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Chapter 3: Testing Performance
To Perform the Self-tests
To Perform the Self-tests
There are two types of self-tests: self-tests that automatically run at power-up,
and self-tests that you select on the screen. The self-tests verify the correct
operation of the logic analysis system. Self-tests can be performed all at once or
one at a time. While testing the performance of the logic analysis system, run the
self-tests all at once.
Perform the power-up tests
The logic analysis system automatically performs power-up tests when you apply
power to the instrument. Any errors are reported in the boot dialogue. Serious
errors will interrupt the boot process.
The power-up tests are designed to complement the instrument on-line Self
Tests. Tests that are performed during power-up are not repeated in the Self
Tests.
The monitor, keyboard and mouse must be connected to the mainframe to
observe the results of the power-up tests.
1 Disconnect all inputs and exit all logic analysis sessions.
In the Session Manager, select Shutdown. In the window, select Powerdown.
2 When the “OK to power down” message appears, turn off the power
switch.
3 After a few seconds, turn the power switch back on. Observe the boot
dialogue for the following:
• ensure all of the installed memory is recognized
• any error messages
• interrupt of the boot process with or without error message
A complete transcript of the boot dialogue is in the Agilent Technologies
16700B-Series Logic Analysis System Service Guide, Chapter 8, “Theory of
Operation”.
4 During initialization, check for any failures.
If an error or an interrupt occurs, refer to the Agilent Technologies 16700B-
Series Logic Analysis System Service Guide, Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”.