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Tektronix VM700T Instructions Manual

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VMUPG Option Upgrades
VM700T, VM700A VMTB, or VM700A VMTX
Video Measurement Set
075-0294-07
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
www.tektronix.com
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  • Page 1 Instructions VMUPG Option Upgrades VM700T, VM700A VMTB, or VM700A VMTX Video Measurement Set 075-0294-07 Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service.
  • Page 2 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Service Safety Summary ........Kit Description .
  • Page 4 ......Figure 13: EMI Fan Filter location (VM700T - - SN B029999 & below) ......
  • Page 5 Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1: Check list for VMUPG 1S option upgrade ....Table 2: Check list for VMUPG 2S option upgrade ....Table 3: Screw sizes and types used in the rear panel installation VMUPG Option Upgrades...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents VMUPG Option Upgrades...

  • Page 7: Service Safety Summary

    Service Safety Summary Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service procedures. Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
  • Page 8 Service Safety Summary VMUPG Option Upgrades...

  • Page 9: Kit Description

    VMUPG Software Option Upgrades These instructions are for adding any one or a combination of the following firmware option upgrades to the VM700T Video Measurement Set or the VM700A Video Measurement Set with the VMTB or VMTX Turbo upgrade installed. See page 8 for firmware option installation instructions.
  • Page 10 Measurements cabling to the connection method used for Option 40. Refer to the VM700T Option 40/41/42 User Manual, provided with this kit, for connector pin assignments. See page 36 for installation instructions.
  • Page 11 See page 44 for installation instructions. A 37-pin connector is provided to allow you to adapt existing cabling to the connection method used for Option 41. Refer to the VM700T Option 40/41/42 User Manual, provided with this kit, for connector pin assignments and installation instructions for the connector and ferrite EMI core.
  • Page 12 Kit Description VMUPG Option Upgrades...

  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions This section provides information on how to install software and hardware options to the VM700T Video Measurement Set or the VM700A Video Measurement Set with the VMTB or VMTX Turbo upgrade installed. This section covers the following topics:...

  • Page 14: Firmware Option Upgrades

    This field-installable VMUPG Options Firmware upgrade kit adds the measure- ment capabilities of any options ordered as part of this installation, and upgrades the firmware to the most current version in compatible VM700T instruments. A user manual is included for any added option.
  • Page 15 The Laplink must be ordered separately. When you receive your upgrade kit(s) for your VM700T, VM700A VMTB or VM700A VMTX Video Measurement set you will receive only one option key. The new option key is a unique alpha-numeric number that is used to activate the authorized options for a specific measurement set.
  • Page 16 MS/DOS (5.0 or later), Windows 3.1, or Windows 95/98 386 microprocessor or better 3.5 in. floppy disk drive LapLink parallel cable (Tektronix part number 174-3800-00) The installation program will not run under Windows NT. Load the Firmware To load the firmware-upgrade software on your PC, perform the following...
  • Page 17 Measurement Set upgrade multiple VM700T or Turbo VM700A measurement sets without having to reload the floppy disks. To upgrade the firmware of a VM700T or Turbo VM700A measurement set from your PC, perform the following procedure: CAUTION. To avoid loading incorrect firmware into your measurement set, be sure to use the correct firmware-image archive number for the instrument firmware you want to install.

  • Page 18: Hardware Option Upgrades

    These instructions are for personnel familiar with servicing. If you need further details for disassembling or reassembling the measurement set, refer to the product service manual. For further assistance call your nearest Tektronix, Inc., Service Center or Tektronix Factory Service Tools Required The following tools are required to install the option upgrades.

  • Page 19: Figure 1: Cover Panels And Circuit Board Retainer Bar Removal

    Installation Instructions NOTE. If the measurement set is rackmounted, note that the left and right side cover panels with slide tracks are not interchangeable. Mark the left and right sides for easier identification when reinstalling the rackmounted cabinet side panels. 2.

  • Page 20: Figure 2: Right Card Cage Retainer Plate Removal

    Installation Instructions Right side Loosen screws (2), slide the circuit board retainer plate to Power the left, then remove. switch Figure 2: Right card cage retainer plate removal Circuit Board Retainer Plate. Remove the circuit board retainer plate from the right side of the measurement set.

  • Page 21: Vmupg 1S Upgrade

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 EA 407-4585-00 BRACKET:EMI,0.062 THK,RIGHT SIDE FRT,ETCH&CLEAR CHROMATE;VM700T - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 EA 119-5870-00 FILTER:EMI FAN,.050 AL,5052- - H3X,4.7 X...

  • Page 22: Vmupg 1S - Emi

    NOTE. The installation of EMI parts are required to maintain the VM700T measurement set EMC specification to CISPR 22B. VM700T SN B030100 and Above. Your measurement set does not need an EMI installation. Continue to VMUPG 1S - - SDI on page 17.

  • Page 23: Vmupg 1S - Sdi

    Installation Instructions VMUPG 1S - SDI The VMUPG 1S Upgrade consists of installing an SDI (A23) Interface Panel and circuit board, unsoldering a resistor, and placing a SIMM (Single In-Line Memory Module) on the existing Acquisition (A18) circuit board. A Boot ROM (U14) is installed on the CPU (A5) board.

  • Page 24: Figure 4: Sdi Circuit Board Location

    Installation Instructions 5. Lay the SDI multicolored ribbon cable on the CPU (A5) circuit board as shown in Figure 3. 6. Reinstall the CPU (A5) circuit board. 7. Attach the SDI (A23) Interface Panel to the rear panel. SDI Circuit Board. Install the SDI (A22) circuit board in the right side of the measurement set.

  • Page 25: Figure 5: Simm Installation And R32 Location (Vm700T Sn B020100 And B029999)

    Installation Instructions Install the SIMM and Remove R32 (VM700T SN B020100 and B029999). Install the SIMM and remove R32 from the existing Acquisition circuit board (A18). 1. Disconnect four ribbon cables then remove the Acquisition (A18) circuit board from the card cage top slot.

  • Page 26: Figure 6: Acquisition Board Installation

    Installation Instructions 4. Unsolder and remove R32 from the back of the existing Acquisition circuit board (A18) as shown in Figure 5. 5. Slide the Acquisition (A18) circuit board in the card cage top slot and press firmly to seat the interboard connector. a.
  • Page 27 Installation Instructions CAUTION. To prevent damage, use the supplied extraction tool to remove the Boot ROM (U14) from the socket. When replacing the supplied Boot ROM (U14), orient the pins using the indexed corner on the Boot BOM to the printed outline on the board.

  • Page 28: Vmupg 2S

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 EA 407-4585-00 BRACKET:EMI,0.062 THK,RIGHT SIDE FRT,ETCH&CLEAR CHROMATE;VM700T - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 EA 348-1583- - 00 SHLD GSKT:ELE FINGER TYPE,W/ MAGNE- FIL,ADHESIVE,6L X 0.343,BECU,BRIGHT FIN-...

  • Page 29: Vmupg 2S - Emi

    VMUPG 2S - EMI The EMI installation instructions are provided below. NOTE. The installation of EMI parts is required to maintain the VM700T measurement set EMC specification to CISPR 22B. Cover Panels and Circuit Board Retainers. Remove the right, left, top and bottom cover panels (see Cover Panels on page 12).

  • Page 30: Figure 7: Right Side Emi Bracket Installation

    Installation Instructions Front bracket Slide this end of EMI bracket in place Right side Figure 7: Right side EMI bracket installation 3. Position the bottom edge of the EMI bracket (see right side of Figure 7) inside the lower lip of the measurement set frame. 4.

  • Page 31: Figure 8: Location Of The Emi Clip On The Cpu I/O Board

    Installation Instructions 4. Attach the EMI clip to the rear of the CPU I/O circuit board (A20) as shown in Figure 8. Left side CPU I/O (A20 board EMI clip Figure 8: Location of the EMI clip on the CPU I/O board 5.

  • Page 32: Figure 9: Clamp-On Ferrite Bead Position (Not For 119-4258-Xx Power Supplies)

    Installation Instructions 2. Slip the ribbon cable into the clamp-on ferrite bead and position the opening to face outward at an angle on the chassis panel as shown in Figure 9. NOTE. Ensure that the ferrite bead is properly positioned before removing the paper backing in the following step.

  • Page 33: Figure 10: Emi Brackets And Emi Gasket Shield Installation

    Installation Instructions EMI Brackets and EMI Gasket Shield. Attach the two EMI brackets and EMI gasket shield to the bottom of the measurement set. 1. Position the measurement set on its left side with the bottom facing you and locate the CRT bracket as shown in Figure 10. CRT bracket Push EMI bracket under front edge of...
  • Page 34 Figure 10. Press firmly on the EMI gasket shield. EMI Fan Filter only (VM700T - SN B029999 and Below). Go to Install EMI Fan Filter (VM700T - - SN B029999 and below) on page 33 to install the supplied EMI fan filter.

  • Page 35: Figure 11: Rear Panel Screw Removal (Vm700A With Vmtb/Vmtx)

    Table 3: Screw sizes and types used in the rear-panel installation Item Screw type Qty. 6-32 X 0.312 in Pozidriv with washer Tektronix Part Number 211-0658-00 6-32 X 0.312 in Pozidriv Tektronix Part Number 211-0507-00 6-32 X 0.250 in Pozidriv (not used in older measurement sets) Tektronix Part Number 211-0504-00 Some measurement sets may have fewer screws.

  • Page 36: Figure 12: Emi Gaskets And Emi Fan Filter Installation (Vm700A With Vmtb/Vmtx)

    Installation Instructions 3. Loosen the four corner screws and pull the rear panel onto the screws, leaning the rear panel away just enough to slide the two EMI gaskets (shown in Figure 12) in place. Do not place excessive strain on the fan cable. 4.
  • Page 37 Installation Instructions EMI Fan Filter (VM700A with VMTB/VMTX) with Separate Nuts. Determine if your measurement set uses separate assembly nuts or if it uses captive (press- mounted) nuts. See below for fan assembly with separate nuts or page 31 for Fan Assembly with Captive Nuts.
  • Page 38 Installation Instructions Reinstall Rear Panel. Reinstall the screws in the rear panel. NOTE. Note the position of the two EMI gasket retainer clips at each corner of the chassis (see the detail inset illustration in Figure 12 on page 30). The clips must be in place when the new rear panel is installed.

  • Page 39: Figure 13: Emi Fan Filter Location (Vm700T - Sn B029999 & Below)

    Installation Instructions Install EMI Fan Filter (VM700T - SN B029999 & Below). Install the EMI Fan Filter. In addition, remove the VGA Connector Circuit board (A21) and left blank panel on the rear panel to reach the two lower fan assembly nuts.

  • Page 40: Vmupg 2S - Sdi

    Installation Instructions 4. Holding the nuts on the inside of the fan housing remove the screws. Set the hardware aside. Discard the existing fan grill. 5. Slide the supplied EMI fan filter behind the rear panel and in front of the fan assembly and hold in place.
  • Page 41 Installation Instructions Boot ROM. Install the supplied Boot ROM (U14) on the CPU (A5) circuit board. 3. Refer to Boot ROM, step 1, on page 20 for the Boot ROM procedure. 4. Reinstall the circuit board retainer plate to the right side of the measurement set (see Figure 2 page 14).

  • Page 42: Vmupg 40 - Option 40 Audio Measurements

    Turbo upgrade installed. The new option key (provided separately) activates all of options that were ordered as part of this upgrade. Previously installed option firmware is upgraded to the latest version compatible with the VM700T Video Measurement Set. CAUTION. To prevent static discharge damage, service the measurement set only at an anti-static work station.
  • Page 43 Installation Instructions Installation Install the Audio Analog and Audio Processor Circuit Board Assemblies. WARNING. Dangerous shock hazards may be exposed when the measurement set covers are removed. Before proceeding, ensure that both power switches are in the off position (see Figures 1 and 2), and then disconnect the measurement set from the power source.

  • Page 44: Figure 14: Locating The Audio Option Boards In The Left-Side Card Cage

    Installation Instructions Vertical circuit board retainer bar Blank panels Audio Analog board, A13 (Option 40), or A17 (Option 41) A12 Audio Front Processor board A20 CPU I/O board (with RS-232 ports on rear of the board) Left side of measurement set Figure 14: Locating the audio option boards in the left-side card cage After Option 40 Upgrade.

  • Page 45: Vmupg 41 - Option 41 Six-Input Audio

    Turbo upgrade installed. The new option key (provided separately) activates all of the options that were ordered as part of this upgrade. Previously installed option firmware is upgraded to the latest version compatible with the VM700T Video Measurement Set. CAUTION. To prevent static discharge damage, service the measurement set only at an antistatic work station.

  • Page 46: Figure 15: Locating The Audio Option Boards In The Left-Side Card Cage

    Installation Instructions Installation Install the Audio Analog and Audio Processor Circuit Board Assemblies. WARNING. Dangerous shock hazards may be exposed when the measurement set covers are removed. Before proceeding, ensure that both power switches are in the off position (see Figures 1 and 2), and then disconnect the measurement set from the power source.
  • Page 47 Installation Instructions 3. Align the circuit board connector pins with the main interconnection board connector and press firmly to seat the circuit board connectors. 4. Plug in the short ribbon cable, provided in the kit, to interconnect the two circuit boards. 5.

  • Page 48: Vmupg 48 - Option 48 Gpib Interface

    Turbo upgrade installed. The new option key (provided separately) activates all of the options that were ordered as part of this upgrade. Previously installed option firmware is upgraded to the latest version compatible with the VM700T Video Measurement Set. CAUTION. To prevent static discharge damage, service the measurement set only at an antistatic work station.

  • Page 49: Figure 16: Locating The Circuit Boards In The Left-Side Card Cage

    (with RS-232 ports on rear of the board) Left side of VM700T Figure 16: Locating the circuit boards in the left-side card cage After Option 48 Upgrade. Complete the installation of all hardware options, and then do the following steps.

  • Page 50: Vmupg 3D - Option 40 To Option 41 Conversion

    VMUPG 3D - Option 40 to Option 41 Conversion These installations instructions convert an installed two-stereo-channel audio option (Option 40) to the six-channel audio option (Option 41) for VM700T Video Measurement or VM700A Video Measurement Set with the VMTB or VMTX Turbo upgrade installed.

  • Page 51: Figure 17: Locating The Audio Option Boards In The Left-Side Card Cage

    Installation Instructions Installation Remove the Audio Analog (A13) Circuit Board Assembly. WARNING. Dangerous shock hazards may be exposed when the measurement set covers are removed. Before proceeding, ensure that both power switches are in the off position (see Figures 1 and 2), and then disconnect the measurement set from the power source.

  • Page 52: Figure 18: Audio Analog Circuit Board Showing The Location Of The Input Selector Circuit Board (Shaded)

    Installation Instructions c. Install the 6-Input Selector circuit board in the location as shown in Figure 18. Align the pins of J1 and J2 with the two connector housings labeled J17 and J18 on the Audio Analog circuit board. Note that the circuit board is installed component side down.

  • Page 53: Install The New Option Key

    1. Switch on the VM700T and wait for the system initialization to complete. 2. Press the Configure front panel button to display the menu as shown in Figure 19.

  • Page 54: Figure 20: Option Key Control Menu

    Go to step 8 if you have entered the option incorrectly. a. Verify that this is the correct set of options ordered for the VM700T you are upgrading. b. Mark the supplied Options label to match the options in the displayed list.

  • Page 55: Figure 21: Error Message For Invalid Option Key

    Installation Instructions 10. Verify that you have entered the new option key from the upgrade kit for the VM700T you are upgrading. You may have an incorrect option key for your instrument. If you need assistance, contact your local Tektronix representa- tive or Tektronix Factory Service.

  • Page 56: Verify The Installation

    This runs the full set of internal diagnostics. Check that all tests pass as they run. If that a diagnostics failure is indicated, turn off the VM700T and disconnect the power cord. Verify that all the circuit boards are properly seated and that the connectors are installed properly.
  • Page 57 Refer to the VM700T Video Measurement Set Service Manual for information regarding diagnostic operation. Option 41 Refer to the VM700T Option 01 (NTSC) & Option 11 (PAL) User Manual or the VM700T Video Measurement Set Service Manual for information regarding diagnostic operation.

  • Page 58: Figure 22: Option Identification Label

    Installation Instructions Attach Rear Panel Label An Options label is provided for you to affix to the rear panel. This label, as shown in Figure 22, is used to identify the installed options of the measurement set after the upgrade. Mark the label to indicate the installed option set of the upgraded measurement set.

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