Installation Instructions for the TekRxTest_Application Software

Product: TekRxTest_Application
Version: 6.1.0.x 
Date:    Jan-2021

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Installation Instruction

1 Upgrade

• It is mandatory to uninstall existing beta application (If any) before installing a new version
• Uninstall “TekRxTest_Application” and “TekRxService” from Control Panel 
• If TekRxservice ("SigTestService" from older versions) launches through Start-Up service, then remove from 
  the path C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
• Check if the folders from C:\Program Files\Tektronix\BERTScope are removed after uninstallation
• Rename Python2.7 folder in C: drive if the folder is not deleted after uninstallation
• Launch the installer wrapper by clicking on TekRxTest_Applica_V6.1.0.x executable
• The wrapper contains TekRxService V2.8.0.X , SigTest 4.0.x, SigtestPhoenix 5.0.x and TekRxTest Application 
  V6.1.0.X 
• Select all the components and click "Next"
• Proceed as instructed

2 Fresh Installation

• The installation wrapper contains TekRxService V2.8.0.X , SigTest 4.0.x, SigtestPhoenix 5.0.x and TekRxTest 
  Application V6.1.0.X
• Select all the components and click "Next"
• Proceed as instructed

3 Desktop icons

• Once installation is complete, "TekRxTest" shortcut is created
• "TekRxService" batch file shortcut is created

4 Handling connectivity challenges with TekRxService

In case there is difficulty in connecting with the TekRxService from the TekRxTest SW, the following checks 
can be carried out:
• Make sure that while launching the TekRxService, the appropriate firewall permissions are granted
• If TekRxTest SW is not able to establish the connection with TekRxService after launching it, then port number 
  configuration needs to be performed in Windows firewall settings as follows:
  Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall
  Click on advanced Setting > Inbound Rules > New Rules
  In New inbound rules wizard select Port and click Next > Select 
  specific Ports: 4006 > Click Next (Allow the connection) > Click Next (Domain, Private and Public should be 
  checked) > Name: TekRxService (Save with any name) > Click Finish.
• After configuring Firewall setting, launch TekRxService from desktop
• Ensure connection is established and the port number is displayed in the TekRxService window

5 Perform SPC of the scope channel before start of Calibration/Tests if required(SPC warning is displayed)

• Remove all active signals from the Oscilloscope Channels 
• Use the scope SPC software to perform the calibration (Utilities > Instrument Calibration > Run SPC)   
• Check to make certain that SPC warning is no longer displayed

6 Storage of reports

• The reports are stored in the following path C:\ProgramData\Tektronix\BERTScope\RxTestApp\PCIE 5.0
• In case the reports are required to be viewed on a separate device as in another RT Scope or BERT Scope or a laptop,
  copy all the folders and save it in the same location as above but on the viewing device
• Launch the TekRxTest SW and notice that all the reports get listed in TP1 and TP2 wizard
• Click the “Report” button after selecting the desired report for viewing

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If you are unable to download or install this software, please contact the
Tektronix Technical Support Center:
Customers calling within the U.S. call 1-800-833-9200 press 3.
Customers calling from outside the U.S. call 503-627-2400.