Product: TDSPWR3 (Power Measurements 3) Version: 1.7.0 Date : 28-Mar-05 ================================================================================ What is in this Readme File: 1. System Requirements 2. Features 3. Known Problems / Issues 4. Installation 5. Starting the Application 6. Contents of Distribution 7. Updates 8. Contacting Tektronix ================================================================================ 1. System Requirements * A TDS5000 / TDS5000B / TDS7000 / TDS6000 / CSA7000 / TDS7000B / CSA7000B / TDS6000B / TDS6000C series oscilloscope. * Sun Microsystem's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.4.2_02 is required for this release. It will automatically be installed when the general application Software is installed. * Works on Windows2000 (TM) Professional Operating System and also compatible with Windows98 (TM) and WindowsME (TM) OS. * Note that the best MS Windows (TM) task bar settings for running this application are : -Always on top = unchecked -Auto Hide = unchecked * TekScope firmware updates can be downloaded from the Tektronix website at http://www.tek.com/Measurement/scopes/index.html. Click on "Software & Drivers" under the "Resources" set of links on the left. * This application installs Report Generator. Report Generator is a common feature shared by several applications. If you install another application which includes a newer version of Report Generator, then Report Generator will be updated to the newer version. You can check the version from Report Generator Help>About. ================================================================================ 2. Features 1. HiPower Finder and B-H Analysis to localize problem areas. 2. Power Loss measurements performed at the switching device and magnetic component. 3. Customizable report generation feature that aids in generating user defined report formats. 4. Safe Operating Area feature simplifies operational reliability testing. 5. Customizable Safe operating Area Mask testing with Linear and Log scale for Reliability Testing. 6. Automatic ripple measurement replaces lengthy manual processes. 7. Pre-compliance Testing to the EN61000-3-2 Standard ,EN61000-3-2 Amendment 14 and (400Hz) MIL Standard 1399 8. THD, true power, apparent power, power factor and crest factor features helps to get power signal attributes easily. 9. Modulation analysis provides accurate active power factor characterization. 10. Spectral Analysis helps in monitoring the frequency component that contributes to the EMI/EMC and noise in DC output voltage. 11. Auto Deskew ensures accurate, time-correlated results. 12. Correct scale factor and unit display while using third party current probes feature eliminates manual calculations and human error. 13. Online help and the PDF of the online help can be invoked at: Start > Programs> TekApplications> TDSPWR3> Help (PDF Version) Start > Programs> TekApplications> TDSPWR3> Help For Win XP: Start > All Programs > TekApplications >TDSPWR3 > Help (PDF Version) Start > All Programs > TekApplications >TDSPWR3 > Help ================================================================================ 3. Known Problems / Issues * When using a secondary monitor, the "Colors" setting [Display Properties > Settings] of the secondary monitor must match or be set to a higher color depth than the oscilloscope's LCD Display. A secondary monitor cannot be set to 256 colors. * The "Hide" or "Close" Button/Icon can intermittently remain in foreground when TekScope application goes to full window and displays the "App" button. If this occurs, click anywhere in TekScope Application to bring TekScope application forward. * Exit from the currently running demo (in the Open Choice folder on your Oscilloscope Desktop)or application before starting another demo or application. * It is recommended to set the Minimum virtual memory size to twice the amount of physical memory installed. * It is recommended that saved application setup files are used in the same Oscilloscope platforms. * Log files for Windows2000/WindowsXP are in a different location than Windows98/WindowsME: Windows2000/WindowsXP log files are stored in C:\Documents and Settings\ Windows98/WindowsME log files are stored in C:\WINDOWS * Prior to running SOA-DPO measurement, switch-off unused channels. * Do not use AC current probes for Switching Loss and Peak Finder measurements. * Report files in RTF format does not look similar to RPT report format in Text & Image alignment ================================================================================ 4. Installation In most circumstances, the TDSPWR3 application is preloaded at the factory on the hard drive of your oscilloscope. However, if you have to install the application/upgrade the application from TDSPWR2 to TDSPWR3, from the Optional Applications Software on a Windows-Based Oscilloscope Compact disc (CD-ROM) follow the steps . Upgrade to TDSPWR3 for TDSPWR2 users ------------------------------------ 1. If the keyboard is not installed, connect it to the oscilloscope rear panel (the optional-accessory keyboard plugs into the USB connector). 2. Power on the oscilloscope to start Windows. 3. TDSPWR3 uses the Option Installation Key of TDSPWR2. If the Application is not enabled, then you will need to enter the authorized Option Installation Key. The key is specific to the serialized oscilloscope and options for which it was purchased. To enter the key number, follow these steps: a. If the oscilloscope powered on in the toolbar mode (default), select the Menu button (upper right corner of the display) to put the oscilloscope into menu-bar mode. In menu-bar mode you should see a PC-style menu across the top of the display. b. Go to the Utilities menu in the menu bar and select Option Installation. c. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the alphanumeric key number exactly as it is printed on the rear-panel label. 4. Uninstall TDSPWR2. 5. Reboot the Oscilloscope. 6. Install the optional applications software CD in the CD-ROM reader of the oscilloscope. 7. The autorun utility will start the installation program.If the autorun utility doesn't start up automatically, browse to the CDROM and double-click the launch.exe. 8. Select the option 'Power Measurements'. 9. Select the option 'Install Now'. 10. Follow the instructions given by the TDSPWR3 InstallShield Wizard. If Java Run-time Environment (JRE) software is not previously installed, then the InstallShield Wizard will prompt for installing it. Follow the instructions to install the JRE. After successful installation of JRE, choose to restart the oscilloscope later and continue installing TDSPWR3. The oscilloscope must reboot to complete the installation process. The TDSPWR3 application is now ready for use. See "Starting the Application". ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New TDSPWR3 Users ----------------- 1. If the keyboard is not installed, connect it to the oscilloscope rear panel (the optional-accessory keyboard plugs into the USB connector). 2. Power on the oscilloscope to start Windows. 3. Install the optional applications software CD in the CD-ROM reader of the oscilloscope. 4. The autorun utility will start the installation program. If the autorun utility doesn't start up automatically, browse to the CDROM and double-click the launch.exe. 5. Select the option 'Power Measurements'. 6. Select the option 'Install Now'. 7. Follow the instructions given by the TDSPWR3 InstallShield Wizard. If Java Run-time Environment (JRE) software is not previously installed, then the InstallShield Wizard will prompt for installing it. Follow the instructions to install the JRE. After successful installation of JRE, choose to restart the oscilloscope later and continue installing TDSPWR3. The oscilloscope must reboot to complete the installation process. 8. This software offers Five (5) Free Trials for evaluation. Once the five free trials are exhausted, a software security key may be purchased from Tektronix to permanently enable the software application on your oscilloscope. 9. You will need to enter the authorized Option Installation Key to enable the application permanently. The key is specific to the serialized oscilloscope and options for which it was purchased.To enter the key number, follow these steps: a. If the oscilloscope powered on in the toolbar mode (default), select the Menu button (upper right corner of the display) to put the oscilloscope into menu-bar mode. In menu-bar mode you should see a PC-style menu across the top of the display. b. Go to the Utilities menu in the menu bar and select Option Installation. c. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the alphanumeric key number exactly as it is printed on the rear-panel label. The TDSPWR3 application is now ready for use. See "Starting the Application". ================================================================================ 5. Starting the Application * TDS5000/TDS5000B/TDS6000/TDS7000/CSA7000: Start the application by using File->Run Application->Power Measurements 3, on the oscilloscope menu. To restore the application, when hidden or minimized, click on the "App" button near "Help" on the oscilloscope menu. * TDS6000B/TDS7000B/CSA7000B/TDS6000C: Start the application by using App->Power Measurements 3,selection on the oscilloscope menu. To restore the App, when hidden or minimized, click App->Restore Application, in the oscilloscope menu. ================================================================================= 6. Contents of Distribution * TDSPWR3 Power Measurements 3 Software * SUN's JRE 1.4.2_02 * Tektronix Report Generation V1.06.001 Tools and templates * TDSPWR3 User Manual and Online Help ================================================================================= 7. Updates Added udb selection in spectral analysis plot. ================================================================================= 8. Contacting Tektronix Product Support - For application-oriented questions about a Tektronix measurement product, call toll free in North America: 1-800-833-9200 option 1, 6:00AM - 5:30PM Pacific Time or contact us by email at mbd-bmoc-csr@tektronix.com. For product support outside of North America, contact your local Tektronix sales office or distributor. Technical Support - 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 Service Support - In North America, 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 Visit us on the web at http://www.tek.com/Measurement/scopes/index.html ---End of File---