Installation guide for the Tektronix 5/6 Series MSO Option Upgrade Kit, covering SSD installation, Windows activation, and firmware updates.
About this manual
This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the optional solid‑state‑disk (SSD) upgrade kit on Tektronix 5/6 Series MSO oscilloscopes. It includes safety precautions, required equipment, and a detailed procedure for mounting the SSD, powering the instrument, and configuring the Windows or embedded operating system.
Additional sections describe how to activate Windows, verify activation status, update the TekScope application, install the latest instrument firmware, and restore a Windows SSD using AOMEI OneKey Recovery. The document also lists supported instrument models and the parts included in the upgrade kit.
What's inside
- Service safety summary
- Kit description
- Supported products
- Minimum tool and equipment list
- Kit parts list
- Installation instructions
- Powering on Windows for the first time
- Activating Windows
- Updating the Windows TekScope application software
- Downloading and installing the latest instrument firmware
Specifications
| Supported 5 Series MSO models | MSO54, MSO56, MSO58 (without option 5‑SEC) |
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| Supported 5 Series B MSO models | MSO54B, MSO56B, MSO58B |
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| Supported 6 Series MSO models | MSO64 (without option 6‑SEC) |
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| Supported 6 Series B MSO models | MSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B |
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| Tools required for SSD installation | None |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any tools to install the upgrade SSD?
No tools are required; the SSD can be installed using only the anti‑static wrist strap and the steps described in the guide.
How can I activate Windows after installing the SSD?
Connect the instrument to a network with Internet access so Windows can activate automatically, or follow Microsoft’s activation instructions via their support website.
Can I update the TekScope application on the Windows SSD?
Yes, download the latest version from Tektronix’s product‑support site and install it manually; the application must not be running during the update.
What should I do to restore a Windows SSD image?
Use the AOMEI OneKey Recovery utility on the instrument, following the restore procedure outlined in the guide.