Date: 19 December, 2019 Product: OUI Version: 2.3.0 - Data sync/BER fix for 32/64QAM - EqFilt in Receiver test software. - Following installers are bundled as part OUI 2.3.0 package: OUI 2.3.0.7658 LRCP 2.3.0.7658 SSU 2.3.0.7658 Receiver Test 3.0.0.7633 Version: 2.2.3 - Windows 10 64-bit support for the SSU. ================================================================================ Contents of this Readme File: 1. System Requirements 2. Contents of Distribution 3. New Features 4. Release Notes 5. Known Problems 6. Installation 7. Contact Information ================================================================================ 1. System Requirements - Supported platforms for the OM1106 User Interface Software (OUI): • Computer with nVidia graphics card running US Windows 7 or 10 64-bit and Matlab 2011b or 2014a (preferred version) or 2016a (64-bit). Matlab 2016a has memory leak issues. System performance will degrade after 30 minutes. - The following platforms are supported but may not be able to utilize certain features such as ET-support, MCS Option, signal vs. time, spectral plots, color grade, and 3D: • Tektronix 70000 Series Oscilloscopes with firmware v6.4 or higher running Windows 7 or 10 64-bit and Matlab 2011b or 2014a (preferred version) or 2016a (64-bit). Includes C, D models. • Tektronix 70000 DX Series Oscilloscopes with firmware v10.9.0 or higher running Windows 7 or 10 64-bit and Matlab 2011b or 2014a (preferred version) or 2016a (64-bit). Supports MCS, signal vs. time, spectral plots, and 3D plots. • Computer with non-nVidia graphics running US Windows 7 or 10 64-bit and Matlab 2011b or 2014a (preferred version) or 2016a (64-bit) - The Tektronix Scope Service Utility application is compatible with all DPO/DSA/MSO70000/C/D/DX/SX series oscilloscopes that have bandwidth of 4GHz or higher. • The scopes must have Windows 10 64bit. • The oscilloscope firmware version required for this release is: Model Number Firmware DPO & DSA & MSO scopes v10.9.0 or greater - The OUI v2.3.0 package supersedes all prior versions of the OUI application. - Please see the User Manual and software installation instructions for details regarding related software such as VISA which may be required in some cases. ================================================================================ 2. Contents of OUI Distribution - Tektronix OM1106 User Interface (OUI) installer - Tektronix Standalone LRCP installer - Tektronix Scope Service Utility installer - ISSetupPrerequisites folder containing related software required by the OUI and Scope Service Utility installers. This folder must be located in the same directory as the installer. - OM1106 User Manual - Installation instructions - Release notes ================================================================================ 3. Main Features Product Enhancements in version 2.3.0: - Fixed BER and Data Sync issues in 64QAM and 32QAM. Separate MATLAB utility (BasePatternGenerator.exe) is developed to create base patterns that can be loaded into AWG to generate corresponding pattern waveforms. This utility can be downloaded separately from Tek website. - Feature to generate EqFilt calibration files from Receiver test software. Product Enhancements in version 2.2.3: - Windows 10 64-bit support for SSU Product Enhancements in version 2.2.2: - New for maintenance release: • Receiver Test 3.0 (see release notes below for details) • SSU (see release notes below for details) • Standalone LRCP application (see release notes below for details) - Defects resolved • The LRCP installer now works • Rx Test now more robust to oscilloscope communication problems • Rx Test Wavelength Test now more robust to varying test conditions • Rx Test now compatible with 32 bit Windows 7 • Updated Power Meter dll to work with 32 bit Windows 7 • Fixed issue relating to loading configuration with no devices detected • Fixed issue that caused Radius-directed filter taps not to clear • Q-plot fixed for OOK Signal • Fast tuning laser support • Windows 10.0 64-bit support • Matlab 2016a 64-bit support ================================================================================ 4. Release Notes - Receiver Test 3.0 (Rx Test) In OUI release 2.2.2, an updated Rx Test was released as a separate application from the OUI main application. This new release adds support for the fast tuning laser in the OM2210 and allows much faster testing of receiver performance vs. Modulation Frequency. SSU 2.3.0 is required on the Oscilloscope to use Rx Test 3.0. - Scope Service Utility 2.3.0 (SSU) Windows 10 (64-bit) scope is required to install and run SSU 2.3.0. SSU includes updates that allow the scope to communicate more reliably and quickly with the OUI application. SSU 2.3.0 is backward compatible with both OUI 2.2 and forward compatible with Rx Test 3.0. The structure of the scope communication is slightly different between OUI 2.2 and Rx Test 3.0 but this version of SSU supports both. - Standalone Laser Receiver Control Panel (LRCP) The LRCP installer allows the LRCP application to run on its own, separate from OUI. This allows the LRCP to launch faster, not require Matlab, and not require a HASP key to operate. - Please read the installation instructions • The OUI requires installation of some supporting software. - The MCS feature must be present on the USB HASP key plugged into the computer to utilize the multicarrier features (MCS option). - Company Name Change (2011) If you are upgrading from a previous version of the OUI you will notice that the company name has been changed from Optametra to Tektronix. Several folders have moved to new locations. In the interest of protecting your work we are not deleting the old Optametra folders but have moved some files to their new locations. The following shows old and new folder locations. • Program files 64 bit OS (Matlab 2011b or 2014a or 2016a) OLD location : Program files installed in C:\Program Files\OPTAMETRA\OUI4006 NEW Location : Program files installed in C:\Program Files\TekApplications\OUI • Files are moved automatically from the ExecFiles subfolder to preserve any Device-specific calibrations. Core processing and program files should be removed by the new installer. • UserPreferences.XML and MC Setup.XML are moved to the new Location. All existing layout files are incompatible with the new version of the OUI. Those files will be preserved in the old Optametra folder so if you go back to 1.5.1 you will still have those files. ================================================================================ 5. Known Problems - Matlab 2016a (64-bit) has memory leak issues. System performance degrades after 30 minutes of continuous use. It is recommended to use Matlab 2014a (64-bit). - Phase synchronization issue may be observed in 32QAM with higher baud rates (>56GBaud). - 'Power' and 'OSNR' measurements under 'XY Measurements' category are non-functional. - RxTest frequency scan on first or last laser channel must be within 2x laser fine tune range. To access wider frequency scan, there must be sufficient tuning range available above and below the test wavelength. - User Account Controls If allowed by your corporate IT policy, set the User Account Controls to the lowest level to avoid problems relating to software communications between OUI, LRCP, and Scope Service Utility. Default Level is ok but it is important to click “Allow” if Windows asks to allow an OUI process to operate. - Installation problems • Please read the separate installation instructions • When upgrading, the Analysis Parameters settings from the older version may not be completely copied over to the newer version. Be sure to save settings before upgrading. - Laptops and video settings (Optimus Setting) • The OUI application is very graphics intensive. Memory leaks may be caused by some drivers when the Optimus technology switches between the basic and nVidia graphics card to perform advanced video activity. • The Optimus setting can be disabled in the “Video” section of the computer’s bios. - Problems with other Power Savings Settings • It is important to check the power saving setting on your computer and turn them off. Any interruption of communications to the HASP Key or network card may cause the program to crash. This is a problem when doing long acquisitions. • Change power settings to “High Performance” and verify that USB and Network cards never sleep under that setting. That should prevent any long running experiments from terminating for reasons of power settings. • Laptops also save power by not using the nVidia card. Use the nVidia control panel to be sure the nVidia card is used for the OUI application. - Upgrading from version 1.5.1 will cause loss of previously set Analysis Parameters. You will need to re-enter the Analysis Parameters after a V1.5.1 upgrade. - VISA connection to the SX scopes is not supported. The SSU must be used. - If you are running RXTest, please use the RXTest layout button to display the proper plots for the RXTest functionality. - If you are running Scope/Receiver Deskew, Modulation Frequency Test or a Wavelength Test and you select a Reference laser and Signal laser that have different Channel 1 you will get a red exclamation next to one of the lasers in the prerequisites tab. Adjust the Channel 1 setting on one of the lasers so they are equal. It may be necessary to reselect the Signal and Reference laser using the dropdown on the bottom of the LRCP laser control area to get the test prerequisites to refresh and clear the error. ============================================================================== 6. Installation - Please read the separate installation instructions • The OUI requires installation of some supporting software. • Version 1.5.1 or earlier OUI versions should not be removed using the Windows Control Panel; use the OUI installer to remove earlier versions. - Back up the LRCP ControllerConfig.xml file if you wish to preserve the existing map of devices and IP addresses. This file will be removed during the uninstall process. It is automatically recreated by clicking the Auto Configure button and then clicking OK. - Follow the instructions given by the InstallShield Wizard. ================================================================================ 7. Contact Information - Telephone: Contact your North America Tektronix Representative at 1-800-833-9200 Sales support, select option 1 Service support, select option 2 Technical support, select option 3 For product support outside of North America, contact your local Tektronix sales office or distributor. -WEB: http://www.tektronix.com. To check for software updates, Click on "Downloads, Manuals & Documentation" under "Support" and use "OM4000" in the 'Search by keyword' control. ---End of File---