README.TXT for Tektronix TekExpress HDMI_eARC (Ver. 10.0.0)

Contents:
1. Introduction
2. TekExpress eARC created changes on your system.
3. Before you click "RUN"
4. Supported Test Devices
5. Pre-Requisites
   5.1 Third party Dependency components Version
   5.2 Tek Dependency Firmware/Applications Version
   5.3 Scope Requirements
   5.4 Tektronix Software option keys required
6. Known Limitations
   6.1 Installer related limitation 
   6.2 TekExpress application related limitation 
	
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1. Introduction

The Tektronix TekExpress eARC is an automated test system for testing 
Enhanced Audio Return Channel for Transmitter and Receiver tests. 

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. TekExpress eARC created changes on your system.
After first launch of "TekExpress eARC.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 eARC.exe", 
   "My TekExpress" folder is created under "My Documents" of the new user. 
b) "eARC" folder is created under "My TekExpress" folder based on the selection
c) "Untitled Session" folder is created under "eARC" folder, note that 
   every time "TekExpress eARC.exe" is launched "Untitled Session" folder is
   created under "eARC" folder and will be deleted after proper termination
   of application.
d) If user saves a session in TekExpress eARC all session files are saved
   under "eARC" 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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3. 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
   deskew. 
b) Install patterns using the pattern installer Tektronix eARC Pattern solution.exe
c) It is highly recommended to read Troubleshooting section in OLH before
   you click "RUN"
d) Ensure that the following software are installed in your system. 
	     - Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 SP1 or later.
	     - Adobe Reader 6.0 or equivalent software
	     - Tektronix Jitter and Eye Diagram tool

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4. Supported Test Devices
Following test devices are supported by this version of TekExpress eARC:
 Device - TX-Device, RX-Device

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5. Pre-Requisites
   
5.1 Third party Dependency components Version (These will installed as part
    of the full deployment package except MATLAB runtime that will be 
    installer as part of the DPOJET install package):
   
    1. MS DOTNET framework  Ver. 4.0
    2. IronPython           Ver. 2.7.3
    3. PyVISA               Ver. 1.0.0.25

5.2 Tektronix Dependency Firmware/Applications Version (These needs to be
    installed by the End-user explictly):

    1. RealTime TekScope firmware       Ver. 10.8.0 and above.
    2. DPOJET application               Ver. 10.0.7 and above.
    3. AWG firmware                     Ver. 6.1 and above
    4. AWG Pattern Installer            Ver. 1.0.0.5 and above 

5.3 Scope and Probe Requirements
    1. Tektronix DPO/DSA/MSO70000/D/DX/SX with BW 2.5G and above.
    2. Tektronix AWG5200 series and above.
    3. Probes
	3.1. Single Ended : P6245 or TAP1500
	3.2. Differential : P6248 or TDP1500
    4. SimplayLabs SL870
		
5.4 Tektronix Software option keys required :
    1. On TekScope :
       a. Option keys: DJA and EARC21TX/EARC21RX

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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
c) Application can only be launched in TekScope.
d) Before installing the application, TekScope application should be closed.
e) Pattern installer need to be installed separately on supported model of AWG
 
6.2 TekExpress application related limitation 
a) User needs to have administrative privilege while launching the 
   application first time.
b) Test will be started only when all the required instruments are available.
c) 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".
d) Need to have sufficient hard disc space(around 4-6GB when full run is selected) to save the session information.
e) Stopping TekExpress application when AWG is performing operations, can lead to abnormal behavior.

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