README.TXT for TekExpress RIN Ver 1.1.2

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 (continuous wave and 
NRZ modulated wave) 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 <domain><user ID>’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 RIN (continuous wave and NRZ modulated wave) and 
   RINxOMA Measurement
       
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5. Supported list of equipment, accessories and software

Supported scopes for RIN Solution :

Sampling Module		: Optical Modules

Pre requite
Opt JNB01 		: 80SJNB Advanced  
Opt ADVTRG 		: Advanced Trigger with Pattern Sync

CR286A 			: Clock Recovery unit (Optional) 

DSA8300 TekScope Version: 6.4.1.0 and above
80SJNB Scope Version	: 4.0.8.0 and above

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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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