README.TXT for TekExpress XGbT-10GBASE-T (v2.1.4.56)

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Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Features
3. TekExpress XGbT-10GBASE-T created changes on your system.
4. Before you click "RUN"
5. Supported Test Suites
6. Known Limitations
6.1 Installer related limitation
6.2 TekExpress application related limitation
6.3 XGbT application related limitation
6.4 DUT Automation related limitation
7. What's new in version 2.1.2.46?
8. What's new in version 2.1.2.49_Evaluation Version?
9. What's new in version 2.1.4.56?

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1. Introduction

The Tektronix TekExpress XGbT-10GBASE-T is an automated test system for testing
the 10GBASE-T compliance .

The Installation manual contains the procedure for installation and the online
help file included with the software contains the detailed information on how to
use the system. This Readme.txt file contains additional information for the user.

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2. Features

- Support for C D and DX series - Win7 - Scopes only

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3. TekExpress XGbT-10GBASE-T created changes on your system.
After first launch of "TekExpress XGbT-10GBASE-T.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 XGbT-10GBASE-T.exe",
"My TekExpress" folder is created under "My Documents" of the new user.
b) "XGbT-10GBASE-T" folder is created under "My TekExpress" folder
c) "Untitled Session" folder is created under "XGbT-10GBASE-T" folder, note that
everytime "TekExpress XGbT-10GBASE-T.exe" is launched "Untitled Session" folder is
created under "XGbT-10GBASE-T" folder and will be deleted after proper termination
of application.
d) If user saves a session in TekExpress XGbT all session files are saved
under "XGbT-10GBASE-T" 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"
NOTE. Ensure that the network connectivity is enabled on the PC running the TekExpress
a) Map the shared My TekExpress folder as X: (X drive) on all the instruments used
in test setup running Microsoft Windows Operating System. This share folder is
used to save the waveform files or any other file transfer operations.
b) Right click on the My TekExpress folder and open the Properties dialog box.
Select General tab and then Advanced. In the Advanced Attributes window, ensure
that the option Encrypt contents to secure data is NOT selected.
c) Ensure that all the required instruments are properly warmed up, Signal Path
Compensation (SPC) is performed, followed by calibration and cable deskew.
d) It is highly recommended to read “Troubleshooting” section in OLH before you
click "RUN"
e) Ensure that the following softwares are installed in your system.
Microsoft Excel 2002 or above.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later.
Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 or equivalent software for image files viewing.

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5. Supported Test Suites
Following test suites are supported by this version of TekExpress XGbT-10GBASE-T:
10GBASE-T PHY layer Tests

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6. Known Limitations

6.1 Installer related limitation
a) Installation of TekExpress and other software are installed on C: only.
b) User need to have administrative privilege while installing the application


6.2 TekExpress application related limitation
a) If Microsoft .Net 1.1 (Hotfix) is installed then TekExpress application is
observed to close prematurely after displaying the splash-screen. User is
suggested to un-install Microsoft .Net 1.1 (Hotfix); TekExpress requires
Microsoft .Net 3.5 for executing the application.
b) User needs to have administrative privilege while launching the application
first time.
c) User needs to have administrative privilege while running the tests.
d) Test will be started only when all the instruments are available.
e) If MS Excel is not installed then reports are not generated after completion
of test.
f) This version of TekExpress is qualified with TekVisa shipped along with
install DVD.
- It is recommended to use this version of TekExpress with TekVisa 3.3
- If you intend to install TekExpress on Tek-instrument with an earlier version of
TekVisa then it is recommended to install TekVisa 3.3 on Tek-instrument.
g) 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 (e.g. sampling scopes CSA/ TDS/ DSA 8200).
h) During test execution if user pauses the execution and makes any changes in
instrument setup, then it is important that user restores the instruments settings
to same state before clicking "resume".
i) DUT ID should have maximum of 32 Characters, even though field allows for more.
j) It is recommended to use a secondary monitor when the application is run on a
scope.

6.3 XGbT application related limitation
a) If the user recalls a saved session after changing the session or exits TekExpress,
then the saved report template is not recalled and hence a new report is created.
b) While running the tests, XGbT application will go behind the scope during some of
the tests. User has to press Alt-Tab to bring the application to the front.
c) Reports will not be generated if the text in the comments tab of Measurement
Configuration Panel starts with "=".
d) Execution time in the Report for some of the tests may be shown as 0 min, if your
system is installed with Excel 2002, and has a build number less than 10.6854.6714.

6.4 DUT Automation related limitation
a) DUT Automation support is subject to DUT driver availability. Currently the drivers
are available for Windows XP.

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7.What's new in version 2.1.2.46?
a)Return loss measurement support extended to additional AWGs.
The complete list of AWGs supported:
AWG 7102
AWG 7101
AWG 7052
AWG 7051
AWG 7122B
AWG 7121B
AWG 7062B
AWG 7061B
AWG 7122C
AWG 7082C
b)Return loss report issue is addressed.
c)Linearity issue is addressed by increasing the Averaging to 64.

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8.What's new in version 2.1.2.49_Evaluation Version?
a)Linearity issue is addressed by changing the Burst Range for tone frequencies from 2M to 1M.

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9.What's new in version 2.1.4.56?
a) Application support is extended to DX series oscilloscopes.
The list of DX scopes supported:
MSO72304DX
MSO72504DX
MSO73304DX
DPO72304DX
DPO72504DX
DPO73304DX
b) Bug fix for RL measurment - DX model support
c) Support for TekScope and DPOJET Firmware version 10.0.0 on C D and DX series - Win7

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