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How to resolve automated measurement setup failures in Tektronix Oscilloscope for firmware validation?

October 14, 2024

Learn to troubleshoot and fix automated measurement setup failures in Tektronix Oscilloscopes during firmware validation efficiently.

How to resolve automated measurement setup failures in Tektronix Oscilloscope for firmware validation?

 

Identify the Issue 

 

  • Start by examining error messages on the oscilloscope’s display. Gather details on what kind of failures are being reported, such as connectivity issues, data corruption, or incorrect parameter settings.
  • Verify that the tekVISA or any other communication API you are using is correctly installed and up-to-date.
  • Check the Tektronix documentation for known bugs related to your oscilloscope model and firmware version that might be causing the failure.

 

Update Firmware and Software 

 

  • Make sure the oscilloscope's firmware is up-to-date. Visit the Tektronix website to download the latest firmware updates.
  • Update any software or tools you are using to interact with the oscilloscope. This includes both Tektronix proprietary software and third-party applications.
  • Reboot the oscilloscope after updating the firmware, ensuring all settings are correctly loaded.

 

Review Communication Protocols 

 

  • If you're using USB, LAN, or GPIB to communicate with the oscilloscope, ensure the connection is stable, and cables are not defective.
  • For LAN connections, verify that the oscilloscope's IP settings are correctly configured and consistent with network settings.
# Sample code for establishing a connection via VISA
import visa

rm = visa.ResourceManager()
oscilloscope = rm.open_resource('TCPIP::your_oscilloscope_ip::inst0::INSTR')
print(oscilloscope.query("*IDN?"))

 

Examine Automation Scripts 

 

  • Review any scripts being used to automate measurements, looking for syntax errors or incorrect command sequences according to the oscilloscope’s SCPI command set.
  • Ensure that the script doesn’t violate timing constraints, such as sending commands before the oscilloscope is ready.
# Sample SCPI command sequence
oscilloscope.write("*RST")
oscilloscope.write("AUTOSCALE")
response = oscilloscope.query("MEASU:MEAS1:RESU?")
print(response)

 

Debug Settings and Parameters 

 

  • Verify measurement setup parameters (like time scale, voltage scale, trigger settings) are correctly configured for the signal being measured.
  • Check if there's an automatic setting or default setting that's disrupting your custom configuration.

 

Consult Tektronix Support 

 

  • If issues persist, reach out to Tektronix support for detailed help, providing them with all relevant logs and the oscilloscope's status file, which contains valuable information about the device's state.

 

Factory Reset 

 

  • As a last resort, perform a factory reset to clear any corrupted configurations that might be causing the failure. Be prepared to lose all custom settings.
# Note: Factory Reset will erase all data
1. Press the "Utility" button.
2. Select "System" from the menu.
3. Select "Factory Default" and follow on-screen instructions.

 

By systematically diagnosing and resolving these elements, you will likely resolve the automated measurement setup failures on your Tektronix Oscilloscope during firmware validation.

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