TekExpress USB RMT - DPO-DSA-MSO70000-B,C, D - Win XP, Win7 V1.3.0

The USB-RMT Automated Test Software is a Windows based application that runs on any Windows 7 or Windows XP computer operating system including Tektronix Windows based instruments such as MSO70000/C DPO/DSA70000/B/C/D Series oscilloscopes.

TekExpress software (TEKEXP) ordered with option USB-RMT provides an automated, simple, and efficient way to test, Debug USB 3.0 Receiver Characterization and Compliance for hosts and devices consistent with the requirements of the SuperSpeed USB Electrical Compliance Test Specification.

Version: V1.3.0
Software Type: Application

Release Date: Mar 16 2012 - 07:00 am
Part Number: 066120904

Pre-Requisites/System Requirements

Release Notes

Instructions

Prerequisites

For verification or compliance tests, USB RMT software is required. The TekExpress(TM) Automation Framework (TEKEXP) is required to be installed in order to run USB-RMT. For jitter analysis tests, DPOJET is required in addition to the TEKEXP Option USB-RMT. DPOJET V3.5.0 or later must be enabled, TekScope firmware V5.3.4 or later is required for DPO/DSA/MSO Scopes with Windows XP or Windows XP Embedded as Operating System, TekScope firmware v6.2.0 or later is required for DPO/DSA/MSO scopes with Windows 7 as Operating System and TekScope firmware v6.3.2 or later is required for DPO/DSA 'D' scopes with Windows 7 as Operating System. For Scope Error Detector, ERRD option should be enabled in Scope (Supported Scopes with Oscilloscope Error Detector DPO70804B, DPO71254B, DPO71604B, DPO72004B, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C, DSA70804B, DSA71254B, DSA71604B, DSA72004B, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C, MSO70804, MSO71254, MSO71604, MSO72004, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C, DSA72504D. DSA73304D, DPO72504D, DPO73304D.)

Release Notes

README.TXT for TekExpress USB RMT Ver. 1.3.0

Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Whats new in this release
3. TekExpress USB RMT created changes on your system.
4. Before you click "RUN"
5. Supported Tests
6. Supported list of equipment and accessories
7. Known Limitations
7.1 Installer related limitation
7.2 TekExpress application related limitation
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1. Introduction

The TekExpress USB RMT application (Opt. USB-RMT) is the automated version of USB3.0
receiver testing. With TekExpress USB RMT, Tektronix provides automated Rx solution
for compliance, characterization, and debug.

The online help file included with the software contains the detailed information
on how to use the TekExpress USB RMT application. This Readme file contains
additional information for the user.
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2. Whats new in this release

v1.3.0

- Support for latest TekScope firmware & new Scope Models ('D' Series)

v1.2.1
- Support for folder structure changes which were done in TekScope

v1.2.0
- Support for Win7 scopes
- Activation of a valid DESkey license issue has been fixed.
The issue was that when a user had a valid DESkey dongle for USB RMT and tried to activate the
license, the license was not getting activated.
- "LFPS Duration" configuration parameter changed to "LFPS Bursts for Loopback"" to give better
control to user for getting device into loopback. User can configure # of LFPS bursts in AWG
from USB RMT.
-  Trigger improvements ( Aux out on B trigger, Trigger pulse width is negative for both A & B,
Trigger level is changed to 140mv ) to improve reliability of loopback negotiation.

v1.1.1
- Support for C series scope, 8GHz scope, AWG7122c, AWG7102
- Fix for Scope ED instability Issues and Graph Component Issues
- New pattern creation option to create waveform only when not available
- User defined AWG sequence files to put DUT in loopback
- Calibrated Sj value for compliance test
- Fix for loopback Validation Issues
- User Friendly data entry for Margin test
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3. TekExpress USB RMT created changes on your system.
After first launch of "TekExpress USB RMT.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 USB RMT.exe",
"My TekExpress" folder is created under "My Documents" of the new user.
b) "USB RMT" folder is created under "My TekExpress" folder
c) "Untitled Session" folder is created under "USB RMT" folder, note that
everytime "TekExpress USB RMT.exe" is launched "Untitled Session" folder is
created under "USB RMT" folder and will be deleted after proper termination
of application.
d) If user saves a session in TekExpress USB RMT all session files are saved
under "USB RMT" 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. 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/Probe deskew.
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5. Supported Tests
USB 3.0 Normative and Informative Rx tests are supported in this version of the
application.

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6. Supported list of equipment, accessories and softwares
Tektronix AWG7102, AWG7122B, AWG7122C
Tektronix DPO/DSA/MSO70804/B/C, DPO/DSA/MSO71254/B/C and above.
Tektronix DSA72504D, DPO72504D, DSA73304D, DPO73304D.
Tektronix Scope Error Detector DPO/DSA70804B/C, DPO/DSA71254B/C and above, MSO70804/C and above.
Tektronix Scope Error Detector DSA72504D, DPO72504D, DSA73304D, DPO73304D.
Ellisys USB3.0 Protocol Analyzer
Two TCA-SMA, plus Optional Two TCA-SMA
One SMA breakout fixture
AWG F/W Version: 3.3 (AWG7102), 4.1.1.5 (AWG7122B, AWG7122C)
SerialXpress: 3.3.0.3
DPOJET Version: 3.5.0 or above
TekScope F/W Version: 5.3.4 (WinXP/WinXPe); ; 6.2.0 (Win7) and 6.3.2 (win7 'D' Scopes)
USB RMT Patterns 2.0.0.8 (Installed On supported AWG models as given above)
NI Teststand 4.2.1
NI Labview 2009 (9.0)
Deskey 7.24.0.41
DotNet framework 4.0
TekVisa 3.3.4.6 or above
Microsoft Excel 2002 or above
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7. Known Limitations

7.1 Installer related limitation
a) Installation of TekExpress and other software are installed on C: drive only.
b) User need to have administrative privilege while installing the application.
c) The available free space on C: drive must be minimum 2.2GB.

7.2 TekExpress application related limitation

a) Test will be started only when all the instruments are available.

b) This version of TekExpress is qualified with TekVisa ver 3.3

- It is recommended to use this version of TekExpress with TekVisa 3.3

- If you intend to install TekExpress on Tek-instrument with lower version of
TekVisa then it is recommended to install TekVisa 3.3 on Tek-instrument.

c) The application is best viewed in super VGA resolution or higher video adapter
(800x600 minimum video resolution for small fonts or 1024x768 minimum video
resolution for large fonts) with 96 dpi display settings. If application is
running on instrument with lower resolution then it is recommended to use
secondary monitor.

d) During test execution if user pauses 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 "resume".

e) Need to have about 2 GB of hard disk space to save the session information.

f) TekExpress application can not be executed in AWG. Application may not work as expected.

g) Scope can be triggered only using Channel 1 and Channel 2 for
- Trigger during loopback and error detection (when Scope is used as Error Detector)
- Trigger during loopback (When Ellisys Error Detector is used).

h) Jitter measurement in scope can only be done between Channel 3 and Channel 4 since Channel 1 and 2
are used for error detection.
i) Sometimes progress bar will not be reaching 100% even when test execution is completed.

j) Comments entered in config panel will not be captured in report.

k) AWG Space is a driving factor for Pattern Creation/Insertion/Import operations in AWG. This issues is
observed on AWG7122C. If the space availablity on AWG is less, application takes more time to
create/insert/import patterns. So ensure at least 2 GB of hard disk space is available.

l) When "measure jitter method" is set to manual, the pop-up to get user input can accept all chars.
Please ensure that the user enters only numeric characters.

m) During test execution sometimes report may not be display latest test data. This issue has been
observed with IE6.0 and sometimes with IE7.0. Reinstalling the application will resolve this issue
or manually refreshing the report page will also update the sheet.

n) If on a scope the X: is mapped as a Local disk and the user wishes to map X: to a shared network location on a
PC on which TekExpress is running, then the user will have to manually unmap the Local Disk X:
using the command (subst x: /d) from the command prompt and then manually map the X: on scope to desired network    location.

o) If user wants to access the scope remotely which is running USB RMT application,
it is recommended that they use VNC instead of Remote desktop.

p) User may encounter 'DESkey driver issue' on some machines, user gets a window "Files Needed" asking the path for    'dk2usb.sys' file; When this dialog comes up, the user has to type the path "C:\Windows\inf\DESKEY" and click OK. Now the driver should get installed properly.

q) Other Known defects

1. Software as 'Channel Emulation' is not supported in USB RMT even though it’s available in the configuration. We recommend using Channel Emulation in HW mode only.

2. When No Ellisys Box is connected and user tries refresh instrument bench with Non-Visa Resourses an unexpected error

3. USB1bitError sequence does not have SOP packets. So USB1bit Error pattern may not work in loopback properly.

4. When we measure Pj using DPOJET and if DPOJET is not present ni the Scope. Application Hangs when trying to measure Pj. In this case user has to install DPOJET and then proceed with the measurement.

5. When Save WFM option is set any other value and apply the changes, it turns to default after close and open

6. If the Loopback validation fails,the Scope Error is not cleared when the continue button is pressed.

7. Verbose and Header ON ,Latest RMT build does not work.

8. Sometimes an error occurs when creating report in informative test after 3 patterns.

9. When user has run the Margin testing with about 400 or so patterns and they have been plotted, it has been seen that double click on the test will not open the config panel sometimes. However clicking the "Configure" button opens the dialog

10. Update Results in Report takes more time 10-11 secs in Normative Test

11. Pj  is measured using Scope: Pj value is not Consistant & sometimes 'Measurement Error' comes for the DPOJET query.

12. Scope autoset not done before starting the error detector.

13. USB-RMT may not give consistent results in Margin testing.

14. Waveform names are not unique w.r.t DUT type, channel emulation and configuration parameters; which the user selects

Instructions

TekExpress USB RMT (1.3.0)

Product:  TekExpress USB RMT (TEKEXP USB-RMT)
Version:  1.3.0
Date   :  20-Mar-12

Installation Instructions.

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Minimum System Requirements

Processor		Pentium 4/M or equivalent processor.

Operating System	Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Memory			512 MB of memory.

Hard Disk		Approximately 2 GB of available hard-disk space for the recommended installation, which includes
full TekExpress installation and distributed components.

Display			Super VGA resolution or higher video adapter (800x600 minimum video resolution for small fonts
or 1024x768 minimum video resolution for large fonts). The application is best viewed at 96 dpi display settings.

Software
Tektronix AWG7102, AWG7122B, AWG7122C
Tektronix DPO/DSA/MSO70804/B/C/D, DPO/DSA/MSO71254/B/C/D and above.
Tektronix Scope Error Detector DPO/DSA70804B/C/D, DPO/DSA71254B/C/D and above, MSO70804/C and above.
Ellisys USB3.0 Protocol Analyzer
Two TCA-SMA, plus Optional Two TCA-SMA
One SMA breakout fixture
AWG F/W Version: 3.3 (AWG7102), 4.1.1.5 (AWG7122B, AWG7122C)
SerialXpress: 3.3.0.3
DPOJET Version: 3.5.0
TekScope F/W Version: 5.3.4 (WinXP/WinXPe); 6.2.0 (Win7) and 6.3.2 (win7 'D' Scopes)
USB RMT Patterns 2.0.0.8 (Installed On supported AWG models as given above)
NI Teststand 4.2.1
NI Labview 2009 (9.0)
Deskey 7.24.0.41
DotNet framework 4.0
TekVisa 3.3.4.6 or above
Microsoft Excel 2002 or above

FREE TRIALS
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This software download offers maximum of 10 free trails which has a execution time limited to 60minutes. A software security key may be purchased from Tektronix to permanently enable the software application.

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Installation

1 TekExpress USB RMT

i.  Download USBRMT_Webinstaller_1.3.0.1.zip

ii. Run the USBRMT_Webinstaller_1.3.0.1.exe program. After the installation completes Select "Restart" to reboot the instrument. The local machine must reboot to complete the installation process.

iii. Once the application in successfully installed, user can remove the USBRMT_Webinstaller_1.3.0.1.exe file from local hard-drive.

iV. TekExpress USB RMT shortcut is created on the desktop. Launch TekExpress USB RMT by double-click on it. Once the application launches go to Help on the Menu tab and select About TekExpress. In About TekExpress click on License info, where the user has to enter the license info. This information is also available in the help document provided with this application under section "How To Activate the License"

2 TekExpress USB RMT Patterns for 'Loopback Automation Initialization' & 'S-Parameter Files' (You need to download this file separately from www.tek.com)

i.  On AWG local hard-drive download USBRMT_AWG_Patterns_2.0.0.8.zip for AWG7122B/AWG7122C/AWG7102.

ii. Run the downloaded program, this will extract the patterns on AWG local hard-drive. After the installation completes user can remove the above EXE file from local hard-drive.

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If for some reason 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.

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By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Software Download Agreement.

This software applies to: DPO70804, DSA70804, AWG7102, DPO71254, DPO71604, DPO72004, DSA71254, DSA71604, DSA72004, AWG7122B, DPO70804B, DPO71254B, DPO71604B, DPO72004B, DSA70804B, DSA71254B, DSA71604B, DSA72004B, MSO70804, MSO71254, MSO71604, MSO72004, AWG7122C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C, DSA70804C, DPO70804C, MSO70804C, DPO72504D, DPO73304D, DSA72504D, DSA73304D

TekExpress USB RMT - DPO-DSA-MSO70000-B,C, D - Win XP, Win7 V1.3.0

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