TLA 700 Series Installation Manual
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Preface
The TLA 700 Series Installation Manual is intended to help you install your
TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer. Although your TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer
may arrive with all modules installed, you should still follow the steps in this
manual to complete the installation process.
The manual consists of the following sections:
H Basic Installation describes the hardware installation process and provides
information to start the logic analyzer the very first time.
H Installing Microprocessor Support Software describes the steps for installing
microprocessor support software that does not come installed on your logic
analyzer.
H The Next Step provides information on other TLA 700 Series documentation
that you may need to operate your TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.
H In Case of Problems provides information on handling problems or
difficulties that may occur during the installation process. It also provides
procedures for replacing probe podlets and a list of phone numbers for
Tektronix product support.
H Appendix A: Merging Logic Analyzer Modules provides the procedures for
combining two logic analyzer modules to create a single, wider module.
H Appendix B: Upgrades provides information on upgrading software,
installing TPI, (TLA 700 Programmatic Interface), upgrading firmware for
the individual modules, and for using the BIOS setup for the controller in
your logic analyzer.
H Appendix C: Power Cord and Line Fuse Requirements for the Benchtop
Mainframe provides information on selecting the proper power cord and line
fuse for the benchtop mainframe.