application, V3.1.1.x, SigTest 3.2.0.x (For Gen 3) and SigTest 4.0.x (For Gen 4), a version of Tektronix SigTest Service • Select all the components and click Next • Proceed as instructed 3 Desktop icons • Once installation is complete, Tek PCIE Rx Test App shortcut is created • TekRxService batch file shortcut is created 4 Handling connectivity challenges with TekRxService • In case there is difficulty in connecting with the TekRxService from the Rx SW, the following checks can be carried out: • Make sure that while launching the TekRxService, the appropriate firewall permissions are granted • If Rx SW is not able to establish the connection with TekRxService after launching it, then port number configuration needs to be performed in Windows firewall settings as follows: Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall Click on advanced Setting > Inbound Rules >New Rules In New inbound rules wizard select Port and click Next > Select specific Ports: 4006 > Click Next (Allow the connection) > Click Next (Domain, Private and Public should be checked) > Name: TekRxService (Save with any name)> Click Finish. • After configuring Firewall setting, launch TekRxService from desktop • Ensure connection is established and the port number is displayed in the window 5 PERFORM SPC OF THE SCOPE CHANNELS BEFORE START OF CALIBRATION/TESTS 6 DESKEW THE SCOPE BEFORE START OF THE CALIBRATION/TESTS 7 Storage of reports • The reports are stored in the following path C:\ProgramData\Tektronix\BERTScope\RxTestApp\PCIE4.0 • In case the reports are required to be viewed on a separate device as in another RT Scope or BERT Scope or a laptop, copy all the folders and save it in the same location as above but on the viewing device • Launch the Rx-SW and notice that all the reports get listed in TP1 and TP2 wizard • Click the “Report” button after selecting the desired report for viewing =============================================================================== If you are unable to download or install this software, please contact the Tektronix Technical Support Center: Customers calling within the U.S. call 1-800-833-9200 press 3. Customers calling from outside the U.S. call 503-627-2400.