Tektronix 5/6 Series MSO Option Upgrade Kit Installation Guide

Installation guide for the Tektronix 5/6 Series MSO Option Upgrade Kit, covering SSD installation, Windows activation, and firmware updates.


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Brand
Tektronix
Category
Other
Document type
Installation Guide
Language
English
Pages
10
File format
PDF
File size
140 KB
Published
01 October, 2026
Updated
01 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
3C928353073086FB9EE605DA80F6E3B7

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 modelsMSO54, MSO56, MSO58 (without option 5‑SEC)
Supported 5 Series B MSO modelsMSO54B, MSO56B, MSO58B
Supported 6 Series MSO modelsMSO64 (without option 6‑SEC)
Supported 6 Series B MSO modelsMSO64B, MSO66B, MSO68B
Tools required for SSD installationNone

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.

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