Instructions

P6417 & P6418

Logic Analyzer Probes
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or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

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Table of Contents

General Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Contacting Tektronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Operating Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Attaching Probe Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting the Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Probe Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading and Equivalent Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Functional Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Inspection and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
P6418 Probe Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing Podlets on the P6417 Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repackaging Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Parts Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Replaceable Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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List of Figures

Figure 1: P6417 and P6418 logic analyzer probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Figure 2: Attaching probe labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 3: Connecting the logic analyzer probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 4: Connecting the probes to the target system . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 5: Probe footprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 6: Probe podlet clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 7: Probe loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 8: Probe functional verification test setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 9: Activity Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 10: Moving probe podlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 11: Disassembling the probe cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 12: Removing the faulty channel from the probe cable
header housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 13: Removing a podlet cable from the rubber comb . . . . . . . 17
Figure 14: Replacing a podlet in the podlet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 15: Installing the color-coded ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 16: Installing the cable in the cable header housing . . . . . . . 20
Figure 17: P6417 and P6418 Probe accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 18: P6417 Probe exploded view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 19: P6418 Probe exploded view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
List of Tables

Table 1: Probe section and label combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Table 2: Electrical and mechanical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 3: Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement
instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the
probe input and the probe ground from the circuit under test before disconnecting
the probe from the measurement instrument.
Ground the Product. This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding
conductor of the mainframe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding
conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the
input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Symbols and Terms Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result

in injury or loss of life.

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CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in

damage to this product or other property.

Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:

CAUTION
Refer to Manual

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Preface

This document provides information on using and servicing the P6417 and
P6418 Logic Analyzer probes.

Related Documentation

In addition to these probe instructions, the following documentation is available

for your TLA700 or TLA600 series logic analyzer:
H The Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family User Manual provides overall user
information for the Tektronix logic analyzer family.
H The online help provides information about the TLA user interface and the
TLA700 Programmatic Interface (TPI). To view the online help, select Help
Topics from the Help menu.
H A series of instruction manuals for microprocessor support provide operating
and service instructions for the individual microprocessor support packages
that are available for use with the TLA logic analyzer.
H The P6434 Mass Termination Probe Instructions provides instructions for
using the P6434 probes.
H The TLA7QS Training Manual provides training exercises to help you learn
key features of the logic analyzer. The training manual is designed to be used
with the TLA7QS training board.
H A series of service manuals that provide board-level service information for
major components of the logic analyzer.

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Preface

Contacting Tektronix

Phone 1-800-833-9200*

Address Tektronix, Inc.

Department or name (if known)
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P.O. Box 500
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USA

Web site www.tektronix.com

Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1*

Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2*

Technical support Email: [email protected]

1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
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voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.

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Operating Basics

This section provides a brief description of the P6417 and P6418 logic analyzer
probes, information on attaching and using color-coded probe labels, and
information on connecting the probes from the logic analyzer to the target
system.

Product Description
The P6417 and P6418 logic analyzer probes connect a Tektronix TLA series
logic analyzer to a target system. Each probe consists of 16 data channels and
one clock/data channel. You can connect the probes to the target system through
the podlet connectors or through the lead sets.

P6417 Probe

P6418 Probe

Figure 1: P6417 and P6418 logic analyzer probes

Attaching Probe Labels

When you purchase the logic analyzer probes with the logic analyzer module, all
labels are already attached. If you purchase the probe separate from the logic
analyzer module, you should apply the color-coded labels as described in this
section. The labels help you identify the probe connections at the logic analyzer
end and at the target system end.

Table 1 lists the probe section and label color combinations. Refer to Table 1 and
to Figure 2 when you attach the probe labels.

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Table 1: Probe section and label combinations

Probe section Channels Label color Probe section Channels Label color
A3-A2 CK:0, A3:7-0, A2:7-0 Tan A1-A0 CK:1, A1:7-0, A0:7-0 Orange
D3-D2 QUAL:0, D3:7-0, D2:7-0 Blue D1-D0 CK:2, D1:7-0, D0:7-0 Yellow
C3-C2 CK:3, C3:7-0, C2:7-0 White C1-C0 QUAL:1, C1:7-0, C0:7-0 Gray
E3-E2 QUAL:3, E3:7-0, E2:7-0 Green E1-E0 QUAL:2, E1:7-0, E0:7-0 Violet

P6417 Labels Refer to Figure 2 and use the following steps to attach the probe labels:
1. Identify the module end of the probe cable.
2. From the sheet of labels, locate the color-coded label for the module end of
the probe cable.

NOTE. When you install the labels on the P6417 probe, make sure that you select
the correct label for module end of the probe. The labels that connect to both
ends of the probe look similar, but differ in information content. Refer to Figure
2 to ensure you have selected the correct label.

3. Attach the matching colored label to the area on the other end of the probe
cable.

P6418 Labels Refer to Figure 2 and use the following steps to attach the probe labels:
1. From the sheet of labels, locate the color-coded labels.
2. Install the correct label on the module end of the probe.
3. Locate the two labels for the podlet connectors, and attach a label on each
connector of the probe.

NOTE. Make sure that you attach the labels to the correct podlet connector. For
example, make sure that the A3 section at the podlet connector aligns with the
A3 section of the module end of the probe. The podlet connector adjacent to the
clock podlet has the higher-numbered channel group (if necessary, lay the probe
out on a flat surface so you can trace the channel groups from the module end of
the probe to the podlet connector end).

4. Attach the matching colored label to clock connector.

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Module end

Clock connector

Podlet connector

P6417 Probe

Module end

Clock connector

Podlet connector

P6418 Probe

Figure 2: Attaching probe labels

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Connecting the Probes

Connect the logic analyzer probes and the optional retaining brackets as shown
in Figure 3. The retaining brackets and hardware ship with the logic analyzer
(note that the P6417 probe does not require screws to hold the retainer bracket).

Match
color-coded labels

P6417

Attach optional
probe retainer
brackets

P6418

Figure 3: Connecting the logic analyzer probes

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Refer to Figure 4 and connect the probe to the target system using one of the
following methods:
H Connect the probes directly to square pins on the target system (refer to
Probe Connectors on page 7 for information on probe dimensions).
H Connect the probes to the target system via the flying lead sets.

H Use the probe tip connectors with the flying lead sets for situations where
you cannot connect to square pins directly.
H If you use the optional Reduced Bias Voltage lead sets, you can reduce the
pull-up voltage that the probe delievers to the system under test. The pull-up
voltage reduces from 2.2 volts to 1.1 volts at the same time the DC input
resistance changes from 20 kΩ to 10 kΩ. These lead sets can also connect to
2 mm and 0.1-inch pin strips.
Note the location of the ground connections for the probe.
H The individual podlets have ground (GND) engraved on the podlet.
H Most podlet holder has ground engraved on one side of the holder and
numbers on the other side. For newer podlet holders, the ground side is
always opposite the side labeled 7------ 0 (the signal side).
H When you use the 8-channel lead sets, the ground lead is a single, black
connector. Make sure you connect the ground side of the 8-channel lead set
to the ground side of the 8-channel podlet holder.

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Figure 4: Connecting the probes to the target system

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Reference

This section provides reference information and specifications for the P6417 and
P6418 probes.

Probe Connectors
Figure 5 shows the dimensions of the probe footprints for both the P6417 and
P6418 probes.

6.35 mm Min 17.78 mm

(0.250 in) 2.54 mm (0.700 in)
(0.100 in) 2.54 mm
(0.100 in)
4.57 mm Max
2.54 mm (0.180 in)
(0.100 in)
5.08 mm Min 11.68 mm Max
(0.200 in) (0.460 in)
17.78 mm
(0.700 in)
2.80 mm Max
Pin spacing between (0.110 in)
8- channel podlet groups 23.37 mm
and clock/qual podlets Max (0.920 in)
8- Channel probe footprint with
Section names Clock channel 8- channel podlet grouper attached
Orange probe A0 A1 CK1
Brown probe A2 A3 CK0
Gray probe C0 C1 Q1
White probe C2 C3 CK3 1.27 mm
Yellow probe D0 D1 CK2 (0.050 in) 4.57 mm Max
Blue probe D2 D3 Q0 (0.180 in)
Violet probe E0 E1 Q2 2.54 mm
Green probe E2 E3 Q3 (0.100 in)
11.68 mm Max
0 7+ 0 7+ CLK+ (0.460 in)

0 7-- 0 7-- CLK-- 2.54 mm Max

(0.100 in)
16 Channels plus one
clock - grouping footprint Single podlet footprint

Figure 5: Probe footprints

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Figure 6 shows the vertical clearance for the both probes.

43.18 mm 40.64 mm
(1.700 in) (1.600 in)

P6417 Probe P6418 Probe

Figure 6: Probe podlet clearance

Loading and Equivalent Circuits

Figure 7 shows the equivalent circuits for the purposes of estimating the loading
of probes on the target system.

P6417 Equivalent Circuit P6418 Equivalent Circuit

(user) 20KΩ (LA Module) (user) 20KΩ (LA Module)

2 pf 1.4 pf (Data)
2.0 pf (Clock/Qual)

Figure 7: Probe loading

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Specifications
Table 2 lists the electrical and mechanical specifications for the P6417 and
P6418 probes. The electrical specifications apply when the probe is connected
between a compatible logic analyzer and a target system. All specifications apply
to both types of probes unless otherwise indicated.

Table 2: Electrical and mechanical specifications

Characteristic Description
Threshold accuracy ± 100 mV
Channel-to-channel-skew ≤ 1 ns
Input resistance (probe and lead sets)
Standard lead set 20 KΩ
Reduced bias lead set 10 KΩ
Input capacitance P6417 P6418
Data 2.0 pF typical 1.4 pF typical
Clock/Qual 2.0 pF typical 2.0 pF typical
Minimum slew rate 0.2 ns
Maximum operating signal 6.5 VP-P
- 3.5 V absolute input voltage minimum
6.5 V absolute input voltage maximum
Maximum nondestructive input ± 15 V
signal to probe
Minimum input pulse width 2 ns
signal
Delay from probe tip to mod- 7.33 ns
ule input connector
Probe length 1.8 m (6 ft)

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Table 3 shows the environmental specifications for both probes. The probes are
designed to meet Tektronix standard 062-2847-00 class 5.

Table 3: Environmental specifications

Characteristic Description
Temperature
Maximum operating +50° C (+122° F)
Minimum operating 0° C (+32° F)
Non-operating - 55° C to +75° C (-- 67° F to +167° F)
Humidity 10 to 95% relative humidity
Altitude
Operating 4.5 km (15,000 ft) maximum
Non-operating 15 km (50,000 ft) maximum
Electrostatic immunity The probe is not static sensitive

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Maintenance

The P6417 and P6418 Probes do not require scheduled or periodic maintenance.
Use the procedures listed under Functional Check to check the basic functional-
ity of the probes.

To verify that the probes meet or exceed the performance requirements for
published specifications with a compatible logic analyzer module, refer to the
Performance Verification Procedures in the TLA7Nx, TLA7Px, & TLA7Qx Logic
Analyzer Service Manual..

Functional Check

The following procedure checks the basic operation of the probes by verifying
that the probes recognize signal activity at the probe tips.

Equipment Adjustment/verification fixture and power supply (refer to Replaceable

required Parts for part number information)
Prerequisites P6417 or P6418 probe connected to LA Module
Test equipment connected as shown in Figure 8

LA module

J15
INT EXT

C2/C3/CK3 Adjustment/verification
J5 fixture Fixture supply
Channel/Group
J3
Clock channel

J26
J1 J2

Figure 8: Probe functional verification test setup

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Perform the following steps to complete the probe functional verification

procedure:
1. Ensure that the jumper at J15 on the adjustment/verification fixture is in the
INT position to select the internal 50.065 MHz clock.
2. Open the Setup window for the LA module which will be used to test the
probes.

3. Click the Set Thresholds button to display the Probe Threshold dialog box.
4. Adjust the threshold level to 700 mV for all channels.
5. Connect the acquisition probe to be tested to the C3/C2 channel group on the
LA module.
6. Refer to Figure 8 and connect the podlets of the acquisition probe to J1 and
J2 on the adjustment/verification fixture. Ensure that you connect the ground
side of the podlets to the ground side of the adjustment/verification fixture
connectors.
7. Connect the single clock (CK n) or the qualifier (Q n) channel to one of the
J3 CLK OUT connector pairs on the adjustment/verification fixture.
8. Return to the Setup window and click the Show Activity button to display
the Activity Monitor.
9. Verify that the Activity Monitor shows activity on all probe channels
connected to the test fixture.
Figure 9 shows an example of the Activity Monitor. Note the signal activity
for clock CK3 and data channels for the C3(7-0) and C2(7-0) groups. Also
note that there is no activity on the other groups because the probe podlets
are not connected to a signal source (the channels are all high).

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Figure 9: Activity Monitor

10. Disconnect the probe from the adjustment/verification fixture and

LA module.
11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 for any remaining probes.
12. Close the Show Activity window.
13. Return the threshold levels to their former values in the Probe Threshold
window.
14. This completes the probe functional verification procedure.

Inspection and Cleaning

To maintain good electrical contact, keep the probes free of dirt, dust, and
contaminants. Remove dirt and dust with a soft brush. For more extensive
cleaning use only a damp cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners or organic solvents.

P6418 Probe Service Procedures

The P6418 probes contain no user-replaceable parts. If probe failures occur,
replace the entire probe.

Replacing Podlets on the P6417 Probes

You can reposition or replace the individual P6417 Probe podlets, depending on
your application. Use the following procedures to move or replace the podlets.

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Moving P6417 Probe Depending on your application, you can reposition probe podlets as shown in
Podlets Figure 10. When moving podlets in the podlet holder keep the ground side of the
podlets together.

Remove podlet
cables

Pull open the podlet holder

Figure 10: Moving probe podlets

Replacing Probe Podlets The podlet replacement procedure consists of identifying the faulty podlet and
replacing it with a new one. Refer to the Replaceable Parts section for informa-
tion on ordering the podlet replacement kit.

Equipment and Required Material. You will need the following equipment and
material:
H Replacement podlet

H Masking tape
H Small diagonal cutters
H Screwdriver with a #1 Phillips tip

Replacement Procedure. Perform the following steps to replace a faulty probe

podlet:
1. Identify and mark the faulty podlet.
2. Disconnect the probe from the logic analyzer and set the probe cable on a
clean working surface.

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NOTE. If you need to replace more than one podlet, replace the podlets one at a
time to avoid mixing them up.

3. Using the screwdriver with the #1 Phillips tip, remove the four screws on the
probe housing on the module end of probe cable (see Figure 11).

Top housing

Cable header
housing

Rubber comb

Bottom housing

Podlet holder

Figure 11: Disassembling the probe cable

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4. Remove the top and bottom probe housings and set them aside. Do not mix
the probe connector-end housings with the podlet connector housings; the
labels are different at each end of the probe.
5. Identify the faulty probe channel at the module end of the cable.
6. Refer to Figure 12 and use a small, pointed tool, such as a straightened paper
clip or a mechanical pencil, to release the faulty cable from the cable header
housing. Discard the small plastic retaining snap.

Paper clip
Cable header housing
Retaining snap

Podlet cable

Figure 12: Removing the faulty channel from the probe cable header housing

7. Identify the faulty probe channel at the podlet end of the probe.

CAUTION. Be sure that you have identified the correct podlet cable before you cut
the cable.

8. Cut the faulty podlet just above the color-coded ring.

9. Remove the color-coded ring and set it aside; you will need to install it on
the replacement cable later in this procedure.
10. Refer to Figure 13 and bend the rubber comb to remove the faulty podlet
cable from the comb.

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Remove faulty podlet cable from rubber comb

Cut above color-coded ring

Figure 13: Removing a podlet cable from the rubber comb

11. Attach the module end of the replacement podlet cable to the cut end of the
faulty podlet cable in the following manner:
a. Lay the two cables in parallel with a four-inch (10 cm) to six-inch
(15 cm) overlap.
b. Wrap the overlapping portion of the two podlet cables tightly with
masking tape to temporarily splice them together.
12. Pull the faulty cable from the module end through the mesh sleeve so that
the replacement cable is drawn through the mesh sleeve. Stop pulling when
the replacement cable is located at the proper position in the cable wire
bundle.
13. Remove the faulty podlet cable from the podlet holder and replace it with the
new cable as shown in Figure 14.

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Align the ground connectors

Pull open

Figure 14: Replacing a podlet in the podlet holder

14. Take the color-coded ring that you removed in step 9 on page 16 and slide it
onto the installation tool. (The installation tool is included in the podlet
replacement kit.)

CAUTION. Do not damage the cable with the installation tool when installing the
color-coded ring.

15. Refer to Figure 15 and place the installation tool over the replacement podlet
cable as shown. Slide the color-coded ring down the installation tool onto the
replacement cable. Position the ring so that it is in the same relative position
as the other color-coded rings (approximately 0.5-inch from the podlet).

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Installation tool

Install color-coded ring on

the replacement cable and
slide the ring down the tool.

Replacement
cable

Figure 15: Installing the color-coded ring

16. Push the new podlet cable into the rubber comb.
17. Unwrap and remove the masking tape from the splice of the two cables and
discard the faulty cable.
18. Remove the protective 1x2 housing from the new podlet cable. Use the same
procedure as in Step 6 on page 16 to remove the plastic retaining snap.
Discard the retaining snap and the protective housing.

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19. Insert the new podlet cable partially into the cable header housing. Place a
new retaining snap (included with the kit) on the podlet cable as shown in
Figure 16 and fully insert the cable and retaining snap into the cable header
housing. Tug lightly on the podlet cable to ensure the retaining snap is in
place.

Cable header housing

Retaining snap

Podlet cable

Figure 16: Installing the cable in the cable header housing

20. Reinstall the top and bottom probe housings on the module end of the probe
cable in the following manner (refer to Figure 11 on page 15, if necessary):
a. Line up the two tabs on the probe header with the two embedded slots in
the bottom (deep) probe housing.

NOTE. It may be necessary to push or pull the cables in the sleeve so that the
probe header lines up properly with the slots in the bottom probe housing.

b. Place the two metallic guides on the probe sleeve in the slots in the
bottom probe housing.
c. Line up the three tabs of the probe header with the three embedded slots
in the top probe housing.

d. Install and tighten the four screws in the probe housing.

e. Smooth the sleeve by hand to ensure the sleeve fully covers the cables
when replacing the probe housing over the comb.
21. Repeat step 20 to install the probe housing over the rubber comb on the
podlet end of the probe cable.

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Repackaging Instructions
If at all possible, use the original packaging to ship or store the probes. If the
original packaging is not available, use a corrugated cardboard shipping carton.
Add cushioning material to prevent the probes from moving around in the
shipping container.
Enclose the following information when shipping the probe to a Tektronix
Service Center:
H The owner’s address

H Name and phone number of a contact person

H Type of probe
H Reason for Returning
H A Complete description of the service required
Seal the shipping carton. Mark the address of the Tektronix Service Center and
your own return address on the shipping carton in two prominent locations.

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Parts Ordering Information

Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix field office or
representative.
Changes to Tektronix products are sometimes made to accommodate improved
components as they become available and to give you the benefit of the latest
improvements. Therefore, when ordering parts, it is important to include the
following information in your order:
H Part number
H Instrument type or model number

H Instrument serial number

H Instrument modification number, if applicable
If you order a part that has been replaced with a different or improved part, your
local Tektronix field office or representative will contact you concerning any
change in part number.

Using the Replaceable Parts List

This section contains a list of the mechanical and/or electrical components that
are replaceable for your Tektronix product. Use this list to identify and order
replacement parts. The following table describes each column in the parts list.

Parts list column descriptions

Column Column name Description

1 Figure & index number Items in this section are referenced by figure and index numbers to the exploded view
illustrations that follow.
2 Tektronix part number Use this part number when ordering replacement parts from Tektronix.
3 and 4 Serial number Column three indicates the serial number at which the part was first effective. Column four
indicates the serial number at which the part was discontinued. No entries indicates the part is
good for all serial numbers.
5 Qty This indicates the quantity of parts used.

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Parts list column descriptions

Column Column name Description

6 Name & description An item name is separated from the description by a colon (:). Because of space limitations, an
item name may sometimes appear as incomplete. Use the U.S. Federal Catalog handbook
H6-1 for further item name identification.
7 Mfr. code This indicates the code of the actual manufacturer of the part.
8 Mfr. part number This indicates the actual manufacturer’s or vendor’s part number.

Abbreviations Abbreviations conform to American National Standard ANSI Y1.1--1972.

Mfr. Code to Manufacturer The table titled Manufacturers Cross Index shows codes, names, and addresses
Cross Index of manufacturers or vendors of components listed in the parts list.

Manufacturers cross index

Mfr.
code Manufacturer Address City, state, zip code
060D9 TENSOLITE COMPANY PRECISION HARNESS AND ASSEMBLY VANCOUVER, WA 98661
3000 COLUMBIA HOUSE BLVD, #120
23633 RICHEY ELECTRONICS INC 7441 LINCOLN WAY GARDEN GROVE, CA 92641
53387 3M COMPANY 3M AUSTIN CENTER AUSTIN, TX 78769-- 2963
INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS DIVISION
6801 RIVERPLACE BLVD
0GV90 GLOBTEK INC 186 VETERANS DRIVE NORTHVALE, NJ 07647-- 2303
0KB01 STAUFFER SUPPLY CO 810 SE SHERMAN PORTLAND, OR 97214-- 4657
TK0JL CHROMA ATE INC 43 WU-- CHUAN ROAD WU-- KU, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN CN
WU-- KU INDUSTRIAL PARK
80009 TEKTRONIX INC 14150 SW KARL BRAUN DR BEAVERTON, OR 97077-- 0001
PO BOX 500

1
2
3

Figure 17: P6417 and P6418 Probe accessories

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Replaceable parts list

Fig. &
index Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. Mfr.
number number effective discont’d Qty Name & description code Mfr. part number
P6417 STANDARD ACCESSORIES
- 010-- 6417-- 10 1 PROBE SET:17 CH PROBE 80009 010-- 6417-- 10
- 071-- 0567-- XX 1 MANUAL,TECH:INSTRUCTIONS, P6417 & P6418 80009 071-- 0567-- XX
- 334-- 9239-- 00 1 MARKER,IDENT:PROBE,METIS, EIGHT SETS OF TWO 80009 334-- 9239-- 00
17-- 1 196-- 3432-- 00 1 CA ASSY,SP:DESCRETE,1 CH LEAD SET,SDI,2,22 AWG,5.0 53387 98-- 0300-- 7600-- 8
L,1 X 2,0.278 MLG,PIN HSG X 131-- 1998-- 00,W

-2 196-- 3431-- XX 2 CA ASSY,SP:DESCRETE,8 CH LEAD SET,SDI,16,22 AWG,5.0 53387 98-- 0300-- 7601-- 6
L,2X8,MALE,0.278 MLG PIN HSG X 2X8,ULTR
-3 206-- 0364-- XX 20 TIP,PROBE:MICROCKT TEST,0.05 CTR 80009 206-- 0364-- XX

P6418 STANDARD ACCESSORIES

19-- 1 010-- 6418-- 10 1 PROBE SET:17 CH PROBE 80009 010-- 6418-- 10
- 071-- 0567-- XX 1 MANUAL,TECH:INSTRUCTIONS, P6417 & P6418 80009 071-- 0567-- XX
- 334-- 9979-- 00 1 MARKER,IDENT:PROBE,METIS, EIGHT SETS OF FOUR 80009 334-- 9979-- 00
17-- 1 196-- 3432-- 00 1 CA ASSY,SP:DESCRETE,1 CH LEAD SET,SDI,2,22 AWG,5.0 53387 98-- 0300-- 7600-- 8
L,1 X 2,0.278 MLG,PIN HSG X 131-- 1998-- 00,W
-2 196-- 3431-- XX 2 CA ASSY,SP:DESCRETE,8 CH LEAD SET,SDI,16,22 AWG,5.0 53387 98-- 0300-- 7601-- 6
L,2X8,MALE,0.278 MLG PIN HSG X 2X8,ULTR
-3 206-- 0364-- XX 20 TIP,PROBE:MICROCKT TEST,0.05 CTR 80009 206-- 0364-- XX

1 PROBE ACCESSORIES KIT FOR P6417 (020- 2198- XX)

17-- 1 196-- 3432-- 00 1 CA ASSY,SP:DESCRETE,1 CH LEAD SET,SDI,2,22 AWG,5.0 53387 98-- 0300-- 7600-- 8
L,1 X 2,0.278 MLG,PIN HSG X 131-- 1998-- 00,W

-2 196-- 3431-- XX 2 CA ASSY,SP:DESCRETE,8 CH LEAD SET,SDI,16,22 AWG,5.0 53387 98-- 0300-- 7601-- 6
L,2X8,MALE,0.278 MLG PIN HSG X 2X8,ULTR
-3 206-- 0364-- XX 20 TIP,PROBE:MICROCKT TEST,0.05 CTR 80009 206-- 0364-- XX

34CH PROBE INTERFACE KIT (020- 2199- XX)

17-- 1 196-- 3432-- 00 1 CA ASSY,SP:DESCRETE,1 CH LEAD SET,SDI,2,22 AWG,5.0 53387 98-- 0300-- 7600-- 8
L,1 X 2,0.278 MLG,PIN HSG X 131-- 1998-- 00,W
-2 196-- 3431-- XX 2 CA ASSY,SP:DESCRETE,8 CH LEAD SET,SDI,16,22 AWG,5.0 53387 98-- 0300-- 7601-- 6
L,2X8,MALE,0.278 MLG PIN HSG X 2X8,ULTR

- 012-- 1377-- 00 1 LEAD SET,ELEC:2,26 AWG,STRD,2.030 L,PKG OF 12 23633 66156

- 012-- 1378-- 00 1 LEAD SET,ELEC:4,22 AWG,STRD,2.33 L (PKG OF 4) 23633 66155

- 020-- 3000-- XX 1 34CH PROBE INTERFACE KIT 80009 020-- 3000-- XX

- 012-- 1412-- 00 4 LEAD SET ASSY:LAPIKPV 23633 68654
- 012-- 1426-- 00 1 LEAD SET,ELEC:PKG OF 12,2 TO 1 SIGNAL/GROUND 23633 69025
- 012-- 1427-- 00 1 LEAD SET,ELEC:PKG OF 4,4 TO 1 SIGNAL/GROUND 23633 69026

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6
7

Figure 18: P6417 Probe exploded view

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Replaceable parts list

Fig. &
index Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. Mfr.
number number effective discont’d Qty Name & description code Mfr. part number
1 P6417 PODLET REPLACEMENT KIT (020- 2200- XX)
18-- 2 10 PODLET LATCHES
-4 1 PODLET (INCLUDING CABLE)
-5 2 8-CHANNEL PODLET HOLDERS
-7 INSTALLATION TOOL & PODLET COLOR-CODED BANDS
1 P6417 PROBE REPAIR KIT (020- 2196- XX)
18-- 1 2 PROBE CASE HALVES WITH SCREWS
-3 1 PROBE SLEEVE (CABLES NOT INCLUDED)
-5 2 8-CHANNEL PODLET HOLDERS
-6 1 PODLET CHANNEL COMB
-7 INSTALLATION TOOL & PODLET COLOR-CODED BANDS
-8 1 2X17 HEADER CONNECTOR

Figure 19: P6418 Probe exploded view

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Replaceable parts list

Fig. &
index Tektronix part Serial no. Serial no. Mfr.
number number effective discont’d Qty Name & description code Mfr. part number
P6417 & P6418 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
- 071-- 0864-- XX 1 MANUAL,TECH:SERVICE,TLA7NX/TLA7PX/TLA7QX SERIES 80009 071-- 0864-- XX
LOGIC ANALYZER MODULE
- 071-- 0728-- XX 1 MANUAL,TECH:SERVICE,TLA600 SERIES LOGIC ANALYZER 80009 071-- 0728-- XX
MODULE

- 071-- 0863-- XX 1 MANUAL,TECH:USER,TLA700 SERIES LOGIC ANALYZER 80009 071-- 0863-- XX

- 020-- 2018-- 00 1 ACCESSORY KIT:MINI PV HOUSING,15 HOUSING,VARIOUS 23633 PER TEK
SIZES DOCUMENTATION

- 671-3599-01 1 ADJUSTMENT/VERIFICATION TEST FIXTURE (NOT SHOWN) 80009 671-3599-01

- 119-- 4855-- 00 1 POWER SUPPLY (US):18W,WALL MOUNT,120VAC 60HZ 0GV90 WD1E1500C12CP
INPUT,12VDC 1.5A OUTPUT,UNREGULATED,183CM
CABLE,STR C (NOT SHOWN)
- 119-- 4856-- 00 1 POWER SUPPLY (EC):18W,WALL MOUNT,220VAC 50HZ 0GV90 WD13E1500C12CP
INPUT,12VDC 1.5A OUTPUT,UNREGULATED,183CM
CABLE,STR C (NOT SHOWN)
- 119-- 4859-- 00 1 POWER SUPPLY (JP):18W,WALL MOUNT,100VAC 60HZ 0GV90 WD49E1500C12CP
INPUT,12VDC 1.5A INPUT,UNREGULATED,183CM
CABLE,STR CO (NOT SHOWN)
17-- 1 196-- 3478-- 00 1 LEAD SET,ELEC:1 CHANNEL ASSY, REDUCED BIAS, 060D9 196-- 3478-- 00
P6417/18, 2MM ≤ SPACINGS

-2 196-- 3477-- 00 2 LEAD SET,ELEC:8 CHANNEL ASSY, REDUCED BIAS, 060D9 196-- 3477-- 00
P6417/18, 2MM ≤ SPACINGS

-1 196-- 3479-- 00 1 LEAD SET,ELEC:1 CHANNEL ASSY, P6417/18, 2MM ≤ 060D9 196-- 3479-- 00
SPACINGS
-2 196-- 3476-- 00 1 LEAD SET,ELEC:8 CHANNEL ASSY, P6417/18, 2MM≤ 060D9 196-- 3476-- 00
SPACINGS

19-- 2 016-- 1784-- 00 1 CABLE MANAGERS; KIT OF FIVE (P6418 ONLY) 80009 016-- 1784-- 00
-3 407-- 4435-- 01 1 BRACKET,SUPPORT1.2MM THK CRS,LOGIC ANALYZER TK0JL 407-- 4435-- 01
PROBE,SATIN NICKEL PL

-4 211-- 0292-- 00 2 SCR,ASSEM WSHR 4-- 40 X 0.29,PNH,BRS NI PL,POZ 0KB01 211-- 0292-- 00
MACHINE (P6418 ONLY)

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