README.TXT for TekExpress USB RMT Ver2.0.8
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. What is new in this release?
3. TekExpress USB RMT created changes on your system.
4. Before you click "RUN"
5. Supported Tests
6. Supported list of equipment and accessories
7. Known Limitations
7.1 Installer related limitation
7.2 TekExpress application related limitation
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1. Introduction
The TekExpress USB RMT application (Opt. USB-RMT) is the automated version of USB3.0
Receiver testing. With TekExpress USB RMT, Tektronix provides automated Rx solution
for compliance, characterization, and debug.
The online help file included with the software contains the detailed information
on how to use the TekExpress USB RMT application. This Readme file contains
additional information for the user.
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2. What is new in this release?
v2.0.8
- New training sequence patterns compatible with v2.1.2 of USB RMT AWG Patterns
- Improved communication with Scope ED
v2.0.7
- RESERVED
v2.0.6
- RESERVED
v2.0.5
- Modified default limits for Scope Width trigger.
V2.0.4
- Updated Scope ED path for Win7 scopes.
- Fix for AWG index jumping to 6.
V2.0.3
- Updated Host & Device Schematics.
V2.0.2
- RESERVED
V2.0.1
- Support for latest TekScope firmware & new Scope Models ('DX' Series)
V2.0.0
- Automatic Calibration & Execute sessions with calibrated values.
- DUT Power Cycle using Tektronix Power Supply & AWG DC output.
- Enhanced loop-back training mechanism using Warm Reset for Device DUT
- Improved Margin Mode test execution.
- Training Pattern creation based on the Calibrated values.
- Option to selection different LFPS Polling Sequence.
v1.4.0
- Support for Software - Channel Emulation; New TekExpress framework
v1.3.3
- Support for latest TekScope firmware
v1.3.1
- Support for Vertical Autoset
v1.3.0
- Support for latest TekScope firmware & new Scope Models ('D' Series)
v1.2.1
- Support for folder structure changes which were done in TekScope
v1.2.0
- Support for Win7 scopes
- Activation of a valid DESkey license issue has been fixed.
- "LFPS Duration" configuration parameter changed to "LFPS Bursts for Loopback"" to give better control to user for getting device into loopback. User can configure # of LFPS bursts in AWG from USB RMT.
- Trigger improvements ( Aux out on B trigger, Trigger pulse width is negative for both A & B, Trigger level is changed to 140mv ) to improve reliability of loopback negotiation.
v1.1.1
- Support for C series scope, 8GHz scope, AWG7122c, AWG7102
- Fix for Scope ED instability Issues and Graph Component Issues
- New pattern creation option to create waveform only when not available
- User defined AWG sequence files to put DUT in loopback
- Calibrated Sj value for compliance test
- Fix for loopback Validation Issues
- User Friendly data entry for Margin test
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3. TekExpress USB RMT created changes on your system.
After first launch of "TekExpress USB RMT.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 USB RMT.exe",
"My TekExpress" folder is created under "My Documents" of the new user.
b) "USB RMT" folder is created under "My TekExpress" folder
c) "Untitled Session" folder is created under "USB RMT" folder, note that
every time "TekExpress USB RMT.exe" is launched "Untitled Session" folder is
created under "USB RMT" folder and will be deleted after proper termination
of application.
d) If user saves a session in TekExpress USB RMT all session files are saved
under "USB RMT" 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. Before you click "RUN"
a) Ensure that all the required instruments are properly warmed up, Signal Path
Compensation (SPC) is performed, followed by calibration and cable/Probe deskew.
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5. Supported Tests
USB 3.0 Normative and Informative Rx tests are supported in this version of the
application.
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6. Supported list of equipment, accessories and software
Tektronix AWG7102, AWG7122B, AWG7122C
Tektronix DPO/DSA/MSO70804/B/C, DPO/DSA/MSO71254/B/C and above.
Tektronix DSA72504D, DPO72504D, DSA73304D, DPO73304D.
Tektronix Scope Error Detector DPO/DSA70804B/C, DPO/DSA71254B/C and above, MSO70804/C and above.
Tektronix Scope Error Detector DSA72504D, DPO72504D, DSA73304D, DPO73304D.
Tektronix Scope Error Detector DPO72304DX, DPO72504DX, DPO73304DX, MSO72304DX, MSO72504DX, MSO73304DX.
Ellisys USB3.0 Protocol Analyzer
Two TCA-SMA, plus Optional Two TCA-SMA
One SMA breakout fixture
PWS4000* - Tektronix Power Supply of Output Current 2.5A and above
AWG F/W Version: 3.3 (AWG7102), 4.6 (AWG7122B, AWG7122C)
SerialXpress: 3.3.0.3
DPOJET Version: 7.1.2 (Win7 Scope) and above
TekScope F/W Version: 7.6.1 and above (Win7 Scopes)
Tektronix SigTest Package: Ver 2.0.0 (Which supports SigTest 3.2.3)
AWG USB RMT Patterns 2.1.2 (to be installed On supported AWG models as given above)
NI Teststand 4.2.1
NI Labview 2009 (9.0)
DESkey 7.24.0.41
DotNet framework 4.0
TekVisa 3.3.9 or above
Microsoft Excel 2002 or above
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7. Known Limitations
7.1 Installer related limitation
a) Installation of TekExpress and other software are installed on C: drive only.
b) User needs to have administrative privilege while installing the application.
c) The available free space on C: drive must be minimum 2.2GB.
7.2 TekExpress application related limitation
a) Test will be started only when all the instruments are available.
b) This version of TekExpress is qualified with TekVisa ver 3.3.9
- It is recommended to use this version of TekExpress with TekVisa 3.3.9
- If you intend to install TekExpress on Tek-instrument with lower version of
TekVisa then it is recommended to install TekVisa 3.3.9 on Tek-instrument.
c) The application is best viewed in super VGA resolution or higher video adapter
(800x600 minimum video resolution for small fonts or 1024x768 minimum video
resolution for large fonts) with 96 dpi display settings. If application is
running on instrument with lower resolution then it is recommended to use
secondary monitor.
d) During test execution if user pauses 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 "resume".
e) Need to have about 4 GB of hard disk space to save the session information.
f) TekExpress application cannot be executed in AWG. Application may not work as expected.
g) Scope can be triggered only using Channel 1 and Channel 2 for
- Trigger during loopback and error detection (when Scope is used as Error Detector)
- Trigger during loopback (When Ellisys Error Detector is used).
h) Jitter measurement in scope can only be done between Channel 3 and Channel 4 since Channel 1 and 2
are used for error detection.
i) Sometimes progress bar will not be reaching 100% even when test execution is completed.
j) Comments entered in config panel will not be captured in report.
k) AWG Space is a driving factor for Pattern Creation/Insertion/Import operations in AWG. This issues is
observed on AWG7122C. If the space availability on AWG is less, application takes more time to
create/insert/import patterns. So ensure at least 4 GB of hard disk space is available.
l) When "measure jitter method" is set to manual, the pop-up to get user input can accept all chars.
Please ensure that the user enters only numeric characters.
m) During test execution sometimes report may not be display latest test data. This issue has been
observed with IE6.0 and sometimes with IE7.0. Reinstalling the application will resolve this issue
or manually refreshing the report page will also update the sheet.
n) If on a scope the X: is mapped as a Local disk and the user wishes to map X: to a shared network location on a
PC on which TekExpress is running, then the user will have to manually unmap the Local Disk X:
using the command (subst x: /d) from the command prompt and then manually map the X: on scope to desired network location.
o) If user wants to access the scope remotely which is running USB RMT application,
it is recommended that they use VNC instead of Remote desktop.
p) User may encounter 'DESkey driver issue' on some machines, user gets a window "Files Needed" asking the path for 'dk2usb.sys' file; When this dialog comes up, the user has to type the path C:\Windows\inf\DESKEY and click OK. Now the driver should get installed properly.
q) User may encounter 'Tektronix Power supply driver issue' on some machines, user gets a window "Files Needed" asking the path for 'TekUsb.sys' file; when this dialog comes up, the user has to type the path "C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRVSTORE\TekUsb_9862CBE36E8161B7FBA39C679C0DB6962EC60E5D\i386" and Click OK. Now the driver should get installed properly.
r) If user selects 'Waveform creation option' as Use-Precreated:
For informative tests: Application checks for the WFMs in AWG; if they are available will go ahead and use them else the application will prompt user that WFMs are not available and will continue the test.
For normative tests: Application uses the supplied *.AWG files during the test execution.
s) If user selects 'Waveform creation option' as "Use-Precreated"; the configuration panel 'Analyze parameters' & 'General Parameter' will not be applicable.
t) Other Known defects
1. When No Ellisys Box is connected and user tries refresh instrument bench with Non-Visa Resources an unexpected error
2. Pj is measured using Scope: Pj value is not consistent & sometimes 'Measurement Error' comes for the DPOJET query.
3. When we measure Pj using DPOJET and if DPOJET is not present in the Scope. Application Hangs when trying to measure Pj. In this case user has to install DPOJET and then proceed with the measurement.
4. When Save WFM option is set any other value and apply the changes, it turns to default after close and open
5. If the Loopback validation fails, the Scope Error is not cleared when the continue button is pressed