Customer Release Notes for Version 7.6.1 Firmware for the DPO/MSO5000/B, DPO7000C, DPO/DSA/MSO70000C, DPO/DSA70000D, and DPO/MSO70000DX Instruments Version: 7.6.1 Last Revised: February 3, 2016 Compatible Product(s): DPO5034, DPO5054, DPO5104, DPO5204 MSO5034, MSO5054, MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5034B, DPO5054B, DPO5104B, DPO5204B, MSO5034B, MSO5054B, MSO5104B, MSO5204B, DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C, DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C, DPO72504D, DPO73304D, DPO72304DX, DPO72504DX, DPO73304DX, DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C, DSA72504D, DSA73304D, MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C, MSO72304DX, MSO72504DX, MSO73304DX Software Description -------------------- Software Description -------------------- This firmware version for scopes running Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit) to support Manufacturing and resolve defects. Some of the defects and enhancement requests for this release include the following: - P7520A probe tips can be selected and DSP applied - TPP0502 probes no longer fail probe compensation because of internal clipping of the calibration signal - MSO/DPO5000 instruments will no longer freeze for 30 seconds when certain operations are performed with active probes - CAN_L searches on Missing Ack are now displayed correctly in the event table - This deployment package also fixes an issue where incompatible may appear in the Analyze menu on the DPO7000C series scopes Installation Notes ------------------ - This firmware version is not intended for products running Windows XP, i.e. DPO7000, DPO/DSA70000, and DPO/DSA70000B products. - An all in one “deployment package” is available for download, which contains this new firmware and updated optional applications. This “deployment package” significantly simplifies the installation of new software. With this package, you can perform one download and ensure that you have all the latest software for your scopes. The installation of the deployment package takes about 30-45 minutes and must not be interrupted until it has completed the installation of all software. - DPO/MSO5000 series scopes must have version 6.1.3 or later firmware installed prior to installing this version. Users should manually install version 6.1.3 if their scope has not been updated to this version already. Initial Turn on --------------- After receipt of a new oscilloscope or the installation of a new release of software, to ensure peak oscilloscope performance, run Signal Path Compensation (SPC) after the recommended warm up time has passed. The SPC item is located in the Utilities menu listed as Instrument Calibration.... All probes should also be recalibrated - see Vertical->Probe Cal... When a new release of instrument software is installed, some application software packages must also be updated and installed separately by the user. If you install the deployment package, the latest version of applications will be installed with the firmware. This release supports English only in the scope GUI. Main Oscilloscope Application ----------------------------- The main oscilloscope application is critical to the operation of the instrument as an oscilloscope or as a PC. The application is expected to be running at all times. Even when minimized on the Windows taskbar, oscilloscope error messages, notifiers, etc. are always posted to the desktop. The only time you should exit the main oscilloscope application is to install other software packages. Activating Options ------------------ Some options such as extended memory or advanced analysis and application software are factory installed. If you ordered these options from the factory, they are already enabled and ready for you to use. If you would like to upgrade your oscilloscope to include one of these options, contact your local Tektronix representative. Once the purchase transaction is complete, you will be given a new Option Installation Key that you can enter to enable the desired options. Refer to the Option documentation for detailed instructions. Windows Clipboard Limitations ----------------------------- The size of waveforms copied to the clipboard when using the Edit->Copy or Ctrl-C key is limited to the size of the Windows clipboard. Therefore, waveforms with a large record length will not fit on the clipboard. A notifier will warn you in this case. The size of the clipboard is determined by the Windows operating system. File Export is recommended for transferring large waveform records. Windows Access Control Limitations ---------------------------------- Switching of the GPIB configuration between Controller and Talker/Listener modes cannot happen with the UAC (User Account Control) settings set to Default or Always Notify. To change the user account settings select Start -> Control Panel. Then click on User Accounts followed by Change User Account Settings. Change the settings to either Never Notify or Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer. LXI operation requires specific UAC settings to work properly because it needs access control to change the network parameter configuration. To change the user account settings select Start -> Control Panel. Then click on User Accounts followed by Change User Account Settings. Change the settings to either Never Notify or Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer. PC Hardware and Software Compatibility -------------------------------------- DPO/DSA/MSO series oscilloscopes are sophisticated, highly integrated hardware and software systems. The oscilloscope is dependent on the specific version of the PC motherboard and Windows operating system installed at the factory. Any changes to any of the PC hardware or the Windows operating system will affect the performance of the instrument. Do not attempt to modify or update any of the PC hardware, Windows 7 operating system components, or BIOS settings unless instructed to do so by Tektronix. Power Configuration & Settings ------------------------------ Tektronix recommends that you not modify the power-related settings in either the BIOS or the Power Management areas of Windows 7. They are set at the factory to a configuration that is optimal for the instrument. Changing these settings can prevent the oscilloscope from operating properly. Verifying That Your Oscilloscope’s Disk Drive is Fully Expanded --------------------------------------------------------------- You should always check that the disk drive is fully expanded after performing an Operating System (OS) restore. If the disk has an issue, a 160 GB hard drive may show no available disk space and appear to be only 80 GB. Perform the following steps to fix the issue with NO DATA LOSS: 1. On the desktop, right click on the computer ICON 2. Select “Manage” 3. Click on “Disk Management” 4. In the lower part of the window where you can see (C:) Healthy (Boot, Page File, etc.), you may also see a large unallocated partition next to it. 5. Right click in the C:\ partition and select “Extend Volume” to restore the unallocated partition to the C: 6. Follow the Wizard prompts Network Security ---------------- Windows 7 contains an integrated software firewall that is enabled by default. The enabled Windows 7 firewall may provide some protection from Network worm-type viruses. Antivirus Protection -------------------- If you connect this instrument to a network, we highly recommend that you install antivirus software. Prior to leaving Tektronix, this instrument was verified clean of known viruses. Adobe Reader ------------ The Adobe Reader auto-update option is set to check for updates weekly. To disable this auto-update option, complete the following steps: 1. After Adobe Reader is installed, launch the application. 2. From the menu, Edit->Preferences for Updates... 3. Uncheck the "Automatically check for Adobe updates" option. 4. Click OK. 5. After the update finishes, install any updates or select Cancel. Product Upgrades ---------------- From time to time Tektronix releases new versions of the product software or optional application software. Customers can download these from the Tektronix web site at http://www.tek.com/downloads. Be sure to read the “This SW Applies To:” list of instruments to be sure your model is listed. Service Packs and Critical patches from Microsoft made available during the development of the operating system for this instrument were tested and included by Tektronix. Service Packs and Critical patches released after the development of the operating system are tested on an as needed basis by Tektronix. To be notified of new instrument software releases, you can subscribe to the Tektronix RSS feed for software and drivers at the following URL: http://www.tek.com/rss/. Remote PC Control Software Support ---------------------------------- This oscilloscope series supports Microsoft Remote Desktop. For proper display functionality, the remote viewer should have its resolution set to 1024 X 768 or full screen. Other settings may cause display artifacts. The keyboard Print Screen key may also be used to capture a full screen shot of the display. Software Licenses ---------------------- BouncyCastle Copyright(c) 2000-2010 The Legion Of The Bouncy Castle Tektronix has incorporated Bouncy Castle into the TekScope application Which is an open source component. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this (the Bouncy Castle) software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. Intel(R) Integrated Performance Primitives (Intel IPP) Tektronix has incorporated Intel(R) Integrated Performance Primitives (Intel IPP)into the TekScope application under the agreement of the end user license. THE MATERIALS AND INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR ANY WARRANTY OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF ANY PROPOSAL, SPECIFICATION, OR SAMPLE. If the media on which the Materials are furnished are found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of receipt, Intel's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be the replacement of the media. This offer is void if the media defect results from accident, abuse, or misapplication. HDF5 (Hierarchical Data Format 5) Software Library and Utilities Copyright 2006-2013 by The HDF Group. NCSA HDF5 (Hierarchical Data Format 5) Software Library and Utilities Copyright 1998-2006 by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted for any purpose (including commercial purposes) provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions, and the following disclaimer. 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions, and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or materials provided with the distribution. 3. In addition, redistributions of modified forms of the source or binary code must carry prominent notices stating that the original code was changed and the date of the change. 4. All publications or advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software are asked, but not required, to acknowledge that it was developed by The HDF Group and by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and credit the contributors. 5. Neither the name of The HDF Group, the name of the University, nor the name of any Contributor may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission from The HDF Group, the University, or the Contributor, respectively. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE HDF GROUP AND THE CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. In no event shall The HDF Group or the Contributors be liable for any damages suffered by the users arising out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage. Contacting Tektronix -------------------- MyTek - One way to receive timely information on new software updates, new products from Tektronix and other useful information is to join the Tektronix community. Visit www.tek.com/userto become a member. Product Support - For application-oriented questions about a Tektronix measurement product, in North America call 1-800-833-9200 option 3, Monday-Friday, 6:00AM - 5:00PM Pacific Time or contact us by email at techsupport@tektronix.com. For service support call 1-800-833-9200 option 2, Monday-Friday, 5:00AM-5:00PM Pacific Time or contact us by email at meas-svc-feedback@tektronix.com Outside of North America: please contact your local Tektronix Sales or Distributor office. Refer to our web site at www.tektronix.com for listings of those offices. For all other information call 1-800-833-9200, visit our web site at www.tektronix.com, or write to us at: Tektronix, Inc. P.O. Box 500 Beaverton, OR 97077